Tragic coal oil fire claims Gretna Boyce at Capon Springs
April 13 1921 a six year old girl died after a coal oil fire set by a match. Neighbors and doctors tried to save her while she lingered 21 hours. Funeral held at Hebron Lutheran Church with burial nearby as family mourns the loss.
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Capon Springs
W. Va
Crane
Yoon
Chi H
Mr. Dugéar
Episcopal ‘Church
South
Ing. “Iiterment
Yelow
Gretna
May Boyce
Irvin Boyce
The Wallis Wins in World Class Tractor Tests
The Agricultural Society of Brugta recognizes the Wallis tractor as World Champion in the three-bottom class after thorough engineer jury tests. Judges hailed its sturdy power and efficiency, noting the best is the cheapest in the end. ARD SUP CO offers contact at 301 N Market St.
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al Agricultural Society of
Bngta
Wallis
Ion
Market St
Bids Wanted Handley Schools contractors invited
Contractors are invited to submit bids for material crushing stone sand cement form timber unloading and setting concrete and paving at Handley Schools. Bids due at the Superintendent of Schools office by April 29 1921 noon. OLBRK Superintendent of Schools.
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Eer Datastrad
Superintendent of Schools
Foiyee Oti
OLBRK
Bupt
Daughters of the Confederacy Dissension Over Dixie Ball Funds
A Washington case alleges the Robert E Lee Chapter and allied Confederate groups used the Dixie ball to raise funds for the Confederate Memorial Association and filed claims of misapplied funds. The respondent denies a trust relation or any sums owed, with attorneys Sullivan and Davis listed.
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Robert E. Lee
Confed- Pashington, . C
Confedere Association of
Wash
Vermont Avenue
Stonewall Jackson
Albert Sidney Johnston
Beauregardeamanateiie
Sons of the Confederate Veterans
Robert 5. Lee
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Dixie
Confederate Memorial Association
Confederate Memorial ‘Association
Joseph D. Sullivan
James A. Davis
Harris Lots Auction Promises Large Turnout Tomorrow
Realty men anticipate strong interest as forty building lots and an eight room house are set for auction in Harris Addition. The Conrad Realty Company of Harrisonburg Va will conduct the sale with its own brass band and prizes to be given away.
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Harris Addition
Conrad Realty Company
Harrisonburg
Luray
Elkton
Shenandoah
Mount Jackson
Strasburg
Explosions Hit Big Savage Fire Brick Plant Near Frostburg
Officers rushed from Cumberland to Frostburg to probe a trio of blasts at the Big Savage Fire Brick Company site. The explosions sparked fires, damaging clay mines and buildings. About 100 workers were on site and no injuries were reported. Authorities attributed the blasts to powder ignition after a mine fire started near the mouth.
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Associated Press
Cumberland
Frostburg
Big Savage Fire Brick Company
Apple attachment suit heard in county court
Dan Wuille and Company sue J Meier Guider over 10 000 barrels of apples in cold storage claimed as collateral for a 3000 debt. A jury of nine sat later dismissed after attorneys argued legal points and Judge Whiting took the case to decide ownership of the apples.
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Dan’ Wuille and Company, Inc
J. My
Amaanan Up
D. S. Mattison
R. M. Mentry
G. Freakley
J. W. Stephenson
Omie “Zinn
R. B. Carter
R. Il Campbell
B. Cai Painter
Guider
Messrs. Ward
Larrick
Waille Company
R. Gray Williams
Circuit Court
J. Meier
J. ™. Guider and Company
Harris Addition Auction in Conrad’s Realty Co sale
Auction of Harris Addition property set for Saturday April 23 at 2 30 p m rain or shine. Conrad’s Realty Co. leads the sale with the 22 piece Military Band performing on the grounds.
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Atction Land Sale
Harris Addition
Conrad’s Realty Co
Extra! Extra Big Show Vodvil at the Auditorium
Eleven reels and big time vodvil act headline a show at the auditorium with details promised inside the notice.
Flower Shop Adds New Varieties to Display
An entry from The Flower Shop notes arrival of multiple plant varieties including 8 year Russell Columbia Ophelia White Killarney and others, with more stock expected later in the week.
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Russell
Columbia
Ophelia
White Killarney
Large building lot and Valley Pike parcel advertised
Well located lot on S. Stewart St 70x183 ft to alley. Easy terms. Nice lot on Valley Pike. Sophie Mae's Chocolates 29c per box at Showalter & Groves. Lost Gold Elgin wrist watch black ribbon gold catch reward Cottie Wyndham Berryville Va.
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S. Stewart St
Valley Pike
Baker & Shayock
Sophie Mae’s Chocolates
Showalter & Groves
Cottie, Wyndham
Berryville, Va
Showalter & Groves’. Ip
British coal conferees meet with Lloyd George in crisis talks
British mine owners and leaders of the miners federation met with Prime Minister Lloyd George this afternoon to discuss the coal crisis. The conference adjourned after progress and a further meeting is likely on Monday. Facts revealed will be reviewed over the weekend as negotiations continue.
