Campaign to secure a Frederick county farm agent
Campaign to obtain a county farm agent for Frederick county is under way with meetings across Winchester Middletown Stephens City and school houses. Officials urge a $1000 appropriation to employ an agent as State Relations Service head Mr Evans emphasizes public funding benefits and calls for a county public officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Evans
State Relations Service
The
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Koontz
Tonicht
C. ¥. Koontz
J. Abvans
States Relation Service
United States
Virginia
Evans
Frederick County
J. R. Hutcheson
Blacksburg
Local Minstrels Benefit Fire Company Cast Ready for Show
The Reuss fireman minstrel cast is complete and rehearsals progress rapidly. New Italian Marble Palace scenery and lavish costumes mark a professional touch. Tickets sell quickly as the committee seeks ads to fund a new hook and ladder truck for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuss
Taxpayers Notice on State Taxes Due with Penalty
Taxpayers are reminded that state taxes are due now with a five percent penalty to be added after December first. The notice, signed by WM. T. Barr, City Treasurer, mentions poll tax and dates in May. A Thanksgiving night concert at the Auditorium benefits the Rouss Fire Company's new hook and ladder truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. T. Barr
Rouss Fire Company
Niece of Mrs Hyde to Wed Army Officer in Birmingham
Mrs Harry W Hyde of Clearbrook left yesterday for Birmingham Alabama to attend the marriage of her niece Miss Dean Dillard to Mr Elbert Jemison an Army officer. The ceremony will be held Saturday December 1 at the bride's parents residence in Birmingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W.hyde
Clearbrook
Birmingham
Ala
Dean Dillard
Mason James Dillard
Elbert Jemison
Jemison
United States Army
Winchester
Mrs. Hyde
Lost items and reward notices in town
Miss Mary Strickler offers a reward for the return of a brown plaid horse blanket. A lost overcoat was reported between the post office and Reuss Garage. Rewards are to be claimed at Star Office at 24-1p-t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Strickler
P. O
Reuss Garage
Star Office
Christmas Boxes for Local Boys from Winchester Sunday Schools
Four hundred Christmas boxes were sent from Winchester and Frederick counties to Camp McClellan Anniston Alabama and Camp Lee Petersburg Virginia for local soldiers. Each box holds ten items including a game set or dominoes chocolate toothbrush toothpaste envelopes pencil writing tablet and khaki handkerchief. Boxes were addressed to named draftees and National Guard members with anonymous boxes for unidentifiable soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Sunday Schools of
Winchester
Camp McClellan
Anniston
Alad
Camplee
Petersburg
Frederick County
Frederick county fruit growers to discuss packing law
A meeting of Frederick county fruit growers is planned in the city courthouse next Monday afternoon December 3 at 3 o clock to discuss proposed apple packing and grading. All growers are urged to attend this important session led by president John Thwaiteh. Also notes about purchasing tickets for the Rouss Min strels with prices 50 75 cents and 1 dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
City Court House
John Thwaiteh
Np-Ht
Ninety Days For Mistreating Wife
Clinton C. Athey was sentenced to 90 days in jail by Justice Fultz after his wife charged mistreatment. The court lectured him on his treatment of his wife. His defense blamed too much mother-in-law interference. Jno. S. Solenberger & Co. will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton C. Athey
Justice Fultz
Athey
Jno. S. Solenberger & Co
Hungary to seek peace without annexation
Zurich report states Count Karolyi, a leading Hungarian statesman, declares Hungary ready to pursue peace without annexation. He is in Switzerland on a peace mission and seeks contact with Entente representatives to advance the peace movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zurich
Hungary
Karolyi
Switzerland
Virginia Apple Packing and Grading Law Provisions
Virginia proposes a packing and grading framework for apples grown in the state effective July 1 1918 The bill defines four standard classes Virginia Standard Fancy Grade Virginia Standard A Grade Virginia Standard B Grade and Unclassified with detailed quality criteria on variety uniformity color defects and packing rules The proposed law aims to regulate closed packages and requires branding for unclassified or defective lots and notes possible compliance concerns among leading growers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Virginia
General Assembly
Thatcher Bride Wedding in Harrisonburg
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Ethel Nicholas of Harrisonburg to Mr Harry Baker Thatcher of Winchester took place yesterday morning at the bride’s parents home. The ceremony was by Rev M L Weekly before friends and relatives. The couple then traveled to Winchester to visit Thatcher’s mother Mrs Bettie Thatcher.
