Funds Continue To Roll In For Hospital Work
The hospital fund reached 40000 at today's noon report meeting as subscriptions totaling 4860 were turned in by workers led by Mrs W P Massey. Two new Hammer Club members joined for securing 500 or more. Miss Frances Page and Miss Mary Aulick are highlighted, with Mrs Massey captaining division No 3. The men challenged the ladies to a larger noon report tomorrow, and the Rotary Club joined the meeting at the George Washington Hotel. Division standings show divisions A to D led by various workers, with totals ranging from 186 to 2365 and a recent reorganization in team 13 due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Massey
Hummer Club
Frances Page
Mary Aulick
Hammer Club
McSherry Lupton
Rotary Club
Hasis
Memorial Hospital
F. A. Harris
J. G. Beverley
Augusta Conrad
D. W. Ritenour
Subscriptions Deadline for Special Lower Rates
SPECIAL ATTENTION STAR SUBSCRIBERS Only a few days left to pay your subscription at the special rate Pay now and save The discount this year 3.00 in advance by mail 4.00 in advance by carrier Offer expires July 31 THE EVENING STAR
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
STAR
THE
Evening Star
Glst
the Evening Star
Registrars May Now In Ballots For Absentee Voters
Ballots for the coming Democratic primary on August 4 have been printed for Frederick county and Winchester and turned over to the Circuit Court and Corporation Court clerks. Registrars may procure them to forward to voters who wish to vote by mail. Applications must be made by July 30 and ballots must be sent out at least five days before the primary and returned in time for the registrar to cast them on August 4. Registrars should not delay to obtain ballots for absent voters.
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Frederick County
Winchester
Circuit Court
Corporation Court
Hard Coal Miners in Good Shape Says Operators
Atlantic City July 24 The thracite miners have 68 percent greater purchasing power than in 1914 due to wage increases since pre war days. Operators say miners are better off than workers in any basic industry. The claim is based on statisticians reports for the joint scale conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Atlantic City
Asylums Filled Waiting Lists At Institutions
Virginia mental care facilities are overwhelmed with waiting lists. Doubling up and discharges occur, but demand grows. Winchester officials receive a letter from the State Colony for Epileptics and Feeble-Minded near Lynchburg noting 40 applications on file and an inability to accept new commitments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Winchester
Lynchburg
J. H. Bell
Widow Receives Husband's Estate Under Court Order
An order directs M. M. Lynch administrator of the estate of G. Henry Nott to pay Mrs. Josephine Nott the estate sum of 7011.18 dollars after reserving due funds and costs. The will names Mrs. Nott as sole legatee.
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M. M. Lynch
G. Henry ‘Nott
Miss Richards Recovers From Motoring Accident
Miss Mildred Richard daughter of Dr and Mrs J A Richard is rapidly recovering from injuries after an automobile accident near River Springs Md Her injuries were minor mainly a nervous shock and cuts from flying glass She and her mother expect to return home next week The car reportedly went over an embankment and was badly damaged
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Mildred Richard
J. A. Richard
River Springs
Richard
Miss Richard
Money To Lend on Improved Real Estate Security
WARD and LARRICK announce money to lend on improved real estate security. Attorneys listed with a date range indicating availability and filing or notice period for lenders seeking pledged properties.
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Ward & Larrick
Jly
Two more prizes drawn in Hess Dollar Day contest
The Hess Dollar Day contest held another drawing since many coupons remained unredeemed. The third and fourth prizes of five dollars in gold and a yearly Star subscription were awarded to numbers 10 879 and 4730 respectively. Duplicates should be brought to The Star office for redemption.
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Hess
Star
Star Office
Wanted Long Distance Hauling Loads En Route
Denton and Sons seeks experienced drivers for weekly routes during the week of July 27. Load to Charlottesville and return loads from Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and cities en route. Loads insured. Harrisonburg Virginia contact J H Denton 23-1p-21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottesville
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Denton & Sons, Inc
Harrisonburg
July Rate Now In Effect For Subscriptions
The July rate is in effect with four dollars per year in advance by carrier and three dollars per year in advance by mail. New subscribers pay the same rate.
