Death summons Mrs. Alice Spence Murnan at 74
Mrs. Alice Spence Murnan widow of John Murnan longtime Baltimore and Ohio Railroad official died peacefully at 10 o clock at her home 408 North Kent Street She was 74 and had been ill for years Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 am at the Church of the Sacred Heart with Fathers Rankin and Meredith officiating Interment in the family lot at the Catholic Cemetery Pallbearers are E D Calvert Maurice M Lynch William Keating William Sullivan J H Canter and J Bowers She was the last member of the Patrick and Mary Spence family of Frederick County and was married about 55 years Her children include M B Murnan J Edward Murnan J Taylor Murnan Maurice Murnan and Mrs Nanie Murnan Mrs Georgie Groves and Miss Mamie and Nannie Murnan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Spence
Murnan
John Murnan
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
North Kent Street
Church of the Sacred Heart
Thomas A. Rankin
William J. Meredith
Church of the Blessed Sacrament
E. D. Calvert
Maurice M. Lynch
William Keating
William Sullivan
John Bowers
Harrisonburg
J. H. Canter
Old County
Nanie Murnan
Georgie Groves
Mamie
Nannie Murnan
Winchester
Bill Dollar Promotes Local Advertising At Rotary Meeting
Winchester Rotary Club held a well attended meeting with many visitors. Bill Dollar urged leveraging Apple Blossom Festival exposure and local achievements to boost community advertising while Herbert Solenberger and John Cather spoke on outreach to the county. Colonel Porter House welcomed back from Florida. Visitors included Dr. T. J. Jackson Gray Beverley Dr. Fromme G. Reginald Haines Theo Brown and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Florida
T. J. Jackson
Chicago
F. W. Mozart
Gray Beverley
Fromme
G. Reginald Haines
Theo. Brown
Louisville
Walter Cox
M. V. 8B. Snoke
Iron Worker Falls to Death on Baltimore Beam
Thomas Gettman an iron worker died after losing his footing on a narrow beam eight stories up during an addition to the Montgomery Ward Company building in southwest Baltimore. Police and bystanders described his fall from the skeleton structure as he vainly tried to steady himself.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Thomas Cettman
Montgomery Ward Company
Gettman
Jones and Co Funeral Service Background in Winchester
R. T. Jones and Co in Loudoun Street Winchester Va advertise decades of funeral directing experience. The firm emphasizes careful study and perfected service quality to reassure customers seeking planning and care.
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R. T. Jones &Co
S. Loudoun
Winchester
Yard Party July 7 at Burnt Factory Sunday School
A yard party is set for Sunday July 7 at Burnt Factory Sunday School. The notice notes location and timing for community gathering with refreshments and informal activities.
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Burnt Factory
Taxpayers Urged to Return Personal Property Reports
Winchester residents who received personal property interrogatories must return them by August 15 to avoid a 10 percent penalty. The city revenue commissioner, Cs. Trenary, urges taxpayers to visit the City Hall office for assistance, noting that income, bond, stock, and other debt papers must be reported. The filing period extends to 6 pm on closing day with extra help on Saturdays for workers.
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Winchester
Cs. Trenary
The
Revenue
Trenary
Commissioner of the Revenue
Commissioner of Revenue
Campaign funds inquiry details dry political spending
Wayne B Wheeler told the campaign funds investigation committee that the Anti-Saloon League spent no money in Pennsylvania this year due to candidate disagreement in a three way race. He noted transfers of 200 to Wisconsin and Oregon and 150 to Minnesota to back dry candidates and defeat wets.
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Associated Press
Washington
Campaign Funds Investigation Committee
Wayne B. Wheeler
Pennsylvania
Oregon
Wisconsin
Minnesota
League
Pinchot
Pepper
Vare
Wheeler
Hobson
Westerville
Ohio
Reed
Richmond Pearson Hobson
The
Merrimac
Congress
Upshaw
Georgia
Col. Hill
Closer Cooperation Sought With Britain On Prohibition
Lincoln C. Andrews, assistant secretary of the treasury in charge of prohibition enforcement, will head a commission sailing for England on the Aquitania Tuesday to seek closer British cooperation in enforcing prohibition regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Lincoln C. Andrews
Special Train Haunts Gal from New York to Chicago
The $7,000 special train story involving Mrs Cyrus McCormick Jr ends with her rushing from New York to Chicago to attend a select international Christian Science meeting. The Chicago Tribune notes the gathering began an hour after her arrival and those present will not disclose its purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Cyrus McCormick, Jr
New York
Chicago Tribune
Charles Town Legion to Host Twin Bill at Handley Stadium
A July 5 baseball double header features Charles Town Legion hosting Winchester at Handley Stadium with first pitch at 10:50 a.m. and a 3:30 p.m. start. Duffey and Hoackman pair for Charles Town while Winchester counters with Brown and Tucker. Admission 25 cents.
