Hotel Jack 15 Leased to Richmond M an Maxine Ducharme
The Hotel Jack in Winchester changes hands as Mrs. O. Maxine Ducharme and her husband assume five year lease and will run the dining room and all day la carte service. Mrs. Jack will retire for health reasons and the couple plan to live in the annex while continuing the long time hotel tradition in the valley.
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Was
P Phy
London
Berlin
Paris
New York
Nond
Ducharme
Himsel
Tel Jack
Virginia
Jack
Winchester
Evans
Commecial
Savags Bank
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Piccadilly Street
Valley
Phil Potel
Jacks
Annex
Harry Jack
Sarah Zane Fire Company Minstrel Show Feb 5
The Sarah Zane Fire Company stage a minstrel show on Tuesday night February 5 at the Colonial Theatre. Henry Seal directs with Allen Gray as committee chair and a strong team handling tickets advertising and dancing details for what promises to be a top local talent event.
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Sarah Zane Fire Company
Whatremises
Sarah Zane Boys
Colonial Theatre
Sarah Zane
Henry Seal
Asmar Swanson
Allen Gray
James Moling
W. Lee Fisher
John Colvin
Ray McDonald
Harry Willis
Goble
Entertains At Fancy Ball At Delaplane Manor
Winchester residents attended a large fancy ball at Delaplane Manor, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Channing Delaplane in Fauquier County Virginia. About 200 guests were present. Mr. Paul Haldeman has traveled to Boo Va on a visit of several days.
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Winchester
Paul Haldeman
Boo Va
Three Earthquake Shocks Felt By Boyce Residents
Last night residents of Boyce in Clarke County reported three distinct tremors. The first was at 11 40 pm with the others following at about 11 43 pm and 11 45 pm. People awoke startled as windows and dishes rattled and some fled beds.
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Boyce
Yoe
Clarke County
Star
G. O. Snapp's Store Burglarized Sunday Night
The store at 423 North Market Street was entered by a burglar on Sunday night. About $30 worth of shoes shirts and overalls were taken. The thief entered through a front door lock with a fitted key and left the door ajar. A minor attempt was made on the cash drawer but no money was taken.
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G. O. Snapp
North Market Street
Snapp
Gifted Child Recites Poetry Before Winchester Reader
Letter from Winchester dated January 1 1924 praises a seven year old girl from Los Angeles with a remarkable mind. The writer cites Rev RE P Dandridge then rector of Christ Church Nashville as an example of similar genius who could repeat poetry after hearing it once. The townspeople are urged to hear the young prodigy.
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the Star
Winchester
Los Angeles
RE. P. Dandridge
D. C
Christ Church
Nashville
Tenn
Murder at New Year Dawn Five Shots Then Shotgun Blast
Joseph Polito of Stowe township was shot to death as the new year began in Pittsburgh. Police found bloody footprints near the porch as celebrants fired guns and horns while Polito fired five pistol shots then was struck in the back and neck by a shotgun blast as he re entered his home. The killer's timing aimed to escape notice during the revelry.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Joseph Polito
Stowe Township
Polito
Entomologist Snapp to Speak at American Scientific Assn
O I Snapp, entomologist with the United States Bureau of Entomology, leaves his Fort Valley Ga post to attend the American Scientific Association meeting in Cincinnati and present a paper. He will travel via Washington after the convention before returning to Fort Valley. A lost white gold wrist watch from a VPI dance at Rouss Hall offers reward at Star Office. The W C T U meets January 3 at Handley Library.
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O. I. Snapp
G. O. Snapp
Cincinnati
American Scientific Association
United States Bureau of Entomologists
Association
Snapp
United States Bureau
Fort Valley
Washington
Department
Vv. P. I
Rouss Hall
Star Office
Council Meeting Postponed Due to Quorum Issues
The regular monthly Common Council meeting scheduled for tonight is postponed until Friday evening. A daytime poll of members showed it would be impossible to achieve a quorum tonight.
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Common Council
Virginia Legion backs adjusted compensation stance
The American Legion in Virginia has endorsed the proposed veterans bonus but will not launch a letter campaign. Virginia commander John J. Wicker says the legion will support the measure without pressuring Congress, focusing on honoring veterans and aiding the disabled.
