Mrs Diehl Buried in Berryville After Washington Death
Mary Elizabeth Diehl born in Winchester 1843 dies after a week long illness in Washington D C at age 78 her body brought to Berryville for Wednesday funeral at Green Hill Cemetery Rev George F West officiates pallbearers named M B Pulliam Eugene Glover Lewis N Glover Edward Dorsey E G Conner and J R Crown she was the widow of Horace P Diehl longtime Berryville businessman and Confederate veteran survived by three daughters and one son including Sadie McKay of Washington and Mrs Nelson of Stephens City.
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Berryville
Vater
Mary Elizabeth
Washington
Meen
Green Hill Cemetery
Aun
Iscopa
George F. West
Messrs
M. B. Pulliam
Eugene Glover
Lewis N. Glover
Edward Dorsey
E. G. Conner
J. R. Crown
Diehl
David Diehl
Sarah Ladd Grimshaw Diehl
Winchester
Berkeley
Frederick
Virginia
Wfe
Clarke County
Sadie McKay
Nelson
Ge Parery
Stephens Ty
Boys Taken to Reform School
Sheriff Panett left this morning for the State Reformatory for Boys near Richmond Virginia with 17 year old Howard Roe who was convicted of larceny in the county. Roe was sentenced to the reform school until he reaches age. He was tried before Justice Owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panett
State Reformatory For Boys
Richmond
Howard Roe
Roe
Reformatory
Ewner
Man Charged With Crime Against Step Daughter Near Gore
Joseph Grove a 36 year old married man was arrested two miles west of Gore by Sheriff Pannett and Deputy Wigginton on a charge of a serious offense against his 15 year old step daughter Bessie Lewis. He was brought to Winchester, given a preliminary hearing before Justice A J Tavenner, and committed to jail without bail to await the circuit court grand jury. Grove allegedly confessed to Prosecuting Attorney T R Cather and Justice Tavenner. Grove worked for a lumber company near Gore and showed no apparent concern about his position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Grove
Gore
Pannett
Wigginton
Bessie Lewis
Winchester
Justiice
A. J. Tavenner
Circuit Court
Grove
Miss Lewis
T. R. Cather
Samie
Tavenner
Back Again On Old Job At Genie Katz & Son Martinsburg
Mr. L. D. Clapp formerly manager of the Dollar Department Store Winchester is back with Genie Katz & Son Martinsburg as buyer and manager. He invites old friends to visit Martinsburg. H C Sheets is spending several weeks with relatives in Gaithersburg Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Clapp
Dollar Department
Winchester
Genie. Katz & Son
Martinsburg
Clapp
H. C. Sheets
Sevpure
Gaithers
Bank Wrecker Thought to Die by Own Action
Chicago reports Joseph M. Marcino alias Josep Biata once a barber and bank buyer facing losses near 697000. A Texas or Mexico letter to his Chicago father in law Abraham Goldman suggests he planned disappearance to collect 100000 in life insurance and repay creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United [States
Joseph M. Marcino
Josep Biata
Marcino
Texas
Mexico
Abraham Goldman
Mar
J Henkel Henry Out of Danger
City Councilman J Henkel Henry was ill and treated at Memorial Hospital for acute kidney colic. He showed improvement and was expected to return home soon. His daughter Mrs Maynard Wisecarver arrived from Fairmont to be with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Henkel Henry
Memorial Hospital
Mr Henry
West Cork Street
Maynard Wisecarver
Ruby Toothman
Fairmont
W. Va
Clyde Thompson Weds Miss Leidig in Quiet Ceremony
Clyde Thompson of Chambersburg and Esther B Leidig of Middletown Va were quietly married at the Church of the Brethren parsonage in Washington on February 21 by Rev Roger D Winger. The bride wore blue crepe back satin and is the daughter of D M Leidig and the late Mrs Annie Leidig. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs A F Thompson, has been farming. They will reside with the bride's family after a short wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Cldye Thompson
Chambersburg
Esther B. Leidig
Middletown
Church of the Brethren
