Winchester Triumphs Over Hagerstown In Eruption Filled Baseball Duel
In a Reservoir Park afternoon tilt Winchester defeated Hagerstown 2 to 1. Buster Brown’s stellar catches and C MacDonald’s long homer highlighted a tight seven inning stretch as Johnson and Russell traded blows on the mound. Cupid Johns sparked Winchester with a three bagger and Sacrifice by Curley Brown sealed the win while Miller and Simpson led Hagerstown’s efforts.
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MacDonald
Miller
Hagerstown
Johnson
Russell
Wreck injures dozens as two trains collide head-on
Chicago dispatch reports 40 mph crash on the Aurora Elgin and Chicago Electric Railway injuring about two score passengers. Hospital wards overflow and some victims may die. Motorman’s orders cited as cause amid chaotic scene in Aurora.
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Aurora, Elgin and
Chicago Electric Railroad
Governor's Day at Gettysburg Crowds as Guard Stands Honor
Gettysburg Pa July 21 Governor Stuart attends Governor's Day at Camp General Hays where the Pennsylvania National Guard remains in camp. Stuart appears on horseback and presents the Reily gold medal to Major John Owens for long service. An illness scare arises as ivy poisoning drives 25 cases to the camp hospital.
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Hearst
News Service
Gettysburg
Camp General Hays
National Guard of Pennsylvania
Stuart
National
Reily
Major
Brakeman Martin Killed On Moving Locomotive
Balti more and Ohio Railroad yard brakeman Martin of Brunswick attempted to board a moving engine and was thrown under its wheels. He died from injuries before medical aid could reach him. A native of Atlanta, Ga, he had worked for the railroad for several months and is survived by his wife and one child.
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Eg. Martin
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Miss Elizabeth Conrad Wed to Rev William Smith in Virginia
A quiet society wedding took place at Major and Mrs. Holmes Conrad home as Miss Elizabeth Whiting Conrad married Rev. William D. Smith rector of Christ Church in this city. Officiants were Rev. Dr. James Grammer and Rev. Dr. James R. Grasham. Best man was Robert Y. Conrad. The couple will travel to Canada then reside in the city. Out of town guests included Edward Hamlin of Boston. Numerous gifts were given.
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Virginia
Major
Holmes Conrad
Elizabeth ‘Whiting
Conrad
William. D. Smith
Christ
Episcopal Ghureh
James Grammer
Episcopal Church
James R. Grasham
Presbyterian Church
Robert Y. Conrad
Program at the Court House Tonight
The Summer Normal School presents a musical program at the Courthouse Hall at 8 o clock this evening. Selections include The Woodpecker The Spider and the Fly Valse Brillante On the Beautiful Shenandoah and The Owl and the Pussy Cat. Reading Biddys Trials Among the Yankees and The Elopement Duet The Hunter s Song and a quartet Juanita with Jenkins Hayes Smith and Cool.
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the Woodpecker
Valse Brillante
Miss Settle
Biddy
Coroner Jury Probes Slanesville Murder Case
Slanesville West Virginia coroner's jury continues to investigate the murder of John B. Chapman. The state interests are represented by Commonwealth Attorney Zimmerman of Hampshire County. A strong circumstantial case is forming around a local resident, with an arrest expected tomorrow as footprints near the Chapman store are cited as the only direct evidence so far.
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Slanesville
Chapian
C V Preparing For Homecoming Events At Winchester
Traveling Passenger Agent Burns of the Cumberland Valley Railroad reports heavy demand for information about a September homecoming celebration in Winchester. He notes many tribes of Red Men request special trains and cars, with inquiries from Pennsylvania Connecticut New York Maryland West Virginia and beyond as the event nears.
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Burns
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Winchester
Connecticut
Hertlabatte
New York State
Mary
West Virginia
Winchester ball schedule outlines two week lineup
The schedule lists games over the next two weeks with dates in July and August. Notable entries include Winchester at Hawere town on July 21 and Winchester at Petersburg from July 30 to August 1, with several dates pending against Hanover Pa, Hagers, Fredericks, and Fredericksburg Va.
