Winchester Revenue Office Shortage Probe Continues
Local auditors and officials examine decades of accounts from former commissioner J. B. Correll amid reports of licenses paid but not turned over. Early estimates place shortages around $3000 with potential additional sums. those who already paid licenses may reclaim from Correll estate, while Fidelity and Deposit Company faces bonding concerns.
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the Revenue
City of Winchester
J. Luther
W. F. Smythe
Echmond
Lee. Moore
J. D. Brooks
Fidelity & Deposits
Baltimore
J. B. Correll
Correll
Sen
Exnee
Enn
Fidelity and Depositity Cmpany
Winchester
Hesten
Commissioner of the Revenue
State Troops to Camp at Virginia Beach
Richmond reports estimate of $31 500 total cost for three Virginia infantry camps at the State Rifle Range Virginia Beach funded by state and federal sources. About 115 officers and 1 650 enlisted will be on duty as the Second Regiment company from this city departs July 25 with sixty men expected from Winchester and Frederick County. Major Graves reports grounds and targets ready. First Infantry to arrive in July, Second after, Fourth due August 8.
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Richmond
Adjutant-General’s Office
Robert Y. Conrad
Omefinding
Virginia Beach
Winchester
Frederick County
James W. Graves
Sale
Insurance ad draft for farm fire and lightning risk
An early 20th century style insurance notice from Hansbrough and Carter promotes farm fire and lightning risk coverage. It mentions agriculture, loans and investment services and provides contact details.
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Hansbrough & Carter
Real Estate Ad Seeks Limestone Farms for Immediate Sale
AW Fultz offers seven limestone farms for purchase at 100 to 160 acres each. Properties must be limestone use only. Realty exclusive listing signals urgent negotiations and a reward note appears in the ad.
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L. Fultz
Hotel Jack Roof Garden Opens Monday
The Star announces the formal opening of Hotel Jack roof garden next Monday evening July 12. It is the only roof garden in the region, features latticed floors with a high railing, electric lighting, tables, and potted plants. Light refreshments and soft drinks will be served from 8 to 11 30, with music provided.
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The
Star
Jack Roof Garden
Washington
Zone of War Diplomatic Notes and Frontline Moves
The German reply to the American note presented to Ambassador Gerard in Berlin is viewed as disappointing but not alarming in Washington. Field Marshal French faces a dramatic British push near Ypres as Turkish forces threaten Aden, London reports. General Botha accepts surrender of all German forces in German Southwest Africa, Pretoria states. Berlin confirms German steamship attacked in Norwegian waters.
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Gerard
Berlin
Washington
French
West
Ypres
Aden
Araba
London
Botha
Africa
Pretoria
Funeral services for John P Campbell held in Winchester
The funeral for John Pears Campbell, son of Mrs. Mary B. Campbell of Winchester, occurred at 3 PM at Mrs. Edward C. Johnsons home with Rev W H Carter officiating. Burial followed at Mount Hebron cemetery. Pallbearers from Winchester and distant cities attended, with many out of town relatives and friends sending flowers.
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John Peares Campbell
Mary B. Campbell
Winchester
Star
Edward C. Johnson
West Water Street
W. H. Carter
First Baptist Church
Campbell
Mount Hebron
Mosara
H. D. Fuller
Richard B. Byrd
Harry F. Byrd
Loring A. Gover
Stirley Carter
Harry 8. Jenkins
Baltimore
Louis C. Lehr
Washington
Whiting Faulkner
Martinsburg
Robbers Kill Conductor in $200,000 Express Heist
Four masked men killed conductor Phil McRae of Montgomery, then robbed the New York New Orleans Limited express and mail cars near Greenville Alabama. Loot totaled 200000. The engine was stopped near Garland Alabama, about 40 miles away.
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New Orleans
Phil McRae
Montgomery
New York-New Orleans Limited
Louisville and Nashville
Greenville
Alabama
Garland
Russians Win Before Lublin
Petrograd reported a sweeping Russian victory before Lublin as Grand Duke Nicholas’s army halted the Austro German offensive and drove General von Hindenburg’s forces back. The war office said prisoners were taken near Wilkołazy and that fighting along the Bug river left 500 dead or wounded on the enemy side.
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Petrograd
Lublin
War Office
Grand Duke
Nicholas
Phus
Podlip
Hawa
Takte Asive
Aston
Mga
Wilkokagbrny
Resistips
Koup
July records sale at Columbia Graphophone stall
Hundreds of Columbia Graphophone records offered at 65 cents each. Catalog mentions names such as Margaret Wilson and President Wilson in a promotional note. Call for details.
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Columbia Graphaphone
Fenama
Si Celved
Mills
Margaret Wilson
Cane
Pres. Wilson
Autobiography of Amelia Bare So Interesting
An informal note highlights the Autobiography of Amelia Bare as intriguingly engaging in Nature.
