Carpenter George Ruble Dies After Supper On Porch
George Ruble a Frederick county carpenter living six miles north of Winchester died suddenly yesterday afternoon from heart trouble. He ate supper then sat on the porch and was found dead by his wife moments later. He had pulmonary issues but remained active. He leaves a widow formerly Miss Fannie Lewis and three children, plus four brothers and two sisters. Funeral services Monday at 10 30 am with Rev J H Parlitt at United Brethren Church. Interment in Bethel Grange Cemetery.
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George Ruble
Winchester
Frederick Pike
Mr. Ruble
Mary J. Ruble
Berkeley County
West
Frederick County
Fannie Lewis
Jennie
James Lewis
Mary V
Louise M
James B. Ruble
C. W. Ruble
Falling Waters
W. Va
E. R. Ruble
Jefferson County
William Ruble
Akron
Ohio
Amos Ruble
Lancaster
Friendship Co. Will Not Change Location of Siren
The Friendship Fire Company clarifies reports that it would turn over its siren to Winchester city. The group purchased and installed the siren on its tower with funds raised and intends no transfer unless the city pays in full, with donations refunded to subscribers. The siren benefits the Winchester Fire Department and warns traffic of fire alarms.
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Friendship Co
the Star
Winchester
Friendship Fire Company
Winchester Fire Department
The
C. Douglas Barnett
Two Men Fatally Injured In Motorcycle Accident Near Hagerstown
Harry Snyder 27 and Eugene Legendre 22 of Clear Springs Washington County Md were fatally injured when their motorcycle skidded on the state road at Stickneys west of Hagerstown and was ditched. They were found by a motorist and brought to the hospital about five this morning.
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Associated Press
Hagerstown
Harry Snyder
Eugene Legendre
Clear Springs
Washington County
Stickneys
Election of officers at R. Y. Conrad Post
The R. Y. Conrad American Legion posts announce the election of officers on Monday night July 13. Members are urged to attend for the important meeting and votes.
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R. Y. Conrad Post
American Legion
English Fruit Crop Is Light Declared By Export Firm
A Liverpool firm reports England’s fruit crop will be under 50 percent of normal due to dry hot June weather. The pear crop is nearly a failure and insect pests are widespread. Cooper Harden and Co. notes continued heat and drought, with no sign of relief, potentially lowering prices for local apples. Mr Harden sails soon for Boston to relay Europe crop conditions to growers.
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England
Boyd R. Richards
G. R. Cooper
Cooper
Harden
Liverpool
Boston
Winchester
Europe
Official Movies Of the MacMillan Byrd Polar Trip
The first official motion pictures of the MacMillan Byrd Polar Expedition sailing from Wiscasset Maine are shown at the Empire Theatre today. Close ups feature Commander R E Byrd Jr government naval Pilot. The party is now well inside the Arctic Circle per recent dispatches.
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Wiscasset
Maine
Empire Theatre
R. E Byrd, Jr
Arctic Circle
Friendship of Christ Morning Assembly Notice
Morning services at Stephens City include a 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. assembly with a sermon on The Friendship of Christ. No evening service.
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Children’s Assembly
Friendship of
Christ
Stephens City
Senator Byrd to Speak in Purcellville Tonight
Tonight in Purcellville Loudoun county Senator Harry F Byrd campaigns for governor. Hundreds from Winchester Frederick and nearby counties will travel by car or town buses to hear him at eight in the large tabernacle seating up to 10000 with brass band music. Roads are reported in good condition as Bluemont messages note riders worry about rain.
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Harry F. Byrd
Winchester
Frederick
Purcellville
Loudoun County
Senator Byrd
Tabernacle
Virginia
Addres
Byrd
Loudoun
Westmoreland Davis
Southern
Star
Bluemont
Auction Tonight For Four City Lots In Front Of Courthouse
Four parcels of land go on the auction block tonight at 7 30 in front of the courthouse. The sale is described in the advertisement inside the paper.
Dollar Days Sale Promises Cash Prizes Next Week
The advertisement promotes a dollar days sale on Wednesday and Thursday, July 15 and 16, with a prize of 20 dollars in gold. It references a coupon or offer seen in Monday's Star and mentions a price point of 68 dollars for a related item.
Golden Prizes at 20 In Golden Prizes Event
A terse notice advertises a prize event titled 20 In Golden Prizes with minimal readable details. No further context or names are legible in the fragment.
Snake Milking Cow Ends After Six Foot Blacksnake
In Winchester area four women were bitten by moccasins recently. A Hayfield tale tells of a six foot blacksnake that milked a cow and stole eggs. Gilbert Elliott captured it, later George W. Rinker killed it with a shotgun. Cow resumed milking after the snake’s death.
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Winchester
Memorial Hospital
Wheer
Hayfield
North Mountain
Frederick County
Gilbert Elliott
George W. Rinker
Special Program At The Empire Tonite To Honor Orchestra
Empire Theater hosts a tribute to the Washington Empire Orchestra with a special feature and comedy lecture night. The orchestra, on a first break in fourteen months, headlines tonight as patrons are urged to attend in large numbers. The program includes Danger Money with Bebe Daniels and Tom Moore, two comedies, a Pathe News reel, and other shorts, followed by Husbands and Lovers on Monday and Tuesday at 7 and 9 pm starring Lewis Stone Lew Cody and Florence Victor. Matinees are planned for Thursday Friday and Saturday next week.
