Colo nise Negroes in West Virginia Towns
The Star reports a letter allegedly from a negro colonization society secretary outlining plans to move up to 500 families from the South to West Virginia Ohio and Pennsylvania before the next election. It mentions purchasing cheap properties and old school grounds in Inwood and Darkesville to house families and urges secrecy to avoid detection.
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Negro Colonization Society
Washington
Martinsburg
West Virginia
Inwood
Charles
Henry Streets
Virginia
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Darkesville
U. S
Charged With Being a Pal of Convicted Man
Charles Wilson alias Doggie Wilson was arrested by Officer Guthridge for allegedly aiding Orville Swartz alias Buddy Swartz in the illegal possession of 24 gallons of liquor. Swartz received six months on the state road after police found the liquor on a county farm. Wilson denies being at the Swarts residence and will have a hearing tomorrow morning.
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Charles Wilson
Doggie” Wilson
Guthridge
Orville
Buddy” Swartz
Swartz
Wilson
Swarts Place
Casselman Attends Relative's Rites After Drowning Incident
Farwell Davenport of Brooklyn, brother of Mrs F R Casselman, was drowned off a New York beach Tuesday evening. Davenport's body was recovered and Rev Mr Casselman plans to attend the funeral in Brooklyn. Dawnport was said to have been floating when the drowning occurred. The Vacation Bible School picnic is postponed due to Mr Casselmans absence, while the school session will proceed tomorrow morning.
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Farwell
Davenport
Brooklyn
N. Y
F. R. Casselman
New York
Mr. Casselman
Casselman
Dawnport
Rifian Leader Rejects Armistice in Moroccan War
Paris July 16 Abd-el-Krim told French emissaries he would accept no armistice in the ongoing Moroccan warfare according to Le Journal's Fez correspondent.
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Associated Press
Paris
le Journal
Fez
Abd-el-Krim
Montana Forest Fires Reach Dangerous Level Across Regions
MISSOULA Mont July 16 Scores of dangerous forest fires burn in Kootania Kanikiu and Pend Oreille national forests as forest service officials warn the situation is the most menacing in years and fear high winds could drive flames toward nearby villages.
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Associated Press
Missoula
Mont
Kootania
Kanikiu
Pend O'Reille
Forest Service
Resent Attacks on H Byrd Prompts Community Meeting
Frederick County and Winchester citizens are invited to gather Friday at 8 PM in the county courtroom to adopt resolutions denouncing anonymous attacks on H F Byrd, governor candidate. Local sponsors include Smith Lemley Snapp and others who will present reasons for Byrd's votes and defend his integrity.
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Frederick County
Winchester
H. F. Byrd
Byrd
Mapp
Richmond
F. T. McFaden
Robert B. Nelson
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Virginia
Honeymooners Held For Auto Jacks Here
A Strasburg newlywed couple on their honeymoon were briefly arrested by a local officer after an Essex car with a matching license number was reported stolen in Strasburg. The driver insisted the car was his, the joke was explained, and the pair continued on their way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex
Strasburg
Valley Pike
Pike
Fnally
Revival at St Stephen’s Church Preaches at Eight
Rev O Wade holds revival at St Stephen s C M E Church and will preach at 8 o clock this evening with the text Lord what wilt Thou have me to do Acts ix 6 Prayer meeting runs 7 30 to 8 30 p m All are invited Pastor J H Hawkins
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O" Wade
St. Stephen’s C. M. E
J. H. Hawkins
Monster thrills at Empire Theatre in Jersey countryside
A sensational ad promotes The Monster at the Empire Theatre with moonlit menace and mystery. Showtimes run 2 to 11 pm with 10c 15c 25c prices, followed by Peter B Kyne stories The West and The Western Desert, plus Beauty and the Bad Man on Saturday.
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Empire Theatre
Peter B. Kyne
West
Western Desert
Sale of automobile accessories ad inside page
Local advertisement notes a sale of automobile accessories with details available on the inside page. The notice references multiple page markers 7 14 16 18 20 21 1p 51, directing readers to the relevant section for items, prices, and terms.
