Death at Houck Farm Prompts Inquest Verdict
Coroner C M Hodgson held an inquest into the death of retired farmer Roland Houck whose body was found in the stable at 532 Fairmont Avenue. A jury, including McDonald Stryker Seal and others, heard testimony from local residents and returned a verdict.
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Roland 8. Houck
Fairmont Avenue
The
Star
C. M. Hodgson
Messrs
D. McDonald J. P. Stryker
Henry F .Seal
D. W. MelIiwee
C. 11. Trenary
John H. Seal, Jr
Robert F. Brill
B. L. Krouse
G. F. Taylor
Houck Home
Censorship Rules Shaping WWI Postcards From Front Lines
The British military limits what soldiers may write on field service postcards, warning that any extra text on the address side will destroy the card. On the message side, lines prohibit revealing details and include sample messages. The article notes investigations of letters aiding enemy spy networks and describes a tragic suicide in Winchester linked to financial worries and social ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Atkins
Royal Army Field Service
France
Be Seen First for Real Deals at Be Bruce Capper
A brief public notice urges shoppers not to trust counterfeit ads and directs to see the real deals at Bruce Capper. The item reads like a promotional sign on a page with minimal context.
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Bruce Capper
Infant Virginia Lucas Rests After Lingering Illness
Funeral services were held at 3 o clock for Virginia Lucas infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W R Lucas who died at their North Braddock street home after a lingering illness. Rev Dr W D Smith and Rev Dr J H Lacy conducted the rites. Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers Frank H. Krebs Warren Brown R Green and R F Flynn. Flowers adorned the grave.
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Virginia Lucas
W. R. Lucas
North Braddock Street
Mount Hebron
Frank H. Krebs
Warren Brown
R . Green
R. F. Flynn
Death of Lottie Kniceley in Virginia Home
Despondent over ill health and a thwarted engagement, 19 year old Lottie Kniceley hanged herself yesterday at the Ruleman home near Ottobine Rockingham County. She tore a skirt hem to fashion a noose and died after standing on a chair. She had planned to marry Frank Clem of Mount Jackson but plans were thwarted by her fiancé’s father. Survived by her father Harrison Kniceley a brother Edward and sisters Beulah and Mrs Arthur Dodd. Funeral held today.
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Lottie Kniceley
C. A Ruleman
Ottobine
Rockingham County
Harrison
Bessie Ruleman
Miss Kniceley
Frank Clem
Mount Jackson
Hagerstown
Valley Pike
Winchester
Maryland
Virginia
Edward Kniceley
Harrisonvarg
Beulah Kniceley
Arthur Dodd
Stokesville
Saloniki Fortified as Allies Brace for Assault
Saloniki is transformed into a fortress as Greek laborers join Allied troops to defend the city against a possible Austro German or Bulgarian attack. Dispatches say Bulgars may push into Greece, while Austro German colony prepares to depart Saloniki amid siege reports.
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Athens
Saloniki
Berlin
Greece
Boy Scouts Hold Xmas Cake Sale This Saturday
On Saturday December 18 the Boy Scouts of Troop 1 will run a Xmas cake sale at No 109 West Water Street. A wide range of cakes including fruit cakes will be offered and orders will be taken. Proceeds support the year's budget and expenses. Patronage appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of
Troop 1
No. 109
West Water Street
Fire damages Mr Sibert's farm house at Apple Ridge
A fire in a tenant house on J William Sibert's Frederick County farm near Apple Ridge threatened the dwelling and caused about 75 dollars in damage. Neighbors quickly contained the blaze starting in a bedroom, with occupants Robert Pitcock and family safe.
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J. William Sibert
Winchester
Sibert
Apple Ridge
Frederick County
Robert Pitcock
Faulkner Dry Goods Store on South Main Listed
Store rooms Nos. 12 13 and 14 on the east side of South Main street known as Faulkner Dry Goods Store. 1p 11 Hansbrough & Carter.
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South Main Street
Faulkner Dry Goods
Hansbrough & Carter
Fresh Mackerel Shipments Highlight Delicacy
Fresh mackerel shipments arrive with options for frying or baking. ORNDORFF & M'VICAR advertise on the 5th page with a Christmas dress goods feature. Road Moling & Seal’s promo appears in the same section.
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Orndorff & M
Road Moling & Seal
Oyster Supper and Apple Sale at Hebron Baptist Church
Members of Hebron Baptist Church in Gore Virginia plan an oyster supper on Saturday night December 18 to benefit the church. The sale will feature Fine boxed Winesaps Stayman Winesap and Black Twig apples for Christmas with public invitation. Phone 356 for orders or information. H H Baker.
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Hebron Baptist Church
Col Graham Dies in Baltimore After Illness
Telegram from Johns Hopkins Hospital reports Col John Graham of Newville Pennsylvania died last night in Baltimore at age over 70 after an organ trouble operation. He built wealth from street railway and public service firms and served in the Pennsylvania legislature.
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Col. Graham
Baltimore
Johns Hopkins Hospital
John Graham
Newville
Pennsylvania
Graham
Carlisle
Women and Girls of Serbia Face Suffering and Death
A million Serbian women and girls face hunger cold and possible death as roving bands threaten them while soldiers endure harsh conditions. The Serbian government ordered men to join the retreat and women to stay in villages as war encroaches.
