Armageddon in Germany as civil war rages and Berlin stays tense
The AP reports Germany remains an armed camp with food scarce and clashes in Moabit and Berlin. In the Ruhr region fighting worsens as government troops clash with Spartacists. Munich and Bavaria threaten a general strike amid unsettled pay demands. Paris cites a push for Versailles revision and a 10 million copy anti Versailles book. Berlin notes rising unrest among agricultural areas and ongoing provocations across the country. The death toll from March turmoil climbs with 8,000 killed overall and Berlin reporting 850 deaths.
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Associated Press
Moabit
Ruhr
Ba Leipsie
Germany
Bavaria
Red
Munich
Stuttgart
Kapp
Nurembere
Leipsic
Paris
Berlin
Keep the Gates There at Winchester Crossing
Tomorrow a State Corporation Commission team will inspect the Baltimore and Ohio crossing on Millwood road at Winchester to decide whether to abolish the safety gates. Residents say the crossing is highly dangerous, with obscured train views and multiple injuries and near misses.
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State Corporation Commission
Baltimore and Ohio
Millwood Road
Winchester
Celoeeany
Bhester
Wanted 700000 Pounds Carpet Bags For Sale
Advertisement seeking 700000 pounds of carpet bags to be cut sewn and packaged in skeins. Offer 9 cents per linear yard. Contact Beli and phone number 167-1 for Asa Crisman.
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BELI
Asa Crisman
Men Wanted and Farm Goods Ad Crackling Through Local Notice
Laborers sought for Winchester and Western Railroad construction with good wages and board. Applications to W B Cornwell Winchester Va or J P Bean Gore Va. Also seed oats sale from Winchester Seed Co Inc. Red Durham bull, 600 lbs, 4 horse wagon, farm harness, Sunlight flour car arrival at Keckley and Shryock 203 N Braddock St.
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Winchester and Western R
W. B
Red Durham Bull
H. Schlack
Braddock
Inspection trip to Shenandoah district signals grade crossing debate
A Baltimore and Ohio delegation led by General Superintendent Ennis will inspect the Shenandoah district from Brunswick to Harrisonburg with a stop in Winchester. Officials may test a freight movement at the Millwood crossing as the city protests the plan to abolish safety gates and watchmen.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
General Office
Shenandoah
Brunswick
Lexington
Ennis
Winchester
Strasburg Junction
Southern Railway
Harrisonburg
Baltimore and Ohio
Winchester Woman Nominated to Civil Service Board
Mrs. Helen Hamilton Gardener of Winchester was nominated by President Wilson to join the Civil Service Commission, becoming the first woman named to the body. Born in Winchester 62 years ago, she has long been active in suffrage work and is a noted author of short stories and essays. Her appointment completes the commission’s reorganization.
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Associated Press
NUTON
Helen Hamilton Gardener
Del
S A. Day
Wilson
Civil Service Commission
Rev Wiley Begins Evangelistic Revival at First Baptist
The Rev George Ho Wiley of Richmond Va opened evangelistic services at First Baptist Church delivering morning and evening sermons. He preached on How To Have a Revival from Psalm fifty first and outlined six essentials including confession and faith in Christ. He also addressed The Holy Spirit in evening services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ho Wiley
Richmond
First Baptist Church
Cvangelist
Wiley
Charles ‘Adey
Baptist Church
Firemen's Carnival Opens March 29 for Six Days
The Friendship Fire Company hosts a six day carnival from March 29 to April 3. Eclipse Exposition Shows bring ten acts including a giant Ferris wheel and Merry-Go-Round with free nightly acts and band concerts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
Franklin
Friendship Fire Company
William Rehill Dies From Ice Factory Scalding Injury
Mrs. Osmar Swanson and Mr. Jas Rehill traveled to Baltimore after their brother William Rehill died at Mercy Hospital from burns suffered at an ice factory where he worked. About 35, he was married. His body was sent to Philadelphia for funeral rites with his mother Mrs John Rehill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osmar Swanson
Jas. Rehill
Baltimore
William Rehill
Mercy Hospital
Rehill
Philadelphia
John Rehill
Photographer offers disposal of old glass plates
Fred Barr, photographer, announces disposal of all old glass photo plates up to the year 119 as scarce glass and factory demand prompt moving. He invites orders for any duplicate photos before plates are destroyed to free space.
