County Will Have Drive for Members
At a Chamber of Commerce meeting, William P. Massey was chosen to lead a countywide membership canvass. Captains include Walker Bond and Leslie D. Kline among others, with a three day drive set for Monday to Wednesday. Fruit-grower representatives supported uniting city and county interests to aid farmers and the upcoming apple crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
William P. Massey
Mr. Massey
Walker Bond
Leslie D. Kline
Walter T. Gore
Logan R. Fay
Samuel M. Chiles
J. W. Larrick, Jr
J. W. Richards
J. W
Major Massey
Fare men seek new driver for Friendship Fire Company truck
The driver of the Friendship Fire Company's truck has resigned. Secretary Fred W. Forney advertises for a sober reliable person to fill the role. The job pays 85 per month and requires adherence to company rules and city law. Applications must be in writing and the position is permanent.
Winchester Meeting Tonight Moves to City Hall Auditorium
Citizens, mass meetings and a concert fill the city tonight with large turnout expected from Winchester and county districts. The Chamber of Commerce shifts the gathering from Rouss Hall to City Hall Auditorium for better space. Winchester Citizens' Band plays on Main Street at 7 30 with the program starting at 8. All residents urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Winchester
Chamber of Commerce
Rouss
Water Street
Winchester Citizens
Main Street
Frederick County
Conveyances of Bounty Realty Record Transfers
The following real estate conveyances were admitted to record in the county clerk's office. Eliza J. Boyd et al to Burnet Holliday for 102 acres in Gainesboro district at $900. A C Lovett et al to Daniel Haines for nine acres near Winchester at $7,500. Clarence Pitcock et ux to A N Conner for 44 acres at $600. Co M Kump et al to Ernest Barrett for two tracts in Back Creek district at $675. Luther C Kremer et al et al to Mrs Anna V Streit for two lots in Harris Addition at $135 and $125.
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Eliza J. Boyd
Burnet
Holliday
Gainesboro
A. C. Lovett
Daniel Haines
Winchester
Clarence Pitcock
A. N. Conner
Co. M. Kump
Ernest Barrett
Back Creek
Luther C.kremer
H. R. Kern
Anna V. Streit
Harris Addition
Virginia National Guard Seeks Recruits at Judge Whitine’s Office
Men are urged to join the Virginia National Guard with recruitment at a station located at Judge Whitine’s office, Gy Hel. The brief notice calls for interested applicants to report for enlistment.
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Virginia National Guard
Bill of sale records transfer to repay care in divorce dispute
In Frederick county a bill of sale from Mrs. Ethyl Hooley to her father J. H. Pickeral items to reimburse him for care and legal costs during her Ohio divorce from Clyde H. Hooley a state senator. She and her infant reside with Pickeral near Middletown and claim wilful desertion and inability to support themselves.
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Frederick County
Ethyl Hooley
J. H. Pickeral
Clyde H. Hooley
Ohio
Buckeye
Columbus
J.H. Pickeral
Sugar price cut as demand falls at refineries
San Francisco June 25 refined cane sugar lowered to 23.00 per hundredweight from 23.50 by the California and Hawaiian Sugar Refinery. It marks the third drop in three weeks from a high of 26.50. Restrictions on sugar sales have been discarded. the decline is attributed to weaker demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
California
Boy Scouts Aid Chamber Membership Campaign
Local Boy Scout troop volunteers handed out handbills for a mass meeting at City Hall tonight. Detachment included Wm. Glass Jr, Oscar Lewis, John Eddy, George Schwarzman, Henry Schwarzman, Wim. McGuire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Wm. Glass, Jr
Oscar Lewis
John Eddy
George Schwarzman
Henry Schwarzman
Wim. McGuire
Packing Equipment Promotion for Harvest Season 1900s
Prepared buyers are urged to order packing equipment now. The notice highlights grading and sizing machines, rollers, cans, and presses for harvesting and packing fruit. It also promotes securing Bordeaux or Bluestone for the next harvest season.
Livery Barn in Winchester Offered for Conversion
Central Winchester livery barn advertised as suitable for conversion into a garage or storage room. The notice notes a handy location and the growing need in Winchester, with a sale tagline from J. Foster Gray and a later ad offering hob nail Army Shoes at 3.50 a pair. Rattle Joe.
