Epworth League Convention Concludes In Winchester
The second day of the Epworth League annual Baltimore conference session opened with sunrise services at Braddock Street Church. Rev. J Marvin Culbreth of St. Louis spoke on life service. Officers will be elected and next year’s meeting planned as Stockwell leads mission talks.
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Culbreth
St. Louis
Winchester League
Epworth League
Baltimore
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Braddock Street
Winchester
George T. Tyler
Fairfax
J. A. Stockwell
Congo Mission
Wilton BE. Boyd
Roanoke
Nat. G. Barnhart
Crimera
Mr. Culbreth
John William Smith
Specials For Saturday June 30 Assorted Chocolates
Assorted bitter sweet chocolates in one pound boxes priced at 25 cents per box. Becks Steam Bakery Inc lists these specials along with its address and product line.
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Beck’s Steam Bakery, Inc
Roy Wilson Loses In Higher Court Inheritance Suit
The Orphans Court of Washington County Maryland affirmed by the Maryland Court of Appeals a decision in the estate dispute L Roy Wilson versus Charles Edward Hillard executor. L Roy Wilson a grandson of John L Nicodemus claims Hillard mishandled a $10000 advance from the decedent. The ruling continues on page five.
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Orphan’s Court of
Washington County
Maryland
L. Roy Wilson
Charles
Edward Hillard
Court of Appeals of
Thomas
John L. Nicodemus
Lenore
Frederick County
Virginia
Hillard
First sale of 1917 wheat crop in Rockingham
The first sale of the new 1917 wheat crop in this section was made in Rockingham county Virginia for $2.00 per bushel. This is among the earliest local wheat sales on record in the Valley as most areas have not yet harvested.
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Rockingham County
Good Meat Coming and New Meat Store Promise
L E Baublitz announces discontinuing groceries to offer all meats poultry fish oysters butter cheese and eggs. He cites shipping trends pulling best cattle away and vows to supply Winchester with top quality meats at similar prices and to start by September first from Main Street with two phones.
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Winchester
July 4 Half Price Hats at Miss iNewcome's
A brief listing notes half price hats on July 4 at Miss iNewcome's shop located on Water Street near St, KK. The ad lists a 30-1p-2t code and promotes the sale event for shoppers.
Argentina to revoke neutrality join allies aid with Brazil
Buenos Aires sources say Argentina will revoke its neutrality proclamation likely today or tomorrow. It is not clear how far Argentina will go but it may align with Brazil to assist the Allied cause at U S request.
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the Star
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Brazil
United States
Yields Sought by Buyer H H Baker on Piccadilly
Advertises buying at top prices by H H Baker located at 46 East Piccadilly Street seeking offers and inquiries.
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H. H. Baker
East Piccadilly St
Piccadilly St
Identification tag issued to Navy officers and crew
A wire neck tag will be issued to every navy officer and enlisted man. One side carries the wearer's fingerprint and the other lists the name date of enlistment and rank. The plan announced from Washington on June 30 via The Star.
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Washington
Navy
Benefit of Sunday School at Macedonia Church
A Macedonia Church event promotes Sunday school with a community benefit service. The notice invites attendance and notes contributions support the program.
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Macedonia Church
Death of Winchester Resident Mr William BE Harlee
Winchester mourns the death of William BE Harlee at 3 am after a long illness. Funeral from his residence Monday at 4 pm with Rev. Dr. Bowers and Rev. Dr. Mc Miller officiating. Interment Mount Hebron Cemetery. Survived by widow Sarah Kelsoe and nine children including Dr W W Harlee, Curtis G Harloe, C B Harloe, and J C Horn. pallbearers: five sons and son-in-law J C Horn. Born July 1 1869 in New York City. He had worked as a traveling agent for glove companies and Harlee lived in Winchester since 15 years ago.
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George S. Bowers
Grace Lutheran Church
Lewis G. Mc Miller
Mount Hebron
J. C. Horn
Harlee
New York City
Hampshire County
W. Va
Winchester
William €. Gratchen Glove Company
F. A. Gratchen Glove Company
H. A. Harps
Greenfield
Ohio
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Rummage Sale Benefit for Memorial Hospital July 4
Notice invites contributions of furniture clothing and other items for a rummage sale on July 4 at the Bell store building corner Main and Water streets. Attendants will receive items July 3 and proceeds fund linen and supplies for Memorial Hospital. Also seeds and limestone sale details appear with a local contact.
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Bell Store
Main
Water Streets
Memorial Hosiital
Leaders Hope To Get Vote On Measure By Tonight
Washington dispatch reports the near end of the wet and dry battle in Congress with the defeat of bone dry legislation. The bill would stop whiskey production while beer and wine could continue. Officials expect easy passage and anticipate higher prices for hard liquor as hoarding may begin before adjournment. Continued on Page Three.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House
United States
Wilson
Rev J Marvin Culbreth Delivers Sermons at Winchester Conference
Rev J Marvin Culbreth of St Louis Missouri attends the Epworth League Convention in Winchester and has delivered several addresses. He will close the convention with a sermon tomorrow night.
