Train Strikes Buick Car Two Men Hurt Near Winchester
Winchester to Istown Md. two young men, August Graber and Sanders Pangle, were seriously injured when a Cumberland Valley Railroad passenger train struck their new Buick near the Martinsburg pike on the Martinsburg pike crossing. Graber suffered back sprain and body cuts. Pangle has a severe scalp wound and possible internal injuries. Both were taken to Martinsburg hospital and then home after treatment.
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Winchester
Istown
Graber
Sanders Pangle
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Martinsburg Pike
Bunker Gente 2
Martinsburg
Pantle
BE. & Gruatt
R.anderson
Pangle
Appr G. Graber
Marnebdure
Katiy Graber
South Market Street
Revival Meeting Closes With 55 Conversions at Broadway Church
The United Brethren Church revival in Winchester lasted three weeks ending last evening. Fifty five professed conversions, 48 joined the church, and 34 were baptized. Rev J R Collis led the revival and received a $115 purse from the congregation as thanks for his evangelistic work. He left this morning for Broadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
J. R. Collis
Broadway
Mr. Collis
Collis
Pra Winchester
Bazaar at Centenary Reformed Church Dinner December 9
Church Aid Society of Centenary Reformed Church hosts a bazaar and meals in the social room on Thursday December 9. Home made candy and fancy articles will be sold at reasonable prices with both dinner and supper served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church Aid Society
Centenary Reformed Church
State Tax Notice Adds 5 Percent Penalty
Taxpayers are warned that a 5 percent penalty will be added to all 1920 state taxes not paid by December 1. The notice also reminds that poll tax should be included and not overlooked. City Treasurer WMT Barr signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vpnia
WMT
BARR
Wanted Apples and housing in Winchester ad
WANTED bulk and barreled apples. SAM HAINES. phone 419-476. Winchester, Va. Export your apples. Prospects never better. For sailing dates space in steamer government permit apply to THOMAS W. MATHEWS West Piccadilly St. Winchester. WANTED one room house or small apartment. Strand Theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Haines
Winchesett
Thomas W. Mathews
Miners Stand Against Wage Reductions Says United Mine Workers
The United Mine Workers Journal quotes John L. Lewis outlining a firm no wage cut policy tied to prewar conditions. The article stresses unity behind the international officials and warns against backward steps amid employer efforts to cut wages across industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workers’ Journal
J. L. Lewis
Polis
Ind
United “Mine ‘Workers of America
United Mine Workers Journal
John L. Lewis
Interna
Miners’ Union
Journa
Unons
United Mine Workers of America
Coal Miners of America
United Mine Workers
Lewis
Marylanders Wedded Here
Mr Thomas B Todd 3d of North Point Baltimore county Maryland and Miss Martha B Lynch of the same area were married here on November 26 at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South. The Rev F M Richardson conducted the ceremony. Mothers accompanied the couple to the city and a dinner followed at the parsonage. They will live on a farm on Eastern avenue extended near Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas B. Todd 3d
North Point
Baltimore County
Martha B. Lynch
Star
Corporation Court
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Mrs
Todd
Eastern Avenue
Baltimore
Fire in Times Square Studio Destroys Set Worth 25000
A film room fire at the Longacre Building in Times Square disrupted traffic around 1 pm. The blaze damaged a studio room valued at 25000 before firefighters confined it to one area. Showalter and Groves advertise cigars in the same column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ausociated
Press
New York
Times Square
Great White Way
Longacre
Engagement announced at Teachers' Club dinner
Miss Marion EB Pierce and Mr. Irving D. Fowler of Meriden Conn were engaged at a dinner party hosted by Miss Lillie B. Maphis. Yellow chrysanthemums and streamers decorated the room. A large cake with a ring and trinkets marked the occasion. Pierce, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin F. Pierce of Brockton Mass, is a physical director in Handley Schools. Fowler works for Weir Stove Co. of Taunton Mass.
