Aging Colored Man Burned To Death In Home Fire
An elderly Black man named Harden, about 72, living alone at 611 North Market Street, was found burned to death this morning after his clothing ignited while resting near a stove. Neighbors reported seeing smoke and assisting before coroner's inquest. He previously lived in Uniontown and worked for a local firm. His daughter Viola Gaithers and other relatives survive along with a son, sister, and granddaughter. Funeral arrangements pending family arrival.
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North Markettreet
Sidney Swift
Harden
Doran
C.M. Hodgson
Iden
Viola Gaithers
Grécorp
Wingester and Jenkins
North Market Street
Atden
Viola
Charles Harden
Uniontown
Martha Hickman
Rippon
Jefferson County
W. Va
Virginia Harden
Hagerstown
Winchester
Christmas Savings Club Offer
A Christmas savings plan promotes weekly deposits to accumulate ready money by the next Christmas. Join the club now before the holiday rush with eight classes from ic to 2.50 per week, no fees or fines, and interest returned two weeks before next Christmas. Bank open tonight.
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Commercial & Savings Bank
Cake sale at Scout Headquarters this Thursday
Notice lists a cake sale at Scout Headquarters on Thursday December 23. It also runs help wanted ads for carpenters and laborers at a fertilizer plant in Charles Town West Virginia and for baled straw at Winchester Cold Storage Corp. plus an experienced orehara man for 1921 at Star Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Alexander
Cooke Fertilizer Plant
Morris
Charles Town
W. Va
Winchester Cold Storage Corp
Orehara
Care Star Office
For Sale Eight Per Cent Securities Guaranteed
For sale an eight percent security offering guaranteed and tax free with quarterly payments. Interested parties can call or write for full particulars. Hansbrough and Carter Insurance Loans Real Estate 12 15 18 1p.
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Gall
Hansbrough & Carter
Ford Motor Company Abolishes Territory Lines
Announcement states territory lines have been abolished allowing sales expansion. Company notes reorganization enables broader distribution and market access.
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Ford Motor Company
Ford
Cate
Aneseas Eee
Ome
Weather Bureau forecasts cold fair week with possible snow
The Weather Bureau issue for the week beginning Monday predicts cold, generally fair conditions across the North and Middle Atlantic States with a chance of snow or rain on Tuesday or Wednesday.
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Weather Bureau
North
Middle Atlantic
Inaugural Ball May Be Held Washington D C
Washington society leaders and Representatives' secretaries debate revival of the inaugural ball for Harding's March 4 swearing in. Edward Beale McLean as committee chairman signals support for a grand dance with McLean and his wife marshaling the event.
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Washington
Harding
Edward Beale McLean
McLean
Warren
County Couple Receives Marriage License
A marriage license was issued in the county clerk’s office to William R. Ebersole and Miss Cora B. Snapp, both residents of the county. The groom is the son of Mr. David Frersole and works as a cooper. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Snapp.
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William R. Ebersole
Cora B. Snapp
David Frersole
Joseph F. Snapp
Legion Favors House Tax Plan Amid War Veterans Debate
Raul Die of Paris argues the House bill would grant adjusted compensation to former service men but cautions against delay by Congress. Filbert Bettman of the Legion warns for equal treatment while Carl Calvin calls for government cash payments and railroad industry compensation. Major Frederick Galbraith suggests an education campaign to curb support for cash payments.
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Raul Die
Paris
Congress
Senate Finance Committee
Filbert’ Bettman
Legion
Carl Calvin
World War Veterans
Congres
Frederick W. Galbraith, Jr
Cincinnati
American Legion
Banks Asked to Withhold Gold
John Burke the treasurer of the United States asks national and other banks not to distribute gold coin for holiday use. The treasury aims to conserve the gold reserve, but will honor valid gold applications. Old gold will be paid, and no $2.59 gold pieces will be issued as coinage of these pieces has stopped.
