Champion Hiker Loungeway Tours Road Map Mission
Charles Roy Loungeway, champion long distance hiker, arrived from Waynesboro Pa to log road maps for Rand McNally. He has visited 38 states and aims to complete a 15 000 mile circuit while walking 38 to 45 miles daily, camping nightly, and carrying a 63 pound pack.
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Charles Roy Loungeway
Waynesboro
G.F. House
North Main Street
Rand, McNally and Company
Chicago
Loungeway
William S. Weston
Fred Crisman
Commercial
Salvings Bank
Crisman
Town Ohne
Cris- Man
Candia
Rand, McNally and
Ompany
Winchester
Lounge Way
Boston
Memphis
Tenn
St. Louis
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Atlantic Seaboard
Loungéway
Honduras
G. F. House
George F. Norton
Union
Gulliver
Coolidge
Swampscott
Mass
Florida
Great Bridge
Miami
Key West
White House
Wright Edmonds
Philadelphia
Wilmington
Del
New York City
For Sale Grapes in any quantity at Fairmont Avre
Grapes offered in any quantity by Winchester Vineyard Co. at Fairmont Avre. Schultz Wareumovse appears in the ad with a catalog or price reference 48-27-1p4. The notice reads as a simple sale listing without additional details or contacts.
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Fairmont
Winchester, Vineyard Co
Schultz Wareumovse
Arctic Expedition Faces Heavy Seas South From Melville Bay
The MacMillan Arctic Expedition aboard the Peary reports a snowstorm and heavy seas off Melville Bay delaying progress south toward Umanak Greenland. Commander MacMillan notes a stormy but ice free voyage with plans to reach Disko tomorrow. Bowdoin and Peary adjust fuel and coal logistics while all crew report as well.
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Associated Press
Washington
Navy Department
Melville Bay
Peary
Umanak
Greenland
Godhavan
National Geo
Graphic Society
MacMillan
Upper Nivik
Disko
Bowdoin
Egedeminde
Fairmont Man Fined For Illegal Squirrel Hunting
In a magistrate court session Justice Tavenner fined James Shoemaker of Fairmont two fines totaling 20 dollars plus costs for hunting without a license and for killing squirrels out of season. The case involved questions of landowner rights and whether a nonresident may delegate hunting authority to others on another's land.
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Justice Tavenner
James Shoemaker
Fairmont
W. Va
Shoemaker
George Kinceley
Shenandoah
Kincely
Shoe‘maker
Frank S. Tavenner
A. J. Tavenner
Fire on Suspects Fleeing From Store Robbery Night Before
Hester Himelright, postmaster and Star Tannery merchant, met with Sheriff Pannett in Winchester regarding a Tuesday early morning robbery at his Star Tannery store. A thief pried a window, took perfumery, socks, cigarettes, tobacco, and a silver watch, but cash and post office items were left. shots were fired at a fleeing suspect.
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Hester Himelright
Star Tannery
Winchester
Pannett
Post Office
Himelright
Used Cars for Sale at Bargain Prices in Winchester
Winchester Hudson Co advertises used cars at bargain prices with a dated notice (8 25 1p 51) signaling a local dealership sale. The brief item highlights a shop offering pre owned vehicles at reduced costs.
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Winchester Hudson CO
Mexicos Asked To Investigate Cowboy Killing Near Palomas
The State Department asked the Mexican government to thoroughly probe the reported slaying of an unnamed American cowboy near Palomas Chihuahua, after Consul Dye at Juarez advised details were lacking. A second report says the Benton ranch employee was killed by a band of renegades including Indians and outlaws of several nationalities near Palomas, with another cowboy injured and a third fleeing. Mexican troops pursued but failed to halt the riders.
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Associated Press
Washington
State Department
Palomas
Chihuahua
Consul Dye
Juarez
EL Paso
Tex
Mex
Columbus
N. M
Contract Miners Do From Panel
Trusted lieutenants of anthracite operators and miners began leaving today to take posts on the firing line ahead of the mine suspension ordered for Monday midnight. About 158,000 workers already are moving from upstate regions with many contract miners “blew down” and removing tools, not returning as cleanup will take the remainder of the time. The suspension disrupts a bright spot of the year for miners and officials who usually enjoy summer picnics and reunions.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Iit
Hold Up at East Pratt Saloon Kills Quiet Robbery
In Baltimore on East Pratt Street two masked bandits robbed Thomas Garrity and two patrons of $240. The crime occurred late at night as two policemen on the street nearby remained unaware of the hold up.
