Commander Maxfield Named for ZR-2 Command
Commander Louis H. Maxfield of the United States Navy was selected to command the airship ZR-2 on its initial flight to England. He hailed from St. Paul Minnesota and was a pioneer in naval aviation with early service at Pensacola Akron and Paimboeuf before taking command duties in Howden England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis H. Maxfield
United States Navy
England
Gmber
Hull
George W. ‘Bowly
Winchester
Amander Maxfield
Holt Page
Bowly
Maxfield
St. Paul
Minn
Naval Academy
Minnesota
United States Naval Aviation
Pensacola
Akron
Ohio
Sum- Marage Sindom
Europe
United States Naval Air Station
Paimboeuf
Navy Department
Washington
Office of Operations
Howden
Handley Schools To Open For 1921 22 Session
Handley Schools commence the 1921 22 term on September 12. Parents must show vaccination certificates and proof of freedom from contagious diseases. New Winchester residents may register at John Kerr building each morning from September 6 to 9. No further county registrations will be received before September 15.
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Handley
Winchester
John Kerr
Tax Bill Advances as Tariff Hearings Set
Treasury legislation moves forward with the Senate Finance Committee deciding to advance the tax bill before tariff deliberations. Hearings on the tariff are expected to wrap up before proceedings resume next Thursday.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Fingers Caught in Machinery at Winchester Mill
Walter Bennett eight year old son of Walter Bennett the mill superintendent had three fingers caught between two tying rollers Friday. A bystander pulled his arm free before it was dragged into the machine. He was brought to the city and treated by Dr. Anderson. bones in the fourth finger crushed and flesh torn from three fingers. The boy is recovering as well as could be expected. Mr. Herbert Oldham of Salem visits his mother Mrs EB Oldham before heading to California with his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Bennett
Winchester
Anderson
Bandits Secure $28,000 Payroll in Morgantown Hold-up
Masked bandits robbed the paymaster of the New England Fuel and Transportation Company near Loweville while transporting a payroll of 28 000 dollars. Superintendent McCoy and Paymaster Richardson were with the payroll. one bandit was killed in a woods encounter and two others were being chased by county deputies and state police as officers recovered part of the loot.
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Associated Press
Morgantown
Wica
David Richardson
McCoy
New England Fuel and‘Transportation - Ny
Depuy
Lowsville
New England Fuel and Transportation Company
B Waville
Richardson
Coal Company
Ireland Cannot Quit the Empire
London reports Prime Minister Lloyd George declares Ireland cannot withdraw from the British empire. He says he would be glad to continue negotiations with Eamonn de Valera but warns prolonged talks could jeopardize any possible agreement and truce. Newspapers broadly approve his stance and willingness to negotiate.
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Associated Press
London
Ireland
Dublin
Lloyd George
Eamonn de Valera
Lloyd
George
SPECIAL MONDAY EMPIRE PROGRAM SHOWS WAR FILMS
A Monday program at THE EMPIRE features five reels of Flashes of Action from U S Signal Corps photographers, plus Geraldine Farrar in The Flame of the Desert with Lou Tellegen, and the eighth episode of The Yellow Arm. Twelve reels total, war films included, admission 25 cents adults 15 cents children. Showtimes 6:30 and 9:00. Augusta Conrad called the Flame of the Desert the most beautiful picture I have ever seen.
