Shenandoah Valley Field Trial Club Formed in Winchester
A large gathering at the Commercial Hotel organized the Shenandoah Valley Field Trial Club to promote amateur dog trials for setters and pointers. Members from Virginia Maryland West Virginia and Pennsylvania were invited with open eligibility, aims include sport law respect and game protection. Officers include President Leslie D. Kline and secretaries treas Warren Rice, with directors from Virginia West Virginia and Maryland. Spring Puppy Trials set for April 22 with expectations of 100 members.
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Shenandoah Valley Field Trial Club
West Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Commercial Hotel
Virginia
Leslie D. Kline
Winchester
J. B. Beverley, Jr
Clarence Ramey
Charles Town
West Va
George Long
Luray
Roger Q. Cook
Hagerstown
Warren Rice
George Holtzman
Mount Jackson
Tellegen Becomes Full Fledged American Citizen
Lou Tellegen who stars in Let Not Man Put Asunder at the Colonial Theatre today and tomorrow has become a naturalized American citizen. He first came to accept America during Sarah Bernhardt tours in 1906 and later returned to file his first papers. He believes America leads in business and the arts.
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Lou Tellegen
J. Stuart Blackton
Colonial Theatre
Sarah Bernhardt
America
Divine Sarah
United States
Wellegen
Fran
Tellegen
Hunchback of Notre Dame Empire Gala Opens Tonight
The Empire presents Victor Hugo's The Hunchback of Notre Dame starring Lon Chaney Patsy Ruth Miller Ernest Torrence and Tully Marshall. Curtain at 8 15 pm with two matinees and a Washington orchestra score. Tickets range 23 to 1.00 plus tax box seats 1.00 matinee 1.50 evening. Over two million dollar print kept in local bank vault. Hundreds of out of town patrons expected.
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Universal
Notre Dame
Victor Hugo
Lon Chaney
Patsy Ruth Miller
Ernest Torrence
Tully Marshall
United States
Washington
Universal Film Corporation
The
Empire
Winchester
Investigation Begun Into Rio Grande Land Frauds
A House sub committee met to probe alleged land frauds in the Rio Grande valley of Texas. Former postmaster general Will Hays was summoned as the first witness. Senator Heflin accused a group of companies and individuals in the Rio Grande Land Men's Association of defrauding buyers of millions and throttling land sales in Cameron and Hidalgo counties.
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Associated Press
Washington
Committee On Post Offices and
Rio Grande Valley
Texas
Will H. Hays
Senator Heflin
Alabama
Lower
Cameron
Hidalgo
Brick Company Stock Subscribed After Reorganization
Within days of The Star announcing Colonial Brick Company reorganization with Charles A. Hoshour as general manager, most old stockholders renewed their stock with little or no solicitation. Only a small amount remains for sale as the firm plans active operations soon with several large brick orders and deliveries expected in early May.
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Colonial Brick Company
Charles A. Hoshour
Woodstock
Reading Herald Telegram publisher files bankruptcy petition
C Godwin Turner publisher of the Reading Herald Telegram filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the U S District Court in Philadelphia. Liabilities total 62000 with assets 38400 unsecured claims 60249 and employees claim 1851 for wages. The paper started in 1881 and faced rising costs after expansion.
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Reading
Young couple obtain marriage license in Virginia
A marriage license was issued in the county clerk's office to Jerry Welch of Flint Hill Rappahannock county and Ernie Burk daughter of Boots Burk of Nineveh Warren county.
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Jerry Welch
Flint Hill
Rappahannock County
Ernie Burk
Boots Burk
Nineveh
Warren County
Rural schools the major problem facing Virginia education
Virginia leaders pressed for education reform with emphasis on rural elementary schools. State Superintendent Hart backed Governor Trinkle’s call for broader higher education and longer terms, urging local levies to boost funds while warning against continuous borrowing.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Hart
Trinkle
Virginia
General Assembly
Prohibition Agent Leo Woodward Injured in Baltimore Attack
Prohibition enforcement agent Leo Woodward was badly injured after being struck by a brick in Baltimore while agents raided saloons and seized a large beer consignment. Police later recovered about 600 of 6543 cases of real beer valued at $33,000 from the Block Street Wharf warehouse, with U.S. agents taking charge after tests showed 4 to 5 percent alcohol.
