Tragic Harpers Ferry Truck Crash Injures City Workers
City employe Fred Penn suffered a crushed and amputated leg in the Harpers Ferry accident while Edgar Line and Homer Garber were injured. The truck, carrying an electric motor to Baltimore for repairs, crashed after brakes failed on a steep hill. Penn remains serious, Line’s injuries are extensive, Garber unharmed.
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Thomas J. Trier
Frederick
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
Fred Penn
Edgar Line
Penn
Rick City Hospital
Eve
Prederick Hospital
B. B. Ransom
Homer Garber
High Street
Andoah Street
Ransom
Line
West Water Street
Baltimore
Pono
Hmirgins-At-Harpers
Ferry
Star to not publish on Labor Day Monday
Notice states The Star will not be issued Monday September 6 due to Labor Day observance. Reader schedule adjusted with no edition on that date.
Races At Great Western Fair Preview Big Purses
The Great Western Fair next week will feature daily races on the local track including a Children Day on Tuesday with two pony races each offering 20 purses. Wednesday offers 900 in purses across three races including a 2 26 trot a 2 25 pace and a 2 21 trot. Thursday brings 1000 in purses with 2 30 trot 300 in a free for all trot or pace and 2 15 pacing. Friday’s program totals 600 with 2 18 trot 300 in a free for all for Frederick and adjoining counties and 50 for the male race. Five carloads of race horses from the Staunton fair will arrive via the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
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Winchester
Frederick
The
Fair Association
Staunton Fair
Baltimore and Ohio
Friendship Fire Company Trip to Rock Enon Springs
A day off Monday invites the Friendship Fire Company to Rock Enon Springs in the Pinnacle mountains. The trip promises superb scenery and healthful mineral waters, with the day deemed beneficial to all participants.
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Friendship Fire Company
Rock Enon Springs
Pinnacle Mountains
Labor Day Observance Causes Local Business Closures
The article notes Monday Labor Day will bring a partial suspension of Winchester commerce with banks closed and many firms reducing hours or shutting entirely. The Evening Star will not be issued that day while residents plan picnics at Reek Enon and trips out of town, with fire companies and other groups taking part in observed holiday closures.
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Winchester
Reek- Enon
Friendship Fire Company
Opening of Public Schools in Winchester City
Winchester City Public Schools set opening 8:50 a m September 13. Resident pupils may register September 8 and 9 at the John Kerr Building. children six by October 1 admitted. Non resident pupils register September 10 and 11 for grades seven to twelve with tuition equal to actual per capita cost. Courses added in industrial arts domestic science and agriculture. Medical exam by school nurse planned during the year.
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Winchester City
Therincipal
John Kerr
Cork
Market
Apples for Cider and Canning Highlighted by Local Co
National Products Co announces readiness to process apples at their Fairmount plant. Citizens are invited to inspect exhibits at Winches Exhibit A-1p% and contact Bell phone 346 for details on cider and canning apples.
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Nasional Ane ‘Products Co Anounces
Ceive
Ite
Tate
Fairmount
Ane
eBell
Deata
Winches
Scouting Event Welcomes Washington Troop in Winchester
Boy Scout Troop 32 of Washington was welcomed at Winchester headquarters in a large meeting led by Commissioner Baker. Council members praised the local scouting and announced badges awarded to Seabury Davies Harry Seabright William Doran Wilbur Riley Maurice Grim and Robert Glaize. A London delegates banquet and a troop officers’ meeting were planned for the week ahead.
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Washington
Winchester
Main Street
Baker
Vernon Eddy
Page
White
Mr. White
You Boys
Council
Barton
Richmond
American Legion
Newell
Red Cross
Grahamerger
Seabury Davies
Harry Seabright
William Doran
Wilbur Riley
Maurice Grim
Robert Glaize
London
New York
B. M. Roszel
Pifer
Ueader Sheetz
Batton
Luray
Lichtfelder
Boston
Sherwin Farmer
Oscar Harry
F. E. Clerk
Cleveland Friends
Capon River
Winchester Orchard Supply Co Product Listing
Orchard ladders in all sizes Oak stave picking baskets crates picking sacks and carriers Corrugated caps Syo Bak White paper caps large circles Stencils stamps barrel hatchets Everything for picking aid packing pole peaches at Winchester Orchard Supply Company Phone 313 25-Ipt-tt 301 N Market St
Cedar Creek War Memorial Arrives For Ramseur Honor
In Middletown Virginia on September 4 plans mature for a Cedar Creek battlefield monument to Confederate General Ramseur. The base was laid last week and the bronze tablet will honor his memory at the Belle Grove house. The project is led by Col. Denehan Cameron with veterans groups, the Daughters of the Confederacy, and the North Carolina Historical Society. The unveiling is set for September 16 with a program to follow.
