Obituary notices from a distressing local column
The fragment recalls multiple obituaries and family notes from a rural community. Mrs Haines aged 75 and a widow Miss Sleappars are mentioned, along with Mr Powell and Mr Slonaker, all described as loved figures. Other lines note a baby birth near Keyser and families caring for children after losses, with Lutheran and Quaker burials cited and local names tied to nearby towns Latrobe and High View.
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Mary Jane
Walter
High View
Ee Powell
Haines
Wil+lian “Hines
Lutheran Church
Arthur Slonaker
Mir
Bean
Keyser
Seldon
Neir High
Dounboy
Sam Park
Wonder Picture Youyou See D W Griffith at Screen
Readers are urged to see a new studio release costing one million and more, praised for its acting and scope. The piece is described as unmatched in the United States and is at the Emptre Office for sale.
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D. W. Griffith
Marthe
United States
Milk for sale from tubercular cows at Ford Street
Advertises milk for sale from cows described as tubercular, priced at 8 cents per quart, urging buyers to bring their own container and visit a location on Cumberland Street.
Couple Wed in Clarke County Court Office
A GOLORED couple from Front Royal and Millwood were married yesterday in Clarke County. The ceremony occurred at the Corporation Court with Rev Washinfeton Johnson of the Colored Baptist Church officiating.
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Phosals
Front Royal
V. Millwood
Clarke ‘ Cout
Doane
Thie . Ofathe Corporation Court
Washinfeton Johnson
The
Colored Baptist Church
Majestic visits spark a last day in New York
Brown arrived home after a week in New York with a day of sightseeing aboard the Majestic, the world’s largest steamship, now in port for a visit.
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Brown
New .York
Majestic
Dinner Sunday at Doah Restaurant
A brief notice states dinner Sunday at the Doah Restaurant located at 11 West Ip. Details about time or menu are not provided in the readable text.
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Doah
Submarine Sail Subsidy Bill Debated in Congress
A draft ship subsidy measure from Pennsylvania is under consideration in Congress today. Representative Bermaria introduced the proposal as part of broader maritime policy discussions.
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House
Bermaria
Pennsylvania
Congress
Train Bandits Hold Up Express at Street Crossing
Bandits robbed a fast train at a street crossing near Pittsburgh. Robbers escaped in an automobile as workers and guards scrambled. Officials reported minimal cash loss and no serious injuries.
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Associated Press
Wiebtwormen
Ester
Ih &m
Pitts
Pittsburgh
Funeral rites for Mrs Catherine Ritter at Street Church
Mrs Catherine Ritter wife of H M Ritter died after an illness and funeral services are set at Street Methodist Episcopal Church. Emory Larrick George Jenkins H B Garber William Grubbs and Calvin Brill are named among those served. Jones Brothers funeral directors handle arrangements. She leaves an adopted son Loring Himelright.
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Catherine, Ritter
H. M. Ritter
Street Methodist Episcopal Church
A. Sale
Emory ‘Larrick
George Jenkins
H. B. Garber
William ‘Grubbs
Calvin Brill
Jones ‘Brothers
Irectors
Wedding of Eleanor Wolfe and Jase Barton Told as Meadville Ceremony
The wedding of Miss Eleanor Belle Wolfe and Mr. Jase Neill Barton will be held this evening at the home of Mrs. Russ H. Critchley in Meadville with relatives and intimate friends present. Rev Hampton H. will officiate. The couple will honeymoon north and later settle in Winchester. Barton teaches mathematics and history at Shenandoah Valley Academy.
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Russ H. Critchley
Grove
Xsville
Pennsylvania
Eleanor Belle Wolfe
Laura B. wWolfe
Ghippengsburs
Jase Neill Barton
Lewis iNeill Barton
Hampton H
Meadville
Wolfe
Elizabeth Wolfe
Ken Dorey
Chicago
Barton
Lewis N. Barton
Farmers and Merchants’ National Bank of Anten
Thomas Cover
Winchester
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Empire Theatre Summer Prices For Children Special
The Empire Theatre offers summer discounts to children with matinees on Saturdays at 2:30 pm and two shows daily. Balcony seating down to 15e with adults paying regular balcony price. The note touts cool ventilation and family friendly value during hot days.
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THE
Empire
Empire Theatre
Adul
Absolute divorce decree granted in Corporation Court
A decree entered granting Ida Everett an absolute divorce from Robert Brooks replacing a prior partial divorce. The decree bars remarriage for six months and protects property rights. The case was stricken from the draft's docket.
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Corporation Court
Ida Everett
Robert Brooks
Gas worker seeks correction of injury report
Harry R. Kain, a gas house employee, asks correction of a prior item stating he was struck by a shovel at the gas house. He says a iron bar caused two fractured ribs, and that the bar, not a shovel, was the weapon. For sale notice follows about a seven room house near Handley School.
