William B. Ryan Named Deputy Collector in Virginia
Announcement that William B. Ryan of Winchester was appointed Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue for the district covering several northwestern Virginia counties. He succeeds D. W. Ritenour, resigning after years in office, and plans to remain in Winchester while pursuing the Winchester postmastership. Ryan, prominent Republican, formerly partnered with Cooper and Orndoff, has long been active in local politics and served on the city council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William ‘B. Ryan
Ryan
D. W. Ritenour
Jom C. Noel
Virginia
Noel
Richmond
Winchester
Tong
Lewis F. Cooper
Cooper Brothers
J. M. Orndoff
Ryan and Orndoff
Republican City Committee
Nehanss
Bids Wanted Ice Cream for Rocky Enon Springs Picnic
Bids are solicited to furnish and deliver 100 gallons of ice cream for a September 5 picnic at Rocky Enon Springs. Contact W. E. Jones at Jones Meat Market for details and submission. Includes references to Mrs Price's Canning Compound and Miller's Drug Store.
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Rocky Enon Springs
W. E. Jones
Jones Meat Market
Iptf
Camp Meeting Excursion Details From Inter-Mountain Co
The Inter-Mountain Construction Company announces an excursion from Winchester to Wardensville for the annual camp meeting on Sunday August 14. Round trips listed for multiple stops with varying times and prices, departing Winchester at 7:30 A M and returning from Wardensville Camp Ground at 4:30 P M.
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Astonnsville
Wya
Inter-Mountain Construction Company
Winchester
West
Wardensville
Hill Crest
Chambersville
Wabanth
Yindian Hollow
Ainesboro
Back Creek
Midway Bi Ata
Gormwell
Jis Ford
Enon
Shiloh
Ghal
George Farmers
Capon Springs
Intermont
Warderteville S
Ville Camp Ground
D. H
Sencindiver
Genral Mangaer
Jack Holt At Empire Tonight In Ducks And Drakes
Tonight at the Empire theater Jack Holt stars with Bebe Daniels in Ducks and Drakes. Mame Kelso is billed as another good actress. Do not miss the show. Also noted in the page is a Kansas grown non irrigated alfalfa claim from Winchester Seed Co. with 19 1p 1at.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Holt
Bebe
Daniels
Ducks and Drakes
Mame Kelso
Kansas
Winchester
Fresh Arrival Giant Watermelons and Cantaloupes
A carload from Georgia brings giant watermelons and Maryland cantaloupes to Winchester this season. Finest flavor and quality expected to please. Unloading now at C. V. R. R. Depot. Contact A. M. Haines via Bell 476. August 21edition.
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Carload
Georgia
Maryland
Winchester
Haines
Bell Phone
C.V.R.R. Depot
Priest’s Body Found Buried Along Beach
A Catholic priest, Father Heisman, disappeared from Holy An Catholic Church and was found buried on Salada Beach near the Pacific about 20 miles south of San Francisco. The killer used a .4 caliber pistol. police seek Dolly Mason who tipped off the informant. Archbishop Cannon faced ransom letters demanding 6500 and later 15000.
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Peerasy
Holy An
Salada ‘Beach
Pacific
Ocean
San Francisco
Helsman
O'Brien
Wiliam
Archbishop Cannon
Father Heisman
Acre
Fathér Helsman
Come On Along With the Elk's Jazz Band Picnic
Big Rock Enon Springs picnic Friday August nineteenth features the Elk's Jazz Band and Hiks' Jazz Orchestra. Baseball boxing wrestling running races corn roast barbecue and plenty to eat. No speaking or carry baskets needed. A friendly community event with entertainment and refreshments.
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Rock Enon Springs
Hiks’ Jazz Orchestra
Lptf BR
Lawn Party Benefit at Bryarly School House
A benefit event for Helping Hand Mission features a music band at Bryarly School House on Saturday August 13 from 10 to 1. Proceeds support charitable work in the community.
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Helping Hand Mission
Bryarly School House
Apple Baskets and Accessories Available for Quick Delivery
Winchester Orchard Supply Co advertises Genai life Clark Bushel Baskets with round trim covers and optional caps. Pyrex, Bhisétotie, Bordeaux and Lead arsenate available in any quantity at reduced prices. Yard party August 12-18 at Round Hill School House to benefit the Methodist parsonage.
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Genai Life Clark
Winchester Orchard Sup. CO
Round Hill School House
Benefit Methodist Parsonage
Charges Filed With Congress Against the Legion
A Congressional inquiry accuses a small group of self-protecting Legion officials of using the organization for personal gain. Morgan Sperry reports that financiers backed the Legion, an office was opened in New York, and thousands of dollars moved without required government financial accounting.
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Washington
American Legion Organization
Speaker Gillett
Morgan Sperry
Legion
France
New York
Legion Federal
Will of Mrs Gertrude Virginia Ross Leaves Estate to Daughter
The will of the late Mrs Gertrude Virginia Ross, who died at her home, was admitted to record in the corporation court. It leaves her entire estate to her daughter Mrs Gertrude Ry Wheat, who is named executrix and has qualified with a bond of 19000 dollars.
