Nurse Brutal Assault Near Naval Academy Grounds
A nurse was found unconscious on government property near the Naval Academy grounds after being struck with a lead pipe. She died at a hospital as police pursue clues and a board led by Rear Admiral investigates possible motives, with robbery suspected but unconfirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sass M. Kavanaugh
Bulsilo
Waval
Lorriny Conselo
Sealed
Naval Academy
Kenneth W. Riley
Alexander Taylor Inaugurated Governor in Nashville
Jan 15 in Nashville Alfred Alexander Taylor a Republican is sworn in as governor becoming the second Laylor family member to hold the office. The ceremony took place in the Hall of the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashvilias
Venu
Alfred Alexander Taylor
Harding and aides discuss federal taxation at Marion visit
Representative Fordney of Michigan, as Ways and Means chairman designate, met in Marion at the invitation of President-elect Harding to discuss framing tax legislation. Also present were ex Senator Weeks of Massachusetts and ex Governor Odell of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fordney Lee Harding
Marion
Fordney
Michigan
Ways and Means
Harding
Job W. Weeks
Massachusetts
Navy
Odell
New York
Petition Against Landis Faces Chicago Contingent
A petition protesting Herman J. Sutherland's report to members urges action on Judge Landis serving as judge and agent of the baseball commission. The document arose during Chicago discussions on baseball governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landis
Chicago
Oe 4 Mookaiidis
Herman J. Sutherland
Baseball Commission
Reds Ousted By Germans in Berlin Note
Bolshevik agents active in listing German workers for emigration to Russia have been ordered to leave Germany, per a Berlin wireless message. The Berlin government says such activity cannot be tolerated amid Russia's economic conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Russia
Germany
Berlin
Stocks End Week With Firm Close In New York
The week end session in New York stock market opened uncertain but later firm. Trading around 300000 shares changed hands as activity picked up and prices closed stronger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New. York
Jai
Tariff Bill Approved by Senate Finance Panel
The House emerg ency tariff bill, with 10 amendments, won Senate finance committee approval and will be reported to the Senate Monday. In a separate action, the House foreign affairs committee approved a joint resolution urging President Wilson to call a world disarmament conference without a dissenting vote, rejecting an amendment to invite Ireland and the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingdon
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Washington
Wilson
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Mason
Illinois
Ireland
Philippines
Former Soldier Takes a Bride in Stephenson
In Stephenson Virginia on January 16 Mr Howard Swartz of Stephenson wed Miss Stella Smallwood of Ridgeway West Virginia at the Methodist Church parsonage. Swartz served overseas in World War I and was in the guard of honor for President Wilson in Paris. The couple will reside in Ridgeway after March first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephensons
Howard Swartz
Stephenson
Stella Smallwood
Ridge- Way
W. Va
Methodist Chorch
Smallwood
Artz
Ow. Swartz
Ridgeway
Swartz
Wilson
Paris
Guard of Honor
H. J. Benner
Ethel Clevenger
Charles Town
Norman Harmon
Newton Harmon
Clearbrook
Claire Henney
Hospital Benefit Empire Tuesday January 18
A hospital benefit event titled Pinafore at Empire is scheduled for Tuesday January 18. Proceeds support hospital services with performances by local musicians and volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benefit
Empire
Brief Courtship Leads to Washington Wedding
Miss Jane Bushong of Charles Town West Virginia married Mills Kitchin son of Representative Claude Kitchin of North Carolina in Washington after a romance that started at an Annapolis football game about a month earlier. Mrs Kitchin, once called among the prettiest girls in Charles Town, had moved to Washington six months ago to study magic and her recent photograph circulated in a newspaper syndicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Bushong
Charles Town
W. Va
Washington
Mills Kitchin
Claude Kitchin
North Carolina
Annapolis
First Baptist Church Schedule of Sunday Services
The First Baptist Church presents a 11 a m divine worship with sermon The Joyful Sound and 7 30 p m fervent service and sermon The Satisfying Christ. Sunday school and Mission Bible Class at 9 45 a m with Young People's Union at 6 30 p m on Stewardship of Time led by Pastor Charles Adey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Mgn
Young People’s Union
Cmanles Adey
Secret Wedding Revealed After Four Months in Harrisburg
Marriage of J Henkel Henry and Edith Pearl Janney was performed four months ago in Harrisburg Pa by Rev George E Hawes at Market Square Presbyterian Church parsonage. The couple returned to their home here. The bride is widow of Elias P Janney and daughter of Scott T and Mrs Fahnestock. Henry is a printing business owner and longtime theatre manager.
