European battle briefs note gains and counterattacks
After French troops gained Hartmansweilerkopf in the Voges region the Germans countered and reclaimed part of the position. Paris says about 1,200 Germans were captured in the French drive. Weather hampers western operations with little action on the eastern front and Balkans. Malta reports an Austrian submarine captured by two torpedo boats. Sada Maru reportedly sunk in the eastern Mediterranean. Townshend losses in Mesopotamia total 1,127. Turkish officials say an Allied bombardment failed to destroy stores left at evacuation sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voges
Hartmansweilerkopf
Berlin
Paris
Balkans
Malta
Mediterranean
India
House of Commons
Townshend
Mesopotamia
Suvia
Anzac
Gallipoli Withdrawals and War Loss Estimates
Berlin counters Gallipoli withdrawal claims as disorderly and costly. Swiss experts estimate total Austro Italian front losses at 750,000 with Italian losses around 50,000 killed and 60,000 dead including 50,000 prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipoli
Berlin
Constantinople
Laship and Orndorff Wed at Parsonage Wedding
Mr Lee M Laship son of Mr and Mrs J Harry Lamp of this county and Miss Annie Lee Orndorff daughter of Mr and Mrs Elisha Orndorff of this county were married at noon yesterday at the parsonage on North Main Street Rev Br Brubaker officiating The groom is a prosperous farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee M. Laship
J. Harry Lamp
Jana
Annie Lee Orndorff
Elisha Orndorff
North Main Street
BR. W. ‘Brubaker
Susie’s Christmas Wish From Winchester Child
A child in Winchester Virginia asks Santa for candy nuts oranges fire crackers and a horn in a simple Christmas note. The plea lists items by name and reflects a hopeful request to Santy Claus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santy Claus
Susie
Turner
Winchester
Horseflesh Declared Acceptable Meat in New York City
New York City officials repeal the code banning horse slaughter for food. Health Commissioner Emerson says horse meat can be a cheap, reliable addition to meals and outlines restrictions, noting horseflesh could become a popular, low cost staple. About 14,000 milk sellers will not need permit renewals under the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York City
Board of Health
Emerson
United States
Ackerman
Brussels
Paris
Sale of Clarke County Farm by Special Commissioner
By decree dated November 24 1915 a Clarke County Virginia chancery case Geo W Hout et al vs C Edward Hout et al appoints a Special Commissioner to sell a 171 12 acre farm near Berryville in three parcels or as a whole. Auction January 8 1916 at 2 pm in front of the courthouse with possession April 1 1916. Terms one third cash, balance on notes due in one and two years secured by title retention. or all cash day of sale. Includes plat available day of sale.
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Circuit Court
Clarke County
Virginia
Geo. W. Hout Et Als
C. Edward Hout
Berryville
Said County
Joseph Hout
Winchester and
Summit Point
Stone’s Chapel
Wm. F. Dutterer
F. H. Pierce
Chas. Plotner
Gasoline Prices Jump Among Winchester Consumers
Gasoline now sells at 21 cents a gallon to consumers in Winchester while buyers three months ago paid about 15 cents. The spike prompts motorists to watch for further increases into January.
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Winchester
Gasoline Prices Jump Amid Scarcity and Speculation
Local dealers in Winchester report slim profits and rising costs for gasoline while large oil firms cite scarcity. Analysts offer theories from controlled crude pricing to deliberate market pacing, with rates expected to climb gradually to sustain high levels. The situation alarms motorists of modest means as the era of cheaper fuel fades.
Brucetown Brevities Christmas Cantata Promises Holiday Event
Brucetown Virginia notes a Sunday school cantata to be held in the church on Christmas night. Timberlakes travel to Reading Pennsylvania for about ten days with Mrs Timberlake possibly away a month. Jesse Russell and wife from Pennsylvania visit Mollie Russell for the holidays. F T Pine spent two days in Martinsburg. Local residents have been well represented in Winchester recently on various pursuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brucetown
Timberlake
Reading
Martinsburg
Winchester
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T.T. Wags
Europe
Siise
Davis
T. Wall
Union Bank of Winchester
H. & W. Seabright
C. M. Solenberger
C. R. Grubbs
F. Ramacciotti
Macadam Road
Good & Co
Chichester
Tamond
City Hotel Stable
Bud
Ryan
The
Valley Hotel
H. Schindler
Hess’ Stock Food
Franck Baker & Son
Stockholders Meeting
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Ing House
WM. G. Hardy
Chamberlain
Cedar Grove
United Brethren Sunday School
Pleasant Valley
W. H.mpsell
L. P. Boyd
Star
Rayo
Eureka Harness Oil
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
Baltimore
Washington, D.C
Norfolk, Ke
Chisiastes
Richmond
Lamp—Orndorff
Clarke County Farm
A. G. Weaver
Front Royal
Geo. M. Beltzhoever, Jr
Charles Town
Circuit Court of
Clarke
Geo. W. Hout
Als
Geo. Glass
H. K. Green & Bro
Tee F. Water
Moling & Seal
Us Gloseby
Rouss Garage
Crean
Swimley Station
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