Allies Press Deep in Champagne as War Rages On
Allied forces drive toward German lines in Champagne with long range guns shattering trenches. French and British report gains near Souchez and Labyrinth in Argonne area. Both sides suffer heavy casualties as Bulgaria, Balkans, and Vienna watch the unfolding battle.
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The
Star
London
Amsterdam
Paris
Champagne
France
Lens
Belgium
War Office
Mrs. Mary Wilkinson of Middletown Dies at 76
Mrs. Mary Virginia Wilkinson widow of Malcolm Wilkinson died at 6 35 this morning in Middletown aged 76. Born here she was a Senseney descendant and longtime charity worker. Survived by son Richard and daughters Annie Henretty Irwin Hottel and Florence. brothers David W Senseney H M Senseney Anthony Senseney. sisters Elizabeth Kirkpatrick Mattie Rhodes Eliza Weary. Funeral Wednesday in Middletown with Rev J H Haley. Burial Mount Carmel Cemetery.
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Star
Middletown
Mary Virginia Wilkinson
Malcolm Wilkinson
John Senseney
Peter Senseney
Senseney
Winchester
George W. Haddox
Florence Wilkinson
Wilkinson
Richard Wilkinson
Fairmont
W. Va
Annie Henretty
Irwin Hottel
Pittsburgh
J. H. Haley
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Mount Carmel
Arrest Murder Suspect in Frederick County Jail
A dispatch reports Harrison Thompson, alleged 1899 murderer Town Sergeant H Milton Seaton of Middleburg Virginia, is jailed in Frederick County Maryland awaiting Virginia authorities. He was caught at M J Grove Lime plant near Frederick by Sheriff Coward who recalled the suspect from the old case. The man known as Shade Knight reportedly attended every baseball game that summer, and distinctive facial scars aid identification.
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H Milton Seaton
Middleburg
Charles
Shade” Knight
Frederick County
Virginia
Seaton
Automobile and Motorcycle Crash on Pike Near Stephens City
A head on collision between an automobile driven by Dr. Williams of Middletown and a Tulip Virginia motorcycle ridden by Mr. Charles Ash on the Valley Pike south of Stephens City. Ash was badly cut and bruised after being ejected into a pond. Witnesses say the crash resulted from one rider taking the wrong side during an attempt to pass a buggy. Ash was treated in Middletown and later sent home though authorities deem the injuries not seriously mortal. Both vehicles were badly damaged.
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Dr. Williams
Middletown
Charles Ash
Tulip
Valley Pike
Stephens City
Mr. Ash
Bruis
Stanley Cooley
Ethel White
Ash
Cannot Collect 10000 Insurance After Death
John J. Rinehart of Ringgold was killed in an automobile wreck near Chambersburg. He had applied for two life insurance policies totaling 10000, but premiums were unpaid and the policies were not in effect, denying his heirs a payout.
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John J. Rinehart
Ringgold
Chambersburg
Land for sale near Winchester Virginia limestone parcels
Advertisement from W. L. Fultz Real Estate listing three and a half acres of prime limestone land near a major road in Winchester Virginia. The sale offers the property at eight hundred dollars and notes proximity to the courthouse square for prospective buyers.
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Court House
Winchester
L. Fultz
Court House Square
City Manager Plan Discussion to Be Held in Winchester
Mayor Julian F Ward announced a general meeting of the Council and public to hear a report on adopting the city manager plan in Winchester. No special council meeting has been called but many council members are urged to attend, with members of the Woman's Civic League planning to join.
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Julian F. Ward
Council
Winchester
Common Council
J. M. Steck
Ward
Robert Y. Conrad
Woman’s Civic League
P C A Meeting Call at Mrs Ward’s Residence
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals asks officers and members to meet at Mrs. R. M. Ward’s home 211 South Washington street on Tuesday at 10 30 in the morning. All who can attend are urged to come. Suburban place for sale or rent near Shannon au one mile east of
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Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
R. M. Ward
South Washington Street
Shannon. Au
Elks Lay Cornerstone for National Home in Bedford
Bedford City Virginia hosted a cornerstone ceremony for the Elks National Home a 500000 structure for the aged and disabled. Grand Lodge officers presided with Lynchburg Ellis overseeing services and Mr Harper of Lynchburg delivering a talk on The Principles and Teachings of the Order. The building is due for dedication next May.
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Bedford City
Grand Lodge
Elks
Elks’ National Home
Lynchburg Lodge
B. P. O. Ellis
Harry Brown Sentenced To State Road For Forgery Charge
Harry Brown and Mrs. Bessie Marpole were arrested in Hagerstown Maryland and brought to this city for a forgery and worthless check charge. Brown pled guilty and received six months on the state roads. Marpole was detained as a witness and released.
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Harry Brown
Bessie Marpole
Hagerstown
John Dillis
Krebs
The Wonder Clothing Man Show Falls Suits In Town
Special announcement announces Man in town showing a line of new fall suits and overcoats at Hotel Evans with factory to you pricing at ten dollars.
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Wonder Clothing
Evans
Whipped Child With Heavy Strap Accused Man Held
J. R. Orndorffe known as Riely Orndorff was jailed on a charge of mercilessly whipping an adopted boy with a large strap that had an iron buckle. The child suffered cuts and bruises. A second charge alleges removal from the state of a mule tied to a deed of trust. A. J. Tavenner will hear the case.
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J. R. Orndorffe
Riely Orndorff
A. J. Tavenner
Notice To Taxpayers For 1915 Taxes Due
The 1915 taxes are due. Taxes unpaid by September 30, 1915 incur a 3 percent penalty. WM. T. BARR, City Treasurer. ip tf.
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WM. T. Barr
Atlantic City Attraction Honored Robin Hood Event Tomorrow
Atlantic City Press lauds a Robin Hood attraction set for tomorrow night with a send off noted on page six. A Fairfax Council Royal Arcanum meeting is scheduled for 8 o clock tonight with all members urged to attend by the Regent. A lost fox terrier named Peter Pan with a tan tail spot and collar offers a reward. contact Bell 2602. Mr. Elder Cornwell of White Post Va. visited yesterday.
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Fairfax Council
Royal Arcanum
Peter Pan
Bell
Byrd urges people run school affairs as Virginia roads face reforms
H F Byrd Democratic nominee for State Senate argues against frequent school book changes and favors electing superintendents locally. He criticizes State aid road laws and permanent roads, urges return to democratic, people centered government, and warns against centralization in Richmond.
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H. F. Byrd
State Senate
Sena
State Board of Education
Richmond
State Highway Commission
Virginia
Millinery Display Notice by Miss Kremer in September
Miss Kremer invites the public to her Pall Millinery display on Tuesday and Wednesday September 28-29 1915. No invitation cards sent. Timothy Clover and all other grass and field seeds offered. TRESPASS: CARDS the bor ra dozen at Star Ofen.
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Timothy
Clover
Star Ofer
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Atlantic City Press
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