Middletown Man Held After Christmas Day Gun Incident
In county magistrate court Justice Tavenner held George Parker of Middletown for action in the Circuit Court on a charge of malicious shooting at three men Earle Hottle Alvin Beatty and George Heneell. Parker admitted firing at the ground but said the lead struck a tree curb and three men behind it. None were seriously injured. Parker posted 250 bond for next grand jury appearance.
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Tavenner
George Parker
Middletown
Earle Hottle
Alvin Beatty
George Heneell
Casper Waters
Parker
Hottle
Beatty
Hensel
Eee
New Will Found and Is Probated in Wolfe Estate
In the Corporation Court the late Miss Fannie R. Wolfe’s second holo graph will, dated July 26 1920 and wholly written by her, is probated as the last will. The July 26 document largely mirrors the earlier probate deed and leaves real and personal property to Catherine Schultz Bessie Riley and Robert W Schultz with specific legacies and church funds.
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Fannie R. Wolfe
Corporation Court
Miss Wolfe
Wolfe
Catherine Schultz
Winchester
Bessie Riley
Robert W. Schultz
Fairfax Lane
Sarah Parks
Robert B. Wolfe
Kate Wolfe
Bank Offers Conversion of Fourth Liberty Loan Bonds
The Commercial & Savings Bank announces conversion of temporary Fourth Liberty Loan bonds into permanent bonds at no cost. Some Second and Third Liberty Loan coupon bonds remain unconverted and should be converted promptly.
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Commercial & Savings Bank
Douglas Clean Inn Jail Night At The Empire
At The Empire tonight the program features Bird with Doris May in a clean comedy bill and Harold Lloyd in a separate short. New events listed include additional acts and variety offerings for the evening audience.
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Bird
Weather forecast predicts warm week with clouds and rain
Washington January 22 The Weather Bureau predicts a warm week starting Monday with above normal temperatures. Expect considerable cloudiness and occasional rains across the Atlantic States.
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Washington
Tssted
The
Weather Bureau
Atlante
Five Held for Huge Fur Theft
Five suspects including Elmer Johnson were arrested in Chicago on January 22 for allegedly masterminding over 80 fur robberies in the past two months. Police say the loot could total 200000 to 350000 dollars. Johnson matches a description linked to the slaying of jeweler Paul Loberg during a prior hold-up. Police recovered several hundred dollars worth of furs.
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Chicago
Elmer Johnson
Paul Loberg
Country markets in India raided by sympathizers
London Jan 22 report says a serious outbreak involved looting of country markets in a district of British India. Officials say sympathizers with the non cooperation movement are believed to be the principal instigators.
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London
British Indiana
Non-Cooperation Movement
The Confession a North Country Tale at Empire
A brief notice previews the film The Confession, described as a heart stirring picture of the Northern wilds, showing at Empire on Monday.
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Northern Wilds
Empire
Rock Strikes Harding Train Window Aboard Private Car
A window in President elect Warren G. Harding's stateroom on his private car was shattered by a rock thrown by a small boy. The glass was replaced when the train stopped briefly at a station en route to St Augustine. Harding greeted friends on the rear platform amid a quiet scene with crowds kept away from the depot yards.
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Elect Harding
St. Augustine
Harding
The Jailbird Escapes to The Empire Tonight
A film listing announces the jailbird escapade feature at The Empire venue. Nine reels run from six thirty with a 1p showing.
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Jailbird
Poor Mouth Made By Fish Barons
Washington reports that Herbert Hoover's wartime fish eating appeal boosted demand and flooded markets. Reefing industry reps told the House Ways and Means Committee they seek higher tariffs to restore the Payne Aldrich duties and stabilize a disrupted fish industry. Operators named Red Erphbers in England and along the Pacific coast as key players.
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Associated Press
Washington
Herbert Hoover
House
Ways and Means Committee
England
Pacific
Coa
Empire Box Office Warns Against Delays for Sought Seats
At the Empire box office patrons are urged to buy promptly to secure preferred seating. The notice warns against delaying as the best seats may sell out quickly and emphasizes acting now.
Fresh Candy Shipment at Flower Shop Sparks Delivery Note
A fresh candy shipment arrived at The Flower Shop followed by a rental notice listing 21-1p-21 House for rent on Fairmont and mentioning J. M. Hott in the text.
