Teutonics Reach Lukow As War Moves Eastward
Teutonic forces occupy Lukow and Zambrowo as Russian retreat from Warsaw continues. German pushes aim at Kovno and towards Riga, with Petrograd within reach and a new interior offensive reportedly forming in the Russian front.
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London
Baltic
von Hindenburg
Dvina
Riga
Dvinsk
Petrograd
Kovno
Warsaw
Russia
Teutons
Lukow
Zambrowo
France
Belgium
The
Times
Vistula
Niemen
Dyinsk
McGuire Murder Claim Hits Villa Rivalry
The Tribune reports William Mattery, McGuire’s partner, says Villa murdered Mickey McGuire after a 5,000 foot fall, paying $500 weekly. McGuire was shot twenty times as he left his plane. Mattery says he was jailed as a spy and escaped. Villa later qualified the claim.
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New York
Mickey” McGuire
Villa
Chihauhau
William Mattery
McGuire
The
Tribune Today
Mattery
Mrs Van Miller Dies At Sister S Home
Maggie Taylor Van Miller, born October 6 1851 in Frederick county, formerly of Roanoke Virginia, died early today at her sister Mrs Catherine Taylors East Kern street home after a long illness. Funeral at 9 am Saturday at the Taylor home with Rev John McVerry of the Church of the Sacred Heart and burial in the Catholic Cemetery.
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Maggie Taylor van Miller
Roanoke
Catherine Taylor
East Kern Street
van Miller
Frederick County
Rittan and
Catherine Swartz Taylor
Explosion Suspects Tied to Munition Plant Blast
Written evidence suggesting antiwar opposition to munitions prompted the Westinghouse plant explosion at Turtle Creek near Pittsburgh. A letter signed Guess It threatened to blow up the facility if shell production continued. The plant manager could not explain gas entering a smelting furnace that erupted, killing two workers and injuring several others.
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The
Star
Pittsburgh
Westinghouse
Turtle Creek
Former resident welcomes D M Gilbert family guest in town
Mrs D M Gilbert widow of Rev Dr D M Gilbert and her daughter Miss Janie Gilbert from Harrisburg Pa arrive as guests of Miss Fannie Wolfe at 124 Piccadilly Street. The notice invites readers to Brill Ritters sale through Aug 14 offering a $600 player piano and seeds at 17 Court House Plaza. Mr A Holmes Allen of Richmond Va visits near Point West Virginia with Roger Q Allen.
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D. M. Gilbert
Janie Gilbert
Harrisburg
Fannie Wolfe
Piccadilly Street
A. Holmes Allen
Richmond
Roger Q. Allen
Mit "Point
W. Ve
Berryville Horse Show Closes With Thrilling Races
Berryville Virginia report shows a three day event ending with exciting races. Jack Hanover driven by W M Atkinson won the half mile heat over Front Royal. Salvation Nell owned by Kenneth Gilpin won the mile flat. Wooltex ridden by Maj C W Orwell beat Lady Melba in the steeplechase. Troop M drills from Fort Myer to be repeated at Charlestown show.
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Ing. Jack Hanover
W. M. Atkinson
Berryville
Front Royal
Salvation Nell
Kenneth N. Gilpin
Clarke County
Wooltex
Maj, Otwell
Lady Melba
Jack Hanover
Maj
C. W. Otwell
Amherst
D. L. Leith
Aldie
Boyce
Highflyer
Dr. Devereux
Maid of Wouth
A. H. Utter
C. W. Orwell
J. G. Everhart
Fifth United States Cavalry
Fort Myer
Forsyth
Charlestown
West Virginia
Business Men Meet Tonight
The Winchester Chamber of Commerce holds a regular meeting tonight at 8 o'clock in the Auditorium. Members are urged to attend as important business will be transacted. The session will begin sharp at eight.
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Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Corset Sale At Below Cost At Miss Wierman Shop
On August 14 and for one week corsets in sizes from 19 to 25 will be sold below cost at Miss Wierman 17 W Piccadilly St. Offer invites buyers to verify value.
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Miss Wierman
W. Piccadilly St
Portuguese Cruiser Republica Foundered Off Ericeira
The Portuguese cruiser Republica of 1700 tons foundered on rocks off Ericeira, 22 miles northeast of Lisbon. The crew was rescued and the ship’s larger guns salvaged.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Republica
Ericeira
Here
After Summer Capital Mount Weather proposed as near Washington
Representative C C Carlin of Virginia pushes for a summer capital near Washington to shorten travel time. He favors Mount Weather Bluemont Virginia noting a $150000 government purchase for 300 acres and a grand house. With $25000 to $30000 it could become an ideal summer capital within 2 12 hours drive.
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Maryland
Virginia
Washington
C. C. Carlin
Carlin
Mount Weather
Big Stone
Blue Ridge Mountains
Seven Trackmen Killed in Wreck Near Mount Union
Seven trackmen of the Middle Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad were killed when a passenger train at high speed wrecked their hand-car in fog near Mount Union. The engineer of the passenger train is hospitalized in Huntington with severe injuries from flying debris.
