Civil war feared as China faces governmental collapse
Telegram from Tien Tsin reports China in turmoil after six years of republic. A military dictatorship under Hsu Shih Chang gains power while President Lee Yuan Hung is effectively a prisoner in Peking. Eleven provinces have seceded as civil conflict looms and American forces monitor the crisis. Dr Sun Yat Sen arrives in Canton amid censorship and news blackout.
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the Star
Tien Tsin
China
Lee Yuan Hung
Peking
Hsu Shihi Chang
Canton
Sun
Sen
Valley Pike 10 Acres Limestone Land For Sale
Land on Valley Pike Frederick county offered at 2000 cash or 2250 on time. 15 minutes from Winchester, smooth terrain. For real estate inquiries contact Ww. L. Fultz, No 11 13 Court Square Winchester Va. Also promotion Hodgson and Browns free fan June 6.
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Valley Pike
Frederick County
Winchester
L. Fultz
Court Square
Last Rites for Thomas Conner in Winchester
The funeral of Thomas Conner, prominent Winchester burgeman, who died of tuberculosis at his South Main home, was held yesterday in Mount Hebron Cemetery chapel. Rev. Dr. George S. Bowers officiated as many out of town relatives attended, and the Friendship Fire Company, with pallbearers Robert Barr John I Sloat J Mack Noonan John Massie Fred Fugitt Frank Brown, participated.
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Thomas Conner
Winchester Borgeman
South Main Street
Mount Hebron Cemetery
George 8. Bowers
Grace Lutheran Church
Friendship Fire Company
Robert Barr
John I Sloat
J. Mack Noonan
John Massie
Fred Fugitt
Frank Brown
Dream of Love Ends in Jail
Miley Sanger, about 21, was sentenced by Justice A. J. Tavenner to sixty days hard labor on a concealed weapons charge. The case arose from his attentions to Alfred G. Baker’s daughter near Welltown, with Baker objecting loudly.
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Romeo
A. J. Tavenner
Miley Sanger
Alfred G. Baker
Welltown
Papa Baker
Old Tammany Set for Special Meeting Tonight
The Friendship Fire Company will meet at 8 o'clock to finalize arrangements for the Sixth of June parade and to consider an invitation from Hagerstown to attend the Cumberland Valley Firemen's convention on July 4. Officers urge all members to attend and wear uniforms if possible.
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Friendship Fire Company
Hagerstown
Cumberland Valley Firemen’s
Friendship Company
Rummage Sale Refreshments June 6
Aid the war relief by attending a rummage sale at Bells corner store on June 6. Clothing and household goods will be sold along with lemonade and cake funds go to the war relief fund and junior Auxiliary of Christ Church.
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Bell’s Corner
War Relief Fund
Christ Church
Patter son lands posted against trespass with dogs or guns
Lands of J. S. Patterson are posted as required by law. Trespass with dogs or firearms will be prosecuted. Read Moling and Seal’s sixth of June ad on page five.
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J. 5
Patterson
Moling & Seal
Winchester Bus Schedule From Hotel Sack Headquarters
Bluemont Berryville and Winchester Transportation Co lists its headquarters at Hotel Sack and offers daily departures from Winchester at 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Navy League Room opposite Hotel Jack hosts an opening event on June 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Come in.
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Bluemont, Berryville and Winchester Transportation Co
Hotel Sack
Winchester
Navy League Room
Catholics of United States Loyal To Stars and Stripes
The Star reports strong denials of Catholic support for entering the war. Church leaders including Cardinal Gibbons deny war party rumors, emphasizing peaceable loyalty of American Catholics. A neighbor notes questions persist in the county, while archbishops meet to discuss the matter.
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United States
Stars and Stripes
Cardinal Gibbons
Baltimore
Full Registration On Tuesday 5 Looked For By Officials
Sheriff Pannett expects 100 percent registration of Frederick County men 21 to 30 for the national selective draft under the May 18 proclamation. Registration will follow regular election hours from 7 AM to 9 PM at designated precincts in Winchester and Frederick County.
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Pannett
Frederick County
Winchester
The
Friendship Fire Company
East Cork Street
Star
Army
Naval Service
Marine Corps
National Guard
Naval Militia
Officers’ Reserve Corps
Santhy
Teresa Murphy Named Home Demonstrator for Frederick County
The Chamber of Commerce committee selects Miss Teresa Murphy of Wadesville as Frederick county home demonstrator starting today. She comes endorsed by Mrs. Maurice M. Lynch and has earned multiple prizes including a gold watch from the Norfolk and Western Railroad. A telegram from state agent Elie G. Agnew authorizes her to attend the institute at Manassas this week.
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Chamber of Commerce
Teresa Murphy
Wadesville
Frederick County
Miss Murphy
Maurice M. Lynch
Stinson
Clarke County
Norfolk and Western Railroad Company
Chamber
Elie G. Agnew
Murphy
Manassas
Chamber of Commerce to tally vote for directors
Members will meet tonight at eight o'clock at the chamber headquarters to tally the directors vote and adopt by laws. An informal discussion of various matters of interest will be included on the program. Hodgson and Brown repair watches and jewelry.
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Chamber of Commerce
Clarke County Democratic Executive Committee Notice
The Clarke County Democratic Executive Committee met in Berryville on May 31. All candidates must give notice by June 7. Notices for the August 7 primary must be in the committee's hands by June 7. Executive Committee.
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Clarke County
Berryville
Come and see Hodgson and Brown eye fitting event
A wartime notice invites the public to visit Hodgson and Brown for careful eye fittings and “tagging” on June 6 to support War Relief and the Navy League.
