Ford Cables Pope on Peace Mission to End War
Henry Ford wires Pope Benedict Jr to gain good will for ending the war. A peace congress at a neutral capital would form proposals and present them to belligerents as delegates travel to The Hague. Ford asks for the Holy Father's cooperation in bringing the soldiers home by Christmas.
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International Congress
Reichstag
Vatican
New York
Pope Benedict
Henry Ford
Holy Father
Ford
Miners Buried Alive in Shaft After Explosion
In Charleston West Virginia a blast in No 2 mine of the Boomer Coal and Coke Co. trapped 50 to 60 miners, many presumed dead. Eighteen bodies were recovered and the death toll reached twenty, largely Italians. Rescue under Chief Earl Henry continues with help from Pittsburgh as four men were rescued in weakened condition.
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Charleston
W. Va
Boomer, Coal and Coke Company
Earl Henry
State Mine Department
Pittsburgh
Luncheon and Bazaar at Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church hosts a luncheon and bazaar on Thursday December 2 from 12 to 2 30 p.m. Fried oysters and chicken salad are served. Proceeds support church activities.
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Presbyterian Church
Pope appoints three American bishops
In Rome on December 1 the Pope named Monseigneur Mundelein Archbishop of Chicago Brosart Bishop of Covington Kentucky and Dougherty Bishop of Buffalo New York in a set of U S clerical appointments.
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Pope
Rome
Monseignor Mundelein
Chicago
Brossart
Covington
Dougherty
Buffalo
N. Y
Wedding in Middletown United Dr Elmer Miller Steele and Hannah Rhodes
The marriage license for Dr Elmer Miller Steele of Stephens City was issued in Frederick County this morning. The ceremony occurred this evening at the bride’s parents home in Middletown.
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Frederick County
Elmer Miller Steele
Stephens City
Milton B. Steele
Hannah Mary Rhodes
James’ W. Rhodes
Middletown
Liquid fire plot targetting Wilson and Garrison
Cleveland reports that E W Ritter a chemist under arrest admitted inventing liquid fire and claimed two high officials proposed using it against President Wilson and Secretary Garrison Prosecutor Cyrus Locher swore out warrants and will file a report to Washington Special Agent Charles Dewoody tracked Ritter for a year and served the chemist with the warrant
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Cleveland
Ohio
Wilson
Garrison
Cyrus Locher
E. W. Ritter
Charles Dewoody
Department of Justice
Ritter
Washington
Death of Charles Kitchen Prominent Clarke Farmer
Mr Charles Kitchen aged 83 died after three days illness of pneumonia at his Armel home. A respected farmer from a long prominent Clarke county family he leaves a second wife Julia Grubb and children Herbert Kitchen Mrs N J Rogers Mrs David Grubb George Armel Mrs Charles Rutherford Wise Kitchen and several grandchildren plus sister Mrs Virginia Cobb. Friends will meet at his late home Friday at 10 to accompany the body to Macedonia Church for 11 o'clock service by Rev Mr Wilson.
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Charles Kitchen
Clarke County
Armel
Mr. Kitchen
Kitchen
Julia Grubb
Herbert Kitchen
West
N. J. Rogers
Bartonville
David Grubb
George Armel
Haymarket
Charles Ruthford
Wellington
Wise Kitchen
Virginia Cobb
Clarke
Macedonia Church
Mr. Wilson
White Post
City Manager Ordinance Ready for Final Vote
Winchester Virginia Common Council advances an ordinance creating the office of General Manager for one year. The measure, introduced recently, has passed first and second readings and awaits third reading and final passage at the next monthly meeting on Tuesday evening.
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Common Council
Winchester
Virginia
R Y Conrad to Address Stephens City League
The School and Civic League of Stephens City will hold a special meeting in the new school building on Friday evening December 3 at 8 o'clock. Mr Robert Y Conrad of Winchester will deliver an address on matters of civic improvement with special music by trained singers.
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Stephens City
School and Civic League of
Robert Y. Conrad
Winchester
League
Ruth and
Lois Talbert
Rhoda Shertzer
Alva Richard
Pittsburgh
Corrie Painter
Committees Named for Town Affairs in Stephens City
At the School and Civic League meeting in Stephens City Virginia committees were formed to oversee town interests including Membership Good Roads Health School grounds Farm life Fees and Entertainment. Mrs H Clay Krebs of Stephens City visits relatives in Bridgewater and is now with friends at Mount Jackson MD.
