German Gold Still 1g In th German Gold Still 1g In th
Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo told the American Bankers Association that German money left in the United States by Count Bernstorff finances German propaganda here. He traced German violations of international law, the Lusitania and Arabic pledges, and said the United States chose to fight to defend national honor and commerce. Carl Vrooman expressed confidence in victory, calling it a food war and predicting triumph soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Atlantic City
N.S
United States
Count Bernstorff
Mr McMcAdoo
Germany
America
Vrooman
Carl Vrooman
Prices from Apple Markets Nationwide Report
Jobbing prices from the Winchester bureau list numerous apple varieties and shipping-point figures. Cumberland Maryland shows Baldwin at 4.50 and Ben Davis at 3.75 with York Imperial at 4.25, Staunton Virginia lists York Imperial at 4.25 and Winesap at 5.25, while New York Washington Philadelphia Baltimore Cleveland reports Virginia Jonathan Winesap and Grimes values in the 4 to 6 dollar range and related grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Bureau of Markets
United States Agricultural Department
Cumberland
C. B
Baldwin
Ben Davis
Stayman
Babbitts
York Imperial
Staunton
York
Virginia
Washington
Jonathans
Paige Doreen
Aeen
Gerade
Jonathan A
Grimes
Baltimore
Cleveland
Yorks
Fancy
Jonathan
Various
Bushes
Vogel's Minstrels At Empire Tonight
John W. Vogel leads his veteran minstrels into town this morning and the troupe performs tonight at the Empire Theater. A street parade at noon drew praise for the music, and the program now features many new attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Vogel
Empire Theater
Vogel
General Hunt for All Slagkers Deserters Targeted
Washington reports a national drive to round up draft deserters. Provost Marshal General Crowder announced a $50 reward for each deserter apprehended, with cases depending on willfulness. State boards may receive credit if delinquents are brought before military authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Crowder
Unites States
General Crowder
Crowcer
Good Cause 10 Help Soldiers
Our government relies on the American Library Association to furnish books for soldiers in 32 cantonments and training camps. Buildings are planned, librarians and volunteers will select and distribute reading material, needing about a million dollars. Winchester pledges $300. Contributions to Miss Carter Conrad, treasurer of the Winchester Association. Frances Courtnay Baylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Library Association
Knights of Columbus
Library Association
Winchester
England
Malta
Alexandria
Salonika
East Africa
Russia
Witli Doe
Carter Conrad
Winchester Association
Frances Courtnay Baylor
Returns From The South Visit Family Ties
Mrs. Sarah Denny returns to the city after time with her son James Denny in the south. She is joined by granddaughter Mrs. F Ee Mc Clain of Atlanta, Ga, who will visit relatives and friends for several days. Mrs McClain formerly Miss Maggie Neal of Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Denny
James Denny
South
F. Ee. McClain
Atlanta
Mct‘lain
Maggie Neal
Winchester
Miss Keister and Miss Borden Guests of Mrs Smith
Miss Fannie Keister and Miss Annie Borden of Strasburg Virginia are guests of Mrs. A B Smith this week. Their visit includes social calls and planned activities with local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Keister
Annie’ Borden
Strasburg, Va
A. 8. Smith
Workmen Wanted at New Cold Storage Plant
Appointment notice seeks skilled workmen for a new cold storage facility. Applicants must apply through the foreman of grounds and submit qualifications. Position signals start of hiring at the plant with standard labor roles and pay expectations.