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Washington
American Legion
Virginia
Legionaires
Congo
Legion
John J. Wicker
Richmond
Wicker
Congress
Harding
Viginia
State Legion
Wild New Year Night In San Antonio Wounds Six
Six people hospitalized two fatally shot and another with severe facial injuries after a rowdy welcome to 1930 in San Antonio. Police report widespread liquor, weapons, and multiple arrests as hold ups and burglaries marred the celebrations.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Tex
Mail Subscribers Save on Discount Offer
A local notice promotes a discount for all mail subscribers. The offer runs for a limited period with details available through participating outlets.
Election of officers at Friendship Fire Company meeting
Regular meeting of Friendship Fire Company No 1 will be held Thursday January 3 at 8 o’clock. Election of officers and other business will be transacted. Capt. Fred W Forney presiding.
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Handley Library
Friendship Fire Company
Republicans to field candidates in all Virginia districts
Washington January 1 The policy laid down by C Bascom Slemp that Republicans should run candidates in every district will be followed in the national election this fall. Candidates will be chosen at spring district conventions with focus on contests against Democrats in the Seventh district where T W Harrison of Winchester is incumbent. Continued on page 4.
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T. B. Ranson
C. Bascom Slemip
Republican National Committee
Virginia
Republican Party
Congress
T. W. Harrison
Winchester
New Year Weather Delivers Cold Start Across Central Midwest
On New Year day 1924 temperatures hovered near zero across the central west. Chicago stayed indoors as a blizzard coated streets with snow and ice while Northern Illinois received several inches. St Louis saw a 40 degree drop in 13 hours with a cold wave stretching from the Mississippi valley to New Orleans and Texas.
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Chicago
Middle West
United States
Illinois
St. Louis
Kansas
Missouri
Rocky Mountain
Mississippi Valley
New Orleans
Texas
Maryland Couple Weds in Winchester
Charles F. McMullen and Mrs. Annie C. Rothenholfer, both of Frederick, Md., were applicants for a marriage license yesterday at the clerk of the Corporation Court office.
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Maryland
Winchester
Charles FE. McMullen
Annie CC. Rothenholfer
Frederck, Md
Corporation Court
Three Die In Head On Crash Near Zanesville
Three people died in a head on collision six miles east of Zanesville on the national road. The deceased are Arthur Millfelt 20 Robert Gillen 19 and Anna M Goodrich 18 all residents of Zanesville.
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Associated Press
Zanesville
Here
Arthur Millfelt
Robert Gillen
Anna M. Goodrich
Scaramouche to Play at Empire Theatre This Week
Scaramouche arrives at the Empire Theatre with Alice Terry Ramon Navarro and Lewis Stone in the cast. Rex Ingram directs the Metro Pictures production presented in New York by Metro Pictures Corporation. Seats are on sale for Monday and Tuesday showings including matinee and evening with the same orchestra as in major cities.
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Empire
Sabatini
Scaramouche
Alice Terry
Ramon Navarro
Lewis Stone
Rex Ingram
the Four Horsemen
Metro Pictures Corporation
New York City
New York
Washington
Baltimore
Precautions To Save President From Strain At Big Reception
President Coolidge faced a major physical strain at the New Year’s reception with precautions to limit crowds after the 1922 surge. The three and a half hour event began with the cabinet and diplomats and ended with private citizens braving wintry winds to greet the president and Mrs. Coolidge.
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Associated Press
Washington
Coolidge
J. Harding
Executive
Cabinet
Diplomatic Corps
Mrs. Coolidge
Virginia taxes take a big leap in 1922 data
The 1922 Virginia property values rose sharply from 1912 levels and tax totals increased accordingly. Average resident property was valued at 714.34 with taxes about 13.84, while total state and local revenue reached 45.932 million. Debt climbed across state, counties, and cities, with counties showing the largest rise. Compared to West Virginia, Virginia had lower per capita assessed value and slightly higher tax rate.
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Washington
Virginia
West Virginia
Department of Commerce
Census Bureau
Mule sale notice at Rodman's Stables Windsor Va
Farmers and stockmen urged to attend a sale of smooth young mules by Frank Hafner of Pennsylvania at Rodman's Stables old Hulmelright's stand Windsor Va Thursday January 3 between 10 A M and 3 P M. C G Grove & Son Martinsburg W Va advertise.
