Evangelist Bridgers Draws Large Crowd at Tabernacle
A Monday night evangelistic service at the tabernacle on North Kent Street drew a crowd likely exceeding 2,500, with Rev. Luther B. Bridgers of Georgia delivering a powerful sermon from First Peter. The event featured a growing adult and junior choir and praise from a largely filled venue as momentum builds for further performances.
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Tabernacle
North Kent Street
Luther B. Bridgers
Georgia
Evangelist Bridgers
Peter
Baker Announces Candidacy for Winchester Postmaster
H H Baker informs Winchester citizens of his intention to seek the postmaster position when the current term ends in December 1918. He will present his claims to patrons in ample time to prevent endorsements of other candidates before the proper filing period.
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Winchester
H. H. Baker
Rankin Secluded at Home Amid Doorstep Intrusion
Miss Jeannette Rankin, Montana's first woman congresswoman, is under siege at her Missoula home. A guard brother keeps watch as incessant suitors, advertisers, cranks and reporters swarm her doorstep after her election was assured, forcing isolation.
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Star
Missoula
Montana
Jeannette Rankin
Congress
Harvard
Miss Rankin
Flogging Ordered For Nine Year Old Boy in Chester Court
Police Justice Fultz ordered a flogging for Upton Thompson's nine year old son after a brickthrowing incident near North Main Street. The punishment was carried out by the father at the police station in private. The boy had been charged with throwing a brickbat and striking James Newlin's daughter, with a five dollar fine later remitted. Reports say the boy allegedly caused a mess by tossing a brick into a kettle of apple butter, alarming neighbors.
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Chester
Fultz
Upton Thompson
Royal Arcanum Members Seek Slow Post Office Relief
Dissatisfied Royal Arcanum members are urged to address Post Office Box 110 in Winchester Virginia to learn ways for relief and betterment regarding new rates.
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Royal Arcanum
Winchester
A Full House at the Empire Tonight
The Empire Theatre presents H. H. Frazee’s farce A Full House with a Broadway six months’ run on tour arriving via Cumberland Valley Railroad. Curtain at 8 30 pm. The bright witty comedy promises fast-paced humor and strong company.
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Empire Theater
H. H. Frazee
Mr. Frazee
the Empire
Howard Peple
Republicans aim for recount to overturn Cox victory in Ohio
Cuyahoga county Republicans plan a court fight to force an official recount of 183 486 ballots cast on November 7. They seek to erase Governor Cox’s 5 571 margin and install Governor Willis by counting misread cross marks as votes for Woodrow Wilson.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Cuyahoga County
Cox
Willis
Woodrow Wilson
Seed buyers seek corn clover and millet sources
H. H. Baker of 46 East Piccadilly Street Winchester Virginia requests Sweet Corn seed Clover seed and millet for planting. He notes a supply inquiry likely for agricultural purposes and seeds.
Standardized Motor Routes and an Easy Autumn Tour
The author contrasts standardized motor tours with a custom regional autumn trip through Maryland Virginia and West Virginia. He cites Baltimore area stops Doughoregan Manor Frederick City Winchester Charlottesville Staunton Fredericksburg and Charlottesville area prior to returning via Blue Ridge. The piece Ribers at end mention a private party selling country butter.
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Baltimore
Virginia
Charles Town
Berryville
Bur
Winchester
Sheridan
Blue Ridge Mountains
Clarke
Loudoun
Faugnier
Charlottesville
Jefferson
University of Virginia
Monticello
Staunton
Woodrow Wilson
Fredericksburg
Washington
New England
Farmers and Merchants National Bank Ad for Christmas Savings
Winchester bank notices urge all members to make payments by Monday November 27 to avoid loss of acceptance. Plan to open a Christmas savings act for the coming year.
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Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Winchester
Vaig
Seabright Improving After Woolen Mill Fire
Mr Seabright slowly improves at home on East Germain Street after burns from last week’s fire at Williams Brothers woolen mill. Doctors say skin loss occurred but burns are not serious. eventual return appears possible after further recovery.
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Baker Seabright
Williams Brothers
East Germain Street
Whiting Appointed Judge in Seventeenth Circuit
Governor Henry appoints Hon. Frank B. Whiting of Berryville to fill the vacancy created by Judge Thomas W. Harrisons resignation. Whiting to also serve as Winchester Corporation Court judge, taking office December 1, with a term through 1922 if the next General Assembly ratifies. Whiting faced Aubrey G. Weaver in the contest and is praised for ability and integrity.
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Whiting
Berryville
Seventeenth Judicial Circuit
Death Removes Samuel Miller
Mr Samuel T Miller son of the late David J and Caroline Hinks Miller of Frederick county died Monday evening at the home of his sister Mrs William H Smith 130 Peyton street. He was unmarried and had been ill with Brights disease at Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be held at 1 oclock Wednesday at Mrs Smiths home and interment will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Samuel T. Miller
David J. and
Caroline Hinks Miller
Frederick County
Ter
William H. Smith
Peyton Street
Court to Pass on Merchants Applications in Winchester
The November term of the Corporation Court in Winchester opened with Judge Richard S. Ker in charge. He will return December 1 to hear applications by Winchester merchants for special licenses to sell soft drinks under the state wide prohibition act. Also on the docket are license needs for druggists and alcohol storage for business use. Bond reductions were ordered for several estate administrators as distributions lowered the estates.
