Germans tighten grip as occupation spreads in Ruhr
Reports from London and Paris describe the German Ruhr occupation extending to Memel and Essen with proclamations of siege. French and British officials debate further occupation while German rail workers protest quiet at mass stoppages and church bells ring in solidarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Mihhiel
Savanna
de Goutte
London
Dam
Conde Poe
Britain
Peice Far
Poincare
Chamber of Deputies
Ruhr
le Matin
Lin
German Railway Men's Union
Essen
Ent
Priscilla Dean Starred in Woman's Life on Empire Stage
The notice highlights Priscilla Dean in a dramatic program titled A Woman's Life with three laments and three loves amid a thrilling plot. It promotes a sale at 97 cents per item from the HE DOLLAR DEPT STORE featuring ladies' percale and beach cloth, noting the event at 1400 and urging attention to her crowning performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire
Priscilla Dean
New York Dispatches In Brief Form
Early 20th century brief items cover stock market restraint easing, National Federation of Women's Clubs voting on a motion, Coast Guard observation of rum runners near Jersey Highlands, Harding appointing Crislinger and McNary to Federal Reserve posts, prohibition officials seeking Jersey liquor landing report, and Ku Klux Klan conference request in Morehouse parish Louisiana with Captain Skipwith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Federation of Women's
Chibs
New York
Jersey Highlands
Stuart
Coast Guard
Crissinger
Harding
D. R. Crissinger
Marion
Currency
Federal Reserve Board
James G. McNary
New Mexico
Milo .D. Campbell
Coldwater
Mich
Reserve Board
Prohibition
New Jersey
Jersey
Merrouge
J. K. Skipwith
Cyclops
Morehouse Parish
Ku Klux Klan
Coco
Skipwith
K Hooded
Klan
Fail to pull off big raid on Hallam whiskey warehouse
An attempted raid on the New Hallam Distillery warehouse near York failed early today. Eight men were arrested after fourteen trucks and a crew of about twenty charged the facility. Police and state troopers halted the assault as guards held the trucks at three approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
New Hallam Distillery Company
Hallam
William B. Johnson
James M. Keesey
Philip Falasci
Jacob Roberts
Lewis Johnson
Edward T. Smith
Baltimore
Wilbur E. Slade
Bright E. Thorp
Frank Tindemuth
Susquehanna Trail
Lebanon Valley
Lancaster
Parson Nelson’s Talk to Kiddies
A tale about a rich uncle who gives a garden with a green house and an overhead watering system. The children grow accustomed to the free gift and refuse to fund expansion, pulling down the costly setup and cutting staff. The story invites children to consider what happened to the garden.
Winchester resident J C Recher dies after illness and car crash
J C Recher a longtime Winchester traveling salesman for farm machinery died at 12 15 AM from a complication of diseases following an October illness that began after a car accident. Funeral at Centenary Reformed Church Sunday at 3 PM with Rev T K Cromer officiating. Survived by wife Lydia Stoffel Recher and four children Miss Regina Recher Miss Marie Recher Frederick Stoffel Recher and other relatives. Recher active in church affairs and United Commercial Travellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
T cl Street
Trofi
Centenary Reformed Church
Greham
Frederick
Hagerstown
Geiser Manufacturing Company
Reeher
Aultman and Taylor Company
Mansfield
Ohio
Lydia Stoffel
Stoffel
Trenton
Illinois
Surives
Hit
Reiman Regina Recher
Marie Hoover Recher
Frederick Stoffel Recher
Margaret.__Noll
Ita
Kansas
Annie Helm
Half Way
Josephine
Clara Recher
Hagersers
Cenent Nayl
I of the Church
Recher
United Commercial Travellers
Emmerts Open for Business in Russell Building
Frank E Emmert and Company opened for business in the Russell building on North Main street with a new inviting exterior and cordial welcomes. Stock inventory was completed, and the first floor will feature women’s apparel dry goods and department novelties under Allen S Emmert who leads the transition from the Green firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Emmert
Russell ‘Building
North Main Street
Rho H. K. ‘Green and Brothers
Allen ‘S. Emmert
Green
Elks Minstrel Show Planned for Winchester Lodge
The Winchester Lodge of Elks announces a two evening minstrel show at the Empire Theater on Monday and Tuesday March 19 and 20. George Dunham chairs the minstrel committee. Harry Milter Company of New York produces with direction by Mr and Mrs Charles Adams. New costumes and scenery expected for an engaging program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Lodge of Elks
Empire Theater
George Dunham
Lodge
Harry Milter
New York
Charles Adams
Elks
Dunham
Dudley Lichister Undergoes Appendectomy at Memorial
Dudley Lichister of Kernstowh underwent an appendectomy at Memorial Hospital on Wednesday. His condition was reported improved today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley Lichister
Kernstowh
Memorial Hospital
Plans Begun for Eastern Fruit Show and York Imperial Apple Show
Plan discussions in Frederick Maryland and Winchester Virginia outline a proposed East Coast National Apple Show to rival Midwestern expos. Virginia West Virginia Maryland and Pennsylvania lead, with invitations to Kentucky Tennessee the Carolinas New Jersey and Delaware. Committees appointed to organize local units and a standard packing plan for York Imperial apples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Washington
Baltimore
Mid-West
Council -Eesee
Fordwest
Spokane
United States
West Virginia
Land
Pennsylvania
Maryland State Horticultural Society
Frederick
York Imperial Apple Growers
Ural Society
York Imperial
Se State Horticultural Societie
Horticultural Lextensione Service
American Pomological Society
Railroads
State Departments of Agriculture
Cumberland-Shenandoah
Whileirginia
Frederick Wrecting
