Lower express rates probable in new ICC decision
The Interstate Commerce Commission laid down new bases for interstate express rates and refused the American Railway Express Company the right to seek general increases. Companies must file new schedules by February 21 reflecting reductions of about 10 to 11 percent on food articles, aligning with rates in effect October 12, 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
American Railway Express Company
Interstate Express
Edinburg Hatchery Ad Seeks Custom Hatching
Edinburg Hatchery Inc of Edinburg Virginia announces high priced broilers and early layers with ordering available after January 8. Custom hatching solicited for poultry needs and supply.
Farm for Sale Near Wardensville Grade and Winchester
Property comprising 17 acres on Wardensville grade with 40 acres timber, 8 room house, barn and outbuildings. Located 7 12 miles from Winchester in front of Court House on Dec 8 at 12 M. Features include bearing orchard, well and spring water, near school and church.
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Court House
Wardensville
Winchester
Family thanks friends after wife Mamie Arnold’s illness and death
Robert F. Arnold expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during Mamie Arnold’s illness and passing. The note mentions Mrs S F Cooper, Daniel Cooper, Miss F Cooper, Mrs Marsh, and Misses Georgia and Elizabeth Marsh of Washington who were weekend guests at the Commercial Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Arnold
Robert F. Arnold
S. F. Cooper
Daniel. Cooper
F. Cooper
Marsh
Personal notices span visits and travels of local residents
Numerous residents report trips and returns from cities such as New York Baltimore Richmond Washington and Freder ick including Edna Blighley and Frances Story. Attendees at educational conferences and relatives visiting in Virginia Maryland West Virginia are noted alongside holiday travel and hotel stays.
White House deemed unsafe calls for immediate remaking
A U S Army report by Maj Gen Lansing Beach cites interior structural and fire-safety risks at the White House. Congress is asked for 406,080 to reconstruct the interior and improve security, with tentative approval sought and President informed.
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Associated Press
White House
Lansing H. Beach
Army
Secretary of War
Congress
Descendants of Monroe Meet Descendants in Richmond
Descendants of President James Monroe attended the international centennial celebration in Richmond. Twenty one members were presented at the session opening the event after a tomb visit to Hollywood Cemetery and a mass meeting at the City Auditorium. Mrs. Mary Boyce Temple introduced the group and Mrs. Ross Gouverneur Hoes responded. Lady Nancy Astor conveyed a message urging loyalty to the past to honor forefathers and the southern heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Richmond
James Monroe
Monroe
Hollywood Cemetery
City Auditorium
Mary Boyce Temple
Knoxville
Tenn
Woman’s
Southern Commercial Congress
Ross Gouverneur Hoes
Washington
Society of the Descendants of
Nancy Astor
Virginia
House of Commons
South
Ithem
Valuation Stand Maintained Over Rail Reconsideration
The Interstate Commerce Commission refused requests to reconsider its railroad valuation work. Petitions from the national conference on valuation led by Senator Lafollette were dismissed. The panel said determining early railroad expenditures and labor costs is practically impossible.
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Associated Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
National Conference On Valuation
Lafollette
Wisconsin
Chicago
Gold coins wear and replacement costs rise since 1892
Since 1892 Britain began calling in worn gold coins and replacing them at public expense, replacing nearly 400 million dollars of gold coins. The wear loss amounted to about 11 million dollars, roughly five cents per coin. by 1919 minting profits on new silver reached five million dollars.
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Great Britain
Mrs Mamie McSherry Leaves for Far West by Auto
Mrs Mamie McSherry formerly of Charlies Town West Virginia now living at Alder Montana leaves this week for the far west by auto. She plans to spend the winter at Alder with her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs E W Albin on South Kent street. Mrs McSherry was accompanied east by her nephew Elmer Lewis who has since found work at the Virginia Woolen Company mill. The trip covered about 2700 miles in 18 days with much rainy weather and camping along the roads.
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Mamie McSherry
Charlies Town
W. Va
Alder
Mont
South Kent Street
Far West
Autem
Ly J Pa
Boy's Wedding In Jersey City Investigated
Hudson county prosecutor investigates the marriage of Burton Tucker aged 18 to Susan C Thompson widow of New York City. Parents seek annulment claiming the groom lied about age and the license was obtained under 21. Officials say the ceremony occurred before 72 hour NJ waiting period, but an emergency exception was cited.
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Associated Press
Jersey City
N. J
Burton
Tucker
Joseph Tucker
South Essex
Mass
Susan C. Thompson
New York City
Hudson County Prosecutor's Office
New Jersey
Forty Reported Dead in Mine Disaster at Nunntry
Sheffield dispatch reports forty miners killed and many injured in a mine accident at the Nunntry pits. Cages transporting workers collapsed from the surface to the works after a rope breaking. About 176 miners were in the cages at the moment of the fall.
