Local Winchester Pushes for Support for Company I
The 116th Virginia National Guard unit in Winchester seeks new volunteers and funds to reach full strength. Mayor Glass backs the appeal urging Frederick County and Winchester residents to donate, with a raffle drawing planned before Christmas to fund the company. Captain George H. Grimm leads Company I and invites inquiries about enlistment.
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One Hundred and Sixteenth Infantry
Virginia National Guard
Empire Cheater
George H. Grimm
Smith
Nelson
F. Richards
Glass
Winchester
Frederick County
Virginia
Man kills two then shoots self in Dallas family tragedy
In Dallas Texas Peyton Pierce killed his wife Cora and their 14 year old daughter at the family home before fatally shooting himself. Police say he forced the girl from school to her mother’s room, then locked the door and fired. He was not expected to survive.
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Dallas
Tex
Peyton Pierce
Kate
Cora
Mealy
Pierce
Jionte
Jed
New York Stores Buy Rain Insurance for Holiday Trade
New York merchants, fearing storm disruptions before Christmas, increasingly buy rain insurance. Reports show losses of 10 000 to 20 000 dollars per wet week, prompting twelve firms to offer policies. Major and small department stores now budget premiums as protection.
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New York
Premier Baldwin urged to quit cabinet in crisis
Reports from London say rumors of Baldwin resigning are denied by conservatives. The Daily Mail notes three ministers privately urged resignation and for the king to invite Ramsay MacDonald to form a new cabinet, while others insist the Conservative government must continue with a new premier.
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Associated Press
London
Baldwin
Daily Mail
Ramisdy’ MacDonaldyc
Vate Niedner
Towns Bus Plan For Sleeping Car Buses In Valley
J A Towns of the Valley Bus Company plans all night sleeping car bus service in the Valley of Virginia with twenty five passenger capacity. Buses will run between Virginia Maryland and Pennsylvania with seats convertible to berths and uniformed porters on all sleeping car runs.
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Bus Transportation
Busines Number
J. A. Towns
Valley Bus. Company
Valley
Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Bug Transportation
Towns Bus Line Company
Harrisonburg
Mrs Harris Dies in Middletown At 79 In Va
Mrs Ella Danner Harris widow of Rev David Harris died in Middletown Virginia Sunday at 11 20 am aged 79 after a brief illness though semi invalid since a January stroke She will be buried at Mount Carmel Cemetery Grace Methodist Episcopal Church South funeral Tuesday at 2 pm with Rev G R Fringer officiating Pallbearers listed Survived by three step children and sister Bea Danner was last of thirteen siblings Always described as a devout Christian with many friends
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Middletown
Ella Danner Harris
David Harris
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church South
G. R. Fringer
Mount Carmel Cemetery
O. R. Rhodes
M. H. Rhodes
T. W. Sperry
F. H. Sperry
J. R. Watson
Fred E. Kline
Bea Danner
David Walton
Luray
Mr. Harris
Mary Bernice Danner
Carlton D. Harris
Baltimore
E. R. Sperry
Sadie Harris
Walton Appeal in High Court Amid Impeachment Clash
An appeal by former Oklahoma Governor Walton was filed in the Supreme Court seeking review of a dismissal of his injunction to stop the Oklahoma House from proceeding with impeachment. If granted, the case would review a bitter political controversy linked to his removal over opposition to the Ku Klux Klan.
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Washington
Walton
Oklahoma
Oklahoma House of Representatives
Supreme Court
Ku Klux Klan
Henry Fetzer Dies in California After Life Spent Traveling
Henry Fetzer former Winchester resident died November 27 at his Pasadena home due to heart leakage. Born near Strasburg, he studied in Ohio and Northwestern University Law School, practiced in Chicago and Streator, then retired to travel worldwide. He married Julia Gatewood Campbell in 1535 and later moved to Pasadena with three children and several siblings.
