Fourth Fire at Same Spot Destroys Lowrey Home
A midnight blaze at 7 South Market Street wrecked the Lowrey residence and damaged nearby properties including The Evening Star building. Mrs Graichen owned the site. James W. Lowrey, a 30-year worker at T A Graichen Glove Co, escaped with his daughter Lillian and two grandchildren May and Elizabeth in their night clothes with aid from Assistant Fire Warden Goss and volunteers. A relief fund was started for the family, who had no insurance.
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James W. Lowrey
No. 7
South Market Street
Lillian Lowrey
May
Elizabeth Lowrey
Goss
Elizabeth Graicheh
Evening Star
Market and Water Streets
Samuel L. Laren
Tiene Veer
Lowery
Secret Orders
Secret Order
Winchester Lodge of Elks
Braddock and
Piccadilly Streets
Markets and
Water Streets
Ells
Elizabeth
J. Fred, Goss
Messrs
Benton Snider
Howard Scruggs
Market Street
Scruggs
Snider
Mr. Wrey
Graichen
Lowrey
T. A’ Graichen Glove Company
Star Sends Check to Firemen for Saving Building
Publisher H Byrd sends fifty dollars to Chief Fire Warden J W Sibert to be divided among three fire companies for their brave work in preventing destruction of The Star building after a morning fire. Firemen risked danger to spray water through offices and quell flames in the rear area, earning the community’s gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. ¥. Byrd
the Star
J. W. Sibert
Star
Fruit Growers Ad Offer Instant Delivery Supplies
Promises immediate delivery of pyrox, lead arsenate, bluestone and genuine dusting materials. Sells spray hoses, rods, guns, nozzles, fittings and power and hand sprayers. Branding speaks “Everything for better fruit” from Winchester Orchard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Orch
Baker and Shrock Real Estate and Insurance Announcement
After June 1 Mr Wilmer F Shrock joins in the real estate and insurance business under the firm name Baker and Shrock The message asks for continued patronage from friends and customers in the local community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmer F. Shrock
Baker & Shrock
Beck's Stadium Bakery announces longer hours and specials
Owing to help shortage the store opens 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Cakes pies rolls doughnuts and rolls fresh daily. Special Friday and Saturday Miss America Chocolate Covered Cordial Cherries 79 cents per box. Plea Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peo- Plea Drug Co
People’s Drug Store
No Smoking at Elks Meeting Disputed Fire Cause
Exalted Ruler Charles K. Over of Winchester Lodge says no smoking occurred during last night's initiation on the top floor and notes all lodge windows were nailed shut preventing a cigar drop explanation for the Lowrey home fire.
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Charles K. Over
Winchester Lodge of Elks
James Lowrey
Lowrey
Ruler Over
Elks
Mr. Over
Robert F. Brill
Joseph Newlin
Water and sewer taxes due by June first 1920
Water and sewer taxes must be paid by June 1, 1920, or penalty will be added and service may be disconnected. T. Barr, City Treasurer. Also a rental ad offering space at Hambrough & Carter with contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Barr
City Treas
Investors urged to read ads in this paper
Large and small investors are urged to review the notices and offerings presented by iptt NEWLIN & COMPANY in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iptt
Newlin & Company
Clarification of Roanoke Convention Delegate Seats
The Star explains the Roanoke convention seating dispute over delegates Henry and Rice. It argues delegates elected without authority could not appoint their own alternates and notes failures to file credentials and voting rights during the Seventh district and state credentials reviews. The piece links Henry to Senator Leedy’s later moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Star
Warren Rice
J. H. Henry
Henry
The.fs
Wolegeta Rob
Wahbke
Winchester
Democratic Committee
Harry Hardy
Roanoke
Virginia
Oscar H. Lewis
A& Winchester
Mr. Rice
Messrs. Rice
Messrs. Henry
Rice
Wilson
Lewis
Harrison
Mr. Henry
Messrs
Leedy
State Senate
Senator Leedy
Congress
Alexandria Alarms Turned City Into Armed Camp
May 27 Alexandria with 18 000 inhabitants resembled an armed camp as militia patrols and police reserves guarded the streets after reports a large body of negroes marching from Washington to avenge threats of lynching against William Turner a negro jailed there Turner was later moved to Winchester and then Richmond and finally to Henrico county jail under federal escort for safety concerns.
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Alexandria
Var
Washington
William Turner
Turner
Richmond
Richmond, Fredericksburg
Henrico County
Winchester
Henrico
Wilson vetoes peace measure in Washington
President Wilson vetoed the Republican peace resolution saying it would stain the United States’ gallantry. He argued the resolution omits key aims of the Versailles treaty and that rejecting it signals pursuit of divergent national interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Germany
United States
Sedan Chevrolet for Sale by Auction
A second-hand Selan Chevrolet with engine and body in first class condition will be sold at auction for cash on May 29 at 2 p.m. in front of Court House. Can be seen at Rouss Garage. A. G. Swanson, Auct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selan Chevrolet
Court House
Rouss
Laborers Wanted at Winchester Cold Storage Company
Laborers needed at Winchester Cold Storage Co. pay is 2.25 dollars per day with board including rainy days and Sundays or 8 dollars per day without board. Apply to William Beverley, Superintendent. Also coal notice for Lykens Valley Red Ash Nut Coal by G. O. Snapp, Bell 414J.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Cold Storage Co
William Beverley
Lykens Valley
Bell
SNAPP
Spotts Property to Be Sold at Court House Saturday
The eight room brick and stone residence at 523 South Main Street, former home of Mrs. A. B. Spotts, will be sold in front of the Court House at 12 o clock noon Saturday. Sale bills available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Main St
A. 8
Desirable House For Rent In Central Location
Eight room residence offered for rent with modern conveniences and central setting. Apply to J. H. Henry for details and rental terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Henry
Century Club Holds Final Big Session
The Century Club of Winchester concludes its 17th year with a banquet at Sign of the Motor Berryville. Mrs R T Barton presided as president and Mrs H H McGuire and Mrs Stewart Bell organized the elaborate menu. The toastmistress Mrs F C Oldham delivered verses praising the club and its studies of European art literature and history.
