Markers Planned for Winchester Historic Sites
Winchester plans bronze markers to honor historic sites. A Philadelphia artisan will supply the markers at twenty dollars per square foot including lettering, with a distinctive design using the old Frederick County court seal. Proceeds support the fund, and impressions will be cast for sale as bronze paper weights.
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Baster
Winchester
Fnr
Philadelphia
The
Orize
Historical Society
Lord Fairfax
House Green
Lotdoun Street
Frederick
Valley of
Virginia
Handley Library
Robert M. Ward
Property Purchase Wanted on Main and Market Streets
Ad seeks to buy property on Main Street and Market Street in a city area. Contact GEO and B. Chapman for negotiations and details on offered properties.
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Main
Piccadilly
Market
Geo
B. Chapman
Fight mounts over Boschen profiteering bill in Richmond
Richmond January 16. Business groups plan to oppose Boschen profiteering bill when introduced in the House. Boschen faces strong opposition from merchants who vow to petition lawmakers to defeat the measure amid heated public discussion on the street car.
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Richmond
House of
Boschen
Saunders Named For State Court By Democratic Caucus
Richmond January 16. Congressman E Saunders of the Fifth District was nominated by the joint Democratic caucus to succeed Judge Stafford G Whittle as judge of the Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia. The caucus also dominated C Lee Moore for auditor of public accounts and discussed abolishing the prohibition department as an economic measure. Kenneth N Gilpin of Clarke county who sought the speakership withdrew in favor of R K Brewer Jr of Nansemond.
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Richmond
Ste
E. . Saunders
Democratic Caucus
Stafford G. Whittle
Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia
Park Deans
Isle of Wight
Deans
Peters
C. Lee Moore
Kenneth N. Gilpin
Clarke County
J House
R. K.brewer
Nansermond
Prohibition Department
Gilpin
Brewer
Martinsburg man jailed for illegal alcohol sale
George Ash of Martinsburg pleaded guilty in Federal Court in Parkersburg to illegal sale of alcohol. He received three months in Berkeley County jail and a $100 fine. Authorities seized forty two quarts of apple brandy from his Martinsburg room during a Christmas raid. He will be tried on a state warrant in Martinsburg after federal sentence.
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George Ash
Winchester
Martinsburg
Alston G. Dayton
Parkersburg
W. Va
Berkeley County
Ash
Douglas
Martinsborg
Let's All Sing. A Prohibition Era Lyric Fragment
A partial song lyric in a period tone laments restricted pleasures and references Congress weighing a ban on alcohol. The verse hints at lost freedom and social mood during prohibition, conveying nostalgia and civic tension without graphic details.
Funeral services for Mrs. Dorsey Walter held in Baltimore ties
Walter widow of Dorsey Walter dies at home in Baltimore. Funeral set for Saturday at 11 oclock at the home of her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs J M Orndorff on South Stewart Street with Rev F M Richardson officiating. Interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery family plot.
Banks Here Close On Next Monday
On Monday January 19th General Robert E. Lee's birthday observance will cause banks in Winchester to close for the day. There is no other observance noted beyond the bank closures.
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Robert E. Lee
Winchester
Aire
Vinegar Company Plans New Plant After Fire Loss
The Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar Company purchased the Cumberland Valley plant at Martinsburg West Virginia after a December fire nearly destroyed their North Winchester operation. A new larger plant will be built on the west side of Fairmont avenue extended, with salvage cider converted to vinegar and expected to begin operation by Apple harvest. Fire insurance proceeds will fund construction and machinery is being sourced in Baltimore.
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Shenandoah
Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar Company
Winchester
Cumberland Valley, Products Company
Martinsburg
W. Va
Baltimore
Fairmont Avenue
Or Avenue
Farmers' Club Meet Postponed to Saturday Afternoon
The Farmers' Club in Stephens City will hold its meeting Saturday at 1.30 PM in the high school building after a weather postponement. A number of speakers will attend and the public is invited to attend Saturday afternoon instead of Saturday night.
