Armistice Day Parade to Highlight Winchester Celebration
Armistice Day events in Winchester include a parade led by Robert Y. Conrad Post with participants from the Legion, Company I, Virginia National Guard, cadets from Shenandoah Valley Academy and Winchester High School, and area bands. Two afternoon football games feature Shenandoah Valley Academy versus Randolph-Macon Academy and a Front Royal vs Winchester all star clash, followed by a reception and dance at the American Legion building.
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Winchester
Rens
Robert Y. Conrad Post
American Legion
One Hundred and Sixteenthry
Virginia National Guard
Winchester High School
Shenandoah ‘Valley’ Academy
Citizens’ Band
Martinsburg
W. Va
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Randolph- Macon Academy
Front Royal
Front Royal “Tigers
Marshall
Taylor
Breckenridge
W. H
McCann
WV. P. I
Copenhaver
Ryan
Atlantic Fleet
Schlack
G. Vic A. Shryock
Lege
V.P. I
Tigers
Democratic Rally At City Auditorium Monday Night
A Democratic rally is set for City Auditorium at 8 PM on Monday November 6. Speakers include Congressman T W Harrison Hon William Meade Fletcher of Rappahannock County and Hon W F Keyser of Luray.
Public meeting on water sewer bond for Winchester
Citizens are urged to attend a free public mass meeting at 8 p m Friday November 3 at the Handley Library. The meeting will discuss a proposed 200000 bond issue for water and sewer extensions and improvements with Gustav J Reynardt of Norton Bird and Whitman Baltimore presenting as representative of Major Ezra B Whitman.
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Winchester
Handley Library
Gustav J. Reynardt
Norton, Bird and
Winchester Cold Storage Corp Coop and Headers Wanted
Help wanted at Winchester Cold Storage Corp. seeks headers and coopers for warehouse operations. Prior experience preferred. positions involve loading, unloading, and handling chill storage. Apply at company office or call for details.
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Coopers
Winchester Cold Storage Corp
Miss Louise Hall Wed H Delmar Robinson in Fairmont
In Fairmont W Va on November 2 a wedding was held at the Hall home in Pittsburgh Avenue. Miss Louise Hall became the bride of H Delmar Robinson of Winchester Virginia with more than 75 guests attending. Rev A D Craig officiated at the Diamond Street Methodist Episcopal Church. The decorations featured southern smilax palms and ferns.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Homer Hall
Pittsburgh Avenue
Louise Hall
H. Delmar Robinson
Winchester
A. D. Craig
Diamond Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Harrison Closes Canvass with Winchester Speech Night
Representative Harrison will deliver his last campaign speech in Winchester at City Hall Auditorium on Monday evening November 6. William M. Fletcher of Rappahannock and W. F. Keyser of Luray will join in supporting Harrison. The speaker lineup aims to underscore national and district issues before Democratic voters in the Seventh district.
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Harrison
Winchester
City Hall
William M. Fletcher
Rapphannock County
W. F. Keyser
Luray
Keyser
Cmang
Page County
Severne Igent
Diatrict
Paul to Speak Saturday Night in Frederick County
John Paul of Harrisonburg Republican candidate for Congress will open the campaign with a speech in Gainesboro this evening and be the principal speaker at a Republican rally at 8 o clock Saturday in the City Hall Auditorium. Winchester leaders will likely attend from western Frederick. Voters in Winchester and nearby areas are invited to hear campaign issues discussed by Mr Paul.
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John Paul
Harrisonburg
Frederick County
Gainesboro
Winchester
Frederick
Paul
City Hall
The Romance de Winchester Film Sparks Local Hype
Citizens eagerly await the comedy on married life titled The Romance de Winchester. Production will be two reels and shot in Winchester with local talent. A promotional coupon in The Star invites readers to guess the stars and cast their ballots at the Isis Theatre ballot box.
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Winchester
Inosine Theatre
Man bleeds to death survive race for life
Thomas Perry 28, a Winchester man, was kicked by a horse and severely bled from a femoral vein. He was rushed to Memorial Hospital at 6 30 and saved by swift action of locals and doctors. Perry is recovering, with several physicians at the hospital aiding his treatment.
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Thomas Perry
Winchester
Memorial Hospital
Perry
Mr. Perry
Howard Perry
Paper Mill
J.C. Haun
L. H. Anderson
Hsten Carper
Aha
Haun
Anderson
Carper
William Perry
Winchester Election Controversy and Kern’s Testimony
Fragmented report on Winchester election disputes 1920 covering voter disfranchisement claims, Kern’s remarks, and judges statements. It cites Paul Harrison contest testimony, party fairness debates, and alleged fraudulent voting across Albemarle and nearby counties.
Mid City Garage Sells Auto Parts Notice
Radiator covers automobile ropes deluxe chains and Nash cylinder head gaskets have just arrived at MID CITY GARAGE. This notice advertises new stock and invites customers to visit for purchases.
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Nash
Notice for drills and job applications at plant
WORK FOR MEN at the National Fruit Product Company Fairmont Ave Apply at office. All men ordered to report for drill Friday Nov 3 1922 No excuse accepted By order of Commanding Officer George H Grimm Capt Per E Brengle 1st Sgt.
