Winchester Memorial Hospital Faces Net Loss After Year
Dr. Hunter H. McGuire reports Winchester Memorial Hospital operated at a loss of $1274.30 for the past year despite improvements funded by friends. Eleven hundred patients used services in charity and private wards, with new wing additions, nurse training for Red Cross service, and wartime support from the National Council of Defense.
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Hunter H. McGuire
McGuire Ax
Winchester
H. B. Givin
Clarke County
National Council of Defense
Winchester Memorial Hospital
American Audit Company
Choiri
State Imposes Coal Sale Limits On Households
State Fuel Administrator Harry F Byrd issues order restricting coal sales. Householders may buy only when on hand two tons or less, and then up to two more tons to reach four. Businesses barred from purchases if holding more than a 15 day supply. Telegraphed to Winchester Frederick county officials for immediate enforcement.
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Harry F. Byrd
Byrd
Richmond
R. Gray Williams
Winchester
Frederick County
Messrs
H. B. McCormac
Emda
J. C. McCarthy
Carlots
More Money for Friendship Truck Appeal
The Friendship Fire Company committee reports additional contributions for a new truck. Donors include Mrs. William R. Willis five dollars Mrs. Fannie Fugitt two dollars and other local supporters giving small gifts to support the purchase.
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Friendship Fire Company
William R. Willis
H. K. Green & Bro
F. J. Wilford
Pica
Fannie Fugitt
Charles J. Shiner
L. Oates
Revival at First Christian Church Continues Tonight
The First Christian Church revival draws a good crowd despite bad weather. Pr Johnson preached on the Uplifted Christ and several attendees accepted Christ as their savior. Tonight's subject is A Man In Hell with services concluding tomorrow and a church open for new members.
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First Christian Church
Pr. Johnson
Christ
Hell
Man Pleads No Criminal Intent in Chestnut Theft Case
In Hagerstown circuit court Judge Keedy reviewed J. Clifton Eaton of Winchester who admitted taking twenty quarts of chestnuts from H. Gerber. The defense argued intoxication and lack of awareness. the case proceeds with Alexander Armstrong as attorney.
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Hagerstown
Keedy
J. Clifton Eaton
Winchester
H. Gerber
Eaton
Alexander Armstrong
Former Governor Hanly to Speak in Winchester Auditorium
Ex Governor J Franklin Hanly of Indiana, last Prohibition party presidential nominee and Flying Squadron Foundation president, speaks Sunday December 2 at 3 pm in Winchester Auditorium. He advocates prohibition of licensed liquor and is billed as an energetic, capable orator likely to draw a large audience.
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Winchester
J. Frank Hanly
Indiana
Prohibition Party
Flying Squadron Foundation
Manly
Hanly
Propos d Frat Law Is To Be Discussed
For the purpose of discussing the proposed apple packing and grading bill a meeting of the fruit growers of Frederick county will be held in the city court house on next Monday afternoon December 3 at 3 o clock. Every fruit grower is requested to be present. JOHN THWAITE 37-1 p-51. 7 President.
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Frederick County
City Court House
John Thwaite
Fruit Growers of Virginia to Meet Next Week
The annual meeting of the Virginia State Horticultural Society will be in Harrisonburg December 4 6 and 6 with entries from across the state. Exhibits in the International Harvester building and a patriotic program at the New Virginia Theater are planned. Entries close Saturday with W P Massey Winchester and T N Thompson Harrisonburg as contacts.
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Virginia Theater
Virginia State Horticultural Society
Harrisonburg
W. P. Massey
Winchester
Assembly Hall
International Harvester
North German Street
New Virginia Theater
Mr. Baker Teaches At Stephens City
Baker of this city will teach the Golden Rule Bible Class of the Methodist Episcopal Church South at Stephens City at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon. All are invited to hear him.
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Henry 3. Baker
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Stephens City
Thanksgiving Dinner Ad at White Palace
Under new management the White Palace advertises a turkey dinner for Thanksgiving. Gus Pappas, proprietor, invites families and friends to dine in a clean and sanitary setting.
