Kilmer Plans 70 Train Horses at Court Manor Virginia
Dr Willis Sharpe Kilmer the millionaire turfman after three years at Court Manor near New Market plans to move his training to Virginia and expand his string from 160 to 185 horses. He may resurface a Rockingham Fair track and bring 50 or more staff to handle the added animals.
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Court Manor
New Market
Willis Sharpe Kilmer
Shenandoah Valley
Kilmer
Kentucky
Binghamton
Virginia
Rockingham Fair Association
Harrisonburg
Colonial Theatre Gives Away Fine P. A. Racer
A prize promotion at the Colonial Theatre begins Monday July 12. With each ticket you receive a key, and the holder of the lucky key wins a car on display in the lobby. The runner up with the most keys receives 5 dollars in gold.
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Colonial Theatre
Colonial
Secon
Belle of Barcelona for Firemen's Fund
The sparkling Spanish musical comedy The Belle of Barcelona is staged at 8 pm in the Clarco Theatre Berryville for the firemen's truck fund. About 60 cast members include Community Choral Club singers as a strong local attraction. Berryville firefighters urge Winchester and Frederick County friends to attend.
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Clarco Theatre
Berryville
Community Choral Club
Fine Home Site At Private Sale On North Braddock St
The Stonewall Jackson Headquarters property owner offers several building lots west of the residence for private sale. Located within two blocks of town center, surrounded by resident-owned homes with shade trees and lawns. Inspection after 4 p m on any afternoon. inquire at No 415 North Braddock St.
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Stonewall Jackson
North Braddock Street
North Braddock St
For Sale Air Tanks Suitable for Garages
Classified notice for sale of several compressed air tanks intended for garage use. Contact Star Office for details.
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Star Office
Special July advance rate offered by The Evening Star
The Evening Star announces a special July subscription offer with an upfront payment discount. Readers are invited to pay in advance to lock in the lower rate. The notice emphasizes immediate action for the reduced price.
Blue Ridge Hunt Club Holds Big Clarke County Horse Show
Clarke county hosts the Blue Ridge Hunt Club annual show at Carter Hall Grove with record attendance and 215 entries across 17 classes. Notables include entries from U S Remounts and riders from Washington, Philadelphia, New York, and Virginia, plus judges Dr Shirley Carter and William DuPont.
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Blue Ridge Hunt Club
Carter Hall Grove
Millwood
Clarke County
Washington
Philadelphia
New York
Virginia
Shirley Carter
Warrenton
William DuPont
Wilmington
Del
Major Reynolds
United States
Front Royal
Arthur N. Warthen
Joe Wiesenfeld
Baltimore
Miss Stickley Seriously Hurt In Virginia Car Crash
Miss Irene Stickley daughter of Mr and Mrs William M Stickley of Vaucluse is in serious condition at University of Virginia Hospital Charlottesville after a Sunday afternoon auto wreck near the campus. The crash left her with a triple pelvic fracture and severe shock as peers Miss Goode sustained one pelvic and a collar bone fracture while another passenger escaped with minor injuries.
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Irene Stickley
William M. Stickley
Vaucluse
Thie County
University of Virginia Hospital
Charlottesville
University Grounds
Miss Stickley
Miss Goode
Miss. Goode
Mrs. Sparks
University
Mr. Goode
Sewing Machine Agent Held on Assault Charge Near Winchester
A. L. Davis, sewing machine agent, was arrested after Mrs. Gordon Shell testified he assaulted her at her Scott Grant farm home four miles north of Winchester. Davis claimed mistaken identity while witnesses placed him at the scene. Justice Tavenner convicted him of common assault and DUI, sentencing four months on roads and a $100 fine plus costs.
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Gordon Shell
A. L. Davis
Scott Grant
Winchester
Martinsburg Pike
Justice Tavenner
Shell
Davis
Carl Baker
Baker
Doran
Judge Harrison to Maintain Two Offices in Washington and Winchester
Congressman Harrison announced in Washington that during Congress recess he will keep his Washington office open and also open an office in Winchester. People may schedule appointments to see him at either location for official business.
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Harrison
Washington
Winchester
Floated U-Boat Towed to Brooklyn Navy Yard
The S-51, sank near Block Island in 1925 after collision with a steamer, is being towed by the Vestal toward Brooklyn navy yard at about five miles an hour. Sailors’ bodies are planned to be recovered when divers enter the hull after docking on Wednesday morning.
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Associated Press
Vestal
Fisher Island
New York
Block Island
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Long Island Sound
Family ties grow as Virginia hospital holds patient
The severely ill woman remains under care as Mrs Stickley and her husband stay in touch with hospital authorities. Her sister and brother-in-law, Mr and Mrs Edward Rogers of Washington, arrived in Charlottesville and Mrs Rogers is staying with the patient’s sister.
Probers Review Morrin Subpoena in Prohibition Inquiry
Senate campaign funds committee turns over O Connor testimony record to DC district attorney and orders sergeant at arms to subpoena Pittsburgh congressman Morrin who failed to appear. Also details on contributions to the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment and Rockefeller gifts to the Anti Saloon League.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Campaign Funds
District of Columbia
F. X. O'Connor
Philadelphia
King
Morrin
Pittsburgh
William Ss. Ware
Pennsylvania
Congressman Morrin
Atlantic City
Ohio
Wayne B. Wheeler
Anti-Saloon League
Col. Hill
Representative Hill
Maryland
Wheeler
California
North American Review
Goff
Hill
Congress
Baltimore
Five Shares of Fair Play Stock For Quick Sale
For sale five shares of Fair Play stock offered by a departing owner. Apply at Star Office for details. Quick sale desired as owner is leaving city.
