Army war films draw big crowd at City Hall show
A large audience watched moving pictures of actual fighting fronts in France shown on a screen at the west wall of City Hall. A huge searchlight, said to be the world's largest, entertained spectators, with Capt. Hunting of the Second Engineers giving a recruiting talk before the film. His detachment of 15 men traveled in four army trucks and an automobile and will attend the Staunton Fair next week, then return to Winchester for the fair. The 5th Engineers vacancy fill was discussed along with training in trades and opportunities in the Engineers at Camp Humphreys Virginia.
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Spudbeatich
Fran
Winchester
Hunting
Second Engineers
Staunton Fair
Winche Et Fai
5Th Engineers
France
Argonne
Army
Engineers
Camp
Humphreys
Potomac River
Washington Camp
Washington
Alexandria
East Piccadilly
Market Streets
A. I. Hunting
G. R. McKay
Parades and Market Offer for Grimes Apples
Advertises high cash offers for Grimes Golden apples by SAM HAINES at Winchester Virginia grain elevator. Urges 1p 1f to meet Tuesday at eight o'clock to arrange September 1 parade with CAPTAIN RYAN.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Haines
C. V. Depot
Winchester
Ryan
Middletown High Alumni Banquet Honors Deceased Members
The Middletown High School Alumni held its annual banquet at Wayside Inn Minn with a full course supper and candlelit table. A memorial tablet was proposed for Russell Beaty and Edward Cadwallader, both alumni who died serving their country, and the motion passed unanimously.
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Middletown
Wayside Inn
Minn
Town High
Howard Wright
Middletown High School
Russell Beaty
Edward Cadwallader
France
Haley
Keen
Trevathian
Edward Newell
Emma Larrick
Katherine Glaize
Clarke Willey
Private sale of home furniture on Washington street
W Roy Stephenson offers for sale from his residence on Washington street a large dining room set a parlor set with a Knabe piano two French mirrors two bedroom sets with two wardrobes and a large leather couch available any day with removal by September 1 23 1p 31.
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Washington Street
Play Ground Reopens At Washington Piccadilly Streets
Washington and Piccadilly playground will reopen Tuesday and Friday mornings from 9 30 to 11 30. About 110 children have used the site daily while open. Helpers are urged to attend Tuesday and Friday to assist with the sessions as slides arrive soon.
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Washington and
Piccadilly Streets
Washington
Festival At Bunker Hill Aims Graveyard Fundraiser
Jr. O U A M and ladies plan a festival at Bunker Hill Wednesday night August 27 to raise proceeds for graveyard improvements. Charles F. Lais e serves as secretary.
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Bunker Hill
Chas. F. Laise
Sec’y
Cars for Hire at Reasonable Rates
Auto Service Company advertises good cars for hire at reasonable rates. Office at 107 E Piccadilly St with calls answered at Potts' Grocery.
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Auto Service Company
E. Piccadilly St
Potts’ Grocery
Beck's Steam Bakery Receives Fleet of Light Delivery Trucks
Slightly used fleets include a 3 1/2 ton Federal truck with body, two Vim trucks rated for about 2000 pounds each for light delivery, all offered for Beck's Steam Bakery.
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BECK
Indian situation causes alarm in India
Aug 25 Loni a grave warning about possibilities in India arising from extremist activities was spoken by Sir Harrington Lovett in testimony before the government committee weighing the India bill. He said extremists are rising rapidly and using vigorous propaganda against the government. He urged England to adopt a strong governmental policy to protect British interests.
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Loni
India
Harrington Verney Lovett
England
Cremona Upright Piano in English Oak Case
Colonial design Cremona upright piano offered at 225 dollars in SEALS MUSIC STORE, originally valued at 350 dollars. Limited sale featured in local ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seal’s
Germans Refuse Allied Police in Silesia Plebiscite
Paris reports Germany declines inviting allied troops to police Silesia before the plebiscite rights under the peace treaty. The unsettled Silesian situation is said to be worsening, with reports of renewed terror in the province.
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Associated Press
Paris
Germany
Silesia
Miners Strike in Central Illinois Over Fines
Several thousand coal miners in central Illinois went on strike expressing that fines imposed on workers who joined recent protest actions against current miners' officers are illegal. They argue the wartime authority for fines under the Washington agreement expired with the armistice.
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The
Associated Press
Springfield, Il
Central Illinois
Washington
Mrs Bond 10 Gives Lectures to Juniors at Tucker Institute
Mrs Walker McC Bond departed this morning at the request of the Potomac division of the Red Cross to serve as the institute lecturer on Junior Red Cross work at the Teachers' Institute in Tucker County West Virginia. She will return Wednesday afternoon.
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Walker McC. Bond
Potomac Division
The
Red Cross
Teachers’ Institute
Tucker County
West Virginia
Colored Legion To Be Organized In Winchester Area
Plans to form a branch of the American Legion for colored soldiers in Winchester and Frederick county are outlined for a meeting tomorrow evening. Dr. A A Wright will speak at John Mann Methodist Church on East Cork street at 7 50. All eligible colored veterans and interested men are urged to attend.
