Harding’s death anniversary marked in official and private rites
President Coolidge completed his first year in office while remembering Warren G. Harding who died a year ago today. The White House flag was lowered to half mast and Marion Ohio held a simple remembrance with a wreath laid at Harding’s tomb.
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White House
Associated Press
Washington
Coolidge
Harding
San Francisco
Plymouth
Marion Marion
Ohio
Warren G. Harding
Floral Lawn Festival Draws Crowds at Baker Home
A cool evening could not deter large crowds at the lawn festival and flower show hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Baker on South Washington Street. Proceeds of about 100 dollars will be shared by the American Legion Woman's Auxiliary and the Citizens' Band. The event featured a grand flower display in the mansion, judged by Mrs. Alexander Barrie, Mrs. B. M. Knight, and Miss Susan Colston, with Mrs. Harold C. Jones winning the $2 capital prize for the best overall display. Other $1 prize winners included Miss Ellen Boyd Miss Bessie Conrad Mrs. Charles S. Cross Mrs. Fred Glaize Miss Clara Wood and Miss Katie Miller. The Citizens' Band performed on the lawn after marching from their hall, joined by the Junior Orchestra of the Goss and Lillis brothers.
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W. A. Baker
South Washington Street
American Legion Woman’s Auxiliary
Citizens’ Band
Winchester
Alexander Barrie
B. M. Knight
Susan Colston
Harold C. Jones
Ellen Boyd
Bessie Conrad
Charles S. Cross
Fred Glaize
Clara Wood
Goss Brothers
Lillis Brothers
Wsa
Labor Day Endorsement Debate at AFL Parley
In Atlantic City the AFL executive council debated September 12 observance and the La Follette Wheeler ticket. A labor campaign report was heard amid hopes for an endorsement while party leaders would remain independent of outside influence.
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Atlantic City
Executive Council
American Federation of Labor
A. F. of L
la Follette-Wheeler
Washington
National Independent Progressive Party
Henson and Barrett Are Married in Martinsburg Church
James Henson son of Harry and Mamie Henson of Strasburg Va now Martinsburg W V married Miss Clara Agnes Barrett daughter of Mr and Mrs Stuart Barrett Thursday night at 10 o clock at Winchester Avenue Christian Church Martinsburg in the presence of a few friends Rev R F Schmucker officiated Mr and Mrs Henson will reside in Martinsburg
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James Howard Henson
Harry
Mamie Henson
Strasburg
Martinsburg
W. Va
Clara Agnes Barrett
Stuart Barrett
Winchester Avenue Christian Church
R. F. Schmucker
Henson
Treasurer Smith Is In Hospital
County Treasurer Robert S. Smith was taken to Memorial Hospital at daylight for observation and x rays to determine if surgery is needed for kidney gravel. He was ill last night, then moved to the hospital this morning and was resting easier this afternoon with no operation yet deemed unavoidable.
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Robert S. Smith
Memorial Hospital
Smith
Will Open Lunch Room and Gas Station on Martinsburg Pike
Marion Goss applies in Frederick County Circuit Court for a permit to sell soft drinks at a way side lunch place two miles from town. The venture includes a gas filling station and serving lunches to travelers. Lost yellow sulphur diamond ring. reward offered at Star office. Also notices for reliable self ahead woman seeking housework and practical nursing.
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Marion Goss
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Martinsburg Pike
Mr. Goss
Lawn TV at Burnt Church Night
Event notice for August 8 at Burnt Church announcing a lawn television gathering. Limited readable text mentions date and location with no further details.
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Lawn TV
Burnt Church
Annual Capon River Camp Opens With Marshall Baker
Marshall Baker plans a week long camp on the Capon river this evening at his cheerful camping grounds. He expects many guests to attend and enjoy the gatherings and outdoor hospitality.
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Marshall Baker
Capon River
Baker
Capon
Baltimore Guests Attend Snowden B. Kline Funeral
Mr and Mrs Charles C Peery of Baltimore were among out of town attendees for the funeral of Snowden B Kline yesterday afternoon. They stayed with Mr and Mrs G M Hansbrough on North Braddock Street.
