Sassy Bits stage wedding ends show in Nesbitt Theatre
The traveling company Sassy Bits staged a wedding ceremony on stage at Nesbitt Theatre in Wilkes-Barre as part of the final act. William Pitzer of Winchester Virginia and Dolly Olivey of Brooklyn New York wed with Alderman E F Bogema officiating. The ceremony drew a crowded house and a late supper followed as envelopes passed to the newlyweds.
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Nesbitt Theatre
Wilbarre
E. F. Bogema
Pennsylvania
Dan Cupid
Hyman
William Pitzer
Winchester
Dolly Olivey
Brooklyn
N. Y
Rose Lee
Irving Seeley
New York City
Mr. Pitzer
Bogert
Howard and
Hirst
Pitzer
Theatre
Happy Couple
New Detroit Lot Sale Called Off Near Holidays
The New Detroit lot sale near Ridgeway was abandoned after about twenty acres were sold in small truck farm tracts totaling around 3200 dollars. Agent William Herrell gave away turkeys prizes and Christmas presents before the sale ended. Remaining lots to be sold privately via Herrell agency in Winchester or Ray Barney in Martinsburg.
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Detroit
Ridgeway
William Herrell
Herrell Real Estate Agency
Winchester
Ray Barney
Martinsburg
Cornwell Re-elected to B and O Railroad Board
All officers and directors of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company were re-elected at a New York board meeting. The slate includes former West Virginia Governor John J. Cornwell as chief of the legal staff and a director.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
New York
John J. Cornwell
West Virginia
Conference with local playgrounds committee on summer program
Thomas S. Settle, formerly of Rap pahannock county and longtime associate of the National Playground Association, is in town for a conference with the local playgrounds committee about next summer's program. A meeting was planned for this evening at Handley Library.
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Thomas S. Settle
Rappahannock County
National Playground Association
Playgrounds Committee
Handley Library
Special council meeting on December 27 bids for bonds
A special Common Council meeting may be called Thursday evening December 27 to receive a report from the finance committee on bids for 197000 dollars of water and sewer extension and improvement bonds.
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Common Council
Home Acres Class Spotlight and Sale Ad Highlights
Notice highlights AH senior class and a home goods sale featuring Boy's sweaters from 3.50 to 5.00. Includes varied lines about Home Sweet Home performance and Ves VA bee 1923 context.
Game slaughter and license revenue rise in Frederick County
Supervising Game Warden Charles F. Headley and County Warden F. W. Pingley report Frederick County last season: 550 quail 57 pheasants 4 deer 5 345 rabbits and 2 134 squirrels killed or captured. One thousand forty four hunting licenses issued, totaling 1 636 dollars, up from 1 131 the prior year. Dog take sold 1 578 with 198 55 dollars paid for damages. County dog license revenue 1 790 04 dollars funds schools and roads after deductions. Statewide 261 309 dollars net paid to counties cities and towns after 16 percent for game department. State game department supported by hunter licenses and dog license proceeds.）》
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Charles F. Headley
Virginia
F. W. Pingley
Frederick County
Board of Supervisors
Commonwealth
Game Department
State Game Department
Commissioners of Revenue
United States Bureau of Biological Survey
British Expected to Recognize Reds in Trade Patt
London reports from the Westminster Gazette say Britain will recognize Soviet Russia and resume full trade soon after Baldwin takes office. Moscow is said to admit liability for the prewar Russian debt of about 65 5 million pounds, with Russia seeking compensation for allied support of white forces after the revolution.
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London
United States
Westminister Gazette
Russia
Baldwin
Moscow
Great Britain
Christmas Cheer for Bread Makers with Crystal Flour
An upbeat note highlights Crystal Flour as ideal for bread cakes and pastry with a warm holiday greeting. Limited readable text suggests promotion aimed at bakers and home cooks during the Christmas season.
Kernstown Presbyterian Sunday School Christmas Entertainment
The Kernstown Presbyterian Sunday School hosts a Christmas Entertainment on Friday night December 21 at 7 30. The program features student performances and holiday music with invited guests.
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Presbyterian Sunday School of
Kernstown
Kern and King wed in Hagerstown Maryland
George I Kern and Mrs Elizabeth Smith King, long connected Winchester families, were married yesterday in St Johns Lutheran Church Hagerstown. The ceremony was at 11 o clock performed by Rev Dr J Edward Harms with no attendants. The couple will reside on the Senseney road farm near Winchester and plan a future there.
