White Flag Hoisted Over Kronstadt Fortress
The white flag was hoisted over Kronstadt fortress on Friday per the British war office. Petrograd is virtually isolated as anti-Bolshevik cavalry cut rail lines to Vitebsk Moscow and Vologda. Riga situation described as critical with troops advancing toward Petrograd and siege preparations reported.
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London
Kronstadt
British War Office
Petrograd
War Office
Vitebinsk
Moscow
Vologda
Vitebisk
Viritza
Tskov
Riga
Police locate stolen Ford linked to Alexandria theft case
Mr. C B Carper of the county recovered his Ford car stolen from North Market Street on September 27 after Alexandria Police traced a license taken from Miss Mary K Stricklers Dodge in the plaza theft. The thieves drove to Alexandria for repairs and fled as officers closed in. Carper retrieved the auto yesterday.
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BE. C. Carper
North Market Street
Alexandria
Star
Mary K. Strickler
Secretary of the Commonwealth
B. O. James
Arest
Mr. Carper
Market Street
Miss Strickler
Carper
You Get A Chance With Each 500 Purchase
For sale a row, bungalow and 30 acres limestone 5 acres timber with concrete barn foundation. Barn near finished in best oak, 7 ft concrete basement. Valley Pike Bartonville view. $12,000. Address O F Andrews 111 W Monroe St Chicago IL. 1p
York Apples Reach 2 1 4 Inches For Fresh Picked Supply
National Fruit Products Co offers York apples up to 2 1 4 inches in size. Featuring drops or hand picked fruit at highest prices. Call 346 for details and ordering.
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York
Chicago plants speed up output in fifth week of steel strike
Chicago district mills show 75 percent normal production as the fifth week of the strike begins. Officials say plants are partially operating while union leaders report inexperienced workers filling in for veterans. Pittsburgh and Cleveland reports indicate little change or failed reopening efforts. A lost khaki overcoat notice offers a reward.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Ohio
Coal vein found on Georges Creek for smithing use
A source notes a big Georges Creek coal vein suitable for smithing and steaming applications. Parker, 18-1p-31, is associated with G. O. Snapp in the record.
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Georges Creek
G. O
Apple Pickers Wanted at Round Hill Orchards
Young active pickers sought by Round Hill Orchards. Board yourself with wages set accordingly. Report every morning at Mack Noonan's livery by seven o'clock. 16-1p-11.
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Mack Noonan
Round Hill
Auction of Furniture at 104 N Braddock St
Thursday Oct 23 at 10 am at 104 N Braddock St for household and kitchen furniture. One excellent set of haircloth parlor furniture in perfect condition. Some good household goods will be sold to highest bidder. Miss Lizzie McCartney.
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N. Braddock St
Lizzie McCartney
For Sale Stoves Two Double Heater Stoves Practically New
For sale two double heater stoves barely used. They can be seen at 111 North Avenue. Sale features a practical condition with location provided for viewing.
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North Avenue
Public Sale At Kernstown On October 24 1219
Public sale announced for Kernstown on Friday October 24 at 11 a.m. Real estate includes a house and six acres of land. Personal property listed includes stock cows hogs farming implements. Sale conducted by Asa Crisman.
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Kernstown
Asa Crisman
Divine worship at First Baptist Church services altered
First Baptist Church schedules divine worship with sermon by the pastor at 11 am and 730 pm. Sunday school and Men's Bible Class at 930 am. Young People's service led by Goun No 2 at 630 pm on The Last Judgment from Matthew 25:31-46. Pastor Charles Adey notes the evening time change.
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Goun No. 2
Charles Adey
Strayed Black Jersey Cow Offered Reward
Strayed black Jersey cow with horns stubbed at the ends and a reward offered. Notice by Fred M. Fuzitt. Contact details not provided.
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Fred M. Fuzitt
Notice to creditors in estate of F A Coran deceased
Parties owing the estate or holding claims are asked to settle with James P. Reardon executor. The notice is dated in the 16th district and 16-4w court notation.
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F. A. Co
Jas
P. Reardon
Six Acres Land With House to Sell in Kernstown
A six acre property with a house is scheduled for sale on October 24 in Kernstown Virginia. The notice names ASA Crisman as the contact.
