Bond election challenge in Clarke County suits up
In Clarke County Virginia a petition seeks to declare void the Chapel and Greenway bond election as illegal. The suit argues the court order called only two districts for a county bond vote, not the whole county, misapplying Sec 2110 and 2128. The filing lists numerous Clarke residents supporting the challenge.
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Clarke Courier
Berryville
Chapel
Green Way
Eye Byrd
Kenmond
Clarke County
C Oll
Wie
Sijitizens
Ates Tele
Prey Otekell
F. G. Hatchell
George R. Gr Cisak
Marshall ‘Lee
Senedavo “Thompson
J.C
Fuskdieeer Ib
Sunes
George W
Harold Sowers
A. B. Hummer
WF ‘Vorous
Charles Gene
Thomson Sowers
Thos
Mickburn
Smith
J. L. Thoma
J Coiner
R. C. Bromom H
Cc. P. Newcomb
JW. Gaver
Jun. Bell
John H. Enders
Thomas
Rosalie G. Smithey
Nannie D. Thomas
D. Lemon Fries
J. M. H. Clagett
Wm. O. Cram
Hls. Stickel
Brown
R. Hibbard
Longmarsh
C. H. Payne
W. H. Mesmer
Greenayee
Sauna
Mat
To. Clarke
Chapel and Greenway
Clarke
Calta
Movies of Winchester Again Tonight at Empire Theater
Two thousand residents packed the Empire Theater last night to see local films and a feature. Dr Harmon made two appearances to pleased the enormous audience and will appear again tonight with the local movies. A new feature picture Body and Soul will be shown with the same admission 40 cents for adults and 20 cents for children including tax.
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Harmon
Ice Solp for Cash at Reduced Coupon Rate Notice
The Winchester TM Cold Storage Co announces adoption of coupon cash for ice sales and offers coupon books at reduced rates for customer convenience. Call phone 95-1. Advertisement date 5-24-1p-6t.
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Winchester ™ Cold Storage Co., Inc
Fruit Growers Meet Saturday in Frederick County
A large turnout is expected at the Frederick County Fruit Growers meeting this Saturday the 28th at 2 pm in the Hendiey Library Auditorium. Farm Bureau speaker Mr. Barger will discuss the cost of producing a barrel of apples, with Mr. Howard Hoge of the Virginia State Horticultural Society also attending.
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Frederick County
Hendiey Library
Barger
Farm Bureau
Pogaty
Howard Hoge
Virginia State Horticultural Society
J. R. Dubshane
Sedy
Frederick County Fruit Growers’ Association
Poppy Memorial Day Wear Adopted by American Legion
The American Legion and auxiliaries urge wearing silk Flanders Poppies as Memorials for the men who fought in France. The poppies will be sold nationwide on May 28 and 30 with a “pay anything you wish” request to honor fallen soldiers.
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Flanders
American Legion
Flanders Field
United States
France
Local Rivals Set Second Shenandoah Valley–Winchester Varsity Game
The Shenandoah Valley Academy and Winchester High School baseball teams meet Saturday at 3 PM. Both squads are in prime condition after the first game of the series. a third game is planned if needed.
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Shenandoah Valley Academy
Winchester High School
Anon
Equity Cnet
Itoo
South End Hose Co. Meeting Scheduled for May 30
All members and prospective members are asked to meet in the hall Monday night at 7 30 o'clock. The secretary notes the meeting concerns business of importance.
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South*End Hose Co
Young Men Special Price Suits Saturday at Conner's
The ad invites young men to inspect special price suits available Saturday only at Conner's Bargain Store. It emphasizes limited-time savings and a focused sales event for men's apparel.
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Conner
Garden supplies and farm chemicals offered by Winchester Sup
The advertisement promotes hand dusters and dusting powder for gardens, liquid spray tools, and Bordeaux and Paris Green. It also lists garden hose fittings and special prices on noz zies. Includes Winchester Orchard Supply Co contact and a 1921 notice.