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American Legion
Winchester
Frederick County
A. A. Wright
John Mann Methodist Church
East Cork Street
Germany
Enrollment applications at John Kerr School office
The principal H S Duffey announces I shall be in the John Kerr School building between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. on August 25 to 30 to receive applications for enrollment of new pupils and county residents.
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John Kerr School
Sixteen Hundred Dollar Six Room House on Braddock Street
Desirable six room residence No. 103 S Braddock street with lot extending to public alley offered for sixteen hundred dollars. Possession given at once. ip M. M. Lynch attorney.
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S. Braddock Street
Many Americans Still In France As War Ends
Paris reports ten thousand American troops guard forty thousand German prisoners awaiting repatriation once peace is ratified. The cost runs about one million dollars monthly to care for prisoners. By September one Pershing voyage home leaves about eighty thousand miscellaneous U S troops in France plus six thousand eight hundred on the Rhine.
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Associated Press
Paris
Germany
United States
General Pershing
France
Rhine
Bargain Used Organs at Seals Music Store
Several used organs priced from 30 to 40 dollars are advertised as bargains at Seals Music Store.
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Seal’s
Preparation for a possible nationwide railroad strike
Senator Thomas of Colorado told the Senate that government should prepare now for a possible nationwide railroad strike. He cited a circular from the shopmen's union advising workers to seek a wage settlement and that the railroad employment department of the AFL would issue instructions if a strike became necessary.
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Washington
Senate
Senator Thomas
Colorado
Railroad Employment Department
American Federation of Labor
Thomas
Grafonola Sale at Seals Musk Store
Classified note advertises Grafonolas for sale. One $100 model used under 3 months in perfect condition priced at 79 dollars. A $25 Grafonola used under 30 days offered for 20 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seal’s
Community Sing On Court House Lawn
War Camp Community Service hosts a community sing on the Court House lawn starting at 7 30 pm tomorrow. Soloists include Miss Lois Tolbert and Mr Marcellus Anderson. a large crowd is expected to join the chorus.
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Court House
Lois Tolbert
Marcellus Anderson
Fruits Bought At Markets For Packing House Stay
Now buying at top market cash prices all kinds of fruit at my packing house Grain Elevator Cumberland Valley Depot Winchester. Call phone 476 after six p m 419. Large and small quantities Also buying and packing at Whits Post Depot See my representative Mr David Reardon To those having orchards of winter fruit for safe call phone or come and see me. 8-8 Ip tf
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Cumberland Valley Depot
Winchester
Whits Post Depot
David Reardon
Fishing Tackles Sale at Seals Music Store
One week only Ip Seals Music Store offers entire stock of fishing tackle at cut prices. Customers urged to visit to take advantage before stock runs out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ip Seal
Resignation of Archduke Joseph’s government confirmed
Paris Aug 25 The Associated Press reports the Hungarian government under Archduke Joseph has resigned. Messages to the supreme Council of the peace conference indicate the resignation occurred at eight o clock Saturday night and that a new cabinet formation has begun.
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Associated Press
Paris
Archduke Joseph
Supreme Council of the Peace Conference
Livestock shipment from Montana and West Virginia advertised
A carload of Montana yearling ewes and a car of open wool is listed with West Virginia ewes three and four years old and some bucks. Cc. F. WALL. Tp ee Re.
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Montana
West Va
F. Wall
Beatty Upright Piano For Sale In Good Used Condition
Used Beatty upright piano in good condition offered at a bargain price of 156 dollars. Includes mention of bargain value and item type.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seal’s
Japanese Squadron Reported Arriving at Vladivostok
Vladivostok is surrounded by insurgents and crowded with refugees according to a Bolshevik wireless report. It states a Japanese squadron has arrived at Vladivostok and adds that the town is under insurgent pressure.
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London
Vladivostok
Mrs Dunlop Passes After Illness At 45
Mrs Dunlop widow of B R Dunlop died after an illness aged 45. Survived by brother L L Shutts of this city and five children Austin Grover Ellmer Mazie and Bertha Dunlop. Funeral set for 3 o'clock tomorrow from the Brucetown house with interment in the Brucetown cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Shutts
Brucetown
Wed In County On Yesterday Wedding
Miss Lenie Presnell of North Carolina and Mr. William E. Coe of the county wed yesterday at Cedar Grove home. Rev. W. H. Sampsell performed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenie Presnell
North Carolina
William E. Coe
Presnell
Cedar Grove
W. H. Sampsell
Plane race opens as Toronto New York flight begins
The first airplane in the Toronto to New York international race started from Toronto at 12 25 p m local time. The return leg is planned after a race with teams competing for the title.
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Toronto
New York
Associated Press
Ont
International air race from Toronto to New York announced
Seven teen aviators eleven Americans and six Canadian and British lined up for the Toronto to New York and return race at the Canadian National Exposition. Army and civilian pilots compete for a $10 000 prize offered by the Hotel Commodore New York.
