Million Dressings Urgently Needed for War Effort
A cable from General Murphy via the Red Cross headquaters in Washington warns that a national disaster is possible unless surgical dressings are sent in millions. Winchester and Frederick county units mobilize for 5,000 pads with costs around 1909 dollars, while local knitters stockpile wool for further dressings.
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Murphy
National
Washington
France
Winchester
Frederick County
Major Murphy
Chapman’s Auto Sales Seeks Ford Chassis and Cars
Ford Chassis Mr. Bus Man, Ford pleasure cars and chassis are scarce. We have three chassis, two pleasure cars. Act quick you can get one. Pleasure car can be made at slight additional cost.
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Ford
Chapman’s Auto Sales Co
Battle reports conflict over victory near Bileldoroz
Dispatches from Copenhagen indicate confusion as Bolshevik forces and Korshiloff Kaledines loyalists contest the recent battle near Bileldoroz. Petrograd reports offer no clear winner and warn of a protracted civil war as Lenine Trotzky allies press for control amid growing Cossack unrest.
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Copenhagen
Korshiloff
Kaledines
Bileldoroz
Petrograd
Russia
Lenine-Trotzky
Filibuster Halts City Council Meeting Effort
Blizzard keeps council from a quorum as four members attend the latest call. Police chief to canvass members to sign a pledge to attend next Monday night, else the year’s session ends with no meeting.
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Common Council
Dorgm
Firefighters Rally for New Auto Fire Truck
The community is urged to support the Friendship boys by buying tickets to a Big Picture and Vaudeville Show at the Auditorium. The event covers Christmas matinee and night performances. Tickets are 25 cents and available widely.
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Friendship Boys
Neel Motor Co radiator covers for all makes
Neel Motor Co offers radiator covers for all makes with anti freeze andTrke no risk. The note mentions radiator covers and maintenance options available through the shop.
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Neel Motor CO
Inflammatory posters seized in Cleveland raid
Tons of posters dodgers and printed matter were seized by federal authorities after a raid on I W W headquarters in Cleveland Ohio. Seven leaders were arrested and will be confined as the district attorney says the seizure will curb I W W activity nationwide.
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Cleve
Ohio
Department of Justice
United States
Cleveland
Rankin Takes Up Cudgels for Lovelorn Girls
Washington report notes Congresswoman Jeannette Rankin introduces a bill to repeal a law forcing American women who marry aliens to relinquish citizenship. She cites Montana border marriages and Illinois property rules as examples, arguing the statute harms women’s rights including suffrage.
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Washington
Cupid
Congress
Jeannette Rankin
Montana
Dan
Miss Rankin
Almos
Canada
Demfel
Illinois
C Chinaman
Chicago University
Boy, 15, escapes custody after mother's funeral
Arthur Catlett fled authorities in Winchester while awaiting transfer to the Children's Home Society of Virginia. He was last seen near Martinsburg pike after resisting return home and departure toward an aunt in Martinsburg West Virginia. police have not recaptured him.
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Arthur Catlett
Children’s Home Society of Virginia
Henry Catlett
Arthur
Neville
Cumberland Valley
Martinshire
W. Va
List of Bamren Engineers Sought
From American forces in France dated December 14 officials sought a list of American engineers believed killed by German bombs near a village behind British lines. The unit served behind front lines and the only confirmed detail was that several engineers died. An American lieutenant narrowly escaped a bombing that shattered a house window but left him unharmed.
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France
Howling Storm Paralyzes New York With Record Snowfall
A northwest gale dumped four to six inches of snow over New York and nearby areas. Transportation and communication collapsed. Vessels fled for the sea and cargoes destined for Europe were driven adrift. three barges were sunk and coal supplies worsened by the storm.
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New York
Narrows
Europe
Austrians 200 Transferred From Regular Army to Fort Leavenworth
The adjutant general ordered 200 Austro Hungarian subjects in the U S Army moved from various units to the disciplinary barracks at Fort Leavenworth. They will be assigned to posts with no war operations and discharged after completing enlistment.
