State Chamber Wields Virginia Unity for Progress
General Samuel Gardner Waller lauds the Virginia State Chamber of Commerce for uniting all regions, promoting cheaper freight rates, and boosting the port of Hampton Roads. Highlights include 24-hour valley freight, increased ships, tripled tonnage, tax reforms, water power development, Shenandoah National Park publicity, and government efficiency efforts.
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Virginia
Virginia Spirit
Samue Gardner Waller
Front Royal
George Washington Hostel
Esterday
New
Virginia State Chamber of Commerce
Dominion
Waller
State Chamber of Commerce
Hampton Roads
Shavan
Omar
Hamon Roads
New York
Shenandoah National Park
Winchester
Norfolk
State Chambers of Commerce
Cecil R. Wilson Dies of Pneumonia in Morgan County
Cecil R. Wilson, 0, a farmer from Stotler's Cross Roads, Dehaven Virginia, died Monday night from influenza turning to pneumonia. Funeral services set for Thursday at 1 PM at Mt Olive Cemetery. Survived by widow and several siblings. Wilson was a Methodist and a Modern Woodman member.
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Cecil .R. Wilson
Morgan County
Dehaven
Cecil R. Wilson
Stotler
Crogs Roads
Mt. Olive Cemetery
Andi
Fer
Irving
Ferdinand Hivick
Berkeley
Ver
Ayant
Clarence
Local Grocery Ad Specialties This Week
This week at 207 Market St. NY, specials include 12 lb sack flour 10 cents, P and G soap six cakes 25 cents, canned corn 10 cents, peas two cans 25 cents, peaches 23 cents per can, coffee 43 cents, pork and beans three cans 25 cents, hams per pound 20 cents.
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Ny Market St
Colored Doctor Ingram Held Over Worthless Check Scam
A Maryland colored physician from Hagerstown, Dr D B Ingram, is jailed in Winchester after allegedly passing a $800 worthless check and practicing medicine without a license. He faced angry local residents over about $700 in cash given to him in a colored community drug store venture. His transfer to Maryland custody was delayed as authorities weigh charges and witnesses.
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D. B. Ingram
Hagerstown
Marylan
Virginia
Ingram
Maryland
Winchester
Mount Carmel Free Baptist Church
A. Dee
Nimomthentain
Piro
Decline a $23000 Bid For Angerona
Sale of Angerona, the home property of the late Thomas Cover Jr., on Fairmont avenue with about two acres, was withdrawn by the executors who declined to accept Luther Brill of Star Tannery Frederick county bid of 23000. They gave no date for another public auction.
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Angerona
Thomas Cover, Jr
Fairmont Avenue
Cover
Luther Brill
Star Tannery
Frederick County
Round Hill Benefit Tubercular Fund Event
Social Friday January 21 features a Round Hill School House gathering at 8 P M to raise funds for the county tubercular fund. The event aims to support local health initiatives with community participation and entertainment.
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Round Hill
Benefit County Tubercular Fund
Wanted Large Clean Cotton Rags at Once
Classified notice from The Star requests large, clean cotton rags delivered immediately to the Star office.
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Star Office
New Hotel Posts Six Percent On Preferred Stock
The Martinsburg Shenandoah Hotel reports six percent earnings on its preferred stock for the past year while delaying common stock dividends due to prior deficits now paid. Board re-elected includes Lewis F. Cooper and Col. Edward Olmstead among directors. new manager Mr Barrow attended and praised the hotel’s progress.
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Lewis I
Cooper
R. Gray Williams
Col. Olmstead
American Hotels’ Association
Clarence L. Harding
Washington
Martinsburg Shenandoah Hotel
Barrow
Lewis F. Cooper
W. A. Baker
H. Douglas Fuller
George H. Heist
KR. Gray Williams
Fred. L. Glaize
Joh W. Rosenberger
J. H. Haldeman
Stuart Bell
Blair Sheetz
Fred. A. Robinson
Robert L. Gray
J. Scott Grant
William G. Hardy
J. Leslie’ Kinkaid
Col
Edward Olmstead
Stephen Bobo
Charlotte, once Mexican empress, dies in Belgium
Charlotte, former empress consort of Mexico and wife of Maximilian, died at her chateau near Brussels at 7 am after a severe influenza attack developed into pneumonia. Her mind had been clouded since 1867 and she was kept unaware of many events, including dynastic falls, to avoid distress. She died with King Albert and Queen Elizabeth at her bedside.
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Associated Press
Brussels
Charlotte
México
Maximilian
Quéretaro
Mexico
King Albert
Elizabeth
Albert
Chateau
Leopold I
Williams Broadcasts Lee Speech Tonight
R Gray Williams of Winchester will broadcast a Gen. R E Lee speech at 9 o clock tonight from station WRVA in Richmond according to a telegram today from The Star Brothers Tobacco Corners and operators of the.
