Council debates oil tanks and funds for a fire truck
The July City Council meeting opened with a push to adjourn past midnight and a long debate over Texas Oil Company tanks proposed near the Baltimore and Ohio tracks. Fire wardens warned of fire risk. the matter was referred to the fire committee with safety conditions. Council also considered a $1,500 donation to the South End Hose Company for a new fire truck, with debate on budgeting and forthcoming city obligations. The treasury reported June receipts of $30,711.29 and a balance of $5,077.03.
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Council
South End
Glaize
Dregent
Messrs
Hardy
Guin
Page
McVicar
Rosenberger
Baker
Sale
Henry
Knight
Anderson
Baetjer
J. W. Sibert
J. Fred. Goss
Texas Oil Company
Texas Company
Téxas Company
Winchester
Marshall
Baltiore and
Ohio
Standard Oil Company
Mri Marshall
Frederick
Sibert
Seriou
Hopei Sibert
Hes Fa
Beta Mayerst Rmiftiimg
Thomas F. Burley
Chamber of Commerce
Burley
Capfitil
National Board of Fire Underwriters
McVick
Fire Committee
Charles Hewitt
Hewitt
South End Company
Robert T. Barton
Grim
Messrs. Henry
L. C. Janney
Gibbons Street
Treasury
William T. Barr
Meek
Oty & Tolal
Tolal
Improved with New Buildings
A letter to The Star urges funding for school construction in Stonewall district Red Bud and other areas. The author criticizes aging schoolhouses and calls for raised levies or bonds to build proper facilities, arguing education is essential before road improvements.
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the Star
Stonewall
Red Bud
Kline
Board of Supervisors
Earthbound Delight Draws Big Audiences at Auditorium
In two showings at the Auditorium last night the film Earthbound drew an unusually large crowd, with exhibitors noting it surpassed their years of experience for audience reaction. Ticket holders are skipping Chautauqua tonight to see the picture, which runs at 7 15 and 9 o'clock.
Notice of Lost Sample Case Between Mt Williams and Winchester
For return of black sample case lost Monday afternoon between Mt Williams and Winchester. It contains valuable papers belonging to the Creditors' Protective Association. Notify Star office. Also a note on woven wire fence price drop July 15 from 5 to 10 cents per 1 4.
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Mt. Williams
Winchester
Creditors’ Protective Association
Star Office
Plea Devotes Jail Time for First Offenders in Watch Theft
Miller Keckley and Maurice Hill pleaded guilty to larceny for stealing a gold watch from George B. Guthridge at the Rouss Garage. Guthridge urged leniency since the watch was recovered. the two youths received fifteen days in jail. Other cases include two Russians fined for drunkenness and several motorists fined for speeding and improper license tags.
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Miller Keckley
Maurice Hillyard
Justice Worsley
George B. Guthridge
Rouss
Guthridge
Mike Marchi
William Cale
Fritz Leiber Here Tomorrow At The Auditorium
Fritz Leiber returns with Wm. Farnum in the screen version of If I Were King. The show is a repeat engagement after a successful run, described as a stunning fine production playing at The Auditorium.
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Fritz Leiber
Wm. Farnum
Justine Huntly McCarty
CONNER'S BARGAIN STORE SCHEDULED CLOSURE SOON
Alumi num Roasters sell for 1 19 and Rag Rugs for 1.00 during a big store removal sale. The store closes tomorrow at 1 o'clock with an opportunity sale at 10 o'clock as H K Green and Brother announce Mainz Street relocation and all goods must be sold by August 1.
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Mainz St
Conner
Upcoming Optometrist Event At Hotel Evans
Wm Kline, registered optometrist, announces a feature event at Hotel Evans on Friday and Saturday July 15 and 16. Ip
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Wm, Kline
Evans
Fri
Sat
Special Rates to Endless Caverns and Nearby Attractions
Classified brief advertises July and August specials to Endless Caverns in Luray and Natural Bridge. J. Mack Noonan listed as contact for travel deal. Also a want ad seeks a nice quiet girl to accompany a child for several weeks at Washington Street address.
