Mrs Rebecca Swartz dies at Winchester home
Mrs Rebecca Barr Swartz widow of Newton Swartz died at 3 30 this morning at 606 North Braddock street after a brief heart illness. A lifelong Winchester resident, she leaves two daughters Mrs Frank Steele of Washington and Mrs Walter McAuley of Winchester and two sons J Robert Swartz and Frank Swartz of this city. Funeral at 506 North Braddock street Monday at 3 pm conducted by Rev F M Richardson with interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers: William Frank Fred Barr W Taylor Wall J L Maphis M L Capper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Barr Swarts
Newton Swartz
North B . Street
Swartz
Winchester
Frederick County
Robert Barr
Frank Steele
Washington
Walter F. “McCauley
Messrs
J. Robert Swartz
Frank Swartz
Louis and
Frank Barr
Robert B. Barr
Virginia Barr
James W
Edward M. Barr
William W. Wall
Julia Correll
North Braddock Street
F. M. Richardson
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Mount Hebron Cemetery
William, Frank and
Fred. Barr
W. Taylor Wall
J. L. Maphis
M. L. Capper
John Robinson Circus to Arrive in Winchester Sunday Morning
The John Robinson Circus is due in Winchester at 5 AM Sunday arriving via the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad from Frederick Maryland. Unloading will occur north of Baker Street and the show will set up on the Kremer lot south of the fair grounds on North Main Street. A free street parade is planned Monday from 10 to 12 with a route through Kern Market Cork and Main streets toward the show grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Robinson
Winchester
Baltimore and Ohio
Frederick
Baker ‘Street
Kremer Lot
Fair Grounds
North Main Street
Kern
Market Street
Market
Cork Street
Cork
Main
Main Street
Gisbe
War Department opens 1000 second lieutenant slots
The War Department seeks 1000 commissions for second lieutenants with only 126 applicants. Examinations are set for August 22 and applications must be filed by August 13. Corps Area commanders are urged to mobilize efforts to reach the quota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Mrs Tavenner Near Drowning in Shenandoah River
Mrs Frank B Tavenner Jr of Woodstock narrowly escaped drowning while bathing with friends in the Shenandoah River near Strasburg Virginia on Wednesday. She sank twice before J Carsonelson and Adkerson rescued her and brought her to shore exhausted. Mrs Tavenner formerly Miss Sarah Zea a Strasburg girl from a prominent local family is Frank M Zea's daughter.
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Strasburg
Ala
Shenandoah River
Tavenner
Adkerson
Taverner
Sarah Zea
Frank M. Zea
Giant watermelons and cantaloupes arrive in Winchester
A carload from Georgia brings giant watermelons and a Maryland cargo of cantaloupes described as the finest flavored this season. The unloading is underway at the C V R R Depot described by Sam Haines of Winchester with phone contact 476.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Maryland
Winchester
Sam Haines
Bell
C.V.R.R. Depot
Tom Burley Recovering and Chamber Office See Change
Mr. Thomas F. Burley secretary of the Chamber of Commerce is much improved after a serious illness. He is expected to resume duties by mid next week. The chamber's office is currently run by L. D. Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Burley
Chamber of Commerce
Burley
L. D. Jackson
Apple Baskets in Stock for Immediate Delivery
Winchester Orchard Supply Co advertises genuine Clark bushel baskets with round rim covers, with or without caps, in stock for immediate delivery. Available in Pyrex Bluestone Bordeaux and Lead Arsenate varieties, in any quantity at reduced prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Winchester Orchard Sup. CO
Barton Family Sails From Copenhagen For Roslyn Home
Mrs Randolph Barton and Miss Katharine Barton with Mr and Mrs Alexander Barton sailed from Copenhagen for Roslyn Maine arriving August 20. They will visit Mrs Barton’s mother at Vaucluse near Roslyn before settling in the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph Barton
Katherine K. Barton
Alexander Kirkland Barton
Goteborg
Sweden
Robert T. Barton
Winchester
Copenhagen
Mrs. Barton
Mr. Barton
Vaucluse
Roslyn
For Sale Highland Ewes At Charles L. Bakers Near Winchester
For sale hundreds of first class young stock ewes, Highland sheep that do well on limestoe pasture. View within 30 minutes drive from Winchester at Charles L. Bakers. Phone 3114. Rumsey Smith, Hanging Rock, W. Va. 6-1p-21)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Charles L. Baker’s
Rumsey Smith