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National Fruit Product Company
Fairmont Ave
Bob
George H. Grimm
Per E. E. Brengle
Rouss Fire Co. Regular Meeting Notice
Charley Rouss Fire Co. holds its regular monthly meeting Friday evening November 3 at 8 p m. Full attendance is desired by President W E Huntsberry. Cut-off saws and frames available from Win Orchard Supply Co.
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Charley Rouss Fire Co
W. E. Huntsberry
Goodyear
WIN. Orchard Supply CO
Romance of Winchester Event Prompts Ballot Counting
The article notes ballots will be counted before a committee to ensure every vote is accounted for. Readers are urged to watch The Star for further particulars regarding the romance of Winchester.
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Winchester
No Apology From Capt Paul Stirs Virginia Row
Harrisonburg Va Nov 2 1922 Lt Col Paul replies to W B Carson Riverton Va denying apologizing for remarks at Front Royal. He defends prior statements on lime tariff and notes Carson admitted backing tariffs, accusing critic of disloyalty while defending his own stance and statements.
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W. B. Carson
Riverton
Front Royal
Lime Manufacturers’ Association
Charges of election fraud surface in district dispute
The document cites Senator Paul accusing election officials of dishonesty and fraud at precincts in Winchester and Charlottesville. He contends votes were miscounted and unlawful ballots discarded to favor the opposing candidate, seeking annulment of the precinct results and a nine hundred to one thousand vote margin in his favor if illegal ballots were removed.
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Winchester
Escene Lottesville
John Paul
Lic
Paul
Thase
Ely
Ross Slemp
Demogra Eic
Opng Hssionat
Mmitte Ressio E
Monticello To Be Bought For Half Million
Officials of the Jefferson National Memorial Association said they will purchase Monticello, Thomas Jeffersons home, from Jefferson M Levy of New York under a two week option. The price is 500000 with a three week window to raise 50000 as a binding first payment. A New York financier has pledged 150000 to underwrite part of the total, with two others likely to cover the remainder if the first payment is raised. A statewide drive is planned to raise the funds.
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Richmond
Jefferson National Memorial Association
Monticello
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
M. Levy
New York
Glass urges election of Judge Harrison in Virginia telegram
United States Senator Carter Glass sends a telegram from Lynchburg Virginia dated November 2 1922 to Col Carroll Menefee Sperryville chairman of Seventh Congressional Committee urging support for Judge Harrison Glass calls him exceptionally able and faithful representative and should be returned overwhelmingly. note text truncated but conveys urging support and local political figures Sperryville Lynchburg Virginia November 2 1922.
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United States
Carter Glass
Col. Carroll Menefee
Sperryville
Lynchburg
Col
Carroll Menefee
Seventh Congressional Committee
Harrison
Tencross
Nister Séverd
Men Wanted for Steady Work at Colonial Brick Plant
Colonial Brick Corporation seeks reliable men for full year employment. Apply at the plant for immediate work and steady opportunity.
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Colonial Brick Corporation
Letter from P Amory to Jo Harrisonburg candidate
A fragment of a political letter from P Amory of Winchester to Jo Harrisonburg about supporting a Republican candidate for Congress. The writer cites opposition to Judge Harrison and questions party loyalty and election law enforcement as reasons not to endorse. Continued discussion promised on page 4.
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P. Amory
Haw
Harrisonburg
Republi
Congress
Winchester
South End Hose Company to Celebrate Seventeenth Anniversary
A notice announces a celebration on November 6 at the South End Hose Company marking its seventeenth anniversary. A large crowd is expected with a charter dinner prior, and speeches by R Gra, Frederick Clerk, Robert Barton Bell, and other officials. Representatives and leading citizens will be invited to attend and partake in refreshments in the evening.
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Hnd
Ber 3d
Winchester
R. Gra
Frederick ~ Clerk
Robert. T. Barton Bell
Chase Commerece
Joe ‘Ayemer
Rinieubdee
South End
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T. W. Harrison
William Meade Fletcher
Rappa
Hannock County
Wallace Reid
Empire Tonight
Butler
Star Office
Georges Creek Coal
J. Robinson ,Ds
Miss Hall
Dallinger
Republican Committee
Ferro
Virginia
Miss Kern
Dailey Slonaker
Paul-Harrison
Fletcher
Elizabeth Kern
John A. Bountsberry
A. L. Coble
Datley R
Slanarer
Albemarle, Clarke, Frederick,Rappahannock
Rouss Fire CO
Capt
Carson
The
Associated Press
Glass
Irra
Supinger
N. Market St
Chrisfield
G. O. Snapp
Margaret L. Hodgson
Sarah Zane Fire CO
Russell Potts
Sec’y
Ustomers
Stufriy
WM. D. Dehaven
DeHaven, Va
Indeper
House of Representatives
Ianity
Nenana
Mae
Willard
Old Eee
Navy
Valley Service
Eat Navy
Union Ison Dei
John Puget Sloat
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