Funeral for Augh S. Lupton Draws Wide Attendance
The funeral for Augh S. Lupton a prominent Frederick county apple grower farmer and insurance man held at 2 pm from his home near Clearbrook. Friends Meeting House burying ground at Hopewell hosted many mourners including visitors from Washington Baltimore Philadelphia and other cities. Dr Edward O. Janney and Isaac Wil solom spoke at the house and grave. Pallbearers named. Also noting Cedar Rust Day on December 15 urging cedar tree removal to protect fruit trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Lupton
Apple
Frederick County
Clearbrook
Society of Friends
Lupton
Friends Meeting House
Hopewell
Isaac Wilsom
Philadelphia
William P. Massey
Walker McC. Bond
J. L. Jolliffe
J. McSherry Lupton
Harry H. Cookus
Allen B. Bond
Boys Snatched From His Mother In Ventnor
Ventnor police search for a five year old boy abducted from his mother on the Atlantic City boardwalk. Two men in soldier uniforms abducted the child after robbing the mother as she described, while investigators probe the Blake family marital troubles. The boy’s father, James M. Blake, works for an Philadelphia insurance brokerage firm. the Blakes moved from Baltimore seven years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
Ventnor
James M. Blake
Blakes
Blake
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Warden Goss On Duty At Vinegar Plant Fire
Assistant Fire Warden J. Fred Goss led firefighters through dangerous areas from the blaze start to its extinguishment and helped keep damage to surrounding property down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Fred Goss
Cedar Rust Day Roots Through County Cedar Notice
Public notice urges all residents to observe Cedar Rust Day on December 15 by felling cedar trees on their property to protect fruit crops. Officials warn cedar and fruit trees cannot thrive together in affected areas and emphasize countywide cooperation to save the fruit industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Xmas Sale of Hand Made Articles by Hodgson
Margaret L. Hodgson lists a Christmas sale of hand made articles at 122 North Main Street. The notice notes she will observe home communities and invites patrons to view and purchase her crafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret L. Hodgson
Main Street
Restrictions LIFTED on Heat and Power in Winchester
Mr. Max Pooler of the Northern Virginia Power Company announced that regional director Baldwin lifted all restrictions on heat light and power due to the coal strike settlement. Consumers may use current freely and coal supplies at plants plus water power can meet demand. Mr Moler confirmed the order and Mr Rouzer verified it, with no further restrictions until a new notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Pooler
Northern Virginia Power Company
C. C. Moler
Winchester
Baldwin
Moser
Star
Liberty
E. R. Rouzer
Potomac District Fuel Committee
Hagerstown
Maryland
Moler
East
New York
Chicago
Ohio River
A. T. Hardin
Pittsburgh
Monongahela River
Martinsburg Editor Has Another Guess
The Martinsburg Evening Journal notes it was the only local paper to carry the miners acceptance of President Wilson’s coal strike settlement news. It cites The Evening Star of Winchester Virginia published 22 miles away as carrying the bulletin at 4 22 p m and printing it in the same day edition minutes later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
W. Va
Wilson
Journal
Evening Star
Winchester
Associated Press
The
Star
Notice of dissolution and asset distribution for a Virginia company
A Virginia corporation United Frederick and Clarke Telephone Company with principal office in Winchester will file on January 15, 1920 with the State Corporation Commission for unanimous consent to dissolve and distribute assets. Secretary P M Funkhouser signs. Also a note urges cedar tree cutting to save the apple industry on an unspecified Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United
Frederick and Clarke Telephone Company
Virginia
Poultry Auction Notice At Ridgeway Car Yard
Wanted at Ridgeway Tuesday December 16 poultry of all kinds to load one or more cars at high cash prices. Local ad notes Ridgeway location and cash payments for supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tidgeway
Steel strike committee meeting on end of walkout held
Washington December 15 John Fitzpatrick said the steel strike committee met to end the strike. He refused to disclose discussion lines or details, stating the meeting covered possible settlement steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John Fitzpatrick
Chatrpan
Cobdantec
Dats de Fitzpatrick
Political Redress Sought by Labor
Washington reports that union presidents and railroad brotherhood heads will not disrupt the current political alignment as the conference opens at the AFL. Delegates say labor will seek political redress by backing favored candidates within the two major parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Conference of
International Union Presidents
Railroad Brotherhood
American Federation of Labor
Baker Gets Legal License Before Porto Rico Departure
Secretary of War Baker sailed for New York after being admitted to practice law by Porto Rico's Insular Supreme Court. The Dec 11 report notes his legal qualification was granted prior to his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
San Juan
Porto Rico
Baker
New York
Insular Supreme Court
Turkey and Poultry Prices Sought by W Ramsburg
A classified notice states W Ramsburg seeks turkeys chickens eggs butter and walnut kernels paying the highest cash prices. Demand appears open to farmers and households for quick sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Ramsburg
Christmas Savings Club appeal from The Commercial & Savings Bank
Wishing alone will not give you money for Christmas. Join the Christmas Savings Club now forming and pay in a little each week or month to have funds next Xmas. Also wanted second-hand safe by MASSEY BROS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial & Savings Bank
Arctic birds migrating south signal coming hard winter
Chicago December 13. Naturalist John Burroughs notes hundreds of arctic birds have reached Maine and Michigan, indicating a severe winter ahead. He spoke here today about the unusual southward migration and its omen for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Maine
Michigan
John Burroughs
Christmas Tree Sale By Scout Troop
Scouts offer all sizes with fair prices and delivery across the city. Customers may place orders through any scout for pickup or home delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Christmas Tree Selection at Noon by J Mack Noonan
Record notes 100 Christmas trees available for selection with a noon event led by J Mack Noonan.
