William G Funk Quet Pearly Passes After Ill Health
William G Funk a longtime Winchester resident and former farmer died after surgery for stomach cancer at Memorial Hospital. He was 68, a WWI veteran with ties to Charley Rouss Fire Company and Winchester Light Infantry. Survived by widow Annie Dakeman Funk and four children. funeral at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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We Om
Tits City
Morial Nital
Mr. Funk
Winchester
Funk
Prenary
Covington
Hig
Annie Dakeman
Berryville
Clarke County
Mire
Prank Brown
Colling
Brooks Funk
Dowara
Punk Gows
Camp Merritt
New Jersey
Latten
France
Charley Rouss
Amlwag
Winchester Light Infantry
Mount Hebron
Stotler Buys Berkeley County Bottom Land and Orchard
Mr. Howard Stotler of Dowblé Tol gate buys from Thomas Bishop near Gerardstown West Virginia 265 acres of good Back Creek bottom land with 15 acres of orchards for just under 10 900 dollars. He takes possession of the farm with stock later. Stotler notes three aged Bishop siblings aged 74, 79, and 81 were seen at their home around a fireplace cooking meals years ago.
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Howard Stotler
Dowblé Tolgate
Thomas Bishop
Gerardstown
W. Vai
Stotler
Stotter
Bishop
Thomas
Charles
Virginia Bishop
Bargain Rate for The Star Subscriptions
The Star offers renewal by mail at a bargain rate of 8.00 dollars per year, payable in advance. Renew now.
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The
Star
Advange
Allies deliver ultimatum to Greeks and Armenians
A Constantinople dispatch reports an Allied ultimatum to Greeks and Armenians issued in Salonidey Greece. The directive arrives amid tensions and follows wartime diplomacy.
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The
Star
Salondey
Greece
Constantinople
Large stock of feeds offered by HB Albin at Piccadilly Street
Horse cattle hog poultry and calf meal advertised with special prices. Emma Anderson has left for Washington to take a new position. Lost tortoise shell glasses reported. Re- Ben a ward at Star office.
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HB Albin
Piccadilly St
Emma ‘Anderson
Washington
Interest Aroused in Smith's Drive Evangelistic Campaign
More than 350 people attended cottage prayer meetings in Winches ter ahead of the Gypsy Smith campaign planned from February 5 to March 2. Preliminary services drew large crowds and tonight's 7 30 gathering will feature speakers including J H Moling Sr, S Hanell, and Mrs C B Aulick. Regular mid week prayer meetings proceed tomorrow. the Thursday meeting moves from Mrs Leaite's to Mr Reed's due to Mrs Leaite's absence.
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Gypsy Smith
Winchester
J. H. Moling
North Main
S. Hanell
Fairmont Ave
C. B. Aulick
South Brad
W. J. Poston
North Kent
Charles Latham
National Ave
Leate
Stan
Arthur Leaife
M.f. Reed
Cother Braddock
Clifford Streets
Germans Claim Victory Over Poles in Posen Province
German troops recaptured Schoenlanke in Posen province eastern Prussia after a furious battle. Poles reportedly reached Lesengebinge mountain on the Austrian frontier.
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Hayne
Posen
Prussia
Schoenlanke
Lesengebinge Mountain
Monarchist Uprising in Portugal Suppressed
London report states the royalist movement in Portugal has failed. A new cabinet is to be formed in Lisbon while theaters reopen. President travels aboard a Portuguese naval cruiser from the Oporto action.
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London
Portugal
Cronicle
Imadrir
Lisbon
Oporto
Claims Fioods Not Delivered In Corporation Court
An order directs F H Krebs to deliver 25 dollars to Clerk J B Beverley in the Baker poor versus L Peacemaker case. Baker & Company allege fertilizer was delivered to Peacemaker's agent. Peacemaker contends no delivery occurred. The magistrate’s ruling awaits final decision by the Corporation Court with W Roy Stephenson representing Peacemaker.
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Corporation Court
F. H. ‘Krebs
J. B. Beverley
Baker Poor
Baker and Company
Peacemaker
W. Roy Stephenson
Near Beer Production Opens After Proclamation
Washington January 28 restrictions on near beer brewing are lifted by a Presidential proclamation issued January 24. Officials warn the move takes effect only after published by the State Department and after the proclamation becomes formally effective.
