South End Hose Company elects new officers in annual meeting
Dr. C. B. Harloe elected president of the South End Hose Company at Monmouth street after a year marked by a new fire truck, yard party, and parade. Harold C. March declined re election. Meir Clark and Carroll Grim among others named to key posts as Rev. W. Chaplain leads a routine meeting opening the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Harlee
South End
Monmouth Street
Begin
Harold C. March
March
C. B. Harloe
Carroll D. Grim
James T. Seabright
James Hart
Paul L. Carper
Eldridge Poole
Rey
W. M. Depp
Meir, Clark
Nklin D. Carper
William Godenour
Charles H. Grim
J. W. Thornton
Alvan Sirbaugh
D. Grim
Eakers
South End Hose Company
Tollgate Closes At Pughtown On New Year’s Eve
The Boss North Frederick Turnpike toll house at Pughtown ended operations at midnight December 31 as the state took over the road. The toll house site was vacated by S. Patterson and the property sold by the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boss North Frederick Turnpike
Pughtown Pike
End State
Geddiecbon
Ph S. Patterson
Kill the Mice Prepared Poison Wheat and Strychnine
The notice describes poison wheat, special glass containers, and Strychnine sulfate. It mentions Tree protectors and a wood saw frame from WIN. ORCHARD SUPPLY CO. near Berryville and a reference to H. F. Byrd on page 1-22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orchard Supply CO
Highways Bond Issue Debate Sparks State Legislature
Richmond January session focus on emergency funding for roads. Battle lines form over a $12,000,000 bond issue versus a direct gasoline tax to fund highways. Auto owners oppose gasoline tax but favor bonds and interest charges. Continued on page 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Trinkle
Will of Annie M. Clagett Filed for Probate
The will of Annie M. Clagett of Los Marlboro is filed in Frederick County Circuit Clerk's office. Written on a torn envelope, it is undated and unsigned by witnesses, bequeathing $1500 in Liberty bonds to her husband H Norton Clagett and $100 to each of ten grandchildren. The document postmarks date after March 11, 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie M. Clagett
Los Marlboro
Frederick County
H. Norton Clagett
Post Office
Foolish Wives Draws Big Crowd At Empire
The film Foolish Wives drew immense public interest with reports of long lines and praise for its novelty since Passion. It screens at the Empire in four big shows today from two to eleven o’clock with comedy featured at each showing. Ip Mother’s Day will be marked by a special program at Handley Library on Thursday January 4 at 3 p.m. Fuller attendance is requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Empire
Handley Library
Poultry Wanted Drives Mid-City Garage Ad
Fragmentary classified note offers poultry requests and radiator cores robes and chains at mid city garage possibly under H D Albin with a box number and phone reference.
Auction Sale of Second Hand Automobiles
Auction sale announced for Saturday January 6 1923 at 2 o'clock in front of J Mack Noonan's Livery Winchester. Nine used cars including Dodge Chevrolet Grant Oakland Buick Ford and Overland, all with self starters. Sold to the highest bidder with no by bidding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Mack Noonan
Winchester
Dodge
Chevrolet
Grant
Oakland
Buick
Grove Bros Dept Store Begins Midweek Sale
Groves Bros department store announces a big remnant sale starting Wednesday morning featuring yardage and assorted remnants. The event highlighted a wide selection and promotional pricing for early shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove Bros,’ Dept
Soldiers ordered out in Louisiana in wake of violence
Jennings cavalry of the Louisiana National Guard was ordered to enter Morehouse parish. Extradition questions surround Dr. B M McKoin amid a local mob killing case, with counsel disputing the validity of papers. Investigators pursue the disappearance of Harold Teegestrom as DoJ agents assist state officials in the Daniels and Richards case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Jennings
Jennings Cavalry
Louisiana Naneon Guard
Morehouse Parish
McKain
Reece
B. M. MecKoin
Louisiana
Watt Daniels
Thomas ‘Richards
Morehouse Pa Fsb
Rouge
Robert R. Carman
Carman
Leach
Ritchie
By Or Parker
Morehouse
Harold Teegestrom
Spyker
Heo
Masket
Thomas Richards
Department of Justice
Daniels
Richards
Teegestrom
Pertgen
Burnett
Xmas Savings Club Membership Offer at Shen Valley Bank
Advertisement invites readers to join the 1923 Xmas Savings Club at Shen Valley National Bank. It lists weekly payment options from 1 to 50 dollars and corresponding totals with interest, promising prompt service and the chance to receive funds when needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xmas Savings Club
SHEN
Valley National Bank
Investment Notes Offer Safe Securities in Blocks of 100
Hansbrough & Carter of Winchester Virginia advertise absolutely safe securities issued in blocks of $100 with non taxable interest paid promptly. Insurance Loans Real Estate services accompany the investment offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansbrough & Carter
Winchester
Hudson Speedster For Sale Incomplete Ad Note
Advertisement fragment lists a Hudson Speedster for sale and a contact pointer to Shenandoah Bank. It includes stray phrases about auto accessories and a Mid City Garage. The text also mentions laborers wanted at Handley schools, but details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cougher
Handley Schools
Mullen Guilty Declares Mayor In Court Today
Robert Mullen aged 20 found guilty of contributing to the moral delinquency of Myrtle Miller a fifteen year old girl. He was jailed 30 days fined 59 dollars and appealed to the Corporate Court with $500 bond. This 1928 case is Winchester’s first under a new statute penalizing moral delinquency of females under 18. Public was excluded from the private trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eetourt
Glas
Robert’ Mullen
Wagh
Myrtle’ Miller
Mullen
Harry Ri Kers
Leslie E. Fries
Winchester
Glass
Heirs sue to set aside Cutterer will in Jefferson County
Attorneys for Jacob H. Cutterer heirs file bill in Jefferson County Circuit Court seeking to invalidate Paragraph 3 of the 1921 will. Contested provision favors son J Henry Dutterer by a farm of about eighty acres and combined bequests to other children, asserting undue influence and elder infirmity at signing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob H. Cutterer
Jefferson County
W. Va
J. Henry Dutterer
R. Stanley Dutterer
Flora PF. Logan
George Logan
Virginia F. Zinn
Beesie M. Royer
Sarah A. Flynn
Flora K. Logan
Robert
Sarah Bob Cutterer
Sarah B
Pt Teee
Bei’s
Winchester Prayer Week: Churches host seven day event
A week of prayer runs January 8 to 14 with daily services at different Winchester churches each evening at 7 45. Topics include Prayer and Personal Piety, Prayer and the Churchs Power, and Prayer and the Word of Life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
First Baptist Church
Braddock Feet Methodist Episcopal Church
South
First Christian Church
Presbyterian Church
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
District Nurse Association Meeting Set in City Hall
The District Nurse Association will meet in the Council Chamber of City Hall on Wednesday January 3 at 4 p.m. Full attendance of members is desired. Mrs H I D Fuller is president and Mrs Wisecarver secretary-treasurer.
