Hair clues tied to Ferguson assault case at Martinsburg
Hair strands found on the clothes of Ferguson alias James P Jon, a Black man jailed in Virginia, are being used to build a circumstantial case of criminal assault. Lawmen fear an attempt to storm Martinsburg jail to free the prisoner. Two other Black men, Brandy Gore and George Hunter, are being hunted as associates. A child victim bears claw marks from the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Ferguson
James P Jon
Virginia State
Ernest Zimmerman
Nea Meock
Havermill
Woods
Ney Noel
Martinsburg
Ferguson
Gore
George Hunter
Chapman Auto Supply Ad Promises Quick Service
An advertisement for Chapman’s Auto Supply on the second page highlights fast service and a broad stock of auto parts. The notice emphasizes affordable pricing and local availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapman
Two Apples Cause 3,000 To Walk Out
London April 15 3000 workers strike after Bristol man James Redman is jailed three months for stealing two apples. They appeal to Bristol lord mayor for his release. FINE FARM FOR SALE Stephenson's Depot 150 acres strong limestone land fenced with buildings. For price and terms apply to W Roy Stephenson. 4-14-1p-mon-wed fri-2w
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
James Redman
Bristol
Stephenson
W. Roy Stephenson
New Building Association Here
A charter is granted by the State Corporation Commission to the Security Building and Loan Association of Winchester. Officers are Lewis F. Cooper president and Shirley Carter secretary. Maximum capital 300000 dollars, minimum 100000 dollars. The firm already started business and most shares are subscribed. It succeeds the existing Building and Loan Corporation whose stock matures in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Corporation Commission
Security Building and Loan Association of
Winchester
Lewis F. Cooper
Shirley Carter
Building and Loan Corporation
Child Poisoned By Toad Stools In North Braddock Yard
Four year old William Goff Pingley was found ill after eating poisonous toad stools in his North Braddock street yard. He was treated by Dr. A C Swimley and recovered after emetics revealed the cause. The boy later showed his parents the bed of toad stools he had eaten. A separate ad seeks a furnished or unfurnished housekeeping apartment or small house for rent with May 1 possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Goff Pingley
Goff Pingley
North Braddock Street
A. C. Swimley
H. L. Dickerson
97 acres near Winchester with dwelling and outbuildings
Land offering describes 97 cultivated acres six miles from Winchester with 1 4 mile road access off the pike. Includes brick dwelling new barn water supply and necessary outbuildings. Advertises insurance loans and real estate services by Hansbrough and Carter. Also notes rental space and sale of an antique card bed ball post and lost Bundt keys reward at Star office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Pike
Hansbrough & Carter
Iptt
Star Office
Mice Control Tactic Advised for Apple Orchards
A letter from A K Fisher of the US Department of Agriculture urges orchard owners near Winchester to cooperate in a systematic campaign against destructive pine mice. He recommends harvesting timing, and using sweet potato pieces treated with powdered strychnine and baking soda, applied immediately after cutting, to curb infestations. Also notes local window display at 109 W. Water St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. K.fisher
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington
H.F. Byrd
Friendship Fair Attracts Large Crowds Despite Weather
The Friendship Fire Company fair and dance draw big nightly attendance despite threatening weather. Dancing continued late as volunteers report good proceeds from refreshments and suppers, with many attendees planning to return for another pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Fire Company
Gs Ts 3
Noted Local Confusion Over Lazarus Identity
John Dellis protests The Star for calling Lazarus Greek, insisting he is Italian and long in Winchester shoes. He argues the paper should know the facts, accuses coverage of bias toward Peters' men, and urges accuracy to prevent harm from lies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lazarus
Winchester
Ike Lazarus
Peters
John Dellis
Coe Farm to Be Sold This Saturday near Winchester
The John C. Coe farm consisting of 250 acres near Winchester will be sold this Saturday. About 100 acres are bluegrass, 75 acres timber, watered by springs and streams, fronting on the Millwood turnpike and Senseney road. The property may be divided into two farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Coe
Winchester
Millwood
Senseney Road
Notice to Lot Holders at Brucetown Cemetery
The Law Enforcement League executive committee thanks Miss Maynard John I Sloat and Emmet L Henry for help with a prior meeting. Notice to lot holders announces a cemetery clean up day on Saturday morning April 19 to send representatives for relatives buried there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Maynard
John I. Sloat
Emmet L. Henry
A. L. Green
J. Henry Moling, SR
Law Enforcement League
Brucetown
Demand Increases For Export Fruit After War End
Washington April 16 The Department of Agriculture reports American apples will play an important role in renewed export trade postwar. Growers must meet higher demand without more planting, as markets reopen. Western New York has long been a production center, but its share may shrink as the center shifts to the Pacific Northwest and Shenandoah Cumberland regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
United States
Department
New York
Pacific Northwest
Shenandoah-Cumberland
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Piedmont
Auction Notice For Household Goods At 116 S Main St
Household goods of all kinds will be sold at 10 a m on Friday April 18 at 116 South Main Street by O P Grove. Sale scheduled to start promptly with a wide assortment available for bidding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Main St. O. P
Grove
Denmark Workmen Strike Threat Looms After Easter
A national Danish strike is threatened after Easter with metal workers and eighteen other unions set to walk out if demands are not met. The report cites a Copenhagen dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Denmark
Ter
Copenhagen
Sinn Fein in Dublin to issue Irish currency and trade ties
Paris dispatch reports the Sinn Fein parliament in Dublin preparing to issue Irish currency and establish independent trade relations. An Irish delegation has set up an embassy at the Grande Hotel to manage these efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Sinn Fein
Dublin
Grande Hotel
Powers Reach Understanding on Peace Treaty Schedule
London April 16. Premier Lloyd George said the great powers have a complete understanding on the peace question and the treaty will be presented to Germany by late next week. He defended the conference course, warned of persisting perils, noted new states formed, and criticised Lord Northcliffe for vanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Germany
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Lloyd-George
Russia
Turkey
Austria
Balkans
Europe
Lord Northcliffe
Potted blooming hyacinths and decorative plants
Readable lines note potted blooming hyacinths and ornamental plants offered for sale. The fragment references gardening items such as bulbs and cut flowers, indicating a small market or shop listing.
