Alumni Ball Revives Winchester High School Alumni
Last night at the Hotel Winchester a first annual alumni ball drew at least 459 former Winchester High School members, some from classes as early as 1900. Toasts, a buffet, and honors to Duffey and the 1916 class marked the event, with plans to strengthen the Handley Board educational effort.
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Jack
Winchester Highchool
Winchester High School
Hush
Duffey
Wilmer Shryock
Harry W. Copenhaver
Copenhavert
Sam
Germany
F.E. Clerk
Handley Board
Clerk
Winchester
Cleveland
Gary
Ind
Alumni Association
John. H Rosenberger
Small Apple Crop in Europe Likely
Mr. H. F. Byrd received a letter from Mr. T. W. Mathews of London who is interested in apples. He says the 1920 crop in continental Europe and England will be small due to frost damage and it is unlikely England will have a heavy yield after last year's abundance. He plans to visit the country soon and will be in Winchester briefly.
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H. F. Byrd
T. W. Mathews
London
England
Mathews
Europe
Winchester
Fruit Growers Ad Offers Complete Spraying Supplies
An advertisement promotes immediate delivery of pyrox, lead arsenate, bluestone and genuine dusting materials for fruit growers. It lists spray hoses, rods, guns, nozzles, fittings, power and hand sprayers, claiming “Everything for better fruit” and mentions Winchester orchard area.
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Winchester Orch
Rates and storage space for rent at 40 Rouss Ave
J V Arthur advertises storage capacity for rent at 40 Rouss Ave in Winchester. The notice mentions rates and reserv ice.
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Winchester
J. V. Arthur
Rouss Ave
Harding Won't Resign From Senate Statement
Washington June 15 Warren G Harding said he does not intend to retire from the United States Senate until his term ends in March. He will withdraw his petition filed last week in Columbus naming himself a candidate for reelection to the rota.
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sBythe
Associated Press
Washington
Warren
Re Iian
G. Harding
Hoes
United States Senate
Harding
Senate
Columbus
Infant Death Rate Lowered in 1919 Mortality Report
The 1919 infant mortality rate fell notably from the four prior years, per Census Bureau data. In the 12 largest cities first registration area seven saw declines 8.5 to 23.4 percent, New York City down 11 percent versus 1918, and Baltimore down 51 percent from the prior year.
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Associated Press
Washington
Censos Bureau
New York City
Baltimore
Pershing to Attend VMI Commencement and Parade
General John J. Pershing plans a brief visit to Lexington to attend the Virginia Military Institute commencement. He will arrive Thursday and depart Friday. Captain Greenlee D. Letcher confirmed Pershing will participate in a demonstration and parade from the tomb of General Robert E. Lee at Washington and Lee University to the grave of General Stonewall Jackson in Lexington Cemetery under the American Legion.
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Lexiesmyton
John J. Pershing
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington
Greenlee D. Letcher
Pershing
Robert FE. Lée
Washington and Lee University
Stonewall Jackson
American Legion
Dempsey Exonerated in Draft Evasion Case
William Harrison Dempsey was found not guilty by a San Francisco jury in a United States District Court draft evasion case. The heavyweight champion faced allegations of avoiding military service.
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The
Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
William Harrison
Ick
Dempsey
Pugilist
United States District Court
Market shows strength as early trading turns steady
New York stock market gains appear after initial reaction in Crucible steel. Rail shares rise modestly with Northern Pacific and Nickel Plate advancing. Liberty bonds and Victory notes stay heavy, large blocks traded. Call money at 7 percent. Independent steels push higher while oil prices soften. Final hour shows few changes and closing is steady with about 350000 shares traded.
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New York
Crucible
Northern Pacific
Liberty Bonds
Victory
Big Boom for Cox Is Begun
Ohio Democrats redouble efforts to have Gov James M Cox nominated at the San Francisco Democratic convention. Former Gov James E Campbell, an Ohio delegate, prepares circular letters to delegates urging Cox nomination. Also an office help wanted ad appears in the Star Office.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio
San Prameine
Col Leedy Delivers Campaign Speech in Gore
Col Robert F. Leedy of Page County spoke on his Congressional platform to an audience of about 200 in Gore. The meeting at the Gore schoolhouse drew residents from western Frederick County and parts of Hampshire County West Virginia with roughly 35 attendees arriving from Winchester, introduced by Dr C R Anderson.
