Woman Falls or Jumps From Berryville Boarding House
Mrs. O V Kalb, 22, wife of carnival operator O V Kalb, fell or jumped from a third story window at a Berryville boarding house during a carnival run. She suffered a broken hip and leg, head wounds, and shock, was found in an alley with a lowered sash window, and taken to Winchester Memorial Hospital in serious condition. Her husband, busy with carnival gear near Marshall, could not explain the incident, saying she might have slept walked or lost balance.
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O V. Kalb
O. V. Kalb
Ber
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Berryville
P. W. Boyd
Colt
Marshall
Fauquier County
Kolb
Cincinnati
Tennessee
Winchester
Firemen's Welfare Association
Kotb
Colt Show Grounds
Shryock Seeks Street Surfacing Plan For Winchester
F Amos Shryock of Winchester Virginia received a formal letter from the city street committee dated August 14 1925 detailing their recommendation to the council to surface five hundred feet of a proposed street for him. The letter notes the mayor’s signings require council approval and warns the city did not authorize longer or alternate deeds, urging immediate reply to pass commendations to the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Shryock
City
Amos
Street Committee Chairman Attitude On City Street Obligation
F A Shryock of Winchester Virginia criticizes J H Henry chairman of the street committee for trying to evade a city deed obligation. The 1600 foot by 60 foot parcel funded by city to become a macadam street from Millwood avenue to a corner is to be built within one year, as agreed by the mayor, W T Barr treasurer and city solicitor Philip Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
J. H. Henry
Winchester
W. T. Barr
Philip Williams
Millwood Avenue
Henry
Furnished room residence available near Cork Street
Furnished room in a residence offered from Sept 1 to July 1. Residence described as in a most desirable location. Apply at 214 W Cork St to inquire and arrange details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cork St
Eleven Die As Cargo Ship Sinks Off Ouessant
The cargo steamer St Marie struck a rock in dense fog in the English Channel off Ouessant last night and foundered in minutes. The captain and ten crew members died, while thirteen others clung to a boat and reached Ouessant in a pitiful condition.
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Associated Press
Erest
France
St. Marie
Ouessant
County Couple Get a License in Local Clerk Office
A marriage license was issued to Bruce Lodge and Miss Winnefred V. Smith in the county clerk’s office. Lodge is a son of Mr and Mrs J W Lodge of White Hall and a young farmer, while the bride is 19, daughter of Mr and Mrs David A Smith of the same neighborhood.
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Bruce Lodge
Winnefred V. Smith
J. W. Lodge
White Hall
S County
David A. Smith
Were Married In Harrisonburg
Announcement of the marriage of Harry Himelright and Abbie Hottel, both of Winchester, with the ceremony in Harrisonburg Virginia on August 4 performed by Rev. John B. Dixon of the Christian Church. The groom is a son of Luther Himelright and a local mechanic. the bride is daughter of Arthur Hottel.
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Harry Himelright
Abbie Hottel
Winchester
Harrisonburg
John B. Dixon
Christian Church
Luther Himelright
Arthur Hottel
Warsaw visitor guest at Mrs Henhing and relatives
S Barron Denny of Warsaw Virginia is the guest of Mrs A D Henhing and other relatives in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Barron Denny
Warsaw
A. D. Henhing
Wheat Drops After Canada and U S Crop Reports
Wheat prices fell sharply this week after simultaneous Canadian and U S crop reports surprised markets with unofficial production estimates well below earlier forecasts. Prices slid up to six cents at open, later extending to about twelve cents, while corn held steady and oats declined on large receipts. Provisions moved mixed after tariff news.
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Associated Press
Chtcago
Canada
United States
Poffenberger Identified as the Railroad Bandit
William H. Poffenberger alias William H. Roberts, 26, arrested yesterday in Hagerstown, is identified by Ticket Agents Taylor and Moore as the bandit who robbed them of over $6,000 at the Baltimore and Ohio Queen City station. Paul Pennell and L. M. Dietrich had earlier linked him to separate robberies. He denies involvement and will consult counsel.
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Cumberland
William H. Poffenberger
William H. Roberts
Hagerstown
Joseph F. Taylor
Glenn A. Moore
Baltimore and Ohio Queen City
Taylor
Moore
Paul Pennell
Washington
L. M. Dietrich
Poffenberger
Dietrich
Rainy Weather Indicated For First of the Week
Weather forecasts for the week ahead from the weather bureau call for showers in the North and Middle Atlantic States on Monday or Tuesday and again Friday or Saturday. Temperatures expected near normal most of the week with cooler conditions toward the end and generally fair weather on Wednesday and Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Weather Bureau
North
Middle Atlantic
Girls Escape From Industrial School Reported
Ruth Miller of this city fled the Industrial School for Girls near Richmond while another girl named Lane disappeared simultaneously. Staunton, Virginia, authorities were alerted after Lane was found in boys' clothing and held for the school. Miller remains at large, believed near Staunton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Miller
Richmond
Lane
Doran
Staunton
Miller
Operation for Miss Esther Tobin in Memorial Hospital
Miss Esther May Tobin of Flint Hill Virginia underwent an operation Wednesday at Memorial Hospital for appendicitis.
