President Harding Improves as Pneumonia Fights On
President Harding shows improvement in bronco-pneumonia with no extension of the pneumonic area. Doctors note a better heart action, restful sleep, and reduced temperature and pulse while nutrition and fluids continue. A separate informal bulletin confirms a restful night and clearer condition as prayers from Cardinal O Connell and others express support.
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Associated Press
Palace Hotel
San Francisco
Harding
C. E. Sawyer
R. L.wibbur
C. M. Cooper
J. T. Boone
Hubert Work
Sawyer
Mr. Harding
Bostor
Cardinal O'Connell
Daugherty
Tom ’Frisco
Seattle
Halling
Harry M. Daugherty
Vancouver
B. C
Fatal Appendectomy Claims Winchester Harness Maker
Edgar L. Schriver, a veteran harness manufacturer and local figure, died after an appendicitis operation at Memorial Hospital. He had lived in Winchester for years, recently on North Market street, and previously on East Piccadilly. He leaves a wife Celia and stepson Nelson O Neal of Martinsburg. Funeral plans proceed to Martinsburg, West Virginia.
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Edgar L. Schriver
Memorial Hospital
Schriver
Kurtz
Martinsburg
W. Va
Gehriver
Winchester
Waynesboro
Celia Schriver
Nelson B. O'Neal
Bank of Martinsburg
W.va
Daily Matinees at the Empire Showings This Week
This week's Empire matinees feature The Christian today and Reginald Denny in The Abysmal Brute tomorrow. American Legion days Thursday and Friday showcase Arnold Daly in The Man Without a Country, followed by the Paramount thriller Fogbound with Dorothy Dalton on Saturday.
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Christian” Today
Reginald Denny
American Legion Days
Arnold Daly
Paramount’ Pictures
Dorothy Dalton
Lightning Kills Fine Cow Near Clearbrook
A cow owned by W. O. Zinn near Clearbrook was struck and killed by lightning during a storm in Frederick County yesterday afternoon. The incident underscores severe weather in the area as farmers assess damages.
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W. O. Zinn
Clearbrook
Frederick County
Legionairs Play Leagueers for City Championship Opener
The first of a series to decide Shenandoah Valley League vs American Legion city title is set for 3 380 o'clock Thursday at the baseball park. Legion manager claims victory, with Sandy Baker at third and Goldberry Frazier as main battery.
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American Legion
Sandy Baker
Goldberry
Frazier
Washington
Mullaney
Martinsburg
Earl Mack
Lege and Moler
Sheperdstown
Baird
Taylor
Baker
The Christian Mammoth Picture Returns With Price Hike
The Christian film arrived amid high costs to show in this city and price increases were implemented yesterday and today. The production is worth the higher charge and tomorrow prices will revert to usual levels.
For Sale Dodge Touring and Tow Truck by Smallwood Motor Co
Dodge Touring 1922 with 6000 miles offered for 550 dollars. Also a 1 ton Tow Service Truck available for 350 dollars. Located at Smallwood Motor Co Stephens City Virginia.
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Dodge
Smallwood Motor CO
Stephens City
Star Touring Sedan Ad From Smallwood Motor Co
Local dealer Smallwood Motor Co in Stephens City Virginia advertises a four star tourings and a one star sedan ready for immediate delivery.
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Smallwood: Motor CO
Stephens City
Pleasant Valley Juniors Host Yard Party at Herbert Fries
The Pleasant Valley juniors plan a yard party at Herbert Fries on August 2. The event details are coordinated locally with residents invited to attend.
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Pleasant Valley
Herbert Fries
a _ Ip
Good Seat: Sale For gion's Big Picture
American Legion post proceeds from a benefit showing of The Man Without a Country at Empire Theater on Aug Saks with matinees both days and two nightly showings. Tickets 50 cents for adults and children. sales at local stores. The post funds support former World War I doughboys and its work in Wineer and nearby communities.
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American Legion
Ee Post
Tor
Empire Theater
Aug- Saks
Numcal
Empire
Hagerstown
Griffith
Wineer
R.Y. Conrad
Card of Thanks for Bereavement Support
The Jenkins family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy after the loss of their sister. Also notes Pleasant Valley picnic at Little Mountain on Saturday August 11 and a Baptist prayer service led by Rev Mr Walker of Fredericksburg. Poultry and eggs offered for sale by H D Albin at Fairmont Creamery.
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Geo, W. Jenkins
The
Baptist Church
Mr. Walker
Fredericksburg
Yard Parties and Picnic Supplies Offered by Ganon Mfg Co
Vendor advertises high quality ice cream and soft drinks for yard parties and picnics. Encourages early adoption and notes short-notice provisioning. Mentions brick residence at 601 S Brtk St and a vat-house viewing window between 8 and 9 p.m.
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Ganon Mfg. CO
SS Ae
S. Br Tk St
Cloudburst floods hit state capital causing heavy damage
Richmond and Baltimore report record floods after a cloudburst and thunderstorm. In Richmond 7.26 inches fell, causing tens of millions in damage, displacing residents and flooding streets, bridges, and railroad lines. One man missing, no confirmed deaths yet. Baltimore area sees first death and widespread inundation from Woodstock to Ellicott City as the Patapsco overflows.
