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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1914
Page
1
The report asserts that after the fall of Lodz Berlin claimed over 100000 Russian prisoners. It notes the numbers and the political context surrounding the claim and its reception in allied and neutral media.
German forces exploit gales on the Belgian coast to press the extreme Allied left, shell Oost-Duinkerke and move toward Dunkirk within 15 miles. In Poland, Warsaw looms as a strategic target with reports of mass prisoner captures at Lodz and ongoing decisive battles.
James Williams of Kernstown advertised a horse and buggy theft at William Evans’s premises on West Hart Street. Distraught over the loss, Williams swallowed laudanum, wrote a note for funeral plans, and was treated at Memorial Hospital where he recovered. Friends monitor his condition.
Lee Jackson known as Old Heff is seriously ill with tuberculosis in his apartment near Indian Alley beside the old Taylor Hotel property. He is making a strong fight though the disease is rapidly sapping his strength. friends are helping him stay comfortable.
The infant child of Mr and Mrs P A DeHaven near Opequon died suddenly aged one month and one day. Rev Wendel Allen of Gainesboro will officiate the funeral at the house Wednesday at 9 oclock with interment at Pine Grove Church.
A steamship Nooras Sverige struck a floating mine off the Swedish coast on Sunday. The vessel sank with 21 crew members missing and eight rescued and brought to safety.
The Harrisonburg division of the Western District of Virginia convened at 9 o clock in the federal building with Judge Henry C Mc Dowell presiding. Officials expect the term to end tonight with a light criminal docket and no major cases before the grand jury.
The Winchester Star profiles George W. Haines marble dealer in a handsome illustrated issue focused on Winchester business and industry. It notes his Luray roots and ties to the Red Lion Tavern once hosting Washington, with Washington’s headquarters nearby preserved.
At Mrs Emma B Trenary’s request J E Correll Winchester’s revenue commissioner was named administrator of the late Robert W Haymaker’s estate. The appointment was entered by Judge T W Harrison in the Corporation Court. Correll qualified and posted a 2000 dollar bond with J M Steck as surety.
State Senator Howard Echols of Staunton, who had been seriously ill for more than a week, showed marked improvement last evening. Friends hope for a full recovery and expect he may be out within the next week if the trend continues.
Winchester Hiram Lodge No 21 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons will elect officers for the ensuing year at its annual communication tonight at 8 in the Masonic Temple. Francis Bushman appears in a three reel Essanay Empire special tonight. Wanted white girl for general house work apply office.
In Winchester Corporation Court Judge T. W. Harrison grants two divorce decrees. Bessie May Symons obtains a limited divorce from Clarence L. Symons with custody of Charles David Symons and rights to revert to her maiden name Beesie May Barrett. Elizabeth White Kinby is granted an absolute divorce from Vernon R. Kirby with custody arrangements for Maud Elizabeth Kirby and Kella Virginia Kirby and defined visitation for the other parent.
An order from the Corporation Court of Winchester directed by Judge T Harrison names E Blair Sheetz as administrator of the estate of his late mother Kate L Sheetz. He has qualified and given a $4000 bond with his brother H C Sheetz as surety.
Mr. 8S. L. Lupton of this city travels to New Brunswick New Jersey by invitation to speak at the annual convention of the New Jersey State Horticultural Society. He will discuss The Marketing of Apples and share extensive data and figures from recent years.
Winchester Lodge 847 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks held memorial services for members lost during the year. The event at the Bike Building drew many attendees despite rain. Exalted Ruler Harry B. Watcher led prayers. George H. Kinzel and Randolph T. McGuire named on lodge tablet amid music by Katharine McPadden and D. Fuller.
The Christmas seals of the American Red Cross Society are sold in drug stores and retail shops and at The Star office. Seals cost one cent each with proceeds supporting the Latane Anti-Tuberculosis Fund locally and Virginia state work. Red Cross notes no proceeds go to war relief per Priest P. Bicknell, national director. Blood Will Tell, 8 reel Francia Bushman special Empire tonight.
For sale 100 pullets at 1 dollar each 380 cockerels at 1 dollar each 4 roosters at 5 dollars each all pure bred White Leghorns government strain pullets beginning to lay 00 Homer Pigeons 75 cents a pair movable poultry houses and appliances Mrs George H Kinz... 12-8-1p-ead-31. Miss Sophie Baker left this afternoon on a visit to Washington and Baltimore Merry Christmas sale at Russell and Green's See ad
Mr. Charlies Wray of Hull has spent a week in Winchester sourcing Frederick county apples for Hull market. He aims to open the market for county growers with trial shipments from local growers. Hull insurance is light and warships guard ships. Colonel H. H. Baker represents Wray locally.
Asa Crisman sells 1 barrel flour and half barrel of flour. Dr Humeten supplies 1 barrel flour. Shryock and Jottel provide 1 barrel flour. Charles A Lapton offers 1 bushel meal and half barrel flour. Glendale School in Clarke county receives 1 package clothing. Russell and Green deliver 1 large package dry goods. IT.M. and Barty supply 2 boxes clothing.
The Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester will mail checks totaling $36,000 to Christmas Savings Club members on December 10. Members who paid all weekly dues will receive by mail. those who did not must visit the bank. A new Christmas Savings Club opens December 21 with similar terms.
Mrs Sophia Carpenter Ryan died suddenly last Thursday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Adams in Paris Fauquier County Virginia. Funeral services were held Saturday at Old Chapel Protestant Episcopal Church with Rev John M Robeson of Millwood officiating. Interment followed near Millwood beside her husband a long time Clarke County sheriff. Born near Bloomfield Loudoun County she lived there until marriage to Mr Ryan moving to Millwood. She was noted for kindness hospitality and generous spirit and was a valued friend to many.
Drug wholesalers warn prices may climb again if the war continues into spring. Recent drops from August and September levels suggest prices could stabilize at the lower range, but many expect another increase if conflict resumes and grows.
Stockholders of the Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society met at the society’s office on Rouss Avenue in Winchester. A quorum was not present and the meeting adjourned until January for annual elections. President Byrd’s reports praised a successful year and the new exhibition hall financed with help from local banks.
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