Gusty Dies of Injuries After Stairway Fall
William Custy died Sunday morning from injuries sustained Saturday evening when he fell while descending a cellar stairway at his home on the Millwood road. He was found at the bottom, received medical attention, but never regained consciousness. Funeral 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Church of the Sacred Heart with burial in Catholic Cemetery.
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Sigmond
Custy
Anderson
Millwood Tollgate
Casty
Thomas
Bridgett Cuety
Shitar
John C. Coe
Dusty
Church of the Sacred Heart
John’ McVerty
Mr. Dong Dies Near Washington In Maryland obituary
Mrs Lillian Doing of Winchester learns of her grandfather Charles H Doing Sr dying Saturday at his Belleville Maryland home. He was 80 and long served the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia as deputy marshal later court criER and chief justice McCoy. One child living is Mrs William Branson now in Chevy Chase Maryland.
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Mies Lillian Doing
Winchester
Belleville
Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia
Court of Justicia “Bermand
McCoy
William EB. Branson
Pearl Winchester
Chevy Chiase
Endorses Plan to Honor Roosevelt Memorial Services
President Wilson, in a letter to the White House, endorses holding Roosevelt memorial services across the country synchronized with events organized by committees on February 9. The plan aims to honor the late president with nationwide observance.
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Roosevelt
Conferees Confront Bolshevik Spread at Peace Talks
Reports from Paris and London describe uneasy peace conference discussions among England France Italy and Japan focusing on Russia and the risk of Bolshevism spreading through Europe. Sophie Sokolowska a Polish delegate will represent Poles in the United States aiding relief efforts.
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The
Star
Paris
England
France
Ialy
Japan
Canvaes
Russia
Europe
Lonsdon
Sophie Sokolowska
Counoel
Bargain renewal offer for The Star subscriptions
Subscriptions by mail to The Star can be renewed at the bargain rate of 8.00 dollars per year, payable in advance. Renew now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Railroad chief denies plan for freight rate hike
Director General Hines denied reports that the railroad administration would raise freight rates by 100 percent to cover a projected year end deficit of 260 million dollars. He said such a question had never been considered since he took office and is not planned.
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Washington
Hines
Hospital Sale Of Dr. H. M. Duncan’s Medical Items
Personal estate of the late Dr. H. M. Duncan of Middletown to be sold from his former residence on January 28 at 10 o clock. Items include hospital outfit operating table lass top and other medical books and instruments.
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H. M. Duncan
Middletown
Potatoes for sale at special price by Graham B. Conner
A shipment of fine potatoes offered at 1.60 dollars per unit is announced by Graham B. Conner with contact Bell 348 W. The note reads read Moline and Saale Special valid ald Gt on OH pees YF TM TB.
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Bell
Moline
Saale
Veterans Observe Lees Fatal Day in Winchester
Sunday marked the birth anniversary of Gen Robert E Lee with a memorial service at the Presbyterian Church for the General Turner Ashby Camp of Confederate Veterans. Rev J H Lacy led the ceremony with addresses by Mv RoGray Waits and featured Boy Scout seating and solemn closing prayers.
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Robert B. Lee
Confed ‘Erate
Presbyterian Church
Turner Ashby
Ater
Scouts ‘of
Winchester
RoGray Waits
Wil
Adattion
Mte
Lee
Funeral Services For Mrs J C Boyd
Funeral services for Mrs Eliza beth Catherine Boyd widow of John W Boyd were held at her late home at 11 o clock with Rev E W Brubaker officiating. A large gathering attended and the remains were taken to Winchester for burial in Mount Cemetery beside her husband. She was a devout member and trusted friend of the community leaving numerous floral designs and pallbearers named. She leaves grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Elizabeth Catherine Boyd
John W. Boyd
Hén
E. W. Brubaker
Mount Cemetery
Bova
Mrs Longacre Is Dead In Indiana
Mr Harry Ganper of Winchester learns of the death of his sister Mrs Clara Lone widow of Mr Charles Longacre at Beech Grove Indiana on January 4 after an illness. Burial followed. She formerly was Miss Clara Carper of Bunker Hill West Virginia and is survived by her husband four children her father a step mother a stepsister Miss Lillie DeHaven a sister Mrs Nellie Collis and a brother Mr Harry Carpen of this city.
