Camp on the River Describes Virginia Regiment's Texas Move
A Virginia Second Regiment battalion under Col. Robert F. Leedy reaches Brownsville Texas after leaving Richmond July 6. A mobile camp on the river is praised as well arranged with favorable climate. Telegram from Lieut. R. T. Barton Jr. reports all well and camp setup.
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Virginia
Robert F. Leedy
Luray
Southern
Richmond
Brownsville
Texas
Hom R. T. Barton
Lieut
R. T. O'Barton, Jr
Robert Y. Conrad
Winchester
R. T. Barton
R. T. Barton, JR
Robert J Walker Victim of Sudden Illness at Mount Jackson
Robert J Walker prominent Shenandoah county farmer and former Commonwealths attorney died at his Mount Jackson home after a day of illness from peritonitis He was 56 and survived by his wife Catherine Ripley and son Ripley Walker He served seven terms as Commonwealths attorney and held multiple local offices in the Seventh Virginia District.
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Robert J. Walker
Mount Jackson
Walker
Shenandoah County
Shenandoah
Hlnrry R. Kern
Frederick County
Samuel Walker
Chancellorsville
Catherine Ripley
Red
Wailker
Aunch Republican
Concreteman
Virginia
Emvith Purger
Jamis Hay
University of Virginia
Commonwealth
United States
Luray
Five Gables
Pitman Farms
Shenan
Mr. Walker
Ripley Walker
Bartion
University of Virgin’a
L. 3. Walker
Crown Prince Prefenck Wilhelm Shifts Attack on Meuse
Paris reports Crown Prince Prefenck Wilhelm redirected attacks toward Verdun as French forces claim repulsed eastern Meuse attempts. French gains in Champagne cited with raids on German trenches. In Britain, Gremman gains at Mametz and Trones woods noted, Loos and Seaham harbor offensive begun. a woman killed. Calais and Braydumes bombarded by German planes.
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Paris
Prefenck Wilhelm
Champagne
Lees
London
Mametz
Trones Woods
British War Office
Loos
Seaham Harbor
England
Calais
Bprlin
Admiralty
Alt Braydumes
What Is Infantile Paralysis
Poliomyelitis is the technical name for the epidemic sweeping New York and threatening the nation. It spreads via virus in nasal secretions, carried by flies and dust. It attacks the brainstem gray matter and often leaves survivors permanently paralyzed.
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New York
Funeral for Henry Deahl Set at 10 Tomorrow
The funeral of Henry Deahl 71 a Winchester Confederate veteran contractor and builder will be held at 10 tomorrow from his 410 North Main Street residence. Rev W O Talbert will conduct the rites and burial follows at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers are Bentley Kern John W Rice Scott Affleck Dr George Hefsit William Barr and M T Reed.
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Henry Dedhl
Winchester
North Main Street
W. O. Talbert
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Bentley Kern
John W. Rice
Scott X. Affieck
George H. Hefsit
William T. Barr
M. T. Reed
Deahl
George W. Kurtz
Turner Ashby Camp
Mount Hebron
Hottest Day Claimed As Thermometer Readings Hit 98
Witnesses report thermometers across the area pegged at 98 degrees at 3 pm on a sweltering afternoon. Residents describe the day as the hottest of the summer with shade readings around 98 degrees.
Winchester city manager aids grieving cow in late night complaint
Arthur M. Field, Winchester city manager, is described as calmly handling a bovine distress incident on South Washington Street. A cow grieving for its calf reportedly mooed loudly after ten o’clock, prompting Mrs. Robert Y. Conrad to call the police for help.
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Arthur M. Field
Winchester
Thas Tree
Mrrs
Robert Y. Conrad
South Washington Street
Henry Fairfax dies at 66 in Leesburg Virginia
Henry Fairfax prominent Loudoun resident and former state legislator died at Loudoun Hospital Leesburg after an appendicitis operation. He owned Oak Hill and bred Hackneys including Matchless champion of America. Survived by wife Tennan and one daughter funeral Friday at Leesburg.
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Henry Fairfax
Loudoun County
Winchester
Leesburgh
Loudoun Hospital
Winichester
Metropolitan Club
Westmoreland Club
Richmond
Hackney Association
Eoaporationicom— Mission
Oak Hill
Monroe
Champion of America
Fairfax
Miss Tennan
Leesburg
Carranza Villa clash deepens near Parral
Dispatches report fighting continuing south of Parral between Carranza and Villa forces as General Trevino faces Villa advances and discusses security concerns. German officers drill Mexican troops south of Nogales amid claims of German assistance. U.S. officials outline tentative Mexican finance plans and a State Department recruitment push for National Guard officers.