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Charles Town Legion
Winches
Handley Stadium
Charles Town
Duffey and Hoackman Winchester
Brown
Tucker
Charles Town Ainiesion
Bank declares six dollar dividend per share in Winchester
The Board of Directors of the Arm ers and Merchants National Bank Winchester has declared a dividend of 6.00 dollars per share on capital stock from earnings of the past six months. Checks will be mailed to all stockholders. H D Fuller vice president and cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armers and Merchants National . Bank
Winchester
H. D. Fuller
V. P
Special July subscription rate offered by The Star
The Star announces a special July discount on advance subscriptions with a new in effect rate. Readers are urged to pay now to lock in the lower price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Evening Star
THE
Evening Star
Mrs Bell's Estate To Her Children
The will of Agnes I Bell widow of John N Bell, probated in the Corporation Court. Executed January 21, 1920, in her handwriting. All estate to four children Agnes R Schultz, Rebecca M Bell, Fred S Boyd, and Robert S Bell. Robert S Bell named administrator with the will annexed, bond $300. Real estate valued at $16,400.
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Agnes I. Bell
John N. Bell
Corporation Court
Testatrix
Agnes R. Schultz
Rebecca M. Bell
Fred S. Boyd
Robert S. Bell
William A. Bell
Jefferson Tribute Begins Saturday At Monticello
Monticello hosts a July 4 150th celebration with wreaths for Jefferson's tomb and a religious freedom service. Speakers include Bishop Manning Rabbi from Pittsburgh Georgetown University president and D A R president general Mrs Anthony Wayne Cook. John Gordon Battle Kellogg Byrd and Alderman will speak at formal Monticello shrine dedication. Dr Sparks Melton and the pageant Young Virginia entertain about 1000 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Charlottesville
Jefferson
Bishop Manning
New York
Pittsburgh
Georgetown University
Anthony Wayne Cook
Kellogg
Harry F. Byrd
John Gordon Battle
Monticello
Alderman
University of Virginia
Claude G. Bowers
Hamilton
Sparks Melton
Norfolk
Virginia
Regular meeting of the Sarah Zane Company Friday at eight
Notice for a regular meeting of the Sarah Zane Company to be held Friday at 8 p m with full attendance requested. Secretary W Lee Fisher signs the notice.
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Sarah Zane Company
Sarah Zane Co
W. Lee Fisher
Byrd Celebration Committee Meeting Called for July 2
All selected committee members are asked to meet in the Coffee Room of the George Washington Hotel on Friday evening July 2 at 8 p m. G Reginald Haines serves as chairman.
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Byrd
George Washington Hotel
Reginald Haines
Winchester Arts Dinner for English Mayor of Johnson Guests
English mayor Councillor Henry D. Johnson of Winchester England visits Winchester Virginia. City officials host reception and banquet at Hotel George Washington with over 100 guests and speeches on Historical Winchester. Johnson receives two volumes of local history as gifts.
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Wincheter
Virginia
U.S. A
Henry D. Johnson
J. P
Winchester
England
W. A. Baker
Edward H. Durell
William Wood Glass
R. Gray Williams
Robert B. Nelson
Johnson
Old Town
Ward
RR. Gray Williams
Handley Board of Trustees
L. Marshall Baker
Rotary Club
J. M. Orndoff
Kiwanis Club
Allen Hawthorne
Lions Club
John H. Rosenberger
Robt. Y. Conrad Post
American Legion
John M. Steck
City School Board
Robt. M. Ward
Philip Williams
Frederic Morton
Councillor Johnson
Amerita
Spon
Robt
Y Conrad Post
Kentucky
Ben Hur Closing Feature At Dr Yeuell Chautauqua
Dr. Herbert Yeuell presents the film Ben Hur at Braddock Street Methodist Church as the final entry in the American program. The 8 o clock showing follows a speaker’s night that featured Arthur Wake singing the national anthem and America during the World War era.
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Herbert Yewell
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Liberty Statue
Golden Gate
Arthur Wake
Mr. Wake
Francis Scott Key
Wake
America
Dr. Yeuell
Al Smith Wishes President Good Luck Fishing
Albany July 2 Governor Smith sent a letter to President Coolidge extending warm wishes for a cool Adirondack summer. The message included a gift of a fishing license and a hope the President will not miss any outings. The President is expected to arrive next week at Osgoil Lake near Paul Smiths for a mountain vacation.
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Associated Press
Albany
WN. Y
Adirondak Mountains
Streiidert Coolidge
GOP Letter Urges Maintenance Of Party Prestige
Brooklyn leader John H. McCooey says a Republican National Committee fundraising letter seeks funds to preserve party prestige and prevent drastic tariff and income tax changes by a hostile Congress. He says a copy reached him by error, sent to a Brooklyn Democrat.
