Wilson outlines peace aims and rails at domestic issues
President Wilson told Congress he goes to Versailles to interpret his peace principles accepted by nations and urged united support. He proposed a study of railroad reforms while government ownership continues and warned against misinterpretation of his ideas. A huge Capitol crowd applauded as he arrived for a joint session, with Republicans weighing a vacancy resolution. The George Washington transport awaits to sail with the peace delegation.
Local Elks Memorial Service Held in Winchester Empire Theater
Winchester Lodge No. 867 Marines Benevolent and Protective Order of Elk members gathered at 3 PM Sunday in the Empire Theater for Simulan services in memory of departed brothers. Exalted Ruler W L Fultz led the program with remarks by Clyde Jennings of Lynchburg and a musical tribute featuring Mrs H Clay DeGrange Mrs J R DuShane Prof Hugh S Duffey Dr Hunter H McGuire. The closing prayer was by Rev George W Stover. The roll of deceased lodge members was read and a planning committee listed.
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Winchester Lodge
Benevolent and Protective Owlet of
Prks
Empire Theater
United States
W. L. Fultz
Clyde Jennings
Lynchburg
H. Clay DeGrange
J. R. du- Shane
Hugh S. Duffey
Hunter H. McGuire
du- Shane
H. D. Fuller
George W. Stover
The
United Brethren Church of Winchester
Hicks Motor Co Takes Overland Agency
Hicks Motor Co takes Overland agency handling Willys Overland line with new economy cars for immediate delivery. Showroom at Water and Main streets. Reuss Garage operates day and night for tires tubes accessories storage and repair.
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Oldsmobile
Hick’s Motor Co
Main Sts
Reuss
Pershing Finds No Authenticated Brutality Against U S Prisoners
General Pershing reported to the War Department that no authenticated instances of brutality against American prisoners in German custody could be found. The statement responded to War Department inquiries prompted by unconfirmed reports of mistreatment.
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Washington
Pershing
War Department
U S Government Budget Totals For 1920 Revealed
Treasury Secretary McAdoo has sent Congress the 1920 fiscal year totals requesting 7.448 trillion dollars to run the government, with 1919 estimates at 29.88 trillion. Major increases appear in military and naval programs due to wartime commitments, while 1919 naval and army appropriations are listed. Potatoes for sale noted by J H Cooley at 302 Hast Piccadilly Street.
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Washington
United States
Congress
Secretary of Treasury
McAdoo
Naval Establishment
Congress Begins Third Session With War Tasks In View
The sixty sixth Congress opens the third and final session at noon with plans to pass a 6 billion revenue bill, advance reconstruction and pass annual appropriations for 1919 1920. President Wilson will address the two houses at 1 PM, a highly anticipated message.
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Washington
Sixty-Sixth Congress
Convalescents Bound for Home From Va terland
The Leviathan formerly the German liner Vaterland was due to sail from Liverpool to New York with American convalescents from English hospitals aboard. They will receive further treatment once home.
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London
Liverpool
New York
Choir members asked to deliver music Saturday
The director of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church choir requests all music belonging to the choir be sent to the church on Saturday without fail. Lawrence C. Hollis has returned to Washington after Thanksgiving with his parents in the city. Mr Kenneth Cromer has returned to Wellington after spending the weekend with talendedathleety.
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Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Lawrence C. Holiis
Washington
Kenneth Cromer
Whellington
Talendedathleety
Home Guard 5 Needed Yet Despite War Ending
Captain L. A. Way announces continued drills for Winchester State Guards. Those neglecting orders risk court martial and uniform misuse must be repaid to the treasury. A city mill whistle signal will gather men for target practice and barracks familiarity. Four million troops under arms may be discharged, affecting state volunteers as national forces shrink.
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Winchester State Guards
Virginia Woolen
United States
L. A. Way
Troop to Have Inviting Home for Headquarter
The First Troop of Boy Scouts on North Main Street is remodeling a recently purchased building to serve as its future headquarters. Captain Dufenderfer oversees the work with Acting Scoutmaster Potts handling management.Plans include a swimming pool gymnasium and a large front room that will house the library scoutmaster's office rest room and quartermaster department.
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North Main Street
Boy Scouts
Dufenderfer
Potts
Notice to Apple Power Receivers Acknowledges Readiness
Notice from NATIONAL FRUIT PRODUCTS CO states readiness to receive apples and continued operation contingent on sufficient power from the Power Co. The fragmentalso includes classified want ads for general housework and a cook position at Mrs. W. W. Glass in igma and Cincinnati area details.
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National Fruit Produts CO
For Sale Hudeon Paver Ex Near New at Asco Drug Store
Classified note offers a Hudeon Paver Ex model for sale almost new, with applications to Star apete at Asco Drug Store. Local ad suggests contact for purchase details.
Appeal for Palestine Christmas Chest Fund
The Star prints a request to aid famine victims in the Holy Land by collecting donations for a Christmas chest in Palestine. Contributors are urged to send funds via the Shenandoah Valley National Bank or to the undersigned, noting no merchandise is needed, only money.
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Palestine
Christian Herald
Christian America
Holy Land
Piligrim
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Soldier in Virginia Hospital For Shell Shock Treatment
Mr and Mrs W J Cornwell of Keirnstown Va report a War Department card stating their son William J Cornwell of Company L Thrice Hundred and Eighteenth Infantry is in a hospital for shell shock treatment received in September but is improving.
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Keirnstown
W. J. Cornwell
War Department
William J. Cornwell
Funeral Services for Franck Baker Winchester Drugist
The funeral of Mr. Franck Baker the well known Winchester druggist who died last Wednesday after several weeks illness occurred at his West Piccadilly street home on Saturday. Rev John W Quisiton of Christ Protestant Episcopal Church conducted the services and many lifelong friends attended. Interment was in Mount Hebron Cemetery family lot. Pallbearers included Henry RR Bryarly Arthur Wright John M Miller Dr B M Knight R T Bryarly John Lamb Maurice M Lynch and H H Baker.
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Franck Baker
Winchester
West Piccadilly Street
John W. Quisiton
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Mr. Baker
Mount Hebron
Henry RR. Bryarly
Arthur Wright
John M. Miler
B. M. Knight
R. T. Bryarly
John Lamb
Maurice M. Lynch
H. H. Baker
Sergeant Marcus L Copenhaver Returns to Norfolk and Western
Sergeant Marcus L. Copenhaver has been honorably discharged after serving since last summer at Camp Lee Virginia and returns to his former job with the Norfolk and Western at Natural Bridge Virginia. He spent time in military service before being discharged.
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Marcus L. Copenhaver
Camp Lee
Norfolk and Western ‘Rathway
Natural Bridge
Captain Conrad Eulogized by Winchester Bar Members
The Winchester bar honors Captain Robert Young Conrad of Company I 116th Infantry, mortally wounded in France on October 8, dying the next day. Speeches by M. M. Lynch and Lieuts. Cathar and Johnson recount his fearless leadership under heavy fire and his steadfast devotion to duty. Major R. L. Opie notes Conrad’s death as a profound loss to the profession and public.
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BAR
M. M. Lynch
Lieut
Cathar
Robert Young Conrad
Company
One Hundred and Sixteenth Infantry
France
Winchester
Frederick County
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Tie
Rad
R. L. Opie
Bob
Jack
Cuky
Captain Conrad
Lynch
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