Death toll from Sunday tornadoes rises across eight states
The nationwide storm toll stands at 158 with Indiana 36 Illinois 27 Ohio 26 Michigan 12 Georgia 38 Alabama 17 Missouri 1 Wisconsin 1. Cities report heavy property losses with millions in damage and relief efforts under way as communications are restored.
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Chicago
Indiana
Ilinois
Columbus
Ohio
Fife
Ae Riedeine
Nashville
Indianapolis
Ind
Jay
Allen
Adams
Randolph
Jobs Offered 50 Cents Hour Across Firms
Men wanted at U. and Radiator Co West Newton Pa earn 50 cents hourly. Apply by meeting George Markle at C V Station in Winchester Va on Thursday April 1 at 7 p m. See page 4 for more ads.
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U. & Radiator Co
West Newton
George Markle
C. V
Winchester
An Old Fashioned Mother Play by Willing Workers
Brucetown group Willing Workers Bible Class presents a play titled An Old Fashioned Mother at the school house hall on Friday night April 2, 1920 at 8 p m. Tickets are 12 cents for children and 72 cents for adults.
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Willing Workers Bible Class
Brucetown
For Sale One New Essex Touring Car
For sale one new Essex touring car available at Bromley's Garage. Contact details appear garbled with repeated phrases and an unclear price.
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Bromley’s
Beautiful truck farm for sale near town with buildings and 6 acres
Miss Louisa M. Crawford returned yesterday from an extended visit in North Carolina and lower Virginia. The notice advertises a farm property offering a bungalow, barn, house, and land for hog raising. The price is $660 cash and $25 monthly balance.
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Chapman
Ford Agency
Louisa M. Crawford
Carolina
Lower
Virginia
Fire Devours Mountain Timber in Warren County Virginia
Forest blaze in Warren County Virginia scorches over 1500 acres of timber on mountain land as high winds drive flames. Firefighters fight through the night. dependence on calmer dawn winds improves containment but danger remains due to dry undergrowth and uncertain origin possibly sparks from Norfolk and Western trains. Residents from Winchester and Boyce observe the glow and track progress, with many misidentifying the blaze’s location.
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Warren County
Bres
Norfolk and Western Railway
Winchester
Berrys Ferry
The
Star
Boyce
Clarke County
Two Young Couples Wed in Grace Lutheran Church
Announcement notes two weddings held last week at Grace Lutheran Church parsonage on North Market Street with Rev. A. A. Kelly presiding. Clyde D. McIlwee of Star Tannery wed Edna M. Orndorff of Star Tannery on March 26 and William E. Bowman of Winchester wed Minnie R. Kipps of Winchester on March 27.
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Grace Lutheran Church
North Market Street
A. A. Kelly
Clyde D. McIlwee
Edna M. Orndorff
Star Tannery
This County
William E. Bowman
Minnie R. Kipps
Winchester
Bergdoll Sentenced to Five Years for Desertion
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, Philadelphia born heir, was convicted of desertion for failing to report for military service. The court sentenced him to five years with hard labor at Governors Island and forfeit of citizenship rights.
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Associated Press
New York
Grover Cleveland
Bergdoll
Governor's Island
Hhis
Population rise for Frederick City in 1910 census
The census bureau reports Frederick Maryland with a population of 11,066, up 655 people or 6.3 percent from 1910. The AP notes the figures were released today in Washington.
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Associated Press
Washington
Census Bureau
Frederick
Frick Company seeks laborers and trades in Waynesboro
Wanted laborers for shop work 10c to 59c per hour also want boilermakers and pipefitters men to advance. Good living conditions, good pay and good treatment. No labor trouble. Waynesboro Pa. 9-1p-31)
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Frick Company
Waynesboro
Meeting Notice at Mrs Lupton Home April First
W C TO meeting will be held at the home of Mrs Daniel Lupton South Washington Street on Thursday April 1 at 3 p m The notice invites members to attend and discuss upcoming affairs at the local organization event.
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Daniel Lupton
South Washington Street
Limestone Farm 108 Acres For Sale Near Cedar Creek
Limestone Farm containing 108 acres for sale on the east side of Cedar Creek. Grade land described as excellent apple land. Listed by Ward and Larrick Meibtys for owner. 27-1p-31.
