Jury Unable to Reach Verdict in Hall Murder Case
Manassas Virginia January two Associated Press reports a hung jury in the William C Hall case the state prohibition inspector charged with murdering Lawrence Hudson during a whiskey raid near Fishers Hill Shenandoah County on March twenty fifth nineteen nineteen The jury stood nine for conviction three for acquittal and the case will be retried April fifth in circuit court with defense and prosecuting attorneys presenting post trial motions and evidence.
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Manassas
William €. Hall
Lawrence Hudson
Fishers Hill
Shenandoah County
Brent
W. B. Dunleavy
Harry ¥. Sweet
D. 11. Sullivan
Hall
Hudson
Mond Shackelford
Nolle
Inspector Trall
Tavenner
Cief
Jasetavenner
Raymond Shackelford
C. Wendenburg
Shackelford
de F
W. C. Hall
Prohibition
Viola Bebout
Bebout
Williams
Mr. Bebout
Williams-awas
John M. Brown
Danville
Oliver
Brown
Baltimore
Berger Banned From Providence Public Address
Victor L. Berger, who postponed a public engagement, will not be allowed to speak in Providence. The police commission, after review and a conference with Mayor Gainer and the city solicitor, stated that permitting his address would undermine American institutions and threaten public peace.
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Associated Press
Providence
R. T
Victor L. Berger
Are Oak
Police Commission
Gainer
Providencé
Berger
En- Hianzerins
Publies Peace
Wedded at V B Parsonage In Brethren Church Ceremony
Mr Wheel Sivhots a young painter from Luray Virginia and Miss Gertrude A Dusing daughter of Mrs Tena Hatt were married yesterday after noon by Reverend Wm Sampsell at the Brethren Church on National avenue.
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B. Parsonage
Wheel
a_young painter
Luray
Pase County
jSliss
Gertrude
A. Dusing
Tena & Hatt
Ww. It. Sampsell
Brethren Oe
National Avenue
Wedding Ties Mrs Randall to Fireman Spillman in City
Announcement of the marriage of Mrs. B. Randall to Post Office clerk Spillman at the First Baptist Church. The bride, widow of Charles Randall, is from Frederick County. Spillman leads the local post office operations. Citizens’ Band serenaded the couple at their home. Friendship Fire Company held an old-time meeting electing officers for the year with Capt. C. Harry Hardy reelected as presiding officer and many veterans in attendance.
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Ee Oe
Randall
Rae Spillman
Ita
Chester
First Baptist Church
North Market Street
Charles Adey
James Stottler
Frederick County
Charles Randall
Cartier
Spillman
East Clifford Street
Friendship Fire Company
Ie A EU
Ward
Comprany
C. R. Anderson
C. Harry Hardy
Leutenant
C. J. Franks Eond
Frank Jackson
J. B. Violett
L. Forney
Porney
Adam Forney
J Ward
James P. Reardon
H. G. Spencer
Maxcalus Anderson
Forney
Chance tickets on Essex Road benefit Martinsburg fire company
Readers are invited to buy chances at Friendship Fire Co Hughes Barber Shop and Bahiman's Pool Room for a car raffle on Essex Road with 200 chances remaining. A gray kid glove was lost and a reward offered at the Star office. Car will be in Winchester Monday.
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Essex Road
Hose Co
Martinsburg
Friendship Fire Co
Hughes
Bahiman
Winchester
Star Office
Shenandoah Valley Bank Plans Stock Sale and Expansion
The Shenandoah Valley National Bank announces a stock issue to raise capital to 300000 dollars. A February 3, 1920 meeting will seek stockholder approval. The bank reports strong profits with 12 percent yield, sizable surplus, and nearly four million dollars in resources. Interested buyers can obtain full explanation at the bank.
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Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Shenandoah Valley National Bank Christmas Savings Club
Shenandoah Valley National Bank promotes a Christmas Savings Club with accounts offered in 25¢ 50¢ 1.00 2.00 deposits. President W R Rick and Vice President R Gray Williams endorse joining a savings plan for safe deposits and regular savings.
