Widow Mrs Kater Dies After Fall In Kernstown Creek
Mrs Paralee Kater, widow of David B. Kater, found dead in a creek near Kernstown while visiting her son in law and daughter at Wathey farm. Coroner says no inquest. Report notes vertigo spells and last seen at noon. Community Red Cross meeting planned for July 12 at Kernstown residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paralee Kater
David B. Kater
Pierce Wathey
Kernstown
Frederick County
Plainfield
S. M. Chiles
Red Cross
Royal Palace Bombed as Republican Forces Close In
TIPN TSIN July 9 Peking is reported surrounded by Republican troops. The fate of the youthful emperor Henan Tung is believed unknown but he may have abdicated. Republican aviators have bombed the royal palaces and General Chang Hsun's headquarters. Many imperialist troops have deserted after Chang Hsun's defeat at Lang Fang.
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Tipn Tsin
China
Peking
Henan Tung
Chang Hsun
Lang Fang
Farmers Union Risks Collapse Amid Political Pressure
Walter E. Hathaway warns Virginia farmers union groups may wreck themselves by turning to political backing in the gubernatorial race. He cites resolutions endorsing Westmoreland Davis in violation of union rules and alleges executive officers seek to deliver votes to Davis against Pollard and Ellyson, claiming dangerous partisan manipulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter E. Hathaway
Mr. Davis
Virginia Farmers’ Organizations
Wise
Farmers
Westmoreland Davis
Agd
Virginia
Farmers’ Union
D. M. Black
Wsship
Death of Miss Annie McGuire in Winchester
Miss Annie McGuire, a prominent Winchester resident from an old family, died suddenly of heart failure at Mrs. Nancy Coble’s residence on Washington and Water streets. She was 67, a devout Sacred Heart member, daughter of the late Dr. Hugh Holmes McGuire, and sister of Dr. William P. McGuire. Funeral likely from the Sacred Heart Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Coble
Annie McGuire
Nancy Lee Coble
Washington and
Water Streets
Miss McGuire
Braddock Street
McQuire
Hugh Holmes
Mc‘Guire
Men Registered in Frederick Winchester for Draft
A list shows men registered in Frederick County and Winchester city for the draft. Serial numbers 566 to 573 include Harry Andrew Lewis Lou Marion Larrick Jesse Ward Luttrell Lester Lee Loy Lester Kidwell Sprl Lee Oimps Walter Eugene Purtlebaugh Frederick Lee Purtlebaugh and others. The list notes locations Gainesboro Hayfield and R F D No 3 with ongoing continuation on page two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Andrew Lewis
Winchester
Lou Marion Larrick
Jesse Ward Luttrell
Gainesboro
Lester Lee Loy
Lester Kidwell
Srl Lee Oimps
Walter Eugene Purtlebaugh
Hayfield
Frederick Lee Place
Ter
Wheat Insurance Ad Promises Fire Lightning Coverage
Insure your wheat against fire and lightning at the lowest possible rates. Available for any location on the farm with both phones listed. Hansbrough and Carter, Insurance Loans Investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansbrough & Carter
Insurance - Loans
Prices Paid Today In Grain Markets
At Baltimore wholesale markets this afternoon Wheat quoted at 188 1.2 cents. Local dealers offered 2.00 for wheat after the market close. Spot price listed at 2.25 and corn details incomplete.
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Baltimore
Winchester Cold Storage seeks workmen for new plant
Men wanted for constructing a cold storage plant near the Fair Grounds in Winchester. Steady work 60 to 90 days with good board and sleeping quarters. Wages twelve and a half cents per hour with board or seventeen and a half cents per hour without board. Ten hour day. Full pay for boarding camp ready Sunday night, July 9. Winchester Cold Storage Co. officers listed. Bids due June 20 at Stat Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
Winchester
Teachers Examinations Schedule in Virginia County Seats
Examination of applicants for teachers certificates will be held in Winchester at the County Court House and in Berryville High School on July 18 19 and 20 starting at 9 o'clock each morning. Leslie D Kline Superintendent of Schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County
Winchester
Berryville
Wanted good automobile painter sober references required
Job listing from Chapman's Auto Sales Co seeks a sober automobile painter with references. Advertisement notes 7-1p-2t but readable context confirms the hiring call and place.
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Chapman’s Auto Sales Co
Camp Fire Girls Indian Fete at Winchester Inn Yard
The Camp Fire Girls plan an Indian fete at the Winchester Inn yard on Tuesday evening July 19. Ice cream and cake taste better when served by maidens in Indian costumes with nice shiny heads. Also listed: For sale 12 yearling Holstein heifers by J Bebpast.
