Influenza Surge Reported Across Cuba and U S Cities
Six thousand cases of influenza were reported in Havana Cuba as the Public Health Service said precautions were in place to prevent an influx to the United States. In the U S influenza and pneumonia deaths rose in Chicago New York and Illinois with rising daily cases and a push to register nurse aides amid calls to suspend liquor laws for medicinal use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ha‘ma
Cuba
United States
Havana
American
Kansas
Illinois
Chicago
Health Department
New York
Copeland
Aes
Wagton
Democrat
Ilinois
Senate Refuses To Censure Sims In Naval Probe
The Senate rejected 33 to 30 a Democrat Walsh motion to censure Rear Admiral William S Sims over confidential disclosures tied to his appearance before the naval decorations sub committee. The chamber also refused to authorize employing counsel for the investigating panel. Both resolutions move to the calendar. a majority is needed to bring them up again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Sen
Walsh
Montana
William S Sims
Senate
Colunsel
Hale
Maine
Notice 50ag00d eWes Sale Quick Buyer Right Price
A concise notice notes a quick sale with the right price offered by H. M. Sartelle. The text preserves the name and stakes but lacks further details.
The Executive Committee Announces Friday Night Concert
The American Legion committee calls attention to a Friday auditorum event headlined by Baroness Novka Rouskaya and Danstese with top groups including the Columbia Saxophone Sextette and Yerkes Jazz Orchestra. Proceeds will benefit the Legion. reserved seats available at Beal's Music Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iegion
Auditorum
Novka Rouskaya
Columbia Saxophone
Yerkes
Happy Six
Cubrantes
Legion
Fireworks and music event postponed for rain
Heavy rain and sleet forced the Sixty second Infantry recruiting party to postpone a Plaza fireworks display to tonight at seven. The unit will perform at the Empire Theater with the trumpet corps and orchestra, followed by a free concert tomorrow afternoon and an evening program, weather permitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixty-second Infantry
United States Army
Plaza
Trumpet Corps
Empire Theater
Empire Along
British Officer to Present Flag at Empire Theater
On Thursday night January 29 at the Empire Theater a flag from Winchester England will be presented by General Charlton to Mayor Ward. Ward will entrust the flag to the Handley Board of Trustees for preservation in the Handley Library. R Gray Williams, named by Mayor Ward to organize the ceremony, met General Charlton at the British embassy in Washington and confirmed the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Theater
Winchester
Eng
Charl
Ward
Handley Board of Trustees
Handley Library
R. Gray Williams
General Charlton
Washington
Charlton
War Declared on Moonshiners
Huntington West Virginia January 22 The Associated Press reports that moonshining in the southern West Virginia mountains has risen since national prohibition began. Internal Revenue agent G C Holtz announced plans for a major campaign against liquor law violators. Fifteen officers from a Columbus Ohio training school joined Holtz and a force will be sent into the hills to wage war on illicit whiskey makers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. Va
West Virginia
G. C.holtz
Internal Revenue
Columbus
Ohio
Holtz
Real estate dispute blamed for Fort Wayne family killings
William Spindler, 70, is suspected of killing his son, daughter in law, and three grandchildren at the Spindler home in Harlan, then dying by his own hand. Police say the crime occurred early Wednesday. the bodies were found last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Fort Wayne
Ind
William Spindler
Spindler
Harlan
Troops In Bout With Siberians
Factional fighting breaks out across Siberia as American forces withdraw along the Sudian mines railway and engage with Siberian partisans in ongoing skirmishes reported from Vladivostok on Tuesday January 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Vladivostok
Siberia
Sudian Mines
Farmers' Club Set To Meet Saturday With Address
The Stephens City Farmers' Club will convene Saturday January 24 at 1 30 p m in the High School building. James Rinker former Frederick county man now Kansas resident and president of a large cooperative farmers unit will discuss benefits of such a group for the county. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens City Farmers’ Club
James Rinker
Frederick County
Kansas
Rinker
Cooperative Farmers’ Union
Dance After Columbia Saxophone-Baroness Rouskaya Concert
