Major Lloyd Williams buried with full Marine honors
Major Lloyd W. Williams of the United States Marine Corps was buried with full military honors at Green Hill Cemetery Berryville after arriving from Hoboken. Funeral services at Grace Episcopal Church drew hundreds as Marines from Quantico fired volleys and a bugler played Taps. Williams, a 1898 Virginia Tech graduate, inspired Marines at Belleau Wood by seizing the colors and leading his men forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd W. Wil
United States Marine Corps
Belleau Wood
Green Hill Cemetery
Berryville
Hoboken
N. J
Grace Protestant
Malcolm 8. Taylor
Grace Church
Lloyd Williams
American Legion
Quantico
Williams
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Blacksburg
H. B. McCormac
Winchester
Maj. Williams
Gresham
Enright
Hay
Luneville
Lorraine
General Pershing
Richmond Telegram Denounces Tucker Speech and Bond Issue
Western Union telegram from July 13 1921 in Richmond Va quotes BE SEE TRINKLE urging correction of a Harrisonburg News Record report on Hon. Harry St George Tucker speech in Woodstock. The note claims misquotation re the bond issue and cites a 1921 letter from George P Coleman to counter Tucker’s support claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
C. F. Headly
Edinburg
Virginia
Harrisonburg
Harry St. George Tucker
Woodstock
Tucker
Norfolk
Trinkle
Conner's Bar Gain Shop Owner Sails East for New Goods
Graham B. Conner of Conner's Bar gain Store departs for New York and eastern cities to buy a complete new line of merchandise for his forthcoming store. The new shop opens August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham B. Conner
Conner
New York
Two Women Sentenced to Reform School in Bon Air
Mrs Ian von Caton and Gracie Rinker, both known street workers, were ordered confined to the Girls Industrial School at Bon Air near Richmond after authorities found them street walkers. Rinker is 16, Tenshion older. Tenshion is wife of Alvin Haynes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian von Caton
Gracie Sonia Obi Raighed
Magath Csr
Girls’ Industrial School
Bon Air
Richmond
Nére
Reform School
Gracie Rinker
Fatty and Tom Mix At Audit Tonight
Two reels feature Tom Mix in The Road Demon and Fatty Arbuckle with Mabel Adrift plus Ruth Roland in Ruth of the Rockies. Adm. only 10 14 20 and 25 cents. Open admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Mix
Fatty Arbuckle
Fatty
Mabel
Ruth Roland
Ruth
Rockies
Virginia Collegians to Meet American Legion Here Wednesday
The Virginia Collegians an all star baseball team will play the American Legion at the Equity diamond at 3 30 PM next Wednesday July 20. The Collegians recently beat Shepherdstown WV which had defeated the Legion here. Plans are in place for the Legion to play two games in Lynchburg VA on August 5 and 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Collegians
American Legion
Equity
Collegians
Swift Shepherdstown
W. Ve
Legionnaires
Legion
Lynchburg
Robinson Show Here August 8 in Winchester
The old John Robinson circus returns to Winchester on Monday August 8. Tents rise on the Kremer lot on North Main street with afternoon and night exhibitions and a free street parade. The show arrives from Hagerstown Maryland on Sunday the 7th and moves on to Harrisonburg Virginia. Advanceman C W Finney has long toured with major circuses and is in town arranging details.
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John Robinson
Winchester
C.W. Finney
Kremer
North Main Street
Hagerstown
Harrisonburg
Finney
Circus
America
The Atlantic City opens bathing pool in Rosemont Park
Notice from Rosemont Park Martinsburg West Virginia announces a new bathing pool open daily from 2 to 5 PM and 7:30 to 11 PM with Sunday hours included. Swimming suits available on request and refreshments available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
W. Va
New Atlantic City
Butchers announce summer closing schedule by date
Notice states the undersigned butchers will close at 7 PM on Saturdays excepted, from July 18 to September 1, with signatories W L Zirkle Jones Brothers Conner and Brown L D Ritter per Jones W P Anderson C R Grubbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Zirkle
Jones Brothers
Conner & Brown
L. D. Ritter
Per Jones
W. P. Anderson
C. R. Grubbs
Mrs Wainright Returns Home To Norfolk
Mrs Wainright widow of Robert Wainright, a former prominent Norfolk businessman, left Berryville Clarke County yesterday for her home. She was formerly Miss Vida McCormick of Berryville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wainright
Robert Wainright
Norfolk
Berryville
Clarke County
Vida McCormick
Ohio Woman Guilty in Plot to Kill Husband
Eva Katharine Kaber is found guilty of first degree murder in the plot to kill Lakewood publisher Daniel F. Kaber. Jury recommends mercy but law imposes life imprisonment in the Ohio Reformatory for Women. No pardon possible. Kaber to spend remaining years in prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Cleveland
Ohio
Eva Katharine Kaber
Daniel F. Kaber
Lakewood
Ohio Reformatory For Women
Chautauqua Opens to Enthusiastic Crowds
