Brownsville Camp-Company parades in new Virginia gift building
Three weeks of training transform Civil War era recruits near Brownsville Texas with tan skin and marching gait. Day by day drills expand from bikes to heavy gear as battalion and regimental parades energize the camp. The Y M C A S building, donated by Virginia, was dedicated with ceremonies by Col. Leedy and Col. Perry and a moving picture machine is planned for the regimental exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Brownsville
Texas
Texas Sun
Leedy
Colonel Perry
Regimental Exchange
Miss Tabb Hosts Guests From Ohio Farewell
Miss Charlene Riley of Wilmington and Miss Louise Browning and Morence Paeszler of Belpre, Ohio, have left Winchester after a visit hosted by Miss Mollie Tabb on West Clifford Street. The guests were entertained and given notable attention during their stay. I. C. O. F. Reunion at Pen Mar set for Thursday August 10 with a special train departing Winchester at 7 25 a.m. Round trip rate listed as 1 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlene Riley
Wilmington
Ohio
Louise Browning
Morence Paeszler
Belpre
Mollie Tabb
West Clifford Street
Winchester
Tabb
Pen Mar
Civ. R. R
Ipa
Winchester wartime relief fund contributions listed
The Winchester branch reports new contributions to the soldiers relief fund including Mrs Edward Hamlin of Marion Massachusetts giving 50 dollars and Mrs Julian Ward of Hamilton Virginia giving 5 dollars. The item also notes guests Miss Lilian Hillyard of Baltimore visiting Miss Bessie Hillyard of South Braddock and mentions a missing half moon eye glass returned to Mrs M M Lynch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldiers’ War Relief Fund
Winchester
National Organization
Edward Hamlin Marion
Mass
Julian F. Ward
Hamilton, Va
Lilian Hillyard
Baltimore
Bessie Hillyard
South Braddock
Presbyterians at Pen Mar Reunion Draw 6000 Attendees
A large turnout of Presbyterians from Winchester and Frederick County attended the annual reunion at Pen Mar. Excursionists arrived via the Cumberland Valley morning train and spent the day at the mountain resort amid ideal late July weather, with trains from Western Maryland, Cumberland Valley, and Norfolk & Western carrying about 1200 on three special runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pen Mar
Winchester
Frederick Countil
Cumberland Valley
Maryland
Norfolk & Western
Luray
Yard Party at Bryarly School House by Burnt Church Ladies
Yard party scheduled at Bryarly School House by Burnt Church ladies on August 11 and 18 from 4 to 1 and 2 o’clock. Proceeds to support community fund.
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Bryarly
Delightful Dance At Mrs. Lupton’s Residence
A social dance at Mrs. Lucien Lupton’s South Stewart street home honored her nephew Hemstead Bull. Guests danced from 9 to 1 with a buffet lunch and local orchestra providing music. Fifteen couples attended the event. Ground limestone in Carrots Kansas grown alfalfa and all seeds at 46 E. Piccadilly St. H. H. Baker.
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Lucien Lupton
South Stewart
Hemstead Bull
Lupton
Kansas
E. Piccadilly St
H. H. Baker
Munition Inquiry Proposed Over Mexican Shipments
A House resolution seeks a 10 member joint commission to probe Democratic campaign contributions connected to munition shipments to Mexico. The panel would assess if firms shipping munitions are tied to government officers or to campaign funds. A hospital cook ad appears in the same notice.
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the Star
Washington
Mexico
Tay
Rodenburg
Illinois
United States
Otto Vacationing at Winchester Inn in Williamsport
Mr H Y Otto of Williamsport is spending the weekend at the Winchester Inn. He is a frequent visitor to Winchester and is observed socializing with scores of young people during his stay.
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H. Y. Otto
Williamsport
Winchester Inn
Mr. Otto
Winchester
Infanta Eulalia of Spain speaks on democracy in Court Life
The article discusses Infanta Eulalia of Spain and her book Court Life From Within. It notes her democratic stance and critique of royal life, plus her exile and return to Spain, her brother Alfonso XII and family dynamics, and her wish for a freer, open world.
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Infanta Eulalia
Spain
England
Alfonso
Republic of
France
Eulalia
Europe
Isabella Tt
Iw Hved
Aeain
Alfonso XII
Paris
Ing
Winchester Stars Help Charlestown in Charity Benefit
Miss Elise Oldham of Winchester led a varied program for the Relief Association in Charlestown with acts by Winchester and Charlestown performers. Highlights included Miss Ann Carson in Irish jig, a carnival march with multiple costume roles, Mrs Rebecca Trapnell and others, plus songs by Mrs Thornton Perry and Mary Bruce Baker.
