Trial Looms In Valley Pike Damages Suit
The Circuit Court of Rockingham county prepares for a second trial in the case of James D. Crowder's Administratrix v Valley Turnpike Company for 10000 damages after Crowder's death when his car struck a barrier near a concrete bridge under repair on the Valley Turnpike. Defense led by R Gray Williams with Sipe Harris. plaintiffs D O Dechert and E G Crawford. Previously mistrialed amid broad coverage and influential motorist law instructions.
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James D. Crowder
The
Valley Turnpike Company
Crowder
Valley Turnpike
Rockingham County
Messrs. Sipe & Harris
Harrisonburg
D. O. Dechert
E. G. Crawford
Burg
Turnpike Company
George H. Harrison
New Market
City and Pupils Win Gold Medals in Contest
Fifty seven high school pupils receive gold medals in the American merchant marine essay contest. Winners include Miss Ia Fisher of Winchester High School and Philip Bulmer of Middletown Agricultural High School. State board judges include Governor Henry Stuart and Edwin C. Ryals.
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Ia Fisher
Winchester High School
Philip Bulmer
Middletown Agricultural High School
State Board of Judges
Henry ©. Stuart
Pollard
Edwin C. Ryals
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Chamber of Commerce of
Newport News
U S Export Balance Tops Nine Hundred Million Dollars
Secretary Redfield told the cabinet that America’s favorable export balance from August 1 to date exceeds 900 million dollars, setting all records.
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Washington
Redfield
America
Becker Loses Last Hope in Third Appeal
Albany New York May 25 Charles Becker former New York police lieutenant was refused a third trial by the Supreme Court of Appeals He was convicted of assassinating Merman Rosenthal and twice sentenced to the electric chair at Sing Sing
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Albany, N
Mrs Adams Returns Home After Surgical Operation
Mr C C Adams of Boyce Clarke County Va reports his wife underwent a severe operation at Washington Sanitarium Takoma Park D C She is improving and hopes to be home soon Friends in Boyce and vicinity await her return after days with her in the hospital
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C. C. Adams
Boyce
Clarke County
Washington Sanitarium
Takoma Park
D. C
Mr Gudebrod Leaves Winchester for New York
Mr Gudebrod a wealthy New York chancellor of Turkey Knob Orchard Company with extensive Virginia holdings visited Winchester yesterday. He went from the home of his mother in law Mrs J H Leake on South Washington Street and departed for New York later in the day.
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Champorter
New York
Turkey Knob
Mount Jackson
Shenandoah County
Winchester
3. H. Leake
South Washington Street
Gudebrod
Bishop Brown to Confirm at Christ Church in Winchester
Rt. Rev. William Cabell Brown bishop coadjutor of Virginia will administer the apostolic rite of confirmation at Christ Episcopal Church Winchester this evening at 8 o clock. Rev Dr W D Smith rector presents candidates and delivers the sermon. the bishop arrives from Berryville Clarke county VA where he held services last night. A large congregation is expected with a vested choir directed by Mrs H D Fuller. Everyone is invited to attend.
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William Cabell Brown
Diocese of
Virginia
Protestant Episcopal Church
W. D. Smith
Bishop Brown
Brown
Berryville
Clarke
County
H. D. Fuller
Real Estate Ad For Winchester VA Home On South Washington
An advertisement offers a modern home on South Washington Street in Winchester Virginia with a 60 foot lot a garden and yard for 4500 dollars. The listing by W W L Fultz Real Estate Exclusive lists offices at 11 and 18 Court Square. Postmark 25-1p-31.
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Washington Street
L. Fultz
Court Square
Winchester
Captain Kurtz Is Still Unimproved
Captain George W. Kurtz, reported by The Star as seriously ill after a sudden illness Friday afternoon while talking with friends on Market Street, was resting quietly at home on South Main Street. No significant improvement noted, though he rested more comfortably than hours earlier and had a troubled night.
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George W. Kurtz
the Star
Market Street
South Main
Sale of furniture of late Mrs. Martha J. Lewis
All household effects of the late Mrs. Martha J. Lewis will be sold at 615 South Braddock Street at 10 o clock on Saturday. A large selection of excellent furniture will be available for inspection before the sale.
