Normal School finals honor hall dedication and loan fund
In Harrison Hall the State Normal School held its commencement with sixty one graduates receiving diplomas. Senator George N. Conrad delivered the principal address as Dr W. T. Sanger presented candidates and President Burruss spoke. The class of 1913 established a Nell Farrar loan fund totaling $115. Dormitory No. 1 was named Jackson Hall. A bronze tablet honoring Dr Gesener Harrison was unveiled.
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Harrison Hall
State Normal School
George N. Conrad
W. T. Sanger
Burruss
Gesener Harrison
Robert L. Harrison
New York
Nell Farrar
Jackson Hall
Stonewall Jackson
Senator Conrad
Bank Employees to Play Ball Today
A baseball game will be played this evening at 7 o'clock on the High School Grounds between the First National Bank employees and the Rockingham and People’s Bank staff. Lineups list pitchers and infielders with players such as Roller and Rolen for First National, and Bauserman and Aldhizer for Rockingham and People’s Bank.
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First National Bank
Rockingham and People's Bank
Rockingham and People’s Bank
Bauserman
Aldhigzer
Yancey
Shank
Lineweaver
George Newman
Maury
Bear
Fishback
First National
Roller
Rolen
Showalter
Estes
Beard
Flick
Zirkle
North River Electric warns on late light bills
The North River Electric Company of Bridgewater Virginia states all bills due by June 1 must be paid by June 16 with no exception. It urges payment at the treks sector or at the office. Late bills after the 10th incur a rate of 12 cents per kilowatt with a minimum charge of $1.26 and notes no binding contract beyond one year.
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THE
North River Electric Company
Bridgewater
Court Session Reports Guilty Pleas and Damages
After a grand jury adjourned the United States court in city session, Dr. C W Canan pleaded guilty and was fined twenty dollars. Buf fa Carmele Logena pled guilty and fined five dollars each. Page Neil Plan and Robert Robinson were fined five dollars each. Jettie Meade, jailed since December for violating the Ardent Spirit Law, was fined one dollar. The court heard the motion to continue Geo H Leonard Co v John K Roller, with a ten year docket history and damages of nine thousand dollars. Dudley et al case on eminent domain pricing for mountain land continues. Frank Burke naturalization petition heard.
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United Sates
United States
C. W. Canan
Dr. Canan
Sam Buffa Carmele
Frank Logena
Page Neil Plan
Robert Robinson
Blan
Robinson
Jettie Meade
Geo. H. Leonard Co
John K. Roller
Gen Roller
Brock’s Gap
Leonard Company
Boston
Men Roller
U.S. District Court
Circuit Court of Appeals
District Court
Nisiprius Court
D. 9
Augusta County
Deerfield
Joseph Kit
Roanoke
Memah
Tennessee
Gipe & Harris
Trustee's Sale at Broadway Virginia in 1918
Trustee conducts sale of Sedda fountain equipment cash register Oliver typewriter Stimpson computing seales and store fixtures in the room once occupied by 8 M Williams. Sale set for June 15 1918 cash terms. Laird L Conrad trustee confirms bankruptcy estate of 8 M Williams.
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Broadway
Sedda Fountain
Cash Register
Oliver Typewriter
Stimpson
Funeral service for Mrs. Baker in Bank Mennonite Church
The body of Mrs. Harry Baker who died in Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore was brought to Harrisonburg for burial. The funeral will be held at 11 o clock at Bank Mennonite Church with Rev. B Hannah and Rev. Samuel Rhodes officiating. Pallbearers named are Guy Long Goldie Cline Kemper Messick Glenn Ployd Showalter and Boyd.
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Harry Baker
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Daily
Harrisonburg
Guy Long
Goldie Cline
Kemper Messick
Glenn Ployd Showalter
Boyd
Music Lessons Open for Summer Term in Harrowsburg
JoAn W. Ramsbottom organizer invites all to join music classes for the summer term at the M. E. Church in Harrowsburg. Contact today to enroll.