Man jailed for illegal possession of liquor on Cedar Creek road
Orville Swartz alias Buddy Swartz was sentenced to six months on the convict road and fined 100 dollars for illegal possession of liquor found after a Cedar Creek road raid. His father Walter Swartz was tenant on the farm. 24 gallons were seized in a smoke house and 48 half gallon jars were counted. Police say Swartz bought the liquor from a Baltimore bootlegger for 2.50 a gallon. A test will determine if the liquor contains wood alcohol, which could bring a separate charge and a minimum of one year in prison.
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Orville
Buddy” Swartz
Worsley
Pai Swartz
Cedar Creek
Walter Swartz
Swartz
Orville Swartz
Baltimore
Richmond
Apple crop forecast predicts larger 1925 tonnage
Maynard and Child exporters forecast 1925 apple tonnage will exceed 1924 but remain below 1923. The first apple circular notes quality should be excellent and cites regional variations from New England to Washington, with Canada and England also affected.
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Maynard and Child
Hudson Street
New York
James K. Newbold
Robert R. Loos
L. E. Calvert
Winchester
Virginia
City tests curb-box meter to curb water waste
The water department will deploy a microphone linked curb box device to measure household and lawn water use at night. Inspectors will survey curb boxes while residents sleep and record gallons, with fines possible in police court for excessive waste. July drought shows 28 million gallons wasted at Rouss Spring, prompting action to curb consumption and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Water Department
Water Department
Rouss Spring
Old Town
Burnt Church to be Re-Dedicated Next Sunday
Historic Burnt Church in Winchester will be rededicated July 19 at 3 30 pm with Rev Dr Frank T McFaden of Winchester Presby terian and Rev F M Woods of Martinsburg WV leading the service. An augmented choir will sing as Dr McFaden turns over the keys to Pastor T H Daffin after a lengthy modernization costing about 3500 dollars.
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Burnt Church
Presbyterian
Frank T. McFaden
Winchester Presbyterian Church
F. M. Woods
Martinsburg
W. Va
Wm. C. Miller
Presbyterian Church
Henry M. White
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Winchester
Boy Scouts Plan Ten Day Camp at Capon Bridge
Troop 1 of the Boy Scouts of America prepares an August camp at the James Monroe place near Capon Bridge West Virginia Two dozen boys are enrolled with a waiting list in case more joins The camp runs August 4 to August 14 with a hike to the site and truck transport All equipment is being readied and athletic events feature prominently while scouts in good standing must be registered at headquarters to attend.
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Boy Scouts of America
James Monroe Place
Capon Bridge
W. Va
Sunday School Session Discusses Reports and Training
The Sun day School Association held a well attended afternoon meeting in the Handley Library auditorium. Attendees urged timely reports for county and state records and discussed colored Sunday schools. A plan for a 24 week community training school was proposed, with a corresponding institute option and a nominations committee formed.
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Sunday School Association
Handley Library
F. R. Casselman
Vacation Bible School
Winchester
M. C. Miller
Bridgewater
Shryocks Sale Of Furnishings And Odd Items
Auction listing notes a sale on July 18 at 1 p m featuring furniture chickens a typewriter and a piano with additional items advertised inside the paper for bidders to inspect and bid.
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Shryock
Gladiolas for Sale by Mrs Lantz at 112W
A local sale notice advertises gladiolas for sale. Mrs Harry Lantz invites inquiries at the address 112 West, with the contact phone option noted for potential buyers. The brief item functions as a classifieds placement in the community page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladiolas
Harry Lantz
PAY NOW AND SAVE THE DISCOUNT Special July rate
The Evening Star announces a special July rate with new subscriptions. The offer locks in $4.00 per year by carrier and $3.00 by mail in advance, with the same rate continuing for new subscribers.
Don’t forget to pay your subscription by July gist
A brief public notice notes timely subscription renewal and discount offers. It mentions new subscribers paying at the same rate and references The Evening Star as the publication. The fragment suggests a promotional reminder to customers about July payment deadlines.
Scientific men to gather here for conference
Winchester hosts the first eastern conference of scientific men linked to horticultural colleges and experiment stations. About 35 to 40 experts from Pennsylvania Maryland West Virginia and Virginia will meet at the George Washington Hotel with excursions to commercial apple orchards to observe in depth. The event aims to align research, avoid overlapping work, and address regional needs for fruit growers in the Shenandoah-Cumberland district.