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Paris Green
Bordeaux
Winchester Orchard Sup. CO
Market Street
Fort Loudoun Seminary Finals Schedule and Recitals
The Fort Loudoun Seminary posts a weekend program with an art exhibit on Saturday at 3 00 PM in the Campus Field. An address delivering certificates by Hon. Thomas W. Harrison is set at Breebyteriyn Church on May 31. Recitals and performances run May 31 to June 1 at Empire Theater, admission 25 cents.
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Fort Loudoun Seminary
Thomas W. Harrison
Congress
Virginia
Wade
J. B. Frazier
Chaplains’ Corps
United Toe Navy
the Presbyterian Church
Dramatic Club
Empire Theater
The
Empire
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Standards of business are held too low say Gary
Elbert H. Gary of United States Steel says a slow return to normal business depends on a minority of managers and workers adopting a humane standard of conduct. He notes consumer reluctance stems from price readjustment and calls for wage reductions only after living costs fall.
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Associated Press
NDBW
York
Elbert H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
American Iron and Steel Institute
Gary
Itj
Russell Sirbaugh Laid To Rest At Fairview Church
The funeral of Russell Sirbaugh son of Mr and Mrs William Sirbaugh of near Capon Bridge West Virginia was held at Fairview Church about 11 o clock last Sunday. He suffered from tuberculosis and is survived by his parents a sister Sadie and a brother. The service was led by Rev Mr Brown with pallbearers Candy Wolford Conrad Wolford Fred Nelson Lee Sirbaugh Forest Pugh and Ernest Whitlock. Several local residents attended and neighbors shared condolences in the wake.
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Cross Roads
Russell Sirbaugh
Wiliam Sirbaugh
Capon Bridge
W. Va
Fairview Church
Sirbaugh
Trevast
Sadie Sirbauch
D. W. Files
Samsell
Pleasant Grove U. B
Rick McKee
Arthur Eaton
Walter Hicks
George Oates
Dillons Run
J.B. White
H. E. Oates
James Foreman
Gore
Madeline
Herber Whitacre
Charles Whitacre
Harry LaFollette
Upshaw Talks Move Winchester Students to Enthusiastic Regard
Congressman Upshaw arrived in Winchester for a lecture tour delivering talks to Fortys and local public school pupils. Despite crutches he spoke at the Street Methodist Episcopal church and attended a noon address at the Forties school, urging perseverance with the line Let nothing discourage you never give up. He stayed at Hotel Evans.
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Coferceman
Will D. Upshaw
Georgia
Winchester
Mr. Upshaw
Égan
Hotel Evans
Death by own action of Frank Wheeler at home
Authorities report Frank Wheeler died at his home in a self inflicted act. He had been in poor health for some time and was widely known in the automobile world.
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Muny
Border unrest quells as police report no arrests
Williamson West Virginia May 27 The entire length of the West Virginia Kentucky border affected by the industrial controversy was let by state and county authorities to be quiet. Not an arrest has been made nor a disturbance reported in 24 hours, Captain Brockus commanding the state police forces in the district said.
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Associated Press
Williamson
W. Va
West Virginia-Kentucky
Brockus
Douglas Fairbanks Audit and Film Marathon Tomorrow
Tomorrow Douglas Fairbanks fans will see a special program featuring His Name In the Papers and the Sunshine Comedy Roaring Lions on Parade plus Tiger's Trail. Auditorium showings start at 10 15 20 25 cents with the best picture in town.
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Douglas Fairbanks
Eight Confirmed at Christ Church by Bishop Brown
Bishop William Cabell Brown of Virginia confirmed eight persons at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church on Wednesday evening. The church currently lacks a rector. Reverend Dr. Papa Kennedy of Virginia Theological Seminary will conduct services at 11 o'clock next Sunday morning.
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William Cabell Brown
Diocese of Virginia
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Papa Kennedy
Virginia Theological Seminary
Christ Church
Virginia growers urge brief filing over Mississippi Valley rate rise
Shippers push to block proposed interstate rate increases with the Interstate Commerce Commission. Virginia State Horticultural Society plans to file briefs by June 26 with attorney representation and urges local growers to write to the Virginia State Corporation Commission urging protection of fruit prices. The commission schedule cites briefs due June 25 and an oral argument planned in July, with tariffs postponed to November 28.
