Community Notes From Refuge and Nearby Homes
Jan 30 notes report Luther McCauley visiting family in Hagerstown Maryland while Herbert McCauley receives hospital treatment. local residents improve after illness. Queenie Pifer goes out again. Grim couple welcomed a baby daughter. Revered Absolom Knox remembered. Martha Bowman marks her 90th birthday. Lorraine Orndorff visits. J C Hale recovering from sore throat. DeHaven welcomes a baby son.
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Luther McCauley
Hagerstown
Herbert McCauley
Lorraine Orndorff
J. C. Hale
Williamy DeHaven
Barron Seperatist Bill 15 Defeated In Senate
The BarronSeparatist Bill 15 to split state and federal enforcement of city laws was indefinitely postponed by the Senate after Senator Barron urged adoption and Senator Layman urged defeat. The Moral and Social Welfare committee reported unfavorably on Holt’s bill to abolish a Mapp Act arrest ward, keeping enforcement uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Senate
Barron
Norfolk
Layman
Craig
Senate Moral and Social Welfare Committee
Holt
Newport News
Saunders
Smith
Norfolk County
State Corporation Commission
Virginia
Circuit
Supreme Courts
Jesse
House
Supreme ‘Court of Appeals
House Finance Committee
Gunn Senate
Wickham Senate
Franklin-Williams
Gordon
Downing
Maryland
Potomac River
Persimnon Point
Maryland Line
Special grand jury drawn for Monday hearings
A special grand jury was drawn in the Corporation Court for service on February 4. They will hear testimony in 16 pending cases. The jurors are L. M. Baker, H. R. Bryarly, H. L. Wood, W. F. Shryock, T B. Byrd, F. M. Anderson, C. Vernon Eddy, and I. N. Good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court
L. M. Baker
H. R. Bryarly
H. L. Wood
W. F. Shryock
T- B. Byrd
F. M. Anderson
C. Vernon Eddy
I. N. Good
Farmer Embraces Advertising to Boost Rural Food Trade
A farmer argues that adopting medicine vendor advertising methods could end rural economic problems. Promoting wholesome food over poor medicine would benefit everyone.
Sample Shoe Store Announces Contest Winners
The Sample Shoe Store on North Main Street crowned 467 contestants in a two week perfect foot contest. Winners: Mrs D L Larrick for women, Wilmer F Shryock for men, Miss Caroline Davidson for girls, and Robert B Nelson Jr for boys. Lovett Brothers will allow winners to choose any shoe in the store upon presenting proper application. Witnesses included Dr Walter Cox C Vernon Eddy and Rev Dr F T McFaden as judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main Street
D. L. Larrick
N. Main Street
Wilmer F. Shryock
Caroline Davidson
Peyton Street
Robert B. Nelson, Jr
West Water Street
Lovett Brothers
Star
Walter Cox
C. Vernon Eddy
F. T. McFaden
Sloat Family Returns Home From Atlantic City Stay
Mr and Mrs John S Sloat have returned to South Main street after several weeks at Atlantic City and other eastern cities. Mr Sloat resumes duties as cashier of the Commercial and Savings Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.J. Orndorff
Stephens City
Queenie Pifer
S.W. Grim
John S. Sloat
Atlantic City
South Main Street
Mr. Sloat
The
Commercial and Savings Bank
Prep Schools Form Association To Foster Activities
Representatives from Virginia Episcopal School Randolph Macon Academy Blackstone Military Danville Military and Chatham Training School meet in Lynchburg to form the Association of Virginia Preparatory Schools. They plan a statewide meeting soon to pursue uniform eligibility rules and literary and athletic contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg
Virginia Episcopal Schol
Randolph-Macon Academy
Bedford
Blackstone Military Academy
Danville Military Academy
Chatham ‘Training ‘School
Association of Virginia Preparatory Schools
Married Twelve Years Before Baby Came
Mrs. Jon Novak of Louisville Nebraska describes relief from long standing female troubles after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She claims 36 bottles helped her and recommends the product to others. The ad notes a nationwide canvass showing most buyers reporting benefit and that the product is sold by druggists nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Nebraska
Seer
Dia E. Pinkham
Jon Novak
Box
Neb
Lydia J. Pinkham
Special Sermons Planned by Grace Lutheran Pastor
Rev. A. A. Kelly of Grace Lutheran Church announces a three Sunday series of evening sermons. February 3 titled It Is a Long Road That Doesn't Have a Turn. February 10 What Make the Difference. February 17 The Most Valuable Spot On Earth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Kelly
Grace Lutheran Church
Sunday services listed for Winchester rural charge
Announcement of Sunday activities on February 3 at Winchester rural charge United Brethren Church led by Rev. R Ludwig. Sunrise Sunday school at 10 a.m. Public worship 11 a.m. Christian Endeavor 7 p.m. Mount Pleasant sermon 3 p.m. Mount Olive evangelistic services 7 p.m. revival drawing many youths for prayers. Pleasant Valley Sunday school 10 a.m. Christian Endeavor 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
United Brethren Church
R. Ludwig
Christian Endeavor
Mount Pleasant
Mount Olive
Pleasant Valley
Power Company Chiefs Seek Bus Lines Expansion
Hagerstown gains non trolley motor bus service after the Public Service Commission grants a permit to Blue Ridge Transportation Company. The firm, linked to Potomac Public Service Company, controls most local bus routes to Cumberland Hancock Clearspring Smithsburg Sharpsburg Boonsboro Keedysville Williamsport and Baltimore along with Mercersburg Waynesboro Winchester Martinsburg and Shepherdstown. The commission says other bids for bus permits were denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Blue Ridge Transportation Company
Public Service Commission
Potomac Public Service Company
Cumberland
Hancock
Clearspring
Smithsburg
Sharpsburg
Boonsboro
Keedysville
Williamsport
Baltimore
Maryland
Mercersburg
Waynesboro
Pennsylvania
Winchester
Martinsburg
W. Va
Shepherdstown
Winchester City Realty Transfers Record
Recent real estate transactions recorded in the Corporation Clerk's office show multiple transfers. Notable deals include Emma C. Goshert heirs selling to Joseph H. Cooley for a South Market street house and lot at 6000 dollars, and The Standard Gas and Oil Company purchasing a Piccadilly Braddock corner property for 11500 dollars. Other items include transfers on Gibbons street, Berryville pike, and West Germain street with varied sums.
