Postal Officials Issue Christmas Mailing Instructions
The postal authority warns patrons to mail early to ease congestion and ensure timely delivery. Instructions advise sturdy wrapping and clear name and address labeling, with parcels within 150 miles limited to 20 pounds and five cents per first pound plus one cent per additional, and larger distances capped at 11 pounds with rates by distance. Parcels must not exceed seventy two inches in combined length and girth.
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Nanioon
Ioan Waklic
Wakéels
Winchester
Engineer Struck and Killed by Fog Train in Lyon Va
Mrs Mary A Griffin of Lyon Virginia was run over and killed yesterday by a fog train her son the engineer powerless to stop the accident a small son of the engineer lost a foot in the same moment The Anti Tuberculosis League meets at the Episcopal rectory Wednesday at 4 PM A Jolliffe sale lists cows hogs hay corn and fodder at Wade s ville Clarke county December 2 1913 plus millinery at cost
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Mary A. Griffin
Lyon
Anti-Tuberculosis League
Episcopal
J. L. Jolliffe
Wadesville
Clarke County
Federal court to hear 10 game law cases in Harrisonburg
Grand jury convened by Judge Henry Clay McDowell in Harrisonburg to consider Virginia game law violations prosecuted under a federal statute. Department of Agriculture reports 90 cases referred and 12 already on the land jury docket. C E Brewster of the Game Bureau assists as authorities pursue breaches of Virginia limits on game birds and shipments.
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Garrisonburg
Virginia
United States ‘Grand Jury
Henry Clay i McDowell
Lynchburg
Harrisonburg
Department of Agriculture
C. E. Brewster
Department of Seas
Royalty Bars Tango Dance at Buckingham Palace
A semi official statement from London dated December 2 indicates the king and queen have decided to bar the tango dance at Buckingham Palace and at all social functions attended by royalty.
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London
Buckingham Palace
Crowds Watch A Duel With Knives At Coke Ovens
Four men fought a knife duel in the Browns ville coke ovens this morning as a crowd watched. John Jones was killed and John Bokoff was badly wounded. the other two participants escaped.
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Onigntiown
Brownsville
John Jones
John Bokoff
Riley Indicted In Wire Tapping Case
New York December 2 Police Captain Riley was indicted by the grand jury on a bribe charge linked to the wire tapping case highlighted by a woman witness.
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Riley
Star
York
British Naval Aviator Killed In Flight Crash At Halt Church
Captain Lushington, head of the naval aviation branch, was instantly killed when a biplane he piloted collapsed and fell to the ground. Many bones in his body were broken and the aircraft was demolished.
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Halt Church
Eng
Lushington
Naval Branch
British Aviation Corps
Good Indian at the Big Indian Picture Auditorium
One of the greatest features you have seen in Witchester will be the great Indian picture Good Indian, which will be shown at the Auditorium tonight. Free admission.
Mexican turmoil and refugee trains reach Texas
Montery and Saltillo are warned they will be wrecked by rebels. Ten Madero family members accuse Huerta of trying to exterminate them. Refugee trains bring thousands to Laredo and Piedras Negras as Huerta’s press gangs conscript citizens. American battleships reportedly ordered toward Mexican waters. Colonel Medina, rebel, arrested by Americans at El Paso Fort Bliss for neutrality law violations.
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Garido
Texas
Monterey
Saltillo
Mexico
Laredo
Mexico Motty
Huerta
Tigndon
Marseilles
France
Mediterranean
PL Paso
Medina
Fort Bliss
First Visit Home In Forty Five Years
Mr Philip Cooper of Bryan Indiana, formerly of Frederick County, leaves for Cumberland after visiting James Stotler and R L Omps. His first return in 45 years notes many improvements and praises the Frederick County apple over others in beauty and flavor.
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Philip Cooper
Bryan
Ain
Frederick County
Pujah Cooper
Cumberland
James Stotler
R. L. Omps
Cooper
Virginia
Apple Prices Higher This Year Amid Strong Shipments
An official from the apple growers organization notes shipments in the southwest are the largest in five years and prices improved slightly over last year. The Valley section reports good luck with fruits, especially apples. Richmond Times-Pigpatch.
