Clarke county farmer John C. Lee killed crossing N&W track
John C. Lee, 46, prominent Clarke county farmer and Democratic House of Delegates candidate, was struck and killed by a Norfolk and Western passenger train at a White Post Ashby crossing. The second section of southbound express No. 13 struck his car. his death appeared instantaneous. He leaves a widow Miss Janie Meade and three children, plus siblings and extended family.
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John C. Lee
Clarke County
State asSembly
Norfolk and Western Railway
Kennerly’s Crossing
White Post
Ashby
Ford
Mr. Lee
Hagerstown
Roanoke
Oelock
Lee
Clarke
Warren
House of Delegates
Janie Meade
Elizabeth Meade
George
Edward Meade
Robert Lee
Wardensville
W. Va
George Lee
Julia Barbee
New York City
Virginia
Chamberlain Rejects Any Alliance Against America
In the House of Commons Austen Chamberlain stated that Britain would not join any alliance aimed at America or that would compel Britain to act against the United States. He spoke amid discussion of renewing the Anglo Japanese pact.
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Associated Press
London
Austen Chamberlain
House of Comffions
America
Dempsey Named Co Respondent In Oklahoma Divorce
Jack Dempsey world heavyweight champion was named co respondent in a Pawhuska district court divorce suit filed by F R Boulander an Osage Indian. Boulander alleges Lilly Boulander carried on clandestine correspondence with Dempsey of California. Trial expected in October.
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Associated Press
Pawhuska
Oklahoma
Jack Dempsey
F. R. Boulander
Boulander
Lilly
Jack, Dempsey
California
Take Another In Kaber Case In Buffalo Area
Salva tore Cala, 31, arrestednear Kagen 15 miles from Buffalo, admitted involvement in the killing of Daniel S. Kaber two years ago. Raber, a wealthy publisher, was stabbed to death at his home near Cleveland two years past.
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Associated Press
Buffalo
N. Y
Salvatore Cala
Kagen
Daniel S. Kaber
Tornéy Fere
Echometter
Raber
Cleveland
Beautiful home on Se Washington St offers modern surroundings
Attractive lawn, porches and garage described for a stylish residence priced at $11,000.Advertises WANTED intelligent young man for inside work. apply by letter to L.D., care Star.
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Washington St
B. M. Sullivan
L.D
Care Star
Philippines on the Verge of Bankruptcy
June 17 report to Congress warns Philippine finances near collapse. General Leonard Wood and Governor-General Forbes urge immediate action on a bill authorizing the island government to increase indebtedness from 16 million to 30 million dollars. Secretary Weeks cites a Fairchild message noting falling revenues and rising business failures amid political instability.
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Philipment
Bankrup
Leonard Wood
Forbes
Congress
Weeks
Ek Weeks
thesHouse
Fairchild
Philippines
Cotton Strike Settled Today in England
The cotton strike was settled today as the United Textile Workers accepted the employers' settlement offer at a joint meeting in England.
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Abehivahuals Press
England
United Textile Workers
Canada Railways Propose 12 Percent Wage Cut
Canada railways told a conference that starting July 1 they will ask 150000 workers to accept a 12 percent wage reduction. The announcement signals wide impact across the industry and labor relations in Canada.
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Associated Press
Canadian Railways
Scout Camp Benefit Night Draws Local Audience
Feature reels and a complete Scout Jamboree reel shown at six thirty and 8:45. Admission 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children including tax. Proceeds support summer camp activities and health education in the community.
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The
Empire
Metro Picture Opwarts
Trumps
England
France
Scout
Short hay crop advice from seed dealer
Agricultural note urges sow millet Sudan grass or sorghum to yield a short hay crop. Seeds touted as inexpensive from Winchester Seed Co Inc with 15 1p 10t notation.
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Sudan
Winchester Seed CO
Inc
Yard Party Benefit for Parsonage Fund at Brucetown
An item notes a Saturday night yard party in Brucetown on June 18 to aid the parsonage fund. The ad also promotes Thresher Belts at a special price and lists Lloyd Reed Line baby carriages with R. M. Swimley signature.
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Brucetown
Benefit Parsonage Fund
Lloyd Reed
R. M. Swimley
Spray the Garden Product Listings at Winchester Orchard
Leaf eating insects and fungus diseases can be controlled by spraying or dusting with proper materials. Special hand dusters powder knapsack and hand sprayers for flower and vegetable gardens advertised. Low prices on garden hose nozzles and fittings from Winchester Orchard Sup Co at 301 N. Market St phone 313. 16-Lp-21
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Winchester Orchard
SUP. CO
Market St
The Largest Meat and Grocery Store in the Valley
SPECIAL Friday and Saturday one Coffee, good grade per Ib. .12% gc. Flour, 12 lb. sack .1.44 c. Salmon per cat .6-% 09. Prunes per cat .- -.12%e. Beef, extra fine steer.16c. and up. Corned Beef, extra fine .20 ¢. Cooper's Best Oil. 16 A 2008 Cigar 60 o 606 egress rev 05 The Home of Good Meats CITY MEAT MARKET 207-213 North Market St. te:
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Cooper’s
Good Meats
City Meat Market
North Market St
Funeral for Clarke county farmer Mr John Lee
The funeral for John Lee widely known farmer and stockman of Clarke county will be held at 2 pm Saturday at Meade Memorial Protestant Episcopal Church White Post. Rector Rev Giles B Palmer to officiate with interment in the church graveyard. Large Winchester and Frederick county crowds expected. The body was prepared at Milldale near the Warren county line after being taken from Ashby depot following the accident.
