Virginians Honored for Gallantry in European War Zone
Cor poral Joseph W. Reid of Winchester and Corporal Isaac Allamong of South Braddock Street were decorated for valor with the Distinguished Service Cross near Boles de la Grande Montagne and Marlbouke. Reid led his platoon advancing and captured the enemy nest with prisoners, while Allamong single handedly captured three guns and twenty prisoners. Both men served with Company 1 in the old Second Virginia Regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
One Hundred and Sixteenth Infantry
Joseph W. Reid
Winchester
Boles de la Grande Montagne
Sappell Reid
J. A. Reid
Fairview
Avenue
Second Virginia Regiment
Isaac Allamong
Walter C.allamong
South Braddock Street
Tim
War Department
Allamong
Marlbrouke
Cores ‘Allamong
Reid
Ee ‘, Canderaamy
Tire Shop Ad at 91 W Piccadilly St
An OCR fragment advertises a tire shop at 91 West Piccadilly Street. It highlights tire options and suggests a focus on elite or superior tires. No dates or names of staff are legible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bny One Brunswick
Até ‘Ig Tire Shop
Piccadilly St
Extension of Bus Line Is Planned
INL West Virginia reports that operator ihenlesh W Walper seeks Public Service Commission approval to extend the Hagerstown Sharpsburg and Shepherdstown line to Charles Town Martinsburg and Winchester. The plan may add two or three trips per day when approved due to poor railroad connections with the Baltimore and Ohio and Norfolk and Western lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Va
Ihenlesh W. Walper
Hagerstown
Sharpsburg
Shepherdstown
Public Service Commission of
West Virginia
Charlestown
Martinsburg
Winchester
Baltimore and Ohio
Norfolk and Western
Wanted Orchard and Garden Plowing
Classified notice seeking orchard and garden plowing services. Response via drop card to R. B. Kater in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Kater
Discharged Servicemen to Receive $60 Bonus
President signs a $6 billion revenue bill authorizing a $60 bonus for nearly 2 million discharged army navy and marine corps personnel and some government nurses. Applications require discharge papers and service records with army and navy processing handled by their respective finance and paymaster offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army Navy
Marine Corps
Treasury Department
Army
War Department
Navy
Cooperation of shippers drives express service reform
Local express officials urge business leaders to join the better service campaign by the American Railway Express Company. Agent W H Grim notes progress from business cooperation and warns against loss of package identification due to torn tags and poor wrapping. The drive aims to improve handling of shipments and overall service quality amid a winter sale at H K Green and Brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
American Railway Express
W. HL Grim
Government Seeks Immediate Cape Cod Canal Possession
A bill to permit government to take immediate possession of the Cape Cod canal was favorably reported to the Senate by the commerce committee. The measure includes a 10 million dollar appropriation for improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Btar
Cape Cod Canal
Senate
Committee On Commerce
Five of Spanish Reds Still Held
Philadelphia February 25. Eleven Spaniards arrested in connection with an alleged plot to assassinate President Wilson on his arrival from France Monday. Five were held by the government and six released after hours of questioning by secret service and Justice Department agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Wilson
France
Secret Service
Department of Justice
Disclaimed letters at Worcester post office week ending February 22 1919
A notice lists remaining undelivered letters at the Worcester post office for the week ending February 22 1919. Recipients must pay one cent per letter to claim them, including F Deshi Willie Hetzle N B New J A Peter Mrs Mary Pickett Arthur H Lane John Walsh J WM Sibert Postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
F Deshi
Willie Hetzle
N. B. New
J. A. Peter
Mary Picketté
Arthur H. Lane
John Walsh
J. WM
Sibert
Draft of League of Nations Covenant Await Wilson Return
Paris report states no action will be taken on the league covenant until President Wilson returns. Delegates, led by Britain, push for council consideration in his absence, but the American view holds that U.S. constitutional ties require his presence for any major modification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
League of Nations
Wilson Rée
France
Attractive Frederick County Farm Beside Martinsburg Pike
Real estate notice offers a 160 acre farm on Martinsburg Pike near Stephenson depot with limestone soil a never failing spring water stream a small orchard and fencing. The property lies beyond the hospital area and includes a brick house with modern amenities on Washington street for 6000 plus an adjacent 150 foot deep lot. Property broker W L Fultz of Winchester Virginia advertises the sale with dates and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg Pike
Frederick County
Stephenson ‘Depot
Washington Street
W. L. Fultz
Winchester
Daughter born to Mrs Conrad in Baltimore hospital
A daughter was born yesterday in Jolene Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, to Mrs Helen Wylie Conrad widow of Capt Robert Y Conrad. Mrs Conrad had been with her mother in Baltimore since her husband left in 1918 to France. Captain Conrad mortally wounded October 8 at Verdun, died about 24 hours later. Government recently notified a posthumous Distinguished Service Cross award has been made for Captain Conrad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolene Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Verdun
Conrad
German diplomats shaken by wholesale postings to neutrals
Berlin reports wholesale changes in Germanys diplomatic missions to neutral states announced by foreign secretary Count von BrockdorffRantzau. Wander secretary Coebler says hundreds of German espionage agents in Switzerland have been dismissed as the regime reshapes its diplomatic corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Berlin
Germany
Count von
New Detention Hospital Condemned For Filth and Cold
Letters from readers condemn a detention hospital for squalor and lack of heating. Authors insist the facility, with a broken stove and muddy approach, should be modernized or replaced with a decent establishment. Observers call for proper sanitation and humane conditions.
