Martinsburg Receives New LaFrance Fire Truck
The Martinsburg Hose Company No. 5 welcomes a modern LaFrance triple combination auto truck. Built in Elmira New York it arrives via Cumberland Valley Railroad and undergoes tests in public square Thursday. The $10 000 vehicle carries 200 feet of hose a 40 gallon chemical tank ladders and a siren and gong to fight fires in Martinsburg.
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New Auto
Hose Company No. 5
Elmira
N. Y
Public
Martinsburg Fire Department
Martinsburg
Coft
Take Twenty Years To Rebuild France
CHICAGO December 3 Reconstruction Work will tax the nation’s production capacity for lumber and other materials for years. Edwin B. Parker commissioner of priorities of the War Industries Board told the National Lumber Association in convention here. He predicted it would take twenty years to rebuild France. WANTED A good cook with good wages apply Mrs W W Glass 421 W Clifford St Winchester Va 30 1p 31
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Chicago
Edwin B. Parker
The
War Industries Board
National Lumber Association
France
W. W. Glass
W. Clifford St
Winchester
Funeral of Rev Copenhaver at Mount Jackson
The Rev Benjamin A Copenhaver 37 pastor of the Lutheran Church in Mount Jackson Va died Friday night of diphtheria at Winchester Memorial Hospital His funeral Sunday was led by five clergymen at the church he served He was a Smyth County native and son of the late Mr and Mrs Reese P Copenhaver Survived by one sister and one brother.
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Mount Jackson
Benjamin A. Copenhaver
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Mr. Copenhaver
Smyth County
Mrr
Reese P. Copenhaver
Card of Thanks for Stanley Cooper
We thank friends for kindness and sympathy in the death of our brother and uncle Mr and Mrs Stanley Cooper and family.
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Stanley Cooper
Governor Davis Adopts New Budget Research Hobby
Richmond reports Governor Davis will direct a rapid survey using a trained corps of governmental research specialists to study the 1918 budget. Colonel Le Roy Hodges, his former private secretary and a noted economist, will be chief assistant. The project aims to find ways to improve state services through a build as you go approach with conferences of state officers and additional specialists.
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Richmond
iAn Inten
Westimorsland
Davis
Davnig
le Roy Hodges
Hodges
Gil Dese
Hie
Easly
Virginia
Hicks Motor Co Takes Over Willys Overland Agency
Hicks Motor Co announces it will handle the Willys Overland line and offers several new economy cars for immediate delivery. Showroom at Water and Main Streets displays models. Reuss Garage operates for 24 hour service with tires tubes accessories storage and repair work.
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Hick’s Motor Go
Main Sts
Reuss
May Occupy All German Country Prediction Sparks Debate
The Star reports an Allied occupation of all Germany is forecast by the Berlin socialist Vorwaerts. A dispatch from Copenhagen notes Marshal Foch reportedly sent an ultimatum to the German armistice commission demanding surrender of locomotives. The deadline passed at 10 o clock, Erzberger protests possible extension was asked.
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London
Germany
Vorlwaerts of
Berlin
Copen
Marshal Foch
Winchester Bar Pays Tribute to Captain Robert Y Conrad
At a Winchester Bar Association meeting in the Court House on December 2 1918 a memorial for Captain Robert Young Conrad was read and adopted praising his service and sacrifice in France on October 6, 1918. A Virginia Military Institute and University of Virginia Law School graduate, his brief career was noted for unusual service and distinction. Continued on Page Three.
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Winchester Bar Association
Court House
Robert 'Y.' Conrad
Robert M. Ward
Robert Young Conrad
France
Virginia Military Institute
Law School
University of Virginia
Apple Growers Advised of Readiness to Receive Apples
Notice from NATIONAL PRUET, PRODUITS Co. states readiness to receive apples while Power Co. provides sufficient power to operate. Date or specific details not provided.
