Definition of dependents stirs draft exemption debates
Washington July 3 married men face scrutiny over proving dependents for exemptions under the draft. A key ruling by Provost Marshal General Crowder on the definition is awaited. Affidavits from a wife and from an external head of another family are required, sparking concern over how the latter can credibly attest to a man's finances. General Crowder has the matter under advisement.
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the Star
Washington
Crowder
Jocal Board
One Hundred Years of Closet Debate in Winchester
The Star weighs public health and sanitation urging clean screened closets and inspector oversight. Readers express mixed views on enforcing sanitary rules, exposing costs for property owners and concerns over overreach while praising Winchester’s overall health and civic character.
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Winchester
Winchester 4th of July parade to raise nine by sixteen foot flag
The Winchester Fourth of July celebration features a noon flag raising at the George Washington Headquarters lot with a nine by sixteen foot flag, a 65 foot pole, and a parade starting 11 o'clock from City Hall. Notables like Representative T. W. Harrison and Dr. B. M. Roszel will speak briefly, with Confederate veterans, Daughters of the Confederacy, and Boy Scouts participating.
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Winchester
George Washington
Braddock and
Cork
Hable
City Hall
Washington Headquarters
Virginia
T. W. Harrison
B. M. Roszel
Arthur M. Field
Virginia Kurtz
Confederate Veterans and Daughters of the Confederacy
Boy Scouts
John Boxwell
Comrey
Martinsburg
Staunton
Market Street
Baker Street
Main
Monmouth
Washington
Piccadilly
Braddock
Pall Mall
Braddock Street
Citizens’ Band
Company TI
Second
Virginia Regiment
Winchesar
Winchester Fire Department
Com
Two men jailed in West Virginia and Harrisonburg on assault charge
Henry Johnson and Thomas Reedy of Rockingham county were arrested in Hardy county West Virginia and charged with attempting to commit a serious offense against Ada Fink a 14 year old girl. They were sent to a grand jury meeting in Harrisonburg on July 16 after a preliminary hearing.
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Henry Johnson
Thomas Reedy
Hooking Gap
Rockingham County
Hardy County
W. Va
Harrisonburg
Ada Fink
Hopkins Gap
A. A. Frank
Linville
West Virginia
Riggieman
Mathias
Frank
Mr. Prank
Singers Glen
Sunnday
J. Perry
J. B.S. Ratcliffe
Mr. Frank
Reedy
Johnson
Ford Parade Draws Hundreds to Valley Avenue
The big parade tomorrow invites every Ford in line to receive a valuable prize. Participants meet at Patton's store on Valley Avenue at nine in the morning with an expected crowd around 200. Chapman Auto Supply Co. promotes the event.
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Ford
Patton’s
Valley Avenue
Chapman Auto Supply Co
Rummage Sale July 4 for Memorial Hospital supplies
Citizens urged to donate furniture and clothing for a rummage sale on July 4 in the Bell store building at Main and Water Streets. Attendants will receive items July 3 and proceeds will fund linen and other necessities for Memorial Hospital.
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Bell Store
Main
Water Streets
Memorial Hosiital
Frederick Clark family in bad accident near Martinsburg
Mr and Mrs J N Clark and two children of Virginia avenue Martinsburg and his father J D Clark of Light Va were in a serious accident Sunday when a carriage horse team ran away after a pole struck an animal. The younger Clark freed four others, saved his family, and the father suffered a fractured shoulder and collarbone with other injuries.
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J. N. Clark
Virginia Avenue
Martinsburg
W. Va
J. D. Clark
Light
Mr. Clark
Dr. Smoke
Lark
Smoke
Mre
Clark
T. K. Oates
Americans Near Line of Battle
American troops occupy permanent quarters behind the western front in France. Additional units will depart current ports soon to join the lines for final intensive training before entering trench warfare. Heavy shipments of horses and munitions, delivered through the submarine zone, arrived safely.
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France
Green and Bro Will Close Store for Fourth of July
Our store will be closed all day tomorrow for the Fourth of July. I K Green and Bro announce the holiday closure to customers and patrons.
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I. K. Green
Bro
Heroism of Sailors Saves Dewey’s Flagship
NEWPORT R I July 3 The engine room crew of the United States cruiser Olympia showed extraordinary devotion as the ship struck an uncharted rock. With port engines out and water flooding the engine room the crew stood in water to their waists and kept the Starboard engine running to move the ship toward shoal water. Capt Naldo Evans ordered more steam and the crew responded, easing the cruiser toward safety. Naval officials hope to save the Olympia as pumping efforts begin and she rests at about shoal water.
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Newport
R. I
United States
Olympia
Admiral Dewey
Black Taland
Naldo Evans
Russell Cather Appointed Records Examiner for 17th District
Mr. T. Russell Cather commonwealth's attorney for Frederick County was yesterday appointed by the State Tax Board in Richmond as examiner of records for the Seventeenth Judicial District. The district includes Clarke Frederick Warren Shenandoah counties and the city of Winchester. Cather is a well known local attorney and his appointment is seen as a recognition of his ability.
