Plot To Blow Up Property and Kill Held by 300 Mountaineers
Federal indictment sought against Wise County Virginia conspirators accused of planning to attack Front Royal men, seize bridges and banks, and resist militia. Leaders McCoy and Phipps allegedly stole 1000 pounds of dynamite from Du Pont. grand jury to convene in Harrisonburg June 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waller
Front Royal Company
du Pont Company
Ohio
Wise County
Virginia
Winchester
Roanoke
United States District Court
Harrisonburg
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Front Royal
du Pont
Norton
McCoy
Phipps
West Virginia
Histfied
Water and sewer taxes due by June first
Water and sewer taxes must be paid by June 1 1917 or the 5 percent penalty will be added and pipes disconnected. City Treasurer William T Barr signs the notice. Lost small pocketbook on Main Street with reward at Star office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. T. Barr
Main St
Star Office
Britain lists US aid in war with Germany
London May 30 official British statement outlines United States support. Details include 3 500 airplanes and 6 000 aviators pledged, 750 million dollars advanced, a US destroyer flotilla bound for France, a 25 000 man division, nine engineer regiments, marines, 10 000 doctors and hundreds of nurses to England, plus Americans already in France. Total force near front estimated at 100 000, about five German divisions. Further arrivals of engineers doctors and nurses noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United States
France
England
Hail Insurance Ad From Home Fire Insurance Co
An advertisement for hail insurance on growing crops issued by the Home Fire Insurance Company of New York. The agency contact is H R Bryarly & Bro located at 22 Rouss Ave Winchester Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Home Fire’Insurance Co
New York
H. R. Bryarly & Bro., Agts
Rouss Ave
Winchester, Va
Hensell and Bakers Aids to Dear Nature Promoted
An ad extols Hensell and Bakers aids to Dear Nature as pure and earth friendly products. The notice positions them as the earth's real productions and urges readers to choose their remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hensell & Baker
Rates of Pay for Army Men Under New Law
Under the new United States Army law the pay of non commissioned officers and enlisted men of the regular army and federalized national guard is raised. First sergeants from 45 to 51 dollars monthly line sergeants from 30 to 38 dollars monthly corporals from 21 to 36 dollars monthly first class privates from 18 to 33 dollars monthly privates from 15 to 30 dollars monthly. These figures were announced at the local recruiting station of Company I Second Virginia Regiment Winchester. Watch for the tags June 6 and give to aid the War Relief and Navy League Fund. Found purse containing money. Owner call at Star office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Regular Army
National Guard
Second
Virginia Regiment
Winchester
War Relief and Navy League Fund
Virginia Farmers Get Small Loans Plan From Defense Council
The Virginia Council of Defense proposes a $200,000 farmers loan fund to aid farmers needing seed and equipment with inadequate collateral. Banks would subscribe pro rata. farmers receive unsecured loans after county committee approval, avoiding traditional collateral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Council of Defense
Virginia
James O. Winston
Ames
Councider
Enlistment Appeal for Company I, Second Virginia Infantry
A wartime recruitment alert calls young men to join Company I of the Second Virginia Infantry. The notice urges immediate enlistment, highlighting duty and patriotism. It emphasizes service options and local recruitment details for interested volunteers.
Life Ends in Jail Cell Of Winchester Woman
Mary Bradford an elderly resident known for her eccentricities was found dead in a county jail cell. Coroner Hodgson said death by heart failure made an inquest unnecessary. She had been committed May 19 to the Western State Hospital for the Insane and was awaiting transport when she died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Bradford
Hodgson
Winchester
Bradford
Sharp Street
Bradfords
Ellen
Mrs Henrietta M Bickle Dies In Staunton Virginia
Mrs Henrietta M Bickle died after a week of illness at her North Market street home in Staunton aged 101. Native of Winchester born September 13, 1848, she was widowed and survived by a sister, two brothers, four sons and four daughters. Funeral at Trinity Episcopal Church followed by Thornrose Cemetery burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staunton
Henrietta M. Bickle
North Market Street
Bickle
Winchester
Parker
Yeiter M. Bickle
Miss Portner a Washington visitor hosted by Byrd kin
Miss Hilda Portner of Washington arrives as guest of Mrs. Richard Evelyn Byrd in this city, sister of Mrs. H. D. Flood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda Portner
Washington
H. D. Flood
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Winchester Leads in Liberty Loan Drive in Shenandoah Valley
The Baltimore Sun reports Winchester Virginia with about 6000 residents has subscribed more Liberty Loan funds than any town of its size south of Baltimore. More than 700000 has been loaned, with 500000 from Handley Board of Trustees and the rest from the town's two national banks. Banks and Handley Schools support savings clubs that enable small deposits to procure certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Shenandoah Valley
Baltimore
Uncle Sam
Liberty Loan Fund
Handley Board of Trustees
Handley Schools
Liberty Loan Savings
Bluemont Berryville Winchester Transport Co Schedule
Notice states Bluemont Berryville and Winchester Transportation Co operates from Hotel Jack with HQ in Winchester. Telephone orders available and daily departures leave Winchester at 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluemont, Berryville and Winchester Transportation Co
Hotel Jack
Winchester
War Doctor Reaches Europe Safely
Mrs. Hugh McCulloch reports the safe arrival at Liverpool England of her husband Dr McCulloch who left St Louis with Base Hospital No 21. The medical unit heads to France to set up a hospital there. Mrs. McCulloch is the daughter of Gratton Crawford of Kernstown.
