Executors Sale of Limestone Farm in Frederick County Virginia
Court decree directs sale of the 201 acre limestone farm of late David Leight in Frederick County Virginia. Auction at Winchester Court House Noon January 22 1921 with options to bid on two parcels or as a whole. One third cash and balance in two annual installments with bonds and insurance. Brannon Clerk certifies executor bond.
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Circuit Court of
Frederick
Virginia
W. Z. Adams
David Leight
John Leight
Court House
Winchester
Frederick County
Ridgeway Station
Grimes Post Office
Apple Ridge Orchard Company
Dr. BE
B. Smoke
B. McCormac
R L. Omps
White Hall
Berkeley Line
Olive Thomas Stars in Upstairs and Down at Strand
Olive Thomas headlines the Strand Theater today in Upstairs and Down a breezy comedy drama about island elite life. Charlie Chaplin's The Rink will also be shown to leave audiences smiling.
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Strand Theater
Selnick
Olive Thomas
Charlie
Chaplin
Denies Increase to Bristol Gas and Electric Rates
The State Corporation Commission denied Bristol Gas and Electric Company’s petition for a rate increase. It set the company’s rate base at 625000 dollars, noting it may allow future raises due to prior underinvestment. The commission found the company’s property deteriorated from operators’ underfunding, while stating current rates are already high relative to peers.
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Conmu
Bristol Gas and Electric Company
Cannibalism Strikes Warren Chickens Amid Crowded Flocks
A Warren county report details a wave of cannibalism among Jaree chickens driven by crowding. Older and younger birds pull feathers and suck blood, weakening flocks. Authorities say to monitor and cull culprits while reducing flock size to stop the outbreak.
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Jaree
Warren
McConnell Heads State League In Lynchburg Conference
At a law enforcement conference in Lynchburg hosted by the Virginia Anti Liquor League officers were elected for the coming year. New officers include President Dr J P McConnell East Radford Superintendent Rev David Henburn Richmond Secretary Rev L W Cammack Rich attorney Thomas Whitehead Amherst and several vice presidents from Roanoke Marion Fredericksburg Onancock Staunton and others. Prohibition leaders Lewis H Machen Sidney Peters and S Brame spoke at the meeting.
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Lynchburg
J. P. McConnell
A. T. Lincoln
Marion
W. F. Hale
Nokesville
S. F. Rogers
Onancock
R. E Tyler
Staunton
GJ. Foltz
Wytheville
M. D
Nelsonville
W. Ivey
Bishop Robertett
Roanoke
P. Dunford
State Prohibtes Department
Lewis HH. Machen
Federal Prohibition Department
Sidney Peters
Brame
Price of Gasoline Falls Amid Oil Price Drop
Chicago January 26 reports a 2 cent cut at Standard Oil of Indiana on gasoline to 27 cents per gallon, with kerosene dropping from 18 to 15 1 2 cents. Local offices said no reductions reached the city yet, noting wholesale price at 30 cents.
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Chicago
Standard Oil Company of Indian
Standard Oil
Virginia to publish industrial commission decisions soon
Virginia plans a regular issue of Industrial Commission decisions following New York and Pennsylvania models. The bimonthly reports will cover about 250 000 employees across 6 000 to 64 000 employers and will not replace the annual publication. The first year will test proof sheets before printing back decisions, then an up to date annual report will follow.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Funeral Rites for Mr Miley Held at Charles Town
The funeral of Mr Joseph M Miley a Cy hous official of the ind OU was held at 2 30 PM in Charles Town W Va with many out of town mourners attending Floral offerings were laid on the grave Miley known as Peach was popular locally He died after years of poor health leaving a widow Martha Boswell and two sons two daughters as survivors
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Joseph M. Miley
Theind OU
Charlies Town
W Va
Star
Charles Town
Miley
Milley
Mies Martha Boswell
Orange
Major Barton to Speak at Leesburg Legion Banquet
Major Robert T. Barton will headline the Leesburg Post 34 Legion banquet on February 22 with other noted speakers including Richard H. Beirne H H Rage John J. Wicker and C Keith Carlin. The Woman's Legion of Loudoun County will decorate the hotel dining room for the event. A short business session precedes the banquet.
