Senate oil committee hears McLean Fall loan trail
The Senate oil inquiry resumed after a recess to trace Edward B. McLean's $100,000 loan to Albert B. Fall. Bank officials testified McLean's December balances were under $10,000 and that checks to Fall were returned unpaid. Slemp said he urged Fall to tell the committee everything but had no confidential talks with Fall or McLean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senate Oil Committee
Albert B. Fall
Edward B. McLean
Washington Post
McLean
Fall
Om Slemp
Coolidge
Palm Beach
Bain
Bureau of the Oil Committee
Pearl
Daugherty
Hington
C. Bascom Slemp
Senate
Florida
Slemp
Walsh
Interior
White House
Oil Committee
Harry F. Sinclair
E. L. Doheny
Federal-American
Commercial National Bank of Washington
James H. Baden
Commercial National
Baden
Charity raffle of Bertha von Hillern painting at Colonial Theater
The oil painting titled Autumn Landscape by Miss Bertha von Hillern will be raffled to raise funds for Winchester Memorial Hospital. Tickets are on sale. the 22 by 36 inch canvas has hung in major markets and is viewable in the Colonial Theater rest room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha von Hillern
Colonial Theater
Memorial Hospital Fund
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Boston
Washington
Miss von Hillern
United States
Will Banquet for Friendship Fire Company Ladies
The Friendship Fire Company plans an 8 o clock banquet at the fire hall to honor the ladies who aided its bazar the event drew the largest crowd of the run and raised substantial funds Attorney Jas P Reardon will give the principal after dinner speech A free dance will follow to thank supporters and end the bazar with a final night of fun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Fire Company
Jas. P. Reardon
Two Furnished Bedrooms for Rent in Downtown Area
Two furnished bedrooms for rent with all modern conveniences. Within easy walking distance of downtown and Handley High School. Apply at 113 West Monmouth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Down-Town
Handley High School
West Monmouth 8&T
Waynesboro Wins Twin Town Name Change
In Virginia the Senate backs a House bill to rename the towns Waynesboro Basie as Waynesboro. The House reconsiders its Saturday vote on the Virginia historic highway route, referring the incomplete route to the roads committee for recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Richmond
General Assembly
Senate
House
Wickham
Waynesboro
Basie
Norris
Lancaster
Committee On Roads
Both Houses Start Busy Term With Big Bills Ahead
In Richmond on February 25 both Legislature chambers begin work on large agendas. Prohibition and pilot bills face potential amendments and heated battles, while the Senate continues budget and valuation reform measures. Many noncontroversial bills pass in the Senate, and night sessions are planned to finish the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Senate
House
Boards of Review
Virginians Form A Large Society In Washington
The Society of Virginia of the District of Columbia hosts a literary and musical program at the Willard Hotel on Thursday February 28 marking its second public gathering. E Lodge Hill chairs the arrangements and Gen. H Oden Lake leads the general committee. Congressman Clifton Woodrum will speak on Virginia history traditions and great men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of Virginia
District of Columbia
Willard Hotel
Washington
E. Lodge Hill
Joseph W. Hill
A.’ L. Turner
Winchester
Chicken and Waffle Supper At Parish Hall Boyce Va
Public invited to a chicken and waffle supper at Parish Hall in Boyce Virginia. Event runs February 29 and March 1 from 6 to 10 PM. Proceeds support hall activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyce
Trial Begins on Mandamus Against City Over Filling Station
The Standard Gas and Oil Company seeks a writ to force Winchester to issue a building permit for a filling station at Braddock and Piccadilly streets. The council refused, citing nuisance risk near Handley Library and shifted permit power to the council. Witnesses for both sides include city officials and library staff, with City Councilman Lewis F Cooper testifying for the plaintiffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Gas and Oil Company
R. T. Bryarly
Ice
Handley~ Library
Handley Library
Gas and Oil Company
Oil and Gas Company
J. Harvey Canter
M.A. Diran
Percy D. Miller
Thos
J. Trier
L. R. Dettra
Carl W. Ritter
Fred. L. Glaize
C. A. Bahtman
City of
Winchester
Revenue Chase
Trenary
Wm. T. Barr
Walter Cox
J. W. Sibert
I. N. Good
T. J. Cooper
Philip Williams
R. T Barton
Lewis F. Cooper
New And Old Blend In Griffith Movie The White Rose
D W Griffith returns to a classic Southern setting for The White Rose a modern tale with age old prejudices. Mae Marsh Carol Dempster Ivor Novello and Neil Hamilton star with Lucille La Verne and Charles Emmett Mack in a Louisiana Georgia Mississippi Alabama and Southern Florida shoot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Griffith
Old South
Mr. Griffith
Witness
New England
United Artists
Colonial Theatre
Griffith
Mae Marsh
Carol Dempster
Ivor Novello
Neil Hamilton
Charles Emmett Mack
Lucille la Verne
Porter Strong
Louisiana
Georgia
Mississippi
Alabama
Florida
MID CITY GARAGE OFFERS USED CARS AND TRUCKS
Inventory includes One Star Sedan and Touring models priced from 600 to 656 dollars, a Hudson Touring 5 and 7 passenger, along with a Chevrolet truck. Several Ford vehicles listed with flexible pricing. Read Moline and Seal Linoleum ad on page 7. Crystal Flour advertised as best for bread and pastry.
