Harrisonburg Council Visits Winchester Filtration Plant
Harrisonburg town officials led by Mayor Downing and Senator John Paul toured Winchester to inspect the Imhoff filtration tank and learn about an updated sewerage system. Civil engineer N Wilson Davis accompanied the group, who also visited the local disposal plant and Reuss Spring Property before returning home.
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Harrisonburg
John Paul
Winchester
Imhoff
Downing
Wise
Loewner
Allen
Morrison
Zigler
Thompson
Whitmore
Will
Slater
Paul. Bed
N. Wilson Davis
Davis
Man Dies After 40 Foot Fall Causes Neck Injury
Roscoe Wise, 27, died in Rockingham County after a 40 foot fall from a cherry tree on June 25. He fractured the sixth vertebra, left paralyzed from the shoulders down, and leaves a widow Miss Mattie Glick and three children.
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Roscoe Wise
Rockingham County
Rivals Debate in Shenandoah Page County Democratic race
A joint debate Tuesday night in Shenandoah Page County matched H. H. Downing former State Senator and Blackburn Smith sitting senator rivals for the Democratic nomination. Smith is viewed as a dry candidate. Also running is S. G. Waller mayor of Front Royal for the Senate. Ip
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Shenandoah
Page County
H. H. Downing
State Senate
Blackburn Smith
Smith
Downing
S. G. Waller
Front Royal
Senate
Cleaning and Pressing at Winchester Steam Laundry
The Winchester Steam Laundry advertises cleaning and pressing services for all kinds of garments with two phone numbers for contact and fast service.
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Winchester
Subscribing Guidance From The Star Agency
A brief notice urging readers to subscribe to The Star and other papers, praising the reader and noting contact details for Vy Phone and related agency.
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The
Star
Star Agency
Field Day Planned for Beaver Dam Scout Camp
Three Winchester Scouts reach Beaver Dam for a busy Beaver Dam camp with a Friday field day at 2 pm featuring signalling first aid swimming potato race 100 yard dash broad jump tug of war baseball and relay. Visitors donate cakes and the camp resumes daily work with early morning activity and talks on compass and fishing.
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Light
Boy Scouts
Winchester
Beaver Dam
Final Note to Germany Sent From White House
President Wilson and Secretary Lansing finalized a note to Germany warning that further attacks on American lives or rights on the high seas will be treated as unfriendly. The document, completed last night, will be dispatched today and reiterates the U S stance on future transgressions and the duty to defend American rights.
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Wilson
Lansing
White House
Germany
Berlin
Lusitania
Trial set for September term in stabbing case
The trial of John Williams, colored, charged with stabbing John L. Quiett, colored, from which Quiett died, has been set for the September term of the Corporation Court, with Williams’ bond of 1500 continued.
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John Williams
John L. Quiett
Corporation Court
Presbyterian Reunion Draws Winchester Congregants
Winchester Presbyterians and neighbors plan to attend the annual reunion at Pen Mar on Thursday July 29. The principal speaker will be Hon. W T Ellis of Philadelphia, a noted journalist.
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Winchester
Incinity
Pen Mar
W. T. Ellis
Philjeep
PST Wee
Express Company case wins after ICC modification
The Interstate Commerce Commission altered a prior ruling and declared current revenues of principal express companies inadequate, approving additional revenue. The decision follows a note about Sonneborn tickets and a July 25 reference, with Baltimore mentioned.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Great Strike Settled Today in Bridgeport Plants
Bridgeport, July 22. The settlement of the machinists strike at the Remington and other plants was announced at noon today. It is reported that the employers acquiesced in all requests for a readjustment of wages and working hours.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Remington
Washington Notes Secrecy on German Reply
The American note to Germany was sent to Berlin last night and likely reached by morning. It will be decoded and presented to the German foreign office Friday, with contents to be released once delivered. Secretary Lansing is expected to disclose the text then. Miners return to work in South Wales after widespread strikes. The Denalla liner, ashore in Indian Ocean, proceeds to port with 800 passengers. The Turkish legation denies rumors of separate peace talks with Switzerland.
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Winchester
Mr. Bowly
United States
State Department
Berlin
Copenhagen
Ambassador Gerard
Cardiff
Wales
South Wales
Turban
S. A
Denalla
Lafire
Indian Ocean
Otaki
Rioting in Lamego Portugal Triggers Fatal Clash
In Lamego Portugal an armed mob stormed the municipal offices as soldiers opened fire, killing 14 and wounding 15. The cause of the riot was not stated in the dispatches.
