Sarah Zane Fire Company to Exhibit at Cumberland Meeting
The Sarah Zane Fire Company plans a Chambersburg Pa exhibit at the Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association convention July 29 to 31. The group will display its 1840 suction pump a team of horses and a modern hose wagon to show firefighting methods past and present and compete for prizes with many members in uniform.
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Sarah Yane Fire Company
Chamersburg
Cumberland ‘Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association
Sarah Zane Firemen
Chambersburg
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Sarah Zone
Fortill Firemen
Citizens Band Concert at Auditorium Tonight
The Citizens Band performs an elaborate classical program at the Auditorium tonight. The organization has gained strong support and invites all citizens to attend. admission is 106.
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Citizens’Band
Mr Baker Attends Bank Directors Meeting
Mr William H Baker, long ill at his home on Washington street, attends the Shenandoah Valley National Bank directors meeting this morning. He will not resume active business until next week as he regains his health.
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William’ H. Baker
Washington Street
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Baker
Hat
For Sale Pine Lumber and Ladies' Summer Apparel Ad
For sale about 2000 feet seasoned pine lumber at J M Pris R rar ip. Reduced prices on ladies summer garments. See Russell Green's ad.
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J. M. Pris
R. “Rarip
Russell & Green's
Release of Mrs Carman on $20000 bail amid murder charge
Freeport reports Mrs Florence Conklin Carman wife of Dr Edwin Carman released on bail of 20000 after Nassau county grand jury indicted her for first degree manslaughter in the June 30 shooting that killed Louise Halley. Prosecutor Smith says new evidence may prompt a murder in the first degree indictment. Carman plans mountain trip with her husband while awaiting trial.
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The
Star
Freeport
Florence Conklin Carman
Edwin Carman
Louise Halley
Nassau County Grand Jury
Smith
Carman
State-Wide Is Favored By Sunday Schools
The first Gainesboro district Sunday school convention was held at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Gainesboro with large attendance. P C Parlett presided temporarily, A R Rinker elected district president, Rev Dr W D Smith gave a temperance address, and resolutions favored statewide prohibition.
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Gainesboro
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
P. C. Parlett
A. R. Rinker
W. D. Smith
Christ (Protestant Biscopal Church
Winchester
Smith
Mrs Andersons Funeral Saturday
The funeral for the late Mrs. Nancy Cassie Anderson 65 died of paralysis at her brother Isaac Martins home in Nain will be at 11 Yelock Saturday morning. Rev John H Parrett will lead services at Martins home and burial will be in the Friends burying ground. She leaves two sons Henry Anderson of Springfield Illinois and Robert Anderson of Nain plus three brothers Teaae and othersailed?
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Nancy Cassie Anderson
Isaac Martin
Nain
County
Yelock
Martin
John H. Parrett
United Brethren Church
Friends’ Burying Ground
Robert ‘Nderson
Messrs
Teaae
Local self-government and Virginia liquor issue debated
The Virginia liquor trade attacks statewide prohibition with a local self-government argument. Authors cite Harrisonburg and Rockingham county to illustrate how a small urban unit can affect a larger rural area and challenge the fairness of local control under current liquor laws.
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Virginia
Haive
Harrisonburg
Rockingham County
Winchester
Rockingham Boys
Rockingham
Six killed in Norfolk collision between electric and coal trains
A Norfolk Virginia crash killed six and injured twenty two when a fast electric train collided with a coal train at gates. Victims include Annie Mehran and Joseph Cooper among others. Rescue workers labored amid wreckage as hundreds of riders from Ocean View to Norfolk were returning from a dance.
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the Star
Norfolk
Annie Mehian
Dandst Gross
North Carolina
Woseph Cooper
WJ. D. Wiabon
Portsmouth
Wichin Goodman
Ocean View
Dance At Winchester Inn Scheduled By Oldham Family
Mrs Callie Bruce Oldham and her daughter Miss Elise Oldham with Mr Hubard Oldham announce a large dance set for Monday evening July 20 at the Winchester Inn. The event was moved from Rouss Hall and the hosts are staying with Miss Sherford on Amherst Street.
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Callie Bruce Oldham
Elise Oldham
Winchester Inn
Rouss Hall
Oldham
Hubard Oldham
Miss Sherford
Amherst Street
Suit Against the New Haven Railroad Filed for Stock Loot
Boston July 17 suit filed here against the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company and directors to recover millions looted from stockholders. Trustees under Ole Bull Vaughan's will precipitated action as Vaughan's daughter owned 50 shares. Stockholders may join. suit returnable July 24.
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Boston
New York,New Haven
Hartford ‘Railroad Company
Ole Bull Vaughan
New Haven
Dance at Co I Barracks Friday Night
Another dance at the company I barracks will be held Friday night July 17 starting at 880 p.m. Admission 50 cents for gentlemen and free for ladies. Mr and Mrs Marshall Carper of Panquier County Virginia visit Mr and Mrs David Grim at South Market Street.
