Evangelist Williams Draws Big Crowds This Weekend
Over a thousand attendees filled the Golden Rule Bible Hall for Evangelist Williams residency. Morning sermon titled Strong Men Made Strong cited biblical figures like Adam and Peter. Afternoon address focused on The Second Coming of Christ and end of age. Evening service featured Heavenly Visions from Acts 26 19. Crowds praised the sermons and a climax revival is expected tonight with an illustrated lecture Pilgrim's Progress.
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Inspector Hall in More Trouble in Danville
Inspector W. C. Hall failed to appear in court on Saturday to answer a disturbance charge stemming from an early morning arrest at a local restaurant. Police say Hall argued with WAL Snead, one of his character witnesses from the Manassas trial, and the men were separated before blows were exchanged. The case remains unsettled.
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Danville
W. C. Hall
Hall
Gripsavith Wal Snead
Manassas
Damaged Harrisonburg Public School Fires Early Morning
A historic public school in Harrisonburg Virginia built of native limestone suffered a serious fire early today. The loss is estimated around 25000 dollars with damage concentrated on the first floor and upper levels from smoke and water after flames broke out in the furnace roof.
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Harrisonburg
Public Sale and Auction at Ridgeway Station
Public sale and auction at Ridgeway Station Friday February 6 1920 begins at 166 ilecr with ri gnules cows boxes turkeys and machinery bought from Lee Fogle plus new machinery and store goods orchard disc harrow Tebo roller Oliver Buckeye and Crescent Cultivators spring tooth mattress Oliver chiled plows Se alkay. Everybody come. El Ridgeway broker CEABO TM Ficare
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Ridgeway Station
Lee Fogle
Oliver
Funeral Services for Mrs. James Gearing
The funeral of the late Mrs. James Gearing was held at 2 p.m. from her West Clifford street residence. Rev. Clarence Woods of Centenary Reformed Church officiated with a special choir singing Rock of Ages and Nearer My Home Today. Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers were Adam Forney, Stewart Shiner, Robert L. Gray, L. L. Fansler, Benjamin Crouse and Brooke Hodgson. out of town mourners included Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Webb of Roanoke Virginia and others from Woodstock Virginia Harrisburg Pennsylvania Lorraine Ohio and elsewhere.
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James Gearing
West Clifford Street
Clarence Woods
Centenary Reformed Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Adam Forney
Stewart Shiner
Robert L.gray
L. L. Fansler
Benjamin Crouse
Brooke Hodgson
M. O. Webb
Roanoke
Gordon
Notify Enumerators If They Missed You in Winchester
The federal census in Winchester is complete with final reports to Supervisor Bauserman of Woodstock, Seventh Virginia district. Residents who were not seen by local census officers are urged to contact the four ward enumerators: Bean, Affleck, Walter, and Barr, to ensure city population credit.
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Winchester
Bauserman
Woodstock
Virginia
Joseph F
Bean
Scott Affleck
Frank Walter
Robert Barr
Funeral hour for Miss Emma Kohlheuser not announced
Miss Emma Kohlheuser died Friday at Memorial Hospital. Relatives from New Mexico and other distant points are en route, delaying service time. She was years old and earlier taught music in Brucetown and Martinsburg under Rev. Dr. John P. Hyde.
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Memorial Hospital
New Mexico
Keblhausen
John P. Hyde
Brucetown
This County
Martins‘bars
Lutheran Reunion Set For July 22
The Rev. A. A. Kelly of Grace Lutheran Church announces in the Church Messenger that a Lutheran reunion planned earlier will be held July 22 near Winchester. Speakers include Rev. Dr. F. H. Knuble of New York president of the United Lutheran Church of America and Rev. Dr. J. A. Morehead of Salem Virginia president of Roanoke College, along with other clergy and teaching laymen. Arrangements are being made as quickly as possible.
