Fire destroys barn and livestock at Oak Grove farm
A Saturday night blaze at the Oak Grove farm four miles west of Winchester, owned by Philip Williams and Dr. Walter D. Myers, wiped out a large barn along with two cows, a horse, and extensive farm equipment. The fire destroyed sheds, a chicken house, hog houses, and a silo roof. No cause established. insurance estimated losses while a new barn is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Grove
Winchester
Philip Williams
Walter D. Myers
W. F. Baker
Jack Bageant
Grover Carper
Williams
Dr. Myers
Friendship Fire Company
Baker
Jonah N. Cather
Radical cut in Star newspaper subscription rates
The Star announces a drastic price reduction effective January 1 1922 for mail subscribers to 35 dollars per year or 1 50 dollars for six months if paid in advance. The Star aims to ease burdens on farmers despite conditions not fully justifying the cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Tailoring and milk price notices from local shops
An OCR fragment shows an offer from Virginia Tailoring Co for made to order clothing and milk price notices from Jones' Creamery. It references half price deals, samples inspection, and skim milk at 20 cents per gallon with dates and locations partially visible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Tailoring Co
Washable rugs cleaned for holiday season at Winchester Laundry
Households urged to have wash able rugs cleaned for the holidays at Winchester Steam Laundry. Soft water used and bell phone contact provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Steam Laundry
Bell Phone
Winchester High Gladiators Win SV A Title Run
Winchester High School football wrapped its season with a banquet at Hotel Jack praising the squad for a six win one loss record and the Cumberland Valley Athletic League championship in its first year. Coach Duffey noted the move to the Virginia High School Literary and Athletic League for next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Athletic and Literary League
Winchester High School
Hotel Jack
H. S. Duffey
Cumberland Valley Athletic League
Virginia High School ,Literary and Athletic League
Clarence Woods
Yates
Tauck
Potts
Grim
Garland Potts
Maurice Grim
Edward Kremer
Eldridge Poole
Kenneth Cornwell
George Snyder
Warren Dove
Clyde Dehart
Paul Miller
Kenneth Rush
Adrian Mason
Crisman Hockman
George Miller
Donald Finfrock
George Hodgson
Roy Ritter
Herman Barr
Winchester
Health Check Before Prison Road Camp Admissions
The state requires a Wasserman test and medical clearance before jail prisoners join the convict road camps. Sheriff Pannett received a letter from J B Wood stating the attorney general allowed physical examinations and certificates of fitness. The move aims to curb disease spread as inmate numbers rise and more convicts are sent to road camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasserman
Pannett
J. B. Wood
Board of Directors
Wood
Talking machines cut price sales spark holiday push
SFNSATIONAL price drop on phonographs. Cabinets now 61.50 down from 85 with six free records. Smaller 34.50 machines include three free records. Onyx Pointex hosiery in Christmas gift boxes priced 2.25 to 3.98. H. K. Green & Brother advertise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. K. Green & Brother
H. K. Green and Brother
Milk for sale from tested cows and inspected barns
Offers for sale milk from tested cows and officially inspected barns at attractive terms. Contact F. Dorsey, proprietor, by phone 4313.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B
Ly. F. Dorsey
Christmas and New Year Oyster Orders Requested
Cr isfield Saltwater Oysters urges customers to place orders early due to high demand and limited supply. Contact G. O. Snapp at 414 J. 427 N. Market St. for arrangements. For sale also listed: Mission sideboard and dining table with large mission rocking chairs at 137 Amherst St. 12-1p-3t
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. O. Snapp
N. Market Sr
Amherst St
American Legion Bazaar and Supper at Hotel Jack
The Legion Auxiliary will host a bazar and supper on Friday December 16 at Hotel Jack. Supper costs 50 cents and runs from 5 to 11 p m with dancing during the evening. Everyone invited to enjoy a good supper for a good cause and a pleasant time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Legion Auxiliary
Dividend Declared by Commercial and Savings Bank
The directors of The Commercial and Savings Bank declare a semi annual dividend of three percent payable January 1, 1922. By John I. Sloat, cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial and Savings Bank
Commercial & Savings Bank
John I. Sloat
Jashier
Worth-While Christmas Club Ad Invitational