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Farmers’ Club
Stephens City
Liquor Bandits Strike in Prohibition-Era Chicago
AP reports a series of early morning robberies in Chicago during prohibition. Six masked men bound railroad workers and stole whiskey worth between $75,000 and $100,000 from two box cars, while others held Coca Cola Company guards at bay and removed four barrels of alcohol. A separate heist targeted a warehouse, with loot valued at about $5,000.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Pennsylvania Railroad
Coca Cola Company
Clemenceau Withdraws From French Presidency Bid
Paris January 16 Premier Georges Clemenceau bowed out of the race for the French presidency after a caucus of senators and deputies. Paul Deschanel led the chamber by 19 votes in backing Clemenceau’s withdrawal to favor President Raymond Poincare for reelection. Deputations urged Poincare to stand as Clemenceau urged supporters to back the incumbent.
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Paris
Georges Clemenceau
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Republic
Paul Deschanel
Chamber
Clemenceau
M. Clemenceau
Poiticare
Poincare
Raymond Poincare
Elysee Palace
New York Banks Limit Interest on Balances
The New York Clearing Houses Association voted to limit interest on bank balances to 2 1 4 percent, reducing the previous maximum of 3 percent. The decision was unanimous and affects leading banks and trust companies in New York.
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Associated Press
New York
New York Clearing Houses Association
Banks and Trust Companies
Last Call For Xmas Club At Commercial & Savings Bank
The Christmas Club at Commercial and Savings Bank remains open only a few days longer. If you plan to join act now. Seven classes to fit any pocketbook with no fees no fines and no extras.
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Commercial and Savings Bank
Commercial & Savings Bank
SIMS Defends Constructive Navy Criticism Duty
Rear Admiral Sims told a Senate committee the navy lacks constructive criticism and that his criticisms of awards were a plain duty and not an attack on Secretary Daniels. He said publishing restrictions blocked officers from informing the public without Navy Department approval.
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Washington
Navy Department
Sims
Senate
Daniels
Stockholders Meeting at Shenandoah Valley National Bank Winchester
A special stockholders meeting will be held at Jenkins House on Tuesday February at 11 oclock to consider increasing the bank capital. WM G Hardy cashier. Also a $50 reward offered for return of a stolen automobile Car No 428927 motor 380424 Va license 73 645 for 1919 belonging to R S Jolliffe. Seed information to Niagara Fire Insurance Winchester Va.
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Shenandoah Valley National Prank
Winchester
Henkins House
R.S. Jolliffe
Niagara Fire
Hansuirensh—and
Carter
We Will Accept New Members for Christmas Harvie Chetty
We invite new members who missed joining our Christmas Harvie Chetty events. The message promises a splendid system and opportunity. It mentions two Shenandoah Valley items and a savings theme with the slogan Where Savings Are Safe. The fragment references Walp-3t and Nateeqnal in unclear context.
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Harvie Chetty
Shenandoah Valley
Valmers Notice for Consolified Pure Bears Emulsion
A fragmented notice from H. B. Keckley urges readers to Try Bears Emulsion to relieve cold and cough. The misspelled ad fragment mentions protection and a running order with promotional phrasing and a dated 14-1prst.
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Pritecth
H. B. Keckley
Poor House for Old Confederate Soldier
A frail man from Hampshire County West Virginia named Ludwig, unable to prove Civil War service, is sent to the Winchester almshouse after being denied entry to the Confederate Soldiers Home at Richmond. He is crippled and reliant on charity while authorities must verify his combat records and comrades to satisfy eligibility restrictions.
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Titchmond
Ludwig
Hampshire County
West Virginia
Winchester
Virginia
Richmond
Mrgwig
Hamshire
Cho
Tim
Amd
Unusual musical attraction at the Auditorium Friday
Theatre goers learn of a guaranteed $600 act featuring the Columbia Saxophone Sextette American Marimbaphone Band Yorkes Happy Six Jazz Orchestra and Xylophone Soloist with Baroness Novka Rouskaya premier dancer in a mixed program of classical and modern dances. Proceeds over expenses support the American Legion poet.