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Associated Press
Washington
National
John Burke
United States
Treasury
Special Dress Sale at The Flower Shop for Christmas
Colonial Dames Candies for Xmas you will find at 1p t1 The Flower Shop Special sale of new dresses wool tricotine velour French serge handsomely embroidered at very low prices Moling & Seal.
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Moling & Seal
Apples for Xmas Boxed Spys at Miller Hardware
Fancy boxed Spys apples marketed for Christmas at John S. Miller’s Hardware Store. Includes Delicious variety and quantity details implied by display text.
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Jno. S. Miller's
Rear Admiral Gleaves to be Relieved by Strauss in Spring
Rear Admiral Albert Gleaves, longtime commander of the Asiatic fleet, is to be relieved early next spring by Rear Admiral Joseph Strauss. Secretary Daniels announces the change, with Gleaves likely to receive another assignment.
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Albert Gleaves
Winchester
United States Navy
Joseph Strauss
Danield
Admira Gleaves
Something for Nothing Free Hand Bags with Purchase
A promotion offers free hand bags to each customer who buys items, with a value of one dollar or more required for eligibility.
Dellinger Held For Shooting in Mt Jackson Case
Woodstock Virginia December 18 a coroner s jury sitting at Mt Jackson finds Casper Lewis Negro died from gunshot wounds allegedly at hands of John R Dellinger Dellinger 21 married with two children faces murder charge following a dispute over money owed by the dead man Preliminary hearing planned in a day or two.
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Woodstock
Mt. Jackson
Casper Lewis
John R. Dellinger
Dellinger
More Fruit Shipment Boosts Cumberland Area Trade
Cumberland Md Dec 18 Shipment of apples from the Cumberland Fruit Exchange in cold storage at Martinsburg Berkeley Springs and Winchester to points east and west has begun with two or three carloads daily as fruit prices rise. Nearby farmers near Romney Moorefield and Keyser expect a large dressed poultry trade.
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Cumberland
Cumberland Fruit
Martinsburg
Berkeley Springs
Winchester
Romnary
Moorefield
Keyser
Prayers Requested for Cardinal Gibbons Illness
Baltimore reports Cardinal Gibbons is under best medical care at the home of Mr. Robert T. Satie with hopeful signs of recovery. Bishop Corrigan urges daily prayers as word from Union Mills says he rested well and felt better than in days.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons
O. B. Corrigan
Baltimore Catholic Review
Cardinal
Robert T. Satie
Union Mills
Christmas Cake Sale at Boy Scout Headquarters
Auctioneered event at Boy Scout Headquarters on December 23 offers one hundred home made cakes for sale at The Flower Shop location names. Sale runs for a limited time while supplies last. Harmful details avoided. focus on community sale of baked goods.
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Boy Scout Headquarters
Almost Free Portable Gas Engine and Wood Law ad
Classified ad brief offering a low price portable gas engine and wood stove law item for quick sale. Mentions J. S Grant Sprayer Co and a date 12 17 1p 21, plus a request for 2 flat top office desks via Star care.
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J. S Grant Sprayer CO
Care Star
Plymout h Rubber Company in Bankruptcy Petition
The Plymouth Rubber Company of Canton Mass with $1 5 million capital faced a bankruptcy petition in Federal Court. Creditors claim about 3 000 was involved. Officials cite a sharp drop in product values and demand as the cause. Asset and liability figures were not disclosed.
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Associated Press
Boston
Miss
Plymouth Rubber Company
Canton
Mass
Pardons Sparkled as Christmas Gift for Bertie Puffinberger
Governor grants a Christmas pardon to Bertie Puffinberger, an 18-year-old from the moin section of the county, who had served six weeks of a one year hard labor sentence for breaking into John Bennett’s store in North Frederick county. Sheriff Pannett delivers the pardon and Bertie returns home in citizen’s clothes. His younger brother Joe, 14, remains in state reform school after involvement in the same robbery.