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Fairmont
J. M. Hott
John A. Cole Confederate veteran dies in Graf ton
John A. Cole, Confederate Army veteran, died after a two year illness in Graf ton W V a. Born July 20 1843 at Stephens City he served in Carpenter's Battery under Gen Fitzhugh Lee. Survived by five sons from first marriage and seven more from second. funeral held in Graf ton with large attendance.
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John A. Cole
Eekpen
Grafton
W. Va
Stephens City
Carpenter's Battery
Fitzhugh Lee
Martinsburg
Winchester
St. Paul's
Liberal Kirch
Cole
Mary C. Cornwell
Vernon Cole
Clarksburg
Edward R. Cole
Cincinnati
Arthur M. Cole
Richmond
Claude A. Cole
Oscar
Jennie W. Chaney
Baltimore
Luther C. Cole
Memphis
Tenn
J. Floyd Cole
Walters. Cole
John R. Cole
Fairmont
Ruth Pollock
Bertha Gerber
Los Angeles
Cal
Winnie Cole
Auto License Fee Deadline Highlighted by Police Chief
Chief Doran warns all automobile owners that February 1 1921 is the final deadline to secure auto licenses. After that date no excuse will be accepted and delays in receiving licenses ordered from Richmond cannot be used as a defense against prosecution.
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Doran
Richmond
Fruit Growers Meeting Draws Large Local Attendance
A large crowd of Frederick County apple growers gathered at the Handley Library in Winchester for the Fruit Growers Association meeting. President H F Byrd opened the session at 10 am with addresses by D Gold Miller of Inwood West Virginia on modern apple production methods and W Fletcher of the Pennsylvania State Agricultural College. A luncheon at 12 30 separated sessions as experts discussed fruit culture topics in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Frederick County Fruit Growers Association
Handley Library
H.F. Byrd
D. Gold Miller
Inwood
W. Va
W. Fletcher
Pennsylvania State Agricultural College
Hotel Evans Restaurant Special Platter Service
Open 6 30 A M to 2 P M and again 5 P M to 8 P M. Special platter offers choice of oysters or chicken with bread and butter and coffee or tea for 50 cents.
Charges and Replies in Contested Congressional Seat
The Star prints charges against John Paul seeking Congress against Democrat judge T. W. Harrison and Harrison’s replies. The fifth charge alleges improper ballot secrecy at several precincts with improper assistance and public viewing of ballots. Harrison denies most claims, admits secrecy was breached at a few precincts, and contends the issues were not widespread. Continued on Page 3.
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John Paul
Congress
T. W. Harrison
Harrison
State of
Virginia
Er Gt Cig Sarge
Wanted Driver for Friendship Fire Co Truck
Classified notice seeks a driver for Friendship Fire Company asking applicants to submit in writing by January 31 to secretary G Reginald Haines for consideration. Ip
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Friendship Fire Co
G. Reginald Haines
Mrs Miller Dies After Long Illness At 72
Mrs Delilah Miller died at 7 this morning at her home 536 Highland avenue after a long illness from tuberculosis aged 72 She was native to the county and survived by husband Jerome Miller two daughters Minnie Miller and Mrs Basil Miller one sister Mrs Mary Mc Kee and one brother Daniel Largent Funeral services will be held at Mt Olive Church in the county with Rev Mr Welsh officiating and burial to follow Friends to meet at the house Monday at 9 a m then proceed to the church.
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Delilah Miller
Highland Avenue
Jerome Miller
Minnie Miller
Basil Miller
Mary McKee
Daniel Largent
Gore
Mt. Olive Church
Mr Welsh
Murder Confession Quieted by Confessional Sacredness
A Northern woods tale from Empire reports a murderer confessed to his priest but the sanctity of the confessional prevented disclosure except to save his own brother, still accused of the crime.
Winchester butchers pay less for cattle says dealer
A Winchester cattle dealer disputes daily quotes and says butchers pay at most 7 cents per pound for cattle, not 9 cents as reported by The Star. He asserts current prices are lower than advertised and questions the quotation source.
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Winchester
The
Star
Butchers of
Winchester Garage Inc Repair Shop Announcement
I have taken charge of the repair shop at Winchester Garage Inc with a machine shop attached. I solicit your patronage and support for this endeavor.
