Officers Seize 153 Quarts Liquor After Chase Near Harrisonburg
Officers arrest J. Brown Hicks of Stuarts Draft and C. H. Irwin of Staunton on prohibition charges after a long pursuit ends with 153 quarts of liquor found hidden near Weavers Church. Hicks and Irwin plead not guilty and await a Monday preliminary hearing with bonds set at 250 dollars each.
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J. Brown Hicks
Stuarts Draft
C. H. (Brownie) Irwin
Beverly
Staunton
Harrisonburg
D. E. Croushorn
Weavers Church
Hicks
Irwin
T. A. Willis
J. M. Kavanaugh
Croushorn
Gay Street
Main Street
High Street
Dayton
Garbers Church
Sher'ff
Timberville War Problems Discussed by Local Speakers
Timberville residents heard Purcell and Moomaw urge aid for democracy and human rights in a Timberville High School meeting. The program featured Linville Edom and Mount Crawford addresses, with women invited, and details of a forthcoming cannery plan and farm efficiency talks.
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Messrs. Purcell
Moomaw
Rockingham
Penj. L. Purcell
B. C. Moomaw
Roanoke
Timberville
Purcell
State Agricultural Council of Safety
State Council
Official Returns Incomplete On Wartime Registration
Washington reports slow returns from Tuesday's census for military enrollment. Officials say the 10.2 million census estimate remains unmatched while exemptions appear high at about 60 percent, though many include married men and office holders. Exemption rules are being drafted by a committee led by General Crowder.
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Census Bureau
Baker
Department
District of Columbia
General Crowder
iNetriet
Columbia
Public-spirited citizens back Chautauqua in Harrisonburg
Fifty guarantors pledge 1000 to bring a Chautauqua to Harrisonburg and urge residents to buy tickets from them now rather than at the gate. If all wait, each guarantor loses twenty dollars. organizers say they gain nothing and aim only to break even for the community’s sake.
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Harrisonburg
Sheriff Sale Notices Harrisonburg Court Square 1917
On Saturday June 9 1917 a public sale will be held at Court Square Harrisonburg Virginia beginning at 1 PM. Items include camping outfit tent fly folding furniture alcohol stove utensils and related gear. Deputy Sheriff G R Black to oversee sale.
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Court Square
Harrisonburg
South Carolina registry totals and arrest reports
The report shows total registration in South Carolina at 129 039 with 60 129 white 66 905 colored and 447 aliens plus 35 381 possible exemptions and 137 861 estimated eligibles. Also, Governor Stuart was notified of the arrest of Andy Banks at Covington for counselling against registration. Wolfgang Bergan a Bavarian, 25, held for failure to register under the draft act, remanded to jail for U S Commissioner hearing.
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South Carolina
Associated Press
Richmond
Stuart
Andy Banks
Covington
Folfgang Bergan
U.S
Flegenheimer
Two $10,000 libel suits start in Virginia circuit court
Judge B D White of Princess Anne County will hear in circuit court this morning two $10,000 libel cases against R B Smythe. H W Bertram sues in one case and former Senator George B Keezell sues in the other. The suits arise from Smythe’s publication attacking the plaintiffs. Trials are expected to take several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Smythe
Chamber of Commerce Boosts Summer Normal Attendance
Harrisonburg chamber appeals to residents to host 500 to 600 visiting Summer Normal students with affordable room and board. A street car line from the school to central and north parts of town is proposed to shuttle students, encouraging southern residents to offer cheaper lodging and meals. The goal is record attendance and to preserve the town’s Summer Normal reputation.
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Harrisonburg
State Normal School
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Sut
Great Assault Wins for Allies
British forces under Sir Douglas Haig break German lines in Belgium with a nine mile advance from Ypres to Armentieres. Messines Wytschaete ridge falls as over 5,000 prisoners are taken and heavy German casualties reported. Allied troops, supported by tanks, press east of Wytschaete while Austrian and Italian fronts see continued action. American troop arrivals awaited as camps are prepared in France.
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Associated Press
Douglas Haig
Belgium
Ypres
Armentierres
Mornhing
Wytschaete
England
New Zealand
St. Quentin
Chemin-des-Dames
Governors Report State Registrations by Race and Type
The governors of Wisconsin Rhode Island Connecticut and Arkansas release registration totals with breakdowns by race and status. Wisconsin lists 245 758 total with white 210 897 colored 564 aliens 5 588 alien enemies 25 709. Rhode Island totals 63 478 with white 37 422 colored 867 aliens 15 043 alien enemies 126. Connecticut reports 159 761 with white 97 126 colored 2 990 aliens 6 519 alien enemies 1 126. Arkansas shows 147 622 with white 102 883 colored 44 475 aliens 566 alien enemies 98.
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Washington
Wisconsin
Rhode Island
Conneticut
Arkansas
Fewer Passenger Trains Authorized by Southern Railway
The Kentucky Railroad Commission has granted Southern Railway System’s request to curtail passenger train service as a WW II era conservation measure. Kentucky joins South Carolina and Tennessee in approving the petition while hearings in other states begin next week.
