Man Tried To Kidnap Grandchildren From Violett Home
A. G. Rutherford former Frederick county farmer attempted to abduct three grandchildren from Mr and Mrs J B Violett by hiring Bob Brown the taxi driver. Neighbors intervened and the children clung to their grandparents prompting legal steps and renewed trespass warnings from Police Court Magistrate R T Barton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Violett
A. G. Rutherford
Frederick County
City Hotel
South Market Street
Market
Monmouth Streets
Mr. Rutherford
Violett
Brown
Mr. Violett
North Main Street
Rutherford
North Carolina
R. T. Barton
Vio-lett
Home Demonstration Club Meeting in Winchester
Mrs. Toplitz schedules a Winchester meeting for Wednesday June 18 at 3 30 p m in the Friends Meeting House annex. The program theme is Food Problems Abroad and all members are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Demonstration Club
Toplitz
Winchester
Friends’ Meeting House
Winchester enlistment request to war history commission
The notice asks every officer, soldier and sailor at Winchester to send his name and address with rank and company to C Ver non Eddy at the Virginia War History Commission The Handley Library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
C. Vernon Eddy
Virginia War History Commission
Handley Library
Harvesting twine price listing at Rba market
A brief listing notes twine harvesting material priced at 24e per ton at Rba swash ibap 2, with limited legible details. The fragment omits dates and full product names but shows a commodity price reference and location.
Virginia jury acquits Lud Stickley in threshing liquor case
In Frederick county Virginia Lud Stickley testified he drank a quart of liquor at Newton Long's threshing in September 1917. Witnesses admitted drinking but denied promising to pay Whittington for it. The case against Whittington for selling ardent spirits faced delays due to a key witness in France. The jury found Lud Stickley not guilty after days of trial and county costs mounted from witness fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J
Lad) Stickley
Mountains
Winchester
Virginia
Marlboro
Lud
Frederick County
Newton Long
James Whittington
Whittington
France
Whiting
Xi Long Aeer Me Gris
Lee Eae Gendereér
W. H. Painter
R. Watson
Larrick
Reardon
Cather
Lud Stickley
State of
Twenty Eight Lost When Laugh Sank
The Associated Press reports twenty eight deaths after the Mary Francis pleasure launch capsized in the Warrior river near Tuscaloosa Alabama last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Mary Francis
Warrior River
Here
Blaze at Alexandra docks Liverpool damages Norlinda
A massive fire at the Alexandra docks in Liverpool last night engulfed warehouses storing timber cotton oil turpentine and other inflammables. The blaze lasted for hours with several vessels removed from danger and the Norlinda badly damaged after its roof collapsed. crew escaped and losses are estimated around one million pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Alexandra Docks
Gun Club To Hold Shoot On Thursday
The Winchester Gunn Club will hold a shooting match at 5 o'clock tomorrow afternoon on the rifle range behind the city reservoir. Visitors are welcome. Regular practice shoots are set for the first and third Thursdays each month. A special match is planned for the Fourth of July. Mr and Mrs Carlin Gray returned Losey to Newport News Virginia after visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Gunn Club
Winchester to Open Public Market Next Saturday
The market commission elected by the Common Council plans a 6 am to 10 am market on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 6 am to 11 am on Saturdays. It marks the first public market in over 25 years, aiming to attract a large turnout and encourage farmers to bring produce to town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Market Commission
Common Council
Sunhrise
Wanted Market Inspector Seeks Part Time Applicants
Short notice advert seeks a market inspector to work three mornings per week. Apply with references and ID. Salary expected not stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juhe
Labor union urges U S recognition for Irish republic
Atlantic City June 17. The American Federation of Labor adopted a resolution urging Congress to recognize the Irish republic and to give representatives of the Irish republic a hearing at the Paris peace conference. The memorial positions American organized labor in support of self determination for Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
Congress
Paris
American Federation For Labor
Elf
Ireland
Council of Ten of the
Peace Conference
Quai d’Orsay
German Peace Terms At Versailles Delayed
Paris June 17. Germany must reply to the peace terms by 6 49 p m Paris time Monday June 23 after a 48 hour extension. Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau will confer with the cabinet at Weimar before submitting a revised treaty for German ratification by the National Assembly on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Assembly
Versailles
Paris
Echo d
Weimar
Germany
President Wilson Ready to Return Home from Paris
President Wilson hopes to leave Paris for Washington on June 24 or 26 if the Germans sign the peace treaty. He will address Congress immediately after arriving, then begin a three week speaking tour to explain the peace treaty and the league covenant. His itinerary will span principal cities across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Paris
Congress
White House
Bolshevik Attack on Americans' Train Near Vladivostok
A band of about seventy Bolsheviks assaulted a train carrying American hospital and railroad workers near Spassk northwest of Vladivostok. Shots fired into the crowd left one Russian dead and an American wounded. Japanese guards had been protecting the line and reinforcements were sent to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Vladivostok
Spassk
Pacific Operators Strike Paralyzes California News
Telephone operators in southern California joined others across central and northern parts of the state on a widespread strike. The walkout aims to win housing improvements wage boosts and end alleged discrimination by company officials as electrical workers also join the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
California
Carper Dies of Brights Disease in Frederick County