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Winchester Garage, Inc
Tucker set for governor backs constitutional reform and road drive
In Richmond interview Lexington Democrat Harry S. George Tucker outlined a platform of progressive economy, expanded state audits, and better roads and schools. He backed farmers, denounced excess federal power, and affirmed support for women’s rights only after national ratification failed, promising candid independence free of factional obligations.
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Richmond
Harry S. George Tucker
Lexington
Roanoke
Tucker
Virginia
Old Dominion
Winchester Butchers Set Meat Prices for Steers to Lambs
Prices today show steers at on hoof seven pence per pound, heifers six and a half, cows and bulls six pence, hogs dressed fourteen to fifteen pence, lambs loc per pound, calveside per pound. Retail beef steaks all grades thirty, roast beef twenty five, veal steak forty, chops twenty to thirty six, boiling veal eighty to thirty five, pork chops thirty, ham twenty five, boiling pork twenty five, pudding sixteen, sausage thirty, lard twenty to twenty six, carcass of lamb thirty.
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Winchester
Nchester
Red Cross Entertainment At Round Hill School
On January 21 Miss Mary Strickier, Red Cross School Nurse, and Miss Mary Malcolm, executive secretary, hosted an entertainment at Round Hill School House. The program featured slides on nursing work, Red Cross efforts at home and abroad, Bureau of Education images of consolidated schools and school gardens, plus a musical segment by Miss Gladys Whitmore, a music instructor in Handley Schools.
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Mary Strickier
Red Cross
Mary Malcolm
Round Hill
Bureau of Education
Washington
Consolidated Schools
Gladys Whtmore
Muslcal
Handley Schools
Mr. Philip Rohr Dies After Illness in Hospital
Mr. Philip Rohr aged 70, longtime baker and former tollgate keeper in Warren county, died after a yearlong health decline. He was treated in a Baltimore hospital in recent weeks, with Mrs. Rohr by his side. Rohr also served as janitor at the Front Royal High School and later worked at various baking establishments.
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Philip Rohr
Front Royal
Hades
Henry Kingel
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Baltimore
Traction Leads Market Rally Amid Mixed Trading
New York stocks fell early as oils steels equipment and shipping shares dropped 1 to 2 points. Traction and later gains lifted some issues with Mexican petroleum Crucible steel Pressed steel car and Studebaker rebounding on expectations of fare legislation from Albany. Total sales around 50 000 shares.
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Associated Press
New York
Tos
Albany
Mexican Petroleum
Crucible Steel
Pressed Steel Car
Studebaker
Mrs. Powel Page Dies at Boyce Virginia
Mrs. Agnés Burwell Page, longtime Virginia figure and former Carter Hall resident, died this morning at the family home Saratoga near Boyce Clarke County aged. She leaves husband two sons Robert Powel Page of Philadelphia and N B Page of Boyce and three daughters Agnes R Mary Page and Mrs RG Mitchell all of Boyce a sister Mrs Thomas Randolph of Boyce and a brother George He Bufw l of Mt Afry funeral planned Sunday at 3 from Christ Church Millwood with interment in Old Chapel Cemetery
Spectators Praise Local Pinafore Performance
A local audience lauds a Denison production of Pinafore noting strong singing by principals and chorus, a splendid orchestra, and polished acting by Mr. Glass and Miss Becher. The writer commends the troupe’s hard work, smooth chorus, and lively comedy, urging another performance.
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Pittatore
Reynolds
Joseph
Bob
Glass
Burley
Dick Deadeye
Boba
de Grange
Riemann Becher
Chester
Soeratore
Winchester Scout Council Meeting Report
An important meeting of the Council, Boy Scouts, is set for Monday the 24th at 8 p m in the Scout building. Councilmen should attend. Robert T. Barton and Nelson Page serve as secretary. Also includes a for sale advertisement for Lukens Walier Ash Nut Pocahontas and run of lump/mines.
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Ther Council
Boy Scouts
Monary 24
Pang’ Padget
Uhe
Lukens Walier
Jackson
Fairmont
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Douglas
India
Jacksonville, Fla
A. Cole
Fruit Growers’ Meeting
Paul
Harson
Miller
MR. Tucker
Valley
MR. Rohr
Winchester Scout
Coungha
Robert T. Barton
Pea
Nelson Page
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