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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1918

Page

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Program Completed for Big Liberty Rally

At a large Liberty loan meeting in Handley Library nearly one hundred workers approved publishing names and amounts of subscriptions to The Star. The plan includes a big Empire Theater rally Monday night with Congressman C. Carlin as principal speaker and a full patriotic program.

Liberty Joan Handley Library Central Committee Star C. ©. Carlin Washington Empire H. B. McCormac Liberty Loan Organization Home Goan Citizens Band Winchester Frederick County J. L. Maphis A. L. Green John W. Rosenberger O. L. Jamison Garland M. Hans Robert L. Gray R. Gray Williams The Neta John Kendrick Bangs MN 1 France Eveby Chai Alle Brady Henry Committee On Public Information Bangs War Chest

Americans and French Smash Front in Great Allied Drive

American and French forces push along a wide front from Verdun to the Argonne and Champagne. The drive, beginning Thursday, yields thousands of German prisoners and rapid advances despite strong resistance. Paris reports three miles gained on a 21 mile front with 7,000 prisoners captured. British launches a new south sensee river blow as Balkan advance continues toward Vs Bragalnitza.

Sensee Uskub Hindenburg Shome Sensee River Cambrai St. Quentin Champagne Argonne Verdun Pershing Noti Peer France Meuse River Mont Faucon Paris Owithr War Office Suippe Argonne Forest London Meuse Arras Picardy Flanders Haig War Department Rheims Pennsylvania Kansas Missouri

President Wilson to open fourth Liberty loan campaign

President Wilson traveled to New York to deliver a speech tonight launching the fourth Liberty loan drive. He will stay in New York until Saturday morning before returning to Washington.

The Star Washington Wilson New York

Taxes Due and Penalty Date Notice 1918

The 1918 taxes are due with a 3 percent penalty after September 30 1918. City Treasurer William T. Barr urges payment to avoid the late fee.

Berman Vessels Seized by Chile

New York reports the Chilean government ordered the immediate seizure of all German vessels interned in Chilean waters. The ships, including warships and merchant vessels, were boarded by Chilean naval officers and sailors and are now under full control of Chile.

The Star New York Federal Committee On Public Information

Prussian War Minister Von Stein Resigns in Berlin

Copenhagen Sept 27 General von Stein Prussian minister of war has resigned from Berlin amid long standing unpopularity. The report notes his departure comes after persistent disfavor in the capital.

Copenhagen von Stein Berlin

Coffee Chocolate Tomato Bouillon and Bouillon Ad

Fragmentary note lists products Coffee Chocolate Tomato Bouillon and Best Bouillon with Asco Drug Store and PS Pisce. Unable to confirm full item details due to incomplete text.

Liveryman William Sullivan Makes Assignment for Creditors

William T. Sullivan, a noted liveryman on South Market Street, assigns for the benefit of creditors naming Attorney James P. Reardon as trustee. Debts total about 4500 dollars with 3800 secured by a deed of trust on Sullivan realty. Assets expected to cover debts. trustee may sell horses, harness, carriages and equipment at public or private sale.

Mr. Sullivan J. P. Reardon James P. Reardon Trus Sullivan J. Joseph Sullivan Win Winchester Noblic

Bulgaria Proposes Armistice Report Sparks Turbulent Debate

German sourced dispatches claim Bulgaria offered an armistice to the allied powers. Premier Falinoff reportedly acted without cabinet or king support. Washington officials seek official word amid suspicions of a German ruse. Internal Bulgaria unrest grows as Sofia in cabinet session and police tighten security.

Berlin Falinoff Bulgaria Ferdinand Bertin Washington State Department Near East Germany Austria Constantinople M. P. Ameretoff Sofia

Bishop Urges Coal Miners to Speed War Production

Washington Sept 27 The Rt Rev P J Donahue bishop of Wheeling West Virginia appeals to clergy in coal regions to pressure miners for steady coal output to hasten the war Every pick is as good as a gun he said urging continuous production to shorten the war.

Washington P. J. Donahue Wheeling W. Va Bishop Donohue

Parade Night A call for Virginia Volunteers march in uniform

Members of the Virginia Volunteers will assemble at the armory on Monday night September 30 at 8 o'clock for parade in connection with the Liberty Loan campaign. All members are urged to be present in uniform.

