Cooper Brothers Headed to National Wholesale Grocers’ Convention
Mr Ww. and Cooper of Cooper Brothers leave for Atlantic City to attend the National Wholesale Grocers Association meeting. Also attending are Mr T J Cooper and former resident Mr Harry Gordon. The session runs today through Thursday with talks on high living costs, product standards, and tariff policy under the Underwood bill.
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Ww. & Cooper
Cooper Brothers
Atlantic City
National
Wholesale Grocers’ Association
United States
Cooper
T. J. Cooper
Washington
Harry Gordon
New York
Sooper
National Bureau of the Association
Chicago
Merchant Robbed of Valuable Diamonds
Jewelers in New York City report a daytime robbery at the office of J. B. Theise in the center of America's jewelry district. A satchel of uncut diamonds valued at 50000 dollars was stolen.
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New York
Jne
J. B. Theise
America
Death claims Mrs. Virginia A. Shryock in Baltimore
Mrs. Virginia A. Shryock, a Frederick County native wife of T. W. Shryock of Stanley, died in St. Agnes Hospital Baltimore after an eight day illness. Funeral services were held at Graves Chapel in Stanley with a large gathering. She leaves sisters in Winchester Frederick County and Stanley. sister-in-law Mrs. Amelia Evans of Kernstown and others. She joined the Stanley Baptist Church about twenty five years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Frederick County
Virginia A. Shryock
T. W. Shryock
Stanley
Page County
St. Agnes’ Hospital
Baltimore
J. R. Brown
Graves
Shryock
Fred. A. Shryock
Fred. Quantz
Amelia Evans
Kernstown
Hubert L. Koontz
Pearl Koontz
T. W. Shbryock
Stanley Baptist Church
Antique Furniture Sale by estate administrator notice
Administrator Adam Forney announces a public auction of antique mahogany and walnut furniture on Wednesday June 4 1918 at 10 o clock a m at 109 B H Cork St Winchester Va Furniture includes sideboard bureaus sofas parlor chairs whatnots old dishes and clocks most items over 150 years old Cash terms and removal after payment only
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavenia Henderson
Cork St
Winchester
Adam Forney
For Sale Five Passenger Touring Car in Good Condition
A five passenger touring car is offered for sale in good condition by ROUSS GARAGE. Locust pin shavings free at mill.
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Rouss
Mother raves as child taken to Clarke County
In Richmond Virginia on June 3 Mrs Mary Cantor 3114 North Nineteenth Street rushed Byrd street station to rescue her thirteen year old daughter Annie who was to be placed in a fresh air home by the Instructive Visiting Nurses Association after the Juvenile Court deemed her in need of care Miss Sarah Roller probation officer and the child were about to board a train when Cantor seized the girl pulling her away calling I will not have my child The child’s health is failing and officials fear she may die without care Cotton Page
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Richmond
Clarke County
Visiting Nurses’ Association
Mary Cantor
North Nineteenth Street
Byrd Street
Sarah
Mrs. Cantor
Miss Roller
Delaware Country Club Motoring Party Near Philadelphia Return
Members of the Delaware Country Club, mainly motorists from Philadelphia and Wilmington with friends from Pittsburg Washington and Baltimore, are finishing a weekend trip. They traveled Philadelphia to Staunton Virginia Winchester Martinsburg and plan to return to Philadelphia by early evening after a dinner at Hotel Evans.
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Delaware Country Club
Philadelphia
Wilmington
Pittsburg
Washington
Baltimore
Staunton
Winchester
Winchester Inn
Hotel Evans
Martinsburg
Maryland University graduates return home with certificates
Rays Sartelle Clyde Shuler and David Williams, graduates and student of Maryland University, arrive home at noon. Sartelle plans to go to Richmond to take the State Board of Dentistry examination before opening an office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Sartelle
Clyde Shuler
Maryland University
David Williams
Sartelle
Richmond
State Board of Dentistry
School of Music
Judge Cramp Named Receiver for Railway Company
Judge Beverley Cramp former state corporation commissioner was named receiver for the Richmond and Henrico Railway Company, a property largely owned by Canadian capitalists. The notice highlights Baetjer's closing-out ad and a sale worth watching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Richmond
Beverley Cramp
State Corporation Commission
Richmond and Henrico Railway Company
Plaza festival draws large crowd for Friendship Fire Company
The Friendship Fire Company's festival at the ae Plaza opens strong with larger turnout than expected. Local ladies oversee refreshments as Martinsburg firemen plan to attend and raise funds for their black horses and equipment. The event runs nightly through Saturday with special events on Friday Confederate memorial day and a grand ball at the Friendship Fire Company hall. Captain James Cleardon invites Company I Virginia to join Thursday's big night. Local militiamen are expected to attend in force.
