James River Rises as Potomac Also Floods Nearby Areas
Flood warnings spread across Virginia and Pennsylvania after 48 hours of heavy rain. The James River neared flood stage near Buchanan and Lenape, while the Potomac rose two feet threatening areas around Washington. Three drownings reported in Philadelphia area as streams surged and trains were halted.
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James River
Richmond
Morenna
Buchanan
Lencapere
Piedmont
Ville
N. C
Danville and Western
Rogers Creek
Penns
Spencer
Stella
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Jermyn
Scranton
Samuel Langman
Emery Avery
Mill Creek
Wilkes Barre
Hazleton
Elizabeth City
H City
Harrison to Run for Congress in Seventh District
Dabney Crison of Boyce filed with the secretary of state to be a candidate in the November election from the Seventh Virginia district. Harrison will run as an independent against Democrat T. W. Harrison of Winchester and Republican J. H. Rue Bush of Dayton.
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The
Star
Richmond
Dabney Crison
Boyce
Secretary of State
Virginia
Harrison
T. W. Harrison
Winchester
J. H. Rue- Bush
Dayton
Baptist Women To Meet At Boyce
Members of Group No. 2 of the Shenandoah Baptist Association Women s Missionary Union will hold an important meeting at the Baptist Church in Boyce on Tuesday October 7 beginning at 10 a m Attending churches include Berryville Boyce Rockland and Winchester with activities focused on missionary work and fellowship.
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Women’s Missionary Union of the
Shenandoah Baptist’ Association
Baptist Churches
Berryville
Boyce
Rockland
Winchester
Baptist
Young Man Goes to Catawba for Tuberculosis Help
District Nurse Association appeals for assistance for a young man with tuberculosis who will be admitted to Catawba in ten days. He has saved a little money but needs blankets and size 16% shirts. Send supplies and contributions to Miss Higgins at the district nurse's office.
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District Nurse Association
Catawba
Miss Higgins
Friendship Club Sets Thursday Meeting Oct 2 at 8
Regular meeting of the Friendship group is set for Thursday October 2 at 8 o clock. A good turnout is desired as business of interest to all members will be discussed. Captain Fred W. Forney signs the notice.
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Fred. W. Forney
Women Workers Seek Indoor Canning Plant Jobs
Apply now for steady indoor work for women in our canning plant at National Fruit Product Co Inc. Immediate openings listed with detailed job duties and application instructions.
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National Fruit Product Co., Inc
Pennsylvania Cavalryman Dodged Johnny Reb Bullets in Civil War Letters
H A Ritenour of Stephens holds letters from her father Samuel Bates who served in General Sherman’s Union forces attached to Company 1 Ninth Pennsylvania Cavalry. One letter from Savannah in 1864 details rations and a hand to hand clash near Macon with Bates recounting seven bullets hitting his clothes saddle and gear, narrowly avoided harm.
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H. A. Ritenour
Stephens Cane
Samuel Bates
Sherman
Pennsy
Savannah
N’s
Macon
Record Rainfall Brings Three Inch Total in 36 Hours
Up to nine this morning the 36 hour rainfall ending Sunday night reached 3 inches in the Winchester Field Laboratory records. The 2.4 inches last night and this morning plus 0.6 inch on Sunday night and yesterday made the total exactly three inches, the heaviest for this season. The rain fills streams and cisterns and aids fall pasture but slows corn maturity while raising late fungous disease risk for apples.
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Winchester Field Laboratory
F. J. Schneiderhan
Pga
Afte Np
Tri State League to Hold Meeting Next Tuesday
The Tri State League of the Improved Order of Red Men in Maryland Virginia West Virginia and District of Columbia postpones to Tuesday October 7 a joint meeting of Shawnee Tribe No 2 and Pocahontas Council No 1 at their hall on Rouss Avenue. Great chiefs from various states will be in attendance and official visitors Gar nett W. Johnson of Danville Virginia and the Great Pocahontas of Virginia will make their visits.