The Christmas Savings Club of The Commercial and Savings Bank invites readers to join with over 1,000 enrolled last year. Various weekly contributions are offered from 1c to 2.50, with no fees or fines. Open Saturday nights 7 to 9, inviting multiple memberships and promising small deposits welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Commercial and Savings Bank
Wanted Second-hand Floor Showcase
Classified notice seeks a second-hand floor showcase. Contact Snapp Foundry at phone 219-W for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyne
Public sale notice for Metz lots in Kerns town
Dec 15 sale of valuable Metz lots in Kerns town near Winchester with easy access to schools and churches. See advertisement. Also note WANTED clean rags at Star Office and milk price 10c per quart by Handley Ave Dairy James E. Gearing, Prop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metz
Kernstown
Winchester
Star Office
Handley Ave. Dairy
James E. Gearing
Yap Island settlement outlined by Washington conference
The United States and Japan reached an agreement on Yap and related islands with the terms to be announced later. The treaty would grant the United States specific rights on Yap including cable access, and cover all islands Japan holds under the mandate. Announcement of signatures was withheld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Japan
United States
Yap
Hughes
Washington
Troversy Bet
Room house inquiry seeking owner sale
Short notice request favors direct owner contact for a six room house deal. The message includes a reference code K and a Star contact, dated 12 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Care Star
Talking Machines Slashed Prices at Seal's Music Store
Sensational price cut on talking machines from $110 to $71.50 with six free records. Limited quantity available at Seal's Music Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seal’s Music Stort
Empire Theater Patrons Receive Week of Real Features
An Empire Theatre notice highlights three real feature events this week. Tonight showcases Constance Talmadge in The Perfect Woman, a First National star production. Tomorrow and Wednesday premiere Midsummer Madness from Paramount with Jack Holt Lila Lee Conrad Nagel and Lois Wilson, plus daily changing short subjects. Thursday brings the road hit Buddies from New York's Selwyn Theatre guaranteed to please or money back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Theatre
Constance ‘Talmadge
Famous Players
Paramount
Jack Holt
Lila Lee
Conrad Nagel
Lois Wilson
Empire
Selwyn Theatre
New York City
Noted Virginia Congressman Henr D Flood Laid To Rest
Funeral services were held for state Representative Henry D Flood at the Church of The Covenant in Washington. Hundreds of Virginia and national leaders attended as Flood, long time chairman of the Democratic National Congressional Committee and Virginia Democratic Committee, was remembered for his 21 years in Congress and his public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Virginia
Henry D. Flood
New Hampshire Avenue
Church of the Covenant
Flood
Congress
Democratic National Congressional Committee
Virginia State Democratic Committee
Nelson
Charles Wood
Presbyterian Church
Wood
Robert B. Nelson
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Winchester
Farmers and Merchants Bank Receives Twenty Year Charter Extension
H D Fuller, vice president and cashier, received word from Acting Comptroller Kane that the Farmers and Merchants National Bank charter extension has been approved and mailed. The charter now extends to December 12, 1941, doubling capital and profits since the 1901 founding in Winchester. President Dr William P McGuire and VP John Keating lead the bank amid Virginia’s fruit-growing region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Fuller
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
T. P. Kane
Washingon
Farmers and Merchants’ Bank
Treasury Department
Farmers and Merchants’ National Bank
Winchester
Virginia
Farmers and Merchants
Farmers and Merchants’ National
William P. McGuire
John Keating
Cumberland
Elks Charity Benefit Tonight With Six Swiss Yodling Serenaders
The Winchester Lodge of Elks presents the second winter entertainment at the Auditorium tonight featuring the Six Swiss Yodling Serenaders. Season tickets cost 1.50 with a Buick raffle for each purchaser. tickets 50 cents down. Proceeds fund Christmas baskets for the poor. Curtain at 8:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Lodge of Elks
Auditorium
Elks
Entertainment Tonight
The
the Elks
Onyx Pointex Hose Featured by H. K. Green and Brother
The notice highlights Onyx Pointex hose for Christmas gifting offered by H. K. Green and Brother, importers and dealers. The brief card emphasizes holiday selection and availability through the firm.