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Associated Press
Sheffield
Eng
Nunntry
Plans Formed to Stop Smuggling Between U S and Canada
Administrative arrangements between the United States and Canada will be put into effect in a reasonable time to share information on vessel clearances from Canadian ports, liquor smuggling into the United States, and narcotics and merchandise smuggling from the U S into Canada.
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Associated, Press
Washington
United States
Canadian
Canada
George R. Bauserman Dies Suddenl y at 73 in Virginia
George R. Bauserman, well known Page county farmer, died at his home two miles west of Luray after a brief heart illness. He was 73. He was brother of Joseph M. Bauserman, Woodstock lawyer and former state hospital commissioner. He leaves a widow Mrs Susan BE Bauserman and three sons. The funeral will be held at 2 pm tomorrow from the family residence near Luray.
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George R. Bauserman
Page County
Luray
Rural Carrier Exam Notice for December 8
The Civil Service Board announces a rural free delivery examination to be held Saturday December 8 in the Winchester post office building. Applications require an unmounted photograph taken within the last two years. The test fills an existing vacancy from the eligible list.
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Civil Service Board
Winchester
Odd Fellows Attend Service at Presbyterian Church
About 160 members of Madison Lodge No 6 Independent Order of Odd Fellows attended a service at the Presbyterian Church. Rev Dr F T McFaden delivered the sermon after the group walked from their Water Street hall to seats reserved at the front. A notable moment was a solo by Mrs Frank L Buckley during the offering.
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Madison Lodge
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
Presbyterian
F. T. McFaden
Odd Fellows
Water Street
Frank L. Buckley
Daughter Gets Maynard Estate
The will of the late Mrs. Margaret Virginia Maynard leaves all real and personal property to her daughter Mrs. John H. Rosenberger. Probate in Corporation Court today confirms the 1909 will dated May 15 with no subscribing witnesses and handwriting proven by William G. Hardy and M. M. Lynch. Mrs. Rosenberger named executrix with a $25,000 bond and appraisers appointed.
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Margaret Virginia Maynard
Clinton Maynard
John H. Rosenberger
William G. Hardy
M. M. Lynch
Rosenberger
Odd Chinese Custom or Conjugal Fidelity Problem
A fragmentary account describes a Chinese custom involving a gentleman who sways and sends four pairs of something to a lady. The text hints at issues of conjugal fidelity and social propriety, but details are sparse and unclear in the readable portion.
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A. Chineka
Orndorff Estate Referred To Master Commissioner
In Frederick County Virginia the estate of Elisha Orndorff is examined to determine real and personal property and liens including taxes, identify heirs, and settle executor G Harry Richards accounts. Commissioner W W Baker will convene creditors December 20 1923 at Winchester office to proceed with the order of reference and adjourn if needed.
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Circuit Court
Frederick Co. Va
Macrae Orndorff
Max Orndorff
Cai Sneek
Elisha Orndorff
G. Harry Richards
Elisha Orworff
Winchester
W. Water Street
W. W. Baker
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OMPS
Edinburg Hatchery Inc
Edinburg, Va
Geo. M. Shiley
D. Nathanson
New York
Placin S
Orda
Edna Blighley
John Kerr School
Whitmell
Danville
James W. Epling
Roanoke, Va
L. L. Fansler
West Lecester Street
Yeaterday
Marianna Pflug
Frederick’ County
Hotel Jack
Martha Tucker
Alfred May
Maryland University
Baltimore
Marshall Baker
Washington Street
Missey Ellen
Sallie Boyd
Tend
Wayne V. Cooper
Sara Hughes
Ashland
Frances Story
Harrisonburg State Normal School
John Lee Krider
W. E. Coffman
Middletown
Mildred Milleson
C. L. Jamison
Frederick
Mary J. Gray
Miss Schmidt
Woodstock
Frances Beverley
D. Claude Handy
Annapolis
Sunday American
Ruth McCann
Lucie White
Eleanor Chiles
Kernstown
Goucher College
Hugh Manley
Commercial Hotel
S. Carver
E. Carver
Mary Perley
Charlottesville, Va
R. L. Stickel
Mrs. Hill
S. L. Lupton
Boy
Geo. Bauserman
ODD Fellows AT Service
Maynard
P. Q
N Moe
Chapman Aiuto
Smitl Ave
Piccadilly St
Torrow
Leicester
R. Keelex
Brought & Carter
Allen
Henry
Cork St
J. H. Hearyy
North St. Jno
J. Harmer
Bitner
Tin Wisecarver
Amheomat St
S. Washington St
Mitting Factory
Cincinnati
Milk
Know
A. B. Chrisman
White Post
Way
Aia Kern
W. H
All” Veniences
Braddock St
S. F
E. Monmouth
Jfigam
Empire Theatre
Bel Stewart
John W.ips
Boyd
All Clifford St. Pe
BP. E. Campbell
Bell
Rudyize Furnace
C. I. Brumbacl
North Main Street
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