Bus Line Fight Reopened Over Staunton Harrisonburg Runs
George N. Conrad for J. A. Towns Bus Line filed an appeal with the State Corporation Commission seeking a rehearing on its denial of extra service. He contests Bowman’s two bus allotment for the Staunton Harrisonburg route and questions lack of notice and adequacy of service. Bowman travels to Richmond to defend the commission decision while D Orville Dechert represents Bowman and Lee to uphold the two-bus grant.
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Harrisonburg
George N. Conrad
J. A. Towns Bus Line
State Corporation Commission
Bernt Bowman
Staunton
Conrad
Corporation Commission
Bowman
Bowman Cate
parkiAe
Ja. Works
Gonrad
J. A. Towns Corporation
Valley Pike
Union
Winchester
Strasburg
Richmond
D. Orville Dechert
Lee
Staunton-Harrisonburg
Attorneys Confer With Commissioner Forward on Bus Line Appeals
Richmond July 31. D O Dechert of Harrisonburg and Harry Kern of Winchester met informally with Corporation Commissioner Alexander Forward regarding bus line operators Carroll and Echard J A Sheetz Staunton and Gruber Winchester. They aim to appeal three cases to the State Court of Appeals and seek guidance on petition scope. George N Conrad of Harrisonburg will confer with Forward tomorrow on Brent Bowman service between Staunton and Harrisonburg.
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Richmond
D. O. Dechert
Harrisonburg
Harry Kern
Winchester
Alexander Forward
Holmés L. Gruber
Carroll
Echard
J. A. Sheetz
Staunton
Dechert
Sheetz
Kern
Gruber
Brent Bowman
Touring 6000 Miles For $550 Deal
Keck Lawoo Motor Co of Stephens City Virginia advertises touring service covering 6000 miles for a price of 550 dollars.
Handley Funds Settlement Filed In Court
The 1922 23 settlement of accounts for Handley trustees covering library and school funds is filed for record in the county clerk’s office. It shows 1922 receipts and expenditures, cash balances, and total investments of 1 609 124 62 with 148 807 28 for library and 1 460 317 24 for the school fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley Trustees
Coroem Court
Library Fund
Library
United Brethren Church to celebrate 1st anniversary
The United Brethren Church on North Braddock street will mark the first anniversary of its new house of worship on August 19. Bishop William M. Weekly of Parkersburg W V will preach morning and evening with Rev. Dr J H Brunk and Rev George W Stover assisting. Weekly, a veteran preacher and bishop for 16 years, is admired across Winchester and beyond.
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United Brethren Church
North Braddock Street
William M. Weekly
Parkersburg
W.W. Va
J. H. Brunk
Virginia
George W. Stover
Bishop
Bishop Weekly
Ocean
Winchester
British Win II First Yacht Race in 6-Meter Cup
England won the opening round of the third annual 6-meter yacht contest for the British American cup at Ryde Isle of Wight. The English team scored 23 points to the Americans 33 in the first race of the series.
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Associated Press
Ryde
Isle OF Wight
England
Five Burned As Fire Destroys Old Almshouse Tenement
In Hagerstown Maryland an oil gas explosion in a kitchen stove sparked a blaze at the old almshouse tenement on North Locusts Street. Five residents were injured including an invalid, with two women dead Ida Carbaugh 67 and Geraldine Carbaugh 18. The fire trapped occupants from six families and firemen confined the flames to the Carbaugh apartment.
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Associated Press
Hagerstown
Locuts Street
Ohn Carbaugh
Pearl Jacob
Katherine Jacobs
Eller Carbaugh
Geraldine Carban
Carbaugh
Ball Carnival Draws Crowds at Rouss Hall Benefit
Indoor carnival at Rouss Hall raises funds for the weak and tonight promises larger crowd turnout. management plans a sprightly vaudeville show with song and dance hits monologue and skits. a jazz orchestra plays popular tunes while merchants donate raffle items and new attractions may debut.
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Rouss Hall
Eoee Serine
Attrantes
Friendship Fire Co. No. 1 Plans Regular Meeting
Regular meeting of Friendship Fire Co. No. 1 set for Thursday evening August 2 at 8 o'clock. All members urged to attend as important business will be discussed. G. R. Haines, Secretary.