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Teachers’ Club
Marion EB. Pierce
Irving D. Fowler
Meriden
Conn
Lillie B. Maphis
Miss Pierce
Benjamin’ F. Pierce
Brockton
Mass
Winchester
Handley Schools
Sargent School For Physical Education
Cambridge
Fowler
Weir Stove Co
Taunton
Farmers object to stock prices in Luray Virginia
Local farmers complain about cattle and hog prices staying high for buyers while payments to producers fall. A Virginia farmer reports selling a fat beef at four cents a pound to a butcher and later being charged thirty cents a pound for steak, highlighting wide price disparities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luray
Vas
J Welleshire and Son Auction Postponed Again
J Welleshire and Son's auction is continued to Wednesday night December 1 at 7 20. This notice lists the rescheduled sale time for the ongoing auction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Welleshire and Son
Republican Congressional Committee Reports $38,653 Balance
The Republican national congressional committee reported a balance of 38653 to the House clerk. Contributions totaled 4029 with major gifts from William H. Folwell 25000 John D Rockefeller 9000 John D Rockefeller Jr 5000 Cornelius Vanderbilt 10000 and Joseph E Widener 10750. Also an employment notice from Winchester Cold Storage Co seeking barrel headers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Republican National Congressional Committee
House of Representatives
William H. Folwell
Philadelphia
John D. Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller Jr
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Joseph E. Widener
Corn Growers Meet December 7 8 at Harrisonburg
The twelfth annual meeting of the Virginia Corn Growers Association is set for December 7 8 in Harrisonburg. The dual show features top corn exhibits from state fairs competing for premiums with prizes and cups from W Wood and Son and the Southern Planter. Exhibitors should send corn to C W Wampler Harrisonburg VA. corn will be returned after the show. A beautiful home listing in North Winchester is also noted with price and agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Corn Growers’ Association
Harrisonburg
W. Wampler
W. Wood and Son
Boy’s ‘Corn Club
Virginia State Horticultural Society Holds 25th Annual Session
Staunton Virginia December 1 The Virginia State Horticultural Society opened its twenty fifth annual meeting with members from across the state and fruit specialists and firm representatives. Proceedings included remarks by Howard M Hoge president Lee P Massey secretary and T W Woolen treasurer with reports on membership audit and marketing and an executive session. Prof W J Schoene discussed cedar rust legislation and the Supreme Court of Appeals upheld the state cedar rust law in Bowman v state entomologist. An address In Memory of S L Lupton followed by Apple Advertising remarks by R Price publicist of Virginia Tech and a round table led by H L Price will continue through Thursday afternoon.
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Staunton
Virginia State Horticultural Society
Virginia Holl
Howard M. Hoge
Hoge
Lee Pp. Massey
Winchester
T. W. Woolen
Crozet
W. J. Schoene
Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia
Bowman
Circuit Court
Shenandoah County
B. G C. Moomaw, Jr
Secral
L. Lupton
Herbert 5. Larrick
Lupton
Washington
Eastern Frui’ Grower's Association
R. Price
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
H. L. Price
Freight Car Hits Truck on North Market Street
Ralph Brown narrowly escaped injury when a Baltimore and Ohio freight car struck a Virginia Brewery truck on North Market Street. Lee Brown suffered cuts from a broken windshield as the derailed truck sustained heavy damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Brown
Baltimore and Ohio
North Market
Virginia Barrel Y
Mr. Brown
Lee Brown
Meat judging a big feature of exposition
The International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago emphasizes carcass meat judging to select animals for highest quality meat. W B Margerum of Philadelphia judges carcasses to reflect meat value rather than breeding traits. Local Virginians Charles F Warren Hammack Lucien Brumback and John C Cather attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Ill
W. B. Margerun
Philadelphia
Mey Gethen
Sesaon
Messrs
Charles F. Warren
Hammack
Lucien Brumback
Middletown
Seat sale opens for world famed baritone in Winchester
The Empire Theatre in Winchester Virginia hosts a December 28 recital by Emilio de Gorozza. The Chamber of Commerce reports rapid advance sales, with standing room likely. Guarantors say the event, aided by local supporters, will draw an enthusiastic audience. tickets available by mail or phone, with payment needed within 48 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emilio de Gogorea
Empire Theatre
Winchester
Chamber of Commerce
Frederick County
Imilio de Gorozza
Rice
Victor
Hodgson and Brown Introduce Christmas Umbrellas and Mesh Bags
Hodgson and Brown announce a new selection of umbrellas and mesh bags designed as attractive Christmas gifts. The line promises practical yet stylish options for holiday shoppers seeking useful items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodgson
Brown
Austria Granted Unanimous League Membership by New States Commission
Geneva Dec 1 Austria was unanimously voted a member of the League of Nations by the commission for the admission of new states. It is expected the league assembly will ratify the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Austria
League of Nations
Commission For the
League
Tea for Three Empire Tonight at the Empire Theatre
The Tea for Three Company arrives from Frederick Maryland and performs tonight at the Empire Theatre. The comedy by Roi Copper Megrue has toured since a New Year run at the Maxine Elliott Theatre and gained popularity for its witty dialogue and dramatic scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire ‘Theatre
Roi Copper Megrue
Playright
Important Fire Company Meeting Notice
The regular meeting of the Friendship Fire Company is scheduled for Thursday at 7 380 o'clock. It is urged that committees submit their reports as this is the last meeting of the year by order of Captain C. H. Hardy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Fire Company
C. H. Hardy
George Headley to Take Bride in Birmingham