Washington
Roger D. Winger
D. M. Leidig
Annie “Huber Leidig
A. F. Thompson
Illness Strikes James Amick and Daughter Margaret
Mr James Amick a noted local stock dealer and his daughter Miss Margaret Amick have been seriously ill with influenza at their residence on South Kent Street in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Amick
Margaret Amick
South Kent Street
Amick
Empire Base Ball Contest Begins Today
Base ball event opens at the Empire with Friday and Saturday activities. Promotions include equipment and outfits for sale, coupon numbers issued today and tomorrow. Also offers on assorted chocolates at 29 cents per pound. Greek Restaurant seeks old country hams and a boy to carry stars for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire
the Empire
Rouss Fire CD Meeting Notice
All members are requested to assemble at hall Sunday evening February 25 at 7 o clock sharp for the annual sermon at the Southern Methodist Church. W E Huntsberry president. Special for Friday and Saturday chocolate covered cherries five cents per pound at The People's Drug Co Inc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
People’s Drug Co., Inc
Southern Methodist Church
W. E. Huntsberry
the People's Drug Co., Inc
G Frank Baker Dies in Cumberland After Illness
G Frank Baker veteran of Winchester born, dies at 70 at his Cumberland home after long illness from hardening of the arteries and high blood pressure. He leaves widow Nellie C Clark and two sisters plus brother, with Masonic honors planned for Sunday funeral in Cumberland.
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G. Frank Baker
Winchester
Bedford Street
Cumberland
Baker
Ada Oppie
Ada Thatcher
Maryland
Holtzman Drug Company
Rarest night of Progres sive Men’s Bible Class supper
Notice promotes an all you can eat oyster supper at Centenary Church tonight at 1 PM. Proceeds support the Progressive Men’s Bible Class activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centenary Oe
Miss Harmer Returns to Newspaper Deliveries
Miss Annie Harmer, longtime newspaper agent confined at home on West Cork street due to bronchitis, has recovered sufficiently to resume her newspaper deliveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Harmer
West Cork Street
Empire previews big new releases with romance and humor
Modern day stories of romance and humor headline Empire cinema. Buster Keaton is to be followed by Clarence on the last page, inviting readers to not miss the chance to see these big, new releases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buster Keaton
Clarence
the Empire
Mass Meeting To Discuss State Bonds And Gasoline Tax
Citizens of Frederick county and Winchester will gather at 2 p m Saturday February 24 to discuss the state bond issue and the gasoline tax for roads. Speakers include Senator Keezell Senator Byrd Delegate Richards and Mr Dabney Harrison. Endorsed by L J McCartney Farmers Union and H Clay De Grange Frederick County Fruit Growers Association Farm Bureau.
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Frederick County
Winchester
Keezell
Byrd
Richards
Dabney Harrison
L.J. M’cartney
Farmers’ Union
H. Clay DE Grange
Mass Meeting Invites Winchester County for Bond Issue Talk
Public invited to mass meeting at court house at 2 pm tomorrow to discuss bond issue for state road work. Meeting called by Farmers' Union Frederick County Growers' Association and Farm Federation. Speakers include Senator Byrd Keezell Richards and Kney Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Court House
Mee
Farmers’ Union
Frederick County
It Growers’ Association
Farm Ald Federation
Byrd
Lates Keezell
Richards
Kney
Harrison
Thirty Miners Sentenced to Prison in West Virginia Riot Case
Thirty indicted for conspiracy into strike riots last July pleaded guilty and were sentenced to three years in the Moundsville penitentiary by Judge Sommerville in Circuit Court Wells by Wells. The attackers included six named in the report and the sheriff’s men were among those present during the riot.
