Local exemption board lists fifteen to leave for Camp Lee
The Winchester area exemption board announced fifteen men will depart tomorrow afternoon at 1 40 over the Baltimore and Ohio line to Camp Lee Virginia for training. Names include Marshall Baker and William Copeland from Star Tannery, Homer Orndorff, George Lowery, Roy Holmes, James Stummell, and Samuel Harford among others. Report to the board headquarters at 2 PM for travel arrangements.
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Board of Exemption
Camip Lee
I. Marshall Baker
Winchester
William Copeland
Star Tannery
Homer Orndorff
Clarence Cleveland Grubbs
Ste
Roy Holmes
Ritter
James Hiram Stummell
Brucetown
Roy Puffinberger
Goode
W.va
William F. Farmer
Samuel Roger Harford
Kelly S. Ware
Stephens City
Pure Manufactured Ice Wagon Serves Me. Patrons
The Winchester Cold Storage delivery wagon is on streets serving sanitary pure goods with daily home delivery. Call either phone to have the wagon leave your order. WANTED Girl with sewing knowledge. Salary paid on start. Virginia Tailoring Company.
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Winchester
Bold Italian raid sinks Austro-Hungarian battleships
Rome reports a new Italian naval raid as two 20,000 ton Austro-Hungarian battleships were torpedoed. Italian torpedo boats slipped past ten Austrian cruisers off the Dalmatian coast and hit the battleships. An Austrian destroyer pursuing the Italians was damaged.
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Rome
Dalmatian
Four Children Die in House Fire Linked to Lightning
A storm and lightning strike caused a house fire in Rome New York killing four children of Mr and Mrs Arthur Hennes. The tragedy occurred today as the residence burned, cutting short the siblings' lives in a grim disaster.
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the Star
Rome
N. Y
Arthur Hennes
Thanking Voters in First Ward Election Note
A brief note from J. Henkel thanks voters in the first ward and south end for yesterday's election support. Also mentions past yard party notices at Macedonia Church on July 6 and Bryarly's schoolhouse by Burnt Church ladies on June 15.
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First Ward
South End
Io - J. Henkel Perry
Bryarly’s
Ladies of Burnt Church
Wilson decision looms in bone-dry prohibition debate
In Washington on June 12 President Wilson’s stance becomes pivotal in the Senate fight over national prohibition. Prohibitionists claim his letter to Senator Shapard supports full prohibition, while opponents say he opposes only half measures. The debate centers on beer and wine manufacture.
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The
Star
Washington
Wilson
Senate
Senator Shappard
Texas
Ciry
Shappard
Vets
Wilson Opposes Borah Open Senate Treaty Debate
President Wilson clarifies his stance against the Borah amendment demanding open Senate consideration of all treaties. In a March 12 letter to Secretary Lansing he argued the timing is wrong and that open diplomacy does not ban private discussion, only secret agreements.
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the Star
Wilson
Senate
Sitate Lansing
Hitchccock
Nebraska
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Railways Budget Under McAdoo Totals 846 Million
Washington June 12. The total approved budget of expenditures for railways under Director General McAdoo is 846 293 626 dollars. Large items include locomotives and freight cars 206 994 914 dollars passenger cars 28 340 446 dollars other equipment 12 963 100 dollars improvements to existing equipment 32 043 290 dollars, with total equipment 482 417 179 dollars.
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the Star
Washington
McAdoo
Suspect Prominent Official of Treason
London reports charges of communicating with the enemy against a knighted government official and manufacturer. He is described as a former mayor of a northern English town. the defendant’s name was not revealed and arraignment was set for today.
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the Star
London
England
Claude Stickley Arrested on Charge in Stephens City
Claude Stickley of Stephens City was arrested last night by Officer Dove on a charge. He was summoned before Justice Fultz for trial tomorrow morning.
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Claude Stickley
Stephens City
County
Dove
Justice Fultz
American Forces Engage as French Make Gains on Marne Front
Washington reports a vast battle in progress near Deommieres Curry and south of Albigny on the Aisne Marne front. American troops have held part of the Hineim sector since the German offensive resumed last week and French gains were noted on the left flank amid heavy German counterattacks. British forces repelled a German raid near Albert and Lens remained active as German air actions targeted American lines.
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The
Star
Washington
Paris
Deommieres, Curry
Albleny
Aisne-Marne
Marne
Mery
Sgenlis Wood
Max River
London
Aveluy Wood
Albert
British War Office
Boyelles
Lens
Picardy
Gotha
Ths
Army and Marine Corps Casualties Reported
War Department reports 127 Army overseas casualties including 15 killed in action 9 died of wounds 18 from disease 1 air crash 17 accidents 6 severely wounded 6 wounded 1 missing. Marines in France announce 17 casualties with 11 killed in action 2 died of wounds and 4 severely wounded.
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Washington
War Department
France
Marine Corps
Local Credit Offer Notice by Ward & Larrick
An advertisement from Ward & Larrick offers $10,000 to lend. The item reads Cheap to ick bayer by H. W. Ebert with dates 12 to 31. The short notice presents a financial lending opportunity and related names.
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Bayer
H. W. Ebert
Ward & Larrick
Harris Addition Plans Playground Game At Night
Youths from National avenue and Washingston street will play on a donated lot in Harris Addition at 7 PM. A picked nine on each side promises a fine game with crowds and support from local businessmen. Spectators may contribute a nickel or dime to help cover balls and data costs. The event benefits Crum's Memorial Church near Swimsley.
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National Avenue
Washingston Street
Harris Addition
Fred. ‘“L. Hiarrie
Operations Plainly Seen Amid Cantigny Skirmish
The account describes nearby activity with Allied troops observing air attacks. German airmen reportedly released bombs while our anti aircraft fire opened up, driving the foe away after initial bursts and a retreat by the bombers.
