Ministers Plan Mass Meeting On Y M C A War Fund Drive
Frederick County and Winchester join nationwide drive for the Y M C A war fund. Ministers and officials meet to organize a county wide mass meeting for Sunday to raise at least $4,000 toward the national $35 million goal. Local pledges already show strong support from other counties and towns.
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William D. Smith
T. M. Carrington
Richmond
War Fund
Young Men's Christian Association
United States
Carrington
Anovery
McCarthy
AN. Teeal Minis
Ward
Handley Library
Virte Semetetinite
Frederick County
Wevver
M. C. A. War Fund
Virginia
Winchester
Edward Rogers
Surrey County
Rogers
Choingyan Rogers
Walifix
Essex County
Jesusthe
Today Last Day to Convert Bonds
Notice to buyers of first liberty loan 3 1 2 percent bonds to convert to 4 percent bonds must reach Richmond by November 15. Banks must relay to Richmond tonight. Those buying 8 1 2 percent bonds on the installment plan who fail to notify lose the higher rate for at least a month. A December 15 conversion date is also offered.
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Federal Reserve Bank
Richmond
Meir
Jersey Cow Sale At Mrs Wa Carters November 15
Auction announces the sale of extra good Jersey cows and heifers including purebred bulls at Mrs Wa Carter's Adimx farm on November 15. Sale features quality dairy stock and full herd prospects.
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Wa Carter
Adimx
Plans 10 Combat Subs Discussed
Washington reports Admiral Benson presented American anti submarine plans to the British admiralty and French representatives in London. Secretary Daniels said no sure U boat antidote exists though efforts continue with destroyers camouflage smoke screens and smokeless coal in ships. A second sale notice mentions Ella Carter Admx selling 20 acres of corn near Wadesville by the shock on November 15.
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Washington
London
Benson
Daniels
Ella Carter
Admx
Wadesville
British Repel German Thrusts at Paschendaele Ridge
British forces on the west Flanders front repelled a desperate German attack intended to seize the Paschendaele ridge northern edge. The war office reported noon that all German assaults were repulsed as British positions remained secure despite heavy shelling. An officer order hinted at a planned retake of a town.
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London
West Flanders
Paschendaele
War Office
van Eeene
The Whip at the Empire Tonight
A brief notice says The Whip will be shown at the Empire tonight with a four picture program. Also mentions a S-room house for rent and advises applicants to apply.
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the Empire
Roseman
Staunton attendant accused in patient death at asylum
Grant DeHart, a young Western State Hospital attendant, is jailed in Staunton awaiting grand jury action after allegedly kicking Sawson Fridley, a 69 year old inmate, who died from four fractured ribs piercing a lung. Coroner’s jury linked the death to the kick and a warrant issued for DeHart.
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Staunton
Grant DeHart
Western State Hospital
Sawson Fridley
Young DeHart
T. M. Perkins
Fridley
J. Harry May
Dée Hart
Covington
Young Soldier Weds Miss Eva Virginia Lewis
Edward Funk of Company I 116th United States Infantry stationed at Camp McClellan Alabama married Eva Virginia Lewis of the county last night in the Presbyterian Church manse officiated by Rev. Dr. J. H. Lacy. Funk earned a brief leave to marry, he is the son of William G. Funk of this city and Eva is daughter of Charles Lewis of the county.
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Edward Funk
One Hundred and Sixteenth
United States Infantry
Camp McClellan
Anniston
Ala
Eva Virginia Lewis
J. H. Lacy
Pease
Winchester
William G. Funk
Charles Lewis
Still Higher Pay Demanded By Trainmen
On November 14 officials report a union demand from 170000 conductors and firemen for a wage increase totaling about 109 million dollars annually. The four railway brotherhoods will present the proposal to President Wilson at the White House on November 27 after members vote. If denied a general strike could follow and the tally is to be completed by November 25 and submitted by December 1.
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Aoe
Witeon
William L. Chambers
Federal Board of Mediation and Conciliation
Four Railway Brotherhood
White House
Ometsile
Wneton
Way
Wahington
Railroad Nt
Victory Before Peage at Labor Conference in Buffalo
At the American Federation of Labor convention in Buffalo the key aims are endorsing wartime policy, boosting labor input in essential industries, and opposing use of war to displace men by women. Delegates expect a strong pro peace with victory stance and expanded labor representation on munition commissions. A separate note seeks carload corn buyers from Keckley & Co. or H. H. Baker.
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Buffalo
N. Y
American Federation of Labor Convention
Vincent Keating To Wed Miss Altmiller
Cumberland Maryland reports the engagement of Miss Mary Gertrude Altmiller of McKeesport Pennsylvania to Vincent J. Keating son of Colonel and Mrs John Keating. Altmiller a former University of Virginia law student and millinery chief at McMullen Brothers now with the staff of the Pittsburgh Dispatch. Keating is nephew of William Keating of Winchester with many local friends.
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Cumberland
Mary Gertrude Altmiller
J. H. Altmiller
McKeesport
Vincent J. Keating
John Keating
Keating
University of Virginia
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Altmiller
McMullen Brothers
McMullen
All Bike Urgently Asked to Attend Regular Meeting
Urgent notice asks all bike members to attend a regular meeting on Wednesday night. The message emphasizes the importance of attending and urges prompt participation.
