Winchester Man Isaac McDonald Dies in Martinsburg
Intelligence was received today of the death of Mr Isaac B McDonald a Winchester native who died Wednesday night at his Martinsburg West Virginia home 417 East Burke Street Death was due to stomach trouble The funeral will be held Saturday at 2 PM from the bereaved home with Rev Charles C Durkee rector of Trinity Episcopal Martinsburg officiating and burial in Green Hill Cemetery He would have turned 70 next month McDonald served in Cole's Cavalry First Maryland Home Brigade during the Civil War later worked for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad then became a stationary engineer
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Isaac ‘B. Mc ‘Donald
Winchester
Burke Street
Martinsburg
W. Va
Charles C. Durkee
Trinity Episcopal “Church
Green Hill Cemetery
Mr. McDonald
Cole’s Cavalry
Maryland Home Brigade
Mary Sheetz
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Revolt Brewing in Central Powers Warned by Morning Post
The Star reports a Morning Post warning of revolution in six months in Germany and Austria Hungary with Bulgaria and Turkey near collapse. The piece notes peace urgency for the central powers amid famine risks and government promises easing in Germany, while ammo workers resume work under potential state intervention.
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Trondon
Germany
Austrian
Hungary
Morning Post
Bulgaria
Turkey
Winchester Democrat backs selective draft for war effort
Rep Thomas W. Harrison of Winchester, a Democratic member of the House Military Committee, defends President Wilsons plan to raise an army for the war with Germany. He argues the U S must field an army of fighting men, not brigadiers, and that the selective draft will choose who stays on farms and in factories and who goes to the front.
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Washington
Thomas W. Harrison
Winchester
House Military Committee
Wilson
Germany
Harrison
United States
Werare at War Judge Urges Large Unified Army
Judge Harri son compares the nation to the world’s strongest military power and calls for a substantial fighting force. He warns that modern conditions require a full year of intensive training before any fighting man is ready, and stresses time needed to raise and equip troops.
Great Bargain 40 Acres Limestone Land on Apple Pie Ridge
Real estate ad from Winchester Virginia offers 40 acres of limestone land on Apple Pie Ridge about 11 to 12 miles from the station for $2,000. The notice promotes exclusive showing by L Fultz, 18-1 p-21, real estate.
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Apple Pie Ridge
L. Fultz
Confectionery and Bakery Opens Saturday in Old Store
Pure home made candies bread pies cakes and other baked goods to be offered at the new Confectionery and Bakery opening Saturday. The venture operates from the former 10c store building under Peck's Steam Bakery Inc.
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Peck’s Steam Bakery
Incorp
Sale of Samuel Mason household effects and tools
Personal estate of the late Samuel Mason including household goods tools and a spring wagon will be sold for cash at his residence 209 Valley Avenue. The sale is scheduled for two oclock on Saturday afternoon April 21 1917.
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Samuel Mason
Valley Avenue
Man Chooses Navy Over Wealth and Comfort
Henry F. Church of East Water Street, Winchester father, left a $60 weekly draftsman post to join the navy at 32 dollars a month after enlisting last week. He served on the Mexican border and in the Marine Corps before, and after a horse accident became a noted draftsman and cartoonist. His former Washington firm offered 20 dollars daily plus expenses to stay, but he chose duty over money, with the naval assignment for land duty and board allowance.
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Navy
Winchester
Henry F. Church
F. A. Church
East Water Street
Washington
Young Church
Mr. Church
Mexico
Marine Corps
Church
Shenandoah Valley Bank Subscribes to War Bonds
Shenandoah Valley National Bank Winchester subscribes to one hundred thousand dollars of the new government war bonds as directed by the Treasury Secretary in a April 20 1917 telegram. The bank led by President John W Rice backs Uncle Sam with total resources reported as 2.5 million. Local seed and farm supplies advertised by HW Baker follow.
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Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Winchester
Virginia
Enele Sam
Uncle Sam
Back Door Etiquette Sparks Nervous Strain in Kansas Neighbors
In Atchison Kansas two women clash over back door etiquette as neighbors trade dishes via pans. A string beans pan yields plum butter, then doughnuts, raisin bread, tomatoes, hot cakes, and finally pickled items amid mounting nervous tension.
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Atchison
Price of Flour and Wheat Soars Amid Market Worries
Wheat quoted at 2.65 per bushel at Baltimore close and flour sold in Winchester from 11.75 to 18 per barrel. Prices rise on government crop estimates showing 1917 yield below average. Western spring wheat flour retails about 13 per barrel while local winter flour is 11.75. Officials warn exports may keep shortages and prices high with $3 wheat approaching.
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Baltimore
Winchester
Whitchester
West
United States
Europe
Farmers urged to plant white corn for strong markets
The Winchester star reports a strong call to farmers to plant white corn this season as demand grows for hominy grits meal and corn flour. The Baltimore Pearl Hominy mill in Baltimore urges buyers to supply white corn, claiming high profits and a ready cash market for corn a season ahead.
