Outlaw Grunal Arrests Highlight Railroad Strike
Chicago scene sees John Grunau, head of the yardmasters group, arrested during a meeting as federal agents raid strikers. Dozens of agitators targeted. rail and mining sectors face widespread shutdowns and nationwide labor turmoil.
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Associated Press
Chicago
John Grunau
Chicago Yardmaster’s Association
Grunau
Washington
Department of Justice
New York
West Side
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Legion offers appreciated for rail service aid
Chairman W A Baker of the Robert Conrad Post American Legion in Winchester Va. received Baltimore and Ohio Railroad president Willard’s message thanking the post for offering its 300 members to operate railroads in the Valley of Virginia during the current emergency. He urged early settlement and warned that the company may restore normal service if needed and that Legion support may be used.
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W Ae Baker
Robert
Conrad Post
American Legion
Ee Tese Willard
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Robert Y. Conrad Post
American
Winchester
Virginia
arsenate lead fertilizer claim for safe fruit and foliage
An old catalog or ad promotes lead arsenate as a distinctive poison with high poisoning power and fine distribution. It claims thorough combination of arsenic and lead ensures effective treatment and greatest possible safety to the fruit and foliage.
Winchester Orchard Supply Company Delivery Notice
Winchester Orchard Supply Company announces readiness for delivery from their location on Market Street. Customers are directed to call and place orders at the listed phone number for prompt service.
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Winchester Orchard Supply Company
Charley Rouss Fire Company Withholds Parade In Protest
John H. Seal Jr president of Charley Rouss Fire Company says the group will not participate in the planned parade protesting a city speed limit for fire apparatus. He notified Capt. Hardy of Friendship and Mr. Potts of Sarah Zane that they would skip the event.
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John H. Seal, Jr
Charley Rouss ‘Fire Company
Winchester
H. F. Byrd
the Star
Capt. Hardy
Friendship Company
Potts
Sarah Zane Company
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Charley Roussire Co
Farm For Sale 108 Acres Limestone Land With Timber
108 acres of limestone land with 15 acres heavy timber, well located with easy terms. Attorneys for Owner announce sale from April 14. Property includes 17 acres of limestone land improved with a seven room stucco dwelling, good barn, corn house and outbuildings, a never failing water well, near Winchester on main Pike. Early possession offered. Hansbrough and Carter, Insurance Loans Real Estate. 14-1p-14a17-21
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Winchester
Hansbrough & Carter
Mrs Wilkes Dies After Illness at Winchester Memorial
Mrs Kate Sydnor Wilkes of Spring Hill Marlboro Frederick county died at Winchester Memorial Hospital after four months of illness following a stroke. She was linked to pioneer Frederick county families and aunt to Mrs Horace G Browne and Mrs John Graham. Funeral services will be at 3 o clock Friday at the Baker residence 407 South Washington Street, with interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Kate Sydnor Wilkes
Richard Mitchell Sydnor
Mary Brent Sydnor
House For Sale Double Property With 10 Rooms
Double property listing seeks buyers for a 10 room house with immediate possession. Contact Hi Star Office for details and appointment.
Valuable Orchard For Sale In Frederick County
A small but highly valuable orchard is offered for sale in Frederick County. The seller, W. L. Fultz, promises easy terms and a rapid payback, describing it as the best chance for a small orchard and urging quick contact.
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Frederick Co
W. L. Fultz
Trees for sale by Geo Kremer on Piccadilly Street
Mr Geo W Kremer merchant offers a fine lot of assorted apple trees for sale at Piccadilly Street. Call or process 14 1p 21. Also promotion at The People's Drug Store with a sitter offer this Saturday.
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Geo. W.kremer
Piccadilly St
Ex Captain Potts Voices Views On Firemen Demonstration
Ex captain Roy F. Potts of the Sarah Zane Fire Company says in Winchester on April 15 that the executive committee cannot be located and any future demonstrations would be ill advised. He notes the company did not originate the scheme but was approved by three larger companies and urges calm between firemen and council. Also brief notices on salesmen wanted, seed oats, and a public auction of household items.
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Cumberland
Georges Creek
Upper Potomac
Akron
Ohio
Toledo
Willys-Overland
Dayton
Ohile
the Star
Sarah Zane
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Chamber announces election of new executive secretary
Dr. Hunter H. McGuire announces Thorgg Burley as executive secretary of the Chamber of Commerce. Burley, a Winchester resident with New Jersey experience, will likely start in May and succeeds John Richardson who left for New York. Burley served in the U S Army aviation corps and previously worked for Capon Springs Water Company.
