Boofus the Winches ter dog passes at old age
Mournful note from Winchester on the death of Boofus a long lived rat terrier of Mrs O L Jack Hotel Jack era. The dog aged over twenty was famed for intelligence loyalty and sociability among travelers and hotel staff especially Fun Montgomery head bell boy. His passing marks the end of a local canine monarchy.
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Boofus
Winchester
O. L. Jack
Jack
Fun” Montgomery
Hotel Jack
Free Harold Lloyd Goggles at Empire Tonight
To every child and young person entering the Empire today there will be given free a pair of Harold Lloyd Goggles in preparation for the comedy Grandmas Boy to be shown next Tuesday and Wednesday with continuous shows at regular prices. This will be Lloyds first five reel feature and more will follow.
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Empire
the Empire
Lloyd
Worth-While Xmas Club grows as savings option
The Commercial and Savings Bank reports the Christmas Savings Club is more popular than ever with hundreds joining and new members daily. It touts itself as one of the best systems, offering classes for every pocketbook and promising money by next Christmas. Shake hands on Saturday night 7 to 9.
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The
Commercial and Savings Bank
Welton Urges Arbuckle Films for Local Showings
L M Welton writes Empire Theatre manager urging the first Arbuckle film be procured for town. Baker notes Virginia State Board of Censors would decide licensing and release, requiring state approval before showings.
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Will H. Hays
Jesse L. Lasky
Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Paramount Pictures
Fatty Arbuckle
Baker
Empire Theatre
New York City
Mr. Baker
Arbuckle
L. M. Welton
Virginia State Board of Censors
Virginia
Famous Players
Shenandoah Valley National Bank Christmas Savings Club
Shenandoah Valley National Bank invites customers to join a Christmas savings program with six class levels and interest returns. Offers 3 percent on savings accounts and 4 percent on certificates of deposit. Open Saturdays 7 to 9 p m.
Registered U S 4 3 4 Percent Victory Notes Called
Interest on registered bonds due December 15 1922 will not be paid until bonds are properly assigned to the Treasurer of the United States for redemption. The bank will forward bonds with immediate credit if desired. All 4 3 4 percent bonds with check letters A B C D E F are called for payment December 15. Shenandoah Valley National Bank.
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U. S
Treasury
Shenandoah Valley National
Xmas Presents A Hudson Speedster Delivered
A Hudson Speedster was delivered for 1530 dollars as a Christmas gift purchase. The item appears in a brief notice noting the price and delivery, with no further context on buyer or seller.
Shooting Match at the Four Mile House on Northwestern Grade
A Christmas Day shooting event at the Four Mile House features clay pigeons with a prize of 858 dollars. Report highlights include the venue and entry stakes for participants.
Becker Guilty of Killing Wife in Bronx Murder
Abraham Becker was found guilty of first degree murder for killing his wife last April by striking her with an iron bar and burying her body in an ash pit. Neighbors became suspicious and the lime-encased body was found in a pit near Reuben Norkin's garage. Norkin is under indictment for murder.
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New York
Abraham Becker
Bronx
New York State
Becker
Reuben Norkin
Norkin
Haynes Urges Cheer as Prohibition Wins Hope
Washington December 23 Prohibition Commissioner Haynes issued a Christmas message to supporters of the eighteenth amendment saying that enforcement success gives every reason for hopefulness and gratification to those backing prohibition and its goals.
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Washington
Prohibition
Haynes
Empire Theatre Christmas Greeting Card
The Empire Theatre management extends a Christmas greeting to readers, wishing happiness for you and yours. It emphasizes joy from giving and serving others and hopes for many more Christmases filled with loving service expressed in word and action.
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THE
Empire Theatre
Baker's Drug Store Xmas Hours
Baker's Drug Store will open on Christmas Day from 9 to 11 a m and 4 to 6 p m.
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Baker’s Drug Store
Baker's Drug Store
Empire Today Show Promises Warm, Humorous Screenings
A continuous daily program invites audiences to the Empire featuring Gareth Hughes in I Can Explain with a light cast and Harold Lloyd in a comedy, followed by World News.
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Empire
Gareth Hughes
Harold Lloyd
the World News
Third ward election date changed to Tuesday the 26th
In city notices the third ward is stated to be collected on Tuesday the 26th instead of Monday the 25th. Also mentions Christmas store hours and a Confederate veteran funeral for George W. Grim attended by Company T with orders from Lieutenant Robert W. Smith.
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L. A. Dettra
City Mer
Company T
George W. Grim
George H. Grim
Leader greets readers with wishes for happy prosperous new year
The Leader extends holiday greetings to friends and customers hoping the New Year brings happiness and prosperity. The message echoes seasonal gratitude and well wishes as the year begins.
Rotary Receives Invitation to Extra Session
The Roanoke Rotary Club met at lunch with many members present and heard greetings from the international president. Plans discussed include a district conference in Petersburg, Va, in March, and a Christmas week Legion dance invitation.
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Ry Club
Kiwanian Kenny
Stanley H. Smith
Frank Jiggs
Chicago
Holly *McCormac
Petersburg
Kenny
Bill Cornwell
Harry Byrd
Fishpaw Slightly Improves After Berryville Accident
Charles W. Fishpaw, Clarke County farmer, is at Memorial Hospital with a fractured skull and other injuries from a Berryville bicycle accident earlier this week. Reports say he is a little better today though condition remains serious as friends inquire daily.
