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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1916

Page

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Greece Declares War on Bulgaria Amid Global Front

Greece moves toward formal war with Bulgaria on the Entente side as Athens reports mobilization and seven Greek warships joining the Allied fleet. King Constantine’s position unsettled, while Venizelos rises as key pro Allied leader amid Somme victories.

The Star London Greece Bulgaria Athens Constantine Foreign Office Mitylene Yongi von Hindenburg Riga Galician Venizelos Somme Germany Sofia Copenhagen Constantinople

Store at Summit Point Destroyed by Fire

A general merchandise store owned by C. W. Crim at Summit Point Jefferson County West Virginia was completely destroyed by fire early yesterday morning. The loss exceeds 2000 with about 1400 covered by insurance. Crim's home nearby did not ignite. Fire reportedly started after the midnight freight train passed on the Baltimore and Ohio line near the tracks. cause undetermined.

C. W. Crim Summit Point Jefferson County W. Va Baltimore and Ohio

Hudson Six Price Advance Notice

$175.00 ADVANCE IN PRICE OF HUDSON SUPER-SIX. Anyone placing orders before Oct ist will be delivered at the old price. Call or write H. C. Borden, 209 N. Main St., Dinchester, Va. (27-ip2t

H. C. Borden N. Main St Dinchester

Miss Mary Jane Brown Returns from Midwest Visit

Miss Mary Jane Brown returns from a trip through the Middle West visiting friends in Indianapolis Marion and Valparaiso Indiana. This report notes her travels and the places she toured with interest.

Mary Jane Brown Middle West Indianapolis Marion Valparaiso Indiana

Motorist Not Held for Mrs Maphis Death

Jonas Rudolph of Strasburg was freed by three magistrates after a hearing on the September 17 accident that killed Mrs Clara Maphis. About twenty witnesses testified and the warrant was dismissed, with sympathy expressed for the Maphis family and Rudolph. The car was owned by W Holtzman of Woodstock.

Jonas Rudolph Strasburg Clara Maphis B. F. Maphis Rudolph Hurn Towns Rhodes Maphis Young Young Rudolph W. Holtzman Woodstock Frank

Notice 1916 City Taxes Due and Penalty

The 1916 taxes are due now. Taxes unpaid by September 30, 1916 will incur a three percent penalty. City Treasurer WM F Barr notes the deadline and penalties.

WM. Ff. Barr

Brucetown Circuit Services Schedule Listed

Services for Sunday October 1 on the Brucetown circuit of the Methodist Episcopal Church are announced. Brucetown 11 a.m., Stevenson 3 p.m., Welltown 8 p.m. Rev. C. D. Lambert will preach.

Brucetown Methodist Episcopal Church Uth Stephenson Welltown C. D. Lambert

Frederick County Supervisors Meet Next Monday

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Frederick county will be held next Monday October 2 in the county building. The Circuit Court will convene the same day. Mr B G Keller formerly of this party now of Penns Grove New Jersey spent yesterday in town with friends.

Board of Supervisors Frederick County Circuit Court B. G. Keller Penns Grove, N. J

Missing Virginia wife found at boarding house in Washington

Mrs Marcia Duryea Cox Deah, wife of H Theodore Deah, a National Guard member, was reported missing from Berryville Virginia since Saturday. She was located last night at 3322 N Street boarding house in Washington. Policeman A L Peck learned she was there and notified her husband who arranged her care. The trip from Berryville by bicycle was made, and she plans to travel soon.

Washington Marcia Duryea Cox Deahi H. Theodore Deah District National Guard Camp Ordway Ville Lavinia’ King N Street A. L. Peck Deabl Game Berryville

Rinker Sells Apple Crop from Opequon Orchard

William F. Rinker and Son of Opequon Freder ick county sold their York Imperial and Ben Davis apples to William Hartman of St. Louis for 2 1 2 dollars per barrel. The 2000 to 2500 barrel harvest is described as excellent fruit.

William F. Rinker

Citizens' Band to Give Open Air Concert

The Citizens' Band will perform an open air concert on City Hall Plaza tomorrow evening at 8.80 o clock weather permitting. The event will last about one hour and follows a rainout from last Friday with the same program expected to be played.

Citizens City Hall Plaza

Millinery Opening by Joe Gutman in Baltimore

Joe Gutman of Baltimore announces a millinery opening after 5 p m this evening and all day Friday at Hotel Evans with a focus on new hats and accessories for the season.

Joe Gutman Baltimore Evans

Funston to Inspect Virginians This Week

Brownsville Texas September 28 The Rio Grande flooding again blocks the road to maneuver grounds delaying Virginia soldiers. The district awaits General Funston’s visit planned for this week as troops continue routine drills.

Brownsville Tex Rio Grande Funston

Calkins Shryock libel case goes to trial in Virginia

In Lynchburg Virginia on September 28 the libel suit by S E Calkins Company Memphis against F A Shryock Winchester is on trial in Federal District Court. The jury was empaneled Tuesday as witnesses are summoned. The Memphis firm seeks 25000 dollars over alleged libel regarding an apple deal. Attorneys Harry Cancar Bartow of Winchester defend the defendant.

