Fire Sweeps Main Street Store in Clarke County Town
A large frame hardware and general store in Boyce Clarke County burned rapidly after flames jumped across a street. Fire trucks from Winchester and Boyce battled the blaze as water supply faltered threatening nearby shops including Gardner's Pharmacy and the State Bank. Fire crews reported stock worth about five to six thousand dollars destroyed with little saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friedship Fire Company
Boyce
Clarke County
J. R. Strode
Star
Friendship, Wire Company
Poe
Milwood Pike
Bell Telephone
Friendship
Strode
Norfolk and Western Railway
Twon
Rouss
Charley’ Rouss Fire Company
Boyce-by
Berryville
Gardner's Pharmacy
Ce. State Bank
Yee
Winches
Valuation Drops in Orchard Lands in East Panhandle
Martinsburg West Virginia August 14 Decreased values in orchard holdings in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia were reflected today in reports from three counties showing cuts in valuations on farm and orchard lands ranging from 45 to 2 percent Personal property in county districts was cut modestly but nearly all cuts tied to orchard land. The Morgan county real estate cut was 45 percent and personal property 10 percent Berkeley county saw real estate cuts of 7 percent and personal property down 6 percent six rural districts all showed reductions except Martinsburg municipal district which rose in both classifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
W. Va
Panhandle
West
Virginia
Morgan
Iga Asin
Berkeley
Berkeley County
Artinsburg
Boards of Equalization and Review
Valley Disciples Begin Meeting at Galilee Church
Northern Virginia Disciples of Christ gathering in Galilee Church near Grimes for their seventy-fifth annual convention. Delegates from Augusta Rockingham Shenandoah Frederick Page and Warren counties attend under chairman A C Stickley with Rev R L Saum as secretary. Corner stone laying planned for Winchester church Sunday at 3 pm led by Charles E McVay. services feature Bong chorus and evening devotional by Lennard Riley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Disciples of Christ
Virginia
The
Disciples of Christ
Valley
Galilee Church
Grimes
A.C. Stickley
Strasburg
Augusta
Rockingham
Shenandoah
Frederick
Page
Warren
R. L. Saum
Maurertown
W. L. Dudley
Winchester
Mr. Philpott
J. D. Hamaker
Fred D. Maphis
Lennard Riley
H. J. Dudley
Luray
Union Sunday School Picnic Draws Thousands at Vaucluse
Several thousand Sunday school members from the county and Winchester gathered at Stick ley's woods in Vaucluse for a union picnic. The crowd enjoyed a bright cool day with contests and vocal music, speeches, and hopes for a larger, better organized event next year to boost attendance and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Stickley’s Woods
Vaucluse
Boy Scouts On Hike Visit Shenandoah Valley Route
Christian C. Sanderson of West Chester leads a Pennsylvania troop on a hike through Shenandoah Valley visiting Luray Caverns after meeting Scoutmaster E. B. Cooper in Winchester. David Woodward joins at Paoli with Karl Grim Olaf Hagen and William Langham. The group plans to travel via Washington Baltimore Wilmington to Atlantic City before home. Also visiting are Katharine Dudley with Rev. W. L. Dudley and Esther Dudley, and Lucille and Winifred Lynn staying with Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Richards in Lansdowne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian C. Sanderson
West Chester
Shenandoah Valley
Luray Caverns
E. B. Cooper
Winchester
Sanderson
Paoli
David Woodward
Karl Grim
Olaf Hagen
Gettysburg Silene
William Langham
Carlisle
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Washington
Baltimore
Wilmington
Atlantic City
Lucille and
Winifred Lynn
Lansdowne, Pa
Boyd Richards
South Washington Street
Virginia Apple Crop Forecast Shows Decline in 1923
August 1 forecast from the United States Department of Agriculture estimates Virginia commercial apple production at 2,336,000 barrels, down 600,000 from July. Falls due to July drop and scab Cedar rust, with York and Ben Davis varieties weak. Piedmont to lead with Winesaps and Pippins. overall U S forecast 29,400,000 barrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Richmond
United States Department of Agriculture
Virginia
North Valley
Winchester
York
Ben Davis
South Valley
Staunton
Piedmont
Grimes
United States
Washington
Colorado
Arkansas
Canada
England
Department of Agriculture
Minion of
Defense Tries to Break Down Patrick’s Story
In Chicago on August 14 the defense during the Franks hearing challenged Dr. H T Patrick’s conclusions that Leopold and Loeb were to blame. The cross examination questioned the adequacy of his information and the conditions of his examination as the trial details of the Robert Franks kidnapping and murder were reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Franks
H.T. Patrick
Nathan F. Leopold, Jr
Richard Loeb
Bane
Benjamin Bachrach
Dr. Patrick
Robert Franks
Man Freed After Friend Raises Costs in Tire Theft Case
Damon and Mark Riley and William Johnson were released from jail after Johnson raised $6 in costs imposed by Justice Tavenner in the county magistrate court. Johnson retrieved the stolen tire and returned it to the owner, and both men promised not to steal again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damon
Pythias
Mark Riley
William Johnson
Johnson
Justice Tavenner
al Arthur
Toner
Riley
Examinations For Rural Carrier Post At Gore
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an examination to be held at Winchester on September 13 to fill a rural carrier position at Gore and possible future rural route vacancies from that post office. Open to citizens domiciled in the post office territory and meeting form No 1 977 requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Winchester
Gore
