Farm Bureau Agent Talk Draws Winchester Interest
Dr Bradford Knapp chief of the farm demonstration service will visit to push permanent employment of a Frederick county farm bureau agent. He will speak at Winchester City Hall and be joined by Messrs Campfield Hutcheson and Bradshaw as meetings spread through the county Monday to Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford Knapp
Department of Agriculture
United States
Frederick County
Knapp
W. S. Campfield
Staunton
J. R. Hutcheson
Blacksburg
B. O. Bradshaw
Alleghany County
Farm Bureau
Winchester
Uncle Sam
Koontz
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Board ’ of ‘Supervisors
Will of Amos E. Marker Admitted to Probate in Frederick County
The last will of Amos E. Marker, former deputy sheriff, merchant, and ex Confederate soldier of Opequon, Frederick County, found in a pocket memorandum book after his death, has been admitted to probate in the county circuit court. The document was discovered in the small book and its probate is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos E. Marker
Opequon
Frederick County
Patent claim on bridge grafting process asserted
WN J Wigginton of Winchester Virginia warns orchardists that his bridge grafting method is patented by the United States Government on June 13 1916 and that use without license from him is infringement He invites inquiries from those wishing to obtain rights to use the process as demonstrated by Mr Woolsey assistant horticulturist at the Virginia Experiment Station
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolsey
Virginia Experiment Station
United States
Hodgson and Brown Jewelers Holiday Display Ad
Warning to shoppers about a full line of Xmas goods at Hodgson and Brown on Water Street. Ivory goods Lavillier bracelets and men’s belts advertised with emphasis on small packages and low running expenses at the Winter Street store. Bell phone 172 J. 41 W Water St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodgson & Brown’s
Water Street
Lavillier
Winter Street
Marriage License Issued in Frederick County for Meredith Gordon
A marriage license was issued in Frederick County to George W. Meredith of Bellaire Ohio and Grace Lillian Gordon of this county. The bride is the daughter of Charles J. Gordon. the groom is a Bellaire native and machinist, son of Joseph W. Meredith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
George W. Meredith
Bellaire
Ohio
Grace Lillian Gordon
Charles J. Gordon
Joseph W. Meredith
Tax Due Notice and Local Purchases Advertised
Taxpayers notice Tawes due with a 5 percent penalty after Dec. Poll tax details noted. City treasurer announces dates 15 nov 17 21 24 27. Oyster orders for Crisfield oysters by Bell phone 277 W Market St. Snapp advertises Solenberger sale Nov 30 near Winchester to buy stock horses cattle hogs and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Yea
Crisfield Oysters
W. G. O. Snapp
Market Street
Solenberger
Winchester
Surrey and Pider Press
Y M C A War Fund Quota Push in Frederick County
State campaign leaders aim to raise not less than 500000 for the Y M C A war fund with Virginia already above its 400600 goal by about 70000. Frederick County leaders seek to exceed its 8500 quota and reach the state share, with reported local subscriptions including Middletown 253 Chambersville 78 Bryarly 101.50 and additional gifts from unnamed city residents. A Rock En meeting is set for Monday, Mount Williams Tuesday, and Bruce Town Wednesday with speaker R Gray Williams. Sale notice for M L Parsons near Flaxield appears on Nov 38 listing cattle and other farm items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrington
Virginia
Y. M. C. A. War Fund
Frederick County
Middletown
Chambersville
Bryarly School
Rock En
Mount Williams
Brucetown
R. Gray Williams
Bargains In Used Cars At Winchester Auto Sales
Bargains in used cars all in good condition including Buick Chevrolet two Fords and a 1917 Ford touring with stars and lights. Cars will be sold cheap before November 30th. If you want to save money see them at Winchester Auto Sales Co. 16 tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buick
Chevrolet
Combating Enemy Aliens Across Atlantic Seaboard
The Department of Justice launches a nationwide effort to clear the Atlantic coast of enemy aliens. Attorney General Gregory says he has letters from mayors of Atlantic cities pledging cooperation with U S marshals and customs collectors mobilized to assist. A Lost notice offers a $13 reward for a tan pocketbook found by Ethel Hoover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Atlantic Seaboard
Department of Justice
Gregory
Atlantic Coast
United States
Ethel Hoover
