Wage dispute takes up railroad labor board session
The newly formed Railroad Labor Board opened in Washington with seven of nine members, hearing wage demands from about two million railroad workers and aiming to influence the ongoing strike. Henry Hunt was chosen as chairman and G. W. Hanger as secretary to lead the temporary organization.
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Associated Press
Washington
Railroad Labor Board
Railroad Administration
Henry Hunt
Assone
Cincinnati
G. W. Hanger
Hanger
Grunau
Chicaago
John Grunau
Chicago Yardmen’s Association
H. E. Reading
United Enginemen’s Association
Funeral for Mrs. Margaret Byrd Saturday in Winchester
The body of Mrs. Margaret Lewis Byrd died yesterday in Charlotte after surgery and will lie at West Water Street home prior to a 4 PM Saturday service at Christ Episcopal Church. Interment follows at Mount Hebron Cemetery. She leaves husband Thomas B. Byrd, infant daughter, two sisters and three brothers.
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Margaret Lewis Byrd
Thomas B. Byrd
Charlotte
N. C
Sag Aer
Winchester
Gertrude
West Water Street
Robert A. Goodwin
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Byrd
Daingerfield Lewis
Berryville
Ijnfant
Wiley Moore
William Wylie
New York
Messrs
James, Daingerfield and
Fielding Lewis
New York City
Elks Feast Honors New Members in Shenandoah Valley
Winchester Elks Lodge hosted an elaborate banquet honoring fifty nine new members. Captain Robert Gray delivered a strong address praising the order for community progress and their ownership of a handsome club house. Exalted Ruler W L Fultz was credited with guiding the project as speakers included Mayor Dr Julian Ward and Judge Gray.
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Winchester Lodge of Elks
Reuss Hell Ame
Shenandoah Valley
James N. Moling
Herbert S. Larrick
C.K
Brick
Wood
Julian Ward
Robert Lt. Gray
The
Elks
Gray
W. L. Fultz
Miss Ella Clevenger Weds Esten Affleck at Galilee Church
Miss Ella Clevenger married Esten Affleck in a April 14 ceremony at Galilee Church. Rev. A C Stickley officiated as bridesmaids Miss Carrie and Miss Clara Clevenger and maid of honor Miss Marie Clevenger assisted. The couple will reside on the Rich Hill farm near Grimes.
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Galilee Church
Ella Clevenger
Esten Affleck
Edgar Smioke
Lohengrin
Ys Dee Brown
White i
Basil Aleshire
Grimes
Carrie
Clara Clevenger
Marie Clevenger
Virgil Prince
Winchester
A. C. Stickley
Strasburs
Robert G. “Levenger
Arthur Affleck
Winchester Orchard Supply Now Ready For Delivery
Winchester Orchard Supply advertises immediate delivery service with phone 313 and address 301 N Market St. The small classified note repeats the details and adds a rental listing for a furnished room and bath with application instructions to Star office.
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Winchester Orchard Supply
Market ST
Apply
Theodore N Vail Dies in Johns Hopkins Hospital
Theodore N Vail, chairman of the board of directors of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company, died at Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore this morning from complications of heart and kidney troubles. He was brought from Jekyll Island Georgia last Sunday in his private car and was in serious condition on arrival.
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Baltimore
Theodore N. Nail
Divi Me American Telephone
Cexrwya Company
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Vail
Jekyll Island
Boy Scouts Offer Yard Work and Flower Box Services
Notice announces Boy Scouts available to clean yards and make flower boxes for hire. Scouts employed Fridays on farms and in town after school on weekdays with reasonable charges. Contact Scout Commissioner in advance. Also a promotional offer at the People’s Craz Store with a free flour sample with a $1 purchase.
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People's Craz Store
New and Used Ford Cars and Auto Sales Ad
Classified ad listing Ford cars of all models with prices from 200 to 500 dollars. Promotional note offers 25 vehicles to choose from and terms if desired. Also mentions a gas range in excellent condition and a separate notice for chocolate covered cordial cherries on sale at People's Drug Co. Includes short sale prompts for children's dresses at cheap prices for Friday and Saturday.
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Hiapman
People's Drug Co
Chapman’s Auto Sales Sells Ford Bumpers and Park Plugs
Promotes automotive parts with Ford bumpers at five dollars and park plugs at fifty cents. Claims unbeatable prices. Also advertises free sifters at The People’s brag Co with a Saturday event and store window display.
