Entertainments At The Knoll Christmas Night
Berryville Virginia residents gathered at The Knoll on Christmas night hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Blackburn Smith. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Neill, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, Major and Mrs. Carpenter, Dr. and Mrs. Warris, Mrs. Perrine, Misses Bowen Puller Mo on Baker Blencowe Moore Whe a Wankie, Misses Taike Powers and others, with Judge Whiting and Mrs. Bowen among guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryvuaz
Clackburn Smith
Jessica” Kelly
Heres
Elizabeth Bowen
Igs
Marie Puller
Ellen Moon Baker
Isabel Blencowe
Portia
Elizabeth 2 Moore
Kitty Whea Wankie Thomas
Jane ¢.Moodoes Taike
Judge Whiting
Emily Powers
David Allen
M. Clagett
Harry Harden
Bowles Lippitt
Eugene Glover
John Moore
Bob Elder
Mrs. Ceathl- A
Holidays Gather at Estates With Visiting Friends
A list of guests visiting in Charlottesville area homes over the holidays includes Miss Bettie Rice from St. Louis, Hajit Hunter Osborne from Portsmouth, Miss Emily Imick from Washington, John from the University of Virginia, Bob Bilder from Brunswick, and several others. Also noted are Mrs. John B. Sta Jefferson County and families staying at local houses like Fairfield Auburn and Shatilda's Haul, with trips to Chicago, Baltimore, and Philadelphia mentioned among the readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettie Rice
St. Da’s
Hajit Hunter Osborne
Pormick
New York
Emily Imick
Washington
John
University of Virgin
Bob Bilder
Brunswick
Bob
Ate
I Bramwell
W. Va
John B
Jefferson County
Palmer Campbell
Ji ‘Osdphi
Moore
Charlottesville
Marion
Parnal Hee
Front Royal
di Hildebrand
Chicago
Fairfield
Joh’n» Richardson
P. A. Powers
Mias
Catherine Bowles
John L. Bond
The
Pure Blood Promises Health For Whole Body
An old ad claims pure blood strengthens bones joints and organs and treats ailments from rheumatism to loss of appetite. It labels the product as a superior medicine available from druggists.
Scout Troop Christmas Event Highlights and Awards
The troop held a Christmas gathering by the big fireplace with song and a surprise Windscheme silver loving cup presented to J. M. Baker. Awards went to Scout KR Gray for December points and Scout Sheetz for the largest Collier’s Weekly sale, plus merit badges to Taylor and L. rGTOY. Friends and family attended a cabin retreat and a bake sale netted $26.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
KR. Gray
Scout Sheetz
Collier's Weekly
Scout Taylor
L. Rgtoy
J. M.’ Baker
Howard Taylor
Robert. L. Gray
H.C. Sweet
J.C. Smith
Thomas ‘Kremer
Harry Potts
Dance at Charlestown Hosts Christmas Eve Gathering
A Christmas dance drew many Charlestown residents and guests from Winchester last night with some locals staying until morning to drive home. William Keating of UVA medical school is visiting his father on South Main Street for the holidays. George Bierach of Washington arrived for the funeral of his father-in-law, the late Aaron H. Borweif.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown
W. Va
Winchester
William Keating
Medical” School
University of Virginia
South Main Street
George Bierach
Washington
Aaron H. Borweif
Pape's Cold Compound Quick Relief Promoted
An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast cure for grippe and severe colds taken every two hours with three doses. It claims to open clogged nasal passages stop discharge ease headache fever and soreness and costs 25 cents at rug stores with no substitute needed.
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Pape
Grippe
Rug Stoker
Railroads cite 1.098 billion net earnings as eight hour law support
Washington reports the Interstate Commerce Commission tabulates railroad net earnings for the year at not less than 1.098 billion dollars, used by brotherhood men to argue the eight hour law is affordable. Commission records show massive gains in earnings in the first nine months, aided by export demand and lower operating ratios, with monthly gains near 100 million.
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Washington
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
December Wedding Ties Martinsburg and Baltimore Families
Mary Virginia Matthaei married Oliver Franklin Collins at Walbrook Maryland in a ceremony led by Rev Dr Harris editor of the Baltimore Southern Methodist. The couple, with families from Martinsburg and Charlestown, left for a bridal tour to the North after reception.
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Middletown
Oon
Carlton D. Harris
Walbrook
Baltimore
Mary Virginia Matthaei
Sophia
Charles G. Matthaci
Martinsburg
W. Va
Oliver Franklin Collins
Front Royal
Harris
The
Wisbiink
Liszt
Gustave Brown
Charlestown
Mise She ‘Danner
Collins
Baltimore Grain Markets Amid Wheat and Corn Quotes
The Baltimore market notes whole wheat quoted at 158 1 4 and corn at 1.08 as of the reported trading session. Prices reflect the day's wholesale figures and market activity in the grain sector.
