Death of Mr J William Athey in Williamsport Md
Intelligence was received of the death of Mr. J William Athey formerly of Winchester who died yesterday afternoon at his home in Williamsport Maryland. His death was due to stomach trouble and was somewhat unexpected. The body was brought to Winchester today over the Cumberland Valley Railroad and taken to the home of his mother Mrs Susan E Fleet at 543 Worth Kent street where funeral services will be held. The Rev George W Stover will officiate and interment will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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J. William Athey
Winchester
Williamsport
Athey
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Susan E. Fleet
Worth Kent Street
George W. Stover
United Brethren Church
Mount Hebron
Protect Your Home by Dry Cleaning and Sterilizing
New York Service Tailors offers furniture and robe cleaning with thorough sterilization. Suits priced from $17 to $40. Located at N Main St, Bellphone 226 W. Newlin & Kneeling.
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New York Service Tailors
Main St
W. Newlin
Winchester Men in the Navy Additions to Roll of Honor
In addition to the roll of honor the Star published, more Winchester and Frederick County men are named as serving in the U S Navy. Dr David C Cather, naval surgeon on a battleship, Lee Lanham as wireless operator, Charles Aiken, Hunter Scrivener also in naval service. Free Affleck serves in the Marine Corps. Other Winchester and Frederick County men have long service in the navy.
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The
Star
Winchester
Frederick County
United States Navy
David C. Cather
Lee Lanham
Charles Aiken
Hunter Scrivener
Naval Service
Free Affleck
Marine Corps
Navy
Sale of Samuel Mason Property at No 208 Valley Turnpike
A desirable land lot at No 208 Valley turnpike fronting 162 feet and extending 184 feet along Warwick street, improved by a two story residence, will be sold at public auction in front of the Court House on Saturday May 12. Excellent location for plant nursery. see sale bill in Star.
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Valley Turnpike
Warwick Street
Court House
Star
Important Meeting Of Home Guard Delayed And Schedule Change
The Home Guard will meet Thursday night at 7 in Market Street armory instead of the plaza at 8. A second meeting next Monday at 7 30 at the armory will form a permanent organization and outline aims. Also seeks a boy collector aged 16 to 18 for Saturday work at The Star office.
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Home Guard
Market Street
Star Office
JREE More Join Second Regiment Riverton Recruit Train
Three additional recruits join Company I Second Virginia Regiment and depart on the noon train with First Sergeant George H. Grim for Riverton Virginia headquarters. George C Boyce reenlisted after two years out of service Edward Strickland of New York worked for Scott Grant and Airhart of Broadway Virginia all passed examinations and were accepted Lieut Fred S Anderson of Company I remains on recruiting duty and expects two more men from the county.
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Second
Virginia Regiment
George H. Grim
Riverton
George C. Boyce
Edward Strickland
New York
Scott Grant
Airhart
Broadway
Fred. S. Anderson
Company I
Divided Over New Army Bill Faces Senate Vote
The Senate military affairs committee voted 10 to 7 to urge immediate passage of the general staff selective conscription bill after rejecting McKellar's 500000 volunteer call. The House committee split 12 to 8 against draft, favoring voluntary enlistments, with members still divided on a volunteer system plan.
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the Star
Washington
Senator McKellar
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Senate
House Committee
House Military Affairs Committee
Sale of Personal Property of the Late Samuel Mason
All the personal property of the late Samuel Mason including household effects a spring wagon and garden tools will be sold for cash at his residence 209 Valley Avenue at two o clock on next Saturday afternoon April 21 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Mason
Valley Avenue
Great Bargain 40 Acres Limestone Land on Apple Pie Ridge
40 acres of prime limestone land on Apple Pie Ridge near the station, priced at $2,000. W. L. Fultz advertises real estate exclusives from Winchester Virginia, inviting buyers to inspect this bargain.
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Apple Pie Ridge
W. L. Fultz
Osteopath Dr Whitacre Offers Weekly Visits in Winchester
Dr H S Whitacre an osteopathic physician based in Martinsburg West Virginia visits Winchester by appointment each week. Telephone to Martinsburg for scheduling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Whitacre
Martinsburg
W. Va
Winchester
Desirable Braddock Street Residence for Sale
That desirable two story residence belonging to the estate of Miss Mary E. Taylor at No 210 South Braddock Street. For terms see M M Lynch Executor. 18 1p 21.
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Mary E. Taylor
South Braddock Street
M. M. Lynch
Plan to Stimulate Enlistments in Army and Navy
Governor Stuatt sends a Richmond plan dated April 13 1917 to Mayor Ward of Winchester outlining a statewide effort to boost enlistments in the U S Army and Navy. The plan arose from a Capitol meeting of Virginia citizens to raise public interest and improve wartime readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Army
Navy
Ward
Stuatt
Richmond
Julian F. Ward
Winchester
Virginia
Capitol
Fleet Vies With U Boat Off Cape Cod in Early Morning Clash
Reports from Boston and Providence detail heavy cannon fire north of Cape Cod with coast guard stations alerting vessels. Navy officials at Charlestown and Washington express caution yet acknowledge possible German submarine activity near American waters. The destroyer Smith incident is dismissed as a fish yarn with official confirmation of torpedo sighting.