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J. Henkel Henry
Edith Pearl Janney
Harrisburg
George E. Hawes
Market Square Presbyterian Church
Henry
Scott T. Fahnestock
Albin
Elias. P. Janney
Empireentre
T Auditorium
Columbia Saxophone Quartet with Marion Harris at Auditorium
The Columbia Saxophone Quartet with Marion Harris performs Tuesday January 18 at the Auditorium. Seals are on sale at Seal's Music Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Harris
Seals
Seal’s Music Store
Cost of stock versus meat prices in Winchester today
The report lists live cattle and hog prices per pound and retail meat prices in Winchester. Steers at 10c on hoof, hogs 14 to 15c dressed, lambs 1 cent on hoof, calves 14c. Retail beef and pork items priced from 15 to 40 cents per pound with varied cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Winchester
Winchester
The Furnace Delights Audience At The Empire
A packed house enjoyed The Furnace at The Empire last night with Agnes Ayres and Theodore Roberts drawing praise. The cast of one thousand was well used and the photography noteworthy. Evening showings return due to high demand. admission is fifteen and twenty five cents, plus a Harold Lloyd comedy and Pathe world happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire
Agnes Ayres
Theodore Robrets
Harold Lloyd
Are You Coming to Pinafore? Tickets On Sale Now
Chamber of Commerce advertises ticket sales for the upcoming Pinafore show. Public notice urges patrons to secure seats promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinafore
Chamber OF Commerce
Basketball Doubleheader With Massanutten and Penn State Forestry
Basketball Friday and Saturday at 7 p m with Massanutten Academy Woodstock Va and Saturday with Penn State Forestry of Pennsylvania vs Boy Scouts of America Massanutten has top Shenandoah Valley team and Penn State Forestry a leading Pennsylvania squad Admission 25c Armory Building 12 1p 31.
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P. m
Massanutten Academy
Woodstock
Penn State Forestry
Pennsylvania
Boy Scouts of America
Massanutten
Shenandoah Valley
Armory
A Few Good Seats Left for Pina Fore
A brief theater note lists remaining tickets for Pina Fore with a contact call to 362 for seat inquiries and reservations.
Girl Athletes Elect Offcers For This Year
The Girl Athletes Association held elections naming officers and committee members. Miss M Opal Robinson was unanimously reelected president with Grace Lauck as chair of the ten member committee, and Miss Aulick named physical director.
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Jation
Ahd
Gertende Schneider
Abl Mpaeli
Pavileity
Hilda B
Dean Équipme
Janet Rinker
Duilding Tee
Grace Lauck
Tion
Hian Sampeel
Alten
Rl Brown
Lucy Sprint
Nan K
An Wine
Arguerite Ugherty
Esther
C. of
M. Opal Robinson
Sple
Fale
Miss Grace
Lauck
Miss Aulick
Miss Scheuster
Ford ton truck for sale with tires in Grimes Va
For sale Cheip to quick buyer one Ford ton truck with pneumatic or with solid tires. Write, phone or call B. L. Abshtre Grimes Va.
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Cheip
B. L. Abshtre
Grimes
Executors Sale of David Leight Property in Frederick Co
The sale offers 201 acres of limestone land near Grimes Frederick County. It will take place in front of the Court House in Winchester on Saturday January 22 1921. See sale bill on another page of this paper. Hansbrough Carter announce the property and sale details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Leight
Grimes
Frederick County
Court House
Winchester
Politician J T Paul contest disputed by Democrat rival
Representative T W Harrison of the Seventh Virginia district counters Paul’s poll tax complaint page by page, alleging the list of alleged fraudulent voters is largely false and suggests clerical errors and voter classes affected. J T Fisher laid to rest in Mount Hebron after services in Winchester with burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery. survivors include widow Belle Carroll Fisher and brother M W Fisher.