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Corporation Court of
City of
Winchester
Richard S. Ker
Corporation Court
Staunton
T. W. Harrison
Congress
Ker
C. Harry Hardy
William H. Baker
W. Nelson Page
William B. Baker
D. B. Nm
Albert Baker
Mrs Martha Purcell Dies In Winchester After Illness
Mrs Martha J Purcell 77 widow of T V Purcell died at her South Main Street home after a heart illness. She was born Martha J Copenhaver in Winchester and lived most of her life there. Survived by husband three daughters Mrs Richard Osborne Nannie Purcell Louise Snider of Baltimore and son George Purcell. Funeral at Centenary Reformed Church with Rev T K Cromer in charge. Interment Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Martha J. Purcell
T. V. Purcell
South Main Street
Purcell
Martha J. Copenhaver
Winchester
Mount Hebron Cemetery
T. K. Cromer
Baltimore Grain Markets Close With Wheat at 1.86 and Corn at 0.93
Baltimore wholesale market report shows spot wheat at 1.86 and corn at 0.93 at the afternoon close. Prices reflect trading activity in the grain pits with demand noted for both staples.
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Baltimore
Corneo
Rites Held For J. B. Crowson Of Frederick County
The funeral for the late J. B. Crowson of the Paper Mill road south of Winchester was held at 10:30 a.m. at the family home with Rev. C. Sydenstricker and Rev. J. H. Parlett officiating. Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Survivors include two daughters Elsie Landem and Carrie Croson, two sisters, and a sister living with him.
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J. B. Crowson
Winchester
Paper Mill
C. Sydenstricker
Methodist Episcopal Church
Stephens City
John H. Parlett
United Brethren Church
Nain
Mount Hebron
Henry Myers
P.M. Funkhouser
F. A. Shryock
W. W. Hubbard
Croson
Frederick County
Elsie Landem
Alexandria
Carrie Crogon
Louis LeFevre
Gerardstown
W. Va
Georgia Croson
Tabernacle Hires Extra Janitor To Improve Comfort
An extra janitor has been employed at the Kent street tabernacle where union evangelistic services continue. The building will now be warm and comfortable for the hundreds attending. A council announced that cottage prayer meetings will be suspended until further notice.
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Big Tabernacle
Kent Street
Union
Tabernacle
Prophet Nash Proclaims Escape From Jails and Snakes
John Nash a West Virginia self styled Messiah and ginseng king travels toward the area after past appearances in Rockingham County and the Shenandoah Valley. He claims divine power will prevent jail capture and snake bites.
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John Nash
United States
West Virginia
Nash
Rockingham County
Shenandoah Valley
Mr Atkinson Sails to Havana for Race Meet
William Mayo Atkinson of Winchester and Clarke County leaves New York for Havana Cuba to attend the racing meet at the Havana race track.
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William Mayo Atkinson
Winchester
Clarke County
New York
Havana
Cuba
Church Services Announced and Scouts Meet
Preaching is set for Mount Olive Sunday at 10 30 a m and Fairview at 3 p m. Pleasnt Valley appointment recalled due to meeting in progress at Little Mountain Church. W W. H. Sampcell pastor. Strayed cattle one to seven head in Harry Addition. Owner to pay cost. Ip Third Troop Boy Scouts meet tomorrow night in new room instead of tonight. Hardy scoutmaster.
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Mount Olive
Fairview
Pleasnt Valley
Little Mountain Church
W. H. Sampsell
Harry Addition
F. IL. Harris
Boy Scouts
Craiova siege shifts Romanian front in war tensions
Report from the Transylvanian Alps and Balkans describes Austro German forces nearing Craiova as Romanian defenders retreat amid strategic railway hub importance. Across Europe, German notes to the United States deny submarine violations while confirming Rowanmore sinking but claim lifeboats were not fired upon.
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Berlin
Craiova
von Falkenhayn
Sofia
Roumania
Monastir
Ter
Morestir
Derles
Bprlin
United States
Secretary McAdoo to Quit Cabinet Career
Washington reports say Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo will resign before the end of the administration. Sources close to him say the high cost of living and heavy official duties force him to leave public life after years of service. He intends to pursue active business interests to recover.
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Washington
Athletic Club to Meet for Evening Regu lar Program
The Athletic Club will hold its regular weekly meeting at 8 o'clock this evening. An athletic program will be carried out and refreshments served. All members are urged to be present at the opening.
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Gov. Cox
Piccadilly St
Sha
Julian Street
Virginias
Maryland
Collier's Weekly
Boston
Philadelphia
Star Office
Christmas Savings Club
Mr. Seabright
Iis
FB. Whiting
Stuart
T. W
Harrison
Henry
Frank B
Thomas W. Harrison
Mr. Whiting
General Assembly
Mr. Whitne
Aubrey G. Weaver
Front Royal
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Cial Circuit
Whit
Ing Is
Samuel Miller
J. H. Morrisy
Lynchbure
Evans
A. C. Nadenbousch
Martinsburg
Ruby Gaver
Messrs. H. Kage
Jerome Williams
Selah Shull
South Kent Street
BE. S. H. Pendergast
J. G. McCrory
Jack
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Baltimore Grain Markets
J. B. Crocon
Tie Barrel
E. Piccadilly Street
Prophet Nash
Mr. Atkinson
G. ©. Hardy, Scoutmaster
Translyvania Alps
Momsastir
Germany
Wire
Wannng
Athletic Club
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