Travelers urge better train service in Virginia Valley
Merchants and travelers urge quick fixes to railroad connections in the Strasburg area. They point to a 11 46 a m B and O train from Strasburg to Winchester and Harpers Ferry that could connect sooner with the Southern line, plus poor connections at Riverton and tight transfer times between trains. Express and freight delays threaten deliveries and prompt use of motor trucks.
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Baltimore and
Ohio
Manassas
Strasburg
Baltimore and Ohio
Winchester
Harpers Ferry
Points
Southern
Riverton
Norfolk and Western and Western
Harrisonburg
Washington
Norfolk and
Southern Railway
Harrisonburg-Lexington
Star
Virginia Valley
Phasenger
Valley of Virginia
Chamber of Commerce
Aged Singer Mr. T. Monroe Snapp Dies in Winchester
Mr. T. Monroe Snapp, longtime musician and vocalist in Winchester, died last night at Memorial Hospital after years of frail health. Born 1840, he celebrated his eightieth birthday in October and led church choirs for decades. Surviving are his son Fred T. Snapp of Kansas City Kansas and several half siblings. burial planned around next Tuesday pending arrangements.
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T. Monroe Snapp
Memorial Hospital
Fred. Snapp
Kansas City
Kansas
Snapp
Joseph
Reformed Church
Old Kent Street Presbyterian Church
Winchester
Mr. Snapp
Sne Tinea Oat Wageridien Cent
Winchester Gas Company
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Amelia Maloy
Ellis Maloy
Fred. T. Snapp
G. O. Snapp
C. Joseph Snapp
Brucetown
This City
J. H.moling
Ford residence on Braddock St to be sold at public auction
Public auction announced for the Ford residence on Braddock Street on Saturday January 22 at 11 A M. The ad notes standing room only for Twin Beds and a sale of assorted chocolates specials at The People's Drug Co. with 59 cent boxed boxes.
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Ford
Braddock St
Italian Communists Bolt From Socialist Convention
The communist faction of the Italian socialist party failed in its bid to gain endorsement from the Third International in Moscow and bolted from the socialist convention in Leghorn on January 21.
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Associated Press
Leghorn
Italy
Italian Socialist Party
Funeral Services for Mr. Hoffman Held in Frederick County
Funeral services for Randall T. Hoffman, 47, who died Saturday at his Frederick County home, were conducted at 11 o'clock by Bit tinger of Gerrardstown Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his mother, his widow formerly Miss Hattie Payne, three children, four brothers, and several sisters living in nearby towns.
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Randolph T. Hoffman
Frederick County
Bunker Hill
W. Va
F. M. Hoffman
Kansas
W. W. Carter
Winchester
J. M. Miller
Gerrardstown
Lottie Hoffman
Ida Tabb
Martinsburg
BE. Wincett
Nebraska
W. W. Whetzel
Clearbrook
Nazimova in Madame Peracock at Empire Tonight Only
Silent film actress Nazimova headlines Madame Peracock shown at the Empire venue for a single evening. The program highlights a limited run with screenings expected to draw local cinema patrons.
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Madame ‘Peracock
Empire
Regat
Empire Tonight
Nazimova
Pin afore review delayed for tomorrow's Star
Review of the Empire Theater production of Pinafore arrives too late for today's Star and will appear in tomorrow's issue. The note indicates a late review from local theater staff.
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Empire Theater
Star Today
For Sale Dodge Automobile and Local Notices
For sale a nearly new 1920 five passenger Dodge with winter top. Ip-11 Hodgson & Brown. Also candy sale Friday and Saturday at People’s Drug Co window. Lost on Braddock St a handbag and gloves. Liberal reward at Star office.
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Braddock St
Star Office
Charges in Virginia voting eligibility debated in Star series
The Star begins a daily printing of Judge T. W. Harrison’s replies to John Paul on Congressional eligibility. Charge 4 asserts registration is required to vote. the article notes Virginia constitutional law and ongoing coverage. Associated Press reports Baltimore promoter Al Herford offering Bennie Leonard manager $75,000 for a 15 round title bout in Baltimore.
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John Paul
Congress
T. W. Harrison
Associated Press
Baltimore
al” Herford
Bennie Leonard
Lew Tendir
Great Redeemer Saturday Matinee at Empire
Return showing of a tremendous picture with a straight appeal. Matinee at 2.15 and 4 p.m. tomorrow and a six thirty evening show. Admission ten cents for matinee and twenty cents for the evening.
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Empire
Girls Athletic Association Sale at Solen Berger Window
Friday January 21 1921 at 1 PM the Girls Athletic Association invites help and lists a sale of Chocolate Covered Nuts and Fruits at 59c per pound at The People's Drug Co for Friday and Saturday only. Local note indicates partnership with Solen Berger window event.
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The
People’s Drug Co
Girls’ Athletic Association
Solenberger
Association
Empire Saturday Matinee and Evening Showings
A Saturday matinee repeats a popular picture at the Empire with admission ten cents. A big show follows Saturday night at 1 PM.
