Powell faces pressure over patronage letters in Virginia
In Richmond reports center on B R Powell Gretna Va promising a statement after Harrison Paul confrontation. Powell linked to letters cancellation checks and patronage sales involving Ninth District figures Slemp Howard and ex secretary. Political circles say revelations could reshape Virginia political alignments.
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Times-Dispatch
B. R. Powell
Gret- Va
Bascom
Ninth District
Vic
J. B. Howard
Thomas W. Harrison
Washington
House of Representatives
Harrison
John Paul
Virginia
Powell
Slemp
Howard
Poweh
Slémp
Gretna
L. B. Heaward
Internal Revenue
Federal Building
Richmond
Harrison- Paul
Congress
Seventh District
John Fo
Danville
Fifth District
L. B. Howard
Carter Glass
Mayor Restricts Fireworks and Arms During Christmas
Mayor Glass issued written police directions controlling firecrackers firearms and noise devices for the Christmas season. Firecrackers under legal size may be used on Saturday December 23 and Christmas days with no firing on Main street Cork to Piccadilly. cease by 11 p m. Pistols torpedo canes blank guns are banned. possession must be surrendered on sight. Police to enforce law with no recklessness tolerated and city ordinances cover all infractions.
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Glass
Doran
Main
Cork
Piccadilly
Funeral services for C. P. Willey
Charles Paul Willey died of double pneumonia at his Highland avenue home. Services were at Presbyterian Mission Chapel led by Rev. Dr. W. H. Woods with Rev. J. F. Morgan assisting. Fire company members attended. Handley Schools workers sent flowers. Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers were Marcelus Anderson M. C. Walters Theodore Legg James Carper George Kremer Clinton Grim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Paul Willey
Highland Avenue
Presbyterian Mission Chapel
W. H. Woods
J. F. Morgan
First Christian Church
Friendship Fire Company
Fire Company
Handley Schools
Willey
Mount Hebron
Marcelus Anderson
M. C. Walters
Theodore Legg
James Carper
George Kremer
Clinton Grim
Christmas specials and household items advertised in Virginia.
Local advert lists wreathes for cemetery use priced 50c to 6.00 and a Christmas sale at The Flower Shop with chocolate boxes for 39c. People’s Drug Co promotes a radio display and a Northern Virginia Power Co features poison products and pruning tools from Orchard Supply Co.
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Northern Virginia Power Co
Orchard Supply CO
Lptf
Xmas Specials from Newlin and Potts Electric
Newlin and Potts promote Xmas specials on lighting and small appliances. Floor lamps priced at 18 dollars, table lamps 10 to 18 dollars, electric irons from 5 to 5.50 dollars, two way coffee percolators 14.50, Dim-a-lites 1.10, desk lamps 10 dollars. Lightolier fixtures range 3 to 15 dollars with bulbs discounted after sunset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon
Westinghouse
Newlin.& Potts
Three Dead From Turkey Row in Virginia Tragedy
In Mount Clinton Virginia a family quarrel over turkeys escalated to a triple death. Ward Messick 29 hanged himself after shooting his father in law Bodkins 53 was killed by Messick and Harry Messick 27 was shot by Bodkins who mistook him for his son in law. A coroner jury found Ward Messick died by his own action.
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Harrisonburg
Mount Clinton
Here
R. Ward Messick
Bodkins
Ward Messick
Harry Messick
Thim
Lee Bodkins
Ward
Aia
Mess
Messick
Dillard
Wood
Commonwealth
Barman
Messicks
Pendleton Empty
West Virginia
President Harding Buys Brunswick Phonograph in Baltimore
Brunswick Phonograph Co of Baltimore Md reports President Harding purchased a $750 Brunswick phonograph last week in Baltimore. Seal's Music Store advertises a large Xmas stock with easy installment terms.
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Brunswick
Hudson Speedster Delivered to Liken in Mid-City Garage
A Hudson Speedster was delivered for Liken at a Mid-City Garage location. The report notes the party names and venue without further details on sale or timing.
Shenandoah Valley Bank Opens Christmas Savings Club
Shenandoah Valley National Bank invites customers to join a Christmas Savings Club with six contribution levels from 10c to 5.00. All amounts paid back with interest before Christmas. Savings accounts earn 3% and CDs 4% interest. Open Saturday nights 7 to 9.
Democratic Woman's Club meeting notice at Handley Library
A notice announces a Democratic Woman's Club meeting to be held at the Handley Library Auditorium at 7 30 p m on Tuesday December 19 with attendance open to members and guests.
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Democratic Woman's Chip
Handley Library
Brunswick Phonographs and Records at Conner's Bargain Store
We are the exclusive Brunswick Dealers for Winchester and Frederick County. Full stock of phonographs and records at Seal's Music Store. Also caps and ties available for 19 cents.
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Brunswick
Winchester
Frederick County
Seal’s Music Store
Jlp
Conner’'S
A W Fishpaw Seriously Hurt in Crossroads Car Crash
Charles W. Fishpaw of Clarke near Berryville sustained serious injuries when a Buick collided with Marshallker's Packard at a Berryville pike crossroads. Loney Cline, driving Baker's car, and Miss Virginia Elder were among those in the Baker vehicle, with Fishpaw and a Fishpaw son in the other car. Mr. Cline suffered back strain. Fishpaw was carried to Mr. Gaunt’s home and seen by Dr. Osborne. The accident occurred near a slight rise with obstructed view. both cars suffered heavy damage.
