Young Couple Wed After Guardian’s Consent in Winchester
Leiter and Miss Florence sought a marriage license but faced age and guardianship hurdles. After guardian Charles M. Bobb telegrammed approval, Rev. A. A. Kelly married them at the Lutheran parsonage. The groom, son of Charles G. Leiter of Leitersburg, lives in Waynesboro where he runs a shirt factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leiter
Florence
A. A. Kelly
Grace Lutherans
J. B. Beverley
Bobb
Kelly
Charles G. Leiter
Leitersburg
Waynesboro
Clarence H. Hetterick
Philadelphia
Frederick motorists fined after fatal chase in Baltimore
William Not Hagle and William F. Reynolds of Frederick Md were fined 11.45 each for disorderly conduct after fleeing motorcycle police in Baltimore. They were held for a hearing on a court of assault in connection with the death of Dungan Debeet, a city light inspector, killed during the pursuit on Frederick Road Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
William Nothagle
William F. Reynolds
Frederick
Dungan Debett
Debeet
Frederick Road Park
Nothagle
Elevator changes hands at Clear Brook Virginia
Omps C E announces the sale and rental of Elevator at Clear Brook Virginia. It opens for business July 9 to operate with the Bruce Town mill. Market for wheat and Omps Best Flour along with corn meal and feeds for farmers retail and wholesale trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearbrook
Brucetown
Summer apples wanted at Fairmont Packing House
Bond Bros call for summer apples at their Packing House on Fairmont Avenue starting July 10. Phone and delivery terms not shown in readable text.
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Fairmont Avenue
Bond Bros
Strayed or Stolen Cattle Report from Marlboro Virginia
I, I E Shull, report two cows missing from Marlboro Virginia July 1 1923. A red cow about 900 pounds with white points gives milk. A yellow and white cow pregnant with a calf expected soon. Please contact if seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlboro
Winchester Falls to Front Royal in Sloppy Baseball Contest
Front Royal jumped to a 4 0 lead as Schindler stole second and scored, and Winchester struggled with nine hits and fielding miscues. Grissom and Giovennatti contributed offensively for Winchester, but Schroll and Herrell held firm for Front Royal, who added two more runs through the middle innings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
Winchester
Bill Norris
Ace Hurt
Grissom
Bil
Sehrell
Red Ferrell
Royal
Red
Ham Snyder
Grisham
Giovennatti
F. Cook
Schroll
Garrett
Hope
A. Cook
Schindler
McGovern
Funk
Poole
Snyder
Herrell
Lynch
Russell
Wise
Ruppert
Plank
Cook
Hove
Secod
Five Die As Train Derails In Rockford Alabama
Five men, all African American, were killed and eighteen injured when a Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul fast freight derailed in Rockford Alabama last night due to a broken rail. Ten of the injured were reported in serious condition as investigators worked at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Rockford, AL
Band Plays Tonight at Firemen's Lawn Party
The Citizens' Band will perform at a lawn party hosted by the South End Hose Company in front of the hose hall on West Monmouth Street. An attractive program has been prepared for visiting guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Band
South End Hose Company
Hose Hall
West Monmouth Street
Poison Plot Strikes Farm Near Greenwood Road
Mrs. Maud Nichols reports a suspected poisoner targeting her livestock near the Greenwood road. Her horse cow turkey flock and cat died from poison over months with a bread lure harming a child. authorities take up the case as she fears further harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Nichols
Greenwood Road
Dot
Child
Plans shaped for Moose Week celebration
Interest runs high in Frederick County as three day Moose Week events unfold with Lodge No 1267 installation on Saturday night United States Marine Band and Third U S Cavalry Band touring the area Officials say Thursday talks will feature national Moose leaders Secretary of Labor Davis and Assistant Secretary Henning The Empire Theatre hosts the big meeting Thursday followed by a Friday block dance Saturday night parade then installation and initiation.
