Crowd at Winchester circus praised as orderly by police
Police reported the John Robinson circus crowd in Winchester behaved notably well on a busy day. No criminal cases were docketed. extra officers managed traffic while pickpockets reportedly slipped away with about $90 from one victim and smaller sums from others. Empty pocketbooks were found behind radiators at the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
John Robinson
City Hall
Baltimore and Ohio
Shawnee District Board Rethinks Tuition Payments
At a recent Shawnee District School Board meeting the board decided not to pay high school tuition fees to the City School Board as done a year ago. Julius W. Richard stated the action was authorized today and the board regretted the lack of funds driving the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawnee
City School Board
Julius W. Richard
Richard
Warrenton Society Photo With Eugene O'Brien Crew
Warreton Virginia hosts film unit for the O'Brien fox hunting scene at the Warrenton Green Hotel. Prominent guests from Philadelphia, New York and Washington attend with social leaders including the Drexel Biddles, Mrs. Hart, Mrs. Tyree and Sterling Larrabee.
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O’brien
Fox Hunt
Crosland
Warrenton
Virginia
Warren Green Hotel
Philadelphia
New York
Washington
Drexel Biddles
Robert Hart
Senator Elkins
Allen Potts
Madge Stone
Courtland Smith
Sterling Larrabee
Larrabee
Warrenton Green
Mr. O'Brien
Big Entry List for Horse Show at Clarke County
Clarke County Virginia gears up for a major horse show with over 200 entries. Extra race added due to large racing entries. poultry department to feature top fowl exhibits from this and nearby states. Manager Marks asks for ample space to house the fancy birds as the event draws wide interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barryville
Clarke County
Virginia
Jewel Robbery on Crack Train
Police probe underway into the disappearance of $100,000 in jewels reported by New York jeweler Max Levy. The Twenty Century Limited train arrived in Chicago after a bag of jewels was taken from beneath a pillow aboard the NY to Chicago service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Twentieth Century Limited
New York
Max Levy
Fifteen Die In Freight Train Wreck At Lake Charles
Fifteen men were killed when a freight train derailed onto a ravine over a high trestle near Lake Charles Louisiana. Efforts to identify the victims had been abandoned as of early today due to severe burns obscuring features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Lake Charles
Typhoid illness strikes young Hillyard child
Jessie May Hillyard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gardner B. Hillyard, is ill with typhoid fever at Miss Jessie Hillyard’s home on South Braddock Street. The family had been preparing to move to Roanoke, Virginia when the illness developed several days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Tyree
Marginette Tyree
Rocky Mowat 'N. C
Botsh-law
George B. Chapman
South Stewart, Street
Jessie May Hillyard
Gardner B. Hillyard
Jessie Hillyard
South Braddock Street
Eugene O'Brien and Anita Stewart at The Empire Tonight
Two new releases headline the bill with Eugene O'Brien and Anita Stewart in tonight's program. The Empire shows the first class attractions without price increases and also features a strong comedy and other reels tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene O’brien
Anita Stewart Tomorat
the Empire
America
Anita Stewart
Samson Tractors Offered With Magneto Water Pump
An advertisement from Winchester Orchard Supply Co lists Samson tractors with magneto circulating water pump and air washer priced at 685.00 and 775.02 with extra equipment including fenders belt pulley brake and governor. The notice asks readers to investigate the tractor’s performance and record in Frederick county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Winchester Orchard Sup. CO
Market St. D
Explosions Kill 100 at Hiroshima Magazine Blast
August 9 report from Hiroshima says a government powder magazine exploded with about 100 killed or missing. The cause is undetermined. In Yamagata floods, 24 drowned and 5000 houses destroyed as waters sweep the prefecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Hiroshima
Japan
Yamagata
President and Mrs Harding Return to Washington
President and Mrs Harding arrived in Washington after an eleven day absence spent in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Harding
White Mountains
New Hampshire
Committee Opens Hearings As Mayor Hylan Testifies
New York witnesses begin public hearings as the committee appointed by the assembly investigates the city administration. Mayor Hylan is called as the first witness to address the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Hylan
Pennsylvania Railroad to Hold Secret Vote on New Labor Board Election
Philadelphia Aug 9 Pennsylvania Railroad officials have no comment on amended federal labor board decisions allowing secret voting in the new election ordered by the board to draft new agreements.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Federal Railroad Labor Board
Irving Hammack Weds Miss Lily Pugh
Announcement from Whitacre Frederick county reports the marriage of Lily Pugh daughter of Charles N. Pugh to Irving Hammack son of James B. Hammack. The ceremony occurred last Thursday in Cumberland Maryland and the couple have returned home amid congratulations from many friends.
