Apple Blossom Parade Apple Draws National Attention
In the Apple Blossom parade last Friday the Winchester Elks float featuring a lifelike red apple drew vast crowds and national notice. The apple, crafted by J F Rodman and Son, impressed National Geographic Society photographers for a future article. The Elks declined a large cash offer to sell, planning to shelter and display the float at Braddock and Piccadilly Roadfront for daily viewing.
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Winchester
Benevolent and Protective Order of Biks
Paris
J. F. Rodman and Son
Elks
National Geographic Society
Chester
Geographic Magazine
M. E H. L. Wishard
Washington, D. C
Boyd Richards
South Washington Street
The
National League of Commission Merchants of the
United States
New York City
Braddock and
Piccadilly
Empire Theatre Promises Laugh Filled Smile and Be Happy Program
The Empire Theatre features a ten reel program with three laugh producers and a range of comedies from Potash and Perlmutter to Our G and Aesop’s Bite. An orchestra provides music, intermissions occur at 9, and beloved actors Alexander Carr Vera Gordon and Betty Blythe headline the Jewish character parts in Holly ood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Theatre
Empire
the Empire
Freezing Frost Threatens Midwestern Crops After Cold Night
A killing frost spread across the middle west and southwest with 15 Nebraska towns reporting freezing temps and three kill ing frost. Clouds may clear allowing more frost tonight threatening tender vegetation though no major orchard or crop damage reported yet. Snow fell near Lynchburg Virginia as mountains north of the city remained capped and precipitation reached .48 inches.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Middle West
Southwest
Nebraska
Lynchburg
Escaped convict still at large in county manhunt
Ernest Upchurch, a young white convict, escaped from a local prison camp and remains at large as a broad search continues. Bloodhounds and posse members tracked him to Stickel Farm and around nearby farms, but he evaded capture by leaping streams and slipping through cordons. Authorities warn the public and set a northeast cordon toward Harpers Ferry and Martinsburg while the man hunts persist through the night and into today.
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Ernest Upchurch
Pannett
Burlick Run
Upchurch
Solenberger
Turner Fries
Mr. Fries
Butlick
Henry Cave
Franklin Hawkins
Winchester
Harpers Ferry
Martinsburg
B. and O
Richmond
Double Tollgate
Solenberger Farm
United States Cavalry
Taxpayers Notice on Poll Taxes for Governor Election
Voters must pay Poll Tax for 1924 by May 2 1925 and any unpaid 1922 1923 taxes to be eligible to vote in the November Governor election. Frederick County Treasurer Robert S. Smith and Winchester City Treasurer WM T Barr sign this notice dated April 23.
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Robert S. Smith
Treas
Frederick County
T. Barr
Winchester
Taxpayers notice on capitation tax due date for voters
Tax payers notice states May 2 is the last day to pay capitation taxes to be eligible to vote in primary or general elections for governor or other offices. For convenience the treasurer’s office will be open Saturday night from 7 p m to 9 p m. Signed Last R S Smith Treasurer.
Census Shows Large Increase in Winchester School Population
The 1925 Winchester city school census shows 2,230 children aged 7 to 20, a 75 percent rise since 1920, the largest five year increase on record. If the ratio holds, the city’s population would be about 12,000, far above the 1920 federal figure, prompting a new census by Persell D. Plank to verify local counts.
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Winchester
State Board of Education
Frank B. Crawford
Persell D. Plank
Hable Clothing Firm Celebrating Fifty third Year
The long-established Hable clothing firm marks its fifty third anniversary with a month long sale announced in The Star. Founded May 1 1872 by S. H. Hable the company has grown from 1200 square feet to three floors and 9000 square feet, shipping goods across Virginia and beyond. Arthur Slonaker owns a corkscrew cloth suit from 1872 now preserved, illustrating the firm’s enduring legacy.
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8. H. Hable
Star
S. H. Hable
Herman H. Hable
Virginia
South
Arthur Slonaker
Valley Avenue
Mexico Suspends U.S Corn Duties
The Mexican government suspended import duties on American corn for two months starting April 27, announced from Washington on April 30. The action affects trade between Mexico and the United States and alters market conditions for corn imports during the period.
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The
Associated Press
Washington
Mrs Randolph Graham Visits Ward Family in Town
Mrs. John Randolph Graham of New York arrived last night to visit her uncle and aunt Dr. and Mrs. Julian F. Ward at their home on South Washington street.
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John Randolph Graham
New York
Julian F. Ward
South Washington Street
Hudson Prices Reduced in Coach Deliveries
HUDSON PRICES REDUCED Coach now delivered for 1375. 5 and 7 passenger both reduced 100. WINCHESTER HUDSON CO.
