Cedar Campaign Under Way Against Cedar Trees
The Frederick County campaign to cut cedar trees proceeds despite bad weather. Many small cedars with galls have been removed, with few landowners opposing. Mr James Fries demanded high compensation for cedars on his land, prompting the fruit growers association to threaten suit to force removal.
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Walker Bond
Fruit Growers’ Association
James Fries
Cedar Grove
Fries
Mr. Fries
Friderick County Fruit Growers’ Association
Philip Williams
Frederick County
Sur
Criticised His Car Didn't Beat His Time
Floyd Johnson and four others were bound $100 to keep the peace for a year and to pay arrest costs after a dispute over remarks about his automobile. Johnson says Front Royal youths sparked the incident by criticizing his car and that young ladies were not involved.
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Floyd Johnson
Johnson
Front Royal
Public Dance At Armory On N Market Street Christmas Eve
A public dance event is announced for Christmas Eve at the Armory on North Market Street. Admission details note ladies free. the notice is issued by the event committee and mentions entertainment including dancing and a display of red items and felt mattresses.
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Armory
N. Market Street
Prominent Bank Cashier Resigns in Berryville
John B. Neill longtime cashier of Bank of Clarke County Berryville retires tomorrow. Lewis N. Glover will succeed him as cashier while Neill stays on as advisor on investments due to his ill health. Neill known banker with strong regional ties remains connected to the bank.
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John B. Neill
Bank of
Clarke County
Berryville
Lewis N. Glover
Neill
Winchester
Baldwin
Christmas Tree Selection Offers 100 Trees
Local notices announce a selection of 100 Christmas trees available for purchase. J Mack Noonan directs inquiries, with R M Swimley handling staple Christmas gifts and related items.
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R. M. Swimley
Cake Sale by Scout Troop at Scout Building
Fifty home made Xmas cakes offered at O K prices with call for orders. Bake sale announced for Tuesday December 23 at 9 30 A M. Scouts ready for delivery anytime. Call at Scout Building for arrangements.
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Scout Building
O. K
Savings Club at Shenandoah Valley Natl Bank 1920
Join the savings club offered by Shenandoah Valley National Bank for 1920. Five weekly contribution classes of 10 cents 25 cents 50 cents 1 dollar and 2 dollars aim to help busy savers never miss saving money.
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Shenandoah Valley Natl. Bank
Shenandoah Valley Nat. Bank
Grand Opening of Winchester Garage Inc
Winchester Garage Inc invites the public to a grand opening on January 2 featuring free entertainment including round and square dancing on two floors. Mrs Richard Griffith leads the first floor music and Atr Pieres Wathey the second floor. Winchester soloists perform, plus free storage offered from December 25 to January 2.
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Iders Winchester Garage Inc
Virginia
Richard Griffith
Atr
Pieres
Wathey
Winchester
Winchester Garage Inc
Which One ARE YOU GOING TO JOIN
An advertising snippet offers weekly savings options priced at ten cents through two dollars per week with varying total returns. The message touts “The one best way to save” and presents multiple rate tiers for potential subscribers.
Crystal Confectionery Candy Sale for Schools
Local maker offers homemade candies including fancy boxes chocolates bonbons caramels and candy canes. Special pricing available for schools and Sunday schools at Crystal Confectionery.
Turkeys Wanted by Valley Hotel Advertisers
Fat turkeys wanted. top price offered. Call at the Valley Hotel corner See and Piccadilly Streets. Inquiries to J. M. Oates and H. M. Seabright.
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the Valley Hotel
Cor
See and
Piccadilly Sts
J. M. Oates
H. M. Seabright
Public Sale of Household Goods in Shenandoah Valley Bank Notice
Public sale Friday December 19 1919 at 10 am at 424 South Kent Street features household goods including chairs tables beds stoves utensils lamps and more plus garden tools and canned fruit terms cash deposits of 25 cents weekly for fifty weeks in Christina Savings Club with a final check of 1 12 from Shenandoah Valley Nat Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Kent Street
Hannah Wookt
Christina Savings Club
Shenandoah Valley Nat. Bank
What Did You Say Savings Club Offers All Losses
An ad promotes a Christmas Savings Club claiming every loss and more classes to suit any pocketbook with a Saturday enrollment time. Also describes a live bank in a town and a large boot and shoe line with winter footwear and ticket draws for prizes.
