City protests power rate hike after council debate
The Winchester Common Council voted 5 to 2 to protest Northern Virginia Power Company rate increases before the Virginia State Corporation Commission. Members argued the firm charges higher rates than nearby towns while service lags and a municipal plant might be needed. the council would hire counsel if needed to represent residents.
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Henry
Light Commttee
Virginia State Corporation Commission
J. Lupton
Corporation Commission
Winchester
Staunton
Northern Virginia Power
Northern Virginia
Cooper
West Virginia
Maryland
Public Service Commissions
Austria Seeks Allied Troop Occupation of Vienna
Vienna reports that Austria has asked Allied governments to send French and American troops to occupy Vienna and help maintain order, amid continuing unrest and calls for stability. The request from Urión on December 21 seeks international force support.
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Urion
Austria
Vienna
Northern Virginia Power asks fair hearing on rate changes
The Northern Virginia Power Company argues no street lamp cost increase for Winchester is proposed. It seeks a fair review by the State Corporation Commission, citing higher labor and material costs and its capital investments. It states it will present financial and operational evidence and requests an unbiased decision.
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Cooper
State Corporation Commission
Henry
Gald
Winchester
Northern Virginia Power Company
Maron 27Th
Isis
Saeco
Power Company
Ike
Ihs
Northern Virginia Power
Services at Stephens City Episcopal Church
The Rev. Giles B. Palmer will hold services at the Episcopal Church in Stephens City Sunday December 22 at 3 30 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
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Giles B. Palmer
Episcopal Church
Stephens City
Baptist Christmas Celebration At First Church
The Sunday school Christmas celebration at First Baptist Church is set for 7 45 pm Tuesday December 24. The public is invited. Mrs W A Swimley returns from a two month visit with her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs L R Swimsey who will spend the holidays here.
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The
First Baptist Church
W. A. Swimley
L. R. Swimsey
Christmas Cake Sale By First Troop Boy Scouts
Annual cake sale held at Bell's Store corner Water Street and Main Street by the First Troop of Boy Scouts. Forty homemade cakes available for delivery to homes with sale hours from 9 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday December 23.
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Bell’s
Cor
Whater- Main
Chocolate Shop Chocolates Ideal Xmas Gift
Ipat Asco Drug Store at 124 offers chocolates packed in California red wood boxes as a holiday gift option. Local shop presents a festive appeal with artisanal confections suitable for Christmas gifting.
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California
Ipat
Asco Drug Store
Man Wanted for Steady Job at Cready Work
Wanted poster offers a sober industrious man for steady employment at Win eherier Gag Co with good pay and short hours. Cready work described as steady labor suitable for a dependable applicant.
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Wineherier Gag Co
Peace News Renewed by English People in 1918 Armistice
Readable text describes the British and Allied rejoicing after the German surrender. It notes Imperial victory language, rapturous crowds in London, and the Armistice terms as a complete surrender of Germany. Mentions the fleeing royal family, Wilson’s anti autocracy stance, and calls for gratitude toward soldiers.
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Telegradi
London
Wilson
Europe
Atlantic
Pacific
Germany
House of Commons
St. Margerets
Trail of Missing Boy Leads to Washington
John W Frey of New Germantown Perry county pursues twelve year old Ray Alexandria who ran away last week. The boy was sighted in East Winchester and Berryville areas before being seen toward Berryville and later presumed headed to Washington DC. Frey hired a car and followed leads. police were alerted and a capture is expected if he reached the capital.
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John W. Frey
New Germantown
Perry County
Ray Alexandria
Washington
East Wistchester
Herris Addition
Seney
Berryville
Frey
Alexander
Franck Baker
Gok Waren
Eat
Ciarmis
Etdtiten
Christmas Tree Sale by Boy Scouts
Classified notice announces a for sale sale of Christmas trees by the Boy Scouts. It urges readers who have not ordered a tree to place orders with any troop member, promising quality guaranteed and satisfaction. Star newspaper ad fragment mentions Hudeoh Super-Six model and early new items.
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Croor 1
BOY Scouts
German military leaders back counter revolution in Germany
Zurich dispatch reports General Ludendorf and Admiral von Tipitz have returned to Germany and align with other military factions in the counter revolutionary movement, according to information from the German frontier.
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Zurich
Germany
Accordi
Christmas Club Forming for 1919 At Shenandoah Bank
The SHENANDOAH VALLEY NATIONAL BANK invites readers to join a Christmas Club for 1919. Five attractive classes offered, with guidance available by calling for advice on receiving a check when needed. Where Savings Are Safe.