Writ Sought Over Prisoner Held On Road Force
Holmes Miller of Winchester faces a habeas corpus petition directed at the Virginia State Penitentiary superintendent to challenge a 30 day sentence and 119.25 fine for alleged prohibition law violations. Miller’s friends argue the attorney general ruling on work and time in default of fine exceeds court authority and extends his term beyond the court order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court
Virginia
Holmes Miller
Winchester
Miller
Worsley
Attorney General
Child's Father Is Out of Jail
Albert Elliott, a colored man, jailed for 30 days for cruelty to his stepson and driving him from home, has been released on promise to treat the child kindly. He has another young child to provide for and neighbors have cared for both children since his confinement ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Elliott
Elliott
Duffey Named Winchester Handley Schools Superintendent
Hugh B. Duffey is appointed Division Superintendent of public schools for Winchester by the State Board of Education, effective July 1, 1925 for four years, conditional on Senate confirmation. The order notes his oath and qualification, and directs a court minute and certificate to record the fact for the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh 8. Duffey
Winchester
State Board of Education
Senate of Virginia
Duffey
Corporation Court
Superintendent of Public Instruction
For Sale Cheap Two Ford Trucks
Local classified ad offers two Ford trucks for sale at 103 N Main Street. Pricing described as cheap with emphasis on quick sale. Includes location details and brief contact cue from the listing.
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N. Main
Yard Party on W O Neal Lawn Near Cedar Cliff Grounds
A Cedar Cliff Boys Bible Class hosts a yard party on Saturday August 8 on the lawn of W B O Neill south of Stephens City. The event is listed with a date code 1p 31 21 22 and aug 7.
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W. B. O’neil
Stephens City
Cedar Cliff
Bragonier Property For Sale On North Braddock Street
July 21 sale of Bragonier property on North Braddock Street announced in ad. Details appear in the classified notice 22-1p-51.
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Bragonier Property
North Braddock ST
For Sale Brass Bed and Springs Ad
Brass bed and springs for sale. Apply at 316 West Leicester Street. lp tf. Ged note: includes contact address and short placement tag.
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Leicester St
Russell Scott Again Saved From the Noose
In Chicago July 24 Russell Scott, a former Canadian financier condemned for the murder of a Chicago drug store clerk, narrowly escapes execution for the second time in a week. Circuit Judge Joseph H. David grants a midnight stay to hear a sanity review, with a hearing set for August. Scott denounces the ruling as unfounded while relatives and supporters seek to keep him alive.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Russell Scott
Joseph H. David
Scott
Pardon Board
William M. McGraw
Isobel Hurst
William D. Shepherd
William Nelson McClintock
Stewart
David
Apple exporter George Harnden visits Winchester for crop insights
George Harnden, of G. R. Cooper-Harnden, Liverpool, arrives in Winchester to gather first hand crop data in the New England states, Nova Scotia, and Canadian apple districts. He notes a shy British apple crop and favorable exchange rates boosting exports, while England faces a pear harvest failure affecting Kieffer pears. richards represents the local firm here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Harnden
G. R. Cooper-Harnden Company
Liverpool
Winchester
Boyd R. Richards
Harnden
New England States
Nova Scotia
New York
England
Boyd R. Richards and Company
Hudson Brougham 4 Door Car Arrives at Winchester
The Winchester Hudson Co reports the latest model Hudson Brougham four door five passenger sedan has just arrived. This new release highlights updated features and availability at the dealership with model year details and showroom readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Hudson CO
Subscription payment reminder with July discount
A notice urges readers to pay subscriptions by July to lock in the discount. It states new subscribers pay the same rate as existing ones, highlighting continued value and a limited-time offer.
Miss Zelma Carper Wins at Firemen's Jubilee Shows
Crowd gathers at Kremer Park for nightly acts and novel feats including animals, boxing exhibition between Albert Taylor and Sailor Jack, and raffles with prizes such as a floor lamp. Zelma Carper won a floor lamp last night in a drawing. Final drawing at 11:30 p.m. with results in tomorrow's paper. Proceeds support firemen. Matinee tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. Special rides and shows for women and children.