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Charles W. FishiBaw
Clarke County
Memorial Hospital
Berryville
Fish- Daw
Record Yields for Delicious Apples at Yakima Orchard
An orchard near Yakima, six acres, produced 4512 bushels or 752 boxes per acre of Delicious apples. The crop averaged 60 percent fancy with 113 percent per box, in an 11 year old tree row where clover is used as cover. Miss Lillian M. Hillyard travels to Baltimore for Christmas with her parents Gardner B. and Mrs. Hillyard.
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Robert Robinson
Yakima
Teo
Lillian M. Hillyard
Baltimore
Gardner B, Hillyard
WATT DANIELS IDENTIFIED BY RELATIVES IN LAKE FIND
In Meer Rouge Louisiana two mutilated bodies recovered from Lake Lafourche are believed to be Watt Daniels and Thomas Richards who disappeared after being kidnapped last August. Daniels identified by initials on a belt buckle and guarded in the Masonic temple by National Guard troops. A special train of guards was to arrive to bolster security.
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Associated Press
Meer Rouge
Lake Lafourche
Watt Daniels
Thomas Richards
Richards
L. J. Daniels
Watt
Daniels
Masonic Temple
National Guard
Cooper
Weather outlook for North and Mid Atlantic states
Weather predictions from December 23 forecast a week starting Monday with considerable cloudiness and normal temperatures. Rain or snow is probable in the latter part of the period across the North and Middle Atlantic states.
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Aassociate
Washington
North
Middle Atlantic
Season's Greetings from Hodgson and Brown
A holiday message from Hodgson and Brown thanks friends and patrons for a successful year and wishes them a joyful Christmas and a happy New Year.
Members Handley Council No 634 Postponed Meeting
The regular meeting scheduled for Saturday night December 23 is postponed to Wednesday night December 27 at 7 30. All members are requested to be present. George F Heatwole Secretary.
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Geo. F
Heatwole
See
Lighting firm advert tries to lure with Christmas glow
A brief ad from Newlin & Potts at 118 East Piccadilly Street promotes lighting services, invoking the Christmas story to spark interest in electrical work. The Live-Wire Electrical Firm cites holiday imagery to attract customers.
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Bethlehem
Newlin & Potts
E. Piccadilly St
Pope Calls for Episcopal Meeting in Next Jubilee Year
Rome December message from the Pope in the encyclical condemns divorce dances and immodest fashions. He praises universal pacification and hopes non Catholics may join the Church, noting most states have relations with the Holy See though Italy lacks such relations.
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Church of Christ
Apostolic See
Italy
Papacy
Holy See
264 Republicans released from Mountjoy prison
Dublin December 23. Two hundred sixty four Republican prisoners at Mountjoy were released after signing a declaration of allegiance to the Free State. Four of the released are women.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Mountjoy Prison
Free State
Train crash in Valencia kills seven soldiers near Osteniente Station
A military train out of control plowed down a steep grade near Osteniente Station in Valencia province killing seven members of the Vizcaya regiment and injuring more than ninety others.
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Praga
Valencia
Spain
Viscaya Regiment
Osteniente Station
Governor Trinkle calls special session and highway funding vote
Governor Trinkle issued today a call for a special session of the Legislature to consider highway financing plans and special elections to fill five Senate vacancies and one House vacancy on February 20. The call proposes temporary highway funds, defers long term financing to the November general election, and seeks session action on redistricting corrections and building enlargement.
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Uesday
Hiway Construction
Senate
House
Ole
Trinkle
Highway Department
Quiet Christmas at the White House
Washington December 23 reports Christmas at the White House will be subdued due to Mrs. Harding illness. There will be no house guests and no Christmas tree. The President and Mrs. Harding have no holiday plans, though she may attend dinner from her wheelchair.
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Washington
White House
Office Closed Through December 28 Due to Out-of-Town Call
Adams and Adams announce the office will be closed until Thursday December 28 for business travel. The notice states the delay is due to a call out of town and lists Adams & Adams as the responsible firm.
Investment Securities Proclaimed by Hansbrough and Carter
Winchester Virginia firm Hansbrough and Carter advertise non taxable securities issued in blocks of 100 dollars and up. They offer insurance loans and real estate services with prompt interest payments.
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Hansbrough & Carter
Winchester
Kaiser Sells Official Wedding Photos for 10000
Doorn Holland December 23 The former German Emperor has sold to a London and New York firm the rights to the first official photos of his recent wedding. The images show him in Field Marshal uniform and Princess Hermoine wearing the diadem. The price reported is ten thousand dollars.
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Doorn
Holland
London
New York
Hermoine
Bank stockholders meet to elect directors in Winchester
The annual meeting of the stock holders of this bank will be held in its bank room on Tuesday January 9 1923 at eleven oclock for the election of directors. By W G Hardy cashier. December 1922. Money to lend Ward and Larrick attorneys 12-19-20d-34.
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Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Winchester
W.G. Hardy
Ward & Larrick
Lost breastpin on Rouss Ave with topaz gem
Mrs. George Barrie offers a reward for the return of a lost breastpin found Tuesday night on Rouss Avenue. The pin features an old fashioned gold setting and is intended for return to Mrs. Barrie.
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Rouss Ave
George Barrie
Snow in North Brings Fair Christmas Weather Outlook
AP reports mixed North weather with light snow in the north and a fair Christmas. Temperatures stay above normal for several days after midweek. St Paul AM services announced with Christmas programs at 11 am and 7 pm led by Rev C EB Lark. Mrs Lucy Parker and Martin of Washington appear in local events.
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ST. Paul A.M
Lucy Parker
Martin
Washington
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