Badger Smoke Arrested in Frederick County Shooting Case
Badger Smoke, a well known resident of the western section, was arrested on a warrant charging him with shooting Fred Lineberg on a country road near the Northwestern grade. Lineberg was wounded in the upper right leg. Smoke waived preliminary hearing and posted 4000 bond. The case goes to the grand jury at the February term of Frederick County Circuit Court. Lineberg and Smoke had a long history of clashes.
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Badger Smoke
Fred. Lineberg
Mornine
Lineberg
A. J. Tavenner
Pond
Frederick County
President Wilson Endorses Fourteen Points Aboard the George Washington
President Wilson backs the fourteen points as the basis for an international settlement in a discussion with French ambassador Jusserand and Italian ambassador Count Di Celleri aboard the George Washington at sea. The leaders met on deck in an animated exchange, with Mrs. Wilson and the President enjoying time in the glass enclosed deck.
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The
Star
George Washington
President Wilson
American Congress
M. Jusserand
Count di Celleri
Witedn
Prin
Wilson
No Cold Coins for Xmas Gifts prompts thrift stamps urge
The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond urges readers to replace gold coins with new currency for Christmas gifts. It says patriotic service favors using fresh notes and offers to exchange gold for notes or gold certificates, covering shipping and insurance. It also promotes War Savings and Thrift Stamps as gift alternatives.
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Mederal Reserve Bank
Richmond
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Bank
Richmond Bank
To &S
Argo
Richmond Reserve Bank
Virginia Horticultural Society Concludes TwentyThird Convention
The twenty third convention of the Virginia Horticultural Society ends in Lynchburg after three regions were held. D R Ryland of the Chamber of Commerce urges planning to hold next year's meeting in Lynchburg. Continued on page 2.
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Lynchburg, Va
Virginia Horticultural Iety
D. R. Ryland
Chamber of Commerce
Lynchberg
Americans Near Rhine Advance Under Rainy March
The U S Army unit pushed about nine miles in a drizzle and has now crossed into the German border area, placing the Americans about sixty miles from the Rhine front.
Seed and corn shipment notes by H. B. Keokley
A brief entry records receipt of car cotton seed meal and car ear corn. The note is signed by H. B. Keokley, with no additional details on quantities or destinations.
French oppose colonel plan at peace talks
Paris reports authoritative circles say France supports general British views on freedom of the seas but unlikely to back any Colonel Roosevelt proposal to award all German colonies to England. Decision on colonies postponed, to be handled after the conference under international agreements.
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Paris
France
England
Roosevelt
Demands Grow for Ex Kaiser and Crown Prince Surrender
London dispatch reports official requests for the surrender of the ex Kaiser and the former crown prince. A Dutch government stand is said to be to hold to the demands, according to Amsterdam sources cited by the Daily Express.
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The
Star
London
Amsterdam
Daily Express
Reverend McCapley Preaches at Grace Lutheran Church
The Rev J W McCapley will conduct services at Grace Lutheran Church at 11 a m and 730 p m on Sunday with Sunday school at 930 a m A lost item described as black velvet is reported with a reward announced by the Star office.
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J. W. McCapley
Grace Lutheran’ Church
Black Velvet
Rtar
Farmers Out With Plan to Build Trade
Washington reports the Farmers National Headquarters outlines postwar reconstruction ideas. They advocate government ownership of natural resources, taxation to fund war costs, and international bodies including a world parliament and trade boards. Internationalization of former German colonies is urged.
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Star
Washington
Investment Board
Board of ‘Trade
Farmers’ Commission
Institute of Agriculture and Labor Board
Germany
Reconstruction to be taken up
Bernard Baruch head of the War Industries Board and Henry Davison of the Red Cross bar council will lead a commission to determine raw material needs for reconstructing and rehabilitating war torn Europe. The White House announced the trip at the President's request as he travels to Europe to head off Bolshevik spread and restore normal conditions.
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Baruch
Davison
France
George Whashingon
Europe
Sre
Hicks Motor Co Takes Over Willys Overland Agency
Hicks Motor Co assumes Willys Overland agency and offers new economy models for immediate delivery. Showroom cars on Walter Street and Main Street corner. Rouse Garage operates around the clock for tires tubes and repair services.
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Oldsmobile
Hick’s Motor Co
Cornor Walter
Main Sts
Rouse
Hot drinks at Asco Drug Store and help wanted
All kinds of hot drinks at Asco Drug Store. Wanted janitor for several furnaces on Fairmont Ave. Successor to Wm. Magruder. Apply to 403 Fairmont Ave. Bell phone 94 J. Don’t waste feed Belgium and France waste bo fed this aripter.
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Asco Drug Store
Fairmont Ave
Wm. Magruder
Bell Phone
J. Ip
Belgium
France
Nemos notes on Serbia and brave Serbians in war
Nemo reports on Mrs Farnum serving in Serbia in 1918 amid shortages of opiates and trained staff. He describes the monarchy, the deposition of Milan, the murder of Alexander and Draga, and King Peter’s claim to be with the people. Serbia, an agricultural land, has been devastated by German and Austrian forces. The piece ends noting continued on page 4.
