Cline Verdict in Rail Crossing Injury Case
Benjamin Cline of Winchester sued the Cumberland Valley Railroad Company for 5000 dollars claiming permanent injuries after being thrown against a steering wheel in an air mobile at the Clearbrook crossing on the Martinsburg Pike. The Frederick County Circuit Court jury returned a 2500 dollar verdict for Cline with motions and possible appeals to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Line
Winchester
Theumberland Valley Railroad Couny
Artinsburg Pike
Frederick County
T. W. Harrison
Moonshiners Hit With Heavy Fines In Federal Court
FORT SMITH Arkansas October fines ranged from 33000 to 1000 with terms of imprisonment for moonshiners who confessed their guilt to federal court. Officials expect large penalties and the threat of prison will deter others from operating illegal distilleries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Fort Smith
Ark
Wireless telephone talks across ocean across ocean
The Navy department announced an ambitious wireless telephony test linking Arrig to Paris overnight. A message was sent and expected to confirm reception in Washington later tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Washington
Navy
Arrig
Essage
Paris
Sale of Fries Estate Public Auction
Public sale of the Jesse Fries property announced with reference to additional farm and land advertisements on another page of the paper.
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Fries Estate
Jesse Fries
Personal Items and Brevities of Local Interest
Mrs. Thomas Cover and daughter guest in Baltimore with Mr. and Mrs. Loring A. Cover who reopened their Charles street house. Miss Helen Parson from Richmond visits and stays at Hotel Evans. Arch ie Pitman of Mongotson Virginia visits relatives. B R Dodd and W G Eynon of Washington arrive at Hotel Jack. Mrs. Ida Cather and Mrs. W W Tanquary attend Presbyterian Synod sessions in Virginia. H Neely of Washington registers at Hotel Evans on business. William M Atkinson returns from Harrisonburg fair races and may spend time in the area. J M Walter of Staunton registered at Hotel Jack. Miss Annie Cecett leaves for Frederick, Md.H P and W W Caffee Wirt and Charles Bailey Bluefield, W Va on extended motor trip. Robert Miller of Nineveh spends day in town on business. J William Ebert and Mrs. Miller of Wilmington register at Hotel Jack. Mrs. R B Russell and Miss Ruth Russell visit Frederick City Hospital staff. J Maphis and family depart for home after visit to De. Shree iee erin of Garrisonville Va arrives on business and stays at Hotel Evans. Prernice Hollings sessions of Virginia Charlestown and Worth attend Presbyterian Synod in W Va. Justice H O Pierce and daughter Blanche Pierce of Opev on spend day in this city. Mertude Clements of city returns to Washington this afternoon.
Janitor Held Charged With Rifling of Hagerstown Mail
John F. Frye, janitor at Hagerstown post office, arrested on mail theft charges after decoy letter was traced to him. Postmaster Startzman testified Frye admitted taking four letters to Meyers of Hagerstown and about $8. The case prompted postal authorities to file a federal warrant. Frye, married with $50 monthly pay, was dismissed from service.
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Ing
Hagerstown
John F. Frye
United States
Federal Grand Jury
Baltimore
Mr. Startzman
Startzman
Frye
Meyers
Postoffice Department
Germany Eyes Full War With Britain Within Two Months
Berlin reports a high war office official says Germany will start real combat against Britain in two months after leveraging the Teutonic Balkan campaign. He expects a path through Serbia to Bulgaria and Turkey within five weeks and says Germany will have cotton and wool supplies, reducing American needs. Diplomats depart Nish for Cagack as Bulgarians advance into Serbia and Germans seize river banks southeast of Riga from Russians.
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the Star
Berlin
Germany
Kaiser’s War Office
Serbia
Bulgaria
Turkey
England
Nish
Dvina
Riga
Graham Elected Moderator of Virginia Synod
Rev. James R. Graham, long time China missionary, chosen moderator as the Synod of Virginia convened in Charlestown West Virginia. Retiring moderator Rev. Frank T. McFaden opened the session with a sermon from Acts and the roll was called by Rev. James Power Smith.
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J. R. Graham
Synod OF Virginia
R. Graham
China
Emil Stribling
Petersburg
A. ©. Hopkins
James Power Smith
D. D
Richmond
James R. Graham
De.McFaden
Winchester
Kk. O. Mann
Cox
Synod of West Virginia
Will Larmbden
M. B
Virginia
Maryland
West Virginia
Virginia Debt Commission Demands West Virginia Payment
The Virginia Debt Commission led by Major Henry J. Downing met in Washington and pressed Governor Hatfield to call an extraordinary session to raise 14 million dollars owed to Virginia from West Virginia under a Supreme Court ruling. If Hatfield delays, the issue is expected to shape the next West Virginia legislative race and test adherence to the court’s mandate.
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Hatfield
United States
Virginia Commission
Hatwill
West Vir
Sumadeginia
Braddock Street M E Church Social Notice
At Braddock Street M E Church South Sunday School House October 21 and 22 supper 25 cents. 20-1p-31.
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Braddock Street
Injured Man Suffering After Fall From Ladder
Harry Williamson of Gib this city fell from a ladder while apple picking at Neela Pannett's orchard. An examination found no broken bones but internal injuries. He remained hospitalized and in pain with his condition described as serious but improving later that day.