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Apple
The
Apple Growers’ Organization
Southwest
Richmond Times
One Killed During Riot of Teamsters
One man was killed and another severely injured in a riot among city teamsters on strike for higher wages in Indianapolis. The situation does not improve.
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Star
Indianapolis
Ind
Trustees Sale of 150 Acres Near Winchester
Trustees advertise a sale of 150 acres located six miles northwest of Winchester in front of the County Court House on Saturday December 6. See advertisement in this issue.
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Winchester
County ‘Court House
City Council Plans Tonight Meeting At City Hall
The regular monthly meeting of the city council is set for tonight at 8 oclock in the council chamber at City Hall. A considerable amount of routine business will be transacted.
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The
City Council
Desperado Lopez Besieged at Utah Apex Mine
Sheriff across seven counties with hundred plus deputies guard the Utah Apex mine where Ralph Lopez, a notorious desperado accused of killing six men, makes his last stand. Sulphur fires burn at mine openings as deputies pressure him to surrender, with orders to shoot on sight though authorities aim to capture him alive.
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Bingham
Teak
Utah
Apex
Ralph ‘Lopes
Tad ‘Aiem
Sulphar
Lopez
Soldier charges spark clashes in German city case notes
The Star reports Lieut Baron von Forstner ordered troops to charge a crowd at Dottiwetter Ital in December. Soldiers with fixed bayonets wounded one man amid disputes over privileges. The incident prompts debate ahead of a German parliamentary hearing.
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Baron von Forstner
Dottiwetter
Kep Grim Trial Due Next Saturday in Corporation Court
Keplar Grim faces trial after appealing from the police court where he was fined fifty dollars. Rasleale on September wh. P Hayelett of the street department also set for trial Saturday before Judge Morrison with Prosecuting Attorney Jas. Reardon leading the commonwealth and Harry R Kern expected to appear for the defense.
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Keplar Grim
Police ‘Court
P. Hayelett
Corporation Court
T. W.morrison
the Commonwealth
Jas. Prp. Reardon
Harry R. Kern
School Teachers Meet On Saturday at Winchester High
Regular monthly meeting of the Teachers Association of this school division will be held Saturday in the assembly hall at Winchester High School. The meeting starts at 10 20 o'clock with reports from delegates to the state conference in Lynchburg a paper by Miss Saulsbury of Winchester High and an address by Miss Katherine Stuart of Alexandria for the Audubon Society.
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Teachers’ Association
Winchester High School
Lynchburg
Saulsbury
Winchester ‘High Section
Katherine Stuart
Alexandria
Audubon Society
High Cost of Living and 1915 U S Government Budget
The article discusses the 1915 federal budget totaling 1 108 728 660 dollars and argues Uncle Sam could have saved 367 246 888 033 by different cost reductions. It references advertisements and grocery promotions as contrast.
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U. S
Sam
Jolliffe
S. Bee
Pollitte Sale Promises Good Cattle and Deals
Attendees are invited to J. L. Pollitte's sale on December 2. The notice highlights strong cattle, with a tax reference and Dev. 25 price and Drood gtx as listed items. Sale details are partially garbled but emphasize quality stock and pricing.
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Zonitte
Virginia Supreme Court hears lime grinding constitutionality appeal
The Supreme Court of Appeals in Richmond heard arguments over the 1912 act establishing state lime stone grinding plants and convict labor for farmers. Petitioners include Shenandoah Lime Co and many others. the Attorney General and state officials defend the act as constitutional.
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Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia
Richmond
General Assembly
Lhne Board
Bherandoah Lime Comany
L. P. ‘Dillon
Wagle Rock Lime Company
Moocre Lime ‘Company
Riverton Lime Company
Powhatan Lime Company
John ©. Pax
Rockdale Lime Company
Linville Lime Company
W. N. ‘McAnge and Company, Inc
T. C. Andrews and Company, Inc
Charlesw. Priddy and Company, Inc
A. S. Lee and Sons
Braxton
Eggleston
Richard Hvelyn Byrd
Convict Lime
May Save Arm of Young Jack Hardy
The badly shattered arm of Jack Hardy of Martinsburg may be saved after he accidentally shot himself while hunting. He was taken to Martinsburg Hospital and is the son of Capt Frank Hardy of the B&O detective force, a well known city figure.
