Widow of county janitor dies after heat heart disease
Mrs Martha A Hawkins wife of L Hawkins longtime county buildings janitor died suddenly at home on Sharp Street at 10 55 last night from heart disease likely worsened by heat. She was 69 or 70 and survived by husband three children Francis M Hawkins Clarence O Hawkins and Mrs Annie E Warner. Funeral planned for Wednesday with interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Martha A. Hawkins
Sharp Street
Salvation Army
Court House Hall
Miss Keller
At Icedlate Townie
Messrs
Francis M. Hawkins
Clarence O. Hawkins
Annie E. Warner
Pittsburgh
Warner
Mount Hebron
Harrison wins Seventh District Democratic nomination in Virginia
Official results from the August 3 primary show Thomas W. Harrison of Winchester defeating Col. Robert F. Leedy of Luray by a district wide majority of 1,775 and a total Democratic vote of 11,665 with Harrison at 6,720 and Leedy at 4,945.
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Chartesville
Herri Ens
Surrey
Ddge
I. R. T. W. Duke, Jr
Democratic Committee
Seventh District
Virginia
Congress
Thomas
W. Harrison
Robert F. Leedy
T. W. Harrison
Seventh Congressional District
R. T. W. Duke, Jr
Rockingham
Harrison
Leedy
Albemarle County
Frederick County
Shenandoah County
Page County
Greene County
Rappahan
Firemen Hold Picnic at Rock Enon Springs
The Friendship Fire Company of Winchester invites the public to an old time basket picnic at Rock Enon Springs on Labor Day Monday September 6. Attendees may bring baskets or buy meals on the grounds or at the Rock Enon Springs hotel. Outdoor games and dancing are planned and a special Winchester & Western Railroad train will run from Winchester at about 9 am, returning late evening.
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Rock Enon Springs
Friendship Fire Company
Winchester
Old Mountain
Fire Company
Onge
Winchester and Western Railroad
Friendship Fire Company Special Meeting Notice
A special meeting of the Friendship Fire Company will be held Tuesday night August 17 at 8 o'clock. Captain Harry Hardy hopes all members who can attend will be present promptly.
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Riendship Fire CO
Friendship Fire Company
Harry Hardy
Endless Caverns to Open for Visitors in New Market Va
Endless Caverns in New Market Virginia will be open to visitors on and after August 14 1920. Announcement notes hours and access details for the public in a regional leisure brief.
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New Market
Construction workers at Inchester Cold Storage site
Men employed on construction work at Inchester Cold Storage apply to Iiam Beverley in Mer Lilp-6t.
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Inchester
Iiam
Beverley
Mer
Important notice to orchardists urged by Frederick County Fruit Growers
Prompt and accurate replies to the bank questionaires of the apple crop will aid the Barrel Manufacturers, apple buyers and banks. Orchardists urged to return replies at once by the Frederick County Fruit Growers Assn.
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Frederick County
Four Limestone Farms Offered For Sale At High State
Four Limestone Farms under high state of cultivation offer excellent improvements and desirable locations. Prices range from $20,000 to $65,000. Contact G. Clarence Miller, 14-1p-21.
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G. Clarence Miller
Wanted Manager for Barber Shop at Ply Star Office
Classified notice seeking a manager for a barber shop with a proposition offered. Contact details appear truncated but indicate a formal posting in the Star office.
Apple Eater Ad Promises Long Life and Growth
An old saying is cited about apples and longevity. National Fruit Product Company plans a Winchester vinegar and canning plant with 400 cars of cider apples and 300 cars of canning stock. Limited preferred stock offers 7 percent annual dividend, with Virginia tax exemption. Inquiries to Harshbrough Carter or H R Bryarly & Co in Winchester, Virginia.
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National Fruit Product Company, Inc
Winchester
Virginia’ Corporation
Harsbrough & Carter
H. R Bryar‘ly & Bro
Virginia
Man Stabbed In Row Over Housekeeper
John W. Jenkins of North Kent street was arrested after a knife wound to the chest of rival lodger D. A. Shanholtz. Jenkins claims self defense during a dispute over Mrs. Dicks, the housekeeper. Judge fined Jenkins 25 dollars and costs 37.25, releasing him.
