Georgia Cyclone Upshaw Denies Backing Any Candidate
Congressman W D Upshaw known as the Georgia Cyclone ends a Rockingham County speaking tour reiterating he backs no candidate. He represents the Anti-Saloon League focusing on law enforcement and world wide prohibition, criticizing German brewers in American politics and urging continued action against beer saloons.
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W. D. Upshaw
Georgia
Rockingham County
Broadway
Anti-Saloon League
Virginia
Congress
Upshaw
House of Representatives
Chicago
Ohio
New Jersey
Johnson Returns Home from Washington for Vacation
Senator Johnson of California left Washington with Mrs Johnson for Chicago en route to his California home. He kept silent on political issues and spent nearly all three days at Riverdale Maryland before returning to California. He cut his Washington trip short for urgent personal business in San Francisco and met with Senator Moses and others, but not with Senator Harding.
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Washington
Senator Johnson
California
Johnson
Chicago
Riverdale
Capitol
San Francisco
Moses
Senate
Harding
Dr. Preston Boggs Dies at 51 in Franklin West Virginia
Dr. Preston Boggs died at his Franklin home Saturday morning at age 51. He was born in Franklin and studied for the ministry before turning to medicine, graduating with honors from the University of Maryland. He married Gertrude Bowman on November 23, 189? He is survived by his wife and three Franklin brothers. Funeral services were led by Rev. A. P. Dickson at the Franklin Presbyterian Church with Job 14:14 as the text. Burial followed at Cedar Grove Cemetery with many floral tributes and pallbearers listed.
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Preston Boggs
Franklin
W. Va
Isaac P
Rachel 1
Presbyterian Church
University of Maryland
Gertrude Bowman
Thomas J. Bowman
Mason
Byron
Pendleton Boggs
A. P. Dickson
Franklin Presbyterian Church
Sind
B. Johnson
Osceola Dyer
J. L. Lambert
Virgil Homan
J. H. Cook
Glenn Moomaw
D. M. Byrds
W. M.en
Paul Priest
Roy Campbell
B. Hiner
Harry Crigier
William Shenming
Filmore Simpson
Memorial Day at Mt Jackson Parade Schedule
Memorial Day will be observed at Mt. Jackson on Saturday June 19. Parade forms on Orkney Avenue at 2 30 PM and proceeds to Soldier's Cemetery.
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MT. Jackson
Orkney Avenue
Soldier’s Cemetery
Women's Shoes and Gloves Sale at J T Heards Elkton Va
Saturday sale offers 500 pairs of women's washable silk gloves and shoes. Elkton Virginia retailer J T Heards promotes a large assortment on sale tomorrow with multiple items and prices featured.
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J., T. Heards
Elkton
Two women sought for pantry work at hotel
Two women to work in pantry with good wages. Apply at Kavanaugh Hotel in Harrisonburg Virginia by June 15.
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Kavanaugh Hotel
Harrisonburg
Pershing Visited City En Route to Lexington
General John J. Pershing accompanied by staff toured through Harrisonburg yesterday morning en route from Washington to Lexington to attend Virginia Military Institute finals. The party driven in two automobiles spent the night in Middletown and arrived about 11 o'clock yesterday. Elks invited the former AEF commander to stop for a brief reception on return and visit graves of Lee and Jackson this afternoon.
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Elks
Will
Lee
Jackson
John J. Pershing
Harrisonburg
Washington
Lexington
Virginia Military
Middletown
Pershing to Head Public Lexington Tribute to Confederate Heroes
Public celebration in Lexington at 2 pm centers on General John J. Pershing. The program opens with a tomb of General Robert E. Lee reception, then a march to General Stonewall Jackson’s grave. Veterans from three wars may join the general in tribute before his return to Washington.
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Lexington
General Pershing
Robert B. Lee
Stonewall” Jackson
America
Pershing
Washington
Harrisonburg
B. P. O. B. Biks
American Legion
Great reduction at J. Heards Elkton Va sale closes Saturday
The Great Reduction at J Heards Elkton Va will close next Saturday. If you miss attending you are out of luck in making a great saving. The Samson is a high grade tractor at a modern price. C A Sprinkle & Son Agents. See page three. 708 New & Sons Co.
