Winchester tribute marks homecoming of war veterans
A crowd of about thirty thousand filled Winchester streets for a spontaneous welcome honoring soldiers sailors marines nurses and Red Cross workers who returned from more than a year of service. The parade featured eight bands four drum corps a historic pageant and a mile long procession with medal presentations to 750 veterans and nurses. A banquet at the fair grounds followed and a city hall review, with fireworks and a large street dance concluding the day’s events.
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Winchester
Red Cross
Home Guard
R. T. Barton
Walker Bond
Fair Grounds
Martinsburg
W. L. Fultz
J. H. Matheny
Red Cross Division
Stephens City
John H. Seal
Reginald Haines
W. P. McGuire
Frederick County
R. Gray Williams
Philip Williams
New York
Piccadilly Street
Braddock
Main Street
Schaefer's Slayers Reported Killed in Mexico
Mexican federal troops killed the bandits blamed for the August 28 murder of American Adam Schaefer in Zacatecas Mexico. Schaefer was said to have a heavy payroll at his mining property and his mother lives near Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.
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Associated Press
Washington
Adam Schaefer
Zacatecas
Mexico
State Department
Mexico City
Schaefer
Pittsburgh
British Destroyer Victoria Sunk in Baltic
The British destroyer Victoria was torpedoed and sunk in the Baltic Sea on Saturday August 30. Eight of her complement are missing, the Admiralty reports from London.
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London
Victoria
Baltic Sea
Admiralty
Mountain View Orchard Co. Denies Stock Shortage
Mountain View Orchard Co of Williamsport Maryland states rumors of selling out are false and reports of unavailable trees are untrue. The firm asserts a large supply of Apple Peach Pear Cherry Plum trees plus shade trees shrubs and evergreens and promises prompt delivery on all orders.
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Mountain View Orchard CO
Willamsport
Fruit buyer seeks orchard input at Winchester depot
Apples Damsons Pears Peaches Plums listed as products plus cash prices at packing houses in Cumberland Valley Depot Winchester. Call 476 after six. Also buying packing at White Post Depot. Representative Mr. David Readon. Noon hours: 8 8 11 1f. Sam Haines Winchester Va.
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Cumberland Valley Depot
Winchester
White Post Depot
David Reardon
Public Sale at Dr W M Janney Farm Near AiJ Bin Va
Auction notice for a sale at Dr W M Janney Farm near AiJ Bin Virginia on Friday September 5 1919 featuring mules horses shoats farming implements apple picking supplies sprayer and household goods conducted by Duvall Dunn auctioneers.
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W. M. Janney
AiJbin
Duvall& Dunn
Ptf
The Witching Hour for Stark Bros Orchard Orders
The piece notes Stark Bros N and O will close Fall Season on August 25 due to heavy orders yet promises each order will ship in due time. It is announced the Spring 1920 canvass is underway and business talks are requested. Also an ad lists for rent a large front room centrally located suitable for two gentlemen at the Star office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stark Bros. N
MO Wenres
Laree
Winchester Seed Co Opens in Stephens City for Seed Orders
Evaporator at Stephens City announces readiness for business. Apples sought. Frank Diver listed as contact. Clover seed, wheat, rye, barley, timothy, Red Top, Orchard Grass and all fall seed requested for prompt January delivery.
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Stephens City
Apples
Frank Diver
iIptf
Winchester Seed CO
Notice to State Guard Elects Successor at Armory
Notice to Winchester State Guard members of an election at the armory on September to replace Lieutenant Duffey who resigned. Logan Re Fay, Captain Commanding, orders members to be present.
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Duffey
Winchester State Guard
American Aviators Shot by Mexicans on Rio Grande Patrol
Two U S aviator officers on border patrol were fired upon by about 25 Mexicans while flying 16 miles up the Rio Grande at Laredo Texas. Captain David T McNabb was wounded in the head and Lieutenant Johnson guided the aircraft to safety on the American side. The attack followed Mexican gunfire after the plane appeared on the river frontier.
