Albemarle Road Bond Meeting Denounces Issuance
A large Albemarle County gathering in Charlottesville debated tax rates and road bond issues. Resolutions urged opposing county and state bonds, publishing county audits, and backing pay as you go taxes with a gas levy while opposing higher real estate taxes.
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Albemarle County
Charlottesville
Albemarle
Wise County
Court House
Messrs
W. R. Duke
A. J. Geyer
J. R. Wingfield, Jr
County Board of Supervisors
T. O'Neill
Duke
Senate
House
Handley High Defeats S V A By N T0 1
Handley High School defeated Shenandoah Valley Academy 11 to 1 on Tuesday afternoon. Patton pitched for Handley with 5 hits allowed and 12 strikeouts. V A pitcher Rowe allowed 14 hits and 13 strikeouts. Poole homered to center and Snyder to right field. Poole had four hits in five at bats, Snyder three in four with two doubles.
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Shenandoah Valley Academy
Handley High School
Patton
Handley
Rowe
V. A
Poole
Snyder
Yates
Anderson
Winkfield
McCaulay
Indian Scout breaks long distance record led by Remaley
A second hand Indian Scout ridden by Paul Remaley of Portland Oregon set a new 1 681 mile speed record from the Mexican to the Canadian border in 46 hours 58 minutes over the prior 49 hour mark held by Walter Hadfield. The last 29 miles were completed in 33 minutes. The speedometer data was received by Henry R Willis local Indian agent from the Hendee Manufacturing Company Springfield Massachusetts. Crystal Caverns Tea Room dances Thursday May 17 admission 150 includes refreshments for couple.
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Paul Remaley
Portland
Oreg
Walter Hadfield
Henry R. Willis
Hendee Manufacturing Company
Springfield
Mass
Remaley
Authorized news subscription representatives named
The Star lists gentlemen authorized as Evening Star subscription agents including N C Hensell Grim es C E Wright Middletown W B Steele Stephens City S Mv Gilmore Strasburg A L DeHaven Déhaven They will properly handle subscriptions and are responsible parties.
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Star
Eveing Star
N. C. Hensell
Grimes
C. E. Wright
Middletown
W. B. ‘Steele
Stephens City
Gilmore
Strasburg
A. L. DeHaven
Déhaven
Goodyear and Fiske 30x3% sale at Mid City Garage
An advertisement lists Goodyear and Fiske 30x3% items at ten dollars while supplies last. It notes a typist desk wanted at Star Office with condition and price to be mailed to “A.” The reference reads 5-9-1p-tt.
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Mid City
Assembly to Reconvene in Two Weeks After Session
The body remained in session for over three hours and plans to reconvene in two weeks as outlined previously.
Colored Lighting May Soon Displace Wallpaper
In Nela Park General Electric laboratories a new electric lighting device can project up to fifty wall designs in under a minute. A concealed lantern box and tinted glass slide allow rapid changes of colors and patterns, enabling dramatic or subdued room atmospheres at will.
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Leveland
Nela Park
General Electric Company
Educational survey led by Virginia university experts in Winchester
A team headed by Dr. John L. Manahan of the University of Virginia surveys Winchester public school conditions under the Handley Foundation. Other professors from William and Mary Farmville State Normal Staunton and local educators collect data to standardize tests and evaluate elementary to high school instruction.
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John L. Manahan
Department of Education
University of Virginia
Winchester
Handley Foundation
Hall of Trustees
Manahan
Pr. de Hoke
College of William and Mary
Williamsburg
W. F. Tidyman
Farmville State Normal School
Vernon A. Jones
Fulton High School
Richmond
A. M. Jarman
South Brownsville
G. L. H. Johnson
Staunton
H. M. McManaway
Virginia State School’ For the
B. L. Stanley
Weyers
Tidyman
Hoke
Fury with Dick Barteel at Empire Tonight
The nine reel First National Pictures feature Fury starring Dorothy Gish is shown today at the Empire for three days Wednesday Thursday Friday. The program includes three features with comedies and shorts at 10 cents for children 17 cents balcony and 39 cents for adults with five continuous daily shows.
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First National Pictures
Empire
Dorothy Gish
Empire Theatre
Paramount Pictures
Local Man Shot During Martinsburg Carnival Incident
Virgil Berry formerly of Winchester Virginia now residing in Martinsburg West Virginia was shot at West’s Carnival on Boyd Avenue by Raymond Stokes of Martinsburg. The bullet entered Berry’s jaw and exited near the neck. A warrant was sworn but Stokes remains at large as police investigate the shooting and its cause. The report also notes Crystal Caverns Tea Room season opening May 17 with orchestra music and refreshments.
