Exempt Dunkard Must Serve as Second Call Goes Forward
The local exemption board for Winches ter and Frederick counties reports six more men certified for service, raising the total to 71 of 98 needed. Nine cases were heard. four exempted for dependent spouses, five denied. A Charleston wedding notes Lieut. Thomas Hardy Todd and Miss Sallie Stuart Bolling. Guy L. Shrum’s Dunkard discharge was revoked under a Wilson order, now certified for service. all discharges will be appealed by the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Leonard Shrum
Board of Exemption
Winchester
Frederick County
St. Paul’s Protestant Episcopal Church
Charlottesville
Thomas Hardy Todd
Washington
Sallie Stuart, Bolling
Major Bartlett Bolling
University of Virginia
Beverley D. Tucker, Jr
University
Harry B. Lee
Middletown
Shrum
Dunkards
Wilson
Hog prices soar as futures hint at twenty dollars
East St Louis reports hogs at 18.25 with history making highs as Chicago notes 18.60 while cattle and sheep slide. Officials worry about insufficient hogs to meet demand and forecast 19 tomorrow and 20 next week amid underfed stock and weak corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
ST. Louis
Chicago
Denny Clowe Co Inc Forms From Jewelry Firm Change
Announcement that Denny Clowe Co Inc has organized with M B Clowe as president E P Denny as secretary and treasurer and A D Henning as vice president The firm has acquired the jewelry business long run by the late Robert A Denny and will operate with the same high standards and customer satisfaction guarantee to seek patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denny-Clowe Co., Inc
M. B. Clowe
E. P. Denny
A. D. Henning
Robert A. Denny
R. A. Denny
Grimes Golden Apples Wanted Ad in Washington Market
Washington market buyers seek Grimes Golden apples and other varieties. Golden & Company offers top prices and directs sellers to Ashby Sprint, Opp. Hotel Jack, 7 West Piccadilly Street, contact phone 410. Ad appears as a local classified notice with a date code 8-14-1p-tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Ashby Sprint
Golden & Company
Piccadilly St
Mass arrests in East St. Louis tied to race rioting
East St. Louis Illinois August 17 wholesale arrests of men indicted for murder arson riot and conspiracy in the recent race riots proceeded with about 50 men taken into custody. In the latest batch a lieutenant two sergeants and five patrolmen were seized. Former Lieutenant Hickey is held for assault and rioting. Sergeant Neehan faces murder rioting and conspiracy charges while John Healey is held for conspiracy and rioting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickey
Neehan
John Healey
Orchard and coopers sought for Virginia apple trade
Wanted coops to make apple barrels first class stock steady work good pay and board to Nov 1 year Orchard Foreman also wanted Turkey Knob Orchard Mt Jackson Va final notice of Mrs William McKay of Baltimore who spent summer with her mother Mrs Dudley Miller and Midsummer Clearance sale on page 3 mentions Safingside left today to join her husband in New York
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coopers
Mt Jackson
William McKay
Baltimore
Ryan & Orndoff's
Dudley Miller
Ce. Sale
To Receive New Members Sunday
Preaching at Ridgeway charge churches on Sunday August 19. Darkesville at 11 a m and Rest Chapel at 8 p m. Opportunity to join the church on profession of faith. W H Hardesty, Pastor. Turnip seed Buckwheat scarred Alfalfa Timothy and all seeds and grains available at 46 East Piccadilly St. sale dates listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgeway Charge
M. KE
Darkesville
Iw. H. Hardesty
H. H. Baker
East
Piccadilly
War Department readies National Guard to France
Washington reports the War Department plans to send National Guard units from 26 states to France at an early date A first increment of the National Army will join the reserve camp in France before the spring drive as mobilization accelerates. Plans are rushed and largely secret to expedite war readiness before winter snows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
National Guard
Franfee
France
Hebrew Relief Jugiety Appeals For Assistance
The American Jewish Relief Committee in New York has enlisted Mr. B Feinberg to collect funds in Winchester for relief to Jewish war zone sufferers. Congressman Harrison and Mayor Ward endorse the effort, inviting donations at The Star office or Feinberg’s store, with A I Weinberg noting dire hunger and need. Feinberg plans to begin on Monday August 20 and will acknowledge all contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Ward
Star
F. Feinberg
North Main Street
American Jewish Resist Committee
New York City
8. Feinberg
Winchester
Feinberg
Abraham I. Weinberg
Baltimore Bargain House
Baltimore
Mr. Feinberg
F Feinberg
N. Main Street
British regain all lost ground on western front
British forces surged across blood soaked fields in west Flanders and later retook trenches in Loos sector as two heavy assaults by Canadians and others failed to shift front lines. British positions remained intact despite German efforts to relieve pressure near Lens and Leng.