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Tittle
Esther May Tobin
Flint Hill
Memorial Hospital
Mr. James Estus Returns From Charlottesville Visit
Mr. James Estus has returned from a visit to his mother in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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James Estus
Charlottesville, Va
President Coolidge Battles Toothache in Vermont
President Coolidge endured a crowned toothache during a visit to his father in Plymouth Vermont. Dr. F R Jewett removed the crown and placed a temporary filling and the President promised to return for further care. He then prepared for a Monday conference with Secretary Mellon and Senator Smoot on emergency issues linked to Belgium debt negotiations. Colonel Coolidge, recovering from an operation, greeted the returning couple and shared a warm welcome on the steps of the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Plymouth
President Coolidge
Woodstock
F. R. Jewett
Coplidge
Mellon
Smoot
Belgium
Father
Colonel Coolidge
John R. Tucker Chosen President of Bar Association
John Randolph Tucker of Richmond was elected president of the Virginia Bar Association at its annual meeting in Hot Springs. He is the son of Rep. Harry St. George Tucker and grandson of the noted Virginia statesman bearing the same name. A Washington and Lee graduate, Tucker has long practiced law in Richmond and has held many trusted positions. He is nephew by marriage of Dr. W F McGuire.
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John Randolph Tucker
Richmond
Virginia Associativestea Ip Aas
Hot Springs
Tucker
Harry St. George Tucker
Lexington
Virginia
Washington and Lee University
Ww. Fr. McGuire
Little Change In Main Body Of Stock Market
New York August 15 market shows little change in the main board though undertone remains firm. American Can falls five points while high priced industrials rise. Equipment electric and motor issues led group strength and oils saw reduced selling pressure. Total volume about 500000 shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Bank Robbery at First National Bank in Bart Iowa
Eight men wrecked the safe at the First National Bank in Bart Iowa and escaped with about $15,000 in bonds and cash in an early morning raid. Investigators from Iowa National Bank and local authorities began inquiries as the incident prompted citywide security reviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Bart
Iowa
First National Bank
Pure Water Signs To Be Placed On U.S. Highways
Washington August 15 The American Automobile Association with the public health service and state sanitary engineers begins marking highways to show where pure drinking water is found. Ohio and Pennsylvania start marking with emphasis near camp sites and along the roads for travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Associated Press
Washington
American Automobile Association
Public Health Service
State Sanitary Engineers
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Dr Walter Cox to Teach Sunday Bible Class
Dr Walter Cox will teach the Golden Rule Bible Class Sunday at 9 30 in the usual rooms on the first floor of Brad Jock Street E Church Souris Text Whatsoever a man soweth so shall he reap AM men are invited to hear him with a message worth while Special music by the Golden Rule Orchestra and good singing is assured Be on time
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Walter Cox
Golden Rule
Brad Jock
E. Church
Souris
Cox
Golden Rule Orchestra
Boy Scouts Return From Camp In High Spirit
Troop 1 Winchester boys returned from a ten day Capon River camping trip aboard Crowser’s truck. The event featured Scoutcraft instruction swimming life saving flag ceremonies and field day events with top performances by Edmonds Perrine Cather Anderson and Rosenberger.
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Boy Scouts of
Winchester
Capon River
Crowser
Hook’s Mill
J. W. Rosenberger
A. B. Ruff
E. W. Cather
Stuart Edmonds
Isaac Faulkner
C. A. Anderson
William R
Charles Anderson
Peter Perrine
Henkel
Bill Perrine
Rosenberger
John Perrine
Edmonds
Weaver
Cather
Canter
Perrine Brothers
Syracuse Bandits Make a Rich Haul
Syracuse Bandits pry into the Sobey home and steal a small safe containing nearly $50,000 in cash jewels and securities while the family was away at a friend’s house on August 16 in Syracuse New York.
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Syracuse
Associated Press
N. Y
Albert Sobey
Dollar Day Prizes Unsold. Fifth Draw Held
The Dollar Day prize drawing continues as the fifth drawing was held today for unredeemed prizes. The first number wins a five dollar gold piece and the second number is 832. Subscribers must bring duplicate stubs to The Star Office for redemption. phone calls are not accepted.
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Star
Star Office
Office
Auction Sale of Household Goods at 101 N Washington
Auction sale lists beds dressers chairs pictures bookcase tables dining room suit porch furniture gas range and glassware. Tuesday August 18 at 10 A M, 101 N Washington Street. Terms cash. Roland Ryan as administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
Roland
Ryan
Adm
For Sale Brass Bed and Springs Item
Brass bed and springs offered for sale at 316 West Leicester Street. Contact for details and price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leicester St
Mechanics Ned and Cecil Loy at 103 N Main
Ned and Cecil Loy operate a repair service out of the rear of 103 North Main, inviting local customers to bring vehicles and equipment for services and repairs. The short notice advertises available mechanics and contact at a central town address.
