Wholesale grocer Cooper Brothers fire injures clerk
A major blaze at the Cooper Brothers wholesale grocery at Main and Piccadilly streets gutted the three story building. Newton Grove, the shipping clerk, was badly burned while Capt. Lewis F. Cooper and Ervin Carper helped fight the fire. Loss estimated at 12 000 to 15 000 dollars, fully insured, workers escaped with narrow misses. The fire started from spilled gasoline and a lantern explosion, with fire sweeping the lower floor and elevator shaft. Firemen faced iron barred windows and used bricks to reach the flames.
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Newton B. Grove
Winchester
Cooper Brothers
Main
Piccadilly Streets
Newton Grove
Lewis F. Cooper
Bowser Tank Company
Grove
Thomas J. Cooper
Ervin Carper
Carper
Captain Cooper
Hunter Davidson
Edward Peer
Mr. Grove
Cooper
Piccadilly
Main Street
Four Fire Alarms Ring In CHY Over Two Days
In Winchester four fire alarms were reported within 36 hours. A small blaze in a South Kent Street house occupied by Mr. Lenas started from matches by children. Neighbors saved the children as flames spread to shawls. A second alarm followed for the Cooper fire but was extinguished before crews arrived. A third blaze at Virrie Thompson's North Martet Street home was checked by a bucket brigade before firefighters arrived.
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Winchester
Howse
Kent Street
Cooper
Virrie Thompson
Martet Street
Uniontown
Cemetery Wreaths at The People's Bargain Store
Magnolia and glass leaves crafted wreaths offered at The People's Bargain Store, a local shop noted for bargain decor and seasonal arrangements.
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People’s Bargain Store
Cooper Bros. Ready For Business After Fire
Cooper Bros announce they saved their main building from destruction by a fire despite damages to rear structures. Through large stock in other warehouses they continue operations with orders shipping promptly and thank the fire departments for their efforts. Ladies' coats and suits must go, Grove Bros. ad noted.
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Grove Bros
Adv
Columbia Violated Neutrality Charged
Washington officials cite Berlin's reply claiming the Columbia violated neutrality by sending wireless warnings after being warned by German submarines. If true, the sinking may be justified and the crew evacuated, leaving little doubt about the submarines actions.
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Washington
Columbia
Berlin
Germany
United States
Todd Check Protector for Star Office sale
A used Todd Check Protector offered for ten dollars cash, in good as new condition. Originally eighty five dollars, now available at Star Office. tp tf.
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Todd
Star Office
Wheat and corn prices in Baltimore markets noted
At market close in Baltimore, wheat was quoted at 1.66 1/4 and corn at 0.99. For sale flat-top office desk heap to quick layer. Apply to Star, other icides EE. y.
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Baltimore
Baker Delighted With Southern Commercial Congress Trip
Col. H. H. Baker, appointed by Gov. Stuart as Winchester delegate to the Southern Commercial Congress in Norfolk, returns home praising the conference. He says the meeting exceeded expectations and highlights its broad national and international significance. He notes the Congress’ motto, a greater south for a greater nation, and recalls meeting many distinguished figures.
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Col
H. H. Baker
Stuart
Winchester
Southern Commercial Congress
Norfolk
Star
Southern Commiercial ‘Congress
Young Couple Wed In Town
A marriage license was issued yesterday in the County Clerk's Office to John Rice Tremary and Miss Mary C. Johnson, both of the county. The groom was 21 and the bride 17. The bride is a daughter of John Johnson. The couple were married at the Baptist parsonage by Rev. Walter R. Alexander.
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John Rice Tremary
Mary C. Johnson
John Johnson
Baptist Parsonage
Walter R. Alexander
Christmas Celebration At Christ Church
The Sunday school of Christ Church will hold a Christmas celebration in the chapel at 5 pm Saturday. Children meet at 4:30 pm in the church and march to the chapel. Gifts will be distributed. Special services are planned for 11 am Christmas Day.
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Christ’ Protestant Episcopal Church
Christ Church
City Manager Clears Snow Quickly with Mule-Drawn Sweepers
City Manager Field met the emergency of heavy snowfall on Monday night and used mule-drawn street sweepers to clear sidewalks around City Hall and F and Plaza in under an hour. He also cleared principal downtown streets with carts, avoiding traffic disruption and saving money over older methods.
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Field
City Hall
F: Ck Plaza
Local Christmas Shopping Notes in Winchester
H. H. Baker of 46 E Piccadilly St Winchester lists Stayman Northern Spy Winesaps and Deligious in boxes barrels and baby battels. Donald Nixdorf a student at Augusta Military School Fort Deane is visiting his mother Mrs Albert Baker on North Braddock street and may get a tie at Ha Mesh.
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Stayman
H. H. Baker
E. Piccadilly St
Winchester
Donald Nixdorf
Augusta Military School
Fort Deanee
Albert Baker
North Braddock Street
Christmas shoppers braving snow fill city streets
Despite heavy snowfall throngs of shoppers crowded stores as Christmas nears. Merchants urge morning shopping to save time while the season's spirit brings cheer and a sense of peace.
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St. Nicholas
Ridgeway charge to receive new members Sunday
Preaching scheduled on Ridgeway charge this Sunday December 24 at Paynes Chapel 11 a.m Arden 3 p.m and Gerards town 7 p.m An afternoon session invites new pro fession of faith. Christ birthday services set Darkesville December 21 7 30 p.m and Rest Chapel December 23 8 p.m.
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Ridgeway Charge
Paynes Chapel
Arden
Gerardstown
Christ
Plances
Darkesville
Rest
Local Man Elected to State Fair Association Board
Mr. H. F. Byrd was elected a member of the Board of Directors of the Virginia State Fair Association. Fairfax Harrison, president of the Southern Railway, also serves as president of the association.
