Automobile crash near Martinsburg turns fatal for two buggies
Raymond Mattison of Frederick county faced fines totaling 126 dollars for speeding and driving on the wrong side after his car collided with two buggies on the Martinsburg turnpike north of town. He settled with Leftridge and other owner for 318 dollars. Two young women were in the car. no serious injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Mattison
Frederick County
Leftridge
Martinsburg
A. J. Tavenner
Mattison
The
Star
Alestridge
Younge
Doneglas Spillman
JITNEY MEN ARRESTED OVER SPEED AND ORDER
Jerry Brown a colored jitney driver was held briefly on a speeding charge and released to appear in police court before Magistrate Worsley. Bob Clark a white man was arrested for disorderly conduct and to be heard tonight. Ernie Green a colored jitney driver was fined five dollars and costs for operating without lights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Brown
Worsley
Bob Clark
Clark
Ernie Green
Mary Pickford’s New Screen Hit At Empire Theater
Capacity audiences in Winchester thronged the Empire last night to see Mary Pickford in Through the Back Door. The seven reels drew long laughs and hearty applause, praised for photography and cast led by Mary. The feature was held for a second week in Washington and hailed as Mary’s best screen success yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Pickford
Winchseter
Empire Theater
Mary
Washington
Scout Executive Meeting On Camp Applications And Attendance
Friday at 7 30 p m a meeting will discuss summer camp applications and signing. Boys must have their card in by June 15 and arrangements before camp begins. Attendance is urged for several important matters. The meeting will be short but very important.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scout
Gochenour Wins Harloe Tire Well Drilling Contract
William J. Gochenour, Maurette, Va., a well drilling contractor and explosive dealer, was awarded the contract to sink a well at the new Harloe Tire Company factory site beside the Winchester and Western Railroad. He expects to have a drilling outfit on the job within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Gochenour
Maurette
Winchester and Western Railroad
Harloe Tire Company
Bestun
Properties on North Main Street to be sold Saturday
Five desirable properties numbers 303 305 307 313 and 315 on North Main Street will be sold at 12 o'clock noon in front of the Court House. Sale notice appears in item 9-1p-2t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main St
Court House
Young Capon Bridge Mother Dies After Hospital Visit
Lydia E. McKee, 18, wife of H J McKee of Capon Bridge West Virginia, died early last night at Memorial Hospital from infection complications. She was daughter of J T Funkhouser Star Tannery and granddaughter of C D Braithwaite. She leaves a month old infant and funeral will be held tomorrow at Fairview Church Timber Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. McKee
H. J. McKee
Capon Bridge
W. Va
Memorial
For Immediate Possession 6 Room House with Lot
8-1-21 G Clarence Miller advertises a six room house with a 100 by 180 foot lot for immediate possession and a price tag of 2250 dollars. The listing notes a well located property and includes the seller's name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Miller
Socks 1 Cent Pair Sale at Conner's Bargain Store
A local sale offers one cent socks with a one dollar or greater purchase at Conner's Bargain Store, 11 West Water Street, ongoing this Saturday. The deal applies to each customer for every qualifying article bought in the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conner's Bargain Store
Water Street
Surf Girl Models at Audit Tonight
A vivid vodvil bill promises posing and rich gowns with Clara Kimball Young Shirley Mason Mme Nazimova and Mary Pickford impersonations by a bevy of models. The show includes singing and dancing and is billed as an extraordinary treat for movie fans with the event highlighted on the back page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Kimball Young
Shirley Mason
Mme. Nazamova
Brillian
Gish
Mary
Pickford
Winchester Democrats to Hold Joint Meeting Saturday
A joint meeting of the City and County Democratic Committees is called for Saturday, June 11, at 2 p.m. All members urged to attend. Chaired by C. R. McCann of Fred’s Co. Dem. Com and Harry Hardy, City Democratic Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic
C. R. M’cann
Fred’s Co. Dem. Com
Harry Hardy
City of
Mr. Harmon Bell Recovers From Appendectomy
Mr Harmon Bell former resident of this city recently underwent an appendicitis operation in a Baltimore hospital and is recovering satisfactorily at his Baltimore home. His brother Stewart Bell reports the recovery. Bell is a member of the old banking firm Alexander Brown and Company and is prominent in Baltimore finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmon Bell
Baltimore
