Winchester and Western Railroad spring push to operation June 1
Report denounces suspicions of winter work stoppage on the Winchester and Western Railroad. President W B Cornwell says fifty men per gang will expand work, with multiple grading crews and track layers advancing toward Capon Springs. By June 1 the line from Winchester to Wardensville aims to be in operation, opening vast timber, iron ore, coal, and grazing country already attracting corporate exploitation.
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Winchester
Capon Springs
Winchester and Western
W. B. Cornwell
Star Office
Rock Bnon
West Virginia
Wardensville
Cornwell
Theork
Wilson
Germany
Washington
United States
Ll. W. W
Minnesota
Pacific Slope
South
Carl
Offcrals
Community fire truck fund totals updated
Contributions received for a new automobile fire truck purchase include Hicks Motor Co. five dollars, O P Grove one dollar sixty, and Strode two dollars five cents, with other memos noted indicating fund receipts for the Friendship Fire Company.
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Spm
Priendship Fire
Hicks Motor
Venison Ban Enforced in Virginia Case
Virginia law makes possession of venison illegal after November 30. George W. Kremer faced charges after pleading guilty to selling 25 cents worth of venison to a gate warden’s agent on December 1. He was ordered to discard the carcass under the law's post November 30 prohibition.
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Virginia
George W. Kremer
Justice Fultz
Kremer
Notice to all registrants under the selective draft act
By order of the Governor of Virginia all who registered under the selective draft act on June 5 1917 are warned that new rules take effect December 15 1917 A Legal Advisory Board for Winchester and Frederick County is appointed with Robert M Ward R Gray Williams and Russell Cather The questionnaires begin mailing December 15 and registrants have seven days to return them The board offers free help to complete questionnaires and stresses legal obligation to stay informed Noncompliance risks loss of exemption or discharge and possible imprisonment for failure to return questionnaires Addresses changes should be reported to the local board
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Winchester
Frederick
Robert M. Ward
Emen
R. Gray Williams
Russell Cather
Frederick CO
City OF Winchester
Luther Pannett
Kentucky Belle Delights Audience At Local Church Play
An audience at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church enjoyed the amateur drama Kentucky Belle a romance of the Blue Grass with racing horses. Lead players included Miss Sarah L Kremer and Mr R S Fansler supported by W Lee Fisher Margaret Hollinberger Anna Ballard and Joseph B Newlin with Muriel Lanham and G L Lewis in supporting roles. Direction by Mrs M M Lynch featured songs by Prof Hugh S Duffey and a violin solo by Miss Mary Sartelle.
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Braddock Street Methodist ‘Episcopal
South
Blue Grass
Sarah L. Kremer
Isabel Douglas
R.S. Fansler
John Casson Gordon
W. Lee Fisher
Dr. Blake
Margaret Hollinberger
Marie van Harlinger
Anna Ballard
Mariah Douglas
Joseph B. Newlin
Colonel McMillen
Muriel Lanham
G. L. Lewis
M. M. Lynch
Hugh S. Duffey
Mary Sartelle
Lull in Infantry Activity on British Front
London reports a lull in infantry fighting along the British front with only cannonading during the night. Unofficial dispatches suggest Haig prepares a new offensive against German positions now within range of British guns.
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London
War Office
Field Marshal Haig
Auto Repairing Offered by Nebl Motor Co
Auto repair services advertised as prompt by Nebl Motor Co offering all kinds of repairs. The short notice blurb emphasizes readiness and quick turnaround for vehicle maintenance and fixing needs.
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Nebl Motor CO
Russian Troops Disband Following Front Ceasefire
Copenhagen reports selective units of Russian forces in areas where fighting has ceased are being disbanded. A preliminary armistice is in place after Russo German talks at Prince Leopold of Bavaria's headquarters. Germany presses Bolsheviks to push peace talks, with promises of financial aid to Lenine's government.
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Copenhagen
Petrograd
Leopold of
Bavaria
Germany
Lenine
War-Windows Plan to Run Mines and Coal Surplus
Washington Dec 5. A resolution by Representative Sabath Illinois proposes government operation during the war period to control mines and coal. The measure was referred to a committee for study and a report.
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Sabath
Ilinois
War stamps on sale at the Winchester post office
The post office announces sale of United States war savings certificates and thrift stamps with a target of 2 billion dollars. Postmaster Libertha directs carriers to distribute information and plans wide distribution through banks, stores, factories, and stations to reach every resident.
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Winchester
United States War Savings
Liberthas
Sibert
For Rent Nine Room House By Attorney M M Lynch
Classified notice states a nine room house for rent with bath and electric lights. Listing contact: M M Lynch, attorney. Iptt.r.
