Firemen Seek Exemption of License Tax
Senators move to exempt carnivals and entertainments held for volunteer firemen organizations from license taxes. The bill, introduced by Senator Leedy of Luray, would apply to shows conducted by or for volunteer fire companies or associations. Endorsements note past $400 license costs in Winchester and urge Assembly passage to aid voluntary fire department fundraisers.
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General Assembly
Leedy
Luray
J. Henkel Henry
Department For Amendment
Winchester Fire Comit
Fire Dept
Cumberland Valley Association
Grocery Price List From Brown and Brown
Prices for bacon lard meals pork de sosa corn oats and canned goods listed. Milk tomatoes corn peas pineapple and tea items priced per dozen or per can. Manbeck's bread loaf offered with Rio coffee specials. Located at Brown and Brown Pie and Main Streets with phone 159J.
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5Th Ave
Fall River
Manbeck
She Brown & Brown
Ppie
Main
Bell Ph
Desirable House to be Sold at Court House Saturday
A small house at No. 18 Freemont St. will be sold in front of the Court House at noon on Saturday. Public sale notices reference sale bills for details.
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Freemont St
Court House
Old Dad at Empire prompts renewed scandal buzz
Mildred Harris stars in Old Dad at the Empire theater tomorrow. Daphne, a boarding school pupil, is expelled after a room intrusion and returns to her father, whose life is touched by a scandal. Also advertised: truckload lumber for sale by Winchester Cold Storage Co. Inc.
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Mildred Harris
Chaplin
the Empire
Daphne
Oken Lumber
Winchester adopts final ward ordinance defining election districts
The Winchester Common Council approves a final ordinance defining city wards to establish election districts and voting places. It directs newly annexed residents to obtain transfers from county registrars and file them with city ward registrars G Reginald Haines and Benjamin Davis respectively. New voters must apply to register in the city. Continued on Page 38.
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Common Council
the of Winchester
G. Reginald Haines
Second Ward
Benjamin Davis
City of
Winchester
Water Street
Woodstock Lane
Amherst Street
Nesmith Farm Sale Near Shockeysville
The John Nesmith farm consisting of 155 acres with timber and a small orchard will be sold Saturday near Shockeysville. Sale bills list details.
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Nesmith Farm
John Nesmith
Shockeysville
Winchester Has Lowest City Tax Rate In State
Public records from revenue commissioners show Winchester with the lowest city tax rate among cities and an assessment on selling value at 50 percent. The article lists the $100 city tax rate and assessed property values across various cities.
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Commissioners of the Revenue
Winchester
Golden Rule Bible Class to Attend Evangelistic Service
All members of the Golden Rule Bible Class are asked to meet in the Class Room at 7 o'clock this evening. They will leave promptly at 7 30 to attend the evangelistic service in a body.
Tonight Is Class Night At Evangelistic Meeting
The evangelical campaign announces the first union meeting titled Men’s Bible Class Night. Reserved on the first floor for class members until 7 30 then open to the public. Galleries stay open all evening with Market Street Church standing room likely scarce. The Rev A A Kelly preached last night from John 1 38, “Master where dwellest thou,” drawing intense interest. Continued on page 4.
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Evangelistic Campaign ‘Bureau
Union Evangelistic
Market Street
A. A. Kelly
Jesus
John the Baptist
Jordan
Christ
Schedule of Services for Union Evangelistic Campaign
The Union Evangelistic Campaign presents nightly services at 7 30. On Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3 00 Cottage Prayer Meetings. Wednesdays and Fridays at 3 00 Mass Meetings for Women. Beginning Tuesday February 7 noon day Meetings for Men. Campaign tel 334 7. iptf
Dainty Dancer Collapses After Rainbow Girl Act
Miss Gaby Leslie of The Rainbow Girl at the Empire Theatre fainted after a dance with Joseph Daniels. She collapsed behind the scenes and Dr. B. B. Dutton treated her for about thirty minutes before she regained consciousness. She returned later to perform two more dances despite her weakened state.
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Gaby Leslie
Empire Theatre
Joseph Daniels
Miss Leslie
B. B. Dutton
Leslie
Frederick County Fruit Growers Meet Set for Feb 11
The Frederick County Fruit Growers and Farmers Association will hold its regular monthly meeting at 2 p.m. Saturday February 11 in the Handley Library lecture hall. Dr. F D Fromme pathologist will discuss Scab and Prof J B Hutcheson agronomist will cover Soil Fertility. Reports from the purchasing committee and other matters will be reviewed. J R Dushane Secretary.
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Frederick County Fruit Growers and Farmers. Association
Handley Library
F. D. Fromme
J.B. Hutcheson
J. R. Dushane
Sec’y
Butler and Cleven ger sale for cows February 15
Barshear Leaders and good Milch report cows will attend the Butler and Cleven ger sale on February 15. This notice notes dairy stock movements and farm sale activity, with a focus on cattle quality and potential bids.
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Barshear
Milch
Butler & Clevenger
Mabel Normand Recovers Letters Linked to Taylor Murder
The Los Angeles case reports Mabel Normand recovering letters from her and Ed Miles once taken during the Taylor murder investigation. Detectives say a film-world associate returned the letters after a grand jury threat. Normand fainted at Taylor funeral. 30 000 people filled nearby streets as mourners paid their respects.
