Harrison and Martin Speak at Harrisonburg Campaign Rally
Democratic campaign opened in Rockingham with Judge Harrison and United States Senator Thomas S. Martin addressing a large audience in Assembly Hall. They urged support for the Wilson administration while highlighting prohibition issues and dueling letters between Harrison and Republican nominee Paul.
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Ge Thomas W. Harrison
Winchester
Céfgteds
Harrisonburg
Johm ‘Paul
Harrison
Paul
Anti-Saloon League
Assembly Hall
Rockingham
Judge Harrison
United States
Thomas 8. Martin
Wilson
Forney and Kater Quietly Wed in Cumberland Md
Mr. Forney and Miss Kater, both from this city, were married in Cumberland Maryland on October 16 by Rev. J. M. York. They will visit McKeesport then California before sailing for Manila where Mr. Forney has business. The groom is Brother of City Sergeant Adam Forney. Miss Kater works with Chesapeake and Potomac Telephotograph Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Kater
David Kater
Paralee Kater
Winchester
Robert Forney
Cumberland
J. M. York
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
McKeesport
California
Manila
Philippine Islands
Forney
Meredith Forney
Adam Forney
Kater
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephot Company
Quinn at Evans Hotel Exclusive Fashion Sale
Miss Quinn at Evans Hotel announces a four day sale from October 18 to 21 offering suits coats dresses waists and outerwear along with silk and wool dress goods and trimmings. Purchases include delivery and the event is hosted by Joel Gutman and Co.
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Joel, Gutman and CO
Two Years for Shooting Wife in Virginia Court
Palmer Jennings, indicted for shooting his wife on Piccadilly Street, pleaded guilty in Staunton’s Corporation Court. Judge Henry W. Holt sentenced him to two years in the Virginia penitentiary. The wounded woman, staying with her uncle Charles Hall, is recovering at home.
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Hushut
Jennings Palmer
The
Star
Robert Daingerfield
Piccadilly Street
Palmer
Henry W. Holt
Staunton
Corporation Court
Holt
Thomas W. Harrison
Virginia
Richmond
City Hall
Messrs
Robert Brill
Foreman
M.T. Reed
James B. Russell
W.L. Whisson
W. G. Conway
A.C. Brown
F. C.greve
J. E. Mc
Charles Hall
Rigid quarantine kept at three homes in Martinsburg area
Local health officials report no new developments in the infantile paralysis situation in Martinsburg and Darkesville. Quarantine remains strict at three affected homes and inmates show no disobedience. Physicians do not expect further changes.
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the Star
Martinsburg
Darkesville
Tragedy of Albania Hunger Sparks U S Aid Debate
Thousands in Albania are starving as relief funds flow to Europe and Turkey. William Willard Howard reports on famine risks, with prices cited for basic foods and warnings that Albania could perish without aid.
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Albania
United States
Europe
Turkey
Belgium
William Willard Howard
New York
Mr. Howard
Poland
Armenia
Syria
Shenandoah National Forest Opens to Visitors this Fall
Shenandoah National Forest in Virginia and West Virginia with about 12 000 acres will welcome tourists and licensed hunters this fall. Eight registrars will register visitors and hunters. The forest adds fire fighting devices new roads telephones and other improvements for comfort. Campfire matches and tobacco use urged to be careful. Fishing permitted under state law and hunting governed by federal and state laws. Many visitors come for recreation often by motorcar.
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Shenandoah National Forest
Virginia
West Virginia
Shenandoah Forest
Winchester and Waynesboro Apple Market Report Summary
Daily bulletin from Winchester shows strong demand and good quality apples with Yorks around 2.50 and Bens near 2.75. Waynesboro reports low quality Yorks at 2.25 and higher quality at 2.75, while other cities from New York to Jacksonville list Virginia Yorks and Grimes prices in the 2.50 to 5.00 range with Winesaps and Staymans profiting in several markets.
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Apple Bulletin
Winchester
The
At Sea
United States Apartment of Agriculture
Wevere
Waynesboro
Yorks
New York
Virginia
Philadelphia
Bens
Ganos
Staymans
Jonathans
Washington
Grimes
Winesaps
Belis
Chicago
Memphis
Milwaukee
Virginia Grimes
Atlanta
Romes
Jacksonville
Baltimore Grain Markets Report Meets Odd Notice
Baltimore wholesale markets closed with No 2 red wheat at 1.64 14 per bushel and corn at 0.98 to 0.99. An evaporator ad invites buyers and apples, with Bell phone 363. J Nicodemus of Lenore Virginia lists 13 Spot Apple Pickers Wanted for a month or more.