Clowe Announces Move to Expanded Jewelry Store in Winchester
M B Clowe confirms lease of his long time jewelry room at the same stand in Winchester. The store will offer superior service and the largest and most varied Bee Ogle jewelry stock in the Valley of Virginia with newly added rooms. He thanks patrons and asks for continued support.
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M. B. Clowe
Winchester
Virginia
Ireland Court Rules No Civil War Exists
The Court of Appeals in Dublin ruled that a state of war does not exist in Ireland. The decision reverses the chancellery division finding and affects thousands of prisoners held by the government under military necessity. Nora Connolly O'Brien was central to the case, drawing widespread interest and impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dublin
Ireland
Court of Appeals
Nora Connolly O’brien
Diamond ring auction free with meeting notice
The notice advertises a $25 diamond ring free with participation details for a T. U. meeting at Handley Library. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 2, at 10 a.m.
Baptist Church Wednesday Prayer Service Led by Rev Walker
The Baptist Church holds a Wednesday night prayer service conducted by Rev. Mr. Walker from Fredericksburg Virginia.
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the Baptist Church
Mr. Walker
Fredericksburg
For Sale 1922 Dodge Touring and Tow Service Truck
Smallwood Motor Co lists a 1922 Dodge Touring with 6000 miles for 550 dollars and a 1% Tow Service Truck offered at 350 dollars. Located in Stephens City Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge
Smallwood Motor Co
Stephens City
Star Touring for Immediate Delivery at Smallwood Motor
Prospect buyers alerted for 4 Star tourings including one Star sedan immediate delivery. Lost keys with tag attached in Stephens City Virginia. Reward offered at Star Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smallwood Motor cD
Stephens City
Star Office
NO-PROFIT DAYS Web and Thurs August 15 and 16
Community event notices outline no profit days on the web and Thursday August 15 and 16. Details remain sparse with fragmented phrasing.
Woman on Stand Gives Vivid Description of Clergy Death Fight
Witnesses recount the fatal attack on Rev. E S Pierce at his home in Courthouse Virginia. R C Garrett and Larkin Garrett are charged in his killing. A female witness describes the fight, while other witnesses detail gunshot and pistol actions.
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Associated Press
R. Wilson
Larkin
Garrett
E. S. Pierce
Sting Reacher
Robert C. Garrett
Wilson
Pierce Home
Mr. Pierce
R. O. Garrett
Garretts
Pierce Gate
T. Godfrey
Robert ‘Garrett
Mane
Pierce
D. F. Hendricks
R. C. Garrett
E. 8. Pierce
Cumberland County
White
Early Baltimore bank robbery ends with $16,000 taken
Three men robbed the Baltimore Trust Company on Commerce Street before banking hours, severely injuring teller Russell K. Forsyth. They forced entry by posing as a customer, then seized about $16,000 in bills as an elevator noise spooked them. Forsyth was found wounded in the lobby minutes later. The vault contained more than $40,000 of cash left behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Baltimore
Baltimore Trust Company
Baltimore Land
Commerce
Russell K. Forsyth
Forsyth
47 KILLED IN GERMAN WRECK
Forty ten were killed when a German railroad wreck occurred as a High cold gale struck. The engineer reportedly failed to heed signals, and the locomotive crashed into a second train. The notice ends with an unrelated poultry and cream advertisement mentioning H. D. Albin, Fairmont Creamery Co.
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Associated Bs
Berlin
H. D. Albin
Fairmont Creamery Co
Noted artists in Legion film at Empire Theater
Arnold Daly and Mary Carr star in The Man Without a Country a drama based on Hall Caine novel. Shown tomorrow and Friday matinee and night for Robert Y Conrad Post proceeds. Matinee at 3 pm evening shows at 7 and 9 pm tickets selling well expected crowd.
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Arnold Daly
Mary Carr
Empire Theater
Robert Y. Conrad Post
Hall Caine
Peo Manc
Senior Lodge Meeting Notice and Election of Officers
Friday August 3 at 7 30 p m interest includes camp and election of officers. The regular meeting of the senior lodge will be held Tuesday next at 8 o'clock. Dictator.
Young ae and Miss Chisula Papa License Issued
A license was issued in the clerk's office this afternoon to Maurice C. Kaine formerly of Clarke County Virginia now living in Winchester and Miss Eleanor Keller daughter of Mr and Mrs Clinton Keller of this city Kaine works as a weaver at the Virginia woolen mills.