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Frank Hafner
Pennsylvania
Rodman
Old Hulmelright’s
Winchester
C. G. Grove & Son
Martinsburg
Sarah Zane Fire Company Regular Meeting Notice
Sarah Zane Fire Co will meet in regular session Friday night January 4 at 7 o'clock. Election of officers reports of the secretary and treasurer to be presented. Other important business will be transacted. Several changes contemplated. Members urged to attend. Visitors invited. Lipit H. Russell Potts secretary.
Grace Church reports year end surplus and new plans
Grace Lutheran Church reports about 12000 dollars raised for all purposes in the last year and a surplus of about 500 dollars with no indebtedness. New officers include Grace Frazier treasurer and deacons Davis and Smith. A parish house west of the church is planned for spring with early ground work and materials to be prepared to avoid delays.
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Grace Lutheran Church
Lake Frazier
Frazier
J L. Mavhig
B. F. Davis
Clark Smith
Virginia Synod
Roanoke
West Water Street
Baby Dodo Reid Plans Reception After Matinee Show
Baby Dodo Reid will hold an informal reception after Wednesday afternoon matinee at the Empire Theatre. She will greet children and adults backstage and answer questions about life in Hollywood and her star co stars. Reid appears at the Empire Theatre the first three days of the week with nightly program changes.
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Walace Reid
Reet
Hollywood
Empire Theatre
Reasons for Arms Sale to Obregon
Washington defends a limited quantity surplus war materials sale to Mexico's Obregon government as promoting stability and orderly procedure. War Department reviews final sale details amid anticipated congressional objections but unlikely to block. State Department has not indicated plans for an auction in response to Huerta protest.
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Associated Press
Washington
Washigton
War Department
Fairchild
Republican
New York
Congress
State Department
Huerta Revolutionary Group
Rose Tournament Draws Thousands
Pasadena welcomes the thirty fifth Tournament of Roses with a midwinter bloom of banners flags and a nationally watched football game. Crews finished decoration on more than 15 floats some bearing as many as 200 000 cut roses apiece.
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Associated Press
Pasadena
Cal
Two Shot At Road House Brawl In Roseville Inn
Police describe a free-for-all brawl at the Roseville Inn roadhouse that ended New Year’s Eve celebrations. One woman and a man were wounded. thirteen men are being held for questioning as investigations continue.
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Associated
Detroit
Mich
Roseville Inn
Marriage Records Reveal 1923 County Trends
Seventy seven couples wed in 1923 in Crick County as shown by clerk records. Ages ranged from sweet sixteen to fifty nine with a few widowed partners and two divorces. Minsters licensed nine couples from Maryland and West Virginia, while Tokill past others. The note hints at more facts for 1924.
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Crick
Prng
Frederick
West Witel
Maryland
Dan Cupid
Hodgson Jewelers Host Holiday Dinner for Staff
Joseph B. Hodgson and family of Hodgson jewelers hosted a Sunday dinner in appreciation of loyal service. Guests, including staff of the firm, enjoyed a festive meal with a large turkey centerpiece and numerous dishes, served informally under Mr Hoag and Mrs Hoag's hospitality.
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Joseph B. Hodgson
Hodgson
Radio Address Set by Senate Leader on Why Congress Should Act
Robinson of Arkansas will deliver a radio address on why Congress should act. The speech is scheduled for Saturday night at 9 30 o clock standard time over WRC radio, the Associated Press reports.
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Associated Pres
Washington
Robinson
Arkansas
Senate
Congress
Co America
Christmas Sayings Join Early for Next Year
Fragmentary note offers a promotion about joining Christmas sayings and prepaid weeks before Christmas with unclear figures and local references.
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Shenandoah Vallef
Hogs Lambs Calves Jam At 81 1p 21 L
Fragmentary note records livestock market items with hogs lambs and calves and a coded price line, unclear labeling and illegible figures.
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Mr. and Arme
Alexander Spotswood Dandridge
Virginia Legion
George H. Manning
Our Almanac Handbook
Fred. W. Forney
Harrison
Paul
Harrisonburg
Will
Slemp
Central West
The
Scarmouche
Hughes
Pan-American Union
White House
Republic
Sarah Zane Fire CO
Lipit
H. Russell. Potts
Grace Church
Dodo Reid
Obregon
Joseaan
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