Pannett Receives Settlement In Long Wheat Debt Case
Luther Pannett of Frederick County has marked the Circuit Court judgment against George W. Garvin as satisfied after a lengthy suit over a wheat deal. Pannett, active in wheat buying since 1914, pursued $2300 owed by Garvin and, with attorney R T Barton, secured a settlement and collection.
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Circuit Court
Frederick County
Luther Pannett
George W. Garvin
Pannett
R. T. Barton
Lecture on Citizenship by Capt John Paul at Handley Library
Capt John Paul of Harrisonburg and Virginia State Senate from Rockingham County will speak on Citizenship this evening May 24 at 8 30 PM in the Handley Library lecture hall. All are invited with no reserved seats. Paul has a broad audience in Winchester and has spoken here before.
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Handley Library
John Paul
Harrisonburg
Virginia ‘State Senate
Rocking County
Ca. Paul
Winchester
Valley Bank Supports County 4-H Club Prize Trip
Frederick County 4 H clubs plan summer programs with Blackburg short course set for late July. Canning club girl is Hilda Lovett of Stephens City scoring 96 percent. county poultry boy is Gordon Whitacre of Whitacre with top county record. Shenandoah Valley National Bank again funds the canning trip, with sewing and cooking club selections pending final work.
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Frederick County
Blacksburg
Canning Club
Hilda Lovett
Stephens City
Poultry Club
Gordon Whitacre
Whitacre
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Shenandoah Valley
Auto Sy to Jan's Death
A Clarke county coroner jury in Berryville investigates the death of 21 year old Charles Longerbeam who died on the Berryville to Castleman's Ferry road. Rumors claim a shovel blow ruptured his liver, contradicting heart trouble as the cause. No arrests yet. jury to hear evidence and determine fate of the case.
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Berryville
Charles Longerbeam
Castleman’s Ferry
Longerbeam
Clarke County
P. W. Boyd
Winchester
Boyd
Ecoroner
William “Travers Lewis
John H.enders
Ceace
Tongerbeam
Apple Belt Farm Sale in Frederick County
The 36 acre estate of the late George Timberlake in the Frederick county apple belt near Clearbrook will be auctioned Saturday June 12 in front of the Court House. Sale bills available.
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George Timberlake
Frederick County
Clearbrook
Court House
Sedan Chevrolet for Auction Cash Front Court House
An almost new Sedan Chevrolet, engine and body in first class condition, will be sold at auction for cash. May 29 at 2 p m in front of Court House. Can be seen at Rouss ip tf A G SWANSON Auctioneer.
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Court House
Burned Out With Insufficient Insurance
A local insurance notice urges readers to increase fire coverage for stock, store building, dwelling, and furniture to avoid loss. It warns replacement costs could be three or four times the original price and promotes H. R. Bryarly & Bro. agency services.
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H.R. Bryarly & Bro
Small Increase at Front Royal Census Count
The census bureau issued a bulletin showing Front Royal district population 4 194 with an increase of 901 or 27 4 percent and Front Royal town 1 404 up 271 or 23 9 percent The Norfolk census reached 115 777 an increase of 48 325 or 71 6 percent.
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Associated Press
Washington
Front Royal
Census Bureau
Norfolk
License applicants must file by May 27, 19XX
The Commissioner of Revenue J. L. MAPHIS warns all license seekers to apply by Thursday May 27. After that date a double license will be assessed under the law and a fixed fine will be enforced for failure to secure a license.
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J. L. Maphis
Commissioner of Revenue
Equity Pasture for Rent Sealed Bids Winchester Va
Equity grounds west of the reservoir set for rent from June 1 to November 1. Sealed bids directed to F. E. Clerk superintendent of schools Winchester Virginia. Bids received after May 28 will not be considered. Obtain specifications at the superintendent of schools office.
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F. E. Clerk
Superintendent of Schools
Winchester
Office of Superintendent of Schools
Winchester Clean Up Week Promoted By Civic League
Publicity department of the Chamber of Commerce notes Winchester has long been seen as a healthy city but urges improvements. Clean up week runs May 22 to 26 with Civic League backing and the slogan Clean up Paint up Dress up as a local push to keep homes and streets orderly year round.