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Libson
Portugal
Lamego
Oporto
Atlantic City Ticket Free Draw Dates Announced
Six free tickets to Atlantic City to be won on Thursday August 26 with drawings held Monday August 23 at 9 11 1 3 and 6 am pm at Sonne born's location. Eligible attendees can enter to win.
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Atlantic City
Sonneborn’s
Parasol Prices Cut At Sonneborn's Store
Parasol prices reduced from 50c and 1.00 to 25c each at Sonneborn's, the home of gains, with ticket coupons included. Big bar rack purchase noted.
Special Cop Gets Speeders On Pike
Moore of Kernstown recently sworn as deputy sheriff and employed by the Valley Turnpike Company as a motorcycle officer. He warned motorists and arrested those violating speed limits. A New Jersey party paid $10 fine plus costs in Woodstock for dangerous speed. Another speeding case before Justice Walker at Mount Jackson also ended with a $10 fine and costs.
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Isaac )Moore
Kernstown
Valley Turnpike Company
Moore
New Jersey
W. B. Allen
Woodstock
Justice Walker
Mount Jackson
Officers Elected at Northern Virginia Power Co Meeting
Capt. Lewis F. Cooper was chosen president for another year at the annual stockholders meeting. Officers re elected include W Ket Baker as vice president Shirley Carter as secretary and treasurer and D M Swink as superintendent. Directors named include Cooper Carter Baker Williams Weems Hoover Moore and Warden Chew. The company serves Winchester Frederick Clarke counties and nearby areas from Shenandoah River plants and declared a 6 percent annual dividend.
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Northern Virginia Power Company
The
Star
Lewis F. Cooper
W. Ket. Baker
Shirley Carter
D. M Swink
W. H. Baker
R. Gray Williams
Shenandoah River
Millville
Jefferson County
Made at Home Ice Cream Served on Church Lawn
Local event features ice cream custard and sherbet served on the Reformed Church lawn tonight at 1 p.m. A brief community gathering accompanies the dessert in a neighborly effort.
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Reformed Church
Emperor William denial of October war end
Berlin July 22. The statement attributed to Emperor William that the war would end in October is described by the Tageblatt as a plain invention. The Tageblatt reports competent official circles knew nothing of such a declaration.
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Berlin
William
Tageblatt
The
Sonneborn Free Tickets Draw Schedule
Five free tickets to Sonneborn will be sent. Lucky numbers drawn at 9 am 11 am 1 pm 3 pm and 5 pm Friday. Ticketholders must be at the store at the hour of each drawing. Ip.
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Sonneborn
Winchester to Open Season With Marist College Baseball Clash
Winchester dam team faces seasoned Marist College players from Catholic University of Washington next Saturday at 2 30. Beaus from Winchester and nearby towns expect a large crowd, with star Lehight pitcher Sheppard and catcher Hasslett boosting the lineup. Captain Weems will watch from the sidelines as Fisher guides the side.
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Winchester
Winchester Dam
Catholic University of Washington
Marist
Rattling Springs
Harpers Ferry
Martinsburg
Brunswick
Charlestown
Morrisonville
Inn
Berryville
Washington “Bears
Sheppard
Lehight
Sun Team
Hasslett
Kidwell Sentenced to Six Months in County Jail
Frederick county resident Leslie E. Kidwell was convicted of uttering bogus checks. The Star reported his arrest earlier. the grand jury returned indictments, two were nol pressed, while the third count led to a guilty plea. He received three months on each of the two remaining charges, totaling six months.
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Leslie E. Kidwell
Frederick County
The
Star
Corporation Court
Commonwealth
Nolle
Juvenile Court Meeting In Winchester Tonight
Edward M. Smith will address a gathering at 8 o clock tonight in the parish house of Christ Church to discuss organizing a juvenile court in Winchester. All residents are invited to attend.
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Edward M. Smith
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Winchester
Mrs Lemon Fries Paralyzed by Operative Emergency
Mrs D Lemon Fries of Berryville was brought to Memorial Hospital last night and operated on by Winchester physicians. Hospital reports this afternoon list her condition as very serious.