Engagement announced for Miss Marion A. Hicks daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Marion Hicks to Mr. George Kurtz Headley. The wedding planned for January 1921 at the bride’s home in Birmingham Alabama. Headley’s father is Frank Headley. his mother was a Kurtz of Winchester. Captain and Mrs. George W. Kurtz are his maternal grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Marion A. Hicks
James Marion-Hicks
George Kurtz Headley
Headley
Frank Headley
Baltimore
George Headley
George W. Kurtz
Winchester
Lost Beagles On Frederick Berkeley Border Reward
Two beagle hounds black white and tan missing near the Frederick and Berkeley county border. Reward offered. Contact Robt Schultz Winchester Virginia. 1-1-41.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Berkeley Counties
Beagle
Reward
Schultz
Winchester
Auto Theft Notice Between Winchester and Berryville
Notice seeking the return or information on an item described as a Ladies' Mink Cape lost between Winchester and Berryville on Monday November 15. Reward offered. notify or return to Harry Jack at the Jack Hotel in Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Berryville
Mink Cape
Harry
Jack
Postponed Fire Company Meeting Includes Woodmen Event
Due to an important Woodmen of the World meeting Friday evening, the Sarah Zane Fire Co regular monthly session is postponed to Friday evening December 10 at 80 My WH. Russell Potts, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of the World
Sarah Zane Fire Co
Russell Potts
For Sale 1920 Ford in Fine Condition
Auction note lists a 1920 Ford in fine condition. Located at a ripener for Auto Sales Co. Bly. Vv. BLY. A-1p-3t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FORD
Auto Sales’Co
BLY
Furniture Sale at 309 East Piccadilly St
Entire household goods to be sold at auction on Saturday December 4 at 2 PM at 309 East Piccadilly Street. M A Brandenburg conducts the sale listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Piccadilly St
Brandenburg
Pie and ice cream social at Mt View School
Mt View School near Hayfield hosts a pie and ice cream social on Friday evening at 7. Superintendent Leslie D. Kline will attend or speak at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. View School
Special Grand Jury Called for Frederick County
A special grand jury will convene Monday December 6 to hear five cases in the December term of Frederick County Circuit Court. Three cases involve escape from the convict road force and two are for forgery. Grand jurors summoned include B R Mcdonald E O Larrick B F Lineburg J W Riley C B Bageant A R Rinker W J Muse Isaac B Frye and J W Richards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Frederick County
B. R. Mcdonald
E. O. Larrick
B. F. Lineburg
J. W. Riley
C. B. Bageant
A. R. Rinker
W. J. Muse, Isaac B. Frye, and
J. W. Richards
Williamson WVa Post Reports Hooded Clashes In Mingo County
Associated Press dispatch from Williamson West Virginia details a tense confrontation on the Kentucky Tug river near Mataen where armed men appeared and retreated into hills after a shot. Deputy Sheriff William was shot during an arrest attempt. Everett Dodson was wounded as the fight continued. Several people were arrested at a house tied to the firing, and authorities prepared to deploy a provisional battalion to restore order amid a county strike zone. A mayor was seriously injured and several women reportedly harmed as police struggled to contain the unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Williamson
W.va
Mingo County
Kentucky Tug River
Mataen
Jack
William
Jonny
Everett Dodson
Amd
Freeburne
W. Va
Ay Herman
Hall
Duty County
Hal Eald
Porter
Witt
Cincinnati
Fire destroys thirty houses in Jasper Alabama
Fire originating in the Crawford Mercantile Company building burned 20 business houses and 10 residences in Jasper on December 1, with the blaze brought under control after causing an estimated loss exceeding 500000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Jasper
Ala
Crawford Mercante Company
Small Fire Hits Dentist Office in Cooper Flats
A fire last night damaged Dr. Edwin C. Yost’s lab in Cooper flats on East Piccadilly street with about 600 dollars in losses. A gas stove vulcanizer hose burned apart causing flames to spread to nearby property. Sarah Zane Fire Company extinguished the blaze. Insurance is held through Lacy and Arthur and H R Bryarly and Brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin C. Yost
Cooper Flats
Piccadilly Street
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Lacy
Arthur
H.R. Bryarly
Fire damages three parties at 40 Rouss Avenue
A blaze damaged three parties at 40 Rouss Avenue as fire crews battled the flames. Insurance involved with Lacy and Arthur. a person sought rental of a piano for seven months at 401 National Ave. Weidner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aid
Lacy & Arthur
Rouss Avenue
O. HL
Weidner
National Ave
National Conference on Parks Set for January in Des Moines
A national conference on parks, coordinated with the Interior, will be held January 10 and 11 in Des Moines. Governor Harding advocates broad attendance to discuss a nationwide park conservation system. The gathering will include governors, mayors, park leaders, and conservation figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Interior
Harding
Conserva Movement
Life Line Thrills Mark Maurice Tourneur Film Scene
Dramatic coast rescue during a storm for The Life Line on location near Southern California. Holt and Miss Stark were swept by waves before a breeches buoy rescue by coast guards and nearby boats saved the scene amid wrecked wreckage and roaring surf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artcraft
Wien
California
Coast Guards
Holt
Owen
Pauline Stark
Miss
Miss Stark
Mr. Tourne
Camp Hickory Meeting Notice From Officers
Important that every beat attend Friday December 3 meeting of officers. Social planned with cigars and refreshments. Showalter notes collection of items and vendors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickory Camp
Capper
Also Mentioned on This Page
August Graber
C. V. Crossing
Strand Theater
The
Showalter, & Groves
Cupid
Ae Nope
Mr. Fowler
Rich
Winchester Cold Storage Co
N. Winchester
Clarence Miller
State Fruit Society
Herbert S. Larrick
S. Luce
Dacy & Arthur
Rouss Ave
Mink-Cape
R. M. Swimley’s
Onir
R. M. Swimley
Conference of Parks
Maurice Tourneur
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