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Chamber of Commerce
Winchester
Civic League
Fruit Growers Advertise Immediate Delivery Supplies
Fruit growers can obtain for immediate delivery pyro x, lead arsenate, bluestone and genuine dusting materials. Spray hose, rods, guns, nozzles, fittings and power and hand sprayers are available. Everything for better fruit.
Winchester Seed Co promotes legumes for farmers
Orchard men urged to buy scarce cow peas and soy beans with Crimson Clover advertised as the cheapest legume. Winchester Seed Co. promotes seed products and markets for growers facing shortages.
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Winchester Seed Co
Bolsheviks Attack on 90 Mile Front Near Warsaw
Russian forces press an attack along the northern fighting front near Warsaw in an attempt to breach Polish lines and reach East Prussia. Fierce fighting spans about 90 miles with lines swaying as waves clash in heavy combat, ongoing for hours.
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Associated Press
Warsaw
East Prussia
Privet Hedge and Tax Notices in Local Classifieds
Privet Hedge offered by Mountain View Nursery Co Williampsort M¢ at 3 cents each not plantable for two weeks. Water and sewer taxes must be paid by June 1 1920 to avoid penalty and disconnection, says City Treasurer WM T Barr. Also seeking a second hand Premier printer at reduced price via The Star.
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Mountain View Nursery Co
Williamssport
WM. T. Barr
City Treas
Bosiptt
Business Men Hard at Work Oiling Streets
A large group of Winchester business men joined volunteers to clean, repair, and oil city streets starting North Market Street. The effort, organized by Secretary Thomas Burley of the Chamber of Commerce, aims to reduce dust and improve traffic, with city funds saved for materials and future maintenance.
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Win
Thomas Burley
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Trier
North Market Street
Boy Scouts
Chamber of Commerce
Burley
Thomas Chief Sprint
Clark Plumifer
W. I. Hicks
John Stuart
Tack Nail
Clifford ‘D. Grim
Douglas Spillman
Gibson Dibby Baker
Allen Gray
BobiConsul-Gray
Seddon Lacy
George
President Deschannel Falls From Train Near Montargis
Paul Deschannel president of the French republic fell from a window of his train near Montargis France last night. He walked a mile in darkness to a track worker who brought help. He suffered bruises and a facial and leg wound but no serious injury.
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Associated Press
Montargis
France
Paul Deschannel
French Republic
M. Deschannel
Deschannel
Mont Grasson
Two Cars Stolen In Virginia Thefts Reported
Police reports list two separate thefts between here and Harrisonburg Virginia overnight. A Studebaker with Virginia plate 45650 and Harrisonburg plate 426 was taken near Harrisonburg. In New Market Virginia a Buick six with plate 52677 was stolen.
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Here
Harrisonburg
Studebaker
Virginia
New Market
Pressure on steels drives mixed stock market moves
May 24 New York stocks opened with a minor recovery after an early setback as oils liquidations intensified. Steel shares faced renewed pressure with Crucible down six points and Republic and Vanadium each off three. Overall volume reached about 705000 shares as oils and industrials experienced declines despite brief rallies.
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Associated Press
New York
Republic
Atlantic Gulf
Flour Prices Fall at Minneapolis Mills in May
Flour declined further at the largest Minneapolis mills with family patent flour quoted at 14.75 to 15 dollars a barrel in 98 pound cotton sacks for carload lots. Laborers wanted for Winchester Cold Storage Co at 2.25 dollars per day with board. Apply to William Beverley Fansler Julian W. Baker Daniel Lupton and W. W. Glass. W. W. Glass is the Democratic candidate for mayor of Winchester.
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Associated Press
Minneapolis
Minn
Winchester Cold Storage Co
William Beverley
Wood campaign spending reveals wide geographic support
Senate investigators hear figures from Frank H Hitchcock and Dr Randolph J Hersey on Wood campaign expenditures across states. New Jersey totals reach 15000 while Maryland accounts show 12500 and West Virginia reports 3700. Additional notes cite lavish newspaper advertising posters and rally-scale events across multiple locales.
