Memorial Day observance set for Winchester cemetery
National Decoration Day in Winchester and Frederick county will honor American soldiers and sailors with a 2:30 PM service at the United States National Cemetery. Rev H A Spencer will deliver the address. President Wilson to speak at Suresnes cemetery in France. 6,000 graves to fly flags. parade forms at Market Street at 2 PM.
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Winchester Home ‘Guard
General Pershing
France
Wilson
Suresnes
United States
War Department
Associated Press
Pershing
Paris
Wallace
Winchester
Frederick County
United States National Cemetery of
Ladies’ National Memorial Association
National Cemetery
City Hall
H. A. Spencer
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Lodge Dy
Market Street
Piccadilly Street
East Lane ‘Avenue
National Avenue
National’ Cemetery
Mrv Mer
Will of Elllis Bequeaths Seven Room Home to Daughters
The will probated in the Corporation Court details a seven room house at 653 North Market Street, to be shared among three daughters Sarah Jane Nickens, Alberta Ramsey, and Magnolia Robinson, with rooms allocated and a kitchen to be used jointly if they agree. If they disagree, Alberta and Magnolia may build a yard kitchen while Sarah Jane is protected, and all three share repairs and taxes equally unless disputes void their rights. The will names no executor and no executor has qualified.
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Ellis
Winchester
North Market Street
Corporation Court
Owife, Tnicinda
Ute
Sarah Jane Nickens
Otis
Daugh
Alberta ‘Ramsey
Magnolia Robinson
Alberta
Magnolia
Sarah Jane
Sarah
Jane Nickens
Nickens
Tess
Commerce Chamber Banquet Set for June 12
The third annual Commerce Chamber banquet will be held Thursday June 12 with J M Orndoff as chairman and a committee including Wilbur Cather C L Jamison D W Lupton and P McVicar. Music and a big local talent feature are promised along with remarks from the retiring and newly elected presidents.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Messrs
J. M. Orndoff
Wilbur Cather
C. L. Jamison
D. W. Lupton
P. McVicar
Winchester
Hicks Motor Co. Inc. promotes Prest-0-Lite cylinder recharges
Large shipment of Prest-0-Lite cylinder recharges just received. Act quickly to secure stock. Hicks Motor Co. Inc. advertises limited supply and urges customers to buy now.
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Hicks Motor CO. Inc
Ice Cream Social at Whitacre School House
An ice cream social will be held at Whitacre School House on Friday May 30 from 1 to 7 PM. Proceeds support school activities with casual cream treats and community turnout expected.
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Whitacre School House
Son Arrives From Overseas Father Receives Telegram
Mr H. Kline of Vaucluse received a telegram announcing his son Roger D Kline of Company L 318th Regiment has safely arrived at Newport News Virginia from overseas. He will go to Camp Lee Virginia to be mustered out of the service.
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H. ©. Kline
Vaucluse
Roger D. Kline
Newport News
Camp Lee
Firemen Meet Friday Night at City Hall Auditorium
Fire department members are urged to attend an 8 o'clock Friday night meeting at City Hall Auditorium to vote on inviting the Cumberland Valley Firemen's Association to meet in 1920 and to discuss any other matters of interest to the local fire department. All members are requested to be present.
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Fime
City Hall
Cumberland ‘Valley Firemen’s Association
No Increase For Light Co
A telegram from Hon. Richard Evelyn Byrd reports the Virginia State Corporation Commission refused Northern Virginia Power Company’s request to raise electric rates. The ruling maintains existing rates and contracts. a Richmond hearing featured testimony for and against the proposed increase with Byrd and Reardon opposing it for Winchester interests.
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Richard Evelyn Byrd
Richmond
The
Star
Virginia State Corporation Commission
Northern Virginia Power Company
Corporation Commission
Winchester Cold Storage Company
James P. Reardon
Winchester
Messrs
H. F. Byrd
J. H. Henry
Common Council
Patterson Rises From The City To Final Rest
Funeral services for the late Mrs. David H. Patterson will be held in San Francisco tomorrow at 11 o'clock. Interment follows at Cypress Lawn Cemetery with Rev. Dr. Dodd officiating. Mrs Patterson, formerly Miss May Zirkle of this city, is survived by her husband and two sons William and David Patterson.
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David H. Patterson
San Francisco
Star
Cypress Lawn
Dr. Dodd
Congregational Church
Patterson
May Zirkle
William and
David Patterson
Insurance, seed corn orders, and land purchases offered
HANSBROUGH & CARTER advertise low hail insurance rates for wheat. Winchester Seed Company urges planting government seed corn for field crops and ensilage this month, plus Southern white fodder corn seed. Wm Noonan promotes using rent money toward own property purchase. KECKLEY adds new arrivals Sunlight products.
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Winchester Seed Company
Wm. Noonan
Water and Sewer Taxes Due by June First 1919
City Treasurer WM. T. Barr warns residents taxes for water and sewer must be paid by June 1 1919 to avoid penalties and possible pipe disconnection.
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WM. T. Barr
W. C. T. U. Meeting at Market Street Church
Important W. C. T. U. meeting to be held at Market Street M. E. Church on Thursday May 29 at 3 o'clock. A large attendance is requested. Also notices seek fresh cows and springers and a good shoemaker with wages. Contact McIlwee's Livery or Sam Ensogna at 142 South Main Street.
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Market Street M. E
Sam Ensogna
South Main Street
League of Nations and Wilson Third Term Question
President Wilson's possible third term hinges on the fate of the League of Nations, said Cummings of the Democratic National Committee. McAdoo and Palmer are cited as leading potential candidates as the committee meets in Chicago to map campaign plans.
