Mobilization of Virginia Militia Reports Rise in Border Tension
News from Richmond describes President Wilson calling out nearly all state militia for service on the Mexican border. Secretary Baker explains the measure aims to protect Americans and maintain order while not pursuing expansion beyond border bandit pursuit. Virginia mobilization proceeds with recruiting offices opened in Winchester barracks and preparations at local mills and factories, as families react with emotion and resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Richmond
Adsepavaengey
Winchester
Barrecks
Moon
Fred. S. Anderson
North Main Street
United States
Walter Cox
E. C. Stuart
Funston
War Department
Union
Wilson
Iit
Mexico
Pershing
Baker
Company I
O. J. Frank
Virginia Wooden Company
Lewis Jones Knitting Factory
Frank
Conrad
Robert Y. Conrad
Lexington
Virginia Military Institute
Anderson Sa
Barton
North Market Street
Market Prices and Poultry Rates
The afternoon market report lists prices for corn mixed with oats, hay, butter, live poultry, and beef, with quick figures for retail and wholesale. Prices include corn 80 cents per bushel, potatoes 1.50 per bushel, timothy hay 17.00 per bale, creamery butter 18 cents, live chickens 20 cents per pound, and lambs 9 to 10 cents per pound.
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Virginia
Mearby
Force Orders for Border Duty Activated by Wilson
President Wilson issued general orders calling out the full quota of state military organizations for active duty on the Mexican border. Governors received the telegrams overnight and indicated readiness to mobilize. Richmond reports Governor Stuart saying the state is prepared to move at dawn with 3,600 officers and men fully equipped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Richmond
Stuart
Roanoke Woman Visiting Beverley Family on Washington Street
Miss Rochel Dupuy of Roanoke Va seeks information about her whereabouts and is visiting the home of Mr and Mrs J B Beverley Jr on Washington Street Roanoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochel Dupuy
Roanoke, Va
J. B. Beverley, Jr
Washington Street
Baltimore grain markets close with wheat and corn quotes
At 8 pm the Baltimore wholesale grain markets closed with No 2 red wheat at 102 7 8 cents and corn at 81 1 2 cents.
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Baltimore
Funeral for Joseph Thornberry Set in Winchester
Joseph W. Thornberry 64 long employed as a blacksmith at Virginia Woolen Co Winchester died at home 317 East Piccadilly Sunday after paralysis and a stroke. Survived by widow Lucy two children George E Thornberry Cora Brown and W E Butts two sisters J W Fletcher Laura Pletcher and brother J T Thornberry. Funeral at 3 p m Tuesday at home with Rev Talbert and Rev Spencer burial Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Joseph W. Thornberry
Mil
Virginia Woolen Company
Winchester
East Piccadilly Street
Lucy Thornberry
George E. Thornberry
Mount Jackson
Cora Brown
W. E. Butts
Martinsburg
W. Va
J. W. Fletcher
Richmond
Laura Pletcher
Onaita
Mla
J. T. Thornberry
Henderson
W. @. Talbert
H. G. Spencer
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Benefit Tickets On Sale Tonight At Empire Theater
Tickets for the big entertainment at the Empire Theater go on sale tonight after 7 o clock. Reservations can be made in person at the theater. Prices are 75 cents for front first floor, 50 cents for rear first floor, and 35 cents for balcony seats. Early purchase advised.
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Empire Theater
Mrs Annie Lauck Dies After Surgery
Mrs Annie Margaret Lauck a member of a well known Refuge county family died at Memorial Hospital at 11 this morning from the effects of a surgical operation.
