Potomac Edison Cuts Domestic Rates Across System
The Potomac Edison Company announces a substantial reduction in domestic lighting rates from ten cents to just over eight cents per kilowatt hour, funded by more than nine million dollars in new capital. The change applies to towns with populations as low as one thousand and allows all domestic appliances up to five horsepower to be metered together, reducing installation costs and improving efficiency across its Williamsport Maryland generating enhancements.
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Northern Virginia Power Company
Eginia
Potondac
Potomac Edison Company
Williamsport
Maryland
Lois Forney Scalp Specialist Advertises Services
Expert marcelling oral scalp treatment manicur ing facials and shampooing offered by Lois Forney Scalp Specialist at 205 Be Boscaweh St. Phone 576-1.
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Marcelling
Lois Forney
Boscaweh St
Partners seek settlement of joint hotel property disputes
In a Fredericksburg Circuit Court suit, Taylor Z. seeks accounting in a partnership with Myron L. Parsons over the Aley Hotel property on Gutmuis and Loudoon streets. Hahn says he conveyed interests to Parsons and later to trustees Lynch and Reardon for Parsons debt security.
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Algota General
Circuit Court of Frederi
Taylor Z
Myron L. Parsons
Aea
Parsons
Gutmuis
Loudoon
Hahn
M. M. Lynch
Jas. P. Reardon
Tates
Harry R.kern
Wg Ioathier
SS Sons
Barnes
Snow records set as Idaho leads nation in snowfall
The Weather Bureau reports Vienna Mine Idaho has the nation's thickest snow cover at 66 inches this winter. Humboldt Michigan follows with 34 inches. In ice, Bismarck and Williston North Dakota report 13 inches while Duluth Minnesota has 9 inches.
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Associated Press
Washington
Vienna Mine
Idaho
Weather Bureau
Humboldt
Mich
Bismarck
Williston
N. D
Duluth
Min
Prices React In Spite of Lowering Call Money
New York December 16 stock prices turned reactionary after an opening strength amid rumors of a Christmas dividend for United States Steel and lower call money rates. Selling focused on high priced industrial issues as call money fell from 5 to 4 percent with ample funds available.
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Associated Press
New York
United States Steel Corporation
Subscriptions Offer for The Star and Progressive Farmer
By mail 3.00 covers one year of The Star and Progressive Farmer. By carrier 4.00 covers one year for both. Special rate ends soon and offers savings.
Mrs J B Russell Dies After Illness in Winchester
Mrs. Mary Elise Russell wife of James B Russell prominent Winchester financier and bank president died at home from pneumonia after more than two months illness. Funeral set for 11 a m Saturday at her Washington and Cork streets residence.
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Mary Elise Russell
James B. Russell
Winchester
Union’ Bank
Washington and
Cork Streets
Rueselli
Atlantic City
Russell
Whirley Estate Sells After Berryville Tragedy
The Whitely Armel case ends in probate as William Whirley estate is sold publicly. The killer left most wealth to heirs Boyd and Henry D. Whirley. Whirley killed Armel then died by suicide near Clarke County.
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Berryville
William Whirley
Archibald B. Armel
Whirley
Ee Whirley
Armel
Marley
O Boyd
Boyd
Henry D. Whirley
Nenas Peer Ville
Tate
Procety
Virginia
Board of Supervisors
Clarke County
Whitley
Oie Te Conera Priprase Ie Ae
Peo-Ce
Just In Time Special Rate Announcement
The January Special Rate is now in effect. Send your friends The Star this Xmas and make them happy all next year. $3.00 per year by mail. $4.00 per year by carrier in advance.
January special rate advert for Evening Star
An in print notice announces a special January rate in effect for the Evening Star offering a discount for payments made by mail in advance. The ad emphasizes saving money by paying now.
Police Seek Eddie Conard in Minstrel Show Manager Disappearance
Police were asked to search for Eddie Conard business manager of the Al G. Fields minstrel show who disappeared from the show car between Mobile and Pensacola. Conard was last seen on the rear of the minstrel car early Wednesday.
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Mobile
Ala
Eddie Conard
al G. Fields
Pensacola
Coward
Pageant Sunday At Market Street Church
The Light of Men a Christmas pageant by J H Kuhlman will be presented by the church school of Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church next Sunday night at 8 o clock. In pan tomime with a candlelight service the cast and choir will present prophetic and nativity scenes with Christmas hymns. An offering will go to the Strawbright Home for orphan boys.
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J. H. Kuhlman
Church School of Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Strawbright Home
The Star Gift Subscription Offer
A holiday promotion invites purchase of a one year subscription to The Star as a Christmas gift. The notice emphasizes giving The Star for the season and mentions a deadline and pricing terms.
