Lieut Page Addresses Scouts on War Experiences
Winchester officer Lieut W N Page spoke to the First Troop Boy Scouts last night, recounting service from Camp Wadsworth to Coblenz as an occupation officer. He described Brest landing July 12 1918, St Mihiel and Chateau Thierry battles, a near air raid, and the Argonne fight, noting training value and fraternization with the enemy. He joined the troop committee with six others to support scouting and the new building.
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W. Nels
Aaa
Wadsworth
S. C
Coblenz
Germany
Army of Occupation
Page
Brest
St. Mihiel ‘Salient
Argonne
Lieutenant Page
Hightieth Division
R. T. Barton
Three Hundred and Thirteenth Field Artillery
W. D. Smith, Jr
Eect
Harry F. Byrd
W. 8. White
C. Vernon Eddy
B. M. Roszel
Robert T. Barton
Stewart Bell
Funeral Services For John H. Barnett
The funeral of John H. Barnett retired farmer who died yesterday at his residence 303 South Main will be at 5 PM Sunday at the family home. Rev Charles Adey pastor First Baptist Church will conduct with burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers: B. H. Potts M. T. Reed Dr. E. A. Humston George B. E. Hardy C. E. Huntsberry J. B. Beverley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Barnett
South Main Street
Charles Adey
First Baptist Church
Barnett
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Messrs
B. H. Potts
M.T. Reed
E. A. Humston
George BE. Hardy
C. E. Huntsberry
J. B. Beverley
BEARING ORCHARD FOR SALE IN FAUQUIER COUNTY
43 acre bearing orchard property one mile from Markham Fauquier County includes 23 acres of trees with 700 six to seven year old apples and 700 six to seven year old peaches 300 older peaches two wells and gravity hot and cold water in house and outbuildings eight room bungalow and outbuildings in good repair eight acres woods twelve acres pasture asking price 12000 with possession after first harvest potential yearly crops and barrels noted.
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Fauquier County
Markham
President Wilson’s Message to Congress Circulated
The message, around 4500 words, will be read to both houses next Tuesday. It focuses on domestic issues with casual notes on international matters. Reports say it also addresses war time prohibition and its impact on industry if enforced July 1. Attorney General Palmer’s opinion on executive power may determine next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Washington
Wilson
Congress
White House
Palmer
Flowers and bedding plants at Miller Bros Flower Shop
A variety of bedding plants including Geraniums Cephas Petunias Salvia Ivies Vinca Ferns and Palms just received. Call to see us at The Flower Shop opposite Jack Miller Bros.
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Jack
Miller Bros
Rosa Ponselle Soprano Voice On Columbia Records
A newly discovered soprano voice attributed to Rosa Ponselle may be heard on Columbia Records at SHAL'S. The brief note highlights an aspiring star and a recording label promoting her vocal talent.
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Columbia Records
Mrs Lupton dies in Berryville after long illness
Mrs. Lupton wife of J M Lup ton a well known Clarke county sailor died yesterday at her Berryville home after a long period of failing health. Funeral services will be held at the house at 4 o clock Sunday afternoon and burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery at that place. Rev Dr Joseph Spangler Kieffer pastor of Zion Reformed Church Hagerstown Md died at his home yesterday of general debility. Dr Kieffer had been pastor for more than 51 years and preached regularly up until the time he was taken sick.
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Joseph Spangler Kieffer
Zion Reformed Church
Hagerstown
Keiffer
Victor Hugo
Handley Library
Victor
Adela
Madame Hugo
General Hugo
Adela Foucher
France
Billy Shakespeare
Beautiful Ohio by Henry Burr on Columbia Record
A note indicates Beautiful Ohio by Henry Burr is on a Columbia Records release just received at Seal's Music Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Burr
Columbia Record
Ip ‘ Seal’s
Friendship Fire Company to Attend Confederate Memorial Day
The Friendship Fire Company will participate in Confederate memorial ceremonies on June 6 in uniform. Members unable to attend are asked to send their uniforms to the engine house so they can be worn by those without uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Friendship. Fire Company
SEAL'S Records Delivers Hundreds of New Numbers
SEAL'S announces hundreds of new records now available for order. Call 359- WW to arrange delivery of the latest numbers for approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seal’s
Veterans Meet in Early Fall in Harrisonburg
Capt. George W. Kurtz commander of General Turner Ashby Camp reports the Grand Camp of United Confederate Veterans of Virginia will hold its annual meeting in September in Harrisonburg. R. M. Colvin chairs the arrangements committee, already planning an entertaining program for the veterans.