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Associated Press
Lloyd George
Federa
Sion
Harding to Attend Pohick Church Tablet Unveiling
President Harding accepted an invitation to Pohick Protestant Episcopal Church in Virginia on May 2 for the unveiling of a World War tablet honoring six men who died in service. The church near Washington is historic, with George Washington once a vestryman.
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Associated Press
Washington
Harding
Pohick (Va
Protestant Episcopal Church
George Washington
High School edges S.V.A. in dramatic 9th inning clincher
In one of the era’s most thrilling contests, W. H. S. defeated S. V. A. 7 to 6 after a back and forth battle. Patton pitched superbly for the High School, striking out fifteen as Cornwell Potts and Patton sparked offense with timely hits and strong fielding.
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Dia- High School
Shetang
End Snyder
Cornwell
Eacrifice
S. V.A
Patton
Potts
Aanbae
Sinzies
Academy
Strand Theatre Reopens After Fire On North Main
The Strand Theatre on North Main street reopened this afternoon after a fire ten days earlier. Insurance is settled and the venue looks new with brand new equipment and high grade pictures. It will be open daily except Sunday from 2 to 11 PM.
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Strand Theatre
North Main Street
That s year old orchard sale at Harris Addition
An old orchard is advertised as a good buy with a Saturday sale at Harris Addition. The advertisement promotes a candy sale at 59 cents per pound from The Peoples Drug Store.
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Harris Addition
The
Peoples Drug Store
Dynamite Suspect Sam Allerat Freed by Court
Morgantown West Virginia April 22 Sam Allerat arrested in connection with yesterday explosion at the North American Coal Company powder and motor house at Maidsville near here was released today authorities believed he knew nothing of the blast. Blood hounds traced the trail to Allerat’s home and to the tea he occupied according to the state police.
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Associated Press
Morgantown
W. Va
Sam Allerat
North American Coal Company
Maidsville
Here
Allerat
Peace advocates push Sinn Fein talks in eleventh hour bid
Dublin April 22. An eleventh hour effort to press Sinn Fein leaders and the government into negotiations before the Irish Parliament elections is underway. Mediators, including business figures and clergy members, have reportedly worked for a month without interruption.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Sinn Fein Teaders
Freeze Damage Report From Hancock and Martinsburg Districts
Mr. W M Scott of American Fruit Growers reports from Pittsburgh that the April 10 freeze caused greater damage than the Easter freeze. In Hancock Yorks 1 36 percent live blossoms remain, Romes about 40 percent, Grimes almost gone. Martinsburg shows 25 40 percent Yorks in some orchards, Romes in good shape, Grimes 16 26 percent in some plots but wiped out in others, and a few Ben Davie remain at Martinsburg. TrailBlazer copies on sale at Showalter Groves and People's Drug Store.
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Hancock
Martinsburg
W. M. Scott
American Fruit Growers, Inc
H. F. Byrd
Pittsburgh
Scott
Martinsborg
Romes
Grimes
Ben Davie
Scout meeting before evangelistic services at church
Every boy scout is urged to meet at the Scout building Friday at 7 15 sharp to attend evangelistic services at the Presbyterian Church Wear your uniform Scout Executive reminds to bring a copy of the Trail on sale at Showalter stores People's Drug Store
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Presbyterian Church
Colons
Showalter
People’s Drug Store
Rehearsal Tonight and Farm for Quick Sale Near Winchester
Rehearsal tonight at Rous Hall at 8 p m. to Bargain to quick buyer for the Sier farm of 33 acres with 6 room house and a never failing spring, about 8 miles from Winchester near Senseney Road. Farm priced at 1800 dollars with easy terms and immediate possession. M M Lynch attorney. Sophie Mae's Chocolates offered at 29 cents per ...
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Sier
Winchester
Senseney Road
M. M. Lynch
Richards returns from Florida orange grove trip
Mr. Nelson F. Richards returns after two months near Bartow Florida where he supervised an orange grove project for his brother Boyd R Richards of Winchester Virginia He notes Florida winter climate was healthful and he enjoyed the stay He met many southern city contacts for Richards Brothers fruit growers and brokers Also lists local ads and a help wanted note from Star Winchester Va 22-1p-3t 75 Extra Good Eyes sale and a sale notice for John W Larrick Jr April 28 22-1p-21
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Nelson F. Richards
Bartow
Florida
Boyd R. Richards
Richards
Winchester
Frederick County
Mr. Richards
Richards Brothers
Star
John W. Larrick, Jr
Two Building Lots Near Handley Library
Classified item notes two building lots near Handley Library with reference to Braddock and an 803 number. Details are sparse, indicating a real estate sale or listing.