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White Palace
Gus Pappas
A Kentucky Belle Braddock Street Sale Notice
Public sale of furniture and fruit announced for Braddock Street with a driving mare at 116 Braddock Street. Event listed for Friday at 10:00 a.m. includes details of a Sunday School House gathering on December 4 at 8 p.m. Admission 15 cents for adults, 10 cents for children.
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Braddock St
S. Braddock $T
Fray on Western Front Opens With Heavy Bombardment
The Cambrai front near Bourlon Wood endures a heavy German bombardment at night with no infantry action. British trench lines around Passchendaele receive shellfire as German artillery targets Arras sector Bourlon Fontaine Notre Dame. Reports say Kaiser may travel to the western front.
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Bourlonw Wood
Cambrai
War Office
Ypres
Passchendaele
Arras
Bourlon
Fontaine Notre Dame
Bargains In Used Cars All In Good Condition
Winchester Auto Sales Co offers Buick Chevrolet two Fords and a 1917 Ford touring in good condition sold cheap before November 30. Pass along savings to buyers seeking reliable used vehicles. Located at 164.
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Buick
Chevrolet
Ford
Winchester Auto Sales CO
Chance on Fire Truck and Horses Offered by Friendship Fire
Friendship Fire Company votes to sell chance tickets at fifty cents for a used fire truck and a pair of coal black horses as they replace horse equipment with an automobile fire truck. A drawing will select the winner under supervision once enough tickets are sold.
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Friendship Fire Company
Taxpayers notice on state taxes due with penalties
City treasurer WM. T. Barr warns taxpayers that state taxes are due with a 5 percent penalty after the due date. The notice lists poll tax and urges timely payment. Dates shown include November 15 17 21 24 27 29.
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WM. T. Barr
Foot Injury at Snapp Foundry Boots Bookkeeper
Mr. Edgar Arnold, a bookkeeper at Snapp Foundry on South Market street, suffered a severe injury when a heavy iron bar toppled, striking his left foot. Confined to home for days, he has shown some improvement but remains in considerable pain and unable to walk freely.
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Edgar Arnold
South Market Street
Snapp Foundry
For Sale Household and Kitchen Furniture
Household and kitchen furniture offered for sale at 254 Fairview Avenue. Contact number 2741 P-2T for details and arrangements.
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Fairview Avenue
Italians Gain Ground as War News Shifts
Reported in Washington and Stockholm on November 28 diplomats weigh U S responses to Bolshevik armistice proposals. A potential note to the Russian people could reaffirm war aims while challenging Bolshevik a de facto government claim. German officers seek prisoner releases amid Russia’s political turmoil and coalition talks.
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Washington
Russia
United States
Kaiser
Stockholm
Petrograd
Haparanda
Italian Countertacks Hit Austro German Forces East of Brenta
Nov 28 dispatches report Italians striking east of the Brenta valley inflicting severe losses on German units. Reinforcements and guns are moving toward the northern Italian front as both sides prepare a renewed offensive with big guns roaring along the line from the Brenta to the Piave.
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Brenta
Tians
Hnes
Mowntalk
Washington
Italy
Rome
Wasserton
Vatican
Dorites T
London
Ser
Rumania
Roa
France
Arti
Fifty rifles wanted by Virginia State Volunteers in Winchester
Fifty rifles are sought for the Virginia State Volunteers forming in Winchester. The guns were once sold by Grove Bros. department store and are now in Frederick or nearby counties. Parties owning one or more rifles and wishing to sell are urged to communicate with T Russell Cather Logan Fay or R B Jouiffe.
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Virginia State Volunteers
Winchester
Grove ‘Bros. Dept
Frederick
T. Russell Cather
Logan
Fay
Jouiffe
Frederick County 1917 tax bills due with penalties
Tax bills for Frederick County for the year 1917 are due now with a five percent penalty after December 1. Treasurer R. McCann of Frederick County announces the due date and penalties. The notice also lists local classifieds including livestock for sale and lost and found items, reflecting a rural community notice page.
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Frederick County
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