Take It From Me musical charms audiences in Manchester
A 1921-22 Empire stage production "Take It From Me" receives praise for its clean high class comedy and lively chorus. The show, directed by Jos. M. Gaites, features the Gardiner trio and Marjorie Sweet with standout dances and Kipling inspired numbers. Critics note strong humor and singing despite no single standout voice.
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Tran Sg
Comety
Effervescan
Nimble Ae Kg
Baker
Achester
Suives
Jos. M. Gaites
Edgar Gardiner
Higi Jinks Ain
John B. Hennings
Charles. Meakins
Alice Hills
Comedienhe
Gardiner
Arline
Helen
Helen Gardiner
Edgar
Arline Gardiner
Kipling
Marjorie Sweet
John E. Hennings
Mr. Gardiner
Mr. Hennings
Empire Stage
Three Children Burned to Death in Fire at Home
At Clean New York on April 28 three small children of Arthur Smith perished when their home burned. Smith was severely burned trying to rescue them. Also notes lost two female Airedale dogs with a reward offered by J Mack Noonan.
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Associated Press
Clean
N.Y
Arthur Smith
Smith
J. Mack Noonan
Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Floral Gifts
I wish to thank the good people who showed sympathy during the illness and death of my dear wife. Also for the beautiful floral designs. May God be with you and bless you. G W D Grubb and family
Wide Open Town at the Empire Tomorrow
Conway Tearle stars in A Wide Open Town at the Empire, with Tarzan for kids matinee at five cents and evening ten. Linoleum rugs priced 15.98 at R M Swimley. Foxy Grandpa story tied to Winchester and Crandpa tale features April 24 to 29.
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Conway Tearle
the Empire
Tarzan
Armstrong
R. M. Swimley
Mother Jones Advises Men to Obey Law in West Virginia Testimony
J F Stewart, a Union miner, testifies in the treason case against William Blizzard and UMWA officers. Stewart recalls Mother Jones, called the Mother of the United Mine Workers, urging the men to stop violating the law and go home.
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Associated Press
Charles N.W. Va
J. F. Stewart
Dry
William’ Blizzard
United Mine Workers of America
Logan County
Hnd
Stewart
Mother Jones
The
United Mine Workers
Man to Attend Suit Anniversary in Corkscrew Cloth
Sallies C. Ritter of Millwood Avenue plans to attend S H Hable's fiftieth anniversary in the famous corkscrew cloth suit bought in May 1872. He will be “all dolled up” and spends most of the day at the store, noting the bell shaped trousers remain in near mint condition.
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Sallies C. Ritter
Millwood Avenue
S. H. Hable
Mr. Ritter
H. Hable
Hable
Collins and Stotler Marry in Frederick County
The circuit court granted a license yesterday for Charles P. Collins and Mrs. Garah Yost Stotler of the Cross Junction area to wed. Collins, longtime Gainesboro district justice of the peace, and his bride, previously linked to the Smith Clark home on the Northwestern grade, planned to marry today in Gainesboro and reside at Cross Junction.
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Ai Toate Neense
Pen
Tie Elon
Charles P. Collins
Garah Yost Stotler
Cross Junction
Frederick County
Collins
Gainesboro
Smith Clark
Massey Fire Loss Adjusted After Home Fire
The loss from a fire destroying William Pp Massey’s bungalow last Sunday was adjusted by Loudoun Mutual Fire Insurance and Atlas Fire Insurance, represented by D W Lupton and John Goldsmith. Massey held 2500 on the house with Loudoun and 4000 on contents with Atlas. net loss exceeds 4000. He may rebuild but no definite plans yet.
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William
Massey
Loudoun Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Atlas Fire Insurance Company
D.W. Lupton
J. T. McGavack
John Goldsmith
Berryville
Atlas
Winchester Pharmacy Reopens At 44 W Water St
Removal notice ends with the opening of a new business at 44 West Water Street in Winchester. The site previously housed Showalter and Groves with the merger or renaming signaling a new enterprise.
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Buseness
ST. Winchester Pharmacy
Showalter & Groves
Water ST
Winchester Pharmacy
Mrs Gilpin in Canada on Orient Tour
Mrs Henry Brooke Gilpin of Sealeby, who left Clarke county last fall for a tour of the orient, is now in Canada and will be at her home near Boyce in about ten days. She is visiting Toronto and will stop at Syracuse, N Y to visit friends on her way to Clarke.
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Gilpin
Canada
Henry Brooke Gilpin
Sealeby
Clarke County
Boyce
Toronto
Syracuse
N. Y
Clarke
Polly's picks shine in Winchester shops tale
In the Foxy Grandpa story Polly selects the good things in Winchester shops. The Star features the April 20th installment with a 7 page and 24 figure section for readers.
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Polly
Winchester
Explosion in mine bunkhouse kills three miners
A bomb explosion at the Patterson mine bunkhouse near Apollo Westmoreland County during a dawn shift killed three miners Stanley Meilke Andrew Berniak and Frank Riddaki and badly injured Frank Cocaski. The mine had been non union since a coal strike began April 1.