Zarra Greater Monarch Show Heads to Winchester
The Zarra Greater Monarchs arrive from Hagerstown for a weeklong exhibit on Equity grounds to aid the Sarah Zane Fire Company. Tonight features a parade and target acts by Sa ship and Charley Rouss fire crews with special nightly attractions. The program includes a ferris wheel, merry-go-round, pony and dog show, Days of 49 and other tent exhibits.
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Winchester
Hagerstown Fair
Equity
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Sters
Saship
Charley Rouss
Youth Held For Bicycle Theft
Harold Crane an 18 year old youth was arrested Saturday night and jailed on a charge of stealing a bicycle from the Hicks farm east of town. He will have a hearing before Justice Tavenner this afternoon. The bicycle was recovered.
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Harold Crane
Hicks Farm
Frequent frosts forecast for the week in Atlantic region
Weather predictions issued by the Weather Bureau and AP indicate a cool week with frequent frosts across the North and Middle Atlantic region. Forecasters warn of chilly nights and cool daytime temperatures across affected areas.
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Associated Press
Washington
Weather Bureau
North and
Middle Atlantic
Taxpayers' Notice on 1919 Taxes Due by Oct 31
Taxpayers are reminded that the 1919 taxes are now due and must be paid by October 31 to avoid a 3 percent penalty. City official WM T Barr notes the deadline and penalties apply to all unpaid taxes.
Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Rummage Sale Planned
The Ladies Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital announces a rummage sale on Saturday October 25 in room 20 W Water street next to the Lutheran Church. Contributions accepted Friday afternoon from 5 to 4. For donations contact Miss Augusta Conrad at phone 6.
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Ladies’s Auxiliary
Memorial Hospital
W. Water Street
Lutheran Church
Augusta Conrad
Card of Thanks for William McKee Bentzel
The family thanks relatives and friends for the floral pieces and kindness shown during the death of William McKee Bentzel. Wife, Parents and Sisters. FOR RENT House with bath centrally located Apply Star Office.
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William McKee Bentzel
Bath
Funeral Attended by Wide Circle of Friends
Relatives and out of town friends gather for the funeral of the late William McKee Bentzel in this city. Attendees include A. B. Kauffman John Kauffman W C Johns Broudel Brill John Ingrick Charlie Matheny L B Bonebrake William H Bentzel W Waters and many others from Washington Palmyra York Lovettsville Hampton Martinsburg Shenandoah Junction Latrobe Brunswick Chambersburg Harrisonburg and more.
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William McKee Bentzel
A. G. Bentzel
John Lillich
York
J. L. Bush
Walter Bush
Lovettsville
Calvin M. Martin
Latrobe
George Perry
Hampton, Va
Harry Richuns
Naomi Fetzer
Martinsburg
W. Va
Phillie Frey
Brunswick, Md
T. H. Stickels
Shenandoah Junction
John H. Kaufman
Amos Martin
William Yankey
Clarence Burkhart
Chambersburg
A. D. Scott
Harrisonburg
On Our Way To Florida By Automobile Truck
Advertises a car caravan to Florida with space for twenty travelers starting October 27. Participants may return by train or stay in the South for the winter. Apply to L care of Star office for details.
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Florida
South
L Care of
Star’ Office
Opportunity to secure desirable properties at low figures
Advert reads multiple real estate offerings around Winchester including an 832 acre improved farm with new dwelling and barn, two wells and cistern, a 65 acre tract with 30 acre orchard, 100 acre parcel near town, brick twelve room dwelling with stable, a South Main street double brick home, and a modern South Braddock street home. Also mentions five mile to Winchester and gilt edge mortgage bonds.
