Gein Held As Spy Was New York Official
German citizen C A H von Rosenberg, connected with New York City's government, was detained on charges of alien enemy activity and photographing government property and railroad bridges near Riverton. After confirming naturalization and private business, authorities released him following Washington orders.
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Gein
New York
C. A. H. von Rosenberg
von Rosenberg
City of
Department of Justice
Winchester
West Cecil Street
Germany
Army Remount
Riverton
Washington
Pannett
von Rosenerg
Justice Fultz
Mr. von Rosenberg
M. A. Doran
Liberty
War veteran and Dawson official Martin V Grim dies at 73
Mrs. James O Perry of North Bartlett street learns of her father Martin V Grim’s death in Dawson West Virginia after a brief pneumonia illness. Grim served with Mosby’s Rangers in the Confederate army and later managed Dawson as a city official supervising housing water sewer and paving projects. He left surviving children Dr W W Grim Edward Martin Grim Mrs R O Refter Mrs S S Browning and Mrs Fazen baker. Funeral to be held and burial at Deer Park Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin V. Grim
Dawson
W. Va
Grim
Perry
Mr. Grim
W. W. Grim
Westernport
Edward Martin Grim
R. O. Refter
S. S. Browning
Fazenbaker
Cumberland
Deer Park
Newlin & Kneeling Tailors Offer Dry Cleaning and Alterations
1000 Submarines could not destroy the workmanship and cloth of our suits from $17.00 to $40.00. Dry cleaning, altering and pressing. New York Service Tailors, 1 N. Main St. Bell phone 226-W. Newlin & Kneeling, Props. Ip Mrs. A. W. Hodgson and Miss Margaret Beck, of Winchester, and Miss Mary Woodward, of Charlestown, W. Va., who have been visiting the former's brother and sister-in-law and niece, Mr. and Mrs. E. Lee Orndorff and Miss Ethel Orndorff, at Hayfield, have returned to their homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Service Tailors
N. Main St
Bell
W. Newlin
A. W. Hodgson
Margaret Beck
Winchester
Mary Woodward
Charlestown
W. Va
E. Lee Orndorff
Ethel Orndorff
Hayfield
Osteopathic Physician Whitacre Schedules Winchester Visit
Dr. H. S. Whitacre, osteopathic physician, Martinsburg, West Virginia, will be in Winchester by appointment each week. Call telephone to Martinsburg for an appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Whitacre
Martinsburg
W. Va
Winchester
Failure To Report Error In Tax Assessment Bars Recovery
Harrisonburg Va April 17 Judge Haas of the Circuit Court refused to grant Mary C Lineweaver executors of Jacob Lineweaver to correct an erroneous fiduciary tax assessment for 1916 on $2000 The court held the assessment was erroneous but relief is barred because the executor failed to timely file information as requested by the examiner of records The decision warns fiduciaries they must comply with annual inquiries or face fines and no relief for erroneous assessments
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonburg
Udge Haas
Circuit Court
Mary
Haas
H.W. Wyant
Autoists Nabbed in Toll Trap by Telephone System
Sheriff Pannett reports eight arrests and $80 in penalties over two weeks for toll-gate evasion on the Winchester and Martinsburg Turnpike. Cars are now tracked from both ends via telephone to confirm routes, catching motorists who overstate their starting point and forcing a $10 payment per violation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pannett
Winchester
Welltown Pike
Martinsburg Road
Martinsburg
Martinsburg Pike
Winchester and
Welitown Pike
For Sale First Mortgage Gold Bonds
For sale 6 percent gold bonds in denominations 100 500 and 1000. Hansbrough Carter Insurance Loans Real Estate advertise sale and contact details. ip sat tues 2t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansbrough & Carter
Flags Fly Over Winchester Industries Flags Reach 16 Feet
Winchester industries display patriotism by raising large flags at three plants the Virginia Woolen Company the Lewis Jones Knitting Company and the W H Baker Chocolate Company. Flags measure 16 feet in length above each business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Industries
Virginia Woolen Company
Lewis Jones Knitting Company
W. H. Baker Chocolate Company
CAPT RACKET Comedy at Brogarly's April 24
A three act comedy CAPT RACKET will be shown at Brogarly's on April 24 starting at 8 pm Admission 15 and 20 cents with proceeds for a piano fund The cast includes Capt Robtee National Guard lawyer Obadiah Dawson from Japan and several other named characters and players with Ada Spence Blanche Yeakley and Roy Cather among them
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brogarly
Capt. Robt.eee
National Guard
Russell Cather
Experts Believe Danger Is Over
Washington reports sweeping Allied victories on the western front boost hopes for the upcoming wartime council. France and Britain push German lines while Russia’s position weakens. initial talks will center on a three billion dollar loan distribution among allies with public access to proceedings. President Wilson seeks open discussion of nonmilitary matters.
