Edmund Houston Aged Ex Soldier Dies At Home
Edmund Miller Houston a Union Army veteran died at 4 PM at his East Clifford street home from a paralysis stroke. He was 88, born June 4 1836 in Walkill New York. A longtime Winchester resident, he read at Handley Library, paced at Mulligan Post 30, and helped run the harness and saddlery business. He was a friend of Dr. James R. Graham and is survived by his daughter Carrie K Spates. Funeral rites by Masonic Fraternity will be held Thursday at Mt Hebron.
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Edmund Miller Houston
East Clifford Street
Houston
Handley Library
Carrie K. Spates
Robert Spates
New York State
Mr. Houston
Walkill
Orange County
N. Y
Wiston
One Hundred and Forty-third
New York Volunteers
Graham
Virginia
Winchester
James R. Graham
Old
Kent Street Presbyterian Church
Dr. Graham
Mulligan Post
Grand Army of the Republic
A. L. Shearer
Handley Track Squad To Be Led By Edmondson
Handley High School forms a track team with Raymond Edmondson as captain after being elected at the last practice. The six-foot sprinter won his first race in 2 11 over a muddy track and is set to compete in the University of Maryland games and the All State Virginia meet. Edmondson also serves as manager of the 1925 Handley football team.
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Handley High School
Raymond Edmondson
Halfa
Edmondson
University of Maryland
Handley
Handley High vs Randolph Macon slated at Handley Stadium
Handley High School baseball welcomes Randolph Macon Academy to Handley Stadium for a three day afternoon game moved from Tuesday by rain. RMA fields a strong team as Brown faces Hockman on the mound with first pitch at 3 45.
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Handley High School
Randolph Macon Academy
Handley Stadium
Brown
R. A
Hockman
Four Die As Portland Fire Rips Hendricks Apartments
A Portland fire at the Hendricks Apartments early today killed four people and injured another, with forty residents evacuating from 46 units. E. Sullivan, 65, died after leaping from the fourth floor and missing a firemen’s net. Clara Shore, 20, and a Miss Frazier, 20, were found deceased in their rooms, and A. Lawr, a blind elderly man, was also discovered dead in his room.
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Associated Press
Portland
Oregon
E. Sullivan
Clara Shore
Frazier
A. Lawr
Yuictim
Ward Gudebrod suit ends today in Frederick court
In Circuit Court of Frederick County Artemus Ward Estate vs Turkey Knob Orchard Company hearings on appointing a receiver wrap up as attorneys argued insolvent condition versus opposition by former manager C. E. Gudebrod. Plaintiffs claim Ward financed 600 acres in Shenandoah county and owned stock, seeking to wind up affairs following Ward’s death.
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Whiting
Frederick County
Artemus Ward Estate
Turkey Knob Orchard Company, Inc
Orchard Corporation
C. E. Gudebrod
Artemus Ward
Oeal
The Dressmaker From Paris at Colonial Thars Friday
A big Paris set comedy romance features Leatrice Joy and Ernest Torrence with a strong cast in a Paramount production. Fourteen international beauty models and a fashion-forward plot promise a stylish screen event shown at regular house prices with multiple daily showings on Friday and the next day.
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Paris
Leatrice Joy
Ernest ‘Torrence
American West
Ernest Torrence
Allan Forrest
Mildred Harris
Adelaide Hetbron
Howard Hawks
Paul Bern
Paramount
Willing Workers Meet at Potts Home in National Ave
Baptist Church bulletin notes Willing Workers gathering Thursday at Mr and Mrs Potts 446 National Ave with 7 45 PM start. Friday hosts mid week prayer meeting led by Mr Hoskins and anticipated baptism for several candidates. Attendance previously 76 as season warms, fellowship urged, members of other churches invited.
Pay Poll Taxes Ad Urges Quick Action
Public notice warns residents only three days remain to pay poll taxes. The classified ad advertises a rental property at 138 N Washing and references an April 29 publication.
Miss Gardiner Passes Away In Refuge Virginia
Miss Susan Elizabeth Gardiner, age 88, longtime resident of the Refuge Frederick valley area, died early Friday from old age infirmities. She had been crippled for eleven years and lived with Mr and Mrs Leo Bowman. She was born in Clarke county and was the last of a storied local family. Survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral at Refuge Church conducted by Rev Johnson. Interment in the nearby cemetery.
