Russians Mass Bar Attack and Surrender Threat
Petrograd reports steady Russian pressure pushing Germans from northwest Lowlex and near Lodz with pursuit. Pryemysl’s surrender imminent as garrison fights to endure while Cracow falls. Allies bombard West Flanders dykes and warships battered by a gale off Belgium.
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West Flanders
Belgium
Petrograd
Lowlex
Lodz
Renne Kampf Hasen
Paris
Ods
Gorous
Gonne
London
Desperadoes Run Rampant Through Plucks Alley After Express Train
A mob of young men from Frederick and Berkeley counties attacked Winchester's Plucks Alley after drinking liquor from an express train. They robbed cafes and stores, threw bricks, and fought residents. Officer Noonan fired to disperse the crowd. two men were jailed, others captured later and held for hearing before Justice Rehbs.
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Frederick County
Berkeley County
W. Va
Jone
Samuel Triplett
Piccadilly Street
Potts & Son
J. T. Hicks
Gore
James B.winkfield
Mr. Winkfield
Wirfax Lane
Joseph ‘Athey
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Joseph Treet
Sullivan's Livery
Athey
Noonan
Joseph ‘Leith
Dora Boyd
Gainesboro
A Imel
Carl Bunker
Walter
Harley Whitacre
German and Russian claims clash over WWI battle results
The Germans say 80 000 prisoners were taken in a maneuvre series while Russians report far higher captures. Both sides agree heavy losses and an indecisive battle with no immediate Russian breakthrough. Allies grow disappointed at lacking a great Russian victory but take some consolation from failed German attempts to pierce lines.
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Rome
Revival clash ends Strasburg dance night
In Strasburg Virginia Rev Meeks opposed a town hall subscription dance tied to a church revival. After tension over entry fees and a speech by the pastor, many dancers cried and men left, ending the dance for the night.
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Meeks
Southern Methodist Church
Strasburg
Mr. Meeks
Winchester
Sonner
Apple Prices In New York Market
Demand for apples is moderate in the New York market, with best fruit held at full rate. Receipts yesterday totaled 4,161 barrels with prices listed for McIntosh, Jonathans, Snow, Twenty Ounce, Spitzenberg, King, Hubbardson, Baldwin, Ben Davis and York Imperial by the barrel.
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Apple
New York
MclIntosh
Jonathans
Snow
Spitzenberg
King
Hubbardson
Baldwin
Ben Davis
York Imperial
Hotel Evans names D William Bockey as night clerk
Mr D William Bockey becomes night clerk at Hotel Evans succeeding C C Brannon who resigned recently. Bockey previously served in a similar role at Hotel Evans years ago and has many friends among the traveling public.
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D. William Bockey
Hotel Evans
C. C. Brannon
Bockey
White Slavery Topic Draws Crowd at First Cornellat Church
A large audience heard Mr. A. J. White of the American Civic Reform Union discuss Why Girls Go Wrong White Slavery and Who Bears the Penalty at the First Cornellat Church. He urged reform laws against white slavery cigarette sales public profanity and eugenic marriages.
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Cornellat
A. J. White
American Civic Reform Union
White
Apples Needed to Complete Belgian Relief Car Load
H F Byrd of the Belgian Relief Commission appeals to apple growers to donate 50 barrels to fill a car bound for the Belgian consul in New York. Proceeds fund flour, aiming for a car of flour to Norfolk from Winchester and Frederick County, plus another car of supplies. Apples delivered to Robinson's cold storage by noon Saturday.
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New York
E. P. Loomis and Company
Norfolk
Winchester
Frederick County
Robinson
H. F. Byrd
Belgian Relief Commission
Doctor Cobbs Considers Winchester Practice
Dr W H Cobbs of Martinsville Va is spending several days in Winchester examining the field for a possible relocation to practice medicine and surgery. He is stopping at Hotel Jack.
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W. H. Cobbs
Martinaville
Winchester
Cobbs
Hotel Jack
Public sale of city property at court house steps
Desirable house and jet on Fairview Avenue to be sold at public auction in front of the courthouse. Listing includes details from the city property sale notice and invites bids. Sale date follows official notices and may set terms and conditions for bidders.
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Fairview Avenue
Court House Batunday
Srlpsty
Jury Acquits Russell L. Steele In Arson Case
The Commonwealth dropped the arson charge against Russell L. Steele after a Front Royal circuit court jury deliberated exactly three minutes and found him not guilty. The Old Dominion Academy at Reliance in Warren County had been insured for about 25000, with a settlement already made.
