Mayor probes who gave slow fire truck order in Winchester
An official inquiry before Mayor Ward investigates who issued the slow driving order to at least two fire trucks as they approached a Market street fire. Testimony from Friendship and Charley Rouss officers indicates conflict between city speed limits and fire company rules. The hearing resumes Friday as the mayor weighs authority over the department and potential actions.
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Winchester
Ward
Friendship Fire Company
Harry Hardy
Shis
Earth Witness
Fire Company
Fire ‘Company
Friendship
0. J. Frank
Frank Joc
Stewart Lorney
Fred W. Forney
Hunter B. Grimm
Friendship Company
Walter E. Huntsberry
Charley Rouss
Wingfield
Market Street
Huntsberry
Main Street
Samuel
Jesu L. Laren
B. Brook Baker
Harry C. A. Funk
J. W. Hillyard
Lewis F. Cooper
W. E. Jones
Pany
Sarah Zane
Charles Winkfield
Ruck
American Day Parade Promises Patriotism Across Winchester
The Star reports Winchester will host American Day on May 1 with a statewide push led by the National Security League. Governors including Allen support May Day as a show of Americanism, urging citizens to join a parade to demonstrate loyalty and counter radical agitators.
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Star
Winchester
America
Virginia
France
National Security League
Philadelphia
Allen
Kansas
Government seeks Supreme Court rehearing in U S Steel case
The Associated Press reports that on April 28 the federal government asked the Supreme Court to re hear its dissolution suit against United States Steel Corporation. The action comes after a recent 4 to vote against the government's position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
United States Steel Corporation
Rosenberger Builds Stock With Scarce Materials
In a city notice John W. Rosenberger reports limited supplies arriving over the past week. Available items include sewer pipe, plaster board, Rift flooring, finish boards, bishopric board and finish lime with various half and full carloads. Place orders promptly.
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R. P
Sale Postponed to May 1 for Miller Farm
Postponement notice for the Safe Miller farm sale near EEE to May 1. Advertisement lists Warren Rice as trustee and mentions seed oats from Seed Oats Co with pedigreed high grade stock. Details include terms and location in Tac. ptt. andWar.
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Eee
Det Aalnce Seed CO
Tac. Ptt
Pretty Home Wedding Near Stephens City
The home of Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Pifer hosted the wedding of Ruth S. Pifer to Matthew H. Ebersole on April 20 at 8 p.m. Rev. H. G. Spencer officiated. Attendants were Mrs. Alice Massie and D. O. Massie. music by Wallie Gordon. The couple will reside in Winchester after a brief honeymoon travel via automobile to Front Royal.
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D. E. Pifer
Annie City
Ruth,s. Pifer
Matthew H. Ebersole
H. G. Spencer
Winchester
Piedmont
W.va
Alice Massie
D. O. Massie
Lonhengrin
Wallie Gordon
Front Royal
Fruit Growers Ad Lists Spray Equipment and Chemicals
An advertisement offers immediate delivery of pyrox lead arsenate bluestone and genuine dusting materials. It lists spray rods, guns nozzles fittings and power and hand sprayers. Slogan attached promises “Everything for better fruit” with location Winchester Orch.
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Winchester Orch
Poll Tax Due Dates for 1919 1917 1918 in Frederick County
Voters wanting to cast ballots in the November presidential election must pay the 1919 poll tax by May 1, 1920. If 1917 and 1918 taxes remain unpaid they must be settled too. Robert B. Smith, treasurer of Frederick County, and Wm. J. Barr, city treasurer of Winchester, announce.
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Robert 8. Smith
Treas
Frederick County
WM. .T. Barr
Winchester
Bank Insured Against Burglary and Daylight Hold Up
Shenandoah Valley National Bank of Winchester Virginia declares ample insurance on cash securities bonds and papers. The policy covers Liberty Bonds left in care and protection. Statement signed by cashier W G Hardy dated 27 January.
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Shenandoah Val. Nat. Bank
Winchester
W. G. Hardy
Stonewall District Seeks Bids for Two and Four Room Schools
The Stonewall District School Board invites bids to build a two room school on the former Kauffman site near Stephenson depot and a four room school near White Hall. Plans and specs available at the superintendent’s office 22 Reuss Avenue.
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School Board of
Stonewall
Kauffman
Stephenson Depot
White Hall
Reuss Avenue
Harris addition three lots for sale near woolen mill
Three attractive building lots in Harris addition offered at a low price near the woolen mill. Apply at 220 North Market Street for details and purchase.
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Harris Addition
Market St
Granite Quarries Strike and Marble Embargo Effects
Notice announces a strike at Granite Quarries and an embargo on Marble Quarries affecting dealer cars. Granite work is expected to rise at least 35 percent, prompting readers to order stock now for spring or summer construction. Local firm Geo W. Haines urges advance purchases at Valley Marble and Granite Works.
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GEO. W. Haines
Valley Marble and Granite Works
Wanted Married Man for Orchard Work by Year
By year, good married man sought for orchard work with good wages. Contact J. R. Dushane.
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J. R. Dushane
Seed corn bids and notices from Winchester Seed Co.
