Ravines Off Verdun Front Choked With Dead
Paris reports ferocious fighting along a 20 mile Verdun front with 500000 German and French troops in action. German losses may include a full corps over three days and nights of battle near Fort Douaumont amid heavy artillery and counterattacks. Broad actions extend to Cumieres Haudremont and along the Meuse with Austrian and Italian operations described.
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Paris
Avecourt
Fort Douaumont
Verdun
Cumieres
War Office
Haudremont
Meuse
Douatmont
Dead Man’s Hill
Rome
Marine Ministry
Levanto
Washington
Birmania
London
Greece
Berlin
Athens
Today
Salontiki
Xanthi
Veles
Uskub
Eprain
Fort Pouaumont
Haudre+ mont
Scouts Plan Summer Camp on Capon River
Winchester Boy Scout Council appeals for donations to fund a two week Capon River outing for about 100 local scouts. The 175 dollar Beaver Dam camp last year showed the program’s value, with Fred Glatze offering free use of a site and a minimum 100 dollar camp cost. Contributions are asked to reach treasurer Robert W Schultz by June 6 to ensure a summer outing for the boys.
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Winchester
Winchester Council of Boy Scouts
W. D. Smith
W. S. White
W. N. Page
Robert W. Schultz
George W. Bowly
George H. Heist
C. Vernon Eddy
Robert T. Barton, Jr
Richard Jolliffe
William B. Ryan
Boy Scout Movement
Beaver Dam
Capon River
Fred Glatze
Death of Samuel Wisecarver at Rustburg Virginia
Samuel Marion Wisecarver died at his Rustburg home near Rustburg Virginia yesterday at noon his death announced to Mrs. Martin Wisecarver his stepmother. He was born June 20 1859 in this county and lived here until eighteen years ago when he moved to a farm near Rustburg. He had been in poor health for thirty years and spent December at St Luke's Hospital Richmond. He married Emma Cunningham and is survived by six children Godfrey Herbert Charles Miller Mary Evelyn and by his stepmother. He owned the large estate near Opequon formerly his father's. The remains will reach this city by the B and O Railroad at 130 tomorrow and proceed to Mt Hebron Cemetery. Funeral services will be conducted at the grave by Rev George S Bowers. Pallbearers named are W S Hiett A D Cunningham Charles Cunningham M M Lynch Vernett Bayliss Samuel Ashwood Joseph M Snapp and Charles W Snapp.
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Martin Wisecarver
Samuel Marion Wisecarver
Rustburg
Virginia
Wisecarver
Godfrey
Herbert
Charles
Miller
Mary
Evelyn
Opequon
Mt. Hebron
George S. Bowers
Grace Lutheran Church
Messrs
W. Ss. Hiett
A. D. Cunningham
Charles Cunningham
M. M. Lynch
Vernett
New Train Additions Include Early Winchester–Strasburg Service
Mayor J F Ward reports General Co W Galloway will run three new trains beginning May 28 at 6 30 a m from Winchester to Strasburg Junction arriving 7 15 a m for the summer while preserving the old Winchester Baltimore train, with return trips at 6 a m and 8 40 p m and no extra cost.
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J.F. Ward
General Co. W. Galloway
Batnal
Winchester
Strasburo Junction
Arg
Aleo Gaett
Baltimore
Mr. Gaston Lamoille Under Medical Care in Philadelphia
The astrologer Mr. Gaston Lamoille, based on West Water Street, is seriously ill and unable to keep appointments this week. A telegram from a relative states he underwent an appendectomy Tuesday afternoon in Philadelphia and remains confined to bed for some time. During his Winchester stay he has made many friends who regret the illness.
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Gaston Lamoille
West Water Street
Philadelphia
Lamoille
Winchester
Another Speeding Case Ends With Ten Dollar Fine
Charles Lampkins, a young colored man, was arrested yesterday by Officer John Noonan for speeding within city limits. He appeared before Justice J Horace Lacy Jr and paid $11.50 total, the usual fine plus costs.
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Charles Lampkins
John Noonan
Lampkins
J. Horace Lacy, Jr
Orpet Jurors Cost A Thousand Each
WIAUKEBOGAN Isl May 25 Jurors for the Will Orpet case progress slowly with four sworn and one tentatively acceptable after examination of nearly 600 talesmen. The county has spent about $4,000 to secure the four jurors. A Brown collie named Boyce is reported lost with a reward returned to Tubeyries Farm near White Post.
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the Star
Wiaukebogan
Isl
Will Orpet
Boyce
Tubeyries Farm
White Post
Winchester unit to attend Roanoke officers encampment
Leave On Sunday For Estcampment Leave On Sunday For Estcampment Company I Second Virginia Reel ment of Winchester will be represented by three commissioned and two non commissioned officers at the regular officers encampment in the suburbs of Roanoke Virginia for one week beginning May 29. Attending from this city are Capt. Robert Y. Conrad First Lieutenant Fred Ss Anderson Second Lieutenant Robert T. Barton Jr First Sergeant O J Frank and Quartermaster Sergeant Robert L Jones. They must report by 6 pm Sunday and depart early Sunday morning to reach Roanoke in time. This is the first year for non commissioned officers to attend the officers encampment.