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Mississippi Valley
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
W. P. Massey
Virginia State Horticultural Society
My. Massey
Absa
Memphis
St. Louis
State Society Fotos
Ant Commission
Sap
Virginia State Corporation Commission
Virginia
Massey
Mississippi River
Gulf Point
H. F. Byrn
Alexander Forward
State Corporation Commission
Nete Valley
Commission
Tornado Ravages Mason City Area in Iowa May 27
A tornado swept a path nearly a quarter mile wide between Plymouth and Manly in Iowa. Buildings and many farm structures were destroyed and at least one man was killed. Wires were down, hampering details of the damage.
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Associated Press
Mason City
Iowa
Plymouth
Manly
Four High School Students Die in Aurora Auto Crash
Four high school students, three boys and one girl, were killed and two others injured when the car carrying them from a school dance slid down a hill and was struck by a passenger train near Aurora Illinois.
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Associated Press
Aurora, III
West Virginia Seeks Early Hearing on Gas Laws
In Washington on May 27 a petition was filed in the Supreme Court by West Virginia Attorney General England seeking an early final hearing of the West Virginia Pennsylvania natural gas case. The petition contends West Virginia gas supply is diminishing yearly. Mrs. B. F. Davis and son are visiting relatives in Hagerstown.
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Associated Press
Washington
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Supreme Court
England
Seed Ads Highlight Low Prices From Winchester Seed Co
Seed sale announces very low prices on cow peas soy beans Sudan Grays sorghum and German millet from Winchester Seed Co. Advertising line lists seed types and pricing details for immediate purchase.
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Winchester Seed CO
Conner's Bargain Store Promotes Wool Pants Sale
A Winchester Virginia Woolen Mill sourced fabric pair of pants will be offered Saturday at a special price by Conner's Bargain Store. The notice highlights the store's discount event and the garment's origin from the local mill.
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Winchester Virginia Woolen Mill
Conner's
Bran and feed price notice from Winchester Milling
Feeder buyers are advised of special low prices on Bran Middlings Mixed Feed and Cotton seed Meal. Prices promised before purchase. Winchester Milling Corp advertises the offer. Also listed are a rental notice for Mrs. W. J. Whitlock and a Brockway truck for sale with details from S. A. Moffet Mt. Jackson Va.
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Winchester Milling Corp
Winchester Seed Co Peas and Other Garden Seeds
Seed ad noting very low prices on garden beans and peas from Winchester Seed Co. Lost brown vanity bag with papers and contents. owner only. Reward offered at Star office.
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Star Office
Baseball game notice and local classifieds fragment
Baseball American Legion versus Waxnborough Pa Equity May 30. For rent furnished house July August apply to 800 Washington St. Wanted seamstress plain sewing Bell 406-1. Lost Sunday May 22 Pearl Crescent pin reward returned to Star OfficeLp-Bt-5-26.
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American Legion
Waxnesboro
Equity
Washington St
Bell Phone
Pearl Cresent
Star Office
Winchester Gun Club to Hold Saturday Practice Meet
The regular weekly practice meet of the Winchester Gun Club will be held at 3 30 o clock tomorrow afternoon on the club grounds behind the city reservoir.
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Winchester Gun Club
City Reservoir
Weaver to Run for Legislature from Clarke and Warren
Clarke Courier notes an imminent announcement that Aubrey Weaver will seek election to the House of Delegates from Clarke and Warren counties. Farmer John Lee has also announced in response to farmers needing representation by a successful farmer who views public questions from the farmers’ perspective.
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Clarke Courier
Aubrey Weaver
Clarke
Warren
John ©. Lee
Lee
Virginia
Harry Tucker Qualifies for Virginia Governor Nomination
Hon. Harry St. George Tucker of Lexington has paid the filing fee and qualified as a Democratic candidate for governor of Virginia. He filed his candidacy with Auditor Moore and Chairman Roger A. James. Tucker, a Winchester native, will speak at Stonewall Cemetery on Monday June 6 during the annual Memorial exercises expected to draw a large Winchester crowd.
