Germany Delivers Reply on American Note
Berlin reports the German foreign office delivered the reply to Ambassador Gerard confirming warnings to American shipping after neutral vessels were sunk. Italian forces advance toward Trieste as Austrians and Italians report martial law in Milan and Trieste amid unrest. The Ethiope torpedoed by U-24 with crew losses announced. Greek king Constantine improves.
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The
Star
Berlin
Hague
Gerard
Washington
State Department
Wm Berlin
Foreign Office
Germany
London
Sedenico
Dalmatia
Trieste
Archduke Eugene
Italy
Serbia
Putnik
Milan
Leon Gambetta
Syracuse
France
Trent
Hull
Goritz
Trentino
Carnac
Alps
Venice
Pola
Death of Mr McCormick's Only Child Laura E McCormick
Mrs George W McCormick of South Main street reports the death of her nine year old granddaughter Laura Ethel McCormick the only child of Mr and Mrs G W McCormick in New York City after three weeks of tubercular meningitis. The family will bring the body to Winchester arriving on Shenandoah Special at 12 09 and interment will be at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. McCormick
South Main Street
Laura Ethel McCormick
G. W. McCormick
West Forty-fourth Street
New York City
Water and sewer taxes due by June first
Water and sewer taxes must be paid by June 1, 1915, or a per cent penalty will be added and pipes disconnected. City Treasurer W. T. Barr issues the notice. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Green and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Griffith leave today by automobile for Harrisonburg and other points in Rockingham and nearby counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Barr
Melvin Green
Richard Griffith
Harrisonburg
Rockingham
My Counties
Seed corn cow peas and more seeds at Court House Plaza
H. H. Baker offers seed corn cow peas bacterialized cow peas soybeans rape millet and other seeds at the Court House Plaza for planting season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Baker
Court House Plaza
Valley Turnpike case proceeds in Harrisonburg
Evidence for the plaintiff in the Crowder adminstratrix suit against Valley Turnpike Co in Circuit Court at Harrisonburg concluded for now. Lawyer R Gray Williams expected to finish defendant’s evidence by noon Tuesday and more witnesses may be called in rebuttal. New testimony from W P Lineweaver described culvert approach near Tenth Legion before the wreck.
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R. Gray Williams
The
Valley Turnpike Company
W. P. Lineweaver
Tenth Legion
Crowder
Dark
Hable Airdome Set to Open Tonight on North Main
The Hable brothers Fred and Herman will open the Airdome in the rear of the Haddox building on North Main Street. It seats 1000 and will show motion pictures with a special musical program. Entrance via Main Street arch between Gray and Sheetz store and Haddox building. If rain, opening postponed.
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Airdome
Haddox
Main Street
Messrs
Fred. H
Herman H. Hable
Audistorium
Messrs. Gray and Sheetz
Haddo
Primary Set for State Senate August 34 in Shenandoah Winchester Frederick
A meet of the senatorial committee of Shenandoah and Frederick counties and Winchester city decided to hold a primary nominating the state senator from the district on August 34. A $10 fee was set. Captain J. K. McCann was elected chairman and Dr. H. H. McGuire an candidates for the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah County
Frederick County
Winchester
Messrs. W. (.,. Ford
Woodstock
H. H. McGuire
J. K. McCann
City of
Frederick ‘County
Longtime Winchester police officer Joseph Rainsberger dies
Mr. Joseph D Rainsberger a well known Winchester resident died just before 10 o clock at his home on South Market Street after a long illness He served in the Civil War and later held police posts including chief He is survived by his widow two daughters three sons and a sister Funeral services will be Sunday at 3 30 pm at Braddock Street Methodist Church with burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery Pallbearers are James March Stewart Grim Edward Grim W A Canper Charles Hewitt and John Renner
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Mr. Rainsberger
Philadelphia
United States Army
First Regiment of
New York
Lincol) Cavalry
Shenandoah Valley
Rainsberger
Charlestown
W. Va
Winchester
South End Hose Company
Automobile Bargains and Lost Item Notice
1 Passenger Overland Touring Car sought for $375 and 4 passenger 4 cylinder Maxwell car priced at $125 offered by Huntsberry. Lost a black Jet pin with gold for get me not and white stones between Major Holmes Conrad residence and Winchester Inn. Reward offered at Winchester Inn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell
W. FB. Huntsberry
Holmes Conrad
Winchester Inn
Seed Potatoes and Local Farm Goods Advertised
Jersey White and Early Rose seed potatoes offered by F W Quantz at Main St and Valley Ave. Also listed are Whippowill Cow Peas Soybeans Sorghum Millet Kaffir and Sweet Corn Nesprasaka Alfalfa 99.75 percent pure Ground Limestone available. HH H Baker at 17 Court House Plaza requests orders. Local notes mention Grace Orndorff returning from Elon College and Virginia Smith attending a commencement in Forest Glen Maryland.
