Denounced by Germans Cavell story shocks Britain, editor says
A British editor declares the execution of nurse Edith Cavell by German officers will inflame war sentiment. The dispatch notes German actions may provoke pardons if presented to the Kaiser, and American diplomats offer to forward any needed representations. News from Belgrade and Saloniki reports continue to reflect shifting frontline pressures and Serbian resistance.
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Ndon
Britain
Edith Cavell
London
Minis- Whitlock
Belgium
New York State
Amerys
Miss Cavell
Orman Ritter
The
Ashington
Uni- States
England
America
Germany
Thens
Velen
Ades
Saloniki Ay
Saloniki-Nish
Ucharest
BelveenowsizZade
Veteran H N Newlin 94 dies at Chambersville
John Newlin aged 94 dies at his Chambersville home from paralysis. Confederate veteran and longtime neighbor and family man survived by his widow Clara Elizabeth and thirteen children. Funeral services set for 10 o clock tomorrow morning at the late residence before burial in Greenspring.
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John Newlin
Chambersville
Newlin
Clara Elizabeth Newlin
Messrs
Jonah
Henry W
Stacey
Albert
John F
Casper Newlin
Simon Newlin
Westernport
Marion Newlin
Hagerstown
iMd
J. C. Cline
Thornton Good
Timothy Good
Greenspring
Postmasters In Session At National Convention
The National Postmasters Association opened its annual convention in Washington with unusually large attendance. First Assistant Postmaster General Roper welcomed delegates. Attendee William M. Calvert, formerly of Winchester, now postmaster at Woodstock Virginia, is among those present. Chief Post Office Inspector John C. Koons is taking an active interest.
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National Postmasters’ Association
Washington
Roper
William M. Calvert
Winchester
Woodstock
John C. Koons
Col E E Stickley Undergoes Surgical Operation
Col E E Stickley a Woodstock Virginia lawyer and Civil War veteran was brought to Memorial hospital for a morning operation performed by Dr E C Stuart. He is reported resting easier and in good condition for his age. He is brother to Dr S M Stickley of Stephens City. A second ad notes a pine tree purchase near Berryville and a local harness dealer signoff.
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Col
E. E. Stickley
Woodstock
Memorial Hospital
Ile
8. M Stickley
Stephens City
This County
Prof Bennett to Sing at Braddock Street Church
Prof A W Bennett who conducted music during January revival at Braddock Street M E Church is guest of Rev W C Talbert and will sing at Sunday services morning and night Demonstration in Hable's window Saturday night also advertised Trespass cards 50c per dozen at Star Offer.
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A. W. Bennett
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
W. C. Talbert
Personal Tens and Brevities of Local Interest
Mr. George McCartney visits his nephew in Harrisonburg Virgina for several days. Huntsberry and McVicar travel to Frederick Maryland for the fair. Mr. and Mrs. J J Collins of Three Rivers Quebec arrive by motor and stay at Hotel Evans before touring Shenandoah Valley. David P Lupton sails to Baltimore for the Baltimore Yearly Meeting of Friends. Local ads invite corn stalk contest with cash prizes and dates. Visitors include John C Morrison and Mrs James H Watts staying at Hotel Jack. Laura McGuire heads east to visit friends. Corset shop promotes La Resista fittings at 17 W Piccadilly St. Miss Wierman advertises nails and manicurings. Dr H B Spencer and Charles S Hunter arrive at Hotel Jack. Hugh S Lupton Jr and sister Carrie head to Baltimore for Friends meeting. H H Bush of Oil City Pa registered at Hotel Evans.
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J. J. Collins
Three Rivers
Quebec
Hotel Evans
Shenandoah Valley
Hugh
Virginia Synod Nears Closing of Annual Meeting
The Presbyterian Synod of Virginia in Charlestown West Virginia completes its session this afternoon after meetings begun Tuesday evening. Prominent ministers will give short addresses. sacramental service led by Rev A C Hopkins and Dr James R Graham Jr. sermon by Drege Wilson. Dr James P Smith of Richmond notes 46 years as clerk and attendance.