Stewart Bell
Bell
Alexander Brown and Company
Optical notice for Ta in Winchester hotel Evans visit
Ta will be in Winchester June 10th and 11th at Hotel Evans Evans. Eyes examined without drugs. Special lenses ground and mounted to order. William Kline, registered optometrist. Waynesboro Virginia. Seed offerings include cow peas soy beans Sudan grass sorghum and German millet at very low prices. Winchester Seed Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Hotel Evans Evans
Winchester Seed CO
Ten women wanted to start at seven Friday morning
Help wanted notice from National Fruit Product Co offering immediate work starting seven o'clock Friday, June 10, at Fairmont Avenue location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Fruit Product CO
Fairmont Avenue
John Golden Dies in Brooklyn After Illness
John Golden long time president of the United Textile Workers of America died today at his Brooklyn home after several weeks illness. WANTED Good clean cotton rags 3c per pound at Star office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avanciated Press
New York
John Golden
United Textile Workers of America
Teday
Brooklyn
Star Office
Carpentier Rumors Circulate About Hidden Powers
Newsmen in Manhasset discuss Georges Carpentier during training, with locals suggesting the champion is bluffing the public. They believe he holds undisclosed skills and that his sessions before reporters are a ruse to mask his true boxing power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Manhassett
Georges Carpentier
Fire crews chase false alarm at local bank
Fire companies rushed to a 2 pm alarm at the Farmers and Merchants National Bank building then to the Virginia Barrel Company office. Paul Massey denied any fire or alarm, sending crews to the barrel plant where they found nothing burning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Virginia Barrel Company
Paul Massey
Mr. Massey
Old Clothes Drive Extended for Armenians Relief
W S White, local Near East Relief chair, reports state chair Saunds in Richmond extended the old clothes drive from May 29 to June 15. Virginia shipments surged, especially Lynchburg, with carloads sent to Near East Relief in New York City. The effort aids destitute Armenian Christians amid reports of renewed massacres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. White
Near East Relief Committee
Saunds
Richmond
Winchester
Virginia
Lynchburg
Sands
Shipping Department of
The
Near East
West Thirty-ninth Street
New York City
Armenia
Associated Press
Star
Europe
Germany
Admiral Sims Stands Pat On Irish Speech
Rear Admiral Sims of the US Navy says he stands by his remarks on the Irish question delivered in London. He confirmed he did not repudiate any words and noted no un-American implications, while a cablegram query was to be delivered to him in London. A Senate investigation into Sims speech was ordered by Senator Harrison and passed with no comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Presa
Lon
Wil ‘G) Sims
United States Navy
The
Press Association
Denby
London
Wiliam
Sims
Senate
Harrison
Rat
Mississippi
Aviator Dies in Marine Plane Crash Near Colonial Beach
Lieutenant W. B. Brown of Boise Idaho is reported killed or drowned when a Marine Corps plane he was piloting crashed on the Potomac near Colonial Beach Virginia. Sergeant Busby, a passenger, was injured in the mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Lieut
W. B. Brown
Boise
Idaho
Marine Corps
As. Ng
Colonial’ Beach
Mear
Potomac River
Busby
Yard Party at Macedonian Church Benefit June 18
A yard party fundraiser by the Macedonian Church ladies on Saturday June 18 from 8 to 1 PM and 3 to 7 PM at the church grounds. Proceeds support church activities and programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macedonian Church
Sartelles to Vacation at Lake Michigan Home
Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Sartelle, their children, and Miss Eliza Diffenderfer plan a late next week trip to northern Indiana to spend several weeks at the lake front summer home of Mrs. Sartelle’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Preston Orr. The Orrs have just returned to Redkey after wintering in Florida and will reopen their Lake Michigan residence. Mrs. D. M. Swink departed this afternoon for Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry M. Sartelle
Eliza Diffenderfer
Indiana
Lake Front
Mass Meeting in Berryville on Clarke County Road Bonds
Clarke County plans a public discussion on issuing 200000 of road bonds for Chapel and Greenway districts. The meeting, chaired by J E Barnett, is Monday June 13 at 2 pm in the County Courthouse Berryville. Taxpayers may attend to hear supporters and opponents amid election disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Barnett
Board of Supervisors
Clarke Menty
Chapel
Greenway
County Court House
Berryville
Clarke County
Used Cars For Sale At Overland Sales and Service