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Cape Cod
Fierman
American
Navy Department
the Star
Boston
Providence
Mass
Coast Guard
Rush
Charlestown Navy Yard
Provincetown
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Bay
Race Point
Provincetown Coast Guard
Navy Yard
Charlestown
Washington
Navy
Smith
Department
War Chest Ready As House Passes Bond Bill
Washington April 18 The United States will have a monster war chest within 24 hours once the House agrees to Senate amendments to the bond and certificate issue bill. The funds will be available for all war needs and marketing plans follow in detail after final approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiaasshington
Monster War Chest
United States
House
Senate
White House
Wilson
Treas
Bishop Brown Postpones Visit to May 10
The Rt. Rev. William Cabell Brown, bishop coadjutor of the Virginia Episcopal diocese, will not attend confirmation at Christ Church April 19. He will instead visit Thursday May 10, with a large class of candidates expected for confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cabell Brown
Protestant Episcopal Diocese of
Virginia
Christ Church
W. D. Smith
Country home near corporate limits on 614 acres
Hansbrough and Carter advertise a modern country home one half mile from town with 614 acres and all outbuildings and electric lights. Insurance Investments Real Estate. Listing includes available showings on Thursdays and Saturdays.
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Hansbrough & Carter Insurance Investments Real Estate
Flag Button Offer from Farmers & Merchants Bank
A bank advertises patriotic flag buttons available by calling Farmers & Merchants National Bank. The notice urges everyone to wear the flag and shows a promotional tone with a casual call to action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers & Merchants National Bank
Old Glory Raised At City Hall By Clever Rope Work
Edo ward Rainsberger and William Brady of the Cumberland Valley Telephone Company threaded a rope through a pulley atop the City Hall flag staff using a thirty one foot bamboo pole and a spike needle to hoist a large flag. The difficult task was completed after yesterday afternoon and this morning. A bigger flag has been ordered to replace the present emblem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edoward Rainsberger
William Brady
Cumberland Valley Telephone Company
Permits Allies To Recruit In America
Washington April 18 The Senate unanimously passed Culbersons bill legalizing recruiting in the United States by the entente allies of Europe Advertise your spring goods.
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America
Washington
Senate
Culberson
Texas
United States
Europe
Allies Break Through Hindenburg Line In Champagne Drive
British and French forces press along the Hindenburg Line from Soissons to Auberiz. Tanks and infantry push past fortifications as rain and snow hinder operations, with 20 German divisions deployed to halt the advance and over 150 miles of the front seeing intensified fighting. More than 20,000 German prisoners taken, including 2,500 by French forces in recent actions. The Allies are described as nearing a decisive victory.
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Lens-Loog
Haig
St. Souplet-Auberiz
Champagne
Hindenburg Nne
Soissons
Auberiz
Woman’s thumb infection sparked by needle point injury
Mrs. Perry Funkhouser of Front Royal road suffered blood poisoning after pricking her right thumb with a needle point three weeks ago. Her hand has been repeatedly lanced to relieve the infection, doctors report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Funkhouser
Front Royal Road
What Will New Organization 00 Do for the Community
A city and county revival of civic pride stirs residents as a chamber of commerce movement gains steam. The folder presented to the Chautauqua audience argues such bodies foster public spirited service and loyalty to the community, promising benefits after organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Chatanqua
Henry UW
Ruthless German Destruction Report From Paris
American Ambassador Sharp at Paris reported on a German campaign of ruthless destruction along the front after retreat from France. He described burning homes, looting furniture and belongings, and widespread devastation in areas considered safe for entry.
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Washington
France
Sharp
Paris
Bernhardt Rallies From An Operation
Madame Sarah Bernhardt, the renowned French actress, is today recovering from a surgical operation on her left kidney performed last night to save her life. Illness began weeks ago in Springfield Massachusetts forcing cancellation of her US farewell tour. Proceeds from the tour were to aid the French Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sarah Bernhardt
Springfield
Mass
United States
Red Cross
Navy dentist Dr. Ralph Snapp improves after surgery
Dr. Ralph Snapp of the United States Navy, recently operated on in a Washington hospital, continues to improve per his parents Mr. and Mrs. G. O. Snapp. He is expected to return home in a few days to recuperate before resuming duty. Eugene V. Weems Jr of Winchester spent the weekend at Tome School Port Deposit Md and graduated with the close of 1916.
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Ralph Snapp
United States Navy
Washington
G. O. Snapp
Eugene V. Weems, Jr
Winchester
Tome
Port Deposit
Hebert A Ny Jeweler Probate of Widow Bequest
The will of the late Hebert A Ny, a well known jeweler, was admitted to probate in Winchester County Court. His entire estate is devised to his widow Mrs. Denny absolutely, with her named executrix without security. The will dated February 1893 was witnessed by R T Barton and C Gibbens. Gibbons is ill, prompting court to appoint Miss Katherine to take his deposition.
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Hebert Any
Co’ Court of
Winchester
Denny
R. T. Barton
C. Gibbens
North Main Street
Mason Wanted on Second Charge in Prohibition Case
Local authorities seek Mason on a second charge after a failed liquor violation appearance. A forged check tied to H. H. Fauver and Joseph Heflin involved, with Mason linked to the forged payee and money from a saloon keeper, Triplett. Bond set at 250 dollars for liquor violation. arrest expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
H. H. Fauver
Mason
Triplett
Lockhart
Heflin
Fauver
Prices Paid Today in Grain Markets and Local Notes
At the market close in Baltimore wheat quoted 2.56 and corn 1.54. Winchester dealers posted for wheat after market close. Mrs J M Fishpaw returned from Martinsburg where she visited last week.
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Baltimore
Winchester
Martinsburg
Tobacco Prices Rise Amid Meatless Days in London
London declares first official meatless day. provinces follow with meatless diets. Potatoes scarce with some not tasting for over a month. Milk prices up to 15 cents per quart and expected to rise. Heavy taxes on tobacco prompt buyers to stock supplies before further increases.
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the Star
London
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Hig
Samuel
Anderson
Home Command
Osteopath
Braddock Street
Bishop Brown
Hindenburg
Teutons
Trindenburg Line
Wire
Bernhardt
DR. Snapp
Robert A. Denny
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