Verdun Front Sees Halt as Germans Prepare New Offense
dispatches report Verdun fighting slows with only slight gains by both sides in four days of action. Berlin and Paris dailies note a near halt on the front while warning of a renewed German offensive on a massive scale. Pepper Heights is mentioned in the context of assault preparations.
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Mans
Pepper Heights
Berlin
Verdun
Luill
London
Paris
Teutons
French Stand North of Verdun as War News Flows In
The report details German plans for a larger assault near Verdun with French forces holding at the rail station of Bex. It notes sinking of two steamers Thornaby and Torborg and confirms the Provence sinking with about 1,000 lives lost.
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Verdun
Bex
London
Thornaby
Lloyd’s
Stockholm
Torborg
Mediterranean
Léghorn
Provence
Paris
Mfe
Congress to Vote on Wilson Warning Resolution
Senate leaders Stone Kern and Flood met with President Wilson and agreed to bring a warning resolution to a vote soon. Action was not possible today and leaders said the resolution could not reach the floor before tomorrow.
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The
Star
Washington
Congress
Wilson
Stone
Kern
Flood
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Clark
Fiouse
Kitchin
Pou
House Rules Committee
House
Columbia Grafonola Contest At Winchester Auto Sales
The Columbia Grafonola contest offers a large Columbia Grafonola to the voter with the most ballots. Participate via coupons from the merchant providing the deal. Grafonola on display at Winchester Auto Sales Co. Watch Star for contest announcement.
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Winchester Auto Sales Co
Mrs Wesley Grim Hosts 39th Birthday Party at Home
Mrs Wesley Grim entertained several friends at 511 South Market Street for the 39th birthday of her husband. A sumptuous supper was served to four guests followed by music and refreshments late into the evening as guests wished Mr Grim many happy returns.
Remembrance of J. D. Grim One Year Gone
Sad tribute from wife and children on the first anniversary of J. D. Grim departing life March 1, 1915. The message recalls loss, faith, and the soul in Heaven while the home feels the vacant place in loving memory.
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J. D. Grim
Jesus
Siegel Rearrested At Door of Prison
Henry Siegel former New York and Boston merchant was rearrested as he stepped from the Rochester peniten tiary ending a ten month term. He faced Justice Benton and resisting with the collapse of his large financial interests. Twelve indictments are pending.
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Rochester
N. Y
Henry Siegel
New York
Boston
Simmey
Benton
Wheat and corn prices from HBnitimor wholesale markets
At close of trading the No 2 red wheat on spot was 1.1634 dollars and corn traded at 79 cents. Shipping and storage details are not provided.
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Hbnitimor
Eliza Haddox Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Miss Eliza Haddox daughter of J P Haddox underwent an appendicitis operation this morning at Winchester Memorial Hospital. The procedure was reported satisfactory and her condition improved this afternoon.
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Eliza Haddox
J. P. Haddox
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Miss Mabel Brown Leaves for Baltimore for Surgery
Miss Mabel Brown daughter of Mr and Mrs James Brown of North Mam street travels this afternoon with her physician Dr Walter Cox to Baltimore for an operation at the Union Protestant Infirmary. The procedure will be performed by Dr J M T Finney.
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Mabel Brown
James Brown
North Ma‘m Street
Walter Cox
Baltimore
Union Protestant Infirmary
J. M. T. Finney
Mrs Baker Undergoes Operation At Memorial Hospital
Mrs George J Baker formerly Miss Hilda Grim daughter of Mrs J Reilly Grim of South Braddock street underwent an operation today at Memorial Hospital by Dr Stuart. Mrs Baker reported resting comfortably this afternoon after the procedure.
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George J. Baker
Hilda Grim
J. Reilly Grim
South Braddock Street
Memorial Hospital
Stuart
Baker
The Sea Problem and Local Notices from March
The item references a sea problem discussed in the Washington Sunday Star dated March 5. It lists goods such as wagons, carriages, buggies, harness, and stock available for purchase at Kernstown on March 7. Attorneys Hartis and Yechert are noted as registered at Hotel Jack. Lenwood Van Gosen returns to Berkeley Springs after visiting the Spillmans on East Piccadilly.