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Baltimore
Bell
J. A. Nicodemus
Lenore
George C. Leach Weds Miss Affleck in Hagerstown
George C. Leach of Evansville Indiana wed Miss Louise Affleck daughter of Mr and Mrs J William Affleck in Hagerstown the ceremony led by Rev W W T Lynn at Washington Square Methodist Episcopal Church He is a boilermaker for Babcock and Wilcox of New York After the wedding the couple will reside with her parents until November 15.
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Louise Affleck
J. William Affleck
George Clarence Leach
Evansville
Ind
Hagerstown
W.W. T. Lynn
Washington Square Methodist Episcopal Church
Leach
Babcock and Wilcox
New York
Mrs. Barr Returns From Extended Motoring Trip
Mrs. W. E. Barr returns to Fairmont avenue after a lengthy drive through Virginia and North Carolina with Mrs. C. W. Compton of Roanoke. They stayed in Greensboro with cousin Collins C. Taylor and visited Lynchburg Danville Craig’s Healing Springs and Virginia Mineral Springs. Barrel Collopers Wanted. Apply to Fred L. Glaize.
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W. E. Barr
Fairmont Avenue
Virginia
North Carolina
C. W. Compton
Roanoke
Greensboro
N. C
Winchester Athletic Club Meeting Notice
Special meeting of the Winchester Athletic Club at 8 o clock tonight to discuss football and basketball matters. BE. C. YOST, vice president. J. H. SEAL, Jr., secretary.
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BE. C. Yost
J. H. Seal, Jr
Sec
Mrs. C. K. Comly Shows Great Improvement After Surgery
Mrs. C. K. Comly, who underwent a surgical operation at Winchester Memorial Hospital last Monday, is reported greatly improved today. She had been in serious condition prior to admission and is now on the road to recovery.
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C. K. Comly
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Mennonites to Convene General Conference in Virginia
The General Conference of the Mennonite Church plans a meeting next year at Weaver's Church west of Harrisonburg with about 1 000 delegates from the United States and Canada. The Virginia conference adjourned at Zion Church near Daphne and will hold its next annual meeting at Weaver's Church with Rev. J Sniveley Martin of Rockingham chosen moderator for two years.
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General Conference
The
Mennonite Church
Auust
Weaver's Church
Harrisonburg
United States
Canada
Virginia
Zion Church
Daphna
J. Sniveley Martin
Rockingham County
Chestnuts Fall Short in Page County Crop News
Merchants along the Blue Ridge in Page county report the chestnut crop is the shortest in county history. The short yield will cost residents thousands of collars in lost income, ending a longstanding regional money maker.
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Blue Ridge
Page County
Fulk Couple Plans Harrisburg Home After Wedding
Mr and Mrs Frederick Fulk married last week in Hagerstown have left for Harrisburg Pennsylvania to establish their home. He is son of Mr and Mrs E B Fulk of Pike side West Virginia and she formerly Miss Emma Braithwaite daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Braithwaite of Winchester.
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Frederick Fulk
Hagerstown
Harrispurg
Mr. Fulk
E. B. Fulk
Pikeside
W. Va
Emma Bratthwaite
Charles Braithwaite
Winchester
Fall Shoes at Old Prices in Grove Street Ad
An old advertisement notes fall footwear at reduced prices from Grove Street department store. The fragment mentions Syed Brothers and a sale to attract shoppers to the shop.
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Grove Ie
David S. Glaize Property to Be Sold Next Saturday
The David S. Glaize property at Nos. 23 and 27 Piccadilly Street in front of Court House will be sold at 12 o clock noon next Saturday October 21st. The site includes a store room, a large three story dwelling with nine rooms and all modern conveniences. See sale bill. EB Arr.
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Piccadilly Street
Court House
William Tabb Paralyzed By Severe Stroke
William Tabb, a prominent farmer of Bunker Hill, suffered a severe stroke at his home late last week. His condition was grave and recovery appeared unlikely, but reports say he is now able to speak and move his arms.
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William Tabb
Bunker Hill
Eliminate obey clause from marriage vows discussed
A minority report urged removing the word obey from the marriage promise in the Episcopal service. The joint commission on common prayer referred changes on marriage, catechism, and clergy to the prayer book committee. Several proposals touched the Ten Commandments and prayers for Jews Turks and infidels amid objections.
