Trust Bank Considers Adding Trust Department
The Commercial and Savings Bank plans a stockholders meeting in Winchester on Tuesday January 10 to vote on amending its charter to establish a general trust business. The bank, noted as the town’s youngest and grows with demand for fiduciary services, will move within a year to a new home on the Hotel Evans site at Main and Piccadilly streets after plans were approved. Building will begin later.
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the Star
Commercial and Savings Bank
Winchester Financial Institution
North Main Street
Hotel Evans
Main
Piccadilly
Bank
Grand Jury Indicts Five in Baltimore Theaters Case
Baltimore grand jury returns indictments against Judge Harry W Nice Edwin T Dickerson Alfred G Buck and Bernard H Dundon plus City Councilman Wilson J Carroll Buck and Dundon charged with larceny tied to a slush fund used to push a Boulevard Theater permit Carroll faces three bribery counts. Dickerson Nice and Buck Dundon alleged conspirators in the scheme.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Harry W. Nice
Appeal Tax Court
Edwin T. Dickerson
Alfred G. Buck
American Theaters Company
Bernard H. Dundon
Wilson J. Carroll
Dickerson
Nice
Buck
Dundon
Boulevard Theater
Buck and
Carroll
Dickerson and
WREATHS For Cemetery Plants by Flower Shop Ad
All kinds of wreaths for the cemetery priced from 50 cents to 5 dollars and up. The Flower Shop offers a variety of arrangements.
Lime Sulphur Ready for Delivery at the Win
J Frank Baylis advertises lime sulphur and nursery services at 315 Amherst St. City. He offers shade trees shrubs strawberry and asparagus plants and delivery and planting at nursery prices. Oyster supper at Rosenberger on Thursday and Friday December 22 23 with cakes sold.
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J. Frank Baylis
Amherst St
City
Rosenberger Thurs
Millard Randall Killed in Washington Auto Crash
The 44 year old Millard J. Randall died from a fractured skull after being struck by a car at the Thirty third and M streets crossing. He was a Pennsylvania native living in Washington and employed by a Capitol Heights contractor. The driver was arrested on a technical charge of involuntary manslaughter and an inquest was held. He is survived by his widow, two daughters, and a son.
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Millard J. Randall
Washington
Thirty-third
Mount Hebron
A. A. Kelly
Grace Lutheran Church
Randall
Pennsylvania
Capitol Heights
Bertha ‘Williams
Winchester
Iates
MF Randall
Aiso
Torrne
J. H. Gainer
May Randall
Harry Randall
Gainer
Lewis Weiger
Charles Swartzback
Wall Street explosion case tied to Wolfe Lindenfeld arrest
William J. Burns arrives in New York to pursue the Wall Street blast investigation. He says Lindenfeld’s arrest is a link in the evidence chain, part of the effort to clear the case. A separate classified note advertises a pony, pony buggy and harness for sale.
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Associated Press
New York
Wall Street
Wolfe Lindenfeld
Warsaw
William J. Burns
Bureau of Investigation
Department of Justice
Jon
Washington
Burns
Lindenfeld
What Women Love at Empire Tonight
A two hour revue featuring Annabelle and Sweet William giving a comic quickstep through courtship. Annabelle teases with boxing swimming flying and running while showcasing a famed figure on bathing beaches and sporting shores at the Empire tonight.
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William
Annabelle
Empire
Hurrican Hutch
Holly and Mistletoe Sale At The Flower Shop
A Flower Shop advertises Holly and Mistletoe available for 17-1p-tt while supplies last. The notice emphasizes their scarcity and invites customers to purchase these seasonal decorations.
Handley Council to Meet Thursday Due to Christmas Eve
The regular monthly meeting of Handley Council No. 634 United Commercial Travelers is moved to Thursday evening December 29 instead of the fourth Saturday because Christmas Eve falls on that date.
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Handley Council
United Commercial Travelers
Joyful Christmas Message From War Veterans Leader
Mrs. W A Baker of the Virginia Department Woman's Auxiliary of the American Legion shares a Christmas letter from Colonel Hanford MacNider National Commander urging service to veterans. He cites the three wise men and calls for acts of support, employment for ex servicemen, and solidarity in giving meaning to Christmas.