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John W. Jenkins
North Kent Street
Armel
D. A. Shanholtz
Highland Avenue
Jenkins
Shanholtz
Claude H Ryan to quit Navy life this fall
Ensign Claude H. Ryan of the United States Navy attached to the battleship Kansas in Pacific waters plans retirement probably in September. A son of Mrs. Nettie Ryan of North Washington street he has served 16 years and was twice shipwrecked during World War I. He earned a commission after bravery and coolness, and may take a pay cut to regain his prior chief gunner's mate rank. He was a former Atlantic fleet boxing champion and has traveled widely.
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Claude H. Ryan
United States Navy
Pacific
Naval Service
Nettie Ryan
North Washington Street
Ensign Ryan
Mediterranean Sea
Betne
Tyler
Atlantic
Ryan
Camp 1218 Modern Woodmen Picnic Held in Va
Camp 1218 Modern Woodmen picnic scheduled at Woodman Park in Middletown Virginia on August 21 1920 with arrangements for community gathering and activities.
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Woodman Park
Middletown
10 head young heavy horses at Marker sale Aug 18
Auction notice lists J. D. Marker offering ten head young heavy horses and éolts at the sale on August 18. The listing emphasizes strong stock and resale potential as part of a private sale event.
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Éolts
J. D. Marker
J. D. Mareker
Vets plan Camp Lee picnic linked to reunion
Veterans of the Eightieth Division will attend a reunion in Richmond September 4 5 and 6 then visit Camp Lee for a picnic and tours. Major General Omar Bundy commands Samp Lee and will welcome formations with barracks assigned for unit reunions. The event features a Liberty Theater welcome, band concert, unit officer selection, a short parade and an athletic carnival in Richmond after.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Eightieth
Richmond
Blue Ridge
Hightieth Division
Veterans’ Association
Camp Lee
Cantonment
Omar Bundy
Thateau-Thierry
Samp Lee
Eightieth Division
Camp
Lee
Liberty Theater
General Bundy
Petersburg
Camp” Lee
Virginia Department of the American Legion
City
Cox Set to Deliver Three Speeches This Week
Governor Cox plans three addresses over 48 hours this week as he campaigns for the Democratic presidential bid. He will speak tomorrow at the state convention in Columbus, then in South Bend on Thursday, and a Canton, Ohio Cox day event next Saturday.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio
Cox
South Bend
Ind
Association
Canton
Remearka
Ohio Democracy
Furious Storm Destroys Toledo Paving and Floods Streets
A violent rainstorm in Toledo Ohio Aug 16 caused about 5 million dollars in damage. Paving washed away collapsing buildings and flooded basements while traffic stalled and residents faced rising floodwaters. Several people were endangered crossing streets but no fatalities were reported.
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Toledo
Ohio
Cedar Rust Severe East of Mountain
The article reviews cedar rust problems in Virginia with severe spread east of the Blue Ridge and notes eradication of cedars near orchards as the main defense. It cites Plant Disease Bulletin data, regional impacts, and laws in Virginia West Virginia Arkansas and potential adoption elsewhere, plus Japan’s cedar eradication approach.
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Virginia
Blue Ridge
Frederick County
Valley
Coun
Meridian
North Dakota
Texas
Florida
Pacific Coast
Far West
Appalaché Chain
Pennsylvania
Maryland
West Virginia
Carolinas
Tennessee
Hudson River Valley
New York
Ohio River Valley
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Nebraska
Arkansas
State Plant Board
Cumberland Valley
Iinois
Japan
America
Nakata
Staunton
Whitacre Event Promises Amusement Music and Speaking
M W O A Piente hosts a Whitacre Virginia gathering on Saturday August 21 1920 with amusements music and public speaking. John Martas hosts a live stock sale August 18 with bidding and sales details.