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Farnum
Serbia
Belgrade
Cross
England
Milan
Austria
Alexander
Draga
Peter
Christmas Savings Club Checks and 1919 Membership
Christmas Savings Club announces checks will be mailed on December 11. Members who have not paid in full are urged to do so by Saturday night to receive their checks promptly. The club opens for 1919 membership on Saturday night December 14 and remains open until January 1, 1919. Shenandoah Valley National Bank.
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Shenandoah Valley National
Exposed Propaganda Payments Tied to German Money in WWI Press
Senate committee findings link James Archivetd and other correspondents to German funds via Theodore Lowe and National Courier. New York Topics and Pair Play magazines reportedly received German money during the early war period, fueling Allied reporting.
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James F. Archivetd
Gér- Louis
Garthe
Baltimore ‘American
Theodore Lowe
National ‘Courier
New York Topics
Brewers
Miss Fauntleroy Weds William Johnson
Miss Fauntleroy marries William Johnson in a ceremony described with local ties. The bride, a niece of the late Major Holmes Conrad of Winchester, is noted as well known in the area.
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Miss Fauntleroy
William Johnson
Holmes Conrad
Winchester
General Pershing Praises Amer ican Expeditionary Forces
Secretary Baker released General Pershing's preliminary report on Meuse- Argonne operations. It notes forty enemy divisions faced the Americans and cites 26 059 prisoners and 468 guns seized between September 26 and November 6. Winchester and Frederick county troops from Camp McClellan and Camp Lee served.
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Penshing
France
Baker
Meuse-Argonne
Winchester
Frederick County
Camp Mclellan
Camp Lee
Stga
Marine
Bailitle
Golden Rule Bible Class Names W B Gortwell Speaker
Mr W B Gortwell is set as principal speaker for the Golden Rule Bible Class meeting at 9 30 tomorrow morning. All men are invited to attend. The notice asks Abe to attend and mentions a meeting point.
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W. B. Gortwell
Abe. Cane
Governor Davis Ends Gift Dilemma With War Savings Stamps
Governor Davis urges Virginians including manufacturers merchants farmers and citizens to give War Savings Stamps rather than money or gifts this Christmas to support practical economy and national effort. The appeal calls on state leaders to back the program and encourages widespread participation.
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Davis
Virginia
United States
Wanted Five Carpenters City Manager T J Trier
Help wanted five carpenters immediately. Apply to City Manager T. J. Trier at the city office. Local staffing notice seeks skilled tradesmen for municipal projects. applicants should report in person and bring credentials.
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T. J. Trier
Senate approves Carter glad in a delayed era
In Lynchburg Virginia on December 16 the senate approves Carter glad and Mr McAdoo will continue as director of railroads until his successor is appointed. The region anticipates a tough primary fight this winter with Lynchburg Roanoke both fielding candidates and Lynchburg’s long representation shaping expectations.
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McAdoo
Hie
Shi
Lynchburg
Roanoke
Make-Up of U S Army In Germany Announced
General March stated that units in occupation Germany will be demobilized and reorganized into guard duty roles. Three transports from France, the Susquehanna, the De Kalb, and the Santa Anna, are sailing to return troops, with expected arrival in New York between December 10 and 15.
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March
Baltic Provinces Fear Bolshevik Invasion Spreads
London dispatch reports the Council of Livonia Esthenia and Courland urging allies and neutrals to intervene in western Russia. Bolsheviks have invaded parts of the provinces, causing deaths and arson. Copenhagen notes Baltic inhabitants in despair over the invasion.
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The
Star
London
Council of
Livonia
Esthenia
Courland
Rrusssia
Copenhagen
Baltic
Clyde B Levi to Wed Miss Humston Near Berryville Va
A wedding is planned near Berryville Virginia on January 14 as Bernice A Humston daughter of J L Humston marries Clyde B Levi son of Thomas Levi of Boyce The ceremony will be at the brides home followed by luncheon The couple will reside near Boyce after a northern honeymoon.
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Berryville
Bernice A. Humston
J. L. Humston
Clyde B. Levi
Thomas Levi
Boyce
Ups and Downs of the Great War
A Washington Sunday Star feature essay traces the fluctuating fortunes of World War I including Belgium’s early suffering, its later relief, and Russia and Italy’s shifting positions. The piece promises unpublished facts and a dramatic, seesaw narrative of the global conflict.
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Belgium
Rusela
Italy
Sunday Star
D Cemter
Many Killed in Hun Riots Across Region
By wire to The Star. Military stores were looted and many people killed in riots attributed to Hun forces. Authorities report widespread chaos and damage across affected areas.
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Wire
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Grand Jury Ag
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Rhine
Ghrimany
Courser
Nancy
H. B. Keokley
Woodward's
N. Main St
Hun Kaiser
Grace Lutheran Church
Peyton St
ASCO
Nemo’s
Mags Boyd
Nemo
Investii
Department of Justice
Senate
Judiciary Propaganda, Propaganda
Hellateau
Altamomnt
Logal
Pershing
Gov. Davis
Carter
U. S. Army
Hiwland
Third Erm Army of Occupation
Miss Humston
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