Soviet Ark Enters Kiel Canal With 249 Radicals
Associated Press reports the Soviet Ark Buford with 249 radicals aboard entered the Kiel Canal. Officials say destination unrevealed but a Riga port discharge is likely for transport to Soviet Russia. Canadian immigration warns border towns to curb radicals entering from the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiel Canal
Washion
Bufo
Buford
Riga
Livonia
Russia
Baltic
Ottawa
Can
United States
Immigration Department
December reports above normal in Hayfield weather
Hayfield Virginia reports December tied to above normal temperatures and precipitation. The meteorological summary notes mean atmospheric pressure 30.16 with variability across the month, highest temperature 69, lowest 8, precipitation 3.32 inches, and 14 cloudy days with 7 clear days and no thunderstorms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayfield
Shenandoah Valley National Bank to Sell Additional Stock
The Shenandoah Valley National Bank plans to raise capital to 300000 by selling 1000 new shares at 100 each. The bank, with a long history and strong profits, notes a current twelve percent yield and total resources near four million dollars. sales will be limited per purchaser, with details at the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Stockhofers
Commercial & Savings Bank to Increase Its Stock
The Commercial and Savings Bank plans a new stock issue of 100 000 dollars, boosting capital and surplus to 250 000 dollars. The bank, operating less than four years in Winchester, occupies the Hotel Evans site and will install large vaults. Stock at 17 dollars per share for 10 dollar par value offers growth prospects, with officers inviting subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial and Savings Bank
Evans
Main and
Piccadilly Streets
Winchester
Valley of
Virginia
Herbert S Larrick
John I. Sloat
For Sale List of Early 20th Century Cars and Prices
A classified ad sheet lists multiple vehicles including Ford touring and roadster models from 1916 to 1919, a Packard Twin Six, a Franklin Six Tourboat, and an Overland Touring. Prices range from hundreds to thousands of dollars. Contact information references a local auto supply shop and multiple phone numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Cuigeaian
Rieter
Shenandoah Valley National Bank Officials Named
Shenandoah Valley National Bank announces officers with INO W. Rice as president and R. Gray Witbrems as vice president. Also listed are WM. G. Hardy as cashier and J. Few Brown as assistant cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
INO
Remnant Sale At Grove Bros Dept Store Ends Soon
Friday and Saturday sale at Grove Bros Department Store offers short ends, dress goods, silks, and cotton fabrics. Local shoppers urged to visit for fabric bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove Bros. Dept
Important Notice To Cedar Cutters
Important notice to cedar cutters instructs persons with wastened cedars to report work completed by January 13. Contact the Chamber of Commerce or W. McC. Bond for Cedar arcaniz. Report farms or yards unable to cut cedars to be presented at the February term of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
W. McC. Bond
Cedar Arcaniz
Msanuary 13
Dont Hutoff: service agents Lacy and Arthur for all insur
A clipped note refers readers to service agents Lacy and Arthur for all insurance needs connected with Dont Hutoff. The terse line hints at support paths or contacts for policy questions or claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutoff
Lacy
Arthur
Red Cross Aid Helps Winchester Family
The Red Cross assists a Winchester mother and six children as the father, disabled by past accident, receives hospital care. The group plans to maintain the family during his absence and seeks to restore the father to work for a self supporting future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Red Cross
G. Sheckells
Virginia Volunteers Ordered To Meet
Virginia Volunteers ordered to meet for final drill night before armory changeover. Members must check their own equipment stored in lockers and be ready Friday for moving preparations. Notice from G O Snapp at 427 N Market St. July 1 public sale ads include 500 heavy boxes 75c per dozen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JL Marshall
Baker
G. O. Snapp
N. Market St
First License of Year Issued in Frederick County
The first marriage license of the year was issued by Clerk CY Brannon at the Frederick Circuit Court office. It was granted to Va Price, a young farmer formerly of Page County, Virginia, and Miss Redna Nichol, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Nichol of the county. The ceremony occurred Tuesday evening at the United Brethren parsonage and was performed by Rev. George W. Stover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
CY Brannon
Va Price
Page County
George W. Stover
Ancona Chickens Display at Madison Square Garden
Miller Fletcher of this city plans to exhibit a coop of blue ribbon Ancona chickens at the world’s largest poultry show in Madison Square Garden New York from January 17 to 20. The birds have previously won prizes at the same show and are expected to again bring top honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller Fletcher
Madison Square Garden
New York City
Fletcher
Square Garden
J Winton Hott Dies of Paralysis in Alexandria
Mr. J Winton Hott of the county died at his Alexandria home from paralysis. Survived by widow and two daughters and one sister Mrs J M Hott. He was the last of four brothers Bishop James Hott Rev Kenny Hott Rev George P Hott and Rev Charles Hott. Funeral set for tomorrow in Dayton Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Hott
