School Census Figures Show Small County Increase
Frederick county school census completed by district clerks under state law shows little growth in five years. Counts by district include Stonewall 819, Gainesboro 708, Back Creek 641, Opequon 871, Shawnee 477 with 7 to 20 year olds counted. Board approved 150 toward state teachers institute. meeting chaired by Supt. M M Lynch with members from Back Creek Stonewall Shawnee Opequon and Gainesboro districts.
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Frederick County
Stonewall
Gainesboro
Back Creek
Impequon
Shawnee
State Teachers' Institute
Winchester
M. M. Lynch
Messrs
L. H. W. Ellesser
Thomas E. Morrison
Edward J. Stine
Stonew
Hesei ‘Ritter
Haldeman
Julius W. Richard
E. C. Larrick
B. C. Shull
P. B. Buckley
Opequon
Rk. & L Whitacre
Bids Sought for Shenandoah Valley Grounds Grand Stand
The Shenandoah Valley Agricultural grounds seek bids for a new grand stand and reroofing of buildings. Specifications available from the committee chair. Sealed bids due by 12 oclock Saturday June 11, 1919. Committee: H F Byrd chairman, L R Ray, J K McCann, W S Hiett.
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Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Grounds
H. F. Byrd
L. R. Ray
J. K
McCann
W. S. Hiett
Beautiful of Pike: Valley Road Run to Staunton
The Washington Post notes a endurance run along the Shenandoah Valley from Winchester to Staunton 93 miles, with toll arrangements by Harry F. Ierd. Monuments mark wartime days while modern farms and blooded stock line the highway as locals wish the contestants a pleasant journey.
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Washington Post
Valley of Virginia
Winchester
Staunton
Harry F. Ierd
Valley Turnpike Company
Shenandoah Valley
Virginia
Closing Notice for Summer Business Hours
During the summer months we will close our respective places of business at 3 o clock on Saturday afternoon.
Stephens City Seeks New High School and Levy Increase
Citizens of Stephens City in Frederick County push for a new four room brick high school to serve about 40 pupils and to be funded by a higher levy in Opequon district. The plan follows a Friday night meeting where leaders urged the Frederick County School Board to authorize construction and to present the proposal to supervisors.
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Stephens City
Jthis County
Board of Supervisors
Opequon
Frederick County
the Star
Memorial Day crowds honor Confederate soldiers in Winchester
Thousands gathered in Winchester despite rain to remember Confederate soldiers. The day featured a parade led by Gen. Funkhouser, memorial address by Merbert S. Larrick, music, prayers, and offerings for headstones. Attendees included former residents and families, with events across cemetery and downtown venues.
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Chester
Shenandoah
Cumberlauid
Geonie
Manchester
Winchester
Merbert S. Larrick
Frederick County
R. D. Funkhouser
Maurertown
Shira Brigade
United Confederate Veterans
Shenandoah Valley
Turner
Ashby P
George W. Kurtz
Canterbury Band
Orbana
Friendship
Sarah Zane
Wwiliam’ H. Carter
First Baptist Church
Kurtz
W. B. Catlett
B. W. Catlett
Ber: Lys Ferry
John P. Hyde
Grand Camp
Virginia
Herbert
Larrich
Southland
W. D. Smilooh
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Hall of Ashby Camp
Deeds Recorded for Frederick County Property Transfers
Real estate transfers recorded in the county circuit clerk's office show a deed from F S Tavenner as special commissioner for G W Ogden and others to BE W Ogden consisting of two tracts near Middletown for 836.67 dollars. Another deed from Co P Bailey and others to H P Kern covers one acre near White Hall for 35 dollars.
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Ecircuit Clerk
Frederick Com
F. Ss. Tavenner
G. W. Ogden
Als
Byrd Leads 800 Midshipmen On European Cruise
Midshipman Richard E. Byrd Jr. departed Annapolis aboard the battleship Massachusetts for a first foreign cruise since 1898. About 800 midshipmen will voyage in three top U S Navy battleships and receive shore leave in London Paris and other foreign cities.
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Richard E. Byrd, Jr
Annapolis
Massachusetts
United States’ Navy
London
Paris
Staple Goods Offered Below Wholesale Prices
Jones and Jolliffe advertise attached and unbleached muslin Lancaster ginghams Simpson's and American calicoes at less than wholesale prices. The notice suggests buying now to take advantage of these favorable prices even if not immediately needed.
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Jones & Jolliffe
Majestic Range Demonstration at Our Store
Attend the Majestic Range Demonstration at our store from June 6 to June 11. Jno S Solenberger Co promotes the event with a dated retail notice.
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Jno. S. Solenberger. & Co
Clarke county man fined for bottle throw at Reser voir Park
Joseph Chrismore of White Post was fined five dollars and costs after throwing a whiskey bottle at a dance at Reser voir Park. The bottle allegedly struck Miss Minnie Shane in the face, requiring medical care.