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George W. Kurtz
Turner Ashby Camp
C. V
Grand Camp of
United Confederate Veterans of Virginia
Harrisonburg
R. M. Colvin
Monster program for new Congress
Republican agenda outlined for the new Congress includes repealing luxury taxes returning railroads to private ownership investigations of Postmaster General Burleson and shipboard programs, larger defense and army cuts, universal military training, prohibition enforcement, tariff protections, veterans benefits, and broad investigations of government departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Washington
Congress
Burleson
Railway Administration
Shipping Board
Repreeentative Kahn
California
House Military Committee
Seals Music Store Promotes Large Disc Record Stock
New Columbia Disc Records just received. Seals Music Store advertises the largest stock of disc records in Northern Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Disc Records
Virginia
Seal’s
One Hundred Sixteenth Infantry Arrival Delayed to May 20
A telegram to City Manager Thomas J. Trier from Acting Mayor F B Longan says the One Hundred Sixteenth Infantry including Company I Winchester will arrive in Newport News on Tuesday May 20 instead of Thursday May 22. Mayor Longan asks Winchester and Frederick County folks to adjust plans and hopes families greet the troops on their return from France with a rousing hometown welcome. The unit will parade in Richmond next week and likely head to Camp Lee to be mustered out.
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Thomas J. Trier
F. B. Longan
Newport News
One Hundred and Sixteenth Infantry
Winchester
Logan
Frederick County
France
Richmond
Camp Lee
County hospital plan for Berryville seeks Rose Hill site
People discuss founding a county hospital at Berryville to be run by local physicians. Funds would cover buying Rose Hill, the former home of the late Marshall McCormick, noted for its ideal location.
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Berryville
Rose Hill
Marshall McCormick
Marshall sells 30 acres near Summit Point to Grant
James W. Marshall of Summit Point West Virginia sells thirty acres of his farm near Summit Point to Scott Grant of Frederick County who already owns the Colston place adjoining. The tract lies along the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and Marshall previously paid 125 dollars per acre.
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James W. Marshall
Summit Point
W. Va
Scott Grant
Frederick County
Colston Place
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Marshall
Finest fresh cows and springers sale at Ridgeway
Finest fresh Guernsey and Jersey cows and springers offered by Teets and Speicher at Ridgeway West Virginia on May 20 at 1 p m. Sale advertised as livestock auction with regional farmers attending.
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Guernsey
Jerseys
Teets and Speicher
Ridgeway
W. Va
Victor Hugo Love Letters and Public Notices Explored
A fragment from a 19th century column reflects on Edith Cavell, rebukes Hobble Skirt fashion, and reviews Victor Hugo love letters to Adela Foucher. It notes presidential endorsement of the Boy Scout movement and ends mid-continued discussion.
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Wilson
Boy Scout Movement
Edith Cavell
NC-4 Reaches Azores In Transatlantic Flight
The Amtrias seaplane NC-4 under Lieut-Com A Co Read arrived at Horta Azores at 1 25 pm after a 1300 mile 15 hour 18 minute crossing from Trepassey N F. Lt Com Read maintained about 90 mph. Lt Com Richard Evelyn Byrd cited for navigation and inventions aiding observation aboard the planes.
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Punta Delgado
Azores
NC-4
Horta
Fayal
Azores Group
New York
Trepassey
N. F
St. Mihiel
Lieut.-Com. Read
Atlantic
Seals Music Store Offers Pianos at Low Prices
Two good square pianos priced to quick buyers with cash or installment plans. Three slightly used upright pianos from 125 dollars. Piano boxes available at 2.50 dollars.