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John T. Hartis
Yechert
Harrisonburg, Va
Hotel Jack
Lenwood van Gosen
Berkeley Springs
W.va
Carson Spillman
East Piccadilly Etpeet
Verney Knight Dies at Home of Mother in Winchester
Verney Knight, 26, of Winchester, died at his mother’s home after a pneumonia illness lasting about a week. He worked for fourteen years at Lewis Jones Knitting Company and was highly regarded for his reliability. Born in Frederick County, he leaves five brothers and one sister in Winchester. Funeral services are at First Baptist Church Thursday at 2 30 pm, with burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
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Knight
Lewis Jones Knitting Company
Mr. Knight
Frederick County
Winchester
Messrs. J. Robert
John W
Charles W
Luther M
Eddy C. Knight
Katharine B. Knight
First Baptist Church
W. T. Walters
H. G. Percer
Mount Hebron
Mesers
B. E. ‘Russell
Ray RF. Russell
Roland McIntorff
Harold Co. Jones
Ernest Orndorff
Clarence Grim
Death notices for Mrs Joseph Williams in Baltimore
Mrs Lucy A Henry of this city reports the death of her sister Mrs Joseph Williams widow of Jesse Williams at age through illness of complications. Survived by daughters Mrs Milton W Peacock and Mrs Gus King and son S W Williams and sisters Mrs Amelia Bush and Mrs Lucy A Henry. Funeral at 8 pm at Baltimore home then to Front Royal Virginia for interment. Mrs Henry and her son Charles B Henry attended the services.
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Lucy” A. Henry
Joseph Williams
Jesse “W. ,Willams
West Lombard Street
Baltimore
Milton W. Peacock
Gus King
Front Royal
S. W. Williams
Amel‘a ‘Bush
Lucy A. Henry
Williamson
Henry
Charles B. Henry
Mercer County goes dry as 47 liquor licenses denied
Mercer Laughry announced that Mercer County refused 47 liquor license applications. It marks the third county in the state to go dry since January 1. A separate item notes a March 6 benefit at the John Kerr Public School with performances by primary grades and older students, tickets 25 cents, children 10 cents.
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Mercer
Mercer Laughry
John Kerr Public School
Philadelphia resident among arrivals at Ho
Mr. S. S. T. Bagley of Philadelphia was among the arrivals at Ho city according to local society notes. The report lists Bagley among several visitors attending the event and mentions other likely attendees from nearby communities.
Boston Girls Defeated by Athletic Club in Armory Tilt
The Boston Girls team lost to the Athletic Club of Winthrop on Market Street Armory. Boston guards Gordon and Ware played stout defense while Mies Baker led scoring with 6 baskets. Final score 44 to 13 as crowd of about 200 watched a three round boxing-style girls game and steady boys’ play from the Athletic Club.
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Oo City
Bos- Girls
Winpe “Athletic Club
Armory
Market Street
Boston
Mieses Gordon
Ware
Mies Baker
Athlet‘ce
Boston Girls
Lattes
Bost
Winchester
Breckenridge
Hite
Maphis
Spillman
Miss Smith
Miss Foster
82 A Valuable Farm For Sale March 3
Limestone farm near Kerns town on Valley Pike famed for Sheridan's ride. Productive property with artesian well cistern 10 room frame dwelling and outbuildings bearing orchard and fruit trees. Home of the late Jacob Crisman near railroad school and churches. To be sold on premises at 1 p.m. March 8.
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Kernstown
Valley Pike
Tocality
Jacob Crisman
Public sale of personal property at Miss Baker home
Public sale announced for March 7 at the late residence of Miss Portia Baker near Empire Theater N Market Street. Items include furniture kitchenware sewing machine and more with terms cash under $20 and credit over that amount. executor J Few Brown signs notice.
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Portia Baker
Empire Theater
N. Market Street
J. Few Brown
Adjudged bankrupt M P Jennings of Wardensville
M P Jennings of Wardensville Hardy county West Virginia was adjudged bankrupt on a voluntary petition filed at Martinsburg. Federal Referee W A Thomas of Martinsburg handles the case. Jennings lists assets around 1500 with mobility at 7500 and notes totaling about 4000 endorsed by Mrs. Patrick McFadden visits and local social notes appear, including Will iam A McKeefry of Martinsburg and Kathryn McFadden in Washington.
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M. P. Jennings
Wardensville
Hardy County
W. Va
Martinsburg
W. A. Thomas
Jennings
House to Make Few Changes in Prohibition Bill
Richmond March 1 The House committee on social welfare voted to report the Mapp prohibition bill with minor amendments as it passed the Senate. Amendments include restricting liquor ads and requiring soft drink dealers to obtain permits. The measure also raises cider alcohol to 1 percent and calls for state building funding.
