British troops press on in Somme front gains
Aug 29 dispatch reports British forces capturing Haxgtcourt Boulliers and pushing beyond the Hindenburg Line. French claim Noyon entry may be imminent as American forces fight near Chavigny and Nesle with Mangin’s troops. British prisoners total 26,000 and advances continue north of the Somme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spicardyrront
Haxgtcourt
Boulliers
Reroane
Hindenburgine
Dzian‘court
Nesle
Canal du ‘Nord
Nese
I Neyon
Oise
Aisne
Mangin
Vallae
Veste i
Paris
Somme
Aisne-Vesle
Chavigny
Tandon
Bobry
Gavrelle
Oppy
Deserter Arrested After Returning to Norristown Area
A man identified as Sheetz, a native of Cedar Hollo w Pa, was arrested in Winchester after deserting from Camp Gordon Georgia on August 8 1917. Police learned of his enlistment and deserter status and detained him at police headquarters along with another man. He admitted desertion and was confined after police recovered a torn photograph of him in a soldier's uniform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheetz
Norrison
Campcock
Georgia
Germany
Sheets
Pannett
Doran
Cedar Hol
Norristown
Sted
Winchester
Eens
Bowers
Fooung
Aneer
Officer Bowers
Big Widenester Fair Promises Notable Racing and Livestock
The coming Big Widenester Fair on September 10 to 13 will crown a crowning event this year with noted horses entered in racing classes, fine livestock exhibits, and genteel attractions. Daily features aim to attract crowds. secure your tickets now from secretary D W Lup at Rouss avenue for a copy of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W
Lupé Rouss
Shenandoah Valley Academy Advertisement Opens Thursday
Shenandoah Valley Academy a boys school invites enrollment with notices of openings for West Point academy hopefuls. Principal Dr. J B Swimley announces awards and savings on steel ranges cooking stoves and related items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M
West Point
J. B
Knitting Helpers Laud Red Cross Work in Winchester and County
Mrs Walker McBond thanks the Winchester and Frederick county knitting auxiliaries for their steady service. She notes the quality and quantity of warm articles sent to soldiers, the loyal staff at West Water Street headquarters, and Dr Myers rooms provided for the effort. The letter urges continued systematic support for future service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Frederick County
The
Red Cross
West Water “Street
Ty Dr. Myers
Dr. Dutton
Seaé
Walker M’c. Bond
Disease labeled tomato related outbreak prompts baker reply
Local reader Shirley Carter defends Winchester bakers against claims of moldy rye causing a skin disease. She attributes the rash to acids in tomatoes and notes limited demand for straight rye bread. Public notices promote a M W of A picnic and tournament at Rutherford's Grove on August 31 with events and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Winchester
Shirley Carter
Agreement Reached on Manpower Bill In Washington
Washington Aug 29 complete agreement on the manpower bill was reached this afternoon when conferees yielded to pleas by Provost Marshal General Crowder and dropped the Pen rose amendment. The bill now requires only the signatures of the president pro tem of the Senate and Speaker Clark before it is sent to President Wilson for his signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Crowder
Clark
House
Wilson
Winchester Cold Storage promotes apple storage advantages
The Winchester Cold Storage Company advertises lower storage rates insured from fire at no extra cost, superior refrigeration to extend apple life, and quick unloading facilities. Contact Chas R. McCann, General Manager, for information. Also a notice seeks to buy several thousand barrels of apples from orchards in Winchester Virginia, minimum 1000 barrels, quality required, respond to P O Box 76.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Chas R. McCann
Winchester Cold Storage Company
P. O
For Rent Advertisements on Main Street Winchester VA
FOR RENT Good business location on Main street. Apply to H W Obert 160 N Main St Winchester Va Ip tf FOR RENT 8 room house centrally located Possession given October 1 Apply at Star office Ip tf If you have Gamsons oT apples for sale see H H Baker 46 East Picca sale bauaiy tego ee Aig
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
H.W. Obert
N. Main St
Winchester
Star Office
H. H. Baker
East Picca‘sale
Bauaiy Tego
Verse From Frontline Soldier Sergeant Reardon
The letter describes Sergeant Reardon among early selective service troops trained at Camp Lee and now in France on the front lines. He sends a verse from Over There praising allied nations, predicting a homecoming with songs and mirth as ships land and troops shout in victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sergeant Reardon
Selective Service
Camp Lee
France
Patrick H. Reardon
Navy and Marine Enlistments Abolished During War
Secretary announces suspension of voluntary enlistments in the navy and marine corps for the war duration. Men may still volunteer on request after registering under the manpower act. Plans to allow voluntary induction on personal request are being arranged with Daniels Baker and the President for later announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
