Winchester City Council Transacts Year Start Measures
City council opened the year with routine business at the January meeting. Treasurer reports show December receipts of 9938.56 and a year-end balance of 3809.36 dollars. Police records note 11 arrests and 51.76 in fines. The water department plans detailed monthly pumping costs. An ordinance exempting National Fruit Products from water tax was approved. A South Had Hose Company connection issue prompted a fire department resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steck
William A. Bell
Thomas H. Kremer
William T. Barr
Commissioner of the Revenue
J. L. Maphis
W. P. Hayslett
Thomas Trier
F. H. Krebs
Carter
Treassurer
Winchester Gas Co
Handbrough
Winchester considers 40000 bond for municipal lighting plant
The Winchester City Council approved introducing a bill for a special election on a 40000 bond issue to fund a municipal electric lighting plant. The plan, proposed by Dr. Hunter McGuire, notes Northern Virginia Power bid rejection and outlines 30 year bonds at 5 percent pending legislative action in Richmond. Mayor Ward urged the council to enable a vote on issuing bonds for the city owned lighting plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian F. Ward
Bougs Fire Company
Hunter McGuire
Northern Virginia Power Company
Williams
Richmond
Common Council
Winchester
Waemen
J. F. Ward
Apples Wanted and Fresh Mackerel Ad Alerts
Loose apples wanted. Call Valley Evaporating Co. Bel phone 357. Fresh mackerel at Orndorfe and Minars. Ad fragment notes may be incomplete due to damaged text.
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Valley Evaporating Co
Bel Phone
Orndorfe & Mincar’s
Officers Chosen For Winchester Athletic Club
The Winchester Athletic Club elected R. T. Barton Jr president George Fansler vice president J H Seal Jr secretary and Marshall Baker treasurer for six months. The club now has 36 active members and reports completed gym fittings and open quarters for inspection while inviting new members to join and help the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Athletic Club
Isis
R. _T. Barton, Jr
George Fansler
J. H. Seal
Marshal
Maker
North Market Street
R. T. Barton, Jr
George Famsler
J. H. Seal, Jr
Marshall Baker
Charles Affleck
Joseph Newlin
Carl Larrick
Heskut Hite
A. Baker
Fred, Glaize
Richard Stubbs
Wilbur Cather
John Brown
Eugene Cooper
Herbert Lamp
Richard Jolliffe
Abe Novick
Howard Taylor
Robert Bowers
E. C. Yost
Jacob Yost
Louis Maphis
Wayne Cooper
H. Lacy Jr
Earle Lewis
Ralph Pifer
E. L Armentrout
Julian Baker
Jh. OD. Pull
Ernest Breeden Fatally Injured Riding Freight Train
White Post Virginia January 6 Ernest Breeden twenty years old of Stanley Page county Virginia died at home this morning from injuries suffered Sunday night when he fell while attempting to board a double header freight train bound for Hagerstown Maryland His feet were cut off by the wheels and he endured other severe injuries He had worked for Mr Moody Sowers and walked from Ashby Station to White Post before attempting to go away He related to responders how the accident occurred and died after efforts to save him by Dr C C Dearmont and Miss Eliza Meade The family and friends mourn his loss
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White Post
Ernest Breeden
Stanley
Page County
Moody Sowers
Norfolk and ‘Western Railway
Hagerstown
Breeden
Sowers
Ashby
Wdl
C. C. Dearmont
Young B Breeden
Warren
Dearmont
Eliza Meade
Hreeden
Thomas FE. Owens
White’ Post
Preparedness program faces defeat as Senate defection grows
Washington dispatch reports that unless materially altered, President Wilsons preparedness program will be defeated. Sources say the defection of Senator Kern is final proof that the White House defense plan will fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Kern
White House
Huerta Alive But Very Ill in El Paso Hospital
General Huerta remains in critical condition in El Paso after surgery and complications. Doctors said recovery is doubtful despite a rally from the last operation. Federal authorities have not been allowed to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huerta
EL Paso
Texas
General Huarta
Graichen Glove Firm Passes to Winchester Company
Announcement confirms the William C. Graichen Glove Company 19 is sold to the Winchester Glove Company Inc. The new owners lease the North Market Street plant, keep the business name Winchester Glove Company, and plan to hire more skilled labor while preserving quality. Officers include T. Owen President, Charles W. Trenary Secretary, and Carl R. Ritter Superintendent.
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William ¢. Graichen
Winchester Glove Company, Incorporated
Laura Ral
Ir. Graichen J
Market Street
Graichen
Winchester ' Glove ‘Company, Incorporated
William
Graieben Glove
Messrs
T. Owen
Charles W. Trenary
Carl R. Ritter
Gratchen
United’ States
Europe
London
Owen
The
Reynolds Ap
Norfolk
Todd Protectograph Company
Rochester
N. Y
Trenary
Riverton
Baker and Company
Winchester
Ritter
W. C. Graichen Glove Company
Graisehen
Baltimore Grain Markets Close Prices and Advertisements
Baltimore wholesale market at 8 pm quotes No.2 red wheat at 163 old cents for spot while old corn and new corn are at seven cents. A large mill sale is announced at The Leader. Lost watch charm near Capper's Jewelry Store offers a liberal reward.
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Baltimore
Capper's
Ship Sinking Off Sandy Hook
A maritime incident reports a ship sinking off Sandy Hook with ongoing wire dispatches indicating rescue efforts and favorable weather conditions. Authorities coordinate salvage and safety responses as crews search for survivors and assess damage.