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Harry R. Kain
Gas House
Democrats ready to fight House election contest
A Washington dispatch reports Democrats in the House plan to pursue the floor fight over the Elec to Comp boxes no. 1 report and seek to unseat Representative Thomas W. Harrison of Virginia’s Seventh District, replacing him with Republican contestant John Paul. Minority members Hudspeth Gilbert Bulwinkle and Dallinger are set to file a minority report by June 26 as both sides rally support for the contest. Minority Leader Garrett of Tennessee says a lively battle could follow once minority views are submitted.
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House
Electope Compaties No. 1
Thomas W. Harrison
John Paul
C. B.hudspeth
Texas
Ralph Gilbert
Kentucky
Alfred L.bulwinkle
North ‘Carolina
Texport
Dallinger
Massachusetts
Garrett
Tennessee
Dallingers
Mr Robinson Out Again
Franks B Robinsoli in charge of the Charles Town Hospital ice and cold storage plant after cooperation. He has virtually recovered and is handling affairs of the plant.
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Frank B. Robinsoli
Charles
Preachers Visit Augusta for Brethren Church Work
The Rev J E Harwood of Huntington Ind and the Rev J H Parlett arrived in Augusta County Va to advance the Otterbin Forward branch of the United Brethren Church Harwood serves as general secretary of the Religious Education Board of the conference A lost auto license No 14420 city tag 419 on Martinsburg Pike offers a reward at Staroffice.
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J. E. Harwood
Huntington
Ind
J.H. Parlett
Augusta County
Otterbin
United Brethren Church
Harwood
Conference
Martinsburg Pike
Staroffice
Railroad Board Approves $27 Million Wage Cut Plan
The Associated Press reports the United States Railroad Board defends a $27 million wage cut for 1,200,000 railway workers including clerks signalmen and stationary firemen. Majority members rejected critics while two labor members condemned the order noting wage reductions of 2 to 6 cents daily and an accompanying public impact.
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Associated Press
United States Railroad
Jebor
Valley League Scores and Upcoming Games
Harrisonburg defeated Boyce 13 to 10 yesterday. Today’s schedule includes Winchester at Mt. Jackson and Woodstock at Strasburg. Monday’s matchup features Front Royal at Winchester.
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Harrisonburg
Boyce
Winchester
Mt. Jackson
Sam
Entutntines
Woodstock
Strasburg
T. Jackson
Doctor Nihiser Ends Life in Hagerstown Tragedy
Dr. Winton M. Nihiser, 63, prominent Hagerstown physician, killed himself with a gun early today. His wife, critically ill, and other troubles were cited as factors in the tragedy.
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Associated Press
Hagerstown
Winton M. Nihiser
Senator Crow Gravely Ill in Mountains Summer Home
Uniontown June 17 A bulletin from physicians says United States Senator William F Crow is critically ill at his summer home in the mountains near Deermeade with extremely weak heart action. His condition is more serious than at any time since illness began months ago. Real estate Winchester Va.
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Associated Press
Uniontown
William 3. Crow
Mear Deere
Crow
Legion appeal seeks Winchester ex-service men to join
Post Commander W A Baker urges all ex service men in Winchester and Frederick County to join the Robert Y Conrad Post American Legion. He stresses the Legion as a strong cohesion for Americanism, justice for sick and disabled veterans, and the post as a key community support.
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American Legion
Robert ¥. Co
Legion
Emt
Cyrenes
Munity
Robert Y. Conrad
The
Protect Your Garden with PY BOX Insect Fungus Killer
Protect your flower and vegetable gardens with PY BOX. It kills bugs and worms and prevents fungous diseases. Handy one and five pound sizes available at Orchard Supply Co.
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WIN
Orchard Supply CO
Filipinos Plea for Independence Presented at White House
President Harding received a Philippine delegation led by Manuel L Quezon at the White House to press for independence. Harding said autonomy is a matter for Congress but promised full consideration and to inform the delegation of U S attitude at a future meeting.
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Associated Press
Washington
Harding
Manuel L. Quegon
Philippine Senate
Congress
Philippines
White House
Fourth of July Celebration Bid Notice at Endless Caverns
Sealed bids for exclusive right to sell soft drinks ice cream and eats at the July 4 celebration at Endless Caverns New Market Virginia under American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars Harrisonburg. Bids due by June 23 1922 with 50 percent check. right to reject any bid. Ten thousand attendees expected. Charles H Chandler Harrisonburg VA and Miss Susan Reid Williams connected to notice.
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Endless Caverns
New Market
American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars
Harrisonburg
Charles H. Chandler
Democrats to Bring Soldier Bonus Bill to Floor Monday
The Associated Press reports that on Monday the Senate will consider the soldier bonus bill. Senator Ashurst, a Democrat from Arizona, indicated the measure would be taken up for debate.
