Corporal Isat F award of service cross in WWI action
The Star reports Corporal Isat F of Company I 106th Infantry received the Distinguished Service Cross for heroism on October 8 1918 at Verdun front during a drive in which his commander Capt Robert Conract was mortally wounded. He captured and turned over three guns and twenty prisoners.
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Isat F
One Hundred and Sixteenth ‘Infantry
United States
Army
Verdus
Robert’ ¥. Conract
Dey
Allamong
Marlbrouke
Gidgin
Death and return of Ada Corporal Harry Allamong
A correspondent reveals mixed notices about Corporal Harry Allamong of Ada and his brother Tenac. Harry was reported killed, drowned, and wounded at different times, yet returned from France and is recovering at Camp Lee Virginia. Tenac has not been reported wounded and may stay with the company until summer.
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Harry
Ises
Coupeny
France
Harry Allamong
Star
War Department
Harry ‘Allamong
Camp Lee
Tenac
Shryock Buys Fine Residence On South Washington Street
Real estate agent W A Fultz sold to Wilmer Shryock a handsome brick residence on South Washington Street for 12000 dollars. The large house with ample grounds is described as one of the citys most desirable. Shryock plans to occupy the property.
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W. A. Fultz
Charles A. Lupton
Washington ‘Street
Wilmer Shryock
W C Crampton Sale Date Reported Incorrect
The Star notes an error in the printed date for W C Crampton's sale at Dunbeath Farm 112 miles south of Berryville listing horses and hogs for sale. The ad mentions a later event described as a dance in Friendship Hall with a misread time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Crampton
Dunbeath Farm
Berryville
Shippers File Statements Over Freight Rate Increase
In response to a inquiry the Chamber of Commerce reports a receipt of a letter from the State Corporation Commission. The commission asks Chambers to submit exhibits showing the damaging effect on local shippers if a 16 percent intra-state freight rate increase goes into effect. Local shippers harmed are urged to file exhibits with the chamber or the commission promptly to influence the outcome.
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Chamber of Commerce
The
Vi State Corporation
Richmond District
State Corporation Commission
Chambers of Commerce
State ‘Corporation Commission
Georgia Woman Granted Absolute Divorce in Frederick County Court
A decree grants Georgia resident A. Anderson an absolute divorce from Samuel Cleveland Anderson. The couple, married in this city on October 35, Phe oy Sinai DH, Kern, reportedly share three children and reside in the area.
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Georgia
Anderson
Samuel Cleveland Anderson
Frederick County
Phe Oy Sinai
Kern
Charles Clarrison and the Columbia Stellar Quartette at Empire Theater
Charles Clarrison and the Columbia Stellar Quartette appear at the Empire Theater in Web. on March 26 with curtain at 8 45 p m Tickets available through High School Cadets or Seal's Music Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Empire Theater
Seal’s Music Store
Organize New Glass Match7 Plans Hygiene Class
The Red Cross hygiene and home care class will be organized on Friday March 7 at handley Library for the sick care. The first meeting invites all interested to attend and join the new class.
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Red Cross
Handley “Library
Greatest concert ever brought to this city at Empire Theater
Charles Harrison with the Stellar Quartette headlines a March 26 Empire Theater engagement at 1 p.m. The event promises a premier musical attraction, billed as the greatest concert in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Harrison
Empire Theater
Local Housing Ads And Auto Sales At Winchesterton
Property listings show diverse homes on Stewart Street and nearby avenues with prices from 2 000 to 7 000 including 5 to 6 room brick, bungalow and shingle styles plus a basement and garage. Auto sales offer used cars at low prices. Civic League announces monthly meeting Friday at the Elks Club. Mr and Mrs Pierce Wathey relocate to a farm near Stim.
