Shenandoah Park Drive Aims to Raise 2.5 Million in Virginia
The Shenandoah National Park Association launched a statewide drive to raise 2.5 million dollars by popular subscription to buy land for Virginia's first eastern national park. The plan invites Virginians to buy an acre at six dollars, with canvassing to begin soon from coast to coast, aiming to secure Congressional approval this winter. Dad Ryan of Winchester sits on the executive committee as the group forms in Charlottesville.
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Dad” Ryan
Winchester
Charlottesville
Luray
Virginia
Shenandoah National Park Association
Blue Ridge Mountains
Seaboard
Shenandoah National Park
United States Treasury
Congress
Mississippi River
University of Virginia
Commonwealth
H. J. Benchoff
Woodstock
Thomas B. McAdams
Richmond
Homer Ferguson
Newport News
John Buchanan
Marion
P. Wine
Harrisonburg
L. Ferdinand Zerkel
Hollis Rinehart
R. H. Angell
Roanoke
Lee Long
Dante
W. A. Ryan
Front Royal
Thomas
Southgate
Norfolk
Julian Williams
Alexandria
H. L. Opel
Staunton
Joseph H. Smith
Petersburg
C. N. Hoover
New Market
H. H. Harris
Lynchburg
United States
Miller Freed After Extra Time Rule Releases Holmes Miller
Local agencies secured the release of Holmes Miller from the state convict road force. Miller had been jailed for 30 days plus fines totaling 119.25 dollars for illegal possession of liquor. nonpayment led to 60 days plus a road sentence. City Solicitor's intervention prompted immediate release by the penitentiary superintendent.
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Holmes Miller
State Penitentiary
Miller
Philip Williams
Failed To Obey Court Order Fined For Contempt
Mrs. Sallie Armel was fined $50 in Juvenile Court after failing to send her nephew George Barb to Shenandoah County as ordered. The boy, tied to a bicycle theft conviction and Reform School sentence, had not been relocated. A pledge from the boy’s uncle to enforce removal delayed contempt penalties.
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Sallie Armel
Frazier
Mississippi Mob Shoots Suspect In Farmhouse killings
In Scooby Mississippi Sidney Towns a black man charged with killing farmer Jacob McMullen 65 and his sister Mary Long 70 was seized from Sheriff Will Frost by about 75 men and shot. He had earlier been wounded by I M McMullen 72 brother of the dead man after the farmhouse attack.
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Associated Press
Scobey
Miss
Sidney Towns
Jacob McMullen
Farmer
Mary Long
Towns
Will Frost
I. M .McMullen
Auction sale of household goods illustration and furniture
Roland C. Ryan administrator announces an auction of beds dressers chairs pictures bookcase tables dining room suite porch furniture gas range glassware and numerous household articles. The sale is Tuesday August 18 at 10 A.M. at 101 N Washington Street. Terms: cash. Auctioneer and sale details provided.
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Washington Street
Roland C. Ryan
Adm
Model Exhibition Home Opens to Public in Winchester
A cooperative display at 700 South Washington Street showcases an all modern model home built by John W. Rosenberger & Co. Local architect S. H. Edmunds designed the plans. The exhibit runs tomorrow and Saturday with free admission and highlights built in conveniences, heating, plaster ceilings, tile floors, color blend roof, china closets, stairway, and Colonial woodwork.
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South Washington Street
John W. Rosenberger & Co
Chicago
Cleveland
Detroit
S. H. Edmunds
Winchester
John H. Rosenberger
Rosenberger Corporation
Rosenberger
Mr. Rosenberger
Woman Kills Part Of Her Family Then Shoots Self
In Boston West Roxbury district a mother fatally shot her husband and two children before turning the gun on herself. A daughter who escaped said the mother acted in a low mood, four shots rang out after six, and the parents died at City Hospital while two children were wounded. Dorothy survived, having slept on an upper floor and dressed after being called.
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Associated Press
Boston
Mass
George H. Curtis
West Roxbury
Mary
City Hospital
Dorothy
Furnished 8 room residence for rent
Furnished an eight room house available Sept 1 to July 1 in a desirable residential section. Apply at 214 W Cork St. (8-8-1p-tf)
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W. Cork St
Boxes for Sale Grand Stand Boxes for Winchester Fair
Winchester fair offers grand stand boxes for sale with six admissions daily at 10 dollars. Reservations are requested. H. Clay DeGrange serves as treasurer and C. R. McCann as secretary.
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Winchester Fair
H. Clay Degrange
Treas
C. R. McCann
Secy
Moling and Seal Ad 7th Page Trunks Bags and Suit Cases
Advertisement notes trunks, bags, and suit cases from Moling and Seal on the seventh page. Details are sparse with emphasis on a range of luggage items and potential prices. The ad targets travelers and shoppers seeking durable, stylish storage for trips.
Wanted Young Man Secretary Stenographer Position
Wanted young man secretary stenographer desires permanent position. Apply Star office, August 13. Property and address details are readable in local notice.
Miss Vaughan Chosen to Lead Virginia Legion Auxiliary
Miss Cora Vaughan of Franklin was elected president of the American Legion Auxiliary department of Virginia at Staunton. Miss Beverley of Winchester was named on the state executive committee and as a national convention delegate, with other officers elected and duties outlined. The group supports rural health, memorials, and scholarship plans, and adopted a Bolshevik propaganda resolution.