Cedar mill to locate in Winchester if cedar secured
Winchester Chamber of Commerce seeks cedar buyers and sellers for a planned cedar mill. Those with cedar six inches and larger at the small end and eight to twelve feet long are instructed to contact George Sonneborn, secretary, at No. 12 N. Main St. for prices and terms.
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Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Winchester
George Sonneborn
N. Main St
Wilson to Confer With Senators on Preparedness Policy
President Wilson plans a late afternoon conference with Senator John W. Kern to discuss preparedness. Early next week he will meet with James Hay to align the Senate and House on adopting the administration’s national defense plan as Democratic policy.
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John W. Kern
Senate
James
Carranza Not Expected To Assume Presidency
Washington October 22. Reliable information says Mexico will not have a president for at least a year. General Carranza, recently recognized as head of the new government, is not expected to assume the duties of the presidency.
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Washington
Carranza
Former President to Testify in Haven Trial
New York report states the former president may testify in the Haven trial. He is expected to be examined about a conference with defendant Lewis Carr Ladyard concerning the Boston and Maine bill. The testimony would occur in this city where the case is pending.
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New York
Taft
Haven
Lewis Carr Ladyard
Boston
Maine
Public sale notice for Jesse Fries property item
Public sale of the Jesse Fries property announced with reference to another paper page listing six farms and four houses and a note about dogs. The notice implies multiple assets and a broader sale context across papers.
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Jesse Fries
New York and Pinehurst Travelers Stop at Evans Hotel
Mr. Leonard Tufts of New York and Pinehurst N C with extensive hotel interests arrives from Washington on a motor trip via the Valley turnpike and is registered at Hotel Evans. E L Ferguson secretary of the American Automobile Association from Washington accompanies him.
Strikers Return To Work In Schenectady
In Schenectady New York Oct 22 strikes by General Electric Company workers are expected to end today after company concessions. Officials and striker representatives held a conference to reach a settlement as fresh oysters are advertised by Ramacciotti.
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Schnectady
N. Y
General Electric Company
Mother and Daughter Reunited by Dr Wharton in Luray
Emma Wilhelm of Luray finds her mother in Maryland after two decades apart. Both had believed the other dead until a discovery linked to Dr Henry M Wharton, pastor of Brantley Baptist Church, Baltimore, and the Whosoever Farm project near Luray.
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DR. Wharton
Luray
Emma Wilhelm
Maryland
New Confederate Children Born in Colorado Springs
Two more little Daughters of the Confederacy have appeared in Colorado Springs. They are the children of Mr and Mrs Jefferson Hayes Davis and Mr and Mrs Will Davis Hayes and are great grandchildren of Jefferson Davis President of the Confederacy. The Davis child born about a week ago and the Hayes child born on Wednesday.
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Colorado Springs, Col
Colorado Springs
Jefferson Hayes Davis
Will Davis Hayes
Jefferson Davis
The
Confederacy
Davis
Bishop Weekley Praises Address At United Brethren Conference
The 116th annual United Brethren Church conference in Baltimore featured Bishop Weekley delivering a strong address titled A Protest Against Heresies in the Church and the Home. An enterprising newsboy pressed him for a sale, shouting Ad dress of Bishop Weekley, and the bishop humorously noted the penny was worth the address.
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Bishop Weekley
United Brethren Church
Baltimore
Weekley
Barrel Shortage Halts Apple Packing In Martinsburg
Lack of barrels disrupts apple packing across Martinsburg and surrounding areas. Inwood Cooperage refuses 15,000 barrels. Jefferson Cooperage also declines orders as North and South plants face scarce supplies. Manufacturers rely on advance contracts and source barrels from other towns to meet season demands.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Inwood Cooperage Company
Cooperage Company
Oyster Supper at Braddock Street M E Church
Sunday School sessions on 21 and 22 feature an Oyster Supper on October 25 at 7.30 with proceeds benefiting the church. The notice mentions a sale of Moling and Seal's Linoleum at 905% and week aan dates, indicating an event plan from the Braddock Street M E Church.
