Citizens oppose Winchester Gas rate hike at city meeting
At a council meeting, citizens protested the Winchester Gas Company request to raise gas rates to 2.50 per thousand cubic feet from 2.00 and to raise the minimum charge. City officials argued the company could fail if approved, while public protections and the state commission would oversee any action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciig
Council Axa
Sabrens
Winchester Gas Company
Tiversis
Tie’ Aout Oil
Eee
Philip Williams
Mingpets
Hable
Mr. Hable
Winchester
Bristol
Norfolk
Lynchburg
Newport News
Petersburg
Portsmouth
Roanoke
Suffolk
Staunton
Oni Sisk
Accentaes
Toca
State Corporation Commission
Summer Apples Wanted at Top Market Prices
Sam Haines of the C. V. R. R. Depot in Winchester seeks summer apples from all varieties. Cash prices offered at the grain elevator with Bell phone 476 for contact, hours 7 to 11 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Haines
C. V. R. R. Depot
Winchester
Bell
New Cold Storage Plant Seeks Carpenters and Pipe Fitters
Job notice for craftsmen at a new cold storage plant lists openings for carpenters and pipe fitters in White Post area. Advertises small properties near town priced $1560 to $6000, with good buildings and fruit. Also notes a lost gold watch reward at Opequon picnic and a return contact in White Post, Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William ‘Beverley
Samall
Clarence Miller
Opequon
C. W. ‘Pritts
White Post
Winchester Church Welcomes Rev C A McDaniel as Pastor
The Winchester Christian Church announced Rev C A McDaniel of Milford New Jersey accepted a call to pastor the church likely relocating by October 1 He is an Ohio native son of hymn writer Rev R H McDaniel and a graduate of Antioch College and Harvard University The Milford Church marks five years of successful pastorship and Winchester hopes for growth under McDaniel’s leadership
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Christian Church
C. A. McDaniel
Milford
N. J
McDaniel
Ohio
R. H. McDaniel
Christian Church
Scouts To Sell Provisions At Firemen Convention
The Boy Scouts will operate all provision and refreshment stands on city streets and at the fair grounds during the firemen's convention. Patrols will oversee each stand, with boys working from morning until night. Net proceeds will be shared equally by the scouts and the fire department.
May Have To Pay More For Phones In Winchester
An investigation into Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company rates in Winchester shows some charges exceed the increased rates the company seeks from the State Corporation Commission. The commission previously ruled it cannot fix Winchester rates due to a city franchise, meaning some user classes beyond private residences may pay more than the commission would set if the franchise did not exist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Winchester
State Corporation Commission
Star
Corporation Commission
Pre
Peach Carriers and Picking Baskets for Orchards
Advertising note lists peach carriers bushel baskets oak stave picking baskets picking crates picking bags peach and apple paring machines for orchard and domestic use.
Frederick Orchards Are Best Visitors Praise Local Growers
A visiting party led by Major Samuel Adams of the Chamber of Commerce toured Frederick County apple orchards with local growers including Boyd Nelson Richards and H F Byrd. Major Stark and Editor Adams praised the farms saying the orchards yield wealth from nurseries and promising to visit more micro-orchards during their extended stay.
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Being Scared Chamber of
Majorise x Samuel Adams
Ee Ralston
America
Vietner
Apple County
Incluhe Messrs
Adams
Stark
Winchester
Traffic rules for firemen convention week 1920
The Common Council adopted traffic restrictions for August 9 10 and 11 1920. Main street between Water and Piccadilly becomes one way and Rouss avenue is roped off from the Plaza to Main street. No parking on Main from Piccadilly to Cork or Braddock from Cork to Peyton on August 10 between 12 and 4 pm. Four mounted officers will enforce the rules.
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Common Council
Main Street
Water and
Piccadilly
Rouss Avenue
Cork
Braddock
Peyton
Firemen to Discuss Modern Fire Signals and Routing
At the firemen convention tonight topics include best fire signal type and volunteer response under modern methods. Speed regulation zoning and routing to ensure full crew and apparatus arrive together at the fire, with discussion of alarm routing and pickup along planned routes. Appalachian Corporation seeks two experienced box apple packers, provide wage expectations in first letter. Tallulah Park Ga. F-Up-3t.
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Ulation
Appalachian Corporation
Tallulah, Park, Ga
Dance by American Legion Tuesday at Front Hotel
Dancing from 8 to 12. Don’t fail to vote on the water issue tomorrow. Lt is your duty.
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American Legion
Front
Nineteenth annual Cumberland Valley Firemen convenes in Winchester
The Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association met in Winchester for a 10:30 a.m. session, adjourned to 3 p.m., with delegates from across the valley. Tonight’s principal session in the Auditorium includes officer elections and business, followed by a mammoth parade at 1:30 p.m. with six divisions forming on Market, Clifford, Cork, and Monmouth streets.