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Charles W. Fishpaw
Clarke Ing
Berryville
Marshallker
Packard
Fo Beryville Pike
John Gaunt
Empire Theatre
Cline
Fishpaw
Baker
W Ray Smith laid to rest in Mount Hebron
W Ray Smith late Baltimore and Ohio Railroad dispatcher died suddenly of heart disease after reporting for duty in Brunswick Maryland. His funeral in Winchester featured Brunswick Masons De Molay Commandery Knights Templar from Frederick and Winchester Masons withPast Master C Edy as worshipful master and Rev A A Kelly leading the committal. Members of the Brunswick lodge and Commandery attended with 50 railroad officials and family members. The grave area was covered with large floral offerings.
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W. Ray Smith
Baltimore and Ohio
Brunswick
Mount Hebron
Winchester
Brunswick Lodge of Masons
Todge
Mr. Smith
Brunswick Masons
de Molay
Knights Templar
Frederick
Hiram Lodge
A. A. Kelly
Grace Lutheran Church
Winchester Commandery
No. 12
Knight« Templar
A. C C. Slonaker
W. Wagner
A. R. Breckenridge
John H. Snyder
W. M. Fletcher
I. N. Good
Attorneys Ward and Larrick Receive Funds
A notice states money is sent to Ward and Larrick, attorneys, on December 19, 1920, under docket 12d-31. The brief entry records the transfer of funds to the firm for legal proceedings.
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Ward & Larrick
Miss Frances Steele Weds Raymond Ogden in Middletown
A December 16 wedding at the bride’s home in Middletown tied Miss Frances Steele to Raymond Ogden with Rev. J C Hawk officiating. A Christmas colored reception followed, guests from Virginia and surrounding counties extended congratulations, and the couple planned a short Washington trip before settling in Warren County.
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Middletown
Frances Steele
Raymond Ogden
J. C. Hawk
Southern Methodist Church of
Elsie DeLaney
Winchester
Alice DeLaney
Virginia Steele
Front Royal
Edward Steele
W. South Taylor
Strasburg
Washington
Warren County
Eet 'W
St Herr
Frederick
Wallen
E. V. Ogden
Kansas
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Not Guilty verdict in Ernest Kitchen liquor case
A Circuit Court jury found Ernest Kitchen not guilty in the commonwealth case charging manufacturing liquor in violation of state prohibition laws. The farm still was seized during Sheriff Pannett’s visit last summer. Kitchen claimed no knowledge of the still.
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Commonwealth
Ernest Kitchen
T. R. Cather
James P. Reardon
Kitchen
Pannett
R. L. Barney
BE. D. Rogers
J. ©. Dorsey
A. W. Wright
Shooting Match At the Four Mile House on Xmas Day
A short item reports a shooting match at the Four-Mile House on the Northwestern Grade during Christmas Day. It mentions clay pigeons and lists nut prices from a local store sale. The ad style reflects a bargain tone from the People’s Bargain Store.
Stockholders Meeting Notice for Bank Directorship
The annual stockholders meeting of SHENANDOAH VALLEY NATIONAL BANK Winchester Virginia will be held in the banking room on Tuesday January 9 1923 at eleven oclock for the election of directors. By W G Hardy Cashier December 8 1922. 1p td
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Shenandoah Valley
National Bank
Winchester
W. G. Hardy
Group 3 Banks to Meet Here on January 19
The Virginia State Bankers Association group three convention moves to January 19 in Winchester tied to Gen. Lee's birthday and a large Alexandria Masonic gathering. An executive committee meets tomorrow to arrange details, with Anthony Dibrell and P W Anderson leading the organizing efforts.
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Group No 3
Virginia State Bankers’ Association
Winchester
R. E. Lee
Bankers of Group No. 3
Alexandria
Anthony Dibrell
Leesburg
Cr Nation
P. W. Anderson
Marshall
John I. Sloat
Handley Library
Rouss Hall
State Association
Virginia
Northern Neck
Shenandoah and
Page Valleys
Piedmont Virginia
Tidewater
Man Slaughter brings controversial film to Winchester cinema
The manager announces the Paramount picture Man Slaughter to be shown in Winchester and Frederick county with matinee and evening showings at low prices. The film, said to be a modern day lesson on youth and automobile danger, is endorsed by city officials and will be paired with a Paramount short about Hollywood stars.
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Famous Players
Paramount
Winchester
Frederick County
Hollywood
Thomas Meighan
Wallace Reid
Mr. Meighan
Leatrice Joy
Lois Wilson
Paul Declares House Action Vindication After 1920 Election Fight
Harrisonburg Va. reports that the House ratified the committee’s finding that Captain John Paul of the city was legally elected in 1920, amid fraud allegations. Paul says the decision proves the people’s will and urges continued effort to curb dishonest elections and safeguard honest victories.
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Harrisonburg
House of Representatives
Dallinger
John Paul
Paul
Parenenio
Paul Sretee Paul
Getic
Areca Ed
Pittsylvania
Harrison
Hane
Heanekes
Gus
Sinia
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Iptft
MAS Savings Club
The
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A. W. Fishpaw
Clarke County
Winchesterspital
MT. Hebron
Miss Steele
Bride
Brazil
California
Ip People’s Bargain Store
Stockholders’ Meeting
Wm. J. Gochenour
Maurertown
Lee
L. M. Baker
Ip People's Bargain Store
Baker’s Drug Store
P. C. Investment
Hansbrough & Carter
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