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Kremer Park
Albert Taylor
Sailor Jack
Taylor
4Elma Carper
Forest Jones
Star
Companies Return From State Camp Sunday Evening
Companies from the third battalion of the Hut and Sixteenth Infantry completed two weeks at Virginia Beach and begin breaking camp early Sunday morning. They are expected to arrive here at 6 PM Sunday via the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad from Washington. Company I reportedly earned high praise for its kitchen, managed by Fred Taylor, Son Taylor, and Silas Lineburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixteenth Infantry
Virginia Beach
Baltimore and Ohio
Washington
Fred” Taylor
Taylor
Silas Lineburg
Winchester Woolen Mills sale denied by manager
A circulating report claimed Winchester Woolen Mills near town were sold to New York capitalists. George Dunham, the resident manager, denied the sale but confirmed an offer to dispose of the business is under consideration. The mill, established by C. A. Williams and brothers, is a valued local asset with strong cloth production.
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Winchester Woolen Mills
Williams Brothers
New York
George Dunham
The
Star
C. A. Williams and Brothers
Dunham
Veranda Collapse Injures Over 100 at Melbourne Festival
A veranda at a Melbourne motion picture theatre collapsed during a sailor parade, injuring 113 people, some seriously, as a record crowd cheered the visiting American fleet. No fatalities and no American sailors were harmed.
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Associated Press
Melbourne
Pay Now and Save the Discount Special July Rate
The notice announces a July special with in advance rates set at $4.00 per year by carrier and $3.00 by mail. It confirms subscriptions now apply the same rate.
Shenandoah Joins Texas In Maneuvers Off Norfolk
Shenandoah the navy dirigible left Patoka and moved to southern drill grounds for the second day of maneuvers with battleship Texas. Crew at anti air craft guns expect the Texas to fire at four sleeve targets carried by Shenandoah at different altitudes to compare aircraft and surface ship effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Norfolk
Texas
Shenandoah
Speculators For Rise in Control Of Stock Market
New York July 24 steady improvement held through the morning as speculators for the rise gained full control of the market. Industrial stocks led advances in tobacco baking merchandise oil and independent steel issues with call money at 40 percent. Close was firm and about 1 350 000 shares were sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Child Falls and Fractures a Bone in Accident
Emory Hodgson Jr. the young son of Mr and Mrs B R Hodgson of Pontotoc Mississippi on a visit to Dr and Mrs J P Landis fell from a car he was playing on in front of the Landis home this morning and fractured a bone The child was taken to Memorial Hospital where the broken bone was set by a surgeon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory Hodgson, Jr
B. R. Hodgson
Pontotoc
J. P. Landis
Landis
Memorial Hospital
Convict Camp Captain Sends Swarts to Road Force for Liquor Violation
Capt Landis of the state convict camp near this city today sent Buddy Swarts to the road force for six months for illegal possession of 24 gallons of liquor. This marks Swartz's second liquor law conviction in the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landis
Took
Orville
Buddy
Swarts
Swartz
More Hosts For Fresh Air Guests In Frederick County
The county welcomes New York City Fresh Air children for two weeks starting August 5. Winchester and Frederick residents offer homes as volunteers. 166 children have been placed so far. A medical exam ensures only healthy children travel. additional homes are still sought. Names listed include Edgar Lafollette, Robert Johnson, Oscar Ferguson, Clarence Lockhart, Lorin Flegal, Whitacre family, J B Haldeman, Maggis Amick, Minnie Arnold, Miss Willie Sampsell, Miss Pearl Brill, Miss Florence Jenkins, Joe Bayliss, and others.
