Russians Advance On Lemberg Following Baltic Front Push
British war office reports German troops recaptured Delville Wood and outskirts of Longueval amid heavy bombardment. French grenadier attack at Chapelle Saint Fine gained ground near Meuse. Russians push toward Lemberg as German reserves rush to Galicia. Austria-Hungary shells Monte Pasubio. Italians seize Cos ton positions. heavy losses noted on both eastern and western fronts.
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London
Delville Wood
Longneval
British War Office
Ancre
Somime
Longueval
Paris
Chapelle St. Fine
War Office
Chapmele
Passchendaal
Belgium
Aisne
Lemberg
Petrograd
Volhynia
Galicia
Hungarian
Lipa
Artilery
Berlin
Balaume
Peronne
Rome
Monte Pasubio
Coston
Ledro
Geneva
Jly
Vienna
Dhet
Avittona
Albania
Northern Virginia Power Company elects officers at annual meeting
Captain Lewis F Cooper is reelected president and Col R P Chew reelected vice president at the Northern Virginia Power Company annual stockholders meeting. Directors continuing include Cooper Chew and Carter, with reports detailing growth to Stephens City and Front Royal and operations across Virginia Maryland and West Virginia. Traction engine hires advertised for county road department two 12 to 16 HP engines sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Virginia Power Company
Hansbrough and Carter
Lewis F. Cooper
R. P. Chew
Ll.f. Cooper
Charlestown
W. Va
E. V. Weeims
Shirley Carter
A. Moore, Jr
Berryville
Harry Warden
S. L. Hoover
Harrisonburg
T.b.patton
R. Gray Williams
Stephens City
Carson Lime Company
Front
Royal
Warren, Clarke
Frederick Counties
Virginia
Jefferson and Morgencoun
West —Virginia
Washington County
Maryland
D. M. Swink
Mrs Kremer Dies in Martinsburg Poison Case
The Star reports Mrs May Kremer wife of George Kremer formerly of this city died at City Hospital Martinsburg at 2 am from an overdose of opium or poison. A coroner jury investigates whether she took the poison or was given it. Mrs Kremer, formerly Miss May Miller of Winchester, lived with her husband in Martinsburg and Hagerstown.
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The
Star Today
Martinsburg
May Kremer
George Kremer
George W. Kremer
Piccadilly Street
Kremer
Hher
Hagerstown
Seashore Excursion Run By C V R R This July
16 day seashore excursion announced for Thursday July 20 with train from Winchester at 7 25 a m. Fares: 6 50 to Atlantic City and South Jersey resorts and 8 50 to Asbury Park and North Jersey resorts. Also seeds for sale by H H Baker at 46 East Piccadilly Street.
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Winchester
Atlantic City
South Jersey
Asbury Park
North
Jersey
Sunk ships reported by Turkish marine ministry
The Turkish ministry of marine announced that the Greek steamer Evangelistria of 2,212 tons and the Italian steamer Angelo of 2,600 tons were sunk. A fourth transport ran ashore after being attacked by submarines.
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Turkish Ministry of Marine
Evangelistria
Angelo
Duke Declines Hay Seat Clearing Virginia Contest
Washington reports Judge R. T. W. Duke of Charlottesville will not seek Representative Hay’s seat in the House. The Valley is seen as open, with speculation that Judge Thomas W. Harrison may be nominated to succeed Hay. Albemarle and Piedmont counties are expected to back Harrison, while Downing and Blackburn Smith may also enter the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sun Today
Virginia
Thomas W. Harrison
Hay
Harrison
Albemarle
Piedmont Counties
Winchester
Pri ME
Judge Harrison
H. H. Downing
Front Royal
Blackburn Smith
Snake found resting on parlor sofa in Kent and Leicester area
Neighborhood alarmed Monday afternoon when Mrs. Harold Jones discovered a large black snake on a couch in her Leicester and Kent streets home. Neighbors rushed to help as Oliver Woore joined the effort. the snake lunged at him but was captured and buried in a bucket.
