Bandits Kill Paymaster and Seize Pay Satchel
Four bandits shot Ross Dennis paymaster for Pittsburgh Coal Company near Mount Lebanon and escaped with a satchel containing $20000 as officials escorted payroll to miners. Detectives with riot guns rushed to the scene. Dennis died after being shot during the ambush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Ross Dennis
Pittsburgh Coal Company
Mount Lebanon
Dennis
William Young
Funeral for Confederate Veteran George W Grimm at Centenary Church
Funeral services for the late George W Grimm will be held at 3 o clock Sunday afternoon in Centenary Re formed Church instead of his South Kent street home. The Rev T K Cromer will conduct the service and interment will be in the family lot at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Grimm
Centenary Reformed Church
South Kent Street
T. K. Cromer
Loudoun County Va
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Triumph Pills advertised by National Medical Institute
An advertisement urging women to use Triumph Pills as a safe dependable remedy in proper cases. Pills not sold in drug stores and readers are advised not to experiment with others. Write for free information and send inquiries to the National Medical Institute in Milwaukee Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Medical Institute
Milwaukee
Wisi
Christ Church Christmas Service Monday at 11 a.m.
Christ Episcopal Church announces a major Christmas service at 11 o clock Monday with Rev. Robert B. Nelson preaching and administering the communion. The program includes hymns, anthems, and solos led by Organist Mrs. H D Fuller and Director Mrs Frank M Reynolds with a roster of noted soloists and choir members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Episcopal Church
Frank M. Reynolds
Robert B. Nelson
Wainwright
Jackson
Towns
Roper
Kyrie
Brown
Willis
Whitney
H. D. Fuller
R. E. Griffith
Reynolds
Frank Buckley
Griffith
G. O. Miller
Nelson Page
Marian Barr
Mrs Ebersole Wins Doll at Local Drug Store Contest
Mrs Matthew Ebersole of 215 South Main Street won the large beautiful doll named Annabel in the voting contest held at Franck Baker and Son drug store. The prize was awarded after the final votes were tallied.
Injured by Auto That Didn't Stop in Berryville
Thomas Alexander aged 19 son of Sam Alexander, a well known colored man, was struck by a passing automobile on the river pike during a Saturday night snow storm and suffered a broken leg. The car left the scene and Alexander Slaughter was sent to pursue it. The accident occurred near Parshall's lane. The car owner's name is known, but he was not driving at the time. Tom was taken to Winchester Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryvillh
Thomas Alexander
Sam Alexander
Tom
Winchester Hospital
Apple Prices in New York Market
Federal bureau of markets bulletin reports limited barrel supplies and moderate demand for good stock with movement limited. New Yorks show mixed quality from $4.00 to $5.50 with best Rhode Island Greenings $4.75 to $5.00. Baldwins mostly $4.75 to $5.00. Tompkins Kings $4.50. Pennsylvania $4.00. Boxes similarly limited with steady market.
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Bulletin of the
Federal Bureau of Markets
New Yorks
Rhode Island
Baldwins
Tompkins Kings
Pennsylvania
York
Church of Christ Services This Sunday
Church of Christ holds services in Old Fellows hall with Bible school at 10 a m led by L L Hockman on trust and preparedness. Preaching at 11 a m on Doing Gods Will on Earth and a 7 30 p m sermon on The Worlds Greatest Christmas Gift. Mid week prayer at James M Ford 374 E Piccadilly St at 7 45 p m. Everyone invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Stephens City
Church of Christ
Old Fellows’ Hall
L. L. Hockman
Gertrude Clevenger
James M. Ford
E. Piccadilly Street
W.L. Dudley
Christmas Greetings From Braddock Street Church
A 1922 Christmas greeting from the Sunshine Club of Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South. The message extols God’s gift of Jesus, calls for righteousness and peace, and signs with Nannie R. Glass and the Sunshine banner shining with the Light of Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Club
Braddock Street
Methodist Episcopal
Christ
Nannie
R. Glass
Local Christmas Travel and Visit Notes
Miss Katherine Grove of Martinsburg West Virginia travels to Stephens City for Christmas with sister Mrs. Massie. Lewise and Virginia Lamp depart for Massillon Ohio to visit uncle Mr. Howard Lewis. D M Timberlake heads to East Orange New Jersey to spend holidays with Mr. Charles K E Timberlake family. Richard Floyd Woodson of New York to visit brother in law Mr. and Mrs. Lester D Arnold in Harris Addition. Alice Turner leaves for Mount Rainier Maryland to visit friends. E B Hargett goes to Washington to join wife spending holidays there. Professor George Ferguson University of Virginia arrives to spend holidays with Mrs I H Faulkner on Kent Street. Burr Powell Harrison arrives to spend holidays with grandfather Thomas Cover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Grove
Martinsburg
W. Va
Stephens, City
Mrs
Massie
Lewise
Virginia Lamp
Massillon
Ohio
Howard ‘Lewis
That City
Richard Floyd ‘Woodson
New York
Lester D. Arnold
Harris Addition
George O. Ferguson
University of Virginia
Belle Faulkner
Burr Powell Harrison
Representative
Thomas W. Harrison
Thomas Cover
FAVORS MINIMUM PRICE FOR CROPS
An error swapped maximum for minimum in Agricola’s Star article, altering meaning. The piece argued that after naming a maximum price for wheat as a wartime measure, a minimum price in peacetime would ensure fair compensation for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricola
