Hope Fades On Anthracite Strike In Pa District
A midnight appeal to miners by Wilkes-Barre citizens to resume scale talks with operators is dismissed as ineffective. Officials warn a September 1 suspension is likely as maintenance details are settled and a six-member international sub-committee prepares to decide. government keeps hands off while stockpiles appear sufficient until December and a possible bituminous strike looms as a contingency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Wilkesbarre
John L. Lewis
Ternational Union
Bellevue-Stratford
Patience
Lewis
Philip Murray
International
Thomas Kennedy
Rinaldo Cappellini
Andrew Mattey
C. J. Golden
Washington
Citizens’ Committee
Northern
West Virginia
Jacksonville
Reverend Strother’s Will Dictates Estate To Wife Then Daughter
The Rev Frank A Strother minister and former Mosby commander probate records reveal his will directs his body be buried at Berryville and his estate sold to fund United States bonds. Wife Margaret Strother receives life interest, then daughter Mrs Harold Smith inherits. if she dies childless, half goes to nieces Agnes and Jennie Strother and half to the American Bible Society. Executor M M Lynch named with $500 bond. will dated January 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Strother
Southern Methodist Church
Mosby
Baltimore
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Berryville
Harold W. Smith
Mr. Strother
United States
Margaret C. Strother
Barn Fire Destroys Jolliffe Farm Near Winchester
Early morning blaze destroyed the farm barn of Joseph Jolliffe seven miles north of Winchester near the Martinsburg pike. A mule colt a cow and two calves perished inside. Loss estimated at 2200 dollars with limited insurance. Origin undetermined though spontaneous combustion in green alfalfa is suspected. neighbors saved the house and some outbuildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Jolliffe
Winchester
Martinsburg Pike
Arthur W. Fansler
W. O. Zinn
Rouss Fire Co Uniforms Distribution Planned
Uniforms will be issued Friday evening August 28 for the Chambers- ing trip, announced by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ROUSS
Many Tributes of Gold Placed On Unknown's Tomb
London Aug 27 The Unknown Soldier's tomb at Westminster Abbey has become a store of gold and silver tributes placed by visitors. Verger reports many women, possibly with wartime losses, leave personal ornaments on the tomb. The offerings are cleared daily to the crypt and no decision has been made on their disposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Westminister Abbey
Westminister
For Sale Two Modern Brick Homes on North Braddock Street
Property sale offer with possession Oct 1 and rental option if unsold. Winchester Realty Company, Inc. located at 22 Rouss Avenue, Winchester, Virginia, handles this limited time listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Braddock Street
Winchester Realty Company, Inc
Rouss Avenue
Winchester
Sale of Shenandoah Valley Bank and Geo Washington Hotel Stock
Auction notice lists 10 shares Shenandoah Valley Bank stock and 5 shares Geo Washington Hotel stock to be sold Monday August 31 at 11 o clock in front of the county courthouse. Attorney Harry R. Kern represents the owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley Bank
County Court House
Geo
Washington Hotel
Harry R. Kern
Atty
Stock Ewes from West Virginia at Fair Grounds
A sale listing notes 150 stock ewes from West Virginia at the fair grounds on Friday August 28. Interested buyers should apply to Fishpaw & Lovett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Fair Grounds
Fishpaw & Lovett
Nation Fruit Stock For Sale At The Right Price
An ad offers eighty shares or less of Nation Fruit Stock with a seven percent yield. Prospective buyers are instructed to address Box 4, City, for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nation
City
Winchester Public Schools Open Sept 9 Registration Details
The Winchester Public Schools announce the 9 September start and registration for new pupils in grades 1-3 at Kerr Building on September 3 4 5 from 9 to 1 and for grades 4-12 at Handley Building same dates. No unregistered pupils admitted first week. Entrance age 6 on/before Sept 16. New pupils require birth certificate and doctor's vaccination certificate. H D Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Public
Kerr
Handley
Eh Poe van
Officers Seek Clues in Death of Mrs Loren
Oakland investigators said they hold information likely to unravel the case of Mrs Jessie Loren nurse and divorcee whose dismembered body parts were found in the El Cerrito swamp near Richmond She had been missing since August 19 and authorities suspect an illegal operation caused her death The body showed signs of skilled dismemberment and officials believe the death occurred in San Francisco
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Oakland
Cal
Jessie Loran
el Cerrito
Richmond
Annie Ferguson
Loren
Local Stars At Band Benefit At the Colonial Theatre Winchester
Local stars join a grand Citizens' Band benefit at the Colonial Theatre in Winchester. A cooperative program features concert by the band plus vocal, dance and instrumental novelties, promising one of the finest vaudeville style offers at an fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Theatre
Citizens
Winchester
Fresh Eggs Wanted At Home Grocery
An advertisement from The Home Grocery seeks fresh eggs with a claim of paying the highest prices. The brief notice emphasizes prompt payment and ongoing need for eggs.