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Henry Fetzer
Winchester
Pasadena
Cal
Mr. Fetzer
Laurel Hill
Strasburg
Catherine Stickley Petzer
Ohio
Northwestefnd University
Chicago
Fetzer
Virginia
Julia Gatewood ‘Campbell
Richard T. ‘Campbell
Capon Road
Campbell
Strasburg High School
Far West
Henry, Jr
Ernestine
Anne Gatewood
Cyrus
Maurertown
Femrhanuel
Peter and James
Annie Willis
Wheatfield
Julia Christian
Grayson, Ky
Free Brunswick Record With Letters From Seals Music Store
A promotional offer states the first five ladies visiting Seals Music Store will receive a Brunswick record for free, with the title formed by an anagram from the letters PTABULSREEBMRARSTT.
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Brunswick Records
SEAL
Bowling Alleys Open for Afternoon Ladies Reservations
Public notice announces newly opened bowling alleys in first class condition. Afternoon reservations are available for ladies on all days except Saturdays at Parson's Cigar Store 164 N Main Street. Also listed is a Fordson tractor for sale from Babbs Brothers Moline Distributors and a library table desk and two chairs for sale at 311 W Leicester St.
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Parson's Cigar Store
N. Main Street
All Mission
Leicester St
New Grocery Opens at 71 South Market Street
A new grocery opens at 71 South Market Street offering a full line of fresh and salted meats, fresh produce, tobacco, Christmas candies, and rink items. D. H. Clevenger invites patrons and promotes gifts for the whole family with dainty china, cut glass, toys, and dolls at People’s Bargain Store.
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South Market St
D. H. Clevenger
People’s Bargain Store
Hinks Coolidge Feels Misled On Bonus Question
National Commander John R. Quinn suggests President Coolidge faced misinformed views on veterans adjusted compensation. He argues Congress and the American Legion originated the idea and believes Congress and the public support honoring this obligation despite financial concerns.
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John R. Quinn
American Legion
Washington
Congress
Agriculture Improvement Hailed in Wallace Report
Secretary Wallace reports a government agency with broad powers to buy and export wheat pork and other surplus farm goods could stabilize prices and aid farmers during a period of low mood. He notes higher prices have improved conditions but says the farm sector still faces challenges. Continued on Page 8.
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Washington
Dec
Wallace
Wisden
Sata
National Welfare
Seal's Music Store Opens Nights for Christmas Sale
Notice lists cheap pianos two for ten dollars each three organs five dollars each and piano boxes two fifty at Seal's Music Store with hours open at night through Christmas. Hamburger's Specialty Shop also referenced.
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Seal’s
Ip Hamburger’s
The Star Gift Idea Prompt
A brief prompt encourages giving The Star as a present to friends, noting appreciation for owning the 865 days of wait year and mentioning The Evening Star as the source.
Handkerchiefs for Remembrance at People’s Bargain Store
Pretty squares of sheer loveliness offered as commemorative handkerchiefs. The listing describes numerous pieces suitable for filling stockings and pleasing recipients at the People’s Bargain Store, highlighting the appealing gift potential.
Big crowd at last meeting of campaign
A two week evangelistic series at First Christian Church concluded with a full house and a sermon on The Hidden Gospel by Pastor Morgan. Four decisions plus church additions followed the morning and evening services, and the event was praised for its unity and broad local coverage.
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First Christian Church
Mr. Morgan
Eetam
America
Tonian
Free Phonograph Contest Rules At Seals Music Store
The notice outlines contest rules for a Free Phonograph at Seals Music Store. Entries must use a single postal card size with Seals Music Store printed, written by pen, not interlined, readable by eye, and submitted by midnight on Saturday December 15.
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Seals Music Store
Christmas Gift Idea The Star Subscription
A promotional blurb invites readers to gift a year's subscription to The Star, promising pleasure and ease this Christmas and urging recipients to avoid worry by sending The Evening Star as a present.
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THE
Evening Star
Italian Parliament Session Closed Decree Signed
Rome December 10 The decree closing the present parliamentary session was signed by King Victor Emmanuel and announced officially today.
