Two Auto Crashes Injure Men Near Winchester
In Thomason Valley Pike area two serious accidents occurred within 24 hours. Seabright and Keller on a motorcycle were struck by a Buick with three headlights. Seabright suffered a fractured leg and severe facial injuries while Keller was cut and bruised. They were taken to Memorial Hospital after a Buick passed the Chevrolet and collided with the motorcycle. A Strasburg car collision on South Main street damaged vehicles but left drivers at large. police plan arrests after obtaining license numbers.
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Afl ‘Seabright
East Cork Street
Harry W. Seabright
Clifton Keiter
Charlestown
W. Va
Harry Keiter
Valley Pike
Winchester
Seabright
Keller
Chevrolet
Buick
Rey
Enelishame
Strasburg
Eston Carper
South Main Street
Fire destroys Middletown area residence of Dr McCune
A two story log house near Middletown, the home of Dr Samuel McGune and his 80 year old wife, was wiped out by a fire around 10 30 this morning with a loss estimated between 8000 and 10000 dollars. The blaze started on the wash house roof from a chimney spark and spread rapidly aided by a stiff breeze. The couple aged 90 and 80 saved only a few belongings. much furniture, heirlooms and papers were lost. The wash house and smoke house also burned and neighbors could not prevent the destruction. The couple had lived in Frederick county for forty years after moving from Pennsylvania. No future home plans were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel McGune
Middletown
Mrs. McCune
Frederick County
Pennsylvania
Free Citizenship Lecture by Dr Roszel at Library Hall
Dr B M Roszel of Shenandoah Valley Academy speaks on The State and the Nation and Our Problems at 8 30 PM in the Library lecture hall. It is the third citizenship lecture in the series. Judge Harrison's address The Political Outlook is postponed to Tuesday May 11 at 8 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Roszel
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Harrison
Fruit Growers Ad Offer Supplies for Immediate Delivery
An advertisement announces immediate delivery of agricultural chemicals and equipment. It lists Pyrox lead arsenate bluestone and genuine dusting materials, plus spray hoses rods guns nozzles fittings power and hand sprayers for better fruit production.
Winchester Orchards Supply Co Ad
Winchester Orchards Supply Co announces contact options at 301 N Market St with phone 313 and a 4-28-1p-1f code.
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N. Market ST
Seed Oats Boosts for Chester Co. Inc. Report
OCR fragment notes TRY HERRELL'S seed oats with a bumper crop outlook and a payment by CHESTER CO CO inc. for seed oats referenced in a short civic notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eennish Chester Paid CO Co., Inc
Frost Tonight interior Virginia forecast
The Weather Bureau warns of frost in interior Virginia tonight. The advisory notes cold temperatures and likely frost conditions across the region, with implications for agriculture and overnight outdoor activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
Virginia
Newspaper Tax Debate Prompts Objection in Senate
By the Associated Press Washington April 3 Suggestions from Senate committee Chairman Reed to levy an excuse tax on newspapers publishing more than 50 pages met opposition. F St Johns manager of the St Louis Globe Democrat advised the plan as a response to the print paper shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Reed
Senate
F. St. Johns
New York
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Seeming Yellow on Barnett Farm
A brief farm notice directs readers to contact Walker McC Bond regarding a field at the Barnett Farm or call Geil at 89 W for details. The caller page implies an inquiry or sale context with limited contact data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnett Farm
Walker McC. Bond
Geil
French Workers Protected by Government Measures
Paris report outlines government safeguards for all French people against striker aggression. Minister of Public Works says steps to secure necessities are in place and expresses optimism that disputes will be settled by arbitration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
France
Convicted Men Get New Trial in Helena Case
Six African American men sentenced to death for alleged participation in the Phillips county race disturbances face retrial in Helena Arkansas after the verdicts were deemed unsatisfactory. The disturbances in October led to five white deaths and numerous black participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Helena
Ark
Phillips County
Democrats Endorse Judge Harrison in Clarke County Races