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Baltimore
Be Fe Evans
Recruits Wanted For The Quartermaster Section of the Army
Patriotic citizens are urged to join the Enlisted Reserve Corps Quartermaster section. Men aged 18 to 45 with good character may enlist for four years and serve 15 days annually in peace. Pay scales and benefits are listed for various grades, with Reservists given preference. Apply at Army Recruiting Stations or Governor's Island New York for blanks and information.
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Enlisted Reserve Corps
United States Army
Governor's Island
New York
Winchester
Frank Dixon Returns With New Chautauqua Theme
A large Empire Theater audience attended the Chautauqua event featuring the College Players presenting The Quest for Happiness, praised for quality. An Arion Quartet performance preceded a lecture by Bertha Smith Titus, Hawaii As I Knew It.
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Chautauqua
Empire Theater
College Players
Arion Quartet
Hawaii
Bertha Smith Titus
Prices Paid Today In Grain Markets
At the Baltimore wholesale market close this afternoon spot wheat quoted 2.60 and earn 1.48 with Winchester dealers offering 2.50 for wheat after the close.
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Baltimore
Winchester
Alleged Forger Among the Drunks
Sheriff McFarland identifies a man picked up in Cumberland as Frank Mason sought in Winchester. Mason, described as a jumper, is reported wanted by James H. Lockhart, his bondsman, and sought by local authorities. A telegram from Sheriff Pannet of Frederick county requested Cumberland police watch for Mason.
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Allegheny County
Maryland
Frank Mason
James HH. Lockhart
Cumberland, Md
Mason
Cumberland
MacFarland
Luther Pannett
Frederick County
Preaching Schedule on Gainesboro Circuit Sunday
The Gainesboro circuit will hold services Sunday April 22 with Pine Grove at 11 a.m. and Keen Spring at 3 30 p.m. Pastor V Van Dr Linden will lead the services.
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Gainesboro
Pine Grove
Keen Spring
V. van Dpr Linden
For Sale or Rent Farm and Suburban Property
For sale or rent immediate possession money rent apply to owner Fo AW Horsey Shan non THI Berryville Pike 19-19-21.
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Fo AW Horsey
Shan‘non
Lead Siding Ready for Quick Load Your Team
Arseneate of lead siding advertisement offers fast loading service for teams. Customers are invited to send their order to secure shipment and installation details.
Gooper 8 SONS Tells Governor of Enlistments
Mayor Ward writes Governor Stuart about naval enlistments in Winchester. A nine member committee solicits recruits for the navy and five applicants have recently gone to the Norfolk recruiting office via Samuel Sampsell Curtis Boyles Frank Fansler Arthur Fansler Paul Ebersole and Charles Aiken. The mayor recalls local enlistees now serving in the U S Navy and notes a company of national guardsmen recruited from the city.
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Ward
Stuart
Winchester
Navy
Norfolk
Samuel Sampsell
Curtis Boyles
Frank Fansler
Arthur Fansler
Paul Ebersole
Charles Aiken
United States
Richmond
United States Navy
Houston Plan Seeks Government Power To Fix Food Prices
Secretary of Agriculture Houston urges legislation to empower the government to fix prices for war period food, and to buy store and distribute products to communities in extreme emergencies. A few days may see such bills introduced, with details on enabling authority and scope.
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Agriculture
James Cahnon
Richmond
Washington
New York
Anti.Saioon Teague
AntiBaloon League
Anesgion
Ecornomiece
Agri Hougton
Senate
Taxpayers Notice on Capitation Tax Deadlines
Voters wishing to vote for Governor in November must pay the Capitation Tax for 1916 by May 8 1917 and any unpaid 1914 and 1945 Capitation Tax. Frederick County treasurer Co R McCANN and Winchester city treasurer WM T Barr issue the notice.
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Treas
Frederick County
Winchester
Don’t Fatten Garbage Can and Save Your Bank Account
Expert guidance urges trying a wider range of foods to avoid wasteful eating. Farmers and Agriculture Department officials warn against sticking to familiar items and missing affordable staples like rice and wheat bread.
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Ianswer
Isaac McDonald
Martinburg
Wire
Amsterdam
Copenhagen
War Office
Threst
Democrats of Military Affairs Committee
Shenandoah Valley National
John W. Rice
Maine
Aft
Baker's
East Piccadilly St
Kansas
The
Winchester Star
Quartermaster Corps
Riess
Alaska
Ilawan
Clina
Poto Rico
Phillipines Canal Zone
B. M. Roszert
Major Y. M
R&r. C
MR. Dixon
Normandy
Frank Dixon
Im. D
Frank Dixion
Peter C. McFarland
Sergeant Hasson
Gainesboro Services
D. Gooper
Houston
Co. R. McCann
Department of Agriculture
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