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Refuge
Susan Elizabeth Gardiner
Leo L. Bowman
William and
Rachel Wrigley Gardiner
I. J. Gardiner
Double Tollgate
Refuge Church
Mr. Johnson
Stephens City
Cemery
Noted Speakers At Friendship Banquet
Arrangements are under way for the third annual Friendship Fire Company banquet to be held Thursday night May 7 at the hall on East Change. The ladies auxiliary will host as music by a quartet: Marcellus Anderson Robert Barr John Green and Joseph Hodgson. Toastmaster James P. Reardon will introduce speakers Senator Harry F Byrd L Marshall Baker and R Gray Williams.
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The
Friendship Fire Company
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Eveny
Marcellus Anderson
Robert Barr
John Green
Joseph Hodgson
James P. Reardon
Harry F. Byrd
L. Marshall Baker
R. Gray Williams
Plaintiff Wins In Higher Court Over Timber Suit
An order in Corporation Court awards Isaac Hodgson $55 in his appeal against I. D. Wright trading as Shenandoah Lumber Co. The case, from a magistrate’s court, originally granted $81.30 of $100. Attorney R. T. Barton represented Hodgson. The dispute involved sawing timber on Shenandoah River land.
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Isaac 8. Hodgson
I. D. Wright
Shenandoah Lumber Company
R. T. Barton
Shenandoah River
Wood carvings by John W Nail draw crowds in Gift Shop
John W Nail displays four deep relief wood panels in the Gift Shop on North Main. The groups depict Revolutionary Spirit of 1776, Civil War Remains of Sweet Home, Over There and Over the Top Doughboys at Wytschaete Ridge. Panels range from two feet square to five by eighteen inches and are carved from a single wood block.
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John W. Nail
North Main Street
United States
Sweet Home
Wytschaete Ridge
Notice to Milk Dealers 1925 26 Licenses Due
Milk licenses for 1925 1926 are now due symbolizing regulatory renewal. Dr F W Boland milk inspector notifies dealers and enforces compliance. Sale item lists a baby carriage at 138 N Washington street with sale ad placement.
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Baby Carriage
Washington
The Story of Winchester Off the Press
Advance copies of The Story of Winchester by C F Morton are in reviewers hands with an extended notice to appear in The Star. The history omits genealogical ancestry, covers the town’s past and present, and was sponsored by the Kiwanis Club with Shenandoah Publishing House printing. The edition will be limited and quickly snapped up by readers seeking a narrative of Winchester. It contains notable photographs and engravings including Thomas Lord Fairfax and Washington’s Entreating Indians.
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Winchester
C. F. Morton
Kiwanis Club
EB. E. Keister
Shenandoah
Strasburg
Morton
Shenandoah Publishing House
Thomas
Lord Fairfax
Washington
Fruit Prospects In Virginia Good Except In Spots
Washington on April 29 reports crop and weather conditions for the week ended yesterday in Virginia. Very warm and dry early week, then showers and cooler, with overall unfavorable growth due to moisture shortage. Planting corn and cotton favored. early potatoes and small grains improved with showers. pastures and meadows improved. Fruit prospects favorable, except locally in northern sections damaged by frost.
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Associated Press
Washington
Virginia
Five Companies Attend Sarah Zane Fire Company Parade Guests
The Sarah Zane Fire Company hosted five guest fire brigades for the Apple Blossom Festival parade. Guests included Good Will Fire Company of Chambersburg Pennsylvania Citizens' Fire Company of Strasburg Virginia Hose Company No. 6 of Martinsburg West Virginia and Always There Hook and Ladder Company of Waynesboro Pennsylvania. Always There won first prize of 150 dollars for best appearing company. Wayne Band also attended as guests. All groups praised the reception and entertainment in Winchester.
