John F Sowers Dies in Clarke County Farm Leader
John F Sowers a prominent Clarke county farmer and Winchester figure died last night at Federal Hill Stone Bridge near White Post at age 69. He suffered injuries in a recent automobile accident and had been ill, later seeking treatment in Baltimore. He leaves a widow formerly Miss Mary Thompson a son Thompson Sowers and a brother H Sowers. Funeral at his home tomorrow afternoon at 3 30 with burial at White Post conducted by Rev J M Robeson and Rev T D Clark.
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Clarke County
Winchester
Sowers
Federal Hill
Stone Bridge
White Post
Baltimore
Mary Thompson
Mr.Thompson Sowers
H. ¥. Sowers
J. M. Robeson
Christ Episcopal Church
Mill
T. D. D. Clark
Batist Church
Empire Tonight Six Fine Reels Feature Vitagraph
A short listing promotes six film reels available to view with a notable two part Vitagraph segment. The notice directs readers to consult page six for details and timing.
Acute Indigestion Is Fatal To Youth
Robert H. Burke a 17 year old youth from Philadelphia died after acute indigestion. he was the only child of Mrs. Burke and the late William T. Burke. His father, a druggist, died five weeks earlier at his Philadelphia home. The Burke and Hillborn families, long linked through Winchester ties, mourn the double loss.
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Robert H. Burke
Travelers Report Mountain Roads Improve In Maryland
Mr and Mrs C E Roberts Mrs L Frazier and Mr B Mercer of Mount Airy Maryland reached Cumberland via Romney and the Northwestern grade after touring western Maryland They noted the mountain roads were in good condition and the Northwestern grade among the best they had seen during their travels.
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C. E. Roberts
L. Frazier
B. Mercer
Mount Airy
Maryland
Cumberland
Romney
Evans
Bomb scare at Carpers Valley School closing exercises
A crowd at Carpers Valley Graded School faced a near panic when a would be bomber attempted to ignite a fuse during the closing program. A spectator cut the fuse with a knife, preventing an explosion as students and attendees watched in fear. The incident shocked Frederick County residents at one of the area’s largest schools.
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Carpers Valley
Carpers Valley School
Frederick County
Ethel Hicks
Mamie O’maphis
Frederick County Road Fund Fight Promises Action
A candidate pledges to force the State Highway Commissioner to hold the Frederick County road fund of 16000 dollars indefinitely and let it accumulate until the county accepts it. He proposes depositing the money in a local bank and allowing local residents to benefit when circumstances allow.
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W. P. Coleman
Winchester
Frederick County
House of Delegates
General Assembly
Yoich
Richmond
Automobile Bargains Show Various Touring Cars
The advertisement lists a 5 passenger Overland Touring at 375 and a 4 passenger Maxwell four cylinder car at 126 dollars with April timing. W. B. Huntsberry offers these used autos.
Miss Strickler Becomes Bride of Mr Liskey in Berryville
Miss Mary Reba Strickler married Frank Orebaugh Liskey at the home of her parents in Berryville Clarke county with Rev W S A Parker officiating. The ceremony featured Lohengrin and Mendelssohn music, a white and green decor theme, and a reception followed before the couple departed for an extended trip to Harrisonburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Strickler
Berryville
Clarke County
Shake Comerhtat
Mary Reba Strickler
Frank Orebaugh Liskey
Harrisonburg
W. S. A. Parker
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Florence Guar
Stephens City
Ernest Strickler
Catherine Conner
Staunton
Miss Pearl Strickler
Binemount Va
Mabel Dingledine
Mount Jackson
Richard Lineweaver
Michael Liskey
Paul Liskey
Mr. Liskey
Big Crowd At Jesse Fries Sale
The sale of the late Jesse Fries property at Nain Frederick county drew a large crowd for years. About $4,500 was realized from the auction. Administrators were L. Jackson, Martin Glaize and C. J. Brumback served as auctioneer. Rummage sale advertised for Saturday May 2 at 109 W. Water Street featuring furniture and clothes.
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Jesse Fries
Nain
Frederick County
Messrs. L. Jackson
Martin Glaize
C. J. Brumback
Water Street
Local Notices and Guilty Plea From Northwestern Grade Tollgate
David Baker pleaded guilty before Magistrate Tavenner on a separate charge of running the cam and was fined $10 plus costs, paid. Gilbank Twigs of Markham Va were registered at Hotel Jack last evening. Mrs Daniel W Morgan left the home of Mrs John Stephenson today for lower ground.
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David Baker
Kas Anderson
Tavenner
Mrs. Gilbank Twigs
Markham, Va
Hotel Jack
Daniel W. Morgan
John Stephenson
Lower
Italy Moves Toward War as Parliament Grants Power
Rome reports Parliament votes 365 to 54 to empower Salandra’s government to act in the war crisis with Austria. General Cadorna’s forces mass on the Austrian border. Pope Benedict endorses the war prayer and calls for victory.