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Serbia
Goodbbye
Cather Secures Dodge Agency for Winchester Area
J Howard Cather, longtime Ford agent in Winchester and surrounding counties, has secured the Dodge automobile agency. He will represent Dodge in Frederick Clarke and Warren counties, complementing his Ford agency. The Dodge brand is rising in popularity with growing production and sales.
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J. Howard Cather
Ford Motor Cars
Winchester
Dodge Automobiles
Ford
Cather
Frederick, Clarke
Warren
Dodge
Clarke County Deputy Treasurer Dies At Home
Mr. W. H. Carter who served as deputy treasurer of Clarke County Virginia died yesterday afternoon at his home near Berryville after a period of illness. He was a longtime official well advanced in years.
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W. H. Carter
Clarke County
Berryville
Carter
Dancing Draws Crowds at Friendship Fire Bazar Night
The Friendship Fire Company bazar drew crowds as dancing and music entertained last night. Tonight three groups the Fraternal Order of Eagles Citizens' Band and Company I Second Virginia Regiment will attend. Tomorrow the Rouse Hook and Ladder Company and the Junior Order of United American Mechanics appear. Suppers are being mailed to homes by the organizing ladies. orders can be placed by phone.
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Friendship Fire Company
Orches
Order of Eagles
Citizens’ Band
Virginia Regiment
Rouse Hook and Ladder Company
Order of United American Mechanica
Bandits Dynamite Express Car and Safe
Three bandits held up Kansas City Southern passenger train No. 1 near Eagleton Arkansas and forced the engineman to detach two baggage and one mail car. They dynamited the Wells Fargo safe and robbed the mail car, sparing passengers. Four rifles aside, little value was taken from the express car. four registered letters of unknown value were seized from the mail car.
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Kansas City
Kansas City Southern
Eagleton
Arkansas
Wells Fargo Express
Wanted Philadelphia Dry Picked Turkeys for Sale
Wanted for Philadelphia. Dry picked turkeys bringing big prices. Phone Mr Dixon. Bell 200 Winchester. KE. Hearn Co. If you want jewelry of quality at the right prices buy from E Bruce Capper.
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Philadelphia
Mr. Dixon
Bell
Winchester
Hearn Co
Bruce Capper
Byrd Urges Better Service On Valley Division
Senator elect Harry F. Byrd of Winchester has written Baltimore and Ohio Railroad general manager C W Galloway urging improved Valley division service. He notes Washington to Charlestown travel times of a little over two hours versus three hours or more for the downward trip and calls the service very poor and in need of remedy.
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Harry F. Byrd
Winchester
C. W. Galloway
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Washington
Charlestown
W. Va
Little sister arrives at Jones home
Mr and Mrs Ellis Jones of Highland Avenue welcome a baby girl weighing nine pounds. She is the family's only daughter among five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Jones
Highland Avenue
Haig Named Commander of British Forces in France
Gen. Sir Douglas Haig, 64, appointed commander in chief of British forces in France and Belgium, succeeding Field Marshal Sir John French. Haig rose from lieutenant general in 1914, led at Aldershot and the first army, with prior service in Sudan and South Africa. News notes Haig as a skilled, dashing leader and mentions Joffre's French appointment amid western front changes. Mall subscriptions renewal at reduced two dollars per year begins January.
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London
Douglas Haig
France
Belgium
Loos
Ford
Christiana
Stockholm
Copenhagen
Washington
State Department
Ancona
Berne
Switzerland
Austria
United States
Lansing
Albania
Haig
John Franch
Western Front
Joffre
John French
Seventh Hussars
Sudan
Offcer
Aldershot
Kitchener
Atbara
Khartoum
Sir John French
Sir John
Slogan Riot Raid Hits Suffrage Hub in London
Police raided the Pankhurst suffragette headquarters in London early today and seized types used to publish the Brittania organ, a Pankhurst publication, as authorities move to curb militant activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Polie
Brittania
Xmas Savings Club Opens for Membership
The club will be open from December 20 to 26 and offer the same classes and operation as the 1915 club. Open an account and discover how easy it is to save. J. D. Fuller, cashier.
Baltimore Grain Markets Close Prices
At 8 o'clock this afternoon No. 2 red wheat on spot sold for 1.22 18 a bushel and corn traded at 75 cents a bushel on the Baltimore wholesale markets.
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Baltimore
Railroad Men To Vote On Demands
Chicago December 16. Demands for an eight hour day on American railroads may be submitted to a referendum vote of all members of the four railroad brotherhoods before presenting them to the employers, it was announced today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
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Roland S. Houck
Hodgson
J. B Beverley
Corporation Court
Houck
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Reuss Avenue
W. A. Bell
Lancaster County
Ederick County
Wilm C. Graichen
Hans Schitetng
Ura Houck
Ndrew Houck
Lancaster
Iso
England
Rockingham
Kniceley
Pleasant Valley
Salonikt
Sieze
Chrisiana
Wire
Paris
Rome
Intripido
Umberto
Adriatic
Italan
Banian Coast
Hague
Gievgeli
Gore, VA
H. H. Baker
Johns
Johns Hopkins
Katharine Cartmell
Horace Browne
Cartmel
Valley of
W. Alexander Baker
Bovn
Lages
Mr. Cather
Dodge Agency
Bandits
Dynamite Express
Car & Safe
Little Sister
Xmas Savings Club
Farmers & Merchants National Bank
Winchester, Va
J. D. Fuller
Baltimore Grain Markets
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