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T. Russell Cather
Commonwealth
Frederick County
State Tax Board
Richmond
Seventeenth Judicial District
Clarke
Frederick, Warren
Shenandoah
Winchester
Cather
Women to Register for Food Conservation July 10 11
Winchester and Frederick county plan to join a nationwide movement for food conservation under Herbert Hoover. Virginia stages registration on July 10 11 led by Mrs R A Eaton and local women’s committees. A meeting of Winchester representatives is set for tonight at 8 in the City Hall court room with Chamber of Commerce support to organize registration efforts.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Herbert C. Hoover
Wilson
United States
Virginia
State Council of Defense
R. 4S. Eaton
Barton
Millerce
County Slacker Found Guilty In U S Court Case
In Charlottesville Virginia two Frederick county men were tried in the U S Court Western District for refusing to register on June 5 1917 under the conscription act. Frederick Shuler claimed fear not avoidance and was found not guilty. The trial of Herbert Shuler followed. Continued on page six.
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Frederick County
United States Court
Western District of Virginia
Charlottesville
Henry Co. McDowell
Lynchburg
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Winchester
Frederick
Herbert Shuler
Carpers Valley
Messrs. Allen and Walsh
Byrd
Congress
Frederick Shuler
Two German Submarines Reported By British Forces
Official advices state that British naval forces have accounted for at least two German submarines in the past week. One submarine was destroyed and the other captured and taken to a British port.
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Washington
Benefit for Christian Mott at Brucetown July 6 7
A two night benefit is planned at Brucetown on Friday and Saturday July 6 and 7 to aid Christian Mott. Organizers urge community support through donations and events to assist the family.
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Brucetown
Christian Mott
EAL
Art Embroidery Sale This Week At Mrs Nail’s
Readable text notes a local embroidery sale titled Art Embroidery At Cost This week Mrs Jno W Nail advertises items at reduced prices during a shop closing period The fragment mentions business closure and shopping opportunity in a small town setting.
Winchester Women to Gather for Food Administration Drive
Mrs. Barton extends telephone invitations to presidents of Winchester women s organizations for a crucial meeting on organization work ahead of the first registration day. Next Tuesday and Wednesday a house to house drive will seek to enroll all Winchester women in the United States food administration, signing membership cards addressed to the Washington food administrator. No fees or dues are required.
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Winchester
Washington
United States Food Administration
Sheme
Exalted Ruler Orders Members to Meeting Wednesday Night
The notice calls all members to gather Wednesday at 8 o clock for important business by Exalted Ruler W L Fultz and secretary J R Doran. A yard party at Macedonia Church on July 7 supports the Sunday school with proceeds.
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W. L. Fultzies
J. R. Doran
Sec’g
Macedonia Church
Kline Accepts Winchester Frederick Clarke School Post
Leslie D. Kline of Stephens City yesterday took charge as superintendent of the public free schools for Winchester city Frederick county and Clarke county. He succeeds MauRice M Lynch in Winchester and Frederick and C G Massey in Clarke. Elected by the State Board months ago he now begins a four year term amid consolidation of Clarke with Frederick and Winchester.
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Leslie D. Kline
Stephens City
Winchester
Frederick
Clarke
Maurice M. Lynch
Clarke County
C. G. Massey
White Post
Kline
State Board of Education
Frederick County
Winches
Dance at Rouss Hall for German Club July Fourth
Notice lists a members only dance at Rouss Hall July 4 from 10 p m to 1 a m with invitations required. Also mentions insurance ads for farm fire lightning coverage and local notices about residents visiting Roanoke and job ads for a cook and pool advertisement at Fairfax Avenue near the B&O depot.
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Rouss Hall
Wed
Henry FL Seal
Riots Leave Dozens Dead and Property Burned in St Louis
Renewed rioting in St Louis leaves twenty three blacks and others dead in 24 hours. Militants and guards patrol streets under martial law as blacks seek revenge during the bloodshed. Property losses estimated at $500000 as fires destroy homes and stores.
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ST. Louis
Third Troop Scouts Special Meeting Tonight
A special meeting of Third Troop will be held tonight at 7 30 for scoutmaster or troop purposes.
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Tloe Scoutm
Wanted old potato buyers seek top prices
A local ad announces a service to buy old potatoes at the highest prices. Seller Baker lists address at 46 East Placcadilly Street for contact and drop-off.
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BAKER
East Plccadilly St
Yard party benefit for Red Cross at 205 National Ave
Community yard party raises funds for the Red Cross with donations and solicited help. Local family invites neighbors to attend and contribute, aiming to support relief efforts.
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RED Cross Yard
Friendship Fire Company Calls Members to Special Meeting
The Friendship Fire Company urges all members to attend a special meeting. the purpose is to discuss plans and safety for a forthcoming trip to Hagerstown.
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Friendship Fire Company
Hagerstown
Kisses Jumbles and War Bread Cheer for Troops
War era note celebrates comforts for soldiers with kisses jumbles and bread from the Manual for Army Bakers. It notes bread supplies for troops, field bread for distant service, and mentions war department procedures for shipments and crust handling to keep loaves fresh.
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Wariba
Bekerles
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