Winchester Fair Draws 10 A Close Exhibition Finale
The fifty first Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society fair closed amid light rain and steady crowds on the Winchester fair grounds. Officials reported good premiums and a healthy treasury as rides and balloon ascensions entertained attendees, despite a mule race accident and mixed racing results on Thursday.
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Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society
Inchester
Roy
Hillyard
Lord Oliver
Miller
Mose
Floyd
Nick Grady
Sanders
Robert B
Barr
Silent Axworthy
Allen
Robert R
Kirby Direct
Baring
Power Patch
Cooke
Eadward Lee
Simpson
Pauline
Hilda
Burnett
Mildred
Taylor
Mrs Annie V Pingley Dies After Paralysis in Middletown
Funeral services were held at Walnut Springs Christian Church for Mrs Annie V Pingley wife of Frank Pingley who died of paralysis at her Middletown home Wednesday morning aged 53. Survivors include her husband three daughters Miss Beulah Pingley Miss Zetta Pingley Mrs Grove of Winchester one son Elmer Pingley and sister Miss Lizzie Light.
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Middletown
Walnut Springs Christian Church
Annie V. Pingley
Frank Pingley
J. D. Hamaker
Strasbore
Fred. B. Wyand
Pingley
Marsh Neighborhood
Watson Nominated in Georgia Sparks Democratic Debate
The Associated Press reports Thomas F. Watson was nominated to succeed Hoke Smith as U S Senator from Georgia. George White, D N C chairman, called Watson’s nomination a blow to the party noting his anti league stance and broad local support may not reflect state views on the league.
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Associated Press
New York
Thomas F. Watson
Hoke Smith
United States
Georgia
George White
Democratic National Committee
Watson
League of Nations
American Legion Meets Hagerstown At Reservoir Park
A baseball game between American Legion and Hagerstown was set at Reservoir Park with play starting at 8 16.
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American Legion
Hagerstown
A. Rat Reservoir Park
President refuses to reopen coal wage talks in Pennsylvania
President in a telegram today refused to reconvene the joint scale committee of operators and miners to consider a new wage award. He said a collective work stoppage remains a strike regardless of label and urged miners to return to work. In Wilkesbarre insurgent leaders and UMW officials stated the regional vacation will end in a few days amid about 15,000 idle miners in district No. 1.
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Associated Press
Ashington
Pennsylvania
Wilkesbarre
United Mine Workers of America
Coal Company
Poles Rout Bolsheviks In Northeast Front Action
Polish armies on the northeastern front delivered a series of successful attacks on the Russian Bolsheviks today and captured 3,300 prisoners, four guns and two armored trains.
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Associated Press
Warsaw
Prudential Trust Co. of Boston Closed by Commissioner
Boston bank under state Bank Commissioner order due to deposits in critical condition and many bad and slow loans. He cautioned the closure is not linked to other recently closed banks and noted reserves are weak.
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Associated Press
Boston
Mass
Prudential Trust Company
Mail plane leaves San Francisco on first transcontinental flight
San Francisco dispatched the first transcontinental postal airplane from Marina Field at 6.15 this morning carrying 700 pounds of mail. The historic flight marks a milestone in the U S airmail service and connects California with eastern hubs.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
Marina Field
Swiney N facing pain in Brixton hunger strike
London September bulletin from the Irish Self Determination League says Mace Swiney Cork lord mayor remained in Brixton jail after beginning a hunger strike August 12. He endures severe pain in arms legs and back with dizziness but remains conscious.
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Meee Press
London
Mace Swiney
Cork
Brixton
Irish Self Determination League
Five Thousand Five Hundred Dollars Home Wanted
Classified brief notes seek a six room frame house with heat and bath near Piccadilly Street or Nat Avenue. Also mentions a farm rental and business notices from local firms Baker & Shryock and Winchester Seed Co. Inc. Includes a stenographer job ad at Chamber of Commerce and a farm rental near Burn Factory, Berryville, Virginia.
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Piccadilly St
Nat. Ave
Baker & Shryock
Burn Factory
Winchester
J. H. Bromley
Berryville
Reward for Elgin watch lost at Fair Grounds
Reward of $16.00 offered for a gold open-faced Elgin wrist watch lost on the Fair Grounds Wednesday. Owner J. H. Chapman of Kernstown Virginia. Also rental notice for a small house to a quiet colored couple with no children, terms easy, apply at Star office.
