Fire guts Mount Vernon Hotel wing injuring two
A large blaze leveled the rear wing of the Mount Vernon Hotel on East Water Street causing more than two thousand dollars in damage. Fred A Graichen and his sister Miss Carrie D Graichen escaped from the second floor as flames blocked the stair. firemen battled through a narrow alley to douse the blaze.
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Mount Vernon ‘Hotel
East Water Street
City Hall
Evening Star
Fred A. Graichen
Carrie D. Graichen
Miss Gratchen
Miss. Gratchen
Pixelred
Mirs
Bruce Herrell
Star Restaurant
Radio Shop
Robert F. Braswell
Friendship Fire Co to Gather for Annual Sermon
All members are asked to meet at the engine house at seven Sunday evening March 2 to attend the Christian Church where the company’s annual sermon will be preached by Chaplain Rev J F Forman. Fred W Forney Captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Fire Co
Christian Church
J. F. Orm An
Mid City Garage Ad Offers Free Gas With Tire Purchase
Weekend sale promotes free gas with every tire bought at Mid City Garage. People Drug Co advertises a candy sale featuring assorted chocolates at 44c per oz.
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Ip Mid City Garage
the People Drug Co. Ip
Rough Sledding for Short-Term Chiropractors
Rival chiropractic schools clash over a state medical examiners board. The bill requires high school plus four years professional training, a diploma, and knowledge of biology and chemistry. Two-year graduates face hard sledding. many practitioners may have to leave if the measure passes.
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Richmond
Chiropractors
Medical Board
Lodge Of Moose Enjoys A Smoker
The Winchester Loyal Order of Moose held a large meeting with two new members initiated. Refreshments followed and a smoker social was adopted as a monthly feature. Dabney C. Harrison spoke on farmer woes, while Dr. C. B. Harlee presided and Richardson Kremer became secretary.
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Winchester Lodge of the Loyal Order of Moose
Dabney C. Harrison
Clarke County
C. B. Harlee
Richardson, Kremer
J.B. Beverley, Sr
John Dick Dies in County After Illness
John Dick a well known retired farmer died this afternoon at the home of his son in law C D Price near Macedonia after a lingering illness from paralysis. He was about eighty years old. Funeral arrangements had not been completed this afternoon.
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John Dick
C. D. Price
Macedonia
Death of Miss Leatha Hovermale at White Hall
Miss Leatha E Hovermale aged 18 daughter of Mr and Mrs C H Hovermale died last evening at the parental home in White Hall after long illness. She leaves her parents several brothers and sisters. The funeral will be held Sunday morning with friends meeting at the house at ten o clock. Interment at Collinsville.
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Leatha E. Hovermale
C. H. Hovermale
White Hall
County
Collinsville
Furnished Bedrooms for Rent Near Handley High School
Two furnished bedrooms available for rent in a modern residence. Easy walking distance to downtown and Handley High School. Apply at No. 113 West Monmouth St. 1p tf.
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Handley High School
West Monmouth St
Winchester party clarifies April primary candidate list
Democratic executive committee rules that F Amos Shryock and W Nelson Page will appear on the April primary ballot after counting February as a 29 day month. It also settles that Bailey and McVicar serve the unexpired terms. Ballot slated for April 1 at four city polling places.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Winchester
Council Chamber
F. Amos Shryeck
W Nelson Page
Shryock
Mr. Page
Page
W. A. Bailey
Chas. P. McVicar
Philip Williams
Bailey
Ir. McVicar
Julian F. Ward
F. Amos Shryock
Hunter B. Grimm
W. A. Baker
Chas. R. Anderson
W. Nelson Page
Warren Rice
Robert L. Gray
Robert Brill
Friendship Firemen Plan Church Attending Service
The Friendship Fire Company will attend a church service at First Christian Church next Sunday night. Rev. J. F. Morgan, pastor and company chaplain, will deliver a special sermon. The company meets at the hall at 7 o'clock and special seats are reserved for firemen.
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Friendship Fire Company
First Christian Church
J. F. Morgan
Millinery Department to Replace Floor Coverings Sale
S Emmert Son and Co announce the discontinuation of all floor coverings and launch a special sale to clear stock. The former department space will be remodeled to open a modern Millinery Department.
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S.emmert Son.& Co
Square Dance Tonight For Friendship Fire Company
Mr Ryland Conner hosts a square dance tonight at Friendship Hall to raise funds for the Friendship Fire Company. Public is invited to attend.
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Ryland Conner
Friendship Hall
Friendship Fire Company
Fruit Growers Meeting Set for Handley Library Saturday
Saturday March 1 at 2 30 p m Handley Library hosts a Fruit Growers meeting with G S Ralston Extension Horticulturist BlacksburgVa discussing spraying schedules for the year and topics like cultivation fertilization liquid spray application and related questions from attendees Fred Co Fruit Growers Assn notes.
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Handley Library
G. S. Ralston
Blacksburg
Ralston
Fred. Co. Fruit Growers
Asso
Winchester Rotarians Hear Diverse Topics In Meeting
Winchester Rotary members met with strong turnout though many regulars were absent. Ralph Pansier spoke on newspaper circulation. Fred Glaize shared forest and southern pine facts. Bob Gray performe d after-dinner style while Bill Glass led singing. Doug Fuller chaired. Raleigh and Toronto conventions were noted for attendance.