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Altoona
Middle Division
Pennsylvania Railroad
Mount Union
Huntington
Nina Powell to wed Richard Potts in autumn
Mrs. William Leven Powell of Leesburg announces the engagement of her daughter Nina Fauntleroy Powell to Mr. Richard Potts of Frederick Maryland. The wedding is planned for early autumn.
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William Leven Powell
Leesburg
Nina Fauntleroy
Richard Potts
Frederick, Md
Taxpayer notice for Board of Review session
Notice to taxpayers from the Board of Review. The session will be held at the County Clerk's Office on Monday August 16. Northern District residents may change assessments by appearing in person at that time. By order of the Board of Review. Phil H. Gold, Clerk.
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Washington
Ambassador Penfield
Vienna
State Department
America
Board of Review
Board of
Palm Beach Laundered At Winchester Steam Laundry
Palm Beach items can be laundered at Winchester Steam Laundry to perfection. service available one page Friday and Saturday to fulfill rapid turnaround.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
Naval Board To Meet Next Month
Secretary of the Navy Daniela will convene a meeting of the new naval advisory board in September. Ten of twenty replies have been received and a full board is expected at its first session.
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Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Daniela
Naval Advisory Board
Farm for Sale 160 Acres Near Valley Pike Ward & Larrick
160 acre Minestone land for sale near Valley Pike in Ward and Larrick handled by attorneys. Details appear in ipth y30 sng 3 6 10 13. Sale notices and property terms to be provided by the listed attorneys.
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Valley Pike
Ward & Larrick
Attys
Virginia Valley conference at Timber Ridge well attended
Ministers and families from Virginia West Virginia and surrounding states attend the sixty seventh annual Virginia Valley Central Conference at Timber Ridge Church Hampshire County W Va presided by Rev William T Walters with three daily sessions and a Sunday all day meeting anticipated to draw large crowds from Winchester and Frederick County.
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Timber Ridge
Hampshire County
W. Va
William T. Walters
Winchester
Ence
Frederick County
Walters
Carranza Commander Reports Soldiers Safe in Matamoros
Washington dispatch says Carranza’s military chief in Matamoros assures General Funston that all Carranza men are accounted for and not involved in Texas border troubles. He claims no soldiers have visited the United States and that cooperation with Funston on both sides of the border will repress outlawry and rebellion.
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Texas
United States
General Funs
Ton
Veteran Fireman In Need of Help
At an adjourned Friendship Fire Company meeting last night the oldest member, living alone, was found in need of life’s necessities. The secretary was authorized to draw $6 from the treasurer for temporary relief. Members were asked to donate groceries and provisions, with Driver Irwin Arnold collecting at the engine house and delivering items to the veteran fireman.
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Friendship Fire Company
Irwin Arnold
Farm Meeting Opens At Middletown With Large Attendance
The first of two day farmers institute sessions is underway at the Agricultural High School in Middletown. Officials report a larger turnout than expected despite rain, with agents from federal and state agriculture departments arriving to deliver scheduled talks. Tomorrow the event moves to Winchester with further addresses and contests for dairy and beef cattle, draft horses, and poultry on the Court House Plaza at 2 p.m. Everyone is invited.
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Farmers’ Institute
Middletown
Amiles
KE. Koontz
Frederick County
Farmers’ Bureau
Federal
State Departments of Agriculture
Winchester
Court House
M. W. A. Picnic at Edgewood Camp Aug 25
Edgewood Camp hosts an all day M. W. A. picnic on August 25 twelve miles north of Winchester via Martinsburg pike. Events include a tournament ball game greased pig and soap polo with an afternoon address by Dr. Harper on Education.
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H. (. Moore
J. O. Atkinson
The
Christian Sun
Elon College
N. CG
Churches of the Conference
A. W. Andes
Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Board
W. A. Harper
North Carolina
Edgewood Camp
Winchester
Martinsburg Pike
Harper
Winchester Fair Promises Largest Event Yet
The Winchester fair extends five days from September 7 to 11 with a ten-car carnival train. Forty shows and concessions occupy one thousand feet of frontage, featuring a motorcycle drome and night exhibitions nightly. Free acts include the Lovett Sisters, educated seals, and more, plus a stronger racing program with a motorcycle race and an invited cavalry troop. Agricultural displays will fill half of a new exhibition building with updated premiums and livestock tents.
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Winchester
H. F. Byrd
W. L. Fults
Shiandoah
Bccessful
Lovett Sisters
Thomas Cannon
Tate
Winchester tal talt listing notes prizes and omissions
Notice records prize amounts in class 78 of the Winchester catalogue listing first prize eight dollars and a four dollar prize for a specific award. It notes an omission and identifies Daniel W. Lupo as involved in the entry.
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Besb
Ascom
Daniel W. Lupto
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