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Fred Barr
For Your Orchard see Oliver Orchard Plow at showroom
Local advertisement promotes the Cleveland tractor and the Oliver orchard plow at the Winchester Orchard Supply Company showroom located at 301 North Market Street. Bell phone service listed as 515.
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Cleveland
Oliver Orchard
North Market ST
Winchester Orchard Supply Company
Bell Phone
All Reserved Seats for As You Was Show Replaced
Missing tickets for the American Lbc- 10x show As You Was at Hays Breen held aside for patrons. Seats not called for by Wednesday night March 24 will be replaced on sale 1 p m to 11 p m. A few more good seats available at Al ters Drug Store. call 19 percent.
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Hays, Breen
Wile
The
Empire
American Legion
Showalter's
Father and Son sue over auto collision damages
Two suits filed in Frederick county circuit court name John Dillis owner of the Greek Restaurant as defendant. A. G. Swanson seeks 300 dollars for wagon and horse damage while Oscar H. Swanson claims 1000 dollars for personal injuries from a January 6 collision on South Main Street caused by Dillis speeding. Defendant to appear April 7. Ward and Larrick, attorneys.
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Frederick County
John Dillis
North Main Street
ag+gregatage
Dillie
A. G. Swanson
Osmar .H. Swanson
Swanson
Dillis
South Main Street
Weesday
Ward and Larrick
Geese Head North Through Shenandoah Valley
Flocks of wild geese migrating north were sighted in the Shenandoah Valley as they travel for the summer season. Most birds fly at night and several were actually seen, with winds causing some to lose bearings while attempting to rejoin their flocks. Frog calls and other spring sounds were noted nearby.
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Shenandoah Valley
Notice on Conversion of Liberty Loan Bonds
Notice states all temporary Third U S Liberty Loan bonds on storage will be exchanged for permanent form bonds with coupons attached unless depositors give immediate notice to the contrary. Also 4 percent Second Liberty Loan bonds stored will be included. all coupons clipped will be credited to the owner. Shenandoah Valley National Bank.
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U. S
Treasury Department
Shenandoah Valley
Hank
FOR RENT OR LEASE AND Shenandoah River Farm Details
FOR RENT OR LEASE. Suitable for any large business one of the best centrally located stores. Shenandoah River Farm 246 1-2 acres on the Shenandoah river and on the Southern Railroad two miles from Strausburg Virginia and two miles from Valley Pike. Rail road siding on the farm with 4g acres of river bottom and thirty acres of timber. Watered by river and springs. Improved by large dwelling and bank barn and other out buildings. Milk route passes the farm. Trove & Son Real Estate and Insurance Front Royal Virginia.
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Shenandoah River
Southern
Strausburg
Valley Pike
Trove & Son Real Estate and Insurance
Front_Royal
As You Was Show Tickets Hit High Demand
Confusing promotional notes indicate limited good seats still available for a production titled As You Was. Terms mention on sale and possible drug store involvement, with reference to 197 and unclear location.
Doctor Miller Announces Veterinary Hospital Closure
Dr. E W Miller states he is closing the veterinary hospital and will respond from his residence where his office will be located. He thanks past clients and advises future contact from both phones.
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Otcsc
Cssss
Sts—S
E. W. Miller
Dream of Talent at Legion Show in Winchester
Winchester showcases a fine talent lineup for the American Legion production "As You Was" at the Empire Theater on Thursday night March 25. The cast includes Philip Williams Donald McFadden Seddon Lacy Hugh Duffey and others with Mary Stuart and Thomas Burley in principal roles.
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Winchester
American Legion
A. M. Baker
Empire Theater
Philip Williams
Donald McFadden
Seddon Lacy
Hugh Duffey
Harry Grim
Lee Coble
Osmar Swanson
Fined For Game Law Violation In Frederick County
John Wine of the county was fined 8 dollars and costs totaling 15.25 by J A Tavenner for violating game laws by shooting a partridge out of season. Two warrants had been issued against Wine one for out of season kill and another for snow hunting. The warrant was sworn by Game Warden Henry Baker and was the first in the county since the Frederick County Game and Fish Protective Association formed. The association says it will assist in prosecutions of violations.
