Motor Cop Fires at Two Youths in Stephens City
Officer Stephen’s v, Richardson, a new motorcycle patrolman, fired at two youths during a traffic incident. Richardson, appointed December 23 by Mayor S M Stickley, faced three charges with bail set at 1000 dollars. Hearing scheduled for 10 tomorrow in the courthouse, sparking county wide stir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardson
Stephens City
Dovel
S.M. Stickley
Maryland
Pannett
Russell Shryock
Taverner
Thas
Policeman Richardson Held On Three Assault Charges
Hi C Richardson a Stephens City policeman was arrested by Sheriff Pannett on three charges two for assault with intent to maim disable and kill and one for assault with intent to kill In Winchester he was detained while bail was arranged The town council posted a $1000 bail commitment and the case arose after Richardson claimed he chased a Maryland speeder while the two boys obstacle story conflicted with their claim they lay in the road to block him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens City
Maryland
Hi. C. Richardson
Pannett
Richardson
Winchester
Tavenner
Hizea Splawn
Frank Ewing
Harry F. Lemley
Lemley
Splawn
Ewing
Martinsburg Pair Arrested in Berkeley County Break-In
Bobbie Martin and Evelyn Mahoney two Martinsburg girls aged about 20 and 19 were arrested in Martinsburg by Policeman Armel on Berkeley county authorities advice charged with housebreaking. They were jailed and later returned to Martinsburg. James Amick surrendered himself at police headquarters after being implicated. Bobby Gordon is jailed in Martinsburg for his involvement and has confessed to the plot.
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Bobbie Martin
Evelyn Mahonney
Martinsburg
Winchester
Armel
Berkeley County
W. Va
Berkeley
James Amick
Doran
Amick
Bob Gordon
Bobby Martin
Evelyn Mahoney
Notice of Separation and Debt Refusal by Charles Robertson
The notice states that Charles Robertson announces his wife has left his bed and board and that he will not be responsible for any debts she incurs. It references Moling & Seal's advertisement on white and colored materials on page 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Robertson
Moling & Seal
Clarke County Farmer Improves Slowly After Accident
Charles W. Fishpan, a Clarke county farmer, is reported to be improving slowly at Memorial Hospital after a serious automobile accident on the Berryville pike.
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Charles W. Fishpan
Clarke County
Berryville Pike
Memorial Hospital
Maphis Improves After Illness At Home
Improvement was noted today in J. L. Maphis city revenue commissioner who has been ill since midweek at his North Main street home. He was said to need complete rest after overtaxing his strength during recent rush business at his office. Feb 26: G. Fred Yeakley Round Hill stock implements feed and pure bred hogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Maphis
North Main Street
G. Fred Yeakley
Round Hill
Notice to Subscribers Save money by paying this month
Small newspaper ad item lists payment reminder for subscriptions and prompts advance payment options. Mentions Amick & Gordon and Janes Amick with Bell phone 348 in a brief classifieds notice. Also includes an auto parts sale and a cough syrup advertisement from local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Evening Star
Amick & Gordon
Janes Amick
Bell Phone
Winchester High School dramatic club presents Hurry Hurry Hurry
On Friday night at City Hall Auditorium the Winchester High School Dramatic Club debuts its first play of the year Hurry Hurry Hurry a three act comedy drama by LeRoyold. The cast includes Alvin Kremer Fred Striker Maurice Grim Wilbur Riley George Barr Elsie Rosenberger Pauline Shoop Edith Cornwell Virginia OConnor with a modest admission price of 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children tickets available at Neidmeyer’s members with dues paid by January receive admission slips.
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City Hall
Winchester High School Dramatic Club
LeRoyold
Bainbridge Players
Shubert Theatre
Minneapolis
Alvin Kremer
Fred Striker
Maurice Grim
Wilbur Riley
George Barr
Elsie Rosenberger
Pauline Shoop
Edith Cornwell
Virginia O’connor
Dramatic Club
Neidemeyer’s
Funeral Rites for Mrs. Virginia Morris
Mrs. Virginia Morris widow of Alexander Morris died at her daughter’s home in Haerstown Maryland about noon Saturday. The body will be brought to the city this evening and taken to her daughter’s home on Water street where it will remain until tomorrow. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 o'clock in the First Christian Church conducted by Rev J F Morgan and Rev A W Andes. She leaves many relatives and friends who mourn her loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Morris
Alexander Morris
Mrs. Fleming
Haerstown
E. W. Cather
Water Street
First Christian Church
J.F. Morgan
A. W. Andes
Harrisonburg
Publishers May Use Exclusive Distributors Under Clayton Act
The Supreme Court ruled that publishers may enter agreements with news dealers as exclusive wholesale distributing agents, a decision in favor of Curtis Publishing Company in a Federal Trade Commission case. The ruling clarifies permissible agency arrangements under the Clayton Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
Federal Trade Commission
Curtis Publishing Company
French Plan a Move on Essen in Occupation
The Associated Press reports a small French force with engineers and customs officers is slated to occupy Essen Thursday morning. Belgian and Italian engineers will accompany the French, but Belgians will contribute the force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Sand
Farm Bargain Seeks Buyer 73 Acres Near Winchester
A highly improved 73 acre limestone farm six miles from Winchester along a public road is offered for six thousand dollars with possession March 1. The listing is presented by M. M. Lynch, attorney.
