Rockingham County 1920 Census Totals 30 047
The 1920 census shows Rockingham County population at 30 047, excluding Harrisonburg city. County gains 25 since 1919 while Harrisonburg's status as a city explains the county total drop. The combined county city rise is 1 021 and Virginia’s county leads in growth.
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Census Bureau
Virginia
Rockingham County
Harrisonburg
Washington
Rock Ingham County
Rockingham
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Harrisenburg
Festival at Otterbein Church Lawn Saturday Night
The Otterbein Chapel ladies aid near Rinkertown Virginia announce a church lawn festival on Saturday night June 26 1920 with all kinds of refreshments served.
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Otterbein
Otterbein Chapel
Rinkertown
Valley Masons to Meet in Harrisonburg Tonight
Representative Masone of the Sixth Masonic district will preside at the Masonic Temple in Harrisonburg tonight as Most Worshipful Grand Master William W. Galt attends with state officers. The Sixth District covers Harrisonburg Edinburg Bridgewater Mt. Jackson and Woodstock with C B Williamson as District Deputy Grand Master. A banquet will follow the meeting and officers from sister lodges are expected.
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Masonicst
Ma·sonic
William W. Galt
Harrisonburg
Edinburg
Bridgewater
Mt. Jackson
Woodstock
C. B. Wiliamson
Federal trial underway for fake oil promoters nationwide
Indictments seal today charge fourteen companies and fifty individuals with fraud in a mail fraud scheme. Promoters, brokers, officers and salesmen allegedly made gross misrepresentations and paid large dividends from stock receipts, swindling the public of millions in recent months.
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New York
Wildcat Oil Company
ROTC 70 Dairymen Lead for Saturday Court Day
A fragmented notice lists Roy P. Beery as president and references a June date for a court day connected to the 10 DAIRYMEN Association. The text is garbled but indicates leadership and an upcoming legal proceeding.
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Dairymen Association
Roy P. Beery
Harold Bell Wright's Key Theatre Showings
The theatre announces four performances of the photoplay Harold Bell Wright's Key starting at 1 P M 2 16 P M 7 16 P M and 9 26 P M reflecting heavy patron calls from Rockingham and Shenandoah counties.
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Harold Bell Wright
Rockingham
Shenandoah
Uncertain Elements Rise at Democratic National Convention
San Francisco June 24 reports show leaders from major factions gathering as Palmer Cox McAdoo and other candidates gain attention. Debate centers on platform and bone dry prohibition with McAdoo’s phantom boom aiding uncertainty. Senator Glass faces potential challenge to platform chair. Senator Walsh backs Bryan and could push for a key role.
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San Francisco
Palmer
Cox
Phanton McAdoo
McAdoo
Glass
Virginia
Platfi
Walsh
Masonic Notice for Rockingham Union Lodge Meeting
A called communication of Rockingham Union Lodge No 27 A F and A M to be held Friday evening June 25 at 730 o clock All lodges of the Sixth Masonic District are called by order of Most Worshipful Grand Master William W Galt who will be present All members and visiting brethren invited Light refreshments served
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Rockingham Union
A. F
William W. Galt
4Ate
E. Nicholas
W. M
Big Reduction Sale at E Neys Refrigerator Carload
An entire carload of porcelain lined seamless refrigerators arrived damaged and is being sold at a great sacrifice with no profit. They must go within a few days and prices are low to attract buyers. The store, Wise’s, advertises special Friday and Saturday deals, urging early purchase.
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E. Ney
News Record raises price for distant subscribers
The publication increases the annual rate to five dollars for new and renewing subscribers in and beyond the Fourth Zone defined as 300 miles along the line from Harrisonburg. The notice clarifies zone boundaries and eligibility for the rate change.
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al Ist
Jane Qlet
Harrisonburg
Harding Receives 20000 Letters In One Day
Senator Harding, Republican nominee, faced a deluge of mail with about 15000 letters arriving from Marion Ohio via express plus 4000 daily, overwhelming his office and home. Vacation plans were shelved as he pressed on with correspondence and campaign meetings. Theodore Roosevelt Jr. planned to confer with Harding tomorrow as other progressive leaders gathered for campaign talks.
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Washington
Senator Harding
Repub
Marion
Ohio
Fletcher Democrat
Florida
T. K. Atkinson
National Grange
Elmer Dover
Tacoma
Wash
Debate cancellation in Raleigh between Morrison and Gardner
A scheduled Democratic gubernatorial debate between Camron Morrison and C Max Gardner in Raleigh New Jersey was canceled by agreement of the candidates and their managers. Governor Bickett opposed a joint discussion saying it would disrupt party harmony and met the managers in his office to discuss the matter.