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National Pruet, Produts Co
Ptt
Secretary Baker Explains Delay In Casualty Reports
Secretary of War Baker tells the League committee that speed in reporting casualties has been sacrificed for accuracy. He notes initial delays improved over time and asserts the system now functions efficiently given its cost.
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Washington
Baker
League Committee On
Over 8 Billion Loaned by U S
Washington December 3 The total credit extended by the United States to all of its allies reaches 8 196 576 688 with an added loan to Belgium of 12 020 000 bringing Belgium total to 210 120 609 as announced by Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo.
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Washington
United States
Treasury
McAdoo
Belgium
Fourth Liberty Loan Bonds Ready for Delivery
Sub scribers are urged to call and settle promptly. Shenandoah Valley National Bank handles the bond delivery while local notices advertise hot drinks at Asco Drug Store and a Hudson Super-Bix for sale. A reliable woman is wanted for housework in Peyton Street.
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Shenandoah Valley
Natl 1P-Tf Bank
Asco Drug Store
Peyton
Bolshevik Claims and Peace Talks Amid War News
Dispatches report Bolshevik leaders seek peace concessions while denying internal affairs demands. An apparent moratorium proposal on wartime debts is floated as executions and troop movements in Europe are reported. Also noted are barbershop notices and partial casualty tallies from Moscow and Narva.
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Lithznott
Funeral Rites For Mrs Boyd
The funeral of Mrs. Fredericka Schultz Boyd widow of Dr. Philip W Boyd Sr occurred yesterday from her North Washington street residence with a large family and friends gathering. Rev J H Lacy of the Presbyterian Church led the service and the church choir sang her favorite hymns. Interment was in the family lot at Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers John S Miller Lewis A Miller William C Miller Stewart Bell Robert Bell Dr A D Henkel Robert Schultz and J William Riley.
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Fredericka Schultz Boyd
Philip W. Boyd
Washington Street
J. H. Lacy
The
Presbyterian Church
Mount Hebron
Miessrs
John S
Lewis A
William C. Miller
Stewart
Robert Bell
A. D. Henkel
Robert Schultz
J. William Riley
Grace Lutheran Church announces weekly services and notices
The Grace Lutheran Congregation informs members and friends of a Wednesday prayer service at 7 36 p m and Sunday school at 9 30 am. Any special preaching service will be noted in the Star. Attend regularly and support the church. 8 Lp 21 Council.
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Grace Lutheran Congregation
Star
German Aircraft In Allied Hands
Paris reports that almost all German airplanes to be turned over under the armistice are now in Allied hands. The information was learned today in Paris.
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Paris
District Nurse Association Meeting Postponed
An important meeting of the District Nurse Association will be held in the council chamber at City Hall at 4 o clock on Wednesday afternoon the 4th instant. Members are urged to be present at the indicated time.
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District Nurse Association
Ciy Hall
Kaiser's Troops March Toward Berlin Amid Exile Plot
Reports state regiments loyal to the ex Kaiser move from the Raesian province toward Berlin to overthrow the Hicbert government. German forces led by junker officers allegedly loot and burn towns in Poland. Paris commentary questions the fate of the ex Kaiser while London aligns on extradition with Holland under a joint plan.
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Berlin
Raesian
Nia
Hicbert
Junker
Poland
Paris
Kaiser
London
Holland
Council Meeting Set For Eight Tonight
The regular monthly meeting of the Common Council will be held at 8 o'clock this evening in the council chamber at City Hall.
Twin Sisters Die In Same Bed In Northumberland County
Frederickssburg dispatch reports Mrs. Mary Lewis and her twin sister Mrs. Davenport died at their Northumberland home a few nights apart after sharing the same bed They had just reached eighty years old the day before the week ended One died at 630 pm the other at 10 pm both unaware of the other’s passing.
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Fredericksburg
Mary Lewis
Davenport
Northumberland County
No Restriction On Candy for Xmas
Washington reports no restrictions on Christmas candy this year as sugar shortages ease. The Food Administration and confectioners voluntary limits end, removing the one pound per customer cap many stores had imposed.