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Friendship Fire’ Company
Ae Plaza
Friendship Fire Company
Martinsburg
Hall of the Friendship
James Cleardon
Seca Virginia
Bryarly Brothers Invited to Quebec Insurance Banquet
Messrs Henry and Roland Bryarly two noted local insurance agents have earned $100 000 in written policies this past year and are invited to the fifth annual Prudential league convention and banquet at the Chateau Frontenac Quebec Canada on July 25 26 and 27 both plan to attend membership is limited to agents who write 100 000 or more in a year.
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Messrs
Henry R
Roland T. Bryarly
Prudential Insurance Company of America
League
Chateau Frontenac
Quebec
Canada
Messrs. Bry=arly
Miss Eliza Diffenderfer Returns Home From Florida
Miss Eliza Diffenderfer returns from Florida visiting Winter Park Orlando and other sections with relatives and friends. She is welcomed back by her parents Mr and Mrs Diffenderfer on South Market Street and accompanied by her aunt Mrs John Wiffenderfer who will stay for a time.
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Eliza Diffenderfer
Winter Park
Orlando
Florida
Mrs. Diffenderfer
South Market Street
John Wiffenderfer
Middletown Visitor Mr C W Heater In Town For Business
Mr. C. W. Heater of Middletown toured the city on a business errand, meeting local merchants and discussing prospects. He planned further meetings and left with favorable impressions of trade activity in the area.
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C. W. Heater
Middletown
Town
Panama Girls bring new acts to Winchester Auditorium
The Panama's Girls brightened Winchester last night and return tonight with a full change of program featuring new songs jokes and scenery. Fans are urged to ask friends who saw the show. Also note Orndorff and McVicar offer Samoset Chocolates and Rouss Garage advertises autos for hire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Memorial Program For Confederate Memorial Day
The official program for Confederate memorial day exercises in Stonewall Cemetery on Friday June 6 is practically completed and will be published in detail by The Star tomorrow. Reports from committees indicate broad representation from towns and counties of the Virginia Valley and nearby West Virginia communities in this territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonewall Cemetery
The
Star
Virginia Valley
West Virginia
No Evidence Of Tariff Lobby
Additional senators told the Senate committee they knew of no tariff lobby active now. Senator Dillingham said he received more appeals for the Owen Public Health bill than for the tariff measure. Senator Fall of New Mexico admitted strong interest in items affected by the tariff bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Committee
Dillingham
Fall
New Mexico
Garland family leaves Bell Grove after visit
Rev. and Mrs. A. R. Garland and their son depart Bell Grove Maryland after a stay with Mrs. R. C. Hook.
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A. R. Garland
R. C. Hook
Bell Grove, Md
Roosevelt Libel Case Ends With Nominal Damages
George A. Newett editor of Ishpeming Iron Ore faced a criminal libel suit in Marquette Michigan over a piece implying President Roosevelt’s friendship with Old John Barleycorn. Roosevelt waived damages after retracting, and the jury awarded six cents nominal damages under Michigan law. The colonel was pleased with the verdict.
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Ishpeming Iron Ore
Marquette
Mich
Roosevelt
Newett
John Barleycom
Michigan
Sale of Miss Morehead's Fur Niture
A sale of Miss Morehead's fur furniture is scheduled at the Eddy Press Building on North Braddock Street at 10 o'clock on Thursday of this week per advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddy Press
North Braddock Street
Minister's Son Dies by Own Hand in Philadelphia Home
Joseph H. Duhring, son of Rev. Dr. Herman Duhring, superintendent of the Protestant Episcopal Mission, killed himself with a pistol in the pantry of his father’s Philadelphia residence. The death occurred on June 3.
