Recruits Sought Across Lower Shenandoah Valley for National Guard
Captain Robert Y. Conrad returned from New York to command Company I, Second Virginia Regiment as enlistments surge. New volunteers from Berryville arrive while plans mount to tour Winchester and Frederick county recruiting in the crisis. Officials aim for 150 officers and men per company. some may face consolidation if targets aren’t met.
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National Guard Association
Second
Virginia Regiment
Robert I F. Leedy
Air Department
Conred
National Guard
New York
Fred. S. Anderson
North Market Street
Frederick County
Berryville
Shenandoah Valley
Winchester
Company I
Champ Clark Confident On Re Election In House Fight
Washington dispatch says Champ Clark is certain to be re elected speaker amid Democratic plan to reorganize committees to ease northern and western friction over solid south control. Republicans vow to block by allying with independents and dissidents. Mann argues for bipartisan unity to push public business.
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Washington
House
Appropriations
Champ Clark
Prepared Committee
Chas ‘H. Randall
California
Winchester May Raise Colored Soldier Company
A movement among the colored population of Winchester aims to form a company of colored soldiers. Many young men have signaled willingness to join and defend the country, joining similar efforts seen in New York Philadelphia and Washington where colored regiments are being raised and Black service members are on duty protecting facilities.
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New York
Philadelphia
Washington
War Department
State Board Won’t Change Decision On Superintendent
Leslie I. Kline of Stephens City, recently elected state superintendent, received word the State Board of Education would not reopen the local school question. The board adjourned after weeks of sessions, electing new division superintendents. Winchester, Frederick, and Clarke counties will join a single general division led by Kline. Continued on page five.
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Winchester
Frederick and
Clarke Counties
Leslie I. Kline
Stephens City
State Board of Education
Richmond
Board of Education
The
Tate
Frederick County
Clarke County
Kline
City School Board of
Win
Valuable Property Sale March 31
Attend sale of Barrett featuring 2 double houses on Kent Street and 1 fine brick dwelling on Main Street. Auction listed for March 31 with options on multiple parcels.
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Barrett
Kent St
Main St
Uncle Sam Has Eagle Eye on prowling Germans
Washington reports all government branches mobilize spy insurance for war with Germany. Secret service, Justice, and cross border dragnet from the Atlantic and Pacific, plus Canada to Mexico, surveil thousands of German sympathizers and reservists. A war declaration would trigger mass arrests and internment.
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Sam
Washington
Germany
Department of Justice
Patlanti Pacific
Canada
Mexican
United States
Wanted Fifty Seventeen to Twenty Five Women for Sewing Factory
Ambitious young women and girls sought for hand and machine sewing in a Winchester ladies wearing apparel mill about to open. Steady year round work and good pay while learning. Applicants who sent in forms should call at the office on Wednesday March 28. Hansbrough & Carter Insurance Investments Real Estate.
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Winchester
Prices Paid Today In Grain Markets
At the Baltimore wholesale market close this afternoon spot wheat quoted 2.07 3 4, corn 1.22. Winchester dealers bid 2.05 for wheat after market close. 3500 TO LEND applied to LL v Catlett at Fairfax Hotel.
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Baltimore
Winchester
LL. v. Catlett
Fairfax Hotel
French seize Coucy Le Chateau in Oise front
Paris reports French war office announcement of the capture of Coucy Le Chateau south of the Oise river. The seizure follows storming of Fosembray and advances east of Le Feuillee as German positions remain between Perthmier and the Aise river.
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Paris
Coucy-Le-Chateau
Oise
War Office
Perthmier
Aise
Fosembray
le Feuillee
Examination of Teachers Certificates in Winchester Va
Examination of applicants for teachers certificates will be held at Court House Hall in Winchester Virginia on Thursday Friday and Saturday April 12 13 and 14 at nine o clock sharp Maurice M Lynch Superintendent of Schools reports. The Shenandoah Valley Importing Co sold two Black Percheron stallions to local breeders Frank MacCormick Clarke County purchased a 3 year old Black Percheron 2000 pounds and Robert L Cloud Stephenson Virginia bought a Black Imported Stallion 1800 pounds Cloud recently moved from Jefferson County to Maryland. Mrs C D Van Der Linden visiting friends in Baltimore.
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Court House Hall
Winchester
Maurice M. Lynch
Shenandoah
Warning to fruit growers on cedar rust and seedling control
Mr William P Massey secretary of the Virginia State Horticultural Society warns fruit growers that cedar rust balls are abundant this spring and urges immediate eradication of young cedar sprouts within orchards. He notes infected districts must remove red cedar growth and burn seedlings to prevent cedar rust damage.
