Perry Found Guilty of Assault in Frederick County Court
After more than an hour of deliberation a Frederick County Circuit Court jury convicts C. C. Perry of cutting Philip Bowman with a knife at a school entertainment last May. He is sentenced to six months on the convict road and a $100 fine plus costs, with possible commutation for good behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
C. C. Perry
Philip Bowman
Perry
Pannett
Bowman
Major Pope Elected Worshipful Master of Winchester Lodge No 21
Major R H Pope of Shenandoah Valley Academy faculty was elected worshipful master of Winchester Hiram Lodge No 21 in the annual officer election. He succeeds J B Beverly Jr as past master. Other officers named include A R Breckenridge as senior warden C Se Hartman as junior warden Rev Clarence Woods as senior deacon Dailey Slonaker as junior deacon W E Cooper as treasurer Vernon Eddy as secretary. Officers installed by District Deputy Grand Master W B Wagner with H H Wingfield tiler A C Slonker chaplain W Taylor and Claude Grim as stewards.
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Ajor
R. H. Pope
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Winchester
Hiram Lodge
J. B. Beverly, Jr
R. Breckenridge
Clarence Woods
Dailey Slonaker
W. E. Cooper
Vernon Eddy
H. H. Wingfield
Tiler
A. C. Slonaker
W. §. Taylor
Claude Grim
W. B. Wagner
Christmas Cake Sale at Boy Scout Headquarters
Opportunity to buy one of Winchester's best cakes at the Boy Scout Headquarters on December 23. About one hundred cakes will be available for purchase during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout Headquarters
Winchester
Baltimore and Ohio Board Re elects Daniel Willard President
Daniel Willard was re elected president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company at the annual directors meeting. George M. Schriver F C Batchelder C W Galloway Archibald Fries were named vice presidents C W Woolford secretary E M Devereux treasurer and H J Bond Jr general counsel. Net railway income for 1920 was about 28.28 million with a dividend of 2 percent on preferred stock declared payable in March and of record January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Daniel Willard
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
George M. Schriver
F. C.batchelder
C. W. Galloway
Archibald Fries
C. W. Woolford
E.M., Devereux
H. Je Bond, Jr
Colonial Dames Candies for Xmas at The Flower Shop
Dec 23 advert notes variety items from Walnut and Mahogany cakes to brass and oak goods. Includes home made items and gifts offered by R. M. Swimley and associates.
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Uimers
R. M. Swimley
No Strike Planned on Norfolk and Western RY
Boyce Virginia December 15. The Norfolk and Western Railway agreed no strike will occur after a vote by Roanoke train workers. The issue is retroactive wage increases totaling 600 million dollars awarded last July by the Railway Labor Board, not new raises. Only four of 396 railroads have paid the award, including the N and W. employees seek retroactive benefits.
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Boyce
Norfolk and Wes
Roanoke
Railway Labor Board
N. and W
N and W
New Issues of Certificates to Meet Treasury Debts
Washington reports a bill for 840 million dollars due today while the treasury collects 659 million in income and excess profits taxes. About 700 million in treasury certificates mature as semi annual interest on Liberty and Victory loans totaling 140 million becomes payable, with 300 million in certificates maturing in January. Secretary Houston offers two new issues of certificates to cover current expenses and January obligations.
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Washington
Treasury
Trease
Liberty Loan
Victory Loan
Houston
Emilio de Gogorza to perform in Winchester Empire Theatre
Music lovers in Winchester and Frederick County are invited to a December 28 concert by Emilio de Gogorza at the Empire Theatre. The note urges civic support for a premier artist whose visit would place the city in national musical journals and advertising.
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Emilio de Gogorza
Empire Theatre
Winchester
Nublin
Iphblie
Victor Advertising
United States
Frederick County
Emilio de Gozgorza
Must Pay High Price for Sugar
Supreme Court Justice Cobalan orders confinement in 24 sugar cases to pay 22 cents per pound for sugar bought from Lamborve and Company in New York. The buyers had agreed to the price but refused delivery in Baltimore as market fell below 10 cents.
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Associated Press
New York
Supreme Court
Cobalan
Lamborve and Company
Baltimore
Dictatorship in Czecho Slovakia reported by AP
London dispatch says a military dictatorship has been imposed in some industrial districts of Czecho Slovakia while a proletariat dictatorship is established in others. The report notes many casualties in ongoing conflicts and provides details from a Vienna source.
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Associated Press
London
Czecho- Slovakia
Gentres
Vienna
Ambitious Democrats Face Postmaster Turmoil After Elections
Washington dispatch reports Palmer Tennant cannot be confirmed as postmaster of Hagerstown as Senate blocks civil service order. Harding likely to suspend order affecting first to third class postmasters. Thousands of Democratic nominees awaiting Senate action may be brushed aside in favor of Republican appointees after March 4.
