Winchester and Frederick County Aid Belgian Relief
The people of Winchester and Frederick County gave generously to Belgian relief sending a carload of flour and clothing worth at least 1000 dollars and nearly 300 dollars in cash to Richmond. Miss Mary Spottswood Buchanan had already forwarded supplies to the Belgian consul and other funds followed, totaling not less than 2000 dollars. The community is praised for its charitable spirit and readiness to assist worthy appeals.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Belgium
Richmond
Mary Spottswood Buchanan
Baltimore
Editors Reply on Virginia Toll Gates and Hotel Trade
The Star prints a Richmond Journal ad analysis noting the Southern Hotel Association does not seek toll gate abolition but aims to cut excessive tolls hindering automobile tourism. It urges turnpike coop to lower rates, arguing current 25 cent round trips and 15 cent per gate charges deter visitors and hurt hotel business. a square deal could boost auto traffic and company earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Richmond Journal
Southern Hotel Association
Asso m
Hagins
Turnpike
Virginia
The
Star
Lucas
Valley Turnpike
Hotel Association
Federal
Department of Public Roads
Staunton
Augusta County
Licas
Valley Turnpike Toll Debate Highlights Hotel Realignment
The Southpan Hotel Association and Virginia turnpike officials clash over toll policy and road maintenance costs. Officials cite increased auto traffic, binders for road preservation, and the need for cooperation or advertising campaigns to lure motorists. Local concerns note 500 percent traffic growth and the impact on residents and tourism. Albert Wierman returns to Baltimore after visiting relatives.
The Grin in Pain a Ballad by Walt Mason
The speaker urges enduring hardship with cheerful endurance and a brave face. He notes sympathy eases suffering and imagines how others reward resilience with kindness, jam, chicken broth, and pumpkin pie as age and rheumatism bite.
Cobb’s Help Presses Kitchener Toward Centre Stage
The Harrisonburg News Record notes war coverage in which no general has stood out, while Kitchener gains momentum with the aid of Cobb, a noted news writer, as cited by the Richmond Times Dispatch via Read the Star.
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Tre
One Cobb
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Stephens City Notes on Holiday Visits
Prof Walter Samsell visits West Virginia relatives while Mrs Alberta Shannon visits Salem Virginia. Silas White of Leesburg Virginia visits his brother William White. Julian Dean of Martinsburg West Virginia spends Christmas with his parents A W Dean. William Barr of Gaithersburg Maryland visits relatives in town. Florence Guard a teacher at Mr Jackson spends holidays at home. Carson Steele of Charleston South Carolina home for holidays with his parents J M Steele. Edith Frazier of Harrisonburg visits relatives here.
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Salem, Va
Silas White
Leesburg, Va
William White
Julian Dean
Martinsburg, W. Va
A. W. Dean
Florence Guard
Mr. Jackson
Mr. Carson Steele
Mrs
J. M. Steele
Templars' Master Arthur MacArthur Dies at 64
Col Arthur McArthur grand master of the Grand Encampment Knights Templar of the United States died suddenly at home in Troy New York. He was editor and proprietor of the Troy Northern Budget and a prominent newspaper man. A Republican, he served on Governor Morton and Black's military staffs and was grand master of the Grand Encampment elected in Denver in 1913.
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Col. Arthur, MacArthur
Knights Templar
United States
Troy
N. Y
Troy Northern Budget
Morton
Black
MacArthur
Denver, Coly
Albin Briefs Include Christmas Visits and Home Improvements
Albin Virginia reports Christmas visits by Mr and Mrs Newton Cather of Winchester. Mr L J Hartman and family visited his brother R L Hartman in Winchester. Scott Fahnestock plans acetylene lighting work at home. Maurice Markell, who has stayed here, shows improvement. Lewis Hudson of Martinsburg WV visits his mother Mrs A Y Hudson.
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Albin
Newton Cather
Winchester
L. J. Hartman
R. L. Hartman
Scott Fahnestock
Maurice Markell
Lewis,Hudson
Martinsburg
W. Va
A. Y. Hudson
Rosenberger Items Share Local Visit Notes
Dr and Mrs P W Goode return from extended visit to Winchester. Miss Gertrude Himelright and Miss Martha White guests of J Y Himelright at Gravel Springs. Charles McIlwee visiting Philip Preffitt at Fawcett Gap. H E B Snapp family hosting visitors from Hagerstown and Lenore. O P Preffitt of Fawcett Gap with J B Snapp family. Dr Williams Martinsburg and Williams Washington DC noted. Patrick Wil
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Gertrude Himelright
Martha White
J.Y. Himelright
Gravel Springs
Charles McIlwee
Philip Preffittt
Fawcett Gap
Hagerstown
JB. Snapp
Aiid ‘Maggy Joseph Ashwood
Lenore
J. Be' Snapp
0. P. Preffitt
Faiwcett ‘Ghat Brere the
Mrgay J. BE. Snapp
Williams
Martinsburg
sTatés ‘Williams
Washington
Dacymand
Patrick Wil
Mrs Carper Guest Of Miss Virginia Larrick
Miss Margaret Carper was hosted by Miss Virginia Larrick recently in a social gathering.
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Margaret Carper
Virginia Larrick
Mr. Murphy Visits Baltimore Before Returning Home
Mr. E. F. Murphy of Clarksburg West Virginia spent a few days at his Wadeville home in Clarke County and has gone to Baltimore to visit friends before returning to West Virginia.
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E. F. Murphy
Clarksburg
West Virginia
Wadesville
Clarke County
Baltimore
Sale of Valuable City Real Estate in Winchester
Trustees announce public auction of Brick Dwelling No. 515 on North Main Winchester on December 31 1914 at 11 o clock. Property fronts 40 feet and extends west 185 feet to alley. Sold under court decree with one third cash and rest in two equal installments secured by deed of trust and insurance policy. Bond provided by Robia Ward with clerk certifying bond. Virginia Frederick County court notice dated November 25 1914.
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Corporation Court of
Winchester
State of Virginia
I. J. W. Baker, Jr
Frederick County
Robi. A. Ward
W. Baker, JR
Fred’s Com
Peery Property for Sale in Winchester Virginia
Decree of the Circuit Court of Frederick County Virginia directs sale of a residence property in Winchester occupied by C M Peery. Auction set for Saturday January 2 1915 at noon in front of the County Court House. Property includes five to six acres with a large dwelling bounded by public road Macado Valley Pike P B Stickley and Samuel Miller. One third cash day of sale and balance due in two installments with six percent interest.
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Circuit Court
Frederick County
Virginia
M. Stickley
Lloyd RR. Peery
Winchester
Epichens City
C. M. Peery
Macedo
P. B. Stickley
Samuel Miller
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Albert Wierman
Asvera
Walt Mason
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Harrisonburg News-Record
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Winchester, VA
An Insurance Company
P.M. Funkhouser
Bailey Bros
P. M. Funkhouser
Stephens City
Walter Samsell
Alberta Shannon
William Barr
Gaithersburg, Md
Rela
Tives
Edith Frazier
Harrisonburg
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Tel
J. M. Long
N. Tha St
J. W. Rosenberger
IFOR
Pike
Good & Co
Rouss Ave
McVicar Carriage Works
Robert C
Libert
Bell Phone 307-1
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H.R. Willis
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Colonel McArthur
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P.W. Goode
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Peery Property
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