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Wilson
Food Administration
United States
State Department
Dr Shafer’s Father Dies in Maryland
Dr Raipte Bhater of Gore and county received notice of the death of his father Mr Hamilton Withiard Shafer near Burkitteville Maryland. He died from blood poisoning eight weeks after a severe hog butchering scalding incident. Shafer was 69 and involved in the grain business and served as a director in a local firm.
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Raipte Bhater
Gore
Hamilton Withiard Shafer
Burkitteville
Hiad'e Pene
Inanleg Ville
France and Britain Back Finland Independence Move
Stockholm reports that France will propose Finland's independence with British support, based on advices from Helsingfors describing the move as favored by Western powers.
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Stockholm
France
Fin Jana
Great Britain
Helsingfors
Will Lecture on War in France at City Hall
Major Roszel will speak at 8 oclock Wednesday night at City Hall Auditorium on Some Impressions of France in War Titles. He hurried to enlist at the first call and served as an officer on the French front, providing valuable service as a French liaison.
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States Army
Prisboat
Shenandoah Valley
Majon Ros- 261
Amtisuch
Death of a Colored Girl Martha Jackson
The funeral for Martha Jackson age 23, daughter of David and Agnes Jackson, who died of tuberculosis at Memorial Hospital, was held yesterday. Burial followed in Millwood cemetery, Clarke county. She leaves two sisters and one brother. her father resides on the Joseph Bowles farm south of town.
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Martha Jackson
David
Agnes Jackson
Memorial Hospital
Millwood
Clarke County
Joseph Bowles
Towo
Infant of Reverend Wing Dies in Mount Calvary Church
The infant child of Rev. G Oliver Wing pastor of St Paul A Mt B Church died yesterday. The funeral and burial were held yesterday.
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G. Oliver Wing
St. Paul's A. Mt B. Church
Gundy
Winchester stores about 160000 barrels of apples this year
Winchester led storage of apples with about 160 000 barrels this year, second only to Chicago among listed towns. Other figures show Hilton 293 000, Lockport 96 008, New Forkity 85 163, Mt. Thala 4 000. Frid ay and Saturday nights Friendship Hall public invited.
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Winichester
Chicago
Meditiz
Hilton
N.Y
Lockport
Mt. Thala
Winchester
Denny and Miss Sheetz Wed in Washington Ceremony
Announcement reports the marriage of Miss Anna Blantom Sheetz of Winchester to Victor L. Denny, formerly of Staunton, with license issued in Washington yesterday and ceremony in the city. The couple plan to reside in the area, and both families are noted locals with social prominence.
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Anna Blantom
Pinkie) Sheetz
Cay
Victor L. Denny
Staunton
Winchester
Washington
Edward B. Sheetz
Ma Denny
Bernstaufe On Peage Mission Sealed By Berlin
Berlin January 28 Count von Bernstorff former German ambassador to the United States and Prince Lichnowsky former German ambassador to England will be members of the German peace delegation. Earlier reports said Prince Lichnowsky and Count Brockdorff-Rantza, former German minister to Denmark, would serve or that Bernstauff’s bid had failed.
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Berlin
Count von Bernstorff
United States
Prince Lich Jnowaikky
England
Prince Lichnowsky
Brockdort-Rantnau
Denmark
Bernstanft
Ocean Freight Rates Cut Still Lead Prewar Levels
Britain holds rates slightly above prewar figures as officials forecast a broader drop within weeks. Shipping Board officials expect tariffs to fall to the prewar base to match postwar adjustments and trade conditions.
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Britain
Shipping Board
Trans-Atlantic Flight Planned for August Route Spain to Buenos Aires
London dispatch reports a proposed August air voyage from Spain to Buenos Aires with about 16 people aboard. The trip is expected to last four days and marks a notable plan for trans-Atlantic flight testing.
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London
Spain
Buenos Aires
Weimar Ready to Greet Assembly Delegates
Geneva January 28 A financial conference will be held at Weimar January 29 with representation from all German states for the national assembly meeting next month. Elaborate platings for the Weimar gathering are in progress under Schalts of Berlin a Reichstag member. A large reception is planned for the delegates.
