Winchester County Fair Board Elects New Officers
The Winchester fair board, reconstituted with S. A. Ayers J. W. M. J. Hardesty Scott Grant B. ce vil 4.8 Lacton WS Hiett and others, elected Wary F. Wynn president David Bisdre treasurer Daniel Lipton secretary Roy Purell assistant secretary. The resignations of President Sepember McCann and Secretary Worsley were accepted. Byrd elected president, McCann named director to fill vacancy. treasurer reports balance of 859.14 with 1427.49 spent on permanent improvements. Wynn vows to uphold progressive agricultural policies and advance the association with public support. Continued on page 7.
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Shewla
S. A. Ayers
J. -W. M. J. Hardesty
Scott Grant
B. Cevil
Lacton
WS. . Hiett
Mf. Byrd
May Duvall
Thomas W. Breok
Tthe
Biyord
Warry F. Wynn
The
Fair Association
Mir
David
Gisdre
Daniel _Lipton
Roy Purell
McCann
Worsley
Charles R. McCann
Byrd
Fair Society
Winchester
Operals
An. Association
City and County Sunday Schools Meet in Winchester
A large gathering of adult Sunday school members from Jefferson and Frederick counties attended the City and County Sunday Schools meeting in Winchester despite rainy weather. Rev William Walters led services while Mr Dirgs Amportance, visiting Virginian Sunday school agents, stressed adult Bible class work and praised progress, promising to return next year for further advancement.
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Union Apenane
Frederick Couunty
Hela
Christ
Lenis
Peaie
Sera Cave
William
Walters
Ithe Church
Eles
Virgin
Ghentssee
Ted Winchester
Owork
Dirgs
Winchester
Laringementa
Army Defeats Navy At Polo Grounds
About 40 000 spectators including the President and senior officials watched West Point defeat the U S Naval Academy 22 to 9 at the Polo Grounds New York. Army broke a four year drought for victory over the Navy as President Wilson arrived and moved between sides during the game.
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United States
Jhigh Army and Navy
West Point
United States Naval Academy
Polo Grounds
New York
Army
Navy
Wilson
Six Reels at the Auditorium Tonight
Six reels play at the auditorium this evening featuring Lady and Glove, When Mary Married, The Magician Fisherman, An Accidental Bandit, The Ried Piper, and 1000 Reward. Patron admission details not provided.
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Laskin
Selig
Hysang
Pathe
Coats and Swiss at Bargain Prices at Grove Bros Dept Store
Bargain coats and Swiss items advertised by Grove Bros Department Store. Readable fragments show a sale promotion and nearby shop names. No dates or prices clearly readable.
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Grove Bros.’ Dept
Dying Quokus Robbed After Train Death Mystery
WHEEPAORE Va Dec 1 Messages received here indicate Hiam Cookus son of the late Nv Cookus of Winchester died suddenly on a train and believed robbed on arrival at hospital. He carried money gold watch jewelry and valuables which were missing when admitted. Relatives investigate as death attributed to brain disease. He was a traveling salesman with work across many states and Canada. He leaves several siblings and is survived by other relatives. The death is under investigation.
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Bil Wiese
Nies
James Cookus
Unron
Canada
Ee Seokus
Whitacre
J. A. Diafféy
Winchester
Meee
Clark
Irlwood
Berkeley County
W. Va
Edward Corkus
Staunston
Treasury estimates huge federal outlays for new session
The treasury department projects total appropriations of 1 108 681 777 02 dollars for the new session, up four million from last year. The post office requests the largest share, with 24 million for the Panama Canal 300 thousand for trust busting 400 thousand for Norfolk navy yard 170 thousand for Charleston navy yard 56 thousand for Moundsville West Virginia public building 30 thousand for Sistersville West Virginia public building 27 thousand for Rocky Mount North Carolina public building and 800 thousand for a Norfolk Beaufort North Carolina waterway.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Congress
Post Office Department
Treasury
Panama Canal
Norfolk Navy Yard
Charleston Navy Yard
Moundsville
Sistersville
W. Va
Rocky Mount
N. C
Norfolk
Peaufort
Hats Hats 98 Cents Special This Week
Miss Clitie's offers hats at 98 cents this week. Mr and Mrs Alexander Parke journeyed to Philadelphia for a visit. The Anti Tuberculosis League to meet Wednesday at 4 at the Episcopal rectory. J L Jolliffe conducts a sale December 2 1913 at Wadesville Clarke county featuring horses cows hogs hay corn and fodder. All millinery at cost Mrs Nafis.
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Miss Clitie’s
Episcopal Rectory
J. L. Jolliffe
Wadesville
Clarke County
Fairfax Indianagdel and Louieville Railway President Elected
Unclear text reports election of a new president for a railway line linked to Fairfax Indianagdel and Louisville, with mention of Mr. Finley passing from presidency and details about Francis Buln and connections to a governor-general figure. Context remains fragmentary with personal ties to Baltimore and Fauquier County.
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Fairfax Intianagdel and Louieville
Haag
William
W. Finley
Ohio
Cocco
Alabama
Inie
Garrison
Francis Bulnom
John B. Cary
Baltimore
Fauquier
Count ‘Ly, Wa
Gasoline Poured Into Stove Causes Severe Burns
A stove fire injured several young men at Mr. Gibbens's Millard room when a can of gasoline was mistaken for coal and poured into the stove. The blast sent stove pieces to the ceiling and filled the room with smoke. one man was badly burned and others were shocked. Mr. Gnacco was taken to Mr. Barr's home and will miss work at the woolen mill for some time.