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Samson
It. C. A. Sprinkle & Son, Agts
NEW & Sons CO
J. Heards
Elkton, Va
Threshermen Meet in Isonburg for Important Business
Notice calls all threshermen of Rockingham and Augusta Counties to assemble at Assembly Hall in Isonburg Saturday at 2 p m for important business. Also an employment notice seeks carpenters and laborers to work in Hyde County North Carolina with good wages through S L Hoover secretary treasurer in Harrisonburg.
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Rockingham
Augusta
Assembly Hall
Isonburg
Rhinehart
North Carolina
Hyde County
S. L. Hoover
Sec'y & Trensyrac
Harrisonburg
Big shipment of Gulbransen Player Pianos at Wise's
Hayden's Dry Cleaning Works notes unusually high demand this season and limits peangs service as work proceeds in order. A large Gulbransen Player Piano shipment has just arrived at Wise's priced at 550 dollars.
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The
Hayden's Dry Cleaning Works
Wise’s
Harding meets Republican leaders as campaign plans form
Senator Harding, Republican nominee, meets leaders including Lodge and Brandegee and will confer with campaign manager Dougherty. A date for the Marion Ohio acceptance will be fixed, with discussions on vacation plans and preparations for a large celebration requiring telegraph and crowd facilities.
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Washington
Senator Harding
Arry M. Dougherty
Marion
Ohio
Harding
Lodge
Massachusetts
Hrandergee
Daugherty
Hardl
Nome
Alaska
Clu
Monument to Col. Mosby to be unveiled at Warrenton
A new statue memorializing Confederate Colonel John S. Mosby in Warrenton Virginia will be dedicated this week with ceremonies. Sculptor Herbert Barbie designed the monument and may attend. Speakers include Judge R W T Duke of Charlottesville and Rev Frank A Strothers of Stephens City, Mosby Survivors chaplain.
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Warrenton
John 8. Mosby
Colonel Mosby
Herbert Barbee
R. W. T. Duke
Charlottesville
Frank A. Strothers
Stephens City
Organization of
Mosby
Rockingham County Carves Path to Help Orphans
Timberville Reformed Church reports two more orphans adopted bringing total to five. Dayton Presbyterian Sunday School and Prof. C A Funkhouser care for two. Harrisonburg Lodge 450 B P O B sends $60 to feed one child for a year. About thirty nine still need aid. Send checks to HW Mauzy Treasurer E R Miller Chairman Rockingham County.
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Timberville
Archbishop bars poorly dressed brides in lighted ceremony
A New Mexico clergyman refused to marry a couple when the bride appeared inadequately clad. He ordered the lights kept off so she could retire and dress properly. The archbishop’s recent decree bans women who are improperly clothed from ceremonies.
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Antonio
Order of the Oblate Fathres of
Mary Immaculate
Shaw
Samson Tractor Ad Attracts Field Buyers In Elkton
An advertisement touts a Samson tractor for 940 dollars from I C A Sprinkle & Son with a call to run one out. It also promotes 500 pairs of women shoes at penkey Meret, a sale at Dutrow Co, and announces J T Heards sale in Elkton Virginia next Saturday as the last day for savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Sprinkle & Son
Big Rs Am
B. Dutrow Co
Democratic nomination speech itinerary in Rockingham County
A DY10 SPEAK date for the Democratic nomination for Congress announces speaking engagements in Rockingham County. Timberville Thursday night June 17. Cootes Store Friday night June. Dovesville Saturday night June 19. All meetings at 8 o'clock P.M.
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Cone
Rockingham County
Timberville
Cootes Store
Man survives bandits tying to railroad rails in Missouri
In Excelsior Springs George M. Underwood recounts being forced into a touring car by two men who robbed him of seventy dollars and his watch. They bound him to a track with barbed wire, but he freed his right hand and leg and cried for help until a farmer released him. police pursue motives as robbery. He is expected to recover.
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Associated Press
Excelsior Springs
George M. Underwood
Underwood
Carrolton
Court Day Specials and Local Goods Advertisements
Local ads list paints in white shades with no price advance, a Deering Standard twine, and feed shipments en route. Fresh produce includes strawberries, pineapples, tomatoes, cabbage, lettuce, onions and other vegetables. Furniture, pianos, and multiple vehicles for sale appear with sale terms and contact notes.
