Military Camp Expected in Winchester Virginia
The Virginia Militia may train at a proposed camp on Equity grounds near Winchester. The Handley Fund backs the site free of charge, and Winchester and Virginia Beach bid for the camp. The City Council offered free lights and water if Winchester is chosen, with Captain Conrad awaiting notice on deployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Handley Fund
Equity
Handley Board
Virginia
Winchester
Robert Y. Conrad
Second
Virginia Regiment
Sale
Courncil
Hardley Board
Conrad
Virginia Militia
Richmond Light Infantry Blues’ Battalion
Signal Corps
C. Co. Vaughan, Jr
Lillis Narrowly Escaped Jail In Opening Winchester Game
The Potato Hi Stars edged the Washingtonians 7 to 6 in the opening season clash. Lynch and Patton starred in the Stars defense while Mec Cauley led the Washingtonians. Red Lillis stole many bases and wowed the crowd with aggressive baserunning and slide exploits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
The
Potato Hi Stars
Washingtonians of
Washington Street
Production of Whiskey Increases in U S Reports
Washington May 16 The Internal Revenue Bureau reports that despite prohibition in seven states since July 1, 1915 approximately 7.5 million gallons more whiskey has been produced in the United States for the year ending June 30 than ever before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingtonp
United States
Internal Revenue Bureau
Tobacco tax figures include cigars and cigarettes
A brief note cites a revenue figure totaling 000 on tobacco products including cigars and cigarettes for the last fiscal period, with no further breakdown provided.
Squier Named Head of Aviation Section To Organize U S Air Fleets
Lieutenant Colonel George Squier of the Signal Corps reports to the War Department to lead the aviation section after Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Reber is injured and hospitalized. Colonel Squier, an aviation expert, plans to aid the rapid organization of U S air fleets to meet military needs. He has conferred with General Scott and General Screven and will meet Secretary Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George ©. Squier
Signal Sorps
London
United States
War Department
Signal Corps
Samuel Reber
Ander
Walter Reed Hospital
3Quier
United States Army
Col Reber
Wi- Ham Mitchell
General Staff
Col Squier
Scott
Screven
Baker
Miss Elise Oldham Shines in Faversham's The Hawk at Wheeling
Miss Elise Oldham daughter of the late Attorney Oldham of Moundsville appeared in the Court theater Wheeling in William Faversham's The Hawk as Beatrice Duclos. The performance drew a large audience and Oldham's costumes and acting received high praise. Faversham's Compte George De Calvetta strengthened his ties with local patrons. Oldham, a rising leading actress, has long impressed Wheelings crowds and returns home to Winchester with strong acclaim.
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Elise Oldham
William Faversham Company
Wheeling
W. Va
Wheeling Intelligence
Attorney Oldham
Moundsville
Court ‘Theater
William Faversham
the Hawk
Miss Oldham
Beatrice Duclos
Faversham
Mr. Faversham
Compte
George de Calvetta
Callie Bruce Oldham
Winchester
Maundeville
452 Ready For The Naval Academy
Washington May 17 The Navy announces 452 of 1 200 candidates were successful in recent mental examinations for Naval Academy midshipman appointments. No District of Columbia entrants due to vacancies. Maryland Virginia West Virginia and at large selections listed. A second examination is planned in July to broaden the class.
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Washington
Naval Academy
District of Columbia
Maryland
N. Beat
M. E. Crist
J. I. Diges
R. Je Hagerty
W. E. Mullan
J. M. Plaskitt
G. F. Sanderson
P. E. Voinot
Virginia
R. D. Glass
L. S. McConnell
W. J. Strother, Jr
F. B. Rosenbaum
T. T. Barrett
W.°.H. Buracker
West
Trustee's Sale of Frederick County Land in Virginia
By virtue of a deed of trust from Nelson Ashton dated April 20 1915 and recorded in Frederick County Deed Book 139 page 150 the undersigned will offer the property for public auction in front of the Court House in Winchester Virginia at 12 o clock noon on a date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Ashton
Frederick County
Court House
Winchester
Circuit Court
Virginia
Edmondson
Minnie Edmondson
Sanford R. Edmondson
Keep A Cow and Prevent Pellagra
Richmond Virginia May 17 The State Board of Health warns against selling cows for meat as milk eggs and poultry are vital foods to prevent pellagra Keeping a cow and chickens is advised to protect families from this dreadful disease.