Chautauqua opened on Wednesday with growing enthusiasm from crowds. The Boston Musicians Quintet from the Boston Symphony Orchestra impressed attendees. A comedy drama drew strong laughs and lectures were of high quality. The opera The Bohémian Girl is set for Monday night. There are 25 in the east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
Boston Musicians
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Winchester
Chautatqua
East
Rigid Silence Shapes Irish Talks Ahead of Renewal
London July 16. Ulster premier Sir James Craig calls the behind the scenes Irish party talks a rigid silence. He warns that any indiscretion could harm peace efforts and urges restraint outside official consultations before Eamon de Valera and Prime Minister Lloyd George resume discussions Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Eamonn de Valera
Lloyd George
James Craig
Ulster
James
Cooler Weather The Coming Week
Weather predictions for the week ahead call for generally fair skies and normal temperatures across the North and Middle Atlantic States with a chance of local thundershowers early in the week. Plus local notices include August 1 bank CD offerings, bargain footwear, furniture specials, and a social visit from Mr and Mrs W H Harmer to Mrs John Winzfield on North Kent Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
North
Middle Atlantic
W. H. Harmer
John Winzfield
North Kent Street
Mrs. Martha Mayhew 68 Dies After Illness
Mrs. Martha Mayhew 68 widow of Henry Mayhew died after Bright's disease and complications at 566 North Main Winchester. Born Clarke county Virginia December 9 1863 she leaves two daughters Mrs. C. H. Smith Clifton Forge and Mrs. Clarence Penn Winchester a adopted son Brownie B. Coleman Baltimore and sister Mrs. Lavinia Taylor. Funeral 4 p.m. Monday at home with Rev. Dr. J. H Lacy. burial Mount Hebron Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Mayhew
Henry Mayhew
North Main
Bright
Mayhew
Clarke County
Griffin and
Catherine Swartz Taylor
Winchester
Opequon
C. H. Smith
Clifton Forge
Clarence Penn
Brownie B. Coleman
Baltimore
Lavinia Taylor
Farmers Seek Local Control of Highway Funds in Virginia
Clarke county Farmers Union adopts resolution for radical Highway Department reorganization and return of at least fifty percent of state road taxes and automobile licenses to counties. Funds would finance farm to market road construction based on county tax values. Resolution offered by W M Price and to be shared with candidates and branches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Union of
Clarke County
Highway Department
W. M. Price
Virginia
Real Estate Ad Promotes Low Rent for City Nearby Property
Advertisement urges buyers to act young and invest, promoting a high room bungalow on six acres near the city. It highlights monthly payment options and lists GEO. B. CHAPMAN at Ford Agency as the contact.
Rare Bargain Overland Coupelet at Great Saving
Chapman's Auto Sales advertises a new Overland Coupelet at a bargain price with monthly payment plans offered if desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapman
Local merchants close stores for summer period
Mr. L. L. Grubbs Potts and Potts and J. P. Chamberlaine close their stores at 7 o clock commencing July 8 and continuing until Sept 1, Saturdays excepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ll. D. Grubbs
Potts and Potts
J. P. Chamberlaine
Apple Baskets and Supplies by Winchester Orchard Co
Advertises genuine Clark bushet baskets with round rim covers in stock for immediate delivery. Includes Pyrox Bluestone Bordeaux and Lead Arsenate in any quantity at reduced prices. Also mentions Winchester Orchard Supply Company address 7 2 Ip tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Lost keys at Chautauqua Cedar Creek Yoad
A local notices lost keys at Chautauqua near Cedar Creek. Reward offered to return the bunch to 16 1p 11 at Ford Agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
Cedar Creek
Bonds threaten county debt and land seized in Culpeper era
A Virginia letter to Culpeper editor denounces bond issues and road projects. The writer cites Nelson and Shenandoah county protests, recalls historic debts from 1874, and claims Coleman supporters seized his Greenwood quarry. He warns of higher taxes and road bond funding harming citizens.
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Culpeper
J. B. Barnett
Board of Supervisors
Clarke County
Berryville
Nelson County
Great Roads
Richmond
General Assembly
Ie Aurea’tate
Dart Mae
N. and. W
Greenwood Farm
Coleman
Gibson
Commonwealth Attorney
Lee
Greenwood
Mens Bible Class At Grace Lutheran Church News
Grace Lutheran Church holds a men’s Bible class with an urgent notice that every member is expected to attend tomorrow for important discussions and matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Lutheran Church
Funeral Rites For Mrs Henry Held At East Gerard Street
Funeral services were held this afternoon for Rosa Ellen Henry widow of George W. Henry after a long illness. The services at the family home 20 East Gerard Street were led by Rev P M Richardson of Braddock Street Church. Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers were nephews James Singhass Benjamin Russell Charles B Henry William L Henry Claude Carper and Eston Ameck. Relatives and friends from Warren and Rappahannock counties attended. She was 79, born in Frederick County in October 1842.
