Death Toll Rises From Wood Alcohol Poisoning In Northeast
The Associated Press reports 54 deaths across Connecticut Valley cities from whiskey made with wood alcohol. In Chicopee and Holyoke mass, Hartford Conn, victims include 30 in Chicopee with 13 in Hartford and 4 in Springfield. Prosecution follows as hotel owner Alexander Perry and associates face manslaughter charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicopee
Mass
Connecticut Valley
Holyoke
Springfield
Hartford
Conn
Molyoke
Alexander Perry
Charles
William Baker
New York
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Mt Jackson Bank Robbery and Church Fire Reported
Thieves broke into Southern Railway tool chests in Mt. Jackson on Tuesday night to force the vault at Peoples Bank. They rifled safe deposit boxes and took unregistered bonds, no cash reported. Assistant cashier P. M. S. Bird found the broken combination, Burns Agency detective arrived later. Also that afternoon Mt. Jackson Lutheran Church caught fire from an overheated furnace, damaging the interior. pipes near the joists and a long history of church fires in Mt. Jackson noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Railway
Mt. Jackson
Peoples Bank
P. M. S. Bird
William J. Burns
Mt. Jackson Lutheran Church
Mary Hepner
Public Sale and Dinner by Loyal Workers' Bible Class
The Loyal Workers' Bible Class of Burnt Factory announces its second annual sale and dinner on Thursday January 14 1920. Those wishing to contribute surplus stock or other articles should consult committee members Rev O D Lambert J M Fishpaw S G Newcome C S Swartz Roy P Duvall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnt Factory
O. D. Lambert
J. M. Fishpaw
S. G. Newcome
C. S. Swartz
Roy P. Duvall
Season’s greetings and thanks for your favors
A courteous close to the year extends good wishes for health and prosperity in the coming year. The sender expresses sincere gratitude for past favors and hopes for continued support.
Toledo bids for Dempsey Carpentier title bout
Toledo officials announced at the Toledo Athletic Club that promoter Ad Thatcher will duplicate any offer for the Dempsey Carpentier championship fight from France London or the United States. He awaits a reply to his telegram and also seeks a match between Jim Wilde and Frankie Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Toledo
Ohio
Toledo Athlete Club Today
Thatcher
Toledo Boxing Commission
Jack Kearna
Dempsey
France
London
United States
Jimmy Wilde
Frankie Mason
Fort Wayne
Ind
Public sale notice for land adjoining Frank Russell and Myron Parson
Public sale Tuesday December 30 at 11 oclock in lots to suit purchaser. Lap wood from 12 acres of land adjoining land of Frank Russell and Myron Parson, 1 mile from Nain post office. W. M. Janney. Sunday services at St Paul R M E Church. Preaching 11 am Sunday school 2 pm. Preaching pm. Subject The Man of Ethiopia. J C Parola, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lapwood
Frank Russell
Myron Parson
Nain
W. M. Janney
St. Paul R. M. E
Ethiopia
J. C.parola
Winchester State Guard to vacate Armory by January 1920
Captain L. R. Pay announces the Winchester State Guards must vacate the armory by January 10 1920 after the building was sold on December 1 1919. The unit seeks a new drill hall while safeguarding government property including machine guns and ammunition and laments lack of local support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Pay
Fay
Congress
Winchester Garage Inc Grand Opening in Virginia
The Winchester Garage Inc invites everyone to a grand opening on January 2 featuring free entertainment. First floor hosts dancing with Mrs Richard Griffith and orchestra. second floor offers square dancing with Mr Pierce Wathey. Free storewide gifts available December 28 to January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Garage Inc
Virginia
Richard Griffith
Pierce Wathey
Winchester
Turkeys Wanted for High Price at Valley Hotel Corner
Fat turkeys wanted by J. M. Oates and H. M. Seabright at the Valley Hotel corner Market and Piccadilly Streets. Call for price and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Hotel
Cor. Market
Piccadilly Sts
J. M. Oates
H. M. Seabright
Shenandoah Valley National Bank Xmas Savings Club
A promotional notice invites readers to join the Xmas Savings Club at the Shenandoah Valley National Bank. The offer highlights savings benefits and club participation details for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savings Club
THE
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Chapman’s Auto Supply advertising tire sale