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Jersey
Gale
F. W. Quantz
Cor
Main St
Valley Ave
HH. H. Baker
Court House Plaza
Aptt
Potato Blight Control Practices and Spray Formulas
The article details late blight of potatoes caused by Phytophthora infestans and recommends Bordeaux mixture with Bordeaux spray timing. It notes additions like Arsonate of lead for bags and Virginia Truck Experiment Station tweaks with copper sulfate and lime. It emphasizes tuber-borne overwinter survival and that diseased tubers seed yearly outbreaks. B KOONTZ Farmers' Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Truck Experiment Station
Norfolk
Maine
B. Koontz
Foreign Mission Society Holds Convention in Frederick District
The Foreign Mission Society of the Woman's Foreign Society of Frederick district, Methodist Episcopal Church, held district meetings at Market Street Church with hospitable receptions by the local branch. Leaders included Mrs. P. H Zeigler of Hagerstown and Rev. H. G. Spencer.
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Woman's Foreigne Society
Frederick District
Methodist Episcopal Church
Market Street
P. H Zeigier
Hagerstown
H. G. Spencer
Raegar C
John Pp. Sartelle
Winchester
Army Officer Hatcher Observes Fort Loudoun Finals
Lieut Julian B Hatcher of the U S Army stationed at Watervliet Arsenal Albany N Y is attending the Fort Loudoun Seminary finals and staying at Hotel Hvans for several days. He is the son of Mrs Ada m Hatcher seminary faculty. Lost pair rimless glasses with gold nose piece reward offered return to The Star office.
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Julian 8. Hatcher
United States Army
Watervilet Arsenal
Albany
N. Y
Fort Loudoun Seminary
Hotel Hvans
Adam. Hatcher
Star Office
Braddock Career Sketched by Conrad at Washington Place
Mr Robert Y Conrad delivered an oration at Washington Place on Thursday May 27 during the Bradstock cannon ceremonies. He traced Gen Braddock’s career from Pere Marquette’s 1673 claim through the 1748 Aix la Chapelle treaty and French fortifications, noting competing Virginia and Native claims and the force of arms.
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Washington Place
Robert Y. Conrad
Bradstock
Conrad
Pere Marquette
Mississippi River
France
Aix la Chapelle
Saint Lawrence River
Gulf of Mexico
Virginia
Chas Worthington Goes To War With Canadian Regiment
It is learned that Charles Worthington son of Bruce Worthington of Baltimore and formerly of this city has joined a Canadian regiment recently recruited in England. He will train in England before heading to the front with the allied armies. His father only recently learned of his plans. It will be several months before he may see active fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Worthington
Bruce ‘Worthington
Baltimore
England
Worthington
Canadian Regiment
Mr. Worthington
Fort Loudoun Students to Hear Dr Wilson Sermon
The Rev B F Wilson D D will preach the Fort Loudoun Seminary baccalaureate at the Presbyterian Church tomorrow at 11 AM and again at 8 PM. He is pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Harrisonburg VA and spoke at Davidson College NC last Sunday. He will be hosted by Fort Loudoun Seminary during his visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Wilson
Fort Loudoun Seminary
Presbyterian Church
Harrisonburg
John Kerr Memorial Tribute Moves to Winchester Public School
The article praises benefactors and the value of lasting monuments built by generous deeds. It highlights John Kerr as a key educator whose yearly flower tribute to his grave teaches wealth wisely used. The piece reflects community gratitude and the impact of such philanthropy on future generations.
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Winchester
Rouss
Handley
Kerr
Robinson
John Kerr
John Kerry
Commencement Exercises at Fort Loudoun Seminary
Fort Loudoun Seminary hosts commencement events from May 27 to 30 featuring a Bacalaureate Sermon at The Presbyter Church by Rev. B. F. Wilson, a Daniel Recital, French Play at Empire Theater, and operetta performances with a five-recital Empire lineup. Admission is five to ten cents. proceeds benefit The Citizens' Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Loudoun
the Presbyter Church
The
Empire
the Empire
Capt Kurtz Improves After Illness at Home
Capt George W Kurtz, ill since Saturday afternoon, was reported to be improving this afternoon. Physicians are gratified by the progress he has made over the past few days, following a period of critical condition.
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George W. Kurtz
Kurtz
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Athens
the Royal Physicians
Constantine
Mr. McCormick
Pike Company
Crowder Estate
James V. Crowder
Istratrix
Hable Airdome
State Senate
Uoiy
Eod-Tt
Ad Cael
MER Police
Joseph D. Rainsberger
Joseph D.rainsberger
Automobile Bargains
Grace Orndorff
T. J. Orndorff
Elon College
N. C
Virginia Smith
Bina
Forest Glen
National Park Seminary
Farmers’ ‘Bureau
Foreign Mission Society
Lieut. Hatcher
J. W. Locke
Stannardaville, Va
Hotel Savane
Braddoce
Chas. Worthington
Dr. Wilson
Aran
HL. Packett
Nemo
Braddock
Wver
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Bac
Kurta
William ©. Marshall
Misa Mary Marshall
Alexandria, Va
Sie Willshall, Jr
Ling
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