Victory Day Parade Heads Winchester Labor Day Fest
Winchester Frederick county honor World War I veterans with a grand parade at 11 o clock followed by a banquet at the fair grounds. The day features medals for soldiers, a color pageant with floats, bands, and a block party on Piccadilly Street plus fireworks and the Great Shows at Equity grounds.
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Winchester
Frederick
Weather Bureau
United States
Fair Grounds
Piccadilly Street
Equity
Frederick County
Main Street
Wright
J. C. Parola
W. P. McGuire
George W. Kurtz
Confederate Veterans
E. M. Houston
Mulligan Post
National Memorial
Confederate Memorial Associations
William S. White
Citizens’ Band
Robert Y. Conrad
Geo. Grim
W. A. Baker
Winchester Home Home Guard
R. S. Jolliffe
Berryville Guard
Boy Scouts of America
Market Street
Piccadilly
John W. Larrick, Jr
Scott Grant
Comreys
Red Cross
Stewart Street
Equity Grounds
Pageant Floats Depict Colonial and Early American Figures
A historical pageant shows first float with Shawnee Indians casting a spring spell, second float appeals to Washington amid distressed border inhabitants, third features Washington and Fairfax hosted in Winchester by Col James Wood, fourth float presents General Morgan and Dutchmen, fifth shows Daniel Webster and Henry Clay speaking from a Taylor Hotel porch en route to Charleston.
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Washington
Lord Fairfax
Colonel Wood
Fairfax
Winchester
James Wood
General Morgan
Daniel Webster
Henry Clay
Taylor Hotel
Winchester Pageant Floats Chronicle Local History Scenes
A historical sequence describes floats from different years, including Sixth Float 1869 and Seventh Float A Night on the Battlefield with Miss Tillie Russell and Virginia Baker, Highth Float Stonewall Jackson, Ninth Float 1916 A call to arms, Tenta Float 1917 Shall it not be peace on earth, Eleventh Float Victory Girls and benefactors, Twelfth Fleet Health Wealth Prosperity and Win chester apples.
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Whitside
Washington
Ryan
Lord. Fairfax
Colonel .Wood
Shirley ‘Carter
General Morgan
Maynard
Kurtz
Daniel Webster
Henry Clay
Edith Brown
Continental Morgan Guard
Captain Kurtz
Stonewall Jackson
Charles Bowly
J. E. Baker
Gretchen Smith
Opal Robinson
Unger
Lupton
Victory
Winchester
Elizabeth Kern
James Reardon
DeGrange
Pon Springs
United States Army
Harpers Ferry
John Brown
Tillie Russell
Virginia Baker
Army
Navy
Charles Broadway Rouss
Handley
Gilpin
Hyde
John Kerr
Robinson
Twelfth ‘Fleet
Block Carnival For This Evening On Piccadilly Street
The War Camp Community Service hosts a block party on Piccadilly Street between Main and Braddock. The event opens at 7 p.m. with a community sing led by C. C. Cappell and a chorus of 400 children and 200 adults, featuring solos by Archibald Osborne Marcelus Anderson and others. The carnival and dancing run to 11:30 p.m. Prizes await best costumes, with decorations available at local stores.
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Piccadilly Street
Main
Braddock Streets
War Camp Community Service
C. C. Cappell
Archibald Osborne
Berryville
Marcelus Anderson
Miss Good
James DuShane
Trescott Apple Grader Ad From Massey Brothers
An advertisement promotes a Trescott Apple Grader claiming it will cut packing costs. The notice appears alongside a school health item stating that all children entering public schools must show a physician certificate of health and vaccination status, with Dr. A. D. Henkel noted as the current school physician.
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Massey Brothers
A. D. Henkel
Government food deliveries to reach Winchester area this week
Winchester and Frederick county residents who bought government foods via the social post office are to receive supplies by parcel post later this week. Distribution starts after Labor day due to government employees' holiday schedule. Winchester may be among the later recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Frederick County
Social Post Office
Parcel Post
Parral episode shows threats and ransom demand
A sworn statement recounts Villa forces abducting and threatening a merchant in Parral. The merchant says three cousins were dragged through the streets and burned, while a $5,000 ransom was demanded under threat of death. The amount was lowered to $2,000 before release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Press
Parral
Villa
Val
iWiretu
Febelg
Igh
Post Office Observes Labor Day Holiday Hours Changes
Monday Labor Day becomes a legal holiday and local post office hours shift. City carriers will perform general delivery and collection from 7 30 a.m. The stamp and general delivery windows open 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 2 p.m. No money order service no night collection and no rural free delivery.
Auction Notice at Janney Farm Near Albemarle Va
Grimes Golden offers top market value cash for mules horses shoats farming implements apple picking supplies sprayer and household goods auction to be held Friday September 5 1919 at Dr W M Janney Farm near Albemarle Virginia. Auds Duvall Dunn iptf.