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Chisula Papa
Greece
Winchester
Maurice C. Kaine
Clarke County
Eleanor Keller
Clinton Keller
Kaine
Virginia Woolen, Mills
Morgan and Co Announces Swiss Loan Floating in U S
Morgan and Co announced this afternoon a twenty trillion dollar Swiss loan would be floated in the United States. A public offering of three year notes will be made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
Washington
Morgan and Co
Market edges up as steel and locomotive stocks rise
New York reports a steady morning with many active shares trading 1 to 3 points above yesterday's close. Strong earnings from United States Steel Studebaker and American Locomotive boosted buying power for these names, lifting prices in today’s session.
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New York
United States Steel
Studebaker
American Locomotive
Yard Parties and Picnic Supply Ad from Garber Mfg Co
A Garber Manufacturing Company notice offers party supplies like ice cream and soft drinks for quick fulfillment. The text then recounts a violent incident involving Larkin Garrett Robert Garrett minister and others, describing a confrontation, threats, and multiple gunshots with witnesses detailing who fired first and the proximity of shots.
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Garber Mfg. CO
Mildred Harris Plans Second Marriage to Eastern Capitalist
Los Angeles report says Mildred Harris former wife of Charlie Chaplin will wed again to an eastern capitalist. She confirms the engagement but refuses to disclose the suitor’s name.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Mildred Harris
Charlie Chaplin
Los Angeles Times
Miss Harris
What's Under the Cover Show at J H Cather & Co
A showroom event hosted by J H Cather & Co invites curiosity with a display titled What's Under the Cover. The note prompts attendance next Saturday evening at 7 o'clock to view the showcased items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Cather & Co
Pocahontas Egg Coal arrives for immediate delivery
Announced as the nearest substitute for anthracite, Pocahontas Egg Coal is now unloading a car and accepting orders for immediate delivery. Phone number 414-1. SNAPP is listed as the contact.
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Pocahontas
Funeral Rites Held for Benjamin F Langdon
Mr and Mrs C A Williams and kin traveled to Myerstown Jefferson County West Virginia to attend the funeral of Benjamin F Langdon age 70. He was a member of a prominent Jefferson County family and large landowner engaged in cattle dealing. He is survived by his widow Hattie Richards of Timber Ridge and two sons Dr Harry Langdon veterinarian and Charles Langdon both of Jefferson County. He was the last member of his immediate family.
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C. A. Williams
Myerstown
Jefferson County
W. Va
Benjamin F. Langdon
Williams
Cee
Langdon
Hattie Richards
Timber Ridge
This County
Harry Langdon
Charles Landgon
Harding in stable condition after medical bulletin
At 706.20 AM President Harding was reported by the Presidential Palace Hotel bulletin to be fairly well, with less labor breathing and some sleep. Doctors say he remains exhausted but buoyant and able to take small amounts of food regularly.
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Associated Presidential Palace Hotel
Gat
Harding
Hubert Work
Presidents likely to travel as health improves
The bulletin noted respiration rate steady and early day events. leaders expected Harding to return to Washington soon with San Francisco as a stop. Catalina Island visit discussed with William Wrigley Jr but later deemed unlikely. doctors indicated no relapse and possible week long stay in Washington if conditions improve.
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Reid
Harding
San Francisco
Ogden
Omaha
Chicago
Washington
Wrigley’s Island
Tonnaie c
William Wrigley, Jr
Catalina Island
Sou
California
President Harding Rests After Night In Palace Hotel
The report notes President Harding slept soundly after arriving at the Palace Hotel, waking gradually around 6 o'clock. The rest was described as natural and typical for him, with activities for August 14 mapping to a quiet morning schedule.
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Pere de Her Palace
Tra
Harding
Oceek
SAN ace Au Warren G Ha at a Contin
SAN ace Warren G. Ha advances to a continuing event as reported in local sports copy. Limited readable details point to ongoing competition and Ha as a key participant. Further specifics are not available in the fragment.
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Valbeey Pike
Alleppeys
Keck Lawoo_MOTOR co
Handley Funds
Geraldine Carbaugh
Ida Carbaugh
Handley Library
Baptist Services
Star Buyers
Sey Garret
Cumberland
Martin George W. Martin
John Godsey
Pierces
Pierce Yard
Larkin Garrett
W. H. Smith
Commonwealth
Teller
Legion Film
Young Ae
Wed
Thurs
Robert Garrett
Robert
Pierce Fell
Garrett Brothers
Chaplin’s
MR. Langdon
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