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Robert F. Leedy
Page County
Congress
Gore
Frederick County
Hampshire County
W. Va
Leedy
C. R. Anderson
Winchester
New York Cop Sentenced for Perjury in Vice War
Police Inspector Dominick Henry of the Tenderloin district was found guilty of perjury after grand jury inquiry into a gambling conspiracy claim involving Assistant District Attorney James Smith. He received a prison term of two to five years at hard labor.
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Associated Press
New York
Dominick Henry
Tenderloin
Henry
James Smith
Vice Crusade
Two Killed and Forty Hurt in Colorado Train Wreck
Two people died and 40 were injured when the California Limited eastbound on the Santa Fe Railroad wrecked at Reno Colorado, 12 miles south of La Junta. Hospital officials reported most injuries would recover.
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Associated Press
LA Junta
Col
Santa Fe
Reno
Here
Twelve Tons of Whiskey Seized in New Brunswick Shipment
Fredericktown New Brunswick June 15 authorities report the largest liquor seizure in the province history totaling twelve tons of whiskey and other wet foods. the liquor was shipped from montreal labeled as fertilizer and likely destined for new england according to the chief inspector.
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Associated Press
Fredericktown
N. B
New Brunswick
Montreal
New England
Suffrage Dead in Louisiana Vote Defeats Ratification
Baton Rouge La June 15 The Louisiana lower house defeated the proposal to ratify the woman’s suffrage federal amendment by 67 to 44. The Senate had defeated ratification isolation last week. Unloading Delaware car and Bushel Baskets. John Solenberger & Co.
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Associated Press
Baton Rouge
Senate
Delaware
Car
John
Solenberger & CO
Textbook Shortage Threatens Winchester Schools Next Year
State education officials warn publishers cut output may leave many schools without books. Winchester may face shortages unless books are conserved and used again. Superintendent F E Clerk urges careful handling and early reorders to minimize risk.
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State Board of Education
Winchester
F. E. Clerk
Winchester Public Schools
Public notices and classifieds from Winchester area
Public notices list events and ads in Winchester Virginia area including a church event at Circle No 11 on June 17, sales of property at Main and Monmouth, a cook wanted from 40 Rouss Ave, a residence for sale on 607 S Braddock St, a reliable girl needed for housework, a Keystone Mandolin and gear for sale at 126 N Market St, a yard party at Stones Chapel June 18 19, and Osborne Machine Repairs supplies from R M Swimley.
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Circle No
Presbyterian Church
National Avenue
Ladies of Stones
AFL Backs Atlantic Gulf Coast Longshoremen Strike
The American Federation of Labor at its annual session pledged support for striking longshoremen on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts in their fight for recognition and against the open shop policy.
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Associated Press
Montreal
Can
American Federation of Labor
Atlantic
Gulf
Rogers Couple Weds and Leaves for New York Trip
Mr and Mrs Harry Rogers recently married depart for New York and other eastern cities then return to Baltimore to begin their married life. Friends extend good wishes for the couple and their future.
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Harry Rogers
New York
Baltimore
Tong- Abd-Thapps
Procter Denies Wood Nomination Remarks
Col William Docger Procter arrives home from Chicago and telegraphs Dr Nicholas Murray Butler denying a false statement about General Wood's support. He accuses the remark of malicious disregard for the truth and cites stock gamblers oil promoters and munition makers as seeking to back Wood.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Ohio
William Docger Procter
Leonard Wood
Chicago
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
General Wood
Butler
Wood
Procter
Celebration for Coolidge at Amherst College
Governor Coolidge joined Amherst College alumni to mark his twenty fifth graduation anniversary. He paused at his Northampton home to greet Mrs. Coolidge before proceeding to the college with fellow students and classmates.
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Associated Press
Amherst
Mass
Coolidge
Amherst College
Cat
Northampton
Solenserger & Co Promotes Galvanized Roofing to John 58
A terse notice notes Solenserger & Co offering car galvanized roofing to a recipient identified as John 58. No further details on terms or location are provided.
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John
Solenserger & CO
LaFollette Leads Referendum Vote for Presidential Nomination
In Chicago on June 15 Senator Robert M. LaFollette leads the committee of 48 referendum for a presidential nomination. Party leaders expect LaFollette support from LaFollette Republicans, forgers, labor and Non Partisan League members. They doubt bolt by Johnson or Borah. A stray white Shepherd Collie with license 236 was found on Welltown pike. reward for return to John Bert.
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Associated Press
Hicago
Robert M. LaFollette
Committee of 48
LaFollette
Johnson
Borah
Republican Party
Welltown Pike
John Bert
Real estate offerings near town by Baker and Shayock
Numerous parcels listed with varied prices near town including a well located lot and a ten room house with acres. Readily viewable at Baker and Shayock 48 Rouss Ave with coordinates 14-1p-31.