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Washington
Austria-Hungary
United States
Adjutant-General
Fort Leavenworth
Wingheaster Boy Earns Promotion In The Army
H B Weigand, born November 19 1898 in Winchester Virginia, sergeant in the 113th Engineers at Camp Shelby, promoted from corporal reflecting rapid advancement after serving on the Mexican border and at Fairmont and Shelby Miss. He is the adopted son of Mr and Mrs M W Kyle of 316 East Liberty street Martinsburg local relatives praise his progress.
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Insburg
W. Va
Onc
Winchester
H. E. Weigand
H. B. Weigand
West Virginia National Guard
Martinsbore
Young Weigand
Heck
Any F
Loenal Pany
Fairmont
Shelby
Miss
113Th Engineering Coips
Camp Shelby
Serjeant
Weirand
M. W. Kyle
East Liberty Street
Tollgate In One Family Long Time Tollgate In One Family Long Time
Mr Tyson T Harmer of this city provides statistics about a Hillman tollgate on the Valley Spike. The Tollgate kept by the Hillman Harmer family for 77 years. Simeon Hillman began tolls in 1840 before the house. He died 1860. His wife ran it 1860 1862. No one tended it 1862 1865. Mrs Hillman resumed 1865 1892. She died aged 88 years 10 months. Mrs Mary B Harmer held it 1892 1899 until her death June 20 1899. From July 1 1899 to May 8 1917 the gate was run by her son T T Harmer.
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Tyson 'T. Harmer
Hillman-Harmer
Simeon Hillman
Charlotte Hillman
Christmas Saving Club Promises Sunshine Feelings
The article invites readers to consider the Christmas Saving Club and promises to reveal what produces happiness and the basking joy of life. It speaks in a persuasive tone about shared feelings and personal fulfillment through the savings plan.
Open An Account with the Farmers and Merchants Bank
Advertisement urges readers to open an account with Farmers and Merchants National Bank and join a large membership, promising accessible money when needed and emphasizing timely financial support.
Xmas Savings Club Recipients Over Seven Years Revealed
The article outlines the Xmas Savings Club over the past seven years and identifies individuals who have received a grand total of benefits, noting patterns in disbursements and participant engagement.
Farmers and Merchants National Bank Christmas Savings Drive
Advertises the bank’s Christmas Savings Club with enrollment urged for families and children. Cites financial figures including capital and surplus of 200,000 and total assets of 2,100,000 as part of promotional copy.
Silk prize wins at Friendship bazar on North Main street
Miss Ruth Perry won the silk umbrella at Ladies Night during a Friendship bazar on North Main street after a spit contest. Tonight a handsome prize will be awarded by drawing to the men with the city number. The event drew a large crowd, high receipts, and featured a dance floor with an orchestra. Proceeds fund a fire truck purchase with plans to honor fire departments and fraternal groups.
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Ruth Perry
North Main Street
Friendship Company
Have You Enlisted Join The Christmas Club Membership
In 1918 a civic savings drive invites men and women to join a Christmas Club with savings classes listed at 10c 25c 50c and 1 00 weekly amounts. Open until June 7 1918. Shenandoah Valley Iowa firm promotes savings safety and membership.
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Shenandoaw Valley
Tiowat
RANK
Rev Dr Lacy Receives Call from Lorrin Church
The Rev. Dr. J. H. Lacy of Winchester Presbyterian Church has been invited to become pastor of a church in Lorrin North Carolina. He left for Lorrin to preach there Sunday and has not yet decided. Lacy has served Winchester twelve years since succeeding Rev Julian Sibley from Clarksville Tennessee.
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J. H. Lacy
Presbyterian Church In
Winchester
Lorrin
N. C
Lacy
Dr. Lacy
Winchester Church
Clarksville
Tenn
Julian S. Sibley
Virginia Synod
Italy Maintains Faith in Fighters Along the Piave
Rome reports Premier Orlando expressed unshaken faith in Italian troops holding Austro German forces in check during the Piave drive. He acknowledged economic strains but said Italy remains confident that justice and victory will prevail and the future will be favorable.
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Rome
Piave
Orlando
Italy
Shorty
Funeral Services For Sam Williams
The funeral for Sam Williams, who died at the hospital, was held today at Shiloh Baptist Church. Rev. Walker Carter officiated. interment followed at Orrick Cemetery. Williams served nearly thirty years as a mascot for the Sarah Zane Fire Company, riding with them on trips and in parades.