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Winchester Hudson CO
Government asks DC workers to vaccinate for smallpox
In Washington on April 30 government employees in the District of Columbia were urged to get smallpox vaccination. President Coolidge was reportedly among early adopters as Surgeon General Cumming issued circulars, affecting about 65,000 workers. Deaths from the disease rose in Philadelphia while Philadelphia health officials report nearly 500,000 vaccinations this year.
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Associated Press
Washington
District of Columbia
Public Service
President Coolidge
Cumming
J. F. Coupal
White House
Sanders
E. T. Clark
Coolidge
Coupal
Philadelphia
A. A. Cairns
Bureau of Health
Smallpox vaccination urged as cases rise nearby
Local physicians report little or no smallpox in Winchester and Frederick County this spring, while Virginia counties closer to Washington report cases. Health officials urge vaccination unless protected within five years, citing increased travel from Washington and D C.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Virginia
Washington
District of Columbia
Tapscott Death in Clarke From Paralysis Stroke
Capt. William C. R. Tapscott 83, Confederate veteran, died near Berryville after a two week stroke. He lived in Clarke county since 1884, survived by his widow Mrs Miss Kiger, daughter Miss Agnes Tapscott, and sons Marshall and Thomas Tapscott. Funeral Friday at 11 a.m. at the family home, Rev. George W. West officiating. interment Green Hill Cemetery.
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Star
Berryville
William C. R. Tapscott
Tapscott
Buckingham County
Virginia
Clarke County
Winchester
Kiger
Agnes Tapscott
Marshall
Thomas Tapscott
Richard Beardsworth
Eagle Rock
Mr. Crampton
George W. West
Grace Episcopal
Chifred
Green Hill Cemetery
Compulsory Bible Reading Bill Vetoed By Ohio Governor Donahey
Ohio Governor Donahey vetoed the Buchanan Bible bill that would require daily Bible reading in public schools, saying it opposes civil and religious liberty. The measure had strong Ku Klux Klan backing in the General Assembly and ends a prolonged religious rights controversy in Ohio.
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K. K.K
Donahey
Ohio
Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio General Assembly
United States of America
Judge Carson 13 Cited for Heroic Conduct in 1900
Washington April 30 The War Department announced a silver star award for gallantry in action to Adam C. Carson a Virginian resident who entered U S military service. The citation covers an engagement against insurgents at Lumumbare Luzon Philippines on January 7 1900 where he served as a captain in the Twenty Eighth Infantry United States Volunteers. Carson later lived on Fox Lane Flushing L I.
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Washington
War Department
Adam C. Carson
Carson
Riverton
United States Military Service
Lumumbaré
Luzon
Philippine Islands
Twenty-Eighth Infantry
United States Volunteers
Fox Lane
Flushing
L. I
Farina and Diamonds Ready for Electric Chair
In Ossining on April 20 two Brooklyn bank messengers killers Farina and the Diamond brothers faced execution preparations at Sing Sing. A keeper seized a concealed sharpened toothbrush handle from Farina as guards moved the trio to pre execution cells. The Diamonds declared innocence and a Governor Smith reprieve was not issued by press time.
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Associated Press
Ossining
John Farina
Joseph
Morris Diamond
Brooklyn
Sing Sing
Farina
Diamond Brothers
Lawes
Smith
Winchester Lawyer Becomes Manila Supreme Court Justice
Captain Carson, a former Winchester lawyer, was appointed to the Manila Supreme Court bench after the war. He served as associate justice for years, then returned to the United States to practice law in New York with his brother in law, Ww. Davis. Conrad. He married Eleanor Conrad, daughter of Mrs Susie Conrad and the late Dr. D B. Conrad of this city. He is uncle to Mrs B B Dutton of Winchester and brother to William EB and Joseph Carson of Riverton Va.
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Carson
Winchester
Supreme Court
Manila
United States
New York
Ww. Davis
Conrad
Eleanor Conrad
Susie
D. B. Conrad
Russians Grant Long Contract for Lena Gold Fields
In Moscow on April 30 the Soviet government signed a 50 year concession with the British Lena Gold Field Corporation to exploit Siberia’s Lena gold fields. The venture is valued at over 100 million dollars with American banking interests to finance half the investment.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Lena Gold Field Corporation
Lena
Siberia
Market unsettled by dubious outlook and 4 percent call money
Uncertain business outlook across industries and rising call money to 4 percent unsettled New York stock trading on April 30. United States Cast Iron Pipe fell sharply by 7 points while several independents showed strength. Total trading volume neared 1,250,000 shares as the session closed irregular.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
Byrd to Address College Graduates at Harrisonburg
Harry F Byrd of Winchester will be commencement speaker at State Teachers College Harrisonburg on June 9 for about 150 women completing the two year program and 16 earning B S degrees. Finals start June 6 with senior play. music recital and faculty reception follow. Rev Churchill J Gibson to deliver the sermon. Bandits seize entire stock in New York jewelry store on St Nicholas Avenue worth about 30000. proprietor and two clerks bound and gagged. a customer forced to wall.