Empire Theater to Host Two Opera Singers Apr 25
Theatre feers announces two concerts at the Empire Theater on Wednesday April 25 with Andrea Sarto baritone and Frank Croxton bass. Ongar Seagle and Madame Barbe Maurel will also appear. Single seats on the tower floor $1.60 to $2. two-concert tickets $2.60 via Winchester High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrea Sarto
Frank ‘Croxton
Empire ‘Theater
Wed
Ongar Seagle
Madame Barbere Maurel
Empire
Winchester High School
Columbia Graphophone Co
Henry F. Seal
Keystone State for Amendment
Harrisburg Pennsylvania February 25 The Pennsylvania Senate voted 29 to 16 to ratify a proposed constitutional amendment expanding prohibition measures in the state linking to national efforts. The move places Pennsylvania among states that support stricter alcohol restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
League of Prohibition
Senate
Prohibition Agents Foiled At Train Hold Up
Three men claiming to be Virginia prohibition officers attempted to search passengers on the Worfolk and Western Railway train No. 18 from Hagerstown to Roanoke. Conductor Bender thwarted the plan, and the case may test whether John's Doe warrants allow a baggage search. The incident follows recent similar holds ups by prohibition officers.
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Virginia
Worfolk and Western Railway
Hagerstown
Roanoke
Berryville
Bender
Perdons
John Doe
Prohibition
Ro Staples
Theatergoers Await Miss Bind Byea at Empire Tonight
Theaters report a tiist claus and pleasing attraction as Miss Bind Byea headlines tomorrow night. Empire Management promotes one of the season's best and largest acts with this standout performance.
Property buyer seeks modern homes in city suburbs
Real estate ad notes clients want modern homes in desirable city sections and suburbs with prices up to 10 000 dollars. Buyer urges consultation before purchase and cites J W Bakor listed at 48 Rouse Ave as contact.
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Aptt
J. W. Bakor
Rouse Ave
For Sale Jersey Cow With Calf Ad
Jersey cow with calf offered for sale in Appy to 1p tt. Contact MICANN for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
R, Micann
Mannheim joins other republics amid railway shutdown
Mannheim in Baden is proclaimed a republic by the Spartacides and cut off from the outside world. Railway traffic into Mannheim and Baden is suspended as Baden’s radicals declared a republic on Sunday. For sale two 8 ton wagons at Green's orchards. Apply to H. P. Byrd ip-tt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triat
Baden
Mannheim
Green's Orchards
H. PF. Byrd
Business Men To March To Revival
Up to 1 o clock this afternoon 200 business men announced their intention to march with the Chamber of Commerce to the Gypsy Smith evangelistic meeting at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church tonight. They will be seated in the middle block. The Commerce were requested to meet at the great room not later than 2:16 o clock this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Gypsy Smith Evangeliatic
Market St. Methodist Episcopal
Hey
Commerce
Corporal Allamong Arrives at Camp Merritt After Wounding
Corporal Harry E. Allamong of Company 4 116th Infantry wired his mother that he reached Camp Merritt New Jersey for several days rest before returning home. He was shot in the foot but doctors made every effort to save it. His cousin Sergeant William Webber of Company I has returned home and received an honorable discharge. He recounts thrilling experiences of the Winches for boys and is glad to be home again.
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Harry E. Allamong
One Hundred and Sixteenth Infantry
Walter C. Allamong
Camp Merrit
N. J
William Webber
Friendship Fire Company Calls Members to Revival Meeting
Officers urge all members to attend Gypsy Smith evangelistic services on Thursday night at the revival meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Fire Company
Plot to place Joachim on Bavarian throne investigated
A Bavarian plot to overthrow the social government and install Prince Joachim, son of a former ruler, is under investigation. The scheme reportedly involves many army officers with headquarters in upper Bavaria and possibly aims to install Prince Rupprecht in position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertin
Bavaria
Joachim
Eixta Som
Ikaieer
Munteh
Upper Bavaria
Tren
Rupprecht
Sperokal Sale at Greatly Reduced Prices
Data announces a Sperokal sale with items offered at greatly reduced prices, displayed in the store window of the 8 Ww location.
40000 Idlers Ready for Battle in Munich Telegram
Telegram from Munich reports 40000 idlers prepared for battle as Soviet officials claim armed readiness. The message notes imminent arrests of former Hungarian officials implicated in a counter revolution and mentions prices for hog feed and a local advertiser signoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Express
Lewen
Munich
Clemenceau Making Progress in Wound Recovery
Paris reports Premier Clemenceau’s wound from a near assassination last week is healing rapidly. Physicians say he is able to walk with difficulty and hopes to resume peace conference work by Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Paris
Clemenceau
Ing. M. Clemenceau
Spelling Match and Box Social at Round Hill School
A spelling match and box social will be held at Round Hill graded school Friday night February 28 1919 Admission one and one half dollars tee prize to the best speller and a prize for the best box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Round Hill Greed School
Prine
Ambiguous OCR Note On Europe Trip Renunciation
The fragment discusses a political figure renouncing a planned trip to Europe and returning to duties. It mentions the White House and the President related to the matter, with unclear phrasing about timing and addresses. No additional clear entities or dates are readable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
White House
Unable to parse housewarming attendance report
Text incomplete but indicates a large gathering for a housewarming with many adults and children present and a distribution of items. mentions cigars, a band, and music in Washington with references to a bank and Sou in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
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Market St
Express Company
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Stat
Robt. Conrad
Oyler
Ltar
Board of Health
MES
A.H. Jackson
Feers
Keystone
John Doe Warrapty
Hughrstown
Empire Management
Petrer
H. D. Albin
Jill
Doeitbe
Sabah Zanr
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