Americans and French Press Ahead on Marne Front
Allied forces, led by American and French troops, advanced between Bouresches and the Marne river west of Chateau Thierry. They captured the village of Vaux, nearby high ground, and several machine guns, taking 276 German prisoners including five officers. Hill No. 302 and nearby heights were also reported captured.
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Boures‘ches
Marne River
Chateau Thierry
Vauz
Yeux
Chateau
Marne
Paris
Vaux
War Office
Avia
Friends of the Society Repudiate Their Beliefs
Members of the Society of Friends denounce the tenets they say have been misused to shield past slackers. A young conscientious objector from a wealthy county family faced exemption boards and military classification, prompting a repudiation of the subject's stance by the Friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of Friends
Exemption Board
District Board
Legal Advisory Board
Dividend Declared by Shenandoah Valley Bank 1918
In Winchester Virginia on July 2 1918 the Shenandoah Valley Total Bank Board of Directors declares a semi annual five percent dividend on capital stock payable on and after July 5. The notice notes Qu. Robert Clevenger and the Grimes area in connection with a benefit for Red Cross.
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Robert Clevenger
Grimes
Red Croas
Shenandoah Valley Total Bank
Winchester
Jay
Fourth of July Parade and Free Show in Winchester
Winchester’s Fourth of July celebration centers on an evening parade at 7 30 from Handley Library with local business groups county and city Red Cross units and other groups. The parade proceeds at 8 followed by a free Auditorium program featuring war films tableaux war songs and an account by wounded Canadian Private Hannan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Handley Library
Hannan
Wheat Insurance Ad From Hansbrough and Carter
An old advertisement urges readers to insure wheat and grain against fire and lightning with low rates offered by Hansbrough & Carter. The ad mentions insurance, loans, and real estate services.
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Hansbrough & Carter
Masonic Notice for Funeral of Brother C M Gibbens
Winchester Hiram Lodge No 21 calls a special communication at 2 pm Thursday July 4 at the Masonic Temple to attend the funeral of Brother C M Gibbens P K L O mpus Worshipful Master. Benefit of Red Cross set for Saturday July 6 at Mit Williams school grounds. Public cordially invited. Satin hand bag offered for sale.
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Winchester
Hiram Lodge
No. 21
A. F
A. Masons
Masonic Temple
C. M. Gibbens
Mit
Williams
Red Cross
Fourth of July Parade to Start From Haudiey Library
The Fourth of July parade will begin at Haudiey Library at 8 o clock Thursday evening with W S White as chief marshal. The route runs south on Brandock and Cork To Main, then east to Piccadilly and Meirket, then south to Auditorium, featuring Home Guards, Chamber of Commerce, Elks, Red Cross floats, band, and many auxiliary units. Organizations are urged to report to the Chamber of Commerce and carry Stars and Stripes to show national spirit.
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Haudiey Library
Wekth
W. S. White
Brandock
Cork
Main
Piccadilly
Meirket
Auditorium
Guandis
Chamber of Commerce
Elks, Woodbine Red Cross
Citizens’ Band
Valley Red Cross
Nationa Avenue Knitting
Valley
Clearbrook
Branson
Stephenson
Harley
Rous Fire Company
Sarah
Zane Fire Company
Friendship Fire Company
The
Shore
Prohibition Law Narrowed Warrant Powers in Winchester
Copies of the new prohibition law arrived in Winchester on June 22. It limits officer authority, abolishes general warrants, and requires specific description of items to be searched. Prohibition officers may enter common carriers facilities to secure evidence but cannot search baggage without a warrant.
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Eftredt
Winchester
The
Prohibition Commission
Ready for Anything From the War Zone
M. Ferrari, formerly in the fruit business here, remains connected with the Italian military service in Italy. A post card received by The Star this morning quotes him saying “Ready for anything” from the war zone dated May 29.
