First and Second Wards Nominate Council Candidates
Democrats in the first and second wards held joint meetings to nominate three candidates for the Common Council for the June election. In the first ward the nominees were C. Harry Hardy, J. Henry, and F. Hultz after six candidates were considered. in the second ward four ballots were needed with B. M. Knight, F. L. Glaize, Slonaker, Jones, Sale, Noonan, and Eddy named before Noonan was dropped. The proceedings noted party control and potential independent candidates if the GOP does nothing.
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Common Council
Penn
Court House Hall
C. Harry Hardy
Democratic Executive Committee
Second Ward
First Ward
Mr. Hardy
J. R. Doran
Herman H. Hable
Messrs
J. Henkel Henry
Alfred
Henkel
W. L. Fultz
J. Foster Gray
J.fred Goss
Hardy
Henry
Fultz
Gray
Goss
Messrs. Hardy
Henry and
C. M. Hodgson
J. C. Horn
B. M. Knight
Fred. L. Glaize
A. ©. .Slonaker
A. T. Jones
W. A. Sale
J. Mack Noonan
C. Vernon Eddy
Jones
Mr. Noonan
Millinery Opening at Grove Bros with New Pattern Hats
Grove Bros showcases new pattern hats at a millinery opening this Friday and Saturday from 1 to 3 pm. The event features the latest hat styles and fashion details for attendees.
Liner Kershaw aground with crew safe after gale
Merchants and Miners steamer Kershaw is aground on the Atlantic coast. Captain Mack Dorman reports the vessel can be floated. it left a South Atlantic port for a North Atlantic port on Monday and likely struck rocks in a gale.
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Boston
Merchants and Miners
Kershaw
Atlantic
Mack Dorman
South Atlantic
North Atlantic
Plan Liberty Garden Now and Save For Next Winter
The Staunton Leader urges Liberty gardens to expand planting this year to ensure ample food for next winter. It notes unfavorable weather reduced yields but highlights the benefit of home gardens for cheaper fresh vegetables and summer abundance. It advises planting corn, which stores well when canned or dried for winter use.
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Liberty Garden
Liberty
Staunton
Hans Ready With New Peace Plans
Washington reports say Berne sources claim a German driven peace move is planned to recognize the current status in Western Europe and Russia. Officials say a peace meeting this way is not possible under President Wilson’s conditions for the Entente. Also listed: Harley Davidson motorcycle for sale by Cooper Supply Co.
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Washington
Berne
Western
Europe
Russia
Wilson
Harley Davidson Motorcycle
Cooper Supply Co
Piccadilly
Market Ste
Maryland suffrage clamor for vote in Annapolis
Annapolis Md March 13 Woman suffrage will be brought to all of Delegates today The two bills giving the ballot will come up this afternoon All indications are that the bills will be voted down The suffragists of the state have a large delegation here working for the passage of the bills.
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the Star
Annapolis
Tailor Job Application to Ryan and Orndoff
Experienced tailor seeks position with Ryan and Orndoff. Skilled in alterations, fabric knowledge, and precise stitching. Available immediately, references on request. Prior roles built attention to detail and customer satisfaction.
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Ryan & Orndoff
Urgent Labor Appeal For Belvoir Camp Construction
The United States Department of Labor appeals for men to work at the Engineers Camp in Belvoir Virginia. Wages are 3.50 dollars for nine hours with transportation provided to the camp. Good sleeping quarters and meals are supplied by the contractors at seven dollars and fifty cents weekly.
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United States Department of Labor
Washington, D. C
Engineers
Belvoir
Senate approves bill creating two assistant secretaries of war
The bill creating two assistant secretaries of war passed the Senate this afternoon after the House already approved the measure. It now goes to the President for signature.
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the Star
Washington
Senate
House
Rockingham County to Hire Demonstration Agent
Rockingham county supervisors met at Harrisonburg yesterday and voted to employ a county demonstration agent. The county appropriated 500 dollars and those interested agreed to raise 500 dollars. The state will match the amount dollar for dollar.
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Rockingham County
Harrisonburg
Advertising Note for an Adding Machine
A classified notice seeks an adding machine. The contact is P O Box 184 Winchester. The item appears in a brief public listing with a cash or trade inquiry and no further details provided.
