Cannot Ship Liquor Through Mail In Virginia Case
Sheriff Pannett reports a second assistant postmaster general ruling that it is unlawful to mail liquor samples for analysis in prosecutions. The issue involves a two ounce moonshine sample sent to Richmond for analysis in a Frederick county liquor case.
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Mieriff Pannett
Letrom
Washington
J. Bibert
Winchester
Richmond
Frederick Coun
Sheriff's of
Solbert
Postee Department
Pannett
Asant
John R. Saun
Virginia
Saunders
Frederick County
Frederick
Ri Hmond
Sis
Nature
Southern Cattlemen’s Association Convention at Roanoke
The eleventh convention of the Southern Cattlemen’s Association will be held at Roanoke on March 13 and 15. The association, which covers 12 southern states, has done valuable work in promoting and improving the cattle industry.
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Southern Cattlemen’s Association
Roanoke
Two High School Girls Die in Bealton Train Crash
Two high school girls Gladys Stafford and Lizzie Diggs were killed near Bealton Station Virginia when a Chesapeake and Ohio express struck them as they walked on the track beside a stopped Southern train. Stafford from Midland and Diggs from Morrisville were local residents.
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Orange
Gladys Stafford
Lizzie Diggs
Chesapeake and Ohio
Washington
Cincinnati
Bealton Station
Southern Railway
Limited
Miss Stafford
Midland
Miss Diggs
Morrisville
Minstrel Show Broadcast For Under Privileged Children
Radio fans can hear a minstrel program tonight from 8 to 9 30 o clock broadcast from Montreal by Kiwanis members for under privileged children. The original show raised 8000 dollars for the fund.
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Montreal
Canada
Merchants to Organize Credit Association in Winchester
The Winchester Chamber of Commerce invites all city merchants to a special meeting tonight at 8 o clock in the Chamber rest room to organize a Retail Merchants Credit Association. Andrew Bell, former secretary of Harrisonburg Chamber and Credit Men’s Association, will assist, and merchants seek mutual financial protection through this new body.
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Chamber of Commerce
Winchester Chamber of Commercce
Andrew Bell
Harisonburg Chamber of Commerce and Credit Men’s Association
Merchants of
Winchester
Mary Pickford Stars in Little Lord Fauntleroy at Strand
Mary Pickford appears in a screen adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett's Little Lord Fauntleroy at the Strand Theatre opening Monday and Tuesday. The star plays both a seven year old boy and a mature woman, showcasing her range in a story praised for Its quaint period costumes and emotional breadth.
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Frances Hodgson Burnett
Lord Fauntleroy
Mary Pickford
Mary
Mr. World
Strand Theatre
Wife and two sons arrested in Stephens City case
Mrs Etta Christian and her two sons Alonzo and Gilmer were arrested on a theft charge involving eighty dollars found in their possession. They were released after several hours as investigators prepared to act. The family claimed abuse and displacement by Mrs Christian’s husband and said Ira Kern was involved but could not be located.
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John Stephenson
Bath County
Pannett
Etta Christian
Alonzo Christian
Gilmer Christian
Christi
W. B.clemmons
Stephens City
Hollis
Ira Kern
Christian
Winchester
Philip J Yams
Stephenson
Staunton
Stephens ‘City
Clemmons
Gilmer
Williams
Greenbrier
W. Va
Ira Kerns
Funds Apportioned for Frederick County Roads in 1923
The Frederick County board allocated 3 820 for maintenance of roads from Stephenson to the county line and other routes. A remaining balance of 4 887 92 was set to be divided between two grades, and 948 92 dog tax funds were moved to the general road fund. The board declined Florence Crittenden Mission School support due to debt and scarcity.
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Frederick
Ing
Stephenson
Deto Flarke
Ridge
West Virginia
Edar Creek
Paxton Chapel
Opequon
Stephens City
Marlboro
Bartonville
Kernstown
Middletown
Momev
Apple Ridge
North Frederick
Cedar Creek
Valley Pike
Benue
Srioge
Gan Crak
Sedicen Temence Road Fund
General County Road Fund
Middletown State Bank
Elizabeth McMaster
Florence Crittenden Mission School
Ivakota Farm
Clifton
John M. Massey
Farmers Union Meeting Postponed to Friday in Stephens City
The Farmers Union of Stephens City, delayed by illness and bad weather, will hold its regular meeting Friday night February 9 at Stephens City High School. Secretary Treasurer W Watson reports the change.
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Farmers’ Union of
Stephens City
Star
Watson
Secty
Treas
Council proceedings discuss local gas tax for road needs
The editor reports the Council discussed a plan to levy a one cent local gas tax to fund streets, with a petition urging a two cent state tax for state needs. The proposal, intended to keep funds local while preserving total tax, was sent to the Finance Committee for review.