Government seed corn notices No 119 and No 182 list improved seed corn varieties. A new cold storage plant and camp ready on site. The Winchester Seed Co. Inc. references A-1p-21 with grounds to apply. Beard and fudging noted in the text.
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Winchester Seed Co., Inc
Quiet Wedding Unites Nelle Copp Miley and Winnett Shaver
In Woodstock Virginia area, Mrs. Nelle Copp Miley and Winnett D. Shaver secretly wed in Hagerstown Maryland after a ceremony performed by Reverend J. M. of the Progressive Brethren church. They traveled through Washington Philadelphia and Richmond before returning home to Shenandoah Valley region.
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W. D. Shaver
Mrs. Nelle Copp Miley
Kernstown
Hagerstown
Woodstock
Nelle Copp Miley
Winnett D. Shavey
J.-M
Progressive Brethren Church
Washington
Philadelphia
Richmond
George A. Copp
Strasbore
Carl Miley
Toms. Brook
Maurertown
Albert G. Shaver
Mutual Life Insurance Company of
New York
Shenandoah Valley
Miley
Joseph G. Baker
Strasburg
Kern
Lieut Snapp Receives French Croix de Guerre Posthumously
The War Department lists soldiers awarded the French Croix de Guerre, including Sergeant Lewis B. Snapp of Winschester. Snapp served in Company I, 116th Infantry, 25th Division and was commissioned lieutenant after returning home. He was killed in an automobile accident near the city over a year ago and received the gilt star decoration.
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War Department
Lewis B. Snapp
Winschester
Snapp
One Hundred and Sixteenth Infantry
Lutherans Seek $1.8 Million to Aid European Churches
The National Lutheran Council plans a fundraising drive from May 6 to May 19 to raise 1.8 million dollars for ongoing relief and reconstruction work. Six commissioners toured Europe, advising on needs, and Dr. Morehead remains supervising the effort. Commissions lead by Rev. J. L. Smith will hold mass meetings in Staunton and Woodstock with large expected attendance.
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National Lutheran Council
Elven Stre Ehured
Europe
Morehead
J. L. Smith
Harrisonburg
Virginia
Staunton
Woodstock
Grace Lutheran Church
A. A. Kelly
Charles J. Smith
Trinity Lutheran Church of New
Page County to Raise Public School Teacher Salaries
A salary readjustment in Page County will raise teachers pay with top salaries for those holding normal professional certificates at 90 dollars monthly and elementary certificates at 80 dollars. First grade 70, second grade 50 to 60, and emergency teachers 35 to 45 dollars monthly amid the planned across the board increase.
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Litrry
Page County
Sale notice and advertisements from People’s Drug Co
A fragment lists sale details for properties at 214 and 216 East Baker Street and a sale bill on another page. It notes drug items including Covered Cordial Special for cr Ib and More Chocolate Cherries arriving with prices 79c for Friday and Saturday.
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East Baker Street
People’s Drug Co., Inc
The
People's Drug Co., Inc
Star readers urged to continue subscription
The Nev H G Spencer former Market Street pastor now at First Methodist Piedmont W Va writes The Star he cannot do without it and asks for copies from last Monday on to stay in touch with the town and its news. He sent a check for a year’s subscription and sends best wishes to The Star staff.
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H.G. Spencer
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
First Methodist Episcopal Church of
Piedmont
W. Va
Winchester
Spencer
Tevet
Star Force
Oh Baby Show Delights Staunton Audiences Tonight
The Oh Baby musical comedy company comes to the Empire Theatre in Staunton for tonight's performance. Critics praised its energy, costumes, and lively chorus, noting the three-hour show maintains brisk pace from curtain to curtain. The crowd is promised a free Sister Saturday item with every dollar’s purchase at The People's Drug Co.
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Empire Theatre
Staunton News
Rae Nees
the People’s Drug Co
United States Chamber Approves Trade Mission to Russia
The U S Chamber of Commerce board authorizes a commission to travel to Hurpepe to study resuming trade relations with the Russian people. The note appears in Atlantic City New Jersey dated April 28.
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Atlantic City
N. J
United States Chamber of Commerce Today
Hurpepe
United States
Catholic university plan unveiled in Chicago by archbishop
Archbishop Mundenlein announced a plan to build a large Catholic University in Chicago after accepting a $590000 gift from Edward Hines in memory of his son Edward Hines Jr who died in France.
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Chicago
United States
Mundenlein
Edward Hines
F Edward Hines, Jr
France
Barton lecture on city governments at Handley Library
Captain Robert T. Barton spoke on Our City and Governments to a keen audience at Handley Library. He argued the U S federation rests with the people and criticized inefficiency, proposed a modern city government form akin to private corporations, and noted better coordination between officials and citizens. The talk included charts and ended with a round table discussion. a future lecture by Thomas W. Harrison was announced.
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Handley Library
Robert T. Barton
Captain Barton
United States
Germany
Sinc
Barton
Hom
Thomas W. Harrison
Congress
The
Star
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H.K. Russell
Warren Rice
Stephens City
Miss“sr
Matthew Ebersole
Fruit Growers
ARD Supply CO
N. Market ST
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Herrell
Workman
Care Star
MR. Barton
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