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Elgin
Fair Grounds
J. H. Chapman
Kernstown
Star Office
Home dynamite attempt shocks Manassas Va residents
A late night explosive was placed against the foundation of the Austin home in Manassas, Virginia. The blast shattered thirty eight windows in a neighbor's house while the Austins escaped injury. The incident follows the May shooting of J B B Davis by Austin who was jailed on bond and faces trial in October.
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Manassas
Austin
George Shaw
Mr. Austin
Margaret Glazier
J. B. B. Davis
Davis
Samuel G. Brent
Prince William
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Strike Talks End Walkout
Governor Smith will meet with Samuel Gompers and James Cachey to seek a solution to the BRT strike. After 13 days, 8000 workers walked off. night service resumes on a limited basis with subway, elevated, and trolley cars operated nightly, and no violence reported.
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Associated Press
New York
Smith
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
James Cachey
Boston
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Bac S
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
Subway
Helder Establishment to Close for Jewish Holidays
The Helder will be closed next Monday and Tuesday September 18 and 14 for Jewish holidays. The notice lists reduced hours from 10 to 1 and 21.
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Helder
New Registrars Appointed for City Wards
The Electoral Board of Penne appoints G. Reginald Haines as first ward registrar to replace James H. Jones who resigned after moving out of the ward. Benjamin F. Davis becomes second ward registrar to replace Charles P. McVicar who resigned for council duties. Both have taken the oath before Captain J. B. Beverley. Haines operates from 15 East Cork Street. Davis handles books at the McVicar store on North Main Street.
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City of Penne
G. Reginald Haines
James H. Jones
Benjamin F. Davis
Charles P. MccVicar
Messers. Haines
Davis
J. B. Beverley
Corporation Court
Mr. Haines
No. 15
East Cork Street
McVicar
North Main Street
Schloss Brothers Tailor Style Headquarters Ad
An old classified style notice promotes Schloss Bros as a tailor with a call to action from J. M. Orndorf and mentions a modern brick residence near a hospital. It highlights gas, heat, electricity, brick garage, and quick possession under Clarence Miller. Also advertises special Friday Saturday chocolates for 9c per pound by The People's Drug Co.
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McClaine
Hospital
Clarence Miller
People’s Drug Co
Club Members Earn Premiums at County Fair
The girls and boys in the county farm and home clubs showcase strong home demonstration work with entries in cooking sewing canning and poultry. Premiums awarded include Frances Watson Allen Lovett Virginia Stickley Gladden Dunn Maude Bywaters Alma Bean and many others. Hilda Lovett of Stephens City won the silver cup for most premiums in club work.
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Phe Boya
Ahd
Canning Club
Frances Watson
Allen Lovett
Virginia Stickley
Gladden Dunn
Maude Bywaters
Alma Bean
Mary Helen Stine
Agnes Reardon
Rebecca Lupton
Mildred Hawkins
Evelyn Lovett
Mary Virginia Funk
Virginia Bywaters
Elizabeth Baker
Lola Rogers
Leona Lauck
Katherine Dispanette
Grace Johnson
Okla Dever
Margaret Drummond
Frances Grant
Elvira Abshire
Hilda Lovett
Stephens City
Volcanic Crater Opens Near Spezia After Quake
A crater appeared atop Pizzo D Utell near Spezia nine miles northeast of town following Tuesday's earthquake that killed hundreds north of Florence. Smoke and sulfur fumes rise from the crater, locals link the eruption to the quake. Jena seismograph notes sinking along Genoa gulf mountains as a possible crustal cause.
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Rome
Pizzo D'Utell
Spezia
Florence
Eprlin
Jena
Gulf of Genoa
Lamp Explodes at Coca Cola Plant Causes Minor Fire
A small oil lamp exploded just after midnight at the Coca Cola Company bot tline works on South Main Street. Burning oil spread in all directions but only stained a concrete floor with no consequential damage. Firemen responded but water was not needed.
