Nomination Call For Sixty Men Aug 6 In Winchester County
Local Board of Frederick County and Winchester Virginia posts official notice calling sixty men for physical examination on August 6 1917 at 9 am to fill part of the Winchester and Frederick county National Army quota. Names include Carpenter Bogkey Heist Taylor Orndorff Lewis Wilson DeHaven Ashby Noonan Frye Keith Affleck Hummer Pitzer Willey Glenn Edwards Good Donnelly Leftridge Clark and others from Winchester and nearby locales.
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The
Star
Winchester
Frederick County
National Army
Old Court House
Men Called Up For Examination In Virginia Draft
The local draft board will summon 180 men for examination in Frederick county and Winchester. The first 60 must appear August 6 1917 at the old Court House in Winchester with further groups published August 7 and August 8. Notices will be mailed and claims for exemption must be filed within seven days with supporting proofs due ten days after filing.
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Frederick County
Winchester
Old Court House
Virginia
Higher
Luther Pannett
Logan R. Fay
Fireman Overcome By Heat On Shenandoah Special
A B&O Shenandoah Special fireman was overcome by heat on the southbound train and removed at Winchester. Dr. W P McGuire, the line physician, treated him and reported his condition improved this afternoon.
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Winchester
W.P. McGuire
Big M W A Picnic Bid Notice for Middletown Va
Notice invites bids to operate a picnic in Middletown Virginia on August 18 1917. Bids for running stand ice cream pop watermelon lunch and confectionery due by August 1 1917. Amusement bid remains open until picnic day. Clerk Wright Camp 12184 M W A Co EB invites written or phone inquiries.
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Middletown
Presbyterian Reunion at Pen-Mar Highlights Train Schedule
A Presbyterian reunion is planned at Pen-Mar on Thursday August 2 with a special train on the V. R. R. Teaves Winchester departs at 7.25 a m. local attendees are invited to join the event and travel arrangements are announced.
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Pen
V. R. _R. Teaves Winchester
Children's Day In Police Court
Two cases of alleged cruel treatment of small children were heard in police court by Justice Pulte last night drawing a large crowd. In one case the plaintiff lost with the proceedings dismissed at his cost. in the other a woman was fined for striking a neighbor's child. The first case involved John Frye against Mrs Hazel Jenkins for whipping Frye's boy.
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Su Idee
Hazel Jenkins
Frye
Jen
Sun of the Soil for Legislature
A Frederick County letter endorses Michard L. Omps as the Democratic choice for the next Legislature. The writer extols Omps as a farmer and fruit grower with a long record in education and public service, emphasizing his work as a teacher and school board member.
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Richard L. Omps
the Star
Frederick County
Michard L. Omps
Ima
County School Board
County Board of Supervisors
Omps
Ompe
Expert Machinist and Auto Mechanic Opens Shop
Expert machinist and automobile mechanic Guenther P. Moldenhauer, successor to Bryant and McGrath, will take possession August 1 at 305 North Market Street for business and solicits the liberal patronage of the public.
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Guenther P. Moldenhauer
Bryant & McGrath
North Market St
Seashore excursion by rail advertised
A 16 day seashore excursion via the C V R R and P R is announced for Thursday August 2nd. Passengers are advised to consult a ticket agent for train times and rates.
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Via
Heavily Fined for Trespassing Sparks Court Fight
An unusual case opened in the police court as Alexander Davis sues Fred A Sorel for trespassing on Davis’s Warwick Street property near the city limits. Davis alleges Graichen tore down a wire fence and repeatedly entered the land claiming it was once part of the old Front Royal road. The matter raises questions about land rights and local access.
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Aha
Fultz
Alxander Davis
Fred. A. Sorel
Warwick Street
Limus
Graichen
Davis
Davie
Front Royal Road
Pareeh
Allies Launch Big Offensive on Western Front
British and French forces opened a major new assault on the western front north of Leys river in west Flanders. Official reports say all objectives were captured and many German prisoners taken as heavy bombardment and trench attacks continued.
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the Star
London
Leys River
West Flanders
War Office
Hottest Day of the Year Reaches 99 in Winchester
A heat wave peaked as thermometers in Winchester hit 99 this afternoon. Humidity remained intense across the area.
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Winchester
Insure Your Wheat Against Fire and Lightning
Farmers urged to insure wheat against fire and lightning with Hansbrough and Carter offering lowest rates and both phones. Also noting yearling registered Angus bulls available from Jno. A. August standard marked.
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Hansbrough & Carter
Jno
A.wale
Democratic Executive Committee names election workers
The Frederick county Democratic Executive Committee has appointed judges and clerks for the August 7 primary. The list shows each precinct's assigned workers and notes that the clerk named will also serve as a judge in addition to clerical duties. Continued on Page Four.
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Democrati¢c
Frederick County
Stonewall
Neffstown
William
J William Miller Dies After Illness in Martinsburg
J William Miller prominent carriage and agricultural implement dealer of this city died at 9 last night in Hagerstown where he visited his daughter Mrs Fred C Wright. Death followed heart failure after months of illness. He was born in Hedgesville sixty years ago and lived in Martinsburg and Winchester before retiring to join Miller Supply Co. Survived by widow Ida V Nolin Miller and children Harley Clarence Dudley Elizabeth and others. brothers A Robert Eugene. half brother Stewart and sister Mrs Frank Rickard of Hedgesville. Funeral services will be held in Martinsburg tomorrow at the First Methodist Church with interment in Hedgesville Cemetery.
