Local Soldier Walter Wingfield Dies in France
Private Walter Wingfield of Gore Virginia died in France from lobar pneumonia after training at Fort Knox and overseas service in 1918. He was about 22, son of Robert S. Wingfield, survived by siblings Edith Kellican Elsie McKee Harry George Roy and Lida Bageant. War risk insurance of 10000 payable to his father.
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Walter Wingfield
War Department
Elsie McKee
Winchester
Frederick County
Fort
Kentucky
Wingfield
Robert Scott Wingfield
Gore
Edith Kellican
Harry ‘Wingfield
George W. Wingfield
Roy Wingfield
Lida Bageant
Fresh Strawberry Shortcake At The White Palace
Estate of the late William Carbaugh lacks a will. Inventory filed by county clerk shows total appraised value of 4 070.10 dollars. Since no will exists, the estate will be distributed to next of kin.
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White Palace
William Carbaugh
Nty
White Minister At Colored Wedding
A marriage license was issued in the county clerk’s office to Seal Johnson of Warren county Virginia and Theresa Jackson aged 17 of the county. Both are colored. They were married in Stephens City by the Rev. C Sydenstricker.
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Seal Johnson
Warren County
Theresa Jackson
Stephens City
C. Sydenstricker
Arsenate Lead WE for Growers and Carload Arrival
Public sale notice for household goods including parlor suite and runabout on Friday April 25 at 10 30. Items listed include iron kettle and outdoor articles. Notices also advertise arsenate lead product and lost bar pin with reward at 12 North Main Street. Local distributors Je Cooper & Sons listed.
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Je Cooper & Sons
Ead ‘Distributors
N. Main St
J. H
Stouffer
Hart St
W F Borden will probate in Frederick County
The will of W F Borden of Middletown is admitted to probate. He leaves real estate in fee simple to his sisters Gertrude I Borden and Verda G Borden. Personal estate is divided among Gertrude, Verda, H C Borden, Bila Guthridge, and Ida Mitchell. H C Borden named executor with bond of 78000. Will dated February 18 1918.
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W. F. Borden
Middletown
Frederick County
Gertrude I. Borden
Verda G. Borden
H. C Borden
Bila Guthridge
Ida Mitchell
H. C. Borden
Indictments Move to Send Militia After Edgar Morris
In Morris STANARDSVILLE Virginia April 24 two indictments were returned against Edgar Morris for killing Magistrate Bluford Sullivan on March 29 and his brother-in-law James Morris at a Christmas dance. Plans to dispatch the state militia to seize Morris were discussed amid threats he would attack the court again.
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Stanardsville
Edgar Morris
Bluford Sullivan
Morris
Sullivan
James Morris
Charlottesville
Winchester State Guards Drill Reminder at Armory
Notice for the Winchester State Guards drill on Thursday April 24 at 7 45 p m. Only members who pass preliminary aiming and sighting at the armory may practice on the company range. Logan R Fay captain commanding.
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Winchester State Guards
Mrs Potter Visits On Elkton Pastor En Route
Mrs C L Potter of Elkton passes through Harrisonburg en route to Winchester to visit friends. She travels with her husband Rev C L Potter Elkton Methodist Church pastor. Attendance noted for Nachman store opening at 15 East Water St on Saturday April 26. Watch for advertisement.
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C. L. Potter
Elkton
Harrisonburg
Winchester
Elkton Methodist Church
Nachman’s
East Water St
Michigan and Iowa claim lead in Victory loan subscriptions
Washington April 24 Two states report exceeding their Victory loan quotas Michigan appears the banner state based on unofficial returns while Iowa also tops the target Treasury officials lack complete data to determine which state first surpassed its quota total nationwide is estimated at 500 million dollars though officials caution the figure may be too high given incomplete returns.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Michigan
Iowa
Treasury
Turks To Present Thrace Claims at Peace Conference
A Turkish delegation arrived in Rome and awaits permission to go to Paris to present Thracian claims. They seek an autonomous western Thrace state arguing that about three fourths of the 2 million people there are Mohammedans.
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Paris
Rome
Petit Journal
Thrace
Man Fined After Intoxication Finding Pocket Money
Benjamin McFarland, a county man, was fined $4 in police court yesterday afternoon on an intoxication charge. He was found lying in a lane near town after drawing $250 from a bank, with all the money still in his pocket when apprehended.
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Benjamin McFarland
Public Invited To Lecture On Prohibition
The Hon. J. Pugh Nolan of Georgia will lecture on Prohibition at the Methodist Church in White Post Friday night April 25 at 8 30. All are invited to attend.
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J. Pugh Nolan
Georgia
White Post
Stephens City Team Played a Good Game
J. R. Ware principal of Stephens City High School notes a baseball game where Carbaugh pitched for the Scouts in a 14 to 12 loss to Stephens City. He highlights Venable for the only home run and defends the official scoring against an error.
