Victory celebration set for Labor Day in Winchester
The Winchster and Frederick county preparation for the Labor Day Victory celebration moves forward with six working days left. W L Fultz chairs the finance committee as funds near cover. subscriptions urged and a full contributor list will be published in The Star. Victory Arch rises near the courthouse, grand stand on City Hall east front going up, decorations from Water Street to the B and O station. Stephens City plans to attend with 15 autos, decorated floats, Red Cross contingent, and over-subscribed banquet materials. Speakers include Judge R T W Duke of Charlottesville and Dr B M Rozel, with Capt R T Barton and Lieut Philip Williams among returning soldiers to speak.
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Winchester
Frederick County
General Committee of Arangements
W. L. Fultz
Fultz
Finance Committee
Star
Main Street
City Hall
Water Street
Baltimore and Ohio
The
Fair Association
Fair Grounds
John H. Seal
Stephens City
Lineburg
Red Cross
Williams
R. Gray Williams
R. T. W. Duke
Charlottesville
B. M. Roszel
R. T. Barton
Philip Williams
W. D. Smith
R. Gray
Smith Greater Shows Arrive in Winchester For Charity
The Smith Greater Shows come to Winchester arriving tomorrow at 2 PM via the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. They perform all next week at Equity grounds to aid the Charley Rouss Fire Company truck fund, with Labor Day events for Victory celebration and homecoming fund. The large touring show features thirteen cars and 16 attractions including a ferris wheel and electric swing along with a circus and wild animal acts.
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Smith Greater
Winchester
Baltimore and Ohio’ Railroad
Charley Rouss Fire Company
One Slightly Used Superior Disc Drill For Sale
Bargain to quick buyer. Ip R. M. Swimley advertises a lightly used Superior disc drill available now with a prompt sale to interested party.
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R. M. Swimley
Heavy penalties for profiteers extend to clothing and basics
The Senate agricultural sub committee tentatively agreed an anti profiteering amendment to the food control act defining unjust prices and authorizing fair price committees. The House had extended the act to clothing and other necessities with a 5000 dollar fine and two years imprisonment, sending the measure to the Senate for action.
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Washington
Senate Agricultural Subcommittee
Palmer
House
Senate
Agricultural Committee
Noted Civil War veteran dies in Kentucky
Louis P Cowan a lieutenant colonel who led the Union battery at Gettysburg near the Clump of Trees died in Louisville at nearly 78 after a long illness. He helped seed the reunion movement that linked Blue and Gray at Gettysburg and its fiftieth anniversary.
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Louisville
Andrew Cowan
Pickett
Gettysburg
Cowan
Kentucky
Widow Mrs Mary A Russell Dies Sudden at Home
Mrs Mary A Russell 77 widow of Jesse M Russell and Grubbs family member from Clarke county died last night at her Wadesville home from a hemorrhage caused by high blood pressure. She leaves two daughters and four sons, with funeral set at the home at 2 30 Sunday led by Rev Painter and burial in Green Hill Cemetery Berryville.
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Mary. A. Russell
Jesse M. Russell
Grubbs
Clarke County
Wadesville
Russell
Jesse. .M. Russell
Presbyterian Church
Thomas Bradshaw
Summit Point
W. Va
Frank Swimley
Messrs
Hunton J
William
Jesse
L. N. Russell
West
Mr. Painter
Presbyterian Church of
Berryville
Green Hill Cemetery
John M. Fiszpaw
A. G. Kimmel
J. H. Byrn
E. W. Prince
M. M. Swimley
J. C. Erb
Fruit Buyer Seeks Orchard Winter Fruit at Two Depots
Apple and plum trade ad seeks orchards to sell winter fruit. Buyer operates packing houses at Cumberland Valley Depot Winchester and White Post Depot with rep Mr. David Reardon. Call after six p m at 476 or 419 for large or small lots.
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Cumberland Valley Depot
Winchester
White Post
Depot
David Reardon
Shawnee Tribe Red Men No 2 Meet For Degree Work
Shawnee Tribe Red Men No 2 convenes Tuesday night at 8 30 at the hall for degree work by order of the Sachem.
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Sachem
Furniture Sale Notice and Apple Grader Ad
A private sale of residence furniture on Washington street includes a large dining room set, parlor set, and a Knabe piano, with removal available by September 1. John Roy Stephenson offers a Trescott Apple Grader to cut packing costs, promoted by Massey Brothers.
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Massey Brothers
Washington Street
W. Roy Stephenson
Shenandoah Valley Bank Stock To Be Sold At Court House
Ten shares of Shenandoah Valley Bank stock will be sold in front of Court House Saturday August 30. W. G. Hardy, Admr.