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Martha J. Lewis
South Braddock Street
Doctor Bell Warned To Rest At Home On South Main
Dr William A Bell confined at home on South Main street due to rheumatism was reported easier this afternoon though will stay indoors several more days to avoid recurrence. Misses Ethel Scrivener and Cora Haymaker and Mrs Olive Brown and daughter visit Baltimore noted. J T Brown Percy Miller and Holmes Carper drove to Hagerstown Sunday and dined at the Hamilton House. Mrs Harry K Russell left for Washington and Baltimore on a short visit.
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William A. Bell
South Main Street
Tonger
Ethel Scrivener
Cora Haymaker
Olive “Brown
Pred. Grim
Baltimore
J.T. Brown
Percy ‘Miller
Holmes Carper
Hagerstown
Hamilton House
Harry K. Russell
Washington
Plans for Genevieve Champ Clark Thomson Wedding
Plans for the wedding of Miss Genevieve Champ Clark daughter of the Speaker to Mr James M Thomson of New Orleans near completion. The ceremony will be held next month at the Clark home Honeyshuck Bowling Green Missouri with Rev Mr Herndon officiating. Bridesmaids include Miss Dorothy Thomson Miss Imogene Thomson and Miss Jean jot Alexandria Va plus Miss Emerson of Bowling Green and Miss Clark's cousins Miss Beoneal and Miss Susan Bennett. The bridal party will walk through a vine wrapped path to a grove of honey locust trees. Miss Clark wears a soft white satin gown embroidered abroad and made in the US. Gifts include a diamond pendant and silver pieces. the House will present a diamond necklace and Senate a pearl necklace. Over a thousand invitations will go out and guests will travel from St Louis to Bowling Green on special trains.
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Clark
Honeyshuck
Bowling Green
Miseerson
Miss Clark
Beoneal
Susan Bennett
Joel Bennett
Kansas City
Clark Se
House of Representatives
Senate
Valley Turnpike Set For Dustless, Smooth Summer Drive
The Valley Turnpike is in fine condition with most of it treated in bituminous binder. By June first the binder dries and no new work will occur except minor repairs to maintain a high standard. Expect smooth, dustless travel from Winchester to Staunton.
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Valley Turnpike
Winchester
Staunton
Sale of Oscar Barr Property at North Main Street
A three story brick building at 160 North Main Street now housing T. M. Barr’s grocery will be sold at public auction in front of the County Court House at 12 o'clock noon this Saturday. The property is described as one of the city's most desirable business enterprises.
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North Main Street
T. M. Barr
County Court House
Seed potatoes Jersey White and Early Rose for sale
Seed potatoes Jersey White and Early Rose offered by F. W. Quantz at the corner of Main Street and Valley Avenue. Small ad notes a contact for buyers seeking seed varieties.
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Jersey
F. W. Quantz, Cor
Main St
Valley. Ave
Baltimore Wheat and Corn Prices Report
Baltimore spot and May wheat closed at 1.49. Corn prices in the same market were about 80 cents per bushel.
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Baltimore
Jeonta
Old Revolutionary Cannon Sought for Washington Headquarters
Winchester Ladies' Colonial Association led by Mrs Katherine Glass plans to move an old cannon from N W Solenberger property on North Market Street to Washington's Headquarters. A four inch solid shot found on Rous Avenue matches the cannon barrel, suggesting it fired from the piece. They aim to mount the cannon before Braddock marker unveiling on Thursday.
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Chester
Misa
Katherine R
Washington
Rouss Avenue
Hugh Striker
James B. Russell
Russell
Solenberger
Ladies’ Colonial Association
General Braddock
Invitations Out For Coming Wedding
Invitations were received in Winchester for the marriage of Miss Anne Heap Gleaves daughter of Captain and Mrs. Albert Gleaves and Lieut Thomas Earle Van Metre USN. The ceremony will be at 4 PM June 19 at St Johns Church Washington DC. A reception will follow at 1826 Jefferson Place Washington. Evelina Gleaves will attend as bridesmaid.
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Winchester
Anne Heap Gleaves
Albert Greaven
Thomas Earle van
United States Navy
St. John's Church
Washington
D. C
Gleaves
Jefferson Place
Evelina Gleaves
Utah
van Metre
New York
Berkeley County
Martinsburg
Miss Gleaves
Commencement Exercises at Fort Loudoun Seminary Schedule
Fort Loudoun Seminary hosts multiple events May 27 to May 31 at Empire Theater and The Presbyterian Church. Recitals, a bachelor sermon, field day, and art exhibit mark the program with tickets priced five and ten cents.
