Richmond inquiry probes State Highway funds and projects
A Senate investigating committee asks the State Accountant to compile detailed records from the State Highway Department. Requests cover payments for 1919–1921, monthly deposits in 1921, bond figures, road projects and costs, maintenance of the Valley Turnpike, contracts and penalties, right of way issues, vehicle inventories, and Robertson act funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
Richmond
General Assembly
Harry Flood Byrd
Fisher’s Hill
Valley Turnpike
United States
Northern Virginia Bonds Offer High Yield in 100 500 1000 Denoms
Northern Virginia bonds yield 7 44 percent with denominations of 100 500 and 1000 dollars. Call on Hansbrough and Carter Insurance Loans Realty for information. 1925 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansbrough & Carter
Calendar giveaway at Shenandoah Valley National Bank
The bank announces a distribution of 500 12 sheet calendars for patrons and friends. Call at the Shenandoah Valley National Bank to receive one while they last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Fire under coal car on Baltimore and Ohio siding
A small fire was started under a coal car on a B and O Railroad siding on Philpot street about 5 am by a Lawrence Hollis employee. Police and a fire truck responded. no damage occurred. Hollis said the fire was deliberate to keep coal from freezing, with no blaze and the coal bed simply smoldering.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Philpot Street
Lawrence Hollis
Flu Recurs in New York City As Cases Rise
Dr. Louis I. Harris reports 121 influenza and 112 pneumonia cases in the 24 hours up to 10 AM in New York City. The bulletin from the Bureau of Preventable Diseases notes ongoing illness in the metropolis.
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Associated Press
New York
Louis I. Harris
Bureau of Preventable Diseases
New York City
Death of A Barton Hepburn Banker and Publicist
In New York City on January 25 A Barton Hepburn banker financier and publicist died at his home. He was more than 70 years old. He was struck by a motor bus last Friday receiving a compound fracture of the right leg and other injuries. He worsened last night after initial hope of recovery.
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Associated Press
New York
A. Barton Hepburn
Hepburn
Doctor Snavely Unable to Lecture at Handley Library
A telegram from Dr. Snavely of the University of Virginia announced he cannot arrive for his scheduled Handley Library lecture tonight due to missed connections.
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eSnavely
University of Virginia
Handley Library
Tom Mix at Strand in Do or Die and After Your Own Heart
Tom Mix and his big show visit the Strand Theatre today with his latest William Fox picture After Your Own Heart. Eddie Polo stars in Do or Die and Universal comedy acts accompany the program drawing big crowds.
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Tom MIX
Strand
Strand Theatre
William Fox
Mix
Eddie Polo
Universal Comedy
Mrs. Helen Funk Brewer Granted Divorce in Baltimore
Mrs Helen Funk Brewer daughter of Mr and Mrs H C Funk of this city was granted a divorce from Floyd R Brewer in a Baltimore court. She may resume her maiden name and was represented by attorney James Funegal. The decree was entered October 56 1921.
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Helen Funk Brewer
H. C. Funk
Floyd R Brewer
Baltimore
James Funegal
Drill call for Captain Bob's Company at barracks
Notice to all men of Captain Bob's Company ordering report for drill on Wednesday January 25 at the barracks and to receive pay. Stated by order of Captain Geo H Grimm and First Sergeant B E Brengle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. H. Grimm
B.E. Brengle
Harrison Confident of Keeping Seat in Congress
Representative Thomas W. Harrison expresses confidence he will retain his Seventh Virginia district seat as the House privileges and elections committee fixes February 7 for final hearings. Senator Paul alleges election irregularities. Harrison and Paul offer countercharges amid extensive documented evidence before the committee. Harrison says the committee, composed of honorable men from both parties, will decide fairly. Fletcher, who led Harrison’s contest, will present the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Harrison
Winchester
Committee On Privileges
House of Representatives
Peaster
Paul
Harrison
Aieriren
Congress
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Virginia
William Meade Fletcher
Rappahannock County
Brunswick records offered at Neidemeyer shop
An advertising notice promotes exclusive Brunswick records available at P. C. Neidemeyer & Co. corner Braddock and Water Streets. The ad also mentions a shopper offer to buy an all wool suit at Hable's on Friday and Saturday.
