Fast Vessels and Destroyers Key to Counter U Boat Threat
Washington reports Admiral Sims declares fast ships with expert gunners and modern destroyers patrolling as the submarine remedy. The Sims report praises destroyer actions against U boats, notes some subs sunk, others driven back, and that nearly a score of vessels were rescued after S O S responses. German accuracy is down as crews lack training, many sailors captured or lost at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Renaié
Sims
Navy Department
En- Neate
Mothers 10 Whip Boys for Theft
Three young boys faced Judge Fultz in police court charged with stealing fruit from Rev. Washington Johnson. The parents pledged to discipline them, and the court released the boys after a promise of a home beating. Johnson admitted firing a gun on his property and was let go with a similar pledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Fultz
Washington Johnson
Doran
Johnson
Northwestern Turnpike Tollage Spending Report Summary
A report to the State Corporation Commission details receipts and disbursements of the Northwestern Turnpike from June 20, 1914, to August 10, 1917. It shows a June 20 1917 balance of 2467.49, with 1218.84 collected in advance for 1917 18 and, since, 696.21 more collected and 1307.85 expended, leaving 1855.85 on hand today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Board of Managers
State Corporation Commission
Exemption Board Discharges Thirteen Men in Winchester Area
The Winchester and Frederick County exemption board completed its review up to yesterday evening. Discharges include Samuel Isaac Orndorff Kernstown and others with dependent wives and children. Extensions list officers and doctors among those exempt, with Roy Lae Owen of Brucetown finally accepted and eligible to appeal if needed.
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Board of Exemption of
Winchester
Freedrick County
Samuel Isaac Orndorff
Kernstown
Peter Ashley Dehaven
Cleanbrook
John William Dyer
Stephersons
John Henry Dunn
Edward Funk
Joseph N. Fleet
Winlter Calvin. Hook
Roy
Owen
Brucetown
Last Day in Camp for Co I Boys Sunday
Winchester and Frederick county health boards tighten infantile paralysis controls as visitors from infected districts face quarantine. Joshi Grim and son Matthew were held at the station and sent back toward River ton after arriving on the eastbound Baltimore and Ohio train. A Winchester family returning from Front Royal with several children was also quarantined, as road monitors assist officials in Warren and Frederick counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Frederick County
Warren County
Front Royal
Frederick
Anil
Rede
Warsten County
Farewell Service Planned For Local Recruits Before Departure
Winchester and Frederick County residents prepare to visit Riverton tomorrow to bid farewell to Company I and other recruits of the 1st Virginia Infantry bound for Roanoke and Alabama. A city hall plaza service at seven o'clock Sunday will honor the men with lay leaders urging public attendance and support before their deployment.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Riverton
City Hall Plaza
Conmany 1
Second Virginia Infantry
Warren’ County
Roanoke
Ala
France
Frente
Robert YaWonrad
Star
Temorrow
Anderson
Witchester
Department of the Jast
Baltimore and Ohio R Yards
Roke
Strasburg Junction
City Hall
British repulse German assaults as west front fights continue
The West Front saw six German assaults against British lines during the night but were repelled by heavy artillery and machine gun fire. The British extended and strengthened their positions, with the heaviest fighting near Ypres where gains were made despite Bavarian chief Prince Rupprecht's attempts to retake lost ground.
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London
West Francers
Ypres
Ypresy
Prince Rupprecht
Additional Japanese units join entente forces in Europe
London reports indicate new Japanese units have joined the entente in Europe. Officials cite destroyers likely among the forces, with talks of transferring Japanese merchant ships from the Pacific to the Atlantic trade to aid anti submarine operations.
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London
Europe
Washington
Atlantic
United States
Mediterranean
Pacific
Prices Paid Today In Grain Markets In Baltimore Area
At the close of Baltimore wholesale markets this afternoon pet. wheat was quoted at 2.35 and corn at 2.28. Local dealers offered 2.40 for wheat this afternoon. Lost between Winchester and 4mile house a large old fashioned key. Reward at Star office. 10-10-21
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Baltimore
Pet
Winchester
Star Office
Horace Browne Named Captain in Officers Reserve Corps
Fort Benjamin Harrison Ind August 12 Adjutant General McCain announced that Horace E Browne of Winchester Virginia has been appointed captain in the infantry section Officers Reserve Corps with effective date August 15 1917 Also named as lieutenants are Whiting Faulkner and Charles S Trump Jr both of Martinsburg West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Ind
McCain
Amnon
Horace E. Browne
Winchester
Whiting €.Faulkner
Charles S. Trump, Jr
Martinsburg
W. Va
Insure Your Wheat Against Fire and Lightning
Farmers urged to insure wheat crops against fire and lightning with Hansbrough and Carter. Offers lowest rates and both phones listed for contact at their insurance and loans office.