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Gertrude Virginia ‘Ross
Corporation Court
Gertrude ‘Ry Wheat
Street Work Aims To Prevent Water Backups On Market Street
Street department crews will finish laying a new gutter along part of the east side of North Market Street near Piccadilly Street in a few days. A new concrete curb and crossing are being installed at Market and Piccadilly, and officials expect water to flow unobstructed to the town run once complete.
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North Market Street
Piccadilly Street
Dt Ie
Robinson Ice Plant
Market and
Piccadilly Streets
Bank Messenger Robbed by Four in Des Moines
A Capital City State Bank messenger was held up near the city hall by four men and robbed of 6500. The robbers seized his grip and fled in an automobile. The incident occurred in Des Moines Iowa on August 11.
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Associated Press
Des. Moines
Iowa
Capital City
Aylmer Burned: Town Wiped Out by Fire
Ottawa Aug 11 The picturesque town of Aylmer on Lake Resener was destroyed by a fire that swept through last night. About 700 residents are homeless and property valued at 1,500,000 dollars is ruined.
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Ottawa
Ontario
Aylmer
Lake Resener
Judge Hook Dies in West at Wisconsin Home
William B. Hook, prominent United States Circuit Court judge, died today at his home in Saylor Wisconsin. The longtime jurist was among the nation’s most widely known figures in the judiciary and was strenuous in his service to the law.
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Kansas City
William B. Hook
United States Circuit Court
United States
Saylor
Wisconsin
Pennsyl Men to Old Election Called by Railroad System
Representatives of all employee classes on the Pennsylvania Railroad system were summoned to discuss the Railroad Labor Board ruling that Pennsylvania System Federation No 90 must hold a new election of committeemen to draft new agreements and working conditions. The meeting is expected next week.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad System
United States Railroad Labor Board
Pennsylvania and System Federation No. 90
Mother Allowed to Visit Child After Custody Denial
In Corporation Court a petition by Mrs. Lydia F. Chrismore for custody of her minor son George Clinton Chrismore was denied. The court stayed any change in custody and allowed reconciliation with Clinton E. Chrismore, the husband. Mrs. Chrismore is to be permitted visits at her discretion.
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Corporation Court
Lydia F. Chrismore
George Clinton Chrismore
Chrismore
Conner's Bargain Store Moves to 181 North Main
Conner's Bargain Store relocated to 181 North Main Street offering a new line of men's wear at bargain prices. The move highlights extended merchandise and lower prices for shoppers in the area.
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North Main
Byrd Family Visits Washington Before ZR-2 Atlantic Flight
Mrs. Richard Evelyn Byrd and her son Thomas Byrd traveled to Washington to see Commander Richard Evelyn Byrd Jr. and bid him farewell as he sails with about 20 officers to England. Byrd will serve as a navigating officer aboard the great naval dirigible ZR-2 for the Atlantic crossing. H. F. Byrd returned from Washington after spending the day with his brother and wishing him a safe journey.
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Richard Evelyn Byrd
Thomas B. Byrd
Washington
Richard Evelyn Byrd, Jr
United States Navy
England
Atlantic
Byrd
H. F. Byrd
Nations asked to the parley
Formal invitations will be sent today to Great Britain France Japan Italy and China to attend the conference on disarmament to be held at Washington on November 11.
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Associated Press
Washington
Great Britain
France
Japan
Italy
China
Boy Scouts Meeting Friday Evening
The Boy Scouts of America announce a meeting this Friday at 7 30 p m with business of importance on the agenda.
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BOY Scouts OF America
Idle Wood Club Hosts Mr Lanier Gray at Lake View
Mrs H L Stephenson hosts Mr Lanier Gray as a guest at Idle Wood Club located at Lake View New York. The social visit occurs in a genteel setting with local society figures in attendance.
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Lanier Gray
H. L. Stephenson
Idle Wood Club
Lake View
N, Y
Thomaston Seized After Landing Thousand Cases Of Whiskey
Customs officials say the two masted fishing schooner Thomaston landed about a thousand cases of whiskey at Camden New Jersey. They indicate they have names of the men involved in the transaction and report the vessel has been seized by government officers.
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Philadelphia
Thomaston
Camden
N. J
War Declared To Aid Turks In Asia Minor
Angora August 8. The Hedjaz King proclaims war to aid Turkish Nationalists against the Greeks in Asia Minor. He appeals for safeguarding Islam and calls on supporters to unite behind the effort.
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Associated Press
Angora
Anatolia
Hedjaz
Asia Minor
Wright Held for Murder in Steubenville
Wallace Wright 28 of Wellsville Ohio was arrested on murder charges in the death of Harry J Cummings a local garage owner whose body was found in Steubenville July 26 Wright has made no statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Steubenville
Ohio
Wallace Wright
Wellsville
Harry J. Cummings
Wright
Sun day School Holds First Annual Picnic at Rock Enon
Grace Lutheran Sunday school held its first annual outing at Rock Enon Springs with about 200 attendees. A special Winchester and Western Railroad train carried 152 passengers from town, many carrying dinner baskets or lunch boxes.
