Virginia Establishes Industrial Council of Safety for War Effort
Governor Stuart appoints the Virginia Industrial Council of Safety led by Rt. Rev. Byrd to coordinate wartime labor distribution and curb unscrupulous labor agents. Members include William Allen James Greamer Walter Addison J B Clinehinst William Reed Os. Barbour and Lillie Barbour with ties to Du Pont Old Dominion and state labor departments. The council works with the Agricultural Council of Safety to boost production and ensure efficient use of labor across industries.
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Banks
Virginia
Industrial Council
Stuart
Virginia Industrial Council of Safety
Virginia Agricultural Council of Safety
Germany
Rt. E. Byrd
United States
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Winchester
House of Delegates
William P. Allen
du Pont Re Nemour Powder Company
Hopewell
James J. Greamer
Richmond State
Walter E. Addison
Lynchburg
J. B. Clinehinst
Newport News
State Department of Labor
William T. Reed
Richmond
Chamber of Commerce
William Bencer
Old Dominion Steamship Company
Lillie M. Barbour
Roanoke
Union
Agricultural Council of Safety
Industrial Council of Safety
Beck's Steam Bakery Offers 1-Pound Bonbons for 25 Cents
Special Saturday sale announces homemade bonbons and chocolates in one-pound boxes priced at 25 cents per box by Beck's Steam Bakery, Inc at 26-1p-21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beck’s Steam Bakery, Inc
Builder Sued for Divorce by Wife in Winchester Court
Mrs Lydia Frances Chrismore files for absolute divorce from Clinton E Chrismore a leading Winchester builder and real estate operator. A subpoena requires his appearance at May rules. lie pendens against all realty including planning mill property to secure alimony and costs if awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court of
Winchester
Lydia Frances Chrismore
Clinton E. Chrismore
Chrismore
Corporation Court
R. Gray Williams
Planing Mill
Hen raid ends in arrest near Winchester
Henry Unger and his nephew David were jailed at police headquarters after a raid on Stephen Ashley’s hen roost in northeast Winchester. Officers recovered a live chicken, a missing dressed bird, and evidence of a fourth missing fowl, with red feathers found at the Unger residence. Both men deny involvement as Justice Fultz scheduled a hearing at 7 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Unger
David Unger
Stephen Ashley
Winchester
Henry
Massie
Dove
Wenry
Unger
Mr. Ashley
Rhode Island
Fultz
To the Farmers of this County
Last year we advised you to raise White Corn and profits rose for those who followed. Demand for Hominy Grits Meal and Corn Flour from white corn grows at home and abroad as Europeans seek cheap nourishing food. A strong market is expected next season with good prices and premiums for white corn. Our mill bought every bushel this season. Baltimore Pearl Hominy Co. S F Evans Manager Baltimore MD Apr 20 27 May Miss Queenie Carson returns from Richmond visit friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Pearl Hominy. CO
S. F. Evans
Baltimore
Flag Display Etiquette Called For Proper Flying
Guidance cites national standards for displaying the flag, urging it be flown from a staff and not draped against walls. It warns against letting the flag touch the ground or being used merely as decoration, and directs that when used as a banner the union should face north or east.
Woman's Screams Before Daylight
Winchester police investigate a morning assault on Senseney road near Haddox residence. A woman was found injured in the roadway while two others fled toward town crying for help. A whiskey label with a Winchester man’s name, damaged by a knife slash, may be a clue for questioning.
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Police Department of
Winchester
Senseney
George W. Haddox
Haddom
Haddox
Dove
Hagerstown
Rally in Winchester A patriotic civic mobilization
George H. Alford from the Department of Agriculture will speak at the city hall rally as Richmonds Dabney and Williams address the crowd. A Winchester band concert runs to 8 15 PM with doors at 7 30 and seating for best views. Citizens urged to join in national wartime service and support for Wilsons appeal.
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George H. Alford
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Alford
City Hall
United States
T. Dabney
Richmond
R. Gray Williams
Whch
Winchester Band
Winchester
Wilson
Fansler brothers enlist in navy from Fansler city
Arthur Fansler son of Mr and Mrs Ed Fansler left for Baltimore to begin United States Navy service after waiving weight restriction. His older brother Frank Fansler, accepted in Washington, has been sent to a training ship at Norfolk and sent civilian clothes home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Fansler
Ed. &. Fansler
Baltimore
United States Navy
Navy
Frank Fansler
Washington
Norfolk
Public Sale of Household Goods April 28
A public sale of household goods will be held on Saturday April 28 at 1 30 p m at 109 West Water Street next to Rouss Garage. A G Swanson Auct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Water Street
Rouss
A. G. Swanson
Seed catalog seed list at H. Baker's East Piccadilly
Seed offerings include corn rape cow peas and clover with potatoes at H Baker's 46 East Piccadilly Street. The fragment notes seed types and the shop location in a terse trade listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FH. H. Baker's
Piccadilly St
United States in full accord with the Allies on war loan plan
Officials report complete cooperation with the entente on war efforts. The $3 billion loan to allies will be dispensed in roughly $500 million monthly installments for six months, drawn from hoarded funds and spent on supplies and payrolls to boost U S prosperity. British and French observers warn war may not be short and expect American troops to go to the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Wiashington
France
England
McAdoo
Balfour
Congress
Never Saw Business Conditions Better
Mr. S. B. Grove of Stephens City reports Virginia business is brisk across all lines. Chevrolet dealers are selling as fast as shipments arrive, with 30 cars sold to Lineweaver Motor Co. of Harrisonburg on a trainload scheduled to reach Harrisonburg Tuesday.
