Letters to Dear Ben Reveal Virginia Republican Ties
In December a volley of letters traced to L B Howard private secretary to Rep Slemp discuss influencing Virginia federal appointments. February 4 1920 Ben letters reference rural mail routes and confidential support. Judge Thomas W Harrison remains assigned to the House appropriations committee despite controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Harry
Thomas W. Harrison
Paul Harrison
House of Representatives
Republic Party
Virginia
L. B. Howard
C. B. Slemp
B. R Powell
Gretna
Ben
Eas
Byrd
House
wludee-Harrison
Hayes
Harrison
Gillette
Veterans’ Bureau
Pension ‘Bureau
William Totty Wins Chevrolet Car Lottery
William Totty of Berryville was notified by the Lloyd Williams Post American Legion that his ticket won the Chevrolet automobile in a post raffle. Totty held a single 25 cent ticket while others held larger blocks, and a Winchester man held the lucky number.
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William Totty
Lloyd Williams Post
American Legion
Berryville
Post
Totty
Ile
Winchester
Automobile policy guidance from H. R. Bryarly & Bro
Ambiguous ad fragment stresses auto liability property damage and collision cover. Advises buyers to have comprehensive policy. Mentions H. R. Bryarly & Bro selling policies and insurance products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Bryarly & Bro
Newlin and Potts Xmas Specials Electric Lamps
Newlin and Potts, Livye-Wire Electricians, advertise Christmas specials on lamps and fixtures. Fisor lamps priced at 18 dollars, table lamp oil 10 and 18, Sheldon irons 5, Westinghouse irons 5.50, two way pulps 75 cents, coffee percolators 14.50, dim-a-lites 1.10, desk lamps 10, Lightolier fixtures 3 to 15 dollars for dining room hall and porch lighting, after sunset lighting. All bulbs discounted. Copy promotes lower prices to attract customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livye-Wire
Fisor
Sheldon
Westinghouse Electric Irons
Newlin & Potts
Fishpaw Skull Fracture From Clarke County Crash
Charles W. Fishpaw, a Clarke county farmer, was severely injured when his car collided at a Berryville pike crossroad with a car driven by Lonnie Chine. He remained at Memorial Hospital in fair condition with a skull fracture and probable internal injuries, showing cautious improvement through the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Fishpaw
Clarke County
Marshall Baker
Lonnie Chine
Berryville Pike
Memorial Hospital
Fishpaw
Winchester
Hospital
Orchard
Line
Skillcraft Clothes Store Moves to Evans Building
Co. E. Boener, traveling representative of the Skillcraft Clothes Shop, leaves Philadelphia today after arranging for the local store move from its present stand to the Evans building on North Main Street. The shop gains possession February 1 and plans interior changes and a larger goods line in the new location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. E. Boener
Philadelphia
Skillcraft Clothes Shop
Evans
Taylor Hotel
Main Street
Skillcraft Shop
Broener
Meighan Photos For Ladies Empire Tonight
Large autographed photos of Thomas Meighan will be given to the first fifty women entering the Empire tonight to view Manslaughter. Three shows scheduled today and tomorrow at 3 7 and 9 p.m.
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Thomas—Meighan
The
Empire
Xmas Oranges Sale at Winchester B&O Freight Station
Our carload of Oranges and Grapefruit is now open at Car A. C.L. 37966 at Winchester B&O Freight Station. Oranges priced at 2.85 per bushel and 1.50 per bus, 75 cents per peck. Grapefruit 2.50 per bushel and 1.25 per bushel, notes 20-1p-21 Cloverdale Virginia.
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A. C.L
Winchester B
The Flower Shop Promotes Finest Blooming Plants
YMAS PLANTS offers cyclamons poinsettias primroses ferns palms and coleus for spring decor. The Flower Shop encourages customers to visit for a wide selection of flowering plants and greenery.
Free Free Gift Offer at Banitary Cash Stores
Advertisement notes a free item for anyone who brings advertisement to Banitary Cash Stores. No obligation to buy and offer expires Christmas Eve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banitary Cash Stores
The Mexican Shop All Week Opening Notice
A brief notice states The Mexican Shop will remain open throughout the week. No further details on hours, location, or events are provided in the readable text.
Arbuckle to Stage a Movie Comeback
Los Angeles December 20 Roscoe Arbuckle may return to films after comments from Will Hays and industry leaders. Arbuckle expressed gratitude and confidence in earning trust while Joseph Schenck and Jesse L. Lasky voiced support but no release plans were announced.
