Husband Charged in Mountain Tragedy Ends Life of Woman
Coroner reports a gunshot death of a woman known for multiple marriages. Tom Dean, her husband, is jailed in Winchester on murder charges amid a small mountain community’s mixed sentiment. the case centers on an evening shooting at a cottage near Gore, Virginia, during a troubled recent separation from Dean.
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Killen
Conway
Perry McKee
Gore
Trone
Rock Enon Springs
Copper Road
Winchester
Tom Dean
Hhis
Frederick County
Dock McKee
Camip Lee
Dock MicKee
Dean
Young Dock McKee
McKees
Hovlow
Thomas Wwng
William Butler
Butler
Widow of J L Cather Dies After Long Illness at Home
Mrs. J L Cather, 69, widow of J L Cather, died yesterday morning after a period of failing health following her husband’s death four years ago. She leaves three sons T Russell Cather, James Howard Cather, and John Cather, plus a brother and two sisters. Funeral is set for 3 pm tomorrow at the house with Rev J H Lacy officiating. interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Camp Lee
Cather
James
Howard Cather
Detroit
Mich
Winchester
Mise Cather
John Cather
Lexington
Jane Russell Cather
Virginia
Round Hill
Rummage Sale for District Nurse Association
A rummage sale to aid tubercular patients and others in ill health will be held in the Bell building on June 6. Collect items May 5 and June 6 with Mrs H D Fuller or at the Bell building. Proceeds support the District Nurse Association.
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Bell Building
District Nurse Association
H.D. Fuller
Bell
Niagara Oil Burner Demonstration at 148 N Main St
Time is short and every man and woman interested in cooking and heating should see the Niagara Oil Burner during the demonstration at 148 North Main Street. War Chest contributions encouraged.
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N. Main St
Submarine Attacks Reach American Coastal Waters
Reports from June 3 describe German U boat activity near the Atlantic coast with three American schooners sunk and others reported sent to the bottom. Navy confirms submarine presence and port closures while crews recount encounters and evasive actions.
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The
Star
Washington
Bosi
Daniels
New York
Maritime Exchange
Atlantic
Edward H.cole
Navy Department
Swasheington
Secretary of the Navy
Barnegat
N. Y
Brisol
Briatol
Grecian
Jacob S. Haskell
the ‘Navy
Daniele
Attlantic
Germany
United States
Hiehard H. Cola
Atlantic Highlands
Edward H. Cole
Newcombe
What One Thrift Stamp Buys In Wartime Goods
A wartime list shows one thrift stamp exchangeable for various items. Purchases include silk trouser laces or toothpaste, garters, shoe laces, legging laces, cutlery, gasoline for vehicles, buttons, socks, kerchiefs, brushes, soap, tobacco, pipes, toothbrushes, shoe brushes, fabric for uniforms, and patches.
Wanted reliable woman for general house work
Classified notice seeking a good reliable woman for general house work at 310 West Cecil Street with good wages. The ad indicates preference for white or colored applicants and lists contact details and a brief location.
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W. Cecil
Textile workers strike closes 54 mills in New Bedford
Forty thousand textile operatives in New Bedford walk out on government contracts for higher pay. They seek a 20 percent wage increase, claiming mills have earned huge profits since the war began, while owners offer 15 percent.
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the Star
New Bedford
Mass
Hats Reduced This Week at Miss Newicomes
Hats greatly reduced this week at Miss Newicomes shop with discounts lasting through the week. Prices drop across styles and sizes as shoppers flock to the sale.
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Miss Newicome
Pure Manufactured Ice Wagon Delivers Sanitary Goods
The Winchester Cold Storage wagon is on the streets serving patrons with sanitarily pure goods. Call the phone to have the wagon leave your order. Organ Recital at the Presbyterian Church Tuesday June 4 at 8:30 pm. Organist Mary Co. Johnson, Washington DC. Public is invited. No offering taken.
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Winchester Cold Storage Aelivery
The
Presbyterian Church
Mary Co. H. Johnson
Washington, D.C
Thirty-Six On Roll of Honor
Washington reports thirty six American casualties from the War Department. Four killed in action, three died of wounds, two from accident, seven of disease, three wounded in action, sixteen severely, and one slightly wounded.
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Washington
War Department
German Hordes Hurled Back By Valiant French Forces
Theodore Eilis Parker of Winchester died after long rheumatism and complications at 427 o Mullock Street. He leaves a wife Bessie Fisher, a son Theodore, a sister Mrs. M L Spurr, and brother James F Parker. Funeral Tuesday 6:30 pm Braddock Street Church with Knights of Pythias escort.
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Theodore Eilis Parker
Winchester
o'Mock
South Braddock Street
Parker
Ainter
M. L. Barr
Rihacra McKim
George Annable Clase
Bessie M. Fisher
M. W. Fisher
Theodore E. Parker
M.L. Spurr
James F. Parker
Washington
Braddock Street
F. M. Richardson
D. L. Blakemore
Mount Hebron
Emetery
Knights of Pythiae
Arava
John P
Edoward B. Sartelle
James C. Ritter
J. L. Whitlock
J. M. Spurr
William R. Hillyard
John W. Rosenberger
T. J. Orndorff
Sixth of June War Savings Stamp Day
Citizens urged to buy at least one stamp on the sixth of June to support wartime efforts and honor service members in the trenches. Local officials emphasize patriotic duty and practical savings through the national drive.
Knights of Pythias Meeting for Theo Parker Funeral
The Knights of Pythias are to meet at the hall tonight at seven o clock to discuss the funeral arrangements for Theo Parker. J M Spurr and K R S will speak, and the gathering also includes a call to community action: sp eat potatoes, save the wheat, drive the Kaiser to defeat.
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Theo. Parker
J. M. Spurr
K. KR S
Niagara Oil Burner Demonstration at 148 N Main
A local notice advertises a demonstration of the Niagara Oil Burner at 148 North Main Street. The device promises to save money and labor while heating and cooking, presented as an efficient weapon against hardship and expense.
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N. Main St
Patriotic Puty Offers Niagara Oil Burner Demonstration
An offer invites purchase and immediate installation of a Niagara Oil Burner to eliminate coal or wood. The notice promises reduced labor, freight, and expense with a free demonstration at 149 N Main St.
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N. Main St
Golden Rule Class Plans Meeting for Funeral Service
All members of the Golden Rule Bible class are asked to meet tomorrow at 6.15 p m for the funeral of Brother Theodore Parker. George Simpson, Secretary. Eat potatoes with their starch. Help the fighters on their march.
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Theodore Parker
George Simpson
Memorial Society Meeting Called by National Memorial Association
Members of the ladies National Memorial Association are urged to attend an 8 o clock Monday evening meeting at Mrs. W R Willie s residence on South Market Street to consider important business.
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Ladies’ National Memorial Association
W. R. Willie
South Market Street
French Hold Western Front Amid Counter Blows
Paris reports a French victory on the Marne and Ouro rivers with German losses in the Chateau-Thierry corridor. General Foch delays a counteroffensive awaiting American arrivals while daily casualties approximate 75 000 per side and thousands of prisoners are claimed.
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The
Star
Paris
Marne
Outog
Sellent
French War Office
Genault
Chateau-Thierry
Oured
Marie
the Ouro
Foch
Sofesons-Rheimes
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Thomas W. Dean
Was
J. L. Gather
Adence
Daity
Isabella D. Willey
Cola
Crem
Pure Manufactured
Theo. E. Parker
Knights OF Pythias
N. Main Street
Memorial Society Meeting
Maine
Ouroq
Hiritiah
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