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P. C. Neidemeyer & Co.’S, Cor. Braddock and Water Sts
Brunswick
Hable’s
Hable's
Vaudeville Cancelled At Auditorium Then Western Show
The vaudeville billed for tomorrow (Thursday) night at the Auditorium has been cancelled. Instead a five reel western will be shown featuring The Santa Fe Terra, an old-time Indian Western, and The Blue Fox cinema at admission of 10 and 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auditoriium
Coal Reduced for Street Lump Coal Orders
Notice from G. O. Snapp offers street lump coal from car on track at reduced price with orders invited. Also a tax notice for dog owners from WM. T. Barr, treasurer, announcing 1922 dog taxes due with a five percent penalty after February 1.
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G. O. Snapp
WM. T. Barr
Great Revival to Begin Next Sunday Night in Winchester
Plans for a large Union Evangelistic revival unfold as meetings start next Sunday night at Market Street Church with nightly sessions through the week and overflow at Centenary Reformed Church. Rev. Clarence Woods and Rev. Walter M. Depp lead. Miss Grace Forney handles clerical details as a citywide survey proceeds to identify unaffiliated residents.
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Winchester
Market Street
Centenary Reformed Church
Clarence Woods
Walter M. Depp
Grace Forney
Funeral of Pope Benedict Held at Three O Clock
The pope’s funeral is set for three o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Vatican. The College of Cardinals will head the rites with Vatican officials the Diplomatic Corps and Roman hierarchy present. Cardinal Mercier of Belgium is expected to lead on the first ballot in the conclave slated for February 42. An estimated half a million people have passed the pontiff’s catafalque at St. Peter's.
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Associated Press
Rome
Pope Benedict
Vatican
College of Cardinals
Sacred College
Cardinal Mercier
Belgium
Catafalque
St. Peter’s
Why Girls Leave Home screens drawn audience outcry
Auditorium turned away many eager viewers last night as the moral drama Why Girls Leave Home drew crowds. Patrons said the picture was a real treat and one of the best seen in Winchester. showings were at 7 15 and 9 with many promising to return tonight.
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Winchester
Dictionaries arrival prompts mail orders for postage
The Evening Star reports an additional 200 Northwest Universities Dictionaries are ready for delivery. Mail orders must include extra postage for east of mailing. Come quick.
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Iptf
Evening Star
Winchester Evening Star anniversary edition touted to draw outside capital
Local business leaders back a tri county edition of The Winchester Evening Star to advertise Winchester and Shenandoah Valley. The project aims to attract outside money to apples dairying and orchard opportunities and promises a large booster issue for wider recognition. If not contacted, readers should phone business manager R. S. Fansler.
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Tri-County
Winchester Evening Star
Winchester
Shenandoah Valley
Valley of
Virginia
The
Star
R. S. Fansler
Delegates Named by Mayor Glass for National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Mayor Glass names Senator H. F. Byrd Assemblyman Boyd R. Richards and Chamber of Commerce President George B. Chapman as city delegates to the seventeenth National Rivers and Harbors Congress convention at the Willard Hotel Washington March 1 and 2. Other associations will meet in Washington same period drawing many attendees from across the nation.
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Glass
H. F. Byrd
Boyd R. Richards
George B. Chapman
Chamber of Commerce
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Willard Hotel
Washington
Hick Motor Co Gasoline Sale Announcement
A local ad announces standard gasoline at 25 cents per gallon offered by Hick Motor Co Inc. The brief notice signals a price promotion and includes the business name and partial location.
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Ip Hick Motor Co., Inc
Goodyear
Hick Motor Co., Inc
China’s Consent Needed for Wireless Stations
Washington January 25. A resolution from Elihu Root to the Far Eastern Committee of the Washington Conference states that any erection of wireless stations in China would require consent from the Chinese government. The resolution was referred to a committee.
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Associated Press
Washington
China
Elihu Root
Fine Feature Empire Tonight and Special Shows
Seven reel First National presents The Scoffer a modern married life drama with the eternal triangle and the other woman Ruth Roland stars in a different feature Whi Eagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Tonight
First National
Ruth Roland
Whi Eagle
Youth Injured in Collision on North Braddock Street
Irvin Sheets son of P. W. Sheets of North Market street sustained serious injuries after colliding with Paul Miller on North Braddock street. Sheets was found unconscious, carried to John Dunk's home, then to Memorial Hospital. Miller, a Rouss Fire Company driver, assisted at the scene and to the hospital.