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Washington
Siukve
Palmer Tennant
Hagerstown
Wilson
J. B. Sweeney
Harding
Senate
Dispatch
Futhermore
Civil Service
Palmer’ Tennant
Brennan not yet satisfied after Madison Square Garden bout
New York reports Brennan vows to seek another bout after a twelfth round loss to Jack Dempsey. Dempsey concedes Brennan was tougher than expected and praises his endurance. Dempsey plans Pacific coast travel then return to train for Willard on St Patrick's Day. Indoor receipts set records with 11,956 seats yielding about 209,853 dollars. Dempsey's share 100,000 and Brennan's 35,000 guarantee.
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New York
Bill’ Brennan
Jack Dempsey
Madison Sive Garden
Dempsey
Pacific Coast
Jess Willard
St. Patrick's Day
Brennan
For Sale Eight Percent Securities Guaranteed
Advertises eight per cent securities for sale, guaranteed and non taxable with quarterly interest. Offers full particulars by call or write. From Hansbrough & Carter Insurance Loans Real Estate. 12-15 and 18-1p.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansbrough & Carter
Dodge Company agents close shops during Horace Dodge funeral
J Howard Cather of the Dodge Automobile Company kept his office closed from 2 to 3 PM in honor of Horace E Dodge whose funeral was held in Detroit. Dodge died in Palm Beach last Saturday morning and all Dodge agents nationwide closed as a mark of respect.
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J. Howard Cather
Tocal
Dodge, Automobile Company
Horace E. Dodge
Detroit
Mr. Dodge
Dodge Company
United States
Palm Beach
Yast
Frederick County Fruit Growers Meet to Elect Officers
Frederick County Fruit Growers Association schedules a 2 30 p m Friday December 18 meeting at the court house to elect officers for the coming year and discuss ongoing spraying pruning and packing standards. The group notes past efforts against cedar trees stabilizing barrel supply and aims to expand spraying instruction in 1921 with Mr W S Campfield presenting on standard fruit and packing.
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Frederick County
Campfield
Scout Headquarters Cake Date Declared
A note reads the cake date is to be held at Scout Headquarters on Thursday December 15. The message emphasizes a festive gathering at the local scout site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witten
Scout
Executor Ordered to Explain Refusal in Landmark Maryland Suit
An order from Frederick Circuit Court requires Aaron G Mellinger executor of Daniel Mellinger to appear on Monday December 20 and show cause why a personal judgment for 3000 dollars plus 475 dollars interest should not be entered. The decree notes he has refused to pay over funds to trustee H Larrick per the will.
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Circuit Court
Frederick County
Aaron G.mellinger
Jdke
Daniel Mellinger
Mellinger
Larrick
A. G. Mellinger
Floor Finishing Paper Hanging and Painting By G W Fritts
G W Fritts advertises floor finishing, paper hanging, and painting services located at 35 West Water Street offering interior decorating work.
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G. W Fritts
Water St
Mills Closed in Martinsburg Textile Plants
The Interwoven and Middlesex textile mills in Martinsburg West Virginia, employing about 1600 workers, halted operations today through year end. Management plans wage scale readjustment before reopening.
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Martinsburg
Associated Press
W. Va
Textile Mills
Interwoven
Middlesex
Port Republic Woman Survives Self-inflicted Gunshot
Mrs. CC C Landrum a 50 year old Virginia Valley resident near Port Republic is in serious condition at Rockingham Memorial Hospital Harrisonburg after a self inflicted gunshot wound in her kitchen following a Melancholia illness. The bullet entered the chest about a half inch below the heart pierced the lung and lodged in furniture. doctors say hemorrhage has ceased and recovery is likely if no complications arise. The incident occurred yesterday and Mrs Landrum was moved to the hospital with aid from her niece Miss Johnson who found her aunt after the shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CC. C. Landrum
Virginia Valley
Port Republic
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Harrisonburs
Apples and pears advertised for delivery from Winchester area seller
Fancy box apples including Staymens Winesaps Kings David Jonathan Albemarle Belle Fleur Rome Beauty Grimes and York Imperials plus barrels of the varieties offered. Also fertilizer plant carpenters and laborers needed in Charles Town with Morris as contact. Red Ash stove coal available by car order and Bell phone listed.
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King David
Sweet Paradise
Jonathans
Albemarles
Belle Fleur
Rome
York
Dempsey Knocks Out Brennan For World Title in Garden
New York December 15 Jack Dempsey world heavyweight champion defeated Bill Brennan by knockout in the twelfth round at Madison Square Garden. The bout opened with a mix of boxing and wrestling as Brennan pressed and Dempsey hunted for an opening. A cut back of Dempsey's ear bled late in the fight after a clash of heads as Brennan fought back valiantly. In the tenth round Brennan stood toe to toe and traded until the bell. Salesmen wanted neat young men to travel with expenses advanced contact Hotel Evans Gates.
