Third Installment of Drafted Men from Frederick County
The list details Winchester and Frederick County residents placed in Class by the local exemption board. Names include Leander Brown Carter McFarland Harrison Burns Hugh Lewis Frank Beck and others enlisted at Camp Alfred Vail New Jersey and Vancouver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Frederick County
David Leander Brown Carter Carl McFarland Harrison
H. Burns
Hugh Miller Lewis Hugh Miller Lewis
Frank Fred Beck Hias
Frederick Carlin
Gray Martin James Knapp
Alfred Vail
N. J
Luther Guy Herbaughwell
Jynn Turner
Charles Holmes Burns John Clifford
Washington Charles Edward Hummer Thomas Lo
Three Children Die After Contact With Wire in Kentucky
Three children were killed and a lineman was severely burned when they touched a live electric wire on their way to school in Providence Kentucky. The incident occurred today as rescue attempts were made at the scene by a lineman who suffered burns and shocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wire To the Star
Providence
Wire
Nine room house with bath and electric lights
Property listing notes a nine room dwelling with a bathroom and electric lighting. Legal notice indicates M. M. Lynch as attorney handling the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiowse
Bath
M. M. Lynch
Army Death Rate Gradually Lowered
The surgeon general reports continued health improvements among troops in training for the week ending March 1. There were 153 deaths that week, down from 164 the prior week, with pneumonia remaining the leading cause but declining in both National Guard and National Army units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
National Guard
National Army
Cheap Indian Twin motorcycle for quick sale
Bargain price listed for a 7H. P. Indian Twin motorcycle at $70. Quick buyer desired. Apply to Star iptt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Mysterious Fires in Lumber District Prompt Lockdown
Fires of unknown origin in Chicago west side lumber yards caused about 100000 dollars in damage. Fire broke out in two yards and took hours to control. A classified line seeks workers for bungalow wire work and map tasks at The Star office. Also reports the steamer Susquehanna ashore near an Atlantic port with crew saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Chicago
West Side
Wire
Cook
Map
Star
Office
Susquehanna
Atlantic
Virginia House kills West Measure 15 amid segregation debate
In Richmond, the Virginia House defeated West Measure 15 64 to 25, dismissing the bill and amendments. Earlier, Lindsay Gordon's resolution for popular Supreme Court elections was rejected 53 to 39. The House passed 35 local senate bills en bloc. Governor Davis may push an extra or special session to veto parts of the appropriations bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia
House of Delegates
John W. Stephenson
Highland
Cal
Endar
Lindsay Gordon
Supreme Court of Appeals
Davis
General ‘Assembly
General Appropriations
French Millinery Patterns Shown at 116 S. Main
Mrs O. P. Grove returns from New York with French millinery patterns to be displayed at 116 S. Main in a few days. Watch for openups date. Also mention of Harley Davidson motorcycle sale and Cooper Supply Co. locations Piccadilly and Market Sts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. P. Grove
New York
S. Main
GALE
Harley. Davidson Motorcycle
Cooper.Supply Co
Piccadilly
Market Sts
W. W. Activities Dwindling and Deportation Threats Cited
Washington March 7 The secretary of labor says Western White working activities are shrinking and mostly confined to Washington state He warns that deportation will follow conviction of any I W W who is an alien and that punishment will be turned over to police A Hagerstown fairground auction notice schedules six Percheron stallions mares and assorted horses for March 16 with rain or shine and weights ranging from 1650 to 2900 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mares
L W. W
Wilson
Attgna
J. A. Wee Estate
Seale
Hagerstown Fair Grounds
Drelock
Mediator Sought to End St. Louis Strike