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Winchester
Public Road
Atty
Water Wells Drilled by Gochенour in Maurertown
Water wells drilled and completed with quick efficient service. WM. J. GOCHENOUR supplies guaranteed work from Maurertown Virginia, offering local well drilling and completion.
Prohibition Officials Target New York Hotels and Embassies
Washington reports strict use of padlock injunctions against New York hotels and public houses. Yellowley heads a list of venues for observation and has obtained 200 injunctions. Federal probes also check liquor shipments to foreign embassies to curb disproportionate supplies.
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Associated Press
Washington
Fnr
New York
Yellowley
Haynes
Prohibition
State Department
Murder charge against Pollard in Richmond shooting
A true bill indictment for murder in the first degree has been brought by the grand jury of hustings court of Richmond against Thomas Pollard a young realty man charged with shooting Mrs Thelma Richardson a pretty stenographer December 11 in front of his home at 2518 Grove Avenue Richmond Pollard will be tried in hustings court February 12.
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Grand Jury
Hustings Court of
Richmond
Thomas Pollard
Young- Realty
Thelma Richardson
Grove Avenue
Pollard
Hustings Court
Broken Bar Delays Baltimore and Ohio Train No 66
Baltimore and Ohio passenger train No 66 left at 1.26 pm Saturday when a bar broke on the engine near Stephenson five miles north of town. The failure caused about an hour delay, repairs proved impossible locally, so a Winchester freight engine was sent to move the train to Harpers Ferry for main line connections. It was the first passenger train mishap in the area in a long time.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Stephenson
Winchester
Harpers F Ferry
Van Sweringen Interests Take Control Of C and O Railway
In Cleveland Ohio O P Van Sweringen proclaims control of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway marking first formal confirmation after prior Washington notices that Dan Sweringen applied to the Interstate Commerce Commission for approval to hold board seats.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Chesapeake and Ohio Railways
van Swerin
O. P. van Sweringen
Washington
Dan Sweringens
Interstate Commerce Commission
Market's Course Turned by Pool Market's Course Turned by Pool
New York stock activity shifted upward after early losses as distribution of supporting orders and renewed pool operations helped leaders rise above Saturday's levels. Professional selling reappeared around midday while many active shares traded with quotes opening at 4 1/4 percent.
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Associated Press
New York
Mount Clifton Orchards Sold for 100000
Mount Clifton Orchards Inc. sells approximately 350 acres of wet orchard land five miles from Mount Jackson in Shenandoah County Virginia. The Mount Clifton Fruit Corporation of Winchester purchases for 100000 with 325 acres bearing apples aged 4 to 16 years and over 15 000 trees including York Imperials and Stayman Winesaps. The seven orchard property is well equipped for packing and has houses for staff and a farm manager. Charter papers are being prepared with stock between 25000 and 100000, led by H B McCormac as president and John S Wisster Sr as vice president.
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Mount Jackson
Shenandoah County
Mount Clifton Orchards, Inc
Mount Clifton Fruit Corporation of
Winchester
York Imperials
Grimes Golden
Rome Beauties
Stayman
Delicious
T. Russell Cather
Virginia State Corporation Commission
H. B. McCormac
John S. Wisster, Sr
Ashley Sprint
Fred. L. Glaize
C B. Parkins
Stauntion
Augusta County
Mount Clifton Fruit Corporation
Shenantinah County
Governor Smith Opposes Bonds for Road Construction
The governor argues bonds are unsuitable for highway funding, saying roads are temporary and often rebuilt multiple times within bond lifespans. He cites New York’s experience and urges financing highways from current state revenues.