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Whitacre
Lily Pugh
Charles N. Pugh
Irving Hammack
James B. Hammack
Frederick County
Cumberland
Miss Russell Weds in Fall
Announcement by Virginia Russell of the engagement of her daughter Miss Mary Lee Henrietta Russell to Mr. Joseph H. Schmidt of Omaha Nebraska and Washington DC. The wedding is planned for early fall. Miss Russell has lived in Washington since the early part of World War I and held a Navy Department position. Mr Schmidt is a native of Omaha and has also been living in Washington for government work.
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Rmel
Virginia Russell
Mary Lee Henrietta Russell
Joseph H. Schmidt
Omaha
Neb
Washington, D. C
Russell
Washington
Navy Department
South Market Street
Mr. Schmit
Apple Baskets and Supplies for Immediate Delivery
Winchester Orchard Supply Co advertises genuine Clark bushel baskets with round rim covers and optional caps. In stock with pyrox, bluestone, Bordeaux, and lead arsenate. Available in any quantity at reduced prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Winchester Orchard Sup. CO
Lawn Party Attracts Chapter Four M E Church Attendance
A notice invites all to a Lawn Party hosted by National Age Tuesday night August 9 at the Chapter No 4 M E Church South. The event promises open invitation and community gathering. A separate help wanted ad seeks a lady for store work bookkeeping selling and collecting at 8 B care of Star office.
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National Age
M. E
Church, South
Star Office
Anti Beer Bill Passes Senate and Heads to House
The Willis Campbell anti beer bill passed the Senate 39 to 20 and moves to the House where an agreement was anticipated. Treasury says enacted regulations will not be issued pending House action. The Senate then began consideration of a grain gambling prohibition bill, likely to be disposed of before week’s end. A four week Senate vacation is expected unless President Harding requests otherwise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
House
Treasury
Harding
Gore Camp to Host Picnic and Tournament With McIlwee Band
Gore Va August 9 Gore Camp Modern Woodmen of America announced a contract with the McIlwee Band of Keyser West Virginia to provide music for the camp’s annual picnics and tournament on Saturday August 27 Excursion trains will run from Winchester and Wardensville traffic is expected to be heavy The program includes a Woodcraft talk several short addresses and numerous amusements with 32 dollars prize money in the tournament shows a baseball game and other attractions The grounds will be lit at night
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Gore
Modern Woodmen of America
MeKwee Band
Keyser
W. Va
McKiwee
Winchester
Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association
Mellwee
Winchester and Western
Wardensville
Britain to Protest Over Seizure of Smuggling Schooner
Great Britain plans a protest to the United States after alleging a violation of international law. The schooner Henry L. Marshall was seized last week beyond the 3 mile limit on liquor smuggling charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Great Britain
United States
America
Henry L. Marshall
Pope Appeals to Aid Russia Through Divine Providence
Rome report notes a letter from Pope Benedict to Cardinal Gaspari urging all peoples to contribute generously to hasten the end of the scourge afflicting Russia. The appeal seeks divine aid and widespread charitable support during the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Rome
Russia
Pope Benedict
Cardinal Gaspari
Picnic committee meeting of Friendship Fire Co.