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W. M. Janney
Albin
Duvall & Dunn
Iptf
Eagles Buy Fine New Home Here
The Fraternal Order of Eagles of Winchester purchased a fine residence on West Water street formerly the Fairfax Club home. Real estate agent W. J. Fultz arranged the sale from Thomas J. Cooper. The Eagles will occupy after September 1 as lodge headquarters and club house, moving from North Market street where their quarters were. The lower floor once housed a primary school by John Kerr Schools.
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Order of Eagles of Winchester
Order
West Water Street
Fairfax Club
W. J. Fultz
Thomas J. Cooper
Eagles
North Market Street
John Kerr Schools
Washington License Issued for Jones March Nuptials
A marriage license was issued in Washington D C on Saturday to Willie L Jones of Lugoff South Carolina and Mary March of Winchester Virginia. The bride is the daughter of the late William March of the city. Sp it Mrs John L Reynolds Jr and two sons William and John L Reynolds 3rd of Roland Park Maryland and Miss Corrine Seabright are the guests of the former's mother Mrs J P Haddox on North Main Street Miss Seabright lives in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Willie L. Jones
Lugoff, & C
Mary March
Winchester
William March
John L. Reynolds, Jr
William and
John L. Reynolds
Roland Park
Court fines for assault and resisting arrest at Gore picnic
At Gore in this county a court found Richard and Maynard Baker guilty of assaulting Constable James B. Anderson while he tried to arrest Richard for illegal possession of an automobile tire. Both men were fined and paid costs. Anderson warned that future appearances would bring harsher penalties.
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Richt
Ar Maynard Baker
Richard
James B. Anderson
Woodmen of America
Gore
Anderson
Cal
Ramey
Maynard Baker
Baker
Tafenner
Bargain Wall Notice Reaches Street Corner
Fragmentary notice from a street bargain display mentions a market area and a time or date not clearly legible. Context suggests a temporary sale or listing attached to a wall near a court or market location. Further readable details are unavailable.
Fruit Growers Market and Nursery Notice in Winchester
Advertises cash prices for apples damsons pears peaches plums at pack ing house and White Post Depot with rep Mr David Reardon contact after 6 pm. Also responds to rumors about stock and asserts WTWH Mountain View Nursery Co has ample Apple Peach Pear Cherry Plum trees and landscape plants with prompt delivery from Williamsport Williamsport, Mad.
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Cumberland Valley Depot
Winchester
White Post Depot
David Reardon
Mountain View Nursery CO
Williamsport
Mad
Treaty Tuesday Move Delayed Signatures to Austria Pact
The supreme council decided to hand the peace treaty with Austria to the American delegation next Tuesday after a four day delay, with signatures to follow. Mrs. David B. Newcomer of Stephenson and daughter Mrs. Walter McCoy of Brunswick Md accompanied their son home to Pittsburgh by motor for a brief visit.
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Supreme Council
David BB. Newcomer
Stephenson
Walter McCoy
Brunswick, Md
Pittshurgh
Newcome
Winchester Fair Entries Open for All Departments
Starting Monday entries for various departments will be received at the office of Secretary D. W. Lupton on Rouss Avenue. Catalogues available on request. Tickets are on sale priced 39 to 21.
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D. W. Lupton
Rouss Avenue
Evaporator at Stephens City Seeks Apples for Sale
Business notice announces an evaporator in Stephens City open for operations and seeking apples. Frank Diver listed as contact authority with a lingering code 28-1p-61.
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Stephens City
Frank Diver
Ford truck with platform body for sale in Success VA
Slightly used Ford truck with large platform body suitable for hauling apples cattle sideboards. Reason for selling no further use. For price and demonstration apply to J R Hardy Success Va.
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J. R. Hardy
Success
Fire destroys a bridge near Senne Springs
A fire damaged the bridge between Ke No. 8 and Berkel Springs on Wednesday night blocking the route between these points for about 24 hours. Master Carpenter F. A. Taylor and repair crews from Cumberland began rebuilding the structure yesterday.
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Senne Springs
W. Fa
Anesley Springs
Peteeen
Wenesday
F. A. Taylor
Cumberland
Smith Greater Shows Exhibit for Fire Truck Fund
The Smith Greater Shows perform this afternoon on the Equity lot to benefit the Charley Reuss Fire Company fire truck fund starting at 2 o clock. They close after tonight then move to Shepherdstown for a fair exhibition.
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Baker Chamberlain, Marshall
Smith
Friendship Fire Company
Sarah Zane Fire Company
South End Hose Company
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Hook and Ladder Company
Market Street
Piccadilly
Smith Greater
Equity
Charley Reuss Fire Company
Shepherdstown
Soldiers Medals At Denny Clowe Store
Bronze world war medals on exhibition in the Denny Clowe Company show window on North Main Street. Hundreds read the inscription and more than one reader wants a chance to study the pieces. The store supplied the medals at cost price with no charge to the committee.
