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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1917
Page
1
Red Cross Chapter Forming In Frederick County Winchester
The Winchester Frederick Red Cross chapter will be officially organized at City Hall Auditorium next Monday at 8 pm. Officers and an executive committee will be elected to lead county and city relief work with funds to be raised locally. All residents and organizations urged to join and support, with Chamber of Commerce involvement and cross-organization committees planned to mobilize aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Red Cross
Winchester
Frederick
County
National
Washington
Frederick County
Virginia
W Ameerican
United States
General Fund
The
Winster
AHL
Chamber of Commerce
Pennsylvania
Taxpayers Told 1917 Taxes Due by Sept 30
Notice from City Treasurer WM T Barr warns that 1917 taxes must be paid by September 30 to avoid a three percent penalty. The public notice directs taxpayers to settle promptly to avoid extra charges.
Night attack on U. 5. Gamp
German aviators bombarded American army engineers barracks in France at night. Barracks building was riddled by machine gun fire but no American soldier was scratched. Soldiers evacuated to bomb-proof dugouts and waited as raiders departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Local Cold Storage Insures Apples At Low Rates
A local, fruit-grower financed facility opens offering insured apple storage with storage rates comparable to rivals. Modern facilities and services announced as ready for business by a locally supported enterprise.
Second Draft Expected Soon to Fill National Army Gaps
Washington reports a large deficiency once the first 87,000 soldiers are mobilized. Indications point to a second draft to fill vacancies in the National Guard aviation service and other areas, leaving about 250,000 to form 16 National Army divisions totaling 433,060. Winchester and Frederick county exemption boards will reopen, screening the next in line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Army
War’ S Department
National Guard
Avia
Tion
Exemption Board
Winchester
Frederick County
Winchester High Plans Monthly Empire Theater Entertainments
Winchester High School diverges from tradition by contracting with the Radcliffe Entertainment Bureau for a five month series at the Empire Theater. The program aims to make the school a center of community educational and entertainment events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radcliffe Bureau
Winchester High School
Handley Board of Trustees
Radcliffe Entertainment Bureau
Empire Theater
Winchester
Chautauqua
Metropolitan Quartette
Christine Miller
Mme
Pocketbook theft on Baltimore and Ohio train
A passenger on a southbound Baltimore and Ohio train at Winchester had her pocketbook stolen by a Charles Town Black man. The thief boarded at Winchester and fled as the train pulled away. Detectives traced him to a local house but he had already left and remained at large. The pocketbook contained the woman's money and valuables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio
Winchester
Charles Town
William J. Burny
Latest corset styles offered in Winchester visit
Alice M. Weagly from Hagerstown Md will be in Winchester on Thursday afternoon and Friday morning September 27 and 28 at Mrs Nancy Coble's shop with a full line of corsets and lingerie. She will give personal fittings on the specified dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Alice M. Weagly
Hagerstown
Nancy Coble
United States to Keep Steel Ships Built Under War Orders
British and French diplomats learned the United States will retain nearly 400 steel ships built in American yards as part of a 1,600-ship fleet controlled by the U S government after 1918. Diplomats sought confirmation from Secretary Lansing but were given no relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Shipping Board
State Department
Secretary Lansing
Lansing
Shiping Board
No Faith in German Offer
Washington officials dismissed Germany’s peace proposal to quit Belgium as a mere trial balloon. The United States reiterated it demands full restoration of Belgium and warned Germany’s concessions aim to pacify allied nations. The State Department called the offer one of those things and not a basis for peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Washington
Germany
Pope Benedict
Belgium
United States
State Department
Fund For Red Cross Continues To Grow
The Star lists new contributions to the Red Cross fund including Gorge Olowsker 5.00 Winbayior rns. 1.00 Mrs. Mason Snapp 1.00 Jewish offering 720.00 Mrs. H. Clay Kreg 1.00 Miss t.izzid Maladys 1.00 Mrs. M. L. Worthington and granddaughter Elizabeth Worthington who visited with Miss Mary Worthington have returned to Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Fund
Gorge Olowsker
Sss Ss Pte
Winbayior
Eta
Eats
Mason Snapp
H. Clay Kreg
Misa T.izzid
M. L. Worthington
Elizabeth Worthington
Mary. Worthington
Baltimore
Fall Millinery Display Invited by Miss Kremer
Miss Kremer invites the public to a Fall millinery display on Friday and Saturday, September 28 and 29. Items include Yellow Transparent, Williams Early Red, Duchess, and Jonathan hats, available from Mountain View Nursery Co. of Williamsport, Maryland. write or phone for prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Duchess