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Shenandoah Valley National
BANK
AIL Members Meet at Baptist Church Sunday
A special notice requests members of the Baptist Church to meet at the church on Sunday December 22 at 11 o'clock a.m. The pulpit committee announces an important business meeting and asks members to attend.
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Baptist Church
Correction: Corporal Harry E Allamong Wounded
War Department casualty update corrects prior KIA report for Corporal Harry E Allamong of Winchester to wounded with degree undetermined. His mother says his wounds are healing satisfactorily. Also listed wounded severely Conway Russell of Boyce and Snowden F Mitcarthy of Berryville, while Edgar P Carter of Grimley is wounded slightly.
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War Department
Harry E. Allamong
Winchester
Conway Russsell
Boyce
Snowden F. MitCarthy
Berryville
Edgar P. Carter
Grimley
Christmas Savings Club promises money for all
Money for Xmas Folks explains the Christie Savings Club at Commercial and Savings Bank offering seven classes from penny to 250 per week with no fees. Join now before December 24 and settle tickets after the Alexandria office.
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Christie Savings Club
The
Commercial and Savings Bank
Commercial & ‘Bavings Bank
British Forces Extend Occupation to Dusseldorf
Amsterdam dispatch reports British troops have extended their Prussia occupation from Cologne to Dusseldorf. The Cologne Gazette quote states Dusseldorf lies 21 miles northwest of Cologne and 18 miles west of the Rhine.
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Amsterdam
Prussia
Cologne
Dusseldorf
Rhine River
Rifle Practice On Christmas Morning
Rifle practice on Christmas morn will be held at the company range. Participants should assemble at the armory at 9 30 o clock in the morning.
Christmas Gift Service At Braddock Street Church
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South holds a White Gift Christmas program at 10 30 a m in the church auditorium. The offering supports the starving. Miss Virginia Nutton, daughter of Capt Louis M Nutton USN, visits from the National Cathedral School Washington DC to spend Christmas with grandparents Mr and Mrs E K Evans. Mr and Mrs James McIntosh of Philadelphia have arrived to spend the holiday with the former's mother.
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Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Virgina Nutton
Louigs M. Nutlton
United States Navy
National Cathedral School
Washington, D C
Mrs
E. K. Evans
James McIntosh
Philadephia, Pa
Winchester
Mira
Nancy
McIntosh
Haig and others to get peerages this year
London dispatch reports that the peerage awards for Field Marshal Haig and five other British generals will not be announced until New Year’s Day. Parliament is also expected to vote monetary rewards. The formal announcement is traditionally published on New Year’s.
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London
Field Marshal
Haig
Peace conference at Versailles delayed to February
Paris dispatch reports the peace conference at Versailles will not be convened before February, according to Echo DiParie.
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Paris
Versailles
Catiinet
Echo DiParie
Sovi't Activities Must Be Stopped
Wire dispatch to The Star reports Allied authorities at Cologne ordering suppression of Sovi't political activities and evacuation of public buildings amid tensions.
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Sovi
Cologne
Berryville Notables Home For Holidays And News
Berryville Virginia residents report social visits and travel plans. Dr and Dr Blackburn Smith vacationed in Washington this week. Miss Kathy McDonald returns home for the weekend with her sister Mrs John B Neil. Mr Thomas Regidide and daughter Gertrude travel to Hoboken New Jersey for holidays then Florida. Miss Margaretta Whiting and Willie Morrie Souffer return from St Hilda Hall. Randolph Jones from Hampton Sidney College and Hetman Belt from R M A Training School also home for holidays.
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Berryville
Blackburn Smith
Washington
Kithy
McDonald
John B. Neil
Thomas Regidide
Gertrude
Hobokeh
N. J
Florida
Mangrétta Whiting
Willie
Morrie Suouffer
St. Hilda Hall
President Wilson Takes Paris Stroll Before London Trip
President Wilson plans to depart Paris for London after a Geneva visit with Pershing at Chermon headquarters. Details remain guarded as he walks Paris streets with Dr. Grayson and security aides. he is greeted by students en route to a central area.
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Paris
Wilson
London
Geneval Pershings
Chermon
Murat
Grayson
Usu A Cret Service
Doctor
Jaws
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Martinsburg
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Chocolate Shop Chocolates
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France
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HUN
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