Soldier dies of tuberculosis after WWI service at McHenry
James Andrew Dash Locke a Winchester man aged about 24 to 25 died in the Fort McHenry hospital from tuberculosis contracted while serving with Company I during the Mexican disorders and the Great War era. He enlisted after Gulf War era turmoil, served at Camp Anniston and at Fort Bayard, later discharged April 4, 1919. He leaves a widow Sarah Ruth Grim and a young son. His body will be brought to his late mother’s home at 113 West Cork street for funeral arrangements after arrival.
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McHenry
Camp McClellan
Anniston
Ala
Wee
William D
Locke
James Locke
Wadesville
Clarke County
Cornwell
Sarah Ruth Grim
James Andrew Dash Locke
Patrick Murphy
Wilson
National Guard
Mexico
Young Locke
Winchester
Richmond
Paken
Fort Bayard
Virginia Woolen Company
Government Hospital
Fort McHenry
Benefit Ambulance Concert At The Auditorium
A benefit concert at the concert auditorium Tuesday March 8 at 9 P.M. features Pep Orchestra with Mrs Francis Reynolds and Mr Tom Burley and Company. Admission 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Reynolds
Tom Burley
Adi
Charity Ball at Hotel Jack Supports Ambulance Fund
A charity ball at Hotel Jack on Tuesday March 8 raises funds for an ambulance. Event runs from 10 p m to 2 a m with admission five dollars per couple. Also an advertisement offers construction lumber including tongue and groove forms and timbers for sale by Gold Store Corp. See details at once.
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Jack
Stor, Corp
Beverley, Mer
Erie Violates Board Rulings in Wage Reductions
The Associated Press reports Chicago March 7 that the Fire Railroad violated Railroad Labor Board rulings in six respects, notably wage cuts and failure to restore pay after orders. The road argued hearings were required before restoring rates. Also note a livestock sale notice for W P Shepherd on March 9.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Railroad Labor Board Today
Raiiroad
Boa
Ground broken for Handley School site grading and trees
Excavation for the Handley School site has begun with grading given priority before the building contract. The half million dollar project will use foundation dirt for fills and includes tree planting once grading nears completion. A joint Committee on Grading, led by Stewart Bell, oversees bids and supervision with Handley and School Board members.
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Bb Séturdhy S Lates Stéim
Handley Schools
E Pho Ten Lnh Ca
Generel Woot Haves
Star
Handley Board
Stewart Street
Handley Library
Atlantic City
F. E. Clerk
Atlantii City
Philadelphia
Clerk
Walter R. McCormack
T. J. Cooper
John S. Sloat
Shirley Carter
R. Gray Williams
Stewart Bell
Jolliffe
A. H. Jackson
Robert M. Ward
Walker McC. Bond
Handley Board of Trustees
Handley Fund
Announcement of New Grocery at Windham Corner
Announcement notes purchase of the grocery store at Water and Braddock Streets and invites former customers and the general public to patronize the shop. It emphasizes integrity, offers phone orders for prompt delivery, and mentions fresh garden seed and flower seed from Miller's Drug Store.
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C.T. Windham
Miller's Drug Store
Testimony Supports Felts Fired at May Street Fight
In a West Virginia trial, witness Atwood testified that Albert C. Felts fired at Testerman and then at the hardware store during the May street fight that led to Felts's death. The defense argues Felts sparked the incident while confronting a warrant matter involving Sid Hatfield, town police chief. Brewer, previously indicted, testified for the state after dismissal of his case.
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Associated Press
Aaamson
W. Va
Albert C. Felts
Tirar
Matewan
Felts
Atwood Tool
Ptwood
We - Teate
Sid Hatfield
Navy
Atwood
Mayor Testerin
Hatfield
Bluefield
Testerman
Isaac Brewer
Brewer
Cincinnati
Fred. Mooney
United Mineworkers
Mooney
Boy Scouts Sell Life Saving Stamps to Aid Chinese Famine
China Life Saving stamps go on sale in this city as part of a nationwide drive by the Boy Scouts of America and the American Committee for China Famine Fund. Each stamp costs three cents, equaling a day’s ration for a Chinese. Local distribution is led by F. E. Clerk with G. F. Potts and J. H. Baker in charge of sales here. Also note an antique Bird house sale by Winchester Boy Scouts at J. M. Orndoff’s store.
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China
Boy Scouts of America
American Committee For China
Boy Scouts
F. E. Clerk
G. F. Potts
J. H. Baker
Optical Notice and Local Council Meeting Items
Optical notice announces a Winchester visit by WM Kline optometrist with eye exams available March 11 and 12 at Hotel Evans. It also notes a United Commercial Travelers council meeting at Hotel Evans on Thursday for officer elections and naming of the new council.
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The
United Commercial Travelers
Hotel Evans
Allied forces poised to move into Germany
Allied leaders announce imminent Allied occupation of Duisburg Duesseldorf and Ruhrort and imposition of penalties on Germany including customs control along the Rhine. British Prime Minister Lloyd George declares no peace while Germany fails to offer a permanent settlement. German delegates report rejection of Paris proposals and revert to provisional terms with six yearly payments.
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Lloyd George
London
Duisberg
Duesseldorf
Ruhrort
Rhine
Eve George
Market Advance Lifts Shipping Metal and Tobacco Stocks
New York March 7 The Associated Press reports a broad morning stock market advance led by shipping metal leather tobacco and utilities. Coal shares rose on rumors of a possible separation plan while other rail divisions lagged. Call money stood at 7 percent and European exchange improved.