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Harry Williamson
Harris Williamson
Gib
Tens Street
Ternally
Neela
Spain
Winchester
Ferry crash injures hundreds at Christopher Street pier
New York Oct 21 The Lackawanna ferry Netherlands with about 500 passengers collided with a vessel at Christopher Street pier injuring many. The direct cause of the collision could not be ascertained.
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New York
Netherlands
Christopher Pier
Child Suffering Paralysis and Blood Clot Reported Stable
Austin Grim six years old son of Mr and Mrs Robert Grim of South Main Street suffered a paralysis on his left side and a blood clot in the brain last Saturday. His condition was reported as no worse than it has been for several days and he appears to be holding up as blood clot treatment continues. Also notices a pine tree sale request near Berryville by H F Byrd of Winchester Virginia seeking trees about 20 feet tall and logs with diameter nine inches.
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Austin Grim
Robert Grim
Main Street
Berryville
H. F. Byrd
Iptf
Winchester
National Defense Movement 3 Gains Momentum in Winchester
The Star reports that the national preparedness movement is expanding in Winchester with Company 5, Second Virginia Regiment, noting rising militia activity across the state. Militia pay and federal pay expected to raise eligibility, spurring enlistments as new companies form and drills increase ahead of an October 28 inspection led by Captain Shipp. Prospective recruits may contact company officers or submit names to the recruiting committee.
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Winchester
Second
Virginia Regiment
Grey
United States Army
Shipp
Cedar Wanted for Winchester Mill Relocation
Winchester Chamber of Commerce seeks cedar seven inches and larger at six to twelve feet long to justify a new mill. Those with cedar may contact George Sonneborn secretary at No. 12 North Main Street or write for prices and conditions.
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Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Winchester
George Sonneborn
N. Main St
Outlaws Kill Three Soldiers Near Ojo de Agua
A band of sixteen Mexican bandits attacked Ojo de Agua, sixty miles north of Brownsville, killing three American soldiers and wounding three others. The dead are Sergeant Shaffer and Privates Joyce and McConnell. Troops rushed to the area and search the border for the bandits.
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Brownsville
Tex
Ojo de Agua
Shaffer
Third Cavalry
Joyce
Millinery for Fall at Miss Wierman’s styles on Piccadilly St
Fall millinery at Miss Wierman’s offers low prices on quality hats. Styles include Piccadilly Street selections with affordable options for fashion and headwear.
Miss Wiermans Nails Offer at 17 W Piccadilly St
An advertisement invites customers to enjoy well treated nails with four manicurings for 1 dollar at Miss Wiermans located at 17 W Piccadilly Street. It promotes Carter's Yeast and bread as a pairing suggestion.
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BEN Cline Ben Verdict Banst Railroal Company
Clearbrook
M. K. Dean
RK. Gray Williams
Ofunsel
Arrison
Otion
Attorys
Mssrs
Williams
Robert Y. Cona
Sueme Court of Appeals of
Virginis
V. Cline
Harry Rl. Kern
James P
Feardon
Messrs
Foreman
Park. Purtlebaugh
T. S. Cooper
Coward
Bover
N. N. Stine
John Myers
Oliver Ritter
Replea 02Nberger
Priest Adams
Neal
J. R. Watson
W. C
Y Havre
Thomas Cover, Sr
Harry R. Kern
Mr. and
Mr. Loring A. Cover
Charles
Helen Parson
Archie Pitman
Mongotson
B. R. Dodd
W. G. Eynon
Hotel Jack
Ida Cather
W. W Tanquary
Charles W. Va
Sestown
Sions
Presbyterian Synod Virginia
H. Neely
Evans
William M. Atkinson
Harrisonburg
New York State
J. M. Walter
Staunton, Va
Jack
H. P
W. Caffee Wirt
Charles Bailey
Bluefield
W. Va
Hotel Evans
Robert Miller
Nineveh
J. William Ebert
Last
R. B. Russell
Frederick
Ruth Russell
Frederick City Hospital, Co
Shre Iee Erin
Garrisonville, Va
Hoal Evans
Prernice Hollingssessions
Charlestown
Ingsea Ada
Worth
The
Presbyterian Synd
Justice H. O. Pierce
Miss Blanche Pierce
Ope«von
Mertrude Clements
Janney
Ms City
Adams Express
George Craig
Express Company
Louis Meyers
Craig
Postal
Wierman
W. Piccadilly St
8S. C. Dawson
Alexandria
National Fruit Produce Company
R. M. Swimley
Britain
Rheims
von Mackensen
London
Cagack
Athens
Frank McFadden
Presbyterian Church
Synod of Virginia of the Presby
Terian Church
Frank T. McFaden
First Presbyterian Church
McFaden
Presbytery of
Winches
Ter
Minis
Ters
Rev. J
Ordt
Americabassador
American Relief Committee
Asquith
Peate Ue Oy
von Mackensens
Belgrade
Mackensen
Bians
Saloniki
Uskub
Egbert W. Smith
Foreign Mission
General Assembly
Morris Home Mission
Henry H. Sweets
Unifred
Hig State
Virginia Debt Commission
Henry J. Downing
Front Royal
Supreme Court of the
Uni
Ted States
Dominion
Hatherfield
Dan
P. B. Cravely
Ville
Wire
National Defense Movement 3
Europe
Groover
Carter
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