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The
Empire
U. S
Geraldine Fparrara
Lou Tellegen
Wonderful War Filma
Augusta
Conrad
Fall Millinery Display Announced at Miss Hodgson
Announcement notes a fall display of millinery at Miss Margaret Hodgson's shop. The event highlights new hats and seasonal styles, inviting customers to view the collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Hodgson
Apple Growers Open Mill for Cider Apples in York Area
Local notice advertising that a mill is open to receive cider apples from York orchards and tree run. Contact National Fruits Products Co at 27 Lp 31 Bell Phone 346 for arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Tree Run
National Fruits Products CO
Bell
Miners' March and Hatfield Widows Draw West Virginia Officials
West Virginia officers monitored a miners march from Marmet to Mingo halted by orders and warnings. Mrs. Sid Hatfield and Mrs. Ed Chambers prepared to address a park mass meeting in Charleston as Bandholtz and other officials surveyed the line of march.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
Sid Hatfield
Ed. Chambers
Mingo County
Fred. T. Hall
Harleston
W.va
Charles F. Keeney
United Mine Workers
Marmet
Mingo
Keeney
Adison
Boone County
Madison
General Bandholtz
Morgan
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
South Charleston
Ohio
Tlinois
Washington
West Virginia
War Department
Harding
Bandholtz
Department
Winchester Cold Storage Co announces space reservations
We will operate a portion of our storage capacity to accommodate all apples offered and request prompt reservations to determine space needs. Company name appears as Winchester Cold Storage Co Incorporated The New Cold Storage. WM Beverley manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester. Cold Storage Co., Incorporated
Beverley
Mer
Mrs Giles Visiting Wagner Home on North Braddock Street
Mrs BE G Giles of Washington is visiting her nephew and niece Mr and Mrs William B Wagner at their home on North Braddock Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. G. Giles
Washington
William B. Wagner
North Braddock Street
Early Apples Bring Good Prices in Jefferson County
News from Jefferson County West Virginia reports sales of early fall apples and some winter varieties. Shipments have fetched satisfactory prices with Maiden’s Blush Buckingham Grimes Golden Jonathans Yorks all cited, ranging from two to eight dollars per barrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffergoh County
W. Va
Grimes
Jonathans
Yorks
Winchester Fair Honors Ex Service Men with Legion Guests
The Winchester Fair invites Robert Conrad Post of the American Legion to be guests on Friday September 23. Major Barton state commander will speak and colors will be presented before the grandstand at 3 40 p.m. Captain Bob's Company may join the ceremony as part of a day of entertainment, racing, decorations, and night shows for families.
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Winchester Fair
Robert ¥. Conrad Post
American Legion
Barton
Legion
Bob
Burley
Bull Burrows in Hay Rick Dies on Jefferson Farm
A 1100 pound Pale Angus bull died after burrowing into a straw hayrick on Howard Clipp’s Jefferson county farm. The animal entered the tunnel to escape flies and became trapped as hogs had earlier started a tunnel under the rick.
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Howard Clipp
Jefferson
County
Auction Notice for Fine Antique Furniture and Engraving
Wednesday August 31 at 10 am at 210 West Water Street the residence of Geo W Bowly. Sale features Fine Antique Furniture Porch Furniture Good Bucks Old China and Attractive Pictures. One large engraving. Terms cash. 26-1p-41
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Geo
W. Bowly
W. Water St
Evidence Grows in French Swindle Ring Probe
Chicago Aug 27 Federal agents added 10 million dollars in notes tied to the Ideal Tire and Rubber Company of Cleveland now in receivership as part of the investigation into the alleged swindle ring led by Charles W French.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Charles W. French
Ideal Tire and Rubber Company
Cleveland
Kansas grown non irrigated free inoculated
Kansas grown non irrigated free inoculated. 26-21 Wincheter Sered Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Wincheter Sered CO
Neglected Wives Society Drama At Auditorium
Short ad notes a society drama titled Neglected Wives showing at the auditorium on Monday with a back page advertisement. Also lists for rent at 2 Main St with application details and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fatty Arbuckle
Law
Beck Page
Bracelet prize awarded to Church of the Sacred Heart fund
Mrs. Bessie Trenary Grim won the handsome bracelet in the fund improvement raffle. A fine necklace was awarded to Mr. Joseph Sullivan, announced today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Sacred Heart
Bessie Trenary Grim
Joseph Sullivan
Veterans Committee to Aid World War Vets in Claims
Governor Davis instructs a visiting committee to aid Winchester and Frederick County ex-service men with compensation, medical care, insurance, and vocational training. The panel will collect discharge proofs, provide transportation, and work with the Veterans' Bureau to promptly finalize claims and papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Frederick County
J. B. Beverley
Corporation Court
Davis
The
Star
Veterans’ Bureau
Washington
United States
Virginia Guard Sharp Shooter Heads to Camp Perry
A team of 14 officers and enlisted men from the Virginia National Guard, led by Private Russell Hoover of Winchester, departed Washington for Camp Perry Ohio to compete in national matches opening today and running through September 22. A civilian meet was canceled due to insufficient War Department funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Na Guard
Camp Perry
Ohio
Washington
Russell Hoover
Company 1
First
Virginia Infantry
Winchester
National Guard
War Department
For Sale Good young stock ewes at Chambersville sale
Rumsey Smith of Hanging Rock West Virginia advertises good young stock ewes for sale. He will be at Charles L. Baker's near Chambersville, six miles from Winchester, on Friday August 26 with over 100 head. Phone 3114.