Advertisement for stock Firestone tires in popular sizes on hand with non skid 30 x 31 2 size priced at 18 dollars each. Promises delivery or immediate availability and urges customers not to waste time shopping. Bell telephone 45 on Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firestone
Chapman's Auto Supply CO
Main Street
Bell
Bell Phone
The Star Increases Subscription Rates In January
The Star announces price hikes due to higher newsprint costs. By mail the annual rate becomes 4.00 with a 0.25 advance payment discount, net 3.76, up 0.75. Winchester carrier rates stay 4.50 yearly, 0.40 monthly, 0.10 weekly. new weekly collection starts Jan 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Shenandoah Valley
Winchester
the Star
Christmas Savings Club at The Commercial & Savings Bank
Follow the crowd to enroll as a member of the popular Christmas Savings Club forming at The Commercial & Savings Bank. Hundreds already benefited this Xmas with money paid out. the club promises to be the largest ever. Seven class options from 2c to 2.50 per week. join as many as you want. no fees or fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial & Savings Bank
Many &S
Patterson Family Visits Then Return to San Francisco
Mr David H Patterson and his son William H Patterson have left for their home in San Francisco after visiting Mrs Mary A Zirkl and her family at their home on Main street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David H. Patterson
William H. Patterson
San Francisco
Cal
Mary A. Zirkl
Main Street
Ketch A Kick For Ford Cars
A brief, quirky line notes a Ford car related item with a price of two dollars and a cautionary warning about injuries and safety. The fragmentary text hints at product availability and safety concerns without a clear full context. The reference appears in a vernacular ad style from an old newspaper page segment.
Dayton Airless Tires Offer Puncture Free Rides
Dayton ad proclaims airless tires with no punctures or blowouts and effortless ride. The message promises availability, urging customers to contact Main Street Bell Phone 45 for purchase or order.
Springs For All Cars We Have It
A scrambled note claims availability of springs for all cars and suggests readiness to supply or acquire them. The fragment hints at inventory or sourcing, with emphasis on universal applicability and prompt delivery.
Market Ad Seeks Turkeys Ducks and Fatons
Wanted turkeys ducks and heavy fatons for New Year market. Deliver not later than next Monday. H. D. Albin Piccadilly St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Albin
Piccadilly St
Tax notice and vehicle sale ad in one
The usual five per cent will be added to 1919 State Taxes not paid on or before December 21. WM. T. BARR City Treasurer. Five or seven passenger Studebaker in good condition. Cheap for cash or Liberty bonds. Apply Bromley's Garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. T. Barr
Studebbaker
Bromley's
Card of Thanks for Hugh M. Perry
We thank friends for help and flowers during the illness and death of our father Hugh M. Perry. Geo. P. and Wm. Perry. Reliable girl for home work wanted 25 dollars per month Write Box 26 City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh M. Perry
Geo. P
Perry
M D Hull Dies of Heart Disease in Vienna Virginia
M D Hull aged about 30 died last Friday at his home in Vienna Virginia after a heart disease. He was a painter by trade in Washington with his brother Charles R Hull and was well respected in business and community. He is survived by his wife Geneva Mummaw Hull and his mother Mrs A V Hull and several siblings. Burial was at Oakton, burial ground of his wife's family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Hall
Maynard Dallas Hall
Vienna
Washington
D. C
W. H. Hull
Frederick County
Charles R. Hull
Nurges
Oakton
Geneva Hull
Mummaw
A. V. Hull
Libert Hull
Athe BE. M. Saeens
Hedgesville
Abo
al le
Jesse Balmit
Double wedding at Martinsburg parsonage by Rev Dr Grover
A double wedding occurred at the First United Brethren parsonage in Martinsburg at 3 30 PM on Wednesday. Guy J Everhart and Mabel L Hayes both of Jones Spring wed, followed by Hunter H Carver of Winchester Virginia and Mary M Peacemaker of Martinsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First
United Brethren Parsonage
Martinsburg
W. F. Grover
Guy J. Everhart
Mabel L. Hayes
Jones Spring
Hunter H. Carver
Winchester
Mary M. Peacemaker
We Have It All Sizes of Chains for Vehicles
Local supplier proclaims inventory of chains for trucks pleasure cars and all sizes. Advertising phrase claims available stock can be obtained quickly and promises variety and immediate access.
