American Baroness to Speak on War Experiences
Huard, an American wife of a French nobleman, will address a Monday night audience at the Empire Theatre in Winchester at 8:30. She recalls the 1914 German invasion of France, her escape from a chateau on the Marne, and hospital work behind the front. Admission is free with no reserved seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mettame Huard
Kluck
the Mange
Handley Library
Paris
Soissons
Marne
la Baronne Huard
Winchester
Empire Thisater
Odessa Evacuated by Allied Forces
Allied forces evacuated Odessa as British and French garrisons occupied the city. North of Odessa a Greek force has been heavily engaged with Bolsheviks in recent days.
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Odessa
Star
London
Many Goodies For Yanks Over There
Washington reports the April supply for the American Expeditionary Force includes one million crackerjack packages and 600 000 cartons of fancy wafers. Also planned are duet dinner minis salted almonds salad peanuts and water rolls as the cracker industry in France stalls.
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The
Star
Washington
War Department
Iui France
Local Draft Board Winds Up Its Activities
The Winchester and Frederick county local board under the Selective Service Act completed its work and closed. Sheriff Luther Panett, the chairman, J. R. Fay, and clerk Maude Brown will pursue other business. All registration cards and documents were sent to the Air Department in Washington for preservation. About 4500 local boards existed nationwide and a large storehouse was expected to be needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pli
Anda
Luther Panett
J. R. Fay
Maude Brown
Winchester
Frederick
Air Department
Washington
United States
Health Board Detains Two Patients For Smallpox Quarantine
Health authorities plan to remove Mr. Clan elthe and Mr. Hoover, a well known barber, to the smallpox detention house southeast of town after reports of symptoms. Hoover has been ill since early week and symptoms appeared several days ago, initially thought mild.
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Clanethe
C. Hoover
Board of Health
Hoover
German Seamen Refuse to Surrender Large Ships
The German Seamen's Union is delaying the surrender of three large merchant ships bound for the United States under armistice terms. Sailors refuse to move the vessels from Bremen to a Scottish port where crews await, demanding immediate repatriation before transfer.
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German ‘Seamen’s Union
United States
Bremen
Scotland
Notes From Canterbury March News In Brief
Canterbury Virginia items report J Willis Suddith and bride visiting relatives in Boye. Ray Albin’s children sick with colds. Mrs H C Cave visiting her parents. L J Cave bought Martha Bowman farm near Canterbury. Mrs J C Hale recovering after three week illness. Pauline and Tursea with grandparents. Wallace Clemons improving after influenza. Miss Mary Hale with Miss Grace Painter. Mrs Comer and daughter building house on L J Cave’s lot. Lloyd Painter welcomed a new baby.
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Canterbury
Via
J. Willis Suddith
Bride
Boye
H. L. Suddith
Ray Albin
H. C. Cave
Ee Jis
J. C. Halee
L. J. Cave Hag
Martha Bowman
J. C. Hale
Pauline
Turisea
H. i
Wallace Clemons
Robert Suddith
Abington
Miss Mary Hale
Grace Painter
Comer
Susie Jenkima
L. J. Cave
Rose Hill Manor closure noted after nearby concerns
A fragment indicates Rose Hill Manor in Wrederick may be closing amid local concerns. Details are unclear but the notice points to a shutdown affecting the manor and surrounding area.
Middletown Estate Sells for Forty Six Thousand Dollars
Montemavista the countryside estate of C W Heater on the Valley pike between Strasburg and Middletown sold to Y Conway of Frederick Md the buyer takes possession April 1 The 176 acre property is mostly tillable with grazing land a large residence a tenant house and two big barns The price 46000 includes the estate built by Heater and inherited from Solomon Heater who moved from Loudoun county in 1845.
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Montemavista
C. W. Hester
Valley Pike
Strasburg
Midietown
Y. Conway
Frederick
Heater
Mr. Heater
Solomon Heater
Loudoun Country
Strasburg Soldier Dead of Disease
The War Department announced several deaths in France from disease. Private Howard Sonner of Strasburg Virginia, among early Strasburg registrants, died recently. Private Bonker Wiig, brother of Mary Boaner of Front Royal Virginia, is also noted. Private James E Thompson of Martinsburg West Virginia is reported dead of disease in France.