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Hansbrough & Carter
Insurance - Loans Investments
Bidwell Evangelist To Speak At Germain Market Gospel Tent
Evangelist Bidwell will discuss Sabbath topics at the gospel tent on the corner of Germain and Market streets. He invites all to attend services each evening at 7.45 from Saturday August 11 through Tuesday August 14 including Why the Sabbath Was Given to Man and The Sabbath In the New Testament.
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Germain and
Market Streets
Evangelist Bidwell
Mr. Redmon's Funeral Likely Tomorrow in Winchester
Relatives await arrival of J Erwin Redmon from Detroit Michigan with burial planned 4 PM at Mount Hebron Chapel if body arrives tonight otherwise Monday afternoon 4 PM. He was 33 and survived by two sisters Mrs John D Reynolds Jr and Mrs Frank Gelhausen and one brother Mr Bernard Redman.
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J. Erwin Redmon
Detroit
Mich
Winchester
Mount Hebron
Mornday
Recollection of Rebel Refer Is Rank in 1914 Speech
A local review discusses James M Morgan book Recollection of a Rebel Reefer and his 1914 Winchester Confederate graves day address. The piece mocks Morgan as egotistical, linking him to Confederate leaders and listing marriages, travels, and sensational exploits before noting the Winchester honor and two graveyards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley Library
James M. Morgan
Reefer
Morgan
Star
Mr. Morgan
Annapolis
Baron Munchausen
Gulliver
South
England
Georgia
Richmond
Egypt
Mexico
Australia
Jove
Trenholm
Gabrielle Burroughs
France Fincke
New York
Winchester
Virginia
Wintchester
United States National Cemetery
Leave To Enlist In Aviation Corps
Messrs. Dailey Slonaker and Hubert Oldham left for Baltimore to enlist in the United States Army with a preference for the aviation section. Slonaker asked the local exemption board to advance him for immediate examination, but this could not be done. he plans to enlist anyway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Dailey Slonaker
Hubert Oldham
Baltimore
United States Army
Slomaker
Kaiser Wilson banner torn at White House gates
Riots marked the second flaunting of a suffragist banner at the White House gates. The banner bore Kaiser Wilson. It had been carried away by a Navy Department employee who returned it. When displayed today by suffragists, a dozen men seized it, tore it to shreds, and stamped on it while a crowd jeered and cheered.
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Washington
White House
Kaiser Wilson
Navy Department
Miss India Mason Visits Relatives in Winchester Area
Miss India Mason of Winchester is visiting relatives and friends here and at Linden Front Royal Sentinel in Virginia.
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India Mason
Winchester
Linden—Front Royal
Seashore Excursion On CV RR Approaches August 16
The CV RR announces a one day seaside trip to New Jersey resorts on Thursday August 16. Contact the ticket agent for train times and rates.
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CV. RR
New
Derkeyspast
New York Exemption Board Faces Prosecution
Provost Crowder ordered full prosecution of a New York City exemption board over irregularities. The board was removed on evidence of irregularities and the government will pursue the case to the fullest extent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sata Wighenn Crowder
New York City
American Troopers Hopeful With New Tobacco Supply
In Pranch on August 11 joy fills the camp as a fresh tobacco shipment arrives after a brief shortage. Troopers accustomed to hand rolled cigarettes welcome relief, while cooler mornings make swimming less appealing as waters remain chilly from spring feeds.
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Pranch
Joy
Fire confuses responders at Dr Whitlock home
A slight noon fire near Dr E Stuart Whitlock’s residence west of town caused a fire department response. Mislocation confusion delayed crews who later found the blaze extinguished before arrival. Also an ad offers a 1916 Ford touring car for sale at 209 N Main St.
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Stuart
Whitlock
Coopers Wanted for Apple Barrels at Turkey Knob Orchard
Help wanted in Mt. Jackson Virginia. Coopers needed to make class stock apple barrels with steady work and board through November. Also seeking a foreman. Apply at Turkey Knob Orchard.
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Stroyers
Admiralty
Wire
Aldo
Samuel Presv
Cedar Grove, Va
Irvin Miller Boyce
Chambersville
Julian Wright Baker
Guy Leonard Shrum
Middletown
Dunkard
Hunter Kerns
Clark M. Grim
Charles A. Yung
Gore
United States Regular Army
Co. I
Warren
H. H. Baker
East Piccadilly St. Sporri-sat
the Star
Horace Brown
Mr. B
Mr. Redmon
Accom
Nemo
General Lee
Stonewall Jackson
Confederacy
C. Bor
Den
N. Main St
Mt. Jackson, Va
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