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Winchester
Virginia Experiment Station
George Washington
F. J. Schneiderhan
W. 8. Hough
Winchester Field Laboratory
Pennsylvania
Maryland
West Virginia
Virginia
Knight
Morgantown
Shenandoah-Cumberland
Mosquitoes Plague MacMillan Byrd Polar Party
Hordes of mosquitoes torment the Bowdoin and its crew off Labrador as the MacMillan Byrd polar expedition endures sleepless nights. Sailors climb masts for relief while diversions like a playground ball game and hill climbing help keep men fit. Eskimos and dogs observe activities as the Bowdoin repairs near Hopedale and the Peary drifts near Greenland.
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Tersburg
MacMillan Polar Expedition
Radio Station
John Bausola
National Geographic Society
Washington
Bowdoin
Hopedale
Labrador
Peary
Greenland
Biscko Island
Brisk rallies mark high priced issues in steady market
New York July 16 after early strength the market quieted but brisk rallies occurred in several high priced issues. Utilities showed strong group activity with mergers and recapitalization attracting outside buyers. Rail shares rose on reports western carriers would back rate increase talks. Call money rose to 3 1 2 percent.
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Associated Press
New York
Yard Party July 17 By Band and Dorcas
A yard party is planned for July 17 in front of the Reformed Church hosted by a band and Dorcas society. Event details indicate activities and time slots from 1 to 3. Proceeds or attendance expectations are not specified in the fragment.
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Dorcas
Reformed Church
Women urged to vote for Byrd in primary rally
Stop and listen message from Mrs E L Wunder urges town women to counter vile propaganda from Senator Mapp by delivering the largest primary vote for Mr Byrd. It asks unregistered women to send their names to Miss Virginia Kurtz.
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Sen. Mapp
Byrd
Virginia Kurtz
E. L. Wunder
For Sale Brass Bed and Springs
Brass bed and springs offered for sale. Contact at 316 W Leicester St to arrange view or purchase.
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Leicester St
Prizes Doubled for Berryville Horse Meet
Special to The Star Berryville Virginia July 16 the Clarke County Horse and Colt Association hosts August 13 and 14 for its 24th annual show with doubled purses drawing breeders from Ohio Maryland and West Virginia The mile flag race on day one carries 500 and day two 300 bringing total purses to 2100 the largest in the state outside Richmond noting rivals and notable attendees from Richmond Charlottesville and Washington and a grand luncheon with prize winners named.
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Berryville
Clarke County Horse and Colt Sh Association
Berrydville
Ohio
Maryland
West Virginia
Richmond
Clarke County
Kentucky
Sir Barton
Audley
Royal
Pagebrook
Kentmere
Firemen and Citizens Band Parade Monday in Winchester
The Firemen's Quality exhibition starts Monday at the old baseball park on South Stewart near Handley schools and runs all week with attractions such as Eli Ferris Wheel Swift swings and Glide on the Glider. A beauty contest will crown Winchester's prettiest girl. Firemen meet at 7:30 pm at city hall plaza for a short parade led by the Citizens' Band. uniforms not worn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Stewart Street
Handley Schools
Winchester
Citizens
Winchester Fire Department Parade Meeting Called
Firemen all members are asked to gather at City Hall Plaza on Monday evening July 20 at 7 30 for Firemen's Parade attire specified as citizens dress. Signed H. H. Willis F. W. Forney W. E. Huntsberry.
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Winchester Fir Department
City Hall Plaza
O’cloc
Meeting of Officers of Four Local Fire Companies
There will be a meeting of the officers of the Friendship, Sarahnes Charley Rouss and South End Fire Companies at the Rouss Hall Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. Every officer should be present for important business. Firemen's Welfare Organization, H. H. HABLE, Pres.
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Friendship
Sarahnes Charley Rouss
South End
Rouss
H. H. Hable
Pres
M. W. of A Picnic At Greenspring Woods
Annual all day event in Stone Church woods Greenspring on July 18 features a parade a ball game and refreshments public invited signs show date and code from the fragment confirming community gathering in 1913 or 1919 era city archive context
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Stone Church Woods
Jpublic
Yard Party At Greenway Church Saturday Night
A yard party at Greenway Church is planned for Saturday night July 18. The event invitation notes activities and community fellowship for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenway
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