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John ’. Lee
Clarke County
Norfolk and Western Railway
Kennerly's Crossing
Meade Memorial Protestant Episcopal Church
White Post
Giles B. Palmer
Winchester
Frederick County
Mr. Lee
Ashby
Milldale
Warren County
Greene Young Man Faces Naval Career Decision
Mr. Harry Greene son of H R Greene of this city has left for Norfolk where he will likely join the U S Navy either aboard ship or at the administration building. He recently graduated from the Yeoman's Navy School in Norfolk and holds a petty officer rating. Friends urge him to request appointment as a midshipman at Annapolis but no definite decision has been made.
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Harry Greene
H. R. Greene
Norfolk
United States Navy
Yeoman's Navy School
Greene
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Train Death Casts Shadow On Winchester Brother
A tragic death occurred when John C. Lee was struck by a train on the Norfolk and Western at White Post this morning. His brother George Lee, driving past the Farmers and Merchants Bank on Main street, learned of the accident and offered condolences as the younger brother fainted but later revived and returned to the home.
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Lee
White Post
John C. Lee
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Main Street
Winchester
Mr. Lee
George Lee
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Handley finals crowded out due to late receipt
The Star reports the Handley Schools finals at the Empire Theatre could not be described in full due to late arrival of the article. A detailed write up will appear in tomorrow’s paper. Also listed are a cook wanted at 405 Fairmont avenue and a Kernstown Church lawn yard party for benevolence. Seven desirable dwellings from four to five thousand dollars with immediate possession offered by G Clarence Miller.
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the Star
Handley
Empire Theatre
Empire Theater
Dentaf
Duffey
Ator Motil
Misa Crisman
Solenberger
Whitmore
Winchester
Lane
Chapman’s Auto Sales Bargains Offer Cars For Sale
Auto dealer Chapman's offers land sedan and coupelet cars with heavy discounts. Advertises $2800 over land sedan in perfect condition and $900 for a new overland coupelet. Emphasizes Ford models and flexible payment terms.
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Chapman's Auto
Baltimore park blaze destroys Gwynn Oak Park pavilion
Fire at Gwynn Oak Park dancing pavilion in Baltimore County caused $100000 in damage. The blaze, of undetermined origin, also damaged Gwynn Oak Inn store room, bandstand, and water tanks, threatening the park before being checked. The pavilion was a flagship venue in the United States with 26 years of use.
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Baltimore
Gwynn Oak Park
Gwynn Oak Ifin
Neing
United States
Free track use for fire company horse owners at fair
The Sarah Zane Fire Company announced that horse owners entering horses for the Fourth of July races at the fair grounds will receive free use of the track for training and conditioning. The arrangement covers only entries for the firemen's racing events. other riders must pay the fair society for track access.
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Sarah Zane Fire Company
Fair Grounds
Fair Society
British miners maintain strike after ballot vote
London officials announced that the coal miners favor continuing the strike following a ballot on the strike settlement. The vote signals ongoing industrial action as leaders seek resolution.
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the Sheanalanes
London
Richmond lawyer toberryville case cited by examiner
Mr EB Warren Wall of Richmond counsel for the State Tax Board argued a case at Berryville this week and spent a day here as the cues of Mr T R Cather of the Winter bar, who is examiner of records for this district.
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EB. Warren Wall
Richmond
State Tax Board
Berryville
T. R. Cather
Wineter
Miss Bettie Green Improved After Illness
Miss Bettie Green of the John Kerr Public Schools staff has been confined to her South Main street home due to illness but is reported much improved today though still at home.
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Bettie Green
Winchester
John Kerr Public Schools
South Main Street
Real Vodvil Shines At City Auditorium
The vodvil opened last night to a good crowd at City Auditorium. Swartz and Manning dominated the stage with silk draperies as backdrops and numerous dangée numbers drawing applause. Miss Genephane entertained as a comedienne and another full house is expected tonight and Saturday with a complete change in pictures.
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Swartz
Manning
Gnephane
BASE BALL SATURDAY. EQUITY 3 30 P M AREY ES LEGION
The Winchester and Western Motor Bus schedules a Sunday trip to Capon Springs Station on June 19 leaving Winchester at 9 AM and returning 6 PM. Round trip fare is 1 25 with tickets on sale at 27 East Piccadilly Street. Capacity limited to 45 passengers.
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Winchester and Western Motor Bus
Winchester
Capon Springs
Capon Springs Station
East Piccadilly Street
Inter-Mountain Construction Co
D. H. Sencindiver
Gen. Mgr
Wheat Insurance Offer From Hansbrough and Carter
Local ad for Hansbrough and Carter offering wheat and grain insurance across the farm with low rates. Includes services in insurance loans and real estate. Headline indicates a broad coverage claim and low pricing.
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Hansbrough & Carter
Miss Kennedy A June Bride
At Ragged Edge, noon today, Miss R Kennedy of Dunbar married Edward Clark of Philadelphia in a ceremony at Falling Aone Presbyterian Church Lawn. The bride wore a talled gown with a veil and family heirlooms. her nephew carried the bouquet. A special train carried guests from Philadelphia to Ragged Edge for the 4:00 p.m. return.
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R. Kenedy
Eoresedy
Edward Aie Clark
Philad
Ragged Edge
A. Russell Stevenson
Valant L. Mudge
Courit Eee
Madame Kennedy
Ma Kennedy
Philadel
For Sale Good Stock and Farm Offerings
For sale good stock including ewes and lambs with 56 pound lambs priced at 8.50 per head. Also 134 acre farm with barn and improvements, price 8000. Also a short note about oil stores timing and a factory foreman position. Location Hanging Rock West of Capon Bridge and Clarence Millar listed.
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Sey. Smith
Hanging Rock
W.a
Capon Bridge
Clarence Millar
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