Fire destroys Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider Plant near Winchester
A fire at the Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar Company near the Winchester fair grounds caused an estimated loss of 75000 with most machinery and 9 000 barrels of cider and vinegar ruined. The plant, four stories tall and heavily insured, faced a wide spread blaze as wind helped save the main building. Fire officials blamed possible wiring while investigators sought an exact cause.
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Shenandoah Valley
Cumberland Valley
Winchester Fair Grounds
Mrr. L. Jackson
Winchester Fire Department
Fairmont Avenue
Fire destroys apples at Timberville Cold Storage Plant
A fire weeks ago at the Timberville Cold Storage Company wiped out about ten thousand barrels of apples, most uninsured, affecting local fruit growers. The report notes demand for car cotton seed meal and car ear corn, with H B Keckley listed and a Woodward's Barber Shop ad nearby.
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Timberville, Cold Storage Company
British Officer to Lecture Here on Red Cross Work
Major King, described as an Englishman of charm and force, will speak at 8:30 p.m. Monday December 9 about the American Red Cross and its peace work. Doctor Freeman of Richmond and Isaac Marcosson of the Saturday Evening Post were also slated for lectures but Marcosson canceled due to a government conference on reconstruction plans.
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King
Red Cross
The
Empire Thesizer
American Red Cross
Red Croke
Red Croge
Fin‘elhned
Doctor Freeman
Richmond
News- Leader
Isaac Marcosson
Star
Saturday Evening Post
Handley
Real estate bargains offered near Winchester by W L Fultz
W L Fultz promotes several properties including 174 acres limestone land near town with modern features, 16 acre orchard earning about 1400 annually, and 106 acres with running water priced up to 20000. He asserts no misrepresentation and invites inspection of the listings in Frederick County.
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Valley Pike
Winchester
C. Price
Frederick County
Fair House
W. L. Fultz
Local Dry Goods Stock Bought by Jolliffe & Jolliffe
Jolliffe and Jolliffe announce the purchase of a large dry goods stock from Tuckweiler Co. of Front Royal Virginia. The inventory includes all up to date dry goods and will be placed on sale at Room 17 North Main Street in Winchester immediately. If you have goods to sell a Star ad will find you a buyer.
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Itis
Winchester
John Thwaite
Frederick County
Rayn
L. Jackson
Robinson
Knoxville
Tenn
Tuckweiler.2nd Co
Front Royal
North Main Street
Jolliffe
Shenandoah Valley Bank congratulates Mr Glass on treasury post
A telegram from Shenandoah Valley National Bank of Winchester extends congratulations to Mr Glass and Hon Carter in Washington on his nomination as secretary of the treasury. The bank commends his proven ability and notes the national significance of the appointment. A brief sale ad follows offering a nearly new Super-Six from Star.
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Shen
Carter
Washington, D. C
American Third Army Reaches German Front Line
General Pershing reported that the American third army, advancing into Germany, has reached the general line Glandt Wallenborn Daun Ravershauren Ringel Kopf. The update came in an official War Department communique.
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Germany
Glandt
Wallenborn-Daun- Ravershauren-Ringel Kopf
Pershing
War ‘ Department
Hot Drinks at Asco Drug Store
Winds of hot drinks sweep Asco Drug Store as taste tests and specials draw customers. Local staff promote warm beverages to start the day with cozy comfort and quick service.
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ASCO
Asco Drug Store
Lutheran Church Services Sunday at Grace Lutheran Church
Lutheran Church in Va will occupy the pulpit at Grace Lutheran Church at 11 o clock Sunday morning December 8. An announcement will be made at the service about evening services. Sunday school meets at 9 30 a m. Wanted boys as carriers for year round position at Star office. tf
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Grace Lutheran Church
Star Office
William Magruder Dies at 58 in Harrisburg Area
William Magruder a longtime office janitor in Harrisburg area died Tuesday at his home 213 East Kern Street aged 58. Funeral set for 3 PM Saturday at Mount Carmel Baptist Church with Rev W P Fisher officiating. Burial in Orrick Cemetery. Survived by wife Jennie and children Katie Hodge Saphrania Westha Nickens Howard and George Magruder plus a brother and three sisters.