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War Department
Lisit
Howard
Sonner
Strasburg
France
Bonker Wiig
Mies Mary
Boaner
Star Office
Front Royal
James E. ‘Thompean
Martinsburg
W. Va
Mrs. Anna Lester Dies at Ridgeway in Berkeley County
Anna Lester age 76 died yesterday at the home of her daughter Mrs. David Barrow near Ridgeway Berkeley County West Virginia. Funeral will be at Paynes Chapel at 10 Monday morning with burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Survived by children George Swartz Mrs William Swartz Mrs David Barrow Mrs Minnie Middleton Mrs Martin McAboy Mr John Swartz and Mrs Anne Sonner. She leaves 41 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.
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Anna Lester
David Barrow
Ridgeway
Berkeley County
W. Va
Paynes Chapel
Mount Hebron Cemetery
George Swartz
Stephenson
William Swartz
Hagerstown
Minnie Middleton
Gray, Va
Martin McAboy
Joeman Springs
John Swartz
Bunker Hill
Anne Sonner
Pittsburgh
Aled
Fatal Injuries End Career of Patrick Lynch
Patrick H. Lynch prominent roadmaster of the Valley division of the Southern Railroad died in Staunton hospital after the motor driven inspection car he rode derailed at Staunton yards. Fellow crew G E Rour and M M Woolyard were tossed clear but unharmed. A second item notes a sale of horses cattle hogs and farming implements at Middletown Va on March 28 1919 in the Heater Arm auction.
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Patrick H. Lynch
Valley Division
Southern Railroad
Strasburg
Staun‘ton
Staunton
G. E. Rour
M. M. Woolyard
J. L
J. W. Jolliffe
Charles Heater
Middletown
Security Building and Loan Take Stock Now
Hansbrough and Carter urge investors to act as the Security Building and Loan begins its early stock offering, prompting readers to consider joining the new venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansbrough
Poets Browning and Life in Letters Across Time
Fragmented excerpt chronicles Eliz a Browning and Robert Browning, their marriage and child, revisits meetings with Mazzini, and letters on income and marriage by a friend. It notes travel to England in 1895 and interactions with Tennyson Ruskin Carlyles and others.
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Elisabeth ‘Barret Bro
Robert Barrett Browning
Hahrietta Barrett
Captain Cook
Goldie
Mr. Barrett
Brownings
Englam
Elisabeth
Browning
Robert
Reunion Honors Soldier Leonard Purtlebaugh Homecoming
Mr and Mrs Clark Purtlebaugh hosted a family reunion for Leonard Purtlebaugh returning from Camp Sheridan Alabama. Attending were Anthar Purtlebaugh and family from Hayfield Walter Purtlebaugh and Chester, Ben Bailey of Whiteshell, and thirteen grandchildren.
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Clark Purtlebaugh
Leonard Purtlebaugh
Camp Sheridam
Ala
Anthar Purtlebaugh
Hayfield
Walter Purtlebaugh
Chester
Ben Bailey
Whits Hell
Hewitt and Shea Wed In Stephens City Ceremony
Wilbur Hewitt and Miss Shea Shea wed in Stephens City with Rev. Lynm presiding. The couple, both from the area, celebrated at a private ceremony. Hewitt, son of Charles and the late family, has worked at Beck's Bakery for five years and will relocate to MarHwonarg Va to lead a new bakery there.
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Lee Shea
Wilbur Bosworth Hewitt
Lynm
S Stuart
Stephens City
Cheeter Memorial Hospital
Hewitt
Charles Hewitt
Haseen
Beck's Bakery
MarHwonarg
Sells Cattle to Swift Firm Incomplete Sale Notice
A damaged fragment reports a cattle sale where Mr John Lee Hag sold cattle to Bwitt and Swift. Details are incomplete, names appear truncated, and locations and dates are not provided.
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SWIFT
John-Lee Hag
Bwitt
Isaac Wilson to Speak at Friends Meeting House Services
Isaac Wilson, a minister of the Society of Friends, will lead debt services at the Friends Meeting House on March 23 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
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Isaac Wilson
Society of Friends
Friends
Ing House
Brick Dwelling Listed at 116 West Water Street City
Frame metal dwelling with lot about 80 feet front on South Washington Street. Price listed as 5500.00. Also offered is a brick dwelling at 116 West Water Street for 4560.00. Financing and insurance services provided by iptt Insurance, Loans, Real Betaire in Winchester, Virginia.