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Winchester
Pike
Gary Won't Do Business With Outsiders
Washington October 20 Judge Albert H Gary chairman of the United States Steel Corporation board says he will not negotiate with union representatives not employed in the steel plants and will not retreat from the open shop position. The conference was postponed as the capital group continued sessions through the morning.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States ‘Steel Corporation
Albert H. Gary
Scan She
Od Man Lane
Natio
Frank Mék#ietia
American Federation of Labor
Gary
Capital Group
Sugar Prices to Rise 1 Cent a Pound Under New Policy
Washington reports sugar refiners told by the Department of Justice that a wholesale price above 10 cents per pound will violate the food control act. The Sugar Equalization Board had set 17 cents per pound as a fair retail price. refiners were asked to confirm plans, signaling a likely retail rise not exceeding the wholesale increase. Also listed: a for sale Dodge touring car with tires at 557 N Main St.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Justice
United States Sugar Equalization Board
Weir
Department of i
Wanted Six-Room House With Improvements
Capt. Van Egmond of the Salvation Army seeks a six-room house with improvements. Public notice urges interested parties to contact for rental or exchange details.
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Rento House
van Egmond
Salvation Army
Seed catalog entry lists wheat and grasses from Winchester Seed Co
Readable lines mention 600 bushels Falcaster and Stoner barley wheat rye and other grasses including falsa timothy from Winchester Seed Co.
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Winchester Seed Co
Farm manager suffers skull fracture after jumping from moving auto
Boyd Larrick, 46, manager for James B. Russell near White Post in Clarke County, jumped from his car on the Valley Pike when the engine backfired. He landed head first, was unconscious and taken to Memorial Hospital with fears of a fatal outcome. His son Cecil was with him. passers-by assisted and Dr. B W Boyd attended.
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Boyd Larrick
James B. Russell
White Post
Clargé County
Valley’ Pike
Wiliam
Millwood Pike
Stephens City
Valley Pike
Larrick
Young Larrick
B. W. Boyd
Mr. Russell
Wilson Recovers from Indigestion After Good Night
President Wilson’s digestive disturbance has subsided almost completely and he is comfortable after a fairly good night. Secretary Tumulty, after consulting Rear Admiral Grayson, said the president had a very good night and recovered from yesterday’s indigestion.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Tumulty
Grayson
Soldiers try to end congestion at New York piers
Five hundred regular army soldiers landed from the transport George Washington in New York to clear Brooklyn piers blocked by a longshoremen strike. Brigadier General D Visen ordered troops to shoot if necessary to move transports. Secretary of War Baker refused Mayor Hylan’s request to delay troop use until the strike is settled.
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Associated Press
New York
Regular Army
George Washington
Brooklyn
DT Davison
Trans
Davison
Washington
Baker
Hylan
Longshoremen in New Orleans Vow to Stay on Strike
In New Orleans on October 5 the longshoremen voted unanimously to remain on strike until their demands for higher wages tied to wartime costs are granted. The vote maintains the labor action as tensions rise over pay and living conditions amid the war effort.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Radical elements in government trigger Senate probe demand
Washington reports sensational charges that socialists and radicals are entrenched in government departments, with Sen. Watson introducing a resolution for Senate interstate commerce inquiry. He accused Stuart Chase and Lincoln Steffens of aiding radical causes and organizing meetings for radical speeches and events.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Eee
Senate
Watson
Senate Common Interstate Commerce
Steffens M
Chase
Victor Berg
Lincoln Steffens
Steffens
Russia
Troteky
Industrial stocks rise on prospects of easier money
Early gains in motors oils and shipping shares pushed the market higher this morning on optimism over easier money. General Motors American Woolen Leather and several low priced issues set new highs while United States Steel faced persistent pressure.
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Associated Press
New York
General Motory
American
Studebaker
United States Rubber
New York Airbrake
Columbia Gaphophore
United States Steel
Complete Flights by Single Seater Aviator in New York
Captain J. O. Donaldson, the second aviator to complete the transcontinental flight from New York to San Francisco, made the final leg in a single seater SE-5. He landed near Roosevelt Field after a route between Martinsboro and Winchester. A reward notice appears at the Star Office offering $5 to $10 for information.
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Jlartinsboro
Winchester
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Asa
Crisman
Mary Pickford
Miss. Pickford
Anita Booth
Blanche McCarity
WM T Barr
City Jfieas
A. B. Kauffman
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Hansbrough & Carter Insurance
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Longshoremen
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Is Watson
U. S. Steel
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Magn Street
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