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Me. Snegmant
Gibbens
AuMck Gibbens
Millard Room
Mr. Stappades
Gnagco
John Barr
East Piccadilly Street
Senators Rush Currency Bill Amid Senate Sessions
Wire dispatch reports Majority Leader Kern orders courtesy waved as senators rush to push the currency measure. Preparations include speeches by two senators and crowding agenda. Also notes Nancy Shiner's return from Martinsboro West Virginia with her nephew Peck Widmyer visiting relatives and grandparents on East Cork Street.
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Vlaciediinigaron
Kern
Senate
Nancy ‘Shiner
Martinsboro
W. Va
Peck” Widmyer
S.A. Shiney
East Cork Street
Vehicle theft and joy ride ends with return of car
The case details Mason and three companions stealing Albert Baker's automobile in Martinburg and driving to Charlestown and Charles Town before returning the vehicle the next day. Baker is angered by the incident though Mason is described as an excellent chauffeur who had not prior misbehavior.
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William HH. Beker
Mason
Charles “Mason
Zack Benner
Peter Nicknack
Peter James
Martingtars
Albert Baker
H. Baker
Martineburg
Hey
Dizzy Charles
Martinburg
Burg
Reuss
Baker
Charlestown
Sbate
Charlescciwn
W. H. Baker
Iason
Hias
Dr Bardin to Speak at Men's Club Meeting
The Men's Club of Christ Protestant Episcopal Church will meet in the parish rooms next Thursday evening December 4 at 4 o clock. Dr J C Bardin of the University of Virginia professor of Indian languages will lecture on South America. A cordial invitation is extended to men to attend.
Weitzel Named Chief Deputy at Millville Office
Wetzel of Millville, ex speaker of the West Virginia House, is appointed chief deputy under the collector in Parkersburg. He succeeds William Sear who held the post for 16 years, with duties centering on the revenue service and internal revenue matters. December 2, 1918 sale noted for a brood sow.
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Wetzel
Millville
West Virginia House For “Delegates
Deu Ty
Hayes
Weitzel
William Sear
Miss Painter Seriously Ill in Stephens City
Miss Cora Painter of Stephens City in this county is critically ill with diabetes. She has been ill at home for some time and little hope is entertained for her recovery.
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Cora Painter
Stephens City
Postmaster Parker Ot Morning in Tonen
Postmaster Parker observed a morning scene in Tonen with local residents at the central post office. Details are sparse but describe a routine morning in a small town setting.
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Parker
Tonen
J Hunter Smith Dies From Heart Disease in 4W Oho
J Hunter Smith died from heart disease. Born November 4, 1859, he grew up in Bellevue and ran the Hotel Bourdette for 14 years. Known for lavish hospitality, his hotel hosted many banquets and gatherings before selling out last June due to ill health.
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J. Hunter Smith
Smith
Ter
Bellevue
Tel Bourdette
J. W. Ae
Charles P
Joseph M. Smi
E. Rowe
Minturn
Indiana
Mies
J.C. Brown
Wiliam Cornell
Bellarnue
Funeral Services For Mrs. Rudolph
The funeral of Mrs. Lillian Rudolph wife of Marry B. Rudolph and daughter of the late John W. Davis was held at 2 o clock Sunday at her mother's home on Braddock street and North avenue. Rev William T Walters led the services with hymns and floral tributes placed on her grave at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers included Frank H Krebs Harry E B Potts John C forn Wash M Seal M M Lynth and Daca Lupion.
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Lillian
William T. Walters
The
Christian Church
Rudolph
Mount Hebron
Messrs
Frank H. Krebs
Harry EB. Potts
John C. #forn
Wash. M. Seal
M. M. Lynth
Daca Lupion
Teamsters Strike Hits Indianapolis Milk Delivery
More than three thousand teamsters and chauffeurs began a midnight strike in Indianapolis to back demands, while milk wagon drivers abstained from joining to avoid causing consumer hardship. The action underscores labor tensions in the city with potential service disruptions.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Mexico Revolt Threatens U.S. Citizens in Chihuahua
Rebels blow up a railway and kill thirty. Americans in Chihuahua face danger as U S, British and French losses rise. Huerta's regime seeks to deter foreign intervention while Spain and Japan shuffle cabinet plans amid instability.
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Mexico
Chihuahua
Crry
Cenerta
Mestcan
Chiahua
Huerta
Vehicle Company Sues County in Frederick Court
The Frederick county court convened at 10 o'clock with Judge Harrison presiding over a suit by a vehicle company against county residents. The dispute centers on a buggy sale paid in cash with partial payments claimed, and the case features attorneys Robert Rad of Winchester and Robert H. Boy for the defendants, and Larrick of the city for the plaintiffs.
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Frederick County
Robert. Rad
Winchester
Robert H. Boy
Sale of Lunches This Thursday at Presbyterian Parlors
A church sale organized at the Presbyterian parlors on Thursday December 4 offers lunches from 11 o'clock to 2 o'clock. Funds support church activities.
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Presbyterian
Virgin Weather Forecast Sees Unsettled Tuesday Conditions
Weather outlook for Virgin shows unsettled conditions through Tuesday with occasional showers and variable winds. A trough may bring isolated thunder, temperatures staying near seasonal norms, and pockets of brief downpours across the region.
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Virgin
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Tas OP
Diggs
Iil
Chicago
Walter
Scrivner
Alexander
J. L. Solliffe
Welephone
DR. Bardin
J. L. Follitte
Teamsters
Phey da
Gost
Adalpe
Spain
Paris
Dee
Iadalpe
Interior
Porfirio
Diaz
Japalene
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