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Benedict
Rome
Victor
Salandra
Austria
Bucharest
London
Roumania
Italy
Callen
Etonian Barred From Lusitania Rescue by Submarine Warning
Boston May 20. Captain W W Wood says the Leyland Line steamer Etonian, 42 miles from Kinsale, did not go to assist the Lusitania after a wireless appeal. A submarine near the Narragansett and City of Exeter fired warnings and torpedoes, and the Etonian sped away to avoid attack while other ships tried to aid.
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Boston
W. W. Wood
Liverpool
Lusitania
Wood
Kinsale
City
Hxeter
Narragansett
Italy May Ultimatum Austria in War Stand
Italian government rejection is reported as negotiations with Germany and Austria fail under the Triple Alliance. An Italian ultimatum to Vienna may be issued with hours to respond. A declaration of war appears certain, potentially triggering a broad realignment of allied attack plans. General Pat’s tour clarifies Italy’s role in the conflict.
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Germany
Austria
Italy
Franz Joseph
Pat
Taly
No Change in the Specials on Baltimore and Ohio Rail
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad issues bulletin No 14 detailing schedule changes system wide effective Sunday May 23 at 12:01 am. Shenandoah district remains on old schedule with no through service to Baltimore Washington Lexington. passengers must change at Harpers Ferry and wait for main line trains.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baltimore
Shenandoah
Harbers Ferry
Washington
Lexington
Harpers Ferry
State Red Men Elect Officers In Virginia Meeting
At the Improved Order of Red Men Bristol council, A H Jackson of Shawnee Tribe named great trustee for three years. Clifton J Parrott of Danville elected great sachem. More than 300 delegates attend as the council plans next year’s session in Lynchburg or Norfolk.
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Improved Order of Red Men of
Virginia
Bristol
A. H. Jackson
Clifton J. Parrott
Danville
Lynchburg
Norfolk
Seed corn and cow peas at H. H. Baker Court House Plaza
Groit Cow Peas and bacterialized seeds available including cow peas and soy beans. Also offering rape millet and other seeds. Located at Court House Plaza. ip-tf.
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H. H. Baker
Court House Plaza
Cleaning and Pressing Firm Service Call at 32 Rouss Avenue
A notice states Ecconomy Cleaning and Pressing Co. at 32 Rouss Avenue is called for scouring and repairing work by JAS CALN IP.
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Rouss Avenue
Ecconomy Cleaning and Pressing Co. Scouring and Repairing, Jas, Caln. Ip
Express official passes through town on business trip
Mr. F. R. Lindsay division superintendent of the Wells Fargo Express Company with headquarters in Baltimore traveled through town today en route to the Shenandoah Valley and is expected to stop again on the return trip. Mrs Morgan has left for Amherst Va to make her home. Mr. R L Evans of Baltimore arrived last evening on a business trip and is staying at Hotel Evans. Mr C C Hopper of Baltimore is in town several days and is registered at Hotel deck 2 TUDE.
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F. &R. Lindsay
Wells-Fargo Express Company
Baltimore
Shenandoah Valley
Morgan
John Stephenson
South Washington Street
Amherst
R. L. Evans
Evans
Hentai
Tude
Quarantine Easing Hinted for Frederick County Cattle
Federal and state authorities consider raising the Frederick county quarantine on foot and mouth disease. Dr. Cox plans a Winchester visit to review the situation with local officials including Prof. Koonts. If infection remains low, partial restocking may begin at Miller Brothers farm under supervision, followed by final quarantine adjustments.
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Frederick County
C . Koonts
Farmers’ Bureau
A. Er
Star
Ww. P
United States
Martinsburg
W. Va
Winchester
Cox
Bureau of Animal Industry
Miller Brothers
Hi Rico
Ferneyhough
Whall
Bureau of
Adtmal Attry
United States Department of Agriculture
Steck family heads to Washington for operation
Mr and Mrs John M Steck and their young son John Michael Steck Jr travel to Washington for a throat operation. They are accompanied by Mrs Steck’s sister Mrs Robert McC Glass. Katharyn McFadden visits Annie McFadden in Washington this week. Mrs T F Fawcett of Fawcett Gap departs for Dayton Va to visit her daughter. Sallie A Stover returns to Staunton Va after winter with Rev George W Stover’s family.
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John M. Steck
Mott
John Michael Steck, Jr
Washington
Steck
Robert McC. Glass
Katharyn McFadden
Mise Annie McFadden
Wise Sallie A. Stover
Staunton
George W. Stover
The
United Brethren Church
Ee Sorage Oo
Axeome
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John F. Sowers
Empire Tonight
Harry. Hillborn
Mrs. Burke
Mrs. Hillborn
AOME
Automobile Bargains
W. B. Huntsberry
Miss Strigkler
Harrisonsburg
Fair Girl
Bulletin
Chamber of Deputies
Cadorna
Bincenz
Pope Benedict
Udria
Yonu
Buelow
von Maethio
Vienna
Berlin
Cunarder
Etonian
Exeter
Ine
W. P. Cox
Martinsberg
T. F. Fawcett
Fawcett Gap
Dayton
Mes
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