Tank and Planes Arrive for Winchester Saturday Exhibition
Winchester to host a Saturday exhibition featuring a veteran tank and aircraft displays. Organizers expect thousands, with Lt Williams and Lt Gaylord to locate a landing field. The tank will travel via the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to the site and demolitions can be arranged by appointment as bond subscriptions reach about $410,000 toward a $708,000 local quota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Winchester
Arthur M Field
Philip Williams
Paul Gaylord
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Exhibition Field
District Nurse Association Meeting Urgently Called
Members are urged to attend the regular monthly meeting at Council Chamber on Wednesday May 7 at 64 D.M. Hear the Genest Spartanagement for the Week and attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Nurse Association
Council Chamber
D. m
Genest
Miss Lucy White Escapes Injury In Runaway Car
Miss Lucy White a stenographer for C I Brumback and Brothers on North Market street narrowly escaped serious injury yesterday afternoon when she cranked a car left in gear. The vehicle sped down South Braddock street, swerved onto the sidewalk, struck a tree and overturned. White was thrown to the sidewalk and painfully but not seriously hurt. The car was badly damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy White
C. I. Brumback & Brother
North Market Street
South Braddock Street
Miss White
Braddock Street
Ates
Reappointed Special Police: Seabright and McCarthey
By court order Stewart A. Seabright is again appointed special policeman at Baker and Company's wholesale grocery on North Market Street. Edward C. McCarthey is reappointed at Glaize and Brother's lumber in Fairfax lane. Winchester Seed Co. advertises Improved Learning Seed Corn and alfalfa for fall seeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart A. Seabright
Baker, and Company
North Market Street
Mr. Seabright
Winchester
Edward C. McCarthey
Glaize and Brother's Lumber
Fairfax Lane
Winchester Seed Co., Inc
Lost Raincoat Between Winchester and Berryville
Gray raincoat missing on a route between Winchester and Berryville. Color is gray. Made by U. eee. Reward offered.
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Winchester
Berryville
Getting the Boys Home Demobilization Efforts
The plan aims to demobilize about 15 000 men daily, taking ten months to complete. Estimated cost exceeds three billion dollars to return and care for the troops. The message asks readers if they want the boys brought back and to answer via Victory 10.
Deserted soldier tied to horse theft in Frederick county
Joseph Snapp of Nain posted as a deserter from the U S Army. He is alleged to have stolen a horse with bridle and saddle from Edgar Marple and rode to his brother in law near Marlboro where the animal was later returned. Snapp left Camp Humphreys Va on November 21 and has been absent since. The brother in law urged him to surrender to military authorities in Alexandria Va for possible lighter treatment since the desertion occurred after the armistice. Snapp belonged to Co C 606th Engineers, drafted July 17 1918. Lost brown kid glove reward offered to Hodgson and Brown.
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Camp Humphreys
Alexandria
Snapp
Co. C, 606Th Engineers
Frederick County
Avanel Beverley Arrives in New Jersey Camp for Muster Out
Captain J B Beverley, clerk of the Corporation Court, reports his son Sergeant Avanel Beverley of the United States Army has reached New York port and gone to Camp Merritt New Jersey to be mustered out. Beverley enlisted with the U S Army at the war start and served in France on the western front. He is expected to visit his parents soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B.beverley
Corporation Court
Avanel Beverley
United States Army
New York
Camp Merritt
New Jersey
Beverley
United States
Ordnance Department
France
China Seeks League Action On Shantung Concessions
Paris reports agitation over concessions to Japan in Shantung increases as the Chinese admiralty wages propaganda. Senator Henry Cabot Lodge and other U.S. statesmen critique Wilson’s policies while officials say the peace delegates have moved past the incident and Wilson may have the league review China’s case.
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Paris
Japan
Shantung Peninsula
Henry Cabot Lodge
Wilson
League of Ane
China
Davis Lupton dispute shapes Virginia road aid stance
Richmond dispatch reports Commissioner L. Lupton of Frederick County backs federal road funding while Governor Davis resists. Lupton, a key figure in highway improvement, may abandon a bid for a full term amid GOP tension. Governor Davis, ill for days, remains at his Loudoun county home as political maneuvering continues.
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Washington: Sunday Star
Richmond
L. Lupton
Frederick County
Davis
Lupton
State Corporation Commission
Berkeley D. Adams
Charlotte
Westmoreland Davis
Loudoun County
Richmonds, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad
New York
Massie Buys John Coe Farm Near Winchester
A deed from M. M. Lynch as special commissioner in the J. S. Coe versus Katie Brown suit transfers 250 acres of the late John Coe farm to Thomas B. Massie. Consideration is $16,278.36. The property lies just east of Winchester and is described as a premier grazing farm in the area.