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William P. Massey
Virginia State Horticultural Society
Citizen Soldiers Meet Thursday at Rouss Hall
The Provisional Citizens Soldiers plan a Thursday 8 pm drill at Rouss Hall. Expected recruits will enroll and officers will be elected as the organization forms a business structure. All able-bodied male citizens of the city and Frederick county urged to attend for enrollment.
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Yard
Winchester
Rouss Hall
Frederick County
Widespread Disagreement Over Land Value in Gore Claim
Court commission hears damage estimates for Walter T. Gore farm as the Winchester and Western Railroad seeks condemnation. Ranging from 1,500 to 8,500 dollars, witnesses cite land values, fire risk, and livestock movement with Gore and others presenting varied expert opinions before a five-member panel.
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Walter T. Gore
Chambersville
Winchester and Western
Gore
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Attempt Made to Wreck West Virginia Limited at Dead Man's Curve
Federal and state authorities investigate an attempt at Dead Man's Curve to derail the West Virginia Limited from Baltimore to Elkton on the Western Maryland Railroad. A log chain was placed around a rail. the engineer acted cautiously, derailing the engine but stopping near a precipice, endangering about 200 passengers.
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Elkins
W. Va
West Virginia Limited
Baltimore
Elkton
Western Maryland
United States Vows Clear Policy Toward Germany
Washington March 27 Germany s evasive policy will be met with straightforward American resolve. Officials say Congress will declare the United States has sought peace despite great sacrifice but Germany has violated American honor and will not be allowed to continue. The note to Dr Hale notes Berlin will not shift submarine policy.
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United States
Germany
the Star
Washington
William Bayard Hale
Berlin
Congress
Central Frederick Farmers Club Meeting Stephens City
Notice of joint meeting of the Central Frederick Farmers Club and Stephens City citizens at Stephens City High School on Saturday March 31 at 8 p m to discuss railroad station facilities and elect officers. Also sale ad for Jane Wyandotte settings and Easter cards and booklets at Norton’s Berryville Virginia.
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Central Frederick Farmers’ Club
Stephens City
Farmers’ Club
Norton's
Death of George William Grubb at Johns Hopkins Hospital
Intelligence confirms the death of George William Grubb at Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore following mastoiditis surgery. The body returns to his parents 317 National Avenue for burial at Highview West Virginia with services at the Christian Church at 11 a.m. Thursday conducted by Rev Frank Line. He leaves a widow Fannie V Anderosa and six children Tina Roberta Lawrence Calvin James Vernon Mabel Rea Mae Unice and Leslie Frances Grubb along with parents siblings and extended relatives.
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Highview
W. Va
Christian Church
Messrs
L. P. Johnson
W. E. Oates
William Seldon
Fred. ‘Seldon
Walter Johnson
Grubb
Clarke County
Virginia
Fannie V. Anderosa
George Anderson
Tina Roberta
Lawrence Calvin
James Vernon
Mabel Rea
Mae Unice
Leslie Frances Grubb
M. D. Grubb
Frank Carlisle
Joseph Grim
Cumberland
Oliver J. Wisecarver
Winchester
David Grubb
White Post
L. D. Grubb
Harvey
This Etty
For Sale First Mortgage Bonds on City Improved Real Estate
For sale first mortgage bonds on city improved real estate and on farms. Interest payable semi annually at the rate of six per cent. Hansbrough and Carter advertise Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays.
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Hansbrough & Carter
Bunker Hill Notes
Bunker Hill notes from March 27 report Mrs. Allen Noll of Martinsburg visiting Mrs. E B Gardner over the weekend. Charles Cross, former superintendent of the Baker line works, departed Saturday for a new home in Mount Wolf Pennsylvania. Obed Reno is visiting relatives in Bainbridge Pennsylvania.
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Bunker Hill
W. Va
Allen Noll
Martinsburg
EB. . Gardner
Charles Cross
Baker Line
Mount Wolf, Pa
Obed Reno
Bainbridge, Pa
La France Dodges U Boats By Zig Zag Course
New York March 27 The French steamer La France dodged a torpedo from a German submarine one day out from her port. Captain Gaillard said the ship shifted from starboard to port as the torpedo was fired and the U boat submerged before guns could bear. The La France kept zig zagging for several hours to avoid a return attack.
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Gaillard
Port Lere
LaFrance
la France
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Pro-gress
Statter
G. Clarence Miller
W. S. Hiett
Kaiser
America
Naval
Navy Department
Janey Lace Wyandottes
Rebt
Rielly
MR. Grubb
George William Grubb
Johns Hopking Hospital
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
George M. di Grubb
National Avenue
New, York
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