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Virgil Berry
Winchester
Martinsburg
W. Va
West
Boyd Avenue
City Hospital
Berry
Raymond Stokes
Stokes
Blacksmith Parker Charged With Assault On Wife
Frank C. Parker a blacksmith was charged with assaulting his wife at 2 30 this morning and released on 100 bond. Police officer Dove heard the screams and Parker was placed under arrest. He will be tried this evening.
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Frank C. Parker
Dove
Parker
Apartments for Rent No 143 N Main Street Winchester
Apartments on second and third floors in the building at No 143 North Main Street, formerly Dr. George K Heist residence. Both units newly painted and papered with electric lights gas and water. One bathroom per floor. Inspect today. Call H R Bryarly & Bro 22 Rouss Ave Winchester Virginia.
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N. Main _ street
George K. Heist
H.R. Bryarly & Bro
Rouss Ave
Winchester
Virginia
Civic League prizes for flowers brighten Winchester streets
The Civic League in Winchester promotes beautification through a tree planting and flowers campaign. The piece praises civic effort, contrasts home and external promotion, and cites community values, with reflections on modern materialism and lingering focus on old fashioned virtues.
Braithwaite Will Probate Names Gano Solelegatee
The will of Jennie A. Braithwaite is probated in Frederick County Circuit Court. Harry M. Gano receives all real and personal estate in fee simple and must cover debts and funeral expenses and erect tombstones at graves. Will dated March 24, 1909. executor R. R. Kerns declined to qualify. Gano appointed administrator with $1,060 bond.
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Jennie A. Braithwaite
Frederick County
Harry M. Gano
Testatrix
W. S. Braithwaite
R. R. Kerns
New Drive Targets Rum Runners With Federal Warrants
The government secured warrants under the Volstead act charging bootleg violations and customs fraud in a nationwide ring. Suspects include Alfred E Corns of Uniontown and Charles T Cox of Brooklyn among others, with ties to Cuba and Canada. Rum schooners reportedly press toward the Jersey three mile limit as US action escalates.
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Associated Press
New York
Miami
Boston
Alfred Ernest Corns
Uniontown
Charles T. Cox
Brooklyn
Charles W. Johnson
Philadelphia
Jacob A. Kirch
Nathan Scharlin
Abraham Scharlin
Harry L. Marks
Edward A. Flannigan
Washington
Herman L. Falk
Cuba
Canada
Cox
Alexandria
Jersey
ST. John
N. B
United States
Atlantic Seaboard
President Harding Comments on Prohibition Repeal Conflict
In Newburg New York on May 16 President Harding said repealing state prohibition enforcement statutes would likely cause conflict between state and federal authorities. He expressed views in a letter to Wesley Wait amid a bill awaiting action by Governor Smith.
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Associated Press
Newburg
N. Y
Harding
Wesley Wait
Smith
Waite
Aemnor Smith
Card of Thanks to Friends for Kindness
Card thanks friends and neighbors for kindness sympathy during illness and death of father and husband. Also grateful for flowers and use of automobiles from Mrs. James C. Ritter and children.
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James C. Ritter
Hotel Hamilton seeks chambermaid in Hagerstown
Wage seven dollars a week plus room and meals. Apply Hotel Hamilton, Hagerstown, Maryland. Also apartment for rent in Brill and Ritter's building, modernly equipped, centrally located, contact Robt Brill.
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Hotel
Brill
Brill and Ritter’s
Hail Insurance for Wheat, Corn and Apples Slashed Rates
Hansbrough and Carter offer hail insurance for wheat corn and apples with reduced rates. Also advertise insurance loans and real estate services.
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Hansbrough & Carter
Cars for Hire and Local Notices
Seven passenger cars for hire advertised by Goss at Mid City Garage telephone 60. Residence listed as 149 J. 16 tp 31. A lost package containing bread dress goods and notions offers a reward left at Moling and Seal's Store. Crystal Caverns Tea Room to open Thursday night May 17 with a dance ticket price 1.50 per couple including refreshments. ip 2t 16
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Crystal ‘Caverns Tea Room
Goss
Mid City
Moling & Seal’s
Crystal Caverns Tea Room
Public auction of Mrs Gore household effects
Public auction of the late Mrs. William P. Gore Sr household effects at 207 National Ave on Thursday May 17 at 10 am. Terms cash. Auctioneer C I Brumbalk. Farmers of Gainesboro hear Dabney Harrison of Boyce Va address local farmers on May 17 at 8 pm in Gainesboro schoolhouse regarding the Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union. Crystal Caverns dance Thursday night with Old Va Syncopators. Milk delivery ad with contact.
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William P. Gore
National Ave
C. I, Brumbalk
Farmers OF
Gainesboro
Dabney Harrison
Boyce, Va
Farmers’ Educational and Co-operative Union
Tuleyries Farm Seeks Buyers for Guernsey Draft Calf
Tuleyries Farm advertises for sale a pure bred Guernsey draft calf and notes good bluegrass pasture for rent. Apply to Boyce at the listed phone number, 34.