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Farvers & Merchants Nation
Candies and Livery Ads From Local Bargain Pages
Over forty kinds of pure fresh candies offered at We a pound at Peoples Bargain Store. Also an advertisement to buy two carloads of fat horses two to eight years old weighing 100 to 1200 pounds, with pickup Monday and Tuesday at Mack Noonat's Livery. Scott Grant has received a shipment of ponies.
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We A Pound
Peoples Bargain Store
iWon Ibs
Mack Noonat
Scott Grant
Five die as Norfolk and Western wreck claims passengers
Roanoke report says Memphis Special crashed into the Columbus Norfolk train near Walton. Five passengers were killed and eleven injured. The dead include A. P. Delong of Roanoke, Dr. Charles A. Hamlin of High Point, Rev. Bernard Green of Nettaway, Miss Dinkins of New Castle, Ind, and an unidentified woman believed to be Green’s wife. Signal system said to have functioned correctly.
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Roanoke
Norfolk and Western Railway
Memphis
Walton
Charles Austin Hamlin
High Point
N.C
Bernard Green
Nottaway
Miss Dinkins
New Castle
Ind
Mr. Green
Funeral Rites Held for Mrs James I Athey
The funeral for Mrs. James I. Athey was held at the North Market Street home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Grover Cooper. Services were simple per her wish and conducted by Rev Charles Athey of the Baptist church. Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery beside her husband.
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James I
Grover ©. Cooper
North Market Street
Athey
Charles Atheyr
T! Baptist
John
Serese
Sigat
Geoves
Jobn Lit Scott
Ilar Cook
Mire
Andersen
Alton Nivs
Bly Griffin
Wastiieten Mis
Reek
Bolivar
Yoo A. Evans
Scottdale
Mount Hebron
Christmas Savings Club Offer At The Commercial & Savings Bank
Join the Christmas Savings Club now forming at The Commercial and Savings Bank for a liberal reward next Christmas when you receive your check with 5 percent interest. Small weekly or monthly payments over the coming year yield surprising returns with seven class options per week. No fees fines or extras. Join now before the holiday rush.
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The
Commercial & Savings Bank
Christmas Savings Club At The Commercial And Savings Bank
Learn about the Christmas Savings Club now. Small weekly or monthly payments build interest and return next Christmas. Popular system for saving money for Christmas needs. Join now.
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The
Commercial & Savings Bank
Christmas Savings Club
HOUSES AND LOTS NEAR HAND LEY SCHOOLS TO BE SOLD SATURDAY
Properties including two houses and lots Nos 1920 and 202 South Main street plus two vacant lots on South Market Street to be sold in front of Court Flats at 12 noon Saturday. Located one square from Handley Schools, sale bill available. Also small ads note cabinet phonograph and assorted holiday goods.
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George Randolph
South Market
Winchester Cold Storage Plans Expansion On North Main
The Winchester Cold Storage Company announces construction of a new six story cold storage plant adjoining current facilities on North Main Street. The project boosts total refrigerating space to about 3,000,000 cubic feet and 275,000 barrels for apples, aiming to be the largest apple storage in the country. Estimated cost runs around 300,000 dollars. Contracts awarded cover steel, cement, cork, rock and sand, with work to begin when weather allows. A committee led by H. F. Byrd chairs the project with Ray Robinson John Theatre and William Beverley.
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Winchester Cold Storage Company
North Main Street
United States
Thentry
Messrs
H. F. Byrd
Ray Robinson
John Theatre
William Beverley
Columbia Rec Items Found in Christmas Boxes
A selection of Columbia records excavated from Christmas boxes may appeal to collectors. Seals Music Store reports a diverse line up and invites inquiries for these dated titles and artist offerings.
