Father Dies Aiding Four Daughters At Martinsburg Distillery
Lawrence Montague an Internal Revenue official disappears from his duties at Hannis distillery. His daughter Immaculata, a visiting nun, is found unconscious from gas and is hospitalized. A second sister and Miss Louise Montague in Washington are affected, Montague a respected church member and longtime government agent in the Winchester area.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Hannis
Lawrence Montague
Internal Revenue Department
North College Street
Immaculata
Aff
Montague- Hag
Hennis
Martineburs
Stt. Joseph's Catholic Church
Winchester
Christmas Club Forming in Shenandoah Valley Bank
The Shenandoah Valley National Bank announces a Christmas Club for 1919 forming with five attractive classes. Members are urged to join to receive a check when most needed, with CAL offering advisory help and the bank promoting safe savings.
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CAL
Shenandoah Valley National
Plumber Sues for Heating Plant in City Case
A jury is summoned in Corporation Court for next Thursday to hear John H. Snyder v Lewis F. Cooper over an alleged debt over 500 dollars. Snyder, a plumber, says he installed a heating plant at Cooper's new building on Dwa Piccadilly Street over a year ago and is owed the money. Cooper counters that the heating system failed to satisfy and he refuses payment.
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Corporation Court
I. N. Good
L. Jackson
J. Fred. Goss
E. Burne Cook
George W. Jenkins
Geras March
Edward Peer
C. M. Smith
H. R. Sones
J. P. Sartelle
John H. Snyder
Lewis F. Cooper
Snyder
Mr. Cooper
Dwa
Piccadilly Street
Cooper
Rifle Practice on New Year's Day at Company Range
Rifle practice at the company range on January 1 1919. Members wishing to participate will assemble at the armory at 9 20 a m.
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Mombens
Argnory
King George Considering Early US Visit Amid Warship Exchange
London reports a rumor that King George plans a visit to America soon after the international situation stabilizes. The king is strongly in favor of an early exchange of visits by American and British warships to ease tensions.
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London
George
United States
Pershing Authorized to Decide on Flag Incident
Washington December 30 General Pershing will decide any U S demand for explanation or apology over German troops firing on an automobile flying an American flag at Posen last Friday Secretary of War Baker said the matter is now in his hands There has been street fighting in Posen for several days.
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the Star
Washington
United States
Posen
General Pershing
Baker
Piece of Plymouth Rock Chipped Off
Dirt was found today that a chunk the size of a man’s head is missing from Plymouth Rock in Plymouth Massachusetts.Officials report the historic stone has suffered vandalism with a large fragment removed.
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Plymouth
Mass
Plymouth Rock
German Miners Clash With Guards Near Düsseldorf Mines
A Saturday clash in the Düsseldorf district of Rhine Province between striking miners and guards was reported from Cologne. After the confrontation, the miners were dispersed by the guards.
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The
Star
Amsterdam
Suriking
Dusseldorf
Rheinish
Prussia
Solitiers
Cologne
Fear A Political Debacle In Turkey
An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Athens reports an imminent political debacle in Turkey with great disorders in the Chamber of Deputies at Constantinople.
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Turkey
London
Exchange Telegraph Dispatch
Chamber of
Constantinople
Sinn Feiners May Take Seats in Parliament
London December 30 Sinn Feiners claim 73 seats in the House of Commons and some political quarters report they may abandon abstention to sit in Parliament though the report remains unconfirmed.
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London
House of Commons
Pehet
Sinn
Dividend Declared By Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Shenandoah Valley National Bank in Winchester Virginia announces a five percent dividend declared by the Board of Directors payable in January 1919. Cashier G Hardy signs the notice dated December 27 1918.
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Apt Wve
G. Hardy
Park H. Strode Jr Dies of Influenza at 35
Park H. Strode Jr died yesterday morning at 8 at his home in Stephens City after a brief influenza illness. Funeral services were held this afternoon at the house with Rev. Sydenstricker officiating and burial in Green Hill Cemetery. He was 35, survived by his widow Beulah Parker, three children, his mother Mrs. M. S. Strode, of Boyce, and three brothers Roger of Boyce, Register of Winchester, and Joseph of Stephens City.