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Bottline ™ Works
Coca Cola Company
South Main Street
Friendship Fire Company Picnic Postponed Indefinitely
Rain forces indefinite postponement of the Friendship Fire Company picnic scheduled for Saturday. Advance ticket holders may obtain refunds by contacting Capt. C. Harry Hardy at his Past Cork Street home or at the Baker Chocolate Company office on Market and Piccadilly Streets.
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Friendship Fire Company
Capt. C. Harry Hardy
Cork Street
Baker Chocolate Company
Corner Market
Piccadilly Sts
Stephens City Market Address By U S Agriculture Expert
Stephens City will be favored at 8 o'clock Saturday evening September 11 by Prorz Meek an expert from the bureau of markets United States Department of Agriculture who will address the farmers and fruit growers of this section. He will speak in the High School building. Everyone in the community is invited to attend.
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Stephens City
Prorz Meek
Bureau of Markets
United States Department of Agriculture
Thes
Return from Western Trip by Fort Loudoun Group
Mrs. Nannie R. Glass and Miss Katherine R. Glass of Fort Loudoun Seminary along with Mrs. W. B. Davis of Washington D C have returned from Bitter Root Valley Montana where they spent most of the summer as guests of Mr and Mrs Thomas Glass They toured Seattle and Portland The trip precedes the Fort Loudoun Seminary reopening for the 1920 21 session which begins September 23.
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Nannie R. Glass
Katherine R. Glass
Fort Loudoun Seminary
W. B. Davis
Washington, D.C
Bitter Root Valley
Montana
Thomas Glass
Seattle
Portland
Sugar Market Remains Flat on New York Decline
New York Sept 10 sugar markets show no change in raw sugar. A further sale of Pennsylvanian-ex store settled at 9 7/8 cents per pound fob, equivalent to 10.78 cents, while Porto Ricos were offered to refiners at 10.78 c.i.f. but not accepted. Outside of slight export inquiry, the market stays featureless.
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New York
Porto Ricas
Wanted notices and help wanted ads from local depot entry
Multiple early 20th century classified items seek fruit at the company depot seller Sam Haines Bell 476 advertises at Red Bad Sept 14 stock and implements. A drug company Penne Drug Co invites applicants for a grand boy position. Reliable legal worker sought with good wages by W L Fultz.
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Co. V. Depot
Sam Haines
Bell Phone
Cox speech ties Irish cause to league of nations pledge
Governor Cox in Montana speeches linked his campaign to presenting the Irish cause before the league of nations under Article XL. He attacked Republican leaders over a supposed corruption fund and urged labor and anti bayonet progressive policies while arguing for foreign market expansion to boost domestic prosperity.
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Associated Press
Butte
Mont
League of Nations
Cox
Montana
Helena
Anaconda
League
Audi
Aeenevernor
Ireland
Chicago
Will H. Hays
Upham
Harry M. Blair
Hays
Harding
Trish
League Council
Betwen Nation
Scouts Urged to Attend Empire Meeting Reorganization
Every Scout is urged to be present at the meeting at headquarters on Friday at 7.30 p m to complete plans for the Empire meeting and to effect final re-organization. Scout Commissioner.
Faculty Opens September 23 For Resident and Day Students
A historic school announces a strong faculty of experienced teachers opening September 23 for resident students with chapel and home reception. Day pupil reception follows September 24 at 9 a.m. Mrs. Howard Q. R. Sheely of Baltimore visits the Misses Worst at North Kent Street and attends the fair.
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Howard QR. Sheely
Baltimore
Misses Wost
North Kent Street
ERS AND OILS HIGHER ON MARKET RALLIES
New York stock trading opened steady with American International nearing yesterday’s high while other leaders rose one to two points. Houston oil jumped about four points as oils and coppers advanced in late session. The bond market featured a French issue at a 1 percent premium as activity eased before noon and then recovered. Total volume around 376000 shares.
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New York
Houston Oil
Former Pastor's Vacation Ends Return to Piedmont
The Rev and Mrs H G Spencer and their three children concluded a two week visit in Winchester with friends including Mr and Mrs Hary C Stouffer and others. They left yesterday by motor for Piedmont West Virginia where the Rev Spencer pastors the First Methodist Episcopal Church. He previously served Street Church in the city and was hosted at multiple dinners and gatherings during the trip. They also visited relatives in Maryland en route.
