Clarke County Bond Election Challenged Over Statements
Taxpayers in Clarke County move to invalidate a $200 000 Chapel and Greenway bond issue claiming misrepresentation and misleading signs. The first witness, Dabney Harrison, identified Kenneth N. Gilpin as chief advocate, alleging the bonds were a mere formality with no plan to issue bonds within three years.
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Clarke
Op Chapel
Greenway
Richard Eee I
Clarke County
Yell
Mara al Ee Poet Eee
Hook
Graseak
H. Punkhouser
B. Chamblin
W. Lee
Harold Sowers
A. B. Helliiher
W. F. Vorous
Charles E. S. Harris
Thomson Sowers
P. McCormick
T M.reynolds
J. L. Thompson
Blackburn Smith
E. G. Coiner
R. C. Brown
C. H. Young
P. Galt
James W. Gaver
J. Bell
Johnh. Enders
Rosalie L. Smithey
Nannie
D. Lemon Fries
J.T.L. Jones
J. M. Oh. Clagett
W. O. Crampton
H. J. Stickel
D. B. Brown
H.R. Hibbard
C. H. Payne
W. H. Messmer
George E. Morgan
Thomas Dix
H. W. Baker
B. W. Vorous
P. M.ricamore
J. BE. Ogden
T. M.johnson
George W. Atkinson
Clifton Pricey
F. Baughman
Dabney Harrison
Harrison
Kenneth N. Gilpin
Gilpin
Richard Pp. Whiting
Big Picnic August 3 At Harmer Sale
Public invited to meet all candidates at Harmer's sale on August 3 as part of a community picnic event.
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Harmer’s Sale
Apple Baskets and Covers In Stock For Immediate Delivery
Hester Orchard Supply Co advertises genuine Clark bushet baskets with round rim covers in stock for immediate delivery. Offers Pyrox Bluestone Bordeaux and Lea Arsenate in any quantity at reduced prices.
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Clark
Hester Orchard Sup. CO. ‘Yptt
Otis Skinner Stars In Kismet At Strand Theater
Otis Skinner shines in Kismet at the Strand Theater in a Robertson-Cole release. The film version of Edward Knoblock’s drama is praised as a peppy, complete success and a standout adaptation. Louis J. Gasnier is noted for directing this celebrated screen piece.
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Strand
M. W. of A. Picnic and Tournament at Gor
The M W of A picnic and tournament are planned in Gor Virginia on Saturday August 27 1921. Event includes games and social activities for members and families with a focus on community gathering. Members urged to attend and participate in contests and festivities.
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M. W. OF A
Gor
Poe FOR SALE New Check Protector
Classified notice states a Poe item for sale branded New Check Protector associated with John Duilis of a Greek Restaurant. listing is brief and lacks date or location details.
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John Duilis
Iptf
Bloody street brawl ends with fines in crime case
Main Street scene of a bloody fight as A H Jenkins and W Gruber beat Charles H Sites. Grubers and Jenkins fined $10 each plus costs. Crowd followed prisoners to City Hall. Bus line rivalry between Winchester Harrisonburg Staunton area cited.
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Main Street
Winchester
Harrisonburg
Staunton
Grubers
Mr. Towns
Maryland
Mr. Sites
Jenkins
Worsley
Republicans Nominate City Tickets At Mass Convention
Republican voters gathered at the County Court House to nominate candidates for City Treasurer Commissioner of Revenue and Clerk of the Corporation Court for the November election. Nominees are William B Wagner William M Lupton and Claude Grim. Democrats will choose their nominees in a primary next Tuesday August 2.