Wedded in Alexandria Tie two families in January ceremony
Thomas White son of Mr and Mrs T E White married Miss Helen Blake daughter of Mrs R G Ashton on January 2 in Alexandria Virginia. The Rev Eugene Jackson of the First Baptist Church officiated and the couple will reside in Washington where Mr White works as a carpenter.
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Thomas White
T. E. White
Helen Blake
R. G. Ashton
Alexandria
Eugene Jackson
First Baptist Church
Washington
White
Mrs McKenzie Recovers After Appendectomy at Memorial
Mrs. William McKenzie remains in Memorial Hospital after an operation for appendicitis performed Saturday. She shows marked improvement and may be able to leave within a week if progress continues.
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William McKenzie
Memorial Hospital
Dr H H Sherman Named Associate Secretary of Education Board
Dr H H Sherman, two years Educational Secretary of the M E Church South Conference, accepts the post as Associate Secretary of the Board of Education to succeed Dr Ed F Cook now with the Sunday School Board. Mrs John Walk returned from Winston Salem and took an apartment at Hotel Jack.
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H. H. Sherman
M. E. Church South Conference
Board of Education
Ed. F. Cook
Sunday School Board
Sherman
John
Walk
Winston-Salem
N. C
Hotel Jack
Orchard Supply Co. Involved in Fatal Poison Plot
A historical note describes The Mice preparing deadly poison wheat with Strychnine Sulphate and special glass containers to harm tree protectors. The entry mentions wood saw frames and saws and references Win. Orchard Supply Co. as related to the incident.
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WIN
Orchard Supply
Reward Offered for Topaz Breastpin on Rouss Ave
Tuesday night a topaz breastpin with an old fashioned gold setting disappeared on Rouss Avenue. A reward is offered for its return to Mrs. George Barrie at 34 Mlott.
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Rouss Ave
George ‘Barrie
Mlott
Second jury cannot reach verdict in Adams chiropractic case
After hours of deliberation a second jury failed to agree on L K Adams charged with practicing medicine without a license. The court discharged the jurors and released Adams on bond for a third trial set for February 3. Jurors previously stood three to two for acquittal.
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The
Commonwealth
L. K.adams
Corporation Court
Whiting
Parson Nelson Loses Auto License in Theft
Rev. Robert B. Nelson of Christ Church reports his new 1923 Ford license tag stolen from his car. He asks police to recover the tag, which is essential for legal operation of the vehicle.
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Parson
R. B. Nelson
Christ Church
Robert B. Nelson
First Real Snow of This Winter Hits Winchester
Last night and this morning Winchester saw the first snowfall of real consequence this season. The police report the first official notice of enforcement under the sidewalk clearing ordinance, requiring cleansing by 9 AM if snow falls at night and within two hours after daytime snowfall ends, with a $3 fine for noncompliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Turks to Get an Ultimatum
A draft of the near east treaty will be presented to the Turks at Lausanne within a fortnight. Official circles say the Turks will be told to sign the document or tear it up and face consequences.
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Associated Press
London
Lausanne
Liberty bond identified in Woodbine bank robbery case
In Baltimore a $1,000 Liberty bond found on meat suspected of involvement in the Woodbine Maryland bank robbery is being traced. J M DeLash mutt bank cashier leaves for Chicago. alleged leader Ted Welling is imprisoned in New York. The Woodbine bank lost £30,000 in securities after the robbers forced two steel doors with a gas torch.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
National Bank
Woodbine
J. M. DeLashmutt
Chicago
Ted Welling
New York
Woodbine Bank
Bank Stockholders Meet for Directors Election in Winchester
The annual meeting of stockholders of Shenandoah Valley National Bank will be held in its bank on Tuesday January 9 1923 at eleven o'clock for the election of directors. W G Hardy cashier signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Winchester
W. G. Hardy
Virginia Tax Debate and Public Works Funding
Fragmentary notes discuss gasoline tax and state funding for road building in Virginia. References to Governor, a special session, and guidance by constituents. Includes figures on state, county, and city finances, bond issues, and interest, with mention of estate and license taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancal
Hess
Te Ginia
Virginia
Chile
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Atdson
Stephen'g
MR. Maphis
Aip-tt
Whitlock
High School
Mrs. Morris
Curtis
Essen
WM. J. Gochenour
Maurertown
N. Y
Tio
Mount Clifton
Smith
Nashville
Adams
Parson Nelson
Stockholders’ Meeting
Augusta
Fairfax
Lee
Russell
Scott
Mythe
Jewell
Wise
Rockingham
Pittayl
Shenandoah
Frederick
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