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the Star
Carbaugh
Potts
Stephens City
Venable
J. R., Ware
Stephens City High School
Valley Rail Service Protest and Seed Corn Offer
An officer urged the Winchester Chamber of Commerce to press the Railroad Administration to restore prewar schedules, warning of isolation in the Valley of Virginia and calling for concerted action led by Director-General Hines. Winchester Seed Co. promotes improved seed corn varieties and alfalfa for fall seeding, highlighting scarce high grade seeds.
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Wile
Winchester
Chamber of Commerce
Virginia
Baltimore
Washington
Valley of Virginia
Hines
Ptf
Winchester Seed CO
Italy and Allies Stand Firm Over Fiume Dispute
Paris reports that Britain France and the United States align with President Wilson on the Italian Jugo Slavic borders. Italy rejects any compromise over Fiume insisting it remain an Italian port amid postwar negotiations with Garibaldi warning allies failed and Rome protests loudly.
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The
Star
Paris
France
Great Britain
Wilson
Amerin
Versailles
Germany
United States
Orlando
Rome
Italy
Garibaldi
Wilosa
Fiume
Save the Bees Advocated to Protect Pollination
Fruit growers urge delaying spraying until at least 75 percent of blossoms fall to spare bees. Officials say spraying likely not before Monday or Tuesday, stressing humane and economic reasons for bee preservation.
Four Hail Storms Visit Winchester
A violent hail and rainstorm with high winds swept Winchester just after midnight. Four successive storms brought hail and vivid lightning. electric lights went out, but reports say little damage to fruit and vegetables. The Weather Bureau made no local prediction.
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Winchester
Weather Bureau
Special Sale of Seven Upright Pianos at Seals Music Store
Major sale announced at Seals Music Store offering seven slightly used upright pianos from brands including Chas M. Otteff Bradbury Kimball and other high grade makes for eight days only beginning Saturday April 26. See display on inside page.
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Chas
M. Otteff
Bradbury
Kimball
Seal's Music Store
Boy Scout Teams In Diamond Battle End 12 to 11
The Third Troop of Boy Scouts defeated the Second Team of the First Troop 12 to 11 in a pitched baseball game. Notable players were Wallman Solenberger and Thomas for the First Troop while Becher Barr and Cornwell starred for the Third Troop. McCauley and Green umpired the contest.
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Wallman
Solenberger
Thomas
Becher
Barr
Cornwell
McCauley
Green
Apple CIOp Prevention Advice From 24-1p-21 Cooper Mose
The notice promotes preventive measures for destruction using arsenate of lead lime and sulphur powders from Sherwin Williams. It claims the mixtures are as effective as milk and water and guarantees every pound. Marketed by Cooper Mose & Oil Co.
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Sherwin & Williams
Cooper Mose. & Oil CO
Hail Insurance Ad for Wheat Crop Protection
The Home Insurance Co. of New York offers hail insurance to protect growing wheat crops. H R Bryarly and Co advertise 24 16 21 as contact details and Insurance Underwriters promote coverage during storm periods.
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Home Insurance Co
New York
H. R. Bryarly & Bro
Exide Distributors for Shenandoah Valley Announced
The Hicks Motor Company announces appointment as EXIDE distributors for the Shenandoah Valley. They offer to charge or repair any battery, stock EXIDE starting and lighting batteries, supply rental batteries for any car, and provide EXIDE free service. C H Schutte,Mer Battery Dept. 4-23-1p-tf.
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EXIDE
Shenandoah Valley
Hicks Motor Company, Inc
C. H. Schutte, Mer
Dept
Clarify Aluminus Wear Byer Ad On Second Page
Reader note hints at a Chapman auto advertisement on page 2 seeking to explain a product claim. Sterling to silver comparison used to imply genuineness of a Wear Byer aluminus item. The fragment suggests branding and verification language.
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Chapman
Clean Up Week Set by Winchester Civic League
Annual cleanup week runs April 28 through May 3 under the Women's Civic League of Winchester. Put trash out on ash day for city carts to remove and give back yards special attention to keep the city clean and beautiful. Do not forget the dates and participate to reduce fly breeding sites.
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Women's Civic League of
Winchester
Tomatoes Dominate as Best Paying Vegetable Crop
Jackson Canning Co announces tomatoes as top paying vegetable crop and endorses orchard inter cropping. Offer includes seed or plants and a guaranteed price. Manager L. Jackson states supply and pricing details for buyers.
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Agricultural Department
Mr Brubaker's Appointments
There will be preaching at Round Hill 11 a.m. Paxton Chapel 3:30 p.m. Lamps Memorial, p.m. E. W. Brubaker, Pastor. Miss Ada B Thatcher has returned to Cumberland Md after visiting her mother Bettie Thatcher for several days.
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Round Hill
Paxton Chapel
Lamps Memorial
E. W. Brubaker
Ada B. Thatcher
Cumberland
Mire
Bettie Thatcher
Look for Further Trouble at Munich
Berlin dispatch reports Munich faces hunger and looting as Reds plunder homes. Government troops expected to move in to end communist rule while red authorities resume streetcar traffic to raise money.