Representatives of 2200 strikers appealed to the American Federation for a federal mediator to halt the walkout. The strike could trigger federal control of the company. Workers outlined new demands including a one hour day and a 50 percent wage increase plus union recognition. Unconfirmed reports suggested government involvement to secure a permanent tie-up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Per. Louis
Ptrhaps
Sre Pesieve
Winchester Elks Lodge 867 Receives Official Visit
District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Claude Jennings of Lynchburg Va visited Winchester Lodge No 867 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks at Bra dock and Piccadilly Streets. He praised Exalted Ruler W L Fults and members for strong growth from 72 to 150 in one year and noted dues paid in full. Officers for the year were elected with Fultz to serve as exalted ruler and candidacy details announced for Grand Lodge meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Lodge
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Claude Jennings
Lynchburg
Fred. Harper
Bradock and
Piccadilly Streets
Jennings
W. L
Fultz
Harper
Winchester Lee
sWas
Gaitiier
Omar Jackson
Sender Feinas
Grand One
United States
Knetn
Doran
Teachers Meet Here Saturday at John Kerr School
A teachers meeting will be held at John Kerr Public School on Mareh 9 starting 10.2 a. m. An educational program includes a lecture by a State Normal School representative from Harrisonburg Virginia and Miss Martha Ford Dockery from Stillwater Wisconsin presenting topics on Beginning Reading and teaching methods with a demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kerr Public School
Mareh 9
Frand
State Normal School
Harrisonburg
Martha Ford Dockery
Cuales Teachers’ Training School
Stillwater
Wisconsin
Secuar
State Volunteers Meeting Notice
Fragmentary OCR notes announce a reguio meeting of volunteers tonight at 6 o clock. The text is incomplete but indicates a local volunteer group arranging a gathering.
Dairy conventions in Winchester details and tours
Dairy and creamery leaders from Virginia convene in Winchester with George A. Smith reelected president. A city sightseeing tour by automobile for visitors is planned from the plaza at 8 o'clock tomorrow morning, with addresses on milk cost and dairy topics at the City Hall Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Plaza
Geo. A. Smith
Staunton
Virginia State Dairymen’s Association
Virgina State Creamerymen's Association
Handley Library
City Hall
Seaat
Bret G. L. Warren
Cornell University
J.H. Lacy
J. 8. Haldeman
Dairymen’s Association
Chamber of Commerce
Chesse
R. I. Scoville
B. A
Washington
D. C
U. S. Food Administration
H. B. Gross
Boston
Mass
H. Hayward
Delaware College, Agricultural Experiment Station
Newark
Del
George Floyd Rogers
Lynchburg
Farmers urged to invest in war savings stamps drive
Mr. Logan R. Fay announces Secretary Houston’s appeal urging farmers to buy war savings and thrift stamps as a patriotic duty. The notice touts stamps as small, affordable bonds supporting the nation and the war effort, calling on farmers to lead in financial support alongside labor. Active appeal notes Cinderella In Flowerland at Stephens City school hall with admittance 26c, proceeds for Civic League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan R. Fay
War Savings Stamps Campaign
Prederick
Secretary of Agriculture
Houston
Orice
Anny
Cinderella
Stephens City
Civic League
Funeral for Caroline Gibson Held at Mount Carmel
The funeral for Caroline Gibson who died early Wednesday will be held at Mount Carmel Baptist Church at 3 p.m. Friday with Rev. W. P. Fisher officiating. Burial will follow in Orrick Cemetery. Also listed is a farm sale at H. W. Cochran's at Summit Paint on Tuesday, March 12, featuring cattle, hogs, horses, a buggy, and other items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Gibson
Mount Carmel Baptist Church
W. P. Fisher
Orrick Cemetery
Holstein
Durham
H. Ww. Cochran
Virginia dairy meeting outlines talks on cheese and milk
The event features Prof. Saunders Blacksburg Prof. Holdaway and others speaking on food value of dairy products and cheese industry. A round table discussion closes the gathering with Bowman Remington as moderator and topics on feed transportation and labor faced by dairymen.