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Stephens City
School and Civic League
R“Adwallader
Ree Painter
Boyd Steele
Lena Peery
P. B. Stickley
Lulu McCarty
R. A. Lemley
Leslie , Kline
B. M. Carter
Suy Trussell
Harry Frazier
O. M. Smith
A. M. Smith
Alvan Richards
Helen Dean
H. Clay Krebs
Bridgewater
Mount Jackson
Morton Harlee Attends Union League Meeting at Opequon
Winchester resident Mr Morton Harlee spoke at the Union League gathering in Opequon on Sunday night with Mr and Mrs Newcomb in attendance. The address drew good attention and interest from the audience.
Baltimore grain markets quote corn and wheat prices
At the close the Baltimore wholesale market quoted No 2 red wheat at 11284 dollars per bushel and corn at 73 cents per bushel. Mr and Mrs EB Capper and daughter Anna Bell Capper left for Washington to visit their nephew Mr Clea Ca.
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Baltimore
EB. B. Capper
Miss Anna Bell Capper
Washington
Advent Mission Services At Christ Church Draw Big Crowds
Attendance at the Advent mission services at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church grows with large night congregations. Rev. Dr. W. D. Smith leads sermons that aim at heartfelt appeal, aided by special music from the choir. A 11.30 morning service and an 8 o'clock evening service are held daily, and the public is urged to attend.
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W. D. Smith
Christ Church
Du Pont Powder Plant Exposion Kills 31 In Hagley Yard
A deadly explosion at the Hagley yard of the Du Pont Powder Company kills 31 and injures many. A double guard is placed around all mills as state and federal officials join the investigation. Since 1914 eight mysterious blasts have struck the plant.
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Wilmington
Rel
The
du Pont Powder Company
State
Upper Hagley Yard
du Pont
Faulkner Dry Goods Store on South Main Street
Notice describes store rooms Nos. 12 to 14 on the east side of South Main Street known as Faulkner Dry Goods Store. Property listed by Hansbrough & Carter.
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South Main Street
Faulkner Dry Goods Store
Hansbrough & Carter
Marriage License Issued in Frederick County
A marriage license is issued by the clerk of the Circuit Court of Frederick County to Charles W. Parish and Ella Elizabeth Smith of Gore. The ceremony is set for Wednesday evening December 8 at 7 o'clock at the bride’s mother Mrs Virginia Smith’s home in Gore. A reception follows that afternoon at the bride’s residence.
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Circuit Court
Frederick County
Charles W. Parish
Ella Elizabeth Smith
Gore
Virginia
Shenandoah Valley Medical Association Meets at Woodstock
The Shenandoah Valley Medical Association held a regular session at the courthouse in Woodstock with Dr. William P. McGuire of Winchester presiding. Numerous papers were read and discussed by physicians from Winchester Strasburg Front Royal Maurertown New Market Lacey Springs Conkville Edinburg Woodstock and other towns. The group adjourned to meet in February in Winchester.
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Shenandoah Valley Medical Association
William P. McGuire
Hunter H. McGuire
Cox
Boyd and Stuart
Winchester
White and Hopewell
Strasburg
Kipps and Olds
Front Royal
Ghaver
Maurertown
EF. C. Stuart
Dancing Feature of Friendship Fire Bazaar
A committee meeting set final plans for a bazaar by the Friendship Fire Company. It runs Thursday December 9 through Saturday December 18 on the Faulkner Building ground floor near South Main Street with nightly dancing and an orchestra. Donations already received aid the event and more are expected.
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Friendship Fire Company
South Main Street
Main Street
Revival closes Sunday at First Christian Church
An inspiring service led by Rev. Victor Lightbourne on Blind Bartemeus attracted a good-sized crowd. Six individuals came forward to accept Christ after the sermon. Tonight’s service at 7.45 promises tradesmen representation, with mill workers invited tomorrow for final delegations before the services conclude Sunday night. Cottage prayer meetings were held at Mrs. Brubaker’s North Main street home and Mrs. Smith’s North Kent street home.
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First Christian Church
Victor Lightbourne
Bartemeus
Christ
FE. W. Brubaker
North Main Street
For Sale 10 Lots Near Winchester Memorial Hospital
Ten 50 by 120 foot lots are offered near Winchester Memorial Hospital at 525 dollars each. Interest shown by Miss Nan Brown of Martinsburg and Mrs. Sarah Brooks is noted as they visit and plan a several week stay in the city. Real estate agent L. Fultz advertises exclusive listings at No. 11 13 Court Square.
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Winchester Memorial Hospital
Nan Brown
Martinsburg
W. Va
Sarah Brooks
Businessmen to Meet Before Christmas Holidays
A Chamber of Commerce meeting is scheduled for 8 o'clock tomorrow evening in the Corporation Court room at City Hall. It is the last regular gathering before the Christmas holidays.