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R. Gray Williams
Winchester
R. E. Lee
WRVA
Richmond
Star Brothers’ Tobacco Corners
Veterans Seek Banks Understanding On Bonus Certificates
Veterans and American Legion officials urge a workable arrangement with banks over bonus certificates used as loan collateral. Some banks accept them, others do not, as talks with Washington continue. A presidential proclamation calls World War veterans to learn reinstate rights for lapse war risk insurance before July 2, 1927. The Veterans Bureau notes about 30 billion in term insurance remains lapsed from a peak of over 40 billion.
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American Legion
Hotep
Gome
Aetueen
Thebanks
Washington
Coolidge
WANTED Cook Stove For Deserving Woman
Describes a needy woman unable to work who desires a small cook stove. Requests contributions from readers and provides a contact via the Star Office for assistance. The notice urges charity and practical aid to a deserving recipient.
Next Free Chest Examination Announced for Saturday
The District Nurse Association announces a free chest examination clinic on Saturday January 22 from 9 30 a m to noon and 2 to 4 p m by Dr B C Harper of the State Board of Health at the Chamber of Commerce office. Open to all Winchester and Frederick county residents regardless of race.
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District Nurse “Association
B.c.harper
State Board of Health
District Nurse Association
Chamber of Commerce
Winchester
Fredrick County
Harper
Haldeman Produce Co Resumes Business in Eggs and Poultry
Haldeman Produce Co. resumes operations after taking over Hoffman Produce Co. and now markets fresh eggs and all kinds of poultry in the market. J. S. Haldeman is the proprietor.
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Hoffman Produce, Co
J. S. Haldeman
Four Miners Missing After West Virginia Mine Blast
Four miners are believed killed in an explosion at Pocahontas No. 3 mine in Caples West Virginia. Seven others were rescued unharmed as crews battled afterdamp and gas to reach the blast site. Names of missing workers include Mike Grovich Mike Rochnich Giles Sheffey and James Davis.
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Associated Press
Welch
W. Ya
Pocahontas
Caples
Mini My
Pocahontas No. 3
Mike Grovich
Mike Rochnich
Giles Sheffey
James Davis
Kellican Dies After Brain Tumor Treatment in Baltimore
C H Kellican died yesterday at Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore after two months of brain tumor treatment. A native of Sueea Ferry West Virginia he joined the United Brethren Church in Inwood and was a devout Christian man. He was son of William and a brother to five brothers and two sisters. Funeral from the Inwood church Thursday at two with Rev J R Collis officiating. Burial in Bunker Hill cemetery.
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W. Via
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Sueea Ferry
W.va
BR. We Whiting
United Brethrence
Inwood
William Rf’ Jean
Baltimore Io’ Railroad
Harpers Ferry
Rena Whalice Kellican
Kemper
Virginia Moulden
Brucetown
Kellican
Faoheral
J. R. Collis
The
Bunker Hill
Bootleg Whiskey Shipped From France Seized in Pittsburgh
Prohibition agents seized whiskey valued at about 36000 dollars shipped from France in waste bale bundles at a Pittsburgh warehouse. Warehouse owner W. J. Payne was arrested and released on bond after denying knowledge of the liquor. Ruthie Snapp of Mt Williams left for Forest Glen Maryland to attend school.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
France
W. J. Payne
Ruthie Snapp
Williams
Forest Glen, Md
Randolph Macon Voices Gratitude To Local People
Cor Charles Melton principal of Randolph Macon Academy thanks Winchester firemen surgeons and citizens who aided last Monday. He asks The Star to publish the notice so locals know of the loyal assistance and asks blessings on all who helped teachers and students. Front Royal Va January 18 1927. LOST license tag city No 396 state No 102407 award at Police headquarters 18 1p 21.
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the Star
Winchester
Randolph-Macon Academy
Chas. Melton
Front Royal
Dr Bridges Speaks On Child Like Faith At Winchester Tabernacle
Dr Bridges urges living faith rather than mere church attendance in a revival at the Winchester tabernacle. He cites Romans 8 16 and tells of a man saved after a test of faith, while Rev J W White leads opening prayer and Prof Homer Jenkins praises the message with a hymn.
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DR. Bridgers
Tabernacle
J. W. Me. Whitecharge
M. D. Mitchell
Mtg
God Almighty
Bridgers
Winchester
Homer Jenkins
Jsus
Boas
Nena
Howhel
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Daughters Honor Confederate Veterans Luncheon
Confederate veterans and Daughters of the Confederacy held a luncheon in the Farmers and Revenant National Bank building. Turner Ashby Chapter members hosted brief talks and a Gen Robert E Lee birthday celebration with his portrait as center stage. The event coincided with a state holiday and schools were closed.
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Veterans of Ter
Turner Ashby Chapter
Daughters of Cnfederacy
Farmers and Revenant
National Bank Building
Daughters’ Organization
Robert E. Lee
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State Chamber
Old Dominion
Hughes Motor Co
Ford Dealers
Colored Drug Company
Galles
Kellogg
Mexico City
Calles
Agrarian Party
Republic
Catalina Channel Swim
George Young
George. Washington
Queretaro
Lee
Evening Star
Progressive Farmer
Star Almanac
Haldeman Produce CO
West VA
Randolph Macon
Mr. Mitchell
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