Large Berkeley county orchard sale to secure Arden plant
The largest sale of Germnan land in Berkeley county closed with Arden assets transferring to Mr. Al of Winchester and W H Painter. The deal includes 295 acres of bearing trees and 208 acre tract with extensive plantings, aiming at a $300,000 value within three years. Prominent figures Bowers Trout Harley and others organized the venture. The orchards total dozens of parcels with hundreds of mature and young trees across multiple tracts.
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Berkeley County
Winchester
W. H. Painter
Phens City
Arden A
Acqui Orchard Land
John M
Richards
Congressm Bowers
Walkers
W. R W Trout
Dwi Harley
Shay
R. L. Bowers
J. O. Hens
VanMet
George Pr
Buck Hill
Chenoweth
Huff Recovers Car Sold Twice in Detinue Suit
In a magistrate court case W L Huff recovered possession of a car from L C Kremer. Huff had bought the vehicle from Russell Oates for 125 dollars but unpaid Oates. Kremer had later held the car under a claim of partnership with Huff, and the court ruled Huff owed Kremer the purchase price to recover the car. An appeal was withdrawn and the matter settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Huff
L. C. Kremer
Mr. Huff
Huff
Russell Oates
Kremer
Mr. Oates
Mr. Kremer
Oates
Tatter
Whites Refuse To Work Under Wegag
A group of white elevator men in the Senate office building served notice they will strike Monday unless a recently appointed black elevator conductor dismissed. The appointee, said to be the first African American in such a post since elevators began in the Senate, holds patronage from Senator Edge of New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Senator Edge
New Jersey
Capitol
Massey Bros. City Sale Message
A fragmented note references Trescott Apple and Massey Brothers with a demand for action and a city sale or order. The text is incomplete but implies a prompt or directive involving a local business matter and a party labeled Babe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massey Bros
False fire alarm stirs protest against city procedure
A false fire alarm reported 3:45 AM woke Winchester but no fire occurred. The alarm allegedly originated from Julian W. Baker’s office at 18 Rouss avenue after intruders removed a screen and entered through a window. Police found doors open and suspect vandals fled after triggering the alarm. Prosecution will seek severe punishment if caught.
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Winchester
Ward
Julian W. Baker
Rouss Avenue
Baker
Reuss Avenue
Tinanicalinias
Hartz and Crew Resume U S Circumnavigation Flight
Lieut. Col. R. S. Hartz and four crew members resumed their journey in a Martin bombing plane. They lifted off in Augusta at 11.15 a m for a planned 660 mile leg around the rim of the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Augusta
R. S. Hartz
United States
Occasional Rains Due Next Week
Weather for the week starting Monday calls for generally fair conditions in the North and Middle Atlantic States with occasional local thunder showers likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Associated Press
Washington
North
Middle Atlantic
Disorder in Strasbourg Sparks Military Civilian Clashes
BERLIN July 26 reports detail disorder in Strasbourg Alsace with alleged sanguinary conflicts between French troops and civilians. The advices arrive as tensions flare in the capital region, prompting concern over public order and military civilian confrontations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berlin
Strasbourg
Alsace
War Camp Community Service for Returned Service Men
Tonight at Rouss Hall from 8.30 to 11.30 Auspices War Camp Community Service invites soldiers sailors and marines to attend. Everything free. Come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouss Hall
War Camp Community Service
Rapid Fire Accusations in Riggs Bank Hearing
In Washington a senate banking hearing features John Horan calling Frank Hogan a rapid fire falsifier as he accuses the Riggs National Bank of stock brokerage ties and lax reporting. Comptroller Williams defends actions, noting a $5,000 penalty for withheld loan information.