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Chapman
People’s Brag Co
Dow
Hardy statement on new speed regulations and fire company cooperation
Captain G H W Hardy, president of Friendship Fire Company, supports Council speed rules and promotes joining the Winchester Firemen’s Association. He describes planned parades, joint actions with other companies, and aims for better coordination, efficiency, and safety across volunteer departments. The note, dated April 16, 1920, emphasizes progress and civic value.
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the Star
Map
Friendship of
Time
Winchester Firemen’s Association
Winchester
Council
Desirable Lots For Sale Near Harris End
To obtain funds to replace burned buildings three desirable lots near Harris end are sold cheap to quick buyers. Mrs. B. F. Browning oversees sale. Elder R. D. Hottel will preach at South End Hose Co. Hall Friday and Saturday nights April 9 and 10. All welcome. 1-29Rpot
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Harris
B. F. Browning
St-Spittene
R. D. Hottel
South End Hose Co
Drastic Steps to Save Print Paper Issued
Newspaper urges subscribers to conserve paper due to rising costs and shortage. Limited allocations begin today with no street sales and a push to use existing copies or share with neighbors. Further measures possible if conditions persist. H. F. Byrd signs the notice.
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H. F. Byrd
For Sale Quick Two Houses At A Price
Real estate brief offering two houses for sale with rent covering interest on both. Immediate possession and inquiries directed to H, care Star. Also a line noting seeds grow and a nod to Boyd Drug Company prescriptions.
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Care Star
Try Herrell's 16-1p-1f 20 Percent Reduction On All Times
Woodmen of the World members to meet at their hall Sunday April 18 at 7 p m for the annual sermon. Bids for carrying mail between C V Depot and Post Office due April 24, 1920. M V B Snoke, Agent announces candy special Friday and Saturday 79 cents per pound.
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Cleveland
Ohio
W. G. Lee
Brotherhood of Railway
Warren S. Stone
Engineers
W. S. Carter
Fireman’s Brotherhood
Railroad General Manager’s Association
Woodmen
C. V. Depot
Post Office
M. V. B. Snoke
Valuable Orchard For Sale in Frederick County
Advertising for a valuable small acreage orchard in Frederick County with easy terms and quick payoff. The seller invites quick contact and signs as eWwik FULTZ. Also notes a "Pipsy packe" and a promotion from The People's Drug Store offering a free sifter with a dollar purchase.
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Frederick Co
eWwik Fultz
Pipsy Packe
Republican Mass Convention Call For Winchester Residents
The Republican Executive Committee invites every Republican and interested independents to attend a mass convention on Tuesday April 20 at the court room in the Court House. A mayoral candidate and council nominees from both wards will be nominated for the June election. Also an ad for Saturday only priced orchids at Boyd Drug Company.
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Winchester
Court House
Republican Executive Committee
Public Sale Notice for April 24 at Valley Hotel
Notice announces a public sale on April 24 at the Valley Hotel starting at 10 o clock. It lists J M OATS and R M Swimley and mentions a job wanted for a grocery and general merchandise warehouse worker. Also references rugs and mattings at low prices and Osborne Farm Machinery.
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Valley Hotel
J. M. Oats
R. M. Swimley
CHAPMAN'S AUTO SALES Faces Counterfeit Parts Claims
We Carry PARTS alleges counterfeit components supplied to Chapman’s Auto Sales. Authorities warn buyers to verify part legitimacy and review vehicle safety prior to installation. Local investigators pursue leads as complaints rise.
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Ram Road
Grunk
Brotherhoods
Potomac
Cumberland Division
Florida
Chicago
Industrial Workers of the World
William B. Haywood
John Sandgren
One Big Union Monthly
Brotherhood
Lake Front Lodge
Pennsylvania Rail
Erie
New York Central
Jacksonville
Fla
A. D. Whitney
Corrigan
Brotherhood of Locomo
Order of Railway Conductors
In_ Granau
Jas
O'Gara
R. R
E. Heberling
U the? Brotherhood of Railway
Edwat
L. N. Berry
Chicago “Outlaws
Izer
Wns
J. B. Byrd
Harrison
R. Gray Wiliams
Hunter Boyd
Captain Gray
Assemblyman
Gilpin
Williams Iso
Clarence Woods
Esten
Affleck
Frederick County
Disciples
Gale— Gilee
Theodore
T. J. Cooper & Sons
Winchester Seed Co., Inc
Carl R. Ritte
National Avenue
A. G. Swanson
Ford
H. R. Bryarly & Bro
G. HW. Hardy
Friendship Fire ‘Company
Harry Hardy
Friendship Fire Co
Try Herrell
Chapman’s Auto
People’s Drug Store
Erectus Intrihular
Boyd Drug Company
aCrene VT
Star Office
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