Local Picture At The Empire
Manager Baker of The Empire theater announces a film featuring local business ads and Winchester sights will be shown next Monday and Tuesday. Delays followed loss of original negatives, later resolved after delivery to Graphic Film Company in Atlanta. The film includes Handley Schools cadet corps faculty Handley Library Shenandoah Valley Inc. scenes and a flashing audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Empire Theatre
Winchester
Empire
Graphic Film Company
Atlanta
Handley Schools
Cadet Corps
Handley Library
Shen
Furnished room for rent at 113 W Monmouth St
One furnished room for rent available. Apply at 113 West Monmouth Street or call 640 W. ee ee eee for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monmouth St
Virginia Crop Outlook Drops As 600000 Barrels Lost
The Virginia crop is shrinking with an estimated loss of 600000 barrels since July, confirming W P Massey prediction. He cited unfavorable weather, scab, cedar rusts and hail as reasons for reduced quality and quantity. Government July and August figures show continued decline from 32293000 to 29400000 barrels. Final 1923 V A total was 1850000, 1922 1400000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Massey
Virginia
W. P. Massey
Virginia State Horticultural Society
Massey
United States
Miss Mamie Smith Dies After Long Illness
Miss Mamie Smith aged 28 died yesterday at her mother’s home on East Kern Street after a lingering tuberculosis illness. The funeral is set for 3 PM Friday at Highland Avenue Mission Church with Rev Adams officiating. Burial follows at Mount Clebron Cemetery. she belonged to Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Smith
East Kern Street
Highland Avenue Mission Church
Adams
Mount Clebron
Twenty Lives Feared Lost in California Barn Fire
In Knights Landing California the River farm barn burned with about 50 men inside. Coroner says rough heat prevents recovery efforts until today or Saturday and about 20 bodies are believed to be burned beyond recognition. Seven survivors report to authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights Landing
Cal
Miss Harriet Hodgson Guest of Clarke County Family
Miss Harriet H Hodgson of Detroit Michigan has arrived in Clarke county to visit her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Charles Copenhaver at their home in White Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet H. Hodgson
Detroit, Mich
Clarke County
Charles Copenhaver
White Post
Evacuation Deadlock Delays European Peace Talks
London reports a stalemate between France and Germany over a time limit for Ruhr evacuation, risking conference progress. In Washington, Secretary of State Hughes predicts broad acceptance of the Dawes reparations plan, not tied to Rhineland evacuation dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Ruhr
Downing Street
Berlin
Downing’ Street
MacDonald
MacDohald
M. Herriot
Hughes Belives
New York
Hughes
Europe
Dawes
Rhineland
Waas
County Convention to Convene at Old Bethel Aug 21
The sixteenth annual Frederick County Sunday School Association convention will be held at Old Bethel Methodist Episcopal Church South on August 21. County and district officers will report on progress, with Rev Minor C. Miller delivering the keynote address on spiritual illiteracy and its remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Old Bethel Methodist Episcopal Church
I. N. Good
International Sunday School
Minor C. Miller
Mr. Miller
H. W. Lindamood
J. F. Morgan
J. B. Williams
Edward Miller
Step Mother Granted Absolute Divorce in Winchester Court
Mrs Mary Ware was granted an absolute divorce from John Ware in the Corporation Court of Winchester on grounds she is the step mother of the defendant. The couple married September 20 1919 and later sought to null the marriage under Virginia law. The defendant previously deeded a house and lot on West Cork street to Mrs Ware. Lost Collie Dog reward offered for return to Star Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ware
John Ware
Corporation Court of
Winchester
Virginia
West Cork Street
Prime for Benefit Baseball Game by Rotary and Kiwanis
Prime conditions at League Park for a charity baseball game tomorrow afternoon. Rotary and Kiwanis members sponsor admission set at 60 cents with proceeds to the nation’s treasury. Lineups feature Rotarian players and a complete official crew including umpire Waters and Dray Duttom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary and Kiwanis
Fidowar
D Cooper
Bob
Gray
Walin Jay
Nelson
Bid Hugh
Dumtey
Wee Fansler
Cather
Lawrence
Marion Orado
Ramsey
Sheetz
Phil von Kelly
Bill
Dray ‘Duttom
Cox
Anderson
Te Swimley
Glass
Henkel
Red Cheater Memorial Hospital
Oval Temperance meet and fair notices at Gore
An advertisement fragment lists an Oval Temperance meet on Saturday at 141 North, Gore. a picnic on August 23 and night shows, plus a notice from The Fair Office inviting exhibitors for August sessions. Also mentions special ad items, notary, and stock ewes for sale by McCann Bros and a Commercial Hotel with meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Pe
Temperance
Lpft
Ton
D.C
Gore
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Strode’s Big Store
Clarke
East Panhandle
Morgan, Jefferson and
Valley Disciples
Gallee Church
R. J. Bennett
Cne
H. J
Lynchburg
Colege
J. T.T. Hundley
J. Q. Phillips
Solo
Rau
Women’s Missionary Society
Harry Saum
India
Oliver
Christian Endeavor Society
Christian Endeavor
Carl Boyer
Leonard Riley
K. L. Foster
Vesta Swartz
Union
Boy Scouts of Pennsylvania
Katharine Dudley
Eaglesmere
Esther Dudley
New Jersey
Patrick
R. F.D. Carrier
the Empire
Deadlock
Marx
Herriot
Kellogg
Old Bethel
Capon Bridge
Collie
Star Office
Tte
Seal
M. Salome Crisman
Notary 22
Fair Office
C. R. McCann
SAIK
McCann Bros
Stephensona
B. Figeadilly
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