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HOUSE
Richmond
House Committee On
Senate
House Committee On Social and Moral Welfare
Virginia
Swift
Fredericksburg
Coordinate College
Cannon and Wendenburg
Addison
C.harding Walker
Local Sale in Kernstown March 7 Showcases Livestock and Equipment
A Kernstown sale listing announces March 7 with J L and J W Jolliffe selling sows and pigs plus Ipete horses colts mules ponies cattle soy chickens and machinery. Other items include horses livestock and miscellaneous farm gear.
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Kernstown
Early hearing expected in Martinsburg murder case
Special to The Star reports that Prosecuting Attorney Downey's absence leaves little learned on the predatory hearing of William Kees for the killing of Meredith Carper at Bunker Hill quarries. Kees retained Allen B. Noll and R. H. Boyd as counsel. a magisterial hearing is anticipated later in the week to fix his status.
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The
Star
Martinsburg
W. Va
W. W. Downey
William Kees
Meredith Carper
Winchester
Bunker Hl
Rees
Allen B. Noll
R. H. Boyd
Grand Trunk Depot Burned in Montreal Fire
The Grand Trunk depot in Montreal, one of the city’s oldest buildings, was destroyed by fire this morning. Flames erupted in several sections, consuming the building and its freight. The cause is unknown and no lives were reported.
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Montreal
Quebec
Grand Trunk
Fine Musical Comedy At Empire Ends Week Run
The Darling Daisies, ten performers, wowed audiences at The Empire Monday with a slick musical comedy interwoven with vaudeville. They are re engaged for Thursday Friday and Saturday with a new bill each night plus nightly feature pictures. Admission 10 16 20 cents.
September Morn brings lively musical comedy to Empire
A large audience enjoyed the Empire theater show September Morn a festive musical comedy with catchy songs and lively dancing. The cast led by Jo Taylor Mabel Laffin Vera La Vere and Carl George delivered, with a well staged chorus and elaborate costumes enhancing the entertainment.
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Lecomte
Empire Theater
Jo Taylor
Gaby Deelys
Mabel Laffin
Vera la Vere
Carl George
Walter Welfitt
John Patton
Curt Vance
James Baker
For Rent 200 Acre Farm with Stock and Machinery
Property offers 200 acre farm for rent with tenant to stock and furnish machinery. Money rent preferred with references. Apply to H B C care office Yor good. Heavy draft horses and mares to be offered at J L and J W Jolliffe sale March 6. Fresh cows springers helpers and steers to be sold at J L and ID W Debisie sale March 6.
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Careter Office
J. L
J. W. Jolliffe
Id. W. Debisie
8 V A. Quint Defeats Randolph Macon Academy
The 8 V A. quintet defeated Randolph Macon Academy in a close game by halftime 11 10, then surged ahead in the second half. Coyner and Washington locked down defense, limiting RM A to three field goals as Hart starred in the pivot. This win boosts 8 V A. championship hopes in the Valley race.
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Randolph Macon Academy
8. V. AL Boys
Cumberland
Coyner
Washington
Peyca
Barnes
Hart
Witch R. M. A
Oklahoma demonstration car sale faces lawsuit
A Baltimore and Ohio Railroad linked car in Hagerstown was attached by Noah Cramet and Mrs. Alice Nadimn from Frederick to recover $200 as part of a lawsuit over alleged Oklahoma land investment fraud. Plaintiffs seek bond for trial. defendants deny misrepresentation. Multiple sales have occurred to Hagerstown investors.
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Oklahoma
McAmeter
Okla
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Hagetetown
Noah
Cramet
Alice J. Nadimn
Frederick
Hagerstown
Directors to MtrrT for Virginia State Horticultural meeting
Messrs John Thwaite vice president and William P Massey secretary left this afternoon for Staunton to attend a board meeting of the Virginia State Horticultural Society to be held in Skempton.
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John ‘Thwatte
Williiam
P. Massey
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Wire To the Star
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Patrick. McFadden
Kathryn McFadden
Nannie Leafe
Leslie Shepherd
Texas
Will'am A. McKeefry
Church of the Sacred Heart
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Reed
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C. E. McAboy
Wadesville
J. L. and
Arhost
Meredith
Firand
the Star
Empire
Academy Quint
Randolph Macon
Eee
Cochran
S. V. Acs
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Penn
Payton Barnes
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