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Maryland
Virginia
West
District of Columbia
Notiat Council
Degree of Pocahontas
Rouss Avenue
Great Sachem
Garnett W. Johnnson
Danvillé
Gerat Pocahontas
George Washington Hotel Moves Coffee Room to Dining Room
The Coffee Room at the George Washington Hotel will be moved to the dining room for the winter with the same service and better dining room service anticipated. In summer the Coffee Room will reopen in the basement. The hotel notes August earnings, September projected improvement, and aims to be first in the traveler’s heart under Manager Geo R Burt.
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George Washington’ Hotel
George Washington
George Washington Hotel
Geo. R. Burt
Public sale announced for October first at Gore Virginia
An advertisement lists a public sale of an entire household on Wednesday October 1 at 1 PM at the old Jno Herrell place in Gore Virginia conducted by F A Undersmith of Gore Virginia. Lost tortoise shell glasses with name in case and a reward offered at 209 North Washington Street.
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Jno
Herrell
Gore
F. A. Undersmith
N. Washington Street
Dodge Sedan and Touring Models Run 3000 Miles
J Howard Cather and Co reports late model Dodge vehicles, a 1924 sedan and a 1923 touring model, covering 3000 miles in testing.
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J. Howard Cather & Co
Trials Set for Rosenbluth and Pothier in Camp Lewis Murder
Six years after Major Cronkhite was shot during a practice march at Camp Lewis, Sergeant Major Pothier faces trial for murder with Robert Rosenbluth, a former Army captain, set to follow on October 22. The case emerged after a prolonged investigation and earlier rumors of suicide.
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The
Associated Press
Wash
Roland Poth Rmer
United Court
Alexander Cronkhite
Camp Lewis
Pothier
Robert Rosenbluth
Cronkhite
Rosenbluth
Potheir
Major Cronkhite
Gap
Army Board
Army
Cronk- Rite
War Department
Last Day to Register for November Vote
Saturday, October 4 is the final day to register to vote in the November election. Qualified voters age twenty one or older should register if never registered before. Registrars in each precinct will be available all day Saturday to receive applications.
Empire Theatre Offers Free Admissions Based on Leading Stars
Empire Theatre to admit free of charge boys and girls sharing first names with the two leading stars of the film being shown each day this week and next week. Marie and Robert tomorrow. Colleen and Frank on Friday. Betty and Richard next Monday. Stars include Marie Prevost and Robert Ellis in The Wanters. Colleen Moore and Frank Mayo in The Perfect Flapper. Richard Dix in The Stranger. Prices stay 15¢ for children and 25¢ for balcony and orchestra adults.
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Empire Theatre
Marie
Robert
Colleen
Rank
Betty
Richard
Marie, Prevost
Robert Ellis
Colleen Moore
Frank Mayo
Betty Compson
Richard Dix
Crowded Winchester Jail Faces Overflow as Winter Arrives
The Winchester jail in Frederick County remains packed with prisoners awaiting trial or serving terms. Seventeen inmates fill every room and the steel cage, with officials warning that cold weather could worsen the overcrowding and spur plans to extend accommodations.
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Jall
Winchester
Frederick
Royal Scotch Highlanders to Perform for Handley Schools
The Royal Scotch Highlanders Band of twenty musicians and six soloists, including Bobbie Brollier, arrives Thursday from Hagerstown Maryland. They perform for school children at Handley Schools then a 8:30 pm Empire Theatre concert, with proceeds aiding a Handley boys band. Tickets range 50c to 1.50.
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Royal Scotch Highlanders
Bobbie. Brollier
Hagerstown
Handley Schools
Rotary Club
Florida
Empire Theatre
Handley
Empire
Reuss Avenue
Rotary, Kiwanis
Lions’ Clubs
George Washington Hotel
Fine home for sale in Winchester Virginia listing
Leaving the state I will sell my fine home No 727 Berryville Ave Lot 100 by 190 feet seven room oak finished house with bank furnace electric lights large porches lawn garage and poultry house Owner W E Brown on premises Winchester Va or Edward W Case Westminster Md contact. Also apple pickers wanted in Rappahannock Orchards. Hansbrough Carter advertise.