Desert Blossoms Community League Meeting Notice
The Community League of Greenwood invites members and friends to their next meeting tomorrow Tuesday night. The program features recitations readings and dialogues. Also notes Christmas boxes priced from $2.25 to $3.98 offered by Onyx Pointex Hose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community League of
Greenwood
League
Sonora Contest offers 5000 extra votes at 28 stores
On Thursday December 15 and Friday December 16, customers paying in full to date with any amount of five dollars or more at all 28 Sonora Contest stores will receive 5,000 extra votes. Two days only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonora
Stockholders Meeting Notice for Winchester Bank Directors
The annual meeting of stockholders of Shenandoah Val. Natl Bank in Winchester Virginia will be held at the banking house on Tuesday January 10 1922 at 11 o'clock. W G Hardy Cashier announces election of directors and other business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Shenandoah Val. Natl Bank
Virginia
W. G. Hardy
Three Buick Cars for Hire Ad Service
Day and night chauffeur service offers three Buick cars for hire. Both phones listed for Gruber's office contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BUICK
Gruber
Roofing Bid Wanted For Sarah Zane Engine House
Sealed bids requested for re roofing using 27 gag galvanized metal with double seam and 12 inch cleats. Separate bid on tin materials including barge boards cave board spouting and painting both sides. Due by December 15 to City Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Zane
Shenandoah Valley National Bank Christmas Savings Club Opens
The Christmas Savings Club at Shenandoah Valley National Bank invites readers to join. Six weekly classes range from 10 cents to 5 dollars, with more details on the South page advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley
Turkey buyers seek turkeys for Dec 14 purchase
Turkey buyers offer highest cash price starting December 14. Double Sonora votes given for all turkeys purchased. E. J. Snapp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Snapp
Bridge Fund Drive for Back Creek Crossing on Gainesboro Road
M L Lockhart seeks private subscriptions totaling 1600 to match a 6000 bridge project over Back Creek on Gainesboro road. Winchester merchants and Gainesboro-area residents are among contributors as state funding covers most costs. donors should make checks payable to R S Smith, county treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Lockhart
Back Creek
Gainesboro
Winchester
Rambo
Smith
Lockhart
Fonds
Frederick County
Pizens
Miss Grant Weds Clarence O Leary in Winchester Parlor Ceremony
Miss Julian Grant, daughter of Mrs Virginia Grant, wed Clarence Leary at Braddock Street Methodist Church South on South W Street. The couple, both well known in Winchester, were married by Rev F Me Richardson with a small party of intimate friends present. They will reside on North Kent Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence
Julian
Grant
Winchester
Braddock Street Methodist
Church
South
South W Street
F. Me Richardson
Virginia Grant
Stewart Grant
O'Leary
O’leary
and O'Leary
Miller and Anderson
North Kent Street
Christmas Savings Club Opens at Bank in Winchester
The Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester invites customers to join its Christmas Savings Club for 1922. The program opens today and remains available throughout the month, offering a broad policy aimed at helping everyone save over the next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bank OF Winchester
Disco Records Half-Price Double Disc 5¢ Records Sale
A large stock of new doubledisc 5 cent records offered at 47 cents each or five for $2 at the Iplg store.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jones’. Creamery
Bell PH
Gladiators
White House
Crisfield
Baker's New Drug Store
American Legion
Worth - While Christmas Club
America
China
Empire Theater
Mr.flood
F. & M. Bank
Life of
Winchester Bank
Elks Charity
Iplt
Vox
Best Brands
Stockholders’ Meeting
Miss Grant
Clarence OR
Leary
Disco Records
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!