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Charles C. Peery
Baltimore
Snowden B. Kline
G. M. Hansbrough
North Braddock Street
Prisoner Jesse Peacemaker Sought Man. Returned in Custody
Justice Worsley allowed Jesse Peacemaker to roam to locate a man who allegedly gave forged checks. He returned yesterday under arrest on three forgery charges after traveling through West Virginia Maryland and Virginia and was captured in Gore by Sheriff Pannett and Deputy Wiggin ton. He faces charges for forging names on checks totaling 5 and 18 dollars and 18 dollars respectively.
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Justice Worsley
Jesse
Pannett
Wigginton
Corporation
Farmers & Merchants National Bank
Harry M. Sartelle
Cortene
United States
Gore
Joseph Newcome
Robert Newcome
Price Charged With Rock Attack Near Home
A warrant sworn before Justice A J Tavenner alleges Mrs Anna Belle Price assaulted Walter Haymaker on July 30 by striking him with a rock on a public road near their homes. The couple’s disputes included a court injunction restraining Price from using Haymaker land by any route other than the laid out roadway. Trial date not set, will occur one day next week.
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A. J. Tavenner
Walter Haymaker
Anna Belle Price
Tavenner
Traveling Salesman Found Dead in Piedmont Bed
William T. Schlotterbeck founder and president of Eastern Sanitary Supply Company of Baltimore died in his room at the Gilmore Hotel Piedmont on Thursday morning. Dr. T L Wilson diagnosed heart trouble after his arrival. he left a widow and several children in Baltimore. Funeral held today in Hagerstown Maryland.
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William T. Schlotterbeck
Eastern Sanitary Supply Company
Baltimore
Gilmore Hotel
Piedmont
T. L. Wilson
Schlotterbeck
Hagerstown
Young Negroes Held for Murder Shift Blame
Special to The Star from Richmond Virginia dated Aug 2 reports Fritz Lewis and Otto Clear two young men in jail for the murder of farmer Thomas R Campbell. They deny committing the crime and blame each other claiming ages 16 and 17 though over twenty. They faced premeditated murder charges with a special term of the Circuit Court to indict and try them. Sheriff Gill of Caroline transported them to Henrico jail amid concerns of safety and potential escape.
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Richmond
Fritz Lewis
Otto Clear
Thomas R. Campbell
Caroline
Yasmething
Campbell
Gill
Aintebrity
Kata
Henrico
Friendship Reel Team Doing Some Fast Foot Work
The Friendship Company reel team practices nightly in preparation for the reel race at the Harrisonburg event on August 23 during the Virginia State Firemen's Association convention. Members urged to join Monday night at 7 30 to build form and cohesion and exceed the current record of 27 1 2 seconds.
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Friendship Company
Harrisonburg
Virginia State Firemen’s Association
Forney
Church Benefit Fundraiser Planned on Christian Church Lawn
On the Christian Church lawn the Ladies' Aid Society hosts a benefit for the church. Members urge public attendance to ensure success. The event is coordinated by the church leadership under the president.
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Christian Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
George Washington Hotel Special Sunday Dinner Menu 1924
The George Washington Hotel offers a Sunday dinner on Aug 8 1924 for $1.25 per person. Menu includes cream of lima beans or consomme, fried Maryland style chicken, sweetbreads, candied sweet potatoes, corn, salad, dessert, beverages, and pastries with music by the Washington Orchestra from 6 to 8 pm. Meals served noon to 2 30 pm and 6 to 8 30 pm in the main restaurant.
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Maryland
Washington Orchestra
Empire Theatre
Iplt
Old Welbourne Wins Saratoga Race Big and Fast
Archie C. Randolph's 3 year old Old Welbourne ridden by Bruening won the fifth race at Saratoga a mile by a half a length over Kellerman with King ONeill II third. The purse was 1000 dollars. Time 1 40 1 5. My Own captured the Saratoga Handicap with 4 year old form and 124 pounds. It was a brisk opening day with a full grandstand.