S. W. Pléteher
York
Cumberland-Shenandoah District
Shenandoah-Cumberland District
Orchard Supply Co Wins With Poison Wheat Notice
Prepared poison wheat and Strychnine Sulphate listed with tree protectors glass containers and wood saw frames. The notice references Orchard Supply Co and a win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orchard Supply CO
Virginia Senator Opposes Bond Issue in Late Session
Letter from Mir Wickham dated December 6 1928 expresses strong opposition to a state bond issue. He cites looming deficits and taxpayer burden urging economy rather than new debt. He pledges to serve the district if called, stressing duty to Virginians and prudent finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peake
Virginia
Senate
Co Carole
Ickham
Ietea
Richesas
Gea
Is. T. Wickham
Fire destroys two Altoona department stores
A blaze in Altoona Pennsylvania on January 11 destroyed the 8. L. Goldstein and Benson department stores, with an estimated loss of $500,000. High winds spread sparks through the business section as firefighters and citizens battled to prevent further spread. Cause not determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
8. L. Goldstein
Benson Department
Water wells and funeral notices from Martinsburg area
Water wells drilled and completed by WM Gochtenour in Maurertown Va. Attended Mrs Carper's funeral with Ward Carper from Charles Town and others from Martinsburg and Front Royal. Poultry requested by D Albin at Carl Beil with contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wacenie WM
Gochenour
Maurertown
Carper
Mary Carper
Ward Carper
Charles Town
W. Va
Taylor H. Jones
Martinsburg
Edward Thompson
Front Royal
Farmers Union Denies Aiding Bond Issue Comment
I. J. McCartney, Publicity Agent for Frederick Farmers' Union, writes from Stephens City on January 10, 1923. He challenges claims that farmers would aid a bond issue, calls the statement an insult to farmers, and argues price discrepancies and tax assessments show unequal treatment between Wythe and Frederick counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Balti Mdre
Sun
Roanoke
Virginia Farm Union
General Assembly
Farmers’ Union
Farmers’Education and Cooperative Union
Auditor of Accounts
Ocara
Wythe
Blue Grass
Frederick
Frederick County
Wythe County
I. J. McCartney
Frederick Farmers’ Union
Stephens City
Good ticket sale for school's play
The Winchester High School Dramatic Church presents the three act comedy Hurry Hurry Hurry at City Hall Auditorium tonight. Curtain rises at 8:36. Tickets sold well with more expected. seating is unreserved. Final dress rehearsal praised the cast and crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Dramatic Church
Winchester High School
Home from Pittsburgh Vacation Echoes Return of Kernstown and Hayfield Residents
Isaac Moore of Kernstown and Edward Haines of Hayfield returned from Pittsburgh Pa where they spent nearly a month visiting relatives and friends. They were delighted with the trip, the first vacation they had had in several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Moore
Kernstown
Edward Haines
Hayfield
Pittsburgh
Local D A R Elects Officers at Handley Library Meeting
The Fort Loudoun Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution elected new officers by ballot at Handley Library. Regent Mrs Katharine Gleas Greens first vice regent Mrs RB Crawford second vice regent Mrs John H Rehberger recording secretary Mrs Warren Rice corresponding secretary Mrs Samuel D ONeal treasurer Miss Anna Brigne poet laureate Mile Walker Met Bond historian Sudan L Conrady curator Mrs chaplain Susie Sa. The event supports the National Society and its antiquities preservation programs. A Betty Washington supper at the Hotel Ice Feb 2 aims to raise funds for the Virginia chapter’s patriotism projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loudoun
Alfreridhn
Handley Library
Bellott
Waean. Mots
J. Howard Cather
Flr
Frank B. Crawford
Katharine Gleas
Greens
RB Crawford
John H. Reehberger
Warren Rice
Samuel D. O'Neal
Tregenger
Anna Brigné
Péaiethar
Mile Walker
Bond
Sudan
L. Conrady
Chaplain
Susie Sa
Berne
National Society
Fort Loudoun
Winchester
Ile
Trenton
National ‘Society
Washington
Fort Louden
Betty Washington
T Te Hotel
Cal
Fielding
Betty’ton Lewis
Virginia
Robes Sale Ad At Mid-City Garage
An in paper note offers robes at cost with a buy one at cost deal. Listed prices range from six dollars to about fifteen dollars and six cents.
Last Call for Christmas Club at Commercial & Savings Bank
The Christmas Club of The Commercial and Savings Bank will stay open only a few days longer. One thousand persons have joined and will have money next varieties. You are invited to become a member. The bank is open Saturday nights 7 to 9 and 12-1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial and Savings’ Bank
Commercial & Savings Bank
Water Cut Off on Saturday Morning on Select Streets
Water will be cut off at 8 o clock a m on Saturday January 12 on Washington and Braddock between Gerrard and Leicester Pall Mall Germain and Monmonth between Braddock and Washington and turned on at 11 o clock City Manager L R Dettra issues the notice to residents through the city department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Braddock
Gerrard
Leicester
Pall Mall
Germain
Monmonth
L. R. Dettra
City Mgr
New Arrival for Allen Bond Family
Mary Maxwell Bond is welcomed as the new arrival in the family of Mr and Mrs Allen Bond born at the hospital last Sunday. Mrs Bond is a former Miss Mabel Haines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Maxwell Bond
Allen Bond
Emorilospital
Bond
Yormer
Mabel Haines
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Damps
Little Lithienia
M. Simonaitis
France
Anothr
Parson Nelson
J.C. Becher
Emmerts Open For Business
Herebell
Winchester, Ya
Carl Beil
D. Albin
Farm Union
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