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Old Dominion Academy
Reliance
Warren Country
Front Royal
Steele
Thomas W. Harrison
Winchester
Commonwealth
W. H.turner
D. ©. O'Mlaherty
Richmond, Va
Charles Curry
Staunton Bar
Downing &Weaver
Belgian Relief Fund Contributions Listed
A historical record enumerates donations to the Belgian Relief Fund including money totals from individuals such as Carson Keyser Barton VESN and G H Taylor. It also notes church collections and lists numerous groceries clothing and flour contributions from residents and local firms.
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Carson’ Keyser
Barton- Vesn
G. H. Taylor
Madison County
T. J. Cooper
Winches- Oof
Aracle Ee
J. W. Carrick
A. Strother
Bruce
J. J
Miss Clement Delayed. Red Cross Talk Rescheduled
Miss Clement who was to deliver a Red Cross address at the Auditorium tonight has been delayed until later in the month and will fill her engagement then. For sale a home made nut judge by R Green at 135 Main St. Sepret vet at.
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Clement
Red Cross
R. ©. Green
Main St. Sepret
William
Kecca Hamilton
Washington
James Hamilton
Water Street
Trains on the Valley Division May See Schedule Revisions
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad general manager Mr W Galloway in Baltimore outlined retrenchment causing removal of two Valley trains while inviting reader suggestions on timing changes that do not add trains. The Star will publish feasible, non duplicative ideas from readers and a Winchester Business Men's Association committee will coordinate with editors.
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Business Men's Association
W. Galloway
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baltimore
Valley Division
The
Star
Winchester
Charlestown Board of Trade
Galley
the Star
Galloway
Railroad
Valley
Baltimore and Ohio
Winchester Business Men's Association
Messrs
T. J. Cooper
Lipton
JH. F Byrd
McCormac
Wi. A. Baker
Prices In Baltimore Markets Reported By Wholesale Dealers
Prices paid in Baltimore markets today include wheat at spot and December 177% fOORIN 684% per bushel. prime new yellow corn $3.40 to $3.45 per barrel. hay No 1 timothy $20 No 1 timothy $18 No 1 clover mixed $18.50 No 1 clover $20.60. butter fancy creamery 34 1 4 to Co choice 33 Virginia neargy prints 21 rolls 20 and 21. eggs Virginia and nearby loss off 36. live poultry chickens young 13 hens old heavy 13 roosters 9 ducks old 13 spring white pekin 14 spring puddle 13. pigeons old 20 young 15 to 20. turkeys young 19 old 18 and 19. rabbits choice large $3.50 fair to good $2.40 to $2.75 small poor $1.60 to $2 per dozen. spartridges choice dozen $5 to $6.50. phasaints choice each $1.25 to $1.50. Strayed to Rest Virginia brown mare owner can identify and claim $1.
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Baltimore
Spartridges
Mrs. Geo W. Lee Dies at Guilford Farm
Mrs Carrie Copp Lee aged about 60 at Guilford farm near Stone Bridge Clarke county passed away suddenly this morning likely from apoplexy or heart disease. The funeral will be held Saturday at Meade Protestant Church with burial at White Post. Survived by three sons Dr Robert Lee of Dennsville W Va and Mewsrs C and George W Lee of Post Clarke county and daughter Mrs Jia Barbee of New City, Mrs Michael Crow of Fyville VA.
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Carrie Copp Lee
George _Washington Lee
Guilford Farm
Stone Bridge
Clarke County
Lee
George W. Lee
Post
Jia Barbee
New
Mra
Michael Crow
Fyvillé
Meade
White Post
Shopping Days to Xmas
The item lists December shopping days ahead of Christmas with a focus on countdowns and holiday season urgency for shoppers seeking gifts and store hours.
Adams and Miss Butler Wed in Winchester
Announcement reports the marriage of Mr Adams and Miss Julia Butler on the evening of November 28 at the United Church on North Avenue. Rev. George W. Stover officiated with friends witnessing the ceremony. The couple, from Frederick County, reside in Winchester area and Mr Adams recently became manager of Tremont farms at Kernstown.
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Adams
Julia
United& Church
North Avenue
George [W. Stover
Frederick County
Winchester
Tremont Farms
Kernstown
Ing
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Nannie Miller
William Hiett
Annie Locke
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