Winchester meat dealers blamed for high beef prices
Co T Hardesty of Summit Point West Virginia accuses Winchester meat dealers of paying 10 cents for cattle and selling at 30 cents, saying they profit from inflated retail prices while cattle prices drop. He bets they have not paid 10 cents for five months and complains of excessive costs harming the cattle market. He offers to buy good steers at 8 cents. Letter dated January 18 1921.
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The
Star
Winchester
Salvation Army Services Announced for Weekend
The Salvation Army outlines a weekend schedule with an open air meeting at 7 30 p m and a free and easy gathering at 8 15 p m on Saturday. Sunday school starts at 2 30 p m with an intermediate class and a pay meeting at 3 30 p m at Court House Auditorium led by Ensign Leigh and Mrs Louise Gordon. Everybody is invited to attend.
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Court House
Ensign Leigh
Louise Gordon
Washington
Wanted Driver For Friendship Fire Co
Apply in writing by January 31 to G. Reginald Haines, Secretary, for the Friendship Fire Company driver position.
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Friendship Fire Co
Reginald Haines
Home Nursing Classes Begin at District Nurse's Office
Weekly sessions held Friday evenings at 7 30 at the district nurse's office inviting all interested to join. Readers are advised to consult a new price advertisement on the seventh page for details.
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Ptt
Clowser Fined $30.25 In Court
Maynard Clowser forfeited 30.25 dollars in court yesterday on a charge of using an automobile for improper purposes. It was the first case of its kind tried here.
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Maynard Clowser
Costa
S Court
Alien property is returned to American born wives
Approximately 117 million dollars worth of property taken by the alien property custodian during the war has been returned to American born wives of Germans, Austrians and others. Claims are arriving at 40 to 50 weekly, and officials have not yet determined the total properties affected by the act.
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Associated Press
Washington
Jan
Jewelers robbed in Paterson store theft
In Paterson New Jersey a jewelry shop owned by R A Caplan was entered by robbers who stole jewelry cash and bonds valued at about 25000 dollars. The heist took place today and the burglars escaped prior to discovery by police.
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The
Associated Press
Paterson, N. J
Man
R. A. Caplan
Cardinal Gibbons Takes First Automobile Ride Since Illness
Baltimore January 21 Cardinal Gibbons was taken for an automobile ride today his first outing since returning about three weeks ago from western Maryland where he became seriously ill He is slowly regaining strength but kept quiet and has not yet been permitted to see visitors.
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Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons
Western Mary
Frederick County Fruit Growers hold apple seminar
The Frederick County Fruit Growers Association will host a morning and afternoon program at Handley Library on Saturday January 22 with expert speakers from Inwood, College Park and Blacksburg. Topics include modern apple production methods, tillage, fertilizer, orchard fertilizing, thinning, and spraying to improve yield.
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Handley Library
D. Gold Miller
Inwood
W. Va
We Fletcher
Pennsylvania Agricultural College State College
Ralston
Virginia Agricultural College
Blacksburg
J. P. Stewart
York
Pennsylvania Agricultural College
E. C. Auchter
Maryland Agricultural College
College Park
M. B. Waite
U. S&s. Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Frederick County Fruit Growers’ Association
H. F. Byrd
Iptf
Government converts Fourth Liberty Loan bonds at bank
Putative notice states the Government is ready to convert Fourth Liberty Loan temporary bonds into permanent bonds at no cost. Some Second and Third Liberty Loans remain unconverted. The Commercial & Savings Bank offers conversion services and urges immediate action.
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Sti Co
Commercial & Savings Bank
Local pastor is honored by U S church
The Tee Sect Brethren announce pastor George W Stover of Winchester Virginia has been elected as a delegate to the General Conference meeting in Indianapolis Indiana. The Virginia Conference will send four ministers and four laymen, including Rev A S Hammack Rev W F Gruver Rev J H Brunk and Rev George W Stover, with lay nominees J H Roebush W S Secrist W C Cooley and J L Graves.
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Ge W. Stover
Indianapolis
Ind
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
United States
Uct
General Conference
Lee Ae Ealkh Raat
Congress
A. S. Hammack
Dayton
W. F. Gruver
Martinsburg
W. Va
J. H. Brunk
Berkeley Springs
George W. Stover
Winchester
J.H. Roebush
W. S. Secrist
Keyser
W. C. Cooley
Reliance
J. L. Graves
Pittsburgh High School Robber Involved Suicide Note
Wallace Ringle, a Pittsburgh High School senior and business manager of the school paper, killed himself by poison after being arrested for a robbery. Two other youths were taken into custody and confessed to robberies they had recently participated in. A note bragging about a prior robbery led to the arrest.
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Pittsburgh
Kan
Wallace Ringle
Pitttsburgh High School
Ringle
Yeesterday
New Member of Police Force Appointed
R. H. Luttrell has been appointed a member of the local police force and begins his new duties. He will work at the station for the present.
