Jury hears opening statements in Hall murder trial
In Manassas Virginia on September 3 a crowded courtroom heard opening statements in the murder trial of W C Hall a state prohibition inspector indicted for Hudson and Shackelford deaths during a bootlegging incident near Fishers Hill Three other deputies face separate trials Defense concedes Hall may have fired first but argues he acted in duty Prosecution claims a man fired five shots from right of Hudsons car as headlights shone Onlookers reactions included a grieving Mrs R C Shackelford as testimony sets the scene for the case continued on page six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manassas
W. C. Hall
Lawrence B. Hudson
R. C. Shackelford
Maryland
Virginia
Hall
W. B. Dunleavy
Harry F. Sweet
J. A. Sullivan
Theubitiee
C. E. Williams
Shenandoah County
Hudson
Fishers Hill
Tumbling Run
Wendenburg
British steel trade worries rise on costs and labor
London reports British iron and steel makers fear losing home sales and exports as prices for materials and labor rise. Wages in America are higher, and British firms facing delayed contracts from strikes and stronger competition from Germany and the US.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
America
England
Europe
Japan
Germany
United States
Passenger Resists Bandits in Train Attack in Mexico
In Tehuacan to Puebla service bandits led by Francisco Ayaquica killed many of the military escort. Passenger Galvez seized the commander’s pistol and sword, led survivors in a desperate defense until reinforcements arrived. Some passengers were killed and all were robbed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
City
Tehuacan
Puebla
Francisco Ayaquica
Tepeaca
Galvez
Fruit Growers Deny Stock Shortage at Mountain View Orchard
Mountain View Orchard Co. in Williamsport Md denies rumors that it sold out its fruit and ornamental trees. The firm says its stock never fell below ample levels and includes apple, peach, pear, cherry, plum trees, shade trees, flowering shrubs, and evergreens with prompt delivery guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain View Orchard Coo
Willamsport
Judge Duke's Great Speech to Soldiers at Banquet
The Hon. R. T. W. Duke of Charlottesville Va delivered a toast at the soldiers and sailors banquet at the fair grounds. His remarks praised the Declaration of Independence and drew on Enlightenment ideas, impressing listeners as a masterful after dinner orator.
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R. T. W. Duke
Charlottesville
Fair Grounds
Duke
Virginia
Mien
Apples Damsons Pears Peaches Plums Buy At Market
Apples Damsons Pears Peaches Plums now buying at top market cash prices at my packing house Grain Elevator Cumberland Valley Depot Winchester Call 476 after six pm 419 Large and small quantities Also buying and packing at White Post Depot See my representative Mr David Reardon Those having orchards of winter fruit for sale call phone or come and see me SAM HAINES Winchester Va FOR RENT Large front room centrally located Suitable for two gentlemen Apply Star office ip tf
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Vally
Winchester
White Post Depot
David Reardon
Star Office
Germans to Take Census on October Seventh Eight
Berlin announces a nationwide census due October 7 and 8. The government says losses from the war and subsequent turmoil require a complete enumeration of all persons in every household, whether temporary or permanent.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Kern Orchard for sale near Winchester mill property
For sale is a six acre property near Winchester adjoining the Paper Mill known as Kern Orchard. The listing notes the apple crop is included and is attributed to G Clarence Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Kern
Clarence Miller
Evaporator in Stephens City Seeks Apples and Help
Local notice states an evaporator in Stephens City is open for business seeking apples. A separate ad offers housing for a reliable colored woman to perform house work at Mr. Thomas Cover's residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens City
Frank Diver
Thomas Cover
Chapman’s Auto Supply Offers New Track For Sale
Advertisement notes a new track for sale at manufacturer’s cost with no war tax and capacity claims of a ton and a half to two tons. It promises savings of $400 and flexible terms, and invites readers to get ready for the apples. Chapman’s Auto Supply, Winchester Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapman
Winchester
Confederate Veteran Mr Grim Paralyzed at 73
Mr Charles H Grim an ex Confederate veteran aged 73 was ill at his daughter Mrs Harry Hyatt home in Rawson for nine weeks and moved to Charles Town Hospital on Monday. He formerly lived in Winchester.