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South Kent Street
Leicester Street
Harold ©. Jones
Leicester and
Kent Streets
J. W. Taylor
Mrs. Jones
Mr. Woore
England
Mast. Subscriptions Renewal Opens at Redacted Rate
Renewal options for masthead subscriptions are now available at a rate redacted in the notice. Details on pricing and duration are not disclosed.
Special Session Deliberations On City Finances and Projects
The city council met in special session and considered cooperation with Shawnee district for SenSeney road improvements and storm water issues at the old Town Spring. It authorized borrowing ten thousand dollars to cover current expenses until September taxes arrive and approved several street and park improvements including Rouss Spring Park and Cork street lighting.
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Steck
Carter
Gray
Kremer
Jones
McGuire
Sheetz
Murnan
Brown
Charles Schenk
Road Board of
Shawnee
Senseney
Old Town
Expert Razor Man at Milner and Bro Hardware
Bring dull safety razor blades and old style razors to our store for sharpening by an expert from Stirling Sharpening Co. For a few days only, single edge blades 25c per dozen, double edge 35c per dozen, old style razors 25c each. See the machine in action at John S. Milner & Bro Hardware.
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Stirling Sharpening Co
John S. Milner & Bro
Autos for hire special rates to Boy Scouts camp
ROUSS GARAGE advertises autos for hire with special rates to the Boy Scouts Camp. Call Bell phone 95 or 965 for the best cars and to run out to Capon to see the boys in camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Phone
Rouss Garage
Capon
Sale of School Houses This Saturday for Cash
Old school houses and lots at Gainesboro Cross Junction Roanoke Cham bersville and Hudsons will be sold for cash at eleven o clock Saturday. J W Brower of Baltimore is staying at Hotel Evans. Mr and Mrs Griffin and Mr and Mrs Hitt of Norfolk were registered at Hotel Jack. Miss Virginia Redmond left yesterday for Garrett Indiana to visit relatives.
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Gainesboro
Cross Junction
Roanoke
Chambersville
Hudsons
J. W. Brower
Baltimore
Evans
A. L. Griffin
Walter Hitt
Norfolk
Spend
Hotel Jack
Virginia Redmond
Garrett, Ind
Virginian Troops in Camp Near Brownaville
A dispatch from Brownaville Texas reports Virginian troops in camp under Gallic rules preparing for service. Reveille at 6 30 with taps at 10 pm, four hours of drill, ten mile hike, hot weather and little suffering. Brigadier General Parker and Captain Scott of the US Army instruct. 25 percent of men may have nightly leave. base ball boxing and band concerts noted. inspector commends the regiment.
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Brownaville
Texas
Winchester
Parker
Scott
United States Army
Yard Party Before Christian Church on July 21 22
A neighborhood yard party is planned in front of the Christian Church on July 21 and July 22 with activities and refreshments expected for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Electric street lights restored after wire cut at Washington and Water
Engineers traced recent outages in the White Way lighting to a dented and nearly severed underground cable at the northeast corner of Washington and Water streets. A brick covering had concealed the exposed run, enabling tampering. The system works now, with authorities investigating the vandalism and repairs already completed.
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Washington and
Water Streets
Tobe
Sale of Mrs Fannie Hall household effects at 119 West Water
Auction notice announces sale on next Saturday at 10 am at 119 West Water street of the late Mrs Fannie Hall items include piano antique furniture bedroom suites beds and more. Also two diamond rings offered for cash. Mrs W H Baker left for a visit to Washington and Baltimore.
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West Water Street
Fannie
Hall
Winchester City Puts Weed Removal Ordinance in Effect
Winchester city and Board of Health enforce a new ordinance ordering owners to cut down and remove weeds on lots sidewalks and backyards or face fines from 1 to 10 dollars per day after notice. The health officer and officials will ensure compliance across corpor ate limits.
