Managers of Road Board Resigns Ahead of Transfer
The Board of Managers led by Dr. Warf M and Dr. C Garvin tendered resignations to the State Corporation Commission as the road transfers to the State Highway Department. The transfer ends toll collection after April 1 1920 and tollgates will be abolished. Two concrete bridges built during their tenure are highlighted as benefits to travelers. An auditor from Richmond is requested to audit accounts and release officers from liability. All board members served without pay.
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Richmond
Board of Managers
Friends Quarterly Meeting at Powell Meeting House
The Friends invite all to attend the annual meeting at Powell Meeting House with prominent ministers expected. Dr. C Edward Janney and Daniel Batchelor of Baltimore and Joel Borton of Philadelphia may be present. Services begin 11 o clock Sunday and Monday with a Sunday school session Sunday afternoon at 2.
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Powell
Friends’ Quarterly Meeting
C. Edward Janney
Daniel Batchelor
Baltimore
Joel Borton
Philadelphia
Night policemen wanted in Winchester city government
Applications for policemen for the city of Winchester must be filed with the undersigned by Friday, May 16, at 8 p.m. Salary is $75 per month. Thomas J. Trier, City Manager.
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Winchester
Thomas J. Trier
Market opens mid June for public sale
The Chamber of Commerce market committee and City Council appointees completed the final ordinance draft for adoption at a special meeting Friday. Chairman Carl Massey stated the market is expected to begin operation around June 14.
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Chamber of Commerce
Carl Massey
Adams predicts bright prospects for CSR seat bid
D. Adams of Charlotte visited Richmond yesterday and told friends at the social club that his prospects for winning the State Corporation Commission seat now held by S. L. Lipton are excellent. The Richmond Virginian reports the comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley
D. Adams
Charlotte
State Corporation Commission
S. L. Lipton
Richmond
Return of Large White Collie with Distinct Spots
Fragments describe a missing collie with yellow spots on ears and base of tail. The notice mentions owner name Bobs and a contact method labeled with coded letters, indicating an appeal for information or retrieval.
Winchester Frederick Chamber Sets New Year Plans
The Winchester and Frederick County Chamber of Commerce prepares for its third year starting June first. H R Bryarly chairs the arrangements committee and new primary ballots are expected soon. Three directors will be elected to replace retiring officers including President X McCormac. A by law limits two consecutive terms for directors to encourage fresh leadership and ideas. The chamber reports 209 members and bets on a strong program and improved finances after the American City Bureau contract ends this year.
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Chamber of Commerce of
Winchester
Frederick County
Oe Oneness Ak
A. L. Green
C. W. Trenary
Messrs
H. D. Filler
G. Hardy
H. McGuire
R. Gray Williams
W. P. Massey
Logan
Fay
Board of Directors
Green
C. W. ‘Trenary
W. A. Baker
A. Mc Field
McCormac
Chamber of Commerce
American City Bureau
Chamber
Gore
Winchester and Western
Wardensville
Frederick
West Virginia
Mary Preston Dies After Prolonged Illness at 53
Mary E. Preston widow of James Preston, a respected Black woman, died at 53 at 661 North Market Street after a long illness. She leaves two sons, John H. Preston of Winchester and George L. Preston of Atlantic City, a brother Alfred Payne, and niece Ella Ford of Front Royal. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church with Rev. Ben Layton officiating, burial in Orrick Cemetery.
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Mary E. Preston
James Preston
North Market Street
John H. Preston
Winchester
George L. Preston
Atlantic City
Alfred Payné
Ella Ford
Front Royal
Shiloh
Ben Layton
Orrick
J. W. Baker Becomes Local Agent for Mutual Benefit Life
Mr J W Baker has taken the agency for Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co Newark and will represent the local field. The firm is described as a large old line company. Also notices advertise sales by Harry Lewis on May 19 including cattle hogs and dairy cows at Rest, Ve Virginia time unspecified.
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J. W. Baker
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co
Newark
America
Harry Lewis
Guernsey
Durhams
Jersey
Rest
Bank Opens In Gore Amidpromising Growth Plans
The Star reports a new state chartered bank with 139 stock subscribers plans to open in a Gore storeroom leased from John W. Parish within sixty days. Officers include President M. C. Garvin and Cashier E. Russell Hook. The venture aligns with upcoming Winchester and Western Railroad expansion boosting western Frederick County and eastern Hampshire County, WVa.
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Ick County
Star
Bank
John W. Parish
Gore
Goorrie Digg
Ghon
Mare’ Wa Sihiing
The
Frederick County
Hampshire County
New Bank
M. C. Garvin
Baxtera
Giffin
Capon Bridge
W. Va
E. ‘Russell Hook
United States
Military Service
Camp Wee
New Aerial Sextant Aids Early Aviator Position Fix
The Navy announces a new no a ever flown method with the Byrd Sextant by Lt. R. Byrd. It uses a bubble in a mirror with sun tangent to a line to yield sun altitude. A lighted bubble allows night readings and a new Atlantic projection chart speeds astronomical calculations.
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Nea
Cousens R. B. Byrd
Atlantic Ocean
Friendship Fire Co. meeting set for May 15 at 7 30
Members are summoned to the Friendship Fire Company engine house on Thursday evening May 15 at 7 30. President C H Hardy issues the notice for the gathering.