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Carranza
Villa
Parral
General Trevino
Getterall Trevizgo
Nogales
Arizona
Here
Wiashington
Mexico
State Department
War Department
National Guard
Calla
Mahi Subscription Renewals Now Available at Reduced Rate
Subscription notices indicate Mahi renewals can be processed at a lower price. The new rate applies to existing subscribers seeking to extend access.
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Mahi
Baltimore Grain Markets Close Prices
At 1 o'clock this afternoon the Baltimore wholesale markets quoted No 8 red wheat at 1.09 12 and corn at 90 cents.
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Baltimore
Cover Children Leave for Country Home in Green Spring Valley
Loring A. Cover Jr and his sister Grace Cover depart for the parents handsome country home in Green Spring Valley near Baltimore. At the station many of the Cover children bid farewell with affectionate goodbyes as the group waves goodbye.
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Loring A. Cover, Jr
Miss Grace Cover
Green Spring Valley
Baltimore
Lawn Party at Reformed Church This Week
Thursday and Friday nights in front of Reformed Church feature a concert by Friendewhip Band with home made ice cream and cake.
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Reformed Church
Friendewhip Band
Tuesé&Fri
Ridgeway Services July 16 Preaching at Darkesville and Rest
Ridgeway charge will hold services Sunday July 16 at Darkesville 11 a.m. and Rest 3 p.m. The afternoon sermon will address the I O O F of Rest with Epworth League at Rest at 8 p.m. Pastor W R Hardesty delivers the messages.
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Ridgeway
Darkesville
Rest
vVa
Epworth League
Runaway Pastor Sought as Miss Lafferty Traced to Philadelphia
Salem New Jersey July 12 The missing Monroeville Methodist pastor Rev Lewis H Justin is thought to be in Philadelphia and police there are asked to search. Nellie Lafferty who vanished with him has been traced to Philadelphia. Mrs Joslin doubts the wife’s account and believes the wife may be mistaken.
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Salem
N. J
Lewis H. Justin
Methodist Episcopal Church
Monroeville
Philadelphia
Nellie Lafferty
Camden
Joslin
Will Orpet Face Life Term in Marion Chamibert Death
The prosecution in Waukegan announced it would seek a life term for Will Orpet rather than the gallows in the Marian Chamibert case. A conference outlined the plea strategy as court opened, with prosecutors tentatively agreeing to the life imprisonment demand.
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Waukpegan
Will Orpet
Marian Clamibert
Orpet
Cour
Notice of Sarah Zane Fire Co Special Meeting
Special meeting of Sarah Zane Fire Co tonight at 8 o clock to vote on matters related to the firemen's convention in Harrisonburg Virginia. Full attendance requested by Secretary Ip.
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Sarah
Zane Fire Co
Tomlaanes
Harrisonburg
Butter Fancy and Local Shops Feature Prints and Goods
Readable fragments describe Butter Fancy at 335 East 31 and nearby stalls. The note mentions Fiocinia and adjacent vendors offering Dalry prints and related items. Primary action centers on a small market display of prints and goods.
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Fiocinia
Dalry
Boy Sustains Break in Fall Near Berryville Pike
Ernest Foster, the seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Foster living on the Berryville pike, fell from a tree late yesterday and broke both bones of his arm. Dr T A icor por of Winchester attends the injured lad. Miss Helen Rice travels to Moorefield W Va for a visit with friends.
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Richmond
Staunton
Hotel Jack
Ernest Foster
Foster
Berryville Pike
Tt Aicor Por
Winchester
Tad
Classified Help Wanted and Seeds Advertised
Strong and honest boy fourteen years or over needed for steady employment. Apply Star office. Seed items listed include buckwheat seed cow peas soy beans sorghum turnip seed Maine seed potatoes. H. H. Baker address 46 Fast Piccadilly St. 1p tf.
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Maine
H. H. Baker
Piccadilly St
Estate of Jacob Crisman Claims Notice
Individuals with claims against or owing the estate of Jacob Crisman will present their demands as required by probate rules. All parties must file and prove their interests within the designated period and engage with the court accordingly.
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Jacob Crisman
Bremen Sister Ship of the Deutschland Moves Toward Port
Baltimore dispatch reports Germany preparing a commercial submarine program as the Bremen nears its voyage. Officials expect a safe transit and potential seizure as the Germany determined to test Anglo French blockade. The Bremen carries drugs and chemicals and may link with German diplomatic efforts in a broader strategy.
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Baltimore Harbor
Boceceda
Bremen
Baltimore
Bdiockedet
Paul Hilken
Ord
Ag Bas Eadhor von
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