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Ino. W. Rick
R. Gray Williams
Jo Few Brown
Assie
Shenandoah Valley National
Loyal Workers' Bible Class Sale and Dinner Notice
The Loyal Workers' Bible Class of Burnt Factory announces its second annual sale and dinner on Thursday. Volunteers may contribute stock of articles for the sale by consulting committee members Rev. O. M. Lambert F. M. Fishpaw SG. Newcome C. S. Swartz.
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Rev
O. M. Lambert
F.M. Fishpaw
SG. Newcome
C. S. Swartz
Xmas Savings Club Opens at National Bank
Banking notice announces a Christmas savings club at National Bank inviting customers to join. The advert highlights simple enrollment and monthly contribution options with a focus on holiday saving.
Danville Plant Raises Wages. New Mill Planned
Six thousand workers at Dan River Knitting Mills receive a 19 percent wage increase with free life insurance. The firm plans to start construction of a new mill costing two hundred thousand dollars. A separate notice announces a stockholders meeting for Shenandoah Valley National Bank in Winchester on February 2 to consider increasing the bank’s authorized stock.
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Snonandoah Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar Company
Roy Elliott
Associated Press
Danville
Dan River Knitting Mills
Shenandoah Valley
National Bank
Winchester
WM. G. Hardy
Deaths in Dawn Hanging Trial Test At County Jail
At Chicago’s county jail 200 prisoners were forced to witness the hanging of Ruffalo Gurrige, a convicted murderer. Sheriff Peters defended the act as a deterrent to future crimes, despite governor and public protests. The execution proceeded as guards cut the outside time line to the jail, and the warden’s office phone was reportedly disconnected to avoid a reprieve.
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Chicago
Ruffalo-Gurrige
Lowden
Garrage
Chapman Auto Supply Ad Promotes Cars and Trucks
An old ad by Chapman Auto Supply Co lists vehicles including eight and six cylinder engines, two and one ton trucks, and a light delivery vehicle. It mentions easy payments and contact details with Bell phone and Main Street.
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Bix Scvenger Packard
Frantetin
Chapman Auto Supply CO
Bell
Main St
Michigan primaries see William Bryan name on petitions
Associated Press reports William Bryan is urged by Michigan friends to seek the Democratic presidential nomination. Petitions requiring only 106 signatures will circulate ahead of the April primary.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
William
Michigan
Notice of Interest Sale by Henry F. Seal
Henry F. Seal states he is no longer connected with the Winchester Wood-Yard after selling his interest to J Boxwell and L Obrismore. Public notice of dissociation and transfer of ownership.
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Winchester
J. Boxwell
L. Obrismore
Henry F. Seal
Special sale and services advertised in brief items
An assortment of classified notices includes a real estate sale offering 100 acres of fine saw timber for 250 000 dollars and a request for a reliable girl for home work at 25 dollars per month, with box responses and a separate sale listing at 2148 Main St on January 3 at 1 a m.
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Hhansbrough & Carter Insurance
Gold Fish Giveaway Offer At Seals Music Stone
On Saturday January 3, customers spending 33 cents or more receive a free Globe with two gold fish Moss and related items. Only 100 globes will be given away at Seals Music Stone.
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Seals Music Stone
Chapman Auto Supply Contest at Main Street
A local ad announces a drawing with a Ford car or $200 prize at Chapman’s Auto Supply on Main Street. Purchases give a chance to win, with the offer described as a complete line of terms.
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Ube
Chapman's Auto Supply
Main Street
Dismissal For Three Women In Fifth Avenue Parade
New York authorities cleared three women of disorderly conduct after a Christmas Day Fifth Avenue walking demonstration calling for the release of political prisoners. Miss Gladys Griner daughter of John P. Griner of Baltimore a United States Railroad Commission to Russia official is among those acquitted alongside Miss Gertrude Key and Miss Mary Duffey.
