Firemen Will Eat Fine Fruit Of Frederick County
About 75 Charley Rouss Fire Company members travel to Reading Pennsylvania for the Pennsylvania State Firemen’s Convention and a big parade. They will boost Frederick County’s apple industry with ten barrels of Grimes Golden Delicious and York Imperial apples and photographs of the Handley School building. The group plans to return Friday and will be hosted by Washington Hose Company No. 4 of Harrisburg on the return trip.
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Charley Rouss Fire Company
Reading
Wemen
Marione Company
Pannayivenie Railroad
Frederick County
Frederick
County
Handley School
Read
Charley Réuss
Pennsylvania Firemen’s
Harrisburg
Washington Hose Company No. 4
Mr Clapp Returns to Manage Dollap Store in Winchester
L. D. Clapp, formerly of Hagerstown Maryland, who managed the ilar department store in Winchester, returns to assist the new owner J. L. Harman. Herbert Sona is trustee of the recently assigned firm. Harman plans a stock expansion and a formal opening scheduled for Saturday. Clapp says Winchester feels like home.
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Clapp
Winchester
Everhart Weds Miss Lodge in Martinsburg Ceremony
Edna Madaline Lodge of Bluemont Virginia and Adam Ley Everhart of Baltimore wed Saturday at Trinity Methodist Episcopal in Martinsburg West Virginia. The bride’s mother attended the ceremony and the couple drove to Berryville after the nuptials.
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Edna Madaline Lodge
Bluemont
Martinsburg
Adam Ley Everhart
Baltimore
Berryville
Trinity Methodist Episcopal
Mr Schillingburg Weds Miss Boothe in City Church
Samuel Schillingburg a Dilbeck Shenandoah county Va mechanic wed Elizabeth S Boothe of this city at 4 PM Monday at the Church of Christ parsonage 421 South Market Street with Rev W L Dudley officiating The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Boothe The groom is son of Mr and Mrs John Killingburg
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Samuel Schillingburg
Dilbeck
Shenandoah County
Elizabeth S. Boothe
Man Wanted for Manchester Storage Heist
A man is sought in connection with a storeroom break in Manchester. Police describe a suspect seen near the scene and urge any witnesses to come forward with information leading to an arrest.
German Riots in Dusseldorf End Security Force
Security police in Dusseldorf dissolved after riot Sunday left at least seventeen dead and over 400 injured. Insurgents in Kuestrin were captured with about 400 participants disarmed. one rebel killed, several wounded. Officials warn censorship may worsen Germany's crisis amid Bavarian royalist unrest.
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Associated Press
Dusseldorf
Berlin
Kuestrin
Duesseldorf
Germany
ZR-3 to London Mail Route With Two Day Schedule
Rear Admiral William A. Moffett said the ZR-3 now under German construction would join mail service between New York and London on a two day schedule once complete. The ZR-1 finished a dawn flight to St Louis and back to Lakehurst with planned legs to Panama via Cuba. It will pass over Chicago South Bend Toledo Detroit and Cleveland.
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Associated Press
ST. Louis
William A. Moffett
Bureau of Aeronautics
United States Navy
Germany
New York
London
Lakehurst
N. J
Carnival Showing For Baseball Club Opens At Winchester Park
The carnival opened last night at the new Winchester baseball park on the Athey lot to benefit the Winchester baseball club. About thirty concessions operate on the grounds and a good crowd attended despite minimal advance advertising. The event lasts a week.
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Cari.al .News
Martinsburg
W. Va
Athey Lot
Winchester’ Baseball Club
Young Romney Couple Weds in Romney Home
Miss Louwilla Cooper and Audrey M. Keister of Romney wed at Mrs. J. R. Myerly’s home with Rev. Frank M. Field officiating. The bride is daughter of H. C. Cooper. the groom, son of W. M. Keister and Shenandoah Institute alumnus. They depart for eastern cities and will reside on Liberty Street Osmigd, N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louwilla Cooper
Audrey M. Keister
Romney
J. R. Myerly
Frank M. Field
First Christian Church
H. C. Cooper Merchant
Keister
W. M. Keister
Shenandoah Institute
Dayton
Liberty Street
Osmiegd
N. Y
Eet
Keister J
County officials seek more room with clerk's office plans
Frederick county supervisors discussed a special committee report proposing enlarging the county clerk's office to better protect valuable court records and provide private offices for the sheriff and revenue commissioners. Plans include adding offices south of the clerk's, using the second floor hall, and improving lighting and ventilation. The committee also ordered steel filing cases for oldest court records.
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Frederick County
T. R
Commissioners of the Revenue
Revenue Commissioners
Court House
County Court House
Winchester
A. J. Tavenner
Apples Export Offer From Ashby Sprint Advised
Export notice invites direct shipments of apples to Gerald Da Costa in London Liverpool Southampton or Glasgow with Virginia Ashby Sprint as information contact.