Clarke Courtly Choral Club Benefit Concert at Boyce High
The Clarke Courtly Choral Club will perform in the Boyce High School auditorium on Thursday June 27 at 8 20 p m. Proceeds will go to Virginia war relief. Admission is 25 cents with refreshments and patriotic songs.
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Clarke Courty Choral Club
Boyce High School
Virginia War Relief
Democrats Elect Five of Six in Municipal Ballot
In yesterday’s city election five of six regular Democratic nominees won seats on the City Council. John W. Rosenberger, running as a Citizens party candidate, took the first ward seat. The council will include nine Democrats, two Republicans, and one independent. In the first ward the vote totaled 361 with 1 ballot invalidated, and the four-year terms begin September 1.
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John W. Roeenberger
Messrs
Henry, Hardy and Rosenberger
Tse
Thore Hetlese
J. George Baetjer
B. M. Knight
Fas Ae Eek Ek
Fred. L. Glaize
Paget Arnold
Rank H. Krebs
Hunter H. McGuire
H. Sheets
J. Fred. Goss
W. B. Ryan
A. T Jones
Robert L. Gray
C. W. Ramelurg
Lewis F. Cooper
Hunter B.grim
Herman H. Hate
J. Henkel Henry
C. Harry Hardy
John W. Renseberger
Sven
Practical Plans to curb U Boat Threat on Atlantic Coast
Washington reports new practical methods to deter U boats as coastwise shipping remains under threat. Officials expect the submarine menace to last beyond the war, with measures aimed at minimizing losses while monitoring reports of a rammed submarine off Virginia. An American sailor was rescued 70 miles from Tasque amid ongoing naval updates.
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the Star
Washington
Great Britain
France
Atlantic
Furtther
Virginia
Tas
A’ Can
Ni Department
I Jose
Ford tractors offered through Chapman Auto Co in five counties
Cooperating with the Commissioner of Agriculture for Virginia, Chapman’s Auto Co will deliver Ford tractors in Frederick Shenandoah Warren Page and Clarke counties. Farmers wanting this arrangement should see Mr Chapman at once. Only two tractors per county available at present. Price $750 at factory. 11-1p-21
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Commissioner of Agriculture
Virginia
Chapman’s Auto Co
Ford
Frederick
Shenandoah
Warren
Page
Clarke
Mr. Chapman
Profiteers Reported Multiple Times in Treasury Notice
Secretary McAdoo stated to the Senate that profiteering is in possession of the Treasury Department. He said evidence is being prepared but cannot be presented to the Senate soon due to the extensive work involved.
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Washington
Draft Treaty 5 Signed in London
The State Department announced that a draft treaty numbered 5 was signed in London on June 3. It affects Americans living in Britain and British subjects in the United States. The treaty must be ratified by Congress and the British Parliament before it becomes operative.
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Sredey
London
State Department
Congress
Church Meetings On Ridgeway Circuit
Preaching scheduled on Ridgeway circuit by M. B. Church South with services at Darkeyville at 11 a m and Rest Church at 8 p m A special offering for religious work benefiting 580 wounded soldiers is planned A stockholders and tenters meeting for the Ridgeway camp is set for Thursday June 13 at 730 p m W R Hardesty pastor
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Ridgeway
M. B
Darkeyville
W. R. Hardesty
Pas
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Walter Gabriel McCauley
Stephens City, Va
RF. D
Cain Price
DeHaven
Frank Beasley Jackson
Clearbrook
Luther Shiley
Fred Samuel Kenney
Rudy Walter Sawyer
Angers Shore
James Howard Taylor
Joseph Warren Bowles
Leslie Edward Patton
Luther Clarence Patton
Walter Guy Strother
Elwood Leon Kern
Gore
William J. B. Moore
Mountain
Falls
Graven Jennings Follin
William Brent Brill
Willie Steele
Harry ‘Elmer Melester
Homer Caleb Kerns
Collinsville
Noel
Conrad Williams
Mount Wilkins
Dennis Hugh Lamp
Gainesboro
Roy Smith Larrick
Hayfield
Archie E. Dunlap
Siler
Robert Emerson Fiarley
Carson Henry Allamong
Russell Boyd Ramey
Clyde Jacob Keckley
Isaac Sidney Hodgson
Falls, Va
Garland Abraham Gardner
Bunker Hill
W. Va
William Franklin Long
MicKinley Newman
Gilbert Lawrence Lyon
Clarence Bryan Good
Trone
William Herman Clark
Middletown
Carl Russell Hicks
Kernstown
Elmer F. Pingley
James Beamer Newlin
Harry J. Johnson
William Earl Jenkins
Harry Delmer Robinson
Russell Loring Fletcher
Whitacre
Raymond E. Bayliss
Chambersville
Lynden Owens Hawkins
Chambersville, Va
James Paul Carbaugh
Stephens
City, Va
Phens City
Jesse Perry
George Washington Lowery
Opi
Quon
Garner Franklin -Scrivener, Whik
Acre
Hether S. Williams
Mount Wil
Liame
Winchester Seed Co., Inc
Piccadilly Street
Pure Manufactured
Virginia Tailoring Company
Wire
Minnie Wood
Berryville Pike
Cook
Robert Glass
S. Washington St
Macedonia Church
Benefit of Church
Ralrdads
ARMY
Harris
Lawn Party
Crum’s Memorial Church
Swimsley
Cantigny
J. Henke
Henry
Democrat
Harry Hardy
J. W. Rosenberger
Citizens
W. L. Pultz
J.fred
Goss
Pirates
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