Heating plant verdict in Cooper case appeals
A jury in the incorporation court awarded $493 to Joch ingaer, plumber, against Capt. Lewis F. Cooper and the Cooper Merchandlise and Ol Company. The suit claimed $963 for a heating plant installed at 400 block, with an escape valve defect cited. Capt. Cooper’s attorney moves to set aside the verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoe Corporation
Joch Ingaer
Lewis F. Cooper
Cooper
Snyder
Gsoper Td
Dividend Declared by Shenandoah Valley Bank in Winchester
Shenandoah Valley National Bank in Winchester announces on December 27 1918 a five percent dividend to be paid January 1 1919 per bank policy Cashier W T Hardy signs the notice with the bank board approving the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Winchester
G Hardy
Labor opposition to compulsory arbitration outlined by Gompers
Samuel Gompers, head of the American Federation of Labor, testified before a Senate education committee that organized labor opposes compulsory arbitration in proposed legislation. He cited proposals misaligned with President Wilson and American freedom, noting New Zealand’s alleged failure with compulsory arbitration and advocating labor’s willingness to contribute to constructive legislation.
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Washington
Organized Labor
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Sea
Gompers
Lne
Wilson
New Zealand
City Manager Survives Narrow Escape From Live Wires
City Manager Thomas J. Trier narrowly escaped disaster when his car struck a tangle of live electric wires and a fallen pole on Gerard Street between Main and Market. Snow hid the hazard, wires hissed and burned for fifty feet, but Trier steered away and, with workers shutting off power, the danger ended. He assisted a companion and remained calm throughout the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Trier
Gerard
Trier
Shenandoah Valley National Savings Adnentions
Christmas promotion note urging readers to join and save with Shenandoah Valley National, offering advisory help and highlighting five attractive classes. The fragment emphasizes safety of savings and the call to action for vigour in forming new accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah ‘Valley National
Wilsons Welcomed in Rome in Allied Capital Visit
President and Mrs. Wilson arrived in Rome on January 3 as the third Allied capital they have visited in Europe. The city was celebratory with bunting and flags along the railroad to the Quirinal. King Victor Emanuel and the queen accompanied the couple, amid cheering crowds.
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Rome
Wilson
Wilpon
Victor Emnithanuel
Aes
Hig
Toore
Messdigero
Europe
Unclear historical notice near White Hall and Valley Pike
Fragmentary OCR describes a reward notice near White Hall on Valley Pike via Grimes and Martinsburg. It mentions Dr Whitlock and ASCO Drug Store and directs reward return to G We Tamp Winchester Va.
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White Hall
Dr. Whitlock
Valley Pike
Grimes and
Martinsburg
Pike
G. We Tamp
Winchester
Private Shenk 18 Nolled in Battle
Mr. Bion D. Sheik of Reynolds Store in the county is officially notified of the death of his son, Private Raymond Shenk, in France on October 16 from wounds in battle. He served in Company I, 116th Infantry under Capt. Robert Y. Conrad and enlisted at Anniston, Alabama.
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Bion D. Sheik
Reynolds Store
This
County
Raymond Shenk
France
Bat
Shenk
One Hundred and Sixteenth Infantry
Robert Y. Conrad
Anniston
Als
Aks
Thaned
Hygiene classes for home care of the sick announced
The first meeting of a home hygiene and care of the sick class is set for tomorrow Saturday afternoon. The goal is organization and broad participation with four classes weekly, two in the evening, to fit people’s schedules. A nominal fee will be charged.
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Sonny Ue
Charley Rouss Fire Company to Meet Tonight
The Charley Rouss Fire Company will meet tonight at 7 46 with a full attendance requested. Election of officers and reports from all committees will be taken up as the new year begins. John H. Sral Jr. is listed as president.
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Charley Rouss Fire Company
John H. Sral, JR
Frederick Circuit Prayer Places Schedule
Freestanding notice lists preaching at Macedonia and Hulver's Mt on Sunday January 5. Campers out and stock sale at Hulver's follow. Local circuit events occur in Frederick area with times and locations noted.
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Macedonia
Ultimatum to Baltic Authorities Sparks British Pressure
British envoy delivers ultimatum to Baltic provinces demanding Germans halt Bolshevik incursions. Reports say peace talks for Europe to speed up as Wilson heads to Paris. Kerensky and Prince Lvoff noted amid anti Bolshevik signals. Omsk falls to Siberian forces. 8000 prisoners taken and many weapons captured.
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Peking
Omsk
Pepelateff
Red Guard
Bolsheviki
Perm
Kungur
Soldier Carbaugh Awarded French War Cross
Frederick County soldier Private James Carbaugh of Company F Monty-Seventh Infantry received the French War Cross for extraordinary heroism in France October 1918. He directed a disorganized platoon under shellfire, took command, guided the unit back to position, showing leadership and courage. His father James Carbaugh, Stephenson City Va., was notified of the official citation.
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Frederick County
James P.carbaugh
Baugh
Monty -Seveniitt’ Infantry
Bagoghe
France
Carbaugh
James Cartaugh
Stephene City
Mrs Dyke Dyke Dies At Advanced Age In Mount Williams Area
Mrs Dyke Dyke of Mount Williams county family died at home after a long illness in her ninety first year. Survived by five sons and numerous grandchildren, relatives plan to meet at the house for 1 oclock Saturday and escort the remains to St John s Church for funeral services by Rev X B H Stoop. Burial will follow in the local graveyard.
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Anne Rebecca Dyke
County
Mount Williams
Bargain Rates for Subscriptions at The Star
Subscriptions can be renewed by mail at a bargain rate of 8 dollars per year payable in advance. The notice invites Raleigh readers to buy, sell, rent or exchange classified items through The Star.
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the Star
Mls
Elect Officers Wart More Monet Election Notice
Fragmentary notice reports election of non present incumbents to positions. It mentions receiving new tones and equipment but contains unclear garbled text and names. The readable fragment suggests a formal organizational vote with nine members referenced.
Local notices fragmentary obituary outline from 1868 region
Fragmentary text notes a death in 1868 near Winchester with references to Mr Beemer and Mrs Geomer. Mentions county residence and several names including Minnie, Caldwell, and Smith. Unclear dates and actions due to OCR damage.
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Beemer
John H. Geomer
Minnie & Gwigthe County
Aerment
Caldwell
and. Smith
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Ent
Gar
Triér
Lady Haye
Wilsons
Eternal City
Asco. Drug Store
ROR Ae
Tle
Charley Rouss Co
Frederick Circuit
Oie
Baltic
Vienna
Copenhagen
Fin Thé
Balti
Wenden
Paris
Mexander Kerensky
Prince Lvoff
Russia
Petrograd
Moscow
Sreed
Phar
Italy
Siberian
Sounty Boy
Charles ¥. Carbaugh
Stephens City
Charles Frederick. Garé
Babgh
Stephens Cuy
Brevsk
USA
State Department
Rec
Tzechoslavs
Viryna
Geneva
Narnensburg
STATE
General” Assembly
Seston
Wart More Monet
Thie Allie Company
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