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Bertie Pulbinverger
Moin
Pannett
Bertie
John Bennett
Frederick County
Winchester-Hoyce
Pannetts
Cathes
Puffinberger
Joe Puffinberger
Joe
State Reform School
Reform School
County hog champion defeated by much larger rival in county fair
County Treasurer R. B. Smith had been hailed as the region’s champion hog raiser after his 750 pound hog was killed. Andrew Arnold of Jefferson county killed a hog tipping the scales at 1108 pounds at the hanial Jersey Red and was 3 1/2 years old.
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Smith
Andrew Arnold
Jefferson County
Landsdowne Home of Lord Dunmore Destroyed by Fire
The Landsdowne estate near Williamsburg Virginia believed built in 1773 was totally destroyed by a recent fire. Once owned by D L Flory the property was commandeered by the government during World War I and remained in government hands.
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Landsdowne
Lord Dunmore
Virginia
Williamsburg
D. L. Flory
Chapman’s Auto Sales Offers Used Fords 1914 1920 Models
Used Fords in excellent mechanical condition available 1914 to 1920 models priced from 150 to 450 dollars. Monthly payments offered. Large selection, come early to choose. Chapman’s Auto Sales.
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Chapman
Salvation Army Services At Court House Auditorium
Salvation Army announces meetings at the Court House Auditorium with a free and easy session Saturday night at 8 15 and Sunday school at 2 30. A Christian praise meeting at 3 30 and a salvation meeting at 8 00 follow, with an invitation to all ages and a welcome from officers Ensign Mary Leigh and Cadet Annie Woodall.
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Salvation Army
Court House
Tian
Salvation Meeting
Mary Leigh
Annie Woodall
Fancy Box Apples and Pears Available for Quick Delivery
SAM HAINES offers Fancy Box Apples including Staymrens Winesers King David Sweet Paradise Jonathan Albemaries Belle Fleur Rome Beauty Grimes Golden York Imperials and assorted pears. Barrels of varieties also available. Order early for delivery via express or parcel post from Winchester Virginia. Phone 419.
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Staymrens
King David
Sweet Paradise
Jonathans
Albemaries
Belle Fleur
Rome Beauty
Grimes Golden
York Imperials
Sam Haines
Winchester
Carrier pigeon found on Samuel Brown farm in Gainesboro
A carrier pigeon was found by tenant William Keller on the Samuel Brown farm in Gainesboro. The bird had a silver leg band marked A I 14 A C14 and a red band on the other leg. The finder seeks to locate the owner and return the bird. Also an ad notes barrel headers wanted at Winchester Cold Storage Corp. Spit.
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Samuel Brown
Gainesboro
William Keller
Wischester Cold Storage Corp
For Rent Rooms Above J M Orndoff Store
FOR RENT. 2 connecting rooms suitable for offices or sleeping rooms over J. M. Orndoff's Store. Phone 296 J or 48 Rouss Ave. Ap
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J. M. Orndoff
Rouss’ Ave
Roy Scouts Publicize Cake Sale Amid Local Campaign
A fragment notes Lise promoting cakes to save trouble, urging purchases as part of a local campaign. The item mentions Roy Scouts organizing the event to raise support.
Consul Gray to Leave for Rome
Mr. Robert L. Gray Jr of the United States consular service will sail from New York on January 6 for Rome where he will join the American diplomatic service. He has been at his parents home during a six month furlough and previously served as the U S consul at Hanover, Germany when the war began and later left with other Americans for Switzerland.
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Robert L. Gray, Jr
United States Consular Service
R. L. Gray
Department of State
New York
Rome
Gray
United States
Hanover
Germany
Switzerland
Motorist Fends Off Skunk In Midnight Road Encounter
George McKee of Jefferson county reports a close call on Charlestown road when a skunk appeared in the road blocking his path. He hurriedly backed away at high speed for about 15 minutes before the animal ran off through a fence and was last seen retreating in a cloud of dust. The creature was identified as a pole cat.
