Winchester to keep pre Revolutionary cannon as memorial
The pre revolutionary Fort Loudoun cannon, once sold at public auction in the Solenberger estate settlement, was bought by Frank H. Taylor and will be given to Winchester. City leaders and the Fort Loudoun D A R urged preservation, forming a group to present the relic on Handley Library grounds with a bronze tablet noting its history.
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Fort Loudoun
Barbara Solenberger
Winchester
Frank H. Taylor
Glass
James B. Russell
Florida
Boyd R. Richard
Alva C. Richards
F. W. Bailey
Mr. Taylor
Handley Board of “Trustees
Handley Library
Katherine Glass Green
W. McC. Glass
Washington
Braddock
Cork Streets
Noah Solenberger
Sugar tariff criticism shocks Sugar Glass flays tariff move
Senator Carter Glass accuses Republicans of provoking sugar price rises with a high protective tariff and says they now fear the outcome, pretending to investigate and go to court to halt the consequences. The scene unfolds in Lynchburg Virginia with remarks on treasury policy and profiteering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glass
Lynchburg
United States
Carter ‘Glass
Treasury
Fritz Leiber Company at the Empire Tonight
The Fritz Leiber Shakespearean company arrived in town after a Newark, Ohio tour and will present Julius Caesar at the Empire Theater tonight with curtain at eight fifteen. Leiber leads a strong company noted for Hamlet Macbeth Merchant of Venice and The Shrew and sails to New York tomorrow for rehearsals and possible future Three Musketeers starrin g offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz Leiber
Marc Antony
Winchester
New York City
Former Pennsylvania treasurer fined in Dauphin County case
Harmin M. Kephart former state treasurer was fined 3425 dollars and costs after pleading nolle prosequi for misdemeanor charges tied to an estate treasurer role during six years ending May 1 1921. The court cited failure to keep proper accounts and to report funds to the auditor general as required by law.
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Harrisburg
Harmin
M. Kephart
Nolle Presse
Dauphin County
Schesaes
Fires scorch thousands of acres in Maryland near DC
Several thousand acres have burned in forest fires that began yesterday in Prince George's and Montgomery counties near the District of Columbia line. The largest blaze started about three miles from Berwyn and cut a four mile long path, destroying a residence.
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Associated Press
Washington
Prince George’s
Montgomery County
District of Columbia Line
Berwyn
Tobin M. Goode Dies of Paralysis at 73 in Hayfield
Tobin M. Goode, 73, died yesterday at his Hayfield home after a period of illness and paralysis. Funeral services set for 1.30 pm Tuesday with interment at St. John's Church. Survived by widow Ida Goode, son P. W. Goode, and grandson John Paul Goode.
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Tobin MM. Goode
Hayfield
St. John’s Church
Goode
Ida Goode
John Paul Goode
Birth of a Ten Pound Boy in Harris Addition
Mr. and Mrs. Lester D. Arnold welcome a fine boy born early last Saturday at their Berryville pike Harris addition home. The cooing infant weighs ten pounds.
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Lester D. Arnold
Berryville Pike
Harris Addition
For Rent Residence 8 South Washington Street
Rental notice for 8 South Washington Street listing owner Robt. T. Barton. Advertisement appears with date 4 21 and classification 1p tf.
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South Washington St
T. Barton
Confederate Memorial on Stone Mountain Praised by Harding
President Harding endorsed the Stone Mountain Confederate memorial at a banquet by the Stone Mountain Memorial Association. He promised aid in a letter read by Col. C. C. Sherrill. Governors Peay and Brandon attended and supported the project with other southern officials. Lester P. Barlow of Cleveland offered northern financing interest.
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Atlanta
Harding
Stone Mountain
Stone Mountain Memorial Association
Hollins N. Randolph
C. C. Sherrill
Peay
Tennessee
Brandon
Alabama
South Carolina
Florida
Virgina
Missouri
Lester P. Barlow
Cleveland
North
Forest fire consumes virgin timber on Massanutten spur
A massive forest fire on the Massanutten northern spur south of Strasburg burned hundreds of acres of virgin timber and crested into a spectacular glow visible from Strasburg Harrisonburg and Page Valley. Thousands visited by car as winds carried flames to the mountain top. the blaze neared Strasburg before dying out. The area is within a U S forestry reservation and the landscape is famed in Shenandoah Valley lore with historic ties to Stonewall Jackson.