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Geneva
Weimar
National Assembly
Weiman
Schalts
Berlin
Reichstag
Personal Notes From Berryville Berryville Report
Berryville Virginia January 28 Major and Mrs H W Carpenter stayed at the Barton Tow s Inc for several days Major Carpenter is stationed at Key West Florida.
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Berryville, Va
H. W. Carpenter
fBartiotows Inc
Major Carpenter
Key West, Fla
Wilson prioritizes pacified Russia in world peace plan
The article reports President Wilson’s insistence on Russia as the key to peace despite Polish and German colonial debates. It notes possible alternative steps if the Moscow soviet government rejects Princess Island talks and mentions Lloyd George discussions and a separate note on Argentina seeking a League of Nations.
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Paris
Wilson
Russia
Moscow Sowet
Princess Island
Wien
Lloyd George
Senate and House Confront $100,000,000 Food Bill Debate
Washington report notes the Senate and House debate over a $100,000,000 food bill. Details are partial as the text ends with the phrase con 'ierges. The item hints at a major legislative action pending in January.
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Washington
Senate
House
Spartacides Demand Power Until Socialism Secured
The Spartacus congress of northwestern Germany adopted a resolution demanding all power be held by the soviet until socialism is secured and pledged not to yield power until the revolution is assured. If the national assembly cannot socialize and democratize the state, members must resign.
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Bhmalin
Spartacus Congress
Germany
Spartacides
Brunswick
National Assembly
Heante of the World at Empire Promise Refund
To Theatregoers this Thursday at Empire, the magnified production from Pittsburgh promises a superior triumph. The company, orchestra, and cast recently completed an eleven week run at the Duquesne Theater with a $2 price scale. J. H. IRNRY, manager.
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Heante
Empire
Sean
Pittabaugh
Duquesne Theater
J. H. Irnry
Anager
Proclaim Martial Law in Ireland Reported
London dispatches date January 28 report martial law proclaimed at Clonmel in south Tipperary. Garrison in Clonmel and at Cushe have been strengthened. Outrages persist with armed raiders at Killygoreon raiding homes and menacing residents while patrolling for arms.
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London
Martial Kain Wee
Clonmel
Tipperary
Cushe
Dublin
Ireland
Killygoreon
Relief Commission Reaches Hamburg
An Anglo American relief commission arrived in Hamburg on January 28. The Germans were warned against profiteering in food supplies received from the allies.
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Hamburg
The
Star
Georges Creek Coal car on track reduced price SNAPP
A coal car from Georges Creek Coal is on track with a reduced price offer. The notice lists SNAPP and a date 23-1p-Ot indicating a sale or delivery detail.
Bolshevik Leader Orders Recapture Narva and Massacre
Report from Rivol today claims Nicholai Lenine the Bolshevik premier traveled to Yamburg and ordered the rede to retake Narva and massacre most of the population. The message notes sensational advertising exaggeration and dust as a small thing blown out of proportion.
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Star
Copenhagen
Nicholaiy Lenine
Yamburg
Rede
Narva
Ito
Rivol
Criticism Unjust Wails Mr. Morris
In Washington on January 28 Boward Morris, a hog and cargo packer, testified before the House commerce committee claiming that the packing industry faced unwarranted attacks. He said political pressure and media scrutiny harmed the sector's standing and urged fair consideration.
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the Star
Washington
Boward Morris
House Commerce Committee
For Sale Partly Surn Bred Mouse and Lot
For sale a partly surn bred mouse and lot listed with price and contact details. Item appears in a classified notice style with a short sale blurb and price. The readable fragment mentions sale action and a money amount, noting applicability and payment terms.
No Appropriation Demonstration in Berryville Prep
Fragmentary text notes a demonstration or refrain about appropriations, salaries, and upcoming stakes in Berryville. The readable pieces point to local action on funding and salaries, with unclear specifics about dates or organizers.
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Citizen Tis
Worial Hospital
Berkeley County
Turkey
Ben A
Smith
Oliver Woore
South Kent Mire
Gi,Main and Monimouth
DR. Shafer
Maryland
Finland
Wire
V.L. Denny and
Miss Sheetz
Bernstaufe
Peage
Ocean
Argentina
Wilton
Georges Creek Coal
Morris
Farmierd
Olnl
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