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Richmond
State Board of Health
Bishop O Connell To Deliver Harrisonburg Normal School Address
Rev Dennis J O Connell bishop of the Richmond diocese and former Sacred Heart pastor will speak to the Harrisonburg State Normal School graduating class on Tuesday June 6 in the new auditorium opening that night The exercises close the school's most successful year with several Winchester and Frederick County young women among the students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis J. O'Connell
Richmond
Church of the Sacred Heart of Winchester
Catholic Church In America
State Normal School
Harrisonburg
Winchester
Frederick County
Harrisonburg Normal School
Land Sale Overseen by M M Lynch Trustee at Gainesboro
Auction notice for 18 acre tract near Gainesboro 2 miles east along the road from North Frederick Grade to Bethel Church. Wooded portions noted. Sold for cash. Auctioneer Wm Bowen and trustee M M Lynch posted. Date June 17 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Ashton
Gainesboro
North Frederick Grade
Bethel Church
John Lauck
M. M. Lynch
Wm. M. Bowen
Buckey Divorce Suit Filed In Winchester Virginia
In The Clerk's Office Of The Circuit Court For Winchester Virginia on May 15 1916 Gussie Hartford Buckey sues Guy Elmer Buckey for a divorce mensa requirements and general relief with affidavit noting nonresidency. Defendant must appear within fifteen days of publication to protect interests. Clerk J B Beverley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court
Winchester
Virginia
Gussie Hartford Buckey
Guy Pimner Buckey
Guy Elmer Buckey
J. B. Beverley
Falls Over Dean At Work
George W. Plougher 55 of Fishers Hill a night fireman and longtime Shenandoah lime plant employee died yesterday at the plant after exclaiming Oh Lord following an ashes dumping. Surviving: widow three brothers two sisters. Two Winchester hospital patients Mrs Robert Keller and Mrs B R White improving. Mr and Mrs Russell Stickley welcomed a fine baby boy.
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Strasburg
George W. Plougher
Fishers Hil
Shenandoah
Robert Keller
Memorial Hospital, Winchester
B.R. White
Russell Stickley
Mount Williams Notes Quiet Weekend Gatherings
Mrs. M Tevalt returned home after visiting relatives in Winchester. Mrs J M Orndorff and daughter Emma visited Mr E R Chlowser Sunday evening. Daisy Williams suffers rheumatism at home. Glynn Anderson visited Roscoe O Flaherty on Sunday. Ethel and Emma Snapp and Anna and Hilda Giese hosted Sunday visitors. The Sunday school organized weeks ago is progressing nicely. Burkhart family hosted Maryland relatives who drove here Sunday morning and stayed for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount .Williams, Va
Daisy Williams
Glynnn Anderson
Roscoe O'Flaherty
Ethel
Emma Snapp
Anna
Hilda Giese
J. H. Burkhart
Maryland
Burkhart
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
S. A. Jordan
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Baltimore & Ohio Free Labor Bureau
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Capon Springs
E. Ss. Fletcher
Salem Rolls
Monarch Bolter
W.E. Powell
Berryville
John Bear
F. W. Magruder
Bell Phone
N. Main St
Auto Service
Romney
H. Giffin
Caponridge
Brill & Bitter
Riddleberger & Pickey
Coiner’s Dept
Penn Ave
18Th and
H Sts
N. W
White House
State, War and
E. Co
Qwen, Maneaser
Foley & Co
Chicago Ilk
Foley
House of Representatives
Lukely
Virginia Beach
Unitetates Army
W. Cc. T. U. Meeting
Sec'y
Lillis
John
U. S
Antoinette. Markell
Frederick
O’connell
Wrigley
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co
1632
Kesner Building
Chicago
Chewit
Dean
Mount Williams
J. M. Orndorff
Emma Orndorff
E. R. Chlowser
Wood
T.W. Wood & Sons, Seedsmen
Richmond, Va
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Jas. P. Reardon
Circuit Court of
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LaPorte Woolen Mills
LaPorte
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