City Council Hears Fire Company Funding Demands
Police warn of possible resignations as Officer Armel and Dove request a $90 monthly raise or quit. Electric Company outlines multiple tax proposals. Special session Thursday to consider annual tax ordinance. Council discusses fire department funding and halting charges, with testimonies from James P. Reardon and C. M. Hodgson. Treasurer reports December receipts and disbursements.
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Armel
Dove
Hardy
Electric ‘Company
Councilk
Grim
Hable
Jones
Cooper
Ritter
Rosenberger
Baetjer
Ramsburg
Knight
Laize
Henry
Ss Council
Sarah Zane Fire Companies
James P. Reardon
Council
Rouss Company
Rouss’ Hook and Ladder Company
Couneil
Charley Rouss Company
Copper
Fire Committee
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Messrs
Cooper, Baetier, Ramsburg
Glaize
Grim, Hardy, Ritter and Jones
Mr. Hable
Commissioner of the Revenue
Secretary of the Board of Health
Reuss
Old Town
May Glaize
Bnefty
Charley Rouxs Company
Ro 88
City
Common Council
Charley Roums
Vane and Friendship
Preston
Tea Given for Miss Mary Ambler Smith in Winchester
The Washington Evening Star notes a Tuesday afternoon tea in Winchester hosted by Miss Elizabeth Barr for debutante Miss Mary Ambler Smith. The Barr residence was decorated with poinsettias and greens, with Miss Mary Stuart assisting and Mrs. Horace Browne pouring. About fifty young Winchester socialites attended.
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Winchester
Washington Evening Star
Mary Ambler Smith
Washington
Elizabeth Barr
Fred. Barr
Horace Browne
Farm for Sale on Berryville Pike and Greenwood Road
84 acres offered for sale at 6000 dollars by W. Star office. Property located at Berryville Pike and Greenwood Road with price stated.
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Berryville’ Pike
Greenwood Road
Star Office
A. Se
Important Notice To Cedar Cutters
All persons assigned to cedar cutting must report immediately how much work has been completed. Contact the Chamber of Commerce or write to W. Mee. Bond the cedar organizer. Report any farm or yard where cedars cannot be cut by January 13 for presentation to the February term of court.
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Chamber of Commerce
W. Mee. Bond
Savings Night at SHLNANDOAI VALLEY National Bank
Saturday night January 10 invites customers to take advantage of the Christmas Savings whale sale at the SHLNANDOAI VALLEY National Bank. Promotion runs 7 to 11 PM with special rates and offers.
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Shlnandoai Valley National Bank
Shenandoah Valley Bank Plans Stock Increase and Sale
The Shenandoah Valley National Bank seeks to raise capital to 300000 by selling 1000 new shares at 275 each. Stockholders to approve at a February meeting. bank highlights strong earnings, dividends, and expanded resources near four million dollars. Potential buyers may obtain full explanation at the bank.
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Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Shenandoah Valley ‘National Bank
Lars
Shenandoah Valley National Bank Officials Named
Shenandoah Valley National Bank announces officers including INO W. RICE as President and J. GRAY WILLIAMS as Vice-President. WM. G. HARDY serves as Cashier and J. FEW BROWN as Assistant Cashier in the bank notice.
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Ino. W. Rice
J. Gray Williams
T. WM. G. Hardy
J. Few Brown
Asst
Cashier
Remnant Sale Forces Virginia Volunteers to Meet
The Virginia Volunteers are ordered to assemble at 7 45 PM to vacate their armory due to new ownership under Miz Hil Marshall Baker. They must check equipment and lockers, with moving set for Friday and the build ing to be cleared by Saturday. Details for the next drill and pickup at 21 Wood or Market Street will follow.
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Miz Hil Marshall’ Baker
Baker
Night Schools Registration Opens at City Buildings
Registration for Free Public Night Schools will be held at the John Kerr Building Monday evening January 5 from 7 to 8 and at the school building on Equity Grounds Wednesday January 7. A $2.00 fee is required and will be refunded at term end if attendance remains regular. Courses cover any subject desired by attendees.
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John Kerr
Ter Er Wore ‘Renple
Deportation raids prompt Ellis Island reopening
Washington reports indicate the Labor Department will reopen Ellis Island to full capacity to handle deportation hearings and fund flows from Congress. A Justice Department warrant targets Russian Soviet envoy Martens. In Butler, 300 cited in raids near Lyndora, with 15 communist leaders detained and others released.
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Washington
Department of Labor
Ellis Island
Congress
Bureau ‘of Immigration
Martens
C. A
K. Martens
Stelf
Department of Justice
Communist Party
United States
Butler
Lyndora
State Constabulary
New York
Uhl
Scotland
London
Glasgow
Clyde
The
Daily Mail
Earthquake Devastates Vera Cruz Area Killing Many
Private messages from Vera Cruz and Jalapa state the death toll from the quake is uncertain with roughly 1000 reported killed at Couselan. The Star noted losses amid widespread damage as relatives in Winchester await news of Lawrence and Courtney Weems who traveled to Vera Cruz to protect sugar plantation interests, with no word received yet.
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Ested Press
Vera Cruz
A Cruz
Jalapa
Couselan
The
Star
Messrs
Lawrence
Courtney Weems
Winchester
BE. V. Weems
Weems
Bank offers safe deposit boxes for rent
Gold fish free at Seals. Safe deposit boxes installed today. We rent them for two dollars a year. Farmers and Merchants National Bank. For return of stolen automobiles from Plaza or information leading to arrest of thief. Car No. 328,927 motor No. 380,424 bore Va. license No. 73,645 for 1919. Car belonged to Mr. R. B. Jolliffe. Send information to Niagara Fire Insurance Co. Hansbrough and Carter, Winchester, Va. 2-to-4.