Marriage License Issued for Colored Couple in Virginia
A marriage license was issued in the corporation clerk's office to Herman Men Jackson of Clarke County Virginia and Annie Giver Turner, daughter of Samuel Trot of Winchester, both colored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Clerks Office
Herman Men. Jackson
Larke County
Annie Giver Turner
Samuel Trot
Winchester
West Va Girl Weds In This City
A West Virginia bride from Morgan county marries in this city at the corporation clerk’s office. The groom is Mer vil Dick of Frederick county, son of Henry Dick, a riverine farmer. The bride is Miss Icie Leither, daughter of Franklin Leither of West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mervil Dick
Frederick County
Icie Leither
Morgan County
West Virginia
Henry Dick
Franklin Leither
Funeral for Sinclair Mason at Jubilee Church
The funeral of Sinclair Mason who died at his Front Royal road home will be held tomorrow at 11 o clock from Jubilee Church. The minister from the Church of the Brethren will officiate. Interment follows at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinclair Mason
Front Royal Road
Jubilee Church
Ae Lier
Church of the Brethren
Mount Hebron
Coal Reopenings Spur Nationwide Miner Return
The Central Coal Committee issued orders to resume coal supply for emergency needs and urged companies to keep applying to roads for fuel. Public relief grows as restrictions ease, with expected near normal production by next week and trains returning to service across regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Central Coal Committee
Chicago
Harrisonburg papers merge amid rising paper costs
Announcement reports consolidation of the Harrisonburg News-Record and the Harrisonburg Independent due to high newsprint costs. The joint statement notes that two papers cannot remain viable separately as shortages and price hikes have surged from 2.15 to over 7.50 dollars per hundred pounds, with potential further increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonburg News-Record
Harrisonburg Independent
Daily News-Record
Daily Independent
Monday Pay Day for Liberty and Victory Bond Holders
Winchester awaits a big pay day as Uncle Sam disburses interest on the First Liberty and Victory loans. The Treasury urges reinvestment of this interest into war savings stamps, which bought this month yield 4.46 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Uncle Sam
Liberty
Treasury Department
Will buy at highest price December thirteenth to twentieth
A brief classified notice offers to buy at the highest price at Winchester Bay. The advertiser provides two phone numbers for contact and notes the time window December 13 through December 20. The fragment suggests a quick local transaction setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Bay
Golden & Company Notice to Sell Turkeys at Rail Yards
Notice states Golden and Company will loaf turkeys at B and O Railroad yards on the 15th, 16th and 17th of next week and offer the highest cash price. For info contact representatives Ashby Sprint at 74-W or E J Snapp at 357-W Winchester. Contact before selling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashby
E. J. Snapp
Winchester
Golden & Company
Christmas Savings Club opens at Commercial & Savings Bank
The bank announces a new Christmas Savings Club inviting boys and girls to join. Seven savings classes offered from 1e to 2.50 per week with no fines and no extras to encourage disciplined saving for next Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Commercial & Savings Bank
Turkeys Guneas Chickens and Eggs Wanted
WANTED Turkeys Guneas chickens and eggs. H D Albin and W Picea advertise with phones. Also shoe sale notice and Holstein cows and heifers advertised. Rooming accommodations sought for teachers in Handley Schools through Shenandoah Valley Bank Building listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley
Shenandoah Valley Bank Blde
Farmers Merchants National Bank Shareholders Meet January 1920
Notice from Farmers Merchants National Bank of Winchester Virginia announces the regular annual meeting of shareholders on January 1 1920 at the banking house to consider capital stock increase and other business. Vice President Cashier signs the notice dated December 12 1911 and December 13 1911 in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notios
Wivel
Vcliaer
Farmers « Merchants Nat Bank of Winchester
Virginia
Green eyed flirt causes row at restaurant
A county youth arguing with a jealous suitor led to a disturbance after a young woman flirted with another diner. The commotion drew a crowd, a police officer arrested the enraged escort, who posted $6.50 for trial but failed to appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dove
Frederick County Declares Ces dar Rust Day
A Frederick County proclamation designates December 6 as Ces dar Rust Day urging residents to protect fruit trees and stop cutting down alk cpdlur trees to safeguard growth and harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Americans Held for Ransom in Muzquiz Raid
Two Americans and a Englishman are reported among men taken by Villistas during the Muzquiz raid in Coahuila and held for ransom. Ransom of Eagle Pass Lumber Co and J N Dobie lands manager Hugo named. Englishman unnamed. Eight Mexicans also held. Ransoms set at ten thousand dollars for each foreigner and five thousand for each Mexican.
