Miss Payne Betrothed to Mr Harrison in Society Note
Miss Helen Scott Payne, Baltimore society toast, is engaged to Thomas Walter Harrison Jr of Winchester and Washington. Harrison, a Baltimore Club member, served in the munitions department during the war and counts Mrs Sea bury Davies and Miss Katherine Harrison as relatives. Wedding date not fixed.
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Payne
MG Thomas Walter Harrison, Jr
T. W. Harrison
Winchester
Wr. Harrison
Baltimore
Baltimore American
Miss Payne
Thomas Walter Harrison, Jr
Thomas Walter Harrison
Washington
Scott Payne
Wilson
Harrison
Baltimore Club
Bartlett and Hayward Company
Seabury Davies
Katherine Young Harrison
Matthew Harrison
New York
Cotton coat for 25 cents at 18 18 31 Little Joe
A newspaper item advertises a cotton coat sale priced at 25 cents. The copy uses a provocative headline style and may reference a sale location or time associated with 18 18 31 Little Joe.
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Little
Policeman Armel Fined and Resigns from Police Force
Police court fined Policeman Armel $15 and costs for assaulting Mr Wilcox on Sunday. Mayor Glass attended and reviewed the evidence for the city. Later Armel tendered his resignation which was accepted, closing the matter.
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Armel
Wilcox
Glass
Prize Essay Contest Winner Earns $50 Honor
The first prize of $50 in gold went to a bright attractive Haney pupil, daughter of Mr Ane Res M Gwinsley. Over 100 students entered Commercial and Savings Bank essay contest on Why the Christmas Savings Club Is a Good Thing. seven prize winners received money, seven others honorable mention.
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Commercial and Savings Bank
Ane Res. M. Gwinsley
Haney
Humoresque at the Empire This Week
The Empire presents Humoresque this week with Wednesday matinee and Thursday showings. A 150 dollar picture is advertised at ten and twenty cents.
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the Empire
For Sale One 5 Passenger Dodge 1920 Model
A nearly new 1920 Dodge five passenger car is offered for sale. The vehicle features an excellent winter top and is described as in superb condition. Hodgeson and Brown listed as contact or seller.
The Star Defends Charge and Response Publication Plan
The Star explains the Paul Harrison contest claims and says The Star will publish each charge with Harrison's answer daily for twenty three days. It argues loyalty, justice, and equal standards for Republicans and Democrats in the Seventh district amid disputes over election conduct and reporting.
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Ise
Deia
Worley
Harrison
Worsley
Paul
Worgley
Harge
Arge
Winchester
Harton
Star
Republican Party
Sapaedomente
Congress
Maynard Crowser Arrested on Two Charges
Maynard Crowser, indicted yesterday for transporting liquor, was arrested today on a capias from the Corporation Court. While seeking bail contact with Judge Whiting, he was rearrested on a charge of using an automobile for immoral purposes. The latter offense is bail able by the police magistrate.
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Maynard Crowser
Corporation Court
Whiting
Empire film humors audience with low admission price
A humorous note proclaims a film at the Empire costs only ten or twenty cents to see, while the show is described as a truly wonderful creation and premium entertainment for a Wednesday afternoon and Thursday night.
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the Empire
Special offer on mail subscriptions expires February first
The Star announces a limited time price cut with a yearly mail subscription at 4.00 dollars until February 1, offering a savings of 50 cents if payment is made by the deadline.
Sale of D. J. Bowman Personal Property
Personal property of D. J. Bowman deceased will be sold at his Hayfield area residence on Thursday January 20. Items include fine Percheron horses young cattle hogs corn hay fodder and farming implements. Also a small gold ladies watch cherished as a keepsake of a dead mother and possible other items. A $5 reward offered for the watch by Mrs. Georgiana Graves 902 S Braddock St. A lost pocketbook monogrammed gray leather found near S Stewart St Washington to Amherst St. may be claimed at 1028 S Stewart St for reward.
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Henry
South End Fire Company
Frederick
Knight
Claims Committee
Baetjer
Hardy
Finance Committee
Pratignarioninn E
Tor
Police Department
D. J. Bowman
Hayfield
Equity
Georgiana Graves
S. Braddock St
The American Lunch at 44 E Piccadilly St
A brief notice promotes The American Lunch at 44 E Piccadilly Street offering clean premises, good cooking, and prompt service with an invitation to inspection.
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THE
E. Piccadilly ST
Instances of price cuts in local stores
The Star reports agreement with recent wage and cost of living discussions and contests claims by Virginia Woolen Mill employees. It questions the firm's broader price reduction claim and cites prior full page advertisements on May 27 1920 offering 20 percent silk price cuts, with continued coverage noted.