Special gale opportunity for 100 acres timberland
100 acres fine saw timber totaling 250000 feet. Water is convenient for a mill. Cheap to quick buyer. Hansbrough and Carter Insurance Loans Real Estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansbrough & Carter Insurance
Notice to milk sellers in Winchester city
All parties desiring to sell milk in the city of Winchester will notify the inspector by January 15, 1920. J. E. Noonan, Veterinary Inspector. For sale family cow, five years old, fresh, with calf by side. IC. H. Schlack, 303 N. Braddock St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
J. E. Noonan
IC. H. Schlack
N. Braddock St
Vermilya’s Marriage Fails. He Refuses Comment
Miss Ruth M. Keeney travels from Monson Massachusetts to New York with her parents to learn why Dr William Great Vermilya did not appear for their Christmas wedding The Brooklyn hospital patient refuses to discuss his case saying he will see only intimate friends The superintendent reports the condition is not immediately serious and no operation is needed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Great Vermilya
United States Navy
Ruth M. Keeney
Monson
Mass
Brooklyn Hospital
Vermitya
Vermilya
Brooklyn
Jacobs
Stoge Exchange Closes Strongly Amid Broad Session
Trading was brisk with 750000 shares moving. Shorts covered in steels equipment coppers and motors as gains of 2 to 1f points occurred across textiles chemical rubber and leather shares. Shippings improved while rails showed irregulars due to brotherhood actions. closing was strong with moderate pullbacks from peak prices.
Unloading at B. and O. yards taking delivery orders
A brief item notes unloading at Baltimore and Ohio yards and accepting orders for immediate delivery. Likely a local freight or rail logistics notice with shorthand signature LAREW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ll. Larew
FOR HIRE New Chalmers Car Ad
Classified notice seeks vehicle hire by J Maynard Clowser at 26 1p 21 with phone contact listed for arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chalmers
J. Maynard Clowser
Light Keepers Face Starvation at Belle Island
Fifteen government lighthouse and wireless station personnel and families on Belle Island near Quebec face starvation due to failed deliveries of winter provisions. A Belle Island wireless report says they are isolated with only scant supplies as bad weather and heavy ice hinder steamers from reaching the island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Quebec
Belle Island
French Demand Ex Crown Prince Trial
Frederick William former German crown prince will be named in a French demand for surrender for trial. He is said to face charges of looting and robbery with violence committed in France, per an unofficial report of a London meeting between British law officials and the French under secretary for military justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Frederick William
France
Investigation of Navy Decorations Debate In Senate
A Senate naval committee debate centers on whether a formal investigation into Navy decorations is needed. Rear Admiral Knight and Rear Admiral Sims are among officers summoned as the panel considers revising the list of commendations and policy guiding future awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knight
Sims
Dan
Miss Gordon Plans Europe Tour to Promote Work Abroad
An official publication notes Miss Gordon states a tour of Europe and the Orient will begin in April. The plan includes trips to Africa and South America to survey conditions and share results from current stations, aiming to engage and organize work abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Sigi
Gordon
Anhomeed
Europe
Orient
Revolt in Siberia as Bolsheviks advance toward Tomsk
Paris reports a revolutionary socialist committee formed in Irkutsk as Admiral Kolchak’s all Russian government sits in Omsk. Bolshevik forces push east along the Trans Siberian, capturing Tomsk and Taiga towns amid a critical situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Irkutsk
Siberia
Amiral Kolchak
Omsk
Isena
Siberian
Tilthar
London
Kalchhak
Are
Tomsk
Taiga
Snows Indicated For Coming Week
Weather predictions for the week begin Monday from the Weather Bureau show unsettled conditions in the North and Middle Atlantic regions with occasional local snow and normal temperatures in parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Weathen
North
Middle Atlantic
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charles Perry
MT. Jackson Bank
State Guard
Logan R. Fay
Winchester State Guards
L. M. Baker
L. A. Fay
Ford
Dayton Airless
Chapman’s Auto Supply CO
M.D. Mull
Berkeley County
Tallant
Miss Keeney
STOGE
Pringe
Senate
Sea House
Repre Luskin
Malache
Senate Naval Comntee
Vins
Gordon Sand
Denal
Holshevik
Batna
Kolchak
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!