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Jack Hardy
Martinsburg
Dance at Annefield for Dorothy Gilpin and Lewis Alen
Invitations issued by Jr and Mrs Edward Gay Butler for a dance Friday evening at Annefield Clarke county to honor Miss Dorothy Gilpin and Lewis M Alen of Winchester whose marriage is set for December 10 in Millwood Episcopal Church. Winchester residents expected to attend.
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Edward Gay Butler
Clarke County
Annefield
Dorothy Gilpin
Pr. Lewis M. Alen
Winchester
Millwood
Jewelry and China Display At Woodstock Shop Window
An elegant line of jewelry watches sterling and fine plate silver rich glass hand painted china and novelties on display this week. Boyce next door to the maker offers fine quality goods at interesting prices guaranteed by the Woodstock firm.
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Boyce
Iimne
Woodstock
Great Mill Sale Floor Coverings Card
For sale listed linoleum and oil cloth in various widths and price points. Also features wool carpet and Ingram carpet. Also notices an evening dress suit for sale and contact through Star Bee.
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Great Mill Sale
T. M. Barr
Wilson Delivers Annual Message to Congress Today
President Wilson reads in person his annual message to Congress in Washington. Suffragettes threaten to withdraw support unless the vote is granted. Zelaya of Nicaragua released from New York detention. Nicaraguan issues and diplomatic appointments announced including Bradd Whitlock, George Maxtiy, H M Pindell, and Winfred T Denison among others.
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Washington
Congress
Willson
Zelaya
Nicaragua
New York
Wilson
Bradd 'Whitlock
Toledo
Ohio
de R
Belgium
George Was Maxtiy
Massachusetts
Greece
Montenegro
H .M. Pindell
Illinois
Russia
Winfred T. Denison
Philippine Commission
Interior
Philippine Islands
Lone Bandit Kills Passenger on Southern Pacific Train
Southern California authorities seek a lone bandit who shot and killed passenger H. Montague as he robbed travelers aboard a Southern Pacific train. After firing, the robber relieved passengers of money and valuables and escaped with a beliscord.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Southern California
Night
H. Montagué
Rebbber
Southern Pacific
Opposition looming for head of state hospitals post
Wood stock resident J M Bauserman currently holds the state hospital commissioner role and faces potential opposition to reappointment. Possible challengers include W H Landes of Staunton and Charles A Osborne of Keynville. The governor elect Henry C Stuart must confirm the appointee with the Senate. term and pay details noted.
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J. M.bauserman
Woodstock
W.H. Landes
Staunton
Charles A. Osborne
Keynville
General Hospital Board
Mienry C. Stuart
Senate
Bauserman
Landess
Western State Hospital
Osborne
Pastern State Hospital
Williamsburg
Pouserman
Iby
Swanson
Mann
Tavenner and
Auserman
Frank 8. Tavenner
Shenandoah
Frederick
Winchester
Miss Paintere Dead at Stephens City Virginia
Miss Cora Painter longtime resident and church member of Stephens City dies after a brief illness at home Her으로 surviving family includes five siblings and two sisters included are Charles Frank Painter and W H Painter The funeral and burial took place at Stonewall Cemetery with Rev W officiating the service noted as a Christian woman greatly loved in family church and community
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Stethens
Cora Painter
Mr. Lommel
Miss Painter
W. H. Painter
Place
I Theranchurch
Charles
Prank
Delphia
Robert Mateowiii
Will Mere Cemetery
Tor
Hermit Found Shot Dead at Ebenezer Home
A hermit was found shot dead inside his Ebenezer residence. The body showed great disorder and investigators noted speculation about a large fortune involved. Local authorities pursue leads as the case remains under inquiry.
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Ebenezer
Sale and Lunches at Presbyterian Parlors
Sale and lunches announced for Thursday December 4 at Presbyterian Parlors. Event details indicate starting near 11 o'clock with arrangements in progress.
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Abevat
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Nails
Federal ‘Court
Big Indian Picture Auditorium
Kep Grim
J. L. Pollitte
Star of
See AE
Tie Bee
Miss Paintere
Stephens
OU Detes
Letcher Burner
Letcher Burmer
W. Ss
Burner
Stonewall
the Star
Newark
Dee
Ritchie
Cleveland
Athea
Mary Jo
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