Senators Asked to Prevent Smith from Taking Seat
Senate debate centers on Rep. Ashurst resolution delaying oath for Frank L. Smith. Republican and Democratic senators express disappointment over Gov. Small's appointment while an Illinois campaign funds probe continues. Col. Smith, appointed to McKinley’s seat, faces scrutiny over utilities contributions and awaits credentials.
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Associated Press
Washington
Frank L.eee
Illinois
Senate
Ashurst
Arizona
Rnor Smdil
Reed
Staith
Ilinois
Curtis
Kansas
Kn Mgr
Frank JL. Smith
Cueneabd
Awa Lik
Frank L. Smith
Williamb. McKinley
Smith
CHICA
Small
Colonel Smith
Chicago Herald and Examiner
Commerce Commission
Col. Smith
Motta Elected To Swiss Presidency
Berne report states Dr. Joseph Motta, former Swiss Confederation president in 1915 and 1920, has been elected to the presidency again for 1927. The selection marks his return to the top constitutional post for the coming year.
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Motta
Associated Press
Berne
Switzerland
Joseph Motta
Christmas Gift Subscribes The Star For Family
A yearly subscription to The Star offered as a holiday present. A simple request to send The Star to the recipient this Christmas for family enjoyment.
500 Trees Pines Spruce and Cedars for selection
J. Mack Noonan advertises 500 trees including pines spruces and cedars available for selection. The notice highlights tree varieties and likely a sale or nursery offering with no further details on date or location.
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J. Mack Noonan
Administrator's Buick sale in Winchester Virginia
The administrator will sell for cash in front of the Court House Winchester Virginia at 12 o'clock noon on Saturday December 18 1926 a seven passenger Buick car in fine condition The sale was previously set for December 11 1926 and is for Ms M L Lynch Adm r of Henry P Busey deceased The sale occurs at the same time and place and is postponed.
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Court House
Winchester
M. Lynch
Henry P. Busey
Old Reservoirs in Winchester Trace Early Water Supply
A Winchester City Council discussion reviewed removing a historic brick reservoir at the southwest corner of a property tied to the Clark and Ginn deed from 1850. The piece, 40 by 60 feet, housed the town’s water supply when connected to the Town Spring, with wooden then iron pipes. The city claims title, though the structure now serves little purpose.
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Schoweed
Golenberger
L. Clerk
Winchester and Railroad
Liam. L. Clark
Williams
Winchester
Jacob Baker
John
George W. Ginn
William L. Clark
America
Old Town
Leicester Street
Loudoun Street
Crystal Flour Promotes Safer Xmas Cakes
An advertising snippet urges shoppers to avoid risk by choosing Crystal Flour for holiday baking. The brief emphasizes safety and quality for Christmas cakes.
Special January Rate For Evening Star Carriers
The Evening Star announces a special January rate of 4.00 per year by carrier. Pay now to receive the discount and secure home delivery.
Former Cabinet Member and Oil Magnate Charged But Acquitted
In Washington twelve jurors found no taint of poverty in the $100,000 aid to Secretary Fall while Doheny and Edward Doheny Jr faced overlapping conspiracy indictments. The verdict leaves ongoing charges of defrauding the government from Sinclair’s Mammoth outfit to be pursued. Mrs Fall cried with relief as Doheny called the ordeal terrible. Fall prepared to be arraigned the next day alongside co-defendants Stirling and others on separate conspiracy to defraud the government charges.
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Doheny
Associated Press
Washington
Albert
Os Ward
Dohelionairé
Hills Naval Oil Reserve
Selene
Failheny
Owen
Rooverts
Governel
Jeubett
Edward l Doheny, Jr
Harry F. Stir
Sinclair
Mammoth C Pany
Pianos Sale At Brawner's Music, Valley Store
A late fall sale advertises records and pianos with easy terms. The listing highlights Artone Graphonola and Columbia brands, claiming the latest small merchandise and electrical process. Brawner's Music oversees the promotion.
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Artone Graphonola
Columbia
Brawner
Pay Now Save On January Subscription Rate
The Evening Star advertises a January rate for subscriptions with $4.00 per year in advance by carrier and $3.00 per year in advance by mail. If paid on or before January 31 a savings applies. Pay now to avoid last minute price changes.
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Migil
THE
Evening Star
Turkey price notice at Seabright Cork Street
A brief vendor notice lists high cash price for turkeys before selling. H. M. Seabright of Cork Street appears as the contact or seller, with the message noting a cash price offer ahead of sale.
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Turkeys Aata
H. M. Seabright
Cork St
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