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Leesburg
Jan. Jave
Legion
American “Legion
Udom Post
Leesburg Bh
Weir
Richard H.beirne
Industrial Job
Virginia
H. H. Rage
National Legislative Committee of
Texs
Robert T. Barton
Winchester
John J. Wicker
Mroo C. Keith Carlin
Woman's Legion of
Loudoun County
Kitchen Shower for Bride-to-Be Jennie Stouffer
Mrs Frederick James hosted a kitchen shower Saturday afternoon at 4 30 o clock in her Gainsboro apartment for Miss Jennie Stouffer. The room was decorates with cedar and cut flowers a large doll in white satin and tulle stood beside four maid outfits. Refreshments of two courses were served and a hampers filled with kitchen utensils was given to the bride by two young girls.
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Roanoke World ‘News
Frederick James
Jennie Stouffer
James
Gainsboro
Ible
Waite
Revenue issues new income tax forms for 1920 filing
Revenue collectors nationwide receive instructions from Commissioner Williams to release new blank income tax forms for the calendar year 1920. Forms will be mailed to taxpayers soon and may be filed any time up to midnight March 15, with a plea to avoid waiting until the last days to mail the forms back to their district agents.
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United States
Williams
Seiy Dlahks
Hog-Proof Gate A Handy Two Fence Herd Divider
In Popular Mechanics Grinstead of Columbia Missouri describes a hog proof gate made of two 18 inch high low fences. Hogs confined in a lot are kept in while cattle and horses pass through a separate restrained pasture. A detached board panel and 18 inch gap trap the hogs into a narrow passage then out the other end.
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Grinstead
Columbia
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Farm Selection and Investment Principles
The discussion weighs renting versus buying land for farming, advising renters for those with limited capital and a part income from other work for buying a home farm. It stresses understanding basic farm business principles to avoid common failures and recognizes economic barriers in choosing an advantageous farm.
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Seoty
Agriculture a National Problem
A sober national view on sustained agriculture in the country. No single solution exists for farmers current difficulties, but three steps can stabilize farming for the nation. The issue warrants nationwide recognition and action as a national problem, per the Annual Report of the Secretary of Agriculture.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Dry Seed Beans Must Stay Dry to Preserve Germination
Moisture will quickly invite molds that destroy germinating quality in seed beans. Keep beans in a dry place and avoid moisture exposure. Adequate ventilation and proper storage prevent mold damage and preserve seed viability.
Local Funeral and Social Notes From Boyce Virginia
Community notices from Boyce and nearby areas record funerals hospital cases and social visits. Names include Mrs Ry Powel, Robert Paxo, Mr and Mrs Clyde, Miss Ruth Sullivan, Miss Kremer, Eva Lillie Sullivan, Mrs A M Smith, George Ginn, Mrs T S Gibson, J J Jolliffe, Ira Smallwood, and Charles Jonen among others. The column also mentions church gatherings, home visits, and residents traveling to Berryville and Clearbrook.
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Boyce
Dan
Stone
Ry Powel
Robert I Paxo
P Mts
Thoma Thitters
Mike Katharine Jones
Middletown
Eva Lillie Sullivan
A. M. Smith
Ister
George Ginn
Gibson
M. J. Dunlap
Umore
Tives
J. J. Jolliffe
Ira Smallwood
Shortias Tee
Adnday
Clay Carr
Oscar
Clay Cart” JR. Strode
Vis
Thomas H Levion
Mollie
Pyle
M Miller
Clearbrook
Alexsantor Jollitte
Daisey Reid
Charles
Jonen
Nell
Berryville
T S& Gibson
Geor
R. BE. Reid
Derson
T. Lewis
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Why Smith
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Randy
Olive Thomas Strand
Charlie Chaplin
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