Hanging Rock
W. Va
Mother and Son Taken to Winchester Hospital for Typhoid
The little son of Floyd Bowman was admitted Tuesday to Winchester Memorial Hospital with typhoid fever. His mother, also a patient there for weeks with a severe case, is listed in serious condition. The Bowmans’ friends offer sympathy as they hope for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Bowman
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Graichen Fined and Bonds in Property Destruction Case
Fred A Graichen pleaded guilty in police court to wilfully destroying and defacing Mrs Bettie Thatcher s private property on South Market street He was fined 20 plus costs and ordered to post a 250 peace bond for one year with security The judge ruled him sane and responsible after a lunacy commission decision and noted prior disorderly conduct charges and unpaid 1919 city taxes in magistrate court
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred. A. Graichenp2
Bettie Thatcher
South Market Street
Thatcher
Graichen
International Baby Chicks Association Formed in Philadelphia
The International Baby Chicks Association finished a three day convention in Philadelphia. Officers elected include President Professor Harry R. Lewis of Davis Rhode Island and vice presidents W. J. Priddy of Ransomeville New York and G. R. Spizer of Harrisonburg Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
International
Baby Chicks Association
Harry R. Lewis
Davis, R. I
W. J. Priddy
Ransomeville
N. Y
G. R. Spizer
Harrisonburg
Firemen Plan Lexington Natural Bridge Trip
The Charley Rouss Fire Company confirms a three day trip on August 24 25 and 26 with Natural Bridge first then Lexington for the state volunteer firemen convention. Committees will report August 12 and members lacking f at attendance are urged to contact secretary C Douglas Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Lexington
Natural Bridge
Virginia State Volunteer Firemen
Washington and Grounds
Vallop Pike
Reverend Walter Alexander to Preach at First Baptist Tomorrow
Rev. Charles Adey is on vacation and the pulpit will be supplied by Rev. Walter R. Alexander, former pastor now in Philadelphia. He will preach morning on The Pathway To God and evening on What is Man. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Charles Adey
Walter R. Alexander
Philadelphia
God
Typhoid illness and local visits noted in brief
Miss Winifred Clowser daughter of Mr and Mrs George Clowser is ill with typhoid fever. Miss Alice Cunkle and her nephew Master Culbertson Foushill of Baltimore visit Mrs Claude Kling near Stephenson as Smacher feeds arrive with Sch 5-1p-21 FULL-O'-PEP smacher also listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winifred Clowser
George Clowser
Alice Cunkle
Culbertson Foushill
Baltimore
Claude Kling
Stephenson
Special Crag Flower Shop Rushes Bloom Sale
Fragmentary retail item noted with a price and shop name. Reads as a sparse ad or classified line referencing a flower shop and a price. The readable fragment lacks complete details on product, date, or location.
Southern Railway Helps Girls Dress for Work
Washington reports Southern Railway offices enforce strict dress rules for female staff including no roll tops georgette waists hula skirts or lipstick during office hours. Rules issued last summer require sensible business attire while Saturdays offer a half holiday when restrictions are relaxed and staff may dress more freely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
The
Southern Railway
Harold Lloyd All Aboard Empire Tonight
Harold Lloyd stars in All Aboard at the Empire tonight with Bebe Daniels and Snub Pollard. A Pathe studios novelty adds thrills and laughs in a two hour program of new features at the usual prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Lloyd
Lloyd
Bebe Daniels
Pollard
Pathe Studios
May ‘Allison
Nso
Woodstock Stars Fall to Legion in Hurling Duel
Lem Owen of Rex A. C. Washington beat Steele in a pitching duel as the American Legion tied the series with the Valley All Stars 5 to 2. Owen fanned ten, allowed eight hits, and the Legion capitalized on three wild pitches. The third game goes to Woodstock on August 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lem” Owen
Rex A. C
Washington
Steele
American Legion
Valley All Stars
Woodstock
Legion
Owen
Legionaires
All-Stars
Coffman
Haslett
Baker
Weems
Dunn
The
Dellinger
Heatwole
Just Right Ground for Tractor Work at Chapman's Auto
Chapman's Auto Sales advertises tractor-ready ground and plenty of tractors on hand with a delivery price of $660. Local dealer promotes ready stock for farm work.