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Frederick County
New York City
Winchester
New York
Edgar Lafollette
Robert Johnson
W. J. Muse
Mesdames
J. I. Grabill
R. L. Godlove
Oscar Ferguson
Clarence Lockhart
Alie Triplett
Lorin Flegal
George Hummer
Warner Dyke
Ella Kerns
Daisy Orndorff
Minnie Brill
Lula V. Cooper
I. H. Miller
J. H. Cunningham
W.C. Whitacre
George B. Whitacre
R. E. Ll. Whitacre
Lee
Clara Kline
Robert Costello
Willie Sampsell
Pearl Brill
Florence Jenkins
Joe Bayliss
W. H. Williams
Charles Gordon
Lawn Fete at Round Hill School July 26
Benefit event for the Young People’s Missionary Society of the First Christian Church of Winchester to be held Saturday night at Round Hill School. Proceeds support church youth outreach and missions activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Round Hill School
Benefit of Young People’s Missionary Society of
First Christian Church of Winchester
Special July rate offer expires July 31st
An advertisement notes a July rate of 3.00 in advance by mail and 84.00 in advance by carrier with an expiration date of July 31. The wording implies a promotional pricing plan and deadline for prepaid deliveries or services. The fragmentary text references a time-limited offer and payment methods.
Death of St Paul Lawyer Martin H Albin at 72
Martin H. Albin prominent Frederick County born near White Post died in St Paul Mihh hospital from complications. He practiced law after early clerking, planned ministry, later joined marble and granite business with brother M D Albin. He married during Charlottesville law career. wife moved west after diplomatic schooling. Funeral held in St Paul. buried in local cemetery.
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Martin H. Albin
Frederick
St. Jake Hospital
St. Paul
Mihh
Mr. Albin
Milton D. Albin
Albin
White Post
Comer Albin
Clarke
Fredrick County
Winchester
M. H. Albin
Charlottesville
Univeraity i
James Albin
Beers Destroyed In Quarry Hole Seizure
Prohibition agents under William RR Harvey smashed and disposed of beer valued at about 150000 dollars found in a quarry hole near Edmondson Avenue. A crowd of several hundred watched as bottles were uncapped and the supply destroyed under official order after months of accumulations were discovered.
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Timor
Baltim
Edmondson Avenue
William RR. Harvey
Bishop Brown Speaks at Winchester Rotary Luncheon
Bishop William Sepa Brown of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia, spending part of his time in Winchester with his family, was principal speaker at a Rotary Club luncheon yesterday. President W. E. Cooper presided as Brown spoke informally on current domestic and international events, entertaining attendees for over an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sepa Brown
Episcopal Diocease
Virginia
Winchester
Otary Club
Pre der W. E. Cooper
Bishop Brown
Hell
Hou
Anti-Lynch Bill Introduced in Georgia Assembly
In Atlanta on July 24 the Georgia House of Representatives introduced an anti lynching measure. It provides that any officer found guilty of negligence in riotous acts shall be removed from office and the county sheriff face a $5,000 lawsuit for each homicide and for full property damages. After fees, remaining funds go to the victims' heirs.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Georgia House of Representatives
Miss Fannie Triplett and Katharine Pelter at Masgane Springs
Miss Fannie Triplett and Miss Katharine Pelter travel from Ale nt to Masgane Springs for a Presbyterian Church delegates conference week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Triplett
Katharine Pelter
Ale Nt
Masgane Springs
Presbyterian Church
Reverend and Mrs Charles N Tyndall Host Guests
The Rev and Mrs Charles N Tyndall and daughter Mis Rebecca Tyndall of Tepn, with Mrs Roberta and her two children of AgNapolis, entertained the Misses Jones at the Ws 5 Inn on South Stewartetree, per social notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
N. Tyndall
Mis
Rebecca Tyndall
M .Tepn
Robertoa
Agnapolis
Misses Jones
South Stewartetree
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Lucy Kurtz
J. E. Correll
Gertrude Higgins
Esther Norton
William Beverley
L. J. Frazier
Pescae
I. N. Good
Veebe Bae
E. W. Newman
Frank Bailey
D. W. Ritenoard
L. N. Barton
Henry S. Baker
Carlin Gray
L. L. Hockman
Andrew Bell
Miss Richards
Handley Schools
Hudson Brougham
Zelma Carper
Winchester Mills
Shenandoah, In
Mark
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Rotary
Georgia Assembly
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