Council Endorses Proposal To Acclaim Heroes
The council backs a plan to honor local heroes and raise entertainment efforts. Aimed at recognizing notable residents, the proposal emphasizes community pride and public events planned for September 1.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1919
Page
1
Winchester council approves homecoming for returning soldiers
The Winchester Common Council endorsed a War Chest Society lead to fund a Labor Day homecoming for returning soldiers in Frederick and Winchester counties. The event on September 1 aims to honor those who served, with committees already active and a $3,000 surplus anticipated for entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
War Chest Society
Winchester
Frederick County
Germany
Grim
Messrs. Baetjer
Ritter
Rosenberger
Henry
Hardy
Knight
Jones
Tad Readie
Old Town
Sanitary Committee
Commissioner of the Revenue
Willard Dempsey Fight Draws Federal Tax Take
Officials estimate Willard versus Dempsey in Toledo will generate about 100000 in federal taxes from 1 million dollars in ticket sales. A 50 percent tax applies to all profits by speculators above normal admission. Close readers note the event drew over 3000 fans from New York. A lost gold wristwatch with initials C H G was reported on 1138 Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
Federal Treasury
Ferdinand hailed by Transylvania amid royal reception
King Ferdinand and Queen Marie were greeted with jubilant acclaim as they entered Transylvania, hailed as liberators and symbol of national unity. A national holiday was proclaimed while crowds cheered "Long Live Our Sovereign" and officials pledged loyalty and support to the royal couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Roumania
Ferdinand
Ma‘tie
Transylvania
Adreal
M. Braiulescu
Nagyvarad
Banat
British Dirigible R-34 Heads Toward America
The R-34 dirigible, under Major Scott, lies about 300 miles west of Penzance at noon Greenwich time, traveling southwest in thick fog at 32 knots. Remote send off noted with little ceremony as it heads toward Roosevelt Field on Long Island, expected Friday for arrival and mooring before return to England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Penzance
Eng
Scott
East Fortune
Scotland
America
North Sea
Mineola
N. Y
bDieut
Frederick W. Lucas
Royal Air Force
Long Island
Roosevelt Field
England
Wilson Sails to Calm Seas on George Washington
On the George Washington President Wilson sails in calm seas and bright weather. He has worked on his congressional message outlining the treaty of peace and Paris Conference results. Dr. Grayson advises rest after strenuous days and the plan for presenting the message may follow the ship’s arrival in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Wilson
Congress
Grayson
George Washington
New York
Brazil Trade Recovers After Severe Postwar Crisis
Rio de Janeiro reports Brazilian commerce stabilizing after a long slump caused by coffee tree losses, price controls, influenza shutdowns, and war armistice expectations. Buyers resume abroad quotas and optimism grows among Brazilian and North American merchants in late May and early June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio DE Janeiro
Brazil
Seven Young Men Injured In Valley Turnpike Crash
A group of seven men riding in an Oldsmobile near Winchester on the Valley turnpike were injured when the car struck a telephone pole on a sharp bend. Chauffeur W Myers swerved to avoid a glare from an oncoming car, the vehicle left the road and overturned. One dog was killed and one man suffered multiple injuries. All injured were taken home after treatment. The party had attended a dance at Rouss hall before the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Turnpike
Winchester
Robert M. Henry
Olds
W. Myers
Oldsmobile
Bhur Streit
Louis Snapp
Fred Affeck
Laven
Witliard Duhn
Snape
Rouss Hall
Hog Prices Take New Upward Climb
Chicago July 2 hog prices jumped to 22 dollars per 100 pounds an advance of 25 cents in 24 hours. Export demand for food products is cited as the main reason for the continued rise keeping prices at unprecedented levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Lemuel E. Quigg Dies in New York
Lemuel E. Quigg former member of Congress and longtime New York Republican figure died at his New York home today after years of poor health. The prominent party leader was presented with a lifetime in public service during his career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Lemuel E. Quigg
Congress
New York State
Quigg
Col Roosevelt Seeks Nassau Assembly Nomination
MINEOLA N Y July 2 Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt of Oyster Bay has agreed to run as the Republican candidate for state assemblyman from Nassau county second district. The late ex President Roosevelt first held elective office as a New York State Assembly member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Mineola
N.v. Y
Theodore Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Nassau County
Roosevelt
New York State Assembly
German Staff Officers Withdraw Resignations Over Kaiser's Fate
Berlin dispatches report that officers of the general staff who offered their resignations have withdrawn them on the condition that the government does not deliver the former German emperor to the allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Zurich
Berlin
Telegraph Strike Ends After Union Declares Off
In New York on July 2, the Commercial Telegraphers' Union strike against Western Union and Postal Telegraph ends as deputy international president Percy Thomas announces the resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union
Western Union
Postal Telegraph Companies
Percy Thomas
Real Estate Bargains In Winchester Va Homes And Farm
W L Fultz lists property near a hospital with a 9 room pebble dash house and modern conveniences for 4500 dollars. A 15 acre farm with 500 apple trees and a 7 room house is offered at 2000 dollars. Also 151 acres limestone land about 8 miles from Winchester at 90 dollars per acre and other large farms for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hospital
Winchester
Main Street
W. L. Fultz
Court Square
Seaside Selling Probe Ordered by Attorney General
Washington July 2 Attorney General Palmer orders an investigation of liquor selling at Atlantic City and immediate federal prosecution if newspapers’ reports prove accurate. Lost gold signet ring initials B M reward at Star Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Palmer Today