The picnic committee of the Friendship Fire Company will meet tonight at 8 o'clock. Every member is urged to be on hand. R. T. Jones chairs.
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The
Friendship Fire Co
The Branding Iron thrills with Barbara Castleton cast
Audiences are invited tonight to see Glodwyn's new thriller The Branding Iron starring Barbara Castleton and an all star cast. Swirling plains snowstorms and human conflict drive a tale of east meeting west and honest love. Prices 17 25 cents. Also a rental ad for a furnished house at 226 Amherst Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glodwyn
Great West
Car For Hire Hicks Motor Co.
Classified note lists Hicks Motor Co offering car hire services with contact phone number 60 8 6 6t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicks* Motor Co
Picnic committee to Meet Tonight at Hall at 7 30
The committee on picnic will meet tonight at seven thirty at the hall. Both meetings are scheduled for the same time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pic- Lnic
Sheriff Messengers Ready to Arrest Governor in Embezzlement Case
The Associated Press reports Sheriff Messenger and deputies plan to arrest Governor Small after a conference with State's Attorney Mortimer. Warrants allege embezzlement of state funds during his tenure as state treasurer. They waited on the governor's house for his departure, Springfield dispatch notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Rld
Mortimer
Sheriff Messenger
Small
Springfield
Messenger
Partition of Upper Silesia in private conference
Premier Briand of France and Prime Minister Lloyd George of England agreed on a private conference to discuss a compromise partition of Upper Silesia. The Allied Supreme Council later said reinforcements would not be sent to Upper Silesia.
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Parig
Briand
France
Lloyd George
England
Upper Silesia
Paris
Allied Supreme Council
Baker Fires Bill Donovan as Phillies Manager
Philadelphia news reports William S. Baker president of the National League club announced that Bill Donovan would no longer manage the Phillies. Donovan failed to report to explain alleged statements, leading Baker to declare he had forfeited his job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Philadelphia
William S. Baker
Wild Bill Donovan
Donovan
Baker
Government to Aid Veterans Sign Act and Nomination
The Sweed bill creating a government service for World War veterans was signed today by President Harding. Charles R. Forbes of Washington State, head of the Bureau of War Risk Insurance, was nominated to direct the new Veterans Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harding
Charles R. Forbes
Washington State
Bureau of War
Risk Insurance
Fresh Arrival Giant Watermelons and Cantaloupes at Winchester
A carload from Georgia brings giant watermelons and Maryland cantaloupes to Winchester this season. Quality noted as finest flavored. Unloading now at C.V.R.R. Depot, Bell Phone 476, Sam Haines. August 2.
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Georgia
Maryland
Winchester
Sam Haines
Bell Phone
C.V.R.R. Depot
Navy Enlistment Update From Lisbon Visit
A postcard from Charles M. Gibbens US Navy to brother Aulick Gibbens in Baltimore and Ohio Railway confirms the enlistment of the young man who previously served. He now serves in the second battleship squadron of the Atlantic fleet under Rear Admiral Charles F. P. Hughes.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Charles M. Gibbens
United States Navy
Aulick Gibbens
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Mr. Gibbens
Navy
Atlantic
Charles FP. Hughes
Batalha
Hughes
Portugese
Parlett Heads to Campmeeting in Chambersburg Pa
The Rev John H Parlett left this morning for Chambersburg Pa to preach for several days at a large campmeeting He was accompanied by Mrs Parlett to Shepherdstown W Va where she will visit her sister Mrs Turner
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Parlett
Chambersburg
Parlett
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Turner
Mr Richards heads to Cincinnati for Apple Shippers’ Assoc meeting
Mr Boyd R Richards, noted apple grower and broker, departed yesterday for Cincinnati to attend the annual meeting of the International Apple Shippers Association. He is expected to return soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd R. Richards
Cincinnati
International Apple Shippers’ Association
Leche
Winchester Men Have Made Good
A large lot at the corner of North Liberty and Wolfe streets in Harrisonburg Virginia was purchased by Mesers A P Sumption and Charles B E Trenary formerly of Winchester. They plan to erect one of the largest and most completely equipped steam laundry plants in Virginia. The pair moved from Winchester to Harrisonburg about twenty years ago and built up a modest laundry business before expanding to this new project.
