Falls on cellar steps in Bristol claim judge shot
A Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals judge Joseph Kelly died after a fall in his Bristol home basement following an explosion. Family says he and his son went to kill a rat. the rifle discharged as the boy moved, Kelly died minutes later, possibly from gunshot wound. Investigations see accident with lingering health issues in early 1900s context.
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Associated Press
Santa ‘Va
Virginia
Supreme Court of Appeals
Teath
Joseph Kelly
Fred. Simms
Richmond
Judge Kelly
Dedon
Kelly
University
Smythe County
John A. Kelly
Markis
Henry I
University of
Citizens Demand Action On Town Run Cleanup
A letter from V. Brown of Winchester dated April 14 criticizes the city’s inaction on the town run or drainage channel. He cites flood risk from late rains, urges city officials and the manager to clear and clean the neglected waterway before warm weather and heavy rains worsen gardens and homes. He notes civic groups focus on beautification like the Apple Blossom Festival but ignore essential infrastructure.
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Civic League
Morris Hillyard Granted Release After Illness Threatens Health
Morris Hillyard awaiting trial for liquor possession was released to his home after Dr Cy Dutton testified he suffered serious ailments and confinement could endanger his life. He was moved home and unable to walk.
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Morris Hillyard
Jay
Cy. Dutton
Lyard
Mae hae With Tide Killings Caught
Police report a deadly ambush near Kingsport involving multiple officers. Deputy and two other officials were killed, a fourth officer seriously wounded, and the suspect apprehended. Details are incomplete due to damaged text.
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Associated Press
Dai Pol
Kenneth Bgp
Hingsport
Bluff City
Kingsport
Untsville
Frazier
Apple relay of dated postal cards to announce tie dates
A fragmentary note records confusion over postal cards announcing tie dates for an Apple S sale. It mentions two-cent stamps and questions whether recipients will be met by an Arkansas director Osanna.
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Mee Yan
Osanna
Rare Cerse Selling Pressure Drops Steel Stocks Heavy
The Associated Press reports April 4 in New York that block market activity shows speculative interest centered on Missouri Pacific Katy Kansas City Southern and Chicago and Alton amid talk of a large merger in the southwestern railroad field. Northwestern issues weakened on dividend fears but recovered. Baltimore and Ohio fell on maintenance wage demands as general lists showed volatility and money markets steadied at 3.5 percent.
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Associated Press
New York
Mieaouri Pacific
Katy
Kansas City
Southern
Chicago and Alton
Chicago
Northwestern
Baltimore
Ohio
Gelli
Free chest examinations offered in Winchester district
Frederick County District Nurse Association with the State Board of Health and the Bureau of Tuberculosis will hold free chest examinations in Winchester on April 17 and 18. Hours are 9 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 6 pm daily. a specialist from the state board will conduct the exams and colored patients are invited.
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Frederick County
Six Men Reported Drowned On Coast
London dispatch reports an officer and five sailors drowned when a launch of the auxiliary British fleet collided with a barge and overturned off the coast last night.
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Associated Press
London
Press Association
Iim
Chatham
Clothing Firm Suffers 300000 Fire Loss in Pa. Blaze
A fire gutted the building of a Wilkes-Barre clothing dealer causing about 300000 in property damage. The blaze damaged stock and structure, with details still incomplete as investigators assess the scene.
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Bythie Associated Press
Wilkssbarre
Public Sale of Antique Furniture at North Main Street
A public sale notice lists items from A. M. including rare antiques such as Windsor chairs a card table a bureau and a high chair at 62 North Main Street ei vy 11030. Sale conducted by Jas Ashwood with date 4-11-1p-61.
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Eue
North Main Street
Ei Vy
Selio Ia Rena
Jas
Ashwood
Apartment House for Sale on Piccadilly Street
Investment property at 70 B Piccadilly Street with 12 percent yield on current rents. Philip Williams Trustee located at 40 Rowse Ave. Auction or sale details dated 4 10 1p 61.
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Piccadilly Street
Philip, Williams
Rowse Ave
SPECIAL SALE ROSE PLANTS AT FLOWER SHOP
Rose plants offered at special sale for two years, with Wednesday and Thursday dates noted. Each plant priced at fifty cents, advertised by The Flower Shop.