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Columbia Records
Seals Music Store
Columbia Grafenolas For Christmas
Do not purchase an unknown, inferior graphophone. Buy the best a Columbia Grafenola at SEAL'S. Overland Four SE Dan and Cooupe on display at OVERLAND SALES & SERVICE CO. Cor Water and Main Sts. Lost trucks parts and personal items. due return to Charles Rouss Fire Co. Lost motor crank between Evaporator and Cork St. Reward for return. 100 acres fine saw timber for quick buyer. HWANSBROUGH & CARTER Insurance Loans Real Estate.
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Seal's
Dan
Overland Sales & Service CO
Hwansbrough & Carter Insurance
False economy in buying fire insurance highlighted
A column urges buyers to prioritize claim settlement ability over premium cost. It notes that cheap insurance is often the worst option and promotes choosing agencies representing reputable companies with strong financial backing.
Centenary Reformed Church Plans Christmas Celebrations
The Centenary Reformed Church prepares a series of Christmas events starting with morning worship where Rev. Clarence Woods will speak on The Angelic Annunciation. The evening features a large chorus and Christmas music. A 6 a.m. Christmas Day service and a 6 p.m. Sunday School service follow, with the pastor preaching at Stephensons at 2:30 p.m.
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Centenary Reformed Church
Clarence Woods
Stephensons
Grafonolas arrive in mahogany and cabinet sizes
Large shipment of Columbia Grafonolas just received including mahogany models at 100 125 and cheaper 50 75 options. Reserve a machine for Christmas at Shal's Music St. 218 1p 3t.
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Columbia
Ford Touring Cheap Sale Ad
A used Ford Touring is offered cheap for quick sale. Terms available. Overland Sales and Service Co. located at the corner of Main and Water Streets. Also an unrelated line mentions Apple demand by Sam Waines in Winchester.
Christmas Savings Club Offer From The Commercial & Savings Bank
Ask the fellow who belongs to the Christmas Savings Club what he thinks of the plan then join. The first payment makes you a member with seven classes to suit every pocketbook from 11 to 2.50 per week. Free storage to all out of town Christmas shoppers from December 23 to 31 inclusive.
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Commercial & W
Ings Bank
Pretty Baby shines at Empire in opening run
A large Empire Theatre crowd saw the Jimmy Hodges musical comedy company present Pretty Baby last night. George B. Twyman carried much of the show with humor and song while Miss Mary Farrell and Miss Rene Vincent impressed in the leads. the chorus looked graceful and skilled with several new stage effects. The company plans further performances tonight and tomorrow with matinee and evening showings, weather permitting.
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Empire Theatre
Jimmy Hodges
Awa
George B. Twyman
Mary Farrell
Rene Vincent
Whey
the Empire
Tomorvrow
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J. Mack Noonan
Boy Scouts of America
Shoppins
Buye, Thrift Presents
New England
Boston
Shenandoah Valley
NAT. Bank
Xmax
AL Bank
Tive Town
Associated Press
A. P. Delong
Mrs. Athey
Monk Tnitom Ooh Senne
Shenendoah Valley
Rouen
Frances
Dee
Apt
Alcock
Handley Schools
Ss. L. Larew
Pop Shepherd
Baker's
Dro
Adeal
Tueaday
Bove Preg Company
Xmas Gill
Anality
Huyler
Iwoduks
Miantha Washington
Unsis
Wincheste
Coton Aeryve
Red Cross
Lin
Winchester Company
Columbia Grafenolas
NEW Light Overland
Charley Rouss Fire Co
Douglas Brown
Cork St
Geo. Crowser
Brest HR Bryarly & Bro. Insurance Underwriters
Tice Er
Xmas Saving Club
Ottiers
Brest
Reformed Church
FORD
Overland Sales and Service Co
Main and Water St
Sam Waines
Ciptt
Automobile
Farmers & Merchants National Bank
H. D. Fuller
Hasip Onte
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