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George I’. Kern
Elizabeth Smith King
Winchester
Hagerstown
J. Edward Harms
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Robert W. Smith
Old Steele Gardens
W. Miller Fletcher
East Piccadilly Street
R.S. Smith
Court House
Big Xmas Trade Stimulates Stocks
Prospects of special dividend distributions by several companies before year end and reports of heavy holiday buying boosted stock demand in early trading. The broad advance saw 1 to 2 point gains common before noon as call money opened at 4 3-4 percent.
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Associated Press
New York
Christmas candy and cordials at Baker's Drug Store
One pound assorted chocolates priced 45 cents and one pound cordial cherries promoted by Baker's Drug Store. Spalding golf accessories also advertised by J. M. Orndorff.
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Baker’s Drug Store
Southerners Holding Up Nominations in Senate Session
Washington reports sensational charges that post office appointments were sold to the highest bidder by agents of the administration. Southern senators alleged paid for nominations across South Carolina and Virginia, provoking a three hour wrangle while many other state confirmations proceeded.
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Washington
Senate
Enate
South Carolina
Virginia
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
Ascom Slemp
Coolidge
Dial
Trarding
Joseph W. Tolbert
United States
Congress
Tolbert
Conlidge
Joseph A. Tolbert
United States Attorney
Miss Kate Baxter Dead After Prolonged Illness
Relatives were informed of Miss Kate Baxter death last night at 11 at 2 Washington by hospital due to complications after years of illness. Funeral at 1220 G Street NE on Friday, body to Winchester for 3 PM committal at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Survived by father Samuel Baxter four brothers William Wesley Harry Samuel and two sisters Mrs. Charles Thomas and Mrs. Agnes Richardson.
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Kate Baxter
Washington
G. Street
Winchester
Mount Hebren
Miss Baxter
William Baxter
Baltimore
Wesley
Harry
Samuel Baxter
Charles Thomas
Agnes Richardson
H. R. Hillis
Miss Agnes
Greek Officers Urge Venizelos to Return Home
A telegram from about 4,000 Greek Army and Navy officers urged former Premier Venizelos in Paris to come to Athens immediately as Greece barrels toward a constitutional decision. King George and Queen Elizabeth departed for Romania amid political turmoil and uncertainty over the future government.
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Athens
Uwec
Venizelos
Paris
Geore
Flizabeth
Romania
Greece
Miller to head Kumamoto school with 500 plus boys
Rev Mr Miller and family plan return to Japan for missionary work. He will lead a Lutheran school in Kumamoto with 500 to 600 boys, resuming educational duties after furlough. The family sails January 17 from Vancouver aboard the Empress of Australia.
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Lewis
G. Miller
Mary Miller
Winchester
Virginia
Kumamoto
Japan
Miller
York
Mary Spangler
Buffalo
N. Y
Mr. Miller
Harry Stephenson
Vancouver
B. C
Empire
Lutheran Church
Stewart Bell
City
Lloyd Agnew
Charleston
S. C
Adverse report on Farley nomination
The commerce committee recommended against Edward T. Farley for chairman of the Shipping Board. The vote was reported as unanimous, citing Urs Taw provisions limiting lake region representation to one member. Farley, from Chicago, would leave the lakes seat held by Commissioner O’Connor of Buffalo.
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Washington
Edward T. Farley
Shipping Board
Senate
Commerce Committee
Farley
Great Lakes
Cheago
Lakes
O'Connor
Buffalo
Dance at Rouss Hall on December 26
Shenandoah Valley Club at Virginia Polytechnic Institute announces a December 26 dance in Rouss Hall. Music by Original Virginia Serenaders six piece orchestra. alumni urged to present cards at door. chaperones and committee chairs listed. event to foster alumni and cadet mingling.
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Rouss Hall
Shenandoah Valley Club
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Itb
Virginia Serenaders
Winchester
H. S. Barr
North Main Street
H. M. Hallatt
S. Barr
L. D. Jackson
B. N. Rice
Barr
J. B. Harnsberrger
Mattie Brown
Front Royal
H. B. McCormac
J. W. Sibert
L. Jackson
L. E. Rice
Pius Reports No Improvement in Europe and Names Two Italian Cardinals
In his allocation at the secret consistory Pius XII states peace in Europe has not improved since the last consistory. He announces the Irish question is nearing settlement and creates two Italian cardinals Evariate Lucid papal auditor and Mer Aurelio Galli director-general of the Vatican museum.