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Virginia
Welbourne
Bruening
Charles Miles
Kellerman
EB. B. McLean
King O’neill, II
Saratoga Track
Old Welbourne
Fayette Queen Wolf
L. Burch
King O'Neill, II
Master Hand
St. Valentine
Admiral Cary T. Grayson
Zev
Papyrus
England
King James
R. Ty
Wilson
Wilderness
Sansini
My Own
Aera
Razor Aml Abe
Judge Woods Named as Supreme Court Candidate
Judge J. M. Woods of Martinsburg West Virginia will seek the Supreme Court nomination at the Democratic convention in Huntington on August 13. He has served as Judge of the Circuit Court of Jefferson Berkeley and Morgan counties since January 1923 and was reelected for a full eight year term. Invention will nominate three Faliges to be voted on in November and electors, and will adopt a state platform.
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J. M. Woods
Martinsburg
W. Va
Supreme Court
Huntington
Jefferson
Berkeley
Morgan Counties
Invention
Mrs Wall Sues for Divorce in Corporation Court
Mrs Mary V Wall sues W Tay lor Wall for divorce in Corporation Court. Writ served today and returnable to First August Rules on Monday August 4. Grounds not stated as bill was not filed. Attorneys Warren Rice and Richard Evelyn Byrd represent the plaintiff. Mrs Wall resides with a friend on South Stewart Street.
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Corporation Court
Mary V. Wall
W. Taylor Wall
Warren Rice
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Richmond
Showers Indicated For First of Week
Weather bureau predicts a rainy start to the week for North and Middle Atlantic States with showers on Monday and possibly Tuesday and again near the end. Temperatures expected to run about normal.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
North
Middle Atlantic
Hogs at Eleven Dollars in Chicago Trade
Feed costs rise as hog prices hit 11 dollars in Chicago. Schumacher Feed offers corn high in price at 39.90 per ton claiming cheaper and better than middlings. Listed by H. D. Albin.
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Schumacher
H. D. Albin
Sunday Dinner at Maryland Fried Chicken Dinner 75c
Irish Gray melons arrive in fresh car load at the warehouse near the B and O passenger station. Melons on ice at Robinson's Cold Storage. Frugal note from F Ramacciotti dated 8-2-1p-31.
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Robinson's
War veteran Clarence A. Gordon dies from gunshot wounds
Clarence A. Gordon a 32 year old veteran and Cedar Hill resident died in Washington County Hospital Maryland from gunshot wounds alleged to have been fired by John Dean in Hagerstown Wednesday night. Dean was arrested and held for grand jury as trials proceed. Gordon who served in France with the American Army had lived in Baltimore and Hagerstown and was twice married. His mother Sallie Gordon resides at Cedar Hill near Clearbrook Virginia.
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Clarence A. Gordon
Sallie Gordon
Cedar Hill
Clearbrook
Washington County
Hagerstown
John Dean
Dean
Serstown
Gordon
W. Parsons
Martinsburge
Parsons
Fra
Baltimore
Roses
Trail of the Comes to the Colonial Theatre
Fred Seat Shafer led a 35 member crew to California to film snow scenes for Trail of the Comes. Weather forecasts enabled timing for snow, with Shafer selecting locations to capture the fall, despite a mild California winter.
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Shafer
California
Balshofer
Hotel Jack Dinner Costs Compare at Quality Foods
Sunday dinner costs examined against a dinner at Hotel Jack Quality Foods Splendid Choice Expert Service. Pricing details indicate differences in menu items and portions with emphasis on value and quality by the dinner service.
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Jack
Old Virginia Cooking Menu
Read like a vintage menu listing dishes and drinks including soups roasts salads and desserts. Items feature Spring chicken lamb ham Waldorf salad corn potatoes fruit desserts and beverages such as coffee and ice cream.
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Smithfield
New Dollar Day Prize Numbers Released with August Draw
The Dol lar Day Contest announces two new numbers drawn August 1. Numbers 2402 win $10 in gold and 10834 win $5 in gold. Present numbers available at Star Office. Esther Thomas, training as nurse in Garfield Capital Washington DC, is visiting her mother Mrs Ella Thomas on a brief vacation.
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Star Office
Esther Thomas
Garfield Capital
Washington, D. C
Ella Thomas
East Piccadilly Street
Mental Defense Questions Highlight Moral Insanity Debate
In court the defense questions Dr. White on depravity and moral insanity while the state presses about legal standards. Judge Caverly limits cross questioning to protect proceedings as Crowe and witnesses retire to a chamber. court adjourns with Gonzales case unresolved.
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Loeb
Dr. White
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Judge Woods
Chicago
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