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Ip Seal's Music Store
Trespass Warning At Shen Valley Agril Society Fair Grounds
All persons seen trespassing on the Fair Grounds without permission from officials or John Harmer will be prosecuted. Shen Valley Agril Society. 9 1p 1t 6p 5t.
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John Harmer
Shen
Valley Agril Society
Shawnee Tribe No 2 S O R M Meets for Church
The Shawnee Tribe No 2 S O R M calls all members to assemble at 7 15 government time Sunday evening to attend church in a body. Sachem notes a 16 16 21 boy order.
Piano Tuning and Repair Services Advertised
Piano tuning regulating and repairing services offered by Seal's Music Store contact G. L. Brawner at Bell 359-W for details.
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G. L. Brawner
Seal’s Music Store
Bell
Hail Insurance Ad Promises Low Wheat Coverage
A local insurance ad urges farmers to insure wheat against hail now, touting the lowest rates and promoting Hansbrough and Carter as providers of insurance, loans, and real estate.
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Hansbrough & Carter
Centenary Drive to Begin for World Mission Funds
The Methodist churches of America will begin a nationwide drive Sunday to raise 115 million dollars for world wide missionary work. Local churches in Winchester start at 2:30 pm with Market Street and Braddock Street groups each pledging quotas.
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Methodist Churches of America
Methodism
United States
Wilson
Market Street
Cause of Christ
Winchester
Market Ordinance Fails of Passage and Next Action
The Common Council in a special session failed to pass the public market ordinance on third reading, calling it lost. Ramsburg reintroduced it, advancing to second reading and slated for final passage at the next meeting. The measure would set market days by the yet to be created market commission.
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Common Council
Chamber of Commerce
Ramsburg
Market Commission
Henry
Grim
Cooper
Hardy
Rosenberger
Glaize
Jones
Ritter
Waetjer
Knight
Hable
Ernest Dove
Edward Funk
Williams
West Water Street
Messrs. Ramsburg
Cooper and
Senior Class Banquet Marks End of School Year
High School seniors hosted a formal banquet at the Side Inn to celebrate the close of exams and the upcoming June commencement. The event honored the entire senior class of 1919 with twenty four inviting faculty members and guests including Nancy Bond. The evening featured dinner and songs echoing the class spirit as members reflected on leadership and future contributions.
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Maur M. Lynch
Side Inn
Nancy
Bond
Eryone
Winchester Aeeeneinek
Wheat
Mary Lees
Acai Aulick, Jr
Lyle B
Harry Harmer
Benner
Maurice M. Lynch
Ebert
Gruder
A. Garland Williams
Cooper
Salome Crisman
Mary Ebert
Emma Hawkins
Helen Ingy
Linda Kremer
Helen’ McGhery
Effa Robinson
Gladys Sanford
Sue BE. Schinck
Elizabeth Shiner
A Woore
Nina Williams
War spending and demobilization figures revealed
Washington May 17 General March announcing in a weekly press conference disclosed wartime spending totals. He said 21 294 000 000 was for actual expenditures with 14 000 000 000 spent by the army. Demobilization funds and discharge figures were outlined alongside enlistment data.
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Washington
General March
Comiis
Regular Army
Turses
France
Fire department rules and alarm response discussed
The fire committee presented proposed rules and regulations for governing the fire department and response to alarms. Debate suggested that enforcement should be orderly, with decisions to be finalized at the next meeting.
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Big
Ward & Larrick
Attys
Jil
Rosa’ Ponselle
J. M. Lupton
DR. Kieffer
Beautiful
Ohio
All Rene
Army
Navy
Secretary Daniels
Onze
Jefferson Farm
Nemo
United
H. BE. Byrd
Atlantic Ocean
Lisbon
Portugal
Tagus River
Byrd
Richard Evelyn Byrd
New York Times
R. B. Byrd
Ora Bailey
Charles P. Bailey
United States Naval Service
New Foundland
Lutheran Chimes
Dove
Funk
Wiltchester High School
Wayside Inn
Middletown
Wire
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