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Sam Williams
Shiloh Baptist Church
Walker Carter
Orrick Cemetery
Sam
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Service Flag Unfurled at Christ Church Winchester
A patriotic service will unfold at 7 30 Sunday evening at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Winchester to unfurl the first service flag with twenty nine stars representing locals in naval, signal or hospital service The Rev Dr W D Smith will lead with short addresses and a patriotic music program inviting the public to attend.
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Christ Episcopal Church
Winchester
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Christ Church
W. D. Smith
Cold Wave Posts At Camp M Clellan Hardships Facing Troops
The Winchester and Frederick companies and the local Red Cross chapter provide warmth as a cold wave hits Camp McClellan. Division HQ ordered water off after drawing 48 hours of supplies, blocked tent holes, and stocked firewood as troops wait in dugouts. Indoor classes replace outdoor drills amid wet conditions. About 20 percent may receive leave around December 23.
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Winchester
Frederick
The
Red Cross
Anniston
Zero
Red Cross membership booths to open week before Christmas
Additional Red Cross enrollment booths will operate at the Commercial and Savings Bank Moling and Seal Crystal Confectionery Boyd's Drug Store during the week before Christmas. Camp Fire Girls and young women under Mrs Russell Cather and Mrs Carver will supervise with Boy Scouts assisting at each booth. Lost gold brooch with diamond and pearls offered for reward at Braddock St.
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Red Cross
the Commercial and Savings Bank
Moling and Seal
Crystal Confectionery
Boyd's Drug Store
Russell Cather
Carver
Boy Scouta
Halifax Arrests in Mont Blanc Disaster Investigation
Two men detained in Halifax as officials press an oral inquiry into the Mont Blanc explosion that killed nearly 1,300. John Johan Hulsman of the Imo is held as a suspected German spy. Henry Frank, also called Louis Vosburg, was arrested with money and papers from a Boston to Halifax voyage aboard an American relief ship.
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Halifax
Mitations
Mont Blanc
John Johan Hulsman
Shammir Fines
Henry Frank
Peet
Boston
Ah!p
Louis Vosburg
Blizzard Grips County as Third Snow Stuns Town
The third snow in five days blankets the area with drifting roads hampering travel. Sheriff Pennett struggles to reach Winchester due to slick conditions while the town endures a harsh western winter feel with prospects of early spring fading.
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Pennett
Winchester
Bay Orchard Purchased by Fairmont Owners in W Va
Messrs. Charles L. Robinson and Charles M. Solenberger have taken a 140 acre Bay Orchard near Hedgesville Berkeley County along the Baltimore and Ohio route. The six year old apple trees are planted on the farm where Solenberger moved in spring to manage the place.
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Charles L. Robinson
Charles M. Solenverger
A- Paikmont
W. Va
Hedgesville
Berkeley County
Baltimore and Ohio Re
Mr. Solenberger
British Positions In West Improved
London reports improved British positions in the west after night bombardment east of Bulk court. Field Marshal Haig announced that a few British troops were taken prisoner due to enemy actions south of Pronville during the night fighting.
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London
Bulk Court
Edison Secret Revealed By Halifax Disaster
Reading the Halifax blast story shows American ingenuity in explosives. The Mont Blanc carried a new Edison invention that had not been tested at scale, with the detonation shocking the world and highlighting wartime innovation credited to Thomas A. Edison.
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Edison
Halifax
de Mont Blanc
Thomas A. Edison
Pittsburgh
Malifax
America
Mont Blanc
Goa
Crecy
Edie
Eete
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American
Red France
J. Howard Cather
Bath
M. M. Lynch
M. E. Conner
W. W
Wire
Archie Arnett
Berryville
W. L. Fultz
Moling & Seal’s
Star Office
Hon. Rankin
Bamren
Howling Storm
HIS
Winghester Boy
Weigand
West Virginia Guard
Tollgate
Christmas Saving Club
Hfe
National Bank
Xmas Savings Club
OUR Christmas Savings Club
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Bazar
Othr
Braddock
Blizzard
Bay Orchard
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