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the Star
Inswat
Virginia Woolen Millis
Star of
Civic League
Virginia Woolen Company
Winchester
Grand Jury Indicts Several in Winchester Court
The Winchester Corporation Court grand jury returned indictments against James Mott Maynard Clowser Herbert Athey Leon Chingmore Lucien Hodge Sidney Carrier and John Anderson for transporting work. Bromley was charged with complicity in auto theft while Bromley faced assault charges for running over a boy, but both cases were not indicted. Foreman W A Sale and jurors including A F Orndorff Samuel Miller Thomas E B Kremer and others served.
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Corporation Court of Winchester
James Mott
Maynard Clowser
Herbert Athey
Leon Chingmore
Lucien Hodge
Sidney Carrier
John Anderson
Ese Re ‘Bromley
Baillaire
Bromley
J. George Baetjer
W. H. Herrett
Republican Committee Denies Worsley Detective Claim
The Republican Executive Committee states no foundation for claims that Robert Worsley served as a detective for the party or as a general factotum to undermine Harrison. Worsley provided poll book copies to Captain Paul’s lawyers, was paid for clerical work, and there was no secrecy or hidden employment.
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the Star
Republican Committee
Robert Worsley
Worsley
Harrison
Captain Paul
Republican
Committee
Freeman to Eulogize Lee at Empire Theatre
Dr Douglas Freeman editor of the Richmond New Leader will deliver a celebrated lecture on Gen Robert E Lee tomorrow night at the Empire Theatre. Freeman is an easy entertaining lecturer at home with the subject and likely to know much detail about Lee. A crowded house is hoped for in memory of the Confederate leader.
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EmPire Theatre
Douglas Freeman
Richmond
Robert E. Lee
Freemen
Freeman Shoul
Lee
The
Empire
Contested Election Case from Seventh Virginia District
The first installment details John Pauls contest of Thomas W Harrison’s 1920 election victory in Virginia’s Seventh District. It outlines grounds for challenging results, the rival candidates, precincts and cities involved, and asserts alleged vote totals and certificates. The notice specifies continuations tomorrow with further charges and replies. Milk for sale by J. S. Haldeman shows at end.
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Pauls Harrison
Str
Wic
Thomas W. Harrison
Congress
United States of America
Virginia
Clarke
Frederick
Greet
Won
Page
Rappahannock
Rockingham
Shenandoah
Warren
Charlottesville
Harrisonburg
Winchester
Wea
Democratic Party
Républican Party
Nati
Mude
Offic
John Paul
Republican Party
Mail theft by seven bandits at Chicago Union Station
Five men attacked a mail truck at the Union Station curb in Chicago stealing 12 sacks of mail including 10 registered. Police say shipments contained Reserve Bank monies and postal workers reported the bandits fled in a car pursued along the tracks. One robber fired a revolver during the chase. seven youths were involved.
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Chicago
Union Station
Union
Reserve Bank
St. Paul
Minn
Anam
Class to be taught at the office on Friday evenings
An evening class will be held at the office every Friday at 7 80 p m. Those interested in joining are welcome to attend.
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Fitton Eine
Services Held Weekly at 37 East Water Street
Christian Science services occur Sundays at 11 o clock and Wednesdays in the evening at unspecified time. All are welcome to attend at 37 East Water Street.
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East Water Street
Overcoats sale and lost gold watch reward notice
Advertisement urges men without coats to buy coats reduced from 22.50 to 9.98, below cost. Also a lost gold watch with chain between Reformed Church and 49 Main mentioned with a reward at the contact number.
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Little Joe
Reformed Church
Winchester Butchers Price List for Live Stock and Meats
Local Winchester butchers quote live cattle prices and dressed hogs lambs calves with per pound rates for beef veal and pork. Prices include beef steaks 30c and 25c, boiling beef 20 to 60c, veal steak 40c, pork chops 30c, ham 25c, lard 20 to 26c, and various sausage and puddings.
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Winchester
Sanitary-Meat Prices Listed for Wednesday Sales on Main Street
Waucon will operate on Main Street each Wednesday night as long as permits allow. Prices listed include pork ham 25 cents per pound, shoulders 23, sides 20, sausage pork 2, tenderloin pork 20, liver pork 20, beef plate 18, beef brisket 20, beef standing rib 23, all beef steaks 25, veal round steak 35, dressed chickens 30, live chickens 28, pure country lard 2 cents.
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Main St
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Erantggenesis
Rouss Hodék and Ladder Company
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Major Glase
Memorial Hospital
Health Department
Secretary of Board of Health
Sarah Zane
Charley Rouss and Friendship Companies
Rouss Hook and Ladder
South End Hose Co
Ciry
Board of Review
SLM
Piccadilly Street
Winchester Historical Society
Mrr
W. Nelson Page
MR. Harrison
Charlotte Swimley
Humoresque
H. K. Green and Brother
Woman’s Civic League
Dr.eaffman
Mr. Paul
Pity Reverentes
John Paul, Va
Popes
Haldeman
Perail Road
Renee AR
Star Office
Christian Science
Wauon
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