What if there had been no Christmas first gift Jesus
Salvation Army preacher reflects on a world without the first Christmas and its impact on redemption. He cites Mary, the angels, the Nativity story, Jesus ministry, the Sermon on the Mount, parables, and the birth of the Church. He warns of a dreary life without Christ and ends with gratitude for Jesus gift.
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W. H. Arnold
Salvation Army
Christ
Paul
Bethlehem
Jesus
Mary
Josep
Jesusy
Heaven
Magdalene
Zaccheus
Martha
Lazarus
Building developer A. Shackleford of Grafton noted
A. Shackleford, early builder in Grafton, formed a partnership with Capt. Litzinger after starting in building operations. The firm lasted until 1896 when Litzinger retired, after which Shackleford ran with his son L. A. Shackleford. He contributed to most major city structures and homes in Grafton until his death.
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Grafton
Capt. Litzinger
Shackleford
L. A. Shackleford
City of
Lace and Silk Lingerie and Accessories Sale
A compact listing features fancy corsets and girdles, silk and wool underwear, silk rayon and crepe de chine items, hand-made gowns, umbrellas, dress patterns, lingerie, hats, kids’ caps, ribbons, novelties, and toilet sets offered in a vintage style catalog.
Winter Coat and Apparel Sale Notice
A second floor sale lists fur coats and cloth coats with fur trim, children's coats and rain gear, knit toboggan sets, sweaters, shawls, silk lingerie and kimonas, silk and down robes, fur scarfs, infants accessories, shoes and galoshes. sale features ladies and children's outerwear and related garments.
Table Linen Sets and Household Textiles for Sale
Economy Dept third floor offers linen table cloths table linen sets and textile items including Turkish towels rayon bed spreads colored border sheets hand embroidered pillow slips fancy silk pillows bath mats scatter rugs blankets comforts voile and lace curtains for home use and decor.
Rayon Silk Underwear and Silk Dress Sale Notice
Rayon silk underwear offered at 49 cents. Two elegant silk dresses priced up to 16 50 each, two for 15. Competent sales ladies with years of experience stand ready to assist customers with pleasure.
Shackleford Passes. Long Public Service Highlighted
The obituary lauds Shackleford as a man of splendid character and integrity who built a half century of public works and served on the city council. He married Ella Miller in 1872 and had five children, with three surviving. Funeral is at First Baptist Church Tuesday at 2:30, burial in Bluemont cemetery led by Mystic Lodge A F and A M. Body lies in state at Maple Avenue residence.
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Shackleford
Ella Miller
John
Elizabeth Miller
Gratton
Lloyd R. Shackleford
Maple Avenue
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A speaker denounces the entry of homes for prohibition enforcement as a gross violation of constitutional rights. He calls for abolishing such practices and condemns third degree methods as wrong. He also criticizes the antiquated governmental procedure and urges modernization of the legal system.
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McCormick
Oregon installs new state chief A W Norblad
Oregon transfers power as A W Norblad, Astoria lawyer and former state senate president, becomes governor while flags fly at half mast for the late Gov L L Patterson who died of pneumonia. Patterson family says funeral services will be held this afternoon with Christmas burial in mind. Portland, Dec 23.
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A. W. Norblad
Astoria
State Senate
Oregon
L. L. Patterson
Patterson
Portland
Ove
Additional Legislation Needed to Realize Rail Merger
Washington reports intensified discussion on the Interstate Commerce Commission's plan to consolidate U.S. railroads. Congress may need new laws for the plan to be binding, with debates over key routes including Pennsylvania and New York Central. Senators Fess Watson push for action while some Democrats and party figures voice opposition to parts of the consolidation.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Congress
Fess
Ohio
Watson
Indiana
Senate
Wheeler
Montana
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Pittman
Nevada
Northwest
Howell
Republican
Nebraska
Commerce Committee
Last Rites for Mrs. Harriet Menear Held in Clarksburg
Mrs Harriet Menear 70 died from complications at her Cost Avenue home in Clarksburg Saturday night. Funeral services were at Stonewall M P Church with Rev J J Phillips and Rev John Ward Brown. interment Woodsdale Cemetery. Survived by daughter Mrs A W Hall and son W W Menear plus grandchildren including Grace Poe and Josephine Poe.
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Harriet Menear
Cost Avenue
Clarksburg
Stonewall M. P
Clarksburgh
J. J. Phillips
John Ward Brown
Grafton
Woodsdale
Funeral Services Held for William G. Penn in Parkersburg
Funeral services for William G. Penn retired machinist of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad were held Saturday at his Parkersburg home at 2:30 P.M. Rev. T. B. Turley presided. Interment followed at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Penn formerly lived in Graf ton and married Miss Alice Jaco.
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William G. Penn
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Hi Iate
Lynn Street
Parkersburg
T. B. Turley
North Parkersburg Baptist Church
Mount Olivet
Mr. Penn
Grafton
Alice Jaco
Attendees List From Grafton Event Names Miller Family
Those who attended the event from Grafton include Miss Mattie Jato Mrs Grace and Miss Lila Miller Lawrence J Miller and family. The daughter of Mr and Mrs Tei Jaco is noted among attendees.
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Mre
Tei Jaco
Wera
Grafton
Mattie Jato
Grace
Lila, Miller
Lawrence J. Miller
White Christmas appears unlikely in Midwest areas
Fragmentary notes say there is little question of a white Christmas in the middle west this year while cities report snow. Reports mention Paul Minnesota and Omaha with temperatures sliding toward the low teens to near 80 above, and Milwaukee seeing heavy snowfall as railroads and transit services cope with conditions. A stray line also notes tennis as a prominent sport for women at the University of Texas.
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Chicago
Middle West
Paul
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Humphrey
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LEE Bennett & Son
West Main Street
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Economy Dept
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Maine
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Metro
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McCoy
Aleat Ride
Fox
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Charles Farrell
Christina
Charles Morton
Woodsdale Cemetery
William Penn
Varsity of Texas
Ugs
Cenuine Duco
Strand Theatre
Movietone
Vitaphone
Fox Movietone
FOX Movietone News
Fox Movigtone
George
Jessell
Metro-Vitaphone
Joan Crawford
Hollywood
Paris
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