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F. &. Wanpler
Warnings for unpaid dog taxes issued by city official
A notice warns that on July 1 warrants will be issued for all persons who have not paid dog taxes with fines as low as five dollars. City Game Warden John R Logan is cited. Also announced is a three act musical The Pine Hill Ladies to be performed at Elkton High School auditorium Friday night June 18 at 8 pm with 25 cent admission and 50 cent reserved seats, tickets at Bear's Drug Store.
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John R .Logan
Pine Hill
Elkton “High Schol Auditorium
Bear's Drug Store
Keezletown Sunday School to Hold Lawn Party
The Champions of the M. E. Keezletown Sunday School announce an annual lawn party on the high school grounds Saturday evening June 19. Delca Lights, two baseball games, and various refreshments will be available. Follow the crowd to enjoy the evening.
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M. E. Sunday School
Keezletown
High Schol Grounds
Delca
President Voices Stand on Platform Amid World Coverage
The president criticizes the Republican platform as evasive and urges Democrats to confront the issue squarely. He asserts Senator Lodge and Senator Johnson oppose the league and differ only in degree, and declines to discuss Democratic presidential candidates while inviting progressive support.
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New York World
Lodge
Johnson
Gompers Loses His Fight at Montreal Convention
At Montreal on June 17 the American Federation of Labor endorsed government ownership of railroads by a vote of 29 059 to 8 349, a defeat for Samuel Gompers who hinted he might not seek re election. Supporters urged Gompers to remain as president seeking a thirty ninth term despite protests.
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Montreal
American Federation of
Gompers
Federation
Mmn
Public Treasury Reports 1919 20 Expenditures
Government spending from July 1, 1919, to May 31, 1920 totaled 20 775 525 858 dollars. Expenditures peaked in September and dipped in November with large items in railroads and transportation act funding. Navy disbursements ranked third, Labor last. White House and Congress listed, and public debt payments reached 14 846 554 874 dollars.
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Associated Press
Washington
Treasury
Navy Department
Department of Labor
Congressional
Music Store Sells High Top Parlor Organs
Cline's Music Store on North Main Street offers high top parlor organs for sale. Many instruments described as very fine and almost new, with six reasonable units available.
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Cline’s Music Store
North Main St
Bargains and Sales From Local Dealers
A batch of sale notices from J T Heards Elkton Va, J T For Sale Penn Laird Motor Co Harrisonburg Va and Cline's Music Store North St. bargains include tires Bargain Cable Nelson Player Piano and ready to wear goods. case tractor offered by Penn Laird Motor Co with quick sale urged.
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Ie Cable
Nelson
Cline’s Music Store
North N
J. T. Heards
Elkton
Penn Laird Motor Co
Harrisonburg
Wilson expresses hope for league referendum at San Francisco
President Wilson tells New York World a Democratic convention will welcome Republicans’ acceptance of his league of nations referendum. He says the campaign issue will be the fate of the league and decries Chicago platform tactics as Prussian in inspiration. A sale note follows: a one ton truck offered for $459 by C. A. Sprinkel & Son.
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New York
Wilson
New York World
San Francisco
League of Nations
Chicago
America
Republican Party
Washington
Sunday June 20 Invitation at Creek Church
A notice invites attendance at a Sunday night gathering at Creek Church on June 20. The event emphasizes fellowship and a community welcome for attendees and visitors.
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Att Creek Church
Cline's Music Store Piano Sale on North Main St
Listings show gently used pianos at Cline's Music Store on North Main Street dated 6 18 21. Also advertised are White figured Voiles for dresses and waists in Elkton Virginia with sale offerings and designs.
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Steinhauer
Stieff
Lester
Cline
North Main
Wonderful Ae
Usic
North Main St
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Icke Cort
Beene
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Franklin, W. Va
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Trust Department
Great
Federal Reserve System
Warrisonburg- Va
Gen. Pershing
City
Gen
E. R. Miller
Wilson Glad League
JOS, Ney & Sons CO
Geo. W. Garber
Staples Motor Co
Loyd Anderson
Mt. Crawford
A TO R. Weer
Denton & Son
Ty the
C. A. Sprinkel & Son
Dte
NEY & Sons CO
United Brethern Church
G. K. Little
W. D. Mitchell
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