Templars to Meet in Philadelphia 1919 Conclave
The thirty fourth triennial conclave of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar USA will be held in Philadelphia September 6 to 12 1919. Events include church services grand parade honoring four million called to colors naval review and fireworks among other attractions with Winchester Commandery No 12 expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights Templar
United States of America
Philadelphia
Tuer
Delaware River
Atlantic City
Winchester
No. 12
Easter Sale At Presbyterian Church Parlor
The Gleaners hold an Easter sale at the Presbyterian Church parlor on Friday April 18 from 12 m to 1 30 p m. They offer cake candy ice cream colored eggs salad sandwiches hot coffee and chocolate and invite all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church Parlor
New Zealand Votes Down Prohibition
CHRISP CHURCH New Zealand April 16 The prohibition measure was voted down in New Zealand defeated by the soldier vote and the outcome reflected military opposition to the reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Wire To the Star
Parker Hitt awarded distinguished service medal for heroism
Mrs. Parker Hitt and her daughter and sister Miss Young of San Antonio Texas traveled to New York to await Col Parker Hitt husband and former chief signal officer of the first army who won the distinguished service medal for heroic service in France. His ship from Europe is due in New York soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker Hitt
Miss Young
San Antonio
Texas
Winchester
New York
Col
France
Colonel Hitt
First Army
Europe
Paralysis Fatal for Mr Spaid in Winchester
Mr Flavius Spaid a well known retired farmer of Highview Hamp shire county West Virginia died at 10 30 this morning at his son John A Spaid 14 North Braddock street from paralysis. He was 68 and had lived at Highview most of his life retiring six months ago to live with his son in Winchester. Survived by three sons Cephas John A and Jerry and three daughters Mrs M S Loy Mrs Elizabeth Spaid and Miss Maggie Spaid. Funeral likely Friday at the Christian Church Timber Ridge with interment in the local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flavius Spaid
Highview
Hampshire County
W. W Va
John A. Spaid
North Braddock Street
Spaid
Winchester
Mary Spaid
Messrs
Cephas
Jerry Spaid
M. S. Loy
Elizabeth Spaid
Maggie Spaid
Christian Church
Timber Ridge
Ladies' National Memorial Association Meeting Planned
A meeting of the Ladies' National Memorial Association will be held at 8 o'clock on Thursday evening April 17 at the home of Mrs. C. Be Ho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ National Memorial Association
C. Be, Ho
State Board Forms Clarke and Frederick Division
The State Board of Education created a new Clarke and Frederick counties division and separated Winchester city, effective July 1. Leslie D. Kline, current Clarke Frederick Winchester superintendent, was elected to lead the new division. Winchester city superintendent to be chosen later. Kline had tendered resignation in February awaiting Handley Schools setup and has been offered a vocational agriculture post by the U S government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
Clarke
Frederick
Winchester
State Board
Leslie D. Kline
Clarke and Frederick
Kline
Handley
Clarke and
United States
Auction Sale of Tin Ware and Store Contents at 150 N Main
Auction sale scheduled for Saturday April 19 at 2 p m will offer tin ware and store contents from O P Grove store located at 150 North Main Street. Sale details are listed in the public notice under local commerce notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. P. Grove
N. Main St
Willard Fight Site to Be Announced Next Sunday
Tex Rickard said in New York that he expects to announce the site for the Willard Dempsey fight next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tex Rickard
County Couple Get a License
A marriage license is issued in the county clerk’s office to Robert Co. Newlin and Miss Emma Rebecca Peters, both residents of the county. The groom is a son of Robert Newlin and is a farmer. The bride is a daughter of William Peters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Co. Newlin
Emma Rebecca Peters
Robert Newlin
William, Peters
Bright Youth Dies of Pneumonia in Berryville
Thomas Alvin Moorhead 14, son of Mr and Mrs I K Moorhead of near Swimley Station, died at home after ten days of illness. Survived by brother William and sister Gladys. Funeral at the house Thursday at noon with Rev O D Lambert. burial in Green Hill Cemetery Berryville Virginia. Community extends sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Alvin Moorhead
I. K. Moorhead
Swimley Station
William Moorhead
Gladys Moorhead
O. D. Lambert
Green Hill Cemetery
Berryville
Oh Lady Lady Musical Comedy Arrives at Empire Tonight
The Oh Lady Lady troupe from Harrisonburg Va arrives with nearly 50 cast members. Produced by Comstock and Elliott of Oh Boy fame the company will perform at the Empire Theater tonight. The Oh Boy show was praised as top musical comedy previously and tonight may bring an unusual offering. This marks manager Henry's final road show of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonburg
Comstock and Elliott
Empire Theater
Henry
Flowers for Easter and Candy at Boyd's Corner Drug
Easter cut flowers and potted plants offered by Boyd's Corner Drug Store. Fresh Huyler's and Martha Washington candy also available. A pending concert moved from April 23 to May 19 with tickets on sale May 12. Henry F. Sea Jp
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Boyd's
Huyler’s
Martha Washington
Henry F
SEA. Jp
Marriage Surprise Across States in 1918
Miss Marie Lambert of Bridgewater Virginia married C A Kline of Circleville West Virginia on June 15 1918 at Battle Creek Michigan. The ceremony was by Rev S B Crandel of First Baptist Church. The bride returned to Rockingham County Virginia after a sanitarium visit while the groom served and later mustered out at Camp Lee. Both families are prominent in Circleville and Bridgewater.
