Charity of Lodges to Visit Virginia for Children and Health Work
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks in Virginia plans a permanent facility for abused children and tuberculosis patients. Officers met in Richmond and endorsed a state program of concerted charity during official lodge visits, to be discussed at the Roanoke convention and with local lodges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benevolent and I
Virginia
Miks
Richmond
Biks
Allenvenue
Grate Street
Herbert Surrick
Winchester
RH. Perry
Charlottesville
Lee Dent
Rich
Harry F. Alexandria
J . Doorkeeper
Charles M. Cut
Manchester Lodge
Johan ‘B. Bliley
Rich‘Marret
Brethren of the Branchilere
Elks
Bisley
Theginia
Harry
Roanoke
Bliley
Public sale notice of Martha Shumate jewelry and silverware
Notice of a public sale of Miss Martha Shumate's silverware and jewelry held yesterday at Shenandoah Valley National Bank in Adperd Co TA with details of location and time. The fragment also mentions upcoming Sunday features in The Sunday Sun including complete section service, sport news, puzzles, and a photogravure section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Shumate
Shenandoah Valley
Yeurday
Valley Nat. Bank
Ind
Adperd
Sunday Sun
Ude
Aintviews
Newadealers
Drill Schedule Note Detailing Company 1 Members
Fragmentary notice lists Company 1 drill with 12 members at 7 80 in uniform. Capt George H Grimm identified as part of the unit. Text is incomplete but indicates an organized military drill listing personnel and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Grimm
Peat
Return of Loan Made to Forbes Evidenced in Trial Testimony
Elias H. Mortimer, principal government witness in the Forbes Thompson conspiracy case, testified that Charles R. Forbes asked for a $5,000 loan on June 16, 1922. Mortimer said he did not have the money but would try to arrange repayment later and discussed the matter with J. W. Thompson and J. W. Black. He stated the loan was not expected to be repaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Elias H. Mortimer
Charles R. Forbes
Veterans’ Bureau
Forbes
Mortimer
Wardman Park
Washington
Europe
Thompson
Black
J. W. Thompson
J. W. Black
Randolph Laughlin
Embargo on West Chicken Shipments to New York
New York declares an embargo on shipments of live chickens from eight Midwestern states due to a pestilential disease affecting birds in recent weeks. The states affected are North Dakota South Dakota Missouri Kansas Illinois Indiana Iowa and Nebraska. The embargo is for an indefinite period and does not cover other poultry products. The Department of Agriculture asks New York for disease specimens and reports that officials found an unknown germ likely causing infectious bronchitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Re Board of Health
West
North Dakota
South A
Missouri
Kansas
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Nebraska
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Middle West
Chicago
Bureau of Animal Industry
Nathanson Co executive touts trip success in New York
Nathanson Co. head Nathanson returns from New York calling the trip the most successful yet. The firm invites Winchester and Frederick County women to inspect coats dresses and evening wear. Also offered are Christmas folders and coin envelopes at The Shendoth Valley National Bank. Real estate ads note building lots near Handley Schools with easy terms. XYZ care Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathanson
The
Nathanson Co
New York
Winchester
Frederick County
Shendoth Valley
Handley Schools
Wanted Apartment Ad Seeks Prime Location and Garage Info
Classified brief requests a well located well heated apartment with attached garage and reasonable price. Instructions to send details to Star Office marked L. MS$. Also notes WANTED IMMEDIATELY large clean cotton rags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Star Office
Rare Old Coins and Family Plate to Be Sold December 20
Executors of Miss Martha Shumate announce a second sale in the Shenandoah Valley National Bank building at Main and Seeee streets on Saturday December 20 at one o’clock. The auction will offer old family silverware jewelry and rare coins, including foreign coins and early U S mint pieces, with many items still in original packaging. Numismatists from eastern cities are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha
Shumate
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Harry R. Kern
United States
Star
Main
Seeeee
Aesperty
Conate
Ae Auctionser
Dilly
Shuffle Along Arrives In Town At Empire Tonight
The two year New York hit Shuffle Along arrives in town at Empire with fifty colored actors and a ten man jazz orchestra. The production is enlarged with costly scenes and costumes and promises clean fast moving comedy with abundant singing and dancing. Orchestra seats remain while balcony and gallery are sold out. The show has drawn strong white and black patronage across the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Norfolk
Atlanta
New York
Empire Theater Presents Western and Comedy Program
Tomorrow Empire Theater offers a mixed program featuring a fine western story titled In The West and Aesop's Fables with comedy acts. An intermission polar concert by the Washington Orchestra accompanies the show. Tickets run 10 cents for children and 15 to 25 cents for adults. Parking available on Market Street and Cass Avenue near The Plaza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Ochestra
Empire
Plenek
Market St
Cuss Ave
Hudson & Essex Best Dollar for Dollar Value on Market
Winchester Hudson Co reports best dollar for dollar value on the market with Ip-61-12-8 noted as the reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Hudson Co
Wayside Inn at Middle Town VA Hosts Winter Banquets
The Wayside Inn at Middle Town Virginia announces a winter schedule featuring family dinners and upcoming banquets. Details list times 12 to 1 and 9 to 12 with options for parties and catering services. Margaret L. Hodgson is noted in association with event listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret L. Hodgson
