Tribute to Charles B. Rouss Draws Hundreds of Dignitaries
Hundreds attend a memorial honoring the late Charles B. Rouss. Congressman Short of Missouri lauds his bulldog tenacity and humanitarian spirit. An Eastern Star banquet features Andrew Bell as toastmaster Hugh Duffey solos and remarks by Representative Garber.
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Charles B. Rouss
Congressman Short
Missouri
Rouss
Eastern Star
Andrew Bell
Hugh Duffey
Garber
Handley Quartet
Letter From Mr. Rouss Expresses Gratitude to Winchester
A 1897 letter from Charles Broadway Rouss thanks Winchester residents for birthday tributes and gifts. He encloses a 500 dollar check and regrets he cannot attend the February 11 celebration, citing prior commitments.
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Rouss
Winchester
New York City
Jno
J. Williams
Charles Broadway
Winchester Honors Charles Broadway Rouss Benefactor
About 300 men gathered in memory of Charles Broadway Rouss, praised for rising from poverty to economic success. Congressman Dewey Short spoke, praising his perseverance. Toastmaster Andrew Bell led, with singing of America by Floyd Haines and Joseph Hodgson. Grace by Rev. Dr. S. L. Flickinger. Meal prepared by the Order of Eastern Star. (Continued on Page Seven)
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Winchester
Charles Broadway Rouss
Dewey Short
Missouri
Reuss
Rouss
Rouss Hall
Mr. Bell
Andrew Bell
Chamber of Commerce
America
Floyd Haines
Joseph Hodgson
Grace
S. L. Flickinger
Centenary Reformed Church
the Order of Eastern Star
Scouts 10 Give Demonstration At Rotary Meet
Scouts 10 present a question and answer demonstration on merit badge use guiding boys toward a future life work. Frank R. Horton leads the program covering badges in fruit culture public health music plumbing and life. The event marks the last day of the Twentieth Anniversary Week as over a million Scouts nationwide observe Citizens Day encouraging civic service with local departments and clubs.
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Frank R. Horton
United States
Chamber of Commerce
House Judiciary Chair Opens Hearing on Repeal of Prohibition
Chairman Graham of the House judiciary committee opens hearings on resolutions to repeal the Eighteenth Amendment. He argues enforcement has failed, citing 1,360+ killings, 151 officers and 64 citizens killed, 77,351 arrests in one year, and rising prison populations. He calls for a fair, decisive remedy to end the “bad coach” of prohibition.
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Washington
Graham
House Judiciary Committee
Prohibition
Farrar to headline Handley concert March 20
Miss Geraldine Farrar will perform at the Handley School Auditorium on Thursday March 20 in Winchester and surrounding territory. The article lauds her career and enduring discipline noting her appeal in stage screen and concert halls, predicting high demand for tickets.
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Handley School
Geraldine Farrar
Winchester
Farrar
Miss Farrar
Handley High School
Bishop Batdorf Leads Conference on Church Work in Winchester
Bishop G D Batdorf of Harrisburg and Rev J H Brunk of Martinsburg met with Rev George W Stover in Winchester on Monday to discuss Virginia Conference matters. They held talks at the Jack Hotel and Batdorf then preached in Harrisonburg at 7 30 p m. Stover serves on the bishop’s administration council and leads the Winchester district.
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G. D. Batdorf
D. D
Harrisburg
United Brethren Church
J. H. Brunk
Martinsburg
W. Va
Virginia
Winchester
George W. Stover
Jack Hotel
Batdorf
Dr. Brunk
Harrisonburg
Stover
Resignation Rumor Hits State Conservation Office
Elmer O. Pippin, executive secretary of the State Conservation and Development Commission, reportedly tendered his resignation after three years in the post. Pippin would not confirm the report, and Chairman William E. Carson and Gov. Pollard offered no comment. The position carries a $6,000 salary. This era is noted for its insect metaphor from Leland O.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Elmer O. Pippin
State Conservation and Development Commission
Fippin
William E. Carson
Pollard
Sarah Zane Fire Company Bazaar Begins Friday
The Sarah Zane Fire Company Bazaar starts Friday with a menu of olives pickles ham chicken oysters salads peas coffee tea hot rolls ice cream cakes. The new executive committee Brown Barr Sumption Crabill Manuel boosts activity as Marvin Shank decorates the hall. Prizes include a $150 gas range from Consumers Utility Co and other gifts. Suppers available after 5 pm and free tickets plus nightly prizes. Telephone 581 for deliveries in Winchester area.
