Sale of County Use and Lot on Front Royal Road
Public auction to the highest bidder at 11 a.m. July 16, 1921 at the County Court House Winchester Virginia for a 1.5 acre lot with a frame dwelling in Armel Frederick County adjoining William Newcome Irvine Newcome and Knight Perry. Cash on the day of sale. James P. Reardon, Trustee.
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Harry Newcome
Isaac J.oiner
Newcome
O’tlock
County Court House
Winchester
Virginia
James P. Reardon
Johnson Convicted in First Degree Murder at Charles Town
Henry Johnson was convicted this week in Circuit Court at Charles Town West Virginia of first degree murder in the March killing of Robert Mansfield a farm hand on the Philip Porterfield farm. The jury recommended mercy.
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Henry Johnson
Charles Town
W. Va
Robert Mansfield
Philip Porterfield
Four Bandits Rob Mail Messenger in Baxter Springs
Four bandits held up Dey Shields a mail messenger in Baxter Springs Kansas as he rode in a motor car. They forced him to exit and escaped with five sacks of mail.
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Baxter Springs
Kanas
Dey Shields
Johnson Offered 55000 to Fight Wills in August
Leavenworth Kansas June 17 Jack Johnson former heavyweight champ now in federal prison for Mann White Slave law violation has been offered 55000 to meet Harry Wills of Jersey City on August 9. His first public appearance after release is planned for July 9 at a local athletic meet.
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Associated Press
Leavenworth
Kansas
Jack Johnson
Harry Wills
Jersey City
Johnson
Signal wires cut in England by Sinn Fein sympathizers
London June 17. A campaign of widespread railway and signal wire cutting occurred last night. Signal men faced violence as nine arrests were made. authorities identify the culprits as Sinn Fein sympathizers with the Irish Republican cause.
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Associated Press
London
Miss Larrick Guests at Larrick Home in Blooming ton
Miss Ceatta Larrick of Bloomington DL is the guest of Mr and Mrs Herbert S Larrick at their Peyton street home. Miss Larrick is here.
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Ceatta’ Larrick
Bloomington, DL
Herbert S. Larrick
Peyton’ Street
Miss Larrick
Direct descendant traces Joist Hite lineage in city
A local resident documents her ancestry as a direct descendant of Joist Hite, recognized as one of the area’s earliest settlers, highlighting historic city origins.
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Igo
Joist Hite
No Reply to the Host Letter in Washington
Washington reports no reply to an open letter urging President to disclose plans for a world association to replace the League of Nations. The letter led by Mr. Holt drew no response from the administration, with officials declining comment.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hamilton
Association of Nations
League
Indigasn
Holt
White House
New York
Stock Market Declines Amid Drastic Liquidation Phase
New York reports intense selling as the market hits new low records from one to six years. United States Steel falls about one and a quarter points to 73 in early trading amid widespread price depreciation.
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Associated Press
New York
United States Steel
Market Summary Shows Mixed Turnover Amid War Boom
The market tracked a stock price low of 38 in 1915 and a rally to 89 percent during the war boom. Affiliated shares dropped two to five points while Mexican Petroleum continued its erratic course. Louisville and Nashville Railway shares traded with early gains of around three points followed by a midday reaction of five or six points. Dealings remained moderate amid the volatility.
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Mexican Petroleum
Louisville
Nashville
Indians Not Dying Out Race Says Missionary Leader
Dr Elmer B Higley asserts that the American Indian population is growing and diverse. a Centenary survey notes rising numbers among full and mixed bloods with better homes and sanitation but many lack gospel access. Commissioner Burke lauds missionaries for civilizing progress and urges continued cooperation.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Elmer B. Higley
Des Moines
Methodist Episopal Church
United States
Tugley
Winchester County Fair Promises a Big Year and Civic Boost
Publicity department urges community support for the Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society fair in Winchester. Officials promise a progressive, clean, carnival-free event with rides, dancing, orchestras, pageants, and moving pictures September 20 to 23, inviting former residents to return for an old-home week.
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Chamber of Commerce
Winchester
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society
Chimney blaze extinguished at North Main Street home
Firefighters extinguished a chimney fire at the home of Miss Howard Wight and Miss Bertha Hillern on North Main Street. Damage was limited but notable. Mrs. E. Morgan Pendleton, visiting relatives, returned this afternoon from Washington. Several local teachers and residents left for Pine Bluff Arkansas and Newport News Virginia after visits with local families.
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Howard Wight
Bertha — Hillern
North Main Street
Hamline Haines
Iston
James W. Davidson
Newport News
Cere
A. Hunter Davidson
South Market Street
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Heinz
Riley & Son
Warre
Ree WeRacArro Recutator Co
Devs
Atlanta
England
Els
Manufacturer’s Outlet Store
Georgette
H. K. Green & Bro
Imel
Sol
Moling & Seal
Nunnally
Samoset
Franck Baker & Son
Maurgerite
On Brewster
Pine Bluff
Ark
Julia Steere
New Hampshire
Henry Steere
South Stewart Street
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