Virginia Governor Hope Sparks Political Rift
Long public statement by John W. Chalkley leader of the Good Roads Association urges a sympathetic gubernatorial candidate, attacking Senator Byrd and recounting past tax and road schemes. He laments state economy and calls for new spending while noting earlier legal suits and political maneuvering within the party.
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John W. Chalkley
The
Good Roads Association
Byrd
George P. Coleman
Coleman
Mikiey
Hampton Roads
Richmond Times-Dispatch
P. T. Atkins
Ugh
Virginia
Stuart
Moore
Tms
Barbara Frietchie at Colonial Theater for Two Days
A Regal production shown at the Colonial theater starting Monday features Florence Victor and Edmund Lowe. Shot at Thomas H. Ince studios Culver City with Henry Sharp handling cinematography famed for lighting and background work. No price increase. regular 10 15 and 25 cent tickets prevail.
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Barba Frietchie
Colonial Theatre
Florence Victor
Edmund Lowe
Thomas H. Ince
Culver City
Ince
Henry Sharp
Sharp
Barbara Frietchie
South End Hose Co to Elect Officers at January Meeting
Regular monthly meeting of South End Hose Co. on Monday, January 5 at 8 o'clock. All officers for the ensuing year will be elected and a big surprise is planned for attendees. C. H. Grim, Captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End Hose Co
C. H. Grim
XMAS SAVINGS CLUB AT FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK
An advertisement invites customers to join the Christmas Savings Club at Farmers and Merchants National Bank. The card lists opening hours and mentions H D Fuller as vice president and cashier, urging on the spot enrollment and Saturday night access.
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Farmers & Merchants Nat. Bank
H. D. Fuller
Lplt
Huntsberry Reelects All Rouss Fire Officers
The Rouss Fire Company reelected every officer from president to treasurer at last night’s annual meeting. Walter E. Huntsberry was named president, with O. H. Lewis, John H. Seal Jr, David F. Hottel, and Fred M. Mort as vice presidents, and C. Douglas Brown as secretary. The gathering drew many veterans, and Captain M. T. Reed cast the unanimous ballot.
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Harry H. Willis
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Willis
James N. Moling
Fort Hill
Norman Cooper
C. Lee Barr
George Taylor
Pene W
William T. Barr
Wilbur Chapman
Wilbert Taylor
John Colvin
Rouss Fire Company
M. T. Reed
H.C. Stouffer
Huntsberry
Walter E. Huntsberry
O. H. Lewis
John H. Seal, Jr
David F. Hottel
Fred M. Mort
C. Douglas Brown
Marshall L. Kline
Herman H. Hable
Reed
R. T. Barton
William C. Haines
BE. C. Stuart
R. M. Glass
Abner Huntsberry
John H Dunn
Chaplain Haines
W. E. Huntsberry
The Ten Commandments At Empire Theatre One Day Only
A Word To Wise Is Sufficient about The Ten Commandments. The standout production draws crowds in New York and elsewhere and arrives at the Empire for one day two performances, matinee at 2:30 and evening at 8. Tickets sell fast with prices listed and cash or checks required.
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New York City
Empire Theatre
Empire
Janice Meredith
New York
Washington
D. W. Griffith
America
Market Street Hill Opened For Safe Coasting
Mayor Julian F Ward ordered police to rope off Market Street between Leicester and Water streets for coasting while prohibiting coasting on other streets due to traffic. Warning signs were placed at Cork Clifford Cecil and Leicester intersections with officers guiding drivers to stay near Cooley’s filling station. The plan, developed with Rev Casselman, aims to protect youths while riders assume risk on the designated hill.
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Julian F. Ward
Doran
Market Street
Water Street
Leicester Street
Ward
South Market Street
Cork, Clifford, Cecil
Leicester
Market
Cooley
Water Streets
F. R. Casselman
Blues Host 10 Reds at Kiwanis Turkey Dinner
The Kiwanis Club Christmas dinner at the George Washington Hotel honored the Reds for winning the attendance contest. Sixty nine members attended, 15 new members joined the club, and past president Bill Hardy received a gold past president button. Rotarian Tom Burley led singing as officers and directors for 1926 were installed.
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BLUES
Kiwanis Club
George Washington Hotel
Reds
Jesse Oakes
Bell
Ieee Club
Treasury
H. J. Pifer
Clark Smith
Fred Thwaite
Frank Gearing
Sam Brooks
R. A. Shafer
Emory Snapp
Frank Lovett
Bill Ritenour
Noble Pierce
B. V. Switzer
Era. Snarr
FP. Smith
D. BE
Hawthorne
R. M. Glass
Bill Hardy
Hardy
Tom Burley
Chamber of Commerce
East Orange
N. J
Bob Barton
Phil Williams
Jim, DuShane
Belasco Hits Coming to Empire With Kiki and Vanity Box
Empire Theatre to present two Belasco stage attractions after The Ten Commandments. Kiki stars Lenore Ulric, a major New York success, with a refined Belasco cast in a drama of a French actress life backstage. Vanity Box blends pretty girls, catchy tunes, vivid costumes, scenery, and lively spectacle. Seats to go on sale after advance sales for The Ten Commandments wrap up.