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Fort Loudoun Seminary
The
Presbyterian Church
J. Horace Lacy
D. D
Empire Theater
Dramatic Club
Fort Loudoun
B. F. Wilson
George Washington
Empire
Etta
Fort Lowdoun
Empire ‘Theater
the Empire
Automobile bargains and used car prices listed
5 passenger Overland Touring Car for 375 dollars and 4 passenger model with 4 cylinders priced at 125 dollars appear in the classified listing. The ad notes wire buns and offers via telegraph.
Shawnee District Sunday Schools in Convention
Frederick County Sunday schools hold the fourth annual Shawnee District convention at the Kernstown Presbyterian church on May 27 starting 10 am. Officers include Funkhouser, Larrick, Carpenter, Snapp. program covers devotionals, welcome, committees, lessons, and speaker topics with an afternoon session on temperance and teacher training.
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Frederick County
Kernstown
P. M. Funkhouser
J. M. Larrick
David Carpenter
Tilden Snapp
Sampsell
Temperance
Smith
Haley
Hardyuys
Sydenstricker
Large price paid for un Improved lot in Winchester
The largest known price for an undeveloped lot in Winchester's South Washington street area was recorded as Mra. H. Leake sold the corner lot at Washington and Leicester streets to John M. Snyder. The 80 foot frontage fronts Washington street and extends 1756 feet along Leicester. The sale price was $4,000 or $50 per front foot. Mrs. Leake was represented by W. L. Fultz. Snyder plans a modern home soon.
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Washington Street
Winchester
H. Leake
William Byrd
Washington, Stewart, Cecil and
Leicester Streets
Washington and
John M. Snyder
Kate L
Leicester Street
Leake
W. L. Fultz
Snyder
Baker Family Arrives to Recuperate in Town
Mr and Mrs William J Baker formerly of this city now of Kansas City Mo have arrived to spend time with relatives He was seriously ill over a month ago but shows improvement after traveling from Missouri His father in law is the late JL Ho Baker and his wife is sister to George W and John B Haines both well known locals in this city
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William J. Baker
Kansas City
Seed Corn and Pea Seeds for Sale at Court House Plan
Peter Baker offers seed corn cow peas bacterialized Groit cow peas and assorted seeds including soy Feans rape millet and more at Court House Plan. Local listing notes diverse seed varieties and availability for planting season.
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Peter Baker
Court House Plana
Turko Allied Forces Hold Line In Multiple Front Actions
Allies repel Turkish advances as Italian forces claim Austrian border gains and German Austrian diplomats visit Switzerland. U S Aviators raid Venezuela and Britain reports renewed Dardanelles fighting with continued bombardment and Turkish setbacks. President Wilson proclaims neutrality amid widespread wartime activity.
Russian Army Goes On Offensive Across 400 Mile Front
Dispatches from Petrograd report Russian forces advancing along a 400 mile front from southeast Poland to southeast Galicia. Germans attack Shavell near Stryj but are pushed back as the Slav army gains ground and takes many prisoners. German retreat expected to the east bank of the San river.
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Italy
Wilson
America
London
Mutiny Quelled as German Officers Help Suppress Turk Revolt
Reports say mutinous Turkish forces near the Dardanelles were subdued by German officers and troops. Several rebels were killed and others retreated toward Constantinople. A German aviator and mechanic were rescued off Harwich after their aircraft ditched in the North Sea and sank. Swiss neutrality guarantees declared by Germany Austria and Italy. Swiss troops placed on frontier. King Constantine of Greece shows improving condition.
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Dardanelles
Sofia
Constantinople
Harwich
Rerne
Athens
Constantine
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Valley Pike
James V. Crowder
Pormer
R. Gray Williams
Ida Fisher
Ters
Rine
John B. Locke
Port News Chamber of Commerce
U. S
Becker
Wire
Christ Church
Kurtz
Lewis
Ark
Genevieve Champ Clark
Champ Clark
James M. Thomson
New Orleans
A. P. Thomson
Summit Point
Clark Friends
St. Louis
Oscar Barr
Washington Place
of Win
Mr. Sydenstricker
Dr. Jones
Grattan Crawford
Lawson Mockman
Leslie Kline
F. A. Shryock
Julian Richard
Mr. Stover
Roumania
Bulletin
Rome
Uer
Gortis
Carter
Cervignano
Cormers
Perth Cahisso
Switzerland
von Ruelow
von Maceili
Ventee
Pashed
United States
State Department
Romiser
Glasere
Sasadil
Saalee Ae Ie
Atetack
Myllensex
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