Red Men leader promotes Winchester Home Week
Rev R G Hammond of the United Brethren Church returned from Maryland and Virginia where he spoke about Winchester’s September home week. He attended Annapolis Red Men field day drawing thousands and met tribes promising strong representation from Virginia Maryland DC West Virginia Pennsylvania Delaware and more.
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Winchester
Virginia
Maryland
District of Columbia
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Delaware
New Skating Features Debut At Market Street Rink
The Market Street rink introduces five minute skating by threes nightly, hurdle skating, and catch the rings skating. Patrons widely enjoy the new novelties as a lively addition to the venue.
Bananas From Jamaica and Cuba For Sale
500 bunches bananas from Jamaica and Cuba for sale for ten days at 0c to 90c per bunch offered by G. Guiliani.
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Jamaica
Cuba
G. Guiliani
All Day Meeting At Welltown Sunday In October
An all-day gathering occurs at Welltown on Sunday the 16th with 11 o'clock preaching by Rev. W. R. Hardesty and a 2.30 pm Young people's meeting. Dinner on the grounds and all are invited. Also Berryville Horse Show offers $3,000 in prizes August 18-20.
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Welltown
W. R
Hardesty
Berryville
Fire harms hundreds in crowded Williamsburg tenements
An organized incendiary group set fire to two large double decker tenements in Williamsburg New York endangering about 200 residents. Panic spread to nearby buildings as alarms sounded and crowds evacuated.
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New York
Laura Low Fined After Fight Over Threats
Laura Low a black woman appeared before Justice Wilson on a warrant sought by Cora Ailstock for threatening to whip. The court heard she acted unladylike and fined five dollars which she paid.
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Laura Low
Wilson
Norton Publishing Building Expands on East Water Street
Mr. L. B. Pingley oversees major improvements at the George F. Norton Publishing Company building on East Water Street. The project enlarges the main store to double its current size and adds changes across other portions of the structure to provide greater facilities.
Winchester Fair Ad Campaign Launches Countywide
Mr. Howard P. Kerns left this afternoon to post lithographs advertising the Winchester fair set for October 20 to 23. Management plans extensive promotion and expects large crowds during fair week.
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Howard P. Kerns
County
Winchester Fair
Haymaker Accused of Wife Desertion and Fraud
William C. Haymaker, 30, of the Front Royal road area, is jailed in Winchester on charges including converting his wife’s property to cash, desertion of wife and children, and failure to support. Commonwealth Attorney H. S. Larrick plans indictments at the Frederick County October term after a warrant was served at his mother’s home by Sheriff Clark H. Purcell. Haymaker allegedly induced a deed of trust on their home, kept the money, sold his wife’s horse, and prepared to leave the area with a newborn two weeks old.
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Boston
Purcell
Armel
Clark H. Purcell
Three Girls Die In Fire In Wheeling Yard Tragedy
From Wheeling West Virginia three young society girls daughters of Mrs Cecelia Gavin were killed when a fire gutted their home and stones struck them as they slept in bed The incident adds to the night’s grim headlines across the region including clashes in Tabriz and labor strife in New Orleans.
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Wheeling
W.va
New Orleans
Cecelia C. Gavin
Giants Dominate Grace Athletics in Conference Contest
Winchester defeated the Grace Athletic Club of Washington 13 to 1 at Reservoir Park as five Grace errors aided the Giants. Montgomery hit a home run, and Duggan and Montgomery starred for Winchester while Miller led Grace. Umpire Mr. Ryan. Time one hour five minutes. Next, the Giants meet the NAC of Washington at the park.
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Duggan
Mrt
Ryan
Dr Powers to Preach at United Brethren Church Tonight
Rev Dr O W Powers home mission secretary of the American Christian Convention in Dayton Ohio will preach at the United Brethren Church this evening at 8 o clock. He is described as a strong preacher and expected to please listeners who attend.
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Sion
American Christian Convention
Dayton
Ohio
United Brethren
Powers
Yard Party at Red Bud U B Church
Community notice for a yard party at Red Bud United Baptist Church on August 14 15 with activities and food. Event details are partially legible but indicate a local church gathering.
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Red Bud U. B. Church
Japanese Peanut Party at A. MB. Church
Woman's Mission Society of the A. M. B. Church hosts a Japanese Peanut Party on Tuesday August 11 at 563 North Market Street from 10 to 1. Public invited to bring silver offering.
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N. Market St
Not a Member of Elks Claims Misinfo on Rosenmyer
Winchester Lodge members say S. Rosenmyer never applied to join the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. The Star was misinformed about his membership status.
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Elks
Ing
Mr. S. Rosenmyer
The
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Block Party Market St Rink Tonight
Market Street hosts a block party with skating tonight. special pricing offers Lowneys boxes for the last lady and gent caught.
Berryville Horse Show Grounds Lease Cars For Convenience
The Berryville show grounds adjacent facility has been leased to provide automobile accommodations. Machines will be cared for to assist attendees and participants at the Berryville Horse Show.