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County Court House
Lita Caahem
N . Viees
William B Wagner
William M. Lupton
Corporation
Claude Grim
William T. Barr
D. W. Ritenour
W. Miller Fletcher
J. L. Maphis
Revenue
Oscar H. Lewis
J. B. Beverley
Corporation Court
Wagner
Strickler and Wagner
Lupton
Messrs
H. K. Green
Grim
Rosenmyer
Eugene B. Cooper
Charles W. Ramsburg
Clark M. Smith
Ritenour Addresses Big Crowd of Voters
D W Ritenour, candidate for City Treasurer, spoke to a large crowd at the South End Hose Company hall last night. He urged a reduced Treasurer salary and limited terms to two, praising opponent Barr but seeking Democratic support for his bid.
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D. W. Ritenour
South End Hose Company
Ritenour
Mr. Barr
Barr
Coleman Declines Support for Trinkle in 1921 Governor Race
In a January 13 1921 letter Richmond Va Highway Commissioner G P Coleman states he cannot back Gov candidate E Lee Trinkle. He explains longtime kinship and friendship with James H Tucker as reasons to support Tucker, who he says is a close kinsman and lifelong friend.
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Coleman
E. Lee Trinkle
Richmond
Wytheville
Wrythe- Ville
Tucker
G. PP. Coleman
Carter Glass Endorses Gunn for Lieutenant Governor
Washington letter dated April 11 1921 shows Carter Glass supporting Senator Gunn for the Virginia lieutenant governor nomination. Glass expresses intent to vote for Gunn and sends best wishes for his candidacy in a brief personal note dated April 8 1921.
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Carter Glass
Gunn
Washington
Senator Gunn
Virginia
Story of a Chorus Girl Life at the Empire Tonight
Alice Lake stars in The Story of a Chorus Girl's Life at the Empire marking her third season appearance. The drama centers on a family disgrace, mother love, and a baby, with a Kineto Review and Metro feature screening. Shows at 7 and 8 45 with pianist Miss McCauley.
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the Empire
Alice Lake
Metro
Mother Love
Bet Metro
Miss McCauley
House for Rent at 202 W Water Street
The house at 202 West Water Street currently occupied by George W. Bociy will be available for rent starting September 1. James B. Russell provides the notice.
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George W. Bociy
W. Water Street
McGuire Sold to Rochester In Blue Ridge League
Tom McGuire, Martinsburg Blue Ridge League center fielder and former Baltimore Polytechnic player, is sold to the Rochester International League Team. He will report in September after two seasons with Martinsburg.
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Associated Presa
Martinsburg
W. Va
Tom McGuire
Baltimore Polytechnic
Times-Star Drops Price In Cincinnati Market
The Cincinnati Times-Star announced a price reduction starting next Monday, lowering the cost per copy from three to two cents. The AP report notes the move in the local newspaper market as competition economics.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Ohio
Anna
Cincinnati Times-Star Today
Times- Star
Vacation trip planned by two Winchester women
Miss Hilda B. Dean secretary to Mr. R Gray Williams and Miss Gertrude Higgins district nurse plan a two week vacation starting from Winchester. They will stop in Baltimore and Norfolk then board a Merchants and Miners Line steamship to Boston. They intend to visit New England for a week or more, then remain in New York City before returning around mid August.
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Hilda B. Dean
R. Gray Williams
Gertrude Higgins
Winchester
Boston
Baltimore
Norfolk
Merchants and Miners’ Line
New England
New York City
Samson Tractors Offered With Accessories For Sale
Samson tractors equipped with magneto circulating water pump and air washer priced at 665 dollars. Extra equipment includes fenders belt pulley brake and governor bringing total to 775 dollars and 2 cents. Winchester Orchard Supply Co invites inquiry into performance and record in Frederick county.
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Frederick County
Winchester Orchard Sup. CO
Market St
Household goods auction at White Hall farm sale
At Dr E B Smokes farm near White Hall Rest Va Bureaus beds bedding tables chairs stoves dishes crockery canned and preserved fruits jellies etc 40 fine chickens Owing to death in family the entire household goods must be sold for cash Sale commences at 1 p m Wednesday Aug 3 T H OATES Coleman Dunn Auctioneer
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E. B. Smoke
White Hall and Rest
Summer seed ad and local notices in one item
A compact assorted local notice lists seed varieties Crimson Clover Alfalfa Sweet Clover and Vetch with prices from Winchester Seed Co and a discarded pushcart request from a district nurse as a goodwill appeal. An auction mention for Harriet’s sale on August 1 near the Fair Grounds concludes the fragment.
