Firemen Elect Officers and Plan New Truck
Friendship Fire Company held annual elections with two new lieutenants and a new secretary, Captain C Harry Handy chosen again. Officers named include First Lieutenant J Pranks Second Lieutenant Charles Mowery Third Lieutenant J B Violet Fourth Lieutenant William Dusty and Secretary Fred Forney with Dr J F Ward as Captain Surgeon. Bazaar proceeds near 1000 dollars funded the new automobile truck and a separate auction will raise about another 1000 dollars from 2000 chances at 50 cents each. A committee led by Roger Jones will oversee purchasing the truck estimated at 8000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Harry Handy
J. Pranks
Charles Mowery
J. B. Violet
William Dusty
Fred. Forney
J. F. Ward
Pipenman
Roger Jones
Kier
Hoseman
Wm. Showalter
Eubneer
T. B. Spillman
Edward Spillman
Walter Barnett
Mahl
O. J. Franks
W. E. Jones
Fred, Forney
Adam
Germany Seeks Renewal of Brest Litovsk Peace Talks
London reports central powers may resume Brest Litovsk peace parity sessions with Bolshevik demands, as ultimatum signals possible break. Austria Hungary and Germany consider Polish and Ukrainian representation in stalled talks. Berlin withholds details and instruction to Reichstag panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y Wire To the Star
London
Brest-Litovsk
Copen
Poland
Courland
Petrograd
Germany
Eprlin
Contit von
Hertling
Reichstag
Death of Mrs Benjamin Harper Prominent Local Resident
Mrs Benjamin Harper a well known city woman died at 5 AM at her South Main home after a long illness and years of blindness. She was from an old Quaker family, born near White Hall about 80 years ago. Survived by Hyatt Harper and Mrs Thomas Conner, with brothers John Barrett and David Barrett. Funeral Monday at her house with interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Harper
Benjamin ‘Harper
Lebreet
Wide Range Farmers Institute With Demonstrations Planned
A two day farmers meeting is set for January 22 23 in the City Hall auditorium under a representative committee led by J B Haldeman. Sessions cover stock judging seed sell milk testing with lantern slides and films. Speakers include R A Hayne and Prof L F Sutton with Miss Zella Wigent directing women’s meetings. The event features germination tests of seed corn and demonstrations by agricultural extension and other experts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Haldeman
J.S. Haldeman
R. A. Hayne
Ohio
Farmers Institute
Rockies
Hayne
National Stockman and Farmer
L. F. Sutton
Raymond Farms
Wardensville
W. Va
Sutton
Frederick County
Zella Wigent
Prof. Sutton
Miss Wigent
Agricultural ‘Extension Department
International Harvester Company
Department of Agriculture
The
Food Administration
Leslie D. Kline
Federal Bureau of Education _ Washington
Pneumonia Fatal to Aged Confederate Veteran Boyer
Andrew Jackson Boyer a well known farmer and Confederate veteran died at his Stephens City home after grip illness since Christmas. He was 78 years old and buried in Riverview Cemetery Strasburg. Surviving are two daughters Carmel and Emilie, five brothers, and three grandchildren. The People's Bank of Stephens City declared a 4 percent semiannual dividend and added two thousand dollars to surplus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Jackson Boyer
Stephens City
This County
Mr. Boyer
Shenandoah County
Valley Pike
William and
Stickley Boyer
Shee County
Peter Stover
Strassburg
John Anderson
Church of God
Riverview
Strasburg
Boyer
Wits
Carmel Boyer
Fired
DZ Maphis
Milton and
Alva Boyer
Woodstock
Jacob B. Boyer
Maurererie
Davis S. and
Samuel Boyer
Fort Valley
The
People’s Bank of
Volunteers Need Eight More NEN Recruits
Eight more volunteers are sought for NEN joining 82 men who signed up. Of these, 58 were accepted with medical records, 32 passed physicals, and 16 certified. New applicants added are Dr. B. M. Knight Arthur Ritter and Charles H. Grim. With Dr. Walter Cox ill, tests will be by Dr. Stuart or Dr. Anderson. Those unexamined should see a doctor at once. Mid-day bus from Hotel Evans to Martinsburg departs 1 p.m. 2-1p 2w.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highty
Dr. B. M. Knight
Arthur Ritter
Charles H. Grim
Walter Cox
Stuart
Anderson
Martinsburg
Evans
Government seizes New York docks and Bush terminals
The government commandeers all North River docks from Forty-fourth to Fifty-seventh streets in New York and the Bush terminals in Brooklyn. The action was disclosed this afternoon by Commissioner of Docks and Ferries Hurlburt, with the Secretary of War and Chief of Engineers. Mrs. Edward Haymaker is visiting relatives in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Washington
North River
Forty
Railroads Ordered to Supply 500 Coal Cars Daily
Washington Jan 4 The railroads must provide 500 coal cars per day to designated mines to alleviate the New England fuel shortage. Four mines are on Cambrai and Indiana lines and eighteen on the New York Central with three on Western Maryland and seven on Baltimore and Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New England
McAdoo
Cambrai
Indiana
New York Central
Maryland
Baltimore and Ohio
Thanking friends for kindness during illness of Mrs Emma Triplette
During the long illness of my wife Mrs Emma Virginia Triplette our friends and neighbors were unusually kind and sympathetic. We express gratitude for all kindness shown. Signed S S Triplett and Family. 4p-11) , Ce wigs er
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Virginia Triplette
Ness
Preparatory Services Through Presbyterian Church Details