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Middletown
Cedar Creek
Strasburg
Valley Pike
Ramseur
Belle Grove
Veterans of the
Confederate Army
Daughters of the Confederacy
The
Historical Society of North Carolina
Denehan Cameron
State High Commission of
North Carolina
Dolly Madison
England
Alexandria
Friendship Picnic Plans Near Completion at Rock Enon
The Friendship Fire Company committees report most arrangements set for the old time basket picnic at Rock Enon Springs. Amusement contests include races for girls and boys whistling for ladies and bag races with prizes. two orchestras are engaged for square and round dancing. Train departs Monday at 7 30 a m and returns at 6 30 p m with all invited to attend.
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Friendship Fire Company
Rock Enon Springs
O. J. Frank
Mariott Anderson
Winchester Tire Sale At Fair Week
Winchester Auto Sales offers tire sales at cost during fair week at the garage or fairgrounds. Everyone invited to take advantage of it. Manager W. Dellinger promotes the Gertee tire and reads work claims.
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Winchester Auto Sales
Dellinger
Winchester Fair Racing Week Set For September Run
The best in years racing returns to Winchester Fair with events scheduled for September 7 8 9 and 10. Ip entrants and racing fans anticipate a strong lineup and competitive show.
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Winchester Fair
Wanted items and services in Valley notices
Classified notices show a wanted list for fruit at C. V. Depot and a Ford touring car for 275 dollars offered by C F Warren of Middletown Virginia. An ad mentions a barn factory five miles from Winchester with a Bromley address and a Vermont-like shorthand query seeks a stenographer via the Chamber of Commerce.
Turner Boy In Grave Condition After Auto Crash
James Turner a fourteen year old colored boy is reported extremely grave after being struck on South Washington street by the automobile of Paul Bromley. Turner underwent surgery for a ruptured bladder and faces possible blood poisoning as the outcome remains uncertain. Bromley pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined 29.25. He faces a separate felony charge for allegedly driving feloniously and injuring Turner. a preliminary hearing is set for this afternoon. Bromley bail is 1500. Bromley claims no blame and has witnesses to support that the accident was unavoidable. Attorney Philip Williams represents Bromley Commonwealth Attorney James P. Reardon will represent the state.
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James Turner
Aul Bromley
Washington Street
Bromley
James ‘Turner
Whiting
Corporation Court
Philip Williams
Commonwealth
James P. Reardon
Winchester Fair Severed Note and Marketing Blurb
Winchester Seal Co. advertises the Winchester fair on September 3 with racing and a carnival, touts Rosen the wonder rye as doubling the eld of any other rye, urges readers to place orders, and promotes crimson clover Kansas Grown Alfalfa seeds through September.
Winchester Gun Club to hold rock Enon Springs match
The Winchester Gun Club announced a clay pigeon shooting event at Rock Enon Springs next Monday aligned with the Friendship Fire Company picnic. Open to all, targets sold near cost, with proceeds beyond expenses to benefit the fire company.
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Winchester Gun Club
Rock Enon Springs
Friendship Fire Company
Remarkable Valley Pike Crash Involving Cow
D R Frazier of Charlottesville and K C Maphis of Warrenton escaped serious harm when their auto overturned striking a cow on the Valley pike between Edinburg and Mount Jackson. Both men were trapped briefly, rescued with minor cuts, and taken to Hotel Jack in Winchester. Frazier, a war veteran with artificial legs, suffered a broken artificial leg in the crash. They were en route from Charlottesville to Washington, D.C.
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D. R. Frazier
Charlottesville
K. C. Maphis
Warrenton
J. L. Maphis
Edinburg
Mount Jackson
Winchester
Hotel Jack
Frazier
France
Washington, D.C
Packard Truck Demonstration at Winchester Fair
Farmers urged to attend a Packard truck demonstration at Winchester Fair. The event highlights 100 percent service for the hungry, promoted by the American Legion Canteen during the fair. Winchester Steam Laundry notices a holiday closure all day on Monday.
