German Submarines Continue to Operate on the U S Coast
New York reports two more sinks near Virginia capes adding to a total of thirteen steamers and eight schooners sunk by German submarines along the coast. The U- boats moved southward with limited use of torpedoes, while an earlier claim of three steamers and four schooners sunk by one sub was likely exaggerated. Life losses totaled 16 aboard the Carolina with 329 aboard the ship.
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New York
Samuel C. Mengel
Hansen
Porto Rico
Carolina
Lewes
Delaware
Horses killed in rail yard accident near Harrisonburg
Mr Fedden, a well known Harrisonburg citizen, lost two horses in the railroad Y area of the southern freight yard Tuesday night. One horse was found dead and the other severely injured, later shot. Fedden believes a train struck them.
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Fedden
Harrisonburg
Johnson Bros. china shipment at Coiner Furniture Co
Local store announces a large delivery of White and Gold Johnson Bros. china. Coiner Furniture Co touts its stock of oil cook stoves and ovens with competitive pricing.
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Johnson Bros
Coiner Furniture Co
McGaheysville High School holds standout graduation exercises
McGaheysville Virginia June 5 The town hall graduation exercises drew a large crowd and were praised as possibly the best in the school’s history. Nine graduates received diplomas with Miss Frances Thompson Clara Lambert and Gladys Hopkins among the honorees.
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McGaheysville
McGaheysville High School
Dad Barman
Eunice Lambert
Marshall Hedrick
C. C Wright
C. W. Roller
Bridgewater College
Fred P. Myers
Frances Thompson
Clara Lambert
Gladys Hopkins
Raymond Thompson Whitfield Mauzy
Rody Huffman
Howard Hollar
Russell Downs
Russell Weaver
Mrs A L Stratford Dead in Richmond Home
Mrs A L Stratford wife of Dr Stratford died abruptly in her chair at their Richmond residence Tuesday night. The 70 year old was a Virginia matron linked to the Tyler family and a Baptist Church member. Funeral services are set in Luray today. She is survived by her husband and one son and is aunt to Mrs M A Long of Linville.
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Harrisonburg
A. L. Stratford
Stratford
Richmond
Luray
Gira Stratford
Virginia
Tyler
M. A. Long
Linville
Sunday School Convention at Port Republic June 7
The Stonewall District Sunday School Convention convenes at Port Republic on June 7 with devotional sessions, addresses by W. 8. Crick and Rev. McNeal, sermons by Rev. J. S. Garrison, and a Saturday program on Sunday School needs led by I. B Piter J. R. Elia R. L. Fults and Evangelist Warly. Special music planned Friday and Saturday. delegates urged to attend.
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Stonewall
Port Republic
Crick
McNeal
J. S. Garrison
I. B Piter
J. R. Elia R. L. Fults
Evangelist Warly
J. W. Funkhouser
James Hedrick
Port Republic Couple Granted Marriage License
A license was issued in the Clerk's Office for Charles Richard Morris and Miss Mary L. Shiflett both of Port Republic. The marriage is scheduled to take place today.
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Charles Richard Morris
John Morris
Mary L. Shiflett
John Turner Shiffiett
Port Republic
Linville Edom School Finals Held With Graduating Address
Linville Edom School closes a successful term with final exercises Monday night featuring a graduating address by Ward C. Swank of Harrisonburg. The graduating class includes Aubrey Armen trout Archer Crenshaw Robert Faught Beery May George Miller Reno Wenger and Mrs Wadaline Wenger. Programs begin nightly at 8 30 with Friday and Thursday events charging 10 and 1 cents and general admission on Saturday 16 cents with 25 cent reserved seats.
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Linville
Linvilledom Schoo
Pepp
Ward C. Swank
Harrisonburg
J. P. Swank
Edom
Aubrey W. Armentrout
Archer PD. Crenshaw
Robert \. Faught
Beery
A. K. McMullen
Singers Glen
Ruby Marts
Lacey Spring
Ora Secott
Kate O'Conner
Tenville
Order to Raise Freight Rates May Be Changed
Washington June 4 Special Steps to modify the order raising freight rates by percent to preserve differentials and remove discriminatory provisions were set today by the railroad administration. Changes may occur before June 25 when higher rates take effect. Public utilities commissions from about thirty states met with the Interstate Commerce Commission and Railroad Administration to draft modifications addressing interstate rate injustices and will discuss them with Director General McAdoo at White Sulphur Springs West Virginia, where he is resting.
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Washington
Railroad Administration
Public Utilities Commissions
Interstate Commerce Commission
Liberty Loan Bonds Ready for Delivery at Peoples Bank
Federal Reserve Bank has sent Coupon Bonds of the Third Liberty Loan ready for delivery to subscribers. Registered bonds will follow. Reminder: second installment of 20 percent was due May 28 and should be paid promptly. Harrisonburg VA.
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Liberty Loan
THE
Peoples Bank
Federal Reserve Bank
Supreme War Council Expresses Full Confidence in War Outcome
The Supreme War Council states full confidence in victory with American aid. It commends General Fuchs and pays tribute to President Wilson for cooperation in transporting and brigading American troops. The statement was released in London.
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London
Associated Press
Supreme War Council
Fuchs
Wilson
Private sale of Mrs Emma Rhodes homestead
Administrators Sarah B Rhodes and Nannie B Rumbush offer the private sale of the High Street residence of the late Emma Rhodes. Interested buyers may call in Dayton for price and terms.
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High Street
Emma “Pf. Rhodes
Dayton
Sarah B. Rhodes
Nannle B. Rumbush
Rumor of Capture Powers AP Denies It
A false report spread that Americans with allies had captured Prince town and 135000 German soldiers. Hundreds phoned in, but AP found the rumor untrue and urged readers to wait for verified news from the Associated Press.