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MacNider
American Legion
Américan Legion
Hanford Macnnder
Wireless music from New York demonstration
Wireless music from New York will be demonstrated tonight and Wednesday from 8:30 to 9:30 at the Win Orchard Supply Co.
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Wireless. Music From
New York
Orchard Supply CO
Judgment Opens for Two Days at Auditorium Tonight
One of the best productions in America, Victor Hugo's Judgment, a tale of love, intrigue, and plotting during Bloody Mary’s England, opens at the Auditorium for a two day run tonight amid high praise from trade papers. Admission 11-15-25 cents. note Lost Gold bar pin set with pearls and sapphires reward to Mrs Alva Richards 210 W Water St.
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America
Poli Negri
Victor Hugo
England
Admigston
Alva Richards
W. ‘Water St
Local Furniture Sale At Mrs Van Huss Residence
A listing for furniture sale at 128 North Washington Street includes a double heater stove, a mission library set, dining chairs, extension table, bookcase, dresser and additional items. The notice is under Mrs Q O Van Huss.
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Mission Library
N. Washington St
Q. O. van Huss
Local drug store window ads promote cosmetics and gifts
Azurea and Dierkiss face powder priced at 10 cents a box advertise at Baker's New Drug Store. The window also displays gift items and Miller's Old Drug Store promotes ef uty offerings in the shopfront display.
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Miller’s
A Cold Wave for Christmas Across the East
A cold wave will sweep the eastern half of the country with unusually low temperatures. The northwest has already seen extreme cold and the weather bureau predicts much lower temperatures by Thursday as the cold front advances southeastward.
Death on scaffold linked to World War I soldiers
George H. Taylor of Philadelphia testified to a Senate committee that he saw twelve American soldiers hanged near Is-sur-Tille, France, from April to June 1918, though he could not confirm court martial convictions. He named a soldier tried for assault by a French court-martial with an American officer present. Robert A. Harrison of Wilmington, NC, recalled a 1917 lynching of a Mexican suspect in France who was not tried, claims the execution was needed to spare officers from cashiering.
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Associated Press
Washingdon
George H. Taylor
Philadelphia
Senate
Is-Sur-Tille
France
Taylor
Can Rock On
Daemittee
Robert A. Harrison
Wilmington
N. C
el Paso
Eagle Pass
Texas
Harrison
Our Business Men's Club Christmas Club Appeal
A local appeal urges joining the Xmas Club organized by the Shen Valley National Bank. Leaders of the business community promote a $5.00 weekly plan, noting a projected total of $253.75.
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Xmas
Shen
Valley National Bank
Mail dispatch advances several hours by rail
Local post office officials announced that registered mail is now sent by Pennsylvania Railroad shortly after 5 PM from Winchester, reaching Baltimore by 7:30 AM and arriving six hours earlier than before. Mail to New York and Philadelphia also uses the Harrisburg route, with several banks thanking the office for the change.
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The
Star
Winchester
Pennsylvania Railroad
Harrisburg
Baltimore
Washington
Richmond
New York
Philadelphia
Postoffice
Whitman’s Christmas Candy on sale at Baker’s Drug Store
Read Moling and Seal’s Xmag ad on page 4 for details. Whitman’s Christmas Candy featured at Baker’s Drug Store with seasonal assortment and pricing likely included in the promotional listing.
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Moling & Seal
Ireland Treaty Delays Troop Withdrawals Amid Ratification Uncertainty
Removal of British troops from Ireland halted awaiting ratification. A transport and trains were recalled and canceled as Dublin debates Arthur Griffiths motion to approve the Anglo Irish treaty. De Valera and Sinn Fein leaders faced demands to submit ratification to a public vote.
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Dublan
Dail Éireann
of Eireann
Arthur Griffith
Dublin
Sinn Fein
Dail Eireann
Eamonn de Valera
John Mikey
England
Eamonn
de Valera
Matinee Empire Schedules A Week of Shows
The Matinee Empire announces showtimes for tomorrow and Saturday with matinee performances each day. A full schedule includes matinees on Wednesday and Saturday during Christmas week.
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Matinee Empire
Baker's New Drug Store Ad Itself as 10c Offer
A brief classified notice for 65 tags and seals offered at 10 cents in Baker's New Drug Store with a two-line price and page reference, indicating sale or inventory note.