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Packard
Winchester Fair
Hard coal situation improves with reopenings in Pennsylvania
The Associated Press reports progress in the anthracite strike with twelve collieries in the first district reopening and unions describing the situation as more hopeful. Wilkes-Barre officials note the industry is at a standstill with about 135,000 idle workers, while leaders remain optimistic awaiting President Wilson’s reply to reopen negotiations.
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Associated Press
Washington
Pennsylvania
Labor Department
United Mine Workers
Wilkesbarre
Two Modern Houses For Sale Near Hospital and in Gton Street
Quick possession real estate listing offers two homes: one near the hospital at $9,000 and another on Gton Street priced at $16,500. Contact Clarence Miller for details and viewing.
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Hospital
Gton St
Concer
Clarence Miller
Christian Church Services Tonight and Sunday Program
Dr. A. B. Kendall of Washington DC will preach at First Christian Church tomorrow night at 8 p.m. on Life Plus. Sunday school starts 9 45 a.m. and Christian Endeavor service at 7 p.m. You are invited to attend.
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A. B. Kendall
Washington, D.C
First Christian Church
Life
Christian Endeavor Service
Why British Hold Mayor Why British Hold Mayor
London Sept 4 The government explains it will not release Cork Lord Mayor MacSwiney. Officials say new attempts would escalate the killings of police and set a precedent enabling any prisoner to gain freedom by similar acts.
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Associated Press
London
MacSwiney
Cork
Generally Fair Coming Week Weather Forecast
Weather Bureau predicts a generally fair week beginning Monday for the North and Middle Atlantic States with moderate temperatures. The forecast notes mild to warm days and cool nights across the region as workers plan activities.
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Washington
The
Weather Bureau
Middle Atlantic
Harding Voices Tolerance In Campaign Visit At Marion
Senator Harding appealed for tolerance during a visit to Marion Ohio as a marine band played outside his residence. He urged not to drive supporters into mire and to engage with opposing views without hostility. He also encouraged attendance at the Legion canteen and fair events to support campaign causes.
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Marion
Ohio
Harding
Thankful Soldier Recalls Aid From Bellevue Church Foster
A veteran recalls a nine year old wounded boy in a Bellevue Episcopal Church basement, the compassionate care from a young girl named Alle Dickenson who shared her modest meals. The writer, now in Michigan, asks to publish gratitude to Alle and her family for the years of quiet generosity.
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Star
Wis
Baltimore
Alle Dickenson
Ibson
Bellevue
Baton Co
Ugly charges against Cubs spark betting probe
Chicago reports that William Beck of the Cheese League club announced an investigation into alleged intentional Cubs losses to Philadelphia last Tuesday. Beck said private detectives and a surge of arrests aim to uncover gamblers claiming up to 50000 dollars wagered on the game with shifted odds.
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Chicago
Prlliam Beck
Cheese League
Cubs
Philadelphia
Detroit
Boston
Cincinnati
Miners Protest I C C Ruling on Open Top Coal Cars
Washington Sept. 4. Operators of wagon mines protest an Interstate Commerce Commission order restricting open top cars without tipples or elevations to aid loading. They deny the ruling causes undue railroad delays and label the order discriminatory and unfair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Comm
Smiths Greater Shows at Winchester Fall
Smiths Greater Shows perform in Winchester for the Fall event on September 7 from 1 to 4 PM with attractions and displays listed for attendees.
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Smiths
Winchester Fall
Cox Speaking in Milwaukee in Democratic Campaign
Governor J Me Cox arrives in Chicago en route from Kalamazoo to Milwaukee and will speak twice in the city before returning to conference with party leaders. The visit marks a westward leg in the campaign for the Democratic nominee as he outlines his platform.
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Psi 8
Chicago
J ME
Cox
Kalamazoo
Westerdass
Milwaukee
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William Beverley
Rouss—Ave
Hansbrough & Carter, Ptt
Tuk
Rock Enon Springs Park
Pole
Cedar Creek War Memorial
Belle Grove Farm
Transportation Committee
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Rock Enon
C. V. Depot
Sam Haines
Bell Phone
C. F. Warren
Bromiey
Berryville
Berk
Abj Chamber of Commerce
Turner
Iptf
Hansbrough & Carter
Winchester Steam Laundry
Law Pdry
Wilson
AT Christian Church
MR. Harding
Ame ‘Legion
Ius
Gregion ~Camteyns
Mary
Herrells
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