Hall of Fame debate mirrors past heroes and fame
The Washington Post questions whether John Paul Jones and Patrick Henry deserve Hall of Fame status as chosen by the NYU senate. The piece contrasts old public hero selection with the new Senate vetted method, noting shifts in who is deemed worthy and the role of chance.
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Senate
Hall of Fame
Washington Post
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
John Paul Jones
Patrick Henry
New
New York
Snow Falls Early in Elkins West Virginia
Early snow covered autumn flowers in Elkins marking the earliest snowfall on record there, beating the prior October 1906 date. Reports from Winchester travelers describe snow squalls in several Cumberland areas nearby.
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Elkins
W. Va
Winchester
Cumberland
Drug price surge blamed on war impact
Quinine advances to 30 cents an ounce, the highest in memory, as domestic makers struggle to obtain cinchona or Peruvian bark from Amsterdam. Quinine pills rise from 1.90 to 4.50 per 1000, with gacarine, aspirin components, and white carbolic acid also climbing. prices up due to wartime supply disruptions.
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Amsterdam
Germany
Gil Anderson Wins Astor Cup At Sheepshead Bay Auto Race
Gil Anderson in a Stutz won the Astor Cup and $20,000 at Sheepshead Bay before 70 000 spectators. He lowered the 250 mile world record by over ten minutes with a 3 hour 24 minute 42 second run averaging 102.60 mph. Tom Rooney finished second in a Stutz and Eddie O Donnell placed third in a Dusenberg in a thrilling finish.
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Sheepshead Bay
Gil” Anderson
Anderson
Tom Rooney
Stutz
Eciond
Eddie O'Donnell
Dusenburg
Johnson Stine Wedding Heads West After Martinsburg
Mr. Johnson and his bride left Martinsburg West Virginia late Saturday night aboard a Baltimore and Ohio train bound west. They will spend most of their honeymoon in the west and then reside in New York City where Mr. Johnson works in civil engineering. Out-of-town guests included Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Norris of Kansas City Kansas Mr. F. S. Bruyn of New York City Miss Helen Virginia Crowell of Wallkill New York Mr. and Mrs. Walter Shope of Lemoyne Pennsylvania Mrs. K. E. Jeffries of Philadelphia Mrs. Laura F. Alsdorff of Wallkill New York and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Doyle of Norristown Pennsylvania.
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Mr. Johnson
Martinsburg
W. Va
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
West
New York City
Funeral of Late Mrs. Annie Wisecarver Ramey
Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Wisecarver Ramey wife of John C. Ramey were held at Mount Olive United Brethren Church with Rev W H Sampsell officiating. The bereaved family and many friends from across the county attended as the deceased wife mother and neighbor had been gravely ill for months from tuberculosis and retained her faculties until the end.
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Gap Run
Star
Mount Olive United Brethren Church
Pas
W. H. Sampsell
Ramey Rites Mark Final Day After Illness
Mrs. Ramey a longtime county resident died October 7 1915 at age 40. She suffered three months before death while confined to a chair. Born June 15 1875 she leaves husband three children and siblings Mrs Light Mrs Holmes McFarland Mrs Harry Windel William Wisecarver and Adison Wisecarver. Funeral was held at the church cemetery and pallbearers included Maynard Bayliss Clark McDonald Luther McFarland Charles Adams Abner Pingley Clemit Kumpe. The family thanks neighbors for their kindness.
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Ramey
Joseph Wisecarver
Margaret Light
Holmes McFarland
Harry Windel
Wiliam Wisecarver
Lynchburg
Adison Wisecarver
Michigan
Messrs
Maynard Bayliss
Clark McDonald
Luth Luther McFarland
Charles Adams
Abner Pingley
Clemit Kumpe
Skilled Workman Praised For Mastery Of Trade
Poetic tribute extols a skilled craftsman who repairs, mends and refits with precise, purposeful motion. The narrator contrasts true expertise with careless workers, urging pursuit of knowledge and perfection in all trades through careful, diligent practice.
Unclaimed Letters List From Winchester Post Office
The following unclaim letters remain in the Winchester Virginia post office for the week ending October 9. Persons calling for these letters must pay one cent for each letter received. Names include Miss Zula Baker, Mrs. Vilander Banks, J.S. Connor, W. Cashion, Hayward Manuel, Mr. Op. Mathey, Washiey.
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Winchester
Zula ‘Baker
Vilander Banks
W. @. Cashion
Hayward Manuel
Op. Matthey
Washiey
Teutons Seize Belgrade and Fronts Shift Across Europe
War bulletin reports Belgrade and surrounding heights captured by Teutons. Austro German attack on Drina repulsed with heavy losses. German forces claim gains near Tahure while French say progress continues. Italian fronts show setbacks. Von Hindenburg advances toward Dvinsk as Russian positions are breached. British ship New Castle and Greek Dimini sunk with crews saved.
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Teutons
Belgrade
Serbia
Lower
Drina
Field Marshall von Hindenburg
Dvinsk
War Office
New Castle
Auto Crash Injures Party Returning to Williamsport
A group traveling to Williamsport Maryland was badly hurt when their car overturned on the big hill near Williamsport and Hagers Town while driving back Saturday night. The vehicle was driven by William Scott a colored chauffeur hired to transport the men to the Maryland city.
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Williamsport
Hagers
William Scott
Maryland
Church Conference At Macedonia Tonight
A church conference follows the prayer meeting at Macedonia on Wednesday night October 18. The pastor Ww. E. Brubaker urges all who can attend to be present.
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Liam B. Davis
Washington, D.C
Lynchburg
Ladies’ Synodical of the Presbyterian Church
Macedonia
Auctions of Farms and Homes in Frederick County and Winchester
The heirs of Jesse Fries announce public sales of real estate in Frederick County and Winchester. Listings include six Frederick County farms and four houses and lots in Winchester with scheduled dates November 6 13 and 20 1915 and detailed parcels with acreages improvements and lease terms. Cash and installment options with deed and insurance security.
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Frederick County
Frederick Co
Winchester
Jesse Fries
Court House
North Pike
Thwaite
John
William Farm
Run Tract
Lan Taiing
Winc
Fred
John Bagese
Dar Grove
Hester
Chrismore
Nain
Isaac Martin
North Kent and
Baker Streets
North Kent Street
Said Street
Snapp
Twei
Dd. N Fries
A. Glaize
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