Jexandria
J. Winton Hott
Alexandria
Mr. Hott
Hott
J. M .Hott
James Hott
Dayton
Ohio
Kenny Hott
Mount Solon
George P. Hott
Charles Hott
California
If M. Hott
Dayton, Va
Samuel Orndorff Injured At Plant Belt Consequence
Samuel Orndorff, employee at the Rice plant south of town, was injured while around machinery when his clothing was pulled into a shafting belt. He sustained deep cuts and a severely lacerated knee and was taken to Memorial Hospital. He previously lost a thumb in an earlier accident at the company mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Orndorff
Egotte
The
Rice 4
Memorial Hospital
Orndorff
Council to Meet Again Tonight for Tax Ordinance Reading
A special Common Council meeting is set for 8 o clock this evening at City Hall per an arrangement from the last monthly session. The purpose is final passage on the annual tax ordinance and establishing the method of collection for the current year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common ‘Council
Victim of Accident Has Relatives Here
Fireman A Trail of the Western Maryland Railroad was killed when an engine exploded near Hagerstown Maryland last week. He had relatives in the area including Miss Carrie Ashiton of Winchester a sister of the dead man. Gist Heater another fireman from Middletown was slightly injured as were an engineer and a brakeman.
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S.trail
Western Maryland Railroad
Hagerstown
Carrie Ashiton
Winchester
Gist. Heater
Middletown
Prepared mice poison distribution to Frederick County members
A note notes ready to distribute poisoned bait prepared by the Wigginton method to Frederick County Chamber of Commerce members. The instruction line cites application and timing 7-1p-6t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Country
Chamber of Commerce
Funeral Services For Geo Teets
The funeral of Mr. George Teets, aged Confederate Veteran, occurred Monday from Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church. The Rev. ae Schmucker of Martinsburg West Virginia conducted the service. Interment was in Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers R G Cleaver, Dr A Dilenkel, Wei GKi Charities Hamilton P B Seneindiver and WL Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Teets
Grifton Lewis
South Market Street
The
Star
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Ae Schmucker
Martinsburs
Mount Hebron
R. G. Clevager
A Dilenkel
Wei
Gki Charities
Forthcoming funeral attendees return home after services
Airs Mattie Mobr and graceful Shearer of Baltimore Dr Jesse Heiman of New York and John W Huff of Philippi West Virginia attended the funeral of the late Mr George RB Henry and have returned to their homes Mrs Heiman and her family remained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie “Mobr
Grace Shearer
Baltimore
Jesse Heiman
New York
John W. Huff
Phillippi
W- Va
George
Henry
Heiman
Weems Brothers News From Vera Cruz After Quake
Mrs. EB V Weems of this city reports no news from her sons Lawrence and Courtney who traveled to Vera Cruz before the quake. A telegram to The Star says cables are awaited and a letter from Lawrence arrived dated ten days prior to the disaster. Local sugar firm Hansbrough and Co. seeks details on son’s safety and property damage in Mexico.
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EB. V. Weems
Atlantic City
The
Star
Messrs
Lawrence
Courtney Weems
Vera Graz
Vera Crus
Rs. Weems
Winchester
Hansbrough
Court martial to try Grover Berkdoll for desertion
A five colonels and one major court martial was convened to try Grover Cleveland Berkdoll, son of Mrs Emma Berkdoll of Philadelphia, on charges of desertion for failing to report under the selective service act. If found guilty, he faces up to 18 months in prison under peace regu lations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New YO
Grover Cleveland Berkdoll
Emma Berkdoll
Philadelphia
Quilty
Bogus Ford Paris Are Like Counterfeit Money
A garbled OCR note mentions Chapman’s Auto and fakes relating to a Ford Paris style counterfeit. Details are unclear due to fragmentation but imply a scam or imitation vehicle issue tied to an auto dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapman
AUTO
Rate Fluctuations Mark Stock Market Open
The Associated Press reports prority changes during trading show obscured specialties. Gulf state steel Baldwin motive American international American tobacco and Columbia gas posted gains of 1 to 3 points while United States Steel was supported. Oils especially Mexican petroleum remained under pressure. Allied States rubber showed no hint of dividend action at the directors meeting and American Woolen was heavier. The 6 percent opening rate for call loans failed to stimulate trading at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf State Steel
Baldwin
American
International
American Tobacco
Columbia Gas
United States Steel
Mexican Petroleum
States Rubber
American Woolen
Chapman Auto Supply offers chance with every 50e purchase
A short promo from Chapman Auto Supply announces a game or raffle with every 50e purchase. The ad mentions two phone numbers and lists the store location at 8 1p 31, indicating a local automotive parts retailer running a promotion involving cash or a Ford vehicle prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapman
Plenty For All Christmas Savings Plan At The Commercial
Expository ad notes a new Christmas savings program through The Commercial and Savings Bank. Emphasizes universal enrollment, weekly targets, and popular savings system. Mentions staff recruitment for a Winchester public night school and a lost tortoise shell rimmed glasses reward.