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Plaza
Jolliffe
Niagara Fire Insurance Co
Hansbrough
Carter
Winchester
Victor Records on sale at Noriton's for 59c
Victor Records priced at 59 cents are available at Noriton's store. The sale ends Saturday January 10. Limited stock and selection vary by location.
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Victor
Noriton's
Troy Laundry Promises Quick, Guaranteed Cleaning Service
Cleaning and pressing done at Troy Laundry. Graham B. Conner offers reliable service at 39 W. Water St., Bell phone 172-W. The item is presented as the best possible result for laundry work elsewhere.
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Troy Laundry
Graham B. Conner
W. Water .St
Bell Phone
Troy Laundry Suits
Wau Water St
Bell ‘Phone
Miners Endorse Officers Stand In Wage Agreement Move
United Mine Workers ratify by 1639 to 221 the international officers action to end the coal strike under Wilson’s 14 percent wage increase plan and a commission to draft a new wage agreement. Acting President John L. Lewis says ratification carries acceptance of any award by the President's commission.
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Assciated Press
Columbus
Ohio
United Mine Workers of America
Wilson
John L. Lewis
Maryland Legislature Opens Biennial Session
The Maryland Legislature convened its biennial session in Annapolis on January 7 with federal woman’s suffrage amendment concurrent prohibition enforcement and race track betting among measures. William J. Norris of Baltimore was elected Senate president and Millard E. Tydings of Harford County speaker of the House of Delegates.
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Associated Press
Annapolis
Maryland
William J. Norris
Baltimore
Senate
Millard E. Tydings
Harford County
House of Delegates
Special sale of Columbia and Victor Records at Norton's
Special sale offers Columbia and Victor Records at 58c each. Norton’s ad notes the sale ends Saturday January 10.
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Columbia
Victor Records
Norton’s Ends
Arrest of Grover Bergsoll Ends Prolonged Draft Evasion
Grover H Bergsoll, one of two brothers accused of draft evasion, was arrested at his mother's Philadelphia home after a long nationwide manhunt. Detectives broke in, wrestled a revolver from his mother, and overcame a barricade in a tense confrontation. Authorities pursued Bergsoll across the country with reports of sightings in Mexico and Cuba.
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The
Associated Press
Phthadelphia
Grover H. Bergsoll
Bergsolls
Grover
México
Cuba
Germany
Arverte
Bergson
City
Bargain Medley from Local Stores and Sale Persuasion
Free at Shals and Home Savings Bank promotions invite quick action on new items. Regional ads list men s sweaters caps and army overcoats, with prices and window bargains. Aberdeen Angus cattle offered by Y M Funkhouser in Winchester Virginia plus a black seal neck piece reward notice from Star Office.
Increase of Capital Stock at Farmers and Merchants Bank
The Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester plans to raise capital from 100000 to 195000 dollars. Shares at 200 dollars each with a 10 percent dividend are offered, with limited stock remaining. Directors and President W F McGuire urge prompt contact for details and purchase. A stockholders meeting of Shenandoah Valley National Bank is also announced for February 2 to consider the capital increase.
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Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester
Shenandoah
Valley National Bank
Winchester
Sinek
Ross
WM. G., Hardy
Aged Confederate Veteran John S Sperry Dies at 74 in Middletown
John S Sperry, a lifelong farmer and Confederate Army veteran, died at his Middletown home after a gradual illness. Survived by his widow Olive V Kline, five sons, one daughter, a brother and a sister. Funeral at Grace Methodist Church with burial at Mount Carmel.
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Middletown
John S. Sperry
Frederick Vera Ee
Sperry
Carpenter
Middlestown
Mr. Sperry
Washington, Pa
R. P. Ae
T. M. Sperry
Fred. Kline
BR. Sperry
Martinsburg
W. Va
Annie C. Sperry
Grace Methodist Church
Fred. B. Wyand
Kurt
Mount Carmel
Ematery
Wheelwright dies suddenly in Paris voyage ends at 52
Jere Wheelwright long time chairman of Consolidation Coal Company dies suddenly in Paris at age 52. He had sailed from Baltimore on Christmas Eve for a six month trip to London for business and pleasure. No death details were given in the dispatch.
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Baltimore
Jerem
Wheelwright
Consolidation Coal Company
Paris
France
Wheelright
London
Christmas Savings Club Promotion
The notice urges joining the Christmas Savings Club as a safe way to start the new year with savings. It highlights the club as a trusted option with the slogan Where Savings Are Safe and encourages immediate participation.
Clearance Sale and Millinery Event Notice
A brief public notice details a clearance sale of winter millinery on Thursday and Friday. It mentions Miss Margaret Hodgson and a request for settlement of debts within 15 days after selling property to G W Wiley & Sons.
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Margaret Hodgson
Vpett
Main Street
Main St
Valley ‘Ave
Teghns
F. W. Quantz
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Betwee Council and Rows Co
Police
Virginia
Otton Fabrics
Grove” “Bros. Dept
Frederick Coun
MFO
Walter
R.talbot-And
Pratt Growers
Chamber, of Commerce
Florida
U.S
Ellis Island Station
Weems Brothers
Seal’s
NA Itional Bank
PATHE
Emerson
Bergsolll
Dodger
Home Savings Bank
Naip
Little Joe's
Y. M. Funkhouser
Star-Ofice
Hartgam
Valley Hotel
Gip
Jere Wheelwright
Iptf
Jouaarfe & Jolliffr
Charles Steve
United States Army
Cardington
Atrack
Joseph Grove
Mr. Grove
Tor
Ramsurg
Gibbons Street
Braddock Street
Land Avenue
Fox
Messi
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