Brunswick Bowling Fire Destroys 40000 Dollar Property
A major blaze in Brunswick Maryland destroyed the Star bowling alley and pool room and damaged neighboring premises. The Ephraim clothing store suffered heavy losses with about 15000 dollars in stock ruined. Fire was spotted by Mrs. William Swain around 3 am, sparing a Red Cross building and a new Jewish synagogue nearby.
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Brunswick
Star
Jacob M. Ephraim
Sadie Mehrling
Red Cross
Arlington G. Hormne
A. H. Johnson
William Swain
Welsh
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Ralph Line
Ephraim
Miss Nellie Dean Weds James O Baker in Grace Lutheran Ceremony
Miss Nellie Virginia Dean manager of Cumberland Valley Telephone Company marries James O Baker a member of the 116th Infantry at Grace Lutheran Church. Rev George Ss Bowers officiates with the bride’s sisters Evie Margorie and Hilda Dean in attendance at the bride’s mother Mrs Charles E Deans National avenue home.
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Nellie Virginia Dean
Cumberland Valley Telephone Company
James O. Baker
116Th Infantry
George Ss. Bowers
Grace Lutheran Church
Charles E. Dean
National Avenue
Pride
Evie Dean
Margorie Dean
Hilda Dean
Pneumonia Becomes Major Cause of Death in Army
The Army Surgeon General reports week ending December 21 shows 21 more National Army deaths and 45 fewer National Guard deaths. Pneumonia led fatal tolls with 77 of 118 Army deaths and 27 of 120 Guard deaths attributed to pneumonia.
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the Star
Washington
National Army
National Guard
Army
Ford for sale 1917 model advertised by J Moward Cather
1917 model Ford offered for sale with contact by J Moward Cather. Price listed as 1 point in the ad. Record shows a simple local classifieds listing with minimal details.
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Ford
J. Moward Cather
France Rejects Central Powers Peace Terms in Chamber Speech
Paris reports France will refuse to treat with Germany on Czernin terms. Foreign Minister Pichon announced the rejection in the Chamber of Deputies, drawing applause. A Petrograd dispatch says Russia will transmit peace terms to the entente, aiming to mediate. The Austro German offer of peace without annexations is expected to meet a cool reception.
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Paris
France
Central Alliance
Pichon
Chamber of Deputies
Germany
Count Czernin
Brest-Litovsk
London
Russia
Petrograd
Bolsheviski
Bolsheviki
Europe
Washington
Allies Not Hit by Goal Dearth
W. B. Colver of the Federal Trade Commission told a Senate sub committee investigating the coal shortage that allied fuel needs do not affect America's coal supply. He said England had coal to supply all Europe except Germany and cited authority of Lord Northcliffe for the statement.
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The
Star
Washington
America
W. B. Colver
Federal Trade Commission
Senate
England
Europe
Germany
Colyer
Lord Northcliffe
No New Call Before Feb 10 Under First Draft Plan
Washington dispatch reports no new calls of men selected under the first draft will be made before February 15. Provost Marshal General Crowder informs governors that older selections should fill existing call deficiencies and notes about 15 percent remain unfed due to equipment shortages.
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Washington
Crowder
Card of Thanks from Hodgson and Brown
The note thanks customers for liberal patronage during the first Christmas in the jewelry business. Ip Hodgson and Brown express gratitude, flattered by public consideration and pledge to continue serving to retain customer confidence.
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Ip Hodgson & Brown
Mr Willey to Sing Solo at Golden Rule Class
Mr R Willey of Virginia Polytechnic Institute will sing solo at the Golden Rule Bible Class meeting Sunday morning at 9:80. Men are invited. Lost black fur collar. reward offered at Star office.
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R. Willey
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Solo Ag
Star Office
New Chief Holds Confer With I C C And Rail War Board
Washington dispatch reports McAdoo as new director of the railroad system taking government control. He meets with the Interstate Commerce Commission and Railroad War Board to plan congestion relief and unified terminals. Plans include pooling traffic facilities and eliminating roundabout hauls while awaiting Congress on financing and labor issues.
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NEW Chief
Interstate Commerce Commission
Railroad War Board
Washington
United States
William G' McAdoo
The
Treasury
Ayith
McAdoo
Congress
German Intrigue In Texas Raids
Texas raids on the Brite ranch at Candelaria on Christmas Day left nearly a score dead or wounded as Mexican bandits were scattered by American cavalry in pursuit. DoJ agents arrived from El Paso to probe German involvement and draft evader links in the raid.
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Marsa
Texas
Candelaria
Mexico
Langhorne
Big Bend
Department of Justice
Pl Paso
Brite and
German Prisoners In Russia Released
A number of German civilian prisoners released in Russia by the Bolsheviki government arrived today at Haparanda en route to Germany.
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Star
Stockholm
Russia
Haparanda
Germany
Fresh Austrian Troops Observed on Italian Front
An official cable from Rome reports Austrian troops from the Roumanian front have arrived behind the enemy line on the Italian front. The sighting underscores shifting troop movements amid the war in Europe. The report notes the arrival occurred recently, with observers noting strategic implications for control of key fronts.