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Associated Press
Wells
W. Va
Dunn
Moundsville
Sommerville
Martial Law Declared in Bochum Amid Disturbances
Berlin dispatch reports martial law in Bochum after disturbances during which a soldier fired on a crowd, causing fatalities. The note also says French officials will replace German customs staff in the Ruhr region, with Essen reporting on Feb 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Bochum
Atral News
Anh
Essen
Rebel Leader Under Arrest In Dublin Irregular Capture
The Freemans Journal reports that among irregulars captured at Drumcondra this morning is Sean Fitzpatrick. He is described in dispatches as a rebel leader. The report notes arrest during the Drumcondra operation and identifies Fitzpatrick as a key figure.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Freemah’'s Journal
Drumcondra
Sean Fitzpaterick
Shipping Bill Good as Dead
In Washington on February 23 the Senate reached a closed door accord to pause filibuster and adjourn to 6 pm to consider minor bills for two hours before resuming the shipping bill. Administration leaders warned the bill was as good as dead, with a recommittal vote expected by tomorrow night and the measure to be interred with proper obsequies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Wiashington
Senate
Movie Actress Wins Suit for Hubby Settlement
The separation suit of Mrs. Eleanor V. Brewster against her husband Eugene V. Brewster publisher of movie magazines was settled. She received a $50,000 house at Roslyn L. L. with furnishings valued at $40,000 and alimony to be set. custody of their three year old son went to Mrs. Brewster. Brewster admitted infatuation with Miss Corliss Palmer actress who lived with them at Normandie Park New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Eleanor V. Brewster
Eugene V. Brewster
Corliss Palmer
Brewster
Miss Palmer
Mrs. Brewster
Eat Normandie Park
N. J
Catholic Churches Guarded In Jersey City
Jersey City police placed a constant guard on all Roman Catholic churches at the request of a local priest. The order was issued today by the chief of police following the priest’s appeal for protection.
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Associated Press
Jersey City
N. J
Preaching Services by Rev. E. B. Straver at Odd Fellows Hall
Rev E B Straver of the Progressive Brethren Church will preach Sunday at 2 50 p m in the Odd Fellows hall. Mrs B A Grayson of Keyser W Va is visiting at the home of her parents Rev and Mrs Ludwig for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Straver
Progressive Brethren Church
Odd Fellows’ Hall
B.A. Grayson
Keyser, W. ,Va
8. Ludwig
Flames claim seventeen in Kansas City rooming house fire
A two story rooming house near Kansas City, Kansas, was destroyed by fire in the early hours, with seventeen believed dead. Twelve bodies recovered. search continues for five others. several identifications listed among victims. Burns and rescue efforts reported as teams worked through the blaze.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Kan
Elisha Colston
Kering Violet
John
Leo Brown
Alonzo Bard Ga
Bad- Munyon
Brunswick Blake Contender Company
Russell and ‘Watson
Liberty Clothing Company
Cleveland
Cleveland Varnish Company
New
New York Venements Fired. New York
Sven
Harlem
Balding Hamilton
Ont
Lister
Every Real Boy at Empire This Weekend Event
Announcement invites young men to Empire for two days of lucky number draws for uniforms or equipment for the coming season or a cash prize. The notice stresses a motto and weekly Friday and Saturday sessions starting today.
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the Empire
Furniture sale of late Mrs Solenberger assets in Market and Clarke
Entire household goods including antique walnut and mahogany furniture beddings and cooking utensils 8 dairy cows springers and a black Poll Bull are offered from the late Mrs Barbara Solenberger residence at corner Market and Clarke Street. Sale begins at 10 am as listed in the advertisement from February 22 1927.
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Barbara Solenberger
Corner Market
Clarke St
Businessmen housing with meals at 127 South Main Street
Advertisement states rooms and board for business men and mechanics with all modern conveniences at 127 South Main Street. Dated February 23, 1961.
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South Main ST
Salon De Beaute Offers Weekend Beauty Specials
A local ad at 45 W. Water St. promotes Saturday and Monday specials on creams powders and rouge for Salon De Beaute. The brief notice highlights limited time deals and the shop location to attract customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salon de Beaute
Water St
Sale Day Old Chicks At Red Bud Poultry Farm
Five hundred day old chicks are due to hatch February 22. Eggs hatch on shares or for seven dollars and fifty cents per hundred chicks. Red Bud Poultry Farm Eli Te Mer. Bell Phone 2013 4 p-3t.
