Americans Smash Kriemhilde Defenses Near Verdun
Allied dispatches report American forces penetrating the main enemy line west of the Meuse and advancing east of the river with heavy gains. More than 2,000 prisoners were taken, and the Argonne forest was evacuated under pressure as German resistance faltered.
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Argonne Forest
Washington
Meuse
Pershing
War Department
Verdun
Cambrai- St. Quentin
Cambrai
St. Quentin
Champagne
Krieninstde
Champagne-Meuse
Grande Fre
Sommerance-Romange
Suippe-sur-Meuse
Cosenboye
Consenboye
oCnsenboye
Cambrai-St. Quentin
le Chateau
Beuisgny
Bohain- le Chateau
le Chatan
Vousantigny
Fall of James Patterson Ends Long Struggle with Flu
James Arlington Patterson, son of Joseph S Patterson of Opequon, died at 2 AM after a weeklong influenza following pneumonia. A Buffalo tower fall two years ago left him with a crushed leg and amputation. he recovered until recent illness. Relatives have not arrived to arrange funeral. Survived by parents, widow Gordie Newlin, three children, two brothers Charles L and Edward H, and two sisters Mrs Fred Forney and Mrs Nellie Coreill. His three children are ill with influenza.
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James Arlington Pattterson
Mrr
Joseph §. Patterson
Opequon
Hig
Patterson
Buffalo
Joseph S
Pizzabeth Patterson
Columbus
Ohio
Gordie Newlin
Charles L. Patterson
Edward H. Patterson
Empire To Open Only On Saturday
Health Board secretary Dr Cox said there is no alarm over the influenza epidemic in Winchester but the Empire will not open nightly due to low attendance. The venue will now operate only on Saturdays until further notice.
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Winchester
Health Board
Cox
Notice to Bakers and Grocers in Winchester
Notice warns Winchester retail grocers to follow flour substitution rules. For every four pounds of flour sold, one pound of substitute must be included. Violators will face heavy fines by government order.
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Winchester
Ford Trucks Delivered Promptly From Chapman’s Auto Supply
Two Ford ton trucks are en route to Winchester Virginia for immediate delivery. Ford supply is tight and orders should be placed now to secure availability. Chapman’s Auto Supply Co. urges prompt action for customers in need of dependable vehicles.
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Chapman's Auto Supply CO
Notice to all debtors of William T Sullivan
All persons owing William T Sullivan, liveryman, will pay the under signed at once. JAS. P. REARDON, Trustee. 28-Bptt. . 2h BB
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William T. Sullivan
Liberty Loan Appeal Urges Full Subscriptions in Frederick County
The article reports a Liberty Loan drive urging Frederick County residents to subscribe fully, praising American troops in France and stressing public duty amid crop sowing and disease challenges. It calls for personal solicitation to boost participation and backs bonds as essential equipment for the war effort.
Wanted 10 Men at Once Apply To Winchester Cold Storage Company
FOOT EXPERT HERE. If you have foot troubles don't fail to see him at Grove Brothers tomorrow or Saturday. Ad vice absolutely free. Come and see for yourself.
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Winchester Cold Storage Company
Grove Brothers
Solomon Brill Dies Suddenly at East James Street Home
Solomon Brill, 54, died suddenly at 8 this morning at his East James street residence. He rose in health and collapsed while seated. heart disease listed as the cause. He leaves a widow and four children, two sons and two daughters. FOR RENT Small house centrally heated Apply Star office.
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Solomon Brill
East James Street
Mr. Brill
Funeral for Captain James K McCann at Mount Hebron
Funeral services were held at the deceased’s home near Stephenson for Captain James K McCann who died after a long illness. Rev Dr Geo Bowers led rites at the house with hymns, then the procession moved to Winchester for burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery. The Masonic order supervised the interment with Wor shipful Master Philip Klompus directing. Bearers included S A Byrd Scott Grant Robert Smith Harry Byrd W S Huett L Grove John J Ridgeway and J William Riley.
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K. McCqann
Stephenson
Geo
Bowers
Grace Lutheran Church
MicCann
Winchester
Mount Hebron
Masonic Order
Philip Klompus
Hiram Lodge
McCann
A. Byrd
Scott Grant
Robert
Furnished Room for Rent in Central Location
Furnished room available with bath hot water heat and electric lights. Centrally located suitable for one or two gentlemen.
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Ptt
Raffle Saturday For The Horses
The Friendship Fire Company will raffle its horses at the Empire Theater on Saturday night. The theater will be closed except on Saturday nights, a notice announced today by Manager Henry in The Star.
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Friendship Fire Company
Empire Theater
Henry
Star Today
Miss Marianna Shank Recovers From Influenza
Miss Marianna Shank of North Main street has been ill with influenza since last Thursday but is improving. Friends express hope she will be out again soon.
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Marianna Shank
North Main Street
Robert McC. Glass
Stephens City Church Closes for Influenza
The Lutheran Church at Stephens City will be closed on Sunday due to influenza. No church services or Sunday school will be held.
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Stephens City
Local Classified Notices and Ads Mix in Brief
The snippet shows rental listings and farm supply ads including an eight room house for rent near Braddock Street, a note on Dr. Robert McC Glass illness improving, and seed wheat and oats offerings from Winchester Seed Co Inc at 46 East Piccadine Street. The mix reflects a small-town classifieds page with real estate, medical update, and agricultural goods.
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Winchester Seed Co., Inc
East Piccading Street
Apt
Kaiser Abdication Rumors Stir Berlin and Europe
Persistent rumors claim Emperor Wilhelm abdicated, triggering Berlin turmoil and unrest across Germany. Reports also note Hungary secession moves, Austria Hungarian confusion, and Wilson armistice hopes as the Kaiser calls for unity and faith to guide Germany through the crisis.
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London
Berlin
Soldier Dies From Influenza at Memorial Hospital
The fifth soldier to die from the influenza epidemic since arriving from Camp Lee Virginia to aid in gathering the county apple crop died at Memorial Hospital today. He was employed by Bond Brothers. Efforts to obtain his name and details this afternoon were unsuccessful.
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Camp Lee
Memorial Hospital
Digial Certificates For October For Winchester Grocers
In Winchester grocers may obtain October digital certificates at the office of Shirley Carter L F A Winchester. Sale notice includes a Dodge car in first-class condition offered by Rev. W D Smith Tip-ot.
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Winchester
Dodge
W. D. Smith
Ten U S soldiers ill with pneumonia at Memorial hospital
Ten young United States soldiers from Camp Lee Virginia lie in Memorial hospital county ward gasping for life as pneumonia robs them of strength. Nurses work hard to save them but the men show little recuperative power and succumb to the epidemic.
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United States
Camp Lee
Memorial Hospital
Brubaker's Appointment Sunday Preaching Schedule
The Rev Mr Brubaker announces preaching at Lamps Memorial at 1 00 a m Paxton Chapel at 3 30 p m and Round Hill at 8 00 p m on Sunday October 13 Pastor E W Brubaker.
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Lamps Memorial
Paxton Chapel
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Save Liberty Loan
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J. F. Stone
The
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Capt. McAnn
Kate
James
Miss Shank
Stephens City Church
Owen & Trenary Glove Company
Braddock St
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DR. Glass
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Mors
Stockholm
Wilhelm
Germany
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Have Heel
Zurich
Hungary
Austria
Hun
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Tiey
German Gazette
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