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Harrisonburg
Harry F. Byrd
Winchester
State Teachers’ College
Department of Music and Expression
Sheldon Hall
Alumnae
Churchill J. Gibson
R. E. Lee Memorial
Lexington
New Virginia Theatre
Associated Press
New York
Henry Fisher
St. Nicholas Avenue
Washington Heights
Notice to Milk Dealers 1925 26 Licenses Due
Milk licenses for 1925 1926 are now due. Dr F W Boland milk inspector issues notice. Also for rent furnished house at 138 N Washington Street.
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F. W. Boland
N. Washington Street
Man and girl flee as pursuers give chase
GRANVILLE Vermont April 30 A man and a girl believed to be Far Woodward and Lucille Chatterton abducted from her home last Friday were found today in East Brookfield by a searcher. They fled when he fired at the man leaving behind a camping outfit and provisions on an abandoned farm.
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Associated Press
Granville
Far Woodward
Lucille Chatterton
East Brookfield
Mothers' Club Resumes Meetings After Apple Blossom
The Mothers' Club plans to resume gatherings this Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Sunday school room following the Apple Blossom valley event.
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Mothers’ Club
Free Clinic for Crippled Persons Held Here May 1
Miss Mary Schaill of the State Bureau of Rehabilitation visits Winchester to support a free clinic in partnership with the District Nurse Association Kiwanis and Kelary Chute. The event runs May 7 from 9 am to 4 pm at the office of the Visiting Nurse and will examine all crippled residents regardless of cost with free treatment for those unable to pay. The Bureau aims to teach work skills to able-bodied crippled adults and reduce institutional costs, urging local clubs to invite eligible persons and submit names to community leaders.
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Mary Schaill
State Bureau of Renabilitation
Winchester
District Nurse Association
Kiwanis
Miss Schall
We University
Allan Voshell
State Bureau of Rehabilitation
Virginia
Gertrude Higgins
B. B. Dutton
Rotary Club
J. C. Oaks
Andrew Bell
Chamber of Commerce
Sugar Prices Fall as Supplies Loom Large
New York reporters note sugar prices slipped to the season’s lows with raw sugar at 4.30 cents a pound for June delivery and refined at 5.60 cents. Demand from refiners remained weak as ample supplies in producing countries spurred expectations of further declines.
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New York
High Coal Company to suspend five Pittsburgh mines
Pittsburgh April 30. High Coal Company announced the suspension of operations at five Pittsburgh area mines, bringing to eleven the number recently closed by the firm. A total of 1,822 men were employed at the five mines. The company, operating under a wage settlement with the United Mine Workers, now has six mines in operation. Vice-president Pp. M. Dodson wrote that the mines could not be operated under the current union wage scale due to cheaper coal from non union fields.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
High Coat Company Today
United Mine Workers
M. Dodson
Western Union Moves to Larger Quarters Soon
Western Union Telegraph Company plans a move from the Hansbroveh and Carter basement to the Evans building on North Main Street beside the Colonial Theater within a few weeks. A long term lease from Mrs. M. Ninton secures first floor remodel for a modern office and service improvements are expected.
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Western Union Telegraph Company
Hansbroveh and Carter
County Cow House
Evans Building
Colonial Theater
North Main Street
By. M. Ninton
Storeroom Vacated for Jolliffe Firm Move
The large storeroom on North Main Street, vacated months ago by W C Plundeke and Company, is being renovated with fresh paint and wallpaper for occupancy by Jolliffe. Jolliffe firm holds a removal sale at Melnai Water Streets, and with the rapid disposal of goods it is expected to move into new larger quarters by the end of next week.
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North Main Street
W. C. Plundeke and Company
Genersity
Jolliffe
Melnai Water Streets
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L. C) Hoffman
Wee
Brown and Son
N. Main Street
Winater
W. R. Meredith
Darins
Wes
Wen Rat
Hable Clothing Firm
Mexico
U.S
OULD
Clarke
Judge Carson
Keeper Thmarts
Byrd
Man
Western Union
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