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Star Office
Special July Rate For Evening Star Subscriptions
Rens sour supscrintion offer reduces yearly costs to $4.00 by carrier or $3.00 by mail if paid in advance before July 31st. Promotion date noted as 6-23-ln-tf for The Evening Star.
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THE
Evening Star
State Officials Luncheon Guests of Major Barton
A large party of Virginia officials toured West Virginia and neighboring states, dining at Major Robert T. Barton’s home in Richmond. The list includes Attorney General Col. John R. Saunders and many others from Richmond Clifton Forge Pearisburg and Kenbridge.
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Robert T. Barton
R. T. Barton
South Washington Street
West Virginia
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Richmond
Shenandoah Valley
Major Barton
John R. Saunders
Virginia
Berkley D. Adams
State Corporation Commission
Harry R. Houston
Hampton
Thos. W. Ozlin
House
Kenbridge
John W. Williams
House of Delegates
Pearisbureg
Virginia Pilot Association
G. A. Massenburge
E. A. Snead
Clifton Forge
J. H. Callahan
Gladys Inn
James H. McNamara
Eagle Rock
B. C. Goodwin
Frankes Wheeler
Floyd W. King
J. R. Cary
Co. & O. Railway
J. H. Drewry
Clifton Forge National Bank
R. V. van Horn
A. H. Grimsley
Virginia Public Service Company
John R. Payne
First National Bank
J. M. Emmett
Pearisburg
Geo. O. Green
the Daily Review
Wisecarver Trial Jury Finds Him Guilty and Fines
The Frederick county Circuit Court jury convicts C. A. Barney Wisecarver of possession of a still. He is fined 50 dollars and costs and released on bail to gather crops before serving the sentence. The trial features many witnesses, including character witnesses, and discussion of county jury eligibility.
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Frederick County
C. A
Barney) Wisecarver
Wisecarver
Young man killed by truck in Berryville accident
Herman A. Sumption, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sumption of Berryville Avenue, died Saturday night in Memorial Hospital from injuries after slipping under a passing truck earlier in the day. The funeral was held at United Brethren Church with services by Rev. George W. Stover. He leaves parents, a sister Clara Elizabeth and three brothers. The truck driver was exonerated of blame.
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Herman A. Sumption
Joseph S. Sumption
Berryville Avenue
Memorial Hospital
United Brethren Church
George W. Stover
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Mount Hebron
Sumption
Clara Elizabeth Sumption
George I
Joseph V
William P. Sumption
Weede
Mason Osborne
Berryville
Shenandoah River
AS Osborne
Funk and Son
Durkin Claims Fear of Hold Up Led to Fatal Shot
Chicago July 6 Martin Durkin confessed bootlegger faced murder charge in the Shanahan case claiming he believed the federal agent was a hold up man when Shanahan approached in a garage. He said he shouted Help and then fired in self defense earlier detailing bootlegging across Chicago New York and California. Durkin also noted his military service and bootlegging methods with decoy dummies in a Detroit liquor run.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Martin Durkin
Edwin C. Shanahan
Shanahan
Durkin
Royal Horse Artillery
New York
California
Detroit
Ernest Swanson
Dorsey Kendall
Richard S. Jolliffe
Still Allegedly Planted on Wisecarver Farm In Legal Dispute
The defense claims the still was planted on Mr Wisecarver’s farm without his knowledge. Wisecarver says he never owned a still and does not know its mechanism. His hired hand George Athey, who warned of a writ in unlawful detainer, is named as informant though Athey denies it. The jury is to hear the case this afternoon.
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Athey
Wisecarver
Wet Fourth Weather Sparks Floods and Festivities in Winchester
A heavy half hour rain storm drenched sections of the east and Winchester area flooding downtown streets and cellars while crops and lawns gained new life from the moisture. Despite wet conditions crowds and fireworks continued as about 10 000 tourists passed through Winchester over the weekend.
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Winchester
Frederick
Star Building
Shenandoah Valley
General Andrews Stays On Job Through Fall
Secretary Andrews, head of the exhibition enforcement service, will remain at his post until the fall to finish city forces reorganization. After talks with Secretary Mellon, he will not resign now, planning to decide in early September after 906 new officers are added. He aims to enforce prohibition laws efficiently with the expanded force.
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Associated Press
Washington
Andrews
Mellon
Congress
General Motors stock hits new high on resumption trading
New York July 6. General Motors non par common stock rose to a new all time high at 151 1 4, four points above Friday's close, as trading resumed after the three day market holiday. Strong tone across steel chemical and utilities issues. total sales about 1 250 000 shares. Call loans steady at 4 percent.
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Associated Press
New York
General Motors Corporation
Demonstration of Electric Ranges This Thursday
Notice lists a demonstration of electric ranges on Thursday July 8 by Northern Virginia Power Co. Also references Drugs-People's Drug Store and a wanted apple shipment note. Job opening for a bookkeeper at H. W. Butler & Bro. with typing skills preferred. apply Tuesday and Wednesday at 1305 Main St.
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Nothern
Virgin Power CO
Experiece
Main ‘St
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Senate Campaign Funds Committee
Rockefeller
Joseph Boyer
North Woodward Avenue
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W. T. Hardy
Elijah Puffinberger
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J. B. Singhass
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A. B. Kline
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Philip Wisecarver
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Frank Reed
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Leslie D. Kline
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C. E. Kerns
Isaac Shirley
Ed. Sibert
Miles New
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U. B. Church
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