Shenandoah Valley Fair Attendance Surges in 50th Exhibit
On the second day of the 50th Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society exhibition at Winchester fair grounds, crowds packed the main hall as judging concluded. Automobiles, racing, and carnival shows drew brisk business while weather and electric lighting promised a larger turnout tonight and later in the week. Small aircraft, piloted by Lieut Starbuck and Lieut Collyer, performed stunts with parachute rides offered for a fee as visitors toured the grounds and enjoyed exhibitions from farm to factory.
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Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society
Winchester Fair Grounds
Society
Virginia Fair
Tel
A. W. Starbuck
Bill Staley
Liberty Flyers
Walter Stine
Winchester
Starbuck
C. B. W. Collyer
Lieut
Starbuck and
Collyer
Fair Grounds
The
Fair Association
Parents Urged to Attend Handley School Inauguration
Parents of Handley School pupils are urged to attend the 8 p m Friday ceremony at the Empire Theatre for the inauguration of superintendent Mr Frederick E Clerk. School board members will speak on plans and county development with notable guests including Dr Wallace Buttrick Dr Abraham Frexner and Dr Frank P Bachman. A large chorus will perform and solos by Mr Richardson and others will follow.
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Handley
Empire Theatre
Frederick E. Clerk
Handley School
Clerk
Winchester
Frederick County
Wallace Buttrick
General Education Board of New York
Abraham Frexner
Frank P. Bachman
Frank S. Spaulding
Cleveland
Ohio
France
Richardson
The
Chamber of Commerce
Liberty Flyers Set for Winchester Fair Aerial Show
The Liberty Flyers, owners W B Staley of this city, will perform at the Winchester Fair for four days starting Tuesday. Lieut Randall Hagner arranged the engagement. pilots Lieuts Collyer and Starbush will perform stunts including an aerial sham battle and wing walking at 80 miles an hour. After Winchester they tour in Pennsylvania before wintering in Florida and Cuba.
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Hagerstown Mail
Liberty Flyers
Bluefield
W. Va
Winchester Fair
W. B. Staley
Randall Hagner
Collyer
Starbush
Winchester
Pennsylvania
Florida
Cuba
Watermelons Now Unloading at Cumberland Valley Depot
SAM HAINES reports watermelons now unloading at the Cumberland Valley depot with quality fine and popular prices for buyers.
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Cumberland Valley
Sam Haines
Apple Accessories and hardware shapes from Solenbergers Co
Local hardware supplier SOLENBERGER & CO lists Apple accessories plus tools and materials including corrugated caps 14 inch double curve head liners ladders baskets picking sacks nails and barreling hatch ets.
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MO. S. Solenberger & CO
Sailor Steals Ford Touring Car Near Arden Orchard
A sailor in uniform took a Ford touring car owned by Fred Mason from in front of Gilbert K. Stotler’s Arden orchard home on Friday between 5 and 6 PM, driving south. The suspect, said to be from Strasburg Virginia, was seen by Mrs. Stotler and a cook. license 38648. Winchester, Charles Town and Shepherdstown authorities were alerted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Mason
Gilbert K. Sotler
Arden Orchard
Aeroplane Rides at Walter Stine Farm Open to Public
Thrilling rides offered by Bill Staley's Liberty Flyers at Stine's farm with prices ranging from 15 to 25 dollars. Mrs. Charles W. Trenary of Michester is visiting her mother Mrs. L. K. Mooers per Staunton Leader report.
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Walter Stine
Bill Staleys
Liberty Flyers
Charles W. Trenary
Michester
L. K. Mooers
Staunton (Va
State Shorthorn Breeders Organize in Virginia
Through efforts led by Morton Cooper the Virginia State Shorthorn Breeders Association formed at Staunton on September 4 during a short horn breeders sale and banquet. Shenandoah Valley representatives, with Winchester HQ, elected H. W. McLaughlin as president and B. E. Tyler as vice president. John C. Cather serves as secretary treasurer. The association plans a late October public auction of about 40 registered Shorthorn cattle, with notable sales at Abingdon and Staunton earlier.
