Winchester forms new company to join state service
The new company led by Captain Grimm is mustered into the state service and organized in Winchester. Nine veterans from old Company I and four overseas veterans appear on the roll as efforts continue to reach peace time strength with additional applicants undergoing strict physical exams. A first drill is set for the city hall plaza with regular drills every Thursday, and locals back the effort to memorialize Captain Robert Y Conrad.
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Orennanin
George Bi
Grimm
Xoe
Josents
Barolten
Pea
Jolliffe
Sears
Couny
Virginia Regiment
Freder County
Winchester Company
LeMasurier
W. W. Glass
Winchester
Erick County
Robert Y. Conrad
Old Company of
Argonne
Robert
Baker
City Hall
Accident to Shamrock IV during cup race
By the Associated Press reports Shamrock IV sustained a bow accident near the finish of yesterday's cup race at Hook, New Jersey. Had it happened earlier in the contest with Resolute, the challenger would have been left helpless as the American defender withdrew due to halyard failure causing the mainsail to sag.
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Associated Press
SA ‘Hook
N. J
Georgia watermelons arrive with popular prices
The notice advertises fresh watermelons from Georgia arriving for sale. It notes the supplier M Haines Co and a contact Bell at phone 467, with pricing stated as popular. The listing emphasizes early arrival and availability.
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M Haines, Co
V. Besar
Winchester
Bell Phone
Leedy Ad Policy Clarified By The Star
The Star states it will accept Leedy political advertisements on the same basis as other newspapers in the Seventh District. It refutes Jefferson Club readers who claimed otherwise.
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the Star
Jefferson Club
Workmen Wanted At Plant Manager Beverley
Job notice seeking skilled workers for a plant operation under manager William Beverley. Advertisement mentions supply deals, special values, and a sale of suits at cost through Green & Bro with references to equipment like winches and cold storage.
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Wal Board
Turnish- Abyiy
William Beverley
Huckmorro
Green & Bro
Troopers Deployed to Mingo County by Governor
Williamson July 16. Governor Cornwell ordered 50 mounted state police into Mingo County where miners have been on strike for weeks to curb lawlessness and restore order in the coal fields.
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Associated Press
Williamson
W. Va
Mingo
Cornwell
Mingo County
Aaa
Death summons Mrs Wickersham
Mrs. Mary R. Wickersham died last night at 11 45 at the home of Mrs. Hugh S. Lupton near Clearbrook Virginia after a lingering illness in her seventy second year. She was a first cousin of the late S Lupton and of Mrs. Lupton and the daughter of Daniel and Mary Walker. Funeral services will be at 1 30 p m Sunday July 18 at the Lupton home with interment at Hopewell.
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Mary R. Wickersham
Hugh
Lupton
Clearbrook
Gir S.’Lupton
Daniel
Mary Roberts Walker
Hopewell
Johnston Wins Davis Cup Match for U S
William Johnston of California defeated J C Parke of Britain in five sets 6-4 6-4 2-6 3-6 6-2 to win the opening Davis Cup match for the American team in the contest to challenge Australia for the trophy.
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Associated Press
Wimbleton
Eng
William Johnston
California
Australasis
J.C. Parke
Railroad Telegraphers Threaten Nationwide Strike
Chicago July 16 E A Fitzgerald grand president of the order of railway telegraphers arrived for a conference with representatives of 15 railway organizations. A mass meeting Monday perfected plans for an immediate strike if the Railroad Labor Board awards are unsatisfactory.
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Associated Press
Chicago
E. A. Fitzgerald
Order’ of Railway Telegraphers
Railroad Labor Board
Virginia apple crop estimated at 1.508 million barrels
The Virginia crop is put at 1.508 million barrels or 45 percent of a full crop, unchanged from last year. Weather reduced set in May and June, but fruit quality and distribution are improving, with regional yields varying by district and county.