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Winchester Seed CO
Livya George Denounces Northcliffe Interview as Fabrication
In the House of Commons Prime Minister Livya George read a statement from King George denying a United States interview attributed to Lord Northcliffe of the London Times. The King called the quoted remarks about Government Irish policy a complete fabrication.
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Associated Press
London
Livya George
House of Commons
King George
United States
Lord Northcliffe
London Times
Maphis Sends Card to Voters in Winchester
J L Maphis urges voters in Winchester Virginia to support his bid for Commissioner of Revenues in the Democratic primary on August. He notes a May 12 circular letter outlining his re election claims and asks supporters to vote and persuade others.
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Winchester
Thay
Empire Presents Lloyd Fredrick Daniels Pollard Four Act Night
Tomorrow night at the Empire theater four in one program features Harold Lloyd Pauline Frederick Bebe Daniels and Snub Pollard in eight new reels. The Paliser Case stars Pauline Frederick in a mystery drama answering Who Killed Monty Paliser. The Harold Lloyd comedy The Flirt headlines the night. Matinee and evening showings noted.
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Harold Lloyd
Pauline Fredericks
Bebe Daniels
Snub
the Empire
Paliser
Pauline Frederick
Monty Paliser
Climbing On the Band Wagon editorial row
Harrisonburg News Record defends its stance on the bond issue for Lieutenant Governor. It cites Senator Julien Gunn and W Bullitt Fitzhugh as against bonds while Kenneth Gilpin is described as pro bond. The piece claims no misrepresentation and notes public support for the newspaper’s position. It urges opposition to a constitutional safeguard and mocks lobby influence.
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Harrisonburg News Record
The
Daily News Record
Julien Gunn
Henrico
W. Bullitt Fitzhugh
Northampton
Kenneth Gilpin
Clarke County
General Assembly
Gilpin
J. EB. West
Virginia
Tucker Urges Reform of Tax System in Letter
The Marry Tucker Club reports Harry Tucker urging a fair tax system evaluation by a commission of practical men. He critiques unequal assessments and asks if Trinkle will pursue disinterested study and a equitable remedy. He suggests diagnosticians, not partisan plans, to guide legislature toward reform.
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Marry Tucker
Trinkle En. Tarey
George Tucker
Tucker
Richmond
Trinkle
Gibbens Takes Leases on Large Philadelphia Apartments
Mr. Robert G. Gibbens formerly tied to the secret service takes leases on two big Philadelphia apartments for a term of years. He plans to operate the property while back in the city for business matters and will remain at his Philadelphia home.
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Robert G. Gibbens
Secret Service
Philadelphia
Prop Gibbens
Tulture
St Paul's Church Preaching Service Announced
There will be preaching and worship at St Paul's on Stephenson Street at 6 p.m. The service is described as well attended by the community and features a sermon at this gathering.
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ST. Paul's Church
St. Paul's
Stephenson
Notice to Mail Subscribers Ends Soon
A notice warns subscribers of limited time remaining to view or access mail service updates and the Star publication. The fragment suggests an impending deadline and distribution reminder for readers.
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Vening ‘Star
Greek Column Halts Turkish Advance Near Eski-Shehr
Smyrna July 28 reports a Greek column nine miles north of Eski-Shehr halted the Turkish Nationalist retreat on the Ismid Peninsula. Advices received here confirm the stoppage as fighting continued in the area.
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Associated Press
Smyrna
Ismid Peninsular
Eski-Shehr
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Harry ST. George Tucker
M’guire
Rochester
Times-Star
Samson Tractors
T. H. Oates
Coleman Dunn
Harriet
Fair Grounds
Northcliffe
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