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Associated Press
Rome
Victor Emmanuel
Dolls Describe Pte JHEP BISQEE in People’s Bargain Store
True to nature dolls with hands, pretty features, large expressive eyes, long curls, shoes and stockings. Specially priced at san es.i. Ip PEOPLE'S BARGAIN STOKE.
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San
Women of King Tut Day Report Folklore in Carthage Finds
Archaeologist Count Byron Khun de Prorok arrived aboard the George Washington with word that rouge face powder lipsticks and perfume bottles were found in a Carthaginian lady's excavated dressing rooms. The discovery includes manicure scissors mirrors amulets and other toilet items from about 700 B C and notes the honeymooning couple recently married.
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New York
Byron
Khun de Prorok
Count de Provok
Alice Josephine Kenny
Brooklyn
Carthage
Man Shot Entering House After Ejection
Julius Lipscomb is in Memorial Hospital with a gunshot wound to the left thigh after a shooting at the Ranson home. Joe Denny Ranson is jailed on charges of the shooting, which occurred Sunday around 5 PM in the northern city section. Authorities plan a preliminary hearing once the wound outcome is known.
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Julius Lipscomb
Memorial Hospital
Joe Denny Ranson
Ranson
Rawson
Lipscomb
Liza
Arniel
Seals Orchestra Booking Holiday Engagements
Seals Orchestra now booking engagements for holiday dances. Contact Henry F. Seal at Seal's Music Store for details and bookings. Also listed a domestic help ad and various small ads including Hudson and Essex and Henson Motor Co notices.
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Henry F. Seal
Seal’s
Hudson and Essex
Henson Motor CO
Engagement at Empire Promises Shubert Vaudeville Sketch
Mr and Mrs Cecil Lean and Cleo Mayfield arrive in Winchester by Pennsylvania Railroad with a metropolitan orchestra. They headline at the Empire Theatre tonight and tomorrow with a 45 minute vaudeville sketch and song hits plus nightly moving pictures Norma Talmadge and Viola Dana. Reserved seating 28c gallery 5c balcony 5c orchestra 85c and 1.10 with tax. House opens 7 15, show at 8.
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Cecil Lean
New York City
Metter
Cleo Mayfield
Winchester
Pennsylvania Railroad
Metropolitan
Empire Theatre
Shubert
Norma Talmadge
Viola Dana
Ampire Theatre
Shuberts
Cecil Jean
Jook
Lince
Navy needs more cruisers says Denby amid fleet gaps
Secretary Denby warns the United States faces a serious naval balance gap as Britain strengthens cruiser power. The Navy seeks a five year modernization and shipbuilding program, including three new cruisers, six armed gunboats, and river craft, totaling funds around 7.676 million. He notes current forces lag signatories and urges faster expansion to meet potential threats.
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Washington
United States
Britain
Ys Denby
Denby
H. Schofield
United Present
Great Britain
United Ita
Hecht Cruis
Burgh
Denver
Salem
Comil
Mr Babb Dies of Heart Attack in Keyser West Virginia
Ernest P. Babb aged 60 died Thursday night in Keyser after heart trouble. He chaired a supply business on East Water Street and was active in Republican politics. Survived by widow Vance Babb and father Obed Babb, he had served in state affairs and was connected to the War Department.
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Ernest P. Babb
Keyser
W. Va
J. Ho Beity
Babb
T Vance Babb
Virginia
Eastern
Eastern Panhandle, and Now At State College, Pa. Mr Father, Obed: Babb
Chia
War Department
West
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Mrs. Harris
California
Old Valley
Europe
Bride
Free Records
Babb Brothers Moline
Corner Kent and Water
Hinks Coolidge
U. S
People's Bargain Store
Christ
Essex
Blao OL
J. Jos
Sullivan
Monmouth ST
AE Pte Jhep Bisqee Dolls
Es.i. Ip
Seal’s Orchestra
Empire
Nation
Wayside Inn
Dt Lence
MR. Babb
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