Brotherhood Leaders Back Wilson Plan Despite Risk to Railroads
Washington August 18 Brotherhood leaders favor President Wilson’s railroad plan, confident it will be approved though presidents warn it could bankrupt railroads and end arbitration. The Big Four delegates debate concessions for a seven hour day with no overtime pay, while postponing talks to prepare their case and defend arbitration.
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Washington
Wilbon
Brotherhood
Wilson
Willard
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
White House
Willard Hotel
Auction of used cars in front of Maxwell distributor
Several touring cars and roadsters to be sold August 22 at 10 a.m. in front of M. Er. Strode Maxwell Distributor. Buyers can inspect and bid at their own price before the August 29 auction date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strode
Maxwell
Reverend Moffatt to Preach at Local Church Sunday
Rev. A. F. Moffatt of Pensacola will fill the pulpit at First Presbyterian Church this Sunday in pastor J. H. Lacy’s absence. There will be no evening service on August 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Moffatt
Pensacola
Fla
J. H. Lacy
Health officers adopt report on preventing polio spread
A conference between state health officers and Public Health Service officials concluded with a committee report outlining measures to curb infantile paralysis across borders. The plan calls for immediate notification of destinations for all children under 16 traveling within or between states.
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Washington
Public Health Service
Virginia Take Prize and Cup at Apple Show
A telegram from Buffalo reports the Virginia Horticultural Society won the sweep stakes prize at the Niagara Falls Apple Shippers' Association session. The cup goes to the association’s president. many displayed apples came from Frederick County orchards. Prof Hedrick of Geneva judged today’s awards. Winchester and Frederick county growers, including secretary William P. Massey, attended the twenty second annual convention.
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Buffalo
N. Y
The
Star
Virginia Horticultural Society
International Apple Shippers’ Association
Niagara Falls
Apple Shippers’ Association
Frederick County
Hedrick
Geneva
Winchester
William P. Massey
Virginia State ‘Horticultural Society
Band Concert on the Plaza Tonight at City Hall
The Citizens' Band plays this evening at 8:30 on City Hall Plaza. Program includes Urania March, Solitude, Sweet Genevieve, Heaven's Artillery, Overture Mignonnette, Foncasta, Bower of Beauty, The Message, and The Star Spangled Banner.
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Citizens’ Band
City Hall
Urania
Beyer
Solitude
Mien Mercandante
Screceres Sweet Genevieve
Prendville
Mr. Reardon
Heaven’s Artillery
Carlton Overture
Baumann
Foncasta
Lambert Waltz—Bower of Beauty
Brooks March
Miller the
Leatherman Affleck Wedding in West Virginia
Ocie A. Leatherman and Martha Elizabeth Affleck wed at George Miley's home near Moorefield West Virginia with Rev G W Yost officiating. Leatherman is son of George T Leatherman a South Branch farmer and Affleck is daughter of I L Affleck of Strasburg Virginia who has been living with her sister in Winchester.
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George Miley
Moorefield
W. Va
G. W. Yost
Ocie A. Leatherman
Old Fields
Geo. T. Leatherman
South Branch
Martha Elizabeth Affleck
Affleck
I. L. Affleck
Strasburg
Winchester
Baltimore Grain Markets Close Quoted Prices
Baltimore wholesale markets closed at 8 oclock with corn at 98 cents and grain futures at 1.46 88. The report notes closing quotes for the day in the local market.
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Baltimore
Gorn
Sunday school picnic announced for August at Bromley Grove
Public invited to a Sunday school picnic Thursday August 24 in W. S. Bromley's Grove near the church. Mr Joseph Dwoupuy of Roanoke Virginia visits town to see his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs J B Beverley Jr on Washington street. Mr and Mrs P B Mahone and others from Hagerstown Maryland were motor guests at Hotel Jack yesterday.
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W. S. Bromley’s Grove
Joseph Dwoupuy
Roanoke, Va
Town
J.B. Beverley, Jr
Washington Street
P. B. Mahone
R. My Sherrard
J. E. McGinnis
Hagerstown, Md
Jack
Middletown Visitor Mr Howard Owiings Noted
Middletown resident and business visitor Howard Owiings was recorded today at 40 Winchester as he moved through the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Owiings
Middletown
Winchester
Local Candidate Faces Combination Political Frame-Up
Judge Thomas W. Harrison of Winchester, candidate for the Democratic Congressional nomination from the Seventh district, declares he was not put forward by James Hay or any Washington leaders and intends to resign his judgeship when practicable. The report outlines private conferences among Senators Downing and Early and Mr Weaver, efforts to cancel the primary, and a resulting ticket with Early for the short term and Weaver for the long term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hay
Washington
Calleff
Downing
Early
Weaver
Harrisonburg
Madison
Senator Early
Charlottesville
Shawnee Tribe to Hold Official Visit August 19
The Great Sachem and Great Senior Sagamore will make an official visit Saturday night August 19. All members of the Shawnee Tribe are requested to be present for business of importance. 17-1p-21.
