Fire guts Cooper Merchandise truck on North Main Street
A Cooper Merchandise and Oli Company truck loaded with kerosene exploded into flames on North Main Street after a backfire from a primer ignited the carburetor. Firemen extinguished the blaze with chemical extinguishers. about fifty gallons of kerosene were on board. The truck's body burned severely while the engine remained largely intact. Captain Lewis F. Cooper expressed optimism that repairs would restore the vehicle.
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North Main Street
Ford
Cooper Merchandise and Oli Company
Lewis F. Cooper
Rep Harrison not a candidate for Virginia Supreme Court seat
Congressman Thomas W. Harrison of the Seventh District denies reports he will run to succeed the late Judge E W Saunders on the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. He states he is not a candidate and has not authorized anyone to use his name.
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Thomas W. Harrison
Virginia
E. W. Saunders
Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia
the Star
Harrison
Saunders
Greatest Empire New Year picture Tomorrow
The Empire presents Balzac’s Eugenie Grandet with Rudolph Valentino and Alice Terry in the new year attraction. Thursday matinee and night show the same cast and director as The Four Horsemen. Prices: adults 28c, children 10c.
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the Empire
Four Horsemen
Rudolph Valentino
Alice Thrry
Balzac
Eugenie Graduet
Metro
Horsemen
Lime Sulphur Ready for Delivery at The Win
Lime sulphur is now ready for delivery at the Win Orchard Supply Co with an afternoon distribution note at 12 1p 1f messages indicate stock availability and next steps for customers.
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WIN. Orchard Supply CO
Shen Valley Bank Ad Promises Xmas Check Offer
An old ad from Shen Valley National Bank offers a weekly payment plan of one dollar for fifty weeks and promises a return check of fifty point seven five dollars next Christmas open Saturday nights 7 to 9.
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Valley National Bank
Coal sale ad with reduced prices offered by L Jackson
Coal of all kinds at reduced prices. Call L Jackson, Bell phone 110 J or 186 W. 24-1p-31.
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L. Jackson
Bell Phone
Hiram O Adams longtime Frederick farmer dies at 77
Hiram O Adams a well known retired farmer of Frederick county died at 7 o clock yesterday evening at his son H M Adams home on Mr Scott Grants farm near Middletown aged 77 years The death followed a general physical breakdown He is survived by his widow three sons four daughters four brothers and one sister Funeral services will be held at 1 o'clock Thursday at the sons home near Middletown and burial will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery
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Hiram O. Adams
Frederick County
H. M. Adams
Scott Grant
Middletown
This County
Adams
Pearline Adams
Messrs
C. C. Adams
Ellicott City
T. Adams
Martinsburg
W. C. Hawkins
Winchester
J. C. Tharp
Charlestown
W. Va
David Johnson
W. T. Powell
Washington, D. C
7. H
Robert Adams
Gainesboro
Charles Adams
Near Hogue Creek
Frank Adams
West Virginia
Reuben DeHaven
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Pannett
A. J. Tavenner
Coronner
T. R. Cather
C. R. McCann
Claude Cline
Harry McCann
John Harmer
L. F. Dorsey
Mr. Falk
Doran
Armel
Selva
Kelly
Haden Clem
Mildred
Hilda Clem
Lem
Effie M. Ware
Cal Ware
K. Welch
United Brothers Church
Mount Hebron
Henry Lord Grammar School Destroyed by Fire
Fire of alleged incendiary origin gutted Henry Lord grammar school in Fall River Massachusetts early today. Loss estimated over 300000. A coal hod found on a landing between first and second floors suggested ignition in a modern 21 room structure under construction.
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Fall River
Mass
Henry Lord Grammar School
Wives Exchanged and Trouble Follows Comedy Event
A weekend at a mountain cabin leads a husband to chase his wife after a staged marital mix up. The plot unfolds in a Goldwyn comedy drama airing tonight. Also shown is What No Man Knows at 7 45 and The Concert at 9 10 at the Auditorium.
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Auditorium
Xmas Club Seeks Business Men to Join
Our Business Men's Club promotes a Christmas club with weekly five dollar dues. The drive urges local business leaders to join, highlighting the $253.75 annual accumulation and community financial planning.
Girl Missing in Baltimore
Miss Lila Dale Russell, 25, of Albemarle North Carolina, a design student, vanished from the South Branch YWCA in Baltimore Sunday night. She left a half finished gown and personal items behind. Police have no clue and favor the possibility she wandered off or was lured away.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Lila Dale Russe
Abemarle
North Carolina
Young Women’s Christian Association
Miss Russell
Statter
Submarine problem seen as future world conference option
Washington talks on submarine limits shift toward postponement with hints a future world conference may handle U boats. France and Japan resist American figures while France and Japan expect their positions to hold. President Harding hopes for an agreed plan before talks end.