LOCAL BOYS LIKE ARMY CAMP LIFE
A letter from Earl J. Clowser of Company Ly Three Hundred and Eighteenth Infantry Camp Lee Virginia describes first impressions from the camp near Petersburg. He reports 20 000 men present most enjoy the experience homesickness fading and notes much eating and sleeping with rigorous training ahead. He asks readers to write or send parcels to the company members who left on the 20th at Camp Lee Petersburg Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl J. Clowser
Ly Three Hundred and Eighteenth Infantry
Camp Lee
Petersburg
Winchester
Frederick County
Three Hundred and Eighteenth Infantry
German Counter Attack Near Vonnebeke Smashed Says War Office
London Sept 28 A German counter attack near Vonnebeke was completely smashed by night. Only isolated pockets offer resistance as region south of Tower Hamlets and Polydon wood is cleared. A raid southwest of Cherisy succeeded while enemy artillery remains active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Vonnebeke
War Office
Tower Hamlets
Polydon Wood
Cherisy
Ishii vows Japan will be unpleasant to the enemy
Viscount Ishii and members of the imperial Japanese mission dined with the New York Chamber of Commerce and pledged Japan will be unpleasant to the enemy as wartime cooperation with the Allies continues. He declared Japan stands with the Allies as ally and partner in winning the war, noting a new dawn as past days are forgotten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Japan
Viscount Ishii
Imperial Japanese Mission
Uncheon
Surprise Birthday Party for Jerome Stotler in Nineveh
A surprise party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Stotler near Nineveh on the eve of Jerome Stotler’s twenty first birthday. Guests included many Stotlers and Madagans among numerous others, with games and refreshments in the dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nineveh
Howard Stotler
Jerome Stotler
Mr. Stotler
Shuler Brothers Fail Draft Register. One Sentenced to 90 Days
Herbert Shuler of Winchester and his brother Fred Shuler avoided the draft by failing to register on June 5. Sheriff Pannett and officers pursued them. Fred was captured and registered, Herbert was jailed for 90 days after being arrested and compelled to register. The brothers face further action as to future service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Shuler
Winchester
United States
L. BR
Shuler
Minstrel Girls Impress at Empire Theater Evening
The Charlies W. Boyer Petticoat Minstrels delivered a longer show with encores stretching past 10 pm. Performers were praised as more charming than last year with fresh jokes songs and new stage settings. They announce matinee at 3 45 and evening shows at 8 and 10 tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies W. .Boyer
Empire Theater
Fox
Boyer
Dr Ferguson Receives Commission as First Lieutenant
Dr George O Ferguson of Leesburg has been commissioned as first lieutenant psychological examiner in the National Army and ordered to report to Camp Lee. He is a Colgate University professor and left Winchester for Camp Lee after a summer in Leesburg. Mrs Ferguson, formerly Miss Beile Faulkner, remains with her mother on North Kent Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George O. Ferguson
Leesburg
National Army
Camp Lee
Ferguson
Colgate University
New York
Winchester
Beile Faulkner
J. J. Faulkner
North Kent Street
Surprise party honors Crider sisters in RAD BAD Virginia
In RAD BAD Virginia on September 28 a surprise party gathered at Mr and Mrs Henry Crider home for daughters Mary Lucie and Ottie Crider. Guests included Beulah Hartman Leafie Lonas Mary Anderson Edna Whitacre Addie Newcome Miller Hawkins Hawkins Shiley and others with Roy Clevenger Elmer Lonas and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Stotler
John’ Madagan
James Madagan
Jerome Conrad
Lemon Stotler
Harry
Robert
Norman White
Bryan Stotler
DeWitt Suddith
Archie Clevenger
Floyd Hudson
Earl Painter
Clinton Shiley
Lacy Carper
Hollis
Herman Reid
Floyd Armel
Alvin Dove
Herman Dyke
Garland Fuller
Dick Price
David
Fred
Colston
Earl Ewings
Pat
Charles
Floyd
Peston
Roy
Joe
Leo Madagagy
Merton White
Marvin Colston
Otto Fuller
Bessie Hummer
Martha Legg
Lola White
Lorilla Henry
Laura Marlow
Spal
Stotler
Eva
Grace
Nellie
Mae Painter
Elsie Higge
Carrie Shiley
Manila Mumaw
Virginia
Shea
Nina Braithwaite
Bertha Dyke
Marnie Ritter
Doris Rosenberry
Agnes White
Shalty
Madagan
Rad Bad
Henry (Rider Om
Mary
Lucie
Ottie Crider
Missen Mary
Beulah
Helen Hartman
Leafie Lonas
Mary Anderson
Edna Whitacre
Addie Newcome
Miss Miller
Miss Hawkins
Messrs
Roy Clevenger
Hunter
Paul Benner
Elmer Lonas
Allen Milter
Ernest Ashwood
Arthur Fries
Justin Kelahner
Mayo Shiley
Plans for Red Cross meeting and fund drive in Winchester
Representatives from business and professional groups met at the Handley library to discuss a Red Cross chapter for Winchester and Frederick county and to launch a countywide fundraising campaign. Ten teams will canvass the area, with McCormac and White as captains, aiming for a $10,000 goal, and ministers and prominent locals were urged to publicize the Monday night meeting. A separate classified note offers a double heater for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley Library
Red Cross
Winchester
Frederick County
H. B. McCormac
W. Spott White
McCormac
White
Phil H. Gold
Conference to Speed Up All Aeroplane Work in U S