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Associated Press
Apolar
Tsers
Patamine
Kiski Coas Company
Stanley Méilke
Andrew Berniak
Rank
Riddaki
Meilke
Uniontown
Mime
Hill Coal and Coke Company
Tintentown
A GOOD RECIPE FOR A TRAGEDY
A Walton Georgia newspaper item describes a reckless person lured into a high speed car ride. After drinking and driving, a wreck leads to a fatal outcome with the body placed in a black satin lined box and flowers as garnishing.
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Walton (Ga
Birth of Bernice Adline to Mr and Mrs G A Wederer
Mrs M B McAboy of Wadesville received a Morgantown telegram announcing the birth of an eight pound girl to her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs G A Wederer. The baby, christened Bernice Adline, arrived at 7 40 pm on April 26. Mrs Wederer was formerly Miss McAboy.
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M. B. McAboy
Wadesville
Morgantown
G. A. Wederer
Bernice Adline
Federer
Miss McAboy
Better Spraying Equipment and Supplies For Orchards
High pressure spray hose trouble proof hose connections spray guns rods and nozzles with high grade fittings. Includes strainers fillers tank pumps and chemicals Corona Lead Sulphur Dry Lime Sulphur Black Leaf 40. Kayso additive spreads spray and increases efficiency. WIN ORCHARD SUPPLY CO. 301 N Market St Phone 313.
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Corona
S. W
WIN
Orchard Supply Co
Packard Twin Six New Paint Half Price Easy Terms
Chapman's Auto Sales advertises Packard Twin Six with new paint at half price and easy terms. The abbreviated offer emphasizes perfect condition and affordable financing.
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Chapman
Foxy Grandpa Story Notice
A partial April item about a Foxy Grandpa story appears in the scanned page. The readable lines mention a feature about a character and a publication slot, with unclear full details.
Firemen Plan Big Parade After Mass Meeting
At the Friendship mass meeting plans for the May 11 firemen parade were discussed with turnout from every company in the city. Committees were appointed to handle arrangements and a reception was planned with members Ray McDonald Roger Hughes Robert Grim and I W Carper. Speakers included Hodgson Cooper Haines Hunts Gray Potts Grover Ald Reginald Forney and Mayor Glass promised police escort for parade night next Tuesday.
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Friendship
Ray McDonald
Roger Jghes
Robert Grim
I. W. Carper
CMM
Hodgson
Cooper
Haines
Robert
W. E. Hunts
R. L. Gray
Potts
Groverald
Reginald m. Fred. Forney
Weather Bulletin From Lab Leaves Frost Tonight
Partly cloudy and cool tonight with light frost possible. Moderate northerly winds. Forecast for tonight and Saturday remains cool with increasing humidity and continued clear skies. F. J. Schnetn, pathologist.
Keith Voovil headlining four acts at Empire Tonight
Announcement promotes Keith Voovil performing four acts at the Empire tonight with a company pianist and trad drum and scenery. Tickets advertised at popular prices. Also notes Hable’s 50th anniversary on Saturday with an invitation to attend.
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Real Keith Voovil
Empire Tonight
Keith
The
Empire
Fine program at auditorium Saturday
Buck Jones stars in Western Speed at the auditorium with Charlie Chaplin Gloria Swanson Bobby Burns and Wm Dunkin among others. The show carries the same prices as the previous program.
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Buck Jones
Charlie Chaplin
Gloria Swanson
Bobby Burns
Wm. Dunkin
Farm To Be Sold At Sheriff Sale At Larrick Station
The Jacob Good 45 acre farm at Larrick's Station on Lester and Western Railroad to be sold in front of Court House Win r Gh Saturday April 29 at 12 o'clock. Well timbered with a three room house and outbuildings. Terms one third cash and balance in one and two years. 27.1p-21 50th Birthday sale at Hables 50th Anniversary Sale Saturday. 1p Let us show you our stock of $5.00 Bugs. R.M. Swimley 27-1p-2t
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Jacob Good
Larrick’s Station
Lester and Western Railroad
For Sale Dismantled 1920 Chevrolet Parts
Auction style listing notes a dismantled 1920 Chevrolet with 490 parts including radiator electric headlight Stewart vacuum tanks car carburetor and manifold tires and rims chains and more. Located at 1255 South Main Street with contact 26 1p 3t.
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Chevrolet
Foxy Grandpa Story Beyond Ordinary Age
A fragmented AP story hints at Foxy Grandpa persona and a notable appeal across generations. The readable text suggests a human-interest angle centered on an elderly figure and public interest in his antics.
False report on Virginia farmers resisting searches
A Washington dispatch repeats a tale of Virginia farmers in Winchester vowing to shoot any officer who searches their automobiles without warrants. The Star finds no truth to the claim and notes it appears part of anti Volstead propaganda.