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Endless Caverns
Luray
Natural Bridge
J. Mack Noonan
Washington St
Retiring Owner Shuts Down Downtown Store
An established downtown business announces owner retirement and sale of profitable shop. R. M. Sullivan and R. M. Swimley promote low prices and ongoing lines as the retirement clears the way for new ownership.
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Down Town
R. M. Sullivan
Winchester and Frederick readers urged to visit Camp Meade
Indications point to many from Winchester and Frederick counties visiting Camp Meade Maryland next Sunday to see Company I First Virginia Infantry and other National Guard units. Capt George H Grimm provides travel steps from Winchester to Camp Meade including trains cars and fares.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Camp Meade
First
Virginia Infantry
National Guard
George H. Grimm
Company I
the Star
Washington, D. C
Union Station
Post Office
Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis
H Street
Naval Academy Junction
Camp
Aluminum Roasters Opportunity Thursday Item
Aluminum roasters measured 10 1 2 by 5 1 2 inches offered at 1.19 dollars. Advertisement from H. K. Green & Brother promotes the sale tomorrow at 10 o'clock.
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Lo H. K. Green & Brother
Free Lecture At Elks Hall For Women
Announcement says a free women only lecture will be held in the Elks Clubhouse at Braddock and Piccadilly tomorrow at 8 o clock. Mrs M E Bates of Washington will speak on The Three Most Important Epochs of a Woman's Life. Admission is free and all women are invited. Winchester Lodge of Elks hosts the event in its clubrooms.
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M. E. Voss
Washington, D. C
Elks’ Clubhouse
Braddock and
Piccadilly Streets
M. E. Bates
Washington
Winchester
Lodge of Elks
Apple Baskets and Supplies Available from Winchester Orchard
Winchester Orchard Supply Co advertises genuine Clark bushel baskets with round rim covers in stock for immediate delivery. Also offers Pyrox, Bluestone, Bordeaux and Lead Arsenate in any quantity at reduced prices. July 2 1911 ad.
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Clark
Hicks' Motor Co Lost Gold Brooch Reward Notice
Lost gold brooch with diamonds and pearls reported by Hicks' Motor Co. Reward offered. Also mentions Water Motor Washing Machine ad and SWIMLEY initials.
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Hicks’ Motor CO
Star Office
Swimley
Notice of Early Closing for Local Butchers
The undersigned butchers announce daily closing at 7 PM on Saturdays only from July 18 to September 1. Signatories include W L Zirkle, Jones Brothers, Conner and Brown, L D Ritter per Jones, W P Anderson, Cc R Grubbs. Yard Party listed for July 16 at Clearbrook by Presbyterian Church.
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W. L. Zirkle
Jones Brothers
Conner & Brown
L. D. Ritter
Per Jones
W. P. Anderson
Cc. R. Grubbs
Clearbrook
Presbyterian Church
Green Springs
Stone Church Woods
Seven room bungalow near Win chesterton Valley
A modern seven room bungalow with bath, hot water heat, electric lights and hardwood floors throughout sits on one acre with a large lawn and shade trees. Includes garage six miles south of Win Chesterton Valley Pike near the X Y Z care Star office. July 15-16 Inwood RD party benefit Community 13 LP 21.
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Winchesterton Valley Pike
Care Star
Inwood
Yard Party July 15 At Minnie Wood Chapel Berryville
A yard party is announced for July 15 at Minnie Wood Chapel in Berryville. Details are limited in the readable text.
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Minnie
Wood Chapel
Berryville Wings
Fifty Camp Fire Girls Enjoy Capon River Camp
Fifty Camp Fire girls spend two weeks at the Boy Scouts' camp on Capon River near Capon Bridge. Daily schedule includes rising at 6:30, swimming, nature study, first aid, and evening entertainments. Miss Steere directs athletics and Miss Louise Cooper and Mary Katherine Aulick lead swimming. field day set for July 14 with many athletic awards expected.
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Winchester
Boy Scouts
Capon River
Capon Bridge
Military rites for war hero Major Lloyd Williams
The body of Major Lloyd W Williams US Marine Corps killed in action at Belleau Wood is due in Berryville Virginia late tonight or tomorrow. Funeral services with full military honors will be held at 6 PM Thursday at Grate Protestant Episcopal Church with Rev Malcolm S Taylor officiating. Alumni H B McCormac of Winchester a 1898 classmate will represent Virginia Polytechnic Institute.