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Munich
the Star
London
Pugit
Berlin
Red
Bitver Fight in Limerick Foretold as Unparalleled Struggle
London reports an industrial struggle in Ireland described as unparalleled. Proclamations circulated in Limerick quote Thomas Johnson of the Limerick strikers saying organized labor backs the men who struck and that a bitter fight is in prospect.
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London
Ireland
Limerick
Daily Express
Thomas Johnson
Mellwee longtime Frederick County resident dies at 96
Mr James Hall Mellwee aged ninety six died at his Gainesboro home after paralysis. Born November 2 1823 he spent his life in Frederick County and ran his property in the western section until recent years. Survived by two sons W H Mellwee and Charles E Mellwee of Gainesboro and two daughters Frances Strother Lew Va and Maggie Mellwee at home. Wife predeceased him. Funeral at home Friday 11 am Rev Kiracofe officiating with burial in Gainesboro Cemetery.
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James Hall Mellwee
Frederick County
Gainesboro
Mr. Mellwee
Frederick
Messrs
W. H
Charles ‘E. Metiwee
Frances Strother
Lew
Maggie McTiwee
Kiracofe
Methodist Episcopal Church
Gainesboro Cemetery
Reardon Writes From France in War Time Letter
Corporal Harry L. Reardon of Company B 611th Engineers, based in France, reports doing office work at main headquarters in Tot and expects to stay months longer. He recalls visiting a 700 year old chateau at Chinon linked to Joan of Arc and praises his health while sending regards to friends in The Star office.
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Charles W. Brown
Star Office
Harry L. Reardon
611Th Engineers
France
Corporal Reardon
Main
Tot
Chinon
Joan of Arc
Charles VII
Orleans
Corporal Goss Home From Frange
Mrs. Lucy Goss of South Kent street receives a telegram that her son Corporal William Goss of Company I 116th Infantry has arrived in New York from overseas. He is recovering from wounds suffered October 8 when his commanding officer Captain Robert Conrad was killed. Goss was wounded shortly after Conrad. He has not been discharged but this will take.
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Lucy Goss
South Kent Street
Corporal William Goss
Company I
One Hundred and Sixteenth Infantry
New York
Robert ¥. Conrad
Goss
Conrad
Pflaster arraigned on serious charge after drunken disorderly case
George Pflaster Jr appeared before Justice Krebs after a day in City Hall lock up. He pleaded guilty to drunk and disorderly conduct and profanity, was fined 5 dollars plus 21 50 costs, and denied a serious insult charge set for Saturday. Bail posted on recognizance.
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George Pflaster
Krebs
James P. Reardon
Pflaster
Neville
Berryville
A Cas
Ima
Leesburg
Reds Fix Their Eyes on Chicago
Reported by authorities in Chicago the Reds and Trotzkyists are described as planning to seize control by forming a workers council. They allegedly prepared to stage May Day parades from multiple city districts to converge at a central point, followed by seizures of the sub treasuries and large homes to establish a new government.
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Chicago
Ed Trotzky
O Ul
Infant James Marshall Jones Dies at Home Near Kernstown
James Marshall Jones aged two months and twenty four days died at 8 pm at the parental home near Kernstown after a lingering illness. He leaves his parents Mr and Mrs D H Jones and brother Benjamin H Jones. The funeral will be at 3 pm Friday at the house with burial in the family graveyard.
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James Marshall Jones
D. H. Jones
Kernstown
Benjamin H. Jones
Captain Byrd Visits Clarke County Family Farm
Captain Thomas B. Byrd of the 120th Infantry arrives in Charleston South Carolina after months with the British army in Flanders. He will visit his brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs HF Byrd at their Clarke county farm. He is accompanied by Mrs Byrd formerly Miss Margaret Byrd Lewis and by his mother Mrs Richard Evelyn Byrd.
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Thomas B. Byrd
Charleston
8. C
Flanders
Clarke County
Iain Byrd
Washington
Byrd
Margaret Byrd Lewis
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Little damage to peaches after heavy frosts in county
Fruit growers report minimal harm to peach blossoms in Washington county after last week's severe frosts. Careful inspections across the orchards show few casualties among the blooms and early fruit set remains promising for the season.
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Washington County
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Walter Gore Wingfield
C. M. Hodgson
Fred Hiett
Logan R. Fay
Mrs. Potter
Wire
Winchester Seed Company
U. S
Lloyd George
Clemenceau
Remar
Red Cross
Fpx Clemenceau Gee A A
Boy Scout
Hee
Hail Insurance
Matoes
Jackson Canning CO
L. Jackson
MR. Brubaker
Bitver
Jt Melwee
Gorgoral Reardon
Corporal Goss
Frange
Loudoun County
Talas
Chigard
Capt. Byrd
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