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Sarah Zane Fire Company
Sarah Zane
Good Will Fire Company
Chambersburg
Citizens’ Fire Company
Strasburg
Hose Company No. 6
Martinsburg
W. Va
Always There
Hook and Ladder Company
Waynesboro
Wayne Band
Winchester
Mrs Baker Speaks To Staunton Auxiliary Ladies
Mrs W A Baker Winchester department president of the American Legion Auxiliary spoke to the Clemmer McGifin Auxiliary in Staunton last evening. The meeting drew a large attendance and Baker, a noted auxiliary worker, entertained. Clemmer McGuffin Auxiliary has 71 members with efforts to expand.
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Mrs. Baker
Staunton
W. A. Baker
Winchester
American Legion Auxiliary
Clemmer-McGifin
Legion Rooms
Germany vows no change in foreign policy says Luther
Berlin April 29 Dr Hans Luther chancellor told the annual congress of the League for German Industry and Commerce that Germanys foreign policy will not be changed He suggested the view reflects President elect Von Hindenburg authority and emphasized Germany desires to be safeguarded by treaty and does not wish to wage war He blamed delays on the evacuation question for the slowdown in European policy
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Germany
Luther
Hindenburg
Associated Press
Berlin
Hans Luther
League For German Industry and Commerce
von Hindenburg
Funeral Services For Wm E Grim Largely Attended
Funeral services for the late William E. Grim, long connected with the railway express business in the city, were held at his home on North Braddock Street. Attendees included railroad men and representatives from the American Railway Express Company. Burial followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers named. Local church officiated, and services noted the organizing details of the express office vacancy.
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William EB. Grim
Railway Express
American Railway Express Company
North Braddock Street
J. E. Fossett
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
8. M. Smith
Washington, D. C
B. V. Switzer
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
D. L. Jamison
Fred Crisman
Fred Crisman, Dr. L. M. Allen
D. I. Fahrney
Wm. B. Wagner
G. W. Allison
D. J. Fahrney
Mr. Grim
Sagging of Steel Sinks Stocks in Early Trade
New York April 29 Persistent selling of United States Steel common drove a point drop as the weekly trade reviews cited a buying lull. The market saw temporary unsettledness elsewhere but the decline was short lived with call money renewal rates dipping to 3 percent and higher tire prices boosting bullish activity in several areas. Total sales around 950000 shares.
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Associated Press
New York
United States Steel Common
To Be Assistant Attorney General
Washington April 29 John Marshall of pie one WW big was appointed today attorney general clan Rish L Holland of Ohio resigned
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Associated Press
Washington
John Marshal
Pie One
Big
Clan Rish L. Holland
Ohio
Los Angeles Dirigible Flight Delayed by Wet Conditions
The navy airship Los Angeles was again kept in port at Lakehurst New Jersey as rain soaked the air and delayed the Porto Rico flight. Captain George W. Steele said forecasts promise ideal conditions for a start tomorrow despite today’s 40 mile wind and continued mooring sway.
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Associated Press
Lakehurst
N. J
Navy
Los Angeles
Porto Rica
George W. Steele
Former Baltimore Park Official Gets Jail Term
J Cookman Boyd, former head of the Baltimore park board, was sentenced to 30 days in jail for driving while intoxicated. He also received a 26.45 dollar fine for reckless driving. His attorney, ex Mayor William F Broening, filed an appeal, and Boyd was released on 1000 dollar bail pending the appeal.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
J. Cookman Boyd
The
Park Board
Lamkin
Boyd
William F. Broening
Mrs Campbell to Stay in Athens for Summer Visit
Mrs. Marcy Campbell visiting in Athens Georgia is hosted by Mr. and Mrs. R M Ward and will be joined later by her sister Miss Carrie Hunter to open their home for the summer.
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Marcy Campbell
Athens
R. M. Ward
Carrie Hunter
Birth of Loretta Jane to Overs at Memorial Hospital
Mr and Mrs Charles Over are congratulated on the birth of a daughter Loretta Jane born at Memorial Hospital on Monday morning.
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Charles Over
Loretta Jane
Memorial Hospital Mdyday Morning
Immense King Texas estate placed in trustees hands
The will of Mrs. Henrietta M. King who died March 31 at Kingsville Texas provides a ten year trust. Executors named include Robert J. Kleberg Sr James B. Wells John D. Finnegan Richard Mifflin Kleberg Robert J. Kleberg Jr and Richard King. The Kleberg county probate court named Robert Driscoll and Richard King as temporary administrators. After probate the trustees take charge for ten years with final partition to follow within five years after the trust ends. Mrs. King’s granddaughter Mrs Nat C Page of Winchester and Boyce is a beneficiary and stands to inherit a share of the vast estate.