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Amelia Bare
Autobiography of Amelia Barr Highlighted in 19th Century Memoir
The article reviews Amelia B. Barr's autobiography All the Days of My Life detailing her English birth in 1831, marriage to Robert Barr, their move to America in 1856, and ten years in Austin Texas. It notes Barr's writings, family tensions with her mother in law, emigration pressures, and Houston's reservations about Jefferson Davis. The piece covers Barr's wartime Texas experiences, hardship during the Civil War, and a 1866 move to Galveston amid population losses on the island.
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Amelia. B. Barr
England
Glasgow
Scotland
Robert Barr
Austin
Texas
Sam Houston
Houston
Jefferson
Davis
Roger A. Pryor
Wigfall
Jefferson Davis
Lucifer
Death of Miss Lucy Barrett in Winchester Home
Miss Lucy Barrett aged about 75 was found dead on the floor of her South Main Street home in Winchester about 9 am. Dr. W A Bell pronounced natural causes likely from age and heart trouble after she had complained of illness in recent days. Barrett lived a retired life and left two brothers, with several nieces and relations in the area. Funeral arrangements were not yet made.
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Lucy Barrett
Winchester
South Main Street
George Craig
Adams Express Company
W. A. Bell
Barrett
Miss Barrett
Wathered
Jane
Bell
David Barrett
Mast
Cork Street
Market
Kent Streets
Mesers
George Barrett
Piedmont
W. Va
Albert Barrett
Tennessee
Hunter Williams
Stewart Jacobs
Washington
Clyde Hadlman
Martinsburg
Supreme Court Denies Becker Writ of Error
Justice Hughes denied the application for a writ of error in the Becker case. Former police lieutenant Charles Becker, condemned to die July 26 for the murder of gambler Herman Rosenthal, had Bourke Cochran as his attorney who filed the motion yesterday. No federal question was involved.
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Bangley
Maine
Justice Hughes
United States Supreme Court
Charles Becker
Herman Rosenthal
Hughes
Bourke Cochran
Becker
Charley Rouss Fire Co Plans Sunday Meet and Services
The Charley Rouss Fire Co. calls urgent meeting for 7.30 Sunday July 11. The group will attend Presbyterian Church services where Dr Lacy will deliver the sermon. Bus transport to yard party at C H Cooper's, first car from Shenandoah Valley Bank.
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Charley Rouss Fire Co
Presbyterian Church
Lacy
John H. Seal
C. H. Cooper's
Shenandoah Valley
Bank
Christan Charch
Germany’s reply to Lusitania note rejects US demands
Washington reports Berlin offers limited guarantees for American ships and four enemy vessels under flag, but fails to admit protection of enemy ships by American citizens and rejects key US concessions. Officials expect Wilson to reiterate demand for broader safeguards and accountability for the Lusitania sinking.
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Mands
United States
Washington
Berlin
Germany
Wilson
Geramn
Provident Wilson
City Sunday School Meeting at Grace Lutheran Church
An important City Sunday School Association meeting is set for Wednesday evening July 14 at Grace Lutheran Church. Each school should select four men who are current Association members to attend. Hope for full representation from all districts. Contact H H Baker at Court House Pasa before buying seed. Mrs A N Breckenridge of Loudown county visiting Mrs A S Wright near town. Hotel Jack Roof Garden opens nightly July 12 with reserved rates.
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City Sunday School Association
Grace Lutheran Church
Association
Ay ‘School
The
Assocind
Eg A
Negro Street Light Rogalis Via Killing Stabbed To Death
A report describes a stabbing on Negro Street resulting in death. Investigators are examining the case and have not released a motive or suspect details. The incident prompted police presence and a scanner pull for updates.
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Negro Street
Lght Rogalis
Stabbing Fatality. John Williams Charged in Winchester Fight
John Williams, colored, is jailed on charges of stabbing John L. Quiett to death at the northwest corner of Main and Monmouth streets after a dispute over a watch trade and fifty cents. Coroner holds an inquest with 48 jurors. verdict says Quiett died from a neck wound inflicted by Williams.
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Main
Monmouth Streets
John L. Quiett
John H. Quiett
Winchester
Nes
Southdock Street
John Williame
Krebs Ihe
Apa
Young Qui¢tz
John Williams
Oulett
Williams
Quiett
Bik
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Charles J. Faulkner
Joseph A. Massey
Newport News
Kenneth W. Hudgins
Hampton, Va
William White
Nashville, Tenn
Louis C., Lehr
Robert W. Hurter
John Pearce Campbell, Jr
Wire
Nature
Moses
Nemo
Mrs. Pankherst
Mrs. Barr
Becker Nenien
J. C. Regher
Orange, Va
Climblottesville
U. S
the Star
City Sunday School Meeting
H. H. Baker
Court House
A. N. Breckenridge
Loudown County
A. 8. Wright
Town
Deah
Nannie Oner
Law
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