Garfield order clarifies fuel exemptions for Virginia Woolen mill
A state fuel administrator statement relieves the Virginia Woolen Company of Winchester from nine heatless Mondays limits to the extent of activities on sixteen ounce olive melton. The document lists exemptions for barber shops, laundries, hydro electric users, and other industries under wartime power policy, with Byrd and Garfield issuing clarifications and outlining allowed operations.
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Winchester
Ather Industries
Garfield
Byrd
Ats Peer Teene
Melton
Dart
Snow and Trains Upset Wedding Plans in West Virginia
A Hampshire county couple, Boya F Simmons and Miss Evan Brooks, married in Winchester after heavy snow disrupted travel from their West Virginia home. They chose a local ceremony to avoid delays and saved money, then attended the Step Lively show that night. The groom is a Capon Springs farmer, son of J W Stamnhons. the bride is from Dillon Run, daughter of A D Brooks.
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Boya F. Simmons
Evan, Brooks
Hampshire County
Cunberland Valley
Hagerstown
Thad
Place
Winchester
Ley
Bex
Wineheater
Wong
J. RB
Beverley
Corporation “Court
Empire Theater
Capon Springs
J. W. Stamnhons
Dillon Run
D. Brooks
Dueling Out of Fashion Opinion Forges a Debate
A Northern periodical reviews a historical book on famous duels and the Burr Hamilton affair. It contrasts public opinion on dueling with calls for honor and notes how Hamilton and his wife faced tragedy from Aaron Burr's challenge.
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Aaron Burr
Alexander Hamilton
New Jersey
Berlice
Burr
Hamilton
Namilton
Hie
Winchester Grocery and Meat Markets to Close All Day Monday
Following a January 22 1918 conference between wholesalers and retailers the city announces that starting Monday January 28 every wholesale and retail grocer and every meat market in Winchester will be closed for the day and all night. The city cites measures to curb the supply use and maintain public order. The closure affects all grocery stores and meat markets in the city.
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Winchester
Doctor resumes practice after inactive period
A physician states he will resume practice at 4 EF Piccaddy Street until further notice. Bell Phone 487. Dr. EBC YOST lists address 2331p-4t and reopens his medical services following an inactive period.
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U. SA
Powit
Piccaddy St
Bell Phone
Ebc
Yost
Seeks Information Concerning Kinsmen
Postmaster Sibert received a letter from Andrew TH Wegman of the Soldiers Home Grand Rapids Michigan asking for information about members of the Switzerlan family. Wegman, a Spanish American War veteran, says he is seeking relatives for a small donation and asks readers to communicate with the soldier.
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Sibert
Andrew TH. Wegman
Grand Rapida
Mick
Winchester
Wegman
She Wegman
Ares
Minister to lead Sunday services at Christian Church
Due to the pastor's absence the Rev. W. C. Hook will conduct morning and evening services at the Christian Church on Sunday. Also noted is a rural item mentioning hay and fodder quantities: five tons of hay and sixty five bundles of fodder.
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W. C. Hook
Simple Rites For Uate Prof Smith Funeral Details
Simple rites for late Professor Smith were held at the home of his daughter in Prentown. The service was conducted by the rector D Smith with a plain solemn ceremony. Burial followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers including Robert Ward and Roy Stephenson and honorary pallbearers Dr Willie McGuire and Dr Julian Werth.
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D. Smith
Stadt
Mount Hebron
Pallheiders
Mesers
Robert M
Robert M. ‘Ward, Shirley Corier
HS 2D
Fuller
Harry
Ay “Baker
Artie S. Weientana
Roy Stephenson
Mowsra
Willie P. McGuire
Julian’ F. Werth
Arig Balen
Jarren
Russell
A. Z. Jehes
John
Ned
Smith
Wider
Marshall Jon S
Stewart
For Rent Nine Room House With Bath And Electric
For rent a nine room house includes bath and electric service. Contact M. M. Lynch, attorney, for particulars.
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Bath
Uebta
M. M, Lynch
Iptt
Goethals Orders Sweeping Changes At Quartermaster Department
Washington Jen 26 Secretary of War Barker faces Senate questioning as Major General Goethals announces a major reorganization of the Quartermaster General's Department. He names R J Thorne to Maintenance and Distribution and A B Beals to Materials and Supplies General. Dr Lily, a noted shipping expert, will oversee a reorganization aimed at cutting red tape.
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Jen
Barker
Senate
Anili Tary Committee
Chamberlain
War Department
W. Goethals
Panama Canal
R. J. Thorne
Chicago
A. 12. Beotl
Borton
Supplies Generalis
Odd Fellows Plan Fuel Saving and War Stamp Push
The Madigan Lodge of Odd Fellows proposes fuel saving measures and patriotism urging members to buy War Savings Stamps. They discuss meeting on Mondays and Thursdays and the purchase of a Falke fort home near Market Street.
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Madigan Lodge
Odd Fe
Odd Fellows
Falke” Fort
Farmers urged to apply for subsidized nitrate of soda supply
A local agriculture committee with Baxter Baker and Company reports securing a nitrate of soda supply from the U S Department of Agriculture at 765 50 per ton in Baltimore plus freight. The program aims to deliver a sufficient quantity to farmers through Baker and Company with no mixing charges, urging prompt applications through Secretary Metar and the committee before the May date.
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Is Sheet Baker and Company WI
Department For the’ Prohare
Baltimore
Col B. White
Federal Food Whaiinittrator
Virginia
Virginia, To, Nava ® Ous Anitente
Ship in Distress Off Atlantic Port Reported
A wireless desk report from an Atlantic port states a ship named American is in distress with 19 aboard. The message describes strong winds and rough seas as the vessel struggles, with confused phrases about its position and condition.
Austria May Seek Early Peace Feelers
Washington reports an Austrian peace gesture may come soon via a neutral state center. State Department officials say there will be no separate negotiations or peace talks with the United States, despite hopeful signals from Count Cuernin and Austrian Premier. The current administration denies any independent settlement and maintains a united US position on terms.
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Washington
Austria
Count Cuernin
State Department
Criténter
Funeral of Mrs Byers to be held Monday
The funeral for Mrs. Byers, wife of Mr. Sama, will be at 2 o clock Monday from her residence No 48 North Main Street. She was a devout member and burial will be in Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers listed include Charles RK McCann Scott Grasit Willieny 8 Alett Frank Mugrnder and others. Survived by husband one son and two daughters Mrs Hyers and Mrs Mude niiiett of State Ling Mid and two grandchildren.
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Sama
Patired Far Man
Chyess Brights
North Main. Street
Ana
Hebron
Mears
Charles
McCann
Scott Grasit
Willieny
Alett
Frank Mugrnder
Conley Te Jap
J. M Crown
Sin Ai
German Plotters Active Again in United States
A damaged report cites German plotters at work in the United States with an explosion at Port Newark and a fire at a shipyard area. Police and guards fired over 30 shots during the escape of a suspect, with damage totaling hundreds of thousands. Newark authorities rushed to contain the blaze and secure the harbor.
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Department OF Justice
United States
Acer
Ion An
Poisoned bandages blamed in Springfield germ scare
Reports from Springfield describe suspected German made bandages carrying hazardous germs including fetan and anthrax. The U S Attorney and state officials said the incidents appeared coordinated with German agents. Investigators seek clues as the case unfolds and warn of potential public health risks.
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Springfield
Ross
United States
Inet
Walter Baine
Paz
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