Spurrier Wins Prize in Local Roller Skating Contest
Supt J Spurrier of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad competed at the Harrisonburg rink last night and was among the successful contestants. He received a box of fine candy which he shared with several of the pretty girls.
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Spurfier
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Mr. Spurrier
Mary Ann Perry Dies at 165 Years in Cumberland Hospital
Mrs Mary Ann Perry aged 105 died at Emergency Hospital Cumberland after long illness. Born in Romney West Virginia she was formerly Miss Newman and lived in Romney. The obituary notes age was well authenticated and records her long life.
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Mary Ann Perry
Cumberland
Faint Fragments Point To Local Notice Summary
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Charley Rouss Fire Co and the Neal family with one living relative. Mentions a late Dr. George C. Perry and a Front Royal Horse Show dated August 12 13 described as a premier event. Also includes an adjourned meeting and a six room flat for rent with amenities.
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death
We extend our thanks for the kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of our sister and mother. By her sisters and son.
Miss Trenholm Weds Mr Lathrop in Huntington Church
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Florence Campbell Trenholm daughter of Mrs. William M Atkinson to Mr Alexander Dunlop Lathrop of Stockport New York on Tuesday August 4 at Johns Protestant Episcopal Church Huntington Long Island performed by Rev J F Atkins There were no attendants The bride from a prominent South Carolina family has traveled widely and is praised for her cultured personality The groom a New York native has an estate near the Hudson River and a hunting lodge in New England The couple will reside at Stockport after a period of travel
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Alexander Dunlop Lathrop
Stockport
John's’ Protestant Episcopal Church
Huntington
Long Island
J. F. Atkins
South Carolina
United States
Alfred, Brod E
Columbia
Robert W. Wooley
Washington
New York World
Lathrop
New York State
Hudsoniver Stockport
New England
Fine Boy In the Family
Mr and Mrs George T Baker of South Braddock are receiving congratulations on the arrival of a fine healthy boy. The infant arrived a few days ago and is admired by intimate friends. He is a handsome dimpled lad and Mrs Baker is a daughter of Mrs J Rielly Grimm.
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George T. Baker
South Braddock Efrect
Front Royal Horse Show Promises Best Ever August 12-13
Advertises the Front Royal horse show on August 12 and 13 as the best flat racing and steeplechase in the state. Urges attendance and notes Haddox's big sale advertised in Bee magazine this month.
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Royal Horse
Stee
Front Royal
Haddox
Berryville Horse Show Adds Special Automobile Accommodations
Special automobile accommodations for Berryville Horse Show attendees have been arranged with a leased area adjoining the fair grounds. Machines will be cared for by attendants to aid visitors and ease access to the show events.
The Great Berryville Horse Show Dates Announced
The Berryville event advertises the Great Berryville Horse Show on August 18 19 20 with bargain prices at Haddox s sale. Do not miss this community gathering featuring horses and related activities.
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Haddox
Berryville
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R. G. Hammond
United Brethren Church
Por
Hammond
Shaw
Annapolis
Sev
Cises
George C. Minor
Baltimore
Braves
Mr. Hammond
H. F. Sheedy
White Eagle Tribe
Services
Market St
J. M
Walton
Hearst News Service
Williamsburg
O’mara
Pittsburg
Roger
O'Mara
Ceiver
Ings
Harry K. Thaw
Federal
Cora Ailstock
Laura
L. B. Pingley
F. ‘Norton Publishing Company
East Water Street
Mr. Norton
W. ¢. Haymaker
William C. Haymaker
Freds
Crick
Royal Road
Frederick County
H. S. Larrick
Star
Mr. Larrick
Haymaker
Circuit Court
Hayma
Ker
Mass
Hsmaker
Mit
Haymaker Re
Cently
Miss Mills
Hay
Maker
Baring
Hearst’ News. Service
W. Va
Three Prominen
St. Boniface
Magnolia, Mass
Constantinople
Tabriz
Rein
Briz
Young Turks 'Party
Chicago
Naat
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Wiliam“. Cornell
Equitable Trust Company
Ginnis
Giants
Grace Athletics
Grace Ath
Letic Glub
Reservoir Park
Cook
Montgomery
Miller
Grace
Grace A. A
Brown
Cy McDonald
Don McDonald
Duffy
Baker
Hoffman
Mer
Rill
Johnson
Merrill
Walters
Utes
N. A. C. of Washing
Woman's Mite Society
Bers
Harrisonburg
Arls
Miss New
Man
Romney, W. Va
Charley Rouss Fire Co
Perry
Bath
Henry’ Baetjer
Ters
Miss Trenholm
William Atkinson
Huntington, L. I
Florence Camp
Bell Trenholm
William. M. Atkinson
Ante
South Na
Alfred G. Trenholm
Mrs. Lathrop
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