Fire tears through Barr estate barn and outbuildings
A fire wrecked a large barn and five out-buildings on the Robert Barr estate near Winchester. Firemen fought amid windblown embers with limited water, burning fields and trees extending across about ten acres. Insurance status unknown. two residents named Louis and Frank Barr cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Barr
Winchester
Seth
Louis and
Frank Barr
Washington
Peter Fauver
Morgan Anderson
Steang
Pastage
Anderson
Rson
Sarah Zine
South End
South End Company
Walter Bennett
Té Old Dominion Paper Company
Kemen
Winchester Firemen Parade Invites Expanded Participation
The parade committee of the city fire department says many local organizations and merchants have accepted invitations to participate in the May night parade. Supports include Strasburg and Boyce fire departments, Citizens' Band, National Guard, and several local companies. A mass firemen meeting at Friendship Hall Tuesday at 8 PM will plan final arrangements and invite further input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ins Strasburg Fire
Boyce Fire Department
Citizens’ Band
National Guard
Con I
Sarah . P
South End
Teaure
Russell Potts
Winchester
Market Street
Firemen of
Friendship Hall
Moling and Seal Ad Highlights Sheer Summer Materials
An ad on Moling & Seal's seventh page spotlights sheer summer fabrics and materials. It emphasizes lightweight ip proven options and appealing textures for warm season wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moling & Seal
Golden Jubilee at Hable Store in Shenandoah Valley
Hable's clothing store at Main and Water streets marks its Golden Jubilee 50 years since S. H. Hable founded the business in 1872. Solicitations from patrons highlight it as the state’s oldest clothing house with Herman H. Hable continuing the tradition at jubilee prices.
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Hable
Main
Water Streets
S. H. Hable
St. Louis
Solomon H. Hable
Herman H. Hable
Lower
Shenandoah Valley
Winchester Poster Ad Co Sign Shop Notice
Advertisement notes painted and constructed signage including window and truck lettering bulletins banners and special sale cards. Office at 47 West Water Street with phone 35. Outdoor advertising from Winchester Poster Adv Co. 1-1p-31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water St
Winchester Poster Adv. CO
Chicken Supper Fundraiser by Church of Christ Ladies Aid
A chicken supper fundraiser is to be given by the Ladies Aid of the Church of Christ in Oda Fellows Hall on Wednesday May 3 starting at 5 PM. Prices are 50 cents for children and one dollar for adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid
Church of Christ
Oda
Price
Rose Plants 2 Years Old Will Bloom This Summer
Rose plants two years old shown by The Flower Shop with blooms expected this summer. Local garden retailer advertises hardy varieties and seasonal availability for home landscapes.
Winchester Sale Offers Reasonable Grocery Deals
Retail grocery items can be purchased at reasonable prices as the owner plans to leave Winchester. Try Herrell's for discounted goods during the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Herrell's
Boys Day Parade Promises Inspiring Winchester Event
Local churches mark Boys Day as youth from John Kerr school Equity grounds and high schools gather for a city parade. Rotary Club officers Citizens' Band and Boy Scouts join the procession marching from Market Street to the Library, celebrating youth, training and opportunity in Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perart Club
San Tionta
State Board of Education
Tay
Winchester
Market Street
John Kerr School
North Avenue
North Main Street
Main
West Cork Street
Braddock Street
Rotary Club
Citizens’ Band
Equity
Winchester Evening Star
Boy Scouts of America
Cadet Corps
The
High School
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Firemen Mass Meeting in Winchester May Second
Firemen's Mass meeting set for Tuesday May 2 at 8 p m in Friendship Hall. Reports from all committees and parade business on agenda. All firemen invited. Secretary Winchester Firemen's Parade Committee 1-1p-21 a ius.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Hall
Winchester
Firemen’s Parade Committee
Sprayer Outfit For Sale From Massey Bros Orchard Inventory
Modern sprayer of greater capacity available from Massey Bros in city. Used only one season in orchards, mechanically sound and offered at a bargain for buyers needing extra equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iptt Massey Bros
City
Orchard Supply Co Advertises Spraying Equipment
FOR BETTER SPRAYING the High pressure spray hose trouble proof hose connections spray guns spray rods correct nozzles and high grade fittings Stainers fillers tank pumps Corona Lead S W Dry Lime sulfur L and S Solution Black Leaf 46 Use Kayso in every tank it spreads your spray and makes it stick also doubles the efficiency of all sprays WIN ORCHARD SUPPLY CO Phone 313 301 N Market St Stanford?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W
WIN
Orchard Supply CO
N. Market
Convention preparations for Woman's Auxiliary of Virginia Diocese
Preparations underway for the annual Woman's Auxiliary convention of the Epise 1 Diocese of Virginia to be held at arist Church May 2 to 4. Delegates from Virginianese churches expected. clergy include Bishop Brown and Rev. Goodwin among speakers. opening service at 8 o'clock.