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Prof
Holdaway
Pinckeburg
Virginia
Prof. Saunders
Blacksburg
C. L. Stahl
Dairy and Food Division
Tesii I. ©. Weld
Washington
Joel G. Winkler
Dairy and Food Commissioner
Minnesota
Cooperative Bull Association
Bowman
Remington
Lrater
Dairymen's Association
Mrs. Mary Haines Laid to Rest in Kansas City
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Fagan Haines widow of Jonathan Haines was held yesterday at the Church of the Sacred Heart. Rev John McVerry officiated and burial followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers were James P. Reardon Maurice Lynch William Keating Brook Baker William Hollis and Thomas Kremer. Mrs Haines arrived with two daughters and mourners from Charlestown Wa Va attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Fagan Haines
Jonathan Haines
B. Coles
Kansas City
Church of the Sacred Heart
John McVerry
Mount Hebron Cemetery
James P. Reardon
Maurice M
Lynch
William Keating
Brook Baker
William L. Hollis
Thomas BE. Kremer
Charlestown
Colesia
Castle Hall Clears 2 for 9c at Asco Drug Store
The note says Castle Hall clears items two for 9 cents at Asco Drug Store located 189 North Main Street during a 6 to 1 p.m. and 4 to t sale window.
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Castle Hall Clears
Asco Drug Store
N. Main St
U S Certificates Over Subscribed
Washington March 7 The third block of 500 million in treasury certificates was oversubscribed with subscriptions exceeding the tentative allotment in every federal reserve district except Philadelphia. Secretary McAdoo said several districts had to have subscriptions rejected and noted a strengthening of the financial position overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Washington
Treasury
McAdoo
Federal Reserve
Philadelphia
Lime sulfur solution offered by Mo S Solenberger
Advert reads you can buy lime sulfur solution cheaper from Mo S Solenberger. Contact details or pricing not fully clear due to garbled OCR but emphasis on lower price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MO. S. Solenberger
British Losses Rise to 1133 Ships in 53 Weeks
London reports eighteen British ships sunk in the past week, bringing total losses to 1193 ships over 54 weeks. Of the seven days, twelve vessels exceeded 1600 tons and six were smaller. Also included is a farm sale notice for Runnymeade Farm, 280 acres, in Warren County, near Winchester Virginia, set for March 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
County Court House
Winchester
Warren County
Man Fires Through Jamaica Ginger Rampage In OK City
Crazed by Jamaica ginger, officer says Flagg Flyer rode a horse through Okmulgee streets firing at houses and people. A man of unknown race was shot dead and several others wounded during the spree. Mrs Solenberger and daughter Miss Walker Solenberger left for Cedar Rapids to visit the Stamy family. Henrietta Fuller returned from Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamaica
Flagg
B. F. Solenberger
Miss. Walker . Solenberger
Anzel Solenberger
Cedar. Rapids
Town
John Stamy
Bottles of Beer Thrown Over By Wire to The Star
Wichita dispatch reports 7 176 bottles of beer thrown over by wire to The Star. The article notes a price of 2 dollars per bottle and mentions confusion in the phrasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kay
Committee Favors Taking Over Piers in Deficiency Bill
A wire dispatch to The Stat reports a deficiency bill granting President Wilson authority to seize the German owned property at He. The committee favors passage, moving the measure forward amid wartime pressures and national security concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Food Administrators Set Ration Rules For Bread
The notice states limits on bread sales and profits, requiring substitutions to be bought in similar quantities. It specifies prices not exceeding nine cents and outlines conditions for customers to have ready substitutes at home. Issued by Shirley Carter and Leslie D. Kline, food administrators for the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Carter
Strong German Raid Repulsed by British Artillery
London march 7 the war office said a strong raiding thrust against British lines in the night was driven off after heavy bombardment in the Neuve Chapelle and Lens sectors. Miss Bernice Henshall has returned to Winchester after visiting Washington friends.
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London
Hnes
War Office
Neuve Chapelle
Lens
Bernice Henshall
Wynchester
Washington
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Sand County
Senate
W. W
ELK Lodge
Piccadilly St
Mieiptt
Tomight
City Auditorium
B. C Moomaw
Bureau of Markets
George A. Smith
Helgbahan
Broad
Mrs
Mary Haines
U. S
Okmulgere, Okla
Henrietta Fuller
Baltimore
Russia
State Department
Francia
Francis
Vologda
Wilton
Itte
Stat
Leslie D. Kline
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