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Associated Press
Washington
Frank H Hitchcock
General Wood
Senate
Wood Organization
New Jersey
Maryland
Hitchcock
New York
Wood
Wood Money
West Nia
Randolph J. Hersey
West Virginia
Sutherland
Vitor
Prim
Kenyon
Hersey
Child Dies of Tetanus in Winchester Visit
Lillian Duke six year old daughter of Ambrose Duke of Martinsburg West Virginia died last Friday at Memorial Hospital Winchester from tetanus contracted during a visit here. The body was returned to Martinsburg for funeral services held yesterday.
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Lillian Duke
Ambrose Duke
Martinsburg
W. Va
Winchester
Memorial Hospital
Villa Given Ultimatum to Choose Peace or War
Aboard Gen. Calles special train in La Florida Coahuila Mexico May 22 the de facto Mexican authorities served an ultimatum to Francisco Villa giving him until May 25 to decide if he will be at peace or at war with the new government Gen. T Elias Calles announced today from El Paso Texas via the Associated Press.
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Associated Press
Caltes
la Flor
Coahuila
Mex
el Paso
Tex
Mexico
Francisco Villa
T. Elias Calles
Stolen traffic signal at Market and Cork
A traffic signal at Market and Cork streets was stolen Saturday night. The device was carried to Middletown and left on William Keith’s porch, found yesterday morning, and a police report was filed. The theft leaves the John Kerr School intersection unguarded until a replacement arrives or the item is returned.
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Market
Cork
Middletown
William Keith
Sch
John’ Kerr
Doctor J A Richard Family Returns From Atlantic City
Doctor J A Richard his wife Mrs Richard and daughter Miss Mildred Richard have returned from Atlantic City after a week’s stay.
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Atlantic City
J.A. Richard
Miss Bertha Poston Weds Dr Floyd I McClure in St Louis
The Poston family announces the marriage of Miss Bertha M. Poston to Dr. Floyd I. McClure on May 20 at the home of HW Ruedi in St Louis. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. McClure of Dunkard Pennsylvania, recently served in the US Army veterinary corps and now practices in Ranger Texas.
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William L. Poston
Bertha M. Poston
Floyd I. McClure
Orly
Aily
Rankin, Tex
HW. Ruedi
Laclade Avenue
Louis
C. Kramer
Pilgrim Evangelical Church
Clare
Pershing Street
Ranger
Tex
Poston
Wantis
McCure
Tyra
Wo W. McClure
Dunkard
Pand
St. Louis
Grafonola Cabinet Models Arrive At Seal's
The store announces new mahogany Grafonola cabinet models priced at 120, 125, and 160 dollars with installment options available. The listing is from Seal's.
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Seal’s
Roads argue for increase in freight rates before ICC
The Associated Press reports Washington proceedings as freight rates rise. Howard Elliott leads carriers' case with Frederic Strauss and Daniel Willard to follow. The eastern group supports a 6 percent uplift and 1.017 billion dollars in additional revenue, excluding possible wage hikes for 2 million railroad workers.
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Associated Press
Washington
Interstate ‘Commerce Commission
Howard Elliott
Association ‘of
Frederic Strauss
New York
Daniel Willard
Baltimore Fund
Ohio Railroad
Railroad Labor Board
The
Association of Railroad Executives
Sugar Refining Co Raises Sugar Price Again
New York May 24 The Amri can Sugar Refining Company advanced the price of sugar by one cent to 22 1 2 cents, the third advance in a week. The company cites rising costs for raw sugar as the reason for the increase.
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Associated
NEW York
Amrican Sugar Refining Company
Ra Wengar
Paxton Club Meeting Scheduled at The Paxton Chapel
The Agricultural and Home Economics Club will meet at Paxton’s Chapel on Tuesday May 25 at 3 30 PM near the school horse. All members must attend Miss Haynes will attend with two special messages and instructions.
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Paxton's Chapel
Haynés
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Mike
Valley Bank
Jan
Cl Les Longerbeam
ELKS
Co. K. Cver
Chevrolet
A. G. Swanson
Auet
Packard Car Co
H. Smith
Iptt Newlin & Company
Hanbrough & Carter
Shim Sete
Fruit Growers
Winchester Orchard Supply CO
N. Market ST
Herrell
West-Va
Senate Committee
Pomerere
Ania
Ali
Johnson
Angus McSween
Accanal Johnson
California
R. B. Straussberger
Norristown
McSween
Indiana
VILLA
Miss Poston
Missouri
Paxton
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