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Lodge No. 1267
Frederick
United States Marine Band
Third
U. S. Cavalry Band
The
Moose
Labor
Davis
Labor Henning
Empire Theatre
Garber Mfg Co Yard Parties and Picnic Supplies
Advertisement notes Garber Manufacturing Company offers ice cream and soft drinks for yard parties and picnics, urging customers to buy from them. Also lists a for sale Burroughs adding machine with stand, brand new, contact W. W. Hammonds at Handley School, Winchester, Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garber Mfg. CO
Ten Bank Burroughs
W. W. Hammonds
Handley School
Winchester
Balloonists Forded to Land in Distance Flight
Indianapolis July 6. Three of the balloons from a 13 craft race left Wednesday afternoon. Ralph Upton of Detroit piloting the Detroit faced a dramatic fall when the gas bag split at 5,300 feet, forcing a basket descent that acted as a parachute and brought him down in six minutes.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ralph Upton
Detroit
Threshing Coal. Your warmest friends are W. B. Snider and Son
Local ad for W B Snider and Son at 329 North Market Street offering threshing coal services. Indicates a warm, friendly business tone and a small storefront advertisement. No dates or further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Market St
Dr McFaden Becomes Rotary Club Member in Winchester
The Rotary Club of Winchester hosted a lively meeting where Dr Frank I McFaden, former Richmond Rotary president, announced he would join the local club. Miss Philomena Laren and Mrs H K Russell entertained as Rev McFaden spoke, and plans for a July program and a second annual boys event were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club of
Winchester
Oelock
Holly Mel Cormac
Philomena Laren
H. K. Russell
Richmond
Holly
Dan Lupton
No Meeting of City Council
The City Council failed to convene its regular session Tuesday due to a quorum shortage. Several members were ill including Hunter B. Grimm and Lewis F. Cooper, who is recovering from a recent operation at Memorial Hospital. Six members attended and adjourned without scheduling another date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter B. Grimm
South Main Street
Lewis F. Cooper
Memorial Hospital
Valley League Pairings and Score Confusion
Readable lines show matchups Twin Towns at Harrisonburg Front Royal at Winchester Luray at New Market New Market at Luray Woodstock at Strasburg with unclear figures. Scores listed as Woodstock sete 12 ara -667 Strasburg Dawe ee eens 632 -583 Luray ae Te ae 3 to -526 ATA appear garbled.
Golfers Hold First Tourney on New Course
The Winchester Golf Club held its first tournament on the new Senseney road course two miles from town. About 40 players competed as Logan R. Fay and FE Pendleton ran the event. Marshall Baker won net handicap with Philip Williams second and Thomas Byrd third, while Gray Beverley took fourth. William Paxton captured low gross. Mrs Philip Williams won ladies handicap with Mrs W D Myers second. The club plans weekly tournaments each Saturday through the summer as the course gains appeal.
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Winchester Golf Club
Senseney
Logan R. Fay
FE. M. Pendleton
W. Nelson Page
W. D. Myers
J. M. Orndoff
T. B. Patton
Board of Governors
Nts
Marshall Baker
Philip Williams
Thomas B. Byrd
Gray Beverley
Low Gross
William Paxton
Woodstock
Philip Wiliams
Keep Cool and Safe at Empire Theatre
The Empire Theatre advertises a comfortable venue with good ventilation fans and a roof cooling system. It invites families to see new pictures and enjoy ample parking while promoting patronage and top quality entertainment.
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Empire
Empire Theatre
Acting Mayor Ward Steps In During Mayor Glass Absence
Recorder Julian F. Ward acts as mayor while Mayor W. W. Glass is away touring Pennsylvania and New York. Ward will preside over city affairs for several weeks in the customary manner of his former tenure as mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian F. Ward
W. W. Glass
Pennsylvania
New York
Glass
Ward
Yard Party At Burnt Factory Church
Community event at Burnt Factory Church on Wednesday July 18 1923 to raise funds for the church building project. Committee organizers invite attendees to support the building fund.