Dance at Rouss Hall after the concert on Friday January 23. Gents pay 1.50 while ladies enter free. Music by Saxophone Sextette and Happy Six Jazz. Purchases made at Seal's Music Store People’s Drag Store Led Cable Vic. Arinit and Sedanacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Saxophone
Baroness Rouskaya
Auditorium
Rouss Hall
Happy Six Jazz
Seal's Music Store
People's Drag Store
Led Cable
Vic
Ar Init
Sedanacy
Raisin Bread Ad and Help Wanted Notice
TRY OUR RAISIN BREAD made with California Sun-Made Rais ing. Can be purchased by leavig or ders at all merchants store Beck's Steam Barbery 20 Ep 31 North Main St WANTED Experiented stenograx phor and bookkeeper Applye in hand writing and salary wanted S eare Star Office Jf 4201-4
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Beck’s ‘Steam Barbery
North Main St
Stenograx
Phor
S. Eare Star Office
Refusal by Alabama Operators to Meet Miners
Birmingham Alabama January 22 The Alabama Coal Operators Association refused to appoint a committee to meet miners as Palmer demanded. Officials say some miners who struck were not rehired and operators claim those rehired were agitators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama Coal Operators’ Association
Palmer
United Mine Workers
Trading Is Dull In Stock Market
The stock market opened flat with little interest in value changes. British and French exchange moves drew minimal attention while call loan rates at 6 percent were accepted as routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Dartmouth President Defends Reds Policy Opposition
President Ernest Hopkins of Dartmouth College told alumni in Hartford that current action against alien radicals is politically driven to aid the attorney general. He criticized U S policy toward Russia and opposed Bolshevist charges as a political tactic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Hartford
Conn
Ernest Hopkins
Dartmouth College
Hopkins
United States
Russia
Bomb explodes in Naples depot during strike chaos
A bomb exploded at the Naples railway station injuring three persons as northern Italy faces a wide strike that disrupts wire communication between major cities and impedes international telegraph and telephone lines. Army linemen rush to mend damaged wires amid the disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Triest
Italy
Naples
Modern dwelling for sale at 608 S Washington St
For sale a modern dwelling at 608 South Washington Street with possession February 1. Owner leaving town. Cheap to quick buyer. Hansbrough and Carter Insurance Loans Real Estate handle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Washington ST
Hansbrough & Carter
Subscriptions Renew in January for Discount
The Evening Star notes Boy Scouts of America renewals due in January for discount. The entire membership will meet Friday evening at 7:30 to discuss plans for national anniversary week and uniform details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Evening Star
BOY Scouts OF America
Revival Meeting Draws Large Crowd at First Christina
Evangelist George Dtes leads a revival service at the First Christina with a strong audience despite rough streets. Mr Willey directs the song service and the junior chorus delivers a special Humber as Eastes preaches from Acts 1 8 3 8 9 on receiving power after the Holy Ghost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christina
George Dtes
SR. Willey
Eastes
Bean Power Sprayer Promises Faster Orchard Spraying
Winchester Orchard Supply Co advertises the Bean Power Sprayer with high pressure two-spray capacity and efficient use of spray material. The promo notes its long history since 1883 and claims to include top ideas from the line, with a temporary office at 42 Rouss Ave. City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Orchard Supply Co
Tne
Rouss. Ave
City
Attorney General Palmer Proposes New Sedition Measure
Washington January 23 Attorney General Palmer proposes a new sedition bill in a letter to House Rules Chairman Campbell. The measure would fine up to 10000 and imprison up to 20 years for attempts to overthrow the government or violence against the government or its officials in the line of duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sterling
Graham
Palmer
Campbell
House Rules Committee
Mrs Henkel Dies in Staunton Virginia
Mrs Virginia Henkel wife of Dr A M Henkel a noted Staunton physician died at her home in Staunton on Monday She was a Shenandoah County native and married to Dr Henkel in 1876 Her husband is a cousin of Dr A D Henkel and Dr M Henkel of Winchester
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Henkel