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Baltimore
Leo Woodward
Winchester
Emipl O
Gome
Philadelphia
Woodward
West
Hamburg Street
Ridgely Street
Western District
Charles Cole
Therane
Woodwart
University Hospital
Block Street
Point
Prohibition
United States
J. Frank Supplee, Jr
Conrad
Sheriff Auction Near Winchester for Livestock and Farm Goods
Sheriff Luther Pannet of Frederick County schedules a sale on Wednesday March 26 at 10 A.M. at the residence of .6 Burgner three miles east of Winchester near Berryville Pike. Items include two horses two cows 12 hogs farm implements harness a new Newton incubator 2400 egg capacity brooders and related items.
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Burgner
Winchester
Berryville Pike
Newton
Luther Pannett
Frederick County
Big Shoe Sale Two Day Event at Discount Prices
A two day sale runs Wednesday and Thursday March 26 and 27 offering men women and children shoes including pumps and oxfords at prices from 1.98 to 7.00. Robt F Brill advertises all sizes and kinds.
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F. Brill
Spartan horn toot saves you a suit at Mid City Garage
Live poultry wanted and scratch feed advertised with reduced prices at 24-1p-31 E. J. Snapp. The Go Getter Crystal Flour promotes Best quality. A quirky classified snippet notes a Spartan horn toot and a price range from five to fifteen dollars for a 3-24-1p-11 listing.
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E. J. Snapp
Daugherty Investigation Postponed Amid Illness and Conflicts
Hearings in the Senate inquiry into Attorney General Daugherty were postponed to Wednesday due to Senator Wheeler's illness and scheduling conflicts among committee members. Wheeler is confined to bed with a severe cold, but chairman Brookhart said the inquiry will proceed even if Wheeler cannot attend.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Daugherty
Wheeler
Brookhart
Byrd Engaged to Defend Grabill in Woodstock Trial
Richard Evelyn Byrd, of the Richmond bar, has been retained as counsel for Duck Grabill of Woodstock, indicted by Shenandoah county grand jury on wounding several in an automobile shooting. The case is set for Circuit Court in Woodstock next week. Byrd has been in Winchester and will return to Richmond and then Woodstock for trial preparations.
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Richard Evelyn Byrd
Richmond
Duck" Grabill
Woodstock
Shenandoah County
Byrd
Winchester
Sound Spanking May 00 Schools of State Good
The Star reports on resolutions by the Farmers Union Local at Stephens City and an interpretation by Julian D. Steele. The piece argues the protest against tax increases for farmers targets the public school system and Stephens City High School, claiming the resolutions were not meant to single out the local high school and warning against patronage withdrawal if immorality or bolshevism claims prove true. The letter uses parables to defend cautious criticism and notes continuation on Page Seven.
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Trinkle
Star
Belshazzar
Daniel
Farmers’ Union
Stephens City
Julian D. Steele
Stephens City High School
Virginia
Mayor and Officials Laud Hunchback of Notre Dame at Empire
A morning show of The Hunchback of Notre Dame at the Empire Theatre for the Ministerial Association and city officials drew high praise. Mayor Glass and several pastors lauded Lon Chaney’s performance and the film’s production as captivating, though some noted it may be too strong for younger audiences.
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Notre Dame
Empire Theatre
Ministerial Association
Dolan
Universal Film Corporation
Mayor Glass
Empire
Lon Chaney
Rev. F. M. Casselman
F. T. McFaden
Robt. K. Nelson
MR. Morgan
M. A. Doran
Mail boxes offered at Shenandoah Valley Bank
The Shenandoah Valley National Bank invites customers without mail boxes to obtain one by calling at the bank. The notice offers prompt supply and service to all interested.
For Sale 200 Harlee Tire Stock Shares
For sale 200 shares of Harlee Tire stock offered by Scott Affleck Jr. on available market terms with no stated price or condition details. This brief listing notes ownership and quantity without further context or offer deadlines.
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Harlee Tire
Scott Affleck, Jr
Humane Workers Elect Officers for the Year
At a Winchester meeting of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals officers were chosen for the coming year. President W. Spott White and several vice presidents lead the slate, with Mrs. Ward as secretary and Dr. Miller as veterinarian. The society seeks public support and invites memberships at one dollar a year to expand its animal welfare work.