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Co. I
Marshall Carper
Panquier County, Va
Mrs
David Grim
South Maret Street
Temperance Versus Intemperance Debate Report
An incomplete excerpt discusses a temperance versus intemperance debate focusing on sobriety and drunkenness and their societal consequences. The fragment hints at attendee attitudes and moral considerations without full context.
Thomas W Steck Dies After Illness in Lancaster County
A telegram from the University of Pennsylvania Hospital reports the death of Thomas Wood Steck, a noted fruit grower in the county. He had been sinking since morning and death was anticipated. The body will be brought home for burial. further details will appear in tomorrow’s Star.
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Winchester
University of Pennsylvania
Thomas Wood Steck
Huerta to Board British Warship Late This Evening
In Puerto Mexico a British cruiser Bristol will host Huerta as the special train bearing Victoriano Huerta is delayed and expected to arrive tonight. Carbajal announces a peace conference to dissolve congress and curb Huerta. Bryan directs consuls to secure lives and property in negotiations with Carranza and Villa.
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Puerto Mexico
Senora Huerta
Bristol
Victoriano Huerta
Jamaica
Mexico City
Carbajal
Congress
Huerta
Mexico
Ocarbajal
Winchester Beats Strasburg On Strasburg Ground
The Winchester baseball team won its fourth straight game yesterday afternoon 12 to 2 at Strasburg’s field. Strasburg pitcher Smith was hit hard while Larrick pitched well for Winchester. Fast fielding and base stealing led Winchester to the comfortable victory and the article notes strong play ahead for summer games.
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Winchester
Strasburg
Smith
Larrick
Conrad
Dunn
Weems
Theastern Athletic Club
Washington
Berryville
Death Claims Mrs. M. J. Amick After Prolonged Illness
Mrs. Martha J. Amick widow of John H. Amick died at her home 210 North Main Street after a long illness. She was 81 years 4 months and 12 days old. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Winchester and mother of stock dealer James Amick and daughters Retta Maggie and Mollie Amick. Funeral arrangements await arrival of relatives.
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Martha J. Amick
John H. Amick
North Main Street
Amick
William H
Mary Coe Scrivener
Loudoun County
Frederick County
Hunting for hidden check prompts mishap at Shawnee Springs
Mrs. Harmer of East Cork fell while searching for a hidden check clue printed in advertisements on yesterday's Star issue. The slip occurred near Shawnee Springs in Winchester's southeastern suburbs, causing no injuries. A thorough area search failed to locate the $6 prize check this week.
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Stanley
Harmer
East Cork
Shawnee Springs
Winchester
Lutheran Reunion Set for July 2 in Pon Mar
The twenty eighth annual Lutheran reunion for Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania District of Columbia and West Virginia will be held at Pon Mar on Thursday July 2. A larger Winchester attendance is expected. A Cumberland Valley Railroad train will depart at 7 25 am with a return on a special train the same night. An unusually attractive musical program features a large orchestra a big chorus choir and quartettes. Principal speakers include Rev Dr J B Baker of Gettysburg Pa Rev Dr H Feldman of York and Sister Sophia head sister of the Deaconess Mother House of Baltimore.
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Virginia
Maryland
Vennsylvania
District of Columbia
West Virginia
Pon Mar
Winchester
Cumberland Valley
Notice to Town and County Subscribers of The Star
Town and county subscribers to The Star will be served by the newspaper with continued delivery and service details provided by the publisher. Interim arrangements ensure access to current issues and updates for affected readers.
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Star
Collision injures eight men near Luray Virginia
A Norfolk and Western Railway special train carried eight injured men after a collision at a crossing one mile north of Luray. The seven from the railway crew and an automobile occupant were taken to Shenandoah City and Luray hospitals for treatment.
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Berryville
Norfolk and Western Railway
Luray
Oko
Wone
Walter Stridkler
Larray
H. T. Reinicker
Shenandoah City
H. T. Henderson
Lynchburg
Ic. B. Osborne
G. B. Garrett
Roanoke
W. W. Dickenson
Marion
J.C. Wall
Huntington
W. Va
W. F. Genheim
Wheelsburg
D.am
Strickler
Reinicker
Norfolk and ‘Western Valuation Company
Shelldite Doad
Srdot
Ter Strickler
Lesey Oak
Favors Getting Out of Old Rat
Winchester July 17 letter from TAXRAWER urges city reform and calls for detailed information from Mayor Ward on investigations into municipal reform. The writer favors adopting a better system and ending the old unsatisfactory routine.
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the Star
Ward
Taxrawer
Winchester
Slayer of Two Men Captured Near Wheeling
Al Moore, accused of shooting and killing Harry Purdy and William Arn during a fishing outing, was captured near the crime scene as fog delayed pursuit. He reportedly feigned surprise before admitting the killings amid a $500 bounty. Public notice of a yard party and church event follows.
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Sarah Zaners
C.Y
Citizen’s Band
Mr. Baker
Bank
Mrs. Anderson
Campaiont
MR. Steck
Fluerta
Bryan
Silliman and
Carothers
Monterey
Saltillo
Carranza
Villa
I Iprt
Weather Forecast
Wight
M. J. Amick
Western Railway Crossing
Stephenson Yard
Bones Bim
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