Farmers and Merchants Bank Increases Capital and Elects Directors
The Farmers and Merchants Bank held its annual meeting at the Main and Rouss building and unanimously voted to raise capital from 100000 to 300000 with surplus up to 250000, bringing total cap and surplus to 550000. Directors elected include W P McGuire, John Keating, R T Barton, H F Byrd, and others. Officers chosen were President W P McGuire, VP John Keating, and VP and cashier H D Fuller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erchan *Onal Bank
Buildit
Mner
Main
Rouss
W. P. McGuire
John Keating
R .T. Barton
H. F. Byrd
W. B. Cooper
B. Clevenger
S. M. Chiles
Scott Grant
J. 8. Haldeman
George W. Haddox
M.M. Lynch
H. B McCormac
J- J. Ridgeway
J.‘M. Steck
H. D. Fuller
Law League Sets Plan for Enforcing Prohibition
Winchester Enforcement League directors met at Braddock Street Methodist Church to outline actions for enforcing the nationwide prohibition law starting January 16. They vowed to aid federal authorities, target bootleggers and illicit distillers, and report cases to the U.S. District. A large Winchester meeting is planned for January 21 with speakers including Wayne B. Wheeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enforcement League
Winchester Law
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
League
United States District
Winchester
Principa
Wayne B. Wheeler
Washington
Anti-Saloon League of America
State League
The
Winchester Organizatio
Seas Wal
F. M." Richardson
Braddock Street
Bond Issue Clears Road Plan In Capon District West VA
Capon district Morgan county West Virginia authorized 250000 in 30 year five percent road bonds after a Saturday special election with 2 votes 2. Plan expects about seventeen miles of Class A roads at 12090 per mile plus laterals to form a county wide network. Class A roads run from Paw Paw on the Potomac to Bath, connecting with Rommey and Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capon
Morgan County
W. Va
Paw Paw
Potomac
Bath
Rommey
Winchester
Norfolk Faces Severe Water Shortage Amid Low Supplies
The Associated Press reports Norfolk Va faces a critical drinking water shortage as several lakes feeding the city run low. Tank cars bring drinking water from nearby sources while remaining supply is hoarded to prevent waste. Navy officers move personnel from Hampton Roads to other stations to cope with the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Norfolk
Navy
Hampton Roads
Bankers Approve Stock Increase at Large Stockholders Meeting
At a meeting in Madison Lodge of Odd Fellows Hall stockholders approved raising capital from 50 000 to 150 000 and surplus from 80 000 to 100 000 bringing total to 250 000. Directors elected include H S Larrick H C Sheetz A C Slonaker J H Moling and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial and Savings Bank
Madison Lodge of Odd Fellows
Market and Water Streets
H. S. Larrick
H. C. Sheetz
A. C. Slonaker
J. H. Moling
S. Boyd
James M. Brown
Philip Klompus
J. Wi Rosenberger
E. A. Humston
Howell M. Bond
T.S. Jolliffe
C. G. Boyles
G. H. Eagie
T. J. Orndorff
Moling
Death of John Nesmith Leaves 85 Descendants in Maryland
John Nesmith, an elderly and highly respected resident of Shockeysville, Maryland, died after a long illness. He was eighty six and survived by 11 children, 43 grandchildren, and 31 great grandchildren. The funeral will be held tomorrow Wednesday at 10 o clock from his home with burial in Files Chapel Cemetery.
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John Nesmith
Frederick County
Shockeysville
Manly
Decca Shade
William 3. Nesmith
Whitacre
Clarence A. Nesmith
John K. Nesmith
Shockeysvilte
Joseph Nesmith
Ganotown
Edward Rifiie
Charlestown
W. Va
Robert Butler
Hannah Nesmith
Lakeheart
Greenspring
Harwood‘Hutsler
John Mason
Charles H. Smith
Winchester
Tomors Run
Files Chapel
General Assembly set to convene in Richmond next day
Richmond reports the 1920 Virginia General Assembly to open tomorrow with Senate and House members arriving. Key issues include Speaker race between Gilpin and Brewer, Governor Davis proposed cuts to the prohibition department, and plans to renew funding for enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmon
Richmond
Senate
House of Delegates
General Assembly of Virginia
Kenneth N. Gilpim
Richard L. Bréwer
Gilpin
State Prohibition Department
House
Brewer
Prohibition Department
Davis
Root
Branch
J. 5. Peters
Ne Prohibition
Associated Press
Mysterious Southwest Illness Baffles Doctors
The Associated Press reports a mysterious intestinal ailment affecting hundreds in Kansas and Oklahoma. In Topeka about 200 cases were logged with〇 unofficial counts near 1,009. Muskogee reported around 300 cases. No fatalities were listed, and health officials sought to identify the disease and halt its spread.