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Aetna
Mrs. C. H. Boxwell Called by Death in Winchester
Mrs. C H Boxwell wife of Mr C H Boxwell died at 12 30 this afternoon at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs George S Bailey on North Main Street after a long illness of complications She was in her sixtyninth year and had been treated in Charlestown and Winchester and was a member of Grace Lutheran Chapel Her funeral will be conducted by Rev Dr George S Bower arrangements pending
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Clarence ©. Loeen
Luray Caverns Corporation
Mamie
Tharpe
Luray
Winchester
Washington
Virginia
L. Hammond
Martinsburg
W. Va
Logan
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Nancy Maynard
Mrs. Lowan
Eee
xWell
Olfred ‘Witchester Imare
George S. Bailey
North Main Street
Bailey
Old County
Boxwell
Frederick County
William Anderson
Gainesboro
Mr. Boxwell
Robinson
Charlestown
T. O. McCorkle
Luther Boxwell
Ohio
Boxtwell
Grace Lutheran Chapel
Georges. Bower
Crenshaw Jury Unable To Reach Verdict In Virginia Case
Charlottesville dispatch reports the Crenshaw case in which Dabney Crenshaw IV stood accused of setting fire to the University of Virginia chemical laboratory to conceal a $2,500 platinum theft. Jury split five for acquittal and seven for penitentiary. alienist Dr. George Tucker Harrison testified to Crenshaw’s alleged lifelong deceit and theft.
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Charlottesville
Dabney Crenshaw
University of Virginia Chemical Laboratory
George Tucker Harrison
New York
Crenahan
Dr. Harrison
New Explosive Law Effective Tonight in Winchester
The new federal explosives law takes effect at midnight. Winchester has no dealers in explosives and dynamite is rarely used locally. Authorities say licenses are required for all handlers, including purchasers, and licenses are issued by court notaries.
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Winchester
Tra Notari
Kerensky Insists That Uprising Is Put Down
The report describes heavy fighting on the Piave front in Italy with gains by German forces northeast of Venice and strong Allied reinforcements arriving. Italian defenders hold the lower Piave around Fonzaso amid stubborn resistance and renewed bombardment as both sides clash for control.
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Kerensky
London
Italy
Venice
Piave
Fonzao
Hjallang
Opposition to 80 Million Church Fund Sparks Debate
Telegraphed reports show Bishop Neely leading opposition to the Methodist Episcopal plan to raise 80 million dollars over five years to spread gospel and doctrine worldwide. Opponents cite government needs and war relief efforts as higher priorities amid a minority view at the meeting in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Foreign Board
Home Board
Bishop Neely
Federal
Powera
Fuel Administrator Opens Headquarters in Richmond
Mr. H. F. Byrd the federal fuel administrator for Virginia left for Richmond this morning to open his headquarters in room 603 Mutual building. He expects to spend much time away from home and will visit about once weekly to handle local interests and form county committees to report on fuel conditions.
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H.F. Byrd
Virginia
Richmond
Mutual
Byrd
Premier Kerensky Enters Petrograd as Bolshevik Uprising Falters
Newspapers report Premier Kerensky's victorious entry into Petrograd and the quelling of the Bolshevik uprising. Dispatches indicate plans to move the government from Petrograd to Moscow where support for the provisional regime is stronger.
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The
Star
London
Petrograd
Moscow
Kerensky
Kerensky Repeats Control Amid Revolt Rumors
London awaited official word on Petrograd reports of a Bolshevik style revolt. The dispatch claimed Kerensky regained authority with loyal troops, while radicals boasted victory and suggested his flight, fueling widespread pessimism in the city.
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London
Petrograd
Kerensky
Russia
Bolsheviks Seize Petrograd Amid Citywide Fighting
Reports from Amsterdam and Stockholm say Bolsheviks gained control of Petrograd as heavy street clashes drive civilians from their homes. Dispatches allege Kornilov’s forces defected, with garrison split and the Nevsky Prospekt area seen in severe fighting. foreign ambassadors report ongoing conferences with General Kornilov.
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Stockholm
Amsterdam
Petrograd
Geramn
Keranaty
iNeveky Prospekt
Sei Tha Nspateh
Kornflort
Lecture Last Night Delights Audience at Auditorium
Frederick Ray presented Parsifal with moving pictures under the District Nurse's Association auspices. The audience enjoyed the lecture and visuals, and thanks were extended to the city council for auditorium use and to individuals for courtesy, ticket handling, and piano tuning.
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Audditorium
Frederick Ray
District Nurse's Association
Hable
A. Hunter Davidson
GL. Brawner
Taxpayers Notice on Due Taxes and Penalty
Taxpayers are informed that state taxes are now due. A per cent penalty will be added after December. The notice mentions poll tax and directs readers to the city treasurer in Tara City for details.
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Wi Tara
Marriage License to County Couple
A marriage license was issued today in the county clerk office to Charles Marcelhis Solin aged 22 and Mise Mamie Olarummon aged 19, both of the county. The groom is a native of Mroud Colvin and the bride is from the county.
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Charles Marcelhis Solin
Mise Mamie Olarummon
Groomis. & Non
Mroud
Colvin
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M.C.A. War Fund
Wire
Cather and Lupton
Conner
Meliwee's Livery
Star Office
Horsemen
Sanson Fridley
Staunton Asylum
People’s Drug Co., Inc
R. M. Swimley
Young Soldier
Jets Bride Here
Wilson
Peage
Federation of Labor
Ie Keckley & Co
H. H. Baker
Vincent Keating
Miss Altmiller
William Keating
C.H. Boxwell
Crenshaw
University Laboratory
Stat
R. M. Swimupy
Fuel Administrator
Open Headquarters
Chapmen
Aute 8
Watts Pa
Petrogard
Searcee
Evern
Korniloff
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