Paris Verdun Fleury War Office Thiaumont Somme Macedonia Florina Berlin Germany Rome Austria Gorizia Isonzo Lynchburg S. E.calking and Company Memphis Harry, R. Cancaer R.t.bartow Winchester

Pigg Trouble Between Neighbors Leads to Fines

Fred erick county farmer Henkel Boyd of the Edward Lupton farm near Kerns town and Mrs. Asa Crisman faced a magistrate over their fight after Crisman’s pigs ate about two barrels of Boyd’s corn. Boyd was fined 250 dollars plus costs after crossing with Crisman’s son, hatchet threats, and a scuffle. The pigs must be released and damages assessed.

Asa Crisman Henkel Boyd Frederick County Edward Lupton Kernsdown Winchester Asa C Cisman A. J. Tavenner Boyd Crisman Lupton

Miller and Anderson Buy Six-Cylinder Crawford Car

Miller and Anderson purchase a Ta passenger vehicle described as a six cylinder Crawford through M. R. Strode. The brief item notes the sale and conveying parties.

Miller Anderson Crawford M. R. Strode

Apples Wanted for Commission and Bulk Purchases

Besk and Dean seek small orchardists to handle crops on commission and also buy apples by barrel or bulk. Ware house CC. QT-1p-2t.

Besk and Dean

Baltimore Grain Markets Update and Mrs Campbell Winter Plans

At the close of Baltimore wholesale markets the No 2 red wheat traded around 1.55 9-4 per bushel. Corn was quoted at 95 and 96 cents. Mrs Mary B Campbell departed for Paducah Kentucky to spend the winter.

Baltimore Mary B. Campbell Paducah K.y

Husband joins ho erring wife in Philadelphia shooting tragedy

Joseph LeDuc, a Chicago merchant, learned his wife was wounded after a shooting at a Philadelphia hotel. Mrs. Belzer, a discarded lover of Joseph Gravour, killed Graveur before turning the gun on Mrs. LeDuc and then herself, leaving both women gravely injured.

Philadelphia Joseph LeDuc Chicago Jefferson Hospital Harry Belzer Brooklyn Joseph C. Gravour New York

Auction of R. C. Green stock scheduled for Saturday night

The remainder of the R. C. Green stock will be sold at auction Saturday night, 28 1 p 21. Maphis and Yost.

R. C. Green

Death Removes Helen V Armell Child Dies After Illness

Helen Vitemia Armel daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis Armel died of peritonitis at Winchester Memorial Hospital after eleven weeks of treatment. She was born September 28, 1906 and would have been ten today. Survived by parents two brothers Gordom and Earl Armel and grandmother Mrs George W Armel. Funeral at Macedonia Church at 11 o'clock with Rev H G Spencer and Rev T Ek Cromer. Burial in Macedonia Cemetery.

Helen Vitemia Armel Lewis Armel Winchester Memorial Hospital South Market Street Armel Gordom Earl Armel George W. Armel Macedonia Church H. G. Spencer T. Ek. Cromer Macedonia Cemetery

164 000 Will Vote to Strike

New York dispatch reports unions totaling 164000 members prepared to vote this afternoon and strike in sympathy with striking carmen. rioting flared in streets with injuries as surface and elevated cars were bombarded and police used revolvers to restore order. unions voting included building trades 115000 teamsters 20900 and machinists 45000. supports the claim a near 200000 men across 37 unions laid down tools in past 24 hours though police offered no official corroboration. Hebrew trades halt for a Jewish holiday 120000 members, complicating turnout.

New York Carmen Building Trades Teamsters Police Department

Women Civic League meeting set at City Hall

The Women’s Civic League Incorporated will hold a meeting tomorrow Friday at four o’clock in the City Hall council chamber. Important business is to be transacted and Alb Selisemr neater is to preside.

Women’s Civic League, Incorporated

Mexican Muddle Theme Of Friday Lecture

Senor de la Garza a Mexican congressman will lecture on What is Wrong With Mexico at Handley Library Auditorium Friday night. The free talk opens the library’s third season and aims to present Mexican perspectives directly from an educated Mexican lawyer.

Senor de la Garza Handley Board Winchester Reve de la ‘Bara Madero Merican Feli Man Palace Car Company Erican Smelting and Refining Company Wil. Iam

Oscar Barr Property Set for Saturday Public Auction

A three story brick building at 160 North Main Street will be sold at a public auction in front of the Court House at noon on Saturday. It is described as one of the city's best business stands. See advertisement on another page.

North Main Street Court House

President to intensify campaign rhetoric in final push

Shadow Lawn New Jersey September 28 4 President Wilson will speak in Buffalo and New York City before the campaign closes. He will inject more political content into speeches beginning next Saturday addressing issues raised by the Republican candidate. Farm and St Louis day speeches are planned after Chicago. Vance McCormick Democratic national chairman consulted with the President and then went to New York. Hughes slipping and his momentum will be accelerated said McCormick. Wanted 1000 bushels of potatoes Hotel Jack 28 1p 34.

the Star Shadow Lawn N. J Wilson Butafalo New York City Chicago St. Louis Vance McCormick New York Hughes McCormick

Also Mentioned on This Page

Stathe Berguela Lloyds Brucetown Circuit Services Berry Mr. Rinker Citizens’ Band Gen. Funston Calkins Shryock Pigg Wire Maphis & Yost Helen V. Armel Senor de Oscar Barr JACK
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