Democrats across Clarke County districts endorse Rep. Thomas W. Harrison of the Seventh Virginia district for reelection. Delegates are chosen for the state Democratic convention in Roanoke on May 19 with endorsements from Battletown Greenway Longmarsh and other districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Harrison
Virginia
Battletown
Longmarsh
Greenway
Clarke County
Harrison
House of Representatives
Enth
Wilson
Kenneth N. Gilpin
White Post
Joseph Denny
Emmatt Stuart
Russells
John M. Fishpan
Thomas B. Hardesty
Chapel District
Millwood
Frank Neville
Judge Harrison
Shenandoah
Frederick
Major Roszel to Present Prizes at Empire Theater
Major B M Roszel will present prizes won by Winchester school pupils in a national essay contest. The event, announced by Sergeant Watts, occurs at Empire Theater Thursday at 8 55 p m. Shenandoah Valley Academy principal Major Roszel will officiate with judges Mrs R T Barton Dr Hunter H McGuire and Mr C Vernon Eddy appointed by Mayor Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester School
United States Army
The
Star
Empire Theater
Watts
B. M. Roszel
Shenandoah Valley Academy
R. T
O Brien home burned in Clarke county
Fire destroyed the home of Moses O'Brien early Sunday, with the family escaping in night clothes. Estimated loss about 10000 dollars, partly insured, caused by a defective flue and burning unnoticed for some time. The Rouss Fire Company saved the barn from the blaze. The brick house housed valuable antique furniture and family heirlooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses O'Brien
Clarke County
O’brien
Rouss Fire Company
Winchester
Josephine O'Brien
Two Year Old Rose Bushes at Local Flower Shop
Readable ad item notes two year old rose bushes for sale at the Flower Shop located opposite Hotel Jacks. The short listing emphasizes all varieties are available in stock for purchase.
Mrs Carrie Atwell Dies in Roanoke Hospital at 45
Mrs Carrie Barr Atwell 45 wife of Samuel R Atwell died Saturday in Jefferson Hospital Roanoke after two weeks as a patient from pleurisy following an appendicitis operation She was born November 6 1875 and survived by her husband three sons James William Frederick and the infant of eight weeks and seven daughters Elizabeth Sarah Martha Julia Ruth Louise and Marjorie Interment will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery in Winchester with funeral services at 3 30 tomorrow conducted by Rev F M Richardson.
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Carrie Barr Atwell
Samuel R. Atwell
James W
Jefferson Hospital
Roanoke
Atwell
James William
Frederick
Elizabeth
Sarah
Martha
Julia
Ruth
Louise
Marjorie
William T. Barr
R. ‘Frank Barr
Winchester
Mayoralty Candidate Views on Fire Truck Speed Limit
Democratic candidate W W Glass addresses the city fire truck speed limit issue. He argues an ordinance should regulate speed, with flexibility for conditions, prioritizing firefighter safety and property protection while maintaining driver discipline.
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the Star
W. W. Glass
W. R. Talbot
Death of Henry Markwood at Front Royal Virginia
Henry Markwood son of Rev Luke R Markwood formerly of the Frederick county circuit of the Methodist Episcopal Church South died Friday at Front Royal Virginia after a brief illness cerebrospinal meningitis. He taught at Randolph Macon Academy Front Royal and is interred Mount Hebron Winchester. Surviving are parents and one sister. Large funeral attended by friends from Warren Clarke and Frederick counties.
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Henry Markwood
Luke R. Markwood
Frederick County
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Front Royal
Winchester
Markwood
Randolph Macon Academy
Mount Hebron
Warren, Clarke
Frederick
Jessie Markwood
Baltimore
J. L. Kibler
Washington, D. C
J. H. Mason
Keyser
W. Va
Edgewell
Charlestown
Jackson
Jessie Walker
Alfred
Comfrey
Red Ash Nut and Stove Coal Available for Delivery
Coal dealer offers Red Ash Nut and Stove Coal from cars on track Monday and Tuesday. Bell phone 414J. For sale No. 1 Pen Black Mi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SNAPP
Bell Phone
Rail road Labor Board to move to Chicago soon
The Railroad Labor Board will relocate to Chicago within two weeks and begin hearings May 17, with the brotherhood's wage increase arguments likely ending this week. Striking switchmen in Chicago back the seniority demand and 19,000 men may return if seniority is restored.
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Washington
Railroad Labor Board
Chicago
Barton
Brotherhood
Chardmen's Association
John Grunau
United States
Grunau
Chicago Yardmen’s Association
United Enginemen’s Association
Poles Occupy Kiev As Polish Troops Enter City
Polish forces occupied Kiev according to extra editions received from Warsaw. General Pilsudsky led the troops into the city amid reports of ongoing fighting. Soviet officials in Moscow say Bolsheviks are withdrawing arms in the Black Sea region.
