Allies Press West Front Despite Armistice Delegates
British forces rapidly encircling the German fortress at Maubeuge near the Franco Belgian border report continued ground gains. Haig notes three more villages captured as French troops advance along the front reaching Biart nineteen miles north of Bethel with fifteen hundred prisoners and substantial booty.
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London
France
Meubeuge
War Office
Haig
Imortant
Mesines- Comines Canal
Paris
Biart
Bethel
Armistice Terms Near as German Envoys Meet Allies
Nov 7 dispatch reports German envoys arriving near Guise to confer with General Foch after crossing from Spa region. Allied terms to be signed by midnight with a possible second conference requested for tomorrow as negotiations proceed.
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Erzberger
Mathias Erzberger
Marshal Foch
Washington
Foch
Lansing
France
Spa
la Campelie
Guise
Piaris
Och
Paris
New York
Pulpit Committee Schedules Church Meeting
All members of the Baptist Church are called to meet at the church at 11 o clock on Sunday morning November 10. No business of great importance is to be brought before the church.
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The
Baptist Church
Turnip weight report and farm sale notice
Mr J D Hartman of Abin presents three turnips weighing 5 pounds each and a wagonload weighing 3 to 6 pounds per head. Public sale November 20 lists Jersey cattle hogs corn oats at Senseney Road farm. Holmes Carper. Reward for return or information. Lost Piard Mackinaw. Reward Gordon Atkins. To live on farm North western grade H Olan De Grange.
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J. D. Hartman
Abin
Horges
Jersey
Senseney Road
Holmes
Kaiser to Abdicate Tomorrow Says Berlin Paper
London reports that the Kaiser will abdicate on Saturday per Politican, with Berlin parties overwhelmingly demanding his resignation in a unified stance amid WWI turmoil.
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Kaiser
Gy Wire
the Star
London
Politican
Oograph Dispatch
Berlin
No Change Reported On War Draft Plans
The War Department announced there will be no changes to the draft plans despite rumors of a sign on the western front. Officials stated that reports of suspending the November calls are not accurate.
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Star
Washington
War Department
Germany
St. Seee
Valley Turnpike Company dissolves after stockholders meeting
The Valley Turnpike Company board decided to dissolve the company at a meeting this week. A stockholders meeting is set for November 9 in Harrisonburg, Virginia, to approve dissolution with funds to be distributed January 1, 1919. The road had tollgates removed Sept 1 and becomes a free road under a 1918 act.
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Tore
Shirley Carter
Winchester
E. D. Newman
Woodstock
Joseph G. Myers
George R. Eastham
Harrisonburg
D. B. Dinges
Middletown
BR. W. Newman
New Market
L. R. Dettra
Vaucluse
Valley Turnpike
Strain
Virginia
Armistice Not Signed and Repair Job Notices
The Washington Evening Star reports the Armistice not signed, envoys in conference with 72 hours to decide. Northern Virginia Power seeks 15 to 20 repair workers for Millville Sunday. pay 460 dollars, dinner provided, office pickup times listed. Found a gentleman's ring, call Star office.
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Washington Evening Star
Foch
Northern
Virginia
Millville
Spirit of Revolt Spreads Across German Empire
London dispatches report continuing revolutionary demonstrations across the German empire with major cities taking sides. Liebknecht joins Bremen council. Kiel council maintains order though battles raged with loyal troops. Submarine crews fought hand to hand. Kiel fleet vanishes and Commandant Heine is killed amid fighting.
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London
Copenhagen
Tageblatt
Berlin
Liebknecht and
Hoffman
Bremen
Kiel
K Kiel
Opentingen
Heinie
Farm Hand Wanted Near Berryville Orchard
Wanted a farm hand to work at my orchard near Berryville in Spotsylvania County. BYRD family seeks a reliable helper to assist with daily chores and tending the trees.
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Berryville
F. Byrd
Public Schools Reopen Announcement From Winchester
Prof. Hugh S. Duffey, principal of the Winchester Public Schools, announced that the schools would reopen next Monday at 9 o'clock. Pupils from homes with influenza will not attend. those who have recovered or were exposed may attend after a physician certifies it safe.
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Hugh S. Duffey
Winchester Public Schools
Special Storage Rates for Drop Apples at Winchester Cold Storage
Winchester Cold Storage announces a limited storage rate for drop apples in barrels at 20 cents for the first month and 10 cents for each subsequent month, effective Nov 7. Storer must declare at storage time. not retroactive. Prices cited for December 1 sales and direct orchard shipments. Fresh eggs and honey offered at high cash prices by Asa Crisman.
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Winchester Cold Storage Co
Prohibition Officer Arrest on Train Without Warrant
W. B. Payne special officer of the state prohibition department was arrested on a charge of felonious assault after attempting to arrest a passenger on a train without a warrant. Pope, a New York broker, accuses Payne of seizing baggage containing whiskey and resisting arrest near Byrd Street station. Payne posted $500 bond. Pope also bonded for a hearing. Pope says Payne battered him while asserting duties.
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Richmond
Virginian
W. B. Payne
State Prohibition Department
Payne
Winchester
The
W. H. Pope
Alt
Byrd Street
Etete Prohibition Department
Gergeant Bertucci
Pope
Rev. J. Sidney Peters
New York City
Grover C. Dunla
Captain Conrad Killed in Action on October Ninth
Official word confirms Captain Robert Conrad was killed in battle on October 9. Mrs Holmes Conrad received the notice through Hon T W Harrison, with Pershing’s cable corroborating the death. Family reports he led his men over the top before he perished. Braxton Ritter ill at home on Sharp Street TE Soda Fountain nearby.
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Capt
Robert
Conrad
Holmes Conrad
T. W. Harrison
Pershing
Noith
Captain Conrad
Armistice Celebrations Sweep Winchester After War Ends
News of Germany signing armistice sparks jubilant crowds in Winchester yesterday. church bells fire alarms and factory whistles joined in the celebration as residents waited for official confirmation. locals listen at the Star office for verified terms and potential peace phrases while the city marks the historic moment with music and public displays.
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Winchester
Firearma
Etreste
Telegraph
Star Office
Foch
NEW ALD SHOP SNA AMB 60 MACHINISTS
Unskilled Laborers, All Classes. Apply in person or writer, RM Russell, Employment Supervisor, Md., next door to Y. M. C. A. & P. phone 160. 11-5-lp-181.
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RM Russell
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Wilson
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Ati
Col. E. M. House
England
State Department
Itis
Versailles
Allied War Council
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Hans Ask
Meee F. Gold
Berryville, Va
Piatd
Mackinaw
Gordon ‘Atkin
Farmer
H. Olan DE Grange
Bugs and Mattings
R. M. Swimley
Gentleman’s Ring
Star-ofee
Asa -Crisman
Rocky Mount
N.C
Capt. Conrad
Mr. Braxton Ritter
Ives Perea
Sharp Street
CIY
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