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Gerald da Costa
London
Liverpool
Southampton
Glasgow
Ashby Sprint
Virginia
Apple Prices in Larger Markets
Virginia apples sold to New York jobbers at 3 to 3.50 per 2 1 2 inch York Imperials with some at 4 per barrel. Delicious quoted 4.50 to 5.50 and Jonathans 3 to 4.50, top offerings 5. Best Virginia Grimes priced 4.50 to 5 in Baltimore and 5 to 5.50 in Washington. Philadelphia and Pittsburg reports show Virginia Fancy Stayman at 5 and Fancy Delicious at 5. Movement described as moderate with liberal supplies and unsettled market.
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Virginia
New York
York
Baltimore
Washington
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Hagerstown Fair Auto Races Schedule 1928
Readable notices show dates of the Hagerstown Fair auto races spanning October 9 to 12, 1928 with a separate entry for Saturday the 13th indicating event timing and schedule details.
Job Opening at National Fruit Products Co. Winchester
For steady work apply at the office of the National Fruit Products Co. in Winchester Virginia. Details include location and contact for employment opportunities.
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The
National Fruit Products Co
Winchester
Citizens Gasoline at 18 Cents Retail
H W Ebert on Main Street and Collis and Wagner on Water Street offer gasoline at 18 cents retail to customers, as stated in local notices.
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H.W. Ebert
Main Street
Red Cross to Hold Regional Meeting in Winchester
The local Red Cross executive committee approved a regional conference for November 3 in Winchester. The event gathers Red Cross workers from Shenandoah Valley and border West Virginia counties with speakers on public health, volunteer service, junior programs, and cooperation with the American Legion.
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Red Cross
Winchester
Shenandoah Valley
West Via
Elsie Lawrétite
Washington
America
W. W. Glass
American’ Red Cross
Royal
Clyde Agne
Post War Service
American Legion
American Red Cross
Robert T. Barton
Round Table
Robert B. Nelson
Public Health
Elizabeth G. Fox
American Red Cross Public Health Nursing Service
Valley of Virginia
Frederick County
Mabel T. Boardman
Lost on Saturday Night Green Watch With Chain
A green wristwatch in size No 12 with plain case and gold dial plus chain is lost. Reward will be returned to Star office. St.
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Star Office
Union religious service by four fire companies planned
The Chaplains announce a Union service for Sunday October 21 at 3 p m in the Empire Theater. Firemen will occupy the lower floor. Signed by GEO W STOVER J F MORGAN WM C HAINES and F R CASSELMAN.
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Empire Theater
Geo
W. Stover
J. F. Morgan
WM. C. Haines
F. R. Casselman
Road romance leads to wedding for Wisecarver and Kercheval
Miss Evelyn Wisecarver of this city and Mr. Cassell Kercheval of Berryville announce their forthcoming marriage. A past puncture rescue by Kercheval and a later chance meeting on East Piccadilly set the couple on the road to marriage with a ceremony planned at the WiseCarver home on October 10.
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Evelyn Wisecarver
Cassell Kercheval
Berryville
Wisecarver
Corinne Thomas
Martinsburg
Mr. Kercheval
Kercheval
Winchester
East Piccadilly Street
W. M. Wisecarver
Winchester and Berryville Turnpike Transfer to State
The Winchester and Berryville Turnpike Company directors met in Berryville to transfer the turnpike property from Winchester to Castleman's Ferry for inclusion in the State Highway System. The State Highway Commission will receive the deed and cash proceeds totaling 14,000 dollars from toll houses, land, and related assets. The large Shenandoah River bridge at Castleman's Ferry remains to be handled separately by Clarke county supervisors.
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The
Winchester and
Berryville
Highway Commission
Shenandoah River
Castleman's Ferry
Board of Supervisors
Clarke County
W B Mills Dies From Injuries After Horse Accident
William Bushrod Mills of Front Royal Warren County Virginia died in City Hospital after a horse fell on him at the Martinsburg fair grounds in West Virginia. Funeral services were held in Martinsburg then burial in Front Royal. He was born in 187s and survived by his second wife Miss Maphis Jewel and several children from two marriages along with brothers and sisters across Virginia and Texas.
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William Bushrod Mills
Front Royal
Warren
County
Martinsburg
W. Va
W. Te Hall
Mr. Mills
Warren County
Henry F. Mills
Maphis Jewel
James
John
Robert
Nettie
Mary
Irvin
Floyd
Matilda Sharpe
Hetty Tharpe
Front Royal Manor
John Mills
Texas
Mark Mills
Ashby Station
David Mills
Jacob
Glen Echo
Dorsey Mills
Aréo
Seal's Music Store Closing Notice 9 P.M. Weeknights
Closing notice states the store will shut at 9 p m daily excluding Saturdays starting October 1. Seals Music Store announces new closing time with no change to other hours.
