Wilsons improving condition reported by White House
Washington dispatch says President Wilson is stronger and in better condition than since illness began during western tour. Treasury secretary Carter Glass aims to serve until December 15, pending Senate issues. Lady Astor takes oath as first female member of British Commons. parliament applauds as she signs the roll.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Lass
Treasury
Carter Glass
Martin
Virginia
Lndy Astor
London
Lady Astor
Nancy Langhorne
House of Commons
Commons
David Lloyd George Arthur J. Balfour
Sudden Death of Young Man Solenberger
Intelligence arrived from Woodstock Virginia reporting the sudden death of J Robert Solenberger at age 24 due to heart disease. He had recently relocated from Winchester and worked with Bailey and Solenberger hardware in Woodstock. Funeral services were held in Woodstock and his remains transported to Winchester for interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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J. Robert Solenberger
J. Walters Bailey
Woodstock
Solenberger
Harrisonburs News-Record
Sol
Bailey
O Lenberger
Fiess
Presbyterian ‘Church
Harrisonburg
Wey
Winchester
John S. Solenberger
Howard
Hugh
Herbert Solenberger
J. Walter Bailey
Woodateck
Baltimore and Ohio
South Washington Street
J. H. Lacy
Presbyterian Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Sharp rally in Liberty issues as markets rise
New York stock market opened with sharp moves as Liberty issues led gains. General Motors rose 11 points and Crucible Steel up 7 12 points in the first hour. Short covering followed scarce rails and industrials like Union Pacific and United States Steel.
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New York
Shorts
General Motors
Crucible Steel
Stock Exchange
Union ,Pacific
United States Steel
Motors
Fruit Growers of Frederick County Organize in Court House
Frederick county fruit growers formed a strong organization at a Saturday meeting in the Court House. Due to a large amount of Mate news, The Star defers publication of proceedings to tomorrow.
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Frederick County
Court House
The
Star
Miners Train Derailed Reported in Kanawha Region
Kanawha district remained closed. Operators said the miners in the latter district apparently had no intention of returning to work. Miners Train Derailed report from Pittsburgh Kansas involving National Guardsmen and volunteer coal strip pit workers derailed near Humbolt after hitting an open switch. No injuries reported.
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Kanawha
Pittsburgh
Kan
Kansas National Guardsmen
Humbolt
Chimney Fire at Fort Loudoun Seminary
A late night fire alarm reported a burning chimney at Fort Loudoun Seminary on North Main Street. The Sarah Zane Fire Company extinguished the blaze with chemicals. high winds carried sparks but caused no damage. Students were at supper as firefighters accessed the roof and doused the fire quickly.
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Fort Loudoun Seminary
North Main Street
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Cleaning and Pressing Offer by New Troy Laundry Agent
Advertisement notes cleaning and pressing services offered by the New Troy Cleaning and Pressing Est Agent for Troy Laundry. Graham Ub Conner located at 39 W. Water St Bell phone 172 W available for prompt service.
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New Troy
Troy Laundry
Graham
Timber and Apple Land for Sale in Hay Field Area
William H. Smith farm offers 183 acres near Hay field two miles from the railroad. Seventy five acres in timber with a never failing spring. Apple orchard potential and close to the Northwestern grade in a fine neighborhood. Sale next Saturday December 6 at the Courthouse. see sale bills.
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Court House
William H. Smith
Hayfield
Notice to Voters Poll Tax Deadline for June Election
Notice to voters deadlines for paying the 1917 and 1918 poll taxes by December 6 1917 to be eligible to vote in June election. City Treasurer W T Barr warns payment is required for success.
Christmas Gift Ideas at Jol life Studio Portraits
A brief note invites friends to arrange a portrait session at Jol life Studio with gift options for Christmas. The message mentions booking times during a stated window and emphasizes portraits as a gift idea with exclusions.
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Jolliffe
Turkeys Guineas Chickens and Eggs Wanted
Wanted ads from a local page seek turkeys guineas chickens and eggs. The note mentions multiple poultry items and a contact line with names and partial phone style details.
Tire Tube and Oil Contest Winners at Ramsburg Auto Supply
The store announces monthly prize numbers for a Tire Tube and Oil Contest. Winners are invited to claim Tire for number 5559 Tube for 5140 and Oil for 2203 and 4535 at Ramsburg Auto Supply Co. You Pay Less Here.
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Ramsburg Auto Supply CO
Community Survey team arrives to study Winchester and Frederick County
A group of experts funded by the Red Cross and University Extension arrives in Winchester to survey industrial religious educational and social life. The team will work with local committees and produce phased reports over a week or ten days with recommendations for community improvement. The Star will publish results in separate installments. A community essay contest for ages 13 to 18 closes with three cash prizes and winners to be announced soon.
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Winchester
Frederick
Potomac Pionee
Red Cross
Untegemity
Frederick County
F. FE. Clerk
Handley Schools
Leslie D. Kline
Clarke Counties
C. Vernon Eddy
Handley Library
Star
Solenberger firm to close on Dec 1 and 2
Due to the death of John S Solenberger’s son, Robert, the firm John Solenberger & Co will be closed Monday and Tuesday, December 1 and 2.