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Empire Theatre
Kiki
David Belasco
Lenore Ulric
New York City
Belasco
Winchester
Eight Children Die in Montreal Fire Tragedy
The Associated Press reports nine people died in three Montreal dwellings after a fast spreading blaze trapped eight children in bed or as they tried to escape. The fire occurred in two city sections on January 3, with rapid spread and fatalities.
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Montreal
Abie's Irish Rose at the Colonial January 7
The much heralded comedy Abie's Irish Rose plays the Colonial Theatre for two nights and a matinee beginning Wednesday January 7. The celebrated company recently finished an eleven week run at Buffalo Majestic Theatre, with prior runs in Montreal, Toronto, Washington DC, and other cities. Mail orders are not accepted. box office opens Monday at 10 am.
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Anne Nichols
Abie
Colonial Theatre
Majestic Theatre
Buffalo
Bison City
Montreal
Toronto
Washington, D. C
Hamilton
London
Ont
Canada
el 4Nira
Binghamton
Lost antique onyx and gold ear ring at Geo Washington Hotel
Reward offered by Star Office for the recovery of a lost antique ear ring made of onyx and gold. Item was reported missing at the Geo Washington Hotel. Contact Star Office with any information leading to its return.
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Geo, Washington
Bankers and Merchants Attention Ad Line
The notice calls bankers and merchants to await the exclusive price line for calendars and advertising specialties. It advertises copyright protection and identifies Gho. F. Heatwole as local representative. Date appears as Ap-12-30-e.
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Gho. F. Heatwole
For Sale Two Building Lots Near Handley Schools
Two building lots near Handley Schools offered for sale at 15 dollars per front foot. Write B. S. care Star with inquiries.
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Handley Schools
B. S. Care Star
Harding Draws Up Plans for Troy Hotel
Clarence L. Harding of Washington DC has been chosen to prepare plans and specifications for a new 160 room hotel to be built spring in Troy at Broadway and Second Street on the Mansion House Peckham Towne property. The selection was unanimous with the building committee and board of directors, with American Hotels Corporation backing the project.
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Clarence L. Harding
Washington
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
George Washington
Troy
Troy Record
Community Hotel Corporation of Troy
Washington, D. C
Broadway
Secord Street
Mansion House- Peckham-Towne
Harding
American Hotels Corporation
United Hotels Corporation
George
Ashington
Winchester
Sorina
Miss Bromley Becomes Bride of Robert W. Bowers
Miss Mary Dell Bromley, daughter of Mrs. Mary Duvall Bromley, married Robert Ward Bowers son of Mr. and Mrs. P. N. Bowers at the Bromley residence. Rev. F R Casselman officiated. The bride, a sales worker for F S Emmert Son and Co, hails from a Frederick county family. The groom, an electrical mechanic, studied at Johns Hopkins and works as foreman for National Fruit Product Co. They depart for a brief wedding trip to Maryland and Pennsylvania.
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Mary Duvall Bromley
South Market Street
Mary Dell Bromley
Robert Ward
P. N. Bowers
Fairmont Avenue
F. R. Casselman
Centenary Reformed Church
F. 8. Emmert, Son and Company
Frederick County
General Electric Company
Johns Hopkins Engineering School
Baltimore
National Fruit Product Company
Bowers
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Winchester Moose Bazaar and Dance Prizes Night
The Winchester Lodge of the Loyal Order of Moose hosts a bazaar and dance with a Mayfair of prizes. Free handsome prizes nightly feature a Miss Winchester contest awarding a Diamond Ring and other prizes. A Shetland Pony for the popular boy and an automobile to be given away January 24, 1925.
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Winchester Lodge
Loyal Order of Moose
Winchester
Moose Hall Special Meeting Called for Sunday Afternoon
Members of Moose urged to attend a special meeting at Moose Hall Sunday afternoon. All members requested to make best efforts to be present.
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Moose Hall
Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Meeting Preview
The Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will meet at the superintendent's cottage at 4 pm on Monday January 6. All auxiliary members are requested to attend this session.
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Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
Halsey Signals Gov Run as Voter Mood Moves
In Lynchburg Virginia Dom Halsey outlines probable bid for governor this August. He cites uncommitted voters cautious on early declarations and urges careful consideration before campaigning. He criticizes costly campaigning and press influence while urging unity and thoughtful citizen support.
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Lynchburg
Dom Halsey
Fair
Geneté
Halsey Plans Bid for Governor Nomination
In a statement from weeks ago, Mr Halsey said he decided to debate for the gubernatorial nomination. He would back road construction and improvements if nominated.
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Halsey
Wanted settled to nurse two children and good wages
Advertisement seeks a settled nurse to care for two children with references required. Address for applications given in the office of FH.
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Good Roads
Sarah
Colonial Mon
Xmas Savings Club
Rouss
Jess Oakes
Associated Press
Colonial
Troy Hotel
Miss. Dell. Bromley
Robert W. Bowers
MOOSE
Hospital
Sara
Déck
Gowrie
U. C
Mrs. Shermas
Pete
Summit Point
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