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Ned and
Cecil Loy
N. Main
Kiwanis Club Ladies Day Stirred Winchester Crowd
The Kiwanis club held a Wednesday luncheon at the George Washington Hotel celebrating ladies day. Jesse Oakes presided as Miss Freed sang, with Mrs. Stouffer on piano. William C. Alexander, a Winchester native now in New York, shared business memories and love of his hometown. Philip Williams presented a history of Winchester and welcomed him back. Alexander thanked the club and noted his New York success. negotiations for a Kiwanis Rotary baseball game were under way for next week.
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Kiwanis Club
George Washington Hotel
Jesse Oakes
Miss Freed
C. A. Freed
Grace Lutheran Church
Harry C. Stouffer
Harry Cookus
Winchester
Philip Williams
Mr. Alexander
Winchester Kiwanis Club
Phil
Bill
Coe’s Bottom
Alexander
New York State
New York City
Kiwanis
The Manicure Girl at Colonial with Bebe Daniels
Paramount star Bebe Daniels headlines The Manicure Girl at the Colonial Theatre for two days. Maria Katharine faces a battle over independence and money as a wealthy suitor’s generosity tests her relationship with Tony, with Edmund Burns and Dorothy Cummings in support and a Pathe Review plus organ concert featured.
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Maria
Tony
Bebe Daniels
Paramount Picture
Colonial Theatre
Bebe
Edmund Burns
Hale
Hamilton
Dorothy Cummings
Pathe
Paramount Pictures
Colonial
Peter Vredenburgh
Fresh car Watson Water Melons at Robinsons Cold Storage
RAMACCIOTTI reports fresh car Watson water melons at Robinsons Cold Storage noted with date code 8 4 1p 21 and operator F RAMACCIOTTI.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson
Robinson’s
F. Ramacciotti
Wanted Six Carpenters for Ice & Cold Storage Co
Job notice from C L Robinson Ice and Cold Storage Co seeks six carpenters. Postdate August 17. Listing shows contact by Robinson and indicates employment ad placed in local paper.
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C. L. Robinson
Ice & Cold Storage Co
Police Dog for Sale at Post Office Address
Classified note offers a police dog for sale aged several months at a bargain price. Instructions to contact Wilbur Johnston at the Post Office or in person at 344 S Piccadilly. May reflect local ad writing style from the period.
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Wilbur Johnston
S. Piccadilly
Notice to undergo electrolysis work at G F House
Beginning Tuesday August 18 Mrs F N Boyer will be in her office at 19 South Main Street for electrolysis hair removal services. The office is open Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and Friday each week for those interested to call and arrange treatment.
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G. F. House
South Main Street
Lost dog alert at 54 Free moat street
White and tan dog lost with no collar or tag. Reward offered for recovery. Contact 54 Free moat street for details.
Berryville Horse Show Showcases Keen Competition And Winners
The Berryville Va event drew about seventy exhibitors across thirty classes with top honors to Otto Furr and J. St. Bell in collectors hunter and jumper divisions. Mrs P R Drury won best saddle pony while W Lodge Bowles claimed novice and open saddle horse ribbons. U S Cavalry display impressed, judges Osbourne Morris and Kefford praised results. awards listed for handicaps, yearling colts, teams, and Corinthian cups.
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Berryville
Yun Airy Farms
Lough Spring
Otto Furr
J. St
J. W. Bell
W. Lodge Bowles
Waugh Glascock
Mra
Association
William Dupont, Jr
Wasness
Carl H. Fi
B. O. Randoing
Far Hatch
Carl Farr
Ionian
Charles Mulikin
Carter Mullikin Lockwood
Corinthian
U. S. Cavalry
W. W
Brown Betty
Blakeley Lodge
Third Cavalry
Mrs
H. R. Drury
Golden Eagle
Dr. van Dusen
L. M. Allen
Dr. L. M. Allen
Clifton Simpson
J. H. Bell
Roy B. Payne
E. Norman
Winchester Investors Offered Preferred Stock in Mill
Subscription details for Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mill Corporation disclose a plan to double capacity with a block of 7 percent preferred stock and one common share for every two preferred shares. Most stock sales target outside Winchester. local connections encouraged by Hansbrough & Carter Insurance Loans Investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mill Corporation
Winchester
Hansbrough & Carter Insurance
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C. V. Kolb
Amos Shryock
New Street
F. Amos Shryock
John R. Tucker
Bar Association
Iowa National Bank
U.S
Seeady
W. C. Alexander
F. N. Boyer
Mrs. Drury
Same
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