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Star
Washington
Great International War Council
Germany
Hindenburg
Russia
Roumeania
Serbia
France
Haig Pushes Front In Cambrai St Quentin Action
British forces strike along a 150 mile front from the North Sea to the Alps as Haig withdraws from Lens and presses at Cambrai St Quentin south of Arras. The Tambois farm is seized and French reports claim 10,000 prisoners with heavy German casualties and wounded numbers.
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London
Haig
Lens
Cambrai-St. Quentin
North Sea
Alps
Paris
Aisne
Berry-Au-Bac
Luivers
Damage at Virginia shaft harms Virginia coat of arms
Mount Hebron Cemetery directors report vandalism at the Virginia shaft where the Virginia figure’s head foot sword and dagger on the coat of arms have been chipped. The monument itself remains intact and weathering or blast debris may explain some of the damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Shaft
Virginia
Victim's Condition Halts The Hearing
The preliminary hearing for Gold Parson and Henry Shireley in the county on a charge of assault with intent to kill Isaac Whitacre was postponed due to the victim's condition. It was reported the aged Whitacre had recovered enough to attend. the court set the case for next Saturday and kept bonds at 500 dollars for each defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gold Parson
Henry Shireley
Issac Whitacre
Whitacre
Wrecking bids sought for Bell property building
Wanted. Bids for wrecking the building on the Bell property at the corner of Main and Water streets. Bids due to the architect's office by Wednesday April 25. For further information see Architect Stuart H Edmonds. 4 12 1p13t
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Main and
Water Streets
Stuart H. Edmonds
Important Meeting Of Home Guard
The Home Guard will meet Thursday night at 7 o'clock in the Market street armory and at 8 o'clock on the plaza as previously scheduled. A second meeting is set for next Monday night at 7 30 at the armory to form a permanent organization and outline aims and purposes. Also advertises seeds at H. F. Baker's 46 East Piccadilly St and flags for sale at Habie's Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Street
French Offensive Drives Deep as Battle Rages
French forces penetrated nearly three miles as a titanic battle unfolded over a 150 mile front. On Monday and Monday night British forces attacked the northern half while the southern advance extended the lines.
American City Bureau praises Winchester chamber plan
The Star editorial credits the American City Bureau for successful civic work in Fredericksburg and Winchester. It urges local cooperation to build a lasting chamber of commerce, noting Bureau expertise and the need for a properly started organization to boost the city’s resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American City Bureau
Winchester
Chamber of Commerce
Arong
Sale of Personal Property of Samuel Mason at 209 Valley Avenue
Sale of all Samuel Mason's personal property including household effects, spring wagon, and garden tools for cash at his residence 209 Valley Avenue at two o'clock next Saturday afternoon April 21 1917. Also note a lost item offering $73 reward and a help-wanted for a Saturday collector, with references required at The Star office. Announcement mentions Mrs Harry T. Oivick possibly visiting Richmond Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Mason
Valley Avenue
American torpedo boat Smith dodges German sub off Long Island
The torpedo boat Smith, patrolling the Atlantic near Long Island, was attacked early this morning by a German submarine. A torpedo fired by the sub missed by thirty yards as the Smith reported the encounter to the Chester and York. Officials believe the submarine may have fired. The incident underscores rising U boat danger to U S naval operations off the coast.
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Boston
Germany
The
United
America
Smith
Long Is
Esced
Charlestown
Chester
Atlantic
Long Island
York
U-Bo
Washington
United States
Kaiser's
Belknap
Wnly
Department
Naval Station
Chaplain’s Appeal for Recruits Echoes Revolutionary Era
In Harrisonburg Episcopal Captain Benjamin Dennis appeals for Confederate recruits to fill gaps in the Second Virginia Regiment mirroring Muhlenberg’s call. The Harrisonburg Band plays as T. L. Williamson recalls volunteering in 1861. Dennis notes Virginians have historically answered the call.
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Woodstock
Peter Muhlenburg
Second
Virginia Regiment
Court House
Harrisonburg
Benjamin Dennis
Muhlenburg
Dennis
Virginiy 1
Peal
T. L. Willamson
Adi
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C. A. H. You Rosenberg
Gotham
Board of Health
MOSBY
Martin V. Crim
James O. Perry
North Brad
Dock Street
Cation
Osteopath
C. Lineweaver
Jacob Lineweaver
Racket
Obadiah Dawson
Japan
Guy
Timothy Tolman
Purcell
Blanche Yeakley
Yaty
Ilela Yeakler
Tootsey
Tim
Wilson
Wire
Arras
Tambois
War Office
Id Dominion
Mount Hebron
Home Guard
H. FH. Baker's
East Piccadilly St
Habie’s
Editor
Bers
Finder
Stanley Harmer
Star Office
Richmond, Va
William €. Grahan
Virgin
Heritizens
Andoak Valley
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