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H. G. Spencer
Winchester
Hary C. Stouffer
Piedmont
W. Va
Mr. Spencer
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Spencer
Maryland
Long Lost Dodge Touring Car Found for Jolliffe Firm
A Dodge touring car belonging to Richard Jolliffe of Jolliffe and Jolliffe was stolen from the Aerial Plaza on New Year’s Day and found by the Secretary of State office in Richmond. The car matched the owner’s description and factory numbers, was seized, and insured money paid to Mr. Jolliffe. Sheriff Pannett plans to collect the car for Hansbrough and Carter.
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Richard
Jolliffe
James
Joliffe
Hansbrough
Carter
Pannett
Richmond
Chicago Club to Face Gambling Investigation Next Week
Chicago officials confirm all members of the Chicago club of the National League and club officers are expected to testify next week in the alleged baseball gambling case. The disclosure comes as investigators prepare to hear from key witnesses.
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Chicago
Chicago Club
National Leagon
Wibieen
Boyis Hurt by Motor Car Near City Hotel Intersection
Dorsey White a 13 year old white boy was struck by an automobile at the North Main street and Dairfax lane intersection in front of the City Hotel at noon today. He sustained painful injuries to the hip but was not thought seriously hurt. Witnesses including William T Morgah chief engineer of the Winchester and Western Railroad and Fire Company driver Colvin exonerated the car driver as the boy stepped into the gutter to watch a truck and failed to heed the approaching auto. Traffic congestion during the fair was cited as a factor. Miss Margery Finkbine returned to Annapolis Maryland after visiting Mr and Mrs Poyd R Richards on South Stewart street.
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Dorsey White
City Hotel
North Main Steet
Phee
Dairfax Lane
Main Street
William T.morgah
Winchester and Western Railroad
Colvin
Fire Company
Campaign funds probe reveals limits debated in Senate
Fred Welham testified on a plan to raise campaign contribution limits from $1000 to larger sums. Upham described preconvention receipts and expenditures surpassing $1,000,000 with major figures including Hays and Blair interlinked to party financing and potential new limits. The Cox committee expects closure and Western-city hearing on September 22.
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Chicago
Fred. Welham
Senate. Co
New
Blair
Harry M. Blair
Ater
Contin Upham
Col
William Boyce Son
New York
Harding
Associated Press
Republican National Mittee
Upham
Hays
Ker
Will Hays
Tony
Cemetery Will Be Cared For by Gainesboro Group
A Gainesboro cemetery association formed to fence and improve the cemetery. Officers elected include President T. Carson Adams Treasurer Charles T. Adams and Secretary A. R. Rinker. A solicitation committee led by Clark Emmart and others will contact county residents about the effort.
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Gainesboro
Cemes Association
T. Carson Adams
Treer
Charles T. Adams
A. R. Rinker
Clark Emmart
T. R B. Adams
F. M. Bageant
EB. Wyams
C. M. Emmart
Mont Fout
Ray Adams
Willian Mellwee
M. Z. Rogers
Visitors at the fair day attendances and greetings
Mrs Cora Stonebrake of Wayboro and Mrs Walter Hensel of Hagerstown attended fair day. Mrs Stonebrake was to meet Miss Cora Henselt daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Thuthnelty. Mr John Bail near Green Spring was ill this week and is in Memorial Hospital for recovery. Mr William Brooks of Staunton Va attends the fair. Mrs Henry Stephenson of Alexandria Va visits relatives.
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Cora Stonebrake
Wayboro
Walter Hensel
Hagerstown
John Bail
William Brooks
Stasntiit Va
Henry Stephenson
Alexandria, Va
Relath
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Sorry Watson
Frisco
M’swiney
Chamber of Commerce
Endeavor
Schloss Bros.’ Tailor
J. M. Orndofp
Style Headquarters
Big Crater
The
C. EB
Boyd
Frrand
Penne Drug Co
W.-L. Fultz
Associated’ Press
Margery Finkbine
Annapolis, Md
Poyd R. Richards
South Stewart-otseet
TOR Rabing Fund Ling
Moore
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