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Epise
Virginia
Arist
Niam Cabell Brown
Richmond
Hiram.r. Hise
Conrad H. Goodwin
W. Va
B. Wers
Millwood
Brown
Hulse
Cuba
Woman's Auxiliary
Christ Church
Important Meeting Notice for Friendship Fire Company
All members are requested to attend the regular meeting on Thursday evening March 4 with business of importance to every member to be discussed. Captain Fred W Forney and Secretary G R Haines presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Friendship Fire Company
Fred. W. , Forney
Mr Miler O Rear Opens New Atlanta Position
Mr Miler O Re ar left yesterday for Atlanta Georgia to join Mr Carson Crabill owner of several drug stores there. He had been with the Hicksor Company in Winchester and has many friends here wishing him success in his new field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Miler O’rear
Georgia
Carson Crabill
O’rear
Hicksor Company
Winchester
Meeting District Nurse Association Notice
The regular monthly meeting of District Nurse Association will be held in Council Chamber of City Hall on Wednesday May 3 at 4 p m. Please bring or send yearly dues. Mrs H D Fuller President Mrs Martin Wisecarver Secy ip
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ass’n
District Nurse Association
Council Chamber of City Hall
H. D. Fuller
Martin Wisecarver
Maine Grown Seed Promoted For Crops And Soil Health
Local seed seller Winchester Seed Co. urges planting potatoes or chard with Maine Grown Seed. They tout cow peas and sey beans as soil improvers and profitable hay crops. alfalfa and sweet clover gain popularity for orchards. Also notes about lost watch and porch sale among brief items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Winchester Seed Coo., Inc
Foxy Grandpa Story
Widow Mrs Sophia Seabright Dies After Illness in Winchester
Mrs Sophia Amelia Seabright wife of Capt Stewart A Seabright long time Winchester police chief dies at 3 pm Sunday at 216 South Market street after chronic Brights disease bronchitis and influenza aftermath. She aged 69 born February 1 1864 survived by husband son Harry W Seabright two daughters Mrs Omar Jackson and Mrs Samuel Long a brother Clar en Mones and many nieces. Funeral Tuesday 3 pm from home with Rev Boyd V Switzer assisted by others. interment Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
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Sophia Amelia Seabright
Stewart A. Seabright
Winchester Police Department
South Market Street
Bright
Seabright
Winchester
Old County
Frederick Rhs
Berkeley County
W.a
Ohio
Lewis Legs
Braddock Street
Friendship Fire Company
Boyd V. Switzer
Charles Adey
First 1St Church
Clarence Woods
Centenary Reformed Church
Mount Hebron
Edward Conner
Frank Johnston
William
Breckenridge
Frank Haymaker
Frank Anderson
Mahlon Jackson
Mrs Potter Slightly Improves in Brockers City
The condition of Mrs. William F. Potter has shown slight improvement after a period of serious illness. Her daughter Mrs. Alexander Barrie, of this city, has been with her mother and reports the change while noting that Mrs Potter remains in a serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam
F. Potter
Rokers City
Alexander’ Barrie
Double Sonora Votes Given On All Money Bid On Account
A brief item notes that ballots in Sonora show two votes on all money bids during the week spanning May 1 to May 6. No further context or names provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Double
Sonora
V A Defeats R M A In Thirteen Inning Prep Baseball Classic
Shenandoah Valley Academy edged Randolph-Macon Academy 7 to 3 after a 13 inning duel in Front Royal. Captain Rowe pitched superbly for S V A with 19 strikeouts and only two errors supported by strong hitting from Alacia and Yates. Thomas led R M A with 14 strikeouts though his team fell short of a comeback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
Valley Academy
Front Royal
Randolph-Macon Academy
Neck of the Woods
V. A
Rowe
Re Academy
Alacia
S. V
Winchester
S. W.A
Thomas
Hie
Yates
Alaciax
Smith
Crook
Obando
Aehas
Dairy Cattle Sale Planned by Medinia College May 6
For years dairymen sought top quality dairy stock and the Medinia Agricultural College announces a May 6 sale. Prof Hunt will offer 40 head of high bred cattle including bulls and cows. Farmers interested should contact County Agent DuShane at once for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medinia Agricultural College
Hunt
V. P. Fy
Pem
DuShane
High Guns in Close Contest at Winchester Shoot
Three locals competed for top honors in a Winchester shoot Saturday afternoon. F. L. Fteing ended as high gun of the day with a total score of 110 out of 126. Individual scores show Buckley 2265 320, Jones 125 108, Chapman 226 106, Beverley 125 98, Sherman 75 50, McDonald 75 43, Lamp 50 88.