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D. Lemon Fries
Berryville
Memorial Hospital
Winchester
Local auto dealer Floyd Fetes Death in Pennsylvania
Mr. Floyd of the H. C. Borden automobile agency has traveled to Pennsylvania after receiving notice of his father’s death at his home in that state.
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Floyd
H. C. Borden Automobile Agency
Pennsylvania
Remains of A. Holmes Berry Laid to Rest in Charlestown
The death of Arthur Holmes Berry a former Winchester druggist occurred from angina pectoris at his North Washington Street home. He was buried in Charlestown West Virginia at Zion Episcopal Churchyard after services at Zion Church. He is survived by his wife Lucy Manning Berry and relatives including Frank Berry and their son Richard Berry of Luray Virginia.
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Arthur Holmes Berry
Winchester
North Washington Street
Charlestown
W. Va
Shenandoah
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Frank Berry
Richard Berry
Luray
Zion Protestant Epiocopal Church
John 8. Alfriend
Manning
Mr. Berry
Lucy B. Manning
Nathaniel Manning
Old
Kent Street Presbyterian Church
George W. Kurtz
William B. Love
Mr. Manning
Young Man Held On Assault Charge in Blairton Case
Emil Sprengel age 21 employed at the Limestone plant Blairton was held in Martinsburg for grand jury action on a charge of assaulting Grace Sio the 10 year old daughter of a fellow workman. Sprengel reportedly admitted the crime to Sheriff Tabler who made the arrest.
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Emil Sprengel
Blairton
Martinsburg
Grace Siio
Sprengel
Tabler
Morton Weds Moody In Winchester Parsonage Ceremony
Oren F. Morton a Maine native and Union West Virginia resident married Helen K. Moody daughter of James Moody Logansport Indiana at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church in Winchester The bride produced documents proving age for a license The groom is a local historian with West Virginia and West Virginia ties and the couple plan to stay several days in Winchester and vicinity.
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Oren F. Morton
Maine
Union
Monroe County
W. Va
Helen KE. Moody
James Moody
Logansport
Ind
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
H. G. Spencer
Winchester
Phil H. Gold
Circuit Court
Morton
West Virginia
Seed Buckwheat and Cover Crops Offered by H. H. Baker
Procurement note lists seed varieties Buckwheat German Millet Alfalfa Crimson Clover Rye Barley Wheat. Offered by H. H. Baker located at 17 Courthouse Plaza. One page item.
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H. H. Baker
Courthouse Plaza
Delay in Paying by West Virginia Expensive Matter
The West Virginia debt is rising as the Supreme Court order demands $12 393 50 by July 1 with 6 percent interest about 1700 daily and 50000 monthly. The Norfolk Virginian Pilot reports expected more litigation before funds are distributed and a receiver may be considered by certificate holders Brown Brothers favors a receiver while Virginia opposes. CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO.
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West Virginia
Supreme Court of the United States
K. Foster Murray
Washington
Norfolk Virginian- Pilot
Supreme Court
Holmes Conrad
Brown Brothers
New York
Virginia
Aubrey G. Weaver Buys Weir Farm
In Berryville Virginia on July 22, the Weir farm of about 434 acres was sold at public auction before the courthouse. Hon. Aubrey G. Weaver of Front Royal purchased the land for 30 dollars per acre, totaling about 10000 dollars, a low price for the well improved property.
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Berryville
Weir
Aubrey G. Weaver
Front Royal
Weaver
Jefferson County Freed From Foot and Mouth Quarantine
Jefferson county West Virginia is released from foot and mouth disease quarantine effective July 19. Berkeley county remains partially restricted within five miles of Martinsburg or an infected North Mountain farm under federal rules, but with looser restrictions than other areas.
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Jefferson County
West Virginia
Berkeley County
Martinsburg
North Mountain
For Sale Studebaker Roadster in perfect running order
On account of death of owner a fully equipped Studebaker Roadster is available in perfect running order. Apply Star Office AB.
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Studebaker
Star Office
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South
Braddock St
Presbyterian Reunion
Express CO
Wire
Baltimore
Uni
Warsaw
Hague
Switzerland
Officers
Kaiser
Lne
Kidwell
Mrs. Fries Iil
A. Holmes Berry
Zion Episcopal Church
Miss Moody
Weir Farm
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