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H. F. Byrd
The
Virginia State Fair Association
Fairfax Harrison
Southern Railway
Tomorrow Is The Shortest Day And Winter Begins
The article notes December 21 as the year's shortest day with sunrise at 7.82 and sunset at 4.84, totaling 9.13 hours of daylight. It compares to June 21's 15 hours 6 minutes and mentions winter starting per the almanac. After tomorrow days begin lengthening slowly until February 1.
One Cent Verdict Against the Mail
The jury in the case of Walter Crowl, a boy, found one cent in damages after four hours of deliberation against the Hagerstown Daily Mail. Crowl sued for $10,000 claiming slander over remarks attributed to Judge Henderson about Crowl’s Cumberland testimony following an eye injury award.
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Walter Crowl
Hagerstown Daily Mail
Crowl
Mail
Henderson
Cumberland
Highest price paid at H right's See them first
Partial OCR note notes price records at a location H rights with buyers L and W. Sea 16 1ptt appears as garbled pricing or sale snippet.
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Hright’s
Licenses Granted in Winchester Under Prohibition Rules
Winchester licenses were issued in several cases this week by Judge Frank B. Whiting under strict prohibition laws. Winchester Memorial Hospital received a license to store liquor for patients by prescription with a $1,000 bond backed by Fidelity and Deposit Company of Waterloo. Mrs. Kate Woodward was licensed to use ardent spirits for manufacturing extracts and ice cream with a $1,000 bond. The Me Fairfield Club obtained a license to dispense soft drinks only and was not required to post a bond.
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Winchester
Corporation Court
Frank B. Whiting
Winchester Méttorial Hospital
H. H. McGuire
Fidelity and Deposit Company of
WarWland
Messrs
Fairfex Club
Snow Removal From Mail Boxes Urged By Postmaster
Postmaster J W Sibert urges rural patrons to clear snow from around their mail boxes. Carriers will make reasonable efforts to deliver but will not wade through deep snow. Clearing surrounds to insure prompt mail delivery.
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J. W. Sibert
Pafrisre
Sibert
Lost gentleman's glove found owner sought at Star office
Found item a gentleman's glove. Owner urged to claim at the Star office with description for identification.
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Star Office
Christmas Celebration At Market Street Church
The Market Street Methodist Church Sunday school plans its annual Christmas celebration Tuesday December 26 at 8 pm in the main auditorium. The event features Christmas greens flowers and a large school orchestra. Admission is free.
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Sunday School
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Children Help Fund Open Air School at Red Crags Seals Drive
Boys and girls asked to spend pennies to support a charity drive for a consumptive child. The Green County event at Red Crags Seals aims to fund an open air school and assist health care costs.
See John Solenberger Stock Offer in State Catalog
Classified note advertises saddle harness and robe options from John Solenberger with price details and attractive state-wide selection.
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John
Solenberger
Virginia Men on All State Football Squad
The General Athletic Association's Collage Topics names Staunton Military Academy and Episcopal High School led selections for an all Virginia preparatory school eleven. Notable picks include McCollough Calhoun from Shenandoah Valley Academy and Watters at quarterback.
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General Athletic Association
University of Virginia
Westgate
Staunton Military Academy
McCollough
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Wincchester
Moses
Calhoun
Guarts — Hell
Episcopal ‘High Schiol
Blackford
Episcopal ‘High School
Martin
Fishburne Miltary Academy
Watters
Jalves—Monger
Dunn
Episcopal High
McGuirend Peyton
Shenardoah Valley Academy
McCullough
Pretty Ankle May Cost Pete Three Thousand Five Hundred
Chicago December 20. Peter Zyla was allegedly blinded by a pretty girl during a staged movie scene shot in his yard. The State Industrial Board awarded him 3500 dollars after he claimed damages, but investigators say the scene was faked and filmed for the board.
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Chicago
Peter Zyla
Peter
State Industrial Board
State Board
Funeral details for Mrs Cover announced
The funeral for the late Mrs. Thom as Cover will be held Thursday at 2 PM from the family residence on Fairmount Avenue with burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Active pallbearers include Dr. B M Knight H D Fuller Dr P W Boyd and others. honorary pallbearers listed. Proceedings follow the family notice with a Rover at Habte's.
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Thomas Cover
Fairmont Ave
Nutie
Mount Hebron Cemetery
B. M. Knight
H. D. ‘Fuller
P. W. Boyd
R. Gray Williams
H. *. Byrd
A. C
Fred. L. Glaze
L. ©. Janney
Robert W. Stone
R. T. Barton
James B. Russell
B.C. Shull
H. H. Baker
Shirley Carter
T. K. Cartmell
Hunter H. McGuire
M. M. Lynch
Fred.s. Boyd
Jacob
BS. Baker
All England Supports Premier Lloyd George on War Stance
London reports indicate Britain plans to wage war with renewed vigor while urging peace talks. Lloyd George’s speech is seen as rejecting German terms, with Asquith and major papers describing the stance as reflecting national will for firm action and territorial considerations.
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Sngand
Asquith
g.V.ng
Hali
D. Lloyd-George
Daily News
Great Britain
Allied nations united against peace terms in early talks
Dispatches from Petrograd Paris and Rome report complete accord among allies in rejecting German peace proposals. Public sentiment expects continued war into the near future with no clear path to peace by June. The Times notes 20 percent London insurance odds against peace within six months and Commons signals push toward a general election remains unlikely but possible.
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Petrograd
Paris
Rome
the Times
London
House of Commons
Britain
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Shenandoah Valley Nat'l Bank
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Pete
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