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Kansas
Itv
Topeka
Kay
Muskogee
Okla
Chilthose If
Mus
Situa Sk Wis
Skiawhoa Town
Barre New Orleans Molasses 12 to 21 ce
New Orleans molasses price range noted as 12 to 21 cents per pound in a compact market snippet. The brief lists Barre as the source and hints at a commodity quotation moving in the trade. No further context or dates provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barre
New Orleans
Mrs Kendall Dies Yesterday at 53
Mrs Laura Q Kendall wife of Dorsey Kendall died yesterday at 808 South Market Street after a long illness from a complication of diseases She was 53 formerly Miss Harris of Clarke County Virginia Surviving husband sister Mrs Fannie Tavenner and brother Mr Charles Harris The funeral will be tomorrow at 1 PM at Mount Hebron Cemetery with Rev Charles Adey officiating
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura QO. Kendall
Dorsey Kendall
South Market Stilt
Mise Herris
Clarke County
Fannie Tavenner
Bethjel
Charles Harris
Boyce
Mount Hebron
Netery
Charles Adey
Ohe First Baptist Church
Ratification of Peace Pact Urged Conference Opens
A conference aimed at early ratification of the peace treaty began in Washington with President Roosevelt's former cabinet member Oscar uuls presiding. About 30 million Americans represented by groups including the AFL and League to Conforce Peace, the National Advertising Crabs, Farmers' Alliance, WCTU, and World Peace Foundation attended as the meeting plans to form a five member select committee to present a decision to the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Oscar Uuls
Gecreary
Jcommerce and
Labor
Press Roosevelt
American Federation of Labor
The
League To Conforce Peace
National Advertising Crabs
Farmers’ Alliance
Woman's Christian Temperance ‘Union
World Peace Foundation
Legislators Leave To Attend Virginia General Assembly
Senator H F Byrd and Assemblyman R L Omps left Frederick county to attend the Virginia General Assembly in Richmond for a biennial session. Byrd is joined by his son Harry Flood Byrd Jr as the Byrd family visits Richmond. The assembly, with Byrd and Omps, will convene at noon and stay about sixty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Byrd
Virginia State Senate
Frederick
Shenandoah
Winchester
R. L. Omps
House of Delegates
Frederick County
City of
Wine
Richmond
General Assembly
Virginia Capitol
Byrd
Harry Flood Byrd, Jr
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Gallivan Urges Probe of Army Decorations Awards
Massachusetts Democrat Representative Gallivan asked the House for a congressional inquiry into World War II decorations. He argued many medals went to officers far from front lines while some overseas commanders were overlooked and criticized civilian award cases as well. He cited General Leonard Wood and Eisenmann while alleging unwarranted awards and favoritism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gallivan
Massachusetts
House
Congress
J.gallivan
Genepgl
Leonard Wood
Wood
Eisenmann
Cleveland
No Action This Week By Senate
AP dispatch from Washington reports no action expected this week on the peace treaty as the League council prepares to meet in Paris. Democratic and Republican leaders say no final decision likely before next week, with Democrats aiming for satisfaction within the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
Trea
League of “Nctions Council
Paris
Repiblican
Dropabie
Army shoes to be sold at Army surplus stores
The War Department to offer about 1 000 000 pairs of new army shoes at fixed retail prices through 25 army quartermaster stores. Three classes of shoes include chocolate colored matching shoes at 8.25 dollars, heavy model at 7.50, and slide at 7.60. Sizes 6 to 16 with A to BE widths, limited sizes above 7 1 3. Shoes made from high grade leather with extensive inspections and waterproof features. Similar models once issued in France resold or reused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Way Department
American Biblic
Army Quartermaster
Francé
Bible Class sale dinner at Fishpaw's on January 15 1920
An advertisement notes a good dinner to be served at a Bible Class sale held at Fishpaw's on January 15 1920. It also mentions a church service tomorrow Sunday at 11 o clock in the Farmers and Merchants National Bank building on the second floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Old Valley Bank Elects Directors