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M. E
Harrowsburg
Joan W. Ramsbottom
M. B. Church
Couch Hammocks at Coiner Furniture Co Porch Shades
Coal picker item listing all grade options and prices for couch hammocks and porch shades at Coiner Furniture Co. Available in green or brown. Includes all sizes and price points.
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Coiner Furniture CO
Coiner Co
Air Camp Accidents Leave Two Dead and One Injured
Reports from San Antonio Montgomery and Albany describe three fatal or serious aviation incidents. Stanley Coyle, 27, of Coudersport PA, was killed after a collision at Rockwell Field. Kiwin Chapman, 26, of Brookline, MA, was badly injured in the same crash. Cadet George O Mills, 19? of Jersey City NJ, died when his plane fell 2000 feet near Taylor Field. A companion escaped unharmed.
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San Antonio
Stanley Coyle
Coudersport
Kiwin Chapman
Brookline Macs
Rockwell Field
North Island
Montgomery
Ala
George O. Mills
Jersey City
Taylor Field
Surviving Mariners Rescued After Submarine Attack
Atlantic coast action reported as enemy submarines operate off the coast. The Radiorleine, first trans Atlantic craft attacked by raiders, was saved by an American destroyer 65 miles off Maryland. In Atlantic City 35 survivors of the Carolina were recovering after forty hours at sea, with women exhausted and all short of water and biscuits.
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Washington
Atlantic
Radioleine
Maryland
Atlantic City
N. J
New York
Porto Rico
Carolina
Mclaren
South Carolina Avenue
Elkton School to Be Remodeled and Expanded
Elkton High School will get a major remodel with a new auditorium and capacity for at least 400. The graded school will be modernized to meet state standards, improving light and ventilation. John F. Wagner of Port Republic won the bid for 2600 dollars.
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A. &. Bader
John F. Miller
I. L. Flory
People’s Bank
Elkton High School
John F. Wagner
Port Republic
Elkton School
Rocking
Shoemaker
Valley
Virginia
Elkton
Rugs Left At Old Prices At Coiner Furniture
Rugs including 9x12 Brussels and Axminster styles selling at reduced, old-coin prices. Coiner Furniture Co offers limited quantities as sale continues.
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Axminster
Old Melope
Survivors recount harrowing voyage of submarine Carolina
Nine teen survivors, passengers and crew of the Carolina, landed at Delaware port describe a night of thunder and disaster. They tell of the U-37 attack, life boat evacuations, sinking flames, and a perilous drift as a gale capsized a motor launch with 35 aboard.
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Carolina
Delaware Capes
Cape Henlopen
Neantime
New York
Whrmarines
Wrvivors
Grman Ocer
New China Receives Large Import Shipment
Johnson Bros. Furniture Co. reports a significant import shipment to New China. Professional notice indicates A. C. Byers will be out of town from June 4 to June 10.
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New China
One & Coe
Johnson Bros. Purniture Co
A. C. Byers
Child Heroic Rescue and War Front Updates
Alta Wenger, eleven, suffered a possible serious foot injury when a plow horse tramped on her foot in West Kirkingham. Dr E B Davis was summoned as the extent of injuries remains undetermined. In Paris, German losses grow daily but remain numerically superior on the front. Allied actions include a French American counterattack near Chateau Thierry and Marne fighting with patrols active in Picardy and Lorraine.
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Alta Wenger
Mollie Wenger
Kirkingham Seation
Pete Showalter
EB. D. Davis
Paris
Ottawa
Montdidier
Noyon
America First Tonight at Assembly Hall
The High School presents the military opera America First tonight at 8 30 with special electric effects from a new balcony lamp. Ward Garber plays the Spanish Spy and Goldie Hammer the Spanish Girl with Henry Cold Newman as Montrose. Seats are available at Pletcher’s or at the door.