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France
Japan
Associated Press
Washington
Tokio
Harding
White House to revive New Year reception under Harding
Washington December 27. The official White House New Year reception, halted during the Wilson era, will be revived this year. President and Mrs. Harding plan to receive next Monday morning the diplomatic corps, cabinet members and families, and the public, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Associated Press
Washington
White House
Wilson
Harding
Diplomatic Corps
Best Christmas Club in the Shenandoah Valley
Shenandoah Valley National Bank promotes a Christmas Club with yearly enrollment. Members receive a 4 $5.00 business men's club option paying $250 next December plus interest. Early December mailings, flexible advance payments, and strong word of mouth appeal emphasized.
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Xmas
Xmas Club
SHEN
Valley National Bank
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Shenandoah Valley
Eight-year-old Ralph Clem Fatally Struck by Car Near Martinsburg Pike
Ralph Clem eight son of Clyde and Mrs. Clem of Scott Grant farm near Martinsburg pike died after being struck by a Ford driven by B M Falk of Darkesville. Coroner's jury found death accidental and Falk exonerated. Funeral set for Thursday at 10 from the Clem home with Rev G K Welch to oversee services at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Ralph Clem
Clyde Clem
Scott Grant
Martinsburg Pike
BE. M. Falk
Darkesville
W. Va
Berkeley County
Winchester
D. D. Clevenger
Grant Farm
Ralph
Mr. Falk
Fulk
Charles R. Anderson
Crief
Falk
Concert Tonight Showcases Sensible Women in Action
Lewis Stone Myrtle Stearman and other notables perform in The Concert tonight. The program claims to demonstrate how sensible women handle temperamental husbands. Refer to last page Auditorium ad for details.
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Lewis Stone
Myrtle Stearman
Picture theft at Hotel Evans prompts Buckley to identify culprit
Mr Buckley, proprietor, asks if the person who took a picture belonging to a guest will return it. A note says Buckley knows who removed the picture. Also mentions Miss Goodrell and a Service Men meeting. American Legion and Boy Scout building event listed for Wednesday December 28 at 2 p.m.
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Hotel Evans
Boy Scout
P. m
American Legion
Xmas Ball at Jordan Springs Hotel
Xmas Ball at Jordan Springs Hotel scheduled for Thursday December 29 features excellent floor management and good music. All invited by proprietors of Hotel.
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Jordan Spgs
Thurs
Winchester and Frederick County Sonora contest winners announced
The Sonora contest ended December 24 with heavy votes in Winchester and Frederick County. First prize in the city went to Ruth Guyer with 9,998,990 votes, second to Eva Jackson, and third to Sarah Hughes. In the county, Mary Sherman won first with 5,872,260 votes, followed by Alice Delaney and Mary Cline.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Seal’s Music Store
Seal's
Ruth Guyer
H. E. Guyer
Eva Jackson
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Sarah Hughes
John Handley
Worms
Mary Sherman
Chambersville
E. J. Sherman
Alice Delaney
Gore
Mary Cline
Vaucluse
Young Attorney Compromised in Court Drama
After testimony, the Bar Association dismissed a young attorney accused of aiding his wife who was arrested for shoplifting. The case was postponed and set for air tonight at 7 45 with Miss Young arraigned in What No Man Knows, a feature at The Auditor ium, plus a Ben Turpin comedy and a double bill at small prices.
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Bar Association
Miss Young
Ben Turpin
Official Put on Trial Today
The trial of Suffolk County District Attorney Joseph C. Pelletier for misconduct of his office began today before the Massachusetts Supreme Court. Attorney-General Allen based a petition for removal on the charges, in a proceeding similar to the Tufts case last summer. Lost package at Star office contains a book of Woodrow Wilson and silk stockings. reward offered.
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Associated Press
Boston
Joseph C. Pelletier
Suffolk County
Allen
Nathan H Tufts
Massachusetts Supreme Court
Woodrow Wilson
Star Office
A. R. Chief William Ketcham Dies in Indiana
William A. Ketcham former commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic died at his Indianapolis home today at age 75 from acute indigestion. Mrs. and Mrs. Thomas Martin returned to Washington after visiting Miss Lizzie Malady and Miss Gertrude Hig.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Indiana
William A. Ketcham
Grand Army of the Republic
Thomas Martin
Washington
Lizzie Malady
Gertrude
Legacy of Frederick County Family Member Passes Away
Mrs Margaret Susana Brown widow of David F Brown longtime Gainesboro resident dies at 74 after a weeklong pneumonia illness. She was born Margaret Ritter and leaves six daughters and four sons, plus three brothers, with funeral in Gainesboro at the Methodist Episcopal Church South conducted by Rev Stickley and Rev L R Markwood. Burial follows in the village cemetery.