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Burnt Factory Church
Souvenir German marks mailed to customers by firm
T J Cooper and Sons mailed German marks as souvenirs to customers. William E Cooper bought 500 fifty mark notes from August 1914 when marks were worth about 25 cents. Now the mark is worth a fraction of a cent, yet the article notes the dollar’s continued strength despite wartime loans and spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Cooper and Sons
William E. Cooper
United States
Cooper
New York
R F Ebersole dies after illness at 70
Retired farmer and noted horseman R F Ebersole died after influenza related illness. He lived with his sister in Chambersburg and spent summers at Stephensons. He trained and drove racehorses and was well known across the Cumberland Valley. Funeral arrangements will be announced from his sister Mrs. Rife’s home.
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Reuben Fr. Ebergole
Charles R. McCann
Stephensons
Chambersburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Rife
Eeenes R. M. Henry
Robert Barr
Albert Jones
Winliaes Beverley
Clark Hardesty
Ebersole
Franklin County
Obersole
Cumberland Valley
Shenandoah Valley
Cumberland Weller
Charles
Rte
John and
Radame Mets
Steel plants aim to hire foreigners to cut 12 hour day
Elbert H. Gary of United States Steel announces that import of labor from Mexico, the Philippines, and parts of Europe will enable abolition of the 12 hour day. Harding supports action and expects 60,900 new workers, lifting finished steel costs by about 15 percent. He notes northern migration of African Americans as a key factor.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
Mexico
Philippines
Elbert H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Gary
Harding
Tacoma
Alaska
American Iron and Steel Institute
Wil
Tos
Woman Injured in Porch Fall Fractures Two Ribs
Mrs. Stacy Newlin suffered broken ribs and facial injuries after falling from her porch. She was unconscious for a period and is being treated for cuts and bruises from the fall at home.
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Stacy Newlin
Newlin
Fairly Evening Play Delights Camp Fire Girls
The Camp Fire Girls staged a well filled performance titled The Fairy Play under Elizabeth Kern with strong dance and musical numbers. Students from Stephens City showcased teamwork and community spirit, earning high praise for Kern and the cast including Miss Mary Ween Judith Cooper and Miss Kern.
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Elizabeth Kern
Fire Girls
Lea Ee
Stephens City
Miss
Mary
Ween
Little Fairies
Carson
Ethel
Athey
Cooper
Carl Russell
Eligabeth Kester Butsler
Virginia Ruatietafer
Sylvia Cookus
Georgi Jane Parsons
Mae Glen
Phyliss Oakes
Oe Oake Oakes
Sarah Baker
Virg
Mary Virginia de Swimley
Bettie
Helen Massy
Bettle
Beth Crawford
Herd
Frances
Richarda
Butsler
Jenny Lind Hockmag
Oakes
Rebecca Rn
Stouffer
Dorothy Kouser
Ene
Ue Lansbre
Martha Ritter
Miss Kern
Camp Fire Girls
Love in the Dark at the Empire Tonight
Empire presents Love in the Dark with a new Metro Picture featuring Cullen and VIO. Evening shows every day with matinee next Monday of Prodigal D Ters from Paramount. five favorite stars teased for upcoming releases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vio
Cullen
Metro
PIRE
Paramount
Prodigal D
Negro to Fight Dempsen for Wills Heavyweight Bout
Great Falls Montana reports potential heavyweight bout with Harry Wills as the top challenger to Jack Dempsen and Jack Kearns moving to finalize negotiations. Negotiations aimed for Labor Day decision, with Kearns hoping Wills will travel to York to close deals.
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Associated Press
Great Falls
Mont
Harry Wills
Jack Dem
Jack Kearne
Kearns
York
Wills
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C. E
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Rouss Avenue
Deir
Mrs. Nichols
Care Star
DR. M’faden
Rotary Club
Mrs. Russell
Valley League
New Market
Luray
Strasburg
Harrisonburg
Mt. Jackson
Sete
Dawe
ATA
Massey Bros
Ridgewood Orchard
Recorder Ward
Benefit
Rouss Fire Co
Huntsberry
R. F. Ebersole
the Empire
Negro
Dempsen
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