A. M. Henkel
Staunton
A. D. Henkel
M. Henkel
Winchester
Clothing prices to fall with nationwide trade agreement
Washington January 22 a special assistant attorney general said a material reduction in clothing prices may follow nationwide adoption by the clothing trade of a suggestion from the association after talks with dry goods retailers and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Husband Granted Absolute Divorce in Winchester Court
In the Corporation Court of Winchester a decree grants an absolute divorce to Howard Lee Grim from Sarah A. Grim. On January 5, 1917, in the same court, a partial divorce was granted on statutory grounds, with the decree entered after the absolute divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court of
Winchester
Howard Lee Grim
Sarah A. Grim
Notice of Sale Bills and Public Notices
Printing notices of sales in The Star office and State Directory column encouraged. Those holding sales should furnish sale bill copies well in advance. For sale item listed: E H Titan tractor in excellent condition. Mansey Bros, City, OS. Spl
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Office
State Directory
E H. C. Titan—tractor
Mansey Bros Ptf City
Wheeler Explains Law Enforcement At Prohibition Talk
A large crowd at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church heard Wayne B. Wheeler, Anti-Saloon League counsel, discuss constitutional prohibition. He urged support and funding to enforce federal statutes against illicit distilling and peddling, describing plans for an arid world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Wayne B. Wheeler
Anti- Saloon’ League of America
Wheeler
Anti-Saloon League
Retired salesman narrowly escapes death from gas
Mr. Charles B Dooley of East Leicester street was overcome by anthracite coal gas from a Latrobe heater last night. Found by a neighbor in a rocking chair, he was taken to Memorial Hospital where he regained consciousness and is improving, though to remain hospitalized awhile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B Dooley
East Leicester Street
Dooley
Memorial Hospital
West Virginians launch air taxi service in state
Charlestown, W Va January 22 The Bluefield Aero Club of Bluefield West Virginia has been incorporated to operate aerial taxi lines in southern and eastern Virginia The club will buy airplanes and run a taxi service also transporting missionary workers passengers and merchandise and maintain an ambulance service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Charlestown
W. Va
Bluefield Aero Club
Bluefield
Virginia
Circuit Court Opens February 2 in Frederick County
The February term of the Circuit Court of Frederick County will begin Monday February 2. A regular grand jury will be summoned for the term, though no cases are known likely to be brought before the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Musical Show for American Legion Benefit Tonight at City Hall
Advance ticket sales are strong for tomorrow night’s concert at the Auditorium in the city hall. Proceeds support Robert R. Conrad Post. The program features the Columbia Saxophone Sextette, the American Marimbaphone Band, the Berkés Happy Six Jazz Orchestra, and Baronee Novka Rouskaya performing classical and modern dances. Many out of town patrons are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert R. Conrad Post
Columbia Saxophone
Berkés Happy Six Jazz Orchestra
Baronee Novka Rouskaya
Premiere Dansuesc
Remember Two Days Left in Big Ten Percent Discount Sale
Public notice warns only two days remain for a ten percent discount sale at P. P. Neidemyer located at Corner Main and Water Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. P .Neidemyer
Winchester Orchard Supply Co Catalog Of Sprayers And Equipment
Everything for better fruit includes sprayers Niagara dusters dusting material lime sulphur solution scalecide lead arsenate and Bordeaux picking and racking equipment grading machines and conveyors Cleveland and Wallis tractors herse and tractor implements temporary office 42 Rouss Avenue Winchester Orchard Supply Co ENC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ean and Hayes Power
Niagara
Cleveland and Wallis
Herse
Winchester Orchard Supply Co
Rouss
Eight Die While Attempting Rescue at Sea
Eight lives were lost when a boat from the transport Northern Pacific overturned during a transfer from the disabled Powhatan. Captain Randall of the Powhatan reported starting for Halifax aboard the Lady Laurier and said no transfer would occur unless conditions were absolutely favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Northern Pacific
Powhatan
Bardic