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A. A. Kelly
Grace* Lutheran Church
Church Messenger
Insurance rates to rise on automobiles amid theft rise
Underwriters warn that due to rising thefts and accidents automobile insurance premiums will jump from 40 to 50 percent. The note urges readers to act before the increase by securing policy coverage now. Also mentions for sale items including an I. B. S. Titan tractor in excellent condition and various chemical products and dusting materials.
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Lacy
Double quake detected near Harvard seismograph station
The Associated Press reports a double earthquake reading at Harvard seismographic station in Cambridge with epicenter about 5,000 miles away. Chicago University seismograph notes the strongest shocks since its installation with continuing activity at 8:45 AM, heavier than the recent Mexican quake.
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Associated Press
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard
Chicago
United States
Chicago University
Market Affects Exchange Rates Roil Early Trading
The article notes renewed influence of exchange rates on the stock market with weak international credit signals, London pound hits a new low of 3.48, and shifts in shipping and oils as rails and other industrials faltered.
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New York
London
Red Cross Sends Supplies To Needy
Paris dispatch reports two trains carrying American Red Cross supplies valued at $585,000 departed for Vienna and Budapest. The shipment includes clothing surgical dressings drugs and condensed milk for relief efforts amid postwar shortages.
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Paris
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Vienna
Budapest
French Execute Austrian Spy and Detained German Agent
In Paris on February 2 the Austrian lieutenant Funck, once employed at a local bank and reporting shell fall points to German forces, was executed. Louis Guastare, a German agent, was to be executed but confessed at the last moment, postponing his own sentence by 48 hours.
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Associated Press
Paris
Funck
Louis Guastare
Plague On Wane In New York
New York reports influenza cases totaling 2 673, down 218 from yesterday, and pneumonia at 534, down 141. Ninety four influenza deaths drop by 10 and pneumonia deaths fall to 109, an 11 decrease, as influenza and pneumonia wane.
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Ee Oer
New York
Needed A Plumber Got A Fire Alarm In Church
Fire alarm rang yesterday morning at 10 46 bringing out all equipment. After a fruitless search for a fire, the unit returned to their fire houses. The article notes a water pipe issue on South Main Street.
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Siwen
Fidémeé
Held Here On White Slave Charge
A court in Winchester held William John Johnson on a white slave charge after they arrived from Hagerstown Maryland. He faces no grand jury until June term and may stay jailed unless bail is posted. The Miller woman, ill with influenza, is in hospital under a warrant.
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Hagerstown
Chambersburg
Shippenspheer
Illinois
Johnson
Nineveh
Life Insurance Drive and Public Auction Notice
Young readers are urged to build an estate via life insurance with advice from Lacy and Arts General Insurance. Public sale Saturday February 7 at 1 p m at 312 Highland Ave features entire household goods, carpets, canned fruits, meat and lard as items offered by John Mason.
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Highland Ave
John Mason
Nurses Wanted Urgently Register With Mrs Fuller
Calls for graduate, undergraduate and practical nurses to register with Mrs H D Fuller. Bell phone 187. Urgent demand noted and registrants asked to respond at once to be ready when calls come.
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H. D. Fuller
Bell Phone
Longtime Wardensville resident James M Lockhart 92 dies
James M Lockhart 91 died at his Wardensville home after a life split between West Virginia Nebraska and Oklahoma. Born in 1828 he crossed the plains by wagon in 1876 with his wife and eight children building homes on wheels. He served in the Confederate Army though over 45 at enlistment. Survived by wife eight children two brothers and several grandchildren. Funeral held in Wardensville cemetery.
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Wardensville
W. Va
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Nebraska
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Winchester
James
Josiah Lockhart
Bien Smith
Kansas
Mary McCullen
Montana
Thirty-third Infantry
Fred. W. M. Holliday
Rexhmnent
Gore
Price of furs will be higher next winter
Prices of furs will rise decidedly next winter according to buyers at the International Furs Exchange auction in St Louis. Over 600 buyers from around the world attended the opening, with more than 12,000,000 pelts valued at about 25 million dollars set for sale.
