Soldiers Leave For France Visit Sharon Figures
Mr Leroy Fawcett and Mr and Mrs F Homer with their son and daughter and Mr A C Collom of Sharon Pa return home after visiting Camp Lee Petersburg Va to see Sharon boys off for France. They traveled in Homer's seven passenger Studebaker and enjoyed the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy. Fawcett
F. &. Homer
A. C. Collom
Sharon
T. F. Fawcett
Fawcett Gap
Thus County
Camp Lee
Petersburg
Sharon Boys
France
Mr. Homer
Clifton Homer
Studebankk‘er
Virginia
Mr. Fawcett
Federal Registration Notice for Winchester Men
The Mayor of Winchester and the Frederick County Clerk announce federal registration under the Selective Service Act. Men who reach 21 between June 5, 1917 and June 5, 1918 must report at Winchester City Court House on June 6, 1918 between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. for registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Circuit Court
County of
Frederick
United States
J. F. Ward
Phil H. Gold
Frederick ‘County
No Fireworks On Fourth Of July Prohibition Notice
Mayor Ward says a request from the Fire Prevention Committee of the National Defense seeks a ban on fireworks sales for the Fourth of July. Police Chief M A Doran notifies all merchants dealing in fireworks that sale will be strictly prohibited this year to stop purchases in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Fire Prevention Committee of
the National Defense
M. A’ Doran
Baccalaureate Sermon at Fort Loudoun Seminary
Rev Norman E Cooper will deliver the baccalaureate sermon at Fort Loudoun Seminary in the Presbyterian Church at 11 tomorrow morning. Certificates for the college preparatory department will be awarded Monday afternoon. Two top honors go to Lutheran Church members from Winchester. Class day is at 3 pm on the campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman E. Cooper
Fort Loudoun Seminary
Presbyterian Church
Norman Ellmore Cooper
At & P
J. Horace Lacy
Virginia
Moreland Henkel
Louise Wilson
West Virginia
Elizabeth Heneon
Katharynnt Lamar
District of Columbia
Basil McClure
Rhea Phillips
Indiana
Mary Frances Bratton
Lutheran Church of
Clarke County
John Eston Cooke
American Ship Destroys U-Boat Sank By U.S. Destroyer
London May 25 The German submarine that sank the Cork steamer Inniscarna with probable 37 lives lost has been sunk by an American destroyer. Several crew members were taken prisoner and brought to a British port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cork
Inniscarna
Chronicle
Oranda News Notes Report Local Labor and Crop Updates
In Oranda Virginia on May 25 farm work continues with wheat and grass growing while corn planting makes progress and apple crops look light. Residents include William Benj Mumaw seeking work in Ohio returning this week and visits from Wilbur Mathews, George Miller, Katharine Orndorff, and families from Saumsidle, Lynchburg, and Mt. Olive. A labor shortage reduces farm help, with several local boys leaving for camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oranda
William Benj. Mumaw
Ohio
George M. Miller
Winchester
J. H Miller
Oramda
Katharine E. Orndorff
Lynchburg
Dot
Spray
N. C
Orndorff
Saumsidle
Ned Swartz
Perry Snarr
Mt. Olive
Mace Stickley
Retailers Not To Take Out License
Washington May 25 retailers of farm equipment are not required to secure licenses but must not profiteer under the food control act and the President's proclamation. The act exempts retailers with gross sales under 100000 annual but bans profiteering and limits access to supplies for those engaging in such practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Washington
United States Department of Agriculture
Wilson
Do You Enjoy Life
A man in good physical condition is almost certain to enjoy life while the bilious and dyspeptic are despondent and miserable. A few doses of Chamberlain's Tablets will tone the stomach improve digestion and regulate the bowels. For sale by all dealers.
Guards Thank Citizens for Virginia State Volunteers Fund
Public note from The Star expressing gratitude for generous contributions that funded a company of Virginia State Volunteers in Winchester. Acknowledges donations of 200 from the city of Winchester and 150 each from Shenandoah Valley National Bank and Farmers and Merchants National Bank plus other benevolent groups. Logan R. Pay, Captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Virginia State Volunteers
Winchester
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Othe “Benevolent and Protective Order of Elke
Memorial Day at Macedonia Observed on First Sunday
Memorial Day at Macedonia will be observed as usual on the first Sunday in June. The event invites all interested to attend and arrange for the occasion. Mrs L E B Armel and three children from Winchester are visiting relatives here. Delno Price has returned to Maryland after a visit with family. Rev and Mrs E W Brubaker of Winchester were calling here Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armel
Macedonia
L. EB. Armel
Little Pens
Winchester
Delno Price
Maryland
E. W. Brubaker
Local market prices list daily for grain dairy and produce
The Star reports today's local market quotations including winter wheat flour at 11.00 retail spring wheat flour 13.00 corn per barrel 8.00 cracked corn 1.90 middlings 2.765 bran 2c 80 no 1 timothy hay 27.00 butter fat is. creamery butter retail 4 country butter price unclear fresh country butter 5 cents per pound hens 4.23 young chickens 2 6 to devices pota toes retail 1.20
Market corrections and poultry prices from local reports
Markets corrected as of closing day before publication. Butter nearby creamery 41, Virginia and nearby dairy prints 31. Chickens young 25, old roosters 20, young ducks 25. Corn cob for nearby yellow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Illness Strikes Clarke County Farmer near White Post
Mr. Howard L. Stotthar of near White Post Clarke county is ill at home with typhoid fever. A well known farmer and shock raiser, he has many friends in Winchester and Frederick and Clarke counties. Dr Dearmont of White Post is attending him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard L. Stotthar
White Post
Clarke Countty
Dr Fahrney Offers Free Consultation for Chronic Ailments
A brief ad invites readers to send name and address to receive a mailing case and question blank. It advises against drug use for chronic troubles and promises a cure by identifying the cause, noting that consultation is free.
Cause of Headache and relief with Chamberlain's Tablets
The article states headaches stem from stomach disorders or constipation and can often be prevented by addressing the cause. It recommends Chamberlain's Tablets as an easy mild remedy, several people have found permanent relief, and the product is sold by dealers.
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Tracutty
Unifold
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Lae
Upshur
Cave
Holly City
R. Gaul
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Ora Lee
Carolyn Quantz
Lutheran Church of the Potomac District
Gravel Spring Church
H! EK. H. Sloop
Denny-Clowe Co
Belgin
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Wessell
Water St
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Bipublicq
S. Mair Street
Cermscash
A. Carper
Coleman Dunn
Co. B. Smaltz
Nat'l Ave
Sunshine Band
Little Mountain
Red Cross
Railroad Station
Macadam Road
Leicester St
Good & CO
Plymouth Rocks
D. J. Bush
Charles Town
W. Va
Bell
Oranda News
Wilbur Mathews
Brunswick, Md
Logan R
Baltimore
H. K. Green & Bro
Moling & Seal
C. PP. Bailey & CO
Bailey Bros
Timothy
DR. Fahrney
Hagerstown, MD
Diagnostician
Belgium
John Carver
Jordan’s Springs
C.M. Clark
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