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Harry St. George Tucker
Lexington
Virginia
Richmond Times
Moore
Roger A. James
State Democratic Committee
Tucker
Winchester
Stonewall Cemetery
Tucker and Gilpin Visit Fredericksburg Campaign
Harry St George Tucker candidate for Governor and Kenneth N Gilpin candidate for Lieutenant Governor spoke to a large Fredericksburg crowd. Tucker planned to address Hanover tonight and a meeting of Tucker followers was scheduled on Church Hill next Wednesday according to the Richmond Times Dispatch.
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Harry St. George Tucker
Kenneth N. Gilpin
Fredericksburg
Mr. Tucker
Hanover
Henry L. Valentine
Ity
Registration of New Pupils Handley Schools
Winchester Public Schools opens registration for new pupils in grades 1 6 at John Kerr Building on May 28 and June 4 from 9 to 11. New pupils for grades 7 and up register at the City Building same dates. Kindergarten registration to come later. Children aged 6 before Oct 1 1921 may enter first grade. Applies to city and county pupils.
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Winchester Public Schools
John Kerr
Win
Quity
Milton Sills Vaudeville and Comedy Saturday at Empire
A special program at The Empire Theatre features two Dr. Carl Harmon mind reader appearances, plus The Little Fool film with Milton Sills and an all star cast. Witty Wet and Warmer comedy, Pathe news reel, and a Crare show afternoon. Matinee two thirty to five. Also a phonograph for sale at 428 Market St Ip.
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Empire Theatre
Wonderful Mind Reader
Carl Harmon
Metro Pictures Corporation
Milton Sills
Phen
Pathe
Crare
National Memorial observance program announced
The Star reports Rev Walter Mark Depp will lecture Monday afternoon at the National Memorial Association event. Flowers for graves may be placed at the cemetery lodge with Superintendent Phillips by Monday morning for burial. The program includes a parade music, readings, prayers, and addresses by Rev Depp and others.
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Walter Mark Dep
National Memorial Association
Phillips
Morgan Andere
Benner
George Wi
Tover
America
Grand Army of the Republic
Lincoln
B. Sartelle
Citizens’ Band
Logan
Mark Depp
Citizens
National Guard
Weekend Camp for Compans Near Middle Road
The notice invites residents to attend a weekend camp at a location about miles southwest of the Middle road. It urges camel men and local people to come out on Saturday and Sunday as part of the gathering. Captain George H. Grim signs the request.
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Middle Road
Dacter
Shenae
George HB
Free Examination by Wizard Specialist at Hu
Free examination by Mr. W. D. Mitchell the wizard specialist will be at Hu Saturday. Come in if you are in trouble.
Shawnee 2 Members Summoned for Annual Sermon
Notice calls all Shawnee 2 members to meet on Sunday May 29 at 7 p m for the annual sermon of the Tribe led by H R Smithy in the locality specified.
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Shawnee 2
Wam
Ip H. R. Smithy
Women Invited to Join Agricultural Society Meeting
An appeal calls eligible women to gather at the Baker residence on Monday in May to help organize a self-starting machinery project honoring local heroes. Tea will be served.
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Baker
Robert Barton
Mander
Ible
Hail Insurance Rates Advertised by Local Firm
A local agency offers hail insurance on wheat corn and rye with low rates. The ad lists Ford Hansbrough and Carts as contacts for insurance, loans, and real estate services.
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Hansbrough & Carts
Frederick County Fruit Growers Association Meeting Notice
Frederick County fruit growers association holds a meeting Saturday May 28 at 2 PM in Handley Library. Discussion covers freight rates to Southern markets and costs of barrel dispatching. Addresses by D H Bar vice president Farm Bureau Federation and A J Ball foreign freight agent Pennsylvania System on better ads of exporting. All interested invited.
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Handley, Library
D.H. Bar
Farm Bare Federation
A. J. Balleign
Pennsvania System
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Frank Wheeler
Tug River Valley
State Horticultural Society
B. F. Davis
Hagerstown
W. J. Whitlock
Brockway
S. A. Moffet
Mt. Jackson, Va
Weaver
Harry Tucker
Handley Schools
Milton
Sills
Victor
Fine Collection
Edison
Victor Records
Market St
Compans
Frederick County Fruit Growers Assn
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