Jonathan
Mountain View Nursery Co
Willamsport
Miss Maria Hage Weds C J Borum at Bartonville
Miss Maria Louise Hack daughter of Mrs Arbuckle and the late Henry R Hack married Charles Jamison Borum son of Maj and Mrs C M Borum at Springdale Bartonville in an 8 o'clock ceremony. The wedding took place before relatives and intimate friends with an improvised altar of smilax palms and white roses and was officiated by Rev J H Lacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Louise Hack
J. H. Lacy
Local W C T U Elects Officers in Winchester Meeting
The Winchester Women’s Christian Temperance Union held its annual meeting on Thursday September 20. Mrs A B Spotts resigned as recording secretary after 33 years of service. Elected officers are President Mrs Arthur Leafe, corresponding secretary Mrs Thomas Dale, seconding secretary Mrs J W Bond, and treasurer Miss Lena Kern. Delegates to the Charlottesville state convention September 25 28 are Mrs Walker M Bond and Miss Burkheimer with alternates Mrs Dale and Mrs Supinger. Membership for 1917 is 227.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Christian Temperance Union of
Winchester
A. 8. Spotts
Arthur Leafe
Thomas Dale
JW. M. Bond
Lena Kern
Charlottesville
Walker M. Bond
Burkheimer
Dale
Supinger
Won’t Honor Note Fleet Arrested For False Pretense
Joe Fleet a chauffeur, arrested in Justice Fultz’s court for obtaining $5 by false pretenses. Fleet claimed W. Spott White of Baker and Company would honor a note to pay Frank Grim at Hotel Evans, but White refused. Fleet, employed by A. Baker, presented the order to Grim and was taken into custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Spott White
Baker and Company
Joe Fleet
Fleet
Frank Grim
Hotel Evans
White
Grim
As A. Baker
Arthur Carter Stricken and Dies at 67
Arthur Carter a well known farmer near Wadesville died after a stroke yesterday afternoon at his home. He leaves a large family. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at Stone's Chapel Church with burial at Stone's Chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Carter
Wadesville
T. R. Carries Patriotism Into La Follette Territory
Allied forces repel German offensives on multiple fronts. In France, British and French units halt attacks near Ypres and on the Aisne river line. Berlin reports failed Verdun recapture efforts as fighting continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R
la Follette
Aisne
Paris
Verdun Front
War Office
Speedy Trials Promised For 94 Alien Enemies
Government officials said each of the 94 alien enemies captured in New York City would be considered separately. They may be released on parole or sent to war department internment camps for the duration of the war. While cases are decided they will be held in New York City jails. Additional roundups are expected nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Justice
New York City
War Department
Wentworth Sunk by Submarine Off French Coast
An Atlantic port report says the steamer Wentworth, 3800 tons, 350 feet long, built 1918 at Sunderland and hailing from New Castle England, was sunk by a submarine on September 8 while in convoy off the French coast. All on board were lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Wentworth
Westworth
New Castle
England
Sunderland
For Sale Two Story Brick Dwelling in Move to N Braddock
Desirable two story brick dwelling now occupied by Dr. Hunter McGuire is for sale as the owner moves to N Braddock Street. Hansbrough and Carter advertise insurance loans and real estate with dates Sept 8 12 14 26 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter McGuire
N. Braddock St
Hansbrough & Carter
Roosevelt Denounces La Follette to Chicago Crowd
Colonel Roosevelt denounces Wisconsin Senator La Follette as unworthy and loyal Americans must unite. He urges German Americans to stand shoulder to shoulder against Prussianized autocracy amid a 12 000 strong Chicago audience. The speech follows earlier Kansas City remarks about ejecting La Follette from the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Roosevelt
LaPollette
National Security Gue
Wisconsin
America
Kansas City
Unit States Senate
Ashe
la Follette
Chaber
County Couple Wed In Hagerstown
A marriage license was issued in Hagerstown yesterday to Julian De Haven of DeHaven this county and Miss Edith Ruble of Grimes this county. Wanted 100 bushels of onions. Hotel Jack 26 to 81.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Julian DeHaven
DeHaven
Edith Ruble
Grimes
Local Jews Give $20 for Red Cross Relief Fund
Winchester Jewish community and guests observed the Day of Atonement and collected for the Red Cross. A $20 check, representing the offering, was left at The Star office by Mr. Sender Feinberg. He noted county residents had already aided European Jewish relief and pledged local support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Ing
the Red Cross
Star
Sender Feinberg
Feinberg
Also Mentioned on This Page
For
U. 5
Wire To the Star
Free Insurance
U. S
Ameri
Cor
Fund For Red Cross
Miss
Kremer
Maria Hage
C.u. Borum
Springdale
Mrs
Robert Arbuckle
Bartonville
This
W.c.tu
Stone’s Chapel Church
O. D. Lambert
Brucetown
Stone's
Wire
London
West Flanders
Ypres
Tower Hamlets
St. Julien-Gravenstasse
Ierman
F.eb
Smithey
Laffollettes
Reichstag
Jewish Colony
Europe
Star Office
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