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Associated Press
New York
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Bird Houses by the Boy Scouts for Sale at Local Store
Boy Scouts craft bird houses now sold at J. M. Orndoff's clothing store. Prices are $1.00 and $1.50.
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J. M. Orndoff
Rev Donaldson Offered Call at Winchester Parish
The Rev Thomas Donaldson assistant to the Rev Dr Hugh Birck head at Emmanuel Church Baltimore has been extended a call by Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Winchester. He may visit Winchester this week to review the parish and has not stated if he will accept. Donaldson also works with industrial workers at Sparrows Point Md and is tied to the Harrison family of Virginia. Former rector Rev Nelson P Dame will lead Lenten services this week at 7 30 pm in the chapel.
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Thomas Donaldson
Hugh Birckhead
Emmanuel Church
Baltimore
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church of
Donaldson
Sparrows Point
Miss. Harrison
Harrison
Virginia
New York Theorosical Seminary
Christ Church
Nelson P. Dame
Richmond
Dame
Papa Kennedy
Virginia Theological Seminary
Alexandria
Robert A. Goodwin
China Mission Field
Elks Attend Funeral of Late Brother Bowles
Notice for Elks lodge to attend the funeral of Joseph Bowles. Members must meet at the lodge before the service. arrangements to be announced later. Also advertises rent for a double office at 16 Rouss Ave with utilities. Jas. B. Russell & Son.
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ELKS
Joseph Bowles
Ip B. P
Rouss Ave
Jas. B. Russell & Son
Contributions to China Fund acknowledged in Star columns
The Star lists receipts for the China famine relief fund forwarded to the Christian aid in New York City. Names include Miss Pearl Larrick Mrs M Funkhouser Robert L Gray Helen W Conrad and Winior Valley League of Valley School House, totaling 141 dollars.
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Sintee
Star
Helen W. Conrad
Paul Potter Found Dead in Murray Hill Baths
Paul M. Potter, noted dramatic critic and author of popular plays, was found dead today in his Murray Hill baths apartment in New York. Police reported death due to natural causes. authorities began a routine inquiry.
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Associated Press
New York
Paul M. Potter
Murray Hill
Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal declares 160 percent dividend
The Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Company announced a special cash dividend of 160 percent on its $9 210 000 stock. Of the total 13 815 000, Central Railroad of New Jersey receives 12 734 000 on the stock it owns. Classified notices advertise W W Shepherd sale and leadership event on March 9.
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Mythé Associated, Press
New York
Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Company
Central Railroad of New Jersey
Consolidation debated by Clarke and Frederick schools
The Star presents interview with Division Superintendent Kline on school consolidation in Clarke and Frederick Counties. He cites tests showing higher efficiency in multi room schools and notes age differences between consolidated and one or two room schools, with many seventh graders in one room schools aged sixteen to nineteen.
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The
Star
Clarke
Frederick Counties
the Star
Frederick County
Kline
Frederick
Fermard
Change in Time for Charity Ball Event
Notice announces a time shift to 10 p.m. for a charity ball. The event location is Ip with proceeds benefiting a local cause.
Harding Policy to Be Outlined
Washington March 7 The legislative policy of the Harding administration will be discussed by President Harding with Republican congressional leaders at a White House dinner tonight. Tomorrow the President will preside at the first cabinet meeting. The session will cover relations with Costa Rica and Panama and the program for the special session of Congress. A date for Congress may be decided. Senator Underwood urged selecting a date sometime before mid April.
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Associated Press
Washington
Nen
Harding
White House
Costa
Rica
Panama
Congress
Underwood
Alabama
Senate
Mrs F C Wright Guest of Mrs H
Mrs F C Wright of Hagerstown Maryland, formerly Miss Elvira Miller of this city, is guest of Mrs H on West Pleasant Street.
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F.C Wright
Hagerstown
Elvira Miller
Tragic Auto Crash Kills Joseph W. Bowles and Injures Companion
In Maryland near Winchester a car wreck injured Joseph W. Bowles fatally three miles west of Frederic. Bowles died at Frederic after surgery. He was 22, survived by a widow and two brothers, and a funeral is being arranged with local Elks involvement.
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Joseph W. Bowles
Winchester
Mié
Frederi¢hk
Shryock
Ralph Aay Bowles
Woeluck
Sataheen
Jlyv
Wederick
Taos
Bowles
Winches
J. W
Messrs
Rosenberger
G Kurtz
Youns
Frederic
Baltimore
Meta B
Willamy Grim
Garvin Booth
Lodge of Elks
William B. Grim
Brick
Nominations Move Through to President on Navy Post
The report notes seven nominees for assistant secretary positions including Theodore Roosevelt Jr and B M Smith as candidates directed to President Harding for Senate confirmation.
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Sylvania
Theodore Roosevelt
York
Navy
B. &. Smith
Harding
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W.al Locke
Doran
ERIE
W.P.Shepherd’s_ Sale
Handley Half Million Dollar Educational
N. H L. Atwood
Albert Felts
Mayor Testerman
Winchester Boy Scouts
Winchester, Orch
Market St
Evans
WM. Kline
Waynesboro
Germany
Alted
Simons
Paris
Christ Episcopal Church
LON Ag
Amiel Ald
Vernon Eddy
Paul Potter
Coal Company
P. Shepherd
Tabi
W. P. Shepherd's
Consolidated
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