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Stewart Street
Irick
Winchistior ‘Auto Sales
Civic League
Elks’ Club
Pierce Wathey
Kernstown
Eee Aati Farm
Stim
Two Men Arrested for Selling Liquor in City
Lazarue and Milton Thomas were arrested after a sting by the Law Enforcement League and Chief Mo A. Dotan for selling liquor at Marchi's West Main Street shop. Thomas claimed he acted as a tutee for Ikey Lazarus. a room search found no liquor. The case hinges on whether city or state alcohol laws apply and if magistrates or grand jury should handle the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lazarue
Pt.m.marchi
Minton
Law Enforcement League
Mo A. Dotan
Tiquan
Marchi
Grand Jury
Sheep Lose 60 in Berryville Rabies Attack
In Berryville Virginia a dog infected with suspected rabies attacked a flock of 66 sheep, killing about 60 and injuring others. The dog wandered twelve miles, raising fears of further spread. authorities urged confinement and reporting developments while samples were sent to the Bureau of Animal Industry for testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Ithe Bureau of Animal Industry
Washington
E. W. Milubr
The Commercials and Savings Bank of Winchester Anniversary
The Commercials and Savings Bank of Winchester marks its third anniversary after opening March 6 1916. Deposits began under ten thousand dollars and now exceed half a million with safeties near six hundred thousand. Depositors have purchased almost a quarter of a million dollars in Liberty Bonds from the bank.
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Commercials and Savings Bank of Winchester
Commercial and Savings Bank
Liberty
Auction notice for horses cows and mules in Fairfax lane
J. W. Baker of 48 Rouse Ave Ip-tt announces a sale of 16 head of horses and mules and 10 cows. The auction is set for Saturday March 8 at 10 a m near the Mvery barn on Fairfax lane conducted by B R Himmelright.
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J. W. ‘Baker
Rouse Ave
M. Mvery
Fairfax Lane
B. R. Himmelright
Canning Club Girls Rally Planned at City Hall Winchester
Canning Club girls are urged to attend a rally in the City Hall courtroom on Saturday in Winchester. An announcement of prizes for the coming season will be made, with additional surprises promised to encourage participation.
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Canning Club
Winchester
Bargain Real Estate At Court House Sale
Real estate listing describes the Oylet property a 10 room residence orchard water barn outbuildings and lime kilns all in running order. Sale set in front of Court House at 10 a m Saturday plus a found tan shepherd dog stored at Valley Veterinary Hospital for owner contact.
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Oylet
Arden
Court House
Valley Veterinary ‘Hospital
Noske Said to Be Likely German Dictator if Government Falls
In Erlin March 6 Gustav Noske the war minister is expected to be named dictator should the government collapse. Additional belief holds that if the government refuses allied terms there may be continued occupation of German territory by allied forces.
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Gustav ‘Noske
Germany
Bavarian Government Allegedly Allied With Bolshevik Forces
London reports that Munich's Bavarian government is described as Bolshevik with close contact to Moscow. Minister Philip Schudemsna reportedly commands about 28,000 troops, and his support is said to be weakening.
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London
Munich
Bolhevik
Moscow
Philip Schudemsna
Weatward-Ho Arrives With U S Food Aid to Damaig
A United States relief ship named Weatward-Ho has just arrived at Damaig on the Baltic with food. The voyage was uneventful with no German ships observed. Kiel harbor, once a major German base, is described as a graveyard guarded by French destroyers. The vessel sailed from New York.
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Star
London
United States
Damaig
Baltic Sea
Kiel
Weetwardfio
New York
Evangelist Gypey Smith Speaks at Fort Loudoun Church
Fort Loudoun Methodist Church hosts evangelist Rev Gypey Smith who addresses Seminary girls and a large audience. His talk centers on self knowledge and self control drawn from Socrates Marcus Aurelius and Jesus Christ, urging denial of self.
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Fort Loudoun
Gypey Smith
Methodist Church
Socrates
Marcus Aurelius
Jesus Christ
Prisoners to be released in Britain
London report states the government will release all political prisoners. Sinn Fein representative John O'Kelly in Paris says over 100 political prisoners remain in British jails.
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London
John O'Kelly
Sinn Mein
Paris
Fire destroys great London dock amid massive jute stock
Fire swept the Santow dock in London today destroying the vast jute storages and causing millions in damage. A reward notice for a lost tortoise shell eyeglass is attached to the ad.
