Virginia House Advances Bills to Boost County Officers Pay
The Virginia House of Delegates moved bills to raise compensation for county officers by 1000 dollars and increase city treasurers and revenue officers pay. Lindsay Gordon opposed, threatening filibuster but adjournment occurred. The session planned to vote on the Hall bill to study the fee system and possible abolition.
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House of Delegates
Lindsay Gordon
Louisa
Willis
Hall
Virginia
Provisional Vote Bill Aims at Women’s Suffrage Links
The House introduces a provisional bill for women’s voting qualification contingent on ratification by two thirds of states. It taxes women for poll payments and provides voting machinery. Delegate Gilpin also seeks Warren County road bonds of 1600, while Virginia merchants dispute claims about a profiteering bill fight. The Senate approves auditor salary at 5250, higher than the governor, and debates commission bills with no others passed.
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Gilpin
Warren
County
Browntown
W. A. Clarke
Retail Merchants Association of Virginia
United States
Byrd
Boschen
Palmer
Senate
Auditor of Public Accounts
Former Navy Petty Officer Dies After Illness
William F. Williams a retired petty officer of the United States Navy, aged 66, died after a brief illness from influenza and pneumonia at 2 Hitchland Avenue. He leaves a widow, formerly Miss Dunlop, of this city, one child, and two sons from a former marriage in Ohio. A native of Berne, Germany, he resided in this city about five years and had navy service before emigrating. The funeral will be tomorrow at 2 PM from his late residence, with burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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William F. Williams
United States
Navy
Hitchland Avenue
America
Mount Hebron
Oldsmobile Care Talk At Hicks Motor Company
Notice invites Goldsmobile owners to a lecture by an expert mechanic on care maintenance and operation of Oldsmobiles at Hicks Motor Company's New Garage. The session is set for Thursday February at 7 50 p m with cordial invitations to interested ads.
Lee Tires and Tubes 20 Percent Off Price Promotion
You can obtain these Lee Tires and Tubes at a 20 percent reduction from list price. A 5,000 mile guarantee and 6 MAG tires puncture-proof guarantee are advertised. Local users praise them and shipments are sent directly from a distributor. For prices, call or write B. Beverley at City Hall.
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Rons Distri
Desertion case ends with forgiveness and bond
A Fayette county West Virginia wife fled with her three children and a man named C. C. Simmons leaving her husband. They admitted the circumstances before Justice A J Tavenner and were fined 50 dollars each plus costs. The couple returned to the husband in West Virginia while Simmons followed later to join them.
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Aiman
A. J. ‘Tavenner
G. Camcross
Fayette County
W. Va
C. C. Simmons
Frederick County
Hunting Ridge
Christian
Cruse
Simmons
Caincross
Lavenner
West Virginia
Williams Pittman Williams Pittman Wedding Report
Announcement of the marriage of Dr. T A Williams of Middletown Virginia and Miss Marie Pittman daughter of Dry and Mrs J J Pitman of Charles Town West Virginia. They wed February 11 at St Pauls Episcopal Church Washington DC conducted by Rev Robert Talbert. They will reside in Middletown where he practices medicine.
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T. “A. Williams
Middletown
Marie Pittman
Dry
J. J. Pitman
Charles Town
W. Vai
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Washington, D.C
Robert Talbert
St. Paul's Church
Genevieve Pittman
Clarke Co Couple Wed In Hagerstown Maryland
A marriage license was issued in Hagerstown Maryland to William R Price of White Post and Miss Lacey A Yowell of Boyce Clarke county Virginia forming a Clarke county Va union noted in local records.
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Hagerstown
Mad
William R. Price
White Post
Lacey A. Yowell
Boyce
Clarke County
County Couple Run the County Clerk Office in Union
Arthur Jenkins of the county marries Naomi Keckley of Middletown in a local ceremony. Jenkins is a farmer and son of William H. Jenkins. His bride is daughter of Ht. C. Keckley, strengthening county ties.
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Arthur ¢. Jenkins
Naomi £. Keckley
Middletown
Mr. Jenkins
William H. Jenkins
Ht. C. Keckley
Woman Removed From Hospital To City Jail On Morality Charge
Mrs. Mary Miller Alcbee Lightner is taken from Winchester Memorial Hospital to the city jail to await trial on a morality charge. She is to be a witness against William Johnson, who is jailed here for bringing her into the state for immoral purposes. Her physician said she will likely be unable to appear for trial for about a week due to weakness.
Special Sale on Tadlivs Shoes at Yaver Store Harrisonburg
Advertises a special sale at 9 o clock Saturday on tadlivs shoes from The Yaver Store Harrisonburg Virginia. Shoes mostly by Selby Shoe Co claim solid leather and good value with prices £1.98 and $2.98. The note is signed by Jollifer & Jollifer.