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Associated Press
Rombh
Pius
Europe
Evariate Lucid
Mer. Aurelio Galli
Vatican Museam
New York Stock Exchange Opens Monday as Usual
Governors announce the New York stock exchange will resume normal operations next Monday. The brief notice mentions routine market activity with no changes to trading hours or procedures.
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Associated Press
New York
Free medical exams for crippled children in Winchester county
Crippled children from Winchester Frederick and Clarke counties may be examined free at Winchester Memorial Hospital on Saturday December 22 from 9 a.m. to noon. Dr Waschen e of the University of Virginia will assess if surgery could help, though no operations will be done that day. Rotary and Kiwanis clubs sponsor the event and urge parents to bring their children.
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Winchester
Frederick and
Clarke Counties
Winchester Memorial Hospital
WascheNe
University of Virginia
Rotary and
Kiwanis Clubs of
Brunswick Phonographs Arrive in Time for Christmas
An unexpected shipment of 12 Brunswick Phonographs just received at Seal's Music Store. Call and select your Brunswick before they are all sold. Open evenings until 11 p m. This item highlights a seasonal sale and store hours.
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Brunswick
Seal’s Music Store
Christmas Exercises at Presbyterian Church
In Sunday school rooms on Friday evening at 7 oclock an interesting program has been arranged. Members and friends of the church are invited to witness the edition of the same.
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Thurebh
Little Old New York and Where Is My Wandering Boy This Evening
Marion Davies and Harrison Ford star in Little Old New York shown at 7 and 9 15 with extensive Hearst promotion. Ben Turpin appears in Where Is My Wandering Boy This Evening.
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Marion Davies
Harrison Ford
New York
Hearst
Ben Turpin
Xmas Entertainment at Kerns Town Sunday School
The Sunday school of the Methodist Episcopal Church South at Kerns Town will hold a Christmas entertainment at 7 30 o clock on next Wednesday evening December 26. Everyone is invited to attend.
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The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Kernstown
Farmers Unloading Car Galvanized Rail and Corrugated
Unreadable ad text shows firm listed as INO W. Rosenberger & Co inviting orders for galvanized rail and corrugated materials. Advertisement appears with a phone line and address fragment.
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INO
Vulcanizing Service Update at Winchester Pharmacy
Citizens Gas Office announces vulcanizing service now available at Baker's Drug Store. H. W. Wagner in charge of repairs. Those who filed orders at Winchester Pharmacy may have them filled here, effective October 31.
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Citizens’ Gas & of
Ce. Bast
St. H. W. Wagner
Winchester
Athletic Club to Sing Carols Christmas Eve
Girls' Athletic Association revives the custom of carol singing on Christmas Eve starting 4 30 p m and continuing to midnight. They will sing in front of homes with lights in windows, visiting invalids or others who request a stop to spread cheer.
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Girls’ Athletic Association
Lara
Pores Wand From Palwat as Rebels Hold Stations
In Vera Cruz dispatches dated December the insurgents remained stationary near San Marcos and Parangza while advancing posts near San Marcos kept contact with federal forces at Apizazo and Hi. The report notes insurgent headquarters at San Marcos and mentions continued mobilization around Munoz station.
Ben Turpin's New Comedy at Empire Theater
Ben Turpin headlines a feature program at the Empire today with a matinee and the next day's feature Eternal Struggle listed. A 100 percent entertainment promise accompanies the daily schedule.
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New York
Empire
Crисfield Oysters Urge Early Xmas New Year Orders
Local oyster dealer G. O. Snapp warns heavy demand and limited supply for Xmas and New Year. Orders should be placed well in advance. phone number 414-1. 427 Ne Market.
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the Pitzer
Ip Man
Miss Daly
Plight Troth
W R. Cornwell
Christmas Candies Co
W. Ramsburg's
H. D. Albin
Geo. Kern
Mrs. King
St. John’s Church
Xmas
Spalding
Golf Accessories
J. M. Orndoff
Star Chamber
Manhattan
W. Ramsbourg
Cc. W. Ramsburg
Ebert’s
Ebert
H. W. Ebert
W. Ramsburg
V. P
ESTEY
Seal’'S
SKEAL
C. P. Mevicar’s Grocery
North Main St
Nettleton
Presbyterian Church
Dror
Xmas Entertainment
Seal's Music Store
Saal’s
Oppositesburg
Piccadilly St
Wood and I Tp Co. L. Brumba
Hable’s
Talking Parrot Ual
Jessie Hillyard Tretor
Seal’s
Eppelocacete
Palwat
Crisfield Oysters
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