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Red Bud Poultry Farm
Eli Te ‘Mer
Bell Phone
Keeney Freed by Court Order in Mine Workers Case
Berkeley Springs W Va Feb 23 Judge J M Woods struck out the indictment against Frank Keeney president of the West Virginia United Mine Workers as an accessory to murder after prosecution conceded tampering with witnesses. Four Morgan county witnesses were found to be distributed to influence jurors and were ordered produced in court.
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Berkeley Springs
W. Va
FrankKeeney
West
Mickey
Willian Arms
Walter Arms
Kannewha County
Allen
Woods
Keeney
W. A
Morgan County
H. D. Allen
Cuit
C. Frank Kenny
West Virginia United Mine Workers
Nolse
T. C. Owsend
Wittesses
Higher Rates Spark Market Push Amid Fed Move
New York stock traders welcomed higher rates as a factor lifting prices. Pool trades, paused to gauge pressure from the rediscount rate increase, resumed near midday with gains reappearing. Losses of one to two points dotted rails and industrial issues before a broad reaction was checked. Call money opened at 1.25 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Federal Reserve Bank
Representative John Paul Appointed to District Committee
The Washington Herald notes the appointment of Representative John Paul of Virginia to the House District committee. His term expires with the Sixty-seventh Congress, and no meetings are planned between now and adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Washington Herald
John Paul
Virginia
House
Receiver for Steel's Stores Named in Maryland
William Purnell Hall was appointed receiver for Deserteey Stores Inc a Maryland subsidiary of the L A Steel Company Inc of Buffalo New York by Judge Henry Duffy in Circuit Court. The ruling affects only Maryland operations and not Buffalo area branches outside the state. The appointment follows a petition by two Baltimore stockholders claiming stock was sold to them by a local agent of the L A Steel Service Corporation of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Baltimore
William, Purnell Hall
Steel's
Deserteey Stores, Inc
A& Maryland
L. A. Steel Company, “Inc
Buffalo
N. Y
Henry ‘Duffy
Maryland
L. A. Steel Service Corporation of
New York
Soldiers May Get Bonus After All
Secretary Mellen told the House he had no objection to using funds from foreign debt settlements to payment of a soldiers bonus once the money is in hand as stated by Chairman Fordney of the Ways and Means Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mellen
House
Fordney
Ways, and Means Committee
No Services At Greenwood Church Sunday
Reverend W. M Depp announces there will be no services at Greenwood Church in the county this Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood
Rev. W. M Depp
Greenwood Church
Petersburg Rotary to Host 87th Conference
Petersburg clubs prepare for the 87th Rotary District Conference on March 6. The city mobilizes volunteers, aims to entertain visitors, and expects four squad planes from Langey. Ray Hay of City and Roger Moore, governor, will attend. The Chamber of Commerce and Kiwanis Club assist in event planning.
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Rotary Club
Petersburg
Langey
Ray Hay
City
Abytertional
Roger Moore
Ray
Tersburg
Kiwanis Club
Bettie Brown Dies in Pittsburgh After Winter Visit
Mrs Bettie Brown aged about seventy died in Pittsburgh at her son’s home while wintering there. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2:30 PM at the Lutheran Church with interment in the family grounds. She lived in Berkeley County before and leaves a husband and two sons Harry Brown and Brown Jr., both in Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettie Brown, Brown
Nain
Pittal
Brochester
Ohio
Bett Theran
Brown
Death of J. W. Jack Reported in Texas
Mr Harry Jack of this city received word of the death of his uncle J Jack in Beaumont Texas. A native of Blue Springs West Virginia he had lived in Texas for years. He was 54 years old and often visited his brother and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Jack
Beaumont
J. Jack
B Springs
W. Va
Linxas
Jack
ASO
Charles Ms
Lost Your Wealth and Looks In A Market Street Mystery
A fragmentary item mentions Agnes Ayres in a Day Luxury role at the Empire theater with questions about what girls would do if they lost wealth and appearance. It hints at a solution or moral in a slick story but lacks complete details or clear events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes-Ayres
the Empire
Empire
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Masons
J. I. H. Baker
Rachel E. Baker
Nellie C. Clark
William Merryman
Bettie Thatcher
Brooke Baker
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