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R B. Brown
Taylor Barr
George Sumption
Loryn Crabill
Clay Manuel
Marvin Shank
H. Russell Potts
H. Clay Manuel
Consumers Utility Company
Captain Brown
Winchester
Milk Drinking Parties Become Morning School Routine
At John Kerr School every morning a party forms around a milk table. Children drink milk from small bottles with straws and drop coins into a hall fund box for needy peers. The Civic League Milk Fund run by Mrs. Phil Gold supports red cheeks bright eyes and strong teeth.
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John Kerr School
Civic League Milk Fund
Phil Gold
Treas
For Sale Items Including Brockway Truck and Fodder Bundles
Auto Parts Corp offers Brockway truck in near new condition with $1000 off list. H M Lantz advertises 1000 bundles fodder for sale with contact 2020 F 5. Lost keys sought by Pinder to return to Star Office.
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Brockway
Lis
Auto Parts Corp
Pinder
Star Office
Edgar C White Dies Suddenly From Pneumonia
Edgar C White a Winchester automobile mechanic died unexpectedly on his forty first birthday after pleurisy developed into lobar pneumonia He is survived by his wife Carrie Snapp two young children his mother a brother and five sisters The funeral will be at 3 pm Friday from the Ebersole home on Berryville avenue with Rev F T McFaden officiating and burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery
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Edgar C. White
Mr. White
B. F. White
Summit Point
Westoa
Winchester
George Washington
White
Grace Lutheran Church
Carrie Snapp
Natalie
J. T. Lewis
Smith White
Dora White
Harrisburg
L .B. Teets
E. B. Massie
Lucy White
Washington, D.C
Gussie Chadduck
Washington
Ray Ebersole
Berryville Avenue
F. T. McFaden
Presbyterian Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Pollyanna Shoppe Offers Free Shampoo With Every Wave
Special promotion runs one week starting February 10 at 488 Loudoun Street. Pollyanna Shoppe advertises a free shampoo with each wave, contact at phone 902 for details.
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Loudoun St
Public sale of desirable stocks in Winchester Virginia
Public sale to be held Saturday February 15 1920 at 11 o'clock in front of the County Courthouse Winchester Virginia. Stocks include Rite Way Cleaners & Cleansers Corp 10 shares par 100 George Washington Hotel Corp 6 shares par 100 plus 2145 shares Com No Par and other parcels held by Shenandoah Valley National Bank Executors of Asbury Swimley decd and Farmers Merchants National Bank and Trust Company. Auctioneers Duvall and Dunn.
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Winchester
Virginia
Rite-Way Cleanere & Cleansers Corp
George Washington Hotel. Corp
George Washington Hotel Corp
National Fruit Product Corp
Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Asbury C. Swimley
Farmers and Merchante National Bank and Trust & Company
Shenandoah Valley National Banix
J. Warvey Canter
Duvall and Dunn
Mrs Mary Meredith Smith Dies at 82 in Fauquier County
Mrs Mary Meredith Smith wife of Prof Archibald Smith longtime principal of the Episcopal Female Institute in Winchester died at 82 at the home of her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs John L Caillouet in Markham Fauquier County Virginia after a Christmas pneumonia illness She was born in Cumberland County Virginia in 1848 and educated many girls with her husband Surviving: three sons William M John and Charles Smith of Markham four daughters Mrs G Carroll Todd of Washington Mrs John L Caillouet of Markham Mrs Walter Suthon of New Orleans and Mrs Thomas Boyd of Nelson County one sister Mrs A C Marshall of Winchester Funeral from Christ Episcopal Church at 3 PM with interment Mt Hebron Cemetery Pallbearers listed.