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M. M. Lynch
J. S. Coe
Katie Brown
John Coe
Thomas B. Massie
Winchester
Deed Recorded From Barnett to Smoke Couple on Farm Near Town Spring
In the county clerk's office a deed is admitted to record by Walter B. Barnett and wife conveying to Ada and Mamie Smoke their farm near Old Town Spring west of Winchester for 3590 dollars.
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Walter B. Barnett
Ada
Mamie
Old Town
Winchester
Mothers Told How To Care For Baby In County Campaign
District Nurse Association announces a larger Winchester and Frederick County campaign in October for baby health. Ninety babies were weighed measured and examined by nine physicians in two days at the county home office and Chamber of Commerce. Miss Strickler led the conference aiming to guide mothers in infant care and overall child health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Nurse Association
Winchester
Frederick County
County Home
Chamber of Commerce
Strickler
Appointed County Justice for Opequemdig
An order in Frederick County Circuit Court names H. E. Shull as justice of the peace for Opequemdig noting official appointment and jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Frederick County
H. EL. Shull
Boy Dies After Yard Fire From Matches In East Piccadilly
Clyde Reddish aged six years died from severe burns suffered while playing with matches in a yard beside his home on East Piccadilly Street. Clifford Major Jr. also used matches. both boys were near the Valley Hotel. Despite swift medical aid from Dr. Swimley, the child died at 1:40 this morning. He leaves behind his mother Addie Oates Reddish and other relatives. The funeral is set for Thursday at 2 PM at the family home with Rev. George W. Stover officiating. burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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East Piccadilly Street
Clyde
Reddish
Addie Oates Reddish
Valley Hotel
Fred. Reddish
Baltimore
Clifford A. Major, Jr
Clifford
A. Major
Beck
Harry Ebert
A.C. Swimley
The
Aig Meen
Sell Oates
George Andrews
Hagerstown
Piccadilly
Market Streets
George W. Stover
United Brethren Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Victory Bond Appeal Urges Winchester Support
The Victory Liberty loan appeals to Winchester and Frederick county citizens to subscribe to bonds at 4 3 4 percent, claiming higher net returns than mortgage bonds or savings with tax considerations. The executive committee lists savings, with bond sales closing Saturday May 10, and urges patriotic investment.
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The
Victory-Liberty Loan
Winchester
Frederick County
Victory
Winchester Bank
John W. Rice
H. D. Fuller
John Thwaite
H.C. Sheetz
Arthur M. Field
Eightieth Division May Return This Month From France
The Eightieth Division formed from Virginia West Virginia and Pennsylvania troops trained at Camp Lee Va may be home by early June. It sails from France around May 18 with a grand review planned in Richmond if War Department agrees to land at Newport News.
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Witchester
Frederick County
Selective Service
Eightieth
Camp Lee
Virginia
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
France
Winchester
Richmond
War Department
Newport News
Cams Lee
Nursery agent offers Staymans and De Micious at old prices
Notice by C. F. Viands of Gold Nursery Co. Mason City West Virginia will offer a fine lot of Staymans De Micious and Works at the same old prices never raised See C F Viands Winchester Virginia
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C. F. Viands
Gold Nursery Co
Mason City
W. Va
Winchester
Used Cars at Bargains Ad From Chapman's Auto Supply
A classified notice promotes bargain used cars from Chapman’s Auto Supply. The ad suggests checking the second page for details and lists a reference code 5-1p-101.
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Chapman's Auto Supply
Lithunia Protests Polish Invasion Over Vilna
A telegram to the Lithunian National Council from Paris says Polish troops failed to seize Vilna and the Bolshevik hold remains. Lithunian protests to the peace conference and the five power council orders Poles and Lithunians to cease hostilities as European talks address Lithunian claims.
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Washington
Vilna
Peace Conferente
Wanted Secondhand Tuxedo and Dress Suit
Short note seeks a secondhand tuxedo and full dress suit. Initials H.J. requested for care and fitting.
Why Wage Earners Should Take the Loan
A persuasive call urging workers to participate in the Victory Liberty Loan to keep industry moving. It argues banks cannot absorb all loans, and a broad participation by earners will aid government and personal interests, noting the loan closes May 10.
Corn price notice near Winchester Virginia
About 150 barrels of corn offered at eight dollars per barrel. Crib located seven miles east of Winchester on youd. Sale runs next week only. Contact Mrs C Becar ver or D Lemon Fries Berryville Virginia Bell phone 41 or 42 J.