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Handley Eibrary
Braddock
Chauffeurs Robbed of 35000 in Buffalo Clubholdup
In Buffalo on April 22 seven five chauffeurs were held up by four armed men in their clubrooms and robbed of 5000. The robbers escaped in an automobile.
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Associated Press
Buffalo
N. Y
Reduced-Price Coal Order Now From G O Snapp
Likens Valley red ash coal offered for immediate pickup from car or track. Orders filled at a reduced price now, with a higher price expected next month. Contact G O Snapp.
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G. O
Prize entry noted at Harris Addition Auction Sale
Auction notice spots a prize at the Harris Addition Auction Sale held on April 23 with a claim of prize availability. The fragment suggests participants vie for a reward location in Harris Addition.
Ladies Auction Land Sale At Harris Addition
The notice invites women to attend an auction and land sale at Harris Addition tomorrow. Families are encouraged to bring children to enjoy the band while viewing the event.
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Harris
For Sale Private House at 911 S Market St
Private sale offers a two story frame house and lot at 911 Market Street. The dwelling has five rooms and is listed by Mrs Mary Pesan Alt er Bt. 22 Ip 21.
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S. Market St
Mary Pesan Alter
Winchester to Host Fire Prevention Demonstration by Experts
Between 30 and 40 fire prevention specialists from Richmond Washington and other eastern and southern cities will visit Winchester next Thursday April 28 for practical demonstrations. They aim to survey the mercantile district identify hazards and show owners how to fix them. The visit is arranged by the Chamber of Commerce with Mr H C Taylor of Richmond representing the Virginia Fire Prevention Association.
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Richmond
Washington
Winchester
Chamber of Commerce
H.C. Taylor
Virginia Fire Prevention Association
Glass
Sibert
Doran
Thorsday
Mercantile District
Taylor
Greene Memorial
Roanoke
Southern Methodist Conference
Baltimore May Be Fruit Center
Baltimore officials consider a $2 to $3 million fruit transshipment project before the Port Development Commission. Promoters plan leasing waterfront property for a pier and refrigerator warehouse to handle Pacific coast apples and Northwest fruit for a regional export business.
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Baltimore American
Baltimore
Port Development Commission
Ce Pian
Commission
Pacific Coast
Northwest
Traction Employes To Get A Cut
New Castle Pennsylvania April 22. Wages of railway operating employes of the Pennsylvania and Ohio Electric Company will be reduced from 15 to 18 cents per hour after a raise on May 21 1920. General Manager Seeley announced the move and asked modification or elimination of several working conditions in force.
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Associated Press
New Castle
Pennsylvania and Ohio Electric Company
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Seeley
John W. Davis Appointed AP General Counsel
The Associated Press announces John W. Davis has been named general counsel effective immediately. The action was disclosed in New York on April 22 by the Associated Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
John W. Davis
Funeral services held for Marion L Strobridge at Greenspring
The late Marion L Strobridge son of Mr and Mrs A J Strobridge died when a white oak fell during lumber work at the William farm. A neighbor reported Strobridge moved to escape as the tree snapped and split. The services at the Methodist Church drew a large gathering and expressed sympathy to relatives.
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Greenspring
Marion Lee Strobridge
A. J. Strobridge
Methodist Church
J Lawrence
Old Stone Church
Strobridge
Barrett
Ear Edscreelk
LeHew
William Farm
Lee
Mr. Strobridge
Special Price Promises Spacious City Home With Modern Fixtures
One of the city’s nearly completed residences with pressed brick and slate roof features ten rooms, tile floor kitchen, two ing rooms, side walls, four hardwood floors, and built in vacuum cleaner attachments. Includes vapor heating, sleeping windows, storage for fuel and sewage, plus large grounds. Inspection invited at 11 and 14 Court Square through B Sullivan Real Estate Exclusively.
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B. Sullivan
Seed Corn Pure Breed Holds Lutheran Joint Services
A notice from Stephens City announces joint Lutheran services and a Rule Bible Class at the church on Swi April 24 at 2 p.m. 1 FMF ardson will lead the program and teach the topic Poverty and Wealth. All are invited to attend and prayer is welcome.
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Church
Stephens City
Swi
FMF
Ardson
Sus
Frederick County Fruit Growers Association Warns on Pest Omission
Warns fruit growers not to omit the fist pest warning and sprayer use to save crop. Reports indicate ten percent or more crop loss without proper spraying and pest control. Ten percent loss cited with emphasis on timely treatment in Frederick County.
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Frederick County
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Handley Schools
Old Pohick
REE. Ww. H. Ss
Ss. V. A
Baker
Triesier
Rowe
fYates
Clark and Holtzman
Strand
American Fruitowers
People's Drug Store
P. mi
Rouss Hall
Technical Men of Virginia Association
Roanoke Church
Bavis
A. P. Counsel
American Legion
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