Skating Rink Plans Reopening Date And Sale Ad
Skating rink to reopen April 16 with public skating and music in good condition. Also a sale notice for a used refrigerator at 501 S Market St with cheap price.
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S. Market St
Young Man Flees As Sheriff Pursues Baker After Church Assault
A warrant was issued for Ray Baker aged 21 near the Junction on charges related to an assault on Miss Bertha Sargent at Laurel Hill Church Sunday night. Baker fled toward Cross Junction as sheriffs and bloodhounds were planned, with local authorities seeking him today. Baker is from a prominent local family and the Virginia border runs through the church grounds.
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Miss Sargent
Baker
Relaa
Sher Ti Pannett
Cross Junction
Aaliyah House
Virginia
Laurel Hill Church
West Virginia
Missy Sargent
MacMillan Arctic Expedition Planned From Wisecasset
Commander Donald MacMillan heads a navy backed Arctic venture approved in Washington on April 14. The base will be at Btah about 700 miles from the pole with flights radiating over vast regions between Alaska and the pole. The expedition will explore central Bulsh mere via Grant Land, the great Greenland ice cap, and the interior of Island. Departure is planned for June 27 from Wisecasset Maine.
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Associated Press
Washington
MacMillan Arctic Expedition
Alaska
North Pole
Bulshmere
Grant Land
Great Greenland
Laborar Commmander
Donald MacMillan
Btah
Pole
Wisecasset
Main
Byrd to Lead Navigating Officer Role on Expedition
Lieut.-Comdr. Richard Evelyn Byrd Sr of Wines is named the navigating officer for the expedition, per a Washington announcement. The news confirms Byrd’s senior position and assigns him a key duty for navigating the journey.
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Richard Evelyn Byrd, Sr
Wines
Washington
Play Ball Opening Sparks Major League Batter Up
CHICAGO April 14 Baseball fans begin a six month pilgrimage to National and American league arenas for the season opener. Eager crowds anticipate the first major clash after winter layoff though several teams face injuries. Forecasts hint at unsettled weather in Cincinnati as the schedule unfolds.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Cincinnati
State University Trustees Meet Amid Growth Struggles
R Gray from University of Virginia attends a Board of Trustees meeting presided by President Alderman. Key members include Charles J Porter from Martinsburg and Robert B Tunstall of Norfolk. Board approved over 200000 for improvements and notes dormitory space shortages as nearly 2000 students enroll.
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R. Gray Wee
Universy
Virginia
Mi Board of ‘Trustees
Charles J. Porter
Martinsburg
W. Va
Obert B. Tunstall
Norfolk
Bys Land
A. Hunton
Silee
Mhlennon, Frodeare ‘and Potomac Railroad
University
America
Alderman
University of Virginia
Forest fires threaten homes near Blacksburg Virginia
Fires near Otey and Brush mountain in Montgomery County spread risk to several houses. Wardens J P McKenna and Captain James C Hoge asked for help as fires moved toward Poverty Hollow after last week’s blazes. Residents sought militia aid to battle the flames along the Roanoke River rail corridors.
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Associated Press
Blacksburg
Otey
Montgomery County
Brush Mountain
Poverty Hollow
J. P. McKenna
James C. Hoge
Blackebure
Roanoke River
Norfolk and Western
J. T. McKenna
Alleghany Springs
James 0. Hoge
Bandits Slug and Rob a Messenger
An Atlanta bank messenger Coleman was assaulted by two unidentified men who robbed him of 9000 dollars after forcing him from his car. The attackers fled using the motorized vehicle, according to a police report filed by an assistant cashier.
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iBy
Associated Press
Atlanta
Coleman
For Sale 25 bis Ear Cor J Yew Brown
Classified sale note lists a 25 bis ear corn produced by J Yew Brown with location and timing implied by the fragment. Details are sparse but indicate a local item for sale in the periodography.
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J. Yew Brown
Red Cross Aids Ex Service Men and Civilians
The local Red Cross chapter reports growing reach and activity with 42 ex service men helped in March. Assistance extended to Romney Rio and Bunker Hill W Va and several Virginia counties. A generous ex service man provided 787.57 from the Veterans Bureau and a $100 monthly disability award. The Legion Auxiliary aided a family with five members, keeping them supplied with fuel food and clothing. Juvenile cases include delinquency and probation in the county Juvenile Court. Clothing for school children by volunteers mends 186 garments and creates three new. Junior Red Cross reports forthcoming details.