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Eatside Cedar Creek
Ward & Larrick
Costly Early Morning Fire Destroys Barn and Horse
At four this morning fire swept Mrs. B F Browning’s premises near Senseney road east of Winchester. The barn garage chicken house and a horse burned. Water scarcity hampered firefighting but a wind shift saved the residence. Cause unknown though chicken thieves are a theory. Fire damaged wagons harness feed machinery and a car saved with light damage. a cow survived. Loss estimated 3000 to 4000 with partial insurance. Burned buildings to be replaced.
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B. F. Browning
Senseney Road
Winchester
Brownings
Evangelist Delivers Sermon on The Wages of Sin
The Baptist Church drew a large Monday night audience including members from other churches. Evangelist Wiley preached on The Wages of Sin from Romans 6 23 noting there are two masters and two sets of servants and urging souls to seek Jesus for eternal life. Several attendees expressed desire for friends to be saved and asked for prayers.
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Baptist’Church
United Brethren
George W. Stover
Evangelist Wiley
Mr. Wiley
Satan
Jesus
Atlantic Fleet in Fine Fettle for War Readiness
Rear Admiral Henry T. Mayo testified before a Senate committee that the Atlantic Fleet was prepared for war after winter drills in Cuban waters. He said personnel were confident and well trained, with gratifying target practice results, but that no written wartime plan existed for the fleet's participation when the United States joined the Allies.
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Pagent
Cuban
Henry T. Mayo
Senate
United States
Mayo
Benson
Naval Operations
Mts Command
Car of Scaleocide for Delivery
Notice appears from Wencchester Orchard Supply Co located at 301 North Market Street offering delivery service. Contact phone 313 for inquiries and orders.
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Wenchester Orchard Supply CO
Market ST
Virginia candidate touts states rights and cider liberty
Robert F. Leedy declares as a States Rights Democrat his opposition to federal encroachment and compulsory military training. He supports amending the Volstead act to permit cider and moderate liquor, urging reasonable regulation for medicinal liquors and stressing liberty and constitutional safeguards. He asks Virginia voters for nomination in the Democratic primary.
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Deal
Virginia
Robert F. Leedy
City Clerks Strike in Chicago Reeled by Budget Fight
Municipal clerks stenographers and bookkeepers walked out seeking higher pay threatening city business. Garbage handlers also struck suspending garbage collection and the plant. a larger wave of layoffs and salary demands followed as the council rejected a $4,000,000 budget for raises.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Winchester Gun Club Plans Regular Seasonal Shoots
The Winchester Gun Club announced its first shoot of the season on Thursday April 1 at Reservoir Park. Professionals from Front Royal Berryville and other clubs may participate. The club schedules shoots on the first and third Thursdays, with prizes for top beginners and a physician prize. A registered two day shoot June TJ and May, with 100 professionals and many amateurs from multiple cities, offers at least 600 in cash prizes. The event aims to attract national participants and possibly host the state shoot in Winchester.
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Winchester Cub
Reservoir Park
Front Royal
Berryville
Washington
Baltimore Richmond
Roanoke
Hagerstown
Winchester
Winchester High School
Shenandoat’ Valley
Fhe
M48
Clerks Strike Spreads on Norfolk and Western Railway
Union officials announced a developing walkout by clerks on the Norfolk and Western system in Portsmouth Ironton and Columbus to back Roanoke clerks seeking removal of two allegedly insulting non-user clerks. About 100 Columbus clerks began striking at midnight with Ironton and Portsmouth offices scheduled to join by the afternoon.
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Associated Pressolumbus
Ohio
Norfolk and Western Railway
Portsmouth
Ironton
Columbus
West Roanoke
Painting and Papering Services by N D Wyvill
N D Wyvill offers wall papers in latest designs across grades with painting hanging and floor finishing. Prompt service provided. Located at 35 W Water St with phone 135 W. Call for estimates and scheduling.
Farm For Sale in Timestone with 108 Acres of Apple Land
Property listing notes a farm at Timestone offering 108 acres of excellent apple land. Legal notice lists Ward & Larrick as attorneys for the owner and references a patent dated 23 pat.