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Loredo
Tex
Rio Grande
David T. McNabb
Johnson
Bargain Offer for Lucky Numbers at Ramsburg Auto Supply
A Ramsburg Auto Supply promotion offers two extra prizes to holders of numbers 1402 5 gallons Motor Oil and 1709 United States Inner Tube. Customers with these numbers are invited to claim premiums this August and a further tire prize is promised this month. You pay less here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ramsburg Auto Supply Co
Cabinet Discusses Domestic Problems Before Wilson Tour
President Wilson met his cabinet in Washington for the last time before a 10,000 mile tour to promote the peace treaty. The session covered labor issues and administration plans for the capital and labor conference, plus other topics likely to arise during his absence.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Martinsburg Firemen Parade Appearance
Martinsburg Hose Company No. 2 from Martinsburg West Virginia joined the parade yesterday. As a drill organization they displayed creditable evolutions while visiting guests of the Winchester Fire Department.
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Ryneéal Hose Company, No. 2
Martinsburg
W. Va
Winchester Fire Department
France Says 26 Percent of Men Mobilized Died
Capt Andre Tardin told the Chamber of Deputies that France contributed 26 percent of mobilized troops through the war office. He said 57 percent of men under 31 who wore the colors were killed in the conflict.
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Paris
Andre Tardin
Chamber of Deputies
War Office
Tardiu
Albanians Slay Italian Soldiers
Belgrade dispatch reports Albanian clans massacred numerous Italian soldiers. The remaining Italian troops withdrew toward Duraso and other strong points as attacks continued.
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Associated Press
Belgrade
Politika
Duraso
Corporal Reid Receives Italian War Cross for Merit
Corporal Joseph W. Reid of Company I 116th Infantry was awarded the Italian War Cross for Merit by King Victor Emmanuel III. The decoration, presented in Italy, honors gallantry in action and follows his prior receipt of the Distinguished Service Cross for actions in France.
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Joseph W. Reid
One Hundred and Sixteenth Infantry
Italy
J. W. Sibert
Reid
France
Croce al Medito di Guerra
Victor Emmanuel III
Perelli
District Nurse Association Meeting Called for City Hall
The District Nurse Association will convene in the council chamber of the city hall on Wednesday at 1 a.m. A full attendance of members is desired.
Annual officer election meeting notices change of hour
Annual election of officers scheduled for Thursday afternoon September 4 at 3 oclock. Members are urged to attend this important meeting and note the hour change.
Pedigreed saddle mare advertised with cart in Bluemont
Bob Gray's pedigreed saddle horse mare offered with a colt at side and a large governess cart. Suitable for a child to ride. Six months old colt. Contact Walter E. Blount Bluemont Virginia by phone or letter.
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Bob Gray
Montreal Building Trades On Strike
About 15 000 workers in Montreal building trades walked out for an eight hour day with ten hours pay. Contractors say the stoppage is due to a civic holiday proclaimed for the Prince of Wales visit, not a strike.
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Associated Press
Montreal
Can
Prince of Wales
Apple Grader Reduces Packing Costs by Massey Brothers
A Trescott Apple Grader claim promises lower packing costs. Massey Brothers advertise brining Grimes Golden apples and paying top market value cash. Grain P elevator C. V. Depot Iptf listed.
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Massey Brothers
Sam Haines
C. V. Depot
Winchester Steam Laundry Seeks Two Helpful Women
The advertisement requests two food women for house work at the residence of Mr. Thomas Cover with good wages offered to the right party. Also notes Charlee R. Curl, ex Navy and US Civil Service worker, visiting his aunt at 20 South Braddock Street. William Gore of Pittsburgh is visiting relatives on National Avenue.