In Washington on September 28 authorities announce a conference of all aero plane manufacturers and part makers to speed production. The Aeroplane Production Board and Society of Automobile Engineers will discuss standardization and removal of production bottlenecks to accelerate American aircraft output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aero- Plane Production Board
Society of Automobile Engineers
America
Aircraft Board
Suffering With Nervous Breakdown At Memorial Hospital
John L. Cooper of the Thomas J. Cooper and Sons firm is hospitalized with a nervous breakdown after being ill for months. The stock of goods from the late Gilkesons & Co. is on Main Street Moorefield, West Virginia, and the building is for sale or rent. Robert G. VanMeter and M. S. Henkel, agents, Moorefield, West Virginia, handle arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Cooper
Thomas J. Cooper and ,Sons
Wholemale Grocers
Memorial Hospital
Cooper
Gilkesons & Co
Stéfe
Main Street
Moorefield
W. Va
Robert G. VanMeter
M.S. Hen
Kel
Canning Club Exhibit On Display In Bell Building
A large display of canned fruits and vegetables by Ganning Club girls is shown in Frederick county at the Bell building corner of Main and Water streets. Judges Mrs I H Faulkner and Mrs G O Snapp evaluate the work this afternoon as exhibits may be sent to the State Fair in Richmond next week. The exhibit is illuminated for evening viewing with Miss Teresa Murphy and Mrs F L Harris directing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canning Club
Bell Building
Main
Water Streets
I. H. Faulkner
G. O. Snapp
F. L. Harris
Teresa Murphy
Frederick County
Richmond
Bell
Cold Storage Insures Apples At Low Rates
A local enterprise financed by fruit growers announces new cold storage with no extra cost for apples. Rates claimed to be as low as other storages and facilities described as modern and ready for business.
Virginia appoints Leesburg banker as Federal food administrator
Washington announces B. White of Leesburg Virginia has been named Federal food administrator for the state. Colonel White is president of the Peoples National Bank at Leesburg and is involved in agricultural pursuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
B. White
Leesburg
Virginia
Food Administration
White
Peoples National Bank
Peacemaker House Heads U S Peace Mission
Col E M House of Texas and New York, a close ally of President Wilson, will lead the U S peace mission gathering data for a future peace conference. The State Department affirmed the appointment after initial denial, noting it does not signal an imminent end to hostilities. Officials cited ongoing developments in Germany and emphasized full preparation for negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Col. E. M. House
Texas
New York
Wilson
United States
State Department
Germany
Battleship Grounds In Home Waters Amid Tide Flood
The Navy confirms an American battleship of the dreadnought type is ashore in home waters along the Atlantic coast. The ship rests easily and is expected to be floated with aid from district ships. It likely carries about 500 crew, with the name withheld by censor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
United States Navy
United States
Iig
Atlantica
For Sale 40 Square Foot Linoleum
advertisement notes a for sale item likely linoleum covering about 40 square feet. contact Harry Barber shop for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Barber Shop
Married Man Certified for Army Duty Exemption Case Set
Joseph Fleet and his chauffeur were examined and certified for army service but the case moves on to local and district boards after Fleet files for exemption. Fleet, of Company I, Second Virginia Regiment, was discharged for being married with dependent wife and child, making him potentially exempt. His wife’s affidavit claims she is dependent on his support and that he has provided for her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Fleet & Chaffeur
Carly
Army
Pileet
District Board
Pha
Fleet
Virginia Regent
Theorder
Company I
Farmers & Merchants Nat Bank Saturday Night Hours
The first Shenandoah Valley bank to open on Saturday nights offers service from 6 30 to 9 00. It proclaims helpful service to every customer and lists resources over 2 000 900 00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers & Merchants Nat Bank
Shenandoah Valley
Add More Articles To Food Embargo
Washington announces a broadened export embargo by the Export Administrative Board. The list now includes food grains and feed grains oil cake and meal animal fats vegetable oils caustic soda and certain machinery with exceptions for war needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Two Story Brick House for Sale in Town
For sale a desirable two story brick dwelling now occupied by Dr. Hunter McGuire. Seller states moving to North Braddock Street. Hansbrough and Carter Insurance Loans Real Estate advertise this listing. Includes reference codes lp Sept 8 12 14 26 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter McGuire
N. Braddock St
Hansbrough & Carter
Notice to taxpayers on 1917 taxes due
The 1917 taxes are due now with a three percent penalty for taxes unpaid by September 30, 1917. City Treasurer IY Barr issues the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IY Barr
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Treasur
APPLE
Office
of Agricultural Department
Empire Tonight
Wire
Williams
Barry
Mountain View Nursery Co
Williamsport
Earl Clowser
Olagker
Freedom
Minstrel Girls
Dr. Ferguson
Star Office
Free Insurance
House
Crystal
Magnolia
U.S
Frome Waters
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