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Anddress P. O
Winchester
Red Cross to explain its work in Winchester and county
The Winchester and Frederick County Red Cross chapter will hold a public meeting Monday March 18 at City Hall Auditorium. Dr. Lovejoy who just returned from France will describe Red Cross relief for soldiers and the abroad work, with a two week tour planned by the division director. No local membership drive will occur until fall.
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Winchester
Frederick County
The
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Lovejoy
France
Europe
Ted
David H. Brown
Bureau of Development
Potorfine
Lucas
America
Portland
Oregon
Smith
War Council of the American Red Cross
Liberty
Winchester An
Mayor veto stalls Winchester election call on Water Street widening
The Winchester Common Council received Mayor Julian F. Ward’s veto of a resolution to call a special election funding Water street widening by condemning Bell and Miller properties. The council plans another special session to decide whether the election call stands.
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Julian F. Ward
Bell and Miller
Main
Water Streets
Water Street
Main Street
Indian Alley
Miyor
For Rent Nine-Room House With Electric Lights
Classified: nine room house for rent with bath and electric lights. Attorney M. M. Lynch listed. Also cash for good sweet corn seed offered by H. H. Baker at 46 EB Piccadilly St Winchester VA. 16-1p-tt.
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Bath
M. M. Lynch
H. H. Baker
Piccadilly St
Winchester
Hats and farm items for sale in Winchester sale ad
A Winchester Virginia classified ad lists a showing of hats Friday and Saturday with Miss Cline identified. Also offered are used tractors including a Wallis Cub, Mogul IBN kerosene, Titan type D, and a portable gas engine on wheels, all described as in good running shape with terms and reasonable prices from R. E. Griffith.
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I. Bn.t
R. E. Griffith
Winchester
Wallis Tractor Ad Claims Power and Light Weight
Wallis 15 30 tractor for farm or orchard work offers great power and simple construction. Massey Brothers advertise a man clerk wanted apply to L D Ritter National Avenue. 12 1p13t.
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L. D. Ritter
National Avenus
Plows and Cultivators Hit Capper’s Old Stand
Genuine goods, carload just in at Jenkins and Dunlap's, Capper's old stand. One cell a pound drop in sugar. Brill and Ritter advertise the sale terms and prices with delivery promises, indicating a local hardware and grain goods promotion.
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Jenkins and Dunlap's
Capper
Brill & Ritter
Germans Hurl Big Shells On Western Front
Paris dispatch reports German artillery bombardment along the western front as Newton D Baker leaves Paris for a visit to the American front. Baker describes the trip as a pilgrimage to liberty and a stand for freedom, aiming to coordinate support with General Pershing and allied forces.
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Western Front
Baker
Front
Paris
Newton D. Baker
Liberty
America
Russia
Aibox social at Valley Schoolhouse March 14
An ibox social will be held at the Valley Schoolhouse on the Martinsburg pike Thursday night March 14 at 7 30. Speakers will discuss Our Problem of Winning the War. Public invited to attend.
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Martinsburg Pike
Germans Begin Great Drive Yet Critics See Delayed Moves
London reports three months of German planning with no decisive action in the west while passing raids in Lens Armentieres and Cambrai yield prisoners. Paris notes heavy Lorraine bombardment with American sector holds and Zeppelins used. casualties include a civilian woman.
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Huis
Austin
France
Flanders
London
Eee Passchendaele
Cambrai
War Office
Lens
Russia
Paris
Lorraine
Tobacco Needed More Than Socks In War Zone Letter
Private Ronald Millard of the American Red Cross in France reports thousands of wounded appreciating small comforts. He notes troops crave tobacco more than socks, urging a fund to buy tobacco for the wounded and describing the grim hospital conditions and his efforts to supply each ward.
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Ronald Millard
American Red Cross
France
Idast
Mule Sale at Winchester Fairgrounds March 20
Auction at Winchester fair grounds on March 20 offers trained mules in pairs and singles for cart loads and plow work. Also seeking to buy carts and horses, led by CL Grobs.
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Winchester Fair Grounds
Grobs
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Republican Executive Committee
Roumania
Odessa
Vopicka
Jassy
State Department
Czernin
Hagerstown Fair Grounds
ATA
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Wire
Star Office
Kernstown
Inter-Mountain Construction Co
Accus
Hans
Peage
Maryland
Labor
Rockingham
Dr. Lovejoy
the Common Council
City of Winchester
Wallis Tractor
Massey Brothers
D. C. Plows
Parle
Newton D.baker
Pershing
Wny
Moore
BOX Social
Armentieres
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