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Ericksburg
Winchester
Petersburg
Weather Report for Virginia Shows Showers Tonight Then Clearing
The forecast for Virginia calls for local showers tonight followed by a Wednesday of fair skies. No significant temps or winds are noted. Residents should plan for possible wet roads and then drier conditions midweek.
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Virginia
Denny on Way to Philippines After Long American Trek
Chris Deanehbaum of Newark travels on foot toward Manila via Winchester Berryville Martinsburg and Pittsburgh aiming for San Francisco then departure by ship to the Orient. He funds trips by selling pocket mirrors and seeks health through walking.
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Winchester
Dennenbaum
Martinsburg
Pittsburg
Chicago
San Francisco
Golden Gate City
Burglars Alarmed As Bank Robbery Fails In Ada
Ada Ohio July 21 six masked burglars forced Clyde Sharp cashier of Farmers National Bank to open vaults after he set off the burglar alarm. The robbers fled with $6 after the alarm silenced and Sharp was uninjured. Police will likely nab them before night. Salonita Macedonia July 21 mutiny in Seres garrison sparks hundreds of armed civilians rallying. Turkish colonel wounded in action. St Petersburg July 21 France and Russia pledge aid to Turkey if needed. New York July 21 John Van Reneselaer jailed Bellevue Asylum for insanity evaluation after threatening letters to his mother.
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Ada
Ohio
Clyde Sharp
Farmers National Bank
Sharp
Touchard
Taversky
France
Russia
Turkey
Macedonia
van Reneselaer
New York
John van Reneselaer
Conductor Payne’s Estate Valued at 25000 in Will
The will of Capt. G. W. Payne, noted Southern Railway conductor, admitted to record in Harrisonburg. Estate valued at 25000, all to his widow. Executor named as Eppa Hunton Jr. of Richmond declined. widow appointed.
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Capt
G ¥. W. Payne
Southern Rail
Man Fatally Shot After Hiding In Cellar
A man was shot with a double barrell shotgun after emerging from a cellar where the killer had been hiding. Police investigate the motive and seek witnesses for details on the incident and the suspect.
Suffering from the Great Drouth Ravages Virginia Fields
Special to The Star Wardensville Virginia reports severe drought destroying crops. Corn ruined and many fields dry enough to burn. Potatoes expected at about 60 percent of last year while oats and buckwheat face poor prospects. Local visitors arrive, injuries noted from a recent accident, and townsfolk visit relatives in nearby areas.
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Wardensville
Drouth
Not Attowé Colored Elks Face Supreme Court Ruling
Winchester members of a benevolent order seek restraint against the Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World and related grand lodge factions. Supreme Court Justice Morehauser of New York decides on the case brought by the order amid disputes over organization names and authority.
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Diks
Supreme Court Sustice Morehauser
New York
Funeral of Mrs Moore Arrives in Winchester for Mass
The funeral of Mrs Moore is set for 10 o'clock tomorrow morning at the Church of the Sacred Heart in Winchester. Rev John McVerty will officiate with burial in the Catholic cemetery. The remains arrived last night from Hersburg Maryland.
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Moore
William Moore
Winchester
Thersburg
Church of the Sacred Heart
John McVerty
Bethel Picnic Eyes August Move In 21st Steps
Local notice hints at a Bethel event on Market Street with skating at the rink. Details are sparse but suggest a Sunday gathering in August 1921 themed around the Principle. Several uncertain fragments mention skating and Market Street.
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Bethel
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Seres
St. Petersburg
Bellevue Asylum
Payne
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V'S
Eppa Hunton, Jr
Richmond
Scott Aftteck
Capon
Wilton Orndorff
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Y Or
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Mrs. Hook
Yellow
Miss Swants
Capen
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Tye Tan
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Berryvillé
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Nannie Baker
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Moorefield
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