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Weat Water St
Wadsington St
Services at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Tomorrow
Acting rector Rev. John W. Quinton announces services at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church tomorrow: Holy communion at 7 30 a m, Sunday school at 9 45 a m, morning prayer at 11 o'clock, and choral evensong at 4 30 p m. Visitors are always welcome.
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T. Rev
John W. Quinton
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
General Electric engineers visit Maryland and Washington
Mr. Robert W. Bowers of General Electric, stationed at Indian Head naval proving grounds, visits his parents at the Fairfax Hotel for the weekend then plans to depart Monday for North Carolina to join the same firm. Mrs. Emily Feliers and daughter leave for Washington for a week with relatives and friends.
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Robert W. Bowers
General Electric Company
Naval Proving Grounds
Indian Head
P. N. Bowers
Fairfax Hotel
North Carolina
Thought for Saturday Night Echoes of Regret
A reflective verse notes heartache lies in unspoken care and missed gestures. The speaker laments forgotten words, unsent letters, and flowers not sent, haunting the evening with memory. The piece carries a personal, lilting mood and a sense of intimate remorse.
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Nemo
Eat Apples Every Day Keep the Doctor Away
Food advice hints daily apple consumption supports health as a simple habit. The note emphasizes fruit as a preventive measure and suggests regular intake promotes well being.
Time changes set for clocks on March 30 by railway
Railways announce clocks advance one hour at 2 a m on Sunday March 30. The rule backs clocks one hour on the first Sunday in October and lasts while law remains in force. Congress debates daylight saving with no final action.
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Sahn Oy
Orien
Miet
This Bride Keeps Her Name Despite Marriage
The report notes that the bride did not change her name after marriage to Albert Woolfor d. Rev W T Walters officiated. The couple, likely to reside in Augusta West Virginia where Woolford farms.
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Pasion
W. T. Walters
Jacob W
Albert Woolfoid
Stade
Augusta
W. Ve
Woolpna
Republicans abandon tariff push in Congress
Republican leaders in the Senate and House indicated no serious effort to restore a high protective tariff. They argue a veto override by President Wilson requires two thirds and that Republicans will control the Senate by only a narrow margin, making any tariff bill a waste of time to write.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
House
President May to Return Home Early in May
Circles close to the White House say President Wilson may return to the United States very early in May. His return is expected to prompt Congress to be called into an extraordinary session, though he has not signaled any definite plan to issue the call from abroad.
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the Star
Washington
Wilson
United States
Itag
Congress
St. Pauls Church Announces Tomorrow Service
Rev J H Rees will preside at St Pauls A M B Church tomorrow. Pastor Rev G Oliver Wing urges members to pay quartage, noting it is the last quarter of the year and reminding them to contribute their dollar.
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J. H. Rees
St.Paul's A. MB. Church
G. Oliver Wing
Ford Cars For Sale In Splendid Condition
Classified ad note offers several used Ford cars in splendid condition with right prices. reads as a space on second page Bain.
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FORD
Bain
Amendments Before League Commission Report
Paris dispatch reports the League of Nations commission meeting under President Wilson during a tense session. Japan and Australia push positions on integrity and potential hard or soft approaches, with Britain and the United States central to the debate.
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Paris
Tion
Witex
Preaikdent Wilson
Debs to Head Reds in America
Detroit dispatch reports debates over a potential future Soviet style government in the United States with Debs named to head a radical movement. The item notes socialists and leaders chosen for England and France as part of the alleged plan.
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Debs
Reds
America
Gendva
Ingrate
B Debs
United States
Dow Ty
Bolobeviich
Moscow
Amy
Money to L oan on Farm Lands From $1 000 to $25 000
Philip wit Kama attorney at law advertises money to loan on farm lands from 1000 to 25000 dollars. Filing 42 Rouse 21 1p 21.
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Philip Wit. Kama
Rouse
Weather Note Reflects Early Spring Almanac Readings
Almanacs report a wet day signaling spring with unusually mild winter weather. Few people noticed due to the lingering benign conditions and sparse outdoor activity amid the persistent winter pattern.
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Mapame Huard
Charles Harrison
Séal’g Music
Timony
Wire
Rose Hill Manor
Wrederick
C. W. Heater
Middletown Home
Patrick Lynch
Italy
Versailles
Mazzini
Wilbur Hewitt
Miss Shea
Friends’ Services
Hansbrough & Carter
Wiichester
Christ Sharhs
Emily Feliers
Gloges
Saread
ST. Paul's Church Services
League Commission
Australia
Britain
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