Berkeley county jury deadlocks in McCune-Rossa malpractice case
In Martinsburg West Virginia the Berkeley county circuit court failed to convict or acquit Virginia McCune-Rossa in a malpractice case tied to the death of Adrian Bowers Jr. The jury stood seven for conviction five for acquittal and was discharged after a second trial ended in a deadlock.
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Martinsburg
Berkeley County
Virginia McCune-Rossa
4 Valley
Adrian Bowers
George M. Bowers, Jr
Representative Bowers
Woods
Protest Over Proposed North Main Street Dance Hall
A large, signed neighborhood petition to Winchester City Council and Frederick County Board protests a planned edge of town dance hall alleged to be for Black patrons. The group cites a prior court fine and suspended jail sentence for the proprietor who promised to close a downtown venue. They urge denial citing nuisance concerns.
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Winchester
Board of Supervisors
Frederick County
North Main Street
Ku Klux Klan Plans Ceremonial Entry in Birmingham
Notes of trumpet music signal thousands of Klansmen arriving in Birmingham for a ceremonial at the state fair grounds to commemorate the 1867 founding of the invisible empire. Klansmen from many southern states will participate with mounted guards ensuring only initiates enter. many original members expected.
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Birmingham
Ala
Ku-Klux Klan
Tennessee Mountain
Nathan Beford Forrest
State Fair Grounds
Dorothy Gish Appears in Barnard’s Philadelphia Pep
A brief note highlights Dorothy Gish in Barnard’s Philadelphia Pep Orchestra performance and mentions a lighthearted comedy act. The item signals audience interest in the actress and the show for local theatergoers.
Hollenshead family details follow Kernstown murder suicide
Willett Hollenshead and Joseph Hollenshead arrived in Winchester to claim the body of Joseph H Hollenshead who shot Mrs Mason at Kernstown and then killed himself. The elder Hollenshead had a history of drifting, illness and heart trouble. Mrs Mason survived his attack and was hospitalized then discharged home. Funeral services are set for Saturday at Mortuary Chapel with burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Essrs
Willett Hollenshead
Chambersburg
Joseph Hollenshead
Hagerstown
Winchester
Joseph H. Hollenshead
Willoughly N. Mason
Kernstown
Hollenshead
Wilbur Hollenshead
Greencastle
West Virginia
Frederick County
Robert T. Barton
Nain
Barton
Franklin County
Mr. Hollenshead
Fulton County
Foltz
St. Thomas
Loudon
Kauffmann’s
Mbersburg
Belle Carey
Rhoda Detrich
George
Harry
Paul Hollenshead
Hazel Hollenshead
Mason
Wilbur
Mr. Mason
Geo. W. Stover
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Auto license tags available at Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Winch ester and Frederick county motorists can obtain state license tags at the Chamber of Commerce office. President Charles W. Trenary says the chamber has secured a large stock to avoid delays from Richmond. After submitting the application and certified check, a motorist receives tags and his license card will be mailed from Richmond.
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Charles W. Trenary
Chamber of Commerce of
Winchester
Frederick County
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of
Richmond Oae Thenamvé. of Commerce
Fire damages Pullman plant in Chicago
The Pullman Car Company freight car erecting shop seven freight cars and 12 coaches were destroyed by fire. Vice president J B Weaver estimated the loss at 450000 dollars and suggested spontaneous combustion as the cause.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Pullman Car Company
J. B. Weaver
Evans family takes extended trip to Philadelphia
Mrs Louis M Nulton recently came from Philadelphia due to illness and death of her mother Mrs Edward J Evans and left this morning with her father Mr Evans whose North Main Street residence is closed for the winter. Mr Evans plans to spend several months in Philadelphia with Captain and Mrs Nulton though he has felt better today and believed himself able to travel.
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Louis M. Nulton
Philadelphia
Edward J. ‘Evans
Mr. Evans
North Main Street
Captain
Nulton
Evans
Raw Sugar Drops to Four Cents a Pound in New York Market
Raw sugar was quoted at 4 cents a pound in New York today, the lowest price in over two years. The figure, including cost and freight, reflected renewed market pressure on sugar prices.