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Stephens City
S. B. Grove
Virginia
Chevrolet Motor Co
New York
Chevrolet
Grove
Lineweaver Motor .Co
Harrisonburg
Tarrytown
Penna, R. R
Harrisburg
Hagerstown
Elkton
Prices Paid Today In Grain Markets
At Baltimore wholesale markets this afternoon spot wheat stood at 2.95 dollars and corn at 1.70 1-2 dollars. Winchester dealers quoted 2.98 for wheat after the market close. Transport continues as John Duer, who attended the Field Barton wedding, returns to town after visiting relatives.
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Baltimore
Winchester
Rtrs
John Duer
Field-Barton
Man Surrenders After Shot Fired At Well Driller
Charles Corbin is jailed in Berkeley Springs on assault charges after allegedly shooting C. E. De Haven in the left foot on the Winchester pike near Berkeley Springs. De Haven, a well driller, had intervened as Corbin allegedly beat his child. De Haven was taken to City Hospital, Martinsburg, for treatment.
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C. E. de Haven
Winchester Pike
Berkeley Prings
Charles Corbin
Berkeley Springs
de Haven
Corbin
Martinsburg
Martinsburg Journal
Morgan County
DeHaven
Dr. Grubb
Morgan
Berkeley
Frederick County
Raid on British coast as German ships bombard Thames mouth
London reports German warships bombarded the Thames mouth. twenty houses damaged and a man and a woman killed with several wounded at Ramsgate. British destroyers engaged the attackers, shells fired before the Germans fled. patrols chased them off amid a press push for admiralty leadership changes.
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London
Admiralty
Thames River
Ramsgate
Carson
Sir Edward Carson
Winchester census confirms 6495 residents in city
Health Inspector J. Robert Doran completed a city census showing 6495 bona fide residents in Winchester divided by wards. The count excludes suburban dwellers tied to city services, potentially boosting the population to 7000 to 7500 if included. The prior US census listed 6124, a 30 percent rise in seven years.
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J. Robert Doran
Winchester
North Main Street
Fair Grounds
Neffstown
Harris
Doran
Board of Health
Mr. Doran
United States
Bensis Winchester
Tax Payers Notice for 1916 1917 Capitation Taxes Due May 5
Voters desiring to vote in November for Governor must pay the 1916 capitation tax by May 5 1917 and also pay 1914 and 1915 taxes if unpaid Frederick County treasurer and Winchester city treasurer announce. Mr and Mrs George N Werbert will move Monday to Gaithersburg Md to make their future home with daughter Mrs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George N Werbert
Gaithersbore
Senate Debates Roosevelt Offer On Draft Bill
Washington April 27 two days left in Senate debate on the selective draft bill. About twenty senators joined the speaking list as the chamber prepared for a potential midnight Saturday vote. Harding leads a push to accept Roosevelt's offer to form and lead a division in France. Support for the volunteer plan persists but a comfortable majority for the draft appears likely, with estimates of 15 to 20 votes. Senator Jones of Washington urged adoption of the draft and also pressed for nationwide prohibition and woman suffrage as war measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Harding
Ohio
Roosevelt
France
Jones
Licenses Expire April 30 and Property Interrogatories Return
The MAPHIS Commissioner of Revenue warns that city and state licenses expire on April 30 and urges timely renewal. Citizens who have left personal property interrogatories should return them to the office as soon as practicable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maphis
Commissioner of Revenue
Thwaite Family Hosts Reception for Mrs Schlack
Invitations issued by Mr and Mrs John Thwaite for a reception at the Thwaite home in Albinthie county on the evening of Monday April 30 in honor of their daughter Mrs Grover T Schlack formerly Miss Nina Thwaite. The Schlacks were married recently in Washington.
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John Thwaite
Grover T. Schtack
Albinthie County
At & O’clock
Schlack
Nina Thwaite
Mr. Schlrack
Washington
Railroad Sues Valuation Dispute Over Frederick County Land
The Winchester and Western Railroad seeks to overturn a condemnation award of 3000 dollars for 6 acres of land one mile west of Winchester. It claims the commission misstated ownership and should have separated land values by title, alleging irregular adjournment and improper influence on Commissioner Hardesty. The bill awaits review at the court’s next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester and Western Railroad Company
Ward and Larrick
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Condemnation Commission
James B. A
Russell
Winchester
Forest
M. J. Hardesty
James B. Russell
For Sale Studebaker and Hupmobile Roadster
One 7 pass Studebaker in good condition and one Hupmobile roadster offered by Mrs Phos P Graybeal at 310 W Ceol St. Quick buyer preferred. Local notice lists contact for sale.
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Studebaker
Phos. P. Graybeal
W. Ceol St
Clark calls Gerard liar over loyalty charge in rousing reply
Speaker Champ Clark labeled Judge Gerard a liar in a forceful New York speech denying claims that he showed cowardice or cooled on Wilson nomination. Clark asserted his patriotism and noted Missouri delegation pressed the final roll as Wilson nomination loomed.
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Washington
Champ Clark
James W. Gerard
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
New York
feHew
Clark
Judge Gerard
Baltimore
Missouri
Rece
Wilson
Gerard
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Library, ‘and War
Washington, D. C
Messrs. Alford, Dabney, Williams
Fansler
Navy Service
Wire
E. Detlaven
Britain
Treas
WM. T. Barr
City of
Army
DAY Commission
Winchester and Wester Railroad Company
Bill of Exceptions
Commission
Railroad Company
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