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Ethel Nicholas
J. A. Nicholas
Harrisonburg
Harry Baker Thatcher
Winchester
Harrigonburg
M. L. Weekly
United Brethren Church
Mr. Thatcher
Bettie Thatcher
South Main Street
Thatcher
George Thatcher
Daily Independent
News-Record
British Hold Strategic Ground at Bourlon Wood near Cambrai
British forces repelled repeated German counter attacks at Bourlon Wood two miles west of Cambrai as Haig’s troops extended their encirclement. Artillery and machine gun fire kept the Germans from dislodging the British positions amid the Cambrai fighting.
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Bourlon Wood
Les
Cambrai
Fontaine Notre Dame
Bourlon
Arrassambrai
Haig
Queant
Elks Acquire Famous Fairfax Club Quarters
Secretary of War Baker says the week was favorable to allied arms and praises British and Italian efforts while noting Germany’s offensive in Italy. He cites enemy wastage and manpower drain as leading to a softening of the German front in the west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Fairfax Club
Germany
Italy
Washington
Baker
Special Fire Company Meeting On Horses Disposal
Friendship Fire Co. holds a special meeting tonight at 8 o'clock to decide how horses will be disposed of. All members urged to attend. Captain C. H. Hardy presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Fire Co
H. Hardy
Union Thanksgiving Services Planned at Market Street Church
The Winchester Ministerial Association organizes a 11 o clock Thanksgiving service at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev. H. G. Spencer leading and Rev. D. L. Blakemore delivering the sermon in place of Rev. F. M. Richardson injured eye. Proceeds go to Winchester Memorial Hospital. Also note an unrelated lost brown grip and a reminder to support a local show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Ministerial Association
Market Street
Methodist Episcopal
Winchester Memorial Higpital
Women Wanted as Buglers in Virginia Volunteers
In Winchester a new Virginia Volunteers unit seeks women buglers aged 18 to 45 who can blow the bugle. Applications must be received immediately, with only two positions available. Apply to T. R. Cather or R. B. Jolliffe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Virginia Volunteers
Winchester
T. R. Cather
Jolliffe. Ip
Boy Scout Cake Sale Thanksgiving Fundraiser
The First Troop of Boy Scouts hosts a Thanksgiving cake sale on Wednesday November 28 from 1 to 6 PM at Bell Brothers former place of business. Cakes can be delivered anywhere in the city. If you cannot attend, place your order with a scout Richard H Gray scribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Bell Brothers
Richard H. Gray
Public Sale of Furniture and Fruit Notice
Public sale announced featuring furniture and fruit items. The event details include a driving maze at 116 Braddock fit with sale scheduled Friday November 20 at 10 a.m.
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Braddock Fit
Frederick County Tax Bills Due for 1917
Tax bills for Frederick County are now due with a five percent penalty after December 1. Treasurer CR. McCANN urges taxpayers to pay promptly to avoid late fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
CR. McCann
Local Lobe Boys Acquire Historic Clubhouse
Winchester Lodge No 1802 Benevolent and Protective Order buys the Fair Club home at Braddock and Pleewditty from Exalted Ruler W. I. Fultz. The site, once a Northern Command post and later a girls school, becomes lodge quarters as the order notes rising membership and a prosperous status in the state. The purchase price is about ten thousand dollars, with two rooms excluded.
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Wat O
Winchester Lodge
Fair Club
Braddock
Pleewditty
W. 1. Fuils
Willig
Lloyd Logan
Winchester
Phil Bh
Creek
Sheridan
Ing
Episcopal Female Institute
Episcopal Church
Patriax Club
Hils
Fultz
Bargains In Used Cars All In Good Condition
Advertisement notes bargains on used cars including Buick Chevrolet two Fords and a 1917 touring model with star and four lights. Cars will be sold before November 30th at Winchester Auto Sale Co. Limited details and contact hints included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buick
Chevrolet
Winchester Auto Sale
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ENT
MR. Koontz
Board of Supervisors
Council
Middletown Agricultural High School
Stephens City High School
Bryanny
Brucetown
White Pail
State Agricultural College
Hutcheson
W. S. Campfield
Staunton
Advt
Miss. Dillard
Logal Boys
National Guard
Wire
M. E. Connor
Mclsinee
K. Green & Bro
Packers
Harry Thatcher
Bride
London
War Office
Solenberger
Surrey and Elder Press
Jenberger
Berryville Pike
Fairview Avenue
Rouss Company
Girly School
Toksts 1 Hable’s
Auditoria
M. Solenber
Remy Livestock Sale
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