Shenanitoah Valley National Bank stockholders elected directors for the ensuing year by ballot. Re elected were Tallowings arrng WeA Hams Ishin W. Rice Lewis F. Cooper Stewart Bell Williams Brett A. B. Rich wards W. A. Baker EV. Weems and M. Te Capper. The bank's officers to be named by the board, with stockholders to vote February 3 on increasing capital stock from 200000 to 300000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenanitoah Valley National Bank
Naonal
Hallo
Howeveer
Ie Tallowings Arrng Wea Hams
Ishin W. Rice
Lewis F. Cooper
Stewart Bell
Williams
Brett
A. B. Richwards
W. A. Baker
EV. Weems
M. Te Capper
Glass May Elect Minority Leader
Carter Glass, expected to take a Virginia senate seat this week, may decide the contest for Senate Democratic leader at Thursday's conference. Senator Underwood of Alabama spoke at the White House about the race with Hitchcock of Nebraska opposing him. He left details sparse but signaled a hopeful path to a compromise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Carter Glass
Virginia
Senate
Underwood
Alabama
White House
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Sale Of Livestock At Mishpaw's Bible Class Gate
Heavy springers draft horses and other stock were auctioned at Mishpaw's Bible Class gate on January 16, 1920. The sale featured good fresh cows and various farm animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tar Howe
Mishpaw’s
Jawbone Breaks In Three Places At Local Event
Reports indicate a jawbone fracture in three places involving a person named Rosenberger and others at a gathering. The account mentions a Doctor Anderevo and visitors including Mr and Mrs Charlie Fianna and a son, with unclear details about injuries or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosenbemger
Dan
Nellie
D. Ss
Cand Es. John
Ciarley Fieana Son
Family visits report from Winchester and local homes
Walter spent a day at the home of Me J KeckTey. Snapp returned to her home after visiting relatives in Winchester. Mr. and Mrs Ivah Miller visited at the home of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
KeckTey
Mie CO Hi
Snapp
Winchester
Ivah. Miller
Arthur Miller
Huns Coming Over To Bay Materials
The associated press report notes German efforts to move materials and trade to America amid wartime pressures. It mentions cash and credit terms and hints at business disruptions affecting supply chains.
Notables Talk at Adad Etn Notables
Virginia officials and state leaders announce a Virginia road program meeting. Governor Davis and others will address the gathering with speeches on highway legislation and federal relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ADAD
Virginia
O’conor Godlrich
Prederickaburs
Senator Swanson
Cornwell
West Virginia
Debate on returning U S soldiers remains from France
Washington debates whether to bring home dead American soldiers buried along the French front. A House committee hearing considers a Porter resolution directing the President to return bodies or to honor them with a permanent memorial in France. An association led by names like Taft Gompers and Vanderbilt favors returns only when next of kin request it and opposes blanket repatriation citing risk of misidentification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tle
France
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Nan Porter
Stephen Earry
American Field of Honor
Association
Thnally
Ft Taft
Samuel Gompers
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Germanius
Ondertakers
Senate
Thomas
Colorado
Cnt
Stockholders Meeting of Valley National Bank at Avinchester
Stockholders of Valley National Bank convene at the banking house on Tuesday at 11 o'clock to register and set the capital stock. The notice specifies the meeting location in Avinchester and date January 1, 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stine Shoal Valley National Tank
Avinchester
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Dr. Willian Press
McGuire
Local Financial Union
LAW League
Addyress
Care
Star
Commercial Aid Savings Bank
Prohibition Office
Oklahoma
Rex
E. W. Catlett
City
Jolliffe
Niagara Fire “Insurance
Cox Hansbrough
Carter
Georges
Jeipayyo Snapp
Nquiry Intl
BAMY
Hun
Mr. Gallivan
Ehroush
War Department
Yandley Schools
Eugene Smith
Sige Amherst
OLD Valley Bank
Ty Incrense Capital
Glass
Deer Island
Boston
Greco
Weinstein
Martens
Nator Ber
America
Sasa EH
Eri
Keane
Ss. L. Lupton
Lupton
Ernor Davis
W. Osburn
Clevels
George
W. Brooks
Bureau of Industries Association
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Field of Honor
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