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Henrietta M. King
Kingsville
Texas
Kleberg County
Boyce
Lewis M. Welton
King
Page
Richard King
Banat ‘Cintere
James B. Wells
John D. Finnegan
Richard Mifflin Kleberg
Robert J. Kleberg, Jr
Robert Driscoll
Winchester Hare and Chase Incorporation Formed Here
Winchester chartered a new corporation named Winchester Hare and Chase, Inc. It will engage in selling automobiles and insurance. Incorporators include Whiting C. Faulkner, Edmund M. Preston, and Irvin G. Craig, Richmond lawyers. Officers are J. Victor Arthur president, Faulkner secretary, Howard W. Ford treasurer. Directors are Arthur, A. G. Hare, and Ford. Capital stock ranges from 300 to 6,000 dollars.
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Winchester
Winchester Hare and Chase, Inc
Whiting C. Faulkner
Edmund M. Preston
Irvin G. Craig
Richmond
Faulkner
United States
Charles J. Faulkner
Martinsburg
West Va
J. Victor Arthur
Whiting CC. Faulkner
Howard W. Ford
Baltimore
A. G. Hare
Baltimore and Ohio seeks approval for equipment certificates
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for permission to issue 8,145,000 in 4 1/2 percent equipment certificates. It plans to buy 5,000 new freight cars and 25 passenger cars at a total cost of 10,860,000.
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Associated Press
Washington
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission Today
Empire Presents ABE and MAWRASS With Our Gang Tomorrow
Movie fans will again laugh at the Empire theater in Hollywood as ABE and MAWRASS join Our Gang in a new safe comedy. Viola Dana Lewie Mopty pine co star in the program for tomorrow and Friday.
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Hollywood
the Empire
Viola Dana
Lewie Moa
Bulgaria Plans Calling Men Ten Colors in Sofia Council
In Sofia, Bulgarian officials discuss a council plan involving ten colors and male participation. The proposal outlines color assignments and public display considerations for a local event or policy review.
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Bulgaria
Sofia
British Warned Against Reprisals Amid Bulgarian Turmoil
Reports from Sofia and London reveal Britain pressing Bulgaria to avoid indiscriminate reprisals as fighting resumes in Bulgaria. Additional guards are assigned for Foreign Secretary Austen Chamberlain after a life plot is alleged. A Bulgarian court head is said assassinated by a communist.
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Austen Chamberlain
Bulgaria
Rome
the Tribuna
Sofia
Tribuna
London
House of Commons
Chamberlain
Great Britain
Aussten Chamberlain
Belgrade
The
Winchester Hiram Lodge to meet for Funeral of FE M Houston
Members of Winchester Hiram Lodge No. 21 A F and A M will meet at the Masonic Temple tomorrow at two o clock in the afternoon to attend the funeral of Brother FE M Houston. He will be buried from his late home on East Clifford street at three o'clock.
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Winchester
Hiram Lodge
A. F
A. M
Masonic Temple
FE. M. Houston
East Clifford Street
Frederick County Tax Polls Due For Governor Election
Taxpayers wishing to vote in the November Governor election must have their 1924 poll tax on or before May 2, 1925, and if unpaid, 1922 and 1923 poll taxes as well. Notice signed by Robert L. Smith Treasurer and T. Barr Treasurer City of Winchester.
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Robert 8. Smith
Treas
Frederick County
T. Barr
Treag
Winchester
Hudson Prices Reduced at Winchester Coach Deals
Hudson prices reduced on the Winchester coach line with delivery at 1874 dollars. Five and seven passenger models now down by 100 dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Hudson CQ
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Edmund Houston
Mt. Hebron
Johnson's
N. Kent St
Tandley
I A
Ore
Turkey Knob Orchard Corp
Thars
Baptist Church Service Bulletin
Miss Gardiner
F. W. Boland
Wm. E. Grim
Baltimore Park
King Holdings
Abe
Mawrass
Tomor
Council of Ambassadors
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