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Associated Press
Warsaw
Kiev
Pilsudsky
London
Moscow
Black Bea
Seed corn and seed companies advertise products
A fragment lists Nu- Rexform Arsenate Lead and seed items for sale by Cooper & Son and Winchester Seed Co. Government numbers and improved seed references appear, indicating agricultural seed advertising and potentially brand names in a vintage notice.
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Cooper & Son
Walker Widow Sells West Winchester Home to Keeler Brothers
Sophia Walker widow of General Walker sells her five acre estate west of Winchester on the Northwestern pike for 9500 dollars to Charles B. and Charles R. Keeler. Regular meeting at Handley Library at 7 30 pm on Thursday May 8th to hear Dr Knight the new school nurse and medical inspector.
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Sophia Walker
John G. Walker
Winchester
Charles B. Keeler
Charles R. Keeler
Handley Library
Knight
Tire Tube and Oil Contest Winners Listed for May
RAMSBURG AUTO SUPPLY CO announces May winners with numbers 7128 for Tire 8107 for Tube and 7937 for Oil. Bring numbers to claim premium. Also offering a sale of second hand lumber at 447 N Main St. S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsburg Auto Supply CO
Main St. S
Justice Adams Ill in Gainesboro District
Justice T Carson Adams of Gainesboro district Frederick county is ill with pleurisy at his Gainesboro home. His condition was serious late last week but today shows improvement. Capt and Mrs Oliver F Bright, who came to care for Mrs Cain in Norfolk, return home to Norfolk, Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.carson Adams
Gainesboro
Frederick County
Oliver F. Bright
M. A. Cain
East
Monmouth Street
Norfolk
Destroyers ordered to go to Mexican ports May 3
Washington reports destroyers Cruz and Tampico ordered to protect air cans in Mexican ports at the State Department request. The Navy plans to take aboard marines if needed, not to intervene in Mexican affairs, a precautionary measure. Two American citizens Eben Francis Greenlaw and a minor son were killed by Mexican bandits 125 miles from Mabice. The State Department seeks effective measures to pursue the assassins.
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Associated Press
Washington
Cruz
Tampico
Airecans
Navy
State Department
Ame
Eben Francis Greenla
Mexico City
Mabice
Greenlaw
Themerica Embassy
Essassina
Tornado Devastates Peggs Oklahoma Killing and Missing
A tornado struck Peggs Oklahoma causing at least five deaths and serious injuries to a dozen others. Rescuers recovered seven bodies from wrecked houses and the town was reported largely demolished. A special train with doctors and nurses departed Muskogee to aid Peggs as Tahlequah and Locust Grove sent relief and stores closed. Heavy property damage expected though exact estimates were not yet available.
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Peggs
Tahlequah
Muskogee
Cherokee County
Chelseha
Okla
Here
Plotter Dies by Own Action in Justice Dept Building
New York May 3 The government disclosed arrests in the wide June bomb plot. Joe Salsedo who printed anarchistic circulars near the outrages confess ed death by his own hand leaping from the building housing the Justice Department headquarters. William J Flynn said others were arrested and confessed to participation and to agreeing to government witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joe . Salsedo
Department of Justice
William J. Flynn
Investion
Partion
Supreme Court Keeps Government Road Plan In Place
The Associated Press reports in Washington that on May 3 the Supreme Court affirmed the government’s road program, rejecting challenges and ensuring the project proceeds as designed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Administration Endorsed in Dallas Democratic Conventions
Additional returns from democratic gatherings in Dallas Texas show a growing victory margin for the county conventions amid nationwide nominee support enhancing the administration’s favored position in the party. Local party leaders expect continued gains as more precincts report results.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
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Thomason Valley Pike
Harry Seabright
Clifton R Kelter
Samuel McCune
Fruit Growers
ARD Supply CO
Herrell
Frost
Bureau
Maj. Roszel
O'Brien
Messrs
Glass and
Talbot
Mr. Glass
GLASS
Mr. Talbot
Jefferson
R. R. Board
Winchester Seed Co
Fae
Walker
G. A. A. Girls
Justice Adams Ell
Mexico
Carranza
Oklahoma
Town of
Cherokee
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