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Berryville Ave
W. E. Brown
Winchester
Edward W. Case
Westminster
New Market Street Skating Rink Opens For All
A new rink on Market Street offers afternoon skating for beginners from 2 to 5 PM and evening sessions 7 to 11 PM with instructors on hand. It features a brand organ for music and promises ample protection for children. Cave is the proprietor. Dr. L M Allen moves his office to Braddock and Amherst Street.
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Market ST
Cave
L. M. Allen
West Water Street
Braddock and
Amherst Street
Progressive Shoe Repair Shop Backed By New Con Stent Support
Progressive Shoe Repair Shop in Piccadilly announces a new supply chain boost enabling faster service. The posting cites added mechanics and equipment to address customer repairs promptly at 261p-6t 6 -sss WY.
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Piccadilly
Martinsburg merchant Arthur Hamman dies after illness
Death of Arthur Hamman, 52, Martinsburg area businessman and owner of four Dollar Department Stores, is announced. He leaves a widow, sister, brother, and stepmother. Hamman, born Shenandoah County Va, previously worked in New York with Rouss and Kresge, later starting his own store chain. Funeral at his late home conducted by local pastors, interment in Green Hill Cemetery.
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Hi Wal Jad
Martinsburg
I Wagner
A. M. Glugk
Green, Hill Cemetery
Ham
Anna Virginia Hamman
Willan -Tapton
Foundtown
This County
Boyd Hamman
Winchester
Annie Hamman
Inchester
Shenandoah County
Hamman
New York City
Charles Broadway Rouss
Kresge
Dollar Department Store
Dollar Department
Frederick
Thero
Brunswick
Kiwants Club
The
Red Men
Knight of
Pythias and
Odd Fellows of
St. John's Lutheran Church
George H. Hamman
Gooney Manor Cop Per Stock For Sale An Offer Refused
For sale one share offered by Henry F. Seal of Winchester Virginia. Do not bid unless you intend to purchase. Limited readable text lacks full context or details.
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Henry
F. Seal
Winchester
Real Estate Office Ad Seeks Experienced Agent
In Real Estate Office the ad requests a candidate with stated age and experience and salary expectations. Address: 8 R. C., care Star. 29-1p-21.
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R. C
Care Star
Agriculture Looms Across Nation With Farm Prosperity Hopes
Fragmented OCR summary notes debate on farming and national economy. Mentions 42,000,000 people on farms and a focus on business impact, groceries, stores, and consumer goods. Highlights emphasis on income stability and the role of farmers in supporting markets.
For Sale Local Item In Serviceable Condition
Short classified notice offers several items in serviceable condition for sale. Contact details show a telephone line and a reference to a local crossing area.
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Cifaly
Carload Potatoes Promised for Quick Call
Readable fragments indicate a carload of potatoes and a call for quick action by U L and Son. Details are sparse but the item suggests rapid delivery or shipment.
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Pota
Call U. L. i Son
District nurse meeting notes at Cornell hall
A fragmented notice outlines a district nursing meeting at Cornell Hall with members acknowledging attendance and discussing business of importance. Date and specific actions are unclear due to damaged text. Proceedings reference attorney involvement and rental matters at a modern facility.
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Cornell
Farmer James Whipp Testifies in Leatherman Trial
Frederick Maryland Sept 30 James Whipp the farmer who along with his wife defended Dorothy Grandon after she was tarred and feathered at Myersville last July testified in the Circuit Court this morning in the trial of Harry Leatherman. He asserted his truthfulness and denied leaking defense views to the press. The state resumed presenting its case against Leatherman.
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Frederick, MD
James Whipp
Dorothy Grandon
Myersville
Harry Leatherman
Estorney
Ehely
Leatherman
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Tri-State League
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Roland Pothier
Fort Loudoun Seminary
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