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Shenandoah Valley Bank
Court House
W. G. Hardy
Admr
Beck's Steam Bakery Adds Delivery Vehicles
Slightly used 3 1 2 ton Federal truck with body complete and two Vim trucks each 1000 pounds capacity for light delivery, with bodies. Located for bakery operations at Beck's Steam Bakery.
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Beck
Teets and Spicher Sell Cow Cars Arrive for Ridgeway Inspection
Teets and Spicher bring cow cars to Ridgeway for public inspection. buyers can view the vehicles at the Ridgeway site before potential sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teets and
Spicher
Ridgeway
Rev Dr Kern To Preach At Market Street M E Church
The Rev. Dr. Paul B. Kern of Dallas Texas son of the Rev Dr and Mrs John A Kern will preach at 11 o clock Sunday morning at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church There is no evening service Sunday school gathers at 945 a m and the Men's Wesleyan Bible Class meets at 945 a m with address by Mr William W Glass
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Paul B. Kern
Dallas
Tex
John A. Kern
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
William, W. Glass
Pursuit of Mexican bandits continues from border camp
Two forces one of Carranza federals and American cavalry scour the Coneros river region in pursuit after bandits who captured two American airmen. Five bandits dead so far as operation enters its fifth day. Bandits believed to have escaped into mountain fastnesses.
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The
Associated Press
Marfa
Tex
Mexico
Carranza
Coneros River
Los Angeles
Cal
Southern Pacific
Achesoy Topeka
Santa Fe
Salt Lake
Notice to Buy Apples for Evaporation
Notice states intent to begin buying apples to evaporate on August 25, 1919. Signed by Noble G. Whitacre.
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Noble G. Whitacre
Market Ends Dull With Mixed Gains Across Sectors
New York stock activity closed modestly higher on a dull session. Rails were quiet while motors and their sectors led with gains of two to thirteen points. Oils ships and tobacco advanced one to five points, equipment metals and unclassified shares rose one to three. Crucible steel up two points, United States Steel up fraction. Sterling improved, total sales around 350000 shares.
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New York
Crucible
United States Steel
Red Cross Float Parade Plans In Winchester Area
Red Cross workers urged to join the parade with decorated autos rather than march. Women and children not marching will ride. Cars should display signs of origin and wear Red Cross head dresses. Assembly at Equity grounds at South Washington street at 10 a m Monday September 1. Mrs W M C Bond, Chairman Red Cross Floats.
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Red Cross
Winchester
Equity
South Washington Street
W. M.C. Bond
Cars For Hire In City Offer
Auto Service Company advertises good cars for hire at reasonable rates. Office located at 107 FE. Piccadilly St. Inquiries answered by calls to Potts' Grocery, 14-1p-tf.
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Auto Service Company
Piccadilly St
Potts
Senate Panel Backs Shantung Shift to China
The Senate foreign relations committee adopted an amendment to transfer German rights in Shantung province from Japan to China by a nine to eight vote. Democratic members and Senator McCumber opposed. Lodge proposed striking Japan and inserting China. The panel also urged Lodge to seek a Polish treaty and updates on AustriBulgaryTurkey talks. The committee aims to speed treaty action next week, with expected amendments likely to be defeated in the Senate.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Shantung Province
China
Japan
McCumber
North Dakota
Lodge
Shantung
Wilson
Senate
United State
Poland
Versailles
Austria
Bulgaria
Turkey
Foreign Relations Committee
Weather Outlook Forecasts Showers in Week Start
Weather Bureau predictions for the week of August 24 expect normal temperatures in the North and Middle Atlantic States with generally fair conditions. Occasional local showers and thunderstorms are probable across the region.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
North
Middle Atlantic
Community Sing Next Tuesday in Winchester and Frederick County
The War Camp Community Service schedules a second community sing for returning service members and the public in Winchester and Frederick County. The event is set for Tuesday evening August 26 at 7 30, likely in front of the Court House, lasting about one hour with choruses, wartime songs, and new musical features.
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War Camp
Winchester
Frederick County
Court House
City Hall Plaza
Decorating supplies for Welcome Home celebration sale
Decor items for a Welcome Home celebration offered for sale with display samples. Buyer can visit or contact G. A. Butler, electrical contractor, at 15 to 14t for purchase and details.
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G. A. Butler
Valley Evaporator Co Opens Buy Offers for Apples
Valley Evaporator Co advertises cash prices for apples and drops, inviting sellers to bring produce to 18-Plw Winchester C. V. Yards for highest payment.