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Tadlivs
Yaver
Harrisonbure
Selby Shoe Co
Jollifer & Jollifer
Hanging Sheriff Begs to Allow Public O'Brien Execution
In Illinois, Sheriff Peters pressed ahead with plans to let county jail prisoners witness the hanging of John O'Brien, despite a state attorney warning that prosecuting the sheriff could occur over public execution. Lieutenant Governor Oglesby, acting for Governor Lowden, did not intervene.
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Chicago
Oglesby
Lowden
Soldiers' bodies to be shipped home from England
The War Department announced that 11 bodies had been disinterred in English cemeteries and were ready for shipment. This marks the first homeward movement of American soldier dead in England and in the rear of the army zone in Belgium, besides 111 bodies returned last November from Archangel.
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Associated Press
Washington
England
Bginee
War Department
Archangel
Runaway Team Triggers Stir in Market Street Incident
A three horse team belonging to a local authority ran wild on North Market Street, collided with a second team in a hitching yard, causing damage but injuring no one. The episode was the sole excitement of an otherwise perfect day.
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Air
Market ‘Street
San Lage
Ealth
For Sale Titan Tractor in Excellent Condition
I H C Titan tractor offered by Massey Bros City. Inquiries welcome for details on price and availability.
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I. H. C. Titan Tractor
Massey Bros
City
Dead writer Kate McVicar disposes estate
The will, drafted February 1, 1919, leaves Miss McVicar’s residence to her brother Turner Ashby McVicar for life, then to Mrs Minnie Stump of Radford Virginia. Liberty bonds go to Frank and Virginia Stump’s children. Marion Jenkins receives $50. Books and mementoes are shared among relatives. Executor M M Lynch qualified with an $800 bond.
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Kate McVicar_haseen
Seppote Court
Testatrix
Frank Stump
Virginia K. Stump
Stump
Marion—B.jenkins
Martinsburg
W. Va
Arrested on Serious Charge in Richmond
C. A. Bush a corn doctor formerly of this city is under arrest in Richmond Virginia charged with a serious offense against a young resident of this city. Officer J. Robert Doran left today for Richmond to bring the prisoner back here for trial.
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C. A. Bush
Richmond
J. Robert Doran
Divorce Granted for Desertion in Winchester Court
Mrs. Franks obtained an absolute divorce from Cornelius Franks on desertion after marriage in 1804 in Winchester. The decree notes no support or residence by the husband for four years and without just cause. Custody of two children, Jon M. and Ann Virginia, awarded to the mother.
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Corporation ‘Court of
Winchester
Eee Franks
Stroma
Tver
Cornelius Franks
LOM S. Ple
Jon M
Ann Virginia
Wilson Returns to Study Desk Each Morning at Nine
President resumes work in his study with a nine thirty start time. doctor notes he has not yet chosen a typewriter but will likely name it soon. This AP report from Warrington details his daily routine and ongoing recovery.
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Warrinton
Presi
Fire at Hotel Reckons Three Dead. Rescue Efforts Ongoing
Police and fire crews surveyed the burned hotel ruins after a deadly blaze yesterday. They fear three guests are dead while others remain missing, though officials believe some may have escaped. Witnesses report seeing several listed individuals seen on the streets since the fire broke out.
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Associated Press
JOV Edi SA
kueBts
Wilson Dictates Reply to Allies on Adriatic Question
President Wilson completed his reply to the allied supreme council note on the Adriatic issue. He dictated the document to Acting Secretary Polk, aiming to send it to Rome for transmittal and signaling that the United States may choose a separate path if the Allies proceed without American consent.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Allied Supreme Council
Polk
Ommel
Adriatic
United States
Versailles
Bonar Law Signals Irish Home Rule Bill Intro in Commons
Government spokesman Andrew Bonar Law said the Irish home rule bill would be introduced tomorrow with the second reading to follow after the House digests the measure. The briefing underscores the administration’s plan amid ongoing debates in Parliament.
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Associated Press
London
Andrew Bonar Law
House of Commons
Golden millet seed and treats advertised in town notices
Local ads seek golden millet seed for sale from Winchester Seed Co and feature fresh shipment chocolate bonbons at 59 cents per pound for Friday and Saturday only from The People's Drug Co. Also found are rental listings for furnished rooms and a church notices section listing services and reminders.