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Sagamore
Mr Shull Named A Game Warden for Frederick County
H Elijah Shull of Marlboro in Frederick county has been appointed game warden for Frederick county by Governor H Stuart under the act for protection of game birds and animals. Shull, a well known resident, is congratulated by many friends on his appointment.
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H. Elijah Shull
Marlboro
Frederick County
H. ©. Stuart
Shull
Dr Myers Ipstall Introduces New Dental Radiograph Apparatus
Dr W W Myers installs the first radiographic dental machine in Winchester at Water Street offices. The modern device, bought from Thompson and Plaster of Chicago, focuses on imaging teeth and facial bones to aid diagnosis and treatment.
Senator Paul Named for House by Republicans
Senator John Paul of Harrisonburg was acclaimed as the Republican candidate for Congress from the Seventh District at the Harrisonburg district convention. The gathering endorsed Paul amid predictions of victory and harmony as dry leaders joined in support, with the convention proceeding to resolutions and the nomination after adjournment in Luray.
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John Paul
Harrisonburg
Republican Party
Assembly Hall
Paul
Wilson
Hughes
Fairbanks
Virginia
Luray
Robert +. Walker
Burder ‘B. Man
Edinburg
Congress Adjourns Briefly Deliberates Amid Campaign Oratory
The House voted to adjourn for two weeks with no revenue bill vote expected. Representative Kitchin, the majority leader, said action on the tax measure would wait until after the recess. The session focused on political speeches as lawmakers prepared for upcoming campaigning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty Cthore
Congress
House
Representative Kitchin
British Airmen Honor Dead Enemy Immelmann
Berlin dispatch reports that Lt Immelmann, a noted German flyer killed in June, was honored by British airmen. On June 30 a British plane dropped a tin box with flowers and a note praising a brave and honorable enemy in a castle park in Northern France.
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Berlin
Immelmann
France
Ieouenent Immelman
Yard Party Sept and 2 at E W Cather home near Albin
Benefit event for Winchester Church held at the home of E W Cather near Albin. Music provided by the Bryarly Band. Public invited to attend.
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E. Ww
Cather
Albin
Winchester
Bryarly Band
Pti
For Sale Ford Touring and Roadsters and More
For sale listing from H C Bordons in Wischester Virginia offering Ford touring cars roadsters and various models including electric starters and related items. Includes date related model notes and sales details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Bordon's
Wischester
Charley Rouss Fire Co Special Meeting Tonight
All members are requested to attend the special meeting of the Charley Rouss Fire Co tonight at 3 p m. Final arrangements for trip to Harrisonburg on August 24 and uniforms for those desiring go as and.
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Charley Rouss Fire CO
CR .F. Co
Arrisonburg
Harrisonburg Convention Draws Immense Crowd
Harrisonburg prepares for the Virginia State Firemen's Association meeting from August 28 to 3. Winchester fire companies Charley Rouss and Friendship plan to attend with a reel race and band accompaniment. Friendship reel team posted a 160 yard practice run in 24 seconds. Train fare is 1.40 for round trip and 3.15 for others, with a possible special train pending schedule.
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Harrisonburg
Virginia State ‘Firemen’s Association
Charley Rouss
Sarah Zane Fire Companies
Winchester
State ‘Association
Charle Rouss
Friendship Company
Citizens’ Band of
Har
Public sale of real estate of late Mrs Fanny Hull
That desirable seven room two story brick front residence at 203 Water Street and that ten room pebble dashed residence at 119 Water Street with store room at 116 Water Street will be sold at public auction on Saturday August 26 1916. See sale bill on other page of this paper.
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Ec. Water Street
W. Water Street
Car Backs Down Cemetery Hill Collision Near Marble Yard
Late yesterday an automobile owned by Robert Shultz left the lodge area and rolled down the hill toward Mt. Hebron Cemetery. It struck a tree near Aiken and Taylor’s marble yard, breaking the fender and rear light. Edward Peer and his infant daughter narrowly escaped the passing vehicle.