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R. H. Luttrell
Ninvedt
Pkak
Preacher Held in Mail Theft Case in Mount Vernon
Postal inspectors recovered nearly all of 185000 dollars taken in a registered mail theft last Friday in Mount Vernon. Four suspects were arrested, including Reverend Guy Kyle, former pastor, in connection with the scheme tied to payroll payments for nearby coal mines.
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Associated Press
Mount. Vernon
Mount Vernon
Guy “Kyle
Free - Methodist
Colonial Dame Candy Fresh Shipment Arrives
The Flower Shop in Pine reports a fresh shipment of Colonial Dame Candy arriving today. Local shoppers can find an assortment of boxed treats and seasonal flavors in store.
Funeral Draws Massive Crowd In Winchester For Hicks Tragedy
More than two thousand mourners mainly women gathered at Mt Hebron Cemetery for the funeral of Mrs Mary Glenn Hicks and her three children. The victims died after Mrs Hicks shot them then killed herself during a flu related breakdown two miles west of Winchester. The service was led by Rev L R Markwood with assisting clergy and a combined choir from local churches. Mary Lee Hicks was not present, staying with county friends.
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Mary Glenn Hicks
Stanley H. Hicks
Hicks
Winchester
Mt. Hebron
Hampshire County
W. Va
L. R. Markwood
S N. Smith
Round Ryterian
Noy Rn
Mary Lee Hicks
Mr. Hicks
Stars Douglas MacLean and Doris May in The Jail Bird
Douglas MacLean and Doris May headline The Jail Bird at Empire Theater Saturday night. The light hearted melodrama offers romantic comedy and musical interludes as patrons enjoy a fashionable evening out.
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Douglas MacLean
Doris May
Empire
Cost of Stock Versus Meat Prices at Winchester Butchers
Winchester butchers posted live animal bids with steers 6 to 7 cents per pound on the hoof, hogs 14 to 15 cents per pound dressed, lambs 10 cents, calves 14 cents. Retail prices listed include beef steaks 30 cents, roast 25, boiling 20. veal steak 40, veal chops 30 to 35, boiling veal 30 to 35, roast veal 30 to 35. pork chops 30, whole ham 25, boiling pork 26. pudding 15, sausage 30, pan ch os 5, lard 20 to 25, cageass of janab 20 cents.
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Winchester
Madame Peacock at Empire Tonight
Madame Peacock performs at the Empire city venue with NAZIM OVA featured. Show timing and local venue details implied.
Senate appoints Rev J J Muir as chaplain
A lively contest for the Senate chaplaincy ended with Rev J J Muir a Baptist minister from Washington chosen by Republican senators. He will receive 1200 dollars annually for a daily opening prayer at Senate sessions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
J. J. Muir
Communion Service Planned at Lutheran Church Stephens City
A communion service will be held at the Lutheran Church in Stephens City on Sunday morning at 11 o clock. Members are urged to be present.
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Stephens City
Martinsburg Rates Probe Sought by Local Chamber
The Martinsburg Journal reports a committee appointed by the Martinsburg Chamber of Commerce will meet with Pa and Power Company officials to explain why local electric rates are higher for Martinsburg and Frederick residents. The inquiry, supported by local business leaders, aims to uncover discrepancies and justify pricing. A petition from Northern Virginia Company customers circulates demanding rate explanations and better service.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Opr
of Commerce
Messrs
Lewis H
Thor Emmert and Co
W. Kilbourn, & Conference
Pa and Power Company
I and Frederick, Md
The
Potomac Light Company
Cury
Orterstown
Frederick
Virginia
Ead
Chester
Tinsburg
Hagerstown
Tal
Poland
Empow
Hancock, Md
King the Northern Virgin Company
Building and Loan Formed At Local Office
The Wi Mutual Building and Location Inc organized in the afternoon at Shryock's office. Officers named: President John W. Roser, Vice President J L Moretary and Treasurer J W, with a board including T Russell Cather H F Baker J M Orndoff McCormac W F Shryock and John H Rosenberger. Books will open soon and Baker and Shryock will explain the operation. An active building and loan association aims to promote home ownership with urgent support sought.
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Wi Mutual Building and Location, Inc
Shryock
Johnn W. Roser
J. L. Moretary
J. W
T. Russell Cather
H. F . W.A. Baker
J. M. Orndoff
McCormac
W. F. Shryock
H .Fey
Winchester Scout Council Meets to Discuss Winter Budget
The Winchester Scout Council plans an important meeting of the Winter Council at the Scout building on January 24 at 8 p m. The budget will be discussed and submitted. All council members are requested to attend. Robert T Barton secretary president. 26 1p 31
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Witer Council
Boy Scouts of
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MR. Hoffman
Hodgson & Brown
Paul
Great Redeemer
Co. T. Hardesty
Summit Point
Salvation Army Services
Moling & Seal
Clowser
Cardinal
Liberty
U. S. Church
Madame Peacock
NEW Senate
Hancock
Pike, N. Freder Pie Ridge Roads
Building & Loan
Winchester Scout Council
Robert T. Barton
W. Nelson Page
Stark
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