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Toronto
Ont
New York
California A B Strike Extended Paralyzes Los Angeles Rail Traffic
Rail workers walk off in sympathy with Pacific Electric platform men and switchmen across Southern California. Santa Fe lines extend walkout to Barstow and Needles, hindering mail delivery and city supplies. Arizona and Texas routes affected as Arcade station feeds falter and city contemplates rationing food.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Pacific Electric Railway Company
California
Southern Pacific Railroad
Indio
Brotherhood
Texas
Arizona
U. S
Santa Fe
San Bernardo
Barstow
Needles
Tuscon
Player Piano in Walnut Case for Sale at 335
Beautifully figured and polished player piano in walnut case. Slightly used but in first class condition. Originally cost 575 dollars, now offered for 335. Cash or installment terms available.
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Ip Seal
Near A Decision On Wage Dispute
President Wilson cancelled engagements to confer with Director General Hines and railroad shopmen over a 25 percent wage increase. Hines expected to decide today and convey the decision at a White House conference with shopmen representatives.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Hines
White House
Valley evaporator ad offers high cash for calls and drops
Local classified notice advertises Valley Evaporator Co offering top cash for calls and drops at Winchester and V. Yards. Also promotes churns and cream separators at lowest price from I. K. M. Swimley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apples
Valley Evaporator CO
Winchester CO
I. K. M. Swimley
Decorating supplies for Welcome Home Celebration sale
Advertising short for decorating goods for a Welcome Home Celebration sale. Samples on display at G. A. Butler an electrical contractor address 15 16 14t.
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G. A. Butler
Brockway and Commerce Truck Displays Offer Durability
W. W. Wall's Son promotes Brockway Trucks from 1 ton to 5 ton and Commerce 1 ton to 3 ton. The showroom announces economy and durability, inviting buyers to see displays and save money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockway
Commerce
Auction notice for Dr W M Janney farm near Albemarle Va
Items to be sold include mules horses shoats farming implements apple picking supplies sprayer and household goods. Auctioneer Duvall Dunn. Sept 5 1919 Friday at the farm near Albemarle Virginia.
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W. M. Janney
Albin
Believes Airmen Killed Renterma In Mexican Pursuit
Major James T. Yancey said the report of the bandit Jesus Renteria being shot by an American airplane last Tuesday is authentic. Cavalrymen pursuing bandits in Mexico report heavy action and several bandits killed during six days of pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marfa
Tex
James T. Yancey
Associated Press
Army of Telephone
Ruidosa
Jesus Renteria
Winchester Gun Club to Host Prize Shoot on August 27
The Winchester Gin Club invites the public to a prize and merchandise shoot on August 27 at 1 PM. The event targets beginners with attendance by veterans, serving as practice for the state meet in Richmond.
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Winchester Gin Club
Equity Grounds
Elf
Richmond
Victory Pageant seeks Civil War era costumes
Mrs. R T Barton pageant committee chairwoman seeks Civil War and earlier period costumes for a parade. People with dresses poke bonnets parasols hoops and related items should contact Mrs Barton to loan them for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Barton
Bration
Market opens with renewed reaction across sectors
New York stock trading sees a repeat of last week’s price-lowering reaction in the first hour. Motors oils and shipping fall 2 to 6.5 points while U S Steel drops 1.375 and relicted shares slide 1.5 to 2. Tobacco and metals fall 1.5 to 2, equipment and feeder shares off 1 to 1.5. Rails and motors show a stronger bid before midday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Steel
Bank Stock for Sale by Administrator Addressed
Ten shares of Shenandoah Valley Bank stock offered for sale in front of the Court House on Saturday August 231 p 6t by W G Hardy Admr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley Bank
Court House
W. G. Hardy
Admr
Shawnee Tribe Red Men Set Meeting for Degree Work
Shawnee Tribe Red Men No. 2 schedules a Tuesday night gathering at 8:30 at the hall for degree work, announced by order of Sachem. Also notes a Taylor Cook Stove advertisement and the name Re M. Swimley in the fragment.
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Taylor OW
RE. M. Swimley
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Ain
Grimes Golden
Sarah Zane
MRS. Alumni
Emma Carrick
Ludwig
Grace Clark
Mattie Wright
Edna Owings
Myrtle Rhodes
Maud Mathews
H. E. Owings
Albert Conn
Florida
Horace Linebure
U. S. Navy
Ward Newell
Stephens City
James Haley
Shepherdstown
W. Va
H. C. Green
W. Roy Stephenson
Cars For Hire
Cremona
Sunos
Bond
Colored Legion
M. M. Lynch
Atty
Massey Brothers
Beatty
Mrs. Dunlop
Reynold’s
Tifte
Stuart Admonds
Rouss Ave
Van
Leslie D. Kline
A.B
Brockway ‘Trucks
W. W. Wall’s Son
Aucs
Duvall & Dunn
Iptf
Renterma
Mexico
Wasyer
Shal's Music Store
Pelease
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