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Corporation Clerk's Office
Winchester
A. Ashton Et Ux
M. L. Parson
Greenwalt’s
Oress
F. L. Harris
John Robert Alabaugh
Harris Addition
Emma C. Goshert
Jacob D. Goshert
Joseph H. Cooley
South Market Street
R. T. Bryarly
Standard Gas and Oil Company, Inc
Piccadilly
Braddock Streets
Piccadilly Street
Braddock Street
Webb Armstrong
Als
Charles Fletcher
Gibbons Street
Elizabeth A. Horsey
Oza Swisher
Berryville Pike
T. R. Cather
Jas. P. Reardon
Trenary
Guardian
W. N. Whisson
Graham
John H
Ralph R. Rosenberger
Braddock and
Wolfe Streets
First Baptist Church
Washington and Germain Streets
A. H. Jackson
West Germain Street
R. N. Lutinet
Shannon Hill
Ernest F. Meade
Dollie E. Newcome
National Avenue
Costliest Roman Banquet Costs Record Fifty Years Ago
A lavish Roman aristocrat hosted a supper for twelve that cost $240,000. The banquet reportedly featured thousands of dishes including all known edible fish and fowl varieties.
Growers Reelect Present Officers at Virginia State Ho Society
William P. Massey of Wisconsin last evening was reelected as president of the Virginia State Home Society at its annual Roanoke convocation. All officers were reelected amid opposition. Vance of Waynesboro and T. W. Woollen of Crozet were named treasurer. Directors reelected include El M. Hoge of Lincoln as chairman, L. Bonham of Chilhowse, B. Nininger of Roanoke, C. Purcell Cue of Greenwood, G. S. Ralston of Blacksburg, and Floyd M. 3B of Timberville.
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William P. Massey
Virginia State Ho . Society
Roanoke
Vance
Waynesboro
T. W. Woollen
Crozet
el M. Hoge
Lincoln
L. Bonham
Chilhowse
BB. Nininger
C. Purcell Cue
Greenwood
G. S. Ralston
Blacksburg
Floyd M. 3B
Timberville
President Coo lidge faces cabinet rumors amid oil land debate
President Coolidge weighs cabinet turmoil as rumors swirl about Denby and Daugherty. Senators Robinson and Walsh press for possible changes while three doctors visit Mr Fall to assess his ability to testify. Slemp denies cabinet shakeup rumors as misinformation spreads in Washington.
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Fall
Robinson
Walsh
Robinson i
Tary Denby
Slemp
Rumo Washington
Witon
Denby
Daugherty
Coolidge
C. I Slemp
Cootid
Fire at Wilberforce University Injures Students
An AP report from Springfield notes nine students injured and two fatally harmed escaping a dormitory fire at Wilberforce University in Xenia Ohio. The blaze is suspected to be incendiary in origin.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Wilberforce University
Xenia
Ohio
Plan Nation Wide Prohibition Drive Outlined
Washington January 31 a national prohibition sive plan will be drafted in New York tomorrow by a committee of a thousand to carry on the law enforcement conference work. The group will set up arrangements for meetings in large cities and deputations will visit si cities and towns to conduct gatherings and form campaign committees.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ing
New York
Teapot Dome scandal to be major 1924 issue
Political observers predict the Teapot Dome affair will dominate the 1924 campaign. Mrs Missouri, vice-chairman of the Democratic national committee, charges President Coolidge knew of it and must be held accountable. She accuses the administration of maladministration and dishonesty at high levels.
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Associated
Cleveland
Republican Party
Coolidge
Dem
Missouri
Democratic National Committee
Wash
Mrs Douglass Visits York Relative in City
Mrs Edward Douglass of York arrived for a several days visit to her niece E B Cooper on Fairmont avenue. Miss Irene Walters plans a two week treatment in Baltimore with Dr G H Metcalfe, a specialist.
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Edward Douglass
York
E. B. Cooper
Fairmont Avenue
Irene Walters
Baltimore
G. H. Metcalfe
Theodores Visit in Charles Town Turn Homeward
Mr and Mrs Theodore and their hosts Capt and Mrs Lewis FP Coy North Washington Street have turned from their visit in town returning to Charles Town after a stay.
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Theodore
Lewis
North
Washington Street
Charles ‘Town
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Sheldon Lewis
Gladys Brockwell
Max Davidson
Frank
Carrier Pat Hartigan
Carl Stockdale Willam J. Quinn Walter O’donnell
PLUM
NEWS
Carl Laemmle
Baby Peggy
Metropolitan Police
Night AT the
Hardie
Kent Sts
Refuge
Absolom Knox
Martha Bowman
Norma Talmadge
Evening World
Sample Shoe Store
Lydia E. Pinkham
Power Company
City Realty
H. Elmer Griffin
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