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George McKee
Jefferson County
McKee
Charlestown
Former Resident Mr T Monroe Snapp Plans Return Home
A Winchester family member, Mr. T Monroe Snapp, long resident of Kansas City with his son Fred Snapp, expects to return to his old Winchester home. He worked in a local foundry and later with the Winchester Gas and Electric Light Company, and is brother to Mrs. M B Bryant and Miss Emma Snappy of North Main Street.
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T. Monroe Snapp
Winchester
Fred. Snapp
Kansas City
Snapp
M. B. Bryant
Emma Snappy
North Main Street
Winchester Gas and Electric Light Company
Charles Lampkins Dies of Tuberculosis at 26
Charles D Lampkins 26, member of a prominent family, died yesterday at his parents home 101 South Main after a long tuberculosis illness. He formerly worked for Orndorff and McVicar and later in a distant city. Survived by wife Beular Z Lampkins, father Charles Lampkins, sister Sallie V James Cleveland, Grace Allisy Chicago, and brother James H Lampkins. Funeral at Mount Carmel Baptist Church Monday at 2 30 officiated by Rev Fisher. burial in Orrick Cemetery.
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Charles D. Lampkins
Charles Ipkins
South Main Street
Atore
Orndorff
McVicar
Beular Z. Lampkins
James H. Lampkins
Sallie V. James
Cleveland
Grace Allisy
Chicago
Mount Carmel Baptist Church
Fisher
Orrick Cemetery
Woman Confesses Part in Maryland Murder Case
Hautemore reports Mrs Annie Johns admitted her lover Tom Libber killed her husband John Johns and that she helped dress the body. She said they fell in love two months ago and Libber urged killing Johns so they could marry.
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Associated P’ress
Hautemore
Annie Johns
Highlandtown
Tom Libber
Johns
Libber
Lewis Reelected Leader of United Mine Workers
Unofficial returns nationwide indicate John L. Lewis has been reelected president of the United Mine Workers of America, defeating Robert H. Haltin of Washington, according to a statement from the international headquarters.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of Smet
Robert H. Halin
Washi
de Valera to come out of retirement on Christmas Day
New York dispatch reports that Ramona de Valera president of the Irish Republic will leave retirement on Christmas day in New York City. Secretary Harry Boland denied earlier rumors that de Valera had gone to Great Britain.
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Associated Press
New York
Ramona
de Valera
New York City
Harry Boland
Great Britain
Body of man found in harbor with knife wounds
The body of a well dressed man about 60 was found floating in Baltimore harbor. His throat was cut and a deep knife wound lay over the heart. He bore a bill and a book bearing the name of the State. He was about 6 feet 9 inches tall, weighed 160 pounds, partly bald, with a stubby brown mustache.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Prominent Gulfport Couple Quietly Wed at Presbyterian Church
Mr Greenberry R Kemp, a retired Gulfport businessman, and Mrs Carrie Timber of this city were secretly married at the Presbyterian Church sanctuary today by Rev J H Lacy. Kemp, a Baltimore native, long served as a circuit court clerk there before living in Gulfport for years. Mrs Timber, formerly Miss Carrie Miller of Middletown, widow of Ambrose Timberlake, is connected to local families.
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Greenberry R. Kemp
Gultrt
Misc
Carrie Timber
Presbyterian Church
J. H. Lacy
Kemp
Carrie Miller
David Miller
Middletown
Colunty
William H. Smith
Winchester
Ambrose Timberlake
Baltimore
Gulfport
Robert A. Beverley
G. G. Kemp
See Little Joe's Xmas Adverts
Full page notice promoting new plush coats for late buyers. Coats feature full cut with belt, plain and fur collars, offered at special prices. Moling & Seal.
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Moling & Seal
Dividend Notice Declared by The Commercial and Savings Bank
The directors of The Commercial & Savings Bank of Winchester declare a four semiannual dividend of 3 percent payable January 1, 1921. The notice is dated December 17, 1920 and signed by cashier John Sloat.