Gompers Reelected President Of A. F. L. In Buffalo
Samuel Gompers was today reelected president of the American Federation of Labor in Buffalo New York. The event followed a sale of livestock and farming implements at White Post Mey Eyee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gompers
The
Star
Buffalo
N. Y
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Reardon
White Post
Mey
How We Discovered the Ola Domination in Japanese Bushido
A review of Eluise Closser Hale and Misa Misaki s How We Discovered the Ola Domination. It discusses Bushido as the unwritten code of Japan stressing bravery, courtesy to foes, filial piety, and discipline. The piece notes mothers teaching martial values, endurance of pain, and gentleness toward the fallen foe, with comparisons to Tom Brown and English ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Loudoun
Misa
Eluise Closser Hale
Winchester
Mke
Tom Brown
Ellow
Tom
England
Japan
Samaurie
Europe
Om Page
War veteran Captain Chute to speak at City Hall
Captain Arthur Hunt Chute of the Seventeenth Nova Scotia Highlanders to give a Handley lecture at City Hall Auditorium Monday night at 8 30. He describes trench life and WWI battles from Ypres to the Somme with diverse service including Turkey and Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Arthur Hunt Chute
Seventeenth
Nova Scotia Highlanders
Chute
Thrace
Janina
Mexico
Somme
Ypres
Loos
St. Ejildt
Captain Chute
Canadian Society
New York City
Balfour Commission
The
Germans Plan to Carve Up Europe
Telegraph dispatches from Copenhagen and Washington report German plans for a postwar split of Europe. Proposed terms include Poland under Teutonic protection, Austrian indemnity from Russia, Dobruja and Danube access for Austria and Germany, and Turkish territorial restoration with trade routes in Persia and the Caucasus. Also notes Bolshevik talks with Germany and impending civil strife in Russia, plus French intent to reveal secret information about Russian leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Copenhagen
Germany
Russia
Austria
Roumania
Bulgaria
Turkey
Poland
Dobrudja
Damnube
Persia
Washington
Berlin
von Lundendorfft
Leutenant
von Hindenburg
Plaa
Lenine
Peressj
Keletoy
Baitich Renew Battle of Cambrai War Savings Drive
Mr H D Fuller cashier of the Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester has been named director in Winchester for the war savings drive. The plan includes certificates costing about 4 10 to mature to 5 in 1923 and 25 cent value stamps for those who cannot pay upfront. Authorities urge bankers to promote investment in war issues and outline future details. Livestock sale at Reardon Farm announced for White Post on November 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Fuller
Farmers and Merchants’ National Bank of Winchester
Thomas B. McAdams
Richmond
Virginia
The
War Savings Committee
Fuller
Winchester
McAdams
Secretary of the Treasury
Frank A.vanderlip
National War Savings Committee
Vanderlip
Auto Crash In Berryville Involves Hickses And Baltimore Driver
Mr and Mrs J Hicks of this county were in an automobile accident on Main street Berryville while returning from a funeral. A Baltimore Maryland car driven by Mike Keller collided with Hicks buggy. both car and buggy were damaged but all occupants escaped unharmed. The crash is blamed on Keller losing control of the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 3. Hicks
Main Street
Berryville
Baltimore
Mike Keller
Misa Keller
Flower Of Huns Army Shattered In Italian War
The Austro German army has suffered heavy losses as Italian forces fight near the Piave and Brenta valleys. Italians hold the invaders at bay while progress at Asiago slows as Germans retreat from several forward positions. Thousands of shell fragments are reported in Italian trench lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romie
Piave Enii Brenta
Asiago
Ttatiang
Seeveral Advanse
Peete
Gallite
Byngs Boys Eager For Fray After a Rest
London dispatch reports British forces under General Byne renew the Cambrai offensive with heavy gains on the Hindenburg Line. Cavalry operations, tank usage, and advances around Batlecourt and the Arras front are cited, with German counterattacks repulsed and British manpower emphasized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torn
Hindenburg
Arras
London
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DR. Bradford
Cient
M. L. Parsons
Flaxileld
Seaboard
Wire
Kaiser
M. FE. Gonner
Catt Molwee
C. M. Solenbergens
Baitich
Cambrai
H. PD. Fuller
Huns
Agi Pst
Batlecourt
Fie
Vilages
St. Quentin
CantaInge
Fontaine Notre Dame
Moenyres
al Most
Selfieldt
West Flomders
Pye
Rousis
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