Christmas Seals Sale Progress Report From District Nurse Association
Miss de M Higgins and Miss Eve C Dean led November clinics with 417 visits nearly 14 per day. They distributed literature, posted bills, handled admin, and supported tuberculosis work across pre natal to school groups with 582 office hours and 280 bills. Dr India Hunt examined 37 patients and turned away 30. Miss Howitt joined for follow up as plans for sanatorium treatment continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de. M. Higgins
Eve C. Dean
Star
Susan Col- Spon
India Hunt
State Board of Health
Martin Wisecarver
Association
Hudson and Essex Best Dollar for Dollar Value on the Market
Winchester Hudson Co. quotes a value claim of 61 12 8 for Hudson and Essex stock or product, highlighting its dollar for dollar value in the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arket
Winchester Hudson Co
Special Sale of Oriental Articles at Washington Hotel
Special sale offers linens embroideries laces ivories brasses jewelry and shawls. Event at the Washington Hotel on December 9 and 10 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Proceeds for gift purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lendid
Rge
Washington
Potatoes and Cabbage Special Price Ad in Valley
Advertisement from L. L. Hockman and Son selling potatoes and cabbage at special prices for December 9 with a claim of offering the best stock in the Valley. includes price cues of car Dec. 40 and 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Hockman and Son
Air mail speeds apples through nationwide storage trade
The Winchester Cold Storage Company used registered airplane mail to move ownership papers for apples from Winchester to Yakima and back. Papers traveled via New York and San Francisco, then Yakima, speeding a usual two week process to about one week. About 200 boxes of western apples await at the plant as Winchester grows as a storage point for transit apples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Cold Storage Company
Yakima
Wash
Pacific Coast
Winchester
New York
San Francisco
Washi
Frisco
W. Do Storage Company
Flapper Grandmother at Empire Next Monday Night
Miss Reba Burns of Tampa arrives to coach The Flapper Grandmother benefit show for Friendship Fire Company and Handley Boys' Band. Presented at Empire Theatre on Monday evening December 15 with tickets sold by students, at R T Jones and Company, and by fire company members. Admission prices are 1.10 dollars on lower floor and 83 cents on upper floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reba Burns
Tampa
Fla
Friendship Fire Company
Handley Boys
R. T. Jones and Company
Fire Company
Machine Sets Self On Fire At Barber Shop
A fire broke out late last night in George Woodward’s barber shop on South Main Street when an electric massage machine overheated after being left on. The blaze ignited a shelf but was quickly extinguished by a passerby, with little or no loss.
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George Woodward
South Main Street
P. Klompus
Wood
For Sale Modern 7 Room House on South Main St
For sale on South Main Street a modern seven room house offered on easy terms. Herman H Hable is the contact. Also urgent request for large clean cotton rags at The Star Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Nathanson to Bring New York Fashion Sale Here
Mr 8S Nathanson of The Nathanson Co departs for New York after three letters from New York manufacturers promise thousands of coats dresses and evening gowns at ridiculously low cash prices. He aims to serve local ladies with wonderful Christmas values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. Nathanson
The
Nathanson Co
Nathanson
King George Opens Parliament With Speech on Policy
London December 9 King George opened Parliament with a throne speech outlining conservative policy at home and abroad. The address hints at a five year tenure and notes the Prince of Wales will visit Argentina next year. The Egyptian crisis is described as settled and Britain maintains a Monroe Doctrine stance in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
George
Wales
Argentina
Prince of Wales
Egypt
England
Barber of Seville at Handley School Auditorium Praised
Mr. Baker of the Empire Theatre today highly recommended the Barber of Seville presented by Clifford Devereux and company at Handley School Auditorium tonight. He praised the production and cast for quality and noted the company’s excellent reputation over several years.
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Manager Baker
Empire Theatre
Handley School
Clifford Devereux
R. Baker
Barber of Seville engagement at Handley School tonight
H. S. Duffey urges Winchester to attend the Clifford Devereux produced Barber of Seville at Handley School Auditorium. He notes weak advance sales despite a reputable troupe and a $750 guarantee, mocks ministerial objections, and promotes the show as clean humorous entertainment with top pricing. Tickets at Baker's drug store until 6.00.