Used car sale listing from Overland Sales & Service Go offering 1919 Fords with starter at 425 dollars, a 1920 Overland Roadster, a 1919 Maxwell in A No 1 condition, a 1919 Chevrolet Touring with five good tires, a 1917 Chevrolet Roadster at 225 dollars. Easy terms. Cor Main and Water. Phone 492.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overland
Maxwell
Overland Sales
Spray the Garden and Garden Equipment Ads
Leaf eating insects and fungal diseases are controllable by thorough spraying or dusting with proper materials. We offer hand dusters powder knapsack and hand sprayers for gardens. Low prices on garden hose nozzles and fittings. Wing Rare Orchard Sup. Co. Phone 312 201 N Market St. lott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orchard Sup. Co
Market St. Lott
Amick Brother Dies in Maryland Coal Mining Family Noted
James Amick received word of the sudden death of his brother Charles Amick at age 48 in Luke Maryland. Charles, unmarried, leaves three brothers William Romney West Virginia Roy Philadelphia and James Winchester and four sisters Alma Luke Mollie Romney Maggie and Retta Winchester. Funeral in Luke with interment there. Charles held Red Men Odd Fellows and Masons memberships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Amick
Charles Amick
Lu Md
Amick
John H. Amick
Gore
Maryland
Messrs
William Amick
Romney W. Va
Roy Amick
Philadelphia
Winchester
Alma Amick
Luke, Md
Mollie Amick
Romney
Maggie
Retta Amick
Red Men
Odd Fontown
Masons
American Ship Hits Iceberg Off Newfoundland Coast
The American steamer Shylock from Philadelphia struck an iceberg about 200 miles off the Newfoundland coast. The Columbia is proceeding to assist. The incident was reported via radio message today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Halifax
Newfoundland
Columbia
Woodmen Flower Strewing at Mount Hebron June 12
The Woodmen of the World hold annual flower strewing at Mount Hebron Cemetery on Sunday June 12 at 2 30. Congressman Kenslee will deliver the address with Mrs Kenslee singing selections. Members and visitors are urged to attend and bring flowers if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen
Mount Hebron
Congressman Kenslee
Kenslee
Kenajoe
East
Congressman Kensloe
Kentucky
Hall
Friends defend DeHaven as innocent after fairground fight
A close friend of Gilbert DeHaven writes The Star to say DeHaven was not an aggressor in the melee at the fair grounds last Monday. They claim he only intervened when his brother in law Joseph Lineberg was attacked and that any blows toward Compton were unintentional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert DeHaven
Fair Grounds
The
Star
DeHaven
Joseph Lineberg
Compton
Ex-Gov J Hoge Tyler III recovering after operation
East Radford resident Ex Governor J Hoge Tyler III underwent surgery at Grace Hospital in Richmond and is reported to be recovering well after a lengthy illness. Surgeons cannot guarantee relief but express confidence in the procedure. Miss Carrie Croson of Alexandria Va visited local relatives. Kenneth Gilpin and Thomas Byrd returned from the University of Virginia centennial celebration. A $10 reward was offered for information leading to the arrest of vandals who destroyed a sign at a local business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler III
J. Hoge. Tyler
East Radford
Grace Hospital
Richmond
W. B. Snider& Son
Kenneth N. Gilpin
Thomas B. Byrd
University of Virginia
Oklahoma man killed by Toledo police after two hour standoff
Thomas Kelley, 48, of Oklahoma, was fatally shot by Toledo police after a two hour siege at his boarding house 611 Walnut Street. Kelley had killed Patrolmen Harry Bowell and Harry Mosatrager during the standoff after refusing to pay a board bill and threatening the landlady and her son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ohio
Thomas Kelley
Oklahoma
Walnut Street
Kelley
Harry Bowell
Harry Mosatrager
Funeral Services Held for Col. Harry H. Baker Former Winchester Mayor
Simple funeral rites were held for Col. Harry H. Baker former Winchester mayor who died Tuesday evening. A large crowd of lifelong friends and relatives gathered at the family home on South Washington Street. The service was conducted at St Mark's Church Richmond with burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers named include A.M. Baker W. A. Baker Marshall Baker and Jacob Baker. honorary pallbearers included Dr. W. P. McQuire Dr. BE. C. Stuart and Judge Thomas W. Harrison. Dr. Robert W. Baker a brother attended from Washington. Major R. T. Barton nephew returned from Camp Meade to be with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Harry H. Baker
Winchester
South Washington Street
Fiie
Colonel Copal Church
St. Mark's “Church
Richmond
Mount
Mésara
A.M. Baker
W. A. Baker
Myer T. Barton
W. Nelson Page
Marshall Baker
J. Few Brown
Lewis N. Barton
Jacob Baker
W. P. McQuire
BE. C. Stuart
Shirley Carter
Bride and Groom Return After Wedding Trip