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Braddock Street
M. FE
Moling and Seal
Suspicious Gents Arrive in Berkeley Springs
Four unknown men in rough dress arrive in Berkeley Springs seeking a ride to Winchester. They claim baggage is with a friend and are questioned by locals. They sleep in box cars after midnight and are seen tossing a flashlight into the G. W. Biser department store before vanishing.
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Berkeley Springs
W. Va
H. D. Beeler
Leing
G. W. Biser and Company
Franklin P Nalls Dead in Washington
Mrs. Nancy McIntosh of Winchester reports the death of Franklin P Nalls at his Washington D C home No 919 Columbia Road at 11 o clock Wednesday night aged 66 He had been ill and is survived by widow Fannie C Nalls and three Washington children Services were held at the family home and the body sent to Gainesville Virginia for burial today.
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P. Nalls
Columbia Road
Washington, D. C
Washington
Gainesville
Wedding address correction delays October ceremony
Rev. Asa Richard reports the Star erred in stating his son Rev. Ralph Richard would marry Lea Leone Burton. The couple plans a ceremony on Saturday October 30 at the bride’s home with the groom’s father officiating.
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Asa Richard
Mount Sidney
Ralph Richard
Shippensville
Lea Leone Burton
Barren Springs
Mich
Germanys High Sea Fleet Awaits England's Challenge
Karl H von Wiegand reports from aboard the German fleet describing the sealed secrecy around ships since August 1914. He notes decks cleared for action, coal bunkers full, steam up, and loaded guns on outer scout squadrons as Germany readies for possible battle at sea beyond Heligoland toward the Baltic.
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Kaiser
London
von Wiegand
Wailors Grable
Great Britain
Karl H. von Wiegand
Germany
S. M
Moltke
Disarch
Wilhelmshaven
Heligoland
Baltic
England
Duo of Ohio youths walk 600 miles in 11 days
Capt. S A Seabright of South Market Street received a letter from Othel Bundy and Lew Herrick of Quaker City Ohio recounting a rapid 600 mile round trip. The pair began in Quaker City and aimed for Winchester using the old National Road passing Wheeling and Hagerstown and visiting Leesburg Washington and Baltimore before returning home.
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S. A. Seabright
South Market Street
Messrs
Othel Bundy
Lew Herrick
Quaker City
Ohio
Wintrip
Mr. Bundy
Hagerstown
Winchester
Martinsburg
Miss Wierman's Offers Low Prices on Quality Styles
Local shop at 17 W Piccadilly presents affordable good quality fashions. Shig fey ademr ete text appears in OCR but main item highlights budget prices and varied styles for shoppers seeking value.
Show Cases Entire Lot to Be Sold at Once
Robt. Denny's Jewelry Store, lp announces an auction of an entire lot for immediate sale. The offering highlights various cases and contents from the shop as a single sale event.
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Denny's Jewelry Store
Woman Beheaded Near Dyersburg in Fatal Struggle
Fireman Peter Featherstone returned home to find his wife murdered with her head severed as two children cried in bed. Sheriff Dawson and bloodhounds tracked a stranger named Robert to a nearby cabin and arrested him amid tense countywide fear.
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Dyersburg
Tenn
Peter Featherstone
Finley
C. C. Dawson
Dyer
Robert
Davis
Horner and Co Retiring From Business
An advertising notice states A Horner and Co and Joan A Horner are retiring from business. They offer 40 dozens of men s dress shirts originally priced at 50c each now sold at 39c while stocks last, with Jolliffe and Jolliffe handling continued sales.
Carter's Yeast and Bread Offer Notice
Short classified item urges readers to ask grocer for Carter's yeast and bread, noting a sale or grocery promotion in a Star Want Ad.
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Carter
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Virginia Valley
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