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Associated Press
New York
John H. McCooey
Brooklyn
Repubican National Committee
McCooey
Compressed air tanks offered for garages
Compressed air tanks suitable for garages offered for sale. Star office applies. Includes notes and catalog details dated 4-20-1p-tf and reference 1p-1t.
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Star Office
Exemption of War Veterans From Poll Taxes Urged in Virginia
Harrisonburg report notes Rep T W Harrison and Burr Harrison seek constitutional commission action to exempt World War and Spanish American War veterans from poll taxes to vote. He argues all veterans should have equal voting rights, similar to Civil War veterans, while supporting maintaining poll tax as a general rule. He also urges simplifying legislative procedure with aye and nay votes rather than universal roll calls.
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Harrisonburg
T. W. Harrison
Burr Harrison
Haas
Commission
Virginia
Harrison
Virginia State Senate
Winchester
Byrd
Virginia General Assembly
Congress
Kiwanis Downs Rotary In Local Baseball Showdown
The Kiwanis baseball team defeated the Rotary nine 9 to 3 yesterday afternoon to again demonstrate supremacy on the local diamond. The contest was well played with few errors and the Kiwanis sluggers were effective at the plate while Rotarians struggled at the critical moments. Attendance was light, with only a small crowd present.
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Kiwanis
Rotary
Duggan Resumes Southern Flight
Argentine sportsman Bernardo Dugan resumed his flight from Maraca to Para Brazil after an interruption near Maraca on June 13 when forced to descend. He and his companion took off again today for the long voyage toward Buenos Aires.
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Associated Press
Maraca
Island
Bernardo Dugan
New York
Buenos Aires
Lile
Para Brazil
Square Dance at Cook's Pleasure Park Tonight
Square dance event at Cook's Pleasure Park tonight with free swimming and Sunday park hours noted. Ip-It coordinates.
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Cook's Pleasure Park
Used Car Specials From Auto Parts Corp
Listing of 1919 Buick Roadster 25.00 1919 Willys Knight 25.00 1919 Chalmers Touring 50.00 1918 Chalmers 25.00 1920 Buick Touring 59.00 1924 Jewett Touring 150.00 Hurry and pick your choice at S Market St location.
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Willys Knight
Chalmers
Buick
Jewett
Auto Parts” ‘Corp. S. Market
Lone Officer Nets Major Moonshine Haul in Chase
Motorcycle officer Lawrence M. Guthridge rammed a fleeing Ford coupe, capturing 75 gallons of moonshine hidden in tin cans after a cross county pursuit. The car bore Virginia and Maryland licenses. a letter signed Myrlie McDaniel and addressed to Kermit R. Thompson was found. The raid occurred near Berryville Pike, and the liquor, likely destined for Clifton Forge area, was brought to police headquarters.
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Lawrence M. Guthridge
Guthridge
Rim
Clifton Forge
Kermit R. Thompson
Belair Read
Baltimore
Gala
Botetourt County
Myrlie McDaniel
Thompson
Lewis
Rum Runners
Virginia
Maryland
Berryville Pike
Valley Pike
Hahn Mill
R. M. Henry
Scores at Winchester Club Practice Shoot Highlight Local Talent
C T Stevens of United States Cartridge Company joined Winchester Gun Club members for a practice shoot behind the city reservoirs. Notable scores included Stevens 70 75 and Walker 91 100 with several other players reaching varied marks from 18 to 50.
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C. T. Stevens
United States Cartridge Company
Winchester Gun Club
R. F. Walker
R. T. Jones
Arthur Seadbright
H. Kerns
W. J F. Pingley
Mr. Willey
Harvester Overcome by Heat in Wheat Field
William Cave aged about 60 collapsed from heat while harvesting for Harry Richards in a Mountain Falls wheat field. He was moved home by Richards in his car and reported slightly improved the next morning as others in the field endured intense heat without sunstroke.
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William Cave
Harry Richards
Mountain Falls
Richards
New Model Washer Demonstration at J. T. Brown and Son
The New EASY Washer washes rinses and dries all at once with a built in water circulating system that returns soap suds to the wash tub and rinses to the blue water tub. It drains automatically and dries without wrinkles while saving ironing time. Special demonstration on July 3 from 1 to 2 in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Brown and Son
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Sacred Heart Church
Bill Dollar
Evasere
Revenue Commissioner
Mr Cingyevan
U. S
Wheeler Tells Committee
Representative Hill
Christian Scientist
Uias
Mother City
Mrs. Baker
City of
Ben Hur
Yewell
Chautauqua
Rouss Fire Co
W. E. Hewitt
Secy
People’s Drug Store
Star
al Smith
Kiwanis Downs Rotary
Duggan
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