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The
Associated Press
Baltimore
Thomas Garrity
East Pratt Street
Child Hit By Car In Winchester On South Main Street
Robert Blair, six, son of Edward and Mrs Blair of Hilton Village near Newport News, was badly injured this afternoon on South Main Street in front of the Pickeral residence. He was struck by a passing automobile while his parents paused in a store during a valley tour. His leg was fractured and he suffered a deep head cut. He was taken first to Dr Boyd's office and then to the hospital. Doctors expect recovery but say he will be in the hospital for several days.
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Robert Blair
Edward Blair
Hilton Village
Newport News
South Main Street
Pickeral
Winchester
South Winchester
Boyd
Mr Roulette Returns Home After Visit in Hagerstown
Mr Roulette of Hagerstown, guest of Mr and Mrs 8 A Slaughter, has returned to his home.
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Mr. Roulette
Hagerstown
8. A. Slaughter
Oime
The Iron Horse to Open Greater Empire Season
The Empire in Winchester unveils its 1925 26 Greater Movie Season with The Iron Horse as opening feature. Lon Chaney's The Unholy Three and One Year to Live lead a week highlighted by Pemberton Dancers and the Washington Empire Orchestra. Exclusive newsreels and top comedies accompany daily showings in a strong program for cinema fans.
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M ‘Winchester
Empire
The
Metro-Goldwyn
First National
Fox
Producers Distributing Corporation
Cecil RB. deMille
Wm. Fox
Winchester
Washington
Baltimore
Nework
the Empire
Lon Chaney
Rialto
Pemberton
Iron Horse
Washington Empire Orchestra
J. A. McConville
Mack Sennett
Buster Keaton
Avsop
Fair invites Jill and babies to church event
A church notice calls HELLO JACK to attend with Jill and the babies for a Ladies' Aid Society meal event in the main dining room. Meals available at all hours.
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Jill
Ladies’ Aid Society of Church of Christ
Imain
Carolanna Rooms Offer From One Dollar at Market Street
The Carolanna Rooms advertise lodging on Market Street starting at one dollar with a listed room rate around 29 dollars for higher tiers. The ad emphasizes economical stays near the landmark Market Street location in a concise pricing tier.
Share auction notice for Shenandoah Valley Bank and related stock
On a day August 31 at 11 o'clock a m before the county courthouse steps, 10 shares Shenandoah Valley Bank stock and 56 shares Geo Washington Hotel stock are offered for sale. Harry R. Kern, attorney for owner.
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Shenandoah Valley Pank
County Court House
Geo
Washington Hotel
Harry R. Kern
Alty
For Sale Wanted Girl to Look After Brass Bed
Wanted ad seeking a girl to look after a brass bed and springs, apply at Star office, 316 W. Leicester St. Aptt. Placement notice appears in local listing with contact details.
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Star Office
Leicester St. Aptt
Super Air Plane Promised For Non Stop Paris Flight
Colonel William Mitchell, former head of the army air service, says an American super airplane capable of non stop Paris flight with a ton of explosives has been perfected but government permission to test it is withheld. He asserts the craft and a giant biplane can reach Peking with one Nome stop at 113 miles an hour for 60 hours, and criticizes army and navy officials for delay.
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Chicago
William Mitchell
Army Air Service
Paris
Peking
Nome
Alaska
Army
Navy
Mitchell
Detroit
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Police seize South Liquor Plant. four youths jailed
Police raid East Ford Street house under a search warrant and seize forty quarts of synthetic Scotch whiskey and related bottling supplies. Milton Newman and three white youths are arrested. all four plead guilty to illegal liquor possession and receive four months in jail with fines and costs totaling $118 each. A manufacturer charge is held.
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Boyd
Morning
Eastford Street
Milton Newman
Te Lquor
Tron
Hyland
Kine
Washington
Charles Smoot
Clayton Ritter
Ward Windle
Farewell Sermon by Rev J F Morgan at Friendship Fire
Friendship Fire choir invites members to a farewell sermon by Rev J F Morgan on Sunday August 30 at p m. Meeting at hall 7 30 p m for attendance and full membership. Framed as a call to support and presence by Fred W Forney captain.
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Chaplin
J. F. Morgan
Fred W, Forney
Sarah Zandt Fire Co Special Meeting Notice
The Sarah Zandt Fire Company holds a last special meeting before the Chambersburg Convention. All members urged to be present Monday night August 31 at 8 o'clock to make final arrangements. Secretary.