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The
Star
London
Great Santow
Supreme Council Debates Terms On Germany at Paris
Paris March 6 The supreme inter allied war council resumed discussion of military and naval terms for Germany. The fate of the German fleet now interned off Lot band was due for discussion. The quarrel between the Italians and Jugoslavs is being patched up. The frontier near Trieste reopens. The council also focuses on transporting food into central Europe.
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Paris
Germany
Lot Band
Italins
Trieste
Italy
American Shot by Hun Trolls Taxicab Hold-Up in Chicago
Chicago correspondent Richard Henry Little was slightly wounded when a mob attacked a taxicab in Alexander Plaza. Mr and Mrs Ben Hecht were present. the cab was held up twice by armed men who fired shots but no one was killed.
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Bprlan
March
Richard Henry Little
Chicago
Alexander Plaza
County Couple Weds Yesterday Amid Simple Ceremony
A county couple wed yesterday with an ensign officiating. Friends of the couple toasted their union and wished the pair prosperity and happiness in the days to come.
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Phe Corambay
Berlin strike ends in failure amid coup talk
A Central News dispatch from Copenhagen reports that German and allied observers deem the Berlin general strike a failure as the Sparta faction claimed plans to carry out a coup. War Minister Nopke leads 44,000 loyal troops in Berlin.
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The
Star
London
Spartacides
Cary
Berlin
Copeshagen
Nopke
Demand For War Lord Withdrawn
WEIMAR March 8 following a long cabinet conference with the Berlin council of soldiers and workmen it was reported strike leaders were willing to withdraw demands for punishment of the ex Kaiser former crown prince field marshal von Hindenburg and General von Ludendorff on certain conditions they were also willing to call off the general strike Philip Scheidemann prepared to resign his post as mayor of Berlin moved by the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Weimar
Berlin
C L Hawkins Celebrates 63rd Birthday
Mr C L Hawkins longtime janitor and special guardian over county property including the courthouse and county offices celebrated his sixty third birthday on Tuesday. He received many birthday wishes and several presents that made him happy through the day.
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C. L. Hawkins
New York Sees Record Arrival After Signing
New York records a massive influx as 8,000 new arrivals bearing the Twenty-seventh unit dock in Hoboken amid a morning procession. Thirteen additional parties are noted as part of the wave following the signing.
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New York
Hoboken
Martial Law Report From Berlin Cites German Measures
Wire despatch describes German leadership imposing severe martial law for the first time under Noske. It notes government authority expanding after unrest, with military power sweeping through cities and curbing civilian rights amid volatile conditions.
Railways Asked to Be Operated by Hines Aimed at 760000 Members
A request is made for Hines to operate railways, seeking a membership base of 760 000, signaling a major organizational push for control and expansion. The proposal outlines wide public access and possible governance changes in railway management.
Funeral Rites Set for Dead at Newport and Wickliffe
Death notice for Aub Ee Carter Page Newport and Miseeg Kate and Macky Wickliffe. Funeral services at 11 o'clock Saturday at Protestant Episcopal Church Wickliffe conducted by J S Ware Shepherdstown Va and Rev Malcom Berryville with interment in Green Hill Cemetery.
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Carter Page
Newport
Kate and
Macky
Wickliffe
der J
Ware
Shepherdstown
Malcom
Berryville
Green Hil
Fragmentary War of Words In Paris Market Hums On
A garbled report from Paris notes vague tensions as a commission warns of resistance and agricultural deliveries. Only 677 units have been delivered with demands rising, leaving the situation uncertain.
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Corporal Isaac F. Allamong
Mr. _Shryock
W. C
Crampton Sale
Friendship Hall
Dedletit
Gigis
Charles Clarrison
Ood &O
Rouss. Avenue
League
Milton Thomas
Thomas
Doran
Eague
Viquor
Thetce
Ikey Lazarus
Bootblack
Meade
Lagerne
Jaeny 2
Williams
Aersir
Wire
Bolshevik
Poland
Trish
London Dock
Rowsy
Supreme Council
Central
Europe
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Ome
Bhrlin
Blaep
Hines
Althot
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