Hail Storm Ravages County Buildings and Homes
Two fierce storms hit the county yesterday afternoon causing widespread damage in Middletown and Stephens City. Large hailstones dented roofs and shattered windows while lightning struck and killed two livestock. The Middletown Bank suffered major roof damage and water intrusion amid torn tar paper coverage.
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Stephens City
Steele and Dinges
O. L. Mowry
Hall
Middletown
Middletown State Bank
Guardsmen to be recalled from guard duty by August first
Orders from the division commander recall the Second Virginia Regiment from guard duty by August first. It is unclear if the Second Virginia and Second West Virginia regiments both received the same instruction. Both units served last year and if Mexican border national guard troops are sent to France by fall, these regiments may be redeployed.
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Virginia
West Virginia
Terrorall Explosive Claim From US Scientists
A wire service report from New York on May 29 describes two announcements about a new explosive named Terrorall. Professors Tupon of Columbia University and Dr De Waltoff claim Terrorall is 10 000 times more powerful than dynamite and could target submarines or major structures like the Woolworth Building.
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Stag
New York
Germany
America
D. de Waltoff
Dr. de Waltoff
Woolworth
Water and Sewer Taxes Due by June First 1917
City treasurer WM. T. Barr warns residents to pay water and sewer taxes by June 1 1917 to avoid a five percent penalty and possible disconnection of service.
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WM. T. Barr
Fort Loudoun Finals Calendar
Final listings for Fort Loudoun Finals Calendar show Ross of Pearls La Pastidre aux yeux Operetta Fhre Wild Rose on May 29 at 7 59 p m Admission 10c Benefit Citizens' Band. no presents at Empire A notice of a lost small pocketbook on Main St with a reward at Star office 29 1p 21
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Empire
Main St
Star Office
Winchester’s Share in Liberty Loan Subscriptions
Winchester and Frederick county contribute to Virginia’s Liberty Loan effort. Virginia’s allotment totals 18,500,000 dollars based on population, with Winchester described as a leading city ratio to Frederick county, showing the state’s strong participation in the war bonds drive.
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Winchester
United States
Virginia
Frederick
President's power over explosives traffic urged in House
Representative Foster of Illinois pushes a bill to grant the president absolute power to regulate the manufacture distribution storage use and possession of all explosives until the war ends. The measure aims to curb mob violence protect industries and safeguard commerce while allowing farmers to use dynamite legitimately.
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The
Star
Washington
Foster
Illinois
Committee On Mines and Mining
German workers urge end to war the Kaiser must quit
A manifesto from Germany’s Independent Socialist Democratic party forecasts mass starvation for millions if peace is not declared. It accuses the government of robbing foreign lands and calls for a peace aligned with Russian socialist actions, implying support for overthowing the Kaiser.
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Germany
Socialist Democratic Party
Grain prices and local transport service notices
Prices paid today in grain markets report spot wheat at 2.81 and corn at 1.52 142 with local price for wheat at 2.50. Maurice F Castleman to resume Bluemont Berryville Winchester auto service with 15 passenger car at old town rates and baggage handling. Includes routes Bluemont Berryville Winchester and connections to Washington. Also lost black onyx bar pin with gold back offered for reward.
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Baltimore
Maurice F. Castleman
Bluemont
Bettryville
Winchester Transportation Company
Berryville
Winchester
Washington
Washington and Old Dominion Railway Co
Maurice F. Castlieman
Liberal
Star Office
For Sale First Mortgage Lands and City Improved Bonds
Hansbrough and Carter advertise sale of first mortgage land and city improved bonds not over forty percent of the property value. Ida Fisher has recovered enough to return to business duties.
Naval Reserve Enlistment of Philip Williams
Mr. Philip Williams of Winchester has enlisted last week at Newport Rhode Island in the United States Naval reserves. He expects assignment to duty with the mosquito fleet of submarine chasers as a gunner's mate after thorough training on the guns mounted on the fast boats. Continued on page four.
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Philip Williams
Shirley Carter
R. Gray Williams
Winchester
Newport
R. I
United States
Williams
Rage Riot Stirs Up East St. Louis
A mob of 3 000 men rioted in East St Louis shooting beating blacks and wrecking businesses and homes. The turmoil followed anti negro sentiment linked to 8 000 black arrivals since January 1. Police failed to control the riot. national guardsmen and infantry aided by dawn. Several deaths reported and hospitals treated unconscious victims.
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East ST. Louis
BEAST
Death follows hymn at Tennallytown church
The Washington Star reports the sudden death of Miss Janie M. Shearer seventy of Winchester while she attended services at St Columba Chapel Murdock Mill Road The incident occurred Sunday night and was related in the Winchester Star yesterday Her cousin the Rev W W Shearer pastors the chapel and the note indicates further details continued on page three
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Washington Star
Janie M. Shearer
Winchester
Tennallytown
I. c
Winchester Star
Janie M. ‘Shearer
St. Columbar Chapel
Murdock Mill Road
W. W. Shearer
Will of Mrs. Maria Finfrock Leaves Most Estate to Daughter
The late Mrs. Maria Ann Finfrock died in the county a few weeks ago. Her probate, filed in Frederick County Circuit Court, names A. S. Finfrock as executor. The bulk of the estate is left to her daughter Miss Lillie B He Finfrock, with provisions for all children, including Donnie Finfrock.
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Maria Ann Finfrock
Frederick County
A. S. Finfrock
Donnie Finfrock
Government to prosecute bold plotters in draft drive
Washington May 29 government plans rapid army selection from June 5 registration. A first 500000 men will be drawn by jury wheels with exemptions decided quickly so they can report to colors. Additional picks will fill gaps in regular army and national guard as needed.
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Washington
Eivery
Regular Army
National Guard
War Department tightens local draft exemptions rules
The War Department seeks rapid selection of local boards to judge exemptions. Marriage alone won’t exempt. only families wholly dependent on a man will be excused. Exemptions may be liberal initially but will tighten as demand rises. Analysts estimate 2,000,000 men needed before U.S. is ready for France. Wastage in action projected at about 20 percent.
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War Department
United States
France
Miss Elise Oldham Weds William Merritt in Seattle Ceremony
A marriage of wide interest united Miss Elise Jaquelin Oldham daughter of Mrs Charles Russell Oldham Winchester to William Alfred Merritt paymaster US Navy. The May 22 ceremony at Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church Seattle was performed by Bishop Frederic Keator with her cousin Robert P Oldham acting as her escort. Relatives and clergymen attended.
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Elise Jaquelin Oldham
Charles” Russell Oldham
Winchester
William Alfred Merritt
United States Navy
Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church
Seattle
Frederic Keator
Robert P. Oldham
Draft registration plots alarm Justice officials
Reports from Washington and Chicago reveal wide arrests of suspected plotters aiming to block June 5 registration. Agents say conspirators in Virginia Texas Seattle and Detroit are detained as authorities push to prosecute interference. Clabaugh hints the mastermind may be captured tonight while noting suspects include five people two women and three men. The case ties to possible German influence and targets enforcement after registration day with jail terms for obstruction.
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Washington
Department of Justice
France
Officars
Noth
Chicago
Virginia
Texas
Seattle
Detroit
A. G. Clabaugh
Labaugh
Clabaugh
Germany
Wisconsin
Indiana
Michigan
Iowa
Byrd
The Canning Club A Great Success
The County Canning Club is launched with funds in sight and committees named. Enrollment of girls and women begins next week at meetings in every school district. A county home demonstration agent will be employed and may attend the state institute in Manassis next Wednesday and Thursday.
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County Canning Club Mov
State Institute
Manassis
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NAVAL
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