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The
Commercial & Savings Bank of
Winchester
Lawmakers Urge Individual Redistricting Plans
The joint legislative committee in Richmond with four senators and five assemblymen decided that each member should prepare and submit his own redistricting plan. A future meeting will refine the plans into a single working proposal.
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Joint Legislative Committee
Richmond
Boy Scout Cake Sale promises easy holiday cake buy
Community fundraiser invites shoppers to Thursday December 23 for festive cakes. Local scouts offer ready made desserts to save time and worry during the holiday rush. Proceeds support troop activities and community service projects.
LYSTAL CONFECTIONERY Home Made Candies
Fancy boxes candy canes clear toys and baskets offered with special prices for schools and Sunday treats. No charge for boxes. All made at home and perfectly pure.
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Lystal Confectionery
Short session sinks prices in early New York trading
The market opened irregularly and stayed unsettled as shorts depressed prices with little support. Food shares oils shipping tobaccos motors and utilities were notable weak spots while high grade rails and coalers lagged near day lows. About 450000 shares changed hands.
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New York
Seven Drown In Kanawha River Near Spring Hill
Seven men employed at the U S naval ordnance plant at South Charleston were drowned when their skiff overturned crossing the Kanawha near Spring Hill. Eleven others in the party were rescued. The incident occurred in Charleston.
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Associated Press
Charleston
United States
Naval Ordnance Plant
South Charleston
Kanawha Or
Spring Hill
F. R. Crane Jewelers Promotes Latest Jewelry Styles
F R Crane announces new jewelry styles and clocks with affordable prices. The ad highlights fashion items and bargain jewelry, inviting customers to visit the shop for current wares and special offers.
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Bargais Jorboess
Fruit Growers Hold Annual Meeting and Elections
The Lek County Fruit Growers held an afternoon meeting in the county room with a large attendance. John Cather chaired as president. a resolution set board terms to 16 directors, five for one year five for two years and five for three years. They amended the constitution to hold monthly meetings and set December as annual meeting time. Harry F. Byrd defended price policy on barrels. minutes from the Chamber of Commerce were cited. The nominating committee elected officers and directors, and proposals included inspector oversight of packing, community packers, and a U S Department of Agriculture substation for Winchester. Mr Campfield spoke on Mails and Packing before adjournment. A lost string of dull black items was noted with reward.
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Lek County Fruit Growers Tion
John Cather
Ty L. Ortypa
Harry F. Byrd
Board of dii
Chamber Merce
Cather
O Meers
beeMe
Rts
Tlso
Board of Directora
Tlon
Messrs
Clark Hiett
N. J. Wigginton
J. R
Ray Robinson
H. M. Bond
Melinée
F. A
Wichester
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Tollegal Committee
Gold
Mg Koohté
Ama
Byrd
W. S. Campfield
Magnolia Oil To Pay Dividend At Meeting
The Magnolia Petroleum Company announced at a Dallas meeting that a stock dividend of 100 shares is to be issued to stockholders. The action follows payment of authorized capital and reflects ongoing corporate adjustments.
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Magnolia - Oil
Dallas
Tex
Maghella Petroleumypany
Axa
Christmas Savings Club Enrollment Tonight
Local ad invites residents to join the Christmas Savings Club with a door to door sign up tonight from 7 to 9. The program promises a popular money saving system to boost holiday funds and cash boxes for every pocketbook.
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Sré
Commercial
SAYI
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Scout
By the
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Tha Press
Banks
Admiral Gleaves
Seal’s Music Store
Holly Holly
I A
Thomas W. Mathews
West Piccadilly
Winchester, Va
Salvation Army Services
Lise
Roy
Consul Gray
Charles Lampkins
Lewis
Little Joe's
John
Sloat
Cashier
Kanawha River
R. M. Swimley
F. R. Crane, Jeweler
HBA
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