Winchester and Frederick Men Urged to Attend Eightieth Division Meeting
Men of Winchester and Frederick who served in the Eightieth Division of the U S Army in World War I are asked to attend a meeting at 8 PM Thursday in the Court House to organize a local post. A plan of action for the reunion in Richmond the first week in September will be set, with railroad rates likely tied to signups. Women of Richmond plan receptions and balls to honor the veterans, and a German trophy will be presented by Governor Westmoreland Davis with memorial services to follow.
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Winchester
Frederick
Eightieth Ision
United States Army
Court House
Eightieth Division Veterans’ Tion
Richmond
Star
the Star
Sincaie
Camp Lee
Virginia
Capitol Square
Germany
Westmoreland Davis
City Auditorium
Vinegar Shipyards: Local Firm Plans Fourth Plant
A Virginia based company producing over three million gallons of vinegar annually and three quarters of a million cans of apples seeks funds for growth. It operates three plants and plans a fourth at Bas ic to add one million gallons. Preferred stock offers seven percent with tax exemption. Inquiries directed to Hansbrough and Carter or H R. Bryarly & Bro. Winchester Virginia.
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Rutterpance Combs
National
Incatandria
Winchester
Martisboro
Addi
Canning’ Department
Basic
Ths
Virnia
Hansbrough and Carter
H. R.bryarly & Bro
Opening of Public Schools in Winchester for 1920
Winchester City Public Schools will open at 8 50 a m September 13 for the 1920 school year. Non resident pupils register September 8 9 10 and 11 at the John Kerr Building. Children must be 6 by October 1 to enroll. County and non resident registrations apply to grades seven and up with tuition charged.
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Winchester City
John Kerr
Cork
Winchester Considers Reorganizing City Fire Department
Chief Fire Warden J W Sibert to set date for a joint commission meeting to reorganize the Winchester fire department to conform with Virginia statutes. The move follows a mayoral recommendation for a mixed council and fire company panel to investigate coordination and enforce orders.
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J. W. Sibert
Com
Winchester
Virginia
Sibert
Common Council
Ward
Notice to Public on Rate Increase by Express Co
The American Railway Express Company will on Tuesday August 31 at ten o clock in Court Room State Corporation Commission Richmond VA apply for permission to increase rates between points in Virginia 121-2 per cent Also to advance rates on milk and cream to equalize recently increased railroad rates on some commodities Also for any additional advance which may be granted by the Interstate Commerce Commission to meet Wage Board awards American Railway Express Co 18 1p 21
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Railway
Express Company
Court Room
State Corporation Commission,ichmond, Iv.a
Virginia
Interstate Commerce Commission
American Railway Express CO
Ohio politician Hooley jailed in Winchester desertion case
Hon Clyde H Hooley state senator from Columbus was arrested in Winchester on a desertion warrant. He was taken to Stephens City and appeared before Justice Stickley then held for trial in Winchester. The case stems from an Ohio divorce action while Hooley sought visitation with his infant son.
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Clyde H. Hooley
Columbus
Ohio
Winchester
Frederick County
Hooley
Pannett
Middletown
Man- Hooley
Stephens City
Justice Stickley
Mr. Hooley
Pickeral
Stickley
Hooleys
Miss. Pickeral
Wve
James P. Reardon
T. Russell Cather
Krebs
For Sale Splendid Dwelling on Lot 85 by 190 Feet
For sale a splendid dwelling at 4138S Kent St Winchester Virginia with an 85 by 190 foot lot. Price 2500 dollars for a short time only. Advertised by Hansbridge Carter Insurance Loans Real Estate. The fragment mentions a girl for general housework and a partial name A. Arfiiall with unclear details.
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Kent ST
Winchester
Hansbridgh & Carter
Ratification Triumph in Tennessee Advances Suffrage
Tennessee's ratification of the woman suffrage amendment is hailed by Democrats with Republicans noting their aid. Governor Cox and aides predict enfranchisement aids Democratic gains while Harding calls for all citizens to participate in elections. Secretary Colby awaits formal notice to issue the proclamation as the Cumberland Valley Firemen's Convention prepares for its final meeting.
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Nashville
Tenn
Columbus
Ohio
Cox
Tennessee
Mothers of America
Harding
Marion
United States
Republican Party
Colby
Pennessee
GO. P
Democratic Party
Chapman Auto Ads Offer Low Priced Used Fords
Used Fords 1914 to 1919 models offered at $275 to $500 monthly payments if desired. Overland Touring nearly new at half price. Franklin Touring mechanically sound with good paint at $850 after $3000 list. Seven Passenger Packard with Westinghouse shocks, originally about $7000, priced at $4000. CHAPMAN'S AUTO SALES. 19-19-21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Packard
Westinghouse
Chapman
SPECIAL SALE OF BUNGALOW APRONS AT 98 CENTS
Special sale note for Friday and Saturday offers bungalow aprons priced at 98c each. The ad claims original prices were over twice as high and lists seller Jolliffe & Jolliffe at Brookland location with farm and timber sale references. Clarence Miller listed with the notice.
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Jovber
Jolliffe & Jolliffe
Brookland
Clarence Miller
Apple Crop For Sale In West Virginia Area
An advertisement offers apple crops for sale across 25 35 and 5 acres in adjoining tracts near Charles Town West Virginia. Caller Jacob H Putterer invites potential buyers to come and see the good denomination and property details. Mrs Charles Beck of Savannah Georgia visits Charles Town with a group traveling by motor car to see relatives on West Water Street. Girls wanted at Crystal confectionery applying locally.
