Old Ten Wheelers Return in Valley Pike Memory
R W McIntyre recalls Civil War action at Colorado Bridge burnings and two Baltimore and Ohio engines hauled from Martinsburg to Staunton via the Valley Pike. He notes engines pulled by 40 horses up Burke street, calls them Ten Wheelers, and describes later transport and military associations from Martinsburg to Winchester.
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Baltimore
Ohio
Martinsburg
Jackson
Staunton
Mr. McIntyre
Jefferson County
Clendenning
Leetown
Aaron Cline
Journal
West King Street
McIntyre
Norbourne
David Strother
Grantham Hall
Berkeley
Winchester
Virginia
Woog
Ivy Depot
Severe hail damages Frederick county orchards and crops
A late Tuesday afternoon hailstorm swept southwest Frederick county causing extensive damage to orchards and crops. Names such as Edward Grove Robert W Hockman Harry Schmidt and Tremonti Farms report multi thousand dollar losses while John M Steck's entire commercial apple crop was destroyed. Total losses exceed 35000 with further reports of heavy peach damage to H F Byrd and Thomas B Byrd.
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Frederick County
Winchester
Edward Grove
Robert W. Hockman
Harry Schmidt
C. Fred. Barr
William. (. Miller
Frank Bailey
Chiles
Thomas B. Byrd
Tim- Dervillé
Winchester First by 11 to 4 in baseball clash
The Winchester club defeated Woodstock 11 to 4 to move into fourth place. Winch ester drilled Watt from the mound, scoring early, with key hits by Norris Robbins Giovennatti and Wise. Woodstock, led by Cromwell and Hazlett, scored in the fourth but could not overtake the home team.
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Winchester
Woodstock
Winchester J Mn
Cromwell
Stickley
Smith
Laughlin
Hazlett
Norris
Robbins
Giovennatti
Peete
Poole
Rolly
Deliinger
Watt
Bauserman
Miller
Enter
Garrett
Oten
Ruppert
Grissom
Poolé
Bunny Laughlin
Gom
Bdstock
Redport
Scarlett
Dellinger
Secon
Winchhester Boys
Tian
Dver Sfifrt
Robins
Wise
Garrett Waar
Atithe
Grissén
Huff
Stukley
Gareth
Robbing
Sho Nnger
Banserman
Red Ruppert
Coniwell
Guckley
Winchester triumphs in afternoon win over Woodstock
Winchester edged Woodstock earlier and then dominated in the afternoon game with Plank on the mound. Eddie struck out nine, allowed six hits, while Thomson left the mound after the fourth. Woodstock misplays and wild throws helped Winchester build leads as Norris, Wise, and Dellinger contributed key plays.
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Winchester
Woodstock
Plank
Eddie
Strikin
Thomson
Winchester Boys
Norris
Laughlin
Grissom
Governatti
Wise
Garrett
Smith
Giovennatti
Ruppert
Schrole
Potts
Todeft
Dellinger
Stickley
Short
Watt
Bauserman
Hazlett
Artificial Lumber Standing The Test
Washington July 3 reports say synthetic wood aims to revolutionize lumber. Tests by Minnesota mills show a resinous compound could replace traditional timber, reducing waste from 60 to 65 percent and enabling varied sizes for construction. Officials anticipate a practical method may emerge to ease scarce timber resources.
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Associated Preas
Washington
Arts
Fibel
Asson
Minnesota
Povee Jurers’ Association
Results Yesterday From Local Matches and Scores
Harrisonburg defeated New Market 3-4 in a rough day of play. Lairay beat Twin Towns 6-2, Front Royal scored 89 to 5-2 over Strasburg, Winchester won 11-8, and Woodstock edged 4-1.
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Lairay
Twin Towns
Front Royal
Strasburg
Winchester
Woodstock
Harrisonburg
Winchester Woodstocker
Peewee
Luray
GAMES TODAY Luray at New Market and More
Today features Luray visiting New Market while Strasburg travels to Woodstock and Winchester heads to Front Royal for matchups across the region.
Yard Parties and Picnic Supplies Ad
Yard Parties and Picnic details offer ice cream and soft drinks from Garber Mfg Co. on short notice. Highest quality products urged for purchase with the slogan Once used always used. 6-21 1p tf.
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Garber Mfg, CO
Wake gathering for parade week plans at Friendship Engine House
Executive Chairman invites all to attend Friday at 7 30 for finalizing parade dance and entertainment plans. Will welcome U S Marine Band Third Cavalry Band orchestra and Washington speakers with aim of 100 attendance. Also includes sale offer for a Burns adding machine at Handley School Winchester Va through W W Hammonds.
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Craiee
Friendship Engine House
U. S. Marine Band
Third Cavalry Band
Washington
Ten Bank Burns
Motors and pig chase highlight Winchester fair
At the Winchester fairgrounds yesterday under the Sarah Zane Fire Company auspices a crowd enjoyed races and an amusing greased pig event. Motorcycle and horse races dominated the program with winners named for five mile solos and sidecar events plus running events for boys. The fire company plans a full report at the next meeting and to elect a replacement for the deceased lieutenant John W. McDonald. A sale notice for a New Osborne mower closes the item.