Several Fined for Violating Speeding Ordinance
Local fines issued under the new traffic ordinance enforced Thursday. Howard Scruggs paid 60 dollars and 2 dollars costs for an automobile offense while intoxicated. Miles B. Dean faced 10 dollars plus costs for speeding. Other residents paid fines and faced city taxes or licenses as the court clarified local vehicle regulations.
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The
Howard Scruggs
Miles B. Dean
Smith
Co. and
Ley
Strasburg
Miss Dettra Laid To Rest In Pennsylvania Funeral
Funeral services for Misa Miylene Baker daughter of Brider and Ina Dettra were held near Stephenson with many relatives and friends from Philadelphia Reading Norristown and Mechanicsburg in attendance. Elder Carson Miller and Elder B W Neff led the service with hymns by a choir. Interment followed at Salem Church graveyard. Pallbearers included Wade Guard Everett Kline Roger Kine Claude B Stickley. The Dettra family expressed appreciation for numerous acts of kindness.
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Misa Miylene Baker
Brider
Church of the Brethren
Salem Church
Dettra
Mies Dettra
Wade Guard
Everett Kline
Roger Kine
Claude B. Stickley
Marriage Altar Links School 10 Graduate to Lanahan
Attractive daughter of George P. wed Charles D. Lanahan at Grace Lutheran Church parsonage on North Market Street. Bride a Handley High School senior who received her diploma at Empire Theater exercises. Lanahan, a native of Albemarle County, is a county farmer.
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George
Charles D. Lanahan
Euck County
Grace Lutheran Church
North Market Street
A. A. Skelly
Handley High ‘School
Empire Theater
Lallahan
Albemarle County
William F. Lanahan
Man Fined for Traffic Violations Under Local Law
A man identified as John Williams living in the southern sulfor faces a $10 fine and $2 costs after being charged with speeding under local traffic laws. The report notes Williams may have been unfamiliar with the regulations.
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John Williams
Sulfor
Costa
Imi
Williams
Conviction of Harry Allemong for Assault and Battery
Harry Allemong was convicted before Mayor Glass on a charge of assault and battery brought by Harold Williams. The incident occurred at a Shack in Shawnee Hollow early this morning prompting medical attention for Williams. Allemong received 60 days in jail.
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Harry Allemong
Glass
Harold Williams
Allemong
Williams
Shawnee Hollow
Allemony
Winchester clerk attends Rotary international convention
Supt Fre of Handley Schools returned from Los Angeles where he attended the Rotary Clubs international convention as the sole Winchester club member present. He served on the elections committee of the Yaesin national Convention and said the California trip was delightful, with a highlight when a train brakeman called out Winchester last evening.
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Handley Schools
Los ‘Angeles
Cal
Rotary Clubs
Winchester Club
Ene
California
Winchester
Lawn Party Benefit Planned by Valley Pike Church
Valley Pike at Muhtzing hosts a Saturday June 17 1922 lawn party to raise funds for the Ever Ready Mission Society of the Christian Church. Mr G Henry Nott returned from Clifton Forge Virginia after several weeks away. Mrs C L Robinson and daughter Mary Robinson returned from visiting Mr and Mrs Walter Barnes in Charleston West Virginia.
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Valley ‘Pike
Muhtzing
M Mission Society of ‘Christian Church
Mr.g. Henry Nott
Clifton Forge, Va
C.L. Robinson
Mary Robinson
Walter Barnes
Charleston
W. V
Mission Board secretary to speak at city church service
The Mission Board secretary from Jonn’ Wa Wood will address the congregation at the morning service in this city. He has traveled widely in mission work and will share stories of its progress. The Rev Revel gon will lead the service at 8 o clock with the Love Holy communion. Sunday school follows at 9. The afternoon schedule includes preaching and songs at Stephens City at 3 30 p m.
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Wa Wood
Sions
Protestant & Church
United States
Henry Bat Boyce
Stephens City
Important American Legion meeting details given
An American Legion gathering is announced with members invited to attend as guests. The notice names Mrs. Isaac Faulkner of Charlottesville Virginia and mentions Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson and Seaversity of Virginia in connection with the event during finals.
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Gue
Paulkner
Isaac HH. Faulkner
Charlottesville
Will
and ‘V Ferguson
Seaversity of Virginia
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Bcuttford St
Golored
Ritter
Lewis Barton
A Love
Tron Bar
Handley School
Herrell's
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Priday
MR. Robinson
Augusta
Anarchists
Ting
Valley League
Doctor
Senator Crow
Herebell
Real Estate
Frederick County
R. Y. C. Post
W. A. Baker
Robert Y. Conrad Post
ARS
Susan Reid. Williams
Ai Gray Williams
Everling
Katharine Anderson
St. Paul Apartments
Baltimore
Associats
Shington
Ashurst
Arigona
EAW
Uow
Miss Dettra
Rotary Meet
Mission Board
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