From Store Boy to Leading Merchant in Winchester
Hugh K. Green long prominent in Winchester’s civic and business life dies at home on South Main Street after a brief illness. He rose from a store boy to head of H. K. Green and Brother, a leading Virginia dry goods firm, with a forty year career beside James B. Russell and later Russell and Green. Funeral arrangements expected for Monday. he leaves two sisters and never married.
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Winchester
Hugh K. Green
South Main Street
Mr. Green
H. K. Green
Ecan
Green
Hig Health
Spee
Hig
Virginia
James B. Russell
Kete Woodward
Rusriées
Caver
Tie Russell
Isaac W
Russell
Finn
Green Land
Church Council
D. T Green
Hie Miller
G.L. Milcher
Mr. Green Wag
Marshall
Hot Springs
Ark
Arkansas
Misensennie M. Green
Bettie
Alfred L. Green
Fear waterways will lose out in private railroad control
Former Director General McAdoo warns in his inland waterways report that restoring private railroad control could revive old rail-waterway competition and endanger ongoing waterway experiments. The note comes with a sidestream about a local photo display at People's Drug Store and a wedding photographer recommendation from Arthur Wright.
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Washington
MicAdoo
Inland Waterways
McAdoo
American Ship Piave Running Aground In Rough Seas
London January 31. The American steamship Piave is aground off Veal with cargo at risk as rough seas threaten its load. Five stage cargo time estimates indicate hasty salvage efforts ahead though conditions remain hazardous.
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London
Piave
Falmouth
U S Navy Demands Justice in Rapid Expansion
Secretary Daniels told the Naval Academy class at Annapolis that the United States must build a strong, modern navy to protect itself and influence a world still wary of aggression. He predicted Congress will approve a three year program to grow naval strength and cited the League of Nations as a bridge to peace and reduced armaments.
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Annapolis
Republic
Navy
Daniels
Naval Reserve
United States Naval Academy
Congress
League of Nations
Real estate ad promotes orchards with quick sale
A classified style notice urges buyers to inspect orchards and consider listing property with SW BARDA Real estate at 180 Spat 48 Rows Avenue before purchase. It emphasizes attractive can saeeze and urging potential buyers to act.
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Barda
Polish Division Leaving France Reported
Paris January 31 General Holler commander of a Polish army division is about to leave France for Poland via Danitz. Two other officers are preparing to depart. For sale partly furnished house and lot at 12 East German Street. apply at premises.
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Paris
Holler
France
Poland
Danitz
East Germain BT
Fire Loss Reported in Toronto Then Sale Set
A blotchy item notes a large fire in Toronto causing significant loss and announces a sale of livestock and farm goods on Tuesday, Feb. 11 in Bartonsville Virginia. Items listed include horses cattle hogs hens implements harness corn fodder hay and more. W. C Piu Ww.
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Bartonsville
W. C
French Occupation Forces Reach Kehl After Advance
French forces in Germany have occupied Kehl in Baden and pushed six kilometers beyond, Strassbourg reported. The move follows the latest armistice terms.
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London
Germany
Kehl
Baden
Strassbourg
Would Keep All Colonies
London paper comments on the peace conference colonial question. The Daily Express argues Britain should not surrender German colonies, warning Germany gambled its empire while the world expected a new order.
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Wire To the Star
London
Great Britain
Germany
Eni
Daily Express
Elks Welcome Governor Westmoreland Davis Visit
During Governor Westmoreland Davis of Virginia visit to Winchester, Elks hold ceremonies led by Exalted Ruler W. L. Fultz and lodge officers. The event drew interest as the Elks joined in the visit and activities of the governor.
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Westmoreland Davis
Virginia
Winchester
W. L. Fultz
Navy Aviation Station Fire at Rockaway Beach
Firefighters rushed apparatus from Rockaway to the United States naval air station at Rockaway Beach New York just before 11 o clock. One hydro plane hangar was destroyed and flames spread to adjoining buildings as sailors aided the firemen. A reward notice for an old bracelet appears in Winchester.
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Rockaway Beach
N.Y
Rockaway
United States Naval Air Statin
Apread
Packers Rivalry Evident in Cudahy Letter
Washington reports a letter from Cudahy to his Omaha agent cited as conclusive proof of active competition as all other packers vacate Omaha. Louis Swift told the Senate agriculture committee that the missive shows Cudahy feared losing his position while rivals were fleeing.