Great Fleet Lifts Anchor For South
The Atlantic fleet sails from Hampton Roads to Guantanamo Cuba for annual winter maneuvers under Admiral Heftry B. Wilson. The force includes seven dreadnoughts 35 destroyers submarines and auxiliary vessels with many ships in port due to personnel shortages. The voyage focuses on wartime lessons flight operations submarine problems and high speed tactics with aviation ships testing practical units carrying their air forces.
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Associated Press
Old Point Comfort
Heftry B. Wilson
Hampton Roads
Guanstanamo
Cuba
Ceikes Nacuk
Guantanamo
Orchardists Notice Fo Farmers Tractors and Trucks Agency
H W Ebert, agent, announces securing the agency for General Motors tractors and trucks in Trenton New Jersey. The notice praises GM backing and service, invites interested buyers to view equipment, and promises complete tractor equipment needs including plows and harrows.
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General Motors ~ Corporation
Trenton
Agébc
Adamlooking
Plégancre
General Motors Corp
H. -W. Ebert
Notice of sale and accounts at Main Street corner
Having sold property and merchandise located at the corner of Main Street and Valley Avenue to G. W. Riley & Sons I ask all persons within days to present any accounts at once. I solicit continued patronage to my successors and thank you for past support. 7-1p-21)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Riley & Sons
Main St
Valley Ave
Christmas Savings Chance Ends Saturday Night
Stated as a final opportunity for shoppers to join a Christmas Savings Club at Shenandoah Nation. The notice offers a 50 reward for information leading to the recovery of a stolen automobile from Plaza, owned by Mr R. and Jolliffe, with contact details for Niaca Fire Insurance Co., Hansbyorph and Carter, Winchester, Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plaza
Wister
R. & Jolliffe
Niaca Fire Insurance Co
Hansbyorph and Carter
Winchester
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Lae Henry loved ones
We thank many friends for kindness during the illness and death of our mother Mrs Lae Henry and for the flowers sent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lae Henry
Democrats Endorse Versailles Treaty and Wilson Record
Washington dispatch reports Democratic resolutions endorsing the Versailles treaty and criticizing Republican Senate leadership as unpatriotic. The party denounces delaying tactics and cites Wilson’s health, while noting support for women’s suffrage and state elections by popular vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Wilson
Frisco
Denver
Francisco
Chicago
Kansas
National Committee
Cleveland
Cin Tegiena Polis
Cummings
Nugent
Newsey
Isms
Sia
Airless Tires Marketed by Chapman Auto
Airless tires claim puncture resistance and easy ride with no tubes. Chapman’s Auto advertises this new technology and parts availability for motorists seeking maintenance free tires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dof Chapman
Flu Breaks Out On French Ship
A French steamer reported an influenza outbreak among passengers and crew en route to Rio de Janeiro, with many stricken including seven dead and several in a dangerous cerebral pneumonia form. The illness was described as widespread and severe aboard the vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Rio de Janeiro
Stockholders Meeting Notes Shenandoah Valley Bank Winchester
A special meeting of eight stockholders of Shenandoah Valley Bank in Winchester Virginia was held Tuesday February 32 at 21 oclock to consider increasing the bank's capital stock. The notice references WM Hardy and a discussion of stock increases and related actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley Nese Bank
Winchester
Iink
Bank
I WM. Hardy
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Rica
Rts
Lec Eal Chapter
Gren Humanitarian Organization
Anconas
Madison Square
Atonimbla
Council
Geo. Teets
Weems
Bogus Ford
Paris
Yyear'a
Shenandoah Valley
Stephens Edty
Great Fleet
South
Capita Nulton
Savings Chabeat
Shenandoa
Baxinges
San Francisco
Jolifer
Albert C. Ubr
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