Marine Corps
Naval Service
Daniels
Baker
Infant Paul Grim Dies at Two Months in City
Paul Hleworth Grim, two months old and child of Mr and Mrs Car D Grim, died yesterday at 3 PM at 6 10 South Main Street. The Rev Dr J H Lacy of the Presbyterian Church officiated at the 4 PM funeral. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs WW Gochenour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Hleworth Grim
Car D. Grim
South Main Street
J. H. Lacy
Pressbyterian Church
Mra
O. Gochenour
Removal Notice and Local Property Listings
Removal notice offers entire stock of cars and trucks at reduced prices until September with limited selection. Also describes a desiable home for sale on Main Street Winchester Virginia, seven rooms, corner lot and stable, terms cheap for quick buyer. Additional rental notice for Mrs Byrd residence on Amherst Street with occupancy in October. Also window display advertisement for special talcum sale at Asco Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beng Cotd
Clarence Miller
Asco Drag Store
Death of D. C. Sirbaugh in Winchester Memorial Hospital
D. C. Sirbaugh aged about twenty seven, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Sirbaugh of East Piccadilly street, died yesterday in Winchester Memorial Hospital after lingering illness from complications of diseases. He had fever in March while with Washington Steel and Company and recently underwent operations in Martinsburg and Memorial Hospital. Survived by parents and two sisters Mrs. Charles Taylor and Mrs. Emmanuel Pingley. Funeral at 10 Friday morning at parental home, burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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D. C. Sirbaugh
David Sirbaugh
East Piccadilly Street
Winchester
Memorial, Hospital
Sirbaugh
Washington
Steel and Company
Martinsburg
W. Va
Memorial Hospital
Sterling
Mount Hebron
Winchester district conference to convene September 3 5
The annual Winchester district conference of the Episcopal Church South will meet at Summit Point from September 3 to 5. Bishop E. R. Hendrix cannot attend. Rev. D. L. Blakemore will preside with Rev. W. M. Compton as host. Readings include sermons addresses and devotions by Baltimore conference clergy. Winchester attendees include Rev. F. M Richardson, Rev. N. T. Conway, R. Frank Barrecorder, T. J. Orndorff, W. B. Snider, John W. Rosenberger, J. M. Orndoff and alternates A. H. Jackson, J. S. Jomitte, FR C. Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Dist Episcopal
Church, South
Summit Point
W. Vanoning
BE. R. Hendrix
D. L. Blakemore
W. M. Compton
Mmost
Jays Imen
Baltimore
F. Mchardson
N. T. Conway
R. Frank
Messrs
A. H. Jackson
Jomitte
FR. C. Baker
Woodmen's Picnic At Boyce Camp Opens September
Woodmen’s picnic in Saratoga woods near Boyce on Monday September 2 offers usual attractions plus a government airplane performance. Proceeds go to Clarke County War Chest Fund. Sold by Winchester Seed Co. Inc with notes on a special candy sale and weekend hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pionec
BOYCE
Saratoga Woods
WAR Chest Fund
Clarke County
Father Faces Arrest as Son Entangles in Forbidden Marriage
A Berkeley County man is said to have plotted to prevent his 5th son’s marriage to an “undesirable” woman near Bunker Hill. The son, arrested with an army deserter, was jailed after a court held warrants in abeyance briefly while officials pursued the marriage license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunker Mill
Berkeley
County
W. Va
Winchester
Omver Bowers
St Ane
Lane
Clark
Corporation Court
Neutral ships liable to seizure under entente note
Paris reports that the entente will not recognize German safe conduct of navigation. Neutral ships using it are liable to seizure under the official announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Entente
Evangelist Bridges Cancels Engagements for Army Service
The Rev. Luther Bridges, who held a successful Winchester revival, has cancelled preaching engagements as he has joined the army for service. The item mentions a Woodmen’s picnic and tournament at Rutherford’s Grove on Saturday, August 21, with noted attending belles and knights in period-appropriate pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Bridgera
Winchester
I Army
Army
Rutherford's Grove
Young Railroader Killed at Shenandoah Junction
Howard Zimmerman 18, formerly in the United States Army, was struck by a train and killed instantly at Shenandoah Junction yesterday. He lived in Hagerstown and was employed by the Cumberland Valley Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Zimmerman
Shenandoah Junction
United States Army
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Hagerstown
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Cis
Noyon
Noxon
London
Hvork
Ito
War Office
Prench
Amy
Nuel Sheets
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Cogal Ansiters
Martinsburg Pike
M. W
M. W. of
A. Stephenson
M. W. of A
Ruther Kford’s Grove
Wire
Prince
Italy
England
America
U/S. A
Harry L. Reardon
Howe
Marines
Anfant
H. C. Bord
Main St
R. E. Byrd
Amherst‘St. Po
BR. Byrd
St. W
Washingtoe
Methodists
Woodmen’s Picnic
Rosen Rye
Winchester Seed Co., Inc
Leonate
Evangelist
Frenay
People’ Drug Co, Inc
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