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Massanutten Mountain
Strasburg
Harrisonburg
Page Valley
Shenandoah River
United States Forestry Reservation
Moving Picture Company
Stonewall Jackson
Shenandoah Valley
The J. T. McIlwee Farm Auction Near Frederick
The late James Taylor McIlwee estate offers about 65 acres with home and barn to be sold at public auction in front of the Court House at twelve o'clock on Saturday April 28 in Western Frederick. Sale bills available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Taylor Mcllwee
Court House
Frederick
Mine workers released on bail in Kanawha County case
Charles F Keeney president of West Virginia Mine Workers Ired Mooney secretary treasurer and William Blizard district head for Kanawha County bonded at Charles Town West Virginia on Saturday before the Circuit Court clerk for 10000 each with H W Houston and T C Townsend as sureties. Cases remanded to Greenbrier County Circuit Court with sessions at Lewisburg on May 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Keeney
West Virginia
Ired
Mooney
William Blizard
Kanawah County
Charles Town
Circuit Court
H. W. Houston
T. C. Townsend
Greenbrier County
Lewisburg
Bishop Gailor Receives Knight of the Holy Sepulchre
Bishop Thomas F. Gailor of Memphis is awarded the Knight of the Holy Sepulchre. The insignia was brought from Jerusalem by Bishop James Henry Darlington of Harrisonburg aboard the steamer Amsterdam. The patriarch of Jerusalem conferred the order and the insignia includes a splinter from the cross of Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Fire damages Picadilly Street home. girl narrowly saved
Frances Carver about 15 escaped suffocating smoke as a kitchen blaze gutted the Carver residence at Picadilly Street and East Lane. Neighbors and passers by rescued her and her brother after Mrs. Cooley raised the alarm. The fire reignited later and caused further damage before the department contained it. Estimated losses run to several hundred dollars to $300 for the house owned by Dr. Charles R. Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Carver
Hunter Carver
Picadilly St
East Lane
Joseph Cooley
Miss Garver
Charles
Death of Mrs Virginia Hewitt in Washington
Mrs Virginia Hewitt wife of Wilbur E Hewitt died yesterday at her home 321 West Cecil street after a two year illness from tuberculosis She was born in Langdon Virginia and lived with relatives in Washington She was educated in Stephens City and Winchester High Schools She leaves a daughter Catherine Elizabeth Hewitt and a sister Miss Marie Shea Funeral services will be held at 3 pm Wednesday at her residence with Rev B V Switzer officiating and interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Hewitt
Wilbur E. Hewitt
West Cecil Street
Hewitt
Miss Shea
Langdon
Alexandria
Washington
Kate Madigan
Memorial Hospital
Mr. Hewitt
Virginia Woolen Company
Catherine Elizabeth Hewitt
Stephens City
Winchester
Stewart. T. Shea
Ida V
Veterans Bureau Holds Conference On Red Tape Reduction
Director Hines began a three day conference with 14 district managers to review all activities for disabled veterans. He expects the meeting to cut waste and simplify procedures, reducing criticism of the bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Hines
Veterans’ Bureau Today
Trial of Dr. Dikhon Postponed Indefinitely in Moscow
The trial of the Most Rev. Dr. Dikhon, former patriarch of all Russia, on treason and hindering Soviet orders has been postponed indefinitely in Moscow. It had been scheduled to begin tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Moscow
Dr. Dikhon
All Russia
Oil Land Dispute Threatens Peace Talks At Lausanne
In Lausanne on April 30 the near Eastern oil fields question looms as Allied and Turkish delegates strive to draft a peace treaty. France presses 1914 rights in Turkish concessions while Britain backs French claims if the issue reaches the conference. Russia signals potential involvement as Soviet officials may join later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Lausanne
Chester
France
Chester Grant
Great Britain
Irak
Mosul
Soviet Russia
Winchester man tied to Mosul oil deal with British syndicate
Robert L. Gray Jr of Winchester and partners helped organize a British venture chartered by the Virginia State Corporation Commission to exploit Mosul oil fields in Turkey. Reports say heirs of Sultan Abdul Hamid sold claims to the British syndicate, a view disputed by allied Turkish delegates at Lausanne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Gray, Jr
Winchester
Ge Dipent
Germany
Switzerland
Virginia State Corporation Commission
Mosul
Turkey
Lausanne
Mr. Gray
Sultan Abdul Hamid
Poll tax deadline looms for women voters in Virginia
The notice urges eligible women to pay poll tax by May 5 to retain voting rights in the upcoming primary and general elections. It notes bonds for state highways on the ballot and underscores voting as both a duty and privilege. The item also lists a local sheep sale and a separate contact for B. H. Harper in Wadesville, Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House of Delegates
Virginia
Women's Democratic Club
Cumberland Valley firemen set August dates in Hagerstown
The Cumberland Valley firemen convention will be held August 29 30 and 31 in Hagerstown. Capt. George S. Fisher heads the committee as plans include a monster parade and contests at the fairgrounds. The association covers volunteer departments from Maryland Virginia and West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caumberland Valley Firemen’s
Hagerstown
George S. Fisher
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Women’s Democratic Club Meeting at Handley Library
A meeting of the Women’s Democratic Club is scheduled for Tuesday at 8 P M in the Handley Library Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Democratic Club
Handley Library Auditorium
DAR Backs Bible Reading in Public Schools and Other Measures
Washington April 23 Resolutions urging Congress to enact a uniform divorce law and retirement pay for nurses at naval hospitals were adopted by the Daughters of the American Revolution. The group also urged the reading and teaching of the Bible in public schools, advocated by the Fredericksburg chapter, and supported preserving Kenmore, the home of Betty Washington Lewis, George Washington’s sister.