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Chicago
Wilfor
League of Nations
Wilson
William G. McAdoo
the Treasury
A. Mitchell Palmer
United States
County Supervisors to Inspect Proposed South County Road
The county board decided to personally view the proposed new road from Cedar Creek grade along Funk lane to the Stephens City road near C. C. Bauserman’s residence. A June 9 inspection date was set amid opposition from Bauserman and others. The board also granted Gainesboro district a $500 loan for road repairs to be repaid from first district funds. Purchases will switch to wholesale dynamite and a steam rock drill for quarry work.
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Board of County Supervisors
Cedar Creek
Funk
Stephens City
C. C. Bauserman
E. M. Funk
Sint Meredith Lockhart
Hev
Read to Press on English Coast From Lisbon to Plymouth
Associated Press report from Washington on May 28 notes no word on NC aircraft leaving Lisbon for Plymouth and readiness of Lt Cmdr Read to start if weather allows. In London, May 28, it is reported the NC-4 crew, first transatlantic seaplane, has been decorated with the grand cross of the Order of the Sword and Spear by the Portuguese foreign minister in Lisbon.
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Associated Press
Washington
Navy
Lisbon
Rockaway Beach
Plymouth
Eng
Read
Portugal
London
Azores
Order of the Spear and Sword
Portugese
Soldiers Meeting to Form Winchester American Legion Branch
A meeting is set for 8 o'clock tomorrow night at the Handley to organize a local branch of The American Legion. All soldiers sailors and marines who served in the present war and are from Winchester or Frederick County are urged to attend and participate.
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Handley
American Legion
United States
Winchester
Frederick County
Petrograd Death Toll Tops 1000 Daily
Official medical reports from Petrograd indicate a death rate exceeding 1000 daily as Swedish press notes reach the State Department. The advisory reports also note further reductions in food rations, including for workers.
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Washington
Petrograd
State Department
Petrograd Not To Be Evacuated Says Russian Wire
London dispatch reports a Russian wireless message denying any evacuation of Petrograd. The message says there is no plan to abandon the city and that reinforcements at the front are pushing back the enemy.
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Petrograd
Belgium King Expected To Attend League Of Nations Meet
Paris dispatch notes King Albert of Belgium is expected to visit Washington for the League of Nations inaugural meeting in October. The piece also promotes WEAR-EVER utensils praising light weight pure metal durability and fuel savings.
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Associated Press
Paris
Albert
Belgium
Washington
League of Nations
Winchester Fire Department to Host 1920 Cumberland Valley Meet
A mass meeting of the Winchester fire department will be held at City Hall Auditorium on Friday May 30 at 8 PM to ratify the decision to invite the Cumberland Valley Firemen's Association convention to meet here in 1920. Chief J W Sibert will preside as plans push to secure citywide endorsement from firemen businessmen and citizens for the bid. The delegates to the Keyser convention on July 3 will invite the 1920 meeting, with local support pursued.
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Winchester Fire Department
City Hall
Cumberland Valley Firemen's Association
J. W. Sibert
Keyser Convention
Abelation
Former Soldiers to Ushers for Willard Dempsey Fight in Toledo
Eight hundred veterans will be deputized as extra policemen to serve as ushers at the heavy championship contest between Jess Willard and Jack Dempsey at Bayview Park arena Toledo on July 4. Tex Rickard promoter says the event will be attended by dignitaries and that Willard will arrive in Toledo June 4 to begin training.
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Toledo
Ohio
Jess Willard
Jack Dempsey
Bayview Park
Tex Rickard
Et Onire Ee
Wes Saenijodl
Rickard
Willard
Lawrence
Kan
For Sale Handsome Oak Piano with Player Attachment
Local ad offers a handsome oak piano with a player attachment and a quantity of choice records. Price 250 dollars. Responds to immediate purchase at 210 West Water Street. Sold as is.
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West
Water St
Doughnut sale aids Salvation Army fund at White Palace
James Chachohas proprietor of the White Palace on North Main street turned over 20.25 to Salvation Army authorities from a recent doughnut sale. A single buyer paid 6 for six, another gave 2.50, and many patrons donated quarters. Jimmie served in France and was gassed, inspiring him to support the war fund.
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James Chachohas
White Palace
North Main Street
Salvation Army
Jimmie
United States Army
France
Western Front
Chapman Auto Supply Ad Seeks Ford Parts
Counterfeit warning not present. ad promotes real service for Ford cars. Chapman’s Auto Supply invites readers to check second page for details on authentic parts and service options.
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FORD
Chapman's Auto Supply
Machine Gun Battalion Arrives Late for Disembarkation
The 312th Machine Gun Battalion, largely Pennsylvanian, landed on the Edward Luckenbach but could not disembark. Under Major Taylor, the unit fought in Meuse Argonne, suffering heavy losses with nearly 250 killed or wounded.
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Associated Preas
New York
Edward Luckenbach
Taylor
Pittsburgh
Os All
Germany and Austria Peace Terms Reported Ready
Dispatches indicate Germany may accept a twelve point eight five billion mark reparations claim with mobilization possible, while Austria’s peace treaty is set for Friday at noon. The Italian question remains unsettled with House backed proposals guiding talks in Paris.
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Aernments
Backnde Downet
Rhine
Paris
Council of Is
Andrea ‘Tardieu
Edward M. House
Daylight Law Battle Looms in Congress Fight Over Repeal
Washington May 28. Supporters and opponents of the daylight law prepared for a floor fight in the House. Rural representatives lined up against manufacturers as the repeal measure gains traction amid a controversial agricultural appropriation context.
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Associated Press
Washington
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Montana
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