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Normand
Ed Miles
William’ Desmond
Taylor
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Mabel
Norman
Mabel Norn
Harry” Fe
Los Angeles Examiner
Miss Normand
Mabel Normand
Los Angeles
Cal
Fen
Henry Peavey
St. Paul's Protestant Episcopal pro-Cathedral
Faneral
Pershing Square
Teachers to Meet in Frederick and Clarke Counties
Important meetings will be held by the teachers of Frederick county at the Court House at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Clarke county teachers will meet at Berryville High School at 2 30 o'clock. On Friday afternoon, Ip.
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Frederick County
Court House
Clarke County
Berryville High School
Apartment for Rent With Heat and Hot Water
Four room apartment with bath, hot water and heat furnished. Possession at once. See P. Neidemeyer & Co. ip-tf.
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Neidemeyer & Co
Tax Levy Revisions Adopted by Common Council
The February meeting passed minor changes to tax levies and water and sewer rates. Changes include taxing contractors in brick and masonry, $50 per tank wagon for selling oil and gasoline, residents spending 60 days here become liable for city licenses, hand hose sprinkling at $3 while other sprinklers cost $5, and a $1 tax on each $1000 bank stock value. Frederick County residents in annexed territory will be taxed like existing residents. a real estate rate cut from 1.20 to 1.00 per $100 was moved by Mr. Henry amid broader assessment and General Assembly considerations.
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Frederick County
wSapore
Wales
Radio Club Meeting Forming at Handley Library
All wireless enthusiasts invited to a Friday evening gathering in the Handley Library Auditorium at 8 30 to form a Radio Club. The event seeks to unite hobbyists and promote amateur radio interests.
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Handley Library
Dr Snavely to Lecture at Handley Library Tonight
Dr T R Snavely of the University of Virginia returns for his regular weekly lecture at Handley Library tonight at 8 30 o clock. He will discuss educational topics and share comparative insights from his Virginia program.
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T. R. Snavely
University of Virginia
Handley Library
Clevenger and Butler's Big Sale Ad in Star Friday Saturday
An advertisement for a large sale by Clevenger and Butler runs in Friday and Saturday issues of the Star, promising special offers and discounts during morning to afternoon hours.
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Clevenger & Butler
Star
Legion Post 21 meeting set at new home
Robert Y. Conrad Post No. 21 American Legion calls its members to a regular meeting at 8 p m on Thursday February 9 at the new post home. All committees to report. Commander A Baker presiding.
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Robert Y. Conrad Post
No. 21
American, Legion
OW. A. Baker
Special Notice on Subscription Extension for Bad Weather
Due to unusual bad weather mail subscribers may pay their subscriptions at a reduced rate for an extra week. The Evening Star notes readers can take advantage of the discount by paying now.
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Iptf
STAR
Highway Department Keeps Complicated Unclear Records
Richmond hearing reveals state accountant W F Smyth says Highway Department books are so loosely kept it is impossible to determine depreciation charges. Commissioner George P Coleman concedes system prevents exact figures for replacement funds and overhead costs. Record shows funds and costs tangled by poor bookkeeping.
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Richmond
Joint Legislative Committee
State Highway Commission
W. F. Smyth
Highway Department
George P. Coleman
Coleman
State Highway Department
JH. FL Byrd
Ant Smyth
Smyth
Four Bodies Found in Hotel Ruins After Fire
At Lexington Hotel in Richmond Virginia workmen clearing debris found a body burned beyond identification raising the death toll to four. Police say 17 guests remain missing after rechecking yesterday and today ending the list of dead.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Lexington Hotel
Beal's Music Store Clearances 8c Sheets 2000 Copies
Beal's Music Store offers 2000 sheet music copies at 8c each or 4 for 25c in a closing out sale. Ips
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Ies
Beal’s Music Store
Evelyn Nesbit not drowned identified in historic case
The body found in the Potomac River near Washington was identified as Alma Jones of Alexandria Virginia, not Evelyn Nesbit. The press had previously reported a possible Nesbit link after the body was found and later traced to New York for confirmation.
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Washington
Potomac River
Evelyn Nesbit
Harry K.’Thaw
Alma Jones
Alexandria
Nesbit
New York
Coal Reduced for Quick Orders
Coal reduced price offered for immediate orders from a car load at eight dollars per ton. Customers urged to place orders at once by contacting phone number 4145.
Hardy Resigns from City Council Seat After Four Years
The article reports Harry Hardy resigning as a member of the Winchester city council after nearly four years. The council president praises Hardy’s financial leadership and suggests his departure is a loss. Hardy cites business demands and time constraints, sending a formal letter to Fred L. Glaize outlining his decision and gratitude.
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Harry Hardy
Common Council
Hardy
Fred
Easion
Finantes
Pew
Taxation Plans Considered To Fund Soldier Bonus
Washington February 8 Members of the Ways and Means Committee discussed plans to raise revenue for the soldier bonus. The ideas were explored in executive session with information indicating majority support for taxing the bonus proposal.
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Associated Pres
Washington
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