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Virginia Co
W. P. Massey
Virginia Horticultural Society
Henry M. Taylor
United States
Piedmont
Upper Valley
Winchester
North Valley
Middle Valley
South Valley
North Piedmont
Frederick County
Augusta
Yorks
Albemarle
Roanoke
Fabseet
Wheat Prices Fall Sharply Amid Market Break
Chicago July 16 wheat plunged in early trading with prices opening unchanged and slipping to 9 1 2 cents lower and later 10 1 2 cents lower for December. The decline is blamed on weak demand rather than heavy selling, as traders noted a lack of buying orders.
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Chicago
Henry Cave Married Again in Presbyterian Ceremony
Announcement reports the marriage of Miss Mary Elizabeth Myers of Stephenson to Henry Cave of this city. The ceremony occurred yesterday afternoon at the Presbyterian Church manse on North Braddock Street, conducted by Rev. Dr. J. H. Lacy in front of friends. Cave, a noted tinner and steeple-jack, is widowed and this marks his second marriage.
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Mary Elizabeth Myers
David Myers
Stephenson
County
Henry Cave
Presbyterian Church
North Braddock Street
J. H. Lacy
Gave
Suburban Pike Home On 17 Acres For Sale For Short Time
Beautifully located suburban home on Pike with bus service six times daily. 17 acres improved by a good dwelling with stable and other outbuildings. Strong lime stone land. Asking price five thousand dollars.
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Pike
Notice brief for M. W. of A. picnic at Old Stone Church
Announcement for M. W. of A. picnic at Old Stone Church scheduled Saturday July 17 from 12 to 1 pm. Also notes on late potatoes and sale items including Maine Grown Triumph Cobblers and Crimson Clover seeds. Tomorrow is Towel Day with Huck and Turkish towels offered. Hable is selling suits at cost for one day.
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Hable
M. W. of A
Old Stone Church
Tf Winchester Seed Co., Inc
H. K. Green & Bro
Censorship Tightens Across Chile Bolsters Press Report
Dispatches from northern Chile describe three days of failed preregistration censorship efforts in Bolivia. A church lawn party is announced for Friday night July 16 with public invitation.
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Associated Press
Santiago
Chile
Bolivia
Highland Ave
May Organize Another Party In Chicago
Formation of a new party was discussed by dissenting members of the committee of 48 after their convention adjourned without a national ticket. Allen McCurdy and Judge Wray were among those opposing the decision to launch no new parties now and seek further talks. McCurdy criticized the farmer labor platform as well.
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Chicago
Ee Ae
Committee of 48
Allen McCurdy
Judge Wray
Nebraska
Farmer-Labor Party
McCgurdy
Cows Found Drunk After Moonshine Mash Discovery
In Durham North Carolina on July 16 John King reported two cows found in a stupor in the pasture. A veterinarian diagnosed intoxication and a moonshine still was found nearby after investigators traced the source to mash the cows had eaten.
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The
Associated Press
Durham
John King
Mer
Harding Closes Day Crafting Speech at Marion
Senator Bares works on a Republican address in Marion Ohio as formal notification ceremonies approach. He limits callers and focuses on the manuscript with hopes to finish by tomorrow night. Progresive leaders pledge support and managers say former 1912 Republicans are lining up for Harding and Coolidge.
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Marion
Ohio
Bares
Dent
Progressive Party
Harding
Coolidge
Leedy Defends Congressional Run With Military Committee Aim
Col. Leedy, speaking at Bikton on April 19, says he seeks Congress to join the Military Committee and reveal army workings to the country. His official organ claims a shift to pursuing the Agricultural Committee, noting a change in focus and questioning why.
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Bikton
Leedy
Congress
Worsley-Harper-Henry Special
Harrisonburg
Agricultural Committee
Letter to editor questions Jefferson Club politics in 1920 race
A reader from Fawcett Gap Virginia dated July 15 1920 asks Editor Winchester Star about the Jefferson Club and the Leedy Harrison contest. The letter suggests the club is a mix of disgruntled Democrats and Republicans and speculates on nomination impacts including a hypothetical John Paul candidacy.