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Winchester
Council
Winchester to Get Seagrave City Service Truck
The Charley Rouss Fire Company contracts with Carl Jefferson of Seagrave to supply a six cylinder 130 HP city service truck with 40x8 pneumatic tires a Seagrave truss ladder body for 500 feet of 2 1/2 inch hose a Hart-Phillips wagon pipe and a 100 day delivery. The bid chosen among six bidders costs 9450 dollars and the truck will reach Winchester under a consolidation of city fire companies. The procurement is approved by a 7 member purchasing committee chaired by Herman Hable and aims for full motorization with ladders from 70 to 12 feet and a maximum speed of 75 mph.
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Charley Rouss
Carl Jefferson
Seagrave Fire Apparatus Company
Seagrave
Hart-Phillips
Winchester
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Rouss Hook and Ladder Company
Winchester Fire Department
Charles Hollaway
Rouss Company
Seagraves Corporation Herpes
Herman H. Hable
Robert T Barton
H. B. McCormac
W. B. Hunts- Serry
C. Douglas Brown
John H. Seal, Jr
Eri. A. Carper
Seagraves
Solenberger Window Event By Catholic Ladies
A notice invites Catholic Church ladies to an event starting February 10 at 10 A.M. in Solenberger's window. The time window specified is 7 a. m. to 1 p. m. and 8 t appears as part of the fragment.
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Solenberger’s
Ladies of Catholic Church
Youths Go Today to State Prison
Hunter Brown, Harry Luttrell and Milton Luttrell were sent to the penitentiary early this morning. Brown gets eighteen months while the Luttrells receive two years each for the theft of Fred A. Robinson’s automobile. They pleaded guilty before indictment and will be assigned to a convict camp after arrival.
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Hunter Brown
Harry Luttrell
Milton Luttrell
Gill
Brown
Luttrells
Fred. A. Robinson
Storage Rates Offer Delivery and Service Package
Storage rates range from five to ten dollars per month and include delivery and call service up to 12 per minute. MID CITY GARAGE advertises this offer with emphasis on convenience and accessibility.
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Iptr
Staunton Legislators Vow to Oppose Highway Bonds
Staunton’s three representatives in the General Assembly say they will oppose any highway bond issue during the upcoming special session on the 28th. Senator F Percy Loth, despite ill health, pledges to be in Richmond to vote against bonds, while Rep Herbert J Taylor also opposes them. Rep W Stuart Moffet condemns bond propaganda, favors a three cent gasoline tax and a possible ten cent property tax, arguing for a completed road system by sound means.
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Staunton
General Assembly
Augusta
F. Percy Loth
Loth
Richmond
Herbert J
W. Stuart Moffet
Night School Enrollment News and Lost Glasses Note
Enrollment in Radio classes is growing with only a few spots left while Auto Mechanics cannot be announced yet. Registration remains open Friday night. A pair of tortoise shell glasses was lost in the case and a liberal reward is offered at Star office.
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Star Office
March Fire Threatens St James Parish School
Fire swept the upper portion of St James Catholic Parochial School on Aisquith Street injuring three firemen and causing about 50000 in damage. 150 pupils unaware of the blaze marched to safety as investigators suspect arson following a smaller fire last week.
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Associated Press
Baltim Cs
St. James
Francis
Chicken AyP Waffle Supper at Church of Christ
Ladies' Aid hosts a waffle supper at Rouss Hall on Thursday February 15 starting at 6 PM. Dinner priced at $1. Proceeds benefit church activities.
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Ladies’ Aid
Church of Christ
Rouss Hall
Smyrna Situation Draws Mixed Reactions in Europe
Reports from London indicate optimism that a quick settlement may be reached as Turkish demands in Smyrna appear to ease. In Washington officials note Allied ship orders tied to Smyrna port show the Edsall has limited use amid Turkish policy constraints. Paris reels in speculation that France faces a delicate stance as European powers watch Turkish withdrawal and potential naval moves.
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Washington
Smyrna Harbor
Edsall
French and American torpedo boats in Turkish waters
A dispatch reports the French torpedo boat Renan was in Turkish waters with an American torpedo boat. The American craft was damaged while the French warship avoided heavier damage.
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Associated London
Renan
Empire Theatre Teases Big Production At Special Run
Empire Theatre announces a special day run featuring The Masquerader with Guy Bates Post plus his screen duplication and fog scene. Harold Aesop's Fables and Pearl White in Plunder join the program along with The Ghost Breaker. No advance reservations required. see last page for show times.
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Guy Bates Po
United States
Eighth Empire
Clarke
Harold Aesop
Wrow
Empire
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