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St. Louis
Rhemge
International Furs Exchange
Paria
Important meeting of Girls' Athletic Association set for Thursday
Members request details a meeting on Thursday February 5 at 8 p m in Handley Library. The note mentions secretary and editor positions and references a call for volunteers for yard work at Novick's Junk Yard.
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Girls’ Athletic Association
Handley Library
Berge
Wieath
Aden
Ime
Novick
Bolsheviks plan spring attack on Warsaw edges
Warsaw officials report Bolshevik forces north of the Dvina repelled by Polish attacks. Military authorities fear a coordinated front move along Lithuania and white Russia as part of a spring assault on Warsaw. In Trans Caucasia reports claim Bolshevik uprisings in Tiflis and Kutais, with Reds in control.
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War Office
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Trans-Caucasia
London
Tiflis
Kutais
Baltimore woman helps English wartime worker join husband
Mrs. Cora M. Spiker of Baltimore travels to Ellis Island with Guy S. Spiker to secure entry for Miss Emily Knowles and her baby. The plan involves a marriage proposal to Miss Knowles by Guy Spiker and custody by William K. Battersby and wife in Fall River. A $1,000 Liberty bond is deposited for admission.
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York
Cora M. Spiker
Baltimore
Ellis Island
Emily Knowles
Price collapsing plan discussed by clothing interests
Washington reports that Department of Justice officials and leaders of the men's clothing trade are bargaining behind closed doors to share profits and lower prices. Assistance Attorney General Figg leads the talks with cotton and wool growers, manufacturers, and wholesale and retail dealers, with Palmer's views noted.
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Beettween Department of Justice
Figg
Department
Palmer
Requests for Major Pay Increase for Red Men Workers
Washington February 2 The Associated news dispatch reports that Piers-residents at the rate of Lohs day, TD Brown representing revival Main Carriers Association told the postal committee today that the carrier faced financial difficulties and that relief to the employer was hoped soon. He asked a permanent raise of about 600 percent over the present annual wage of 1200 with a minimum base of 1900. The discussion touched broader cost concerns.
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Counter Democratic Move Delays Peace Treaty Debate
Washington reports Republican leaders plan to formally ask for a Senate debate on the peace treaty next Monday, signaling a lengthy discussion. Democratic and Republican leaders are preparing reservations to offer, with bipartisan compromise seen as the path to any agreement.
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Washington
Senate
Gariier
Card of Thanks for kind deeds and flowers
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for kindness during sickness and bereavement for Mrs. Gearing wife and mother. It thanks family and friends for support and floral designs. Submitted by husband and children.
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Gearing
Trolley Strikers Win Wage Increase After Stoppage
Washington electric railway workers reach a settlement after a two hour delay. The company agrees to raise pay by 69 cents with time and a half after hours, meeting the strikers demand for higher wages while avoiding a strike.
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Washington
Murder Claims Woman Found In Snow In Paterson
A woman identified as Frances Altmah Stockerbo, described as a chorus girl from Paterson New Jersey, was found dead in a vacant lot after being missing four days. Her body lay in the morgue until this morning and she had been a member of a company that performed locally.
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Frances Altmah Stockerbo
Glass Takes Senate Seat Following Cabinet Move
Edwin T. Meredith of Des Moines Iowa becomes a cabinet appointee and Carter Glass is sworn in as secretary of the treasury and takes his Senate seat replacing the late Senator Martin in this Washington report from February 2 by the Associated Press.
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Washington
Edwin. T. Meredith
Des Moines
Iowa
Aday
David ¥. Houston
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Houston
Treasury
Carter Glass
Senate
Davis
Martin
Search Sing Sing Prisons Missing Bandits Reported
Scribes note two apisomers searched the Sing Sing yards and office as of February 2 in pursuit of Percival McDonough and Reichfriendlander bandits who vanished after supper time. No sightings recorded.
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