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Chas. L. Baker’s
Winchester
Chambersville
Miss Helen Young to Wed Ohio Man
Announcement of the approaching marriage of Miss Helen Fleming Young of Charles Town to Mr. W. W. Mahnke of Toledo Ohio. The wedding is planned for September 6 in Pittsburgh Pa with Miss Young a registered nurse and former head of vocational education for disabled soldiers. The couple will reside in Toledo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Fleming Young
Charles Town
W. W. Mahnke
Toledo
Ohio
Pittsburgh
Miss Young
Mollie D. Youngs
Harry Young
Winchester
Weather outlook: showers possible at week start
Weather Bureau forecast for the week beginning Monday calls for generally fair and normal temperatures in the North and Middle Atlantic States with a probability of showers at the start of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
The
Weather Bureau
Middle Atlantic
Threaten Drastic Action in India
London dispatch reports the Mopaland riots in Malabar district move Britain toward strong government action against key figures blamed for ongoing unrest. Authorities reportedly prepare for further measures if preventive efforts fail to curb the agitators.
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India
Associated Press
London
Malabar
British India
the Telegraph
Government of
Paramount Feature The Bait Empire Tonight
A story of the lights and shadows of Paris and New York centers on a strong love tale. See it with two big comedies at the Empire tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
New York
the Empire
The Bait and Move On Tonight at the Empire
Tonight at the Empire at 6:30 and 9:15 Harold Lloyd and Sennett comedy program features The Bait with the Sennett crowd. Also shows Move On and Pathe News with the Paramount feature The Bait. Two comedies offered at the same reasonable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Lloyd and
Sennett
the Empire
Harold Lloyd
Pathe News
Paramount
Bargain Prices Empire Monday Matinee At The Star
Seven reel feature with Geraldine Farrar and Lou Tellegen The Flame Of The Desert Five reels of Official War Films Glimpses Of Actions Two reels of episode eight of The Yellow Arm Fourteen reels for fifteen or twenty five cents No advance in prices Come early shows at 6 30 and 8 45 Also classified notices for rent and wanted on Main Street and Sept 25.
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Geraldine Farrar
Lou Tellegen
Modesty Shown to Define Beauty in Baltimore Contest
A Baltimore fashion show crowned Miss Margaret Grammes as the first prize winner, with modesty highlighted as key to beauty. Judges, mostly men, valued poise and refined charm over bold displays, signaling deeper ideas on popularity and feminine allure in contests now seen in Winchester and Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Margaret Grammes
Baltimore Papers
Winchester
Frederick
Apple Baskets And Stock For Immediate Delivery
Genuine Clark bushel baskets offered with round rim covers and optional caps in stock for immediate delivery. Available in Pyrex Bluestone Bordeaux and Lead Arsenate with flexible order quantities at reduced prices. Winchester Orchard Sup. Co. Also note rental ads for furnished houses starting Oct 1 at 311 Fairmont Avenue and 226 Amherst Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Winchester Orchard Sup. CO
Joseph Savage Heads Oil Firm in Artesia Long Beach
Joseph Savage, a long-time county resident now living in Long Beach, has been elected president of the Artesia Oil Company, backed by a half million dollars. The firm reports oil in paying quantities around Long Beach and promises great options. Rev Dr William Dame is visiting Mrandra, while Robert M Ward resides on South Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Savage
Long
Presiden Artesia Qoil Company
Long Beach
William Dame
Andra
Robert M. Ward
South Washington Street
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Linchester
Sail Away
George Bowly
Handley Schools
Herbert Oldham
Bandits
Apple Growers
Mrs. Hatfield
President Keeney
Main St
CO. I
Iott
Rumsey Smith
Hanging Rock
BAIT
Empire Tonight
Hable’s Store
B. H
Care Star Office
Miss Wight
Emma Howard Wight
Fairmont Avenue
Amherst
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