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Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Robert M. Ward
W. Spott White
M. M. Lynch
Lucien Lupton
J. W. Sibert
Stuart Edmonds
Augusta Conrad
D. W. Lupton
Winchester
Anderson To Do Time In Sing Sing
William H. Anderson, former state superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League of New York, will begin a one to two year term for third degree forgery at Sing Sing tomorrow. Colley T. Williams said he would surrender his client after Justice Wagner denied a motion for a certificate of reasonable doubt following the January 29 conviction.
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New York
William H. Anderson
Anti-Saloon League of
Sing Sing
Colley T. Williams
Anderson
He Seb
Supreme Court
Wagner
Star Ads Bring Trade From Chicago
C K Rothgeb formerly of Frederick county now living in Chicago replies to The Star adverts by Hable store. He ordered an overcoat last winter and awaits a spring suit announcement, illustrating the paper’s wide circulation pulling orders from across the country including shipments to missionaries abroad.
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C. K. Rothgeb
Frederick County
Chicago
H. Hable
Hable
The
Star
Rothgeb
Jie
Ministers Observe Golden Wedding in Lovettsville
The Rev. Dr. Asa Richard and Mrs. Mary J. Richard marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary at the home of a daughter in Lovettsville Virginia. The couple, aged 79 and 82, celebrated with seven children including ministers M. G. Richard in Philadelphia and James H. Richard in Rural Retreat.
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Lovettsville
Asa Richard
H. W. Beatty
Richard
Winchester
Mount Sidney
M. G. Richard
Philadelphia
James H. Richard
Lutheran Church
Rural Retreat
R. R. Richard
Lineboro
A. B. Richard
Loudoun County
H. M. ‘Aughinbaugh
Chambersburg
William A. Wade
Holy Comforter Lutheran Church
Baltimore
Beatty
Road funds allocated for Winchester Virginia to West Virginia routes
State Highway Commission announces allocations totaling large sums for Winchester area roads. Funds cover Gore to West Virginia line, Opequon to Berry’s Ferry segments, Tollgate to Winchester, Middleburg to Upperville, and connections toward Washington. New routes Winchester Leesburg via Castleman’s Ferry included.
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State Highway Commission
Viey
Richmond
Gore
West Virginia
Winchester
de Pth
United East
Ohio
South Rowter
Ogee
Winchester Royal Road
Tollgate
K Berry
Opequonce Boyce
Washington
Berry’s Ferry
Middleburg
Upperville
Aides
Warren
Fairfax
Dria
Lee
Shenandoah City
New Market
Luray
Leesburg
Castleman’s Ferry
Insurance protection you can depend on
An advertisement extols reliable protection from insurable losses offered by H. R. Bryarly & Bro. The copy argues money in the diceptionary cannot buy proper insurance and stresses paying for real protection through the agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Bryarly & Bro
General Insurance
Sale notice for farm stock and incubator near Winchester
To Wednesday March 26 at 16 A M at residence of C C Burgner miles east of Winchester near Ryville Pike. Auction includes two horses two cows 12 hogs farm harness and a Newton incubator 2400 egg capacity. Sheriff of Frederick County overseeing details.
Citizens' Gas announces management change
Mr. E W Collis is no longer connected with Citizens' Gas and their above company will not be responsible for any debts contracted by him. Capt Geo H Grimm will handle local management.
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E. W. Collis
Citizen’s Gas
Ces
Geo. H. Grimm
Citizens’ Gas
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Dog Fanciers Farm
Va. Pr
T. M. Lippitt
Berryville
Co. L. Barr
F. W. Pingley
O. H. Ayler
Washington, D. C
George B. Foreman
Leslie Xl
Lou Tellegan
Otre
Brick Company
Leq Woodward
Prohibition Squad
Sheriff's Sale
R. E. Byrd
Grabill
L. J. McCartney
the Bank
Shen. Valley Nat. Bank
Monmouth Street
P. C. Neidemeyer & Co
Humane Workers
This City
U.S
C. C. Burgner
Ryville Pike
Frederick Aun
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