Barton Boys Hear WAS Leader In Scout Meeting
A Barton troop hosts a talk by the Western Auxiliary Secretary. The meeting updates Red Cross work, 100 percent memberships, and a $25 fund drive. New assistant scoutmasters Potts and Pifer are named. Dr. Boyd becomes examining physician with Dr. Dutton for army exams.
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Red Cross
Garland F. Potts
Maurice E. Pifer
P. W. Boyd
B. B. Dutton
Troop An Athletic Association
H. R. Potts
H. J. Green
R. H. Gray
Marshall McCauley
Harman Baker
Scout Council
McKee
Empire Theater
Scribe McCauley
Garland Potts
Loring Crabill
Greene
Barton
Baker
Lanier Gray
Solenberger and
Sheetz
Crowell
C. Fansler
Sampsell
Egypt
Talbert
George K. Good
Eugene Aulick, Jr
Men Wanted to Join the State Guard
Owing to unsettled times the Adjutant General orders State and National Guard units to recruit to their limits. Men aged 18 to 45 are eligible for service.
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State Guard
Adjutant General
National Guard
Optometrist William Kline Plans Strasburg Visit
Notice states optometrist Wm. Kline will be in Strasburg on Wednesday the 1st and Thursday November 12 13 assisted by Dr. Narum eye specialist of Staunton Va. Eye examinations offered with frames ordered and services provided.
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Wm. Kline
Strasburg
Narum
Staunton
Celebrated Air Fighter Captain James N Hall to Speak at Empire Theater
Captain James Norman Hall, famed World War I air ace and author of High Adventure, will recount his combat experiences and captivity in a stirring lecture at the Empire Theater next Thursday at 8:30 p.m. The talk blends expert speaking with firsthand fighting tales, appealing to American audiences familiar with Hall’s work.
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Lufberry
Rickenbacker
James Norman Hall
Empire Theater
Haridley
Captain Hall
Handley Library
The
Atlantic Monthly
America
Ford Trucks for Immediate Delivery Ad
Chapman’s Auto Supply Co offers Ford trucks available for immediate delivery. Contact both phone lines for details and stock status.
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Chapman's Auto Supply CO
Toledo Holds Off Streetcars in Employee Transport Strike
Thousands of Toledo workers dwarfed by the car shortage as every available motor vehicle ferries people to jobs. The city forbids the Toledo Railway and Light Company from running streetcars, and officials refuse to repeal the ouster ordinance or grant a new franchise.
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Toledo
Ohio
Toledo Railway and Light Company
Fight on Phone Rates Five Begun
Nearly all Virginia cities and many counties participate in Richmond at the State Corporation Commission hearing on increased Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co rates. Winchester is represented by City Solicitor Philip Williams and Frederick and Clarke counties by Richard Evelyn Byrd. J. H. Henry of the Common Council is also present as hearings may take several days.
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Virginia
Richmond
State Corporation Commission
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Winchester
Philip Williams
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Frederick
Clarke County
J. H. Henry
Common Council
Commission
Special Sale of 2 Carloads Pianos at Seal’s Music Store
Seal’s Music Store offers two carloads of fine slightly used second hand upright pianos from $119. Cash or installment plans available.
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Seal's Music Store
For Sale Dodge Touring Car in Excellent Condition
Cheap to, quick buyer. one Dodge touring car in excellent condition. H. W. Ebert, Buick Agent.
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H. W. Ebert
Records New Columbia Records at Sgal's Music Store
New Columbia Records have just arrived at Sgal's Music Store in Ap. The store displays new titles and invites customers to browse the fresh stock.
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Columbia Records
Sgal
Death Follows Long Illness of Winchester Electrician
Malcolm W. Anderson, longtime Northern Virginia Power employee, died at his mother's home after a lingering tuberculosis illness. Funeral from First Baptist Church will be held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m., with burial at Mount Hebron beside his wife. Madison Lodge Odd Fellows will conduct rites. he leaves two daughters, a son, a brother, and two sisters. He was 46 and active in the Charley Rouss Fire Company.
