Winchester urged to raise $75,000 for honor flag
Clarke County residents urge Winchester to subscribe $75,000 by Saturday night to win an honor flag for the third Liberty loan. Middletown Stephens City Berryville and Boyce already exceeded quotas as Winchester looks to a June 6 demonstration if funds are raised.
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Clarke County
Winchester
Middletown
Stephens City
Berryville
Boyce
Stephens
Frederick County
Wilson
W. D. Smith
Central Bank of the Fifth Reserve District
Richmond
Boyce State Bank
Farmers and Merchants’ National Bank of Winchester
Gamber
Slaughter of Foe Terrific at Leicheprey Front
Report from France dated May 3 states German forces at Leicheprey on the Toul front lost about four-fifths of their numbers after a Saturday April 29 assault by 1,200 German shock troops on American lines. The Germans penetrated the town briefly before Americans forced them back. Front remains largely quiet with under 200 shells fired recently.
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France
Leicheprey
Toul
Red Cross
Leideprey
Toul Front
Winchester Seed Co Ad Promises Quality Planting Supplies
An advertisement from Winchester Seed Company highlights seed and planting supplies available for gardeners. It emphasizes quality, variety, and seasonal deals advertised on page 4 of the issue.
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Ad of Winchester Seed Co
Capt. Carson R. Steele Arrives Safely in France
Mr. J. M. Steele of Stephens City learns his son Captain Carson R. Steele has safely arrived in France. He left home about a year ago for officers training at Fort Oglethorpe and was commissioned. He has served at Camp Jackson since last September with the Thirty seventh Infantry. Lost keys advertised by Star office.
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J. M. Steele
Stephens City
County
France
Carson R. Steele
Steele
Fort Oglethorpe, Ga
Camp Jackson
Thirty-seventh Infantry
French Steamer Provence Torpedoed and Beaching Reported
Paris study confirms the French steamer Provence of 3941 tons was torpedoed and beached in the Mediterranean on April 13. The report comes from Special Dispatch with no further details on casualties or damages.
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Paris
Provence
Mediterranean
Poll Tax Deadline Notice for 1917 1915 1916 in Winchester
Voters must pay their poll tax for the 1917 Congressional election on or before May 4 1918 and settle any unpaid 1915 and 1916 taxes. Treasurers Robert S. Smith of Frederick County and William T. Barr of Winchester announce the requirement.
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Robert S. Smith
Red Guard Surrenders to Germans and White Guard in Finland
The greater part of the Red Guard army in Finland has surrendered to the German and White Guard forces. More than 12 000 prisoners were captured as Bolshevik artillery bombarded the White Guard along the Finnish frontier.
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Copenhiagen
Red Guard
Finland
White Guard
German plane shot down by Swiss near Bassel
A German aircraft was shot down by Swiss gunners near Basel, with the German aviator uninjured. The incident was reported in a press dispatch from Paris dated May 3.
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Paris
Bassel
Middletown Claims First Frederick County Flag Honor
A Middletown resident disputes Stephens City as the first Frederick County town to receive a flag. He notes Middletown’s quota was $9,900 but surpassed it by about $1,150, reaching $11,050 two weeks ago, with the flag arriving April 29 and now proudly displayed.
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Middletown
Stephens City
Frederick County
City Budget Details Winchester Spending Plan
The article outlines Winchester city finances for the new fiscal year, detailing revenue sources and the proposed expenditures. It lists tax, license, and other income totaling about 96 432.31 with expenditures of 93 574 leaving a small emergency balance, and highlights items for schools, water, sanitation, and fire protection.
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Winchester
Common Council
Many Residences Change Hands In Winchester Realty Flurry
Real estate activity rises as W L Fultz reports several Winchester home sales. The Edmonds new home on West Leicester sold to Mrs W H Woods of Christiansburg Virginia for 5200. Mrs Harry H Woodward home on South Market sold to Mrs Bromley for 3700. Charles J Boxwell home on Worth Braddock sold to Nena O Peer and Edward E Peer for 3100. David F Yost home on South Main sold to Gera March for 1500.
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Stuart H. Edmonds
West
Leicester Street
W. H. Woods
Christiansburg
Harry H. Woodward
South Market Street
Bromley
Charles J. Boxwell
Worth Braddock Street
Nena O. Peer
Edward E
Liberty Bond Payment Due Tomorrow in Winchester Bank
Subscriptions to the third Liberty bond issue must be paid tomorrow May 4 to avoid reports. Farmers and Merchants National Bank in Winchester Virginia urges payment. City and County Treasurer offices stay open Saturday May 4 until 9 pm to collect poll taxes. Lost dog notice follows.