Greek steamer Thessalonika sinks near Sandy Hook
The Greek steamship Thessalonika, crippled and taking on water off Sandy Hook, is in a sinking condition as several vessels race to aid. The Patris, carrying Thessalonika’s passengers, has turned back to rescue the crew.
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New York
Thessalonika
Sandy Hook
Patris
Frederick County Teachers Association to Meet January 8
The regular monthly meeting of the Frederick County Teachers Association will be held Saturday January 8 at 11 o'clock in the John Kerr Public School building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County Teachers” Aessociation
John Kerr, Public School
Albert A Ritter Injured While Assisting Oak Tree Work
Albert A. Ritter a farmer and fruit grower living four miles east of Warden sville was crushed for over forty minutes when a large oak tree shifted while he and neighbor J W Clark felled it. He sustained serious leg injuries but no broken bones though his leg swelled and bruised. he is recovering at home with his wife Angie Haddox caring for him.
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Wardensville
W. Va
Albert A. Ritter
J. W. Clark
Mr. Ritter
Clarks
Ritter
Winchester
Ange Haddox
J. P. Haddox
Funeral Services For Mrs H B Sell
The funeral of Mrs Margaret Nota Sall wife of Harley B Sell occurred at the United Brethren Church at 11 o clock. Rev George W Stover conducted services in the large church gathering. Floral tributes filled the area around the casket and the pallbearers included Joseph Jol litte Alexander Jol litte Edward Grant Elmer Hodges and Edward Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Nota Sall
Harley B. Sell
North Kent Street
United Brethren Church
George W. Stover
Lot-In- Mownt
Bebro
Messrs
Joseph, Alexander and
Thomas Jollitte
Edward Grant
Elmer Hodges
Edward Reed
Fire damages fodder stack at Main Street stable
A fodder stack at the stable on South Main Street belonging to Mr. George Newlin caught fire around noon today. Firemen prevented the blaze from spreading and the damage was minor as the flames were washed away from the stable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Newlin
South Main Street
Fractures Many Bones From Scaffold Fall
Middletown carpenter C. B. Lowery fell from a scaffold about thirty feet at the National Fruit and Products Company plant near Cumberland Valley Road. He suffered multiple fractures including legs, left arm, and crushed left foot, plus a dislocated hip and severe nervous shock. He was taken to Winchester Memorial Hospital in serious condition. his wife and family were notified.
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C. B. Lowery
Middletown
Frederick County
Mes
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Na ‘Thohal Fruit and Producta Company
Altieted
Cumberland
Valley
Fairmont Avenue
Lowery
Mr. Lowery
A. C. Swimley
Memorial Hospital
Star
Mid- Aletonh
Hable And Kremer Elected Directors At Winchester Bank
At the annual election of officers of the Union Bank of Winchester, James B. Russell was re elected president John Thwaite vice president and Lee R Grim cashier. Kremer and Hable joined the board as new members with Hable noted as one of Winchester's youngest directors.
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Union Bank of Winchester
James B. Russell
John Thwaite
Lee R. Grim
Messrs
Joseph Bowles
A. Byers
B.C. Shull
H. P. Tabb
Lupton
George W. Kurtz
B. J. Evans
H. K. Russell
Thomas FE. Kremer
Herman H. Hable
Messrs. Kremer
Hable
Mr. Hable
Winchester
American steamer Santa Clara wrecked in Magellan Straits
The Santa Clara bound from New York to Valparaiso was wrecked in the Straits of Magellan with limited details reported. A cablegram from New York says the steamer was badly damaged but not yet clear on casualties or further states.
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Santiago
Chile
Santa Clara
New York
Valparaiso
Straits of Magellan
Land and Mules to Be Sold for Cash
Sixteen acres of woodland and two fine mules belonging to the estate of the late BR. Brannon will be sold for cash in front of the Court House at 12 o clock M. on Saturday of this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brannon
England Conscription Debated as War Burdens Rise
London premiers introduce the government’s conscription bill amid high British casualties at the Loos front. Reports flag Ford expedition costs near 500000 and the Persia sinking prompts government action, while spies and shuttle diplomacy shape the week’s tense international scene.
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Star
London
Amquith
House of Commons
Loos
Ford
Copenhagen
Plantiff Today
Hind
Schwimmer
Germ
Hewitt
J. T. Lee
Uniontown
du Pont
Dr William A Bell Ill at Home with Grippe
Dr William A Bell long associated with Chester and a council member is ill at his Main Street home with grippe. Dr Miller reports Bell improving but remains under care as he recovers at home.
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William A. Bell
Ase
Wilchester
Council
Main Street
Miller
Bell
Mary
Winchester Chamber of Commerce Meets Tonight at City Hall
The first regular meeting of the Winchester Chamber of Commerce for 1916 is set for tomorrow night at 8 at City Hall. Members urged to attend as important export business will be discussed. Grove Brothers announce their annual sale begins Friday morning.
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Wariager
Cotly
Winchester
Winchester’ Chamber of Con
Mem
Vikk
Grove Brothers
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City Council
Ward
Julian F
Yan
Athletic Club
Ernest
Own. & Way
Wire
WM. C. Graichen Glove Company
Messie
C. T. Owen
C. Wi
Renary
R. Ritter
Baltimore Grain Markets
Monster Tree
An Fee
H. B. Sell
Kremer
Magellan
England
Asquith Today
United States Government
Secret Service
Persia
U. S
State Department
Haing
F Wilson
Gove
Austria
Moling & Seal
W. A. Bell
Grippe
Commerce Chamber
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