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Winchester Seed CO
People’s Drug Co
Injunction Halts Sale of 30 Former German Liners
A temporary injunction was granted by Associate Justice Bailey to block the sale of 30 former German passenger liners offered by the Shipping Board. The judge found no congressional grant of power to sell the ships without authorization. Hearst filed the application and bids were rejected. hearings occurred while ships were offered. The board seeks authority to reoffer the vessels at public auction and will appeal the injunction. Bond may be required to cover idle ship losses.
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Washington
Shippitt Board
Bailey
District Supreme Con
Congress
Shipping Board
Dolph Hearst
Payne
Hearst
Fine Tribute to Miss McVicar
Miss Kate McVicar aged 76 known as writer and poet died at her Winchester home on February 12 from pneumonia. She used the pen name Nemo and wrote for many papers. Her life centered on uplifting humanity through writings and sermons. She served as a Civil War nurse tending wounded on both sides amid battles. Her death leaves a wide circle of devoted admirers.
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Kate’ McVicar
Winchester
Elks Special Meeting Notice
Members are urged to attend a special meeting Friday at 7 o clock. District deputy will preside. Message signed by W. L. Furtz Exalted Ruler B P O E No 867.
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W. L. Furtz
B. P.O. FE
Road executives meet with Hines on wage dispute
Reported Senate discussion centers on a proposed wage freeze until September and a permanent arbitration board. Directors-general Hines and railroad leaders weigh federal wage oversight amid looming conference aims. Nearby, a rental listing notes two furnished rooms with bath.
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Ian Bill
Pine
Poliic
Bines
Death Follows Long Sickness of Charles B Dooley
Charles B Dooley a 56 year old Winchester native and retired traveling salesman died after a long illness at Afghanorial Hospital. He suffered from locomotor toxin complications and had been in a coma since Saturday. He worked in cigar making and tobacco sales in Baltimore Philadelphia and Wilmington and was never married. He was a Mason and member of multiple Winchester lodges. Funeral services will be held at Market Street Methodist and burial at Mount Hebron.
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Wilewittia
West Virginia
Dooley
East Laicester Street
Robert Dodd
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Faekmend
Lorillard ‘Tobacco Company
Selak
Hofman
Wilmington
Del
Jusineas
For & P
Orateria
Churéite
Washington
Oth
Ford
Ood
Edward E. Dooley
Winchester
United Commercial
EB. Hoover
South Market Street
G. Spencer
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Mount Hebron
Hirem-Ledea_cf
Masons
Mrs Loring Cover Hosts Luncheon for Visiting Guests
Mrs Loring Cover plans a luncheon at her North Charles Street home in Baltimore tomorrow to honor Mrs R Gray Williams and Mrs Bayry Russell of Winchester Virginia. She will also host the upcoming Tuesday Bridge Club meeting next week.
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Baltimore Sun
Aivs
Boring A. Cavern
R. Gray Williams
Bawry Russell
Winchester
North Charles Atreat
Blight Control Product Persists Against Scale and Canker
Advertises Scalecide as a dormant spray option superior to Lime sulfur for scale and canker, with a prompt to read page seven. Winchester Orchard Supply Co promotes farm treatments and a community meeting at the Chamber of Commerce rooms to organize the Frederick County Game and Fish Association. All interested members invited, with requests to bring new members and signed applications.
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Browers
Winchester ‘Orchard Supply Company
Sag
Frederick Contry
Hg Ae
Workers and Troops Clash in Rome Industrial Turmoil
Report from Rome describes serious clashes between workers and troops over factory reductions. Factories were temporarily closed as owners announced reductions and workers refused to accept the proposals, leading to several casualties amid the disturbances.
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Associated Press
London
Rome
Berryville Automobile Arrests Highlight License Enforcement
Report from Berryville shows clashes between car owners and officials over license plates. Officers may arrest drivers without valid licenses while state authorities promise forthcoming plate supply and leniency for those who applied in good faith.
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Cardis
Pore
Monwealth
Fuiiimond
Co Wealth
B. C. James
Winchester
Berryville
Heritt Simaliwood
Valley Service Station Charter Recorded
A charter for Valley Service Station, to engage in general automobile and repair business, was recorded with the Biite Corporation Commission. Officers include Denner as president and Claude R Catier as secretary and treasurer, with capital and maximum figures noted.
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Biite Corporation
Auto Auto
Emini
Denmer
Claude R -Catinier
Local Names Mentioned in Unclear Military Note
Jumbled lines reference Chisman Booker Shenendeah Watley and Myr Hol ger Booker with mentions of a Marshet Saal Kiamptlin and Anne Booker. Fragmentary text also cites Newport News and a Mrs Wisecarver as a treasurer.
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Chisman Booker
Shenendeah- Watley
Myr
Holger Booker
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