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Charles Town
W. Va
Charles Beck
Savannah
George Bowly
West Water Street
Beck
Mr. Beck
Mary Bow
Edgar Oliver
Suffrage Defeated in North Carolina House
The North Carolina House of Representatives defeated the federal suffrage amendment by 71 to 41. Senate had postponed further action until January, effectively delaying ratification in the state. Other items note Tennessee and Ohio political reactions to suffrage.
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Associated Press
Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina
House of Representatives
Senate
House
CAPT BOBS Company Drill Notice
All members are ordered to report for drill on April 10 1920 at the meeting place. By order of Captain Grimm. First Sergeant R W Smith details.
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Bob's” CO
Etty
H. Grimm
R. W. Smith
County Couple Granted Marriage License
A marriage license was issued in the county clerk’s office to J. Lester Dailey and Miss Sidney Clara Braithwaite, both of Cross Junction, this county. The groom is a son of John Dailey and the bride is a daughter of Lee Braithwaite.
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J. Lester Dailey
Sidney Clara Braithwaite
Cross Junction
John Dailey
Lee Braithwaite
Watson Spends Night in Cell After Hotel Disturbance
Thomas F. Watson former Populist presidential candidate and now Georgia Senate hopeful along with J. H. Miller were released from Gwinnett county jail after a hotel disturbance. Watson faced charges of public indecency and carrying concealed weapons with bonds set at 500 and 1000 dollars respectively.
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Buford
Thomas F. Watson
Georgia
J. H. Miller
Gwynnette County
Watson
Miller
Salesman W A Lacey Injured After Auto Crash Near Martinsburg Pike
Bluemont Virginia salesman W A Lacey of Liewett Myers Tobacco Company was badly cut and bruised when his car left a bridge near Mrs M A Andersom’s home on Martinsburg pike. He was brought to Winchester and treated at Hotel Brans. No bones were broken and he recovered later.
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W A. Lacey
Bluemont
Loudoun County
Liewett-Myers -Tobacco Company
Richmond
Winchester
Mra. M
Lacey
Hotel Hrans
Prisoners Pouring Into Warsaw as Front Battles Continue
Soviet prisoners flood into Warsaw as three Bolshevik divisions are reported annihilated. Brest-Litovsk evacuated by Russian forces. Polish forces report successes across the front with the Russians advancing near Lemberg. Poles push toward Graudenz and Thorn amid heavy fighting on the Vistula.
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Warsaw
Brest-Litovsk
Brest-Litovek
Bug River
Lemberg
Baprlin
Graudenz
West Prussia
Vossische Zeitung
Thorn
Vistula
Goslershhausen
Miners Quit Conference in Central Field Dispute
Miners at a policy meeting in Cleveland dispersed sine die after a wage raise demand failed to gain agreement. They announced plans to pursue separate supplemental deals with operators across four central field states, threatening to disrupt the region as a basing point. In Indianapolis day men struck, closing several shafts after wage talks collapsed.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Panhecmens
compaDlity
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Cox Plans Westward Campaign Tour To Break Record
Governor Cox of Ohio will start his western tour Sept 2 to speak in every western state. Senator Harrison chairman of the speakers bureau said the trip will be the most extensive campaign tour ever taken by a presidential candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Cox
Ohio
Democratic National Committee
Harrison
Mississippi
Tex
Columbus
Stock Market Shows Strength Across Sectors
The New York stock market firmed modestly in the morning with gains from 1 to 3.5 points in leaders Baldwin locomotives Mexican and Panama petroleum Crucible Vanadium Replogle Studebaker and retailers. Ralls drew notable strength presaging a firmer session.
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New York
Baldwin Locomotives
Pant American Petroleum
Crucible
Vanadum
Replogle
Studebaker
Winchester newspaper man Housan Pritchard wills estate to friends
The will of late Housan Pritchard former Winchester newspaper man and ex Confederate soldier probate in Winchester names beneficiaries for modest legacies. He leaves $200 for Mount Hebron Cemetery care and $400 for a local school with subsequent revocation of some bequests, plus $100 each to nephews and several named friends. Household effects and property details also noted with codicils and witnesses Haines and G Reginald Haines.
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Housan Pritchard
Winchester News
Winchester
Mary
Vera Lynch
Mra
M. M. Lynch
Bettie Green
Ida Corre
Miss Chard
Mesarg.Haines
G. Reginald Haines
Sugar Price Statement Reflects Unsettled New York Market
A New York sugar price report notes a large grainier consignment selling above standard and not enough demand to sustain quoted levels. Arbuckle and McAmerican grades show limited availability with prices around 21 to 22.6 per pound while second-hand stock appears in the mix and many merchants cancel orders due to weak demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Dlepatel
Cooper
T 4, and Sons
Harry R. Gordon Pany
New York
McAmerican
McCahan
Low Storage Rates Reported by City and Terminal Storages
Rates for storage have fallen while city storages switch to monthly charges. Terminal Storage Company in Washington quotes 20.4 per barrel for the first month and 0.54 per barrel for each six months or fraction, while Chester storages set a 0.50 per barrel rate for the season. The city storages cite the period as $1.60 or three Winchester rate. Storage firms announce lower rates to attract customers amid ongoing price changes.
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Terminal Stor R Company
Washington
Chester
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Eightieth Divisi
Mason-Dixon
Rosemont Park
Martinsburg
ARD Supply CO
N. Market ST
C. V. Depot
SAM’ Haines
Bell Phone
Bunehlem Pa
Veg Han
Berryville Pike
Hon
Cumberland Valley Firemen's Convention
Chamber of Commerce
Robert L. Gray
Exec
M. W.of
A. Picnic
Jacob H. Putterer
N. C. House
South
Seth Walker
Tennessee House
The
Brest- Litovsk
John Striekler
Mary K. Striekler
Chambersburg, Pa
Rosa Parrott
Roseburg
Oregon
WR. Willis
South Market
Eet
Will of
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