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Cora Vaughan
Franklin
American Legion Auxiliary
Department of Virginia
Staunton
Vaughan
W. A. Baker
Miss Vaughan
Sallie Wood
Warrenton
J. W. Hubbard
Petersburg
R. B. Adams
Roanoke
Walter Allen
Richmond
Joseph le Masurier
Petersbur
American Communist Party
Workers Party
United States
Moscow
Alexandria
American Legion
General Assembly of Virginia
Virginia War Memorial
Kate Waller Barrett
Omaha
Frank M. Wray
Berryville
State Department
John Paul
Harrisonburg
Seventh Congressional District
Randolph- Macon College
Law School
University of Virginia
Wray
Fort Myer
Camp Lee
Fightythird
St. Mihiel
Meuse-Argonne Offensve
New Brick Plant to Start Work Early at Local Site
Colonial Brick Company Inc increases its authorized shares to 5000 and moves to build a modern brick plant northeast of town on shale lands at Fort Collier. The facility, powered by electric locomotives, will produce 60,000 face bricks daily with eight down draft kilns and hire 60 to 76 workers.
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Colonial Brick Company, Inc
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Winchester
Walter B. Stine
Dunlop
Handley
Old Fort
Teiee Hee
6Pur
Illiore
Ohio
Chas. A. Hoshour
M. Johr Capper
G. M. Hansbrough
T. B. Patton
Lewis F. Cooper
John W. Rosenberger
Chas. L. Nicodemus
A. C. Slonaker
Fred L. Glaize
Clarke County Horse Show Celebrates Silver Jubilee
Clarke County Horse Show marks its silver jubilee as a major local event. A report highlights the county’s annual showcase and its enduring community support across Clarke and surrounding areas.
Winners and Awards Shown At Empire Program Saturday
Overflow crowd at Empire Theatre watched First National Pictures If I Marry Again with a side comedy and Pathe News. Awards totaling 35 dollars in gold were given to six recipients Mary Lou Walters R L Capper Mrs W Largent Douglas Sale Joseph Haines and Blanche Gibson. Ten more awards set for 8 45 pm Saturday aligned with A Son of the Sahara starring Bert Lytell and Claire Windsor, a desert epic filmed across Algeria and Paris with Arabs and camels. Manager Baker announced talks on The Future of the Theatres in Winchester and outlined the Empire’s greater movie program. Regular prices apply all week. Also noted was the Twenty-fifth Annual Exhibition of Northern Virginia Classic at Berryville grounds.
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Empire Theatre
First National Pictures
Pathe
Mary Lou Walters
Pittsburg
R. L. Capper
Boyce
Bert Lytell
Claire Windsor
Algeria
Paris
Baker
Winchester
Empire
the Empire
Old-Time Fair Feature Set Aside This Year
Clarke County Horse and Colt Show opens at Jordan Springs Va with 63 exhibitors and 151 horses. State game birds and animals exhibit from Richmond join the event as dances, livestock classes, and a silver jubilee celebrate the show’s 25th year amid crowds from Clarke and surrounding counties.
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Jordan Springs
Berrville
Clarke County Horse and Colt Show Association
Clarke County
Winchester
Frederick County
West Viginia
Loudoun
Fauquier
Bina Ridge
Baltimore
Washington
Adelphia
New York
Third
United States Cavalry
State Game Department
Richmond
J. C. Wall
State
Winds Shades
State Farm
Mr. Wall
Roanoke
Will Probate Drives Estate to Wife Mary Travers
The will of the late Samuel RB Travers from Frederick County has been probated in the Circuit Clerk's office. The testator devised all his estate to his wife Mrs. Mary Travers to be hers absolutely and named her executrix. The will was executed August 22 1918 and witnessed by Lewis Pidgeon and E Clevenger.
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Samuel RB. Travers
Frederick
Mary ©. Travers
Lewis Pidgeon
E. Clevenger
For Sale Brass Bed and Springs
Brass bed and springs offered for sale. Contact at 316 W Leicester St for details and viewing.
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Leicester St
Yard Party at Burnt Factory Aug 20 for New Church Fund
A yard party is planned at Burnt Factory on Thursday August 20 to raise proceeds for the construction of a new church. Committee notes patronage appreciated and urges community support.
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Burnt Factory
Mechanics repair ads on 103 N Main street sale note
An old classified item notes Ned and Cecil Loy at 103 North Main Street seeking repair work. A separate sale line lists a double heater self feeder stove for sale at 18 East Cork Street.
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Ned
Cecil Loy
N. Main St
Cork St
Berryville Chamber member cited in four year span
A Berryville resident described as a member of the Berryville Chamber of Commerce is referenced in a four year period context. The incomplete fragment notes ongoing affiliation with the local business group and hints at recent activity within the chamber.
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Berryville
Child Henry Ford Boutillet Born In Auto
Newark records show a child born in a small automobile at South Orange and Litteton avenues last week. In honor of the birthplace the infant is named Henry Ford Boutillet.
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Newark
N. J
South Orange
Littleton Avenues
Henry Ford Boutilette
Eight Are Killed As Chinese Guards Fire Into Crowd
In Tientsin China on August 13, eight people were killed and about fifty injured when guards fired on a crowd at the site of prior mill strike rioting. Authorities say 376 were arrested and several policemen were hurt. Some drowned in the Katho river while fleeing the bullets.
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Associated Press
Tientsin
China
Katho
Miss Jean Welch Dailey Visits Romney Home
Miss Jean Welch Dailey from Winchester spent some time last week at her old Romney home, with local residents noting her return to the West Virginia town for a period of rest and familiar surroundings.
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Jean Welch Dailey
Winchester
Romney
W. Va
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