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John Wine
Jar Tavenner
Henry Baker
Frederick County Game and Fish Protective Association
Unclaimed Letters at Winchester Post Office 1920
Unclaimed letters remaining in the Winchester Va post office for the week ending March 20 1920. Callers must pay one cent per letter. List includes Mrs Mary Garver Charles Hawkins Mrs William L Hutsler Janis Lowery Maud Prake J Siebert Postmaster.
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Winchester Va
Dunand Johnson
Mary Garver
Charles Hawkins
William L. Hutsler
Janis Lowery
Mids Maud Prake
J. WM. Siebert
Postponed Farm Sale Set For March 27
Public auction of the Russell farm scheduled for March 13 is postponed to March 27 to allow all heirs to attend. L N Russell, agent, requested the date change so full participation is possible. Also notes about limited seating for a local musical comedy event and ticket availability at Showalter's Drug Store.
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J. N
Mary A. Russell
L. N. Russell
Purebred Percheron Horses and Poland China Hogs Sale
Auction scheduled March 26 at Winchester Fair Grounds features Purebred Percheron horses and Poland China hogs. Buyers include John C. Cather and C. L. Nicodemus. Sale details reference lot numbers 22 1p 31.
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Winchester Fair Grounds
Poland
John C. Cather
C. L. Nicodemus
Desirable Winchester Land Offered For Private Sale
A tract along Berryville Pike near Winchester offered for sale as a whole or in two parcels about 120 acres and 40 acres. Interested parties may apply to M. M. Lynch, attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Berryville Pike
Shawnee Tribe Meeting Notice Seeks Full Attendance
Shawnee Tribe No 2 10 RM calls an important meeting with full attendance requested. Mort and C of Re B F Brill slated to attend. 3W indicates room and time details may apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mort
B. F. Brill
IMS WARNED BY BENSON OF THE BRITISH
Rear Admiral Benson warned Admiral Sims not to be fooled by British aims and to resist them as firmly as Germany. Sims testified before a Senate committee on the navy’s wartime conduct. He said the remark came in informal talk during Secretary Daniels’ instruction trip before U.S. entry into the war.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wiliam SS. Benson
Caval Operations
Sims
Senate
Navy
Daniel
England
United States
Admiral Benson
London
Winchester Shed ad for soybeans and seeds inquiry
An advertisement notes soy beans and alfalfa seeds offered by The Winchester Shed Inc and invites potential buyers to respond before purchase. The ad includes a contact line and a date style listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Shed
O., Inc
Potatoes Wanted and Public Sale Notice
Potatoes offered at 1.86 per bushel delivered to store by Wednesday March 31. Potts' Grocery Co advertises a public sale including purebred Percheron horses and Poland China hogs. The notice lists delivery and sale details in a compact catalog style.
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Potts’ Grocery CO
Promotions Made At the Winchester Postoffice
Edward E. Peer fills the vacancy left by John Kern at Winchester postoffice. Ryland Conner is promoted to senior substitute carrier and Marvin Shank joins as special delivery messenger. Kern left after more than 20 years of service to pursue the apple business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kern
Winchester Postofice
Apple
Edward E. Peer
Kern
Ryland Conner
Marvin Shank
Sermore
King joins family at Camp Merritt in Army transfer
Live ALB. King has joined her son in law and daughter at Camp Merritt. Dr. and Mrs. Joseph E Campbell at Camp Merritt report their son in law transferring to Louisville Kentucky. Captain Campbell serves in the U S Army.
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Alb
King
Joseph BE. Campbell
Camp Merritt
Dr. Campbell
United States Army
Carap Taylor
Louisville
Visiting Minister Preaches at Market Street Church
The Rev. Mr. Crowder preached last night at Market Street Church. He previously served at Bunker Hill Virginia and has led a Methodist church in Washington state.
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Crowder
Bunker Hil
Washington State
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Geneva
America
France
Ministry of Defense
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Wasel
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Essen
Reene
Silesia
Editorial
Wincher Seed CO. Inc
Swimley
Keckley
Shryock
H. F. Byrd
William F. Rhea
Virginia State Corporation Commission
Ca Jton
Berrys Ferry
Millwood) Pike
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Common Council
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First Ward
Corporation
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MR. Wiley
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IMS
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Herrell
Aty R. M
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