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Friendship Fire Co
Power Company Considers Sale of Properties
The Northern Virginia Power Company based in Winchester is weighing a proposal from financial interests to dispose of its properties in Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland. Officials say no decision has been made though about 70 percent of stockholders reportedly favor a sale. Press dispatches claiming a sale were denied by company officers.
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Northern Virginia Power Company
Winchester
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Charlestown
W. Va
Martinsburg
Hagerstown
Rummage Sale Benefit For P C A Volunteers
Rummage sale set for Friday May 16 requests articles donate to P C A through Troop No 1 Boy Scouts or The Star. Citizens may phone 41-1 over Bell to arrange pickup Wednesday afternoon by volunteers.
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Boy Scouts
The
Star
Bell
West Virginia Road Work Rapidly Pushed This Summer
In West Virginia officials expect rapid road construction this summer as returning workers and improving labor conditions boost progress. The push follows wartime work patterns and aims to accelerate highways projects across the state.
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West Virginia
Final Rites for Mrs. A. J. Thompson Berryville Va
Turissa Tucker Thompson died May 8 at her Berryville home aged 85. Services were conducted by Rev. T. A. Painter at the house and grave. Survived by Capt. A. J. Thompson a daughter Mrs. William Ramey, two sons French and William, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was a longtime Presbyterian, lived sixty five years with her husband, and was praised as a good neighbor and devoted Christian.
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Berryville
Turissa Tucker Thompson
Yowell
Old Chapel
T. A. Paintér
Ambrose Hawmer
Charles T. Levi
I T. la J
Roger Strode
James Hook
Jones
A. J. Thompson
French
William
William T. Ramey
Presbyterian Church
Waynesboro
Thompson
American Cruiser Fires Warning Shots at Italian Warship
A Smyrna dispatch reports an American cruiser fired two shots across the bow of an Italian warship on May 12 for disobeying allied naval orders. No official confirmation reached Admiral Benson's office in Paris as of May 14.
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Athens
Smyrna
Paris
Admiral Benson
United States Navy
Retreating Slavs Loot Town as They Retire
Milan May 14 Advices report retreating Jugo Slavs sack and destroy Windrich Graetz town and loot its inhabitants including their own nationals.
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Milan
Austria
Windrich Graetz
Villa Moves to Gather Ammunition Across Rio Grande
Juarez Mexico May 14 Francisco Villa leads a strong armed force toward Ojinaga opposite Presidio Texas to collect a large quantity of ammunition and arms smuggled across the Rio Grande according to reports reaching here today.
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Juarez
Mexico
Francisco Villa
Ojinja
Presidio
Tex
Rio Grande River
Planes poised for first transatlantic flight attempt
Seaplanes NC-1 and NC-4 prepare for Atlantic crossing from Trepassey Newfoundland. A Montauk dirigible aims for St Johns while British civil aviation expands with new air routes and stations. Weather shadows start.
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ST. Johns
N. F
Germans Seeking Help From Austria At Peace Talks
Paris May 14 Austrian peace envoys expected to arrive today and likely to receive the treaty by next Wednesday. Austrian credentials to be examined by Cambon France and Henry White US delegation. German delegates at Versailles appeal to Vienna to cooperate with Berlin for unity in discussions.
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Paris
M.cambon
France
Henry White
United States
Versailles
Vienna
Berlin
Books Needed for the Solmiers War Service Drive
The Library War Service of the American Library Association requests Frederick County schools and libraries to collect usable story and travel books for United States troops overseas and at camps. Teachers should inform pupils to donate books they can spare.
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C. H. Milan
Library War Service
American Library Association
United States
Bur
Frederick County
HB. Malina
Ieee
For Sale Hinest Varietion Tomato Plants
Classified note advertises fresh spring tomato plants available for sale. Includes a brief listing and partial contact cue, with details partially garbled in OCR.
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Hinest Varietion
Aullek
P C As May 16 Rummage Sale Attracts Community
A local rummage event on May 16 invites residents to donate items of clothing and supplies. The page notes proceeds support a safe haven for animals, urging participation and outlining arrival details.
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Bearing orchard for sale in Fauquier County near Markham
Property listing describes 43 acres in Fauquier County one mile from Markham with peach trees 6 to 7 years old, 12 acres pasture, two wells with cold water, various farm buildings in good repair, and offerings after the first crop. Real estate agent T.S. Vance of Warrenton promotes the sale. Also notes Fresh cows and Guernsey Jerseys at Speicher sale in Ridgeway West Virginia and local chocolate specials at The People's Drug Co.
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Fauquier County
Markham
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Warf M
By Highway Mission
Rade
M.C. Garvin
State
Mary Preston
Western Frederick Institution
Gate Léon
Rock Enon
the Star
C. H. Hardy
Power Company
U.S
Wire
Villa
Azores
Trepassey
Atlantic
Cape Vs
Naval “Air Station
A.C. Read
New Foundland
Washington
Roosevelt
Britain
London
Great Britain
Great Airways
United Kingdom
Solmiers
Now. Ie
T Hall Teen Insurance
P. C
Rummage Gar
Cumark
Sala
T.S, Vance, Real Estate
Warrenton, Vas
People’s Drug Co, Inc
N. Main Street
Ees
People’s Drug Co
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