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Bath
M. M. Lynch
Regular Common Council Meeting Postponed Due to Quorum
The monthly Common Council meeting failed to convene last night as quorum was not met with only Hable Cooper Gray Grim and Sheetz present. Several members were out of town and an attempt to meet next Tuesday night is planned to address pending matters. Also an ad seeks good fresh cows and close springers from M E Conner for McKnee's Livery.
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Common Council
Messrs
Hable
Cooper, Gray
Grim
Sheetz
Fuel and Food Feud Is Halted
President Wilson calls a truce between the food and fuel directors ending the priority clash. Garfield and Hoover remain in their original positions on priority schedules, Judge Lovett notes no change. Mrs J R Russell and her daughter Louise visit relatives in Charles Town W Va.
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Washington
Wilson
National Food and Fuel
Garfield
Hoover
Robert S. Lovett
Destroyers to Pursue Enemy Vessels in Mediterranean
American destroyers will soon operate in the Mediterranean as a high naval official said United States destroyers are or will be wherever enemy submarines operate. Allied naval co operation is to be expanded and destroyer construction is being accelerated with labor difficulties nearly gone.
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Washington
Mediterranean Sea
United States
Mrs Harry M Baker Visits Relatives in Baltimore
Mrs. Harry M. Baker is visiting relatives and friends in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry M. Baker
Baltimore
Winchester Merchant Marcus H Spotts Suffers Severe Fall
Marcus H Spotts a veteran Winchester merchant slipped and fell in his South Main yard this morning and remains at home in shock. At eighty nine he is among the city's oldest residents and has run his business here for over 52 years, the oldest merchant in Winchester.
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Marcus H. Spotts
Winchester
South Main Street
Spotts
Wich
Americans Taken Prisoners on Cambrai Front
Americans were among the prisoners captured by German forces on the Cambrai front according to reports from Paris. The prisoners were part of Allied forces surprised during a breakthrough as Americans and British troops fought bravely and helped push the enemy back within its lines.
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Paris
Cambrai
Entente Allies Pledge Swiss Neutrality Guard
A communication has been sent to the Swiss government urging respect for Swiss neutrality. The entente governments report they reject Berlin claims that the allies plan to invade Switzerland. Dr John Boyd and family return from visits, and Mrs Walter M Bond visits Baltimore friends as a food conservation pledge is urged.
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Switzerland
Berlin
Mountain Republic
War Resolution Brought Up In House By Flood
Washington dispatch reports a warm reception for the President's war message, with telegrams praising his words including several from socialists. Allied reaction in London notes the move will aid the Entente while boosting U S troop options, and Germany may see the full text soon broadcast by Allied planes.
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Washington
White House
Russia
London
Wilson
Austria-Hungary
United States
Europe
Asia
Germany
Auto License Blanks Available From Mr. Cather
Mr. J. Howard Cather, a North Market Street automobile dealer, has received 1918 license blanks for all automobiles in Winchester and Frederick County from Secretary of the Commonwealth B. O. James. Auto owners should apply to Mr. Cather for the blanks rather than writing to Secretary James. He is officially designated to provide this service and urges early application.
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J. Howard Cather
North Market Street
Winchester
Frederick County
Mrs Boylan Dies In Hagerstown At 46
Mrs Rose F E Boylan of 639 North Mulberry Street Hagerstown Md died yesterday morning at 830 of general complications aged 46 she had been ill about two years Survivors include husband James M Boylan and children Harry M James M Jr Mrs C A Austin Miss Virginia and Norman all of Hagerstown Also surviving are sisters Mrs Alfred Wincup Mrs Henry Russell and Mrs Charles Palecto of Berryville Va and Mrs W A Bell Princeton W Va Funeral Thursday at 2 pm with services at the house by Rev J M Harme pastor of St Johns Lutheran Church interment Rose Hill Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose FE. Boylan
North Mulberry Street
Hagerstown
Boylan
Methodist Church of Virginia
James M. Boylan
Harry M
James M. Jr
C. A. Austin
Virginia
Norman
War Declaration Against Austria-Hungary Brought To House
Chairman Flood of the Foreign Affairs Committee introduced a resolution declaring war on Austria-Hungary after the House convened. The measure aims to hold Austria-Hungary accountable for siding with Germany and supporting aggressive wartime actions against the United States.
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Foreign Affairs Committee
Austria-Hungary
Cooper
Winconsin
Carl
The
Star
Washington
Flood
Foreign Affairs Committee of the
House
Committee On Foreign Affairs
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Sohn
Festus
Sarabee
Cross
Poth
Richard Festus
Sarah Cross
Braddock Street
Shannon Hill
Berryville Pike
BE. A. Horsey
West
Wire
Postoffice
Libert Ia Government
New “Drive
M. E. Conner
McKnee’s
J. R. Russell
Louise
Charles Town
W. Va
Bruce Russel
North Kent Street
Mediterranean
John Boyd
Hunter Boyd
Walter M. Bond
Whison
Mr. Cather
District of Columbia
Austria
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