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Philadelphia
Joseph H. Duhring
Herman Duhring
Protestant Episcopal Mission
Lad Starts Life Term In Prison
Herman Coppes aged 14 began a life sentence at Joliet prison for the murder of Mrs Maude Sleep and her two children. He appeared unconcerned and showed no remorse. Judge Irwin lamented the lack of regret and said a minute of remorse could help more than life imprisonment. Mr J T Sprint of Boyce visited town.
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Geneva
Ill
Herman Coppes
Joliet
Maude
Sleep
Free Market Basket Slogan Aims to Cut Food Duties
President Wilson directs Senator Simmons to place cattle and wheat on the free list removing duties from most food items. The phrase free market basket will be the administration slogan as the Senate resists changes to sugar and other duties.
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Washington
Wilson
Simmons
Senate
Congress
Miss Myrtle Powell Weds James Larrick in Capon Bridge
A quiet wedding gathered family and close friends on June 2 at the Powell home near Capon Bridge West Virginia. Miss Myrtle Vernon Powell married James Walter Larrick with Frances Moller at the piano, Mendelssohn’s wedding march, and Rev. Link presiding.
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John S. Powell
Capon Bridge
W. Va
Myrtle Vernon Powell
James Walter Larrick
Asa. Larrick
Frances Moller
Hagerstown
Mendelagohn
the Billmyre
EB. B. Martin
Juanita Blett
Harry Hlett
Mr. Link
Ming Moller
Irene and
Cornelia Slonaker
Winchester
Juanita Hiett
Hanging Rock
Notice to return uniforms after Memorial Day parade
Members of the Rages Hook and Ladder iGo possess blue uniforms of the company and not intending to participate in Memorial Day parade are requested to return uniforms to the company hall Thursday night June 5 1912. Members not having uniforms can obtain same at that time by order of Captain L L Ritter Secretary.
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Rages Hook and Ladder iGo
L. L. Ritter
Sec’y
King George Celebrates Fortieth Birthday
London report notes King George marking his forty-eighth birthday with ceremonial observations and public acknowledgments. Royal entourage attended commemorations as crowds gathered in the capital.
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Wire To the Star
London, Inc 3
King George
Mrs L Y Boyer Guest Of Boyers Near Town
Mrs L Y Boyer of New Berlin Pennsylvania visits Mr and Mrs J O Boyer near town as a guest confirming social ties in the community.
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L. Y. Boyer
New Berlin
J. O. Boyer
Winchester postmaster John H. Sealy injured in street accident
Reported incident on Gork street describes John H. Sealy, a prominent Winchester figure, struck by a vehicle and knocked from his bike. He suffered multiple injuries including broken bones and severe cuts, with a nervous shock. He was taken to Hospital and later returned home after treatment.
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Seal
Winchester
Clarence Hardy
Weather Outlook for Virginia Wednesday
Fair conditions expected in most areas of Virginia with a Southeast portion facing possible unsettled weather. Forecasters warn of lingering clouds and mild temperatures across the state with winds from the southeast.
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Virginia
Williams Stewart Returns From Martinsburg Visit
Mr William Stewart returned to this city today after an extended stay in Martinsburg. He was accompanied by Mr and Mrs Pred B, of Washington, and other relatives.
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Mrs. Pred
Washington
Mr. Giker
William Stewart
Martinsburg
Co operative breeding boosts Wisconsin Holstein cattle records
Wisconsin dairy progress is traced to Jefferson County where farmers formed a cooperative breeding program. They selected dairy type cows, bred top stock, and imported pure bred heifers from New York and Holland. The result is a growing, profitable Holstein herd raising Wisconsin’s reputation across the United States.
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Wisconsin
Jefferson County
New York
Holland
Jefferson Coux
Union
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Cramp
Baetjer
Reardon
Martinsburgers
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Samoset Chocolates
Orndorff & McVicar’s. iIp
Rouss Garage
George A. Newett
Lad
Ance
J. T. Sprint
Boyce
Miss Powell
Jas. W. Larrick
Hart
John H. Sealy
Gork Street
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