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Sarah Zandt Fire CO
Chambersburg
Two New Brick Homes for Sale on North Braddock Street
For sale with possession two modern brick homes on North Braddock Street, Winchester. Possession given Oct 1, if not sold will rent. Contact Winchester Realty Company, Inc., 22 Rousse Avenue, Winchester, Va. Announcement appears in local column.
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North Braddock Street
Winchester Realty Company, Inc
Rousse Avenue
Winchester
Republicans Meeting in Winchester for State Convention Delegates
Republicans of Frederick County will meet at the Court House in Winchester on Tuesday September 1 at 8 p m to choose delegates to the state convention. W E Cather, Chairman.
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Frederick County
Court House
Winchester
W. E. Cather
Baptist Church Sunday Services Highlight Rev. Peyton Little
Sunday school begins at 9 45 a m with morning and evening preaching at 8 p m Rev L Peyton Little of Williamsburg Va will preach at both services.
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L. Peyton Little
Williamsburg
DeWitts Take Weekend Drive to Washington
Mr and Mrs R C DeWitt and their children along with Mrs DeWitt s mother motored to Washington for a weekend visit, continuing a family trip.
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R. C
DeWitt
Crowded House Benefit at the Colonial Theatre
Emma Howard Wight reports a capacity audience in Winchester for a town band benefit at the Colonial Theatre. Local singers dancers and the Citizens' Band performed with notable artistry while Miss Louise Glass and Master Peter Vredenburgh drew praise. A silver loving cup was presented to the band, honoring the Civic Opera’s role and Colonial management’s support.
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Emma Howard Wight
Colonial Theatre
Winchester
Louise Glass
Harriet Pearson
Marshall Stryker
Mary L. Sartelle
Margaret Hansbrough
Dorothy Patton
Buzella Henry
Sadie Finklestein
Edna ‘Wisecarver
Gertrude Dofterer
Martha Ritter
Floyd Haines
Peter Vredenburgh
Citizens’ Band
W. W. Glass
Colonial Management
Mellwee
Claire Dotterer
Boyer
Winchester Radio Boosts Fair With Live Broadcasts
The Winchester fair grounds prepare for a big week with high class attractions and extensive radio coverage from WCBR. Performers include Mrs. Reynolds, Mrs. Griffith, Peter Vredenburgh, Major Barton, Floyd Haines, John Dunn’s Orchestra, and the Citizens’ Band. The broadcast touts clear reception and wide listener response, with nightly programs and a birds-eye view of attractions.
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Winchester Fair
WCBR
F. M. Reynolds
H. K. Russell
Reynolds
Dan Lupton
Fair Grounds
KDKA
Pittsburgh
Marshall Baker
Otc
R. EB. Griffith
Peter Vredenburgh
Boy Wonder
Robert T. Barton
Floyd Haines
Colonial Theatre
C. M
New York
Empire
John Dunn
Citizens’ Band
Colonial Benefit
Claire Dotterer
Colonial
Dotterer
Miss Freed
Robert Barr
National Fruit Stock for Sale Advertisement
National Fruit Stock preferred for sale at right price with yields up to seven percent. Describes large shares or smaller lots and instructs interested parties to respond by mailing to Box 4 City.
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National Fruit Stock
Furnished 8-Room Residence for Rent in Desirable Area
Furnished eight room residence available to rent from September 1 to July 1. Located in the most desirable residential section. Apply at 214 W. Cork St. Forms and terms indicate price around eight dollars monthly plus tax.
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W. Cork St
For Rent Good Limestone Farm Near Boyce
For Rent notice advertising a limestone farm near Boyce with application through the Star office. Public notice appears in the Star newspaper dated August 24.
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Boyce
Star Office
Winchester Cold Storage advertises fruit refrigeration service
Winchester Cold Storage Inc announces refrigeration of their cold storage plant for domestic and commercial fruit. The notice lists New Cold Storage on N Main Street and market readiness as of August 25.
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Winchester Cold Storage, Inc
N. Main Street
Winchester Public Schools open Sept for new pupils
The Winchester Public Schools will begin on September 9. New pupils in grades 1 through 8 register at Kerr Building on September 3 4 5 from 9 to 1 and for grades 4 13 at Handley Building on dates and hours. Entrance age six by September 15. New pupils must show birth certificate and vaccination and disease clearance in doctor’s certificate.
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Winchester Public
Kerr
Handley
Ing School
H. S. Dufwey
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Charles R. Loungeway
Gulliver’s
MacMillan-Byrd Arctic
Mexico
Cowboy
Jack
Market St
South Liquor
Baptist Church
Star
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