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Assembly Hall
America
Walter Trobaugh
Goldie Hammer
Henry Cold Newman
Montrose
Ward Garber
Rockingham
Road Commission Reports on Broadway Edom Road Damage
The commission to assess land damage from the Broadway Edom road met May 31 and again yesterday in the county court regan area with county surveyor P. B. Good. Members included John H. Hoover Timberville John A. Wenger Broadway William Hinkle Penn Laird B Frank Rodeffer Greenmount and Owen Heard Edom.
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Broadway-Edom Road
P. B. Good
John H. Hoover
Timberville
John A. Wenger
Broadway
William Hinkle
Penn Laird
Frank Rodeffer
Greenmount
Owen Heard
Funeral for Charles Herring Held in Elkton
The funeral of Charles Herring aged Green county resident and eldest son of the late Nicholas Herring was held Saturday at Elkton. He died at his son Thomas Herring’s home near Shady Grove after a period of feeble health from paralysis. Several relatives in Elkton survive.
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Herring
Helder
Charles Herring
Green County
Nicholas Herring
Thomas Herring
Shady Grove
Elkton
Emanuel Klingstein Enlists as Radio Operator in Army
Mrs. W. E. Friddie reports a letter from her mother Mrs. Samuel Klingstein recently of this city now of Colorado announcing Emanuel Klingstein has enlisted as a radio operator at Colorado State University and has been appointed corporal. His Harrisonburg friends wish him success in his army career.
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Janus
Henry Grady
University of Virginia
Emanuel Klingstein
W. E. Friddie
Samuel Klingstein
Nopy
Colorado
Colorado State University
Harrisonburg
Notice to creditors of J. P. Swank estate
All persons indebted to or holding claims against the estate of J. P. Swank deceased are asked to confer with the undersigned regarding payment. Ward Swank, Executor.
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J. P. Swank
Ward Swank
Strawberry Fete by Ladies Society at Presbyterian Church
The Ladies Society of the Presbyterian Church hosts a Strawberry Fete on the church lawn this Saturday June 8 from 7 to 10 PM. Enjoy strawberries home made ice cream and cake at popular prices.
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Ladies Society of the Presbyterian Church
Wanted clothing salesman experienced man preferred
Help wanted notice for a clothing firm seeks an experienced male salesman. Apply at B. Ney Sons to discuss employment and qualifications.
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Kavanaugh Hotel
B. Ney @ Sons
Waite and Geldetteen Furniture Shipment Inbound
A large shipment of waite and geld is reported arriving, with furniture retailing to be offered by Vurniture Co. The notice indicates new stock and potential sale timing.
Americans Help Stem German Advance at Chateau Thierry
On the Marne front in June 3 actions American machine gunners arrived shortly after the French and moved into Chateau Thierry with a battalion of colonial troops. They organized defenses and slowed the German advance, but the town's northern half fell to German forces while the southern portion remained under entente control on the river bank.
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Washington
Pershing
French War Office
Chateau Thierry
Marne
Neuilly
Jauigonne
Therr
Worth American Army in Picardy Holds Off German Attacks
American troops aiding the French west of Chateau Thierry, north of the Marne, repelled repeated German assaults near the front line, inflicting heavy losses. They began arriving Saturday and fought quickly, taking prisoners while German forces claimed none in return.
Clemen Ceau Wins Vote Of Confidence In Paris
Premier Clemenceau addressed the Chamber of Deputies and secured a confidence vote of 377 to 110, confirming the government. The result reinforces the political stability of Paris amid ongoing debates and policy challenges.
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Paris
Clemenceau
Chamber of Deputies
Estate of Calvin H. Rinker notice to creditors
All persons indebted to or owning claims against the estate of Calvin H. Rinker deceased must present them to C. N. Shertz administrator in Edinburg, Virginia.
Oil cook stoves offer affordable oil ovens for sale
Local advertiser claims to be real carriers for the best oil stoves and ovens on the market with favorable price offers. The message emphasizes affordability and product quality.
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Coiner Furniture Co
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