Boy Scout Seeks Old Newspapers for Disposal Help
A local 4th Boy Scout troop asks residents to notify them if they have any old paper to discard. The request stresses the Scouts would appreciate the help in disposing of papers.
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Boy Scout
la A
A 5 Scout World
Several Leaders Make Recoveries In Stock Market
New York trading opened with light activity and weak money rates. Crucible Steel rose briefly then fell, General Motors gained 1.5, Atlantic Gulf rose 5, and Stutz reached a high of 445 as oil and equipment buying returned. Jeans opened at 8 percent from 12 percent yesterday.
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Associated Press
New York
Jeans
Winchester Seed Co Advertises Seed Oats and Reward
Seed oats high trade varieties promoted by Winchester Seed Co Inc. Bumper crop claims and trade notes appear with a request for a copy of the Winchester Star dated December 31, 1919. A reward is offered at the Star Office.
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Winchester Seed Co., Inc
Winchester Star
Star Office
Guy Pelt
Scout World Request for Notification
A fragmented note requests that a certain "they" inform a person about disposal plans. The text appears to reference a 5 scout world context and appreciation for notification, but specifics are unreadable.
Byrd Presses $25,000 for Northwestern Pike Repairs
Richmond letter from Ga P Coleman to Harry F Byrd outlines a plan to spend about $25,000 to resurface and maintain the Northwestern Grade. The effort aims to shore up the old macadam section while preserving the rest and to press for state action to improve the road.
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H. F. Byrd
Byrd
Coleman
Richmond
Harry F. Byrd
Winchester
Ga. P. Coleman
William M. Wagner Celebrates 90th Birthday Milestone
William M. Wagner, a well known local figure, marked his ninetieth birthday at his son and daughter in law’s home. He recovered from a winter injury and received many cards and flowers from Pennsylvania friends and relatives. Wagner, who once traveled 200 miles by car to his Pennsylvanian hometown, comes from a family renowned for longevity with siblings reaching advanced ages.
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William M. Wagner
William B. Wagner
Eitta
Hends
Pennsylvania
Wagner
Watsonown
Penna
Suffragists Win in Mississippi Senate Ratification
The Mississippi State Senate today ratified the federal woman suffrage amendment, reversing a prior rejection. In Delaware, the House committee moved to report the equal suffrage amendment on its merits four to three, with Senate Republicans adjourning to block a report. Both chambers expected to act, paving the way for a vote tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Jackson
Miss
Senate
Delaware
Dover
Del
House Committee On
Hose
Beers Former G A R Commander Dead in Bridgeport
Alfred B. Beers former commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic in 1912 13 died at his Bridgeport home at age 75.
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The
Associated Press
Bridgeport
Conn
Alfred B. Beers
Grand Army of the Republic
Forest Fire Threatens Village as Blaze Expands
A large forest fire in Frederick County West Virginia burns into Berkeley County toward Gerrardstown. Eight thousand acres of timber consumed, several homes at risk, as winds fuel the flames and crews fight to protect structures.
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Soee Frederick County
Gerrardstown
Berkeley County
W. Va
Charles P. Bailey
Sreenspring Mountain
Pruning Demonstrations Led by State Experts
The State Horticultural Department and Frederic County Fruit Growers Association held pruning demonstrations across multiple sites in Stephens City and Cedar Creek area. Attendees learned proper pruning under expert supervision with morning and afternoon sessions and were urged to bring pruning knives. The March meeting will discuss fertilization of orchards with free demonstrations open to fruit growers and others.
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State Horticultural Department
Frederic County Fruit Growers’ Association
Ray F Chard
Stephens City
Cedar Creek
Hillyard Orchard Vatley Pile
Teacher And Pupils Save Schoolhouse From Fire
A Carp Valley schoolteacher Miss EKberger and her pupils formed a fire brigade when nearby woods caught fire. Each pupil carried a cedar branch and attacked the flames, halting the blaze before it reached the schoolhouse. No acres burned, and the building was saved.
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Carp Valley
Ekberger
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