For Sale Grapes In Any Quantity Winchester Warehouse
Grapes for sale in any quantity offered by Fairmont Avenue location of Schultz Warehouse. Farmer or retailer can contact Vineyard Co. details show the sale point and the supplier name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont Ave
Winchester
Vineyard Co
Schultz Warehouse
Meade Memorial Church Benefit Tournament at White Post Grove
A Saturday August 29 1925 event begins at 11 a m at White Post Grove featuring horse and automobile amusements and other activities to support Meade Memorial Church. Refreshments and lunch available on grounds with admission set at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Post Grove
Benefit Meade Memorial Church
Dentist on Trial for Wife Murder Ends Death in Jail
Dr. Thomas W. Young, a California dentist on trial for killing his wife and burying her in a cistern, hanged himself with wire in his county jail cell. Jurors had been visiting the cistern yesterday. Two acquaintances testified he offered them $500 to say Mrs. Young was alive and fleeing, in an alleged alienation suit against his father-in-law. The wire may have been smuggled in. jail officials noted prior to the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Thomas W. Young
Young
George Palmer
Groyshorn
Local Prominent Resident Elisha Barr Dies at Home
Elisha F. Barr a leading Stephens City resident died this afternoon while sitting on his porch on Main Street. Heart disease was the likely cause after prior attacks. Mrs Barr and neighbors assisted, doctor unable to save him. Born in Clearfield County Pennsylvania about 60 years ago, he spent most of his life in Frederick County and was long a respected teacher. His unmarried daughter Miss Mary Louise Barr is visiting Pittsburgh with Mrs J Leslie Drake. her return will be a sad moment. (Continued on Page Five.)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elisha F. Barr
Stephens City
Main Street
Mr. Barr
B. F. Montgomery
Mary Louise Barr
Clearfield County
William 8. Barr
Barr
Frederick County
Water shortage theories emerge for Rouss Spring
Alexander Spottswood Dandridge proposes that Abram's Creek diversion around Hillyard's dam starves Rouss Spring of water. He cites increased creek flow downstream and a now drier dam, urging reconnection to original channel to restore the city's supply. Harrisonburg warns of looming famine without conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Spottswood Dandridge
Rouss Spring
Merryman’s Spring
Shenandoah Boxboard Corporation
Abram’s Creek
Mr. Dandridge
Winchester
Dandridge
Abarm
Hillyard
Harrisonburg
Clarke Wins Honors In Convention Held Here This Afternoon
Clarke wins honors in a local convention as delegates report on naval air operations led by Commander Byrd. The overnight telegram outlines 6,066 miles flown by three planes from Etah with 30,000 square miles scanned and mountains reaching 7,500 feet. Ice filled fjords near Ellesmere and Bay regions, with land rugged and unsuitable for landing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke
Associated Press
Washington
Navy
Byrd
National Geographic Society
Etah
Igloo Dohouny
Btah Harbor
Bay Yore
Bayford
Sawyer Bay
Cannon Fjord
M Mountains
Canon Fjord
Greenland
Robertson Bay
Ellesmere Island
Bay Fjord
Eureka Sound
Axel Heiberg Island
Winchester First Breaks Unit Rule In Resolution Vote
Delegates from Clarke Shenandoah Frederick and Winchester met in Winchester to nominate a state senator candidate to succeed Harry Byrd. The two-thirds rule for nominations was defeated with Clarke and Shenandoah voting no and Frederick and Winchester voting yes, breaking Winchester’s unit line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Democraic
Harry F. Byrd
Boyd R. Richards
Frederick
Claude Hoover
Shenandoah
Richards
Clarke County
Joseph
Denny
White Post
Hoover
Clarke
Dal
Winchester Cold Storage advertises fruit refrigeration services
The Winchester Cold Storage company announces refrigeration for fruit storage, inviting both domestic and commercial crops. Located on Main Street, the advert notes readiness to handle cold storage needs with immediate availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Cold Storage
Ince
Main Street
Brass bed and springs at 316 W Leicester St Aptl
Readable fragment notes a brass bed and springs located at 316 West Leicester Street Aptl. No additional context or full details available from the cut text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leicester St
Glenn Andersons orchestra at Cook's Park Friday night
Glenn Anderson conducts his orchestra at Cook's Park on Friday night with likely lively concert program and local attendance anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook's Park
Glenn Anderson
Michigan Auto Touring Club To Visit Here
The Michigan Auto Touring Club will arrive in Winchester at noon tomorrow for its annual Valley of Virginia tour. Winchester Chamber of Commerce directors will greet them at Boyce, then accompany them to the George Washington Hotel for lunch. Later they will visit Endless Caverns at New Market. The club previously toured Winchester about three years ago, extending their stay longer than planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Auto Touring Club
Winchester
Valley of Virginia
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Boyce
Washington
George Washington Hotel
New Market
Mrs Kolb to be Interred at Mount Hebron Cemetery
The body of Mrs Pearl Kolb widow of Ollie V Kolb carnival show manager who died August 20 in Memorial Hospital from injuries suffered in a three story fall at her Berryville boarding house will be interred tomorrow at 3 p m in Mount Hebron Cemetery The embalmed body prepared by R T Jones and Company will be moved to the cemetery at 3 p m for services at the grave conducted by Rev Dr A Freed Grace Lutheran Church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Kolb
Ollie V. Kolb
Memorial Hospital
Berryville
Mount Hebron
Kolb
R. T. Jones
A. Freed
Grace Lutheran Church
Furnished eight-room residences for rent sought
Furnished eight-room residences available September 1 to July 1 in a desirable residential section. Apply at 214 W Clark regarding this opportunity.
Used Cars Sold At Bargain Prices In Winchester Hudson
Local sale announces used cars offered at bargain prices. Event details include location Winchester Hudson and date August twenty fifth, with multiple marques available for immediate purchase. No further participant names or precise inventory listed in readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bargain
Winchester
FOR RENT Good limestone ferry near Boyce
FOR RENT Good limestone ferry near Boyce. Apply to Star office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyce
Star Office
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John H. Uhl
Pennsylvania
Rev. Strother
U.S
Mire
Unknown
Self
Stephens Ct
Abram
Devier
Asheville
Comdr
R.E. Byrd
George Burwell
Cann
Georg Well, Jr
CIA
Cla
Frederick Wit
Huyett
Burwell
George H. Levi, Jr
John Harper
Mrs. Kolb
Washington Garaga
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