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William Magruder
Rouss Avenue
Hig Home
East Kern Street
Mount Carmel Baptist Church
W. P. Fisher
Orrick Cemetery
Jennie Magruder
Katie
Hodge
Pittsburgh
Saphrania
WsteHa Nickens
This City
Howard
George Magruder
Winchester
Hicks Motor Co Takes Overland Agency
Hicks Motor Co will handle the Willys Overland line as part of the Oldsmo bile agency, offering several new economy cars for immediate delivery. Showroom on Water and Main streets displays the models. Rouss Garage operates day and night for tires tubes accessories storage and repair.
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Oldsmobile
Hick’s Motor Co
Main Sts
Rouss
War Department relaxes uniform wear for three months
Reserve officers may wear their uniform for three months after transfer to the inactive list. The War Department had rescinded a recent order affecting soldiers upon discharge and their wearing of articles issued by the American Red Cross and other charitable organizations.
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War Department
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
American Red Cross
Ex Kaiser Blamed by National Committee
A national committee assigns full blame to the ex Kaiser in a political statement. The document names key figures and outlines the accountability strategy pursued by the group.
British Forces Close On Cologne As Progress Continues
British troops advancing from the west move toward Cologne, now about 20 miles distant, according to the war office. The force resumed its advance Wednesday morning as operations continued.
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Traops
Inito Sas
Cologne
War Office
Winchester and Frederick Conscientious Objector Discharges
The War Department records a conscientious objector discharged for non combatant duty refusal. The discharge notes him as having done no military service and declining to wear the uniform. Only a few objectors left Winchester and Frederick County.
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Wer Department
Winchester
Frederick County
Allies Not To Police Berlin
The British war office doubts the authenticity of a German newspaper report claiming American and allied troops would occupy and police Berlin. It was announced today.
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the Star
London
British War Office
Berlin
Christmas Checks and Savings Club Urge Quick Payments
Christmas Savings Club checks will be mailed Dec. 11. Members not paid in full are urged to do so by Saturday night to receive checks promptly. The club year 1919 opens for new memberships Sat night Dec 14 and runs to Jan 1. The Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church will meet at the parsonage, 215 South Washington, at 7:30 this evening. all members urged to attend.
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Christmas Savings Club
Shenandoah Valley National
Aid Society of the Christian Church
South Washington Street
Christmas Offering for Armenian Starvation Relief
The Sunday school of the Christian Church will receive an offering at its Christmas celebration on the evening of December 23 to aid starving Armenians.
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Sunday School of the
Christian Church
German unrest and rioting threats in Berlin and Cologne
Widespread turmoil in Germany with monarchist and Bolshevik threats. Cologne reports numerous deaths and property damage while Bavaria faces counterrevolution efforts linked to former royal circles. The government pleads emergencies as flags fall and street clashes intensify.
HUN PROPAGANDA PLANS LAID BARE
Bruce Billewki of the Justice Department testified before the Mohkerg sub committee in Washington detailing German propaganda activities in the United States. He identified William D. Bayle as a German agent and said Bayle met with Dr Edwid Rumley and Dr Dernberg in the U S to map propaganda policy.
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Sar
Washington
United States
Jn- Mohkerg
Senate
Bruce Billewki
Bureau of Investigations
Department of Justice
William D. Bayle
Bayle
Edwid Rumley
New York Evening Mail
Dernberg
Protest Warns Against Giving Intoxicants to Returning Soldiers
Secretary of War Baker instructed all American army commanders to curb celebrations that gave intoxicants to soldiers returning from abroad. He urged loyal citizens to discourage the practice and prevent similar incidents. A lost carrier route book on Highland Avenue is also noted with a reward at the Star office.
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Washington
Baker
Highland Avenue
Star Office
Winter 1904 Fashion: New Silhouettes for Spring Coats
The style committee outlines spring 1904 silhouettes featuring coats and capes built with long engines and tapering at the bottom. Short jackets, boxy shapes with braid and trimming return, shown with white or colored veints or vests, and youthful lines that aren’t too tight.
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Imix
State Veterans Meet in Lynchburg December
Annual meeting of the Camp of Confederate Veterans will be in Lynchburg on December. No welcome address or social features planned, but a program has been arranged. Attendance is expected to be small due to the epidemic and few members being present.
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Cinta
Lynchburg
Addrons
Tobe
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Peyton St
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