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Ening
Prince
Associated Press Department
Association Press
Associated Press
Injured Doctor in Auto Wreck Near Montevideo
Dr. E J Will sustained a broken left leg near Montevideo when a Ford driven by Dr. B B Myers struck a rock pile. Dr. Will was brought to Harrisonburg for treatment. Dr. Myers escaped unharmed and helped by local residents.
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B. B. Myers
Linville
BE. J. Will
Montevideo
Dr. Myers
Jr Will
W. D. Garber
Harrisonhurs
J. WH. Deverle
Wills
Will
Harrisonwre
William Funkhouser
Myers
Nan
Harrisonburg
America First at Assembly Hall A High School Opera
A large crowd enjoyed America First the high school opera at Assembly Hall last night. Dancers from America France and England impressed with the National dance and Cocuettes while stars Miss Hammer Woodson Moore Landis Koontz and others earned applause. Children from the grades performed well and the matinee is announced with tickets at Fletcher's.
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America
France
England
Misses Hammer
Woodson
Moore
Landis
Koontz
Pletcher
Newman
Garber Brothers
Sulivan
Sibert
Taliaferro
Switzer
Koontz Lad
Johnnie Get Your Gun
Mise Hughes
Assembly Hall
Fletcher's
Breeden Fined $10 in Federal Court Case
William H Breeden previously fined $225 and given 35 days in jail by a state court. He was tried in the Federal Court for violating a U S law akin to Virginia law on transporting ardent spirits and was fined $10 without costs.
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William H. Breeden
United States
New China Receives Large Import Ship at Johnson Bros Yard
New China reports a sizable import ship docking at theJohnson Bros facility in the ome sek harbor area with cargo handling under way. The event marks a significant arrival for local trade and shipping activity.
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New China
Johnson Bros, Coiner Furniture Co
Wanted clothing salesman experienced man preferred
A local clothing firm seeks a practical salesman with experience. Apply at B. Ney Sons for consideration.
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B. Ney @ Sons
Barckhoff Case Dismissed by U S Attorney
Carl Barckhoff an organ manufacturer of Basic City was indicted for threats against President Wilson and pleaded not guilty. Witnesses testified including Alice Willis and McCue. defense portrayed Willis as unreliable. The government moved to nolle prosequi and Judge Jowell acquitted Barckhoff, case dismissed.
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Carl Barckhof
Basic City
Wilson
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Alice Willis
Barehkoff's
McCue
Charles Curry
Staunton
Watters
Barckhoff Organ Factory
Barckhoff
Mr. McCue
France
Washington City
Byrd
Curry
Mr. Reed
Nolle
Jowell
United States
McDowell
George J. Leonard & Co
John E. Roller
Rockingham County youths register for military duty
About 246 young men in Rockingham County aged twenty one since June 1917 registered at Harrisonburg Elkton Port Republic Grottoes and Souders with 150 in Harrisonburg 30 in Elkton 15 in Port Republic 35 in Grottoes and 15 at Souders. Officials report no aliens among registrants and note one colored registrant in Harrisonburg as draft calls loom for June 19 and June 24. nationwide totals rise toward 1.6 million registrants and 2 million troops.
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Rockingham County
Harrisonburg
Elkton
Port Republic
Souders
Virginia
National Army
National Guard
Regular Army
Camp Lee
West Virginia
Lawn parties and memorial services in Keezeltown and Clover Hill
The text announces Memorial services for Home Guard members at the High School grounds with Capt. Andrew Bla and Benefits Red Cross. Keezeltown SS holds a lawn party at Keezeltown High School grounds on Saturday June 15 with music, two afternoon baseball games, and fundraising for a good cause. Clover Hill M E Church Ald Society hosts a lawn party at Clover Hill grounds illuminated by Delco by Furr Bros. Cross Roads Sunday School plans a lawn party Saturday night June 15 near Soules Woods to support the Red Cross with music by the McGah eyville Brass Band.
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Home Guard
Andrew Bla
RED Cross
Keezeltown
Keezeltown High School
Clover Hill
Ladies Ald Society of
M. EK. Church
Soules Woods
Delco
Furr Bros
Cross Roads
Crows Roads
The
McGaheyeville Brass Band
Rugs Left Behind At Old Nevice Pravee
A note notes rugs left at an old location including Brussels and Axminster pieces sized 9 by 12 feet. The fragment mentions peed rugs and unspecified details about the remnants and location.
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Brussels
Axminster
Old Nevice
Electric Light Notice From North River Electric Company
Notice to customers that all bills due by June must be paid by June 10 with no exception. Delinquents face 12 cents per kilowatt hour and a maximum charge of $1.25. No contract or agreement binds more than one year. North River Electric Company Bridgewater Va.
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Electric Light
THE
North River Electric Ocod
PANY
Bridgewater
Lawn Party at Broadway by Red Cross and Band Committee
Two organizations host a lawn party on Saturday night June 8 at Broadway venue. Red Cross Local Branch teams with Band Committee for the fundraising event. Local residents urged to attend for social and charitable support.
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Broadway
Red Cross
Three Harrisonburg Banks Close for Memorial Services
The three Harrisonburg banks will close from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. today while memorial services are held.
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Harrisonburg
American Patrol Penetrates Laneville Sector Clash
An American patrol of thirty moved into the enemy third in the Laneville sector early this morning in France. They faced about 200 German troops and attacked with grenades bayonets and bullets for twenty minutes. American losses were light.
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France
The
Associated
Laneville
Claim Allowed at Broadway High School
A patriotic play titled Claim Allowed will be staged in the Broadway High School auditorium Friday night at 8:45. General admission costs 15 cents and reserved seats are 25 cents.
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Broadway
Broadway High School
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