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Morton Cooper
Blacksburg
Staunton
John C. Cather
William Bromley
James Lupton
Roy Duvall
Shenandoah Valley
BE. H. Tyler
Virginia
Winchester
Cather
Valley of
Abingdon
Ollie Zinn
J. C. Cather
A Trescott Apple Grader Will Reduce Your Packing Costs
Massey Brothers offer a Trescott Apple Grader promising lower packing costs. Also advertised is two steady young workers for Beck's Steam Bakery and a display of Driving Harness, Saddles, and Bridles from R. M. Swimley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massey Brothers
R. M. Swimley
Ride In The Clouds With Liberty Flyers Event
A chance to fly in a real aeroplane offered by the Liberty Flyers on Walter Stine's farm. This opportunity lets enthusiasts experience a cloud ride and fulfill a long-held dream with aviation adrenaline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Flyers
Walter Stine
Singers Urged to Attend War Camp Rehearsal
War Camp Community Service singers must shift rehearsal to 7:00 PM Thursday at City Hall Auditorium from the earlier 7:30 PM start. The session aims to prepare a musical program for the inauguration of new school superintendent Frederick E. Jerk on Friday at the Empire Theater. The effort, with local singer cooperation, seeks a large community sing.
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War Camp
Star
City Hall
Frederick E.jerk
Empire Theater
Winchester
Special Appeal To Home Service At Fair Booth
All home service workers are asked to visit the home service booth in the Red Cross section at the fair and spend at least an hour daily helping meet soldiers sailors and their families and answering general questions on Red Cross work. Wanted five or six women for bread wrapping day work 8 to 1 and 4 to 7 Beck's Steam Bakery.
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Home Service
Red Cross
Beck's Steam Bakery
Walter Reed Hospital
Kurtz
Joseph Newlin
W. O. Woodley
Potomac
Charles Darlington
Elizabeth Bradford
Clarke County Home Service
Red Cross Exhibit At Winchester Fair Draws Attention
Visitors at the Winchester Fair will be drawn to the Red Cross display. Meet Miss Easley county school nurse and ask health questions. See autographs of President Wilson and Dr Farrand in the Junior Red Cross booth.
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Winchester
Red Cross
Miss Easley
Miss Bailey
M Strickler
President Wilson
Dr. Farrand
For Sale In Montgomery County Farm Bargain 320 Acres
320 acre grain stock and fruit farm on Potomac river in Montgomery County Maryland five miles to railway. 100 acres of high river bottom land never overflows canal freight depot on site. 25 acres fine alfalfa 26 acres six years old. Colonial brick mansion with electric lights water and heat large bank barn stables and outbuildings. Duroc Jerseys herd fenced hogs. Price 35000 on easy terms. Also other farm bargains furnished rooms for rent. Miss Julia Wall.
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Montgomery County
Maryland
Potomac River
Duroc
Apples and Fruits Packed at Cumberland Valley Depot
Apples Damsons Pears Peaches Plums Now buying at top market cash prices all kinds of fruit at my packing house Grain Elevator Cumberland Valley Depot Winchester Call phone 476 after six p m 419 Large and small quantities Also buying and packing at White Post Depot See my representative Mr David Reardon To those having orchards of winter fruit for safe call phone or come and see me 8 8 11 1f SAM HAINES Winchester Va
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Cumberland Valley Depot
Winchester
White Post Depot
David Reardon
Local Couple of License Issued in Winchester
A marriage license was issued in the Winchester corporation clerk’s office to Marvin D. Haines and Miss Jone C. Kidwell, both of Winchester. The groom is a painter and son of Mr. L. B. Haines. the bride is the daughter of Mr. David Kidwell.
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Corporation Clerk's Office
Winchester
Marvin D. Haines
Jone C. Kidwell
Ll. B. Haines
David Kidwell
Employment Bureau Established by Frederick Chamber
The Frederick County Chamber of Commerce board voted Tuesday to establish a free employment bureau serving all residents of Frederick County and Winchester as well as out of town applicants. A bulletin board on Main Street will direct workers to the office and applications by phone letter or in person will be accepted to match jobs with workers.