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Associated Press
New York
Deflection in Brines Trial Hints at Possible Suspect
In Philadelphia on January 27 the defense for William T. Brines, a UPenn sophomore, hinted that a person named Al might have killed Elmer Co. Drewes, the Dartmouth senior found shot last October, as the trial for Brines proceeds in a first degree murder case.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Elmer Co. Drewes
Dartmouth College
William T. Brines
University of Pennsylvania
Drewes
Paramount at Empire Mourns Monday Matinee
The notice advertises a Paramount picture showing at the Empire with a Monday matinee and night performance starting at 1 pm. It highlights the film displayed and times for the audience.
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Paramount
Empire
Negro Masons Lose Suit Over Emblems in Florida
Justice George M. Okell ruled that neither of Florida's rival Negro Masonic lodges may use the Masonic square and compass as emblems. The decision resolves a suit brought by one lodge to bar the other from the emblem usage. A classified line notes a want ad for a second hand safe at Winchester Cold Storage.
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Associated Press
Miami
Fla
Florida
George M. Okell
Charges and Replies Printed in Contested Race Series
The Star prints a daily installment of charges and replies in the contest for a seat. The ninth item concerns Sperryville Precinct in Rappahannock, where voters faced crowding near ballots and compelled public voting. The contestee denies intimidation or secrecy breaks and claims ballot secrecy was preserved. (To be continued.)
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John Paul
T. W. Harrigon
Harrison
Sperryville
Rappahannock
Sookie
Frederick High School Faces Boy Scouts at Armory Tonight
Frederick Maryland high school club game at 8 p m pits Frederick High School against the Boy Scouts of America at the Armory building with admission set at 25 cents.
Lower Meat Prices At Ritter City Meat Market
L. D. Ritter announces lowered prices at City Meat Market 213 N. Market St. and 323 National Ave with Boiling Beef 16c Roast Beef 20c Beef Steak 25c Roast Pork 20c Pork Chops 25c. He states the reductions reflect demand and will last while market conditions permit and notes a full line of Green and Fancy Groceries at fair prices.
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L. D. Ritter
City
N. Market St
National Ave
City Meat Market
Clover Seed Ad from Winchester Seed Co Inc
Clover seed buyers invite farmers to send samples of home grown clover seed and offer price quotes for clover alfalfa cow peas and soy beans from Winchester Seed Co Inc. The notice includes contact details and product scope.
Drill Notice for CAPT. BOB'S CO Members
All members are ordered to report for drill January 28, 1921 at 7 30 p.m. at Friendship Hall by order of G H Grimm Captain Commandant R W Smith First Sergeant.
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Friendship Hall
G. H. Grimm
Gept
R. W. Smith
Sergu
Notice of Business Move and Property For Sale
Notice announces business relocation to 131 S Main St on the north side with wait service and reasonable prices. Also offers immediate sale of several parcels with application to owner Shanpon Hill.
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S. Main St
North Side
Shan
Pon Hill
Meat prices fall across Winchester butchers
Practically every Winchester butcher cut prices on most meats today. Beefsteak dropped from 36 to 25 30 cents per pound, roast beef mainly 25 to 20 cents, boiling beef to 18 or 16 cents, veal steak steady at 40 cents, veal chops 35 to 25 30, roast veal 35 to 26 or 20, pork chops 35 to 25, and pudding 15 to 10 cents. applications reflect selling prices advised to The Star.
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Winchester
Philip Grim Dead at Boyce
Philip T Grim a former Winchester resident and well known merchant and meat dealer dies in Clarke County after 52 years in the area. He is survived by his widow Helen Cadwallader and several children including Holmes Rhuey Charles Philip Lela Ella Bertha. brothers John Henry Stewart Wesley and sisters Mrs James Golightly and Mrs Mary Pope. Funeral set for Friday at 11 from Boyce Episcopal Chapel with burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery in Winchester.
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Philip T. Grim
Winchester
Anager Om & Son
Morgan Grim
Grim
Wincheater
Clarke County
Helen M. Cadwallader
Holmes R. Grim
Rhuey A. Grim
Armel
Charles W. Grim
Philip H. Grim
Boyce
Lela Co
Ella R. Grim
Bertha Willingham
Mount Hebron
Lesson of Experience for Frederick County Apple Growers
With almost 40 percent of Frederick County's apple crop culled last year growers faced losses. The text urges a hardier spraying approach this year, linking apple prices to sprayer quality and promotes the Winchester Orchard Supply Co at 301 N Market St with phone 313 for guaranteed efficiency sprayers.