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Harry Ganper
Winchester
Clara Lone
Charles Longacre
Ait Beech Grove
Ind
Jitres Loongiere
Clara Carper
J. N. Camper
Bunker Hill
Berkeley County
W. Va
Employers Pay "Pre War Wages" Sparks Unrest, AFL Leader Says
Frank Morrison of the American Federation of Labor says employers have discharged workers and rehired them at prewar wages, a practice he condemns as fueling unrest. The note mentions a local oyster supper and church fundraiser with listed organizers and times.
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the Star
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Grace Lutheran Church calls Rev. Austin A Kelley to pastor
The Grace Lutheran Church congregation voted yesterday to extend a call to Rev. Austin A. Kelley of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Philadelphia to become pastor. He preached here recently and the call was unanimously approved though Kelley has not yet decided and will consider the offer before announcing a decision.
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Kelley
Imman
Stock Breeders Meet This Week In Virginia
The South Frederick Livestock Breeders Association will hold a meeting Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Agricultural High School in Middletown Virginia. A strong program and important business are planned. Another event notes the Shenandoah Valley Shotthor and Polled Durham Breeders Association meeting at the Chamber of Commerce in Winchester at 2 p.m. on Friday January 24, with emphasis on a significant gathering for enthusiasts of quality stock.
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South Frederick Livestock Breeders’ Association
Agricultural High School
Middletown
Shenandoah Valley
Durham
Chamber 0 Commerce
Winicheter
City Grand Jury Indicts In Liquor Law Violations
The Winchester Corporation Court grand jury returned two indictments for transporting liquor into the state in excess of legal allowance. Peverall and other town ministers testified on liquor law violations though full outcomes were not revealed. Additional witnesses will be called as the investigation continues.
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Court of Winchester
German Violence and Strikes Stir Continent
Reports from Berlin say street battles erupted as boxes were destroyed amid clashes. Independent Socialists call a national strike January 21 to 25 protesting the deaths of Carl Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemburg. Armistice talks reportedly open between Germany and Poland with Russia mediation suspected.
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Tles
Coperthagen
Jen
Germany
Carl Liebknecht
Ross Laxentburg
London
Red Ash Stove Coal On Track for Prompt Order
On track for prompt supply, W. W Wall's Son advertises red ash stove coal. The notice stresses quick ordering and delivery readiness for customers seeking coal products.
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W. W Wall
Brick Wall Collapse Near Bell Brothers Corner
A portion of the brick wall at the rear corner of Main and Water streets near Bell Brothers fell Friday night after a long lean. Debris spilled onto Water Street but no injuries were reported as passersby avoided the area.
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Bell Brothers
Eotner
Main
Water Streets
Water Street
Architect Edmonds Faced Postoperative Illness after Surgery
Mr. H. Edmonds, a well known architect, was operated on at Memorial Hospital several days ago for appendicitis and gallstones. He became extremely ill during the night from internal hemorrhages. His physicians stayed with him throughout the night, and he is now somewhat better.
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H. Edmonds
Memorial Hospital
No Foreign Potash Held Back for Several Years
Washington reports no foreign potash will be allowed into the United States for a period of three years. Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska announced after receiving a cablegram from Bernard M. Baruich in Paris. The statement says the entire supply is needed for France and Belgium.
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Washington, San
United States
B Hitchcoct
Nebraska
Bernant M. Baruich
Paris
France
Belgium
University Boys Entertained by a Local Vaudeville Cast
A student audience enjoyed a lively vaudeville program featuring Boswell and DeFord among standout acts. Staged numbers included dance performances by the chorus and a striking display of costuming with popular culture references.
A MOMILER A VIGTIM OF FLU
Fragmented record notes a death linked to influenza with unclear wording. The readable portion mentions a deceased person and a presumed cause, providing limited names or locations.
Man Pleads Guilty After Smashed Pole Incident
A man accused of smashing a pole and fleeing was found in count and pleaded guilty. He admitted to drinking and received a fine for the offense.
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