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Winchester Fair Grounds
Nfer
Sarah Zane Fire ‘Company
Irace
Prigze
Russell Haymaker
R.M. Henry
Abbie Drycard
RM Memry
Ara
Lucky
Maides
Peter
Pointory
Snapp
Bobbie B
Robert E Barr
Dollie B
Robert Barr
Arthur
Candy
William Grove
Amos Shryock
Lucille
Streby Cooper
Grey Ghost
Bob White
Dearment
Mary Stine
Carl Crisman
Hugh Mowery
Harley-Davidson
Stewart Pope
Tom Conner
Booth
B. Slick
Harley Davidson
Slick
Richard Butler
Charles Hogan
Carl McKee
William H. Butt
Clayton Fahrney
Walter Cushna
John Leister
Hagerstown
Sarah Zane Fire Company
John W. McDonald
South End Hoke Company
Yard Party At Good Samaritan Sunday School
A yard party will be held by Good Samaritan Sunday School on Saturday night July 7. Everyone is welcome to attend at 3 stated time and location.
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Good Samaritan
Mid-Summer Dress Arrivals at The Betty Shoppe
Special notice announces new mid-summer dresses at The Betty Shoppe. An experienced vegetable gardener is sought by Massey Bros. at Ridgewood Orchard. White Hall Sunday school plans a yard party on Friday night. Threshing coat offered by W B Sider and Son at 329 N Market St.
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Massey Bros
Ridgewood Orchard
W. B. Sider and Son
N. Market St
Drink Iced Cocoa Pure Cocoa Three Pounds Bargain
People’s Bargain Store advertises Pure Cocoa in a three pound bag for 25 cents urging readers to drink iced cocoa.
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People’s Bargain Store
Meeting Report From Uniform Committee At Friendship Company
A brief report notes the uniform committee meeting with Friendship Company where attendance is expected. The meeting aims to review items on the table and discuss business matters.
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Sens
Friendship Company
Uniform Committee
Benefit building fund at Burnt Factory Church
A benefit event at Burnt Factory Church on Wednesday July 18 1923 supports the church building fund. Proceeds are directed to facility improvements and related parish needs.
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Burnt Factory
Ft Benefit Building Fund
Progen Pos
Marson's Fruit Jars Bargains at People's Store
Classified notice lists prices for jars in various sizes at 75 cents per dozen for pints, 60 cents per dozen for quarts, and 1.20 dollars per dozen for half gallons. Separately a notice quotes Mrs Edgar Cline claiming to have supported her family by hard washing for six years.
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People’s Bargain Store
Edgar Cline
Camp Fire Play Tonight At The Empire
The Camp Fire Girls present a night of youthful performances by the Blue Birds and Camp Fire Girls at the Empire at 8 o clock. Proceeds aid playgrounds in Winchester, with a focus on wholesome entertainment for local children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
the Empire
Empire
Chautauqua to Begin Next Week in Winchester
The Swathmore Chautauqua will start Friday July 18 in Winchester and run through Thursday July 19 at the north end of North Braddock street. Daily programs are printed in today's Star and readers are urged to purchase or engage tickets promptly.
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Winchester
North Braddock Street
Local youths enjoy resurgent playground season
The Winchester playgrounds show strong attendance as youths and families flock to Fairview Avenue and Harris Addition grounds. A boys versus friends game, weekly track events for girls, and a campfire picnic draw crowds, with new participants earning weekly trophies.
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Winchester
Friends’ Church
Fairview Avenue
Eis
Harris Addition
Pee
Ploeg
Pate Pew Aenue
Fairview
Kenneth Grima
Org
Rector
Ana
Dee
Wal Iinea
Ested
Coe
Ruth Anderson
Lillian Newlin
Mary Cather
Darress
Frances
Kotine
Skalabys
Vivian Hershberger
Harris
Addition
Dempsey Fails to Knock Out Challenger in Shelly Match
Reports from Shelly Montana describe a dramatic title bout where Jack Dempsey failed to KO challenger Tommy Gibbons. Gibbons withstood a late surge to win on points after a ferocious 15 rounds, shocking ringside fans and even Dempsey supporters.
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Dempsey
Ogi
Gibbons
Chang
Shelly
Mont
Montana
Michigan City
Ian Tender
Philadelphia
Hig
Sailor
Jack Dempscy
Tommy Gibbons
Battlenena
Prise
Dempsey Whelming
Crota
Dempséy
Tom
Kearns
Plane Falls Caused By Nerve Exhaustions
London dispatch reports Major H Greame Anderson of the Royal Air Force links wing failures to nerve exhaustion after brief flights. He notes fear does not trigger early accidents. fatigue impairs judgment of speed and ground proximity, suggesting medical practice favors short first flights and back seat seating for safety.
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Associated Press
London
H. Greame Anderson
Royal Air Force
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R. M. Henry
James Cave
Bob Bair
Middle Road
Eise
Outby
AB R H O
Giovennattic
Garrett “A Pea Ae
I Grissom If
Poole Rf
Rolly P
AB R
H Cromwell
Stickley_ss
Warren
Shelby
New Market
Osborne Mower
R. M. Swimley
Young Men’s
W. W. Bible
White Hall
Marson
Wee J. W
Rouss Avenue
Cate Star
Ida Virginia Cline
Edgar
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