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Winchester
J. Foster Gray
Rattle Joe
Braddock Street Sunday School Teaches 100 Percent Attendance
In a contest for Sunday attendance and efficiency, Braddock Street Methodist Sunday School urges full turnout next Sunday June 27 9 45 a m Sunday service and 11 a m church service. Pastor Richardson will deliver a sermon Introducing Familiar Acquaintances with singing by H S Duffey. The competition covers several Winchester district schools with Berryville and Winchester leading.
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Braddock Street
Richardson
H. S. Duffey
Winchester
Berryville
Martinsburg
Front Royal
Strasburg
Charlestown
Woodstock
Pigeons Stop Town Clock In Evening Roosting
Four pigeons roosted on the minute hand of the town clock causing the clock to stop overnight in Winchester. The birds left by morning and time was restored. Attics of city hall and county courthouse are crowded with wild pigeons using vents. screens may be needed to bar entry.
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Winchester
County Court House
Jefferson Club membership disputed in Winchester controversy
The Star claims the Jefferson Club in Winchester and Frederick County comprises voters and accuses the Harrisonburg Record of bias. It says 557 members pledged to Leedy, with signatures held at Shenandoah Valley Bank Building. The Star offers free publication of membership to show endorsements and counter alleged machine rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wordsley-Harper-Leedy
Harrisonburg Record
Jefferson Club
Rotary
Winchester
Harrisonburg Daily News Record
Frederick County
Warren Nice
Shenandoah Valley Bank
Worsley
Warren Rice
Harrison
The
Star
Harrisonburg
Insurance policy for Frederick County fruit growers proposal
Hansbrough Carter offers insurance and loans for Frederick County fruit growers with a special policy. The notice cites apples priced seven cents per barrel and references protection against hate damage. The ad includes a code 18-1p-101.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Hansbrough & Carter
Winchester National Guard Call for Physicals and NCO Officers
Men who have not taken the physical examination must report to Dr. C R Anderson's office at seven this Friday evening June 25. After inspection the company will elect officers and noncommissioned officers. Fifteen more men are needed by Saturday night to join Winchester and Frederick County pioneers. George H Grimm organizer urges response to form an organization Winchester can be proud. Special weekend candy sale at The People's Drug Co offering sorted chocolate covered nuts and cream centers for 79 cents Friday and Saturday.
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C. R. Anderson
Winchester
Frederick County
George
H. (Grimm
The
People's Drug Co
Wilson Appeals For Amendment
President Wilson sends a message to Governor Bickett and Senators Simmons Overman urging North Carolina to act on the federal woman suffrage amendment when the General Assembly meets in a special session next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Bickett
Simmons and Overman
North Carolina
General Assembly
Hague Selected As Court Seat
The commission of jurists in session here has unanimously decided that the permanent court of international justice shall be located at The Hague as provided for by the league of nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
the Hague
Commission of Jurists
Court of International Justice
League of Nations
The
Hague
Cop Killed in Pistols Battle Near Hamilton
Police sergeant Charles J. Sterman was killed by snipers in a pitched battle with the Bolen family north of Hamilton. James Bolen was shot and believed to die. Lee and Eton Bolen are under arrest after an investigation into a disturbance in the area.
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Associated Press
Hamilton
Charles J. Sterman
Bolen
James Bolen
Lee
Eton Bolen
Greeks Claim Capture of Turkish Army Corps Near Smyrna
The Greek legation reports Greek forces in the Smyrna district surrounded a Turkish army corps at Philadelphia Ala Shebr, 83 miles east of Smyrna, taking prisoners and booty including money.
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Associated Press
London
Smyrna
Philadelphia
Ala
Shebr
Death on Birthday Claims Miss Hazel Hook
Miss Hazel Hook a popular city young lady and church worker died at eight this morning at her mother's home on the Northwestern pike. Death from heart leakage on her birthday anniversary age twenty two. She was a Sunday school teacher and head of the primary department in the Christian Church and had long been with Moling and Seal dry goods. Survived by her mother five brothers and two sisters, funeral expected Sunday.
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Miss Hazel Hook
Robert C. Hook
Northwestern Pike
Miss Hook
Moling and Seal
Christian Church
Robert ©. Hook
Winchester
Alonzo Hook
Elon College
N.C
Walter C. Hook
Harrisonburg
Paul Hook
Kenneth Hook
Bula H. Sale
Iva. H. Miller
Used Cars and Local Help Advertisements
Classified ads list used Ford and other cars for sale at 250 to 850 dollars. Job notices seek a 16-year-old or older inside worker, a reliable girl for light housekeeping, and a clerk for a gentlemens furnishing store. Also mentions gas savings and Chautauqua season tickets at local stores.