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Robert Shultz
Mt. Hebron Cemetery
Aiken and Taylor
Marble Yard
East Water Street
Edward Peer
Mr. Peer
Mr. Shultz
Safety First Guide Signs for Winchester Corners
City Manager Field received four Goodrich safety guide signs listing nearby cities and distances from Winchester. The wrought iron signs with perforated silver lettering will be placed at Hotel Evans corner and Bell Brothers corner to guide tourists heading north and south.
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City Manager Field
Goodrich “Eafery
Winchester
Hotel Evans Corner
Bell Brothers
Shelves and Equators in Sonneborn Store Put Up for Sale
Property notice states Sonneborn Store shelves and equators will be sold at auction. The listing names MAEBIS and YOST as parties handling the sale. The context implies a public sale of inventory or fixtures.
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Sonneborn
Gnct
Maebis & Yost
Farmer David Baker Sentenced for Assault on Orndorff
In a county courthouse trial before Magistrates Snapp and Glass, farmer and lumberman David Baker of near Mount Williams was sentenced to four and a half months on the state roads for assaulting J. M. Orndorff. Deputy Sheriff Wockhart escorted Orndorff to levy an attachment. Baker then attacked Orndorff, tearing his clothes.
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Snapp and Glass
David Baker
Moint Whllliams
J. M. Orndorff
Baker
Orndorff
Star of Yesterday
Williams
Horace Lacy, Jr
T. Russell Cather
The
Commonwealth
Wockhart
Anary
Orndorft
Boy Shot and Killed While Playing Near Berkeley Springs
A 10 year old boy, son of George Chambers, accidentally shot and killed himself while with companions near Berkeley Springs station on a Wednesday night. The group reportedly had a loaded shotgun and the accidental discharge struck near the eye, causing fatal injuries. The incident occurred during a visit by the Chambers family.
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Berkeley Springs
Clayton
George Chambers
Martinsboro
Chambers
Wilson vetoes army appropriation bill over retired officers clause
President Wilson vetoed the army appropriation bill today and sent a message to the House explaining the veto stems from a provision barring retired officers from articles of war. He expects the clause to be removed, after which Congress will likely repass and the President will sign. The veto notes the bill is essential to national defense and expresses reluctance to delay its effect.
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the Star
Washington
Wilson
House
Congress
Luncheon at Montana Hall Hosts Newport News Visitor
Mrs. Reid Riley entertained about thirty ladies at Montana Hall with a luncheon for Mrs. Joseph A. Massey of Newport News and Mrs. Stetesbury of Old Point Comfort. Winchester and Clarke county society were well represented, with guests traveling from Winchester. Mrs. Henry B. Gilpin and her daughter are in New Hampshire for the summer, soon joined by Dr. Allen to manage the Berryville Horse Show.
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Montana
Charles Reid Riley
Riley
Joseph A. Massey
Newport News
Stetesbury
Old Point Comort
Winchester
Clarke County Society
Montana Hall
Henry B. Gilpin
Scaleby Manor
Clarke County
Lewis M. Allen
Clifton
New Hampshire
Lost Charm Set with Brilliants Recovered Reward Offered
Short lost jewelry notice describes a charm set with brilliants and a mandate to return it to a specified address for a reward. The fragmentary text indicates a request for return to the owner.
Germans Renew Assaults on the Somme Front
German forces renewed attacks on the Somme front but were repelled by Allied defenses. Casualties and stakes are not detailed in the fragment.
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Somme
On Somme Front Brisk Allied Actions Reported
London reports describe Allied and German artillery duels on the Somme with no decisive gains. British counterattacks near Bazentin extended their gains while German night assaults were repulsed in places. Russian and Austro German operations in Galicia and the Baltic are noted with growing aerial activity and expected large battles.
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Carpathians
London
Somme
Brivieh
Phureday
War Office
Te Soak Tribuich
West Sete Bazentin
Petrograd
Leiper
Galicia
Baltic Sea
Rome
Vienice
Seler Places
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MR. Moffatt
Carter's Yeast
Eugene Chiles
Ees City
this _compty
Rom Balla, EI
Logal
Harrison
Thomas W. Harrison
Win
Chester
Mr. Shull
Valley Builders Supply Co
Woodstock
Dr. Myers Ipstall
Will
Fanny C. Hull
Cemetery Hill
Dave Baker
Boy
Society News
von Ene A
West
Martinbuich
Pozieres
Verdun
Eee
Balkatt
Florina
Greece
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