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Camp Fire
ye _Winchester Inn yard
Death of Capt William T Meade of Louisa County
Dispatch from Louisa Courthouse Virginia reports Capt William T Meade a prominent Clarke county born citizen died at Winston Hall six miles south of Louisa at 2 pm He served in the Civil War and was for years Superintendent of the Louisa Courthouse District He married Nannie Winston in 1865 who predeceased him He leaves brother Harry Meade of Richmond and sister Mrs Mary Meade Valentine of Alexandria Funeral at the house with burial at the family home Baker & Co announces store hours through Sept 1 closing Saturdays at 1 pm
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William _T. Meade
Louisa County
Winston Hall
Meade
Louisa
Nannie, Winston
Bishop Meade
Virginia
Miss Page
John Page
Hanover County
Clare ‘County
White Post
Episcopal Church
St. James
Harry Meade
Richmond
Mary Meade Valentine
Alexandria
Theamily Home
Winchester area prepares for food saving drive
The first instruction set for women who sign food registration cards is issued by the national Food Administration. Registration drives proceed in Winchester and Frederick County with house to house canvassing to secure pledges to reduce waste. County workers tour communities by auto to mobilize registrars and distribute cards for a city and countywide effort.
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Food Administration
Washington
Herbert C. Hoover
National Food Administrator
Winchester
Frederick County
Winchasster
Tate
R. T. Barton
Lucien Lupton
Explosion Shakes Mare Island After Auto Tragedy
Rev H G Spencer pastor of Market Street M E Church returned from Westminster Massachusetts where he attended the funeral of Edith Long who was injured when run in front of his car. He traveled with Messia Lawson Armentrout Harry H Willis and Charles Affleck from the city. The funeral drew large crowds and sympathy for both parents and the clergyman though the coroner found him blameless.
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H. G. Spencer
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Westminster
Heton Long
Edward Long
Messia
Lawson Armentrout
Harry H. Willis
Charles Affleck
Spencer
Cay
Last Rites Held For William Harmer Of Winchester
William Harmer died after a lingering illness at his Millwood Pike home near Winchester aged in his sixties. He leaves a widow Miss Crisman and children Herbert, Mrs Carper, Mrs Copenhaver, and Hilda, plus brother Tyson Harmer. Funeral services were held at his house with local ministers officiating. He was a longtime farmer and nephew of Edgar R. Harmer the veteran news agent.
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William
Harmer
Winchester
Millwood Pike
Neate
Hig
Herbert Harmer
Edgar R. Harmer
Missy Crisman
Herbert Haver
Claude Carper
John Copenhaver
Clarke County
Hilda Harmer
Tyson Harmer
Hillman Tollgate
BP. W. Brubaker
H. G. Spencer
Methodist South
Carers ‘Water
Waien
Delays Slow Draft of 1,000,000 as States Fail to Prepare
Washington reports further delays in drafting a million men for army service as only sixteen states and the District of Columbia have completed preparations. The date and method remain unknown, with New York Illinois Ohio and Pennsylvania among the populous states not yet ready, pushing camp arrival past September 1.
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The
Star
Washington
District of Columbia
Spcc Tees Hion
Phe
Arizona
Connecticut
Delaware
Idaho
Louisiana
Maine
Montana
Nebraska
New Mexico
Oregon
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
West Virginia
Wisconsin
New York
Illnois
Ohio
Pennsylvania
State Boarde
Aga Pe
War Department
Coopers 10 make Clase stock and farm goods list
Historical market items list prices for corn wheat flour and dairy products. Includes figures for retail and wholesale butter eggs potatoes and chickens with various units and notations. The document reflects a mid-century agricultural exchange with prices and stock notes.
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Cvee
Bnehel
Apiense
Great Powder Magazine Explosion at Mare Island
A large powder magazine exploded at Mare Island Navy Yard at 7 55 this morning. The blast toppled buildings and shattered windows as ambulances rushed to the scene. Many workers are feared dead or badly injured, with fire spreading before crews could act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vallejo
Cal
Mare Island Navy Yard
Braun
Navy Yard
Powder Magazine
Mares Island Navy Yard
Winchester Nurse Miss Annie McFadden Named At Mare Island Hospital
Miss Annie McFadden of Winchester connected with Mare Island Hospital as trained nurse likely in the vicinity during the explosion. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Patrick J McFadden she previously served at a Washington hospital and recently resigned to enter government service. She was assigned to Mare Island Hospital duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Annie McFadden
Patrick J. McFadden
Mare Island Hospital
Major Carpenter Receives New Post in Navy Office
Major Henry W. Carpenter retired USMC is detached from marine recruiting in Washington and reassigned to the Office of the Judge Advocate General of the Navy. A Berryville Virginia resident, he has long experience in his new duties, having served as provost marshal and in charge of Jamestown Exposition police, and as warden of a US naval prison.
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United States Marine Corps
Marine Recruiting Office
Washington
Advo
Cate
Navy
Carpenter
Berryville
United States Naval Prison
Cae
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Meather
D. B. Kater
Creek
Pierce Waithey
Royal Palace
Farmers’ Alliance
Green Bay
Reces
Moe M'Guire
Mrs
County of
Frederick
City of
County of Frederick
Winchester Cold Storage Co
H. F. Byrd
John Thwaite
Ray Robinson
R. McCann
Kee
Stat Office
Leslie D. Kline
Supt. of Schools
Louis
William T. Meade
Mare Island
Trey
Little Helen Long
Wmh. Harmer
Passey
Coopers
Orchain
Daves
Earth
North
Major Carpenter
Pease
Turkaey
Mt. Jackson
Piccadilly
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