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J. William Miller
Winchester
Hig
Fred. C. Wright
Hagerstown
Miller
Martinsburg
C. D. Durkee
Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church
Harley Miller
Hedges‘ville
Mr. Miller
Hedgesville
Berkeley County
W. Va
Bay
Ness
Martins ‘Bute
Miller Supply Company
Martinebure
Ida V. Noli
Harley
Clarence
Dudley Miller
Elizabeth Miller
Brad
Germany mobilizes all available men to the front
Unofficial dispatches to The Star report from Washington indicate Germany is drafting every able-bodied person for the front. The State Department notes that all bureau men fit for service have been replaced by older men and women.
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Washington
Germany
State Department
For Sale Six Per Cent Lanp Bonds
For sale six per cent lamp bonds offered with interest payable semi annually on farms and city properties. Loan not over fifty per cent of property value. Insurance real estate investments referenced in ad.
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Hansbrough & Carter
Lost Check and Money Reward at Star Office
A lost check for 662 dollars and 2 dollars in money are reported with a reward offered. The notice mentions Star Office and a reference BB Ep 8t.
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Money Inc
Star Office
Northwestern Turnpike Board Responds to Criticism
The Board of Managers of the Northwestern Turnpike defends its handling of the Winchester to Lipton farm section. They cite records filed with the State Corporation Commission and office access for patrons, and rebut Lipton’s criticisms of management.
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Board of Managers
Northwestern
Winchester
Mstead
State Corporation Commission
Noadl
Sarphon
Lupton
Tarpton
Northwestern Turnpire CO
District Nurse Association Meeting Notice
The District Nurse Association will meet at Mrs. Holmes Conrad's residence on Wednesday evening August 1 at 8 o'clock. All members and those interested in the cannee are urged to attend this important gathering.
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District Nurse Association
Holmes Conrad
Phil
Bethel Picnic Postponed Due to Quarantine
The Bethel picnic scheduled for August 4 is postponed because of paralysis quarantine. The notice lists seed and grain commodities and includes contact details for H. H. Baker and Bunker & Hitt of West Virginia seeking dairy cows.
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L. C
HOF
MAN
Bunker &Hitt
W.va
Man Arrested Over Threats Against Rockefellers and Morgan
El Koobinoth, 43, a naturalized Russian, was arrested in New York on charges of uttering threats against John D Rockefeller Jr and JP Morgan. The complaints were filed by John Reynolds, a commission merchant. The alleged remarks included bitter hostility toward the Rockefellers and Morgan and a claim they should be shot.
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New York
el Kocbinoth
John Ds. Rockefeller
John D
JP. Morgan
John Reynolds
Koobinoth
Rockefellers
Morgan
Dedicating Boyce Methodist Church Shines Over Shenandoah Valley
Boyce Virginia July 31 29 a dedicatory day for the new Southern Church perched on a hill with a grand view of the Shenandoah Valley. The edifice cost 4500 with only 250 debt and Bishop Denny preached the dedicatory sermon before a large crowd from nearby towns and countryside.
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Shenandoah Valley
Boyce
Tory
Matthew
Denny
Collins Denny
Richmond
Muse and Co
Olke
Fort Loudoun Seminary Names New Faculty Member
Louise Savage joins the Fort Loudoun Seminary faculty for the coming session as a science teacher. A native of Virginia she studied physics and chemistry at Macon Woman's College and has specialized in science at the University. Savage is described as an enthusiastic student of history and an adept in the laboratory.
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Fort Loudoun Seminary
Louise Savage
Mies Savage
Sau Virginia
R Macon Woman's College
University of
Miss
Wanted Coopers For Apple Barrels And Foremen
Classified notice seeks trained coopers to make apple barrels and a foreman to oversee production. Steady work offered with class stock and opportunities in a growing shipyard operation.
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Coopers
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Local Board of Exemption
Congress
United States
William Carpenter
Chester
Bayard Hubbard Bogkey
Grimes
Frank Heist Taylor
Samuel’ Isaac Orndorff
Clifton Luther Lewis
William O. Wilson
Win
Peter Ashby DeHaven
Clearbrook, Va
Jamesy
Rarle Noonan
Franklin Edward Frye
Kernstown
William Keith
Mid- Motown
Linden Affleck Singhass
Opequon
Alvin Hinkle Hummer
Henry Bowers Pitzer
Bunker Hill
Robert Andrew ‘Willey
Janney Glenn
Nain
Harold Briscoe Edwards
Cross Junction
Lohring Thomas Good
Rock Bnon
Martin Luther Donnelly
Walter Leftridge
Clearbrook
Norman Leslie
Clark
Rawal
Ellyson
Pollard
New York City
Polard
M.W. A. Co
Wright
Fred A. Graichen
Westmore
J. Taylor Ellyson
State Senate
Pilgson
Belgium
Westmoreland Davis
Wire
Turnpike. Board
Lipton
Resh Young
Robert D. Miller
City
H. H. Baker
Bass
Piccadilly St
Dr. M. Braithwaite
Cumberland, Ma
W. A. Hoover
New
Methodist Church
Richsmond
Loudoun
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