Robert M. Carper, long-time Frederick county farmer living on Bifflick road, died last evening at his home 690 North Market street in Winchester at age 55 after a lingering illness from Brights disease. Survived by wife Cecelia Siter, three daughters, one son Magnus, three brothers James John and Russell, and one sister Verle. Funeral at 3 p.m. Wednesday at his house with Rev. E. Bruot of the Methodist Episcopal Church South officiating. burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Robert M. Carfiet
Frederick County
Bifflick Road
Winchester
North Market Street
Bright
Carper
Hiram Carper
J. Ford Carper
Jennes
Newport News
Mr. Carper
Cecelia Siter
J. P. Siter
Edward Loy
Jessie Foster
Clark
Magnus: Carpér
Opequon
Mesars
James Carper
John F. Carper
Russell Carper
Clarke County
Verle
Ten strike leaders arrested in Winnipeg and rural raids
Ten strike leaders were arrested in their homes in Winnipeg and driven to a government destination. Additional arrests occurred at Carberry and other western points as authorities raided timber headquarters linked to the strikes. Literature deemed Bolsheviki was seized during the royal mounted police action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Man
Carberry
Royal Mounted Police
Resolutions Adopted by A F of L on Labor and Education
The American Federation of Labor approved several resolutions today. They backed Federal Trade Commission action to curb meat packing control, rejected the one big union concept, supported a federal education bill with 106 million dollars for salaries and literacy programs, protested women yeomen clerical hiring in New Hampshire, and condemned mob violence and lynching in the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
American Federation of Labor
Federal Trade Commission
Organized Labor
Department of Education
Funeral services for George Ritchie planned at Market Street church
The funeral for the late George Rit chie will be held at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church at 2 p m tomorrow. A fur neck piece is missing on street. return to Mrs Charles W Bowman at Hotel Jack for reward. Also notice of Whitacre VA poultry club event and a Norfolk visit by Judge and Mrs A C Carson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ritchie
Market St. Methodist Episcopal Church
Charles W. Bowman
Jack
Boys’ Poultry Club
Whitacre
Freight Agents and Growers to Confer
Chamber of Commerce members interested in apple shipments from Witchbater plan a joint meeting with railroad representatives handling apple movement. The goal is to address car supply and movement difficulties for a large crop and ensure rapid sales. George M. Marlen endorses the plan and urges growers to submit discussion suggestions to the Chamber secretary. date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Witchbater
George 8. Marlen
Chamber of Commierce
Train Connections at Strasburg Junction Addressed
In a letter to Secretary A M Field Edward C Niles assistant to the director in charge of service of the railroad administration says Southern train No 11 will be held up to thirty minutes for all connecting lines at Strasburg Junction when passengers are reported to resolve the connection issue with Baltimore and Ohio No 55.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Field
Chamber of Commerce
Strasburg Junction
Edward C. Niles
Railroad Administration
Baltimore and Ohio
Southern Railway
Southern
Stigsburg Junction
Debated Knox Resolution Signals Senate Battle Over League
Washington June 17 The Senate begins debate on Senator Knox’s resolution opposing the league of nations as part of peace terms. The fight promises bitter passages and a long duration. President Wilson plans a travel speaking tour in support upon return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washegton
Senate
League of Nations
Knox
Pennsylvania
Wilson
League
Carpenters Wanted At Fifty Cents An Hour
Notice page advertises carpenters needed at 50 cents per hour. Wm Noonan is listed with contact details. Also an auction notice for the late C M Gibbons home offering sale in whole or two lots with bidder address R G Gategobermy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenters
WM. Noonan
C. M. Gibbons
Highway Proposal Sparks Morgan Winchester Cooperation
North Morgan residents back a proposed highway linking Morgan County with Frederick. Winchester business interests back the route for regional prosperity. At Frederick County meetings officials and citizens weighed options to designate a Winchester Morgan road as a federal highway to reduce local costs and maximize benefit along Sleepy Creek and Birch Grove corridors.
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Nebona
Then
Frederick
Winchester
Morgan
Wes An
Frederick County Board of Supervisors
Morgan County Court
Consi BE
Dawson
F. B. Rice
B.J. Hasén
H. W. Boyer
A. Rothrock
Ginia Highway
Berkeley
Birch Grove
Sleepy Creek
Frederick County
Hévermale
Crick
Morgan County
Closing Notice for Saturday Sales by SONS Wilt Giose
The notice announces a Saturday only sale at 2 o clock by SONS Wilt Giose. It appears as a closing notice with limited readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eginning Sa
One Dead and Dozens Hurt as Hat Falls During Boxing Show
A U S soldier died and two were dying with over 100 injured after the collapse of a Columbus hut roof at a Torntameleen boxing match last night in Brest France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Pres
Brest
France
Columbus Hut
Binder Twine Sale Extended at Winchester Shed Co
Open until nine o clock to accommodate demand for binder twine at Winchester Shed Co. Sale runs through July 1 with extended hours to assist farmers and merchants seeking binding twine supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iptt
Winchester Shed CO
Left Estate To His Only Son In Probate
The will of the late James K. Gray who died recently was admitted to probate in the county Circuit clerk's office. Dated December 7, the document leaves Ernst A. L. a fee simple portion of the Ony farm, with the remainder to his life to Hope Gray. upon death the estate passes to Bertha J. Je. A granddaughter listed, the testator names Ernst as executor and allocates personal property to the son. Contact M. B. Conner for details.
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James K. Gray
Ernést A. L
Hope Gray
Bertha
J. Je ' Son
Ernest
Ein
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Taves
Rutherto
James Willingham
Gun Club
Mrs. Carlin Gray
Losey
LABOR
The
Trea
Ansdelated Press
Foreign Office
Council of Five
Austria
Belgium
Ab BR
Bwimley
Noonan
AODT
A.fl
MR. Ritchie
Tawn Party
A. C. Carson
Norfolk, i
Vicinity
Noy
Flan
Morgan Counties
M. B.conner
Liv
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