Pioneer Gainesboro merchant Clark Whitacre dies in Baltimore hospital
William Clark Whitacre a prominent Gainesboro county merchant and pioneer apple grower died after prostate operation at a Baltimore hospital. He leaves a large family and is mourned as a trusted community leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Clark Whitacre
Whitacre
Gainesboro
Baltimore
Ebenezer Baptist Church
Mr. Whitacre
Baltimore Hospital
H. S. Whitacre
Martinsburg
W. Va
Dr. Offutt
Capon Bridge
Mrs Purcell Dead From Paralysis in Frederick County
Mrs Willanna Purcell widow of Samuel M Purcell and member of the Jobe family died at Brucetown Sunday morning from paralysis. She had recently suffered a second stroke and died about 6 30. Survived by four children Rosa Smith Lohr Whitacre Rosa McKee and a son S Byrd Purcell. Funeral Tuesday at Brucetown Methodist Church South with Rev O D Lambert assisting. Interment in church cemetery. Born August 28 1856 at Brucetown she lived there all her life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willanna Purcell
Samuel M. Purcell
Jobe
Frederick County
Brucetown
Lohn M. Whitacre
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
O. D. Lambert
F. A. Strother
Harry Morley
Purcell
William
Anna Jobe
Sacaiong
Rosa Smith
J. Robert Smith
Lohr M. Whitacre
Andy N. Whitacre
Rosa McKee
Janney McKee
White Hall
William Jobe
Belle
Purcett
Yin
Methodist Church, South
Bracetown
Wilson will leaves estate to widow for life
Washington February 25 The will of Woodrow Wilson filed for probate leaves the estate to his widow Edith Bolling Wilson for life with his daughter Margaret receiving 2500 dollars yearly while she remains unmarried. At the widow’s death any unexpended portion goes to Wilson’s daughters. The estate’s value is not stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Edith Bolling Wilson
Margaret Wilson
Town and Country Bird Feeding Reminder
Local officials urge residents to feed birds in town and countryside areas to support wildlife during winter. They remind households to keep feeders stocked and ensure safe, accessible feeding locations for urban and rural birds.
Famous Stafford Pemberton Dancers at Empire Friday
Empire to present direct from Washington the Stafford Pemberton Dancers with their symphony orchestra and stage settings. Miss Cornelia Vanderbilt will appear among eighteen Grecian costumes and classic dances. The show starts at 8 30 with noted society figures in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire
Washington
Stafford Pemberton
Capital
Richmond
Norfolk
Winchester
Pemberton
Mae Murray
Gertrude Hoffman
Ruth St. Denis
America
Russian Ballet
Cornelia Vanderbilt
Newport
New York
Washington Society
Capital Theatre-Goers
President Theatre
Braddock Street Church to Host Mission Study Series
The Woman's Missionary Society of Braddock Street Methodist Church will hold a mission study class on February 25 27 and 29 at 7 30 PM in the Golden Rule Bible Class room. Everyone welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of
Braddock Street Methodist Church
Judge Favors Leaving Constitution A Nearly Two Million Loaned
A Seventh District Virginia judge discusses tax exempt status and municipal securities, noting a nearly $2,500,000 loaned to 610 borrowers. The argument centers on constitutional provisions, federal versus local taxation, and the impact of tax exempt bonds on farming and public securities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ginia
House of Natives
Aes
United
Ceu Cal
Jonaire
Tong
Cipal
Salvation Army Split Rumors Hit United States
An article reports possible discord in the Salvation Army as officers in the United States consider severing ties with the parent England body. Bramwell Booth calls for obedience while warning of paralysis and secret fundraising abuses connected to the London backed movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
England
London
Bramwell Booth
Eppr
Nation Army
Internatiomficial Army
Booth
For Sale 7 Percent Notes of Winchester Credit Corpo
Investment offer to public for twelve month trust notes collateralized by assets. Form for details available from H. President or Sec Treas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Credit Corporers
H. President
Sec.-Treas
Sacrifice sale offers mahogany bedroom suite and kitchen range
Before Thursday night the ad promotes a sacrifice sale with a mahogany bedroom suite and a kitchen range available at 215 East Lage.
Also Mentioned on This Page
A.B. Fall
M'Lean
Mr. Coolidge
Republican National Committee
Montana
Secretary of the Interior
California
Wyoming
Department of Justice
Adams
Congress
John T. Adams
Houses
Assembly
Mandamus
Ity
Clark Whitacre
Balto
Came
Nimrod Whitacre
Joshua Whitacre
Frederick
Loudoun County
W. Clark Whitacre
Annie Giffin
John,Giffin
H. 8.Whitacre
Fred Whitacre
Landen Whitacre
John Wm. Whitacre
Walter A. Scrivener
Clear Brook
Thisounty
8S. Loy
Kernstown
This County
Beth Robertson
Minnesota
Clyde Loy
Capon River
James P. Whitacre
Robert E. L. Whitacre
Herbert D. Whitacre
Pitsburgh
Abenezer Baptist Church
Wilson
Constitution
Salvationists
United. SF
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