Reverend Alexander to Preach Sunday at First Baptist
The Rev. Walter R. Alexander, former First Baptist pastor now in Philadelphia, will preach tomorrow at 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. The Sunday school meets at the usual hour. Rev. Charles Adey is away on vacation. Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Alexander are guests in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter R. Alexander
First Baptist Church
Philadelphia
Charles Adey
Alexander
Ferns Sale at The Flower Shop Saturday Only
Special fern sale Saturday with ferns as low as two dollars and gladioli priced at one fifty. Sale runs from five to twenty one. The Flower Shop advertises limited time garden offers.
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Gladioli
Roger A. James Dies Sudden in Danville Virginia
Representative Roger A. James of Virginia’s Fifth District died at his Danville home from heart failure at age 62. Publisher of the Danville Register and Danville Bee, he led Democratic politics in the state and chaired the Virginia Democratic State Central Committee. He helped promote senator candidates and alleged a party split involving Harry St. George Tucker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Danville
Roger A. James
Virginia
KE. W. Saunders
James
Danville Register
Danville Bee
Democratic State Central Committee of
B. Lee Trinkie
Wytheville
Harry St. George Tucker
Democratic Party
Tucker
Mr. James
Official Vote in Winchester Democratic Primary Totals
Winchester voters cast 1 072 ballots in a Democratic primary. Official returns sent to Richmond show Governor Tucker 627 and Trinkle 382. Gunn 396 and Gilpin 486. West 47 and Fitzhugh 12. Adams 508 and Folkes 226 for Corporation Commission. Lewis 257 for Treasurer. Richards 588 and Rank 399 for House of Delegates. Reardon 1 026 for Commonwealth Attorney. Beverley 1 028 for Clerk. Forney 1 044 for City Sergeant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
John W. Kater
John A. Huntsberry
Edwin M. Haines
Corporation Court
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Richmond
Tucker
Trinkle
Gunn
Gilpin
West
Fitzhugh
Adams
Folkes
Lewis
Barr
Ritenour
Fletcher
House of Delegates
Richards
Rank
James P. Reardon
J B. Beverley
Adam Forney
Commonwealth
Reardon
Beverley
Forney
President ends vacation trip at Mount Prospect
President and Mrs. Harding leave their Mount Prospect vacation home after a week with Secretary Weeks. They plan to lunch at Poland Springs and sail home on the Mayflower from Portlane and may spend the afternoon golfing at Poland Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Lancaster
N. H
Harding
Mount Prospect
Poland Springs
Portlane
Washington
For Rent Furnished House at 226 Amherst Street
Oct 1 availability for a furnished house at 226 Amherst Street. Includes all utilities and parking. Contact for details and terms.