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John
Solenberger
Robert
Solenberger & CO
Poll Tax Deadline Notice for 1919 Payments
Payment of the 1919 poll tax is due by December to avoid penalties. If 1917 and 1918 poll taxes remain unpaid, they must also be settled. Contact the City Treasurer, WwW. T. Barr, for details and clearance of accounts.
Riot Flare at Benwood Steel Mill Sparks State Police
A protest at the National Tube Company steel mill in Benwood sparked a clash between striking workers, sympathizers, and a posse. Gunfire injured a deputy and several others as state police were mobilized after a request from Sheriff Clayton of Marshall County. Governor Cornwell announced troop deployment to restore order.
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W. Va. Dee
Clay
Torah Oh
U. S
H. H.verside
National Tule ‘Company
Benwood Toay
Charleston
Benwond
Rieting
Cornwell
Clayton
Marshall County
Senator Newberry silent as federal indictment looms
In Washington on December 1 Senator Newberry of Michigan would not comment on a federal indictment and possible further actions in coming days. Reports say between 500000 and 1000000 dollars were spent in the Newberry campaign against Henry Ford for the U.S. Senate seat. In Grand Rapids printer William E. Rice pleaded guilty to conspiracy in the same campaign, one of more than 130 indicted, and was released on $1000 bond.
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Washington
Dev
Megne Newberry
Michigan
Federal
Ted Ferdictment
Newberry
Henry Ford
United States
Grand Rapids
Mich
William E. Rice
Federal Grand Jury
Truman H. Newberry
United States District Court
Odd Fellows Attend Grace Lutheran Service
Madison lodge number 6 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows attended services at Grace Lutheran Church. The annual sermon to the order was preached by Rev. A. A. Kelly. Music was provided by the church choir.
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Madison Lodge
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Grace Lutheran Church
A. A. Kelly
Jenkins Demand Immediate Release Sparks Diplomatic Note
Washington reports renewed calls for the immediate release of Jenkins the American consular agent detained in Mexico. The note accuses the Mexican government of seeking to entangle Jenkins in legal maneuvers and dismisses the incident as a diversion from banditry in a major Mexican city. No ultimatum was issued and Mexico’s course remains unclear.
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Washington
Jenkins
Mexico
Lange Clarke Farm Brings Good Price at Auction
Attorneys T. R. Cather and Warren Rice, Clarke county special commissioners, sold the 265 acre farm of the late Isaac Stine at public auction in Berryville Clarke county to William T. Ramey for about $28,000. The bid averaged $106 per acre.
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T. R. Cather
Warren Rice
Berryville
Clarke County
Isaac Stine
William T. Ramey
Grace Lutheran Men’s Bible Class Near 100 Percent
The Grace Lutheran Church Bible Class has 94 members and expects to exceed 100 percent by next Sunday. The group invites nonmembers to join, with meetings each Sunday at 9 30. Miss Virginia Henkel of Groucher Baltimore Maryland visits her parents on South Market Street over Thanksgiving. Miss Susan Reid Williams returns to Notre Dame College Baltimore after holidays at Amherst Street home. Mr and Mrs McKenny Berry return to Washington after visiting his parents west of town.
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Grace Lutheran Church
Virginia Henkel
Groucher
Baltimore, Md
Mrs
A. D. Henkel
South Market Street
Susan Reid Williams
Notre Dame College
Baltimore
R. Gray Wiiliams
Amherst Street
Property Listings and Investments Offered by Hansabrough Carter
Modern frame houses on South Washington and Gerard streets with six rooms and bath plus heat and lighting. Brick dwelling on Main street with rear lot and alley access. Center town business property with dwelling. Seven acres near Winchester, mostly fruit, with dwelling. Five acres inside city limits with dwelling. Bonds for sale and insurance loans offered by Lideas & Carter Investments.
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Washington Street
Gerard Street
Main Street
Winchester
Northern Virginia Power Co Explains Brief City Outage
The Northern Virginia Power Co says a recent long outage affected much of Winchester and one prior interruption prompted the statement. They note efforts to minimize future interruptions and cite customer reports of generally satisfactory service and ongoing investigation.
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Northern Virginia
Winchester
Antion
Nochpaley
Peter Tesu
Pany
Millville
Berkeley Springs
Northern Virginia Power CO
Trespass Warning by R M Henry on Land
Notice warns that any person found trespassing on the land will face legal action under law 28-1p-31. Signed by R M Henry.
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R. M. Henry
Stolen Ford Car From Plaza In Winchester
A 1919 model Ford touring car owned by J M Newell of Stephens City was stolen from the Plaza Saturday night. Virginia license 65939 and factory number 2925712 were on the vehicle. W M Newell and his mother were shopping when the theft occurred. a reward of 25 is offered for recovery.
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J. M. Newell
Stephens City
Newell
Virginia Manager Named Delegate to Southern Congress
Mr. J Henkel Henry manager of the Empire Theater has been appointed by Governor Davis as a Virginia delegate to the Southern Commercial Congress meeting December 8 9 and 10 in Savannah Ga The congress draws readers of business life from many communities.
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J. Henkel ‘Henry
Empire Theater
Davis
Virginia
Southern Commercial Congress
Savannah
Congress
South
Western Frederick Bank Makes a Strong Showing
Read statement of Western Frederick Bank noting it has been open for business about three and a half months. The report highlights early performance and investor interest as the bank expands operations and builds local deposits.
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Western Frederick Bank
Lee
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