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Washington
Cudahy
Omahe
Murphy
Francis J. Heney
Louis Swift
Senate Committee On Agriculture
Swift
Omaha
Rose of No Man's Land on Columbia Records
A brief note announces the release of Rose of No Man's Land on Columbia Records priced at 85 cents. The item mentions continued availability and a single page listing.
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Rose of
No Man’s Land
Dye Plant BlastKills and Wounds Dozen in New York
A series of explosions and a fire at the American Aniline Dye Products Company plant in INYACK New York kills several and injures about 20. About 300 workers were present. many are missing and the death toll is expected to rise as rescue work continues.
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American Analine Dye Products Company
Nat Goodwin Dies After Breakdown in New York
Nat C. Goodwin renowned comedian collapsed while performing in My Word at Philadelphia and died at the Clarke Hotel in New York shortly after 5 a.m. He was accompanied by Georgia Vardner, once linked as a possible wife, who was later reported adopted by Goodwin.
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New York
Nat C. Goodwin
Clarke Hotel
Philadelphia
Georgia Vardner
Goodwin
Vardner
Belgians Move to Arraign Ex Kaiser
Belgian authorities at Diamant Louvain Wise and Tannnes plan to arraign and prosecute the former Kaiser of Germany for the killings of thousands, according to a Brussels dispatch dated January 31.
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Kaiser
London
Diamat
Louvain
Wise and
Tannnes
Brussels
French Warship Damaged Near Pola
A French warship is aground near Pola with dangerous position and serious damage already sustained. The incident was reported from Rome on January 31.
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Rome
Pola
French Defense Bonds Subscriptions Rise in January Fortnight
Paris reports a surge in national defense bond subscriptions as the first fortnight of January shows 1.123 billion francs raised, edging toward the typical fortnightly average of 1.2 billion francs, reflecting public commitment to wartime financing.
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Paris
National Defense
Bruce Town church announces February 2 services
Rev. C. D. Lambert of Bruce Town lists upcoming church services and events with a focus on February 2 activities at the Bruce Town location.
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C. D. Lambert
Brucetown
Bruce
Son Healed From Long Delay Sends News From Rhine Front
In Freterick County, Mr. Lyon of DeHaven reports a letter from his son Private Gilbert Lyon with the American expeditionary forces. The message says he is well and with the army of occupation along the Rhine in Germany, the first contact in over two months.
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M.i Lyon
DeHaven
Fretterick County
Gilbert Lyon
Rhine River
Gemany
Lyonweld i
Federal war plans urged for railroad control and worker sharing
A discussion before the Senate committee on interstate commerce urged federalization of railroads with worker sharing plans under government wartime control. Owners of Battroma Montiees claim ownership of railroad securities and mileage tied to insurance investments, highlighting a national financial stake in rail transport. A death notice expresses thanks for sympathy to Mrs Dewid Carpenter and family. A lost fur neck piece is offered for reward with Star office reference.
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SEN Cen Ae
Davies Warfield
Gen‘ate
Come Merce
Battroma Montiees
Thie Ward
Occuri
Dr Osborne to Sing Here Sunday in Winchester
Dr Archibald J P Osborne of Barryville VI will join the Winchester Christ Protestant Episcopal Church choir for a Sunday afternoon choral service at 4 30. The program includes hymns anthems and prayers with solos by Osborne noted as a leading tenor. Public admission is free.
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Archibald JP. Osborne
Barryville
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church of Winchester
Fragmentary note hints at wartime or personal letter in Winchester Virginia
The readable lines mention Winchester Virginia and a date like January 28, 1912, with references to people, water, and a crowd. The garbled text suggests a personal note or diary fragment describing travel, feelings, and numbers, but the exact event remains unclear.
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FX Green
Ilness
Ed Rea
Wire
Oere
Arthur ‘Wrightryville
U.S
Toronto
Dan
British ‘Chemical Company
Piu
Elks
Navy Aviation Station
the Star
Star Office
Columbia Records
TCV
Inyack
N. Y
Nat Goodwin
Brucetown Circuit Services
FEDERAL A. #'S
Dewid Carpenter
Ladiew
DR. Osborne
Phibaud
Mimittis
Ymin
Mark
Barnby
Wite
Harry Worsley
Ourweho
Hans
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