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Fawcett
Gap
Winchester Star
Leedy
Harrison
Jefferson Club
John Paul
M C A Worker Killed in Polish Russian Front Fight
A Y M C A worker with the Polish army Alexander Udzinek of Chicago is shot and killed by Bolsheviks near Minsk while Capt Marion Cooper of Jacksonville is listed missing. West of Molo déshno and Vilna fronts report continued Bolshevik advances as Moscow cites success. Belgian radio notes British officials deny any armistice reply from the Soviet government.
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London
Moscow
Vilna
Molodéshno
Minsk
Warsaw
Alexander Udzinek
Chicago
Marion Cooper
Jacksonville
Fila
Spa
Belgium
Russia
Poland
Six Hampshire piglets eligible for registry in Berryville
Six seven week old pure bred Hampshire pigs are eligible to register. Owner contact Ralph A. Cain, 1641 R F D 4 Berryville Virginia.
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Hampshire
Ralph A. Cain
Berryville
Death of Prominent farmer Mr Charles Henshaw in Middleway
Mr Charles W Henshaw a wealthy Middleway farmer in Jefferson County died at Prospect Hall near Middleway after a paralysis illness. He was 69, an elder in the Presbyterian Church and linked with the Middleway Masonic Lodge. He is survived by a widow Miss Edith M Henshaw and six children, plus a brother in Kansas. Funeral will be Monday with services at the Presbyterian Church and burial in the Middleway Masonic Cemetery. There is a brief local candy sale ad at the end.
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Charles W. Henshaw
Middleway
Jefferson County
W. Va
Prospect Hall
Winchester
Frederick County
Henshaw
Presbyterian Church
Magonic Lodge
Miss Glaize
Smith S. Henshaw
Yome
Edith M. Henshaw
Vanderpool
Calvin
Presbyterian Church of
Masonic Cemetery
Will Rent or Buy Home in Winchester Residence Section
Notice offers a home for rent or sale in the Winchester residence area with modern conveniences. The ad mentions an oil company lot and a lodging facility, indicating available accommodations and potential conveyance terms.
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Winchester
Miley, Care
Oil Co
Lotel Jack
Chapman’s Auto Sales Offers Ford Savings Now
Advertisement urging readers to buy a Ford to save one to two thousand on original price with rail delivery. Mentions car and truck scarcity and convenience features. Credit Chapman’s Auto Sales as the seller.
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Chapman's
Resolute repairs near readiness for next America's Cup challenge
Repairs to the cup sloop Resolute, after throat halyards parted in yesterday's race against Shamrock, progress rapidly at Sandy Hook New Jersey. Defenders appear poised for another joust in the America's Cup match off Sandy Hook tomorrow as boat readiness nears completion.
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Sandy Hook
N. J
Resolute
Germans Seek Explanation on Allied Deliveries Terms
German delegates at the Spa conference say they have in principle agreed with the allies on deliveries of certain articles but will request an explanation of parts of the allied note. They announced this before resuming talks with allied ministers.
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Associated Press
Spa
Belgium
Germany
Earthquake Felt in Los Angeles Without Damage
A sharp quake struck Los Angeles at 10:10 AM with no damage found after a quick survey. Operators were frightened but switchboards remained intact, marking the strongest shock since the June 21 tremor that caused damage in Inglewood and southwestern LA.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Inglewood
Dying man found in street in New York
An unidentified man with five gunshot wounds died en route to a hospital after being found in the street. Loretta LeRoy and two companions assisted him, a shotgun was found in her car, and police detained them for questioning as the investigation continued.
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Associated Press
New York
Loretta LeRoy
William Jackson
Miss LeRoy
Peach and Orchard Packing Equipment Advertised
An old advertisement line lists peach carriers bushel baskets oak stave tie baskets picking crates picking bags peach and apple paring machines for orchard and domestic use Winchester orchard.