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W. J. Roop
Middletown
W. W. Glass
Winchester
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Robert T. Barton
Court House
Main Street
Robert Smith
Market
Kern
Main
Monmouth
Clifford Street
C. Harry Hardy
Cork Street
John H. Seal
Charley Rouss Fire Company
J. T., Brown
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Cork
L. D. Kline
Market Street
Water
Try Herrell's Real Estate
Dr. Walter Shannon left today for home after a weekend visit with Mrs Shannon and their daughters Elizabeth and Mary. They were guests of Mrs Shannon's brother in law and sister the Rev D L Blakemore.
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Walter Shannon
Drv
Henry K. Knowson
Sidney Knowles
East Church
Nannie — Cock
Leesburg
D. Blakemore
Twentieth Annual Clarke County Horse Show Opens Berryville
Clarke County horse show begins in Berryville highlighting the finest breeding stock in the valley. Officials promise the best racing and jumping ever, with events scheduled for August 18 and noted as the 147th exhibition in the series.
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Clarke County
Berryville
The
Val
City Hall Parade Invites Officials For 1 P.M. Assembly
All city officials and Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association members and delegates are asked to meet in front of City Hall on Market Street at 1 p.m. Cars will be provided or will carry them in the parade.
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Common Council
Cumberland Valley Firemen's Association
City Hall
Market Street
Wanted 50 boys for Frenen’s Parade Tuesday
An appeal seeks 50 boys aged 12 to 18 to participate in the Frenen’s Parade Tuesday at 1 p.m. Applications are to be made to Pagineere on the Sarah Zane at Fire Co P.
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Sarah Zane
Firemen Parade Meeting Announced At Hall Tuesday
SARAH ZANE FIREMEN jare sequented. 10. meet at the hall on Tuesday at 1 p m to take part in the Firemen's Parade By order of JOS T BROWN Captain H RUSSELL POTTS Sec'y WANTED Reliable girl for general housework A small family high was hes Apply to The Star ip it
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Jos
T. Brown
H. Russell
Potts
Dean of Firemen's Association Longtime Treasurer
Mr Richter, elected treasurer at the Winchester 19 years ago, remains in office as the association’s steady financial head. Robert L Gray was the first president, with Joseph Kiger serving as secretary for many years. Richter notes the Winchester men’ continuous leadership since the C V Firemen's Association's organization.
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Richter
Winchester
Cumberland Valley
Ee Robert L. Gray
Joseph 2. Kiger
C. V. Firemen’s Association
Water Bond Issue Vital for Winchester Water System
The Winchester editorial urges voters to approve a 100000 bond to repair and improve the aging water system. It argues replacement of pumps at Reuss Spring is urgent, may include an additional reservoir, and that approval does not guarantee full spending. It pledges taxpayer protection and competent engineers overseeing the funds.
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Winchester
Reuss
Counel
Typhoid Fever Strikes Local Laundryman at Hast Water Street
Mr. Frank H. Jackson, a well known laundryman, is confined at home on Hast Water Street with typhoid fever. He had been feeling unwell for weeks, but it was only yesterday that the illness was diagnosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Jackson
Allied Powers Agree on Blockade But No Troops Used
Allied conference reaches agreement on reimposing a blockade against Bolshevik Poland but with no allied troops to enforce it. Western Europe faces Bolshevik threats as Polish crisis grows with Soviet advances near Warsaw and new Soviet authorities established in eastern Galicia. Continued reporting from London and Hythe notes uncertain U.S. stance and Polish government movements.
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Hythe
Eng
Western
Europe
Poland
Washington
Moscow
Darish
London
Sokolow
Warsaw
Imive
Brest-Litovsk
Aung
Bolacevik
Galacia
Virginia Central Christian Conference Adopts Officers Plans
The Virginia Central Christian Conference adjourned after selecting officers for the year. Next meeting set for Mayland Christian Church in Rockingham county in August. Several delegates preached and a resolution praised Winchester hospitality. A water bond vote is urged tomorrow as civic duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Central Christian Conference
Christian Church
Mayland Christian Church
Broadway
Rockingham County
Dr.Walters
Richmond
B. J. Earp
Stanley
A. W. Andes
Sonburk
W. C. Hook
Harrisonbarr
Samuel Karman
Harrison
Chester
Christian, Church
Keris McDaniel
Milford
New Jersey
J. 0
Atkinson
College
N. C
W. M. Staley
Christian Ry
Tory Nateral
S&s
Bessie I. Holt
Mary D. Atkinson
Jermie Witts
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Boy Scout Building
ARD Supply CO
Market ST
Frederick
Glass
Herrell’s
Ley
Firemen’s Association
W. H. Richter
Chambersburg, Pas
Cumberlan Valley Firemen’s Association
Western Europe
Mr. Walters
Christian Organization
Maryland
William Wood Glass
Mherl and Waley Firlermen’s Association
Ate
Angident
M¢ Glass
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