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Irvin Sheets
P. W. Sheetz
North Market Street
Paul Miller
North Braddock Street
Sheetz
John Dunk
C. R. Anderson
Memorial Hospital
Anderson
Miller
Rouss Fire Company
State Democratic Committee to Name Chairman in Richmond
A State Democratic committee meeting is set for 8:30 p m Tuesday January 3 at Murphy's hotel Richmond to name a successor to the late Representative H D Flood Harry Byrd of Winchester is mentioned as a leading candidate for the chairmanship.
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State Democratic Committee
Jan List
Murphy's Hotel
Richmond
William A. Pratt
Sachceed
H. D. Flood
Harry Flood Byrd
Winchester
Recent Cases Before Mayor Impose Small Fines
Mayor Glass fines Boots Lavender two dollars and costs for police offense. Milton Newman convicted of drunken disorderly conduct pay six dollars and two dollars costs. Abe Jasper cited for drunkenness fined two dollars sixty cents and two dollars costs.
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Glass
Trafic Ordinantes
Milton Newman
Mid Winter Remnant Sale Ad by Green Brothers
Announcement for a mid winter remnant sale scheduled Saturday January 28 in HH. K. Green and Brother store with details limited to the event and seller name. The notice emphasizes a local shopping incentive without additional context.
Credit Aims for Foreign Buyers Highlight Conference
Washington Jan 25. At the national agricultural conference speakers urged American farmers to engage in European economic affairs, extend credit to foreign buyers via the Federal Reserve Board, and perfect cooperative buying. They stressed a sound marketing policy as essential as governing production.
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Washington
National Agricultural Conference
Federal Reserve Board
Indictments for Liquor Charges in Staunton Court Session
Staunton Va January 25 Circuit Court grand jury returned eight indictments five on liquor charges True bills found against M C McKay James Dooms Stanford Jerrett Elizabeth Terrell and Margaret Matheny. They gave Roanoke as home and were arrested near Staunton January 12 with confiscations including two automobiles and 216 gallons of liquor. Kay at liberty on bond. Trial set for February 3.
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Staunton
Circuit Court
M. C. McKay
James Dooms
Stanford Jerrett
Elizabeth Terrell
Margaret Matheny
Roanoke
Here
E- Kay
Liberty
Boices Visit Rochester Man at J H Boice Home
Mr and Mrs D N Boice of Rochester New York spent last night and this morning at the home of his brother J H Boice and left this afternoon for Harrisonburg Virginia.
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D. N. Boice
Rochester
N. Y
J. H. Boice
Harrisonburg
Campaign Preparations Take Shape in Winchester
The city committee issued a statement on preparations for the union evangelistic campaign to begin next Sunday at Market Street Methodist Church. Executives plan a conference in the coming days to coordinate church participation and encourage midweek prayer services across churches to deepen devotion and support for the campaign. Evening services and daily meetings are scheduled with host families invited to participate.
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Market Street
Epis
Icity
Enti
Etig
Campaign Fe
Winchester
B. B. Sartelle
South Main Street
J. G. Recher
West Clifford Street
Kate Miller
Fairmont Avenue
American Legion Banquet Announces January Tickets
The American Legion and Auxiliary invite eligible members to purchase banquet tickets before January 24 at 1 p.m. The event details appear in a community notice seeking participation and support.
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Legion and Auxiliary
Dupont Wins Argentine Military Powder Contract
Dupont Powder Company announces a contract with the Argentine government for one million pounds of military smokeless powder. Production will be at Carney's Point New Jersey and will keep the plant busy for about six months.
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Associated Press
Wilmington
Del
Dupont Powder Company Today Thorized
Carney's Point
N. J
Small chimney fire at South Cle Street home
Firemen were called to the residence of M. Finkelstein on South Cle Street about 7 30 this morning to extinguish a chimney fire. The blaze was put out with chemicals and no water was used.
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M. Finkelstein
South Cle Street
REMNANTS SALE NOTICE FOR SATURDAY AUCTION
Ip HH. K. GREEN & BROTHER advertise a remnants sale to be held Saturday January 28. The notice urges buyers to be on hand for piles of remnants. Mrs. Holmes Barr has been visiting at the home of John S. Solenberger on South Washington Street and returned to Baltimore this afternoon.
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Ip HH. K. Green & Brother
Holmes Barr
John S. Solenberger
Washington Street
Baltimore
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Cael
Byrd
Norma Talmadge
Empire
DR. Snavely
Bob
Earle
Market Street Church
Abe Jasper
HH. K. Green & Brother
Europe
American Legion
Dupont
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