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Raliegh
N. J
Camron Morrison
C. Max Gardner
Bickett
Fireman’s Lawn Party Promised With Music This Weekend
HOSE COMPANY NO 4 Committee invites townsfolk to a two night lawn party on Friday and Saturday July 9 and 10 with special attractions and lively music. The notice notes high demand for cleaning and dyeing services this season and signals plans to expand capacity soon. Two women are sought for work at Hayden’s Dry Cleaning Works with good wages, apply at Kavanaugh Hotel, Harrisonburg Va.
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Firemans
Hose Company NO. 4 Committee
Tfe Hayden
Paritry
Kavanaugh
Harrisonburg
Tfe
Lawn Party to Benefit Key Scouts at Missionburg Church
A lawn party is set for tonight at the Missionburg Methodist Church to raise funds for Key Scouts Troop No 2. The basement will host the event if needed with ice cream and cakes available. Donations of cakes are welcome.
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Rrisonburg Methodial Church
Key Scouts
Lawn Party at Bridgewater School Annual Event
The Bridgewater schoole PARTY league will hold its annual lawn party on the school grounds this Saturday July 3. Music by band and tableaux will be presented by school children. Seasonal agents will be served with special prices on Mattiny Gres Crex and Wool Fibre Hings. Wise's Aeronlux Porch Shades offered in various widths with limited-time prices.
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Wise’s
McAdoo Boom Lingers in Convention Talks
In San Francisco on June 24 supporters reassert McAdoo influence while publicly shifting loyalty to other candidates. Delegates weigh Palmer and Cox as possible nominees and McAdoo’s lasting appeal prompts private hopes among backers of a broader electability.
Red Cross meeting called for June 26 at First National Bank Building
Red Cross branches must send one or two representatives to a workroom committee meeting in the council chamber of the First National Bank Building on Saturday June 26 at 3 p m. Ladies of the Harrisonburg work are also asked to attend. Mrs Kr. S Buchor. You can save money on all kinds of furniture and floor wear Wise's 6-25-1 te.
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RED Cross
Council
First National Bank
Harrisonburg
Buchor
Ten fine organs for sale at Cline's Music Store
Immediate sale of ten fine organs at Cline's Music Store on N Main Street. Prices described as low. Call or visit at once for details and purchase.
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A Cline’s
N. Main St
Elkton Man Guilty Of Transporting Moonshine In Court
Tony Witt of Elkton found guilty by a jury in Robe Court after an automobile trip from Elkton to Martinsburg with moonshine seized. He received thirty days in jail and a $50 fine under Prohibition and Mapp Act violations. Two alleged owners remain at large as appeals loom.
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Tony Witt
Elkton
Dave
Iint
Hitt
Marrisonburg
Readers Write Letters On Primary Campaign Clash
The News Record notes reader letters on the War rison versus Leedy Democratic congressional primary. Editors urge neutral news coverage while acknowledging some readers feel both candidates receive unequal publicity. The paper aims accuracy and usefulness of letters despite partisan views.
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T W. Warrison
Robert F. Leedy
Congress
Ute
Alwon
Sostrad
Harrison
Ford Car for Sale at Cline's Music Store
Fivenger Ford for sale at once an 18 model offered by Cline's Music Store on N Main St. Sale notice appears in local listing with contact details for purchase.
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Cline’s
N . Main St
Big Refrigerator Sale At Music Store Opens Bargains
A newspaper item advertises a large refrigerator sale at Music Store on N Main St with discount pricing and weekend specials. Denton & Son and Steinhauer Chas M. Stieff Wilbur are named in the sale notes along with several other used plans offered at bargain prices. Customers are urged to attend and write for descriptions.
Farmers warn city empathy不足 dangers to national health
National Grange master John Ketchum urged farmers to highlight agricultural needs at Pamens Grange in Windhgton County. He warned that city dwellers lack understanding and that without farm work the nation will face hunger, higher costs, and dependence on rubber tires and gas engines in daily life.
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Reckford
Pamens
John €. Ketchum
Pinetings
Michigan
National Grange
Devcla
Henten
Ketchum
Orange Movement
Grange
Storm Damage Strikes Four Counties in Nova Scotia
Reports from Kingston Nova Scotia describe a deadly storm wrecking Lanore Pitt Wayne and Greene counties. Damage tops four million dollars with many farmers ruined as corn and crops are destroyed and plans shift to late crops. Dr J M Parrot faces losses near two hundred thousand dollars amid widespread agricultural ruin. The storm's path ravaged Le note county and the Laden section.
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Kingston
NS. C
Lanore
Pitt Wayne
Greene
Lenorenty
J. M. Parrot
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the Awecelnted Press
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Davis Boom
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William G. McAdoo
Senate Fampaign
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Drye
Gor
Comte
Halfway Labor Board
Eh. M. Barton
Barton
Tony Hitt
Raleigh Dorman
Fred Hawse
Malone
Leedy
Wist
Methodist Church of
Harrisonberg
Grangr
North Carolina
William S. Bryan
Lewis St
Taunton
Heigly Tlic
Flory Machine Shop
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