Preparatory services will be held at 2.30 this evening in the Presbyterian Church and holy communion will be celebrated at the 11 o'clock Sunday service. Miss Lillian L Rinker has returned to Washington after visiting her father Mr William F Rinker at Opequioa. Mrs Fenn C Koons has returned to Washington after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs George W Hod streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Lillian L. Rinker
William F. Rinker
Opequoia
Washingston
Fenn C. Koons
Washington
George W. Hode Atreets
Draft classifications and health of recruits in World War I
The report by Provost Marshal General Crowder states class 1 men will likely supply most draftees as the war continues with a policy to avoid drafting those beyond class 1. It notes about 700,000 men yearly could be available if the law is amended and compares fitness of city and country boys, plus colored versus white enlistments and Civil War-era comparisons. It also mentions local fire company meeting and job ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coly
Crowder
War Department
For Rent Mongdiaries House With Bath and Electric
Rental notice listing a house with bath and electric lights. Contact M. Lynch, attorney, for details and leasing terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mongdiaries House
Bath
M. Lynch
Admiral Fletcher Relieved From Duty After Antilles Sinking
Washington January 4 Admiral William S. Pletcher who commanded the convoy to the Antilles has been relieved from duty and ordered home while a Navy Department inquiry proceeds. Secretary Daniels said no court martial was ordered and investigation continues into the loss of the transport Antilles sunk by a German submarine on its voyage home from France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Antilles
W. B. Pletcher
Navy Department
Daniels
France
Pneumonia Ends Aged Lady's Life Pitcock
Mrs Isabella Pitcock of this city died at 11 last night after a week long illness from pneumonia. She leaves seven children and two daughters plus a sister and a brother. Funeral Sunday at 1 from Mount Zion Church with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Born near Welltown sixty nine years ago, she had lived here for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella Pitcock
Fairview Avenue
Mount Zion Church
Winchester
William O'Leary
Robert
Miss Robinson Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Miss Robinson daughter of Mr and Mrs C Ty Robinson underwent an appendicitis operation today at Memorial Hospital. She was taken ill yesterday and rushed to the hospital but the procedure was delayed until today. Early reports say she passed the ordeal safely and is expected to recover rapidly. she works in a clerical capacity at her father’s cold storage plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Robinson
Hots Mire
C. Ty. Robinson
Memorial Hospital
Funeral for William P. Reardon Set at Sacred Heart
The funeral for William P. Reardon will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. at the Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart. The Rev. John McVerry will lead, with Rev. W. A. McKeefry of Martinsburg assisting. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers are named, with interment in the Catholic Cemetery. Mrs. William W. Baldwin has returned to Baltimore after visiting her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Reardon
South Main Street
Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart
John McVerry
W. A. McKeefry
Martinsburg
W. Va
Walter BE. Huntsberry
Chas. B. Keeler
Edward Murnan
William Green
M.B. Murnan
George B. Brakwell
William B. Ryan
Will Zim Taylor
Charles FE. _Boxwell
M. OM
Lynch
William Keating
R. Huntsberry
For Sale Frederick and Clarke County Realty Bonds Mortgage
For sale 6 percent first mortgage on land and property in Frederick and Clarke counties. Bonds and real estate loan secured by property worth over three times the loan amount. Hansbroughit and Carter Insurance and Loans Real Estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick and
Clarke County
Hansbrougit & Carter
Railroads and Financing Debate in 1927 Congress
The 1927 debate centered on immediate financing and government control of railroads. President A. discusses the need for securities funding, with Secretary Madoc tied to the approach, while Congress weighs permanent control versus private operation. An advisory board recommends possible takeovers of transportation entities, including telegraph and telephone, under federal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tecon Congress
A. Jointeconion
House Chamber
Adoo
Captain Barton Visiting Home on Brief Leave
Mrs R T Barton reports Captain Barton is home on a brief leave and receiving warm welcomes from friends. Lost chain between Winchester and Miray with reward offered for its return. details unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiala
Artillery
Ie Lee
R.T. Barton
Barton
Mitween
Winchester
Miray
Fire Co Members Meet Tonight for Officer Election
Fire company members plan a meeting tonight to elect officers. A portion of the text mentions visiting by Mr. and Mrs. Horace G and others in Marlboro and Washington, with fragmented mentions of Kaya and Kaya-related names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Co
Horace G. S
Marlboro
Kaya
Ral Rm Washington
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Offi
Cers
Friendship Fire
Ukaraing
Breathaiteyaly
U.S
New York
QOGES
Mrs
Edward Haymaker
Baltimore
Wire
Glass
Care Star Office
Cheep
Dermindr
Fletcher
Mise Naomi Abbott
Brandy, Va
Mary Sibert
North Kept Street
Miss Robinson
WM. P. Reardon
Mra
William W.baldwin Hies
William
Madoc
Feing Securities and
Otis
Poarla Ind
Bers
Congress
Capt. Barton
Sarah Zane
Tony
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