Atlantic City
B. M
Star Office
For Sale Valuable Property in East Piccadilly Area
For sale a large brick site and good building lot at East Piccadilly and Market with a warehouse on Market street. Sold as a whole. Property of the late Gee W. Baker. Mrs Franck Baker, 26 W Piccadilly St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Piccagilly and Market
Market Street
Gee. W. Baker
Franck Baker
Toledo Fills Up For Big Fight Fag Event July Fourth
Toledo crowds surge as trains bring visitors for the Jess Willard versus Jack Dempsey heavyweight title bout on July 4. Hotels near capacity, tickets selling at lower prices, arena nearly ready, with Willard to wrap up training and Dempsey doing light work. Lost purse notice follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Toledo
Ohio
Fistiana
Jess Willard
Jack Dempsey
Willard
Dempsey
Fire at South Ferry terminal wrecks trains
A blaze at the South Ferry elevated terminal in New York destroyed one train and damaged another as passengers, many women, had limited escape routes. Firemen used ladders to lower victims to the ground. initial reports of fatalities were unverified after three alarms. The fire threatened the nearby Staten Island ferry terminal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
South Ferry Terminal
Staten Island Municipal Ferry Terminal
Royal typewriter advertised at Hotel Evans
The Rev. Dr. and Mrs. John A. Kern of Ashland Virginia arrived for the summer season and have rented a Fort Loudoun cottage on Peyton street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Typewriter
Hotel Evans
John A. Kern
Ashland
Fort Loudoun
Peyton Street
Neidemeyer & Co Furniture Ad Promotes Rug and Bed Sale
A historic advertisement from Neidemeyer & Co promotes a large sale listing simmer rugs sanitary metal beds and burlap backed linoleum with a wide selection. The cor Water and Main streets location is noted for the New furniture store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. C., Neidemeyer & CO
New, Furniture Store
Cor. Water and Main Sts
Runaway Horse Injures Man at Market Street
George Purcell, operator of Crabill from the rear of the C. and P. Telephone offices, was driving when a frightened horse dashed along Roussavenue to Market street, turned north, slipped at Piccadilly street, and fell, bruising him. The horse was cut and the vehicle damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Purcell
Crabill
Res
C. and P
Roussavenue
Market Street
Piccadilly Street
Mr. Purcell
Yard Party at Greenway Church July 6
A community yard party is planned on the lawn of Greenway Church near Double Tollgate. Committee members organize activities and refreshments for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenway Church
Double Tollgate
Star To Take a Birthday Holliday
The Evening Star will skip Friday publication on July Fourth to observe Independence Day and the paper’s birthday. Celebrating twenty four years, the paper began as a small four page, four column issue set by hand and powered by hand press. Today it is six pages in seven columns and offers Associated Press news up to the minute five hours ahead of metropolitan papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Star
the Star
Associated Press Service
Baltimore
Washington
Banks Close For Holiday Observance In Winchester
Closing notice states Saturday July 5 declared a state holiday. Banks in Winchester will close all day. customers should prepare pay rolls and change before closing Thursday evening. Notes payable on dates may be attended Monday July 7. Institutions listed include 8 V National Bank, F and M National Bank, Union Bank of Winchester, and The Com and Savings Bank with corresponding cashiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
V. National Bank
W. G. Hardy
F. & M. National Bank
H. D. Fuller
Baseball foul tip strikes worker in mouth on National avenue
Lyle Grim of The Star business office suffers a severe mouth injury after a foul tip baseball hits him while catching behind the bat without a mask during a game on National avenue yesterday afternoon. Several teeth fractured or loosened, likely needing extraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Grim
Star
Tay
National Avenue
Shenandoah Valley National Bank Declares Semiannual Dividend
The Board of Directors declares a five percent semiannual dividend for stockholders payable on or after July 1. W. G. Hardy, cashier. 6-30-1p-tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Hardy
Closing Notice from Ba ker and Company and Cooper Sons
The wholesale establishment of Ba ker and Company and T J Cooper and Sons will be closed all day on Friday July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker and Company
T. J. Cooper and Sons
Insurance Ad Offers Fire and Lightning Coverage
Nationwide farm insurance advertises low rates for wheat insured by Hansbrough or Carte Insurance Loans. Mention of fire and lightning protection and real value batatel appears in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansbrough Oe Te Carte Insurance
Real Real Batatel 24- Ip-Tfawr
Gan Club To Hold Shoot On July 4
The Winchester Gun Club and Front Royal Gun Club plan a Independence Day shoot starting at 1 p m behind the reservoir. Ten birds per event with three prizes each. Entry by teams and individuals. targets only option at 2 cents per shot. Soldiers and sailors urged to attend. meeting of Sarah Fire Company Thursday at 8 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Gun ‘Club
Equity
Front Royal Gun
Winchester’Gun Club
Sarah Fire Company
W. Lee Fisher
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Suils
Hancing Entertainment
Grace Liberan Church
Charley Rouss Fire Company
State Health Department
Monmouth Street
Ramsbury
City
Rouss Hook and Tittder Company
Grace Lutheran Church
Ramsburg
Hablé
Council
State Corporation Commission
Winchester Gas and Electric Light Company
Hable
Virginia
Gotham
The
Adibolatha Press
Willard-Dempsey
Uncle Sam
C.H.G
Washington Street
Dirigible Heads
Big Ee
En Party
Feest Memorial Fat Meal
Seacar Base
Col. Roosevelt
Assembly
Kaiser
S. Kent St
G. M. Kidwell
Man Hart
Holliday
Maine
Green Mountain
Winchester Seed Co., Inc
John Winkfield
Dorothy
John Fuller
Shenandoah Val
Natl Bank
Ny Farm
Amd
Bath
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