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Seal’s
Moose Club Plans Important Tuesday Meeting in Friendship Hall
The Moose Club announces a vital gathering Tuesday night at 8 o'clock in Friendship Hall. President Harloe urges every member to attend without fail.
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Moose Club
Friendship Hall
Cc. B
Harloe
Pres
Oklahoma Votes Amid Tight Security in Ki Klux Clash
Oklahoma's special election faced heavy turnout as polls opened statewide amid warnings of intimidation. armed state police held election supplies in Jefferson and surrounding counties while Governor Walton remained sequestered, and deputies staffed precinct booths in a bid to block or influence the vote.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma
J. C. Watton
Grady
Harper
Delaware
Johnson Counties
Jefferson County
Johnson
Vernor Walton
County Election Board
America
Ku Klux Klan
Oninese Grove
Arcemon
Grover Monroe
Jack ,Perry
Mitchell
State Election Board
Walton
Autos Lead In Accident Toll
A National Safety Congress report put 1922 accident deaths at about 75 300, up nearly 2 000 from 1921. Automobiles caused the largest share with 14 000 fatalities, about 8 percent of all deaths. Daily 206 Americans killed by accident, 38 of them in cars, with falls 35, drowning 18, barns 16. In 109 cities 1922 death rate was 11.4 per 10 000 cars and 12.8 per 100 000 people.
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Associated Press
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
National Safety Congress
Victor Arthur's Auto Found After Dinner Night Theft
Victor Arthur, prominent Winchester insurance agent, reported his 1923 Durant touring car, Virginia license 81 070, missing after attending a dinner at Marshall Baker's home on Washington and Water streets. The car was found near Baker and Company's warehouse on North Market Street, slightly damaged, having traveled about 300 miles.
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Victor Arthur
Winchester
Virginia
Arthur
Marshall Baker
Washington and
Water Streets
Baker
Baker and Company
North Market Street
Samuel Arthur
Judge frees Edward C. White from attachments in circuit ruling
Judge Whiting in the Circuit Court dismissed attachments against lumber dealer Edward C. White citing that he did not leave the state with intent to change domicile. Although attachments were removed, judgments remain and executions issued on the same accounts. White had been treated for illness in Washington and released from jail after a mental health case was reviewed.
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Whiting
Edward C. White
J Reardon
White
Waston
D. C
Reardon
Chantecile
Hugh Clark
Shephard
Apple Pickers Wanted In City By J D O Connel
Help wanted for men women and boys to pick apples within the city with good wages. Address J D O Connel Sense ney Road for details.
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J. D. O'Connel
Senseney Road
Wyndham estate and guardians appointed in Corporation Court
D L Wyndham qualified as administrator of the Wyndham estate with a $1000 bond. Ida L Wyndham qualified as guardian for the infant Cornelia Offord, child of Chass T Wyndham. The bond was set in the same court. T Wyndham died on April 9.
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Corporation Court
D. L. Wyndham
Wyndham
Miss Ida Lb. Wyndham
Chass T. Wyndham
Cornelia Offord
T. Wyndham
Gruen watch missing Saturday night reward offered
A Gruen wristwatch size No. 12 open face with a gold dial and chain was taken on Saturday night. A reward is offered for its return to the Star office.
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Gruen Watch
Star Office
Mrs Byrd Undergoes Operation at Memorial Hospital
MrsHF Byrd underwent a surgical operation at Memorial Hospital and was reported resting as comfortably as could be expected this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HF. Byrd
Memorial Hospital
Birth of a long-serving railroad employee J William Forney
J William Forney a longtime employee of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad died at his home near Stephenson after a lingering illness aged 63 He is survived by two sons Harry and Thomas and two daughters Mrs Locke and Mrs Allen Holler plus eleven grandchildren Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church with burial at Hopewell Meeting House Christian Church.
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J. William Forney
The
and Ohio Railroad
Stephenson
Forney
Harry Forney
Town
Thomas Forn
Er Locke
Berryville
Allen Holler
Hagerstown
Fir Winchester
Hopewell Meeting House
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Rouss Company
Reading Meet of Firemen
MR. Clapp
Dollap Store
Adam
Everhart
Miss Lodge
MR. Schillingburg
Miss Boothe
Reich
APPLE
Collis and Wagner
Water Street
Presiding
Junior Red Cross
Wilson P. Sperow
Berkeley County
Walker Mac. Bond
J. Lauck Walton, Jr
Royal Clyde Agne
Franklin M. Hanger
Augusta County
Staunton
Katharine Riddle
Charles Town
PIKE
W. B. Mills
Mrs. Byrd
J. Wm. Forney, B
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