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Washington
Congress
Naval Hospitals
Daughters of the American Revolution
Fredericksburg
Kenmore
Betty Washington Lewis
George Washington
World War Veteran Dances Record 107 Hours
Dallas news report states R. J. Newman, a local athlete and world war veteran, danced for 107 hours and two minutes with 16 minute rests every four hours. The endurance event began last Wednesday afternoon and ended at 8:52 this morning, claiming a new world record locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
R. J. Newman
Cotton Mill Strike Hits Baltimore Workers
About 1,000 of 1,600 Mount Vernon-Woodberry mill operators walked out in Baltimore today led by strike leaders. Officials say none of the five mills shut down yet. Two thirds of the strikers are women and the demand is a 25 percent wage increase based on a 48 hour week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Baltimore
Mount Vernon-Woodberry
Harding to Address AP Luncheon in New York
President Harding leaves Washington for New York to speak at the Associated Press annual luncheon tomorrow. Mrs. Harding plans to accompany him, though her exact plans are not definite.
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Associated Press
Washington
Harding
New York
German Government Ready to Open Talks on Reparations
London April 23. Berlin correspondent reports Germany intends to make a positive offer to the allies and declares its readiness to negotiate on reparations and guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Berlin
The
Central News
Jury acquits woman in ardent spirits case Virginia
In Charlottesville Virginia on April 23 Fannie Shiflett of Blackwell's Hollow was found not guilty by a judge and a five member jury after the case of illegal manufacture of ardent spirits tied to the November 18 prior. A stenography position is advertised for experienced applicants to apply in writing to FP. B care Star Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottesville
Fannie Shiflett
Blackwell's Hollow
John W. Fishburne
Care Star Office
Free Daily Record Book for New Cream Customers Ad
An old classified line touts a free daily record book for new cream customers from H. D. Albin with top prices for cream. Also reads a sale ad for large coal and wood range and china closet at 88 Washington Bt.
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H. D. Albin
Washington Bt
For Sale 1921 Ford Tow Truck Body and Cab
Auction style notice lists a 1921 Ford tow truck body and cab offered for 300 dollars. Contact C. W. Smallwood in Mid City Ga rage for details. Also an in home photograph service by V. Jolliffe advertised with a phone number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
C. W. Smallwood
Mid City Garage
Winchester Church votes to call Dr McFaden as pastor
At a Winchester congregation meeting the church voted by a large majority to extend a call to Dr Frank T McFaden of Richmond Va to become pastor. The committee was authorized to pursue the call through McFaden’s presbytery and the motion to appoint a special committee followed.
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Winchester Presbyterian Ch
Frank T. Faden
Richmond
A.q.aker
F. B. Crawford
PB. WL
W.W. Glass
McFaden
First Preak
St. Virginia
Copal Female Institute
Winchester
Zinja
United States Tires Mid City Garage Notice
Applications for Heetses to ate jitneys and other hides must be approved by the Council. Application blanks can secured at my office, 21-1p-21) J. L. MAPHIB. WANTED 2 first-class Paper Hang ers. Bring hand tools. References required, Frank M. Weadon & Son, E. Water St., Winchester, Va. 2b-Upett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Frank M. Weadon & Son
E. Water St
Winchester
Patrick Bull and the Moonshine Bull in Patrick County
In Stuart Virginia on April 23 a local tale reports a short horn bull owned by T. L. Clark, Patrick County clerk of court, attracted to moonshine. The animal supposedly found a still and mash, causing a scene before wandering away, with more details to be continued on page 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Patrick County
Federal
Prohibition Department
T. L. Clark
Clark
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Mayor Glass
Frank Taylor
Fritz Leiber Company
the Empire Tonight
Pennsylvania
Tobin M. Goode
J. M. Orndoff
Spalding
Richards Brothers
J. T. McLlwee
Gailor
Miss Frances Carver
VA. Hewitt
Veterans’ Bureau
R. L. Gray, Jr
R. L. Gray
B. H. Harper
Wadesville
Womens Democratic Club
Ipli
V. Jolliffe
Cores
Virginia Synod Atmond
J. L. Maphib
Patrick Bull
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