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Denny-Clowe
Salor Gets County Girl For a Bride
A marriage license was issued in the county clerk's office to Mahlon Oscar Boyce of Pontiac Illinois and Lillian Braithwaite of Whitacre this county. The bride, daughter of B Imboden Braithwaite, and the groom, a Frederick County native, recently discharged from the Navy as a third class gunner. Boyce is a young farmer.
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Mahlon Oscar Boyce
Pontiac
Illinois
Lillian Braithwaite
Whitacre
B. Imboden Braithwaite
Frederick County
West
United States Naval Service
Great Lakes
Chicago
Boyce
Prizes For Best Flowers In Winchester Civic League
The Woman's Civic League of Winchester offers prizes for best garden and best flower box. First prizes are $5 and second prizes $2.50 for each category. Send name and address to Mrs John M Snyder 124 W Water Street by September 6. Gardens and boxes to be inspected Sept 6 through Sept 12.
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Woman's Civic League of Winchester
John M. Snyder
W. Water Street
Miss Pearle Koontz to Wed J E Lauck
Miss Pearle Koontz of Elkton Virginia and James Edward Lauck of Front Royal Virginia announce their engagement. The couple plans a wedding at the Koontz home in Elkton on Wednesday September 10.
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Mio
FE. Koontz
Elkton
Pearl Koontz
James Edward Lauck
Front Royal
Miss Koontz
Cider Apple Market Price Notice Issued
A brief notice from Shen VAT A C and V CO quoting prompt settlement at top market price for cider apples. Signed by L Jackson, superintendent.
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A. C. and
V. CO
L. Jackson
Old Court House Adorned With Flags And Bunting
The county courthouse was tastefully decorated by a number of citizens. A fund was raised to adorn the building with flags and bunting. Among those aiding were Mrs Staninson, Mr Parish, Mr Glatzé, Lupton, T J Williams and A Williams, each contributing various amounts.
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T. J. Williams
A. "Williams
Miss Mary McCartney Dies After Lingering Illness
Miss Mary McCartney, a longtime Braddock Street resident and milliner, died Saturday at noon after a long illness at age 61. She ran a boarding house in recent years and was a member of Braddock Street Methods Church South. Funeral Tuesday at 3 p.m. with interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery. She is survived by a sister, Elizabeth, and two brothers George H. McCartney of Winchester and Joseph McCartney of Makerstown, Md.
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Mary McCartney
Braddock
Am Street
Elizabeth
Main Street
Mount Hebron
Tery
Carthey
Braddock Street
Pal Church
South
McCartney
Sn Messrs
George EH. McCartney
Winchester
Joseph McCamakerstown
Travel congestion warned ahead of Labor Day travel
Officials urged advance purchase of rail and sleeping car tickets to ease heavy Labor Day congestion. Regional directors issued instructions and arranged extra equipment to handle anticipated travel volume.
Murdered Man Left An Estate
Anthony Peyton, a Black resident of Pittsburgh, was shot three times by Charlie Kemp of Middletown and died. Peyton left his property to nephews Frank and Douglas Smith of Strasburg. Frank Smith traveled to Pittsburgh to assess the estate worth. The shooting followed a dispute over a game of chances. Peyton was brother to the late Amos Peyton.
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Strasburg
Frank Smith
Pittsburgh
Peyton
Amos Peyton
Wanted women at canning plant and seed sales notes
WANTED. en women at the canning plant of National Fruit Products Co. 29-1p-2% Miss May Slagle is visiting the Rev. Dr. and Mrs. George M. Bowery in Baltimore Md. Clover seed for prompt and January delivery. Seed wheat rye barley timothy Red Top Orchard Grass and all fall seed Winchester Seed Co. 28-1p-11) . Miss Ruth Guyers of Wilmington rel is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Guyer in dhla city cum
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National Fruit Products Co
Miss May Slagle
George M. Bowery
Baltimore, Md
Winchester Seed CO
Ruth Guyers
Wilmington Rel
Mrs
H. B. Guyer
Dhla City
Cum
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Washington Street
Clifford
Cecil
Market
Banquet
G. Fred. Yeakley
Brunswick Band
the Elks
Woodmen of the World
Red Men
Odd Fellows
Cork Street
Harry Green
Colored Shenandoah Valley Band
Colored Soldiers
Leslie D. Kline
Berkeley Springs
M. St. Capper
Capon Bridge Band
Grimes, Golden
SAM Haines
C. V. Depot
Henry B. Hedrick
Hayfield
Mayn Baker
Latte
Attem
Wall Proper
Winchester Fair
Salor
Miss Pearle Koontz
J. E. Lauck
Miss McCartney
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