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City of
Winchester
Board of Health
Common Council
Bids Sought for 1.21 Miles of Macadam Road in Frederick County
The Virginia State Highway Commission invites bids at Winchester Clerk's Office until 12 o clock on July 27 1916 for 1.21 miles of macadam road between Valley Pike and Opiequon Point O. in Frederick County Plans and specs are on file in Winchester and at the commission office A $250 certified check must accompany each bid The commission reserves right to reject all bids G P Coleman State Highway Commissioner O a t w 2t
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Bidis
Winchester
Valley Pike
Opequon P. O
Frederick County
Monument Model On Display In Winchester
A gilt model of the Confederate monument planned for the FrederickCounty courthouse in Winchester is shown in Harble's main street showcases. James B Russell placed the display after receiving it last week with some broken pieces. John W Nail repaired the model so well the repairs are hardly visible. The model features a young Confederate soldier atop a granite base.
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Frederick County Court House
Winchester
James B. Russell
Harble
Main Street
Russell
John W. Nail
Baltimore grain markets close with corn at ninety cents
At 8 o'clock this afternoon the Baltimore wholesale market quoted No 8 red wheat at 1.15 1 2 dollars and corn at 90 cents.
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Baltimore
Bremen entering Bridgeport Harbor Port Report
A Bridgeport Post telegraph states the German submarine Bremen was entering Bridgeport harbor shortly after noon. The vessel, flagship of the Deutschland, is said to be unloading a cargo of rage and antidles before returning to Germany after weeks in Baltimore.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Bridgeport Post
Bremen
Superssubmarine Deutschland
Germany
Baltimore
War Department Upholds General Wood Action
The War Department today upheld Major General Leonard Wood's action in mustering out Louis Du Contey and Colonel J. J. Phelan of the Sixty-ninth New York Regiment for physical disability. Neither officer would be reinstated.
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Washington
Leonard Wood
Seria
Bremen to Take Deutschland Berth in Chesapeake Bay
Baltimore July 19 report says the German submarine Deutschland will depart its current berth and be replaced by her sister ship the Bremen. The Bremen is expected in Chesapeake Bay next Sunday and the ship holds a bag of mail from the German embassy and a large amount of canned goods aboard.
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Baltimore
Deutschland
Chesapeake Bay
Koenig
Aarge
Health Department Reports Infantile Paralysis Toll
New York figures for the last 24 hours show 26 deaths and 124 new cases of infantile paralysis. Brooklyn reports a drop in new cases while deaths rise only by one, offering a limited positive note amid the overall surge.
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New York
Health
Brooklyn
President to Nominate Rural Credit Board Members
President Wilson will nominate Herbert Quick and Leonard Clore as Democratic members of the Rural Credit Board. A tan pocketbook lost near Riplyn WV was found by a Virginia car traveler. reward offered.
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the Star
Washington
Wilson
Herbert Quick
Leonard Clore
Indiana
Rural Credit Board
Ripln
W. Va
Virginia
Winder
Robert Newman
Rippon
For Sale: Limestone land near Winchester with six-room house
Real estate notice offers 2 to 2 1 2 acres of limestone land one mile from Winchester. features a well finished six room house with an en suite bath. price details at low rates. contact L. Fults exclusive agent. A lost dog named Kelly near Kernstown needs assistance. reward offered by R Gray Williams agt.
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Winchester
L. Fults
Kernstown
Coilledog
Kelly
R Gray Williams
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Longuevak
Lewis F. Gooper
DP Reretra
HranniCe OF Power Company
Maine
H. H. Baker
East Piccadilly St
Duke
Big Snake
H. C. Jones
Rouss Spring Park
Cork Street
Baptist Church
North Main Street
Kern and
Olark Streets
I _pniling
Ghisel
W. H. Baker
Office OF the State Highway Commission
Richmond, Va
G. P. Coleman
Baltimore Grain Markets
Wire
WAR Department
Gen
Wood
Brement
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