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Eagle Pass
Tex
Villistas
Muzquiz
Coahuila
R. B. Ransom
Fagle Pass
Thelishman
Special sale offers timber land and mill access
Special sale advertises 100 acres of fine saw timber with 250000 feet and water access suitable for a mill. It notes Hansbrough & Carter Insurance Loans Real Estate as advertisers. Also mentions candy shipments and Bailey Bros promotional line with A Crisman South Braddock Street Beil display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansbrough & Carter Insurance
Unclear text item on pillow brands and delivery
Partial OCR mentions Larew Nice Kuneh of Medium and Hieb Grade Pillows with delivery for immediate orders. Names Swimley and Ip-1t appear, but readable details are fragmented and unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nice Kuneh
R. Im
Swimley
Christmas Trees Delivered in Town by The Flower Shop
The Flower Shop offers delivery of Christmas trees and holly to any location in town. Place orders by phone at 14-lp-ibie wet for delivery near the Hotel Jack area opposite Main Street in Frederick County on December 1st.
Local Market Ad Notices Xmas Produce and Packages
Fragmentary ad item noting fat turkeys and Stayman packs for Xmas. Mentions J R Due and J M Oates with references to Valley Hotel Car Market Piccadilly. Includes odd spellings and incomplete dates but indicates holiday produce sales and package offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piccadilly
J. M. Oates
M. Svatwight
Salvation Army welcomes new Winchester branch
The Salvation Army opens a Winchester branch led by Capt. Leonard Van Egmond with a 2:30 pm welcome ceremony at the Empire Theater. Baltimore officers direct the event featuring sacred music, prayers, readings, and addresses by Staff Capt. William Halpin and others, followed by an evening service near the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Winchester
Leonard van Egmond
Empire Theater
Baltimore
W. Naeters
First Church
T. Ry Cather
William Cott
Ngag Tain
van Eemond
James Yates
Ba IO
Aviation
United States Army
Stone
America
Wby
H.G
Market Street
Halpin
Byterian Church
Escott
Grace Lu Church
Yates
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Stockholders meeting set for January 13 1920
SHENANDOAH VALLEY NAT BANK announces a meeting of stockholders in the banking house on Tuesday January 13 1920 to elect directors. Signed WM. G. HARDY cashier. Also notice of found automobile hood for claim with property proof and fee. Sample shirts and hosiery advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley Nat. Bank
WM. G. Hardy
Also Mentioned on This Page
MR Lupton
Warden Goss
M. Aliche Newcome
Prest
Ridgeway
Massey Bros
J. Mack Noonan
West Va
Masons
Pennsylvania
Charleston
Kanawha
New River
John Gatherin
Palmer
Northwestern
Northwest
Regional Coal Committee
Ohio
Columbus
Union
Despie
Indianapolis
John S Moore
Ohio Miners
Harrisonburg
H. D. Albin
W. Picea
Dee
Farmers & Werchants Nations, Bank
Winchester, Virginia
Iank
Beau
Ranson
Bailey Bros
A. Crisman
South Braddock St
Shane
J. R. Due
Salvationists
Aparel
FORD
Chapman's Auto Supply CO
BELL
N. Market St
Io Little Joe
Torky R M. Swimley
Sam Haines
Ciptt
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