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Hugh McCulloch
Liverpool
England
Dr. McCulloch
Europe
St. Louis
France
McCulloch
Gratton C. Crawford
Kernstown
Infant death in Garland Cave family at 216 Baker Street
The seven month old infant of Mr and Mrs Richard Cave died at home after brief illness. The funeral was held this afternoon at o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland Cave
Richard Cave
Baker Street
Primitive Baptists Meeting at Cedar Creek Church
The Primitive Baptists plan a three day meeting at Cedar Creek Church Marlboro starting Friday at 2 PM and continuing Saturday and Sunday with 10 AM services. All gospel lovers are invited and urged to attend. See call to attend and support War Relief and Nay League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Primitive Baptists
Cedar Creek Church
Marlboro
Jesus Christ
Shawnee Canning Club Meeting Set in Shawnee District
Miss Pearl Haldeman has arranged a Shawnee district canning club meeting at Evendale school house at 8 30 p m Saturday June 9 Ernest H Rowe acting secretary of the Chamber of Commerce will explain the work Other chairmen have letters appointing them to announce meetings Ella G Agnew state agent for home demonstration work expected in Winchester to discuss the work and the scope of federal and state relations Information from the federal agriculture department on tin can purchase in carload lots cooperative buying could yield significant savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Haldeman
Canning Club
Shawnee
Evendale
Ernest H. Rowe
Chamber of Commerce
Ella G. Agnew
Winchester
Frederick County
Federal Department of Agriculture
Misses Barton and Baker Attend Hannah More College Graduation
Miss Carey Barton and Lily H. Baker will attend the graduation exercises at Hannah More College in Reisterstown Maryland. Barton’s nieces Helen and Mary Barton will also graduate. The Barton daughters are from Prof. Samuel M. Barton’s family. After graduation Baker and Barton will travel with the graduates to Sewanee Tennessee for a visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carey Barton
Lily H. Baker
Hannah More College
Reisterstown
Miss Barton
Helen
Mary Barton
Barton
Samuel M. Barton
Mary Tidball
Baker
Sewanee, Tenn
June 6 War Relief Tag Day Urges Generous Donation
Public notice urges residents to contribute on June 6 in support of War Relief and the Navy League. The appeal emphasizes charitable funding and community participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benefit of War Relief and Navy League
Ip-Tf
Help Co 110 Seeks More Men for War Effort
Company I of Winchester calls for many more volunteers to meet War Department strength. A mass meeting is set for City Hall Plaza at 8 pm Friday June 1 with a parade by cadets, Boy Scouts, fire department and citizens. Major B M Roszel will speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company I
Winchester
War Department
Frederick County
City Hall
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Boy Scouts
Fire Department
B. M. Roszel
Officers’ Reserve Corps
United States Army
Enlist Now in Local Company Or Be Drafted
An editorial urges readers to enlist in a local company from their state to serve for the war duration, stay with friends, and return home after the war. It warns drafted soldiers will be dispersed, as the first 500,000 draftees go to strengthen the regular army. It invites hearing Dr Roszel next Friday to learn about enlistment benefits with home troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roszel
Flowers at Winchester National Cemetery Honor 5000 Soldiers
Memorial services of the Grand Army of the Republic were held at the National Cemetery of Winchester to honor more than five thousand soldiers buried there. The ideal weather drew a large crowd to the National avenue enclosure as Decoration Day gains new meaning amid America’s war with Germany. The ceremonies were described as beautiful and impressive with a palpable sense of solemnity. Continued on page three.
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Grand Army of the Republic
National Cemetery of
Winchester
National Avenue
Try Anny
Germany
Teacher Joins Company II of the Second Virginia Regiment
William S. Snyder of Wardensville West Virginia has joined Company II, Second Virginia Regiment and was sent to Riverton Virginia for duty. Citizens are urged to attend on June 6 to donate to War Relief and Navy League to aid American doctors and nurses serving in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Snyder
Wardensville
W. Va
Second Virginia Regiment
Riverton
War’ Relief and
Navy League
France
Mayors orders saloons closed as Guard encroaches on St Louis bridge
Fear of renewed race riots leads Mayor to shutter saloons and warn citizens to stay indoors at night. Six Illinois Militia companies guard restricted zones near bridges while clashes erupt between white and Black residents. several arrests follow and gunfire injures two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thinois National Guard
City
St Louis
East ST. Louis
Molimanki
Col
C. Br. Clayton
Illinois
Eas Clayton
Thomas Ritchie
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Ritchie
National Guard of
Missouri
Eads’ Bridge
St. Louis
Food Jobbers Exploiting Consumers Cited By Official
New York city commissioner of weights and measures Joseph Hartigan says food profiteering by individuals and corporations has surged in recent months. He cites abundant supplies, rising prices, and alleged cheating as officials warn government intervention is slow and the trade resistant to regulation.
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New York
Joseph Hartigan
Hartigan
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District Attorney's Office
Cedar Bluff
St. Paul
R. F. Leedy
Second Virginia
Hail Insurance
Virginia Infantry
Winghester
Liberty
Baltimore Sun
War Doctor
National Cemetery
Mr. Hartigan
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