John W McDonald Dies Sudden After Evening at Home
John W McDonald 33 a prominent electrican well known in the community was found dying in bed by his mother at his North Main street home after returning from an evening with a friend. Dr Walter Cox could not determine a cause without autopsy and the coroner was notified. He lived with his widowed mother and brother Ray and was active in fire company and fraternal orders. Funeral at Centenary Reformed Church with burial in Mount Hebron and pallbearers named.
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John W. McDonald
Walter Cox
North Main Street
McDonald
Cox
William McDonald
Ray McDonald
Woodmen of the World
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Loyal Order of Moose
Knights of Pythias
Citizens Band
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Sarah Zane
Ben
Handley School
Centenary Reformed Church
Fire Company
Mount Hebron
City license crackdown targets 150 to 200 owners
Police hunt 150 to 200 automobile owners lacking city licenses required by law. Commissioner of revenue notes 945 licenses issued to date. Delinquents were given until May 15 to secure tags. arrests will follow for those who fail to comply, though early licensees may avoid warrants.
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Commissioner of the Revenue
Flowers June 6 Half Price Peonies at Flow er Shop
Short classified note advertises peonies in many colors at half price at Flow ers Shop. Also seeks a young man to work in the shop with application to Rath man’s Bakery.
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Iptf
Rathman’s Bakery
Geraniums for Decoration Day from Flower Shop
Large geranium plants in bloom offered for Decoration Day at 20 cents each by the Flower Shop.
Monticello Purchase Now Appears Certain
Monticello purchase appears likely as Thomas Jefferson Randolph journeys to New York with title deeds and plats of Jefferson M. Levy holdings at Monticello. He will meet Stuart G. Gibboney and the foundation director to discuss drafting the deed to the property.
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Monticello
Charlottesville
Thomas Jefferson Randolph
Jefferson Memorial Foundation, Inc
New York
New York City
Jefferson
Mrs S H Hable Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Regina Hable widow of Solo H Hable longtime Winchester clothier died at 6 on Sunday morning at 209 East Water street after a lingering illness. Born in Bavaria in 1845 she came to the United States and lived in Richmond St Louis before moving to Winchester about 52 years ago. Funeral services were at 4 pm today at Baltimore Hebrew Cemetery chapel with interment in the family lot beside her husband. She leaves three sons Jacob Philadelphia Fred H Washington Herman Winchester and a daughter Mrs Melvin Flegenheimer Richmond along with many Richmond relatives.
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Regina Hable
Soloon H. Hable
Inchester Clothier
East Water Street
Mrs. Hable
Bavaria
Frederick Einstein
Richmond
St. Louis
Winchester
South Market Street
Fire Co No 1 Plans Sixth of June Parade
Friendship Fire Company No 1 will meet tonight at 8 o'clock to make arrangements for the Sixth of June Parade. Captain Fred W. Fornby presides over the meeting.
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Friendship ‘Fire Co. No. 1
Cake Sale Benefit at Baptist Church Window
A cake sale to raise funds for the Baptist Church is announced for Tuesday June 5 at 10 oclock in the Solen Bergers window. The event supports church activities and community aid.
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Solenberger
Benefit Baptist Church
Traffic Rules for Confederate Memorial Day Parade
Police adopt traffic restrictions for Confederate Memorial Day. Main Street between Water and Piccadilly closes from 10 AM, with no parking on Market Street between Water and Piccadilly until after the parade. Parking allowed on South Market between Water and Cork. Main Street from Cork to Piccadilly closed during the parade. Afterward South Main between Water and Cork reopens, but no traffic on Water to Piccadilly all day. No advertising devices in the parade.
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Police Department
Main Street
Water
Piccadilly Streets
Market Street
Piccadilly
Cork
South Main
Conpo 24 Hour Battery Charging System Ad
Valley Service Station presents a 24 hour battery charging system. Inspection available until nine each night from 2 to 1p and 3t.