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Cortier
North Liberty
Wolfe Streets
Harrisonburg
Mesérs
A. P. Sumption
Charles BE. Trenary
Winchester
Virginia
Messrs. Summption
Trenary
Eigeers
Ship Safe After Hitting Reef Aboard San Jose
Wireless messages report the steamer San Jose, after striking the San Pablo reef, is safe. The ship left Salina Cruz on August 1 bound for San Francisco with a crew of 66 and 33 passengers. An attempt to refloat the vessel is underway from San Diego and radiograms confirm all aboard are accounted for.
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Associated
San Francisco
San Jose
San Pablo Reef
Salina Cruz
México
San Diego
Cal
Pacific Mail
Here
Naval
Apples Wanted for Grimes Golden and Other Varieties
The Golden Company announces use of their 15 Rouss avenue office to buy apples for the coming season. Managed by Mr. Ashby Sprint they seek Grimes Golden and other varieties. Call Bell 489 W or 141 J or visit before selling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouss, Avenue
Ashby Sprint
Bell Phone
Golden Company
Memorial Pig Fund Benefit At Cran Church
Community gathers for a memorial benefit at Cran Church to support the pigke project. Organizers announce a bake sale, music, and a fundraiser to aid local families in need.
Convicts Withdraw From Millwood Pike Work Camp
State convicts who had been building roads near Chester for 26 months pulled stakes and left Millwood Pike camp led by Captain C. Jackson. Thirty three prisoners departed on a westbound Ohio Railroad train at 12 22 with guards in attendance. Jackson praised orderly conduct and warned escape attempts would be pursued, noting previous increases and departures from the camp over more than two years.
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Chester
Millwood
Pike
C. Jackson
Lotterville
Reade
Ohio Railroad
Jackson
Wood
Martinsburg
Bin
Mr Reardon Joins U S Service In Washington Post
Ernest Reardon son of the late Mr and Mrs P H Reardon of this city will leave in August for a position in the internal revenues at Washington. He was recently appointed an auditor in the income division of the bureau. Prior to this he was with the firm Newville McIver Barnes and Company Savannah Gay and had charge of the bank examining branch of that firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest’ Rear@n
P.H. Reardon
H. Reardon
South Braddock Street
Washington
Beardéh
Newville, McIver, Barnes and Company, Public Accountants
Savannah, Gay
Busineda
Lawn Social and Yard Party Announced by Local Church
The Ladies' Aid of Christ Church hosts a Lawn Social at L. T. Hockman’s on Wy Water street Thursday. A Yard Party is planned August 12 to 18 at Round Hill School with a Methodist parsonage site. Various residents, including W. Baldwin and J. Rauhof, travel to Baltimore and Washington for extended visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid of Christ Church
L. T. Hockman’s
Wy Water Street
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Miss Pugh
M'Ilwee
R. T. Jones
Barbara Castleton
Amherst St
Friendship Fire
Bill Donovan
Inter-Mountain Construction Company
R. R
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Wardensville Camp Ground
D. H. Sencindiver
Qipe Genral Mangaer
MR. Richards
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pigKe
Conetingent
Charablottesville
MR. Reardon
U. S
Lawn Social
Round Hill
Schoo Methodist
Mrai Wiliam 'W. Baldwin
Ih Balti
W. C. Plim@ee
Valley Pike
J. P. Rauhof
Pleasant Valley
Rockingham
Cou Va
Wao. Saupsell
National
William’ B. Davis
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