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Berryville
Century Club
Winchester
R. T. Barton
H. H. McGuire
Stewart Bell
F.C. Oldham
Local Salvation Army drive lags in Winchester and county
The Salvation Army fund drive in Winchester and Frederick County closes next Tuesday June 1. The local quota of $4,400 remains unmet though substantial cash and pledges have been raised. organizers urge liberal gifts to sustain home services and aid the poor, citing wartime efforts and the beneficence of Captain and Mrs. Van Bemond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Winchester
Frederick County
France
America
Mra. van Bemond
Winchester State Guards drill announced by Capt Grim
All members are ordered to be present for night and close order drill by order of Captain George H. Grim. The Winchester State Guards drill is set for 3 p.m. at the City Courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Grim
Winchester State Guards
City
Cour
Fresh Cocoanuts and Specials at Winchester Stores
Fresh shipment of cocoanuts arrives from F. Ramacciotti. Carloads of Ceresota flour and branded products handled by Keckley & Shayock. The People's Drug Co offers a sifted free gift with $1 cash purchase and a one hand sifter with a dollar spend. Dodge Touring car for sale by H. W. Ebert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Ramacciotti
Winchester
The
People’s Drug Co
People’s Drug Store
H. W. Ebert
West Virginia primary yields tight governor and first district race
West Virginia voters face close contests for governor on the Republican side with B F Morgan F B Montgomery and I T Groscup leading in early returns. In the First district Republican race B L Rosenbloom leads C E Carrigan by nine votes with one precinct in. Elizabeth Bolen travels to Winchester for a visit and dance.
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Associated Press
Wheeling
W. Va
Sutherland
General Wood
West Virginia
Congress
Wood
B. FF. .Morgan
F. B. Montgomery
I’.T. Grosscup
Rete N. Koontz
A. B. Littlepage
Teturns
B. L. Rosembloom
C. E. Carrigan
Harrison declines joint debate in 1920 primary race
Representative Thomas W. Harrison of the Seventh District declines Col. Robert F. Leedy’s call for a joint debate. He cites being tied up in Congress and opposes joint debates, saying the records and past duties show voters his qualifications. Harrison notes he will stand on his record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Harelson
Seventh Congressional District
Robert F. Leedy
Luray
Harrison
Congress
Colonel Leedy
Washington
Robert FP. Leedy
R. Lee Taylor
Democratty
T. W. Harrison
Judge Harrison to Odd Fellows Memorial Exercises
Congressman Thomas W. Harrison accepts invitation to address the Middletown Odd Fellows at their hall next Sunday at two o clock. The address honors deceased members at the memorial exercises in Middletown. Pure. Lord, 26c. Ib. Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. ip
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Harrison
Gyro the Odd Fellows
Middletown
County
Pure. Lord
Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
Public Auction Notice At 44 South Main Street
TRY HERRELLS Friday May 28th at 10 am public auction of household goods at 44 Sout Main street B BROOKE BAKER is listed. The People of Shenandoah Valley urged to patronize the New Taxi Cab Company in Washington District offering cheap taxi service call West 84 Orchard Men advertise Crimson Clover and other seeds as scarce. Lost tire fragment noted with reward at Bromley's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sout Main Street
B. Brooke Baker
Eac T
Shenandoah Valley
Washington
Taxi Cab Company
Call West
Real estate and store listings in Frederick county
Tract 160 acre limestone soil well situated and improved and 40 acre orchard that will pay for the farm within 5 years. Price $165 per acre. Also for sale the best country store in Frederick county. Brick dwelling near center of city in good condition with special improvements valued at $4250. Several properties on Hadiox Terrace. NEWLIN & CO, 14 Rouss Avenue.
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Frederick County
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MR. Lowrey
Evening Star Building
Fruit Growers
ARD Supply CO
N. Market ST
Republican
W. R. Talbot
Stewart Grim
Lewis F. Cooper
W. Ramsburg
L.D. Ritter
J. W., Baker
Beck’s Stham Bakery
Hambrough & Carter
Chevrolet
A. G. Swanson
Spotts
Mr. Eddy
Miss Gibson
Napoleon
Russia
Watteau
Watteau's Pictures, Cous
Hugo
Taine
Elon
la Place
Vigny
Zola
Dreyfus
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Worth
Recamier
Dr. Barry
Brebal
de Stael
Fromm Handley
England
Handel
Corot
Eugene Sue
Shakespeare
Byron
William Tell
India
Rerr
Karma
Buddha
Keckley & Shayock
Elizabeth Bolen
Harrisonburg
Judge Harrison
ODD Fellows
Herrell
Winchester Seed Co. Inc
Charles Kiet
Gates
Bromley
Cuella
Newlin & CO
Rouss Avenney
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