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Brucetown
Marie Lambert
Bridgewater
C., A. Kline
Circleville
W. Va
Baffle Creek
Mich
8. B. Crandel
First Baptist Church
Miss Lambert
Battle Creek
France
Rockingham County
Camp Lee
Kline
West Viginia
State Guard members ordered to appear for pay roll
Notice to State Guards from Captain Logan B Fay commands all members present on Thursday March 2 who have not yet signed the pay roll to appear Thursday night April 17 without fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Guard
Fat
Logan BR Fay
Allied fleet bombards Odessa. refugees report from Athens
An Allied fleet is bombarding Odessa, according to an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Athens. Refugees brought the report to Athens. Odessa had recently been captured by the Bolsheviks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Odessa
Athens
Ebert Defiant Message to Weimar Assembly Emerges
Amsterdam reports a defiant note from Germany's President Ebert to the National Assembly in Weimar praising a conciliation peace and rejecting any treaty harming German interests. He warns of Allied vengeance and says the blockade threatens Germany with annihilation. Separately, Berlin notes delegates to the peace conference will be privately received at Versailles April 25 before a draft treaty. Wilson may not wait for final signatures. Also an unrelated seed ad appears from Winchester Seed Co.
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Amsterdam
Ebert
Germany
National Assembly
Weimar
Berlin
Paris
Council of Ten
Trianon Palace
Versailles
Wilson
Calf Meal Offer With Feed Purchase Policy
Local ad announces a promotion from H. D. Albin offering 25 pounds of Bag Calf meal for 1.25 dollars with every 100 pounds of feed purchased. The notice reference reads 16-1p-31 and is attributed to H. D. Albin.
Georges Creek Coal vein shipment for steaming and smithing
Mary A. Zirkle returned from a visit to relatives AB and EM Agerpoy. The item notes a big vein car recently received at Georges Creek Coal intended for steaming and smithing purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Snapp
Mary A. Zirkle
Relatives AB
EM Agerpoy
Council Mulls Police Salaries and Staffing
The Common Council debated boosting local police salaries from 76 to 96 dollars monthly and adding two night officers. With eight members present, votes failed on ordinance changes, and discussion paused as attendance dwindled, leaving the future action uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray
Messrs. Grim
Rosenberger
Kn Henry
Ramabure
Cooper Ane
Hardy
Glaize
Baetjer
Ing
Tax official to aid Frederick county corporations in filing returns
Sr Mr E Gill Hinton of Rich Virginia an expert with the income tax division of the Internal Revenue Bureau visits Winchester to assist Frederick county corporations. He will be at the Winchester post office building this afternoon and again tomorrow from 9 o clock to 5 o'clock prepared with blanks literature and aid. Corporations are asked to bring their figures balance sheets and records for January 1 1918 to January 1 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Gill Hinton
Rich Va
In Revenue Bureau
Winche
Winches
Frederick County
Hinton
Voters must pay polls for 1918 to vote in November
Taxpayers notice warns voters at C that poll taxes for 1918 must be paid by on or before 1 1919 with 1916 and 1917 taxes also due. The notice bears signatures of Robert S. and Wm T. Barr as city treasurers and lists a bargain for quick buyers of a lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert S
WM. _T. BARR
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New Building Association
Hable
A. F. Fisher
Wire
Commons
Plecading &T
Templars
Sia
Heren Division
Dat
Willard
Empire
Lambert Anhoutees
Notf Winchester Seed Co., Inc
Spectat
H. D. Albin
Georges Creek Coal
The
Calamittes
Cooper
Senberger
Ramsburg
Grim
Police Committee
Chi
Bnille
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