Randall
Lady Laurier
May Re Forged to Use Hun Dyes
George Weiss of New York warned before the National Association of Dyers and Cleaners that the U S must quickly restore German dye imports to undermine American industry unless Congress acts to strengthen domestic production and lower prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnatti
Ohio
America
Congress
George Weiss
New York
National Association of Dyers and Cleaners
Boxing Training Initiatives In U S Army Eastern Dept
New training program announced for the eastern department of the United States Army begins next Monday at Governor's Island. Specially qualified instructors will train selected men to teach boxing as an educational and recreational activity under Colonel Bankhead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Army
Governor’s Island
Bankhead
Holland May Not Give Up Kaser
London report says Holland will not extradite the former German emperor unless his own country requests it. The Standard notes the reply to surrender asks for a direct request from Germany before action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Kaser
Associated Press
London
the Standard
Partial Divorce Made Absolute in Winchester Court
A decree in Winchester Corporation Court makes absolute a former decree granting Agnes Page Scott a limited divorce from Thomas L. Scott. The limited divorce, based on desertion beginning January 2, 1917, was granted February 17 last. Agnes Page may resume her maiden name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court of Winchester
Agnes Page Scott
Thomas L. Scott
Agnes Page
Mrs John Mason Dies Early Today
Mrs John Mason died at 7 this morning at her Highland avenue home after an eight year illness. Her husband, John Mason, a carpenter and former Winchester police member, survives with four sisters and a sister in law. Burial is at Mount Hebron with a Saturday funeral at 2 PM conducted by Rev George W Stover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mason
Highland Avenue
Mason
Kate Grim
Tate ~ Grim
Frederick ¢Onty
Thomas Seabright
William Perry
Rufus Newcome
John Madiganson
Maggie‘ Miller
Hagerstown
Mount Hebron
Reverend A A Goodwin Accepts Call to Winchester Church
The Rev. Robert A. Goodwins of Aldie Virginia has accepted a call to Christ Protestant Episcopal Church of Winchester effective February 3. Announcement was made by Dr William P. McGuire senior warden on behalf of the vestry. He succeeds Rev Dr W Smith who resigned last year in Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Goodwins
Aldie
Loudoun County
Ecome
Christ Protestant
Episcopal Chu
Winchester
William P. McGuire
We the
We Smith
Richmond
School Board Members Named in Winchester Corp Court Order
An order entered in the Corporation Court of Winchester appoints new members to the city school board. First ward Jebh I. Sloat and William G. Hardy are named, with third ward Co. Janney and fourth ward H. Fuller among the appointees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court of
Winchester
Jebh I. Sloat
William G. “Hardy
Postoffice Gets New War Stamps
War Savings stamps arrive at the Winchester post, offered to thrifty citizens. The 1920 stamps, usable January 1, 1826, include thrift stamps and a War Savings Certificate now convertible to Treasury notes in denominations from $100 to $35 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Pos
George
Waar
Treasury
S#cates
Refugee Garments Drive Seeks Aid for Europe Relief
National headquarters orders all refugee garments finished or sewn to be turned in and repacked for shipment to Europe. Winchester and Frederick County chapters must send completed articles to Miss Ley F. Kurtz, Chairman Refugee Garments, by a stated deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Winchester
Frederick Cout
Ley F. Kurtz
Chaterman
Land of Sunshine And Balmy Breezes
A letter from Justice Walter R. Talvot and Mrs. Talvot of Daytona Florida describes Florida as a land of sunshine and balmy air. The Florida visit contrasts Winchester and Florida climates and notes Talbot's planned return to Winchester by late March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter R. Talvot
Talvot
Daytona
Florida
Caugh Fish
Justice of
Winchester
Pee Erman
Talbot
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Sims
H. M. Sartelle
Army
Farmers’ Club
College
Ange
Mr. Eastes
Christier
BOWN
West
American Legion
the Assccated Press
Data Press
Stockholders Meeting
Shenandoam Valley National
Winnie
Stoc .Ers
WM. G. Hardy
Weinet
Spees
North Avenue
Good & Company
Sth
A.A. Goodwa
Aby-P
Becon
Christine Church
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