War news and home front notes from Shepherdstown June 28 1917
The issue reviews U S Army deployment to Europe with troops arriving in France, calls for Red Cross donations, and warns of German spies. It critiques suffrage tactics, notes Maryland's Prince George dry law, and discusses coal price manipulation and a new Export Council. The piece frames war urgency with prohibition debates and food conservation policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Prince George County
Washington City
Columbia
Annapolis Junction
War effort drive and school books controversy in West Virginia
Governor Cornwell urges donations to YMCA relief fund as West Virginia plans a 50,000 dollar national mobilization with camps and recreation centers for soldiers. A push seeks 790 dollars from Jefferson county and 3 million statewide. The State School Book Commission faces outcry over a five year book contract seen as costly and influenced by politics. A July 4 patriotic demonstration is planned by D A R at Pack-Horse Ford with parade, speeches, and a lunch tent.
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John J. Cornwell
Jefferson County
West Virginia
Y.M.C. A
Army
Navy
Association
M. P. Shawkey
West Virginia Fund
Charleston
W. Va
Frank Beckwith
Forrest W. Brown
H. L. Snyder
Tracy L. JefforDs
State School Book Commission
West , Virginia
Cornwell
Shawkey
Board of Control
Hatfield
Ford
D.A.R
Gibson
Harrison
Hoat
ALR
Old College
Tanlac
T Aniac
Tanlaq
Owen's & Miller's
Noted Martinsburg property sale and local incidents
The Burkhart building on Martinsburg public square sold at public sale last Saturday for 11500 to W. W. Downey and John O. Henson. J M Miley, Charles Town division manager for Standard Oil, escaped injury when his car overturned on the Maryland State road near Indian Springs. William Carter of Wadesville had a leg amputated after a farm injury. Weston residents face liquor shipping trouble with charges involving Tom Burke and others. several arrests followed as Prohibition officers crackdown. Dr W L Walraven sold Highlands near Bloomery for 20000 to William Turner Saunders. Weverton hotel site torn down for a new State road after liquor era closures and Traver's relocation. State Roads Commission acquired property for 4000. State Board of Regents orders high school work reductions in normal schools and a two-year uplift above the standard high schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burkhart
Public
Martinsburg
W. W. Downey
John O. Henson
J. M. Miley
Charles Town
Standard Oil Company
Maryland
Indian Springs
William Carter
Wadesville
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Weston
Tom Burke
Cleveland
Wana Young
N. C
Jere Harris
Advocate
Weverton
Harry G. Traver
West Virginia
Traver
B. & O. Railroad
Sandy Hook District
Willamsport
Parkersburg
W. Va
Cumberland
State Roads Commission
Mendus Fauble
Charleston
State Board of Regents
State Normal Schools
Fairman and Marshall
Board of Regents
Montgomery
Keyser
Aii
Valley of Virginia Lutheran celebration to be held in Harrisonburg
The Valley of Virginia Quadricentennial Celebration of the Birth of the Lutheran Reformation will be held in Harrisonburg July 2 3 and 4 with a packed program. Noted speakers include Rev Prof David H Baustin Rev Prof Leander Keyser Rev Henderson N Miller Rev John C Seegers Rev Dr R S Patterson Rev Dr P Long Rev Dr John T Huddle Rev Dr A Morehead and Rev Dr Charles L Fry. A large musical program by Prof W R Schmidt features anthems choruses solos and hymns. A union outdoor service in Shepherdstown resumes next Sunday evening with patriotic addresses and music. Services listed for several churches and areas follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley of
Virginia
Harrisonburg
David H. Baustin
Springfield
Ohio
Leander
Keyser
Henderson N. Miller
Wytheville
John C. Seegers
Columbia
Patterson
Charlotte
N. C
P. Long
Mansfield
John T. Huddle
Washington, D. C
A. Morehead
Salem
Charles L. Fry
Philadelphia
W. R. Schmidt
Staunton
Union
Shepherdstown
Old College
Main Street
Christ Reformed Church
Grace Reformed Church
Kearneysville
W. J. King
College Church
Hampden-Sidney
West Hanover
King
Gerrardstown
Berkeley County
Charles S. Trump
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Martinsburg
Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church
Providence
Elk
Union Church
Middleway
Presbyterian Church
Shenandoah Junction
South
New Training Camps and Agricultural Updates
Government announces second officers training camp targeting men 31 to 50 with promotions to lead the first 500,000. Cadets receive $100 monthly, transportation, subsistence and uniform. enlistment for three months with possible commissions. Also reports soybean seed distribution exhausted and alfalfa info available from the county agent. hail storms noted and crop protection urged. local ads for limestone supply and Owens Miller kidney pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
War Department
Charge B. Goetz
Rawson
Army
Secretary of War
West Vee
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Indiana
Charles Town
C. A. Lueder
Bargain Store Offers Varied Clothing and Shoes
An old advertisement lists infant and child garments such as White Dresses Muslin Drawers and Knit Waists at 13 each, children Rompers two for, ladies skirts and gowns, and a wide range of men's and boys footwear and workwear. Prices include up to 3.50 for Oxfords and 2 for Rompers.