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Annie Margaret Lauck
Memorial Hospital
Virginia Court Grants Complex Suit Against Keyser Heirs
In Frederick County Circuit Court on May 13 1916 Eudora Orissa Keyser sues Elmer Elsworth Keyser and unknown heirs of Elizabeth Keyser to collect 2130 88 with interest and costs. The petition seeks settlement of a Keyser Carson partnership and a half or other interest in a 165 acre farm near Bartonsville to satisfy the judgment, and for asset disclosure and sale of the property with proceeds applied to the claim. Unknown heirs are ordered to appear within 15 days. notice to be published in The Winchester Evening Star. Also included is a funeral notice for Mrs. Lauck who died at sixty seven with services at Stephens City and burial in Green Hill Cemetery.
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Virginia
County of
Frederick
Eudora Orissa Keyser
Elmer Eleworth Keyser
Elizabeth H. Keyser
Elmr Elworth Keyser
Elmer Elsworth Keyser
Carson Keyser
Bartoneville
Frederick County
S. R. Atwell
Elmerworth Keyser
Atwell
Elmer Bilsworth
Elisabeth H. Keyser
Keyser
Seth
Winchester Evening Star
J. W. Baker
R. Gray Williams
New State Law Cuts Prison Terms for Good Behavior
A new state law shortens prison terms by one third for good behavior on state road forces sentences. It aims to deter escapes by adding at least one year to any escapee and removing prior good conduct credits. Prisoners are expected to benefit as rule violations decline.
Pee Se ee ee ob Try a want ad it brings results
Classified note urges readers to place want ads for effective results. Mentions quick responses and broad reach to buyers and sellers in the community. No specific names or dates provided.
Public Sale At Williams Farm In Missouri June 28 1916
Public sale to be held on the Williams farm near Mm wyliams, featuring bearing apple orchard and about 12 acres of corn. Two thirds share of corn reserved. Sale Wednesday June 28 1916 at 10 am. Terms one third cash and balance with 6 percent interest secured by mortgages in one and two years. A H Williams administrator for estate of J H Williams A G Swanson, auctioneer.
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Mm Wyliams
J. AL P.H .Williams
Admis
J. H. Willi
A. G. Swanson
Auc
Public sale of real estate in Winchester Va No 12 East Bond Street
By deed dated May 9 1912 a notice offers for sale a frame dwelling lot 30 feet by 126 feet located in Winchester between Market Street and an alley. The property known as 12 East Bond Street is to be sold at public auction in front of the courthouse at 11:00 am with one third cash and the remainder in two annual payments secured by a deed of trust. Auctioneer Roy P. Duvall is listed with T. Russell as holder of the bond and policy.
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Boleon
Poe
Winchester
Market Street
East
Bond Street
Trustee Sale Of Valuable Real Estate In Winchester Va
Public auction in Winchester County Court House at 11:00 A M on July 8 1916 offers three contiguous tracts of farming land in East Winchester near White Post. Tract 1 about unspecified acres, Tract 2 about 1 acre, Tract 3 about 1 acre with orchard and barn. Sale by Ella M Cadwallader trustee. purchase terms require one third cash and balance in two annual installments at 6 percent.
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Ella M. Cadwallader
Frederick County
County Court House
Winchester
Seontan White Post
Cadwallader
Freder County
Anel
Ward & Larrick, Attys
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Columbia Grafonolas
Grafonola
Columbia Records
Splendid
Columbia
Victor
SEAL
Bell
Evans
Piccadilly St
Gare
Ramsburg Bottling Works
Footer
Panama
Cumberland
Mob. Co
A.heller & CO
Beaver Board
John W. Rosenberger
Braddock and
Wolfe
Te Mayr
General and
Mrs. Riggs
Clinton L. Riggs
A. C., Carson
West Water Street
General Riggs
Philippine Commission
Manila
Villa
Columbus
Porder
Old Dominion
Co. I
Fred. H. Winkfield
Jos. Thornberry
Annie Lauck
Ryan & Orndoff
Crismore
Southern Methodist Church
Stephens City
Rev. C. Sydenstricker
Green Hill Cemetery
T. Russell
Eres
Roy P. Duvall
WM. E. Branson
Clearbrook
Way
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