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Malcolm W. Anderson
Northern Virginia Power Company
Ellen, C. Anderson
Winchester
First Baptist Church
Charles Adey
Mount Hebron
Madison Lodge of
O@d Fellows
Anderson
Lemuel Anderson
Falls Church
Washington
D.C
Lillian Grove
Margaret Anderson
Washington, D. C
Joseph Anderson
Rosie Potts
Ethel Kenney
Messrs
Hugh and
William A. McCoy
The
Odd Fellows
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Springs for all cars and many other items
Unclear ad style notice advertising springs for cars and various parts not found elsewhere. Mentions multiple phones for contact.
Attempted stabbing by Norman Rhodes ends in arrest
Norman Rhodes, about 18 and colored, was arrested by Officer Doran on an assault with intent to kill charge. He allegedly attacked Robert Jones with a butcher knife during a quarrel near the B. and O. turntable, later going to Jones’s home and striking at him. Rhodes awaits a hearing before Justice Talbot.
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Norman Rhodes
Doran
James P. Reardon
Rhodes
Robert Jones
Jones
Britain Declines Immediate Peace Talks with Reds
London November 10. Prime Minister Bonar Law stated in Parliament that Britain has no plan to open peace negotiations with Lenin and Trotsky until the House of Commons can discuss the matter. The government leader outlined Britain's position in the session.
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Associated Press
London
Great Britain
Lenine
Trotzky
House of Commons
Labor and mine union dispute reaches Senate reading
The AFL says food act exemptions were intended for unions but DOJ notes amendments to exempt unions were rejected. Senate discussion features LaFollette and Norris debating hearing miners’ side as Indianapolis UMWA delegates brace for a prolonged coal strike and questioned federal power to end it.
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Associated Press
NGTON
Congress
American Federation of Labor Executive Com
Ifse
Department of Justice
Tion
Senate
LaFollette
Ynsin
Red Cross Campaign Sees $8000+ Contributions
The notice reports contributions totaling over $8,000 and urges readers to send donations promptly to the chairman. Campaign closes Wednesday evening and assistance is needed.
Pretty Wedding at Cumberland Maryland
Floyd C Hauser and Miss Anastasia C Mullen married in a nupial Mass at St Marys Church Cumberland Md The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Mullen, wore white georgette with bridal roses The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Joseph C Hauser An early reception followed at the bride home with about 150 guests The couple plan to live at 7 Cecilia Street Niagara Falls and then return to Cumberland after their wedding trip
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Georgette
Ursula Mullen
Raphael Crogan
Joseph Mullen
Cecilia Street
Ursuline Academy
Joseph C. Hauser
South Street
Hauser
Niagara Falls
Cecelia Street
Buggy Struck by Car on Valley Pike Causing Minor Injuries
On Saturday night a buggy driven by Superintendent County agent Kline was slammed after the Wisecarver team emerged from a side road on the Valley Pike. Physicians said injuries were slight but shock from the crash lingered.
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Valley Pike
Kline
Lee Tires and Tubes Offer at 20 Percent Off
Local ad boasts Lee Tires and Tubes at 20 percent below list price with guaranteed fabric life of 5 000 miles and puncture protection for 6 000 miles. Lee 8 ply tires claimed to adjust on 8 000 mile basis with distributor direct shipping. J B Beverley City Hall area invites calls or letters for prices and ordering.
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J. B. Beverley
Family Budget Discussion At Handley Library
Miss Jones' class in Home Problems will discuss the family budget at Handley Library on Tuesday November 11 at 2 30. Topics include income expenditures and food values. Free meetings under Red Cross auspices invite all.
Banks Closed In Winchester On Armistice Day Holiday
The Governor of Virginia has declared Tuesday November 11 a legal holiday. Banks in Winchester will close for business that day and all paper maturities due that day may be paid on Wednesday November 12. Shenandoah Valley Nat Bank Union Bank of Winchester Farmers and Merchants Bank Commercial & Savings Bank signatures.
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Virginia
Winchester
Shenandoah Valley Nat. Bank
W. G. Hardy
Union Bank OF Winchester
Chas. P. Summers
Farmers & Merchants Bank
H. D. Fuller
Commercial & Savings Bank
John I. Sloat
Apples for Sale Prompt Call to Sam Haines Winchester
To Those having apples for sale all varieties in or out of cold storage call and see Sam Haines C V Depot Winchester or telephone 476 Highest market prices paid large and small quantities.