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Mrd
Boston
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Shepherdstown, W. Vs
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Hussie
Germany
Red Cross Fund
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Washington
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Wilson
Secretary of Agriculture
Holland
Switzerland
Congress
House
Administration
Senate
Boy Scouts
Hall
Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
Washington, Alexander & Cooke
P. W. Myers
Sharpsburg News
Harry Jackson
Roanoke
C. N. Hoftmaster
Benjamin Jackson
Harry
Register
Pearl Neikirk
Baltimore
Albertus Kerlin
Masonic Lodge
Reformed Church
Harner
Keedysville
Clyde Rohr
Joseph Rohr
Myers Mill Place
Town
Aaron Knode
Robert Hebb
Waynesboro
Annie Huitzinger
Brooklyn
N.Y
Clara Benner
Pieidt
Hagerstown
Alice Wilson
Chas. DeLauney
Swain
Bakerton
Lane
Mr. Swain
John Houser
Dunkard
St. Hoya Fisher
Bloody Lane
Amy Smith
Victor Smith
Jane & Cooke
F. W. Myers
Aroll
Julian Lane Latimer
U. S. Navy
Re. Wie Ison
Atlantic
U. James 5. Phillips
U.S. Navy
Charleston S.c
Grove
Randolph Carter Berkeley
U.S. Marine Corps
Guam
Philippine Islands
William Gilmore Neill
U.S. S. Dolphin
John P. Lucas
Fort Slocum
H. Baylor Reinhart
19Th Infantry
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
WM. D. Himes
John Tyler Fairall
Campbell Fairall
Robert G. Sigler
Coast Artillery
Fortress Monroe
Benjamin Maxwell Staley
Palery F
Charles Q. Sigler
Carroll Bill Myer
U.S. Army
James Douglas Frazier
Egypt
William Clayton Myers
Norfolk
John Kearfott
U. S. Army
Charles C. Triplett
Thomas Shell
Robert Shell
Jerry Phillips
Burnice Triplett
Alexander & Cooke
PF. W. Myers
Owens & Miller
Srothers Media Farm
W. Ta
Billmyer
Bargain Store
Burpee
Robert Gibson
Niagara Falls
Mrs. Brown
F. P. Good
Shepherdstown, W. VA
America
Detroit
National Highway Garage
Baltimore & Ohio
Atlantic City
Cape May
Sea Isle City
Ocean City
Stone Harbor
Wildwood
Baltimore & Otia Railroad
Shoes
E. V. Hull’s Bus Line
Sharpsburg
Boonsboro
Shepherdstow
Filghmanton
Benevola
Evala
Tilghmanton
Public Square
Chas. W. Walper
Bkes de
Hupmobile Owner
Goodyears
Goodyear Cords
Neel Motor Company
Martinsburg, W. Va
Winchester
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