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Hunter H. McGuire
Chamber of Commerce
Thorgg Burley
Burley
John Richardson
New York State
Piney
New Jersey
Winchester
Frederick County
Aviation Corps
United States Army
Capon Springs Water Company
Boy Scouts Offer Yard Care and Floral Boxes for Parties
Boy Scouts provide yard cleaning and flower box services for parties. Scouts work Fridays on farms and in town after school with reasonable charges. Request advance notice to the Scout Commissioner. Also listing rooms for light housekeeping at 473 Market St and a free flour sifter with a $1.06 purchase at People's Drug Store Saturday.
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People’s Drug Store
Chapman Auto Sales Offers Used Fords Under 500
Classified ad notes 0 to 500 dollar used Ford cars at Chapman Auto Sales. Mentions 25 models. includes terms to select from. Also lists other local ads for chocolate cordial cherries sale at People's Drug and children's dresses sale with details on Friday and Saturday.
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Shed
Chapman's
People’s Drug Ca
Woodmen meeting and Easter sermon notices
Notices urge Woodmen of the World members to gather at their hall on Sunday April 18 at 7 p m for the annual sermon. Elder R D Hlottel will preach at South End Hose Co Hall Friday and Saturday nights April 16 and 17. Also bids for mail carriage between office depot and post during weekdays and Sundays invited by M V B Snoke agent. Special Friday Saturday bargain for buggies harness and meat at 79 cents per pound.
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Woodmen of the World
R. D. Hlottel
South End Hose Co
Joffice
Denny Clowe Firm Dissolved as Mifflin Clowe Takes Over
Announcement reveals the dissolution of the Denny Clowe Company Inc and the transfer of its entire jewelry business to Mifflin B. Clowe who plans to operate the store in his name. Clowe is the son of H W Clowe, previously active in the jewelry trade, with prior stints at Si ert and Denny and with the late Mr. Robert A. Denny. The Denny Clowe Company was incorporated about three years ago.
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Winchester Lodge
Piks
Fue
Har
Alarkisonburg
Winchester Rose
Elke
Raddock
Piccadilly
Odd Fellows
Winchester
C. K. Over
Charley Rouss
Herbert S. Larrick
Winchester Gar
Denny-Clowe Company, Inc
Mifflin B. Clowe
Mr. Clowe
H. W. Clowe
Siert and Denny
Robert A. Denny
Denny-Clowe Company
Acreage Insurance Ad For Crops And Loans
An insurance advertisement urges farmers to insure acreage against yield loss rather than gamble on crop returns. It promotes crop yield protection and directs readers to request particulars across insurance and real estate loan listings.
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Hansbrough & Carter
Death Claims Mrs J B Byrd in War Era Story
Mrs Margaret Byrd died in Charlotte North Carolina after a surgical operation. Her husband Captain H F Byrd and their infant daughter survive along with sister Mrs Moore and brothers James and Daingerfield Lewis. Her parents were the late Daingerfield Lewis of the oat estate region and she was active in war charities during World War I. Her body expected to arrive in Winchester tomorrow.
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H. F. Byrd
Thomas B. Byrd
Margaret Byrd
Charlotte
N. C
France
United States
Byrd
Moore
Wiley Moore
James and
Daingerfield Lewis
New York
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Richmond
Loudoun Board Adopts Cedar Rust Law With Broad Run Exemption
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved the state cedar rust provisions but exempted the Broad Run district where many cedars grow yet few apple orchards exist.
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Loudoun
Lots for Sale to Replace Burned Buildings
Property offered to raise funds for rebuilding near Harris addition. Three desirable lots available at low price to a buyer. Contact Mrs. B. F. Browning. Also note Free Sisters event at The People's Drug Co with window display.
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Harris Addition
B. F. Browning
CHAPMAN'S AUTO SALES Warns Against Counterfeits
A local dealer urges customers to beware of counterfeit parts threatening vehicles. The notice advises asking Chapman’s Auto Sales for trusted parts and service, citing practical experience.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Reading
Baltimore
Washington Terminal
Oeratives
Baltimore To Ohio Railroad
Uty
Ghicago
Central West
Pacific Coast
Railroad Brotherhood
Michigan
Foster
Pittsburgh
W. Z. Foster
Erie - Men
Marion
Erie Railroad
New. York
New Railroad Labor Board
Camden
N. J
Reading Railroad
Elmira
N. Y
Lehigh
Daniel Quad
RB. R
Market ST
ROUSS
Ward & Larrick
Mrs. Wilkes
People’s. Drug Store
ELKS
Roy F. Potts
Maryland
West Virginia
Solliday
Winchester Seed Co., Inc
Carl R. Ritter
National Avenue
A. G. Swanson
Thomas Burley
Board of Fice
Ford
Bryarly & Bro
Little Joe's
R. M. Swimley
Herrell
Chapman
M. Swimsey
Ecandy
Candy
Denny-Clowe
Y Acreage Insurance
J. B. Byrd
The
People’s Drug Co
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