News In Brief From Europe Battle Fronts
French correspondents report German losses of 8000 with no territorial gains around Ypres and Armentieres on December 21. Greek government in talks with Italy over troops near Aviona Albania. Reports of a strong German movement at Noyou point or Champagne field. Austrian artillery bombs Tyrol Trentino Carnia front. Turks report encirclement around British and French at Kut El Amara. Unconfirmed reports claim Emperor William ill. Pro allied London says pro German Persian cabinet has fallen.
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Noyou Point
Champagne Field
Kut-El- Amara
Grip not to be sneezed at warns of influenza dangers
Washington notes influenza epidemics across the United States with 12 200 deaths annually. Dr W Rucker of the Public Health Service urges fresh air, exercise, and avoidance of infected persons and kissing games to curb spread during grip season.
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Washington
United States
W. & Rucker
Rucker
Erip
Massachusetts
Chile
Wills Filed in Charlestown Probate Office
In December several wills were filed in the Charlestown county clerk’s office. The late J Cambell Janney leaves the residue to Langdon C Janney of Winchester with Langdon named executor after bequeathing a colt to Frank Brook and provisions for graves. Dr Frank Gallaher’s will bequeaths all property to his widow Jane Gallaher. Marion E Bolinger leaves all property to his widow Bessie E Bolinger.
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J. Cambell Janney
Frank Brook
Edge Hill Cemetery
Langdon .C. Janney
Winchester
Frank ,Gallaher
Jane Gallaher
S. Lee Phillips
John W. Locke
Marion E. Bolinger
Bessie E. Bolinger
Ridgeway Public School Closed Over Diphtheria Symptoms
Berkeley county health board ordered Ridgeway public school closed for an indeterminate time due to diphtheria symptoms among pupils. Several families are quarantined and local health measures continue. Pine Grove public school shifts Christmas program to New Year’s Eve at 7 30.
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Ridgeway
W. Va
Board of Health of
Berkeley County
Pine Grove
New stamped envelopes to bear two cent Washington design
The Post Office Department informs postmasters it will issue stamped envelopes with an embossed two cent red circle stamp. The design features a profile portrait of George Washington at center.
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Washington
Macomb Named New Agent at Charlestown Station
The Norfolk and Western Railway Company appointed Mr. W. W. A. Macomb of Berryville to succeed the late M. E. Bolinger as agent at the Charlestown station. Macomb has served as Berryville agent for several years and has provided satisfactory service.
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Norfolk and Western Railway Company
W.W. A. Macomb
Berryville
M. E. Bolinger
Charlestown
Macomb
Locke Sells Boyd Farm on Shenandoah River
John W. Locke sold the Boyd farm near Myerstown on the Shenandoah River to James A. Daily of Jefferson County. The property covers about 206 acres and sold for 10 500 dollars, noted for prime corn production in the county.
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John W. Locke
James A. Daily
Jefferson County
Hhe
Boyd
Shenandoah River
Myerstown
James Lynch Keeps Snakes As Pets Near Shenandoah River
James Lynch of the STI Retreat farm near the Shenandoah River houses a prized collection of spread head moccasins. The reptiles, gathered in warm weather, are kept in a box three feet underground and fed milk and mice. Local guidance warns snake bites have limited remedies, with F. O. Blue of West Virginia cited.
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River
F. O. Blue
West Virginia
Commissioner acts to block antidote access for snake bites
The commissioner is described as doing all he can to prevent citizens from obtaining any antidote for snake bites, a stance prompting concern over public health and safety.
Christmas Mail Flows Freely Across the Nation
The Postoffice Department reports from every section of the United States that Christmas mail was heavier than ever and all of it was moved without delay.
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United States
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Hable
Santa Claus
Shenandoah Valley
Nat’l. Bank
Winchester, Va
EO. W. Kurtz
Europe
Betwee Ypres and
Armentiers
Italy
Aviona
Albania
Tyrol-Trentino
Carnia
Loppio
William
Switzerland
London
Janney
Emmy Wehlan
Charles Horan
Ruth Roland
Pathe
Comrade John
Samuel Marwin
Henry Webster
William Eliott
Miss Roland
George A Whitmore
Vay
William Pierce
MR. Locke Sells
S. H. Hable
Main and Water
Martha Washington
E Martha
Askington Candies
R. C. Green
Woodward’s
South Main St
Jones’ Creamery
W. M. Fletcher
Robinson Ice and Cold Storage Corporation
Rawson
Gray & Sheetz
Merry Christmas
Thos. P. Graybear
W. Water St
James Lynch
Flas
Mr. James Lynch
Sti
Retreat
Shenandoah
OHN Meehan
Mgr
Rosemont Farm
Farmers & Merchants Nation Bank OF Winchester
Brumback
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