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St. Louis
Joint Commission On Common Prayer
House of Deputies
Protestant Episcopal General Convention
Commission On Prayer Book
General Convention
Mohamme
Unwritten Law Defense in Chicago Daughter Fires at Father
Dr Grant J Roberts a former U S medical corps member in the Panama Zone is hospitalized after being shot. His 16 year old daughter Fern is held on a charge of firing three shots into his body. The girl says the act was accidental and asserts unwritten law as a defense.
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Chicago
Grant J. Roberts
United States Medical Corps
Panama Canal Zone
Fern
Roberts
Mrs. Jennie Carter Dies of Hemorrhage
Mrs. Jennie Stump Carter wife of Samuel Carter died at midnight at her home near Burnt Factory from hemorrhage aged 65. She born Clarke county daughter of the late Robert Stump. Survived by husband four sons Frederick Philadelphia Edward Frederick county IL L Carter Burnt Factory and B J Carter at home and two daughters Bessie Kline near Winchester Ida Kline at home. Funeral set Thursday at Red Bud Church with burial nearby.
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Jennie Stump Carter
Samuel Carter
Burnt Factory
Ll. Carter
B. J. Carter
Bessie Kline
Winchester
Ida Kline
Main Street Jeweler Departs for Baltimore on Purchase Trip
F. R. Crane, a well known Main street jeweler, left this morning on a few days business trip to Baltimore to buy fixtures and supplies for his shop. He will return after completing the purchases.
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F. R. Crane
Main St
Baltimore
Leader’s Fall Suit Coat and Hat Advertisement
An advertisement from The Leader promotes fall attire including suits coats and hats. The small print highlights seasonal offerings and pricing likely aimed at local shoppers.
Federal Farm Loan Board to Hear Virginia Farmers in Richmond
The Federal Farm Loan Board will hold a October 23 hearing in the federal building Richmond to determine the twelve Federal Land Bank districts under the Federal Farm Loan Act. Officials including McAdoo Norris Quick B A Smith and Lobdell will conduct the session and invite Virginia farm groups to participate with farm loan need information.
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Washington
Virginia
Richmond
Federal Farm Loan Board
Federal Land Bank
William G. McAdoo
the Treasury
George W. Norris
Herbert Quick
W.W. B.A Smith
Charles E. Lobdell
President Wilson to Visit Chicago for Women's Meeting
Details of President Wilsons Chicago trip announced at Democratic headquarters. He departs Shadow Lawn at 1 PM tomorrow and arrives in Chicago at 11 50 AM Thursday. A luncheon is planned at the Chicago Press Club followed by a non partisan meeting of women.
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The
Star
New York
Wilson
Chicago
Democratic
Shadow Lawn
Chicago Press Club
British and French Press Heads Toward Bataume
Front reports British and French forces move toward Bataume amid mounting tension. The dispatch notes coordinated advances and potential clashes as Allied units push into contested territory. Local observers await updates on troop movements and strategic objectives.
Couple Freed in White Slavery Conspiracy Trial
In San Francisco on October 17, Eliza beth Howard and George Brown were found not guilty by a jury in a government test case. The trial examined if a woman could be convicted of conspiring to become a white slave and whether a man could be punished for aiding in her transportation even if she paid her own expenses. The woman, who registered with Brown at a local hotel, testified that he sought to redeem her life and marry her.
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San Francisco
Elizabeth Howard
George Brown
Brown
Reno
Nevada
Lfe
British and French Advance on Somme Front Amid Violent Fighting
On the Somme front British and French forces pressed the German lines at Sailly and Balaume Road with penetrations and heavy bombardment. Ninety French prisoners were taken as counter attacks failed. Elsewhere Bulgarian and Romanian fronts saw fierce clashes while a Greek republic prospect surfaced in London Daily Mail. A Brussels court martial will try fourteen accused of German conspiracy with Dr Bull seeking aid from US envoy Whitlock.
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London
Somme
Balaume
Sailly
le Transioy
le Barque
Paris
War Office
Monastir
Teherna
Rotterdam
Brussels
Dr. Bull
Brand Whitlock
Greece
23 000 cases of paralysis
The United States Public Health Service reports 28,262 infantile paralysis cases in the U S from July 1 to September 25, with death toll not yet reported.
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Washington
United States
Public Health Service Today
For Sale 12000 Barrels Space in Robinson's Old Storage
For sale 12,000 barrels space in Robinson's old storage at Cheriiestown. Apply to W. F. Byrd.
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Robinson
Cheriiestown
W. F. Byrd
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