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T. W. Harrison
Virginia
John Paul
Republcan
Harrisonburg
Paul
Pirst
Pme
Congressional Committee
Street Fisticuffs End in Arrests for Henry and Stuart
Police say Mr. J. H. Henry and Mr. John Stuart were arrested about midnight charged with street fighting and bailed for a 7 o clock tonight trial. Henry had prior trouble with Stuart at The Auditorium where Henry is manager. After a performance Henry and his family went to the American Restaurant. Henry says Stuart insulted him and Stuart denies it. The two then fought outside the restaurant.
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J. H. Henry
John Stuart
Mr. Henry
Mr. Stuart
Henry
Stuart
Daughters of Confederacy Chapter to Meet at President’s Home
Turner Ashby Chapter Daughters of Confederacy schedules a meeting at president Mrs Holmes Conrad’s home on Monday morning January 17 at 10:30. Also notes a lost small gold ladies watch from Thanksgiving football fame in Equity with a $5 reward offered by Mrs Georgiana Graves of Braddock St.
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Turner Ashby
Daughters of Confederacy
Holmes Conrad
Equity
Yeward
Georgiana Graves
Braddock St
Coming to Pinafore Better Get Your Tickets Now
A brief notice urges readers to secure tickets for the Pinafore show. It emphasizes limited availability and urges action during the afternoon window. The item serves as a quick public alert for theater attendance.
Penn State Forestry versus Boy Scouts headline game
A late evening matchup at the Armory Building schedules a 8 p.m. tip between Penn State Forestry and the Boy Scouts of America. Viewers are promised the best game of the season with strong crowd interest and local talent.
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Armory
Penn State Forestry
Boy. Scouts of America
I. Cg
Bias Te
Opening Show at The Auditorium Delights Despite Weather
A good sized crowd attended the opening performance at The Auditorium the premier since Manager J. Henry opened the venue with the musical comedy Oh Daddy. Despite bad roads many turned out with plenty of singing and dancing drawing strong applause while tickets ran short in Winchester and surrounding counties.
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Henry
Winchester
Apple Grower Seeks Better Returns From Exports
A note from Thomas W. Mathews of 25 West Piccadilly St requests a share of apple shipments for export profits. The message also mentions sending imported goods for tailoring and dyeing, with A. Heller & Co. named as agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Mathews
West Piccadilly St
Winchester, Va
Ice Weighs Pole Down In Braddock Street Accident
Heavy ice coating snaps a large telephone pole in front of Mrs. Bertha Purcell’s home on North Braddock Street. The pole falls onto electric wires, cutting power to the town’s northern section. Workmen replace the pole and restore service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Purcell
Braddock Street
Memorial for Mrs. Mary Evans at North Main Street
Mrs. Mary Adams Evans died at home on North Main Street after a four month illness. The funeral will be at her late residence at 3 PM with Rev. Dr. J. W. Rockville and Rev Richardson officiating. burial at Moubt Cemetery. She was 76, widow of Edward J. Evans, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, active in church societies and local charity. Survived by a daughter Mrs. Ton, wife of Captain Nutton, Navy Yard Philadelphia, and other relatives.
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J. T. Fisher
Peyton Street
BE. Huntsberry
A. H. Jackson
Jolliffe
R. C. Baker
R. Keeler
Willey
BH. G. Calvert
Mount Hebron
Fisher
Bloomery
W. Va
B. B
Rebecca Fisher
Belle Co. Carroll
Burlington
M. W. Fisher
City
Winchester
Mary Adams’ Evans
Edward J. Evans
North Main Setreeto
Evans
Mery Paeter
J. W
Rockville
Richardson of
Braddock Et” Odist Episcopal Church
Mre
Zatier
Methodiat Episcopal
Charles
A. Ryahs
Mra
Ton
Nutton
I Navy
Philadelph
Sale of J. D. Bowman’s Farm Stock and Implements
A fine lot of horses and farming implements from the Bowman estate will be sold at the late J. D. Bowman’s property on Thursday January bills 3. The sale lists horses, gear, and various farm tools to be disposed of by public auction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Bowman
Lost Dog Marion Harris Seeks Return to Fisher Care
A large plush lap dog named Marion Harris vanished between Capon’s and Winchester. A reward is offered for its safe return to Fisher Care, with J. M. Orndoff listed as caretaker.
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Capon
Bri
Winchester
Fisher
Care
J. M. Orndoff's
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Vladivostok
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Choice
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J.T. Fisher
MT. Hebron
Harrison
Ternoon
Ip Miller
A. Heller & Co
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