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Thomas Cover
Winchester Steam Laundry
Charlee R. Curl
United States Navy
United States Civil Service
Washington
Mrs
S.C. Curl
South Braddock Street
William Gore
Pittsburgh
Willian Gore
National Avenue
Belgian Primate Sails for U S to Thank American Relief Efforts
Cardinal Mercier primate of Belgium sails from Brest to the United States to thank Americans for wartime relief work and accept university invitations. The holy see has entrusted him with a delicate mission and he may discuss the League of Nations with President Wilson.
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Associated Press
Paris
Cardinal Mercier
Belgium
Brest
United States
America
Holy See
Wilson
League of Nations
B26 Men at Cumberland Quit
About 1,500 Baltimore and Ohio Railroad shop workers in Cumberland Maryland walked out in protest of President Wilsons settlement plan. Western Maryland Railroad shopmen remain at work and show no immediate intent to strike.
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Cumberland
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Wilson
Western Maryland Railroad
Twenty five women at the canning plant on day or piece work
At the National Fruit Products Company workers, twenty five women, are assigned to either day or piece work. The notice outlines the wage method and shifts, reflecting wartime labor practices.
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National Fruit Products. Co
Couple killed in railroad crash as he perishes with wife
William F Tanner a Baltimore and Ohio cashier and his wife were killed when a Chicago and Northwestern passenger train struck them as the wife’s foot was caught in a frog. John Miller a flagman lost his left leg and broke his right arm while trying to rescue them. Three children become orphans.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Mary
William F. Tanner
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Chicago and Northwestern
John Miller
Tanner
Cotton Crop Forecast At 11 23 Million Bales
Washington reports a forecast of 11 230 000 bales for this year by the Department of Agriculture. The projection relies on conditions as of August 25 and places the crop at 61.4 percent of a normal year.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Reds Hemmed In By Lithuanians Front Sausage Moscow
Lithunian front reports Bolsheviks surrounded and seeking peace as their advance stalls. Miss Mary Louise Glass returns to Washington from a visit with her father Mr. Robert P. Glass, accompanied by Misses Frances Taylor and Dell Clark. Lorraine Steer also leaves for Washington after visiting Opal Robinson.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Lithunian Legation
Mary Louise Glass
Robert P. Glass
Washington
Frances Taylor
Dell Clark
Lorraine Steer
Opal Robinson
Pear Town
Captain Hunting Fractured Skull in Auto Accident
Captain Arthur I Hunting of the United States Engineers is hospitalized with a badly fractured skull after an Army car he rode in overturned three times near Winchester striking an iron tank. Passengers Roy Fultz R L Scott and Arthur Myers of Harrisonburg suffered painful bruises. The Army car was demolished but occupants were only bruised, and Huntings recruiting party met locals in Winchester last week. He is regarded as one of the best officers by his men.
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Arthur I. Hunting
United States Engineers
Winchester Memorial Hospital
United States’ Army
Strikin
Roy Fultz
R. L. Scott
Arthur Myers
Harrisonburg
Captain Hunting
Harrisonbure
Betts
Boise
Winchester
Hunts
Ford
Hunting
At Mobile
Captain Anynane
Army
Come Seul
Munting
Austria Receives Revised Peace Terms at St Germain
Paris Sept 2 The revised terms for Austria were handed to Austrian plenipotentiaries at St Germain with the allied reply to Austrian counter proposals and a letter noting Austria precipitated the war by an ultimatum to Serbia.
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Paris
Austria
St. Germain
Serbia
Roumanians Urged to Respect Council Demands
Paris dispatch reports the supreme council noting Romania failed to respond in writing to notes. A likely move is to send an admiral with an emphatic message demanding immediate Romanian replies. Edward Giles Jr. returned to Washington after a brief visit with relatives.
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Paris
Supreme Council
Roumania
Edward Giles, Jr
Washington
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Logan RE. Fay
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Victor Emmanuel Itt
Ww. C. T. U. Meeting
Walter EB. Blount
Bluemont, Va
Building Trades
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Iptf
U. S
Cardinal Mercier Will
League of National
T. Arthur Hunting
Valley Pike
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