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Associated Prest
Los Angeles
Will H. Hays
Rose de C. Fatty" Arbuckle
Arbuckle
Joseph Schenck
Roscoe
Jesse L. Laskey
Famous Players-Laskey Corporation
U S to sue Wright Martin for war claim sum
The Department of Justice plans to file a suit against Wright Martin Aircraft Corporation for recovery of a war claim totaling 3 601 715 dollars. The disclosure came at a hearing on impeachment charges against Attorney General Daugherty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Justice
Wright-Martin Aircraft Corporation
House Judiciary Committee
Seymour
Daugherty
Newton Baker Gives Evidence Before Special Jury
Former Secretary of War Newton D. Baker testified today before a special jury in session here. The proceedings opened with Baker addressing questions about wartime cabinet discussions and decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Baker
Associated Press
Washington
Newton D. Baker
President Wilson
Mrs. C. C. Moler Attends Mother's Funeral in Manassas
Mr and Mrs C C Moler travel to Manassas Virginia for the funeral of Mrs Emily G Lawler mother of Mr Moler. Lawler died Monday in Providence Hospital Washington after recent transfer from Manassas for medical care. She was 62.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Moler
Manassas
Emily G. Lawler
Murder case nearing end in Brunen killing trial
In Mount Holly New Jersey on December 20 the trial of Mrs Darris Brunen and her brother Harry Mohr for the killing of circus man Honest John P Brunen concluded testimony. Closing addresses began and the case was sent to the jury for deliberation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Mount Holly
N. J
Darris Brunen
Harry Mohr
John P. Brunen
Youth shoots officer dead in Easton chase
Easton police officer Rush Stehlin was killed while trying to arrest two youths John Buckley and Walter Moline of Wilkes Barre after a running gun fight through city streets. Moline is alleged to have fired the fatal shot as Buckley was pursued following a complaint by John Reddy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Easton
Rush Stehlin
John Buckley
Walter Moline
Wilkesbarre
Moline
Buckley
Stehlin
John Reddy
At Home for Holidays Grace Cover Returns to Baltimore
Miss Grace Cover comes back from Barmington to North Charles Street residence joining her parents Lorine A. and Mr. Cover for the holidays. New Year guest Katrina van Dyke of New York plans to visit. Headquar ters Co. orders all members to drill Thursday night at 7 30 p m First Lieut Com Peyton F Marshale 20 to 21.
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Grace Cover
Barmington
North Charles Street
Andra
Lorine A. Cover
Miss Cover
Katrina van Dyke
New York
Baltimore Sun
Peyton F Marshale
Prices Skyrocket in Germany in 1920s Letter
In a November 30 letter from Hannover, William Hahnel, a fire insurance agent and friend of former American consul Robert L. Gray Jr., describes extreme inflation in Germany. He cites prices such as 600 marks for a loaf of bread, 200 000 marks for a suit, and 750 000 for a phonograph, noting daily life is dominated by skyrocketing costs and scarce goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Robert L. Gray, Jr
Hannover
William Hahnel
Mr. Gray
Mr. Hahnel
Ronan
Montclair
N.J
Shenandoah Valley National Bank Christmas Savings Club
Shenandoah Valley National Bank invites customers to join a Christmas savings club with six class options from 10c to $5.00. All paid back with interest before Xmas. Savings accounts earn 3 percent, certificates of deposit 4 percent. Open Saturday nights 7 to 9. Ip-tf.
7P. C. INVESTMENT Ad promises safe securities blocks of $100
An advertisement from Hansbrough & Carter of Winchester Virginia promotes absolutely safe securities issued in blocks of 100 dollars or more with non taxable interest and prompt payment. The firm handles insurance loans and real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansbrough & Carter
Winchester
Hudson Speedster Sold For 1530 Dollars
An item notes a Hudson Speedster delivery at a price of 1530 dollars. The entry also mentions money to lend from Ward and Larrick, attorneys, and lists wreaths for cemetery use priced from 50 cents to 6 dollars, with a flower shop noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward & Larrick
Eod
National Guard Company G Holds Camp Near Mer Rouge Louisiana
Monroe Louisiana December 20 Company G Louisiana National Guard of Monroe moved out for Morehouse Parish yesterday and is camped at Mer Rouge for several days. Captain Cooper said the soldiers were sent there by order, purpose not stated. Local reports say the bodies of Watt Daniels and Thomas Richards were found near Cooper or Lafourche Lake weighted with a wagon wheel. The disappearance involved masked men who kidnapped five Mer Rouge citizens on August 24, with some tying the case to Ku Klux Klan activity and racial tensions.
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Associated Press
Monroe
Louisiana National Guard
Morehouse Parish
Met Rouge
Cooper
Mer Rouge
Watt Daniels
Thomas Richards
Lafourche Lake
Rouge
Ku Klux. Klan Organization
Louisiana
Arkansas
Mississippi
Tennessee
Virginia
Winchester merchants report record Christmas trade
Winchester retailers report the strongest Christmas trade in years with downtown stores busy and fringe merchants noting heavy demand. Some shops ordered extra goods by telegraph and expect further shipments as shortages ease and local shoppers select items before stocks run low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Mrs Maggie Light Dies After Illness at Memorial Hospital
Mrs Maggie E Light aged 70 of 723 South Market Street died early today at Memorial Hospital after a brief illness due to Brights disease. A native of Hampshire County West Virginia she was married to Charles H Light. Survived by two brothers James and John Albaugh two sisters Mrs Maggie Harrison and another unnamed. Funeral at Mount Hebron Cemetery chapel Friday afternoon conducted by Rev Boyd V Switzer Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South.