Star
United States
Public meeting on school funding urged by citizen
A Winchester reader asks The Star to publish a call for the city to open the old Court House hall at next council meeting for a public session. He seeks reports from the School Board and Handley Board on funding, urging transparency for taxpayers and supporters of higher education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Xmas Weddings in the County
Marriage licenses were issued at the county clerk office to Julius L Hottel of Washington and Ruth M Miller. Stella Dailey daughter of Ernest Dailey Cross Junction and other couples listed include George Wot and Stella Dailey. J Robert Allabaugh farmer and Effie Haven daughter of Carl DeHaven of Nain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius L. Hottel
Washington
Ruth M., Miller
Oliver Miller
Hott
Tabler Weds Miss Thompson in Morgantown Ceremony
L Douglas Tabler, engineer, and Miss L Gwynn Thompson, both of Morgantown West Virginia, wed December 21 in Kernstown Presbyterian Church. They are natives of Martinsburg West Virginia with lineage to Howard Tabler and Harry Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Douglas “Tabler
L. Gwynn Thompson
Morgantown
W. Va
T. H. Daffin
Presbyterian Church of
Kernstown
Martinsburg
Howard Tabler
Harry Thompson
Dinner Party Hosts Entertaining Mix Marks Holiday Series
Mr and Mrs George Barrie hosted a refined dinner party last evening signaling the start of a series by the younger set during the holidays. Guests included Mr and Mrs Philip Williams Mr and Mrs H C Browne Misses Virginia Elder Virginia Baker Mary Miller Elizabeth Steck and Messrs J Victor Arthur Robert L Gray Jr L Marshall Baker and W Woodhull Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Barrie
Philip’ Williams
H. C. Browne
Virginia Elder
Virginia Baker
Mary Miller
Elizabeth Steck
J. Victor Arthur
Robert L. Gray, Jr
L. Marshall Baker
W. Woodhull Baker
Post Office Announces Christmas Sunday Delivery and Hours
Postmaster Sibert announces Sunday delivery of parcels and holiday hours on Christmas Day at the Winchester office. General delivery and stamp windows will operate 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. with mail and parcels for city and rural patrons delivered throughout the day. A Sunday delivery to speed packages and reduce congestion, plus a general Christmas mail cleanup Monday, are planned by the office staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Sibert
Yuletide
Stolen Denver Bank Raid Bill Found Passed in Baltimore
Discovery in Baltimore confirms one of the five dollar bills stolen in the Denver Federal Reserve Bank truck raid was passed at a downtown restaurant. Federal agents and local police are investigating, with guards at railroad stations and checks on outbound vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Baltimore
United States Federal Reserve Bank
Denver
Federal Secret Service
Last Day of Christmas Seal Sale Announcement
The notice urges readers to complete their purchase of Christmas seals today to support lifesaving work. It appeals to those who have not yet bought to do so now and to those who have to buy more to aid charitable efforts and be seen as having provided real service.
Dance at Rouss Hall Christmas Night
Invitations have been issued for a Christmas night dance at Rouss Hall. Dancing to begin at o'clock and last until 1 a.m. The Gaiety Orchestra of Staunton is engaged for the occasion, with attractive music promised. The hall is elaborately decorated with Christmas greens and colored lights for the Yuletide season, and observers say it looks exceptionally inviting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouss, Hall
Gaiety Orchestra
Staunton
Uva
Advent of Christ at St Stephen’s Church this Sunday
St Stephen’s Church schedules 11 a.m. sermon on The Advent of Christ and 8 p.m. What the Word Does. Sunday school at 2 45 p.m. Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m. Christmas exercises on Christmas at 8 p.m. with presents to follow. J W Stephenson secretary and J H Hawkins pastor invite all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
J. W. Stephenson
J. H. Hawkins
Married at Lutheran parsonage in Stephens City
Vat Sec 23. Married at Lutheran parsonage, Stanley Groved of Middle Road and Miss Rena R. Lakenan of Opeyton, on Wednesday at 1 o'clock by the Rev.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens City
Lutheran Parsonage
Stanley Groved
Middle Road
Rena R. Lakenan
Opeyton
Local social notes mention travels and visits
Mr Graham and family plan a wedding trip to McKeesport and other Pennsylvania points, returning home on Middle Road after ten days. Thelma and Helmina Wieham visit from Thiel College Greenville Pa for holidays with Rev and Mrs E O Graham. Mr Guard travels to Newport News to visit his daughter. Edward Foley visits his uncle A W Deggett in Washington. Mrs Whitdim Lineberg is noted as ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Guard
Newport News
Edward’ Foley
Washington
A. WW. Degs
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Merry Xmas
Jessie Hillyard
East Water Street
the People’s Drug Co., Inc
The
Progressive Drug Store
Fred. L. Glaize
Paymaster
Christ Church
APPLE
Christmas Greetings
Earth
D.M. Timberlake
East Orangte
N. J
Charles KE. Timberlake
Alice Turner
Mount Ranier
BE. D. Hargett
Mrs. Hargett
MR. Tabler
Miss Thompson
Rouss Hall
ST. Stephen's Church Services
H. K. Green & Bro
Moling & Seal
Footer’s Dye Works
RUG Store
W. C. Plundeke Co
Crystal
Main Street
Frank Gearing
Whitdim Lineberg
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