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Rosa Ellen Henry
George W. Henry
East Gerard Street
M. ‘Richardson
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Mount Hebron
James Singhass
Benjamin Russell
Charles B. Henry
William L. Henry
Claude Carper
Eston Ameck
Warren
Rappahannock
Gertrude Creel
Flint Hill
Betta Reeves
Front Royal
Henry
Frederick County
Empire Cheap Admission for Children in Winchester
Since the Empire reopened under current management admission prices for youths have been the most reasonable in Winchester. Ten cents including tax admits any child to the best balcony seats and fifteen cents admits downstairs. Balcony seats at the Empire are described as superior to orchestra seats elsewhere. We hire special children's pictures and appreciate their patronage.
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Empire
Winchester
The
Defective Eyes Warn of Pain and Ills
An advert for optometry by William Kline at Hotel Evans Parlor notes defective eyes bring pains and ills. R. M. Swimley also appears in the advertisement alongside a large line of children’s carriages and strollers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kline
Evans Parlor
R. M. Swimley
Federal Reserve Board Plans Cotton Sector Conference
Governor Harding announced a July 21 conference in Washington with governors of five reserve banks in cotton regions to craft a uniform policy on bottom loans for the upcoming marketing season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Harding
Federal Reserve Board
German Officers Sentenced To Prison
Leipsic, Germany July 16. Lieutenant Dittmar and Lieutenant Boird were found guilty of murder in the first degree for firing on the hospital ship Landovery Castle after it was torpedoed in 1918. Each was sentenced to four years in prison.
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Associated Press
Leipsic
Germany
Dittmar
Boird
Hfeboata
Landovery Castle
Noted portrait painter dead in Lancaster County
Livya Mifflin portrait painter and lyricist died of paralysis at his Norwood home in Lancaster county aged 75 or 76 after four years bedridden. He published more than 500 sonnets. Colston and Holmes Trapnell sons of Mr and Mrs Trapnell visited the home and left for Atlantic City en route to join their parents. Mr Trapnell a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad clerk recently had an art operation for appendicitis in Elkins West Virginia Hospital and plans a seaside recuperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Lancaster
Livya Mifflin
Norwood
Lancaster County
Mifflin
Colston and
Holmes Trapnell
William ‘Trapnell
William B. Cornwell
Atlantic City
Mr. Trapnell
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Clal
Elkins
W. Va
Farmer Prices and Farm Bureau Address Highlight Local Meeting
At the Frederick County Growers and Farmers Association headquarters a morning meeting discussed price parity and economic strains on farmers. The talk referenced Senator Cappér and noted actions by the Farm Bureau Federation and local associations affiliated with the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation to address rising costs and supply issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Senate
Kansas
Rockefeller
Washington
Tee Os
Campfield
Cappér
A Hiertona Farm Bureau Federation
Virginia Farm Bureau Federation
Man Who Lost Himself at Empire Tonight
Empire Theater presents a one night showing featuring Wm. Faversham in The Man Who Lost Himself a powerful drama with an all star cast promising romance comedy and a touch of Yeal wake with notable stage acting and lavish production for Winchester audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Theater
Winchester
Wm. Faversham
America
Ivake
Mack ‘Sennbett
Lost Yale key on black velvet ribbon bow
Reward offered at Star office for return of a Yale key found on a black velvet ribbon bow. Contact Star office with any information leading to the owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
Star Office
Beamers stolen demand notice from Winchester Auto?
Neighbor reports seeing a party take a set of Beamers and warns they will press for full restitution. Winchester Auto Sales Company offers lenient terms if the items are returned and threatens legal action if not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Auto Sal ® S. CO
Wanted Girl for Office Work At 46 W Water Street
Help wanted advertisement seeking a girl for office work. Knowledge of stenography essential. Apply to Stuart H. Edmonds at 46 W Water Street.
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Stuart H. Edmonds
W. Water Atreet
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Western Union Telegram
Fatty & Tom MIX
Rosemont Park
Middletown State Bank, Inc
Brill & Ritter
Silas G. Cather
Dickerson, Md
Geo. B. Chapman
Ford Agency
Winchester Orchard Sup. CO
Studebaker
Barnett
Clarke Supervisors
Farm Bureau Fedératin
Capper
Tde
Sennett
Empire Tonight
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