Hero who was hanged is honored
Front Royal Virginia June 2 The John S Mosby camp of Confederate Veterans has called on the Sons and Daughters of Mosbys men in Rappahannock county to decorate the grave in Flint Hill of the soldier A C Willis who was hanged by order of Union General Powell for refusing to betray Mosbys men Willis was from Orange County and was a ministerial student when the Civil War began
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Front Royal
John S.mosby
Mosby
Rappahannock County
Flint Hill
A.C. Willis
Powell
Willis
Orange County
Winchester Blanks Strasburg 10 to 4 Opening Shenandoah League
Winchester defeated Strasburg 10 to 4 in the Shenandoah Valley League opener at Winchester. The game featured wild pitching with six hit batters and seven walks by Strasburg hurlers Henderson and Beeman, while both teams showed fast action and potential for a stronger season.
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Strasburg
Winchester
Tony
Red Sox
Henderson
Beeman
Funeral Set For Eight Year Old Edith Jones This Afternoon
The funeral for Edith Royte Jones eight-year-old daughter of Albert R. Jones at 2238 East Baker Street will be held at four o'clock this afternoon from the residence. Interment follows at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Death attributed to spinal tuberculosis. Mother Edith May Pine Jones died earlier.
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Edith Royte Jones
Albert R. Jones
East Baker Street
Mount Hebron
Edith May Pine
Hampden-Sydney finals invitee A Garland Williams listed
Invitations have been received for the Hampden Sydney College finals held in Hampden Sydney from June 10th to 13th. The class includes A Garland Williams of Winchester, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hunter Williams.
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Hampden Sidney College
A. Garland Williams
Winchester
Hunter Williams
Funeral plans for Bro. John McDonald by W O W and S Z Fire Co
Members meet at Sarah Zane Fire Co hall at 8 30 tonight to arrange funeral for Bro John McDonald. The Weston chapter of the Woodmen of the World holds a meeting at 3 pm Wednesday with their degree team in uniform to attend the same funeral.
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Sarah Zane Fire Co
Bro
John McDonald
Road Bonds Dominate Virginia Campaign in State Politics
In the June 2 dispatch from Richmond, the road bond issue drives the state race with sixty days until the primary. Voters in Louisa oppose bonds, while Sen. Goolrick courts support as a bond proponent. Dr. Mann challenges Downing in Lancaster in a wets vs drys contest. The piece notes factional lines and shifting leadership in the Northern Neck.
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Horace Hawkins
Richmond
O’'Conor Godrick
Fredericksburg
W. W. Smith
Louisa
Smith
Horse thief found on horse in Winchester
A man driving a stolen sorrel horse was spotted last Friday and later arrested in Winchester within hours. The suspect, an alleged foreign-born man calling himself Adre Almster from Altegrain Kentucky, was indicted for horse stealing and jailed. The horse was returned to its owner, Wilmer Guard of Stephens City.
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the Star
Winchester
Pannett
Hollis
Frederick County
Wilmer Guard
Stephens City
Music Merchants to Hold Annual Meet in Chicago
George E. Roberts of the National City Bank spoke at the four day convention of the Music Industries Chamber of Commerce as about 20 000 music merchants manufacturers and artists gathered in Chicago for the event.
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Chicago
George E. Roberts
National City Bank of New York
Music Industries Chamber of Commerce
Player Pianos Special at Seal's Music Store
Five players advertised Friday at 398.00 each. only two remain unsold. Seal's Music Store promotes the biggest bargain yet on player pianos.
For Sale New Six Room House Near Handley Schools
For sale a new six room house with modern conveniences located near Handley Schools. Apply at 18 West Monmouth Street or call 274-W for details.
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Handley Schools
Monmouth St
Poppies Sale For Hospitalization Fund By Legion Girls
American Legion auxiliary members sell poppies on street corners to raise funds for hospitalization aid. Local charity drive supports veterans and families with medical needs through the annual distribution.
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American Legion
Closing Notice for Confederate Memorial Day Closure
The Star will not be issued on Confederate Memorial Day Wednesday June 6, 1ptune.