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The
Empire Theatr
Washington Empire Orchestra
Empire
Orchestar
the Empire
Bebe Daniels
Tom Moore
Pathe
Lewis Stone
Lew Cody
Florence Victor
Mrs Madeline Whitlock Returns Home From Capon Bridge
Mrs Madeline Whitlock has left Capon Bridge where she stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs E C Fletcher to return to her home in Dundalk Maryland.
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Madeline Whitlock
E. C., Fletcher
Capon Bridge
Dundalk
Notable Guests Attend Gore Funeral at George Washington Hotel
Among the guests at the George Washington Hotel were Mr. L B Graves of Baltimore, Mr and Mrs W P Gore, Mrs K W Green Sr of Roanoke, and Mr and Mrs E O Greene Jr, who came to attend the funeral of the late Mr Luth er Gore.
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George Washington Hotel
Mrs J M Emerson Sets Out for Baltimore and Washington
Mrs J M Emerson departed today for a week long visit to Baltimore and Washington. She travels for leisure and to visit friends and relatives in those cities.
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J. M. Emerson
Baltimore
Washington
Miss Edith Farnesworth at Summit Point Weekend Home
Miss Edith Farnesworth is spending the weekend at her home in Summit Point.
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Edith Farnesworth
Summit Point
For Rent Office Rooms in Henry Building 130 N Main
Office rooms and a flat available for rent in the Henry Building located at 130 North Main Street. Contact J H Hi enry for details and rental terms dated July 10.
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Henry Bldg
N. Main
J. H. Hienry
Timberlake Nephew of Rouss Dies in New Jersey
Charles Edward Timberlake, nephew of the late Charles Broadway Rouss, died at his East Orange home after a long illness. Born in 1856 at Shannondale West Virginia, he left farming for New York City in 1888 to work with his uncle, later retiring twelve years ago. He leaves four sons and three daughters, plus three sisters and three brothers. Funeral services are set for Monday at Mount Hebron Cemetery Chapel, with pallbearers including Wm. M. Hansbrough and Milton Rouss.
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Charles Edward Timberlake
Charles Broadway Rouss
New York City
East Orange
New Jersey
Shannondale
Jefferson County
W. Va
Seth M. Timberlake
Charlies B. Rouss
Charles B. Rouss
Mr. Rouss
Hast Orange
Rouss
Timberlake
New York
Thomas F. Timberlake
Ichard A. Timberlake
Logan C. Timberlake
Lillie B
Mary E
Nannie E. Timberlake
H. C. Page
Charles Town
Mamie McChesney
Fishersville
Sadie Carr
Stuart’s Draft
D. W. Timberlake
Eastfield
Seth Mason Timberlake
Lamont Timberlake
Richmond
Winchester
Pennsylvania Railroad
Mortuary Chapel
Mount Hebron
Cemtery
B.V. Switzer
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
M. Hansbrough
Milton Rouss
Scopes Case Eyes Science Debate Over Expert Testimony
Dayton Tenn forecast tension as prosecution fights admission of scientists and theologians while defense plans to place biologists on the stand. Clarence Darrow seeks time. Bryan to address tomorrow on the courthouse lawn under the banner of the Dayton Ministerial Association. The event centers on whether the trial becomes a broader science and religion confrontation.
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Associated Press
Dayton, Tenn
Tennessee
Raulston
Stewart
Clarence Darrow
Dayton
John T. Scopes
William Eennings Bryan
M W O A Picnic Parade and Ball Game at Greenspring
Annual all day event in Stone Church woods Greenspring Saturday July 18 features a parade ball game and refreshments. Public invited.
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Stone Church Woods
Greenspring
Jpublic
Furnished apartment for two months for rent
Desirable location offers a furnished apartment for a two month term. Contact by phone at 49-w for details and availability.
Local Merchants Ready for Dollar Days Sale
A Star survey shows Winchester merchants nearly prepared for the Dollar Days Sale on July 15 and 16, sponsored by the Winchester Chamber of Commerce. Expectant crowds and extra staff accompany plans, with 80 local shops participating and ads to appear in The Star’s Monday 24 page edition.
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The
Star
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
the Star
Orndoff and Brown Sternberg Inc. Valley Clothing House
F. Feinberg Valley Tire Shop
G. L. Branner
Joe Nachman
M. B. Clowe
Gray and Sc
Car Overturned Near Stephens City Injures Four
A car carrying four travelers from Richmond and Norfolk overturned on the Valley pike near Stephens City yesterday afternoon. Mr and Mrs J H Hall of Richmond and Mr and Mrs H W Furlow of Norfolk were treated at Winchester Memorial Hospital for cuts and bruises. all but the men suffered minor injuries. The vehicle was destroyed and the group later went to the George Washington Hotel and bought another car. Investigators cited possible steering gear failure as the cause.