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Eee
Banking Senate
John ‘Skelton
Richmond
Frank J. Hogan Jattorney
Washington
McLean
Wil- Hames
Hogan
Treasury Department
Williams
Riggs National Bank
Air Mail Strike Ends As NY Chi Town Service Resumes
The AP reports air mail service between New York and Chicago resumed after a 20 pilot strike at Belmont Park. Wage changes reduced the maximum to 2800 yearly while new pilots start at 2000 with a 10 percent raise for every 30 hours flown. The Post Office confirms the stoppage was caused by a misunderstanding and has settled the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Chicago
Belmont Park
Washington
Post Office Department
Proclamation Restores Arms Control to State Department
The State Department will redouble efforts to prevent arms and ammunition smuggling into Mexico, following a July 12 proclamation by the President restoring control of munitions shipments to the department, previously held by the War Trade Board during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Mexico
United States
State Department
Southern Republic
War Trade Board
Reformed Church Services Tomorrow
The Rev. Charles D. Shaffer of Thurmont will fill the pulpit at Centenary Reformed Church tomorrow July 27 at 11 a m and 8 30 p m Sunday school at 9 30 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles D. Shaffer
Thurmont
Centenary Reformed Church
Summer Apples Wanted at Cumberland Valley Depot
Buyer seeks all kinds of fruit in any quantity at top market prices. Location is the Grain Elevator Cumberland Valley Depot Winchester Virginia. Contact Sam Haines by phone 419 for arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Valley Depot
Winchester
Sam Haines
Sugar Worth 100000 Lost After Shipboard Incident
The Sag Harbor crew threw overboard 160000 worth of sugar after hitting a Cuban reef. The vessel reached Philadelphia port today to report the loss and incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Cuba
Showalter's Drug Store Sunday Hours Notice
Showalter's Drug Store will be open all day Sunday July 27 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. All other drug stores are closed.
Washington's household and a daughter's memoir of him
Review of a 1900 book about George Washington told through Leila Hertert and Mollie Sewell. The piece details Washington family homes, Molly Ball Washington as mother figure, and the author Leila Hertert whose life ended at 29 after a fall. It notes Mount Vernon inheritance and early schooling for Washington’s half-siblings.
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Handley Library
George Washington
Mollie Eliot Sewell
Leila Hertert
Mavy
Cleveland
Land
Europe
Lucifer
Washington
Jess
Little House
Molly Ball
Augustine Washington
Westmoreland County
Wakefield
George
Lawrence
Rappahaffnock River
Fredericksburg
Mount Vernon
Young couples wed with parental consent in county court
Mrs. W. Clark deputy clerk oversees two marriage licenses in which minors 16 years old wed with parental consent. Bessie Clark and Virginia Strickler, both 16, married men from Morgan and Stephens counties, while Amos White 23 wed Virginia Strickler 16. The weddings followed church ceremonies and included local farm families amid county ties.
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W. Clark
Sydow
Bessie
William Clark
Frederic
Amos Martin White
Stephens City
Virginia Louise Strickler
Vau
Gebrie William White
H.R. Strickler
Clerk Wanted for Job With Good Wages
Advertisement seeks a competent young lady to fill a clerk position. Must be willing to work and attend strictly to business. Applications must be written by the applicant in her own handwriting and sent to DPM care of Star Office.
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DPM
Star Office
Berryville Plans Annual Horse and Livestock Show
Entries pour in for the Berryville horse show and new livestock exhibition set for August 8 and 9 at the Berryville grounds. Secretary John K R Crown notes growing interest and fierce breeder rivalry. entries in five departments close July 31. Kenneth N. Gilpin of Boyce directs the event.
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Berryville
John KR. Crown
Kenneth N. Gilpin
Boyce
Shenandoah Valley National Bank Drive In Notice
Shenandoah Valley National Bank of Winchester Virginia invites customers to visit from 8 to 9 tonight in all departments. Call us to discuss your banking needs.
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Shenandoah Val. Nat. Bank
Winchester
Becks Bread Truck Rolls Over on Pike In Fog
Early Thursday at three o'clock a Becks Bread truck from Winchester driven by Roy Rowzee turned over near Stephens City. Rowzee said his lights failed and thick fog prevented visibility guiding him into a ditch. He escaped unhurt despite slight damage.
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Beck
Winchester
Roy Rowzee
Edinburz
Stephens City
Mr. Rowzee
Mr. Bowzee
Chaloner Wins Long Sanity Case After 20 Years
Armstrong Chaloner of Merry Mills Albemarle County Virginia won a 20 year fight over his sanity in New York. Supreme Justice Ford discharged his confinement and property guardianship relief. The case traces Chaloner’s commitment, escape to Virginia, and later legal actions surrounding his madness and personal history.