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Sam Haines
C. V. Depot
Winchester
Notice to creditors and estate claimants
Parties owing estate of F A Cc ran deceased or holding claims against jail estate must settle with the undersigned Jas P Reardon executor. Also 6 per cent land bonds for sale on city and county property offered by Hansbrough and Carter Insurance Loans Real Estate.
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F. A. Cc Ran
Jas. P. Reardon
Hansbrough & Carter
American Legion Opens Convention in Minneapolis
About 2,000 delegates from all sections and service groups began the American Legion convention in Minneapolis to shape policy and select committees. Theodore Roosevelt, replying to talk of his candidacy, said no firmly. Armistice Day celebrations are planned for Tuesday with busy sessions expected Wednesday.
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Minneapolis
Minn
American Legion
Legion
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
Minstrel Show Empire Tonight at the Empire Theater
John W. Vogels Big City Minstrels parade through main streets at noon and perform a full show tonight at the Empire Theater. Newspapers cite praise for their large chorus of makers and new comedians as they premiere this season.
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John W. Vogel
Big City
Passenger Train Strikes Auto Truck at Berryville Crossing
An unknown truck driver, misunderstanding a signal, sped toward a Norfolk and Western crossing in Berryville around 8 am. The train hit the truck, tossing it aside with minor injury to the driver while the truck and tender were heavily damaged. The watchman waved to stop, but the driver thought the track was clear. This is the same line where Anderson and Knight were killed weeks earlier near the same crossing.
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Norfolk and Western Railroad
Berryville
Messrs. Anderson and Knight
Lost Hound Dog At Streuts Sale Notice
Female hound dog black and white spotted with both ears black lost near Streuts Sale Thursday November 13 1919 reward offered. Contact Mike Shiver if found.
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Streuts Sale
Mike Shiver
George Fugitt Killed in Pennsylvania Railroad Wreck
George Fugitt a member of a known family was killed in a wreck on the Pennsylvania Railroad in Pennsylvania. He was about 40, employed as an engineman and lived at Alton. Relatives here received information. he leaves a widow and several siblings.
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George Fugitt
George Augitt
Pennsyl
Pennsylvania
Alton
Fugitt
John Pugitt
Fannie Pugitt
Messia
Baltimore
Ésgitt
Ohio
Elizabeth Mullin
Brick
Johns
Melenbacher
Allcie Fugitt
Denver
Col
Ratification Not Indispensable Says Temps
Paris November 10 The Supreme Council discussed the peace treaty with Germany and the possibility of entry into force without the United States. Temps newspaper asserts that U S ratification is not indispensable and this view shapes the likely outcome of talks.
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Preas
Paris
Supreme — Council
Germany
United States
Columbus Ohio Votes On Federal Prohibition Amendment
Official returns from 86 of 88 counties tabulated at noon show the drys leading by 45 votes in favor of the federal prohibition amendment. The tally reflects a narrow margin amid continued counting.
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Columbus
Onio
No Coal Halts Des Moines Schools and Businesses
Des Moines Iowa schools and many public buildings will close for a coal strike. Lack of fuel forces shutdowns across educational and commercial establishments within 48 hours as coal supplies run short.
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Des Moines
Huns Gain More Than They Lost
London reports from King's College where Almyer Maude stated that until events unfold in Russia the war outcome remains unclear. He warned Germany could gain significant eastern advantages that exceed losses in the west.
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Associated Press
London
Russia
Almyer Maude
King's College
Germany
Steel Orders Rise In October Says United States Steel
The United States Steel Corporation reports orders for October 31 totaled 6,472,668 tons, up 188,050 from September. The gain is viewed as favorable despite industry unrest, per the AP release from New York dated November 10.
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New York
United Stated Steel Corporation
The Try Star Want Ad Appears In Odd Manner
A garbled want ad sample shows distorted text words and weird spacing. The fragment hints at an attempted Star style notice but remains unclear and unreadable.
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Was. Barton
Scouts of Winchester
Athletic Club
Huil
Empire
FORD
Malcolm Anderson
Chapman’s Auto Supply CO
City Slaughter House
United Phone
Spurr & Newman
AFL
Nérris
Nebraska
United Mine Workers of America
Indianapolis
Lewis
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Coun
Cumberland
Miss Mullen
Mr. Hauser
City Hall
Ondo
Empire Tonight
Gilice
Pennsylvania Rails ‘ Road System
Drys S Pone
Iowa
Steel Corporation
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