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Richmond
Union Station
Baltimore
Woodbine
Frank Keller
Patapsco
Howard County
Woodstock
Ellicott City
Main Street
Pleasant Valley Picnic at Little Mountain Held Aug 11
Community event notice for Pleasant Valley picnic at Little Mountain in Stephens City Virginia scheduled Saturday August 11 at 1 PM. Smallwood Motor Co. advertises services nearby with a 1 percent financing display.
Decision in libel suit may come soon in Virginia
Richmond Va July 31 Judge Scott may rule on the demurrer in the libel case brought by the Virginia Highway Contractors Association against H F Byrd. The association seeks 100000 damages and its president R B Allport says if demurrer is sustained twenty contractors plan to sue Byrd for 160000 each totaling 2000000.
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Richmond
Scott
Virginia Highway Contractors’ Association
H. F. Byrd
Virginia Highway Contractors Association
Byrd
R. B. Allport
No-Profit Days Offer Gold Giveaway in Winchester
Readers are urged to attend events in Winchester on Aug 15 and 16 where $20 in gold will be given away. Promotion notes dates and location with emphasis on free gold prize.
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Winchester
NO-PROFIT DAYS Web and Thurs Aug 15 16
Community schedule notes for events on Wednesday and Thursday August 15 and 16. Listings include a 28 to 1 pm time slot and related activities at the venue. Local organizers invite participation from residents and groups seeking no profit engagement opportunities.
Pocahontas Egg Coal Advertises Immediate Delivery
Pocahontas Egg Coal advertises as nearest substitute for anthracite. Now unloading area. Orders for immediate delivery taken. Phone 414-1. 30-1p-314 G. 0. SNAPP.
Rotary Club Boys Camp Report Time and Place
All boys due for the Rotary Club Boys Camp must report at the Centenary Reformed Church at 9 30 A M on Wednesday August 1. Bring two blankets bathing suit hiking shoes underwear shirt stockings old pants plate knife fork spoon tin cup testament and toothbrush Camp Director Hugh McKer 30 1p 21
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Rotary Club
Centenary Reformed Church
Hugh McKer
Winchester Decor Days Offer Twenty Dollar Gold Prize
No profit days announce an Aug 15 event with a $20 gold prize. Attendees are urged to visit Winchester decor days and join the promotion.
Woman writer Verna Tolley dies in New York auto crash
Pittsburgh July 30 Miss Verna Tolley fiction writer and one of five victims of an automo bile accident in New York is the divorced wife of Eugene O Neill Herron a prominent Pittsburgher Herron obtained a divorce here on grounds of desertion He testified that his wife refused to live with him after he returned home
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Pittsburgh
Verna Tolley
New York Today
Eugene O’neill Herron
Will dispute over $5,000 Gore trust in Winchester court
Shenandoah Valley National Bank sues to interpret the late Mr. Gore will. It asks whether the $5,000 trust income should go to Round Hill Church or remain with the bank, as residuary legatees Nina Gore Taylor and Lena Burns press for distribution. The case also concerns an agreement assigning town and farm values to debts.
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Shenandoah Valley National Bank of Winchester
Round Hill Presbyterian ‘Church
Church
Alter T. Gore
Ning B. Gore
Winthrop Taylor
Corporation’ Court of Winchester
Gore
Nina B. Gore Taylor
Lena G. Burns
Round Hill Church
Nina B. Gore
Rapier
Wilds
Burns
Ss. Burns
Mr. Gore
Democratic primary slate heads to August 7 votes
The article outlines a Democratic primary in Frederick and Winchester areas with no major rivalries. It lists candidates for House of Delegates including Boyd R. Richards and Harrison, plus nominees for Sheriff Luther J.M. Keaton and others. It notes county officers to be voted in November and mentions party committee decisions and continued coverage on page two.
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Frederick
Winchester
Boyd R. Richards
Harrison
Frederick County
Ai Harrison
House of Delegates
Harry F. Byrd
Oak
City of Windhe
Oco
House of Deleiaten
Dabney
Ohne
Moling and Seal Vacation Specials On 7th Page
The 7th page highlights Moling and Seal vacation and mid summer specials. Includes limited time offers on travel packages and seasonal deals for readers planning summer getaways.
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Moling & Seal Ad
Wed and Thurs Aug 16 and 28 1p tt on
Incomplete OCR text notes two dates Wed and Thurs August 16 and 28 with a 1 pm time slot and a notation tt on.
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Wed
Thurs
Pola Negri and Tilden Star in Chaplin Romance Tale
Los Angeles speculation centers on a Pola Negri and William Tilden link with Charlie Chaplin watching. The piece suggests a famed gossip narrative about romance and publicity between the film star and the tennis champion, amid press misstatements and dramatic public attention.
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Los Angeles
Don Alonzo
William” Tilden
Pola Negri
Charlie Chaplin
Chaplin
Pola
Wi Ee Ta Negri-Chaplin
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Valley League
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the Empire
Gion
Pleasant Valley Picnec
Little Mountain
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H. D. Albin
Fairmont Creamery Co
Stewart St
Luther J.M. Ke.asst
Hugh DeHaven
Board’ of Supervisors
Stonewall District
Scotta
Grover C. Schlack
Willem
William B. Smith
Charles P. Adame
Tilden
Mance
Miss Negri
Tim
Severa Chaplin
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