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M. W. O. A. Piente and Yard
Whitacre
John Martas
Fate of federal suffrage amendment in Tennessee in doubt
Tennessee leaders expect a House vote on ratification after the Senate adopted the measure. Suffragists and opponents alike express confidence as the House committee plans to report to the chamber after an evening session. In North Carolina, similarly, leaders predict a Senate vote on ratification soon, with parties pushing pledges as sessions resume after Sunday recess.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
House
Senate
North Carolina
Raleigh
N. C
Jefferson Club Meeting Notice at Odd Fellows Hall
There will be a Jefferson Club meeting at Odd Fellows Hall at Market and Water streets Wednesday night August 18 at 8 30 o clock. All members urged to attend for important business.
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Odd Fellows’ Hall
Cor. Market and Water Sts
Sugar issues rise bristly stock market rally
In early trading the market showed gains with sugar issues leading gains while steel and equipment stocks helped a rally. Oil and motor shares faced bear pressure later, sending prices down and limiting afternoon momentum. Volume reached about 275000 shares.
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New York
Atlantic
Crucible Steel
American Car
Harding Invites Democrats to Porch Campaign Speech
Marion Ohio August 16 Preliminary work today by Senator Harding on his next front porch address set for Thursday. Advisers expect it to be a major campaign utterance. The nomination will be addressed to a gathering of current and former Ohio legislators with attendees from both parties anticipated.
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Associated Press
Marion
Ohio
Harding
Bank Robbers Loot Thornton First National Bank
Six armed bandits robbed the First National Bank at Thornton Iowa early today taking 4000 dollars in currency and Liberty bonds. They fled in two automobiles as authorities traced the crime toward Mason City. The report notes shares of 50 good stock steers were offered at J. D. Marker’s sale set for August 18.
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Associated Press
Mason City
Iowa
First ‘ National Bank
Thornton
Here
J. D. Marker
Dublin Custon House Raid by Armed Group
On Aug 16 thirty armed men, evading the military guard, raided the Dublin customs house. They searched the building and departed within minutes without taking any items, with no full assessment by press time. A note mentions Moling and Seal's clearance gate ad for ladies' blouses on page 5.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Moling & Seal
U S Ships Ordered to the Baltic for Protection
Navy Department announces U S warships including a destroyer and a Pittsburgh vessel are at Cherbourg and will proceed to the Baltic and to Danzig to protect Americans and interests as the Warsaw front tightens with Russian advances toward the Polish capital.
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Associated Press
Washington
Pittsburgh
Baltic Sea
Cherbourg
France
Navy Department
Danzig
Free City
Baltic
Poland
Dan
London
Warsaw
Zymyn
Russia
Premi George
House of Commons
Tod Yabor
Opp
Wanamunique
Radzymyn
Radsymyn
Zégrezi
Okuniew
Air mail route opens between Chicago and St. Louis
A flight today marked the start of the Chicago to St. Louis air mail service. A plane carrying about 150 pounds of mail departed at 9:30 a.m. and was expected to complete the 3 1/2 hour journey.
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Associated
Chicago
Eaily
Stones Hurling in Trish Riots Across Belfast
Riot clashes continued in Belfast last night with no firearms used. In Short Strand Nationalist area both sides threw three stones, leaving the area under siege until past midnight. Four Nationalists were arrested and one seriously injured. A Sinn Fein party returning from a meeting in County A was fired upon, with one killed and another wounded.
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Associated Press
Belfast
Ireland
Short Strand
Cons
Sinn
Scouts Swim Meet Tonight at Stout Building
Public invited to Boy Scouts of America events with life-saving demonstrations. Local mentions include Alva Richards of Washington visiting his parents, A B Richards and family, and Eva Lubin returning to Baltimore from a North Main area visit near Max Novick. Ruth Thomas took a trip to Atlantic City.
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Stout
Boy Scouts of America
Alva Richards
Washington
Mrs
A. B. Richards
Joseph Lubin
Eva Lubin
S ‘Balti
Max Novick
Hatehet
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ARD Supply CO
Hone
N. Market ST
Claude Ryan
Navy Life
V. Depot
Sam Halnes
Bell Phone
Coopers
Sneah” Valley Bank
Bundy
Chateau Thierry
Ladies’ Aid Society of
Paxton's Chapel
F. D. Fromme
Tennessee House
Carolina
Jefferson Club
Loot National Bank
Custon
U.S
Trish
Scout Swimming
Ruth Thomas
Atlantic City
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