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Associated Preac
New York
Armstrong Chaléser
Merry Mills
Albemarle County
New York State
Supreme Justice
Ford
Chaloner
Geyptin
Bloomingdale
Virginia
Jaloner
Joh i
House Leaders Plan Five Week Recess for Calendar Clearing
Majority leaders propose a five week House recess starting next week to clear the calendar. Hearings would be held on WaSHI tariff railroad War Department matters and similar during the recess. Senate objections are expected as they plan to enact several bills during treaty debate intervals.
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Jaly
House
War Department
Senate
Mexican Kidnapping of American Boy Reported
The State Department says Philip Compton, 14, son of John Wesley Compton, was kidnapped from a ranch near Mexico City and is held for a 1500 peso ransom. Urgent talks with the Mexican government were announced as bandits stole a horse and revolver from the boy and threatened to execute him unless the ransom is paid.
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Washington
Fansom
Pata
Subscriptions Due by July 31 to Save Discount
All mail subscriptions must be paid on or before Thursday July 31 to avoid losing the discounted rate. Readiness to settle by the date ensures continuous service and prevents interruption.
Debt disclaimer and social guest notice from 26-16-31 era
Arthur F. Streit disclaims responsibility for any debts incurred by his wife Lilian C Streit. The notice appears alongside a social guest item noting Miss Bryson Whiting Green, daughter of Mr A L Green, is attending a house party hosted by Miss Imogene Marston at Everhart Maryland.
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Lillian C. Streit
Arthur F. Streit
Bryson Whiting Green
A. L .Green
Imogene Marston
Everhart, Md
Bell Phone Rate Increase Sought In Virginia
Richmond July 26 the Potomac Telephone Company Virginia asks the State Corporation Commission to approve higher rates for towns and rural areas. If granted the rate for residence lines would rise from 18 to 24 dollars with consumer impact noted in Winchester and nearby localities. Details on company affairs available through H R Bryarly & Bre.
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Richmond
Ysd
Potomac
Virginia
Te State Corporation
Mit
State Corpm Commission
Winchester
Inez Y
Fietor Cars Sells Auto Insurance Plans
Fietor Cars announces complete automobile insurance options including fire and theft coverage. The program aims to provide bundled protection for buyers seeking comprehensive policy access.
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Fietor
Branson Farm Ownership Clarified and Church Services Announced
The Star reports H. P. Boyce and Sons dispute over Branson farm ownership by John J leeway noting 203 acres instead of 129. Of the acreage 27 acres are bearing orchard with an excellent barn and water system serving residence and barn. Rev. M. H. Keen returns announcing Grace Methodist Episcopal services tomorrow at 11 am and 8:30 pm with sermon What Wait I For and I Love for the World as topics. Sunday school at 9 am and preaching at 3:30 pm.
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H. P. Boyce
M. H. Keen
Grace
Methodist Episcopalae
Ing
Sut
Mre
Local Ads Promote Delco-Light and Insurance Offers
An old newspaper clipping advertises Delco-Light electricity with a call to action and savings. It lists M Henkle as a dealer with a Winchester address and promotes low insurance rates from Hansbrough and Carter along with a drug store reference and a carbonator at a drug store.
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Delco-Light Advance
M. Henkel
W. Water St
Winchester
Vae
Hansbrough and Carter Insurance
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Fred S. Boyd
Rescription Drugazist
Babe
W. Baker
Hartz
Horan
J. S. Williams
Riggs National Bank of
Wash
New York Landing
Praegar
Showalter’s Drug Store
Nemo
Vouthaul Bales
O. K
Bri- Sago
eTee
Beck’s
Pike
Harry C. Lewis
Ridgeway
Hostein
Winchester Seed Co
Chalonert
Gbh
Chanter
Rmum Gothe Rer
Pierre Troubets
Presa
BELL
Megara, Hansbrough and Carter
Messrs, H.R. Bryarly & Bre
Pik
Ervices
Middletown
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