Annual Picnic of Ard Supply Co at Enon Springs
Ard Supply Co Hickory Camp No 34 ch W holds its annual picnic at Enon Springs on Tuesday July 20. Winchester and Western train Jeaves B and C station departs 9 o'clock with round trip fare 90 cents for adults and 1 2 fare for ages 12 to 16, with free under 12. Music dancing refreshments. Train returns 6 30 stopping at all stations between Winchester and Rock Enon Springs.
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Hickory
Ch. W
Enon Springs
Winchester and Western
Jeaves
Winchester
Rock
Iptf
Summer Apples Wanted and Guard Notice in Virginia
Market buyers seek summer apples with cash prices as Alva Haines and others post messages. Virginia volunteers old home guard calls men to return property to Adjutant at City Hall by tonight or Tuesday 8 o clock to avoid automatic enlistment in the new National Guard. Apple pickers urged to apply at Winchester Frederick County chamber of commerce for positions in Winchester Virginia.
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Company of National Guards
George H. Grimm
Chamber of Commerce
Winchester
Frederick County, Inc
Virginia
Vais Offe
Be Flogged Dispatch From Hagerstown Arrest Near Winchester
A Maryland man Scott Coxey Knight, accused of beating his wife Monday night, fled after neighbors confronted him. He was found with his wife and child on a farmhouse back porch near Winchester, Virginia by Deputy Sheriff Rohrer and Pol Trumpower at 2 am. Knight faces a whipping post penalty at a Saturday hearing, with Mrs Knight hospitalized after the assault.
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Hagerstown
Scott (Coxey) Knight
Wineter
Knight
Frederick Rohrer
Pol Trumpower
Roosevelt to attend Sunday conference amid campaign tour
The report states Mr Roosevelt will attend a Sunday conference with Wilson and Ohio Gov. Cox. He plans to return to Dayton Sunday night for meetings on Monday and Tuesday. Roosevelt says the party must reach voters in states to overcome perceived handicap as about 75 percent of new voters are Republicans.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Wilson
Ohio
Dayton
Cox
Res Publican
Mr. Roosevelt
Hable Sells Suite At Cost This Saturday
Hable announces a limited sale offering a suite at cost this Saturday. The event highlights discounted pricing and urges interested buyers to attend. Local outlets promote the opportunity with details on access and timing.
Gonzalez Found Hiding in Cellar Amid Revolt Claims
In Mexico City officials announce former presidential candidate Gonzalez is to be tried immediately after being found hiding in a cellar in the state of Nuevo Leon. He allegedly led an abortive revolution and resisted arrest with a claimed lack of warrant. Reports place him located last night.
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Mexico City
Dutyng Gonzalez
Muevo
Boosters Seek Sidewalk Signatures at Junior Chautauqua
The Junior Chautauqua movement gains energy as Junior town meetings and service commissioners promote civic improvement. Children petition attendees to back sidewalk projects, hoping the effort shapes a brighter future for the city.
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Jalece
Fricke
Valley Union Chapel Preaching at Valley Sunday News
Valley Union Chapel plans preaching at Valley on Sunday at pm. Mrs. Merton W. Kremer departed yesterday afternoon for Chambersburg.
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Valley Union Chapel
Valley Public Ae
Merton W. Kremer
Chambersburg
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Shamrock IV
Georgia
Mingo CO
Mrs Wickersham
Johnston
New England
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Pennsylvania
Maryland
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Michigan
Missouri
Kansas
Arkansas
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Pacific
U. S. Bureau of Crops
Hansbrough & Carter
Mr. Harrison
MR. Henshaw
People’s Drug Co
Mies America
He People’s Drug Co
Ykens Valley
ARD Supply CO
Market ST
W. C. W. Picnic
Alva
Sam Haines
de Winchester
Bell Plane
OLD Home Guard
Washington County
Baltimore Gun of Today
Gonzalez
C. F. Yates
Shenandoah Publishing House
Strasburg
D. L. Gruber
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