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Baltimore
First Chief Won't Accept Contingent from Pade 1
The article reports on a potential step by the American commission to recognize Villa as a belligerent rather than a bandit, which could withdraw American troops and alter Carranza’s stance. It notes Carranza recalling his ambassador designate and military actions near the border, plus reports from Greece, Russia, and Greece on allied troop movements.
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Commisale
Villa
Via
Carranza
Pershing
Mexico
United States
Arredondo
O Seria Abbascador Fletcher
Senate
EL Paso
Tex
de Rio Grande
Terms Must Come First in Advance Under Existing Conditions
The report notes President Wilson will take ten more steps before a German reply reaches 13 here. The Pope shows encouragement over Wilsons note seeking war aims from belligerents and neutrals. Mackensens Austro German forces push toward Fokshan as Braila falls, with heavy artillery moved to the front, while Russian lines hold near Warrashia. Allies demobilize Greeks in Paris dispatches.
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Nperlin
Bessarabia
Danube
Savy & Disputch
Braila
Lakishi
Kilia
Awuits
Blesea
Vonsen
Moldavia
Varrastiia
Rimnik
Washington
Athens
State Department
Gedrge Vourous
Legation
Venizelos
Wilson
Germany
Mbassador Gerard
Berlin
Lays Ag
Pope
Rome
Vatican
Athough
Yontiff
London
Paris
Petrograd
Mackensen Pashas
N. Berlin
Braflia
Junior Mechanics Elect Officers in Bunker Hill
The Junior Order of United American Mechanics in Bunker Hill West Virginia elected officers for the term including Councilor Rue ben Custis and Vice Councilor John F. Coyne. Several residents visited relatives during Christmas and merchants reported a busy season with postal and rural carrier activity.
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Bunker Hill
Order of United American Mechanics
Rueben Custis
John F. Coyne
Charles F. Laige
James Chapman
A. 8
Gageby
J. W. Smith
Walter Chapman
Inside Sentinel
George Jenkins
Outside Sentinel
F. J. Rogers
Hardt
Hagerstown
J. L. Slater
Pennsylvania
Robert Gold
New York
E. F. Gardner
John Gardner
Leetown
Max Miller
Wesley Cline
Steelton
Lena Rogers
Pittsburgh
Oak Table
Ray Swartz
Kenneth Laise
Sue Henson
Navy recruiting drive to open two stations and tour region
Two new Navy recruiting stations will open January 1 in Cumberland and Hagerstown with officers Killen and Seip in charge. A traveling recruiting party led by G. A. Byrne will depart January 4 from Baltimore to visit Maryland and neighboring states, aiming to recruit 23 000 men. The party will stop in Winchester Martinsburg and Charles Town on specified late January dates.
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Navy
Cumberland
Killen
Hagerstown
J. C. Seip
G. A. Byrne
Baltimore
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Virginia
West Virginia
Winchester
Martinsburg
Charlestown
Visitors and Travels of Town Residents at Christmas
Miss Allie Bell Jones and Clara Myers visit Mr and Mrs Russell C Baker on West Cork Street. Mr W Braithwaite returns from the state dairy division. George Sheetz and Detroit visitors go to Harrisburg for several days. Dr R B Taylor registered at Be Franklin Pa. F D Sheetz returns from Christmas visits. Kathleen Hack visits relatives in Washington and Baltimore. Clara Good travels to Pittsburgh after Christmas visits. Generous Prayers Encouraged as Speech Turns to Kindness.
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Clay Brown
Baltimore
Mrs
Mbert C. Brown
North Market Street
Allie Bell Jones
Alesandria, Va
Clara Myers
Woolside, Md
Russel C. Baker
West Cork Street
George ¥. Sheetz
Detroit, Mich
Harrisburg, Ph
F. D. Sheetz
Franklin
Kathleen Hack
Washington
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Miller’s Drug
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A. G. Baettess
Naal Bank of Winchester
R. T. Barton
Nice
Lucy Hicks Sowie
Peetee
Derick
John M. Steck
Thie Court
Ohn
M. Steck
Neery Circuit Court
Frederick County
R. Gray
Williams
Miller’s Drug Store
Union Bank of Winchester
MSG
Matthaei Io
Pade 1
Greece
Oheers
Thes Royaties
Warrashia
Thien
Fokshanni
von Mackensen
George T. Baker
Petersburg
Baker
du Pont Powder Company
Katharine
Nannie
Helen Keating
Harrisonburg
Miss Reilly
Ryang Orndoff
Oppo
Court House
FORD
Republic
Ramsburg Auto Supply Co
Willian Anthony
Swarthmore, Pa
Hotel Jack
L. R. Ware
Woodstock, Va
Hotel
Evans
Messrs. S. ©. Dawson
Joseph Dellinger
National Fruit Products Company
Alexandria
Jack
W. Braithwaite
State Dairy and Food Division
Frlm
RR. BG. Taylor
Clara Good
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