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Chamber of Commercce
Corporation Court
Reverend Carter Receives Lodge Jewel In Winchester
Rev. W. H. Carter recently resigned as pastor of the First Baptist Church of Winchester and will lead Hartford NC. Madison Lodge No. 6 presented a handsome lodge jewel. City Solicitor R Gray Williams chaired the presentation. A bouquet for Mrs. Carter, remarks by Rev. George W. Stover, and a duet capped the event. Carter plans to depart Friday and preach in Hartford Sunday.
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First Baptis Church
Madison Lodge
W. H. Carter
First Baptist Church of
Winchester
Hartford
N. C
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Mr. Carter
R. Gray Williams
George W. Stover
United Brethren Church
Hilda McIntosh
Eva Hiett Marries John B Chamberlin in Winchester Nuptials
Miss Eva Hiett daughter of Mr and Mrs William Hiett married John Broaddus Chamberlin son of Mr and Mrs John W Chamberlin of Winchester in a Grace Church ceremony conducted by Rev George S Bowers. The wedding featured pink and white decor, attendants Gladys Fulton and Helen Keeler, and a reception with plans to reside in Winchester.
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Willam S. Hiett
Winchester
Gainesboro Pike
Eva Hiett
John Broaddus Chamberlin
John W. Chamberlin
Fairmont Avenue
Evangelical Lutheran Church
George 8. Bowers
Grace Church of Winchester
Gladys Fulton
Stewartstown
Helen Keeler
Charles R. Keeler
Willie Lee
Elisabeth Payne
Robert Mets
Berryville, Va
Ray Robinson
Injured Men Show A Slight Improvement
Two injured men from the motorcycle and horse and buggy collision on the Valley turnpike show slight improvement. Theodore Reily and Morris Shiner remain under care at Memorial Hospital with progress uncertain and doctors Boyd and Glass overseeing their treatment.
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Theodore Reily
Morris Shiner
Valley Turnpike
Memorial Hospital
Betty
Shiner
Tree blossoms split half for first crop then second half
In Marion Virginia a farm reports an apple tree that bore fruit on one half and blossomed on the other half in spring. After the first crop matured and was harvested the second half blossomed and produced fruit in late summer.
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Marion
Wanted Girls Over 16 Years Old at Interwoven Mills
An old job notice offers steady work and good wages for industrious girls 16 and older at the Interwoven Mills in Martinsburg, West Virginia. The ad specifies location and employment terms.
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The
Interwoven Mills, Inc
Martineburg
W. Va
Entertained At Mr. D. E. Pifer’s RELIEF Virginia Thanksgiving
Mr and Mrs D E Pifer and daughter Ruth hosted a Thanksgiving dinner in Relief Virginia with guests including E B Ashby from Washington and the Moffetts of Salem and Sleepy Creek Thelma Katharine Mayme Pifer Nannie Branner Edna Carpenter and L D Pifer family friends and a later Friday serenade by many local youths.
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Relief
D. E. Pifer
Ruth Pifer
E. B. Ashby
Washington
Cleveland Moffett
Salem
Thelma Moffett
Sleepy Creek
W. Va
Katharine and
Mayme Piter
Nannie Branner
Edna Carpenter
Massie
rMa. L. D. Pifer
Timber land sale advertised at county courthouse
A public sale of valuable timber land is listed to be held in front of the county courthouse on Saturday December 4 1916. The notice notes the sale of timber land and mentions remaining details on another page.
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County Court
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Pontife
Wire
Berlin
Germany
Balkan
Greece
Roumania
Serbia
Hartmann
Cologne
Mercier
Brussels
London
Kingsway
Amsterdam
Austria
Vienna
R. M. — Ies Palace
Wildon
Ance
R. Y. Conrad
Paul Samsell
George Henning
R. H. Cornwell
Hilda Boyer
Sam Cook
Mary Tevalt
Elton Stickley
Good Roads Committee
J. Drinker
J. T.carbaugh
Glaus
Baker
M. K. Sandy
Wise
Leslie D. Kline
Moser
S. Miller
R. Cornwell
Floyd Cadwallader
Charles H. Schenk
William Mumaw
Mr. Ritenour
J. W White
L. R. Dettra
Henry Grim Joshua Grim
S. 8. Sargent
the Star
Baltimore Grain Markets
Advent
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Contin
DU Pont Works
Woodstock
Shenandoah Valley Medical Associa
Tion
Bazar
Mr. Lightbourne
Www
L. Fultz
Court Square
Iyee
Carter
Baptist Church
Philip Klompus
Mido Eva Hiett
J. B. Chamberlin
Mother Eve
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