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Lloyd W. Williams
United States
Marine Corps
Belleau
Wood
France
Berryville
Grate Protestant Episcopal Church
Malcolms. Taylor
Lloyd Williams
American Legion
Williams
The
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Blackshore
H. B. McCormac
Winchester
Ford Car Rams Baby Carriage in West Philadelphia Incident
A Ford driven by Harry Ranson struck a baby carriage on West Piccadilly Street in front of Hugh Mowery’s jewelry store. Wilfred, the infant son of Mr and Mrs Mowery, was uninjured and damages to the carriage were settled before Ranson left. Ranson blamed the accident on a choking engine and a broken floor-board that caused the car to lurch onto the sidewalk.
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Ford
Harry Ranson
Hugh J. Mowery
West Piccadilly Street
Wilfred
Woman Faints in Cleveland Court During Murder Trial
Mrs Eva Katharine Kaber fainted in court as brother Charles Brickel testified for her in the murder trial of her husband Daniel S Kaber. Bailiffs carried her out and Judge Bernon adjourned court until afternoon.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Ohio
Eva Katharine Kaber
Charles Brickel
Daniel S. Kaber
Bernon
Virginia Congressman Harrison Pushes Farm Aid Bills
Judge T W Harrison of Winchester Virginia a seventh district representative has introduced two bills in Congress aimed at aiding agriculture. One bill seeks to repeal all taxes on grain and farm products including wheat corn oats butter and fruits. The second bill supports a regional bank discount scheme to finance agriculture and moving crops with favorable terms for commercial paper under existing limits.
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T. W. Harrison
Wineter
Congress
Virginia
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Bilgresaman Harrison
Popeine
Renecy
Opportunity Sale Tomorrow at Aluminum Roasters Rag Rugs
In Hong Kong, GRERN and Brother announce a sale of aluminum roasters and rag rugs with items priced at one dollar. Steve closes the event at a specified hour.
The Hour for Prayer Church Schedules Change
A Lutheran church shifts its prayer hour from 8 to an earlier time on account of qua. The notice notes a revised schedule affecting parishioners and service timing.
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Lutheran Church
Lee Rutherford Dead of Fever in West Virginia
Lee Rutherford, 31, member of a Frederick County family, died this morning in West Virginia after a bout with typhoid fever. He was the son of the late William B. and Virgininee Richford Rutherford and is survived by his widow, two children, five sisters including Mrs. H. S. Russell and Mrs. B. A. Coleman, and one sister in Winchester. Funeral arrangements had not been announced by late afternoon.
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Lee Rutherford
Frederickty
Way
W. Va
Rutherford
William B
Virgininee
Richford
Clifford Lillian Rutherford
H.S. Russell
Martini
B. A. Coleman
Ewsart
Meta Aninsogore
Baltimore
Esther Rutherford
Winchester
Nurse Miss Retha Athey Vacationing at Water's Edge Cottage
Miss Retha B. Athey, a professional nurse, departed yesterday for her annual vacation. She will spend the time at the delightful cottage of her aunt, Mrs. Pathehn, and her cousin, Mr. W A Evans, at Saylor's Lake in the Delaware River region.
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Retha B. Athey
Mrepatehn
W.A. Evans
American Legion baseball to play Edinburg team at Woodstock
The American Legion team will travel to Woodstock on Friday for a game against a Edinburg squad starting at 4 p m. Mr and Mrs Carl Kneeting visited relatives and friends here then returned from Florida. W P Solliday came back from New York state.
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American Legion
Woodstock
Edinbu
Carl Kneeting
Florida
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Hose CO
Miller Cain
Bruce Lineburg
G. G. Lovett
Davis Johnson
W. K. Milburm
William Kline
Waynesboro
BOY Scouts. .of America
R. M. Swimley
Captain Grimm
Camp Meade, Md
Elks’ Hall
Winchester Orchard Sup. CO
Turm
Ford Car
Studebaker
Stéve
Grern & Brother
Miss Athey
Edinburg
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