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Frederick County
Winchester Orchard Supply CO
N. Market St
Dog tax notice with late penalty due in February
1921 notice warns dog owners taxes are due with a five percent penalty after February. City treasurer handles the delinquency. A separate item invites the public to Home Nursing Classes at the District Nurse's office each Friday at 7:30 p.m. Also an out of town subscribers alert offers five more days to pay public subscription at a reduced rate.
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Treasurre
Evening Star
Kindling Wood for Sale Delivers Low-Cost Firestarter
A Winchester ad offers truck load kindling wood for 3 dollars per load with delivery. Contact telephone 951 for orders at Winchester Cold Storage listing 25-1p-10t.
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Telephone
Winchester
Dance Tonight at Rousshalis Music Hall
Chaperoned dance event featuring Seal's Orchestra at Rousshalis Music Hall tonight with expectations of music and social dancing among attendees.
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Seal
Opposes World War Bonus as Added Tax Burden
Letter from Editor argues bonus legislation for World War I veterans would raise taxes, shifting costs to consumers. Cites H. R. 14157 real estate receipts tax and taxes on stocks bonds tobacco and cigarettes. Urges readers to study provisions and appeal to Congress for cautious judgment.
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the Star
Thia
House of Representatives
Plays Hooky at the Empire Tonight
A brief note reports someone skipping obligations at the Empire venue tonight and also avoiding duties at the palace, hinting at a playful or secretive outing.
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the Empire
Palace
Important Scout Meeting and Basketball Night at Frederick High
The meeting of the Boy Scouts of America Friday at 7 p.m. includes reports on an indoor athletic meet by John I Brown Jr. Mr Brown visited the Martinsburg YMCA relative to this. Other business. Meeting adjourns in time for a basketball game with Frederick High School at 7 p.m. Scout Master.
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Boy Scouts of America
John. I. Brown
Brown
Martinsburg Y. M
Frederick
Harding Dodges Social Functions at Palm Beach
President elect Harding spent a quiet day at West Palm Beach avoiding public and social events. He chose a private lunch with a friend of Henry P. Fletcher and a round of golf to rest during his houseboat cruise down the coast.
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Associated Press
West Palm Beach
Fla
Harding
Henry P. Fletcher
Pennsylvania
Brucetown Event Noted Saturday Night
A fragment notes Brucetown Virginia on Saturday night January 29 1921 with unclear details about events or people involved.
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Brucetown
Bryn Mawr Alumnae Donates to Russia Relief Work
Miss Marion Reilly announces Bryn Mawr College alumnae plan to contribute 3000 dollars to the European Relief Council and a 4000 dollar check to the Friends service in Philadelphia for Anna Jones whose work in Russia after the war is being supported. Miss Haines notes the gift as a privilege to aid the representative’s efforts.
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Marion Reilly
Bryn Mawr Service
Corpa
Ronal
Bryn Mawr College
European Relief Council
Can Friends Service
Philadelphia
Anna Jones Maina
Bryn and
Iene
Russia
Tary
Winchester
T County Red Cross Society
Priends
Minera
Anna Jones
Readers Urge Better Train Service At Strasby Departure
Winchester correspondent D B Yore dated January 25 writes The Star urging improved care and timeliness after four ladies were left behind when a Southern train departed Strasby. He asks if a state railroad commission exists and requests action to enhance service.
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The
Star
Strasby
School subscription scam denied by Handley officials
Officials state no Ham School student is authorized to solicit or receive subscriptions for a magazine. The Handley superintendent and clerk confirm no authorization for any student to run a subscription scheme and police report no valid solicitations.
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Ham
Virginia
Handley
Visit by Mrs. R Gray Williams and Harry Russell in Baltimore
Mrs. R Gray Williams and Harry Russell of Wine plan a Baltimore visit. The text appears to mention Eeta Russell’s brother and Mr and Mrs Loring in a fragmented notice likely about arrivals.
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Baltimore
R.’ Gray - Williams
Harry Russell
Eeta Russell
Materi
Loring
Ae ‘Ov
Timeore
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Mie
Dr. McCune-Rossa
Biti
Dorothy Gish
Barnard’s
Phila. Pep Orchestra
Alao
Jom Hee Hollenhead
Lae Mason
Wilke
Pullman
Hodgson & Brown
Paul and
da Ile
Armory Building
Bob
Sam “Ensogna
Main St
Philip
Mr. Shryock
R. C
Bryn
Russlis
Miss Haines
D. B
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