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Baker’s New Drug Store
Banks Fail in Savannah Amid Heavy Withdrawals
In Savannah, The People's Bank and The Realty Savings and Trust Company, each capitalized at $100,000, failed to open today after heavy withdrawals yesterday. Closings were attributed to the rush, leaving depositors and staff awaiting further developments.
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Associated Press
Savannah
People’s Bank
the Realty Sayings and Trust Company
Shen Valley National Bank Ad Offer
An ad promotes a savings plan paying 1.00 per week for 50 weeks with a 50.75 check next Christmas. It notes Saturday evening hours 7 to 9. The message is from Shen Valley National Bank.
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Shen
Valley National Bank
Oranges and Apples Sell at Robinson Cold Storage
C L Robinson Cold Storage advertises Rome Beauty apples at 3.25 per box and oranges at 3.25 per bushel. The notice lists pricing and product availability for produce customers paused at the storage facility.
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Rome
C. L. Robinson Cold Storage
Postponed Presbyterian Xmas Exercises in Kerns Town
The Sunday School Xmas exercises at the Presbyterian Church of Kerns town are postponed to Monday night December 26. An interesting program is planned and all are welcome. Mrs. G. G. Ast has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Trenary and departed this afternoon for Staunton Virginia before returning to Huntington West Virginia.
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Presbyterian Church of
Kernstown
G. G. Ast
C. W. Trenary
Staunton
Huntington
W. Va
Britain Pushes Abolition of Submarine at Washington Talks
The British delegation formally requests a plenary session to argue for abolishing submarines at the Washington conference. French proposals aim to secure adequate defensive strength and regional fleet balance, with France willing to concede tonnage on capital ships but not subs and auxiliaries. President Harding reportedly views the Four-Power treaty as not covering major Japanese islands, a personal stance in contrast to official opinion.
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Associated Press
Washington
Great Britain
France
Albert Sarraut
M. Sarraut
Briand
Hughes
Sealy Andre
Germany
M. Briand
Harding
White House
Japan
United States
Blooming Xmas Plants Arrive At The Flower Shop
Blooming Poinselias primroses Cy clemen and cherries arrive now at THE FLOWER SHOP. Local shoppers can find a selection of festive plants for holiday decor and gift giving. The notice highlights available varieties and immediate availability.
Shenandoah Valley National Bank Christmas Club
The Shenandoah Valley National Bank invites enrollment in its Christmas Club with a $5 business men's club offering. Members receive next December 250000 dollars with interest, can prepay any amount, and will have the check mailed in early December.
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Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Shenandoah Valley
National Bank Mrs W C Peregoy Visit in Baltimore
Mrs W C Peregoy of National Bank is visiting friends in Baltimore during a personal trip and will be away from the office for a short period.
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Mrs.w. C. Peregoy
Baltimore
Winchester is Favored by Farmers Cooperative Union
The Star prints a reader’s account of the Farmers Cooperative Union annual convention in Lynchburg. The writer describes debates over delegate recognition, county representation, and a plan to present a supplemental report with suggestions for the good of the cooperative. Continued on page 7.
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Winchester
Star
Farmers’ Cooperative Union
Lynchburg
Chester
Boyce
Lynet
Cortion
Amittee
Alth Clarke County
Joe Byhouser
A. Lindsey
Young Couple Wed After Late Night Hagerstown Trip
Announcement states Miss Hilda Cline and Mr Maynard Clowser wed in Hagerstown Maryland after a late arrival due to two tire punctures en route Their ceremony occurred about 11 o clock last night at the United Brothers Church parsonage Rev T J Coffman officiated The couple returned to the bride's home and received congratulations The bride a former Fort Loudoun Seminary student and Baltimore business college graduate has worked as stenographer The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs John Clowser of this city
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Hilda Cline
Maynard Clowser
Hagerstown
Maryland
United Brothers Church
T. J. Coffman
Clowser
For Sale Privately at 302 North Main Street
Household goods including rugs and curtains offered for private sale at 302 North Main Street. Items appear as a miscellaneous sale notice with sparse details and no seller contact provided.
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North Main St
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WIN
C. W. Smallwood
Ford Agency
Annette Kleller
Holly Holly
Azurea
Di'erkiss
Baker's New Drug Store
Wwashington
Christ
Tinuing
Weather Bureau
Whitman
Ireland
Quepenstown
Queenstown
D. C. Harrison
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