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Park H. Strode, Jr
Stephens City
Sydenstricker
Green Hill Cemetery
StevHe
Park H. Stro@e
Beulah Parker
Atwell Parker
M. S. Strode
Boyce
Roger Strode
Register Strode
Winchester
Joseph Strode
People Back Up Wilson Peace Program
Senator McKeller of Tennessee argued on the Senate floor that Americans support President Wilson’s peace plan and fourteen points. He said Republican critics delay the issue to mount a 1920 campaign, a stance his side sees as political leverage for opponents.
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Washington
Wilson
McKeller
Telnnessee
Senate
MckKeller
Draft boards to receive medals for civilian aid
A Senate joint resolution introduced by Senator Henderson of Nevada thanks local and district draft boards and legal advisory boards. It authorizes the President to grant brigade commissions to district and focal board members and directs the War Secretary to award medals in Congress name.
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Washington
Senate
Henderson
Congress
Secretary of War
Budget System Proposed in Congress by Republicans
Washington Dec 30 Some Republicans entering the next House advocate a budget system. Representative Madden of Illinois says leaders have not decided the form but proposes a joint congressional board of estimates to oversee appropriations and government expenditures.
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Wire To the Star
Washington
Congress
House
Representative Madden
Ilinois
Congressional Board of Estimates
Wanted Good Reliable Woman as Child's Nurse
Advert seeks a trustworthy woman to care for a child. Apply to the Care Star Office. Prompt contact requested.
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Care Star Office
U S Troops In Danger Report Sparks Senate Demand
In Washington on December 30 Senator Townsend of Michigan urged a policy statement on Russia after reading a telegram from the Michigan War Preparedness Board. It said 1000 men of the 339th Regiment stationed at Archangel face 16 to 1 odds and risk extermination without reinforcement or withdrawal.
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Wiashington
Russia
Senate
Townsend
Michigan
Michigan War Preparedness Board
Three Hundred and Thirty-ninth Regiment
Archangel
Five States Pledge Support for Mann as Speaker
Republicans from five Midwestern states promise solid backing for Illinois Representative Mann for Speaker of the House. Mann's manager said names will not be released yet but pledges have been secured from all five states.
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Wire
the Star
Wiaghington
Mann
Illinois
Leathers Paralyzed Again In Fairfax Heel Home
Mr. B. H. Leathers a retired carpenter is reported in a serious condition after another stroke of paralysis several days ago at his apartments in the Fairfax Heel on South Market Street. A slight improvement was noted today though his health has been failing for some time.
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B. H. Leathers
Fairfax Heel
South Market Street
Mr. Leathers
Young Couples Receive Marriage Licenses in County Clerk Office
The county clerk records list Jacob Stump and Miss Nannie P. Willingham among the twenty couples issued marriage licenses. Details note Stump is from Martinsburg West Virginia, age eighteen, farmer in Frederick County, with Willingham from Clarke County and Middletown connections.
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Jacob Stump
Nannie P
Capt Nulton To Visit Old Home In Winchester Today
Capt Louis McGroy Nulton of the battleship Pennsylvania arrives in Winchester this afternoon to visit 40 relatives. He is returning from New York where he took part in a naval demonstration. his ship served as Admiral Mayo's flagship during the celebration.
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Capt. Nulton
Louis McGroy Nulton
Battleship Pennsylvania
Sa E
Winchester
Nulton
Nelton
New York
New York Harbor
Mayo
FOR SALP THREE HUNDREd SHARES OF UNION BANK STOCK
Herman H. Hable offers three hundred shares of Union Bank stock for sale in a brief classified notice.
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Union Bank
Herman H. Hable
President to Return Before March Adjournment
Wire dispatch indicates President will return to Washington before Congress adjourns on March 3 to act on last minute Europe developments. If needed, he will then head back to Europe to resume participation in the peace conference.
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United
Dhimes
Congress
Whmte
Omer
Europe
Clemenceau Wins Notable Victory in French Chamber
Paris December 30 Premier Clemenceau's government won a great victory in the Chamber of Deputies when the amendment to cut government credits was defeated by 398 to 93. His pledge to vote with President Wilson on peace issues and guarantees for France's future weakened the opposition.
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Frenena Chium‘ber
Paris
Clemenceau
Chamber of Deputies
Wilson
France
Clash over Sere Valley annexation and demobilization plan
The president of the committee on foreign affairs urged annexation of the Sere Valley. Radical leader Abert Homan proposed cutting government credit to force rapid army demobilization, arguing it would block a Russia expedition and German occupation.