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West Flanders
Lens
Loos
Leng
Cabinet Receives Pope Peace Proposals
President Wilson and his cabinet digested Pope Benedict XIIIs peace suggestions at a meeting today. The government also announced plans for speeding up U S participation in the war though many details remain secret. The Lokal Anzeiger notes the pope's term on Germanys colonies but regards it as unsatisfactory. German press reactions vary from undisturbed to deeming terms unjustified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Pope Benedict
Amsterdam
Benedict
Germany
Lokal Anzeiger
Berlin
Dance Tonight for War Relief Fund in Winchester
Tonight at nine o clock a benefit dance for the War Relief Society at the Winchester Inn invites all to attend. Admission is two dollars at the door or can be paid to George Barrie 3rd, supporting months of relief work by volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
War Relief Society
Wincheater
Winchester Inn
George Barrie
Lightning Splits Big Yard Tree in Winchester
A storm yesterday afternoon in Winchester saw a large cut paper tree struck by lightning in the yard of Mrs. A. O. 8. Riely on South Mar set street. The tree split from top to bottom and part of it fell on the savage, causing damage. The family was at dinner and several members were slightly shocked by the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
A. O
Auto Wrecked As Box Car Collides With Car
Mr. Davis Johnson, a lumber dealer, narrowly escaped death when a box car being shunted onto a siding struck his automobile while crossing the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad tracks in the local yards. The car was carried about 100 feet, wrecking the vehicle, but Johnson escaped without injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Davis Johnson
Johnson
Baby plague kills farmer in Greene County Virginia
Early N. Yawson age 26 farmed Greene County Virginia dies of infantile paralysis during an epidemic. Reported in Shenandoah area as a second adult death in the county. details from the outbreak are sparse and uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Yawson
Greene County
Shenandoah
Illinois Mines May Be Seized
Chicago reports state hearings on coal supply with Governor expected to issue a proclamation seizing mines in Illinois. A representative of operators may refuse to participate citing imminent federal control as thirteen Midwest states push for federal price fixes and control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Carter
Foithy
Iillinois
Ilindis
Éperatora
Middle West
Wilson
Five Ships Reported Lost In German Bomb Plot
Five ships believed blown up by bombs placed by German agents are reported lost. Four carry American flags, one British flag, and one Japanese flag. Ships Betuga Winslow and R. Slade flew for the U S. The overdue vessels include the British freighter Wairuna and Japanese freighter Koto-Hira.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betuga
Winslow
R. ©. Slade
Koto-Hira
British Airmen Cause Heavy Damage Behind German Lines
London reports heavy damage by British airmen on air bases and rail lines in Belgium. Tons of explosives were dropped and fires started at Ostend Ghisteiles and nearby aviation stations. Low flying missions allowed machine gun use against ground targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Belgium
Ostend
Ghisteiles
Bargain on Window and Door Frames at Pultz Sale
Read as a classified notice offering window and door frames sash shutters hand rails and related building materials salvaged from fine houses. Describes a sale at sacrifice and urges immediate contact with W L Pultz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Pultz
Prices Paid Today In Grain Markets Baltimore Wheat and Corn Quotes
At the close of Baltimore wholesale markets this afternoon spot wheat was quoted at 232 and corn at 158 12. Local dealers offered 2 17 for wheat this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Storm Devastates Apples and Crops in Frederick County
Severe hail and torrential rain crippled crops in Frederick county with apples peaches and corn damaged. Apple Ridge area reports indicate substantial loss to Grimes Golden York Imperial Stayman Winesap and other varieties. Orchard owner Mrs Barton estimates loss of about 400 barrels from a planned 1200 barrel harvest. The Berton orchard founded by Hon. R. T. Barton suffered extensive harm. Continued reports from Jefferson and W Virginia details confirmed across regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Winchester
Jefferson
W. Va
K.P. Barton
Ridge
Grimes
Everely
York Imperial
Staymis Winesap
Ant
Berton
Berton Orchard Was Set Out A Number of Years Ago By the Late Hon. R. T. Barton
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Dunkard
Clark Leslie Cooper
Chanbersville
Clittot
Luther Lewis
Henry Fitzhugh
Earl
Edward Hite
Marlboro
Edgar Lonas
William Wilson Dunn
Reuben Linwood Long
Thomas Mardy Todd
Fort: Myer
Todd
Canada
Bollingbroke
Bolling
Petersburg
Virginia
Lieutenant Todd
Law School
Fort Myer
Field Artillery
Jamney Glenn
Nain
Edward Wade Reubush
Trone
Lonas
Dunn
Long
Glenn
Reybush
Foel Board
District Board
United States
T. Russell Cather
EL St. Louis
Wisconsin
Kansas
Grimes Golden Apples
East ST. Louis
Wire
East ST. Louis, IL
Hebrew Relief Jugiety
Hicks’ Motor CO
Western Front
War Office
Gabinet
Pope
Torily
WAR Fund
Apple Pie Ridge
Illinois
Loden
NAMEN
Ma's Mill
Hiett Farm
W. 8. Hiett
New York
International Apple Shippers’ Association
Fred Hiett
al Sa
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