Virginia Volunteers Liberty Loan

Will Preach At Christian Church

The Rev. W. C. Hook of Harrisburg Va will occupy the pulpit at the Christian Church on Sunday at 11 a m and 7 30 p m during the absence of the pastor Rev Dr Wm T Walters who will be in Hampshire county for his appointments. Also wanted steam engineer at the pumping station apply to City Manager for details.

W. C. Hook Harrisonburg Christian Church Wm. T. Walters Hampshire County

Bailey Bros Store to Close Tuesdays for Farm Work

Notice to patrons announces Bailey Bros store will close every Tuesday to aid in farm work. The firm plans to join the rural effort. A for sale item is listed as New 191% Ford at 7 N Main Street, an SBE.

Bailey Bros Ford N. Main Street

Volunteers Urged to Help With Questionnaires

The legal advisory board calls volunteers to assist tomorrow and next days in completing registration questionnaires for the September 12 filing. Volunteers should report from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the board’s headquarters in the city hall courtroom.

Legal Advisory Board

What Your 50 Dollar Bond Will Do

A wartime bond plea outlining the impact of a $50 Liberty loan. It claims the bond will protect soldiers from smallpox and typhoid, safeguard wounded men from lockjaw, fund 400 painless operations, supply miles of bandages, and provide first aid pockets and surgical gauze benefiting thousands. The message closes with a patriotic call from the First Troop Boy Scouts.

France BOY Scouts

The King's Daughters Meet With Mrs Kurtz Saturday

A note states The King's Daughters will meet with Mrs George W Kurtz tomorrow Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Also classified notices seek a stenographer and clerks for Hicks Motor Co and Hable's Store with job details and timings.

King’s Daughters George W. Kurtz Hicks' Motor CO Ip-T

Double Headed Freights Crash On Norfolk and Western Rails

Two double header freight trains collided near the Carson Lime Company plant at Riverton around 7:80 this morning. Several cars were smashed and derailed, one engine badly damaged. Officials did not release injury details as wrecking crews from Hagerstown and Shenandoah worked to clear the track. Passenger trains were delayed into the afternoon.

Norfolk and Western Railways Carson Lime Company Riverton Hagerstown Shenandoah

Were Wedded At Parsonage

The Rev. Dr. Wm. T. Walters officiated at the wedding of Mr. Harry R. Farmer and Miss Pluma V. Miller last Friday night at 9 o clock. Only a few friends witnessed the ceremony. The couple will reside in Winchester where the groom works as a chauffeur.

Wm. T. Walters The Christian Church Harry R. Farmer Bis City Pluma V. Miller Winchester

Harris to Address Golden Rule Bible Class Sunday

Rev Dr C D Harris of Baltimore Maryland will address the Golden Rule Bible Class this Sunday at 9 30 a m. All officers and members urged to attend and all city men and visitors invited to hear the timely message. Freight shipments slow. place orders for Pennsylva Seed Wheat and Rosen Winchester Seed Co. products.

C. D. Harris Baltimore Pennsylva Rosen” _ Winchester

Wanted Apples to Evaporate Ad

Classified notice seeking apples for evaporation. Contact Nobile D. Whitacre at Whitacre Virginia.

First Troop Boy Scouts Meet Tonight at Headquarters

The First Troop of Boy Scouts holds its regular weekly meeting tonight at 1.46 at the belt of the headquarters. Acting Scoutmaster urges all members to attend as much business of importance will be discussed.

Local Auto Lineup Highlights Vintage Touring Cars

A dealer lists two Good Ford tourings and multiple vintage cars including a 1918 Chevrolet touring, a 1917 Regal touring, a 1917 Studebaker 3 passenger, and a 1918 Baby Grand Chevrolet. Bargains start at $250. See us.

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McCormac H. B. McGormec En*pire Orglock On Monight Rand Carlin H.D. Fuller White Amerigans Balkans Balkan Battlefront Bragalnitza Strumnitza River WM. T. Barr Berman Chile Wire William T. Sullivan South Market Chester the Star King’s Daughters Meeting Hable's Store Dr. Harris
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