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Clifford Devereux
Handley School
Winchester
Ministerial Association
Mack Sennett
Washington Star
America
Lyceum Company
Baker's Drug Store
Chambersburg
H. S. Duffey
Death of a Rest contractor J Matty Moulden at woodpile
J Matty Moulden a Rest county building contractor died suddenly about four oclock yesterday afternoon while chopping wood at his home. He had suffered heart leakage for months and recently retired from the Western Maryland Railroad. He was a longtime carpenter and contractor noted for schoolhouses in the northern county. He was active in Odd Fellows, Cantons, and the church and leaves a widow and four children. Funeral is set for Wednesday at the Rest Methodist Church with interment in Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Matty Moulden
Western Maryland Railroad Company
Hagerstown
Grand Lodge
Dison Lodge
Witer
Pin
Fe Church South
Moulden
Byrdie Flowers
Clearbrook
Harry B. Moulden
Harley B. Sell
Frances Moulden
William Moulden
Stephensons
Samuel Mason
Bunker Hill
W. Va
Annie Moulden
Methodist Episcopal Church
C. D. Lambert
Winchester
Mount Hebton
Pall
John Schinck
John J. Ridgeway
Charles Ridgeway
Ralph Whitmore
James Feagans
John Coyle
Brining
George Clarke
Peck Mills Band At Empire Tomorrow
The Empire Theatre will feature Peck Mills Famous Jazz Orchestra in a new modern music concert tomorrow night at 8 45 followed by a Washington Hotel dance. Madonna of the Bets stars the prior night drawing praise from a packed house with Nazimova and Milton Sills delivering strong performances. Regular 10 15 26 cent prices apply for tonight’s showing.
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Empire Theatre
Peck Mills
Famous Jazz Orchestra
Washington Hotel
Beppy
Madonna
Madonna OF
Nazimova
Milton ‘Sills
Wanted Apartment Ad Seeks Well Located Unit
Classified notice seeking a well located apartment with good heating and reasonable price. Requests whether a garage is attached and states to send reply to Star via S. M. 5 with care. Includes page notation P 1p-4t.
Poultry Wanted Heavy Live Fowls and Young Chickens
Local notice seeks heavy live fowls and young chickens weighing about 3 to 4 pounds. Advertiser: H. D. Albin. Date line 12-28. Classified poultry request appears in Rocks or Reds categories.
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H. D. Albin
Blumettes Perfume Pocket Book Size Ad
An advertisement for Blumettes imported perfume in pocket book sizes priced at 50 and 75 cents lists Baker’s Drug Store as the retailer. The notice appears in an early 20th century column with catalog-like product details.
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Baker's Drug Store
Mrs McCormick Hurt In Car Crash At Shanondale Springs
Mrs. McCormick wife of Hugh H McCormick Charles Town lawyer suffered numerous cuts and bruises when thrown through a car windshield driven by Maurice Hershkell owned by Shanondale Corporation. The car struck horses injuring one leg. her injuries were painful but not serious and she is recovering.
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Charles Town
W. Va
McCormick
Hugh H. McCormick
Maurice Hershkell
Shannondale Corporation
Shannondale Springs
Shuffle Along at Empire Theatre Thrills Local Audiences
The celebrated colorful musical revue Shuffle Along comes to the Empire Theatre for one night only, Friday at 8 15. The fifty member company includes a ten piece jazz orchestra and has drawn praise in Richmond and Norfolk for its speed, vim and zest. Local critics hail Edgar Martin as a standout comedian and note the show’s elaborate production and strong chorus performance.
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Empire Theatre
New York
Richmond
Norfolk
Market Street Playhouse
Baltimore
Douglas Gordon
South
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Academy of Music
Academy
Sig
Edgar Martin
Thred Building Lots Near Handley Schools
Real estate brief advertises building lots near Handley Schools with surprising low price and easy terms. Letter to XYZ in care Star indicates postal contact for inquiry.
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Handley Schools
Woman Killed Instantly by Bread Truck Near Inwood
Mrs Laura Emerson, about forty, was struck and killed in Inwood on the Martinsburg pike by a Caskey Bread Company truck en route to Winchester. The driver, George Smith, aided by a bystander, carried her to John Talbott’s residence. an inquest will determine fault. She leaves a husband in Washington and one daughter.