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Virginia Reelment
Winchester
Roanoke
Robert Y. Conrad
Fred. Ss Anderson
Robert T. Barton, Jr
O. J. Frank
Robert L. Jones
Winchester Council of Boy Scouts Message
A brief letter expresses gratitude for interest and support from the Winchester Council of Boy Scouts. It signs with appreciation and notes the message is for the boys’ interests.
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Pend
Winchester Council OF Boy Scouts
Osteopath H S Whitacre Offers Home Treatment
Winchester physician H S Whitacre osteopathic practitioner invites appointments at home for examination and treatment. Contact CC and P by telephone 227 W. Also notes auto repairs and Maryland Fur and Junk Co on Baker Streets with brief listings.
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H. S. ‘Whitacre
Osteopathis
Winchester
W. Ip
Meryland Fur. and Junk Co
Baker Stes
Carranza Demands Troop Withdrawal in Note to United States
State Department officials voiced ignorance of the Carranza note contents though it is expected to reiterate the demand that American troops leave Mexican soil. Trevino’s movement along the border signals enforcement intent. Texas militia heads to the border under Funston with regiments assigned to Harlington, Bagke Pass, and San Benito.
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the Star
Washington
State Department
Carransa
Carranza
Beinne
Trevino
lMre
Baker
Funstot
Texas
San Antonio
Funston
Harlington
Brownsville
Bagke Pass
San Benito
Texas Brigade
Casement and Dailey Charged With Treason in London
Sir Roger Casement and Daniel J. Dailey were indicted for high treason after capture while smuggling arms into Ireland. Trial set to open June 26. six overt acts alleged. Lloyd George named mediator to quell Ireland unrest. provisional government planned.
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the Star
London
Sir Roger Casement
Daniel J. Dailey
Ireland
Baron Reading
England
Roger
Iby
Mrs Elizabeth Glaize Dies After Paralysis in Winchester
Mrs Elizabeth B Glaize widow of David 8 Glaize a former Winchester resident died at 3 30 am at 27 East Piccadilly after a brief paralysis illness in her 68th year She faced years of decline but remained cheerful Her son David Brevitt Glaize and husband David S Glaize preceded her The funeral will be at 11 am Saturday at the Glaize home with Rev Dr George S Bowers and Rev Dr Lewis G M Miller The burial is in Mount Hebron with pallbearers Thomas McKenzie West Baker William S Hiett Maurice M Lynch Fred L Glaize and Henry K R Bryarly.
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Elizabeth B. Glaize
David
Glaizea
Winchester
East Piccadilly Street
Glaize
David Brevitt Glaize
David S. Glaize
Previtt Baker
T. Clayton Williams
East
Pieca Mty Street
George S. Bowers
Grace Tlatheran Church
Mrany
Lewis G. M. Miller
Columbia
S&s. C
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Messrs
Thomas McKenzie
Baltimore
West Baker
William S. Hiett
Maurice M. Lynch
Henry KR. Bryarly
Page Endorses Wilson and Hay in Pagé County Meeting
Democrats of Pagé county in Luray Virginia held a mass meeting this week endorsing the Wilson administration. They commended Congressman James Hay for re election and backed Col Roger R James of Danville for national committeeman with delegates instructed to vote as a unit for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luray
Pagé County
James Hay
Roger R. James
Danville
Palmest's Dates Postponed
Mr. Gaston Lamoille the palmist, who underwent an operation, will return to Winchester soon when health allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmest
Gaston Lamoille
Winchester
Baltimore Grain Markets Quiet at Clove of Market Day
Baltimore grain markets show red wheat at 108 ½ dollars and corn at 51 cents per bushel as prices hold at the close of the trading session. Car service ads note Nootat's Livery offering autos and cabs.
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Baltimore
Pepper Urges Military Readiness in Speech at Auditorium
Philadelphia lawyer Mr. George Wharton Pepper urged universal military preparedness arguing war could come and youth must train now. He warned pacifist forecasts failed and called for physical and mental development, reverence for authority, and duty to defend the country. Pepper, age fifty, said he would train again at Plattsburg.
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George Wharton Pepper
Philadelphia
Handley Board
Pennsylvania
Dirty Hell Auditorium
Mr. Pepper
Pepper
Mr. Ar
Plattaburg
Mr. Perper
Aemaica
Private Sale Of Desirable Small Home And Land
Attorney M M Lynch announces private sale of a desirable small home near Ivyville Turnpike about 3 12 miles from Winchester Virginia. The property includes about fourteen acres and is occupied by Mr James Keller. Sale conducted by attorney for owner with location Winchester address for contact.
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Ivyville ‘Turnpike
Winchester
James Keller
M. M. Lynch
Water and sewer taxes due by June first 1916
Water and sewer taxes must be paid by June 1, 1916, or a 5 percent penalty will be added and pipes disconnected. Please give this prompt attention, WM. T. Barr, City Treasurer.
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WM. T. Barr
City Treasur
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Arsiero
Asiago
Garnac Alps
Winchester Council
Robert W.schultz
Rustburg, VA
Avottier
Mr. Lamoille
Orpet
Osteopath
Casement
Dailey
Lloyd-George
David Lloyd- George
Asquith
House of Commons
Lloyd George
Jno. S. Solenberger & Co
Grove ‘Bros
Page
Wilson
Hay
Nootat
Ness
Speaker
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