Wayside Inn
Middle
Town
Gompers Improves After Mexico City Trip
Samuel Gompers, aging AFL president, sat up briefly as his train neared the U.S. border at Laredo, while doctors report bronchial trouble and a possible pneumonia. He may be moved to a hotel or San Antonio hospital for treatment. officials in New York and San Antonio coordinate care as his condition improves somewhat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Tex
Samuel Gompers
San Antonio
Gompers
Facour
Gom Batik
Border
San
Strahony
Nariaal
Giles
Peo
Edward Giles
Perricieny
Mexico City
pan-American Labor Federation
Federation
United States
Eryea
San Nio
Mr. Gompers
Nueo Laredo
New York
American Federation of Labor
Pgeat
Hengel
Aur
Farm implement dealers meet at George Washington Hotel
Virginia West Virginia and Maryland agents of the International Harvester Company gathered at the George Washington Hotel for the annual meeting and luncheon. B D Cummings led the session with speeches stressing service and prudent newspaper advertising to reach farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
International Harvester Company of America
B.D. Cummings
Baltimore
George Washington
J.C. Brown
W.H. Payne
Messrs
Cummings
Payne
Heinze
Heinge
Brumback
Market Street
Winchester
International
Hervester Company
Washington
Frederick
Dover
Del
Easton
Salisbury
The Flapper Grandmother cast overview in village play
A village stage production features Mat Spriggins played by Dixie Mason and Lena Spriggins by Bernetta Ritter in a tale of modern romance. Belinda Spriggins, Maggie Pepper, Dr Joy and Dick Tate join a colorful cast including a motor cop, auto salesman, English Count, a loud servant, and a cross dressed Lilly among a fifty strong ensemble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nother
Mat Spriggins
Dixie Mason
Lena Spriggins
Bernetta Ritter
Belinda
Spriggins
Buzzella Henry
Maggie Pepper
Louise Hollis
Mat
Dr. Joy
George Schwartzman
Grandma
Dick Tate
Robert Dale
Lena
Jimmy Swift
Abner Huntsberry
Seekem Rich
Lawrence C. Hollis
Europe
Rastus
Bill Schneider
Lilly
Clayton Ritter
Lost Ward at Star Office Details Unknown
Fragmentary note shows a lost ward at Star Office with unreadable time and garbled text. No clear names, dates, places, or entities can be confirmed from the readable portion.
Winchester Man Wanted On Two Charges
Ellsworth Henry a married Winchester man sought for two months on several charges is in Baltimore custody awaiting transfer back to Winchester authorities. Baltimore detectives located him tracing from Cumberland Maryland to Berkeley Springs West Virginia then Baltimore. Judge Frasier noted possible charges including desertion and non support and indicated a fugitive from justice could be added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsworth Henry
Winchester
Baltimore
Lake J. Frasier
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
Frazier
George G. Henry
Cumberland
Berkeley Borina
Olaees
Henry
Fire Company Expands Fairfax Lane Holdings
The Sarah Zane Fire Company trustees secured two adjacent lots west of their engine house on Fairfax Lane. Emmett L. Henry and wife sold 40 by 30 feet for 1100 dollars, and Charles J. Carver and wife sold 80 by 30 feet for 2800 dollars. Combined, the purchase adds 120 feet of frontage and 3600 square feet, enabling plans to extend or rebuild the hall to accommodate space. Trustees named are Robt L. Gray, Lewis F P Cooper, Joseph T. Brown, J Henry Moling, and Herry H Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Er Tie
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Fairfax Lane
Emmett L. Henry
Charles J. Carver
Frwn
Robt.l. Gray
Lewis FP. Cooper
Joseph T. Brown
J. Henry Moling
Herry H. Willis
Shenandoah Valley Bank Promotes Ford Car Protectors
Shenandoah Valley National Bank advertises Ford car protectors with a one per customer limit while supplies last. The line includes a dated reference 12-12-1p-21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Gompers Aide Report From Laredo Telegraph
Message from Laredo Texas at 9 20 a m reports a personal friend of Mr Gompers in good condition after a Thursday and Friday transmission. W C Roberts secretary and J E Giles chief accountant of the American Federation of Labor dispatched the message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gompers
Laredo
Texas
W. C. Roberts
Mr. Gompers
J. E. Giles
American Federation’ of Labor
SPECIAL FOR XMAS Electric Curling Irons on sale
PUBLIC SALE DEC 18 of 2 brick houses on North Washington Street. See advertisement. SPECIALS include electric curling irons and other gift items at from 1.00 to 1.50. The People's Drug Co. 1p-21-12-12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
People’s Drug Co
Washington Street
Bargain Store Ad Offers Trees Oranges and Jobs
300 Christmas trees 25 cents up plus pipe spruce and cedars for store decorations. Florida oranges 30 cents a dozen. Spelt People’s. Bargain Store advertises five open positions at Winchester Cold Storage Co. Job notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Mack Noonan
Florida
People’s
Winchester Cold _ Storage Co
Local Contest Awards Gold Prizes At City Event
Many receive gold prizes as the city hosts its extensive contest. Winners include Eloise Caldwell and Evelyn Virse in top prizes, with multiple first and second place awards totaling cash and gold. Scholarships linked to Canadian College and American College are noted for high winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Virse
Prise Ta Ghae
Mary
Nellie
Dorothy
Daniel Z
Haroldine
Wilbur “Eenieder
C. Verney Jan
Andrew Bell
Iterica Vy Canadian College
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Herbert S. Larrick
Attention Company
Washington Hotel
Sorssful
Goon Sale
Empire Tomorrow
Hudson & Essex
Blumettes
Focket
Baker's
U.S
Mexico
ED. Giles
San Antonio Hote
Rae
Geetogether
the Flapper
Stabe Asitaaaed
Orn
FORD
NSW Power Co
Vietorn
Niest
Jas
Ma Eloise Caldwell
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