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Winchester
George Smith
Caskey Bread Company
Martinsburg
W. Vai
Laura Emerson
Inwood
W. Va
Miss McKericher Dies Near Alexandria Cousin of Local Residents
Miss McKericher died after illness and was to attend the funeral of her cousin Moa Mae Kericher in Alexandria. She was en route from Roanoke to attend ceremonies when word arrived of her death. A near cousin of Mrs. Lupton and Mrs. Luther K. Dellinger, she was reported seriously ill the Saturday before.
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Moa MaeKericher
Alexandria
Miss McKericher
Lupton
Luther K. Dellinger
Mrs. Mapp Visits Cousin in Winchester Yesterday
Mrs. G Walter Mapp wife of the State Senator from Accomac county Virginia and a Democratic gubernatorial hopeful visited Winchester yesterday as guest of her cousin Miss Emma Howard Wight the well known author. Accompanied by cousin Miss May Turner she spent several hours at Wight home before departing. She had earlier been in Baltimore visiting William M Wight brother of Miss Wight. Mrs Mapp was formerly Miss Townsend of Snow Hill Maryland whose father was a leading businessman in that area.
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William M. Wight
Winchester
Miss Wight
Lee Barr Wins A Box Of Rouge At Bazaar
Attendance at Charley Rouss Fire Company bazaar continues to draw crowds at the company hall. Suppers can be ordered for home delivery for 75 cents each. A live turkey was won by Mr. Smith. Lee Barr won a box of rouge. Organizers request missed donations be called in to 662 for pickup.
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Charley Rouss Fire Company
Mr. Smith
Lee Barr
Public sale notice for two brick houses on North Washington
Public sale announced for December 18 involving two brick houses located on North Washington Street. Advertisement referenced for details.
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Washington Street
Veterans Bureau Finds Kin of Soldier Killed in France
The Veterans Bureau traced Jefferson Gordon of the 38th Infantry who died in France in 1918. His sister Mrs Grace Grim of Martinsburg and parents Mr and Mrs Max Gao of Berkeley County were notified after an agent reported locating next of kin. Captain L Brian Hise said the discovery confirms the war risk and insurance details and the family is to receive the benefits.
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Ferson Gordon
Star of Ber
United States
Yeans
Jefferson Gordon
France
Max Gao
John Soi
Martineburg
Wi. Va
L. Brian Hise
Veterans
Winchester
Appeai
Star
Dane
Jefferson
Gordon
Renton
Citv
United
Rivk
Lee
Howard
Bureau
Berkeley “County
Veterans’ Bureau
van Hise
Gordons
Nearburg
Mrs Miller Will Opens Probate in Circus Office
The will of Mrs Mary Miller was probated in the Circus office today. Her estate and personal property were devised to her children.
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Mary M Ler
Bakers Drug Store to Open This Winter
Local pharmacy and cafe in Middley Town announces winter hours for travelers and families. Store plans include a small banqueta seating area and meals for motorists during holiday season.
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Cafesin
The Full Worth Of Your Money Guaranteed
The line promises full value and a money back guarantee emphasizing customer assurance and savings potential. No verifiable entities or dates appear in the fragment.
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Ruston
Higgins
Dean
Hudson & Essex
Pacific
Empire
Phe Barber OF
Seville
Parliament
Mr. Baker
Mack Noonan
Harry Moulden
Blumettes
Mrs. M'Cormick
Maurice
Heiskell
R. P. Chew
Margaret Chew
South Carolina
Katherine W. Riddle
Anna Riddle
Sarah W. Coe
Italy
Frank H. Rouss
Milton Rouss
Cave
Florida
Miami
J. M. Trapnell
Rebecca
Teddie Trapnell
Jack Trapnelll
Passagrille
Henry C. Page
South Mildred Street
Caskey
Mrs. Mapp
Whitman
Bakers ‘Drug Store
Parents OF War
Howard Grim
Grace Grim
Ek Grim
Lighland
Pele Grim
Xmas
Bakers Drug SG
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