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Amherst St
Baker and Company Opens Wardensville Store
Baker and Company, wholesale grocers of Winchester, opens a new Wardensville West Virginia branch along the Winchester and Western Railroad tracks. Samuel Senciadiver of Winchester heads the store, which began general business Monday and serves a growing local trade with Baker and Company’s established jobbing network in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wardensville
W. Va
Baker and Company
Winchester
Samuel Senciadiver
Winchester and Western Railroad
New Road
West Virginia
Samson Tractors with magneto water pump and air washer
Advertises Samson tractors priced at 666.00 with magneto circulating water pump and air washer and 776.02 with extra equipment including fenders belt pulley brake and governor. Urges investigation of performance and record in Frederick county and provides phone 313 and address 301 N Market St. Ips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Winchester Orchard Sup. CO
Market St
Names of draft evaders printed in Congressional Record
The War Department list of about seventeen thousand alleged draft evaders published today in the Congressional Record spans 86 pages and covers names issued between June 6 and July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Congressional Record
Apples Wanted for Upcoming Season at 15 Rouss Avenue
The Golden Company seeks Grimeé Golden Calfil Bell apples for purchase. Office at 15 Rouss avenue is open for the season, managed by Mr. Ashby Sprint. Call 489-W or 141-J or visit before selling. Also buying other varieties. 8-2-6t
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouss Avenue
Ashby Sprint
Calfil
Bell
Golden &Ompany
Gov Small to Face Charges in Illinois Probe
Chicago August 6 Governor Small plans return to Springfield on Tuesday as Sangamon County Sheriff issues warrants for his arrest on charges of embezzlement of state funds and conspiracy to defraud the state of Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Smiath
Springfield
Messenger
Sangamon County
Ilinois
Young Ladies Sought to Operate Sewing Machines
Help wanted notice from Lewis Jones Knitting Co seeking young ladies to operate sewing machines. Paid while learning. Advertises apprenticeship or training position with immediate start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LEWIS
Jones Knitting CO
Americans Get Out of Russia
A message to Walter L Brown from Leo Kanenss says all American prisoners in Moscow and Petrograd will be moved across the Russian border by Monday at the latest. The note comes via the American Relief administration liaison in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Moscow
Petrograd
Morday
Walterl. Brown
American Relief Administration
Leo Kanenss
Russian Relief Committee
West's Vote Leads in Democratic Governor Bid
The Times-Dispatch reports Junius E. West of Suffolk leading the Democratic race for lieutenant governor as returns from 45 counties vary. West shows about 39 960 votes to 33 976 for Guan and 22 943 for Gilpin with Gunn supporters claiming gains in Charles City James City and Melson areas. Indicator figures from West Point and King and Queen suggest West's lead could solidify with more complete tallies and official counts pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times-Dispatch
Junius E. West
Suffolk
Julien Guan
Henri
West
Gilpin
Gunn
Clain
Charles City
New
James City
Melsom
Kenneth N. Gilpin
Ritells
Russell County
West Point
Trinkle
King and Queen County
Richmond
Identity of Murder Victim Revealed in Chicago Case
The murdered stranger, identified as Nellie Ryan's son, is named in Chicago reports. Mrs. Nellie Ryan says the victim was her son, a detail kept secret by other family members for months. The suspect Wanderer faces a pending hanging sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay
Associa
Chicago
Wanderer
Nellie. Ryan
Ryan
Ryan Can
For Summer Sowing Seed Ad and Lost Item Notice
Hicks' Motor Co advertises summer sowing seeds with crimson clover alfalfa sweet clover or vetch and prices from Winchester Seed Co. An additional lost item notice mentions a woman’s umbrella missing in the city with a reward offered by Star office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Seed CO
Thieves Target Apple Orchard in Hamilton Ohio
In Hamilton Ohio on August 6 a thief stole a bass drum and fled. Police hunt a thief who took a 156 tree apple orchard believed to have been planted about 80 days ago. A resident of Morgan who declined to give a name reports footprints criss-crossing the sapling area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Hamiliton
Ohio
Hamilton
Morgan
Irish prisoners to be released by parliament action
By the Associated Press the Irish parliament members now in session will be released with one exception. An official announcement was made today in Dublin. The move follows a call by the parliament for clemency and affects several noted detainees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dubin
Aaa
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Mrs. Swartz
Welltown
Circus
ARMY
CIA Eae
Mrs. Tavenner
Tom Burley
MR. Spizer
C. Douglas Brown
H. D. Albin
Gladio
Crag
Chapman's
MR. Alexander
Roger James
Congress
Baker & Company
Samson Tractors
Small
Russia
Edward
J. Jos. Sullivan
the Times-Dispatch
Hicks’ Motor Co
Star Office
Tel
Mires
Epler
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