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Committee On Foreign Affairs
Sere Valley
Gertran 80/1
T's
Russia
Wilson Denounces European Politics in Manchester Address
President Wilson declares the United States is not impressed by European politics in Manchester. He is interrupted by applause throughout the talk at city hall while crowds gather and decorate the streets. For sale notice appears for a used Aduade Super-Aie unit via Star listing.
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the Star
Manchester
Eng
United States
Wilson
US Troop Ship Denadores Runs Aground Off French Coast
The US troopship Denadores ran aground north of the Isle D Yeu in the Bay of Biscay off the French coast on December 28. The vessel carried no troops at the moment and is expected to be floated within a few days, per Navy Department notice.
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The
Star
Washington
United States
Isle D’yeu
Bay of Biscay
Navy Department
Reward Offered for Arrest of Dynamiters in Car Barn Explosion
Kansas Orry Mo Dec 90. A reward of $500 was offered for information leading to the arrest of the dynamiters who exploded a bomb in a car barn last night injuring four men, two of whom are in serious condition today.
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Kansas Orry
Agreement Reached On War Damage Costs
A news patch cites Dr Erdbenker stating each country shall bear its own war costs while Germany would indemnify occupied France and Belgium and pay losses to Allied populations. Other damages to be settled by each nation, with payment methods to be decided at the peace conference.
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Erdbenker
Germany
France
Belgium
Hraberger
New Year Meeting At First Christian Church
The First Christian Church will hold a New Year’s meeting at the parsonage 316 South Washington Wednesday evening January 1. Members and church groups including Sunday school Christian Endeavor Ladies Aid Byer Ready and Willing Workers will attend. An informal discussion will be followed by a reception at the parsonage.
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Suanday School
Christian Endeavor
Ladies Aid
Byer
Workers Missionary Societies
Partor
For Sale Cheap 160 NX Main St
Good as new fully equipped for sale cheap 160 NX on Main Street. Date line 12-27-31 reports Mr and Mrs Grattan Crawford leaving for Charlotte North Carolina for a few weeks to visit their daughter Mrs John L Jackson. Mrs C E Bealle and children of Nebt ie bee spent the weekend with her mother Mrs Nellie Hines on South Braddock Street.
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Main St
C. E. Bealle
Nebtiebee
Nellie Hines
South Braddock Street
Bulk of Trade With The Allies
PARES Dec 30. America will have 36 per cent of the world mercantile tonnage after the war says M Hurley chairman of the United States Shipping Board England will have 50 per cent and the rest mostly by Scandinavian nations. The plan contemplates taking over 0 to 40 ships from the White Star Line totaling about 700000 tons, with papers on the way for the President’s signature.
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Star
America
M. Hurley
United States Shipping Board
England
Flu Is Serious in Shenandoah
Multiple deaths reported in Shenandoah due to severe flu outbreak with fears of more infections and rising illness among residents and families. Officials urge precautions and medical attention for high risk groups.
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Shenandoah
Taxpayers Demand Updated Dog Census Figures
A fragmented note warns County Treasurer R. S. to publish a statement showing counts of male and female dogs. The misspelled deadline implies action be taken immediately to place the books in the Treasurer’s hands no later than January 16, 1919 row Form Brannon Commissioner of Revenue.
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R. S.him
Umalle Ct
Tian Sams
Brannon
Revente
Card of Thanks for Bereavement of Wife and Mother
Neighbors and friends expressed kindness during our sad bereavement of wife and mother. Warren Milles Bramlee Miles E Bramlee extend heartfelt thanks.
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Warren Milles Bramlee, Miles E. Bramlee
Subscriptions Renewals For The Star At Bargain Rate
Mail renewals for The Star now priced at 8.00 dollars per year in advance. Renew now. Also notes a meeting for Troop 2 at a stated location and other sales listings although text is garbled.
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The
Star
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Christmas Club
Pershing
Athens
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Winchester, Va
Mr. Park H. Strode
Vada
U.S
Ham
Frank R. Harpine
Maudie Hensell
New Market
Shenandoah County
M'ddletown
Bertie Hensell
Oliver Typewriter
Care Star
Moling & Seal
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Cumberland
Robert M. Werd
Richmond
Unah
Abert Homan
Broberger
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Oldlock
C. Rb, McCanm
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