McAdoo gaining at Frisco amid convention talks
Overnight reports show McAdoo supporters maneuvering to keep his name off first ballots unless a deadlock among Palmer and Cox requires breaking the stalemate. A movement to ignore prohibition in the platform also gains momentum as convention circles debate strategy. Hitchcock declines the Democratic vice presidential nomination.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
William G. McAdoo
McAdoo
Cummings
Eee Wang
Senebeiakatis Hitchcock
Nebraska
Pa. City Population Grows 12.2 Percent to 107784
Washington reports reaching Pa has a population of 107,784, up 11,713 people or 12.2 percent, per a Census Bureau bulletin released today.
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The
Associated Press
Washington
Census Bureau
Crowell Resigns War Post to Enter Private Business
Benedict Crowell assistant secretary of war resigns in Washington on June 25 to pursue private business ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Benedict Crowell
Stephens City Sunday Service
Rev Mr Mitchell holds communion service in Stephens City church Sunday morning at 9 30. Rev Geo Palmer preaches in evening at 3 00. Public invited.
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Mr. Mitchell
Stephens City
Geo. Palmer
Citizens Mass Meeting at City Hall Auditorium
Citizens are urged to attend a mass meeting at City Hall Auditorium tonight at eight o'clock. The event invites broad public participation and is hosted to discuss local civic matters.
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Citizens’ Mass
City Hall Auditorium
Stock Steady Before Noon
Prices in the New York stock market steadied before noon with a record for extreme dullness. About 70,000 shares changed hands in the first hour as Inspiration copper declined after a dividend cut, while call loan rates showed a brief upturn before slipping to 9 percent. steels, equipment and shippings led a late rally and total volume reached about 275,000 shares. A note offers a reward for a lost flexible metal gas hose at the Standard Oil Plant.
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Associated Press
New
Standard Oil Plant
Yale Captures First Honors In Regatta Victory
Yale won the 2 mile freshmen race by one length in 10 minutes 33 5 seconds over Harvard on the Thames River in New London Conn Yale also captured the junior eight race defeating Harvard by one and a half lengths in 10 minutes 6 35 seconds Weather and water conditions were favorable for fast times.
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Associated Press
New London
Greenwood Children's Day Service at Greenwood Church
The Greenwood Children's Day service will be held Sunday at 3 0 p m. Public is invited to attend the service and witness an interesting program rendered by the children.
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Greenwood Chirch
Pblic
Rail unions warn of transport halt amid wage row
Heads of 15 railroad unions in Chicago warn the rail system faces a transport stoppage worse than wartime if wage demands go unmet. W. Lee accuses President Wilson of delaying action, while Coatesville yardmen join the strike affecting 175 workers and signaling broader disruption to steel mills and Pennsylvania Railroad points.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Bail Labor Board
W. Lee
Brotherhood ‘of
Barton
R. M Barton
N. Doak
Pieee
Lee
W.G. Lee
The
Brotherhood of Railroad
Wilson
Philadelphia
Pai
Reading Railroad
Coatesville
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pee Ll
Mr. Bell Leaves Hospital After Treatment
Samuel A. Bell, prominent Winchester news dealer, has left Memorial Hospital for his home at 12 West Water Street. He is much improved and friends visited to congratulate him on his recovery.
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Samuel A. Bell
Winchester
Morial Hospital
West Water Street
Bell
8 Per Cent Stock on Land and Equipment
Investment notice offering eight percent stock on land and equipment with no other encumbrance and property worth five times the debt. Pays two percent quarterly, non tax able. Home Company financed by home people. Call or write for full particulars.
Women’s Auxiliary Legion Meeting Postponed
The Woman’s Auxiliary of the American Legion planned to meet at Handley Library on Monday at 8 o’clock but the session is postponed due to the Chamber of Commerce drive tonight.
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Woman's Auxiliary of the American Legion
Handley Library
Chamber of Commerce
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Frederick
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Winchester Orchard Supply CO
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Mother's Hone
Chapman
Hicks Motor CO
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Winchester Seed Co., Inc
Washington St
Osborn
Jas
B. Russell
Tagents
Chautauqua
Call the People’s Drug Store
C. V
W. G. M’adoo
Reading
AVAR
YALE
Greenwood Children’s Day
R. R. Men
W. G. Lee
MR. Bell
Hansbrough & Carter Insurance
Women’s Auxiliary
American Legion
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