Christmas Message Amid War Strife Calls for Good Will
A Christmas message contrasts peace with continued slaughter in Europe. It argues nations must follow Bible principles and the golden rule, not force or hatred, to achieve lasting peace and security. Local notices include Pendleton word of a pendicitis case, travelers homecoming, and residents visiting relatives.
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Europe
Mount of Olives
Rachael
Maddy
Paul
Bis
Southern Methodist
Canterburg Notes
Canterbury, Va. reports Mrs. Tomerry of that Refuge underwent additional operations at Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore after recent procedures.
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Terbury
Tomerry
the Johns Hospital
Baltimore
Kernstown Briefs Roundup From December Notes
Miss Viola Cooper returns home after a week in Winchester with brother and sister in law Ollie and wife. Asa Crisman and family visited Strasburg. Jennie Brown relocates to Pennsylvania after selling her farm to F A Shryock. Presbyterian church plans Christmas entertainment December 26 at 7 30 pm. J W Cammer spent part of last week in Winchester. Mildred Bright improves.
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Perry
Grace Painter
Corraine Guard
Carrol Neville
Strasburg
Laurina
Fred Dovell
Kernstown
Viola Cooper
Winches
Inlaw
Ollie Cooper
Asa Crisman
Virginia
Jennie Brown
F. A. Shryock
Pennsylvania
Presbyterian Church
Ins
J. W. Cammer
Winchester
Mildred Bright
Birth of Stuart Woodrow Wilbheir to Light Family
Mr and Mrs Harry Light of Bunken Hill announce the birth of a son named Stuart Woodrow Wilbheir. The name honors Virginia's current governor and the president's son. The father is a staunch Democrat and his grandfather Luther A Huyett has long chaired Frederick County Democratic Executive Committee.
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Harry Light
Bunk Ken Hill
Light
Stuart Woodrow Wilbheir
Stuart Woodrow
Virginia
White House
Washington
Luther A. Huyett
Frederick County
Democratic Executive Committee
Cross Junction Notes
Cross Junction Va December 22 Miss Melba Baker ill for days Mr GH Edwards indisposed Miss Lena Siminholtz recovering from measles C G Baker and Bryan Stotler purchased new Ford touring car Gainesboro district teachers meeting to be held in the band hall on January 19 1917.
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C. G. Baker
Bryan Stotler
Gainesboro
Lloyd George Faces Irish Pacification Efforts
London reports indicate the Lloyd George government plans a pacification scheme for Ireland. Following Henry Duke’s interpellation in the Commons, papers predict many prisoners interned after the rebellion will be released soon amid strong moves toward peace and martial law reconsideration.
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London
Lloyd- George
Ireland
Henry E. Duke
House of Commons
Ireland Abolishes Ban and War Service Draft Talk
National debate centers on Lloyd George plan to mobilize industry and enlist men 17 to 56 not in army or essential work. Government may push for voluntary war service and future alcohol control, possibly complete prohibition, with Ireland distilleries set for state takeover in January.
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England
Trish
Virginia Doctor Performs First Lis terism Operation
1879 Dr Johnston conducted the first Lis terism operation in Virginia marking the start of antiseptic surgery. He taught at the Medical College of Virginia for several years and served on its board of visitors aiding the institution's progress.
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Johnston
Virginia
Medical College of Virginia
Famous Surgeon George B Johnson Dies in Richmond
Dr. George Ben Johnson, 63, a Richmond and Abingdon surgeon and head of Johnston Willis Hospital, died in Richmond. Born in Tazewell County to Senator John Warfield Johnston and Nickette Floyd, he trained across Abingdon, Wheeling, and New York, earning his medical diploma in 1876. Survived by his widow Helen Coles Rutherford and four daughters, plus three sisters.
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George Ben Johnson
Richmond
Abingdon
Johnston-Willis
South
Dr. Johnston
Tazewell County
Virginia
John Warfield Johnston
Nickette Buchanan Floyd
John Floyd
Abingdon Male Academy
St. Vincent's College
Wheeling
W. Va
University of Virginia
The
University of the City of New York
Helen Coles Rutherford
Reserve Officers Training Corps at Virginia Military Institute
Three ROTC units will be established at VMI next year after a request from the institute’s board of visitors. General Nichols, the superintendent, has asked the War Department to approve the course. Cavalry, engineering and field artillery will be added to the existing program, with the government providing horses. The institute will fund new stables and a parade ground for maneuvers.
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Virginia Military Institute
Lexington
General Nichols
War Department
Washington
Cavalry
Engineering
Field Artillery
Notice of thanks for kindness after mother’s death
We express deep appreciation for the kindness and sympathy shown by neighbors and friends during the brief illness and sudden death of our mother. H. B. C. Ritter and L. D. Ritter.
Winchester Circuit Preaching Schedule for Sunday
The Winchester Circuit posts December 24 services at Round Hill 11 a.m. with communion, Paxton Chapel 3 p.m., and Lamps Memorial 7 p.m. led by Pastor E. W. Brubaker.
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Round Hill
Thanks to Firemen for Prompt House Fire Help
Virg ie Thompson thanks the firemen and friends who promptly extinguished a fire at her house 607 North Market Street Tuesday night.
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N. Market Street
Market Reports and assorted notices from a historical paper
Market listings show prices for wheat corn butter eggs and livestock with notes on retail and farm values. Local notices include college student visitors and household tips along with a column of short essays and a Boston church repaint update.
Open Air School Help Praised by Red Cross
Fragments indicate aid from Red Cross for an open air school, with funds or support described as help or payment. The text mentions children and a communal effort to provide education, possibly in a wartime or rural setting, though specifics are unclear.
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Eucldrens
Vick
Venient
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement by Mrs Affleck
Mrs M W Affleck of Braddock Street Winchester Virginia praises Doan's Kidney Pills as a wonderful kidney medicine. She reports taking the pills on several occasions with splendid results and notes the 50 cent price at dealers. Foster Milburn Co is the Buffalo New York state proprietors of Dean's Kidney Pills.
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Dean
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