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Mary Meredith Smith
Archibald Smith
Old Episcopal Female Institute of
Winchester
John L Caillouet
Markham
Fauquier County
William C
Pocahontas Meredith
Cumberland County
Christ Episcopal Ch
John L. Caillouet
Walter Suthon
Newed la
Thomas Boyd
Nelson County
John C. Meredith
Kansas City
A. C. Marshall
Winches S
Christ Episcopal Church
Robert B. Nelson
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Shirley Carter
T. Y. Kinzel
J. L. Caillouet, Jr
Norbert Calliouet
John M. Smith, Jr
Peyton Marshall
Opposition To Hughes Grows in Senate Confirmation Fight
In Washington on February 11, Senate debate intensified over Charles Evans Hughes as opposition voices from Borah Glass and other senators assailed his views. Despite expected confirmation, Western independents fueled by Norris's speech sparked overnight opposition while leaders predicted a decisive vote tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Washington
Charles Evans Hughes
Senate
The
United Tes
Borah
Idaho
Glass
Virginia
Wagner
Copeland
New York
Gillette
Massachusetts
Hughes
Norris
Nebraska
Watson
Indiana
Mr. Ee
Supreme Art
United States
The Star Adopts New Ionic Typeface for Eye Comfort
The Star unveils a new Ionic type face throughout the paper, claiming easier reading and eye protection. Linotype’s Ionic design is praised by experts, with other newspapers adopting it for better legibility and reduced eye strain.
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Star
The
Star Today
Linotype Company
Ionic
Mergenthaler Linotype Company
Lions Club Backs Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival
The Lions Club voted to participate fully in the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester this spring and will help in every way. They will broadcast the Chamber of Commerce program from Mount Vernon Hills on March 15 and feature a choir and entertainment acts.
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Lions’ Club
Shenandoah
Winchester
Nelson F. Richards
George Washington Hotel
Chamber of Commerce
Mount Vernon Hills
Lions
Eid
Allen Hawthorne
H. Russell Potts
Hove Riley
James Sirbaugh
H. Elmer Griffin
Kenneth Rush
E. G. Rusk
Herbert
Larrick
L. R. Smith
Frank Feinberg
C. R.anderson
Boy Scouts
Andrew Bell
Lost Virginia tag D-4 796 reward
Lost tag D-4 796 in Virginia with reward offered. Contact Bickers Motor Co for information and return.
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Reward
Bickers Motor Co
Clarke County Supervisors Discuss Levy and Town Payment
Clarke County Board of Supervisors met in Berryville on Monday to consider a rural school levy increase and the town of Berryville tax exemption. Representatives debated Berryville’s payment of county levies, noting constitutional changes may alter exemptions and urging a possible agreement with Clarke County. The meeting included County Supervisor Frank M. Wrayan Moore and Berryville delegates Maree H. Belly, J. T. Jones, W. D. Wisecarver, and H Burkes.
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Ne County Board of Supervisors
Berryville
Ville
Sre
Virginia
Ginia
Board of Supervisors
Ees
M. Wrayan Moore
Potvely
Richmond
Thatryville
Clarke , Board of Supervisors
Legislative Committee
Maree A H. Belly
J. T. Jones
W. D. Wisecarver
H. Burkes
Town Recorder
Walton League and Gun Club Special Meeting Notice
The Walton League and Gun Club announce a called meeting at the Winchester Gun Club offices on South Lolanee Street. Members are urged to attend for important business. A shooting match is planned for February 15 at Rouss Spring Park at 1 PM with prizes of poultry meat and merchandise and invites out of town shooters.
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Winchester
Isaak Walton
Ae O
Lomaier
Sara
R. Jones
A Comepany
Lolanee Street
and League
Rouss Spring Park
Husband Receives Absolute Divorce in Corporation Court
An absolute divorce was granted to David L. Brown from his wife Anna Belle Brown on the ground of desertion. They were married July 3 1919 and she left him May 8 1926, with desertion continuing since.
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Corporation Court
David L. Brown
Anna Belle Brown
Frederick Court Adopts Child Names Betty Cochran
Charles E Cochran and Ruth E Cochran adopt Jean Williams in Frederick County Circuit Court. They receive the right to rename the child Betty Jean Cochran.
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Circuit Court
Frederick County
Charles E.cochran
Ruth E. Cochran
Jean Williams
Betty Jean Cochran
For Rent Modern 6 Room House Leicester Street
Classified rental notice for a modern six room house at 423 West Leicester Street offered by B M Sullivan. Immediate possession is available.
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Leicester St
Poseeselon
B. M. Sullivan
Forty Million Newspapers Printed in U S Editions
A note cites an estimate that about forty million newspapers are printed across editions published in the United States, highlighting the scale of print media distribution.
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United States
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Mr. Rouss
Rotary Meet
Handley
Leland O
Sarah Zane Fire Company Bazar
AM. Smith
Summons
Chas. E. Hughes
Clarke County
Walton League and Gun Club
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