Dungeons Found in County Almshouse Beneath Farm House
Workmen installing a vapor heating system at Frederick county parish farm near Winchester uncovered two ancient subterranean dungeons in the almshouse building. Each chamber, about 20 by 20 feet and eight feet high, was sealed with stone walls and no entrances. Historians speculate the cells held the insane or enslaved people during Civil War era. discovery raises questions about 1821 built institution’s past. A spring of cold water in the cellar adds to the day’s complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Snyder
Winchester
Round Hill
John M. Massie
Frederick County
Dragon Day Strikes Narrowly Averted In Shanghai
Shanghai reports Dragon Day passed without flare ups as troops from Chang Tso Lin moved to break up a student strike meeting. Foreign volunteers were mobilized but not needed as shipping and general strikes persist, with continued unrest across Wuhu Ningpo Swatow Amoy Hoihow and other centers.
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Associated Press
Shanghai
Chang Tso-Lin
Wuhu
Nanking
McCormick
Ningpao
Chikiang Province
Swatow
Amony
Canton
Amoy
Hoihow
Hainan
Mrs E C Sornson Dies at Home in Winchester
Mrs Katherine Johnson wife of the late Edward Contee Johnson died last night at 405 West Cork Street after a week of paralysis. She was 80, funeral Friday at Sacred Heart Church at 11. Interment Mount Hebron. Pallbearers listed. She hailed from a distinguished family connected to Reverdy Johnson.
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Katherine Johnson
Edward Contee Johnson
West Cork Street
Wheeling
W. Va
Johnson
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
T. A. Rankin
Mount Hebron Cemetery
B. B. Dutton
L. M. Allen
Col
Bryan Conrad
H. K. Russell
Donald Weems
Thomas B. Byrd
H. D., Fuller
R. Gray Williams
Maryland
Reverdy Johnson
Zachary Taylor
United States
Court of St. James
Winchester
Lyndhurst
Baltimore County
Mr. Johnson
Millwood
Clarke County
C. and O. Seeks a Connecting Road
The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for approval to buy the Sandy Valley and Elk Horn Railroad in Kentucky, which currently connects with C and O. The G and O will assume indebtedness totaling 6,800,000 dollars.
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Associated Press
Washington
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Sandy Valley and
Elk Horn
Kentucky
Chesapeake and Ohio
G. and O
Almshouse Built 1821 From 1820 Act Overseers History
The 1821 alms house in Winchester Frederick county was built on 321 1 2 acres from two Fleet Smith tracts. Overseers of the Poor of Winchester and Frederick County sold Angeroha Poor House lands for 4000 dollars and reinvested. City of Winchester may hold a one half interest in the property. Notable overseers and superintendents include Casper Rinker Geo W Chrismore James H Canter M H Albin James H Affleck Mrs Affleck Linden Hottle and John M Massie.
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Thomas Dover
West Piccadilly Street
Angerona
General Assembly
Angeroha
Fleet Smith
Winchester
Frederick County
Loudoun County
David Ridgeway
Philip Burwell
Wm. Campbell
Bennet Hall
Robert Bryarly
Obed Waite
New Glory For Old Shown To Large Winchester Audience
An Empire Theatre program presented New Glory for Old, the army action film by the signal corps, depicting key World War I battles from an American viewpoint. Local youths from Winchester and Frederick County are highlighted, including scenes from Chateau Thierry and the Argonne. Proceeds benefit the American Legion Post and will repeat showings at 7 and 9 pm with candy sales supporting the drive.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Empire Theatre
Signal Corps
Powder River
Chateau Thierry
Argonne
R. Y. Conrad Post
American Legion
The
Legion
Extortion Ban Planned During Dayton Scopes Trial
Dayton officials announce a temporary ban on extortion during the Scopes trial era in Dayton Tennessee. The city commission said it cannot regulate prices in private shops but promises courteous treatment for visitors and reasonable charges.
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Dayton
Higher Money Rates Ignored By Many Stocks
New York June 25 rallying tendencies continued through the morning in a stock market marked by steady accumulