Mayor Ward Urged to Aid Virginia War Mobilization
The article notes Company I, Second Virginia Regiment led by Capt. Robert Y. Conrad left for Riverton Va to guard bridges along the B&O Norfolk and Western and Southern railways. Seventy men traveled, with married men either discharged or kept with families, and recruiting to resume under Lt. Fred S. Anderson.
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Virginia
Robert Y. Conrad
Baltimore and Ohio
Riverton
Southern ‘Railway
Strasburg Junction
War Department
Robert F. Leedy
Winchester Company
Norfolk and Western
Southern Railway
Norfolk and Western Railway
Chautauqua Season Opens Monday in Empire Theater
The Winchester Chautauqua season launches next Monday April 16 at the Empire Theater for one week. Season tickets remain available though in limited numbers. organizers warn no further sales after the current stock. The lineup promises growing strength from the opening Symphonic Orchestral Club with Laura Newall to the finale The Chimes of Normandy, featuring celebrities including Ross Crane, a famed cartoonist and humorist.
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Empire Theater
Symphonic Orchestral Club
Normandy
Ross Crane
Laura Newall
Innes
Boston
Swarthmore
Horace F Jobe Dies After Illness in Brieatew h
Horace F. Jobe a prominent northern Frederick county resident died at his sister Mrs. sg. M. Purcen home in Brieatew h at 4 o'clock this morning after a long paralysis. Born January 23 1854 in Bracetown he later worked in mercantile firms Jobe and Richie at Stephenson and at Lacy's Springs Rockingham county.
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Horace F. Jobe
Frederick County
Sg. M. Purcen
Brieatew H
Mr. Jobe
Bracetown
William Jobe
Jobe
Stephenson
Jobe and Richie
Lacy’s Springs
Rockingham County
Firemen Form a Drill Company in Friendship Fire Brigade
The Friendship Fire Company held a large meeting and formed a drill organization to train as a unit for national or home defense. Attorney James P. Reaindete was named captain. Members will drill on Frederick Plaza Thursdays and consider motorizing equipment. The group plans to attend the annual sermon at 8 p.m. at the Christian Church led by Rev. W T Walters.
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Pany
James P. Reaindete
Frederick Plaza
Christian Church
W T. Walters
German U-Boat May Be Headed For U. S. Coast
Washington reports a war measure would grant the President authority to seize and operate all railroads and telegraph lines for the duration of the war. The bill, introduced by Representative Aderson, would also draft railroad and communications employees into military service. The move marks the broadest executive power since Lincoln during the Civil War.
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Washington
Ademson
Lincoln
Wilson
Virginia Navy Recruitment Struggles Prompt Mayor to Form Vigilant Committee
Governor H C Stuart urges Winchester Mayor Julian Ward to appoint nine influential citizens to lead a drive for 800 Virginia navy recruits. Virginia lags, with only 86 enlisted and the state ranked 45th of 48. Ward forms the nine member committee and seeks guidance from the governor on effective procedures.
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Xiteginia
Sons of Old Dominion
Union
Stuart
Ward
Julian F. Ward
Meyer
Winchester
Virginia
Mount Williams Couple To Wed
A marriage license was issued yesterday to Conley Lowell Orndorff age 21 clerk son of J M Orndorff to wed Lena May Williams age 21 daughter of Martin Williams at the county clerk's office.
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Conley Lowell Orndorff
J. M. Orndorff
Lena May Williams
Martin Williams
Friendship Fire Members Urged to Attend Sunday Services
Members are urged to be present at the company hall at 7 o clock p.m. on Sunday to attend services at the Christian Church. By order of WM. M. Sumption, Capt.
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Christian Church
WM. M, Sumption
Aliens Enemies Task Focus For City Police
Chief M A Doran reports a Justice Department request for cooperation to locate alien enemies and determine if they own firearms or explosives. Under the April 6 1917 proclamation aliens may not possess arms ammunition weapons or parts.
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M. A. Doran
Department of Justice
Washington
United States
Orchard Stock Listing From Mountain View Nursery
We have a selection of several thousand fruit trees from Mountain View Nursery Co. in Williamsport Maryland. Varieties include Yellow Transparent Duchess of Oldenburg Stayman Winesap Slum mer Rambo N. W. Greening Winte Banana and McIntosh. Write or phone for details 64 23 p-3t.
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Duchess of Oldenburg
M. B. Twigs
Stayman Winesap
Slummer Rambo
N. W. Greening
Winte
Banana
McIntosh
The
Mountain View Nursery Co
Williamsport
Diamond Jim Brady Dead A Noted New York Theatrical Figure
James B Diamond Jim Brady, famed in New York theater, died in his Hotel Shelbourne apartment in Atlantic City after a ill health stay. Mary Reardon of White Post visited friends in Baltimore.
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Atlantic City
James B
Diamond Jim
Brady
New York
Mr. Brady
Big Guns to Fire at Winchester Civic Dinner
The civic dinner Agril 24 aims to unite public spirited citizens with speakers Edward F. Trefz former U S Chamber of Commerce official and Frank Crane author. The event signals Winchester's drive for broader civic development with Trefz known for persuasive talks and practical plans to improve daily life through organized commerce.
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United States Chamber of Commerce
Edward F. Trefz
Frank Crane
Seed Corn and Farm Seeds at Baker's St Piccadilly
Seed corn rape cow peas clover and all seeds offered by H. H. Bakers at 46 East Piccadilly Street. Advertises a Friday Saturday Tuesday sale period for the seed varieties available.
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H. H. Baker's
Piccadilly St
Marriage License Issued To Young Alba Adams and Miss Nettle Hlaymaker
Alba A. Adams and Miss Nettle Hlaymaker, both of the county, secured a marriage license at the county clerk office yesterday. Adams is a son of Charles G. Adams and Hlaymaker is a daughter of Albert Hypmakir.
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Alba A. Adams
Nettle Hlaymaker
Charles G. Adams
Albert Hyp
Mrs Lucy Bucher Funeral Set for Stephens City
The funeral for Lucy Bucher who died in western Frederick county will be held tomorrow at 2:30 PM from the Lutheran Church in Stephens City with burial to follow.
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Lucy Bucher
Frederick County
Cloerci
Stephens City
Preaching at Stephenson Sunday Night
Presiding elder Blakemore will preach at Stephenson at 7 o clock on Sunday night, 4 Mat a.
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Blakemore
Stephenson
Winchester to vote city stock in Valley Turnpike Co
President John N. Snyder of the Common Council appoints Councilman Herman N. Hable to represent Winchester and vote its $20 000 stock in the Valley Turnpike Company. City manager instructed to notify the turnpike's president of the council action and Hable's appointment.
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John N. Snyder
Common Council
Herman N. Hable
Winchester
Valley Turnpike
Osteopath Dr Whitacre Practicing in Winchester
Martinsburg based osteopathic physician Dr HS Whitacre offers weekly appointments in Winchester. Call for scheduling and directions to the clinic in Martinsburg.
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HS. Whitacre
Martinsburg
W. Va
Winchester
White Palace Announces New Customer Dinner Hours
The restaurant invites new patrons to visit during a dinner survey from 11.30 to 2 p m. Soldiers departing are said to wait upon rootyp customers with usual service and pumptiness phd care. Dinner priced at 250 srvey.
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Rootyp
Srvey
David Reardon Leaves Memorial Hospital
Mr. David Reardon of White Post Clarke county has recovered from illness after six weeks in Memorial Hospital and is visiting his aunt Mrs. Patricke H. Reardon on South Main street for a few days. Public sale of the late Mrs. Charlotte Grubb’s household goods will be held two miles from Berryville on the Berryville pike on Wednesday April 18, 1917 at 2 o clock.
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David Reardon
White Post
Clarke County
Memorial Hospital
Patricke H. Reardon
Charlotte Grubb
Berryville
Grubb
Rummage Sale at Christ Church Parish House
Parish hall rummage sale scheduled for Friday and Saturday April 13 and 14. Christ Church invites community members to visit the shop on the church premises for assorted merchandise.
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Christ,Church Parish
Man Bitten While Aiding Hit Dog At The Star Office
Mr. Stewart L. Forney, linotype operator at The Star, was bitten on the left hand while trying to assist a dog struck by a car. The dog, badly injured, sank its teeth several times before limping away. Forney received flesh tearing wounds but they were cauterized.
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Stewart L. Forney
Star Office
Prices Paid Today In Grain Markets Baltimore Wheat Quotes
Prices paid at Baltimore wholesale markets show spot wheat at 243 1 8 and own at SLAT 1 2. Winchester dealers offered 240 for wheat after the market close. Bids to wreck the Bell property building at Main and Water streets require delivery to the office by Wednesday April 25. For more information see Architect Stuart H. Edmonds.
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Baltimore
Winchester
Main and
Water Streets
Stuart Hf. Edmonds
County Couple Receives Marriage License In County Clerk Office
A marriage license was issued in the county Clerk's office to Muirkley Orndorff and Miss Dessie Plaugar both residents of the county. The groom is the son of Mosca B Orndorff and a farmer by occupation. The bride is the daughter of Perry Plaugar.
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Muirkley
Orndorff
Dessie Plaugar
Mosca B Orndorff
Perry Plaugar
Dog Killed by Automobile in Northern Virginia
A spaniel named Ikey, owned by Mr Frank Kohlhousen of the Northern Virgin Power Company, was run over by a car and killed a few days ago. The dog, to be five years old on July 4, was buried in the owner's yard. Mr and Mrs William B Cornwell left yesterday for a short visit to friends in eastern cities.
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Frank Kohlhousen
Northern Virgin
Kohlhouser
Cdy
Blockade of American Ports Declared By Presidential Order
President Wilson issues a war zone directive placing 26 ports under defense rules. Ships entering after sunset face capture, speed limited to five knots, and authorities warn compliance as U S coastal defenses tighten. The order marks an early wartime stance against submarine activity along the Atlantic coast.
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Unites States
Wilson
Der
Ne Department
Kennebec River
Boston
Portsmouth
N. H
Newport
Montauk Point
New Yo Ber
Delaware River
Chesapeake Bay
Peto River
Hampton Roads
Hington
Del
Charleston
A. Vennah
Key West
Fla
F la
Pensacola
Mobile
Mississippi River
Texas
San Diego
Cal
Standiaoe Car
Dia River
Port Orchards
Manila
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