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Winchester
Ue SR
F. L. F Teing
F. L. Buckley
R. T. Jones
George B. Chapman
J. B. Beverley, Jr
R. H. Sherman
RC. McDonald
L. M. Lamp
Mrs Hudson Improves From Pneumonia in Albin County
Mrs. Mary BE Hudson, ill with pneumonia at her home in Albin, is somewhat improved. Her daughter Mrs H S Fling of Alderson West Virginia has come to stay with her during the illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary BE. Hudson
Albin
H. S. Fling
Alderson
Chapman’s Auto Bases Displays Home Chargers in Window
Packard Twin six new paint half price easy terms perfect condition. Chapman’s Auto Bases invites customers to see radio receiving sets and battery chargers in the Jolliffe & Jolliffe window. Home chargers allegedly recharge any radio or automobile storage battery for a few cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapman
Jolliffe & Jolliffe’s
Southend Hose Company Monthly Meeting Announcement
Regular monthly meeting set for Monday May 1 at 8 p m Harold March presiding Claude Grim secretary. The notice lists routine business for the Southend Hose Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southend Hose Company
Harold
March
Claude M. Grim
Pittsburgh visitor Horace Davis at Water Street stay
Mr Horace Davis arrives from Pittsburgh and spends the weekend with his wife and son at Mrs Nancy Lee s Coble s on Water Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Davis
Pittsburgh
Nancy Lee
Coble’s
Water Street
Mrs Clarke Guests Of Col and Mrs Whitside
Mrs Joseph Clarke widow of the late Colonel Clarke United States Army motored from Washington on Saturday afternoon and was a weekend guest at the home of Colonel and Mrs W W Whitside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Clarke
Colonel Clarke
United States Army
Washington
W.W. Whitside
Judge Duke withdraws from Seventh District Democratic primary
Judge R T W Duke of One City announces withdrawal from the Seventh District Democratic Congressional race due to illness and a severe confinement in February. He notes gratitude to supporters and says his candidacy has shown true friends, while expressing regret at not continuing the campaign.
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Lottenville
Tative T. Wy
Democratic Congress
Duke
Colored man Leonard Derry buried near Mountelene
The body of Leonard, a 28 year old colored man from Canton, reportedly died of pneumonia. He was brought here this week and later buried near Lite Mountain at Mountelene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard
Canton
Cochrane
Mountelene
Tery
Personal Notices From Washington to Charles Town
Messrs J Gray and Arthur spent Sunday in DC Mr Frank Feinburg who runs the store has gone to Baltimore for a business trip Mrs William E Cooper visited relatives in Washington and ton Miss Mary Jones left for Washington Mrs James A MaPadden, who has been with her sister, returned to P W Va others are noted traveling to Washington and nearby towns for errands
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Messrs. J.gray
Arthur
Ton
Frank Feinburg
Pete Feinburg
William E. Cooper
Washington and Ton, del
James A
MaPadden
1921 Poll Tax Deadlines Notice Promptly Missed
All 1921 taxes remain outstanding and overdue. Persons who paid their poll tax for 1921 and wish to vote in the November election must appear on or before May 6 to ensure eligibility. Public notice outlines required steps for compliance.
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Ius
W. Piccadilly St
Nettie Ryan
North Washington St
Swimley
Mrs. Potter
V.A
Er. M.A
Randolph-Maconites
Batteries
VA. R
Minl
Temple
Packard
Sudan
Deasemaid
Dakey
Setehitn
Congress
Thealao
Dacy
Stias
Este
Derry
Mr. O. F. Faulkner
Charles Town
Mary Jones
Taxpayers
Empire
Empire Tonight
Empire Tonigie
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