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Winchester
Hugh Duffy
Bill Glass
Doug Fuller
Doug
Bob Gray
Ralph
Pansier
Dong
Star
Fred Glaize
Manufacturers' Record
Bob
Bill Cornwell
Murphy
Raleigh
Toronto
Ritter Seeks Damages For A Broken Leg In School Fire
James I. Ritter seeks damages from Winchester School Board after a leg fracture while aiding at a fire at Handley School property. Insurance contends Ritter limited to temporary buildings, while Ritter and others argue he was performing duties for all school properties. Hearing set by State Industrial Commission at noon March 11 in city hall. continuation to page six.
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State Industrial Commission
James I. Ritter
School Board of
Winchester
Ritter
Handley Schools
Braddock
Gerrard Streets
Handley School
Insurance Company
Handley
Senator Glass halts Woodrum presidential boom in Virginia circle
In Washington on February 29 Senator Carter Glass asked Virginia Representative Clifton A. Woodrum to back his own presidential candidacy on the Democratic ticket. The plan was canceled hours before a Virginia Society of Washington meeting, as Glass chooses not to sanction a formal movement while backing McAdoo.
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Wiaishington
Carter Glass
Clifton A. Woodrum
Virginia
Virginia Society of Washington
Glass
Woodrum
William G. McAdoo
Nater Glass
Vaudeville at the Empire Proves a Real Success
The Empire vaudeville show drew a full house last night with Miss Buzzela Henry Miss Martha Ritter Big Bill Schneider and Clayton Ritter headlining a lively program. They will repeat the act Saturday with new additions and a second bill features The Stafford Pemberton Dancers from Washington D C plus the Shubert musical Good Morning Dearie next week. The Call of the Canyon with Richard Dix and Lois Wilson is set as Monday’s headliner.
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Studey Actom Mix
Eyes of the Forest
William Fox
Forest Fighters
Forest Rangers
Aviators
Buzzela Henry
Martha Ritter
Bill” Schneider
Clayton Ritter
Miss Henry
Bill
Eddie Cantor
New York
Kid Boots
Brox Sisters
Irving Berlin
Music Box Theatre
Broadway
Virginia McQgenley
Charles Kern
Virginia
Stafford Pemberton
Washington
Washington, D. C
Amazing Capital Theatre Loe
Dearie
Dearjie
Empire
Mareh
Globe ‘Theatre
New York City
Mendauy
Zane Grey
Paramount
Richard Dix
Lois Wilson
Candy Tax Bills Fail in Virginia Legislature
In Richmond on February 29 the push for bonds for state universities and a ten cent per pound candy tax failed. Lawmakers delaying action. experts estimate candy tax would raise little revenue while merchants oppose it as a nuisance.
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Star
Richmond
Virginia
Commons Advances Suffrage Measure
The House of Commons posed second reading of the bill to extend the franchise to all women aged 21, advancing the suffrage measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commons
Associated. Press
London
House of Commons
Priest to be buried at Harpers Ferry
The Rev. Father John J. Bowler pastor of St. Peter's Catholic Church Richmond will be buried in Harpers Ferry West Virginia. His body will be interred in the Catholic cemetery there tomorrow at 9.30 o'clock. Family from Shenandoah Junction is among those awaiting the funeral. Many friends from the area are expected to attend.
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John J. Bowler
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Richmond
Star
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
Father Bowler
Shenandoah Junction
Ireland
Used Cars and Local Social News From Mid City Garage
A local listing shows used cars including One Star Sedance at 460 dollars and One Hudson Touring models priced 600 and 650 dollars along with a Chevrolet Truck and several Fords. The social note reports Miss Marie Clevenger visiting Grimes Virginia and Miss Trene Walters returning from Baltimore for medical treatment while Mrs. W J Schillinberg visits relatives in Richmond.
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Mid City
Offorits in all the latest styles at uw
Ad lists latest styles of offerings at UW with prices, noting current stock and price range. Includes brief emphasis on variety and value for shoppers.
McLean Oil Inquiry Hearings Shaped by Key Testimony
President asked for income returns as the Senate Oil Committee pursued testimony. Edward B McLean and associates faced questions with Palmer and Major denying undisclosed ties while discussing telegrams and witnesses like Walsh Lenroot and Heflin. The panel pressed on selling and loans linked to Sinclair and Thompson while demanding access to tax records.
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Harry
McLean
Lew
Zevely Ashe
Palmer
Wer
Sery
Walsh
Moshone
Major
Root
Heflin
Alabama
William Boyce ‘Thompson
York
Bama
Thompson
William Boyce Thompson
Gms Clair Oil Companies
Sinchkair
Senate
Washington
Ind
Ha Sinclair
Conn Cohen
E. L. Doheny
Albert B
Interior
Security Investment
McKellar
Tennessee
Bate
Empire Tom Great Tom Mix's Only New Fort
Tom Mix stars in a Western spectacle presented as Empire Tom Great with a frontier setting. The feature centers on a lone fort defense and a daring rescue sequence amid dusty landscapes.
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Empire
Tom Great
Tom Mix
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Fred. W. Forney
Empire Tonight
Pemberton
Lodge OF Moose
Miss Hovermale
Friendship Firemen
DEPT
Fruit Growers Meeting
Southern Pine and
Farmer’s Plight
the Empire
Empire Theatre
Palme
The
People’s Drug Co
Marie Clevenger
Grimes
Justa Prince
East Piccadilly Street
W. J. Schillinberg
Richmond, Va
Charles M. Ebert
North Braddock Street
Trene Walters
Baltimore
Robt. F. Brill
Lenroot
Ward B
Post
Quiry
Mer
Wilson
Quaker
Dill
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