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Washington
Food Administration
Return Influenza Articles Now Urgently Sought
District nurse urges immediate return of articles loaned during the influenza epidemic. Miss Strickler appeals to all who borrowed items to return them at once to the Chamber of...
Resolution to curb Wilson's wartime powers and peace talks
A Senate resolution introduced by Senator Knoxy proposes limiting American delegates at future peace talks to aims of the war and delaying League of Nations discussion. It calls for withdrawing armed forces from foreign soil and waters after armistice terms, and stripping the President of extraordinary war powers to hasten a return to peacetime conditions. The measure was referred to the foreign relations committee.
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Knox
T the Star
Washington
United States
Senate
Knoxy
Pennsylvania
League of Nations
Orde
Foreign Relations Committee
Register Liberty Bonds for Safety
Washington December 3 Treasury urges bond owners to register coupon bonds to guard against loss or theft. Registered bonds pay interest by check and mature value if lost, with owners about 30 million strong. Exchanges between coupon and registered bonds are delayed by processing limits near interest dates.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Holland halts exports to Germany in reprisal action
By wire to The Star Amsterdam reports Holland stopped all exports to Germany in reprisal for German restrictions. A brief note mentions a lost bunch of keys on a ring and leather pad between Brucetown and Winchester with a reward offered.
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Amsterdam
Holland
Germany
Brucetown
Winchester
Dr Campbell Dies in Baltimore Hospital
Dr. John P. Campbell a University of Georgia faculty member in Albany Maryland married Misa Marey ter daughter of the late Major W. Hunter of Winchester this morning at Union Protestant Hospital Baltimore after a long illness due to heart disease A Hunter family message arrived via Miss Caroline Hunter in the Hunter lot Dr Campbell was a member of the Prestge terfan Church
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John P. Campbell
University of Georgia
Altheny
State
Misa Mareyter
W. Hunter
Winchester
Baltimore
Caroline Hunter
Hunter Lot
Aan
Bell
Prestge Terfan
Colonel Conrad Has Leg Broken
Mrs Holmes Conrad of North Market Street received an unstated biogram from her son Colonel Bryan Conrad of the United States Army describing his return from France in a recent period.
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Holmes Conrad
North Market Street
Bryan Conrad
United States Army
Regulars
France
Wilson Party Ready For Historic Brest Trip
The Wilson party prepares for a December 14 arrival in Brest France where President and delegates will conclude their diplomatic program before attending the forthcoming conference.
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Wilson
Trip
Brest
France
United States
Bishop Funsten Dies in Idaho Amid War News
The Protestant Episcopal Bishop James B Funsten of Idaho died suddenly Sunday night in Idaho. Relatives in Virginia received word and a Richmond brother D H Funsten was notified. He was a Clarke County native and cousin of Mrs. Robert Ava of Winchester. Burial will be in Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond.
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James B Fhindtell
Yasho
Bueé
Winchester
Virginia
D.H. Funsten
Richmond
Fuieien
Clarke County
Death of Mary Maude Hubbard at 28
Mary Maude Hubbard wife of Adam Hubbard died yesterday of tuberculosis at the Josep Bowles farm near town. The 28 year old domestic will be buried at Millwood tomorrow.
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Mary Maude Hubbard
Adam Hubbard
Josep Bowles
Millwood
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Martinsburg’ Journal
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Ice Department
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Ihs
C. C. Nicholson
Rev. Copenhaver
Wire
Mathias Erzberger
Cooley
Pic
Gonrad
Secretary Baker
U. S
Liberty
ASCO
Lithanoff
Moscow
Bolsheviki
Esthonia
Copenhagen
Daily Express
Esthenian
Pode
Narva
Woolward
N. Main St
Salk. Pte
Mrs. Boyd
Ebert
Hohenzollern
Council
Dr. Campbell
Conrad
Bishop Funsten
Idaho
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