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Guernsey
Phone Boyce
Famous resort is digging out after flood and fire
May 16. Merchants reopened as rescue crews searched wreckage from last Monday night flood and fire. The Marquet Hotel, the largest destroyed building, trapped guests escaped to safety as water swept Central avenue. Mrs. Kate Christianson is in hospital in serious condition. Property losses are estimated between one and two million.
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Associated Press
Hot Springs
Ark
Kate Christianson
Marquet Hotel
Central Avenue
Northwestern trustees offer 10000 reward for mystery of missing freshman
Chicago May 16 trustees of Northwestern University at the request of Dr Walter Dill Scott offered a $10000 reward for information that would clear up the fate of Leighton Mount a freshman who disappeared September 21 1921 after a class rush.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Northwestern Univrsity
Walter Dill Scott
Leighton Mount
Four Hurt as Near Tornado Hits Cambridge Area
A near tornado struck Cambridge last night injuring four people, including Charles Griffith who was crushed when his dwelling was demolished and is expected to die. About 20 buildings were unroofed. the other three residents escaped with minor injuries.
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Associated Press
Cambridge
Kour
Jill Ot Ener
Weriouly
Ville
Nene
Here
Charles Griffith
American Financier George Jay Gould Dies at Cap Martin
Mentone France May 16 George Jay Gould prominent American financier long ill at Cap Martin near here died today after a period of illness.
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Mentone
France
George Jay Gould
Cap Martin
Here
Sarah Zane Banquet Tonight For Minstrel Helpers
Sarah Zane hosts a banquet Thursday at 8 pm to honor participants and helpers of the recent minstrel show. Russell Potts invites those who contributed to attend. secretary notes set for 16 to 21.
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Russell Potts
Heavy spore discharge observed after rain in Frederick County
After last night’s light rain and early today an unusually heavy spore discharge occurred. F J Schneiderhan, plant pathologist, notes that recent calyx spray users are to be congratulated, as typically an inch of rain is needed for such a discharge. Cooperation and strict adherence to spraying instructions are urged to prevent infection.
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Frederick County
F. J. Schneiderhan
Schneiderhan
Chinese Bandits Hold Foreigners Near Lincheng
Reports from Lincheng say bandits entrenched in the hills back of Lincheng hold foreign captives from the Shanghai Pekin express. Negotiations for release have stretched for days with optimism fading and no immediate settlement in sight.
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Shanghat
Mey
Lincheng
Tsai Chawang
Shanghai-Pekin
Adv
Linch
Peking
Ars
Communié
Auction Of Industrial Building At Aubin Virginia
An industrial building 40 by 50 with concrete floor and 14 by 14 foot staked area is auctioned on Friday at 3 am in Aubin Virginia. The property is suitable for a factory or wagon shop and includes potential to convert to various uses. The sale is handled by Herrells Real Estate Agency with a note of music and free souvenirs for attendees.
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Aubin
Winchester
Frederick
Herrells Real Estate Agency
Hail Insurance and Golf Outfit Promotion
Six cents a barrel insurance for apples offered by Baker Shryock with hail coverage details. A golf outfit sale event promoted by McDonald Manager for A. G. Sp and Bros at J. M. rd store on Saturday May 19th, with expert advice on selecting clubs. Jones Bros Meat Market advertises delivery boy position for locals.
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Ford
Baker Shryock
McDonald
A. G. Sp and Bros
J. M. Rd
Ex Slave Mark Thrash 102 Simmered as Oldest Pensioner
Washington reports Mark Thrash of Rossville Georgia aged 102 is the oldest government retiree on the pension rolls. A former slave born December 15 1820, he served 28 years as a laborer at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park before retirement last year.
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Washington
Mark Thrash
Rossville
Bureau of Pensions
Chickamauga Jand
Chattanooga National Military Park
Chattanooga
Mark
Meriwether Ga
Arkansas
Central of Georgia Railroad
Park
Chigh
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S.V. A
Crystal Caverns
Viley Pike
W. H
A.B E
Hockman
Willey
Anderson Sargent
McKlwee
Sale
Riley
Nixdorff
Boyles
Guearice
Jackson
Arthur
Secre
W. H.S
Indian Scout
Goodyear & Fiske
Dick Barteelmess
Civic League
The
Ith
Rotarians
Kiwanis
Commerce
Mr. Speedman
Solelegatee
F. A
Shryock
Tuleyries Farm
Ee Gees
Cap. Martin
Sarah Zane Banquet
Schurman
Jones Bros
Mark Was
Louisa County
Christopher Thrash
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