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Apples
Valley Evaporator CO
Winchester C. V
Corset Makers Strike Affects Winchester Trade
Corset makers at the fasten factories have been on strike for weeks delaying back orders for Winchester merchants. A Teading factory sent a complete shipment today with prices from 98e to $3.48, described as extra value for lady customers. The Rev and Mrs Braxton Bryan of Petersburg, Va., visit Mrs Holmes Conrad on North Market street.
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Fastern
Winchester
Braxton Bryan
Petersburg, Va
Holmes Conrad
North Market Street
Army recruiting party arrives in Winchester with searchlight exhibit
Captain Arthur Hunting of the Fifth Engineers arrives with four army trucks and a touring car for a three day recruiting tour in Winchester. The party will stage a free searchlight demonstration and show a moving picture set of unprecedented World War scenes at 9 p.m. on the Plaza. Tents are at Washington's headquarters at Cork and Braddock streets.
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United States Army
Washington
Cork and Braddock
Kolchak regime faces crisis as envoy reports turmoil
Washington Aug. 23. Ambassador Morris, sent by the State Department from Tokio to Omsk, reports to officials that Celeburity agent prodboy warns of a crisis in the Kolchak government amid Siberian disorder as authorities assess the situation.
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Washington
Morris
State Department
Tokio
Omsk
Siberia
Prodboy
Brockway Tracks on Display at W. W. Walls' Warehouse
Brockway Tracks claim economy and durability with models from 1 ton to 56 ton. Commerce models include 3 ton. Visit the warehouse at 23-10-21 to compare and save before buying.
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Brockway
W. W. Wall
Enrollment applications sought at John Kerr School
Public notice states that from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. August 25 to 30 the John Kerr School building will receive applications for enrollment of new pupils and county pupils. Principal H. S. Dufey issues the notice.
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John Kerr School
Duffey
Grimes Golden Apples Wanted in Winchester Value Offered
Sam Haines of the Grain Elevator at C. V. Depot Winchester Virginia seeks Grimes Golden apples. He offers top market value cash and asks growers to bring their crop for appraisal.
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Sam Haines
C. V. Depot
Winchester
Staunton Academy Attendance Led By Miss Zirkle
Miss Nannie M. Zirkle returns from Antioch and San Francisco with nephew David H. Patterson Jr. to enroll at Staunton Military Academy Staunton Virginia. Mention of cadet enrollment accompanies note of sister Mrs. David H. Patterson's death. Special sale notice for Monday soap deal from The People's Drug Co. totals three octagon cakes or three ivory cakes for 20c.
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Nannie M. Zirkle
Antioch
San Francisco
Cal
David H. Patterson
David H. Patterson, Jr
Staunton Military Academy
Staunton
People’s Drug Co
Tne
Ip-It
Farm Auction Near Albemarle VA September 5 1919
Dr W M Janney offers mules horses shoats farming implements apple picking supplies sprayers and household goods for sale on his farm near Albemarle Virginia on Friday September 5 1919. Other items include baby carriages and strollers and floor items. Mr and Mrs John M Snyder return from Michigan coast trip. Mrs C E Hoover visiting Gainesboro home of T Carson Adams.
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W. M. Janney
Albin
Duvall & Dunn
John M. Snyder
Michigan
C. E. Hoover
Mrs. T. Carson Adams
Gainesboro
Private School to Open September 12 1919
Miss Kemp announces the opening of her private school on September 12 1919 at 121 West Water Street. The listing details a new educational option for local families and marks the start of instruction pending enrollment.
Sugar distribution dispute letters to The Star editor
Chas Winchester defends a sugar distribution effort by the Chamber of Commerce amid accusations of partiality. He credits the Civic League and others for help and says deliveries reached over 200 pounds. He notes Mr Pinkley secured 420 pounds with bona fide orders for Mine Bank neighbors. Winchester hopes the chamber’s board shares the view of fairness.
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the Star
Star of
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commmerce
Civic League
Pinkley
Mine Bank
Pingley
Winchester
Com
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Congress
Mary A. Russell
DR. Kern
Dickman
San Antonio
To- Ys
Winchester Seed Co., Inc
Sterling Exchange
Cars For Hire
Bare Matey
Jolliffe & Jolliffe
Free Army
Arthur Hunting
France
Kolchak
Brockway Trucks
Grimes Golden
Staunton Academy
G. W. Trenary
Chas. W. Winchester, Va
Sadie Hamrick
Commercial and Savings Bank
Jones Spring
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