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Margaret Susana Brown
David F. Brown
Gainesboro
Frederick County
Brown
Margaret Ritter
Ppiscapap Church
South
Stickley
L. R. Markwood
Winchester
Whitacre
C. A. Bowen
Washington
J. W. Lee
J. H. Paut
Goldie MelIiwee
H. W. Rector
Kennerdell
F. W
Nlr. Brown
W. H. Brown
Brookeville
B. H. Brown
Bunker Hill
W. Va
Messrs
Herman Ritter
Millwood
William and Howard Ritter
Omaha
Nebr
Dr Ballou to Speak at Alumni Banquet Tonight
Dr Frank Ballou superintendent of Washington DC public schools will be the principal speaker at the annual banquet of the Alumni Association of the school to be held at Hotel Word tonight at 7 30 o clock. Mr Joseph Roe association president announced Ballou accepted the invitation and would arrive this afternoon, praising the committee for securing such a fine speaker.
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Frank Ballou
Public
Washington, D. C
Alut Association
Eelbeas School
Ballou
Joseph Roe
Last Rites for Mrs A C Brown
Funeral services for Mrs. Eliza Ellen Brown, wife of Albert C. Brown, were held Saturday at the family home on North Market Street. The Rev. A A Kelly of Grace Lutheran conducted the rites, with interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers included M L Capper, J H Moling Sr, Charles M Ebert, BE L Fries, George Branner, and James M Brown. Attending was Harry Baugher of Baltimore, connected with RE A Blackshere livestock firm, where her son Clay Brown has long worked.
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Eliza Ellen Brown
Albert C. Brown
North Market Street
A. A. Kelly
Grace Lutheran Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Messrs. M. Il. Capper
J. H. Moling, Sr
Charles M. Ebert
BE. L. Fries
George Branner
James M. Brown
Harry Baugher
Baltimore
RE. A. Blackshere
Doctor dies of yellow fever in Vera Cruz
Dr. Howard B. Cross of the Rockefeller Institute died in Vera Cruz while conducting yellow fever research. He arrived to oversee a laboratory and visited Tuxtepec, where he contracted the disease after two days inspecting sanitary conditions. He is the second American doctor to die in the area within a year, following Dr. Haeckdek.
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Vera Cruz
Mexico
Howard B. Cross
Rockefeller Institute
Cross
Tuxtepec
Haeckdek
Death of Wic clothing merchant Mr Peter Feinberg
Mr Peter Feinberg a well known clothing merchant of Winchester died suddenly at his home from dilation of the heart. He was 56 and a native of Bucharest Romania. His widow two daughters Esther and Mary and son Manuel survive with three sisters and two brothers. The body was being prepared for transport to Baltimore for funeral services with relatives traveling from Pittsburgh and Raleigh to attend.
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Peter Feinberg
Wic
A. C. Swimley
Feinberg
Swimley
Pembers
Jones
Baltimore
Mr. Kauffman
Frank Kauffman
Feinders
Thers
Messrs. Méyer
Jacob Die
Pittsburgh
Arry
Winchester
Philip Kauffman
Ramsburg
Piccadilly Street
Aft Kauffman
Balti
Manuel Feinberg
Simon Hornstein
Jacob Miller
Jennie Kremer
Raleigh
N. C
Frank Feinberg
Clarksburg
Wa. Va
South End Hose Company to Hold January Meeting
The regular monthly meeting of the South End Hose Company is set for Monday night, January 2, at 7 30 o clock. Officers will be elected and every member is urged to attend. Selected by the secretary.
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South End Hose Company
Dividend Notice From The Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Winchester Virginia December 22 1921 directors declare a 6 percent dividend payable to stockholders of record January 1 1922. Checks will be mailed Tuesday January 3 1922. The Shenandoah Valley National Bank signatures by W G Hardy cashier. High School Alumni Banquet and Dance tonight December 27 ticket required contact Wilmer F Shryock. Lost bunch of keys reward at Brown and Browns Store.
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Winchester
Shena Boa Valley Nati Bank
Wilmer F. Shryock
Repairing and Pressing Neatly at J M Or
Brief note shows Harry L. Wood associated with J M Or. The fragment suggests a shop offering quick idl repairs and pressing services. No full context provided to confirm location or full business name.
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Harry L. Wood
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Meling & Seal
Ralph Clem Maat
Young
Sonora
A. R
Frederick
A. C. Brown
MR. Feinberg
Sender Fberg
Arate
W. G. Hardy
Cashiers
Kyes
Brown & Brown's
Eodor
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