For Sale Grocery Store on Main Street
For sale a grocery store with a good location on Main Street. Listing notes address X and care Star office. Includes 4 Ip 2t.
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Main St
Care Star Office
Four Indicted in Frederick Circuit Court
The June term of Frederick county Circuit Court opened with a special grand jury hearing evidence in several cases. Indictments returned include James Oats for violation of prohibition laws with bail set at 500 dollars, Grove for carnal knowledge to plead later, Whorley Puffenberger for malicious cutting of a cow, and Adres Almster for horse stealing. Grand jury panel listed foreman J W Richard and members J Muse J Riley Jolliffe A R Shapp Timberlake Bruce Brannon Calvin Garvin Isaac Frye.
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Circuit Court
Frederick County
James Oats
Grove
Whorley Puffenberger
Adres Almster
J. W. Richard
Foreman
William J. Muse
J. Wm. Riley
Joseph Jolliffe
J. A. R. Shapp
Timberlake
Bruce Brannon
Calvin Garvin
Isaac Frye
New Seagrave Service Truck Delays Plague Winchester
The Charley Ross Fire Company’s new Seagrave service truck, bound for Winchester, faces transport problems after being halted in Lancaster Ohio. Rail officials say it is too tall for tunnels, prompting Col. M. C. Kennedy to promise swift action to get it here by tomorrow.
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Seagrave
Charley Ross Fire Company
Winchester
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Lancaster
Ohio
M. C. Kennedy
Pennsylvania Raileines
Kennedy
Breakfast bacon and hams advertised by C. W. Ramsburg
An ad lists per pound prices for shoulders ham and breakfast bacon from C. W. Ramsburg with phone contact 226. Market note reflects local grocery pricing.
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C. W. Ramsburg
Shriners Rush to Capital for Annual Convention
Washington June 4 The Shriners begin their annual convention with a parade planned along Pennsylvania Avenue from the Capitol to the White House. Delegations from temples arrive as President Harding attends two preconvention events the dedication of the Zero Milestone and the opening of John Howard Payne’s former home. The Zero Milestone marks the Lee Highway starting point.
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Associated Press
Washington
Shriners
Pennsylvania Avenue
Capitol
White House
Capital
Shriner
Harding
John Howard Payne
Lee Highway Association
Stock Market Slips as Industrial Shares Decline
In New York on June 4, industrial stocks declined after early buying orders faded and trading volume dropped. Rails remained comparatively firm as call money opened at 4.25 percent.
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New York
Road Builders Association Challenges State Control
Richmond June 4 the Road-Builders Association a coalition of contractors and firms says it cannot be regulated by Virginia authorities. A 1923 law aimed to open papers and accounts to state auditors but the association contends the state cannot control its activities. The case could affect a $50 million bond issue amid ongoing highway work and possible name changes to avoid oversight.
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Road-Builders’ Association
Commonwealth
Richmond
Ee Aeway Contractors’ Agency
General Assembly
State
State Highway Commission
Highway ‘Asociation
R. B. Alport
Trinkle
Eral
Ginia
Circuit Court of Note of
Association
Noth Rt
Elimi & Word
New Jersey
Silzer
Jersey
New York Times
Asong
Splendid New Player in Fine Condition Sealed Music Store Sale
A buyer reports a splendid new player in fine condition from Seals Music Store. The listing notes the instrument is sealed and ready for pickup.
Three Die as Car Is Hit by Train at Grade Crossing
Three persons were instantly killed and a fourth mortally injured when their automobile was struck by a Western Maryland Railroad passenger train at a grade crossing about six miles west of Hancock Maryland. The victims were Raymond Dineen of St. Clair Station, driver. Jack Dineen of St. Clair. and Miss April Henline of Cahill Station.
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Associated Press
Hagerstown
Western
Maryland
Ger
Hancock
Arez Raymond Dineen
Jack Dineen
April Henline
Cahil
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John Kerr
B. R. Himelrite
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Seal’s Music Store
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J. F. Goss
W. Piccadilly St
South End Hose Co
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Conpo
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Loyal Order Moose
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