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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1914
Page
1
A German squadron dashed over the sea and bombarded Scarborough Hartepool and Whitby. The coast towns were shelled and set on fire by German gunners, signaling a bold naval bombardment along the British shoreline.
The Star reports an intense clash as German warships bombard Scarborough Hartlepool and Whitby on the North Sea coast. British destroyers engage the invaders while fear and damage spread through Scarborough and Hartlepool.
Beginning tomorrow December 17 the full stock of wall paper paints and painter's supplies from Gardner B Hillyard will be sold at cost. Ned Haines offers Christmas trees for sale at 15 Cork Street. Raines?
Miss Martha Cunning aged 70 was found dead in her Bolivar West Virginia home after a neighbor forced entry. She lived alone and was discovered lying at the foot of the bed. authorities reported the death and noted the door was locked. A separate notice lists a store room for rent in the Hable Building with apartment space available.
Mrs T W Steck wins first in the Potato Club contest with a yield of 264 1 2 bushels per acre. The silver cup donated by W H Baker will be awarded to the first to produce three largest acre yields in Frederick County. First prize 15 dollars, second 10 dollars, prize cup on exhibition at Shenandoah Valley National Bank.
Local readers are urged to send Belgian relief contributions to the office by Friday at noon December 18. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad accepted freight free shipments to Baltimore but refused to carry them to Norfolk.
The Fort Loudoun Christmas tree event succeeded with old fashioned weather and festive spirit. Donations support Belgian relief. proceeds totaled 40 dollars. Dr Gore lectures tomorrow as the fall session ends and Christmas holidays begin Friday.
A circus lion from Africa escaped near Piedmont West Virginia and roamed Mineral county. Sightings followed from Keyser to Blaine with crowds hunting the beast and fear among residents and railroad workers. The animal reportedly killed a hog and calf and was last seen near a slaughter house on the Keyser Piedmont road.
London reports that about 100000 troops were moved overnight from their barracks to coastal locations along the British east coast. An additional 400000 trained men and 400000 more with some drill could be landed within 24 hours. Allied fleets and minefields defend the coast as Germany contemplates invasion.
Four graduates of the Memorial Hospital training school for nurses received their diplomas in a night ceremony at Mandley Library. Rev Dodd led prayers, Dr McGuire awarded diplomas to Alice Drury Evelyn Totty Cleora Raper and Ethel Ambrose, with remarks byMaurice Lynch and pins by Dr Rosgel before a benediction. A later reception at the Nurses Home honored the graduates.
Officials anticipate a bustling Christmas season in Winchester with local students returning from schools and many visitors expected. Social events will abound and dancing is slated as the season’s most popular activity.
Letter from H F Byrd of Winchester advises sending all Belgian relief shipments via J P Andre Mottu in Norfolk and mailing cash to the relief office. The note references a prior donation from Mr Taylor and directs forwarding if ships sail.
A Black pocket-book containing about 35 in paper and the name Brook Mier inside was reported as lost. A liberal reward is offered for its return to Star Office. Composed on December 14.
Reports from Clifton Forge indicate Luth er L. Scherer shows marked improvement after bullet removal. Physicians say he rests well and sleeps soundly with strong signs he will soon pass the danger point following wounds inflicted by William Reynolds.
In Harrisonburg Virginia on December 16 the Crowder car damage suit against Valley Turnpike Co nears verdict without conclusion. Expert testimony questioned chauffeur Dark's claim and suggested the car could not drift a cut off grade. Defense witnesses Hunter Driver and Price argued deep tire tracks and lack of force to reach the bottom.
The Philadelphia Chapter plans to raise funds for a $150,000 equestrian statue of Gen. Robert E. Lee at Stone Mountain near Atlanta Georgia. The project will be funded by subscriptions from affiliated chapters of the organization.
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