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Chamber of Commerce
Frederick County
Winchester
Main Street
Court House Square
Expert tailor to measure with Schloss Broa line
Mr C E Boer ner representing Schloss Broa Co will be at Ryan and Orndoff on Wednesday and Thursday September 10th and 11th to measure for suits and overcoats. Complete line of woolens shown with fit and satisfaction guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Boerner
Schloss Broa, & Co
Ryan & Orndoff
Wear-Ever Man exhibits sanitary kitchen outfit at fair
Notice promotes the Wear-Ever aluminum cooking utensils and sanitary kitchen set shown at the fair. It extols light weight, pure metal, heat retention, fuel savings, and safety with no joints or enamel flaking. Also advertises Clover Seed and fall seeds from Winchester Seed Co with January delivery.
Veterans of Four U S Wars in Grand Army Parade
In Columbus Ohio the Grand Army of the Republic held its annual encampment parade the largest civil war veterans parade in a decade. Mexican war veterans rode in cars while civil war veterans marched with fife and drum as thousands watched from streets and buildings.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Columbus
Associated Press
Ohio
Grand Army
France
Love Affair Behind Catron Murder Revealed
Washington reports the murder of American Peter Catron in Mexico arose from a love rivalry with Valeno Cergara for Virginia Cillasana of Fuentes ranch. Catron was killed last July and the Mexican embassy said its government investigated. The incident prompted U S warning of possible policy shifts toward Mexico.
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Washington
Peter Catron
Mexico
Catron
Valeno Cergara
Virginia Cillasana
Fuentas Ranch
Mrs Claude B Stickley Elected to Virginia Trapshooters Panel
At a Richmond meeting of the Virginia Trapshooters Association Mrs Claude B Stickley of Vauclage was chosen to serve on the executive committee for one year. The association’s next annual meeting is planned for Norfolk.
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Virginia Trapshooters Association
Richmond
Claude B. Stickley
Vauclage
Norfolk
Public notice of agency for Scripps Booth car sale in Virginia
The undersigned announce they handle the agency for Scripps Booth six cylinder valve in head automobiles and will do business as The Motor Sales Company of Virginia at 11 West Water street Winchester Virginia The signers pledge polite attention prompt service and reside in the city Also small classified items list for rent and help wanted including a chambermaid at Hotel Jack and a furnished Braddock street residence.
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Scrippsbooth
THE
Motor Sales Company OF Virginia
West Water Street
Winchester
Virginia
County Couples Marriage License in City Clerk Office
George W. Rinker a Frederick county widower and farmer and Virginia Jones formerly of Frederick county now in Washington D C were granted a marriage license in the city clerk office. Rinker is son of late Casper Rinker and Jones is daughter of John Jones.
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George W. Rinker
Frederick County
Iss Virginia Jones
Washington, D. C
Corporation Clerks’ Office
Casper Rinker
John Jones
Real Expert Tailor to Measure You at Our Store
Meet Mr. C. E. Boer ner of Schloss Bros. & Co. on Wednesday or Thursday September 10th or 11th to be measured by an expert and choose a suit or overcoat from a full woolens line. Also Mr. C. M. Showalter offers the Aeo lian Vocalian talking machine for demonstration in the same period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Boerner
Schloss Bros. & Co
Strikes Stir Boston as Police Lose Control
Boston faces a deepening crisis as police strike leaves citizens exposed to violence and theft. Mayor Peters orders state guards and local volunteers to aid, with 4 000 personnel mobilized from state forces and nearby regions. Reports describe shootings, stabbings, and looting as Harvard students join civilians in restoring order.
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Boston
Peters
Accon Ee
Ede Aca
Coolidge
Back Bay
Astrea
Cata
Harvard University
Optical Notice by Wm. Kline in Waynesboro VA
Optical notice states Wm. Kline of Waynesboro VA will set up in Waynesboro for two days at Hotel Machir and in Port town Inn on September 12 and 13 offering eye lenses made and mounted.
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Wm. Kline
Waynesboro
Hotel Machir
Pore Town Inn
President Wilson Heads West on Long Speaking Tour
President Wilson travels west on a lengthy speaking tour to promote the peace treaty. He stops at Bismarck North Dakota and reaches St Paul earlier, greeting crowds from the rear platform. At Bismarck he addresses a large audience at the City Auditorium asserting the issue is war or peace.
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Wilson
Bismark
Heer
St. Paul
City Auditorium
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