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Charlestown
W. Va
Elise Oldham
Winchester
Relief Association
Ann Carson
Emerald Isle
Mollie Dear
Heloise DeGrange
Seddon Lacy
Pierrot
Marian Stauffer
John Stuart
Isabel ‘Baker
Roy Grove
Bluebeard
Eloise Beckwith
Jay Wigsorg
Frances Moore
Marshall McDonald
Harris Staples
Fred. Nail
Barbara Campbell
Francis Daniel
Rebecca Trapnell
George Feys
Ritchie Barriso
Safford ‘Quintard
Molly Dear
William Arthur
H. M. Moffett
Mrs. Noffett
Migs
Frank Beckwith
William Faversham
Sorte Hawk
Charlesitown
Mary Bruce Baker
British Break Through German Defenses at Pozieres
War Office report from Monde, Aug 5, says British troops breached the German second line north of Pozieres on the Somme, advancing over 2,000 yards and taking several hundred prisoners as they gain control of the Albert highway and ridge. German counterattacks failed and losses were heavy.
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Mondon
Somme
Pozieres
War Office
Albert Highway
Iback
Gomme
Ovillers
Maurepans
Roanoke Readies Large Apple Show This December
Roanoke Virginia officials and W P Massey discussed the State Horticultural Society Apple Show set for December 5 6 7 in Roanoke. Seven donors pledged multiple prizes including 150 boxes of apples and 265 for best display, with more prizes expected to swell premiums. delegates from the Roanoke Valley Fruit Growers Association and Chamber of Commerce will organize exhibits and sales. Catalogues available from Daniel W Lupton secretary Winchester Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Roanoke Valley Fruit Growers’ Association
Chamber of Commerce
W. P. Massey
Virginia State Horticultural Society
State Horticultural Society
BE. D. Nininger
Jno
E. Walker
C. A. Gittens
Jno. C. Moomaw Orchard Company
William P. Massey
H. M. Baker
Winchester
Agricultural and Industrial Department
The
Norfolk and Western Railway
E. A. Schubert
John B. Walker
Ib. A. Schubert
I. BR. Steger
J. Frank Fooshe
Blacksburg
Fewer Infantile Paralysis Deaths Reported in New York
New York figures show a slight drop in infantile paralysis deaths with 41 deaths and 168 new cases. Government and other physicians are mobilized across Greater New York to locate the epidemic germ.
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New York
Sunday School Workers Meet in Winchester Parlor
The captains and workers of Frederick county Sunday schools will meet at Hotel Evans parlor in Winchester at 10 o clock Wednesday morning August 9. General Secretary T C Diggs of Richmond will also attend.
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Frederick County
Evans
Winchester
T. C. Diggs
Richmond
Rev Dr Miller to Preach at Presbyterian Church
The Star reports Rev Dr Lew G Miller will preach at 11 oclock Sunday morning at the Presbyterian Church due to the absence of the pastor Rev Dr J H Lacy. No service will be held otherwise.
Prive Weakening Is Alleged
Berlin reports that the pressure of the Russian drive through Galicia is weakening, according to an official Austro Hungarian war office statement issued today.
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Berlin
Ga Icia
Austro/Hungarian war office
Western Frederick Citizens Rally for New Railroad
Western Frederick residents organize to back a proposed Winchester route linking mineral and timber wealth to markets. Past failures with the Alexandria, Loudoun and Hampshire line and Cumberland Valley promises are noted as locals recall surveys, tax votes, and unmet highway and school funding amid ongoing railroad ambitions.
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Frederick County
Winchester
Frederick
West Virginia
Alexandria, Loudoun
Hampshire
Alexandria
Loudoun County
Romney
Virginia
Bluebird
M. C. Garvin
Gove
Western Frederick
Cumberland Valley
Martinsburg
Mort
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Ss. Eral
Star
Miss Tabb
Relief Fund
M.M. Lynch
Sta Star Office
Nemo
Infanta OF
Kentucky
Rev
John Haynes Holmes
Benet
Begond
Miss Bee Oldham
Flaces
London
Teutons
Western Front
Verdun
Iitaly
Germany
Wire
Thiaumont
Meury
Italy
Rome
Sinia Peninsula
Gwez Canal
Ruman
Troyad’s
Eugenia
WM. P. Massey
Winchester Fair
Daniel W. Lupton
Rouse Avenue
DR. Miller
Gainesboro
Gore
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