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Hodgson
Brown
Shenandoah Baptist Association Holds Sixteenth Sunday School Convention
The sixteenth annual Shenandoah Baptist Association convention met at the Baptist Church in Berryville Virginia last week. Major D H Jones gave the welcome, with special choir music. Illness prevented a reception for Rev Julian Braddu s. Major H W Carpenter and Mrs Carpenter visited from Washington over the weekend. Mrs Charles Garrett of Baltimore stayed with her sisters the Miss Lee. Miss Frances Wolfe returned home.
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Berryville
Shenandoah Baptist Association
D. H. Jones
Julian Braddus
H. W. Carpenter
Washington
Charles Garrett
Baltimore
Lee
Lorenzo Lewis
Alexandria
Frances Wolfe
No Advertising In Memorial Parade In Winchester Va
A Confederate Memorial Association requests prohibition of any advertising devices for a June 6 parade. Mayor J F Ward directs proper precautions to ensure compliance. Citizens are urged to donate on June 6 for War Relief and Navy League aid.
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Winchester
Ladies of the Confederate Memorial Association
J. F. Ward
Final Rites of Elbert Wierman
The funeral for Elbert Wierman was held Saturday at his parents’ home near Winchester. Rev. Dr. J H Lacy and Rev. H G Spencer officiated. Interment followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers were Harry Grim, Warren Brown, John H Seal Jr, ar Steele, Leslie Brown, and Baylis Boyce.
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Elbert Wierman
William L. Wierman
J.H. Lacy
Presbyterian Church of Winchester
H. G. Spencer
Marret Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Mr. Wierman
Asheville
Hip
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Harry Grim
Warren Brown
John H. Seal, Jr
Ar Steele
Leslie Brown
Bayliss Boyce
Enlistments Open in Company 1 Second Virginia Infantry
Recruiting in Winchester and vicinity continues for Company 1, Second Virginia Infantry. Since Saturday nine new men joined, with 68 more needed to reach war strength. Names from the Leonor roll include Baker Woodstock Franks Winchester Myers Woodstock Mallory Berryville Racey Star Tannery Romine Berryville Fuller Berryville Funk Winchester. Recruiters say registrations will not stop new enlistments despite future military service rules.
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Second Virginia Infantry
James D. Baker
Winchester
James D. Grary
Woodstock
Joseph M. Franks
John A. Myers
Martin P. Mallory
Berryville
Nelson Racey
Star Tannery
Cecil Romine
Edward R. Fuller
Edward Funk
Winschester
Fred. S. Anderson
Council Meeting Tonight Moves to Wednesday Evening
The Common Council schedules its regular session for tonight at 8 o'clock, shifting from Tuesday due to National Registration Day and Confederate Memorial Day. Sanitary closets will be addressed during the meeting.
Not Responsible For The Fizzle
A letter from Elmer Votpodges denies involvement in a planned parade and disclaims any committee association. He states his name was used without permission and clarifies he is not responsible for the finale. He thanks friends for support after his mother's loss.
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Elmer
Pine Hott announce Grace Pine and James Hott wedding
Mr and Mrs Albert Pine announce the marriage of their daughter Grace Byrd Pine to James Worth Hott in this city. The ceremony will be at the bride’s parents home on Fairmont avenue at 8 o clock on Saturday evening June 16. Watch for the tags June 6 and give to War Relief and Navy League Fund.
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War Relief and
Navy League
France
Albert Pine
Grace Byrd Pine
James Worth Hott
Peo
Fairmont Avenue
War Relief and Navy League Fund
Church Conference at Mace Donia
A church conference will be held on Tuesday June 5 at 8 p m all members are urged to attend E W Brubaker pastor.
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E. W. Brubaker
Third Troop Scouts Hold Special Evening Meeting
A special meeting of the Third Troop will convene at 7 30 this evening in the scout room. Scoutmaster notes the gathering as a organized troop event.
Senate 10 War Revenue Bill Heads To Vote
The big war revenue bill, reshaped by the finance committee, will be taken up by the Senate next week. It faces a lengthy review with possible late Wednesday or Thursday votes. Provisions sought by the administration to raise over 300 million annually have been trimmed, easing the burden on some taxpayers. The committee plans to push the measure to an expansive Senate vote, with Republicans largely backing the revised bill despite opposition to direct taxation.
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Stat
Washington
House
Senate
Finance Committee
Prices Paid Today in Grain Markets
Local dealers offered $2.20 for Baltimore wheat after the market closed this afternoon. Prices paid today in grain markets stood at $1.71.
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Baltimore
Troop 2 Meeting Notices Tonight
Regular Troop 2 gathering announced for 7:30 P.M. in the scout room. Scoutmaster urges members to attend for important business and updates.
German Success in Sector Froigmont on Aisne River
Paris reports limited German gains on the Froigmont sector along the Aisne River with intense fighting continuing. Several German assaults during the night were repulsed, according to Allied headquarters. Miss Dorothy Riley of Be Va is visiting Mrs Chaney on Main Street. Experienced stenographers seek position. references required at 226 Berryville Va.
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Paris
Froigmont Perk
Aisne
Dorothy Riley
Be Va
Berryville
Virginia to Lead Nation in Early Irish Potato Yield
The Agricultural Department projects an 25 percent rise in early Irish potato output this year. Total U S early potatoes may reach about 33.5 million bushels with Virginia producing around 16 million. Reports show higher acreage, improved yields, and shifting Delaware to Florida production figures. prices in Baltimore markets have fluctuated amid shipper reactions.
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Agricultural Department
Department
Virginia
New Jersey
Califor
Florida
Baltimore
Indi
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Shenandoah Association
M. A. Doran, Esq
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