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Joseph Chrismore
White Post
Clarke County
Justice Miller
Reservoir Park
Chrismore
Minnie Shane
Pingley dog case settled in Frederick Circuit Court
The case of Frank M. Pingley versus Carl Larrick over two foxhounds killed by Larrick was settled in the Frederick County Circuit Court. Judge T W Harrison affirmed a lower court fine of five dollars and costs. Tax questions arose as the dogs were taxed in Shenandoah County and not delinquent, with Shenandoah receipts shown.
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Frank M. Pingley
Carl Larrick
Chambersville
Frederick County
T.W. Harrison
Shenandoah County
Board of Supervisors
Shenandoah
Disaster strikes southern Italy amid massive earthquake toll
Reports from Rome say four provinces are nearly ruined by a quake likely three times stronger than Messina. The Vatican and King show grief as towns vanish and hundreds die. Italy mobilizes troops and ships to restore order and deliver aid to injured residents.
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New York
Italy
Messina
Rome
Vesuvius
Marriage Licenses Issued in Court Clerk Office
Marriage licenses were issued by the clerk of the circuit court to William Rufus Miller a merchant of Hampshire County West Virginia and Lavina Lee Miller of Shenandoah County Virginia. George S. Fearnow and Mite Annie E Widmyer of Berkeley Springs West Virginia also received licenses. John Samuel Peyton and Nanna Evans both colored of Stephens City also were issued licenses.
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Circuit Court
William Rufus Miller
Hampshire County
W. Va
Lavina Lee Miller
Shenandoah County
George S. Fearnow
Mite
Annie E. Widmyer
Berkeley Springs
Abda John Samuel Peyton
Nanna Fivans
Stephens City
Cooking wonder at Solenberger’s store offers free ware
A large ad invites readers to visit Solenberger & Co to see a cooking wonder and a chance to receive a Souvenir Set of Ware free during the week. The notice promises a special in store promotion and emphasizes the promotional offer.
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Solenberger & Co. A
Mrs. Sarah B. Brooks Heads to Toms Brook Visit
Mrs. Sarah B. Brooks departed for Toms Brook to visit friends during a short trip.
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Sarah B. Brooks
Toms Brook
TWO ACTS TONIGHT At EMPIRE
Local theater presents two acts tonight featuring Bain Joist and Soubrette. Tickets are five cents for general admission with doors opening early for the Empire venue audience.
New York Atlanta Tour Reaches Winchester Friday
Seventy seven cars left Atlanta early yesterday on a New York to Atlanta tour and are due in Winchester by noon Friday. Over fifty entries are expected with two high power cars and a dinner planned at the Hotel Evans. The tour highlights faster travel aided by highway improvements and shorter distances between towns in the Southern division.
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Winchester
Thester
Avery
Evans
New -York
Nage
Auditoria Tonight Show Delights with New Graph and Hand-Colored Pathe
A listing for a program at Auditoriam tonight promises a new graph and a great Western picture along with a hand-colored Pathe short. The item reads as a local entertainment notice with details on the film offerings for the evening.
Nearly Caught Fire Outside Funk & Son’s Store
Mrs. Bettie Grim widow of George W Grim faced a near disaster when a stray cigarette from memorial day crowds ignited an umbrella in front of Funk & Son’s on Main Street. The flame threatened her clothing before being noticed and halted.
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Bettie Grim
George W. Grim
Funk & Son
Main Street
Grim
Ruim
Moling and Seal Advertisement Notes
An old newspaper ad notes American Lady Corsets and Paper Henry Baetjer & Co shirt waists reduced. Moling and Seal appears as part of the advertisement on the south page.
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Henry Baetjer & Co
Moling & Seal
Weather Blues Endorsed in Wardensville Crops Report
Wardensville West Virginia June 7 weather improves after 24 hours of rain and warmth, but many crops were damaged by prior frosts and May freezes. Apple crop ruined in sections. peaches and cherries plentiful yet some orchards yield little. Garden crops and early potatoes harmed. overall potato prospects poor. Wheat and oats show potential. Local residents and visitors noted various social updates.
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Wardensville
W.va
Rev
Co. W. Hepncroft
Woodstock
Capon
Luthersh Chasen
Kepner
Ollege
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Atlanta
Auditoriam Tonight
A. M. Hawkins
Gorge W. Wilson
California
James M Warden
B. Wilson
Henry Wilson
Genevieve
Dre
Milton Clinehinst
Bmuinburg
Clyde Warden
Myrtle
Bessie Wise
Rio
J. B. Hishman
Hotel Ca
Charles Botiney
M@orefield
Branson Snytter
James Bowman
Sperry
Titster
Brackfield
Volney P. Keller
Philadelh
Cyrus Swieher
V Boone
Isaiah Finke
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