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Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Stirring Capon Bridge rally boosts Liberty Loan drive
The First Troop of Boy Scouts held a Capon Bridge rally drawing several thousand attendees. A parade featured the Winchester Citizens Band and scouts with allied flags, followed by a program led by Sheriff Pugh. Talks by Mrs Welker Bond and others urged bond subscriptions, with a fried chicken supper and Red CrossRefreshments served.
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Liberty Loan
Capon Bridge
Hampshire County
W. Va
Citizens’ Band of
Winchester
Boy Scouts
Allies
Capon Liberty Loan Committee
Giffin’s Hall
Sheriff Pugh
Baker
Ridgeway Services Preaching Schedule May 6
Ridgeway charge M. E. Church South lists Darkesville at 11 a m and Rest Chapel at 8 p m for May 6 preaching. W R Hardesty is pastor. Toothbrush and toothpaste special 1 cent each valued at 60 cents at keco Drug.
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Ridgeway Charge
M. E. Church
Darkesville
Rest Chapel
W.R. Hardesty
Winchester man held in jail as enemy alien
Winchester residents recall William Blumke a young German now in Richmond jail on charges of being a dangerous enemy alien. once a local auto repairer and rumored lion tamer he was jailed after deserting his wife and later arrested in Orange County. he had run an auto bus for soldiers during a prior army encampment but was driven from government grounds for immoral conduct including liquor and involvement with young women. continued in page four.
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Washington
Orange
Winchester
William Blumke
Richmond
Blanke
Blumke
Bluemont
Orange County
Blynke
United States Army
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Rock required for Winchester to Opequon road project
10000 tons of rock needed for construction along Boyce road with 5000 tons at Winchester terminal and 6000 tons at Opequon terminal. Parties able to supply should contact State Highway Commissioner Coleman in Richmond or H F Byrd at once. 4-30-1p-6t.
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Winchester
Opequon
Boyce Road
Rock
Coleman
Richmond
H. F. Byrd
New Chief of Staff Is Appointed in War Office Change
Brig Gen Harbor relieved as chief of staff to General Pershing and sent to field duty. Maj Gen James W Mc Andrews succeeds him as chief of staff, signaling a major command reshuffle.
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Washington
Nav
Harbor
General Pershing
James W. McAndrews
Ridgeways Big Auction and Clearance Sale Notice
April 20 1918 notice announcing C E Ridgeway's auction and clearance sale of his entire line of general merchandise. Sale begins daily at 7:50 p m until stock is sold with goods of most kinds offered. Signed C E Ridgeway.
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C. E. Ridgeway
EB. Ridgeway
Draft call for 6 207 men to mobilize May 17
General Crowder issued a call for 6 207 drafted men whose listed occupations qualify them for service. Mobilization will begin May 17 with all states participating except New Jersey. The notice covers nationwide conscription details and deployment plans.
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Washington
Liberty bond drive nears close amid strong subscriptions
The third Liberty bond drive nears its end with $2,898,317,300 subscribed across twelve federal reserve districts. Treasury officials expect a final avalanche of pledges to push the total past the $3 billion target as the drive closes at midnight tomorrow.
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Washington
Liberty
Treasury Department
Federal Reserve
Melee at County Exemption Board Over Draft Deferment
An exemption board clash in the county clerk’s office occurred around 11 am as Bowman argued against a draft deferment. He denied going to camp on May 10 and exchanged abusive language with Secretary Fay who ejected him from the room, culminating in a scuffle outside with janitor Hawkins. No blows occurred and no charges were reported.
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New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Frederick County
Bowman
Pannett
Board Room
Wild
Fay
Germans plan renewed Flanders offensive amid Italian front tension
London reports say German forces expected to renew Flanders offensives after heavy bombardment at Villers Bretonneux and Merris. Italian front forecasts warn of Austro Hungarian counterstrike to relieve Western Front pressure. Twelve Austro German planes shot down. Berlin papers downplay Ypres battlefront significance.
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Teriewis
Villers
Bretonneux
Italy
Ypres
Hans
London
Flanders
Villers-Bretonneux
Picardy
Merris
Paris
Villers-B. Picardy
Repo War Office
Lossdon
Glorres
Armie
Piave
Teuton
Amsterdam
Germany
Berlin
Deutsche Tage Zeitung
Bowman accused as socialist candidate for legislature
Bowman described as a socialist and former candidate on the soch ticket for Winchester and Frederick county. He was heavily defeated by Democrat John T. Breck. The board of exemption debated whether to charge Bowman or wait until May 10 when he would be set to camp.
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Bowman
Soch
Winchester
Frederick County
John ™. Breck
Board of Exemption
Chether
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Star Office
Wire
Asco Drug Store
Frederick Co
WM. T. Barr
City of
Swiss Bag Boche Flier
W. L. Fultz
Liberty Bond
America
A. M. Earle
Scout Schmidt
Schmidt
Ridgeway Services
Rich
Rock Wanted
Melee
Fay Eyecty
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