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Grace Laitheran Church
Rock Enon Springs
Winchester and Western Railroad
Col. John Marshall Martin Dies in Florida
Col onel John Marshall Martin, reputed last surviving member of the Confederate States Congress, died at his Otala home last night after several months illness.
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Associated Press
Otala
Florida
John Marshall Martin
Congress of the Confederate States of America
Pennsy Control Approved by ICC
Washington August 11 The Interstate Commerce Commission approved the Pennsylvania Rail Road Companys acquisition of control of the Perth Amboy and Woodbridge Railroad the New York Bay Railroad the Cumberland Valley and Martinsburg Railroad and the New York Philadelphia and Norfolk Railroad Resulting ownership tracing a major expansion of Pennsylvanias rail network across multiple lines and regions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Interstates Commerce Commission Today
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Perth Amboy and Woodbridge
New York Bay Railroad
Gumberland Valley
Martingburg
New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk Railroad
Stenner's Bargain Store Ad Sells Army Shoes at North Main
Classified notice shows Stenner's Bargain Store at 131 North Main Street offering army shoes. Sale details limited but highlights affordable footwear.
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Army Shoes
Stenner's Bargain Store
North Main St
Leonard Wood Selected Governor General of Philippines
President Harding has chosen Major General Leonard Wood for Governor General of the Philippines and he has expressed willingness to accept the post. He was also expected to head the University of Pennsylvania with a reported salary of 26000 dollars and a large house.
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Washington
Leonard Wood
Harding
The
Philippines
University
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Wood
President Harding to Join Fraternal Order of Dagies
Newark dispatch reports President Harding will become a member of the Fraternal Order of Dagies at the group’s annual convention. A Washington committee travels this afternoon to initiate the President.
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Newark
N. J
Harding
Order of Dagies
Washington
Buick introduces new four cylinder model at dealer show
H. W. Ebert, local Buick and Cadillac dealer, announces the new Buick four cylinder car priced at 975 dollars F.O.B. split. The model follows the six cylinder lines with the same clutch and rear end and has drawn unstinted praise from the public.
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H. W.ebert
Buick
Cadill Tac
Ebert
Empire At The Vodvil Shows Bebe Daniels Tonight
Tonight Bebe Daniels stars in a new release at the Empire with Jack Holt and Viola Dana featured tomorrow. Hawaiians headline the program with other reels and Frank Keenan appears in Dollar for Dollar plus a Pathe comedy. Kids welcome with matinee and musical six. Carnival and Dream Street dates teased.
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Vodvil Empire
Bebe Daniel
Jack Holt
Viola Daniels
Voovil
the Empire
Tuesady
Saucy
Bebe Daniels
Viola Dana
Frank Keenan
Fine Big Program Auditorium Saturday
An advertised special is planned with a large 12 reel program for Saturday patrons. See back page ad and join the Auditorium crowd for the event.
Dr White's Suit Against Marburg Estate to Go to Appeals
A $50,000 suit filed by Dr William Kelso White against the estate of Sig William A Marburg alleges alienation of the affection of Dr White's wife Louise White. Judge Soper ordered the case appealed without lower court further action, with the appeal awaiting transfers from Europe and a September return of counsel.
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Judge Soper
Baltimore ‘ C
Laurie H. Riggs
William Kelso White
Sig William A. Marburg
White
Europe
J. Thews
Ana Trust
Pany
Marburg
Soper
Walliam
Dr. White
Fate at the Empire Promises Viola Dana in Victory Drama
A new picture Fate starring Viola Dana screens at the Empire tomorrow night. The ad notes many Winchester girls are attracted by the tale of enduring love and trial, charged with melodrama and romance.
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Italy
Winchester
Viola Dana
the Empire
Rogers Tonight in Goldwyn Pictures Ad
A torn reader note advertises William Rogers in a Goldwyn film showing tonight. The snippet mentions a August Fur Sale ad on the next page and a playful line about seeing him in the latest Gowyn picture.
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Head Moling & Seale
Charley Rouss Fire to Hold Special Night Meeting
The Charley Rouss Fire will stage a special meeting at the Virginia Volunteer Convention in Lexington, aiming to complete arrangements by the end of August. The P O of A will host a yard party at Washington's Headquarters on Friday and Saturday nights August 11 and 13, with public invited. Also notices for a rental and a room for a refined family seeking near Brady, Kent Street, appear in the small ads.
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Lexington
P. O. of
Washington’s
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MR. Ryan
Wi Éester
Ritenour
Empire
Alfalfa
Catholic Church
Elk’s Jazz Band
Congress
Judge Hook
Conner
Conner’s Bargain
N. Main ST
Col. Martin
South
Pennsy Control
Ing
Equity
American Legions
Romney, W. VA
Aimiounces Plait
Whitte
Louise” White
WM. Rogers
Tum
Rouss Fire .O
P. O
Amherst St
Seyia
Hite
Hicks’ Motor Co
Phliohe
Crum
Brady
Kent St
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