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M. Ferrari
Italy
The
Star
Membership and War Chest Drive Well Under Way
Plans for raising funds for war purposes outlined at a rally held at Rouss Engine House. H B McCormac chosen as president of the War Chest with R Gray Williams describing the plans. Team captains to report as reports were made for 2000 members of the Chamber of Commerce.
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Rouss Engine House
H. B. McCormac
War Chest
R. Gray
Williams
Chamber of Commerce
Wor
Winchester
Fredericks County
Assembly Hall
Charfiey Rouss Company
Clarence J. Owens
Sowthern Commercel
Washington
H. B. McCormat
McCormas
Fuller
Fay
Alonzo Simmons
American City Bureau
Way
Jack
Duffey Chosen as John Kerr High School Principal
The City School Board accepted the resignation of Prof. Newton D. Cool as principal of the John Kerr Public Schools and named Prof. Hugh B. Duffey as his successor for one year. Duffey was the unanimous choice and Cool plans to join Bridgewater College staff. Miss Nancy Crieman was elected for the primary department.
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Newton D. Cool
John Kerr Public Schools
Hugh 8. Duffey
Professor Cool
Winchester
John ©. van Fossen
Bridgewater
Duffey
Cool
Boand
Nancy Crieman
Profecusor’ Thufley
John. Kerr
Ripe Rees Ra
Randolph-Macon College
Deh Land
Columbia University
New York City
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington
Red Cross Festival Yard Party In Gainesboro Va
A Red Cross festival yard party is set for Saturday night July 6 in Gainesboro Virginia to raise funds for the Red Cross. The public is invited to attend and support the charitable cause. Proceeds go to aid relief efforts.
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Gainesboro
Red Cross
District Nurse Association Meeting Postponed to July 10
District Nurse Association meeting postponed to Wednesday July 10. A private sale of household furniture will begin Tuesday July 2 at 311 1/2 West Water Street. Also promote purchasing War Savings Stamps in daily thrifty manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Nurse Association
Water St
What Savings Stamps Will Do
Five-dollar war savings stamps will provide medical supplies for soldiers and support wartime needs. One stamp buys portions of bandages and gauze, enables painless operations, and funds first aid packets and protective items for numerous wounded. Each potato eaten helps fill ships with wheat.
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Ciill
Many Marines Reported Missing In Action
Washington July 2 reports detail Marine Corps casualties in France with 32 listed as casualties. two died of wounds, one severely wounded, 29 missing in action. Private George R Orlet of Broad Way Virginia among missing. Lieut George L Jeffers and Corporal Thomas C Gardner wounded severely.FOR SALE 2 shares Union Bank Stork 7 care Star office 1p4t
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Washington
United States
Virginia
France
George R. Orlet
Broadway
George L. Jeffers
South
Richmond
Thomas Co. Gardner
Union Bank Stork
Care Star Office
Fourth of July business closures canvassed citywide
A canvass of local business houses shows most stores favor closing for the entire Fourth of July. The survey indicates broad support for a full day of observance with shops shut.
Noted Republican leader Charles Gidea Dies at Home
Charles Mortimer Gidea a prominent Wincheater Republican politician died suddenly at 3 o'clock this morning at his North Main Street home from heart trouble. A longtime city official and Mason, he influenced local trade and culture, leaving a son, a postmaster, and a widow awaiting funeral rites at his house with Masons in attendance.
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Charles Mortimer Gidea
Wincheater
Pttizemen
Moriniig
North Main Stree
Gibbens
North Main
University of
Masoniei Permit
Ee Masonry
Gibbons
Mi Bens
Reading
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Iorman
Tors
Rome
Piave
Waishington
Pershing
War Department
Enmy
London
Albert
British War Office
Grimes Yard Party
Ee We. Hardy
TOST
Adshide
Shea
Shenandoah
R. Gray Williams
W. D. Smith
Mr. McGormac
War Chest Association
H.s.duffey
Keystone
N. D. Cool
Harrisburg
Southland
Martineburg
W. Va
Martinsburg
Joseph
Ashwood
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