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Columbia Saxophone
Yorkes
Happy. Six
Novka Rouskaya
Baroness Rouskaya
Italy
France
Cuba
Switzerland
United States
Winchester
Columbia Records
Columbia Graphophone Co
Sfuu
Anerican Legion
Henry F. Seal
Massive Kentucky liquor stocks face wartime prohibition
Kentucky distillers hold millions of gallons of bonded liquor on the eve of prohibition. Unofficial figures show 36,000,000 gallons valued around 400 million dollars remained. Some may be sold for medicinal use if confiscated. others prepared to export or sue for reimbursement. Prohibition enforcement begins.
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Associated Press
Louisville
Kentucky
Congress
Supreme Court
Chicago
Court
Prohibition
New anaesthetic eliminates pain claims announced
Press reports that E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company announced a new anaesthetic that eliminates pain without consciousness loss and causes virtually no anger. It is said to apply to obstetrics, wound dressing, and dentistry and is described as a refined ether modified with added gases.
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Wittinen Estletet Press
Bean
E. Tr. du Pont de Nemours ‘and Company
League council meets in Paris names secretary amid Saar basin move
Paris reports that representatives from eight nations met at the French Foreign Office clock room for the League of Nations first council session. Sir Eric Drummond of Great Britain was confirmed as general secretary, and a commission was formed to study letters on the Saar basin. The session opened with a formal protest from the Irish Republic envoys.
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Paris
Jan
France
Italy
Greece
Spain
Japan
Portugal
Brazil
Council of the
League of Nations
League
Fhe Ceunel
Orlock
Eric Primysend
Great Leitan
Sarre
Irish Republic
Minister Illgrounds Schedule Postponed
Due to illness the Rev. A. Andes, pastor of the Christian Church at Tisther Ridge, cannot keep the regular Sunday appointment on Sunday, January 18.
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A. “Ay
Andes
Christian Church
Tisther Ridge
Ion
Bandits Rob Broadway Bank in Thunderous Broadway Raid
A trio of bandits attempted a Broadway bank robbery at 11 o clock. One entered Sands paying teller window demanded 5000 dollars while others fired shots. The trio fled after police pursuit. one bandit captured, others escaped. Peoples scattered as shots echoed along Broadway. Authorities identify a suspect named James Streaker.
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New York
Broadway
David, Sands
Tg Sands
Sands
Wally
Royte
Atta
Tames
Marriage License to Young Couple
A marriage license has been issued in the corporation clerk s office to Harry H Cage Jr and Vance both of this city who is 19 isa of Sr of Hagdrsne painter by trade the parents consent to the license before both contracting parties are under the legal age.
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Corporation Clerk’s
Harry H. Cage, Jr
Vance
Isa
Autos For Sale 1918 Touring Ford and More
A historical autos for sale listing shows multiple models including 1918 Touring Ford 1919 Model 90 Overland Touring Ford and 1914 Touring Ford plus Seven Passenger Eight Olds 1916 Touring Ford and 1919 Model Overland Tour. The ad mentions contact at CHAPMAN'S AUTO with two phone numbers.
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Ford
Tees
Chapman
AUTO
Dusseldorf Under State of Siege
ESSEN Jan 16. Several persons killed and wounded in disturbances at Duisburg Sceckrave and other towns as 200000 miners strike. Dusseldorf region declared under a strict state of siege. Troops sent to Frankfurt to enforce a ban on independent socialist protests against the Berlin regime.
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Essen
Duisburg
Sceckrave
Dusseldorf
Frankfort
Berlin
Russia’s stance on radicals and immigrant entry policy
A Helsinki report cites Russian officials discussing deportation and scrutiny of radicals before entry. The note quotes M. Klishke and colleagues saying Russia will not be coerced or swayed by external pressures in handling agitators seeking entry.
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Saunders
Dorsey Walter
Vinegar Company
Eugen Gene Smith
St St
Pionat — Bank
Lisit
Pangeta
Cole
sLesares
Colio Pesorh
Noe Company
Sd Pat
Xmas Club
Valmers
Security Building and Loan Corporation
Hansbrough & Carter, Ip
J. i Maphes
Commissioner of Revenue
Council
Bandits
Russia
M. Klishhke
Entehotf
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