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Columbus Dispatch
Columbus
Ohio
Washington
Virginia
Winchester
B. J. Richardson
Pell
Department of Publishing
Anti Saloon League of America
Rae
Star
New pastor welcomed at Braddock Street Church
The Rev Boyd V Switzer former ly of Cumberland Md was appointed pastor of Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South. A reception for him Mrs Switzer and their son followed services with remarks by W G Hardy John H Rosenberger Miss Julia Tyler and others. Frank A Tyler presiding elder spoke brief ly. The parishioners and friends attended a decorated Sunday school parlor reception with ample refreshments. The Hable Store began May 1 1872 sixty years ago.
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Boyd V. Switzer
Cumberland
Braddock Street
Episcopal Church
South
Julia Tyler
Braddock Street Church
Frank A. Tyler
Winchester
C. L. Jamison
John H. Rosenberger
Nations Will Finance Trade With Russia Plan
In Genoa on April 28 the Conference subcommission on Russian affairs readied a proposal to finance trade with Soviet Russia without loans. A national consortium including Germany and possibly the United States would fund reconstruction while preserving Soviet sovereignty.
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Associated Press
Genoa
Russia
Germany
United States
Wilson Gifts Not Deductible
Washington April 28 contributions to the Woodrow Wilson Foundation were ruled not deductible by taxpayers from their taxable incomes by the Internal Revenue Bureau in an informal ruling to Senator Carter Glass. It suggested the foundation could re incorporate to escape taxation.
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Associated Press
Washington
Woodrow Wilson Foundation
Internal Revenue Bureau
Carter Glass
Virginia
Local Shooters Capture Prizes at Hagerstown Shoot
The Winchester Gun Club from Win chester sent six members to Hagerstown for the shoot and returned with most prizes. Claude B Stickley was high gun winning a 5 in gold special prize and other money awards. The next regular weekly shoot at the club grounds near Equity Property is set for Saturday at 3 30 p m with many shooters expected.
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Est
Hagerstown
Um. Clb
Winchester Gun Club
Claude B. Stickley
Winchester
Equity
Bride and Groom Return Tonight After Honeymoon
Dr. Benjamin B. Dutton and his bride Miss Ann Lougheed Carson wed April 19 at Calvary Church Fron Royal. They return to Winchester tonight from a Virginia honeymoon and will reside temporarily with Dr. Dutton’s relatives in Middlesex County and then at Washington street with the Myers family.
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Benjamin B. Dutton
Ann Lougheed Carson
Removal Notice and Lost Airedale Dog Reward
Removal notice announces new business opening at 44 West Water Street. A lost Airedale dog rewards offered by Mrs. A M Baker of Washington Street. Includes Shenandoah Valley firm Hables established 1872 and W.O.W. meeting details. Also references annual sermon and an entertainment tease for Foxy Grandpa in Star.
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Mra
A. M. Baker
Washington St
Shenandoah Valley
Community Sale Offers Cakes and Sandwiches
A local bake sale at 104 Peyton Street features cakes candy and sandwiches with an event planned for Saturday afternoon around 5 06 p m. Proceeds support foreign missions.
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Peyton St
Foxy Grandpa Story
A compressed, readable item note mentions a fox character and a grandparent figure in a light, humorous tale. The fragment hints at playful mischief and family dynamics, with no explicit dates or locations provided.
Red Cross Rescues Two Waifs From Hardship
The Red Cross moves two neglected boys, Jimmy aged nine and an unnamed seven year old, from a harsh home to care in Winchester and Clarke county. After rescue they receive clean clothes, meals, and a theater outing, with plans to place them in local homes for ongoing care. The story ends with a biblical verse on charity.
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Jimmy
Harry W. Hyde
Oh County
Ponstead
Red Cross
Misners
Fairfax
Oys
Berryville
Hays
Miss Stowers
Mrs. Hyde
Winchester Pharmacy Opens New Store In Town
A concise line notes the opening of Winchester Pharmacy as part of a local business update, listing WJ Water and lp-K WE as context for the new operation and its immediate availability to customers.
Seed prospects for crops and forage in Winchester area
Suggestions promote planting potalote in the orchard and using Cow Peas, Soy Beans, alfalfa, and sweet clover as soil improvers and profitable hay crops. Winchester Seed Co. advertises seed offerings and seed prices.
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Winchester Seed
O., Inc
Alabastine Paints Offered by Miller's Drug Store
Miller's Old Drug Store advertises Alabastine in all colors, presenting it as a better wall covering substitute to wallpaper or paint. The notice highlights a wide color range and the store’s name appears as a local supplier.
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Miller’s
OLD” Drug Store
Foxy Grandpa Story 29th
The fragmentary text appears as a clipped newspaper item about a Foxy Grandpa story dated the 29th. Details are sparse, with no clear event, location, or names readable.
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Foxy Grandpa
Apelihe
Apt
Crandpa
Hell
MR. Collins
Mrs. Stotler
Hablie
Foxy
Glass
Fire Department
Police
Erate
F. J. Schnetn
Hables
Story
AP A .Wesd Fae
Wilson
Broke
Stickley
Arthur Seabright
George B
F. L. Buckley
J. B. Beverley, Jr
Pingley
Grandpa Story
Oti
H. W. Hyde
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