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Maggie E. Light
Memorial Hospital
George Rathman
East Cecil Street
Bright
South Market Street
Mary Fletcher Albaugh
Charles ‘H. Light
James
John Albaugh
Margie Harrison
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Boyd V. Switzer
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Faithful Family Servant Dies After Illness
Bertha Avery a colored servant in the J L Carper household near Boyce Clarke County died yesterday from appendicitis on the Carper farm. About 25, wife of Allen Avery, daughter of Charles and Kate Hilcott. Survived by four children and several siblings. Funeral tomorrow with Clarke County burial.
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Bertha Avery
J.L. Carper
Mear Boyce
Clarke County
Carper
Virginia
Allen Avery
Charles and
Kate Hilcott
Marriage License Granted in Frederick County
A marriage license was issued yesterday at the county clerk office to William BE Larrick a farmer and Mary Miller daughter of the late Robert Miller and Maggie Miller both of Frederick county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William BE. Larrick
Marvin Larrick
Mary L. Miller
Maggie Miller
Robert Miller
Frederick County
Winchester to Host Community Christmas Tree
The Chamber of Commerce announces a large Christmas tree on City Hall Plaza next Monday evening with Santa Claus present to distribute gifts. Mayor Glass will switch on the lights as the Northern Virginia Power Company decorates the tree, choir and organ lead carols, and contributions fund gifts for needy children.
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Winchester
Bell
Chamber of Commerce
Santa Claus
Yuletide
City Hall
Northern Virginia Power Company
Fiugianeas Accesional Iie
Saat Witna
Santa
Old St. Nicholas
22 Civilians Arrested In Navy Base Theft Case
Twenty two civilian employees at the Brooklyn navy base were arrested on indictments returned by a federal grand jury charging theft of government property valued at over 1 million dollars during the war. The 23rd man named in the indictment was not found at the base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Brooklyn Navy Base
Navy Base
Naval Base
Wallace Reid Still Improves
Wallace Reid, the motion picture star, shows further improvement in Los Angeles after his breakdown linked to quitting drugs and liquor, according to relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Reid
Associated Press
Los Angeles
Sey
Marriage License Issued to Theodore Von Witt and May Rickey
A marriage license was issued today at the city clerk's office to Theodore Von Witt and Miss May Agnes Rickey of New York City. Von Witt is described as a builder and the son of J. J. Von Witt of this city. Rickey is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rickey. The ceremony was expected to take place here on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Charles. von Witt
May Agnes Rickey
New York City
J. J. von Witt
Rickey
Joseph Rickey
Colored Girl Turner Clifford Dies at Nine
Arteretta Turner Clifford daughter of Bertha Clifford and granddaughter of Charles Rideout died December 16 at No. 8 Fremont Street after a pneumonia illness in her ninth year. Funeral services were held Monday by Rev. Ben Layton, burial followed at Orrick Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arteretta Turner Clifford
Bertha Clifford
Charles Rideout
Fremont Street
Ben. Layton
Orrick Cemetery
Winchester dairy tests paraffin milk containers
Frederick county dairy inspectors advocate paraffin milk jars to replace glass bottles. Dr. F W Boland notes progress toward adoption among Winchester and county dairymen, claiming dust proof clean containers improve sanitation and milk quality across Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Winchester
FW. Boland
Boland
Maryland
Maryh Board of Health
Santion
It Is The Most Recent DeMille Paramount Film
A drama of modern society showing the beauty of love versus law and the ruinous effects of wealth idle rich life. The film exposes the dangers of speed and reckless automobile use with a strong anti decadence message and features Torhan and Leatrice Joy in a notable production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeMille Paramount
de Miller
Torhan
Leatrice Joy
Annual bank directors meeting notice in Winchester Virginia
The Shenandoah Valley Bank of Winchester Virginia announces its annual meeting for holders and directors. Notice dated December 8, 1922 invites attendance in the bank room on Tuesday January 9 at 1 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah’ Valley NA 7 Bank
Winchester
W. G. Hardy
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Virginia Reailty of
Trafmage
Mocratic Comyal
B. R. Powell
Powell
Archie H. Kirkland
Concord Depot
Mass
Representative
Co. B. Sleémp
Appropriations Committee
Committee On Foreign Affairs
C. W. Fishpaw
Clarke Co
Meighan
Ladies Empire
Ymas Plants
U.S
C.C. Moler
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
MAS Savings Club
Val
People’s Drug CO
Northern Virginia Power Co
Tpit
Maggie Light
City 10
Dr. Boland
Stockholders’ Meeting
WIN
W PY Co
S. Washi
B. Barrie
ELKS
P. Ty
Yost
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