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J. Marvin Culbreth
St. Louis Mo
Winchester
Senate approves graduated excess profits tax plan
Washington reports the finance committee sets a 12 to 40 percent tax on excess profits, lifting annual revenue by over 730 million dollars. The measure, part of the war revenue bill, aims to fund war costs while speeches defend wealth distribution and deny aid to rich interests.
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Washington
Finance Committee
Senate
Benefit for Christian Workers at Brucetown July 6 and 7
A two night benefit event at Brucetown on Friday and Saturday July 6 and 7 supports Christian Workers. Organizers promise community involvement and fundraising activities.
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Brucetown
Christian Workers
Lens Near Lens Falls to British Offensive
London reports Lens in northern France is nearly at British mercy after the war office bulletin shows a one mile advance over a four mile front. British forces stormed protecting positions along the Souchez river while German losses are heavy and British casualties light. General Haig’s troops include Welsh Scotch Irish English Canadians and Australians fighting together amid intense bombardment and air support.
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London
Lens
France
War Office
Souchez
Haig
District Nurse Association Meeting Listed Notice
The District Nurse Association will hold a meeting at 5 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon in the Council Chamber at the Difty Wall Itaaly all members are urged to be present Mrs William E Grim left yesterday for Washington to visit friends Mr and Mrs Arthur W Shull have gone on a visit to friends in Detroit Michigan
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District Nurse Association
Itaaly
William E. Grim
Washington
Arthur W. Shull
Detroit
Mich
Patton and Copenhaver Fight Over $2 Debt on South Main
In a late night dispute on South Main near Cork street, chauffeur Leslie Patton bit Marcus Copenhaver during a struggle over a $2 automotive trip to Williamsport. Copenhaver, carrying a bull pup, cried for help as Patton sunk teeth into ear and nose, drawing a crowd. Justice Fultz blamed both men, fining each $5 plus costs after cauterizing wounds to prevent hydrophobia.
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Williamsport
Leslie FB. Patton
Marcus Copenhaver
South Main Street
Cork Street
Copenhaver
Patton
Fultz
Hunter B. Grim
Stuart
Justice Pultz
Uncle Sam Winds Up a Huge Year
Washington reports the federal fiscal year ends with a general fund deficit of 202,278,000 amid war costs and aid to allies. Receipts total about 2,065,000,000 while disbursements reach 2,300,000,000, marking unprecedented annual totals and a large excess of outlays over receipts.
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Uncle Sam
General Fund
The
Star
Washington
Treasury
Germany
Prisoner Burns Self To Death at Leavenworth Penitentiary
Italian inmate Joe Manino serving a life term for the killing of a ranch owner died after setting himself on fire with gasoline. He poured the fluid over his body, removed his clothes, and ignited it, dying three hours later after stating Death is better than prison.
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Leavensworth
Kas
Joe Manino
Kansas Penitentiary
This Lady Has Gorged Herself on Sour Grapes
A letter discusses a woman who has gorged herself on sour grapes. The author uses a satirical tone to critique her appetite and moral stance. The piece reflects social commentary from the period.
Literature's Wedding Day All the Best Authors Drawn Upon
A gossip column notes that Handley Library will add new material from English and American writers. The writer laments illness and a lengthy letter from a distant county, and recalls past coverage of Lady Godiva Coventry legend with differing attributions, promising further discussion on page four.
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Handley Library
Throckmorton
Louisville
Star
Godiva
Tennyson
Heart
Calmy Admits He Slew Mother in Paddeno Tale
Green Pled, Mass. Jane Olevak, 22, walked into the police station to confess that her husband murdered his mother. He said I stabbed her to the heart. Officers found the woman dead on the kitchen floor. The husband, asleep in an upper room, claimed a dispute prompted the stabbing.
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Star
Green Pleld
Mass
Jane
Paddeno
Olevak
Beck's cools with sodas and ice creams offered
Beck's Steam Bakery, Inc. advertises cooling treats with popular flavors served in a refreshing, in-house made setting.
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Beck’s Steam Bakery, Inc
Red Cross Fund Receives Further Donations
Treasurer William T. Barr reports additional contributions to the local Red Cross fund. A note lists $26.00 from Gasha oy tetera eve dese and $5.00 from Sete ee ee, with a reward offer for lost gold frame glasses on Main or Piccadilly Streets and a stenographer position at 320 North Market Street.
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William T. Barr
Red Cross Fund
Gasha Oy Tetera
Main
Piccadilly Sts
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Epworts Convention
Rise Meeting
Roy Wilson
Main Street
L. E. Baublitz
W. E. Harlee
William BE. Harlee
Wire
Uor
Paks
Epworth
Leslie Patton
Nemo
Beck’s
North Market
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