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Doyle
Baker & Shayock
Rouss Ave
Stock for Sale in New Cold Storage for Fruit Growers
Limited preferred stock in the new cold storage is offered to fruit growers with guaranteed storage space. Contact H. F. Byrd, president, or Wm. Beverley, superintendent, Face Cold Storage Co. Also offered: 4 good second-hand binders. R. M. Swimley.
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H. F. Byrd
Drowning of Leslie G Fletcher in Kearneysville Quarry
Leslie G Fletcher aged about 21 was drowned after cramps in an abandoned quarry hole at Kearneysville Sunday afternoon. Rudolph Rodgers and John Couchman attempted rescues. Fletcher’s body recovered about 6 30 pm. Funeral arrangements set for Winchester with services at United Brethren Church and interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Leslie G. Fletcher
Kearneysville
Sarah §. Fletcher
Faulkner ‘Avenue
Rudolph Rodgers
West Martin Street
John Couchman
Porter Avenue
H. M. Cole
Fletcher
Winchester
Charles Fletcher
Couchman
Sandy Hook
Pletcher
Smith
Rodgers
Coachman
Fred
Washington
Camp Humphries
Robert
Mount Hebron
Mule Killed by Lightning on Local Farm
A thunderstorm last Saturday afternoon killed a mule valued at about $350 on the farm of C. L. Jamison west of town. The bolt struck the barn roof tearing a hole and passing through the haymow before hitting the mule that had just entered from a field. No fire was started.
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C. L. Jamison
Crop hail insurance offer from Hansbrough and Carter
NOW is the time to cover crops against hail damage. The ad invites insuring wheat, apples and other crops from loss, listing Hansbrough and Carter as insurance providers and noting an address or business line. The tone is promotional targeting farmers with an emphasis on hail risk coverage.
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Hansbrough & Carter
Wanted Large Office Table Desk and Chair
Wanted items include a large office table desk and chair, plus a good typewriter and ad table. Contact Star Office. 12-1p-3t.
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Care Star Office
Refrigerators and Furniture on Sale at Neidemyer & Co
Four shipments of refrigerators arrived and prices slashed to move stock this week. Also a big shipment of couches and hammocks available. Neidemyer & Co located at Corner Water and Main Streets, offering refrigerators from $6.00.
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Neidemeyer & CO
Main Sts
Winchester Seed Co promotes scarce cow peas soy beans
The Winchester Seed Co announces limited supply of cow peas and soy beans and urges immediate purchase. It highlights Crimson Clover as the cheapest legume on the market and positions itself as the local seed headquarters.
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Winchester Seed Co., Inc
Osborn Binder For Sale A7 7 feet 11 inches
Comparatively new Osborn binder for sale listed as 7 feet 11 inches. Includes model JAS Bi RUSSELL designation and related specs.
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Osborn
Jas
Bi Russell
Notorious forger Kellican arrested after Winchester raid
Police arrested a 30 year old fugitive, a repeated forger, after a raid on Winchester businesses including two stores and a bank. He forged a 160 check in Wingfield's name and a 21.75 check, bought goods with the stolen funds, and was to face grand jury for forgery. He has prior prison terms and faces life under habitual criminal statute if convicted again.
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Doran
Claude
Kellican
Kelli
Winchester
Gore
Cocelal and Savings Bank
Frederick Bank
Hodgson
Berson West Water
Eefj Savings Bank
Apper
Ritter
Sansa
Ellican
Aia
Yayable
Wingfeld
Roy B. Potts
Kellcan
Jim
Potts
Weetetts Frederick Bank
Wingfield
South Market
Winefield
Corporation Court of
Ele
Hage
Unlawful To Sprinkle Streets Ordinance Notice
Sec 85 prohibits sprinkling streets with water after oiling. Penalty ranges from two to five dollars, fines collected as other city fines. Also notes Business Woman's Circle strawberry festival at the Presbyterian Church parlor Thursday at 8 o clock.
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Presbyterian Church
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W.H. S
Fruit Growers
ARD Supply CO
N. Market ST
Gen. Pershing
Jack Dempsey
COX
Care Star
Thor Coliseum
Massachusetts
Col. Leedy
Louisiana
Cor. Main and
Monmouth Sts
Herman Hable
Tolley
J. Riley Grimm
S. Braddock St
the Star
Keystone
N. Market
Osborne
R. M. Swimley
Brands Butler
Claude Kellican
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