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District Nurse Association
Council Chamber of City
Hall
Fuller
Wisecarver
Sec'y-Treag
Stockholders meeting for bank directors in Winchester Va
The annual meeting of stockholders of this bank for the election of directors will be held in its bank room Tuesday Jan 9 1923 at eleven o'clock. Shenandoah Valley National Bank Winchester Va By W G Hardy Cashier Dec 8 1922. For rent modern apartment on Main St Herman Ho aable
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley “National Bank
Winchester
W. G. Hardy
Friendary note on laprobe and car at hotel
The writer asks the kind friend who borrowed a laprobe to return it and mentions placing KT in the car near Hotel Jack. Capt. Howard Grimm and son Howard Jr have returned to Pittsburgh after visiting Mrs. J. Riely Grimm on South Braddock Street for New Year’s Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Jack
Howard Grimm
Howard, Jr
Pittsburgh
J. Riely Grimm
South Braddock Street
Andrew Bell Urges Direct Checks for State License Payments
Andrew Bell, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, announced that checks for state automobile license payments should be made out to Andrew Bell or to a party under bond. Checks payable to B. C. James must be sent to Richmond for endorsement, causing delays. Cash payments are advised for those not using checks. State law honors 1922 license plates until February 1, after which old plates risk arrest on sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Bell
Chamber of Commerce
B. C. James
The
Commonwealth
James
Richmond
Bell
Censors Fail to Hurt Film Now at Empire
Review notes that Foolish Wives survived initial censorship and passed state boards. DuPont offsets any lingering bad taste with strong performances by Gaerne and Mit, and the film’s grand fire scenes and stage settings convey a million-dollar production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire
Wivse
Gaerne
Vabel
Mit Dupont
Friendship Fire Co Elects Officers Evening Jan Fourth
The Friendship Fire Company will elect officers Thursday evening January 4 at 8 p m and all members are urged to attend. Secretary G R Haines notes the meeting in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Co
G. R. Haines
Train Strikes Car. Father and Son Escape Injury
Mr. Edward Pope and his son narrowly escaped death when their automobile was struck by a passenger train on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad near East Cork street. The car overturned but both men were unhurt apart from bruises, with locals noting the dangerous crossing and calls for safety measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Pope
Cork Street
Greenwood
Senseney Pike
Balimore and Ohio
East Cork Street
George W. Haddox
Pope
Mr. Pope
Haddox
Ork Street
Tras
Parson Nelson’s New Year Talk to Children
Parson Nelson uses a beaver trapped by a fur trap as a parable about bad habits. He notes the beaver bit off its own foot to escape, illustrating courage to break free from vice despite pain. He urges children to face faults bravely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivery
Proposed Gas Tax and Road Plans Face Legislature
Lansing Michigan faces a regular session proposing a gasoline tax to fund highway development and maintenance without property tax. Other aims include tighter motor vehicle laws and a streamlined centralized state government, plus a voter literacy test and broader women’s rights.
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Lansing
Mich
Michigan
Legliglation
Stollewme
Mr and Mrs F Arnold Grimm Return Home After Holidays
Mr and Mrs F Arnold Grimm return to their South Braddock street home after spending Christmas with the Jatters in Williamsport Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Arnold Grimm
South Braddock Street
Handley Endowment Sparks School Funding Debate
In a common session discussion lawmakers weigh increasing state support for Handley funds versus broad 100 increase for schools. Proponents argue steady Handley endowment funding protects education, while opponents push for wider 4 appropriation and potential tax impacts.
County Board Discusses Cedar Rust Action Plan
Board of directors in Ingham outlines county wide campaign to eradicate cedar rust. Extension division and state leaders back a staged program with penalties for landowners resisting cutting practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedars
Ingham
Kent
Weather note from Boreas
Boreas forecasts a moving storm bringing heavy conditions and dramatic weather across regions. The report hints at record prices and a theatrical event tomorrow, urging readers to look for further details and see the forecast firsthand.
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Ganization
Pughtown ‘Tollgate
Berryville
H. F. Byrd
W. Cop
H. D. Albin
BIG Remnant
Dr. McKain
Baltimore
Hudson
Chapman
Shenandoah Bank
Ipte
Betts & ‘Boisk
Dutterer
Jefferson’ der New Law
Main St
Herman HO Aable
Moling & Seal
Parson Nelson
Parma
Justice Jin
Boreas
el Theatre
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