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Washington
Rome
Professor Ramey Weds Miss Belle Grove
A wedding was held at the Lutheran Church in Burg last night at seven. Miss Belle Grove daughter of Mr and Mrs F E Grove became the bride of Mr Arthur Ramey of Charestown West Virginia. The ceremony featured evergreens and cut flowers at the altar followed by a reception at the bride’s home. Ramey is principal of the High School at Hume Virginia and formerly taught in Strasburg where he made many friends.
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Lutherani
Inburg
Belle Grove
F. E. Grove
Arthur Ramey
Charlestown
W. Va
Ramey
Hume
Strasburg
Stephens City High School New Year Entertainment
A program by the primary pupils is announced at Stephens City High School for New Year’s night with admission set at 15 cents. Proceeds benefit school activities and student projects.
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Stephens City High School
Lee Goble and Miss Byrd Wedding Details
A quiet wedding last evening at Mrs. Nancy Lee Coble’s West Water street home joined Miss Mary W. Byrd of Clarke County Virginia and Baltimore to Sergeant Alexander Lee Coble of Company I 116th United States Infantry. The ceremony was by Rev. Dr W D Smith. The bride wore grey. the groom in Army uniform. Attendant Miss Douglas Fuller. best man George Barrie III. They left for Washington and will join his command at Anniston Alabama. The bride hails from a prominent Virginia family. Coble is a popular Winchester native and former member of Company I Second Virginia Regiment.
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Nancy Lee Coble
West Water Street
Mary W. Byrd
Wickham Byrd
Clarke County
Baltimore
Alexander, Lee Coulé
Company I
One Hundred and Sixteenth
United States Infantry
W. D. Smith
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Sergt. Cobl
United States Army
Ice
Douglas Fuller
Winchester
Coble
George Barrie
University of Virginia
Washington
Anniston
Ala
Virginia
Sergeant Coble
Virginia Regiment
Christman-turrough
Nine Room House With Bath and Electric Lights
Real estate notice for a nine room house featuring bath and electric lights. Attorney M. M Lynch handles the matter under ip tf.
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Bath
M. M, Lynch
Americans in France suffer further wartime losses
Three more Americans were killed by German shells and aircraft in France as two privates died December 22 during a bombing on their quarters and a corporal and a private were wounded by a Christmas night shell. A snowstorm caused a fatal vehicle crash injuring two soldiers, with recovery expected.
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France
Red Cross Seeks 18 Million Members in Christmas Drive
The American Red Cross directors estimate total membership at 18 million with 13 million new recruits from the Christmas campaign and 5 million already enrolled. They expect the drive to continue this week in several sections and may exceed the 15 900 new members as set by directors. Mrs Bettie H Thatcher and daughter Ada of Winchester are guests at the J A Nicholas home on West Water Street in Harrisonburg.
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American Red Cross
Bettie H. Thatcher
Ada Thatcher
Winchester
J. A. Nicholas
West Water Street
Harrisonburg
Last Rites for Late Mrs. Denny in Columbia
The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Hardy Denny widow of Joseph Bay was held at 11 o clock at the home on South Washington street with Rev Richardson officiating. Burial followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery beside her husband. Pallbearers included nephews Theodore Kingel George Ginn James D dy and W G Hardy. Relatives from out of town attended including Mr and Mrs James L Denny and Lt Edward Denny. Lost black seal mutt offered reward at Star office.
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Mount Hebron
Theodore Y.kingel
Joseph D- Ginn
George W. Ginn
James B.dy
George Hardy
W. G. Hardy
Denny
James L. Denny
York
Edward Denny
U . of Columbia
8. C
J. F
Williamsport
Willard Approves Taking Over Roads in War Basis
Daniel Willard, chairman of the War Board, states railroads will be taken over on a war basis. Essential lines may be attached to the staff of Director-General McAdoo. A lost pearl ring is offered a reward of 212 B. Lane.
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Daniel Wilard
Warbart Board
Willard
McAdoo
Enlisted Men to Be Promoted at Camp Lee
At Camp Lee on December 28, the third training for Vine officers proceeds with 450 candidates expected as privates or commissioned officers. The brigade board reduced applicants to 900 and the division examining board began its work this afternoon. They anticipate 9,000 men still due at the camp soon. West Virginia owes 2 men and Pennsylvania 7, Virginia’s quota remains nearly complete.
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Camp Lee
Aing
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Baptist Church Services Announce Rev Alexander Preaches
Rev W R Alexander announces services at First Baptist Church this Sunday at 11 am and 7 30 pm Rev C L Eubank of Brown Va will preach at both services Also notice a special sale on new and old sewing machines Singer Sewing Machine 16 S Main St
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W. R. Alexander Annow
First Baptist Church
L. Eubank
Brown Va
Singer Sewing Machine
S. Main St
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