Mr Claude B Stickley and his bride Pearl Haldeman have returned from their wedding trip. The couple, daughter of Mr and Mrs J S Haldeman, plan to live on the farmer's farm near Vaucluse in this county. They visited friends in Winchester today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude. B. Stickley
Pearl Haldeman
J. S. Haldeman
Aulick Gibbons Sprains Wrist at Freight Station
Mr. Aulick Gibbons, a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad station baggage agent, severely sprained his left wrist while working at the freight station a few days ago but returned to work after medical attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aulick Gibbons
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Sunrise United Brethren Church Children Day at Fairview June 127
Winchester Circuit observes children day on Sunday with a 3 p m preaching at Fairview and Pleasant Valley, a 7 p m Christian Endeavor, and an 8 p m preaching. Mrs S H Miller travels to Harrisonburg Va after visiting son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Hansbrough. Mrs Paul Grant returns to Middletown after visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
Fairview
Pleasant Valley
Christian Endeavor
S.H. Miller
Harrisonburg, Va
Mrs . M. Hansbrough
Paul Grant
Middletown
The Colonial Now Open for Business
For sale two good screen doors at 5 North Braddock Street exchange for a high top or gan with mirror. Wanted exchange offer appears at 8 1 p 21 with address VML care Star Office. The listing notes 102 Piccadilly Street corner of Market open 8 am to 1 pm and 6 pm to 7 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Colonial
Piccadilly St
Cor, of Market
North Braddock St
Care Star
Galbraith killed in Indianapolis auto plunge
June 9 Indianapolis report: Galbraith Jr., a National Commander of the American Legion from Cincinnati, died of a skull fracture after a car plunged over a bankment while en route to Union station. Milton in Chicago and Henry Ryan of Indianapolis were seriously injured. Ryan, chairman of the internal affairs committee, drove the car at high speed before it left the road, with all occupants ejected from the vehicle except the left foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Frederick W. Galbraith, Jr
Cicinnati
National Commande
American Legion
the Légion
Milton
Chicago
Henry Ryan
Ipolis
Hik
Galbraith
Country Club
Uniones
Cver
Ryan
Mrv Galler
Mra
F. Braith, Jr
The
Chapman Auto Sale Binder Ford Tractor Note
Farmers seek to use a binder with a Ford tractor and proper hitch. The notice appears under Chapman’s Auto Sale with numbers 9 1p 3t indicating times. The fragment suggests a sale or instruction regarding equipment compatibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapman’s Auto Sale
High School Banquet and Garden Party Notice
Banquet at 8 p.m. hosted by Baker and Shryock on Braddock Street. Garden party runs June 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. at 104 Peyton Street with waffles sandwiches cakes and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arte Tune
Baker & Shryock
Onde
Braddock Streets
Peytno Stee
Ten Women Start Work at Ten O'clock Friday Morning
Ten women are slated to begin work at ten o clock Friday morning at National Fruit in Fairmont. The move marks a staffing start for the new shift as operations begin at the Fairmont facility.
Prefuge ments for the Red Cracer pli on
Notice announces an appeal by Lucy F. Kurtz of 21 South Street for prefuge ments on the Red Cracer pli on. Deadline stated as Monday the 13th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cracer
Lucy F. Kurtz
South Street
Hollins Student Louise Cooper Completes Four-Year Course
Miss Louise Cooper of Hollins, daughter of Capt. and Mrs. Lewis Rottan, returns and will join a second class at the college as a full four-year course is completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Cooper
Lewis Rottan Sturned
Saltege
Hollins
Militia Officers Return From Camp Meade
Line officers and noncommissioned officers of Company I Virginia Regiment National Guard, who went to Camp Meade Maryland for a week of instruction, are expected to return tonight. The entire detachment will proceed to Camp Meade on July 14 for further instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Regiment
Camp Meade
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Jitney
Menron Afoul
Police
Empire
Pickford Picture
BOY Scouts OF America
MR. Bell
William Kline
Waynesboro
Carpentier i. Just
Avs Eeepyer
Colorado Roads
Near East Committee
Hunsgry
Hun
Denver
Colorado-Pueblo
Western Union ‘Telegraph Company
Pueblo
Canyon City
Admiral Sims
D. M. Swink
W. O. W. Will
Carrie Croson
Alexandria
Col Baker
Winchester Circuit
Ameri Ican Legion
Fairmont
Shirley’ Carter
Staunton
Western State Hospital
Harry Bryant
Mow Crawford
Virginia Henkel
A.D. Henkel
Goucher College
Mamie Dean
Kernstown
Mount Crawford, Va
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