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Stephens City
Richmond
Norfolk
J. H. Hall
H. W. Furlow
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Hall
Owens and Thompsons Visit Cumberland Friends Sunday
Mr and Mrs J W Owens and Mr and Mrs Alex Thompson spent Sunday in Cumberland with Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis Assorted social visit details appear in the local society notes highlighting the gathering among these families.
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J. W. Owens
Alex Thompson
Cumberland
Frank Lewis
Local visitors return from Hayfield stopover
Mr. J. J. Lakenan and party, including Mr. J. J. Lake nan, Jr. Frank Lakenan, McCulla, Mrs. R. P. Austis of McKeesport Pennsylvania, and Mrs. C. B. Hoak of Warren Ohio, returned home after visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Clowser at their home near Hayfield.
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J. J. Lakenan
Frank Lakenan
McCulla
R. P. Austis
McKeesport
C. B. Hoak
Warren
Ohio
J. B. Clowser
Hayfield
Richardses to visit River Springs resort in Maryland
Dr and Mrs J A Richards plan a trip next week to River Springs in St Marys county Maryland. They will spend some time at the summer resort there.
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J. A. Richards
River Springs
St. Mary’s County
Grimm Family Trip and Boston Plans Mentioned
Mr and Mrs H R Grimm and children travel to Baltimore yesterday. Miss Helen Funk and Elizabeth Laren plan to depart August 8 for Boston and York Beach with Miss Kater Brewer joining in Boston.
For Sale Brass Bed and Springs Notice
Brass bed and springs for sale at 316 W Leicester St. 1p tf see Monday's Star.
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Leicester St
Byrd Defends Moral Character In Reply To Debates
Special to The Star Richmond Va July 11 Senator Byrd rejects a joint debate with Senator Mapp charging anonymous attacks on his character. He cites use of Anti-Saloon League resources and defends his vote against a bill to revoke licenses for establishments used for prostitution gambling or liquor law violations noting it held premises responsible for tenants actions and could ruin hotel and boarding house operators.
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Mapp
Anti-Saloon League
Richmond
Smithdeal
Intendo
Byrd
Senate Journal
Yeas
Andrews
Barham
Bowers
Corbitt
Davis
Holt
Jordan
Keith
Mathews
Robertson
Royall
Addison
Cannon
Downing
Harry
Jeffrys
Lacy
Rison
Thorton
Trinkle
Tucker
Dollar Days Sale Promises Big Savings Across Departments
A local retailer advertises a multi day sale offering deep discounts on household goods clothing and electronics. Shoppers are urged to visit stores or check the website for price cuts and limited time offers during the event.
Mapps manager mailed poisoned pen circulars
Senator Byrd spoke in Richmond accusing Mapp’s manager of distributing red light letters from the Anti-Saloon League office at Murphy Hotel. The letters allegedly used a directory of preachers and church workers owned by the league. W W Smith dealt, and Hepburn was asked to document the facts in writing.
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Byrd
Richmond
Yester Star
Anti-Saloon League
Byr
Murphy Hotel
Richard Evelyn Byrd
R. H. Pitt
Origioos Herald
Davit Hepburn
Hepburn
Pitt
W.W. Smith
Mapp
Anti-Saloon League OF Virginia
David Hepburn
Murphy’s Hotel
Hon
Griffith Boasts Senators Will Win
Chicago, July 10. Clark Griffith, president of the world champions Washington Senators, predicts they will win the American League pennant again. He says Washington has the best all around team, notes the pitching staff is aging but improving, and expects no drop in defense or batting. He forecasts a repeat league title and another world championship.
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Chicago
Clark Grifith
Washington
Senators
Warington
Tcoves
Grifith
Edmonds to Visit Riverside Guests of Youngs
Mr. Stuart Garner Edmonds of Washington DC will depart next Tuesday to Riverside Connecticut where he will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Owen D Young.
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Stuart Garner Edmonds
Washington, D. C
Riverside, Conn
Owen D. Young
Mr Stewart Bell Jr at Camp Shenandoah near Harrisonburg
Stewart Bell Jr is reported to be at Camp Shenandoah near Harrisonburg. The notice places him in the Virginia facility, with no further details on status or purpose.
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Stewart Bell, Jr
Camp Shenandoah
Harrisonburg
Marguerite Rinker Accepts Summer Post With NV Power
Miss Marguerite Rinker accepts a summer position with Northern Virginia Power Company after vacationing with relatives at Hayfield.
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Marguerite Rinker
Northern Virginia Power Company
Hayfield
July Rate in Effect for Star Subscriptions
The Evening Star announces a July rate with savings for paid subscriptions. Carrier delivery $4.00 per year in advance, mail delivery $3.00 per year in advance. New subscribers receive the same rates.
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Evening Star
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Richards
MacMillan- Byrd
Christ Episcopal Church
Purcellvile
Shotgun
Chas. E. Timberlake
Scopes Trial
M. W. OF
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LOGAL
Sen. Byrd
Wm .G. Stephenson
William G. Stephenson
Sec
Senator Mapp
Richmond, Va
League
Griffith
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