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Crib
Winchester
Wear-Ever Kitchen Outfit Safety Ad Note
A fragment highlights safety first with the slogan Wear-Ever Kitchen Outfit. It presents a brief, generic call to protect in a kitchen setting, but lacks concrete details about product origin or event.
Morris to face arraignment for murder in Staunton
Moris Morris, held in Staunton Va, is to be arraigned on a murder charge for the March 29 death of Billford. The hearing is set to occur before Judge Fishbourne and Morris will be moved to Albemarle county jail. A July first Monday trial is anticipated. Crowds traveled to Staunton from the mountains, peaceful today. Sheriff Malone and Judge Fishburne warned against any attempted jail escape.
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Stanardbville
Edgar
Jesse J
Trate “Billford
Van
Oeal Ris
Fishbourne
Charlottesville
Albemarle County
Malone
Judge Fishburne
Morris
Death Mustered Out Captain W. B. Colston
Captain William R. Colston of Martinsburg West Virginia aged about 84 died about 4 o'clock yesterday at the home of his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs William Trapnell in Elkins West Virginia where he had gone for the winter. He was a Civil War Confederate Army officer and a vestryman of Trinity Church Martinsburg. Survivors include Mrs Cornwell Mrs Trapnell and two other daughters Susan and Janet Colston and brother Hon Edward Colston of Cincinnati Ohio. Funeral from Trinity Church Martinsburg at 10 o'clock Thursday morning.
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William R. Colston
Martinsburg
W. Va
William B. Cornwell
Winchester
William Trapnell
Elkins
Colston
Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church
Cornwell
Trapnell
Susan
Janet Colston
Edward Colston
Harmon, Colston and Hoadley
Cincinnati
Ohio
Trinity Church
Box Social and Ice Cream Supper at Mount Williams School
A box social and ice cream supper is planned at the Mount Williams new school house on Wednesday night May 7. The public is invited, and every lady should bring a box for the committee.
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Mount Willams New School House
Advertising Notices Create Business Makeover Appeal
Advertising lines tout a business reshaping its image with fresh branding and scent marketing to attract customers. The campaign emphasizes aroma as a sales driver and positions the company for a renewed market presence.
Train service boost pledged at Winchester meeting
Business leaders from Charles Town to Woodstock convened to press the Baltimore and Ohio to improve passenger and mail service. W B Calloway led a railroad delegation promising an early Winchester outbound train and a through southern connection to the valley, with hopes of reinstating preexisting service and aiding Baltimore and Washington travel.
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Charles Town
Woodstock
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Railroad Administration
W.B. Calloway
Trafi
Winchester
H. B. McCormac
Merce
Baltimore
Cumberland
Valley Rail Calloway
Rio
Washington
Siacaenaae
Navy to set up board on ship damages and costs
Acting Navy Secretary Roosevelt said an investigating board will determine repair costs for ships seized during wartime as crews allegedly damaged vessels before they were taken over. Reports say the boats were permanently allotted to the United States, though no official confirmation from the peace conference has arrived in Washington.
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Washington
United States
Rotary
Roosevelt
Preacher Schedule From Winchester Circuit Announced
SPECIAL CIRCUIT SERVICES Rev W H Sampsell of Winchester circuit United Church of Christ announces Rev N Young will preach at Sunrise Church at 815 p m Thursday and at Mount Zion at 815 p m Friday May 8 and 9 readings listed. Beal’s posting notes ads on farm and suburban property sale and May 10 deadline. Mrs Wade 612 N Main St. also Hampshire shoats for sale registered. John Harmer contact. Seed crop arrivals from Silvermine and Bumper Crop seed on star company.
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W. H. Sampsell
Winchester
United 3Bren Church
N. Young
Sunris Church
Mount Zion
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Special Police
Joseph A. Snapp
Brown
Hodgson
Jersey Camp
Ceague
Wire
Davis and
Washington Paper
Mr. Massie
MR. Barnett
Hable
BOS
Cess County
St. Mihiel
Hindenburg
Argonne Forest
Argonne
St. Ainville
Tronville
Trons
Afgohhe
Bethin Court
Cussy
Triancourt
Lenewior
Meuse-Argonne
St. Georges
St. Juvin
Dunancy
Champ Mahant
Lithunia
Chapman Auto Co
Liberty Loan
W. B. Colston
Jene
NS Topae
Beal
Hampshire Shoats
John Harmer
Cto Company
I Aire
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