Cars in Stewart Street Collision In Middletown
Dr. Robert M C Glass and Mr Keith of Middletown collided on Stewart Street about ten oclock. Both vehicles were severely damaged with no injuries reported. Glass attempted to turn into Wolfe Street toward his garage, Keith’s car struck Glass’s, driving it against a stone fence at Capt J B Beverley’s residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McC. Glass
Keith
Middletown
Stewart Street
Dr. Glass
Wolfe Street
Capt
J. B. Beverley
Stewart and
Wolfe Streets
Telephone hearing resumes on Chesapeake and Potomac tariff case
The State Corporation Commission in Richmond resumed the hearing on the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company petition for higher rental and toll rates in Virginia. Virginia cities and towns opponents testified on the stand. Winchester was represented by City Councilman Philip Williams who left Monday night to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesapeake, and Potomac Telephone Company
Virginia
State Corporation Commission
Richmond
Winchester
Philip Williams
Essay Contest Nears Conclusion With Winners Soon
The community survey essay contest is drawing to a close as 167 manuscripts from Winchester and Frederick County youths ages 13 to 18 are judged by three officials. Judges F E Clerk Leslie D Kline and Vernon Eddy aim to announce the prize winners this week with awards of 19 dollars for first, 5 dollars for second, and 3 dollars for third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Frederick County
F. E. Clerk
Handley Schools
Leslie D. Kline
Frederick and
Clarke Counties
Vernon Eddy
Handley Library
Funeral services for Bruce Russell in Martinsburg
The funeral of R. Bruce Russell, baggage master for Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, formerly of Winchester, who died Sunday of pneumonia in Martinsburg West Virginia, was held at his sister in law's home. He was buried in Harpers Ferry Cemetery. Pallbearers included his train crew and Valley branch associates. Represented organizations included the B and C Bets Brunswick Aerie and Potomac Lodge Newert B of A K. The floral tributes were numerous and beautiful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Bruce Russell
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Winchester
Martinsburg
W. Va
Frank Rutherford
Mr. Martin
Brunswick
J. R. Jacobs
Harpers Ferry
Valley Branch
J. H. Kelly
J. A Bowers
Stanley Harmer
F. J. Boley
Joe McLane
O. M. Howell
Davide Riser
S. R
Appreciative Note From The Baptists
The First Baptist Church of Winchester expresses gratitude for space in The Star as Virginia Baptists aim to raise 7 million dollars of the 75 million regional goal for missionary education and benevolent work. Pastor Charles Adey, Organizer W A Sale, and Publicity Director M J Baptist sign the acknowledgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church of
Winchester
Virginia
Charles Adey
W. A. Sale
M. J. Baptist
Funeral for Robert HL House Veteran and Merchant
Funeral services for Robert HL House, noted South Main Street merchant and Confederate veteran, were held at his home at 2 pm. Rev. J. H. Licey led the Presbyterian rites with many old friends and former army comrades in attendance. Interment followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery belonging to the family. Pallbearers included Tn GC. Janney, Stewart Bell, William Cline, Lewis Trier, Robert VM. Henry and George W. Harper. Relatives from Washington and Wyont Royal attended the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert HL. House
South Main Street
J. H. Licey
Presbyterian Church
Mount Hebron
Tn GC
Janney
Stewart Bell
William Cline
Lewis Trier
Robert VM. Henry
George W. Harper
S. Porter House
Ella Fales
J. W.,alen
Washington
Washington, and Mr. Wharles BE. French
Wyont Royal, Va
Mr Funk Slightly Improves After Illness at Home
Mr Harry C A Funk of Funk and Son, who had been ill at his South Main street home for weeks, was reported slightly better this morning though still seriously ill with a complication of diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. A. Funk
Messrs
New Express Packing Rules Put In Effect At Express Offices
The new packing rules for 25 pounds and over require wooden containers or certified cartons. The rules apply at Winchester and nationwide express offices of the American Railway Express Company with no change for parcels under 26 pounds if wrapped securely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Winchester
American Railway Xpress Company
Express
United States
Episcopal Parishes Hit Quotas in Virginia Campaign
The Protestant Episcopal Church of Virginia reports progress on a nationwide canvass in Richmond with 170 diocesan churches, including Christ Church Winchester aiming at $4 441 annually for three years and total statewide targets around 16 200. Cumberland Chapel in Clarke County leads rural results with 735 raised on a 2742 assessment. Mrs Wilmer Shryock leaves for Washington on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hegie
Pitt
Oeese
Virginia
Richmend
Diocese of
Pup Coustien
Christ Church A
Winchester
Conningham Chapel
Clarke County
Aspirin History and Bayer Brand Beginnings in 1906
Early records describe Bayer introducing aspirin in 1906 and branding it as Bayer tablets. The packaging stated safety and intended uses for headache neuritis and general pain relief, with price and box details noted for consumer packets and larger trade packaging.
Champlain's Cough Remedy Praised by Mrs Frye
Mrs Clay Frye of Ferguson Station Missouri extols Cham-plain Cough Remedy as a splendid medicine. She uses it for croupy children and for her own coughs, claiming quick relief after a few doses. Available for sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Frye
Ferguson Station
Public Sale of Houses and Lots in Winchester Virginia
Trustees of Geo W Randolph's Estate announce a public sale of three parcels in Winchester Virginia by decree of the Corporation Court. The sale occurs December 20 1919 at noon in front of the court house. Properties include 1024 South Main street lot with Bond street 230 feet, adjacent 120 South Main street lot, and two corner lots at South Market and Bond with 82 by 159 feet. One third cash day of sale balance in two installments secured by bonds and deed of trust with insurance. Proceedings certified by auditor and clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court
Winchester
Virginia
Geo. W. Randolph
W Randolph
Court House
South Main Street
Said Street
Bond Street
South Market
Bond Streets
Main
Handley Schools
Ed Every Abet
R. Gray Williams
Anl
A. G. Swenson
T. J . Beverley
Corporation Court of the City of
M. M. Msaidy
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Essex
Hicks Motor Company
Main St. Place
Bruce Russell
the Baptists
Editor
Robert Hi
MR. Funk
Postum Cereal Company
Battle Creek
Michigan
Episcopalian
Wilmer Shryock
Bayer
Tor
Hudson Super-Six
Pike’s
Hudson
Young
H. R. Bryarly & Bro. Rouss Avenue
Winchester, Va
S. Main St
W. C. Grove
H. R. Willis
N. Market St
Thomas @ Messar Co
Baltimore
Iea
Are
Ivor
Bichloride
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