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Associated Press
New York
Corrizan
Fifth Avenue
Gladys Griner
John P. Griner
Baltimore
United States Railroad Commission
Russia
Gertrude Key
Mary Duffey
Prohibition Decree Regulates Liquor Sales in Italy
Prohibitionists claim a major early success in Italy with a decree restricting liquor sales to 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. Sales end at noon on Fridays and are banned on holidays. The decree applies to liquors containing more than twenty percent alcohol.
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Rome
Italy
Profit Taking Causes Decline in Early Market
New York stocks opened weak as profit taking pulled prices down in the first hour. Losses ranged from 2 to 5 points in American, Mexican Petroleum, General Motors, and various steels with rails making smaller concessions.
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New York
American
Woolen
Mexican Petroleum
General Motors
Representative Steels
Fatal blast at Du Pont powder plant shocks Wilmington
A grinding mill at the Hagia plant of the Du Pont Powder Company exploded in Wilmington Del on Jan 2 killing five workers and injuring one. The blast rattled the city and damaged nearby houses within thirty miles of the plant.
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Wilmington
Del
Hagia
du Pont. Powder Company
Christmas Savings Club Join Now at The Commercial and Savings Bank
Introductory note promotes Christmas Savings Club with weekly or monthly payments to gain membership and receive money next Christmas with interest. Mentions seven attractive classes and emphasizes immediate enrollment.
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the Commercial and Savings Bank
Savings Promo Heralded By Valley National Bank
Unclear promotional note urges starting the new year with a Christmas Savings Cashbook in hand. Mentions Valley National Bank and a slogan Where Savings Are Safe. Contains disjointed phrases and unclear date or event.
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Lady Doa Valley National
BANK
Jpu
Automobile Stolen From Plaza Near Police Station
A car theft is reported at a plaza shadowing the police station. The vehicle was insured by 7 Hansbrough & Carter Insurance Loans Real Estate, asking if this policy owner is among readers.
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Plaza
Police Station
Hansbrough & Carter
Charley Rouss Club to Convene Meeting Evening
The Charley Rouss Pire Co. will hold a meeting this Friday evening at 8 o'clock. All members are requested to be present. John F. Seal Jr. is noted as president.
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Charley Rouss Pire
Mire Co
John F, Seal, JR
Enumerators mobilize for nationwide census effort
The census began in the United States with about 85 000 enumerators in cities and counties. Data will cover population and farms and will be held until late April. Enumerators must gather answers openly and protect privacy, with penalties for refusal. Officers named include Robert W. Smith and G B Bryant in Gainesboro districts.
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Ately
United
Gath
Stat
Giotelet
The
Washington
Valley Auto Paint and Body Shop Ad Listing
Classic classified ad describing auto painting body repair and reconstruction services at Valley Auto Paint Gey near Old McVicar Stand. Mentions body and fender work, prompt satisfactory service, and general advertising copy. Also notes wanted second-hand desk medium size and rental notices for a five-room apartment with Star office contact.
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McVicar
Tate Gaia
Christmas Reading Prompt Skims Bank Hours
Fragmentary OCR note urges readers to visit The Com savings Bank for a short open period with limited days. Mentions class schedule and urgency to join before doors close.
Winchester Market Ad Details Wood and Moving Services
An old advertisement offers wood supplies and moving services. It lists Winchester at 1 S&S Market St with a Bell phone, plus a 49 S Market St address for a moving firm. The text emphasizes competitive pricing and reliable service.
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Winchester
Wea
S&s
St. Bell Pham
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WM. C. Hall
Nefefe
Tumbling Run
Nse
J.H. Sullivan
Quments
Hart
Com
OL Wenienbere
Mma
Harry Mardy
T.aFrance Co
Mitchell
South Braddock St
Charley Rouss
Bryan
Bottsche
Ford
Aly
Pont
Uncle Sam
Frederick
Robert W. Smith
Ge BB. Bryant and
Mier
Gainesboro
Robert
Valley Auto Paint Gey
Capt.mand
Salvation Army
the Com Savings Bank
S. Market St
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