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American Red Cross
Rch
Frederick County
Romney
Rio
Bunker ‘Hill
W. Va
Virginia
Veterans’ Bureau
American Legion
Are Legion Auxiliary
Legion He Iliary
Aig
State Board
Chumber
Braddock Street Methodist Church
Red Cross
Duffey-MacKenzie Triumph At Empire With New Orchestra
Winchester crowds filled the Empire Theatre last night for a big city program praised for its seven musician Empire Orchestra. The show opened with an overture and news reel, the Jazz Buddies promise a short program tonight, and Zane Grey's Border Legion is set for Friday as Winchester’s theatre earns high praise for beauty and value.
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Empire Theatre
South
Market Street Playhouse
New Empire Orchestra
Mackenzie
Feaure
Zane Grey
Border Legion
Winchester
Jimmy entertainment benefit at Sound Hill School House
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church hosts a Friday April 17 event at Sound Hill School House with a two act comedy and orchestra. A cake sale and ice cream social follow, with admission 10 and 20 cents. Proceeds benefit the Presbyterian Church.
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Sound Hill School House
The
Presbyterian Church
Floral float decorating meet at Mrs Ward residence
All persons willing to assist in decorating the S P A Apple Blossom float will please meet at the residence of Mrs. RM Ward on Thursday morning at 10 o clock.
Threatened An Officer Making Levy On Goods
Deputy Hodgson attempted to levy on Charles Copeland’s personal property in Paddy Run Gap when Copeland cursed and threatened to kill him. Copeland ordered the officer off the property under pain of death, forcing a retreat without completing the levy. A warrant for threatening an officer was obtained and Sheriff Pannett proceeded toward the scene to place Copeland under arrest.
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Hodgson
Charles Copeland
Paddy Run Gap
Copeland
Pannett
Black man fined in Stephens City court case
Dock Johnson of Stephens City was arrested by Hollis Dove and Hinkins on downtown street charges for drunkenness. He dropped a pint of liquor during arrest and was fined 50 dollars with police court confinement. Friends from Front Royal and Stephens City paid his way out. James Briscoe, a deaf and dumb man, was arrested by the same officers and a half pint of moonshine seized from his hip pocket. He was fined 68 dollars as arrangements for payment were made.
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Dock Johnson
Stephens City
Hollis, Dove
Hinkins
Front Royal
James Briscoe
Empire schedule highlights daily program changes this week
The Empire outlines a refreshed weekly lineup with Dupfe y and Mackenzie performing daily at three, 7:53 and 9:45. The New Orchestra offers matinee and evening shows, while Four Fins Pictures screens School for Wives today and Harold Lloyd's Hot Water tomorrow, followed by Zane Grey's Border Legion Friday.
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the Empire
Dupfey
MacKenzie
Fins Pictures
School For Wives
Harold Lloyd
Zane Grey
Border Legion
Special cleanup and paint up week lime offer
During Clean-Up Week a sack of high quality pulverized lime suitable for whitewashing or disinfection will be delivered anywhere in the city for 50 cents per 50 pound sack. Phone 72 1 . John W. Rosenberger. The Paint Shop.
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Johin W
Rosenberger
Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival Dates Fixed
The Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival dates were set for Thursday and Friday April 23 and 24, with weather boosting apple blossom prospects. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will send a representative. dances are planned at George Washington Hotel Rouss Hall and American Legion Hall, featuring public, military academy, and general square dancing events.
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Vaile
Winchester
Washington
Piccadilly
Andoah
Eante
Cooper
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Willard
Baltimore and Ohio
George Washington Hotel
George Washington
Prince and Pring Cess
Rouss Hall
Aguste Military ‘Academy
Xelwaively
American Legion
Worth the Money Regular Glasses on Sale Now
Eye shop advertises regular six fifty glasses at discounted price while supplies last. Hodgson refracted lenses featured.
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Hodgson
Wanted House: Outhouse Home Seekers Work May Begin
Advertisement seeks a private home willing to accommodate workers for three days starting in May. Respond at Star Office with location and terms.
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Ivate
Star Office
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