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Atlanta
Kentney Railroad Commission
Southern Railway System
Kentucky
Southern
South Carolina
Tennessee
Oklahoma visitors in Harrisonburg seek Straw Hats
Mr and Mrs H Al Paul of Oklahoma arrived in Harrisonburg for a two visit to Mr Pauls sister Miss Bees Paul on Campbell Street. They plan to buy straw hats Saturday at B Ney and Sons.
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Oklahoma
H. al Paul
Harrisonburg
Mr. Paul
Miss Bees Paul
Campbell Street
Saime Io
B. Ney & Sons
Truste es Sale in Harrisonburg Va June 9 1917
Public auction on Court Square Harrisonburg Virginia June 9 1917 at 1 PM of furniture including side board extension table dining chairs a 9 by 12 rug library table linoleum and other smaller items. Trustee for J A Swartz and Bessie M Swarts bankrupt.
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Court Square
Harrisonburg
G. R. Black
J. A. Swartz
Bessie M. Swarts
Tailoring Department Seeks Two Competent Tailors
Special notice from B. Ney & Sons invites two skilled tailors to work in the Tailoring Department for the next 60 days. Bring in suits for alterations for both ladies and gents. Prices advertised as reasonable.
Villa Injured After Horse Accident During Battle
Government reports from Juarez say Gen. Cordova Rapinoza defeated Villa's command at Pueblito six miles south of Ojinan after three hours of fighting. Gen. Padulla surrendered with eighty men at Escalon. In Presidio Villa was injured when his horse fell and kicked him in the heat during the Sauceda battle May 27.
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Sauceda
Villa
San Jose
Ojinaga
British win at Messines ridge ends Ypres threat
British forces breakthrough on a new front seize Messines ridge opposite Ypres, delivering a major blow to German lines. The victory, following Arras gains, gives the Allies control of a key high ground and disrupts German artillery bombardments from the Belgian front.
Mrs Eva Linhoss Dies at Home Near Dayton
Mrs Eva Linhoss wife of Adam Linhoss died yesterday at 9 30 am at her home half a mile northwest of Dayton after pneumonia age sixty seven Surviving her husband nine children two sisters and her father the late Samuel Wenger Funeral arrangements were pending last night with services likely Sunday pending arrival of Mrs Nichols from Ohio
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Eva Linhoss
Adam Linhoss
Dayton
Mirs
Minnie Nicholas
Ohio
Annas Linhoss
Memphis
Tenn
Jes
Linhoss
Homer Linhoss
Vincent Linhoss
Raymond Linhoss
Ada Linhoss
Lena Linhoss
Cory Baker
Annie Beery
Samuel Wenger
Mennonite Church
Nichols
How a U-Boat Operates Civilization Feature
A premiere film showcases the first on screen record of submarine attack tactics against a large steamer. The U S Government aided production with presidential endorsement. The 27 minute battle features hundreds of shots and three ships sunk. Admission details list 25 and 5 cents with evening showings.
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U. S
Wilson
MPN
Gale
Mr Sprinkle and Miss Salyards Wed in Harrisonburg Ceremony
Hampton Clyde Sprinkle son of Thomas F. Sprinkle of Broadway and Cora Susan Salyards daughter of J. E. Salyards were married in Harrisonburg yesterday. The County Clerk's Office hosted the ceremony performed by Rev. J. W. Wampler.
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Hampton Clyde Sprinkle
Thomas F. Sprinkle
Broadway
Cora Susan Salyards
J. E. Salyards
Harrisonburg
J. W. Wampler
Whitmore Brothers Sell Calves at June 9 Auction
In connection with a big cow sale on Saturday June 9 two to eight week old calves are offered. Eighteen shoats and ten steer calves from two to eight weeks old listed. John R. May acts as Auctioneer for Whitmore Brothers.
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Whitmore Brothers
John R. May
Free Band Concert On Court Square Tonight
The Daily News reports a free band concert tonight at 8 o clock on Court Square with the public invited. Also notes Saturday as Men s Suit Day at B Ney & Sons and a promotion to buy low shoes there.
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Court Square
Daily News
B. Ney & Sone
B. Ney & Sons
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J. B. Hicks and
C. H. Irwin
Hudson
Hagerstown
Lacey Spring
Lacey
Linville-Edom
B. F. Purcell
Penn Laird
A. F. Howard
George B. Keezell
Mount Crawford
McGaheysville
The
Sheriff's Sale
Kool Kloth and
Palm Beach
Frazier & Slater
Men's Outfitters
Virginia
Southern Railway
Pueblito
Messines Ridge
Associated Presse
France
Arras
Messines
Vimy Ridge
Las
Observatory Ridge
Ploegsteert Wood
Meraines
Hagher
Eva Wenger
New Virginia
MR. Sprinkle
Miss Salyards
Rexall
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