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New York
Jack Dempsey
Bill Brennan
Madison Square Garden
Dempsey
Brennan
Evans
Gates
Miss Haines Arrives in Moscow as Quaker Relief Official
Miss Anna J. Haines of Moorestown New Jersey arrives in Moscow as the official representative of the American Friends service committee She is the first American Quaker relief worker recognized by the Soviet government and brings 100000 dollars in supplies The Friends will control distribution prior to the revolution she worked in Russia under imperial and Kerensky regimes and graduated from Bryn Mawr in 1907
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Anna J. Haines
Moorestown
N. J
Winchester and Frederick County
Red Cross
American Friends’ Service Committee
Moscow
Russia
Friends
Miss Haines
Imperial
Kerensky
Bryn Mawr College
Society For Organizing Charity
Philadelphia
North House
Bureau of Health
Harding Seeks Progressive Input in Marion Meeting
President elect Harding met with Raymond Robins a former Progressive leader to discuss government questions and domestic issues including plans for an association of nations. Robins is noted for social welfare work and labor condition studies.
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Associated Press
Marion
Ohio
Harding
Ramond Robins
Progressive Party
Republican Executive Committee
Association of Nations
Bevins Haa
Six room new house near Handley Schools with modern comforts
Real estate notice for a newly built six room house located close to Handley Schools. Highlights modern conveniences and attractive pricing with flexible terms. Contact Baker & Shryock for details and showing arrangements.
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Handley Schools
Baker & Shryock
Clothing workers clash as piece work schedule begins
New York December 15. The clothing manufacturers association and the Amalgamated Clothing Workers Union reach a climax with a piece work schedule in all shops of member firms. Pickets guard entrances but no disorders are reported. Union workers call the policy a lock out.
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Associated Press
New York
Clothing Manufacturers’ Association
Amalgamated Clothing Workers’ Union
No Dividend From Overland Company
Willys Overland directors in New York announce passing the regular quarterly 13 4 per cent preferred stock dividend. They say the year’s dividend was earned but cash resources will be conserved until normal industrial and financial conditions return.
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Associated Press
New York
Willys-Overland Company
Directursd
Rail Strike in Mexico Shuts National Railways
Telegraphers and station agents on Mexico's national railways order a general, immediate strike. They demand union recognition, higher wages, personal injury indemnities, and shorter hours, raising fears of widespread paralysis across the lines. A shopping pitch for Cedar Chests follows.
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Associated Press
Mexico
CITT
National Railways
Home Invasion Shootout Near Staunton Leaves Man Dead
A shooting near Raphine across Rockingham County killed B. Heiser and wounded a bystander? G M Wheeler, then fled to Staunton. Coroner and Commonwealth official to investigate. Heiser, about 40, left a widow and six children. Wheeler, a longtime employee, faces pending charges as the case proceeds.
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Staunton
B. Hoge
G. M. Wheeler
Raphine
Rockingham County
Wheeler
Commonwealth
Heiser
Wheel
Searson
James
AugUste
Baltimore
Harris Lexington
Chapman Auto Announcement of Ford Car Sales
Announcement from Chapman Auto stating that all territory restrictions have been abolished enabling sale of Ford cars and used cars with terms offered. The notice identifies Chapman Auto and Sam.
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Tor Company
Ford
Chapman
Sam
Champion Hog Butchered Before County Treasurer
County Treasurer Robert S. butchered a hog this week weighing over 700 pounds live, with eight men handling the process and a derrick used for hoisting into the scalding tub. The same day two other hogs were butchered, each weighing about 270 pounds.
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Robert S. Bt
Chapman’s Aurea Used Fords Offer Wide Selection
Used Ford cars advertised with excellent mechanical condition there are 1920 models and prices from 156 dollars monthly payments listed. Numerous units available for customers to choose from at Chapman’s Aurea.
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Chapman
Prices Decline at Union Stock Yards Market Opening
Livestock prices eased at Union Stock Yards Baltimore as light sheep hogs and calves supplies reduced demand. Cattle receipts appeared modest with prices dipping slightly from last week amid a slower market opening.
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Union
Baltimore
Lost pocketbook on North Market rewards Lea
A black leather pocketbook was lost on North Market near Fairmont Ave Sabah. Reward offered for return to Lea at the indicated address.
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Water St
Lea
Fairmont Ave
Sabah
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Y, Bisay
Ryle
G. All
Albert Robinson
E.C. Allemony
N. E. Tipton
B. F. Hubbard
S. B. Larrick
E. A. Fishel
E. W. Grant
C. B. Whitacre
O’rear
James N. Whitacre
Hessler Himelright
Maj
R.H. Pope
MASON
Boy Scout
W. RY
The
Czecho-Slovakia
Care Star
Winchester Cold Storage Corp
Local Fruit Society
Care Star Office
C. C. Landrum
Iptf
Sam Haines
Washington, Alexander &. Cooke Fertilizer Plant
Bell Phone
G. O. Snapp
Miss Haines TS
Ry M. Swimley’s
Home Invader
Augusta
B. H. Heiser
Seattle
G. My Wheeler
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