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Charles H. Grim
Harry Hyatt
Rawson
Charlestown Hospital
Grim
Charlestown
W. Va
Winchester
A Trescott Apple Grader Will Reduce Your Packing Costs
Miss Marianna Shank has returned to Baltimore after visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Shank. WANTED three furnished rooms for light housekeeping. Apply to H. S. Duffey. 3-To-5t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massey Brothers
Marianna Shank
Baltimore
Mrs
William Shank
H. S. Duffey
Missing bay mare reported by T. J. Orndoff in Clover Seed ad
Strayed from pasture a fine bay mare about 8 years old. Notify T. J. Orndoff at phone 300-1 with any information. Also advertisement for Clover Seed company offering prompt January delivery of seed wheat rye barley timothy Red Top Orchard Grass and all fall seed.
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T. J. Orndoff
Council Begins New Year With Old Officers
The Common Council opened its year with elected officials and new appointments. Officers include President Hunter, Vice President Grim, City Solicitor Williams, and Chief Doran. A Wolfe of expenses and a State Guard request for 500 dollars dominated discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Common Council
Messrs
Grim
Jones
Hable
Hunter
B. Grim
Fred. L. Glaize
Philip Williams
M. A. Doran
E. C. Dove
Benjamin Armel
J. R. Dorand
Secotde
Lewis Legg
James W. Hillward
G. L. Miller
J. W. Sibert
M. T. Reed
W. B. Jones
J. Fred. Goss
Thomas J. Trier
Messrs. Henry
Messrs. Henry, Ramsburg
Peage Treaty Proposed by Reds
The Associated Press reports in Berne that Bolsheviks have proposed peace negotiations after their forces’ rout. A Moscow wireless dispatch says Admiral Kolchak evacuated Omsk for Irkutsk as anti Bolshevik forces edge toward Kiev, with fighting continuing. Admiral Cowan arrives in Helsingfors for possible Baltic attack on Petrograd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berne
Petrograd
Helsingfors
Finland
Cowan
Baltic Sea
Moscow
Kolchak
Omsk
Irkutsk
Antis
Kiev
London
Cardinal Mercier Sails For America
Cardinal Mercier bishop of Belgium and primate sailed for the United States aboard the transport Northern Pacific departing from Brest on September 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardinal Mercier
America
Associated Press
Brest
United States
Ultimatum to Roumania Sent by Supreme Council
Paris reports the supreme council decided to issue an ultimatum to the Roumanian government over its actions in Hungary. A note notes a lost leather belt roll on Fairmont Avenue with a reward offered for its return to R. W. Shultz at 535 Fairmont Ave. Dr J E Noonan announces discharge from the U S Army and resumes veterinary practice at 24 Amherst Street Macy Noonan's Livery invites patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Presa
Paris
Supreme Council
Hungary
Fairmont Avenue
R. W. Shultz
Fairmont Ave
U. S. Army
Amherst Street
Macy Noonan
J. E. Noonan
Ransomburg Auto Supply Tires Sale Ad
Local auto shop Ramsburg Auto Supply Co promotes a short sale on non skid automobile tires with prices listed for 30x3, 31x3 1-2 and 32x3 1-2 sizes. Ad urges buyers to act quickly while discounts last and includes the slogan You Pay Less Here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsburg Auto Supply CO
War Emergency 10 Percent Charge Removed on Policies
The War Emergency charge of 10 percent is removed on all Fire Insurance Policies issued by this agency effective September 1 1919. Policies taking effect on or after that date will receive a rebate slip and return premium. Sp 11 H R Bryarly and Bro Insurance Underwriters Winchester Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.R. Bryarly & Bro., Insurance Underwriters
Winchester
Virginia
Watermelons for sale at unloadineumberland depot
Haines advertises watermelons at the depot with popular prices and good quality. Contact IAM HAINES at phone 476 for orders.
Mare strayed from pasture on fine day
An eight year old mare missing and last seen near the pasture. Anyone with information is asked to contact T. J. Orndorff at phone 300 J.
Americans Were Over Mexico in Border Incident
Mexican Consul Garcia told the Associated Press that an investigation found the American army plane was one kilometer inside American territory when attacked by Mexicans, near the border at Laredo Texas.
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Laredo
Tex
Garcia
Associated Press Today
Merican
President Asks For Nominations For Labor Capital Talks
President Wilson requests nominations from the Chamber of Commerce of the United States major agricultural groups investment bankers and Samuel Gompers for delegates to a Washington conference on the economy October 5 to 10. He will blend these with his own picks to form a 40 to 45 member delegation.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
White House
Chamber of Commerce of
United States
Samuel Gompers
American Federation, of Labor
Pacific Coast
A Good Bargain Wall Property Winchester Ad
A concise property notice advertises a bargain on wall space at 127 North Market Street in Winchester Virginia. Foreclosure style listing notes Essex L. Fultip Court Square area and invites inquiries for the advertised real estate opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Property
North Market Street
Essee L. Fult
Court Squaiy
Winchester
Alabama Senate Rejects Federal Suffrage Amendment
In Montgomery on September 3 the Alabama State Senate again refused to ratify the federal women’s suffrage constitutional amendment, marking a second defeat for the measure in the state legislature.
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Associated Press
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama State Senate
Treaty Ratified by New Zealand Parliament
Wellington reports that New Zealand Parliament ratified the peace treaty with Germany after Labour Party critics voiced concern. The decision was announced Tuesday, September 2, and marks official acceptance of the pact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Associated Press
Wellington
Germany
Labor Party
Mutt and Jeff's Dream Opens Winchester Season
The Empire presents the 1919-1920 season opener in Winchester tonight with the musical comedy Mutt and Jeff's Dream. The company arrives with a cast featuring several pretty leading girls and new song hits. Strong advance seat sales indicate a top draw for the local program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
The
Empire
Mutt and
Jeff
Dr W M Janney Farm Auction Near Albemarle Va
An auction listing for Dr W M Janney at his Alb in near Albemarle Virginia on Friday September 6 1919 offers mules horses shoats farm implements apple picking supplies sprayer and household goods conducted by Duvall and Dunn auctioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Janney
Albin
Duvall & Dunn
Wanted Twenty Five Women at Canning Plant
National Fruit Products Co seeks twenty five women for day or piece work at its canning plant. Applications requested at once. Local employment office notes this as a hiring drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Fruit Products Co
Annual meeting of W. C. and U. U. elect officers Thursday
Annual election of officers set for Thursday afternoon September 4 at 3 o clock. Members urged to attend the important meeting and note the change in hour.
Orchard Sale Set for Saturday Near Stephens City
Notice of sale of a 15 acre apple orchard between Stephens City and the Ki and O R R to be held Saturday September 6 1919 at 1 oclock in the orchard. Trustee amkO A SAMSELL conducts the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens City
Amko. A
Samsell
Winchester State Guard to elect successor at armory
Notice to State Guard public election at the armory in September to choose a successor to Lieutenant Duffey, who resigned. All members of the Winchester State Guard are ordered to be present. Logan R. Fay, Captain Commanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duffey
Winchester State Guard
Frederick County Sunday School Convention Deplores Dance Decline
At the twelfth annual Frederick County Sunday School Association convention held August 28-29 near Fawcetts, leaders condemned social dances as harmful to youth morals. Resolutions urged churches to oppose dances, citing impurity and wartime dances as dangers to young people and Christian faith.
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Frederik
Burtlig
Frederick County Sunday School Association
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Fawcetts Ln
Jaides
Macbatg
R. H. Kline
T. N. ‘Good
B. W. Brubacker
J. W. Richards
I. N. Good
C. D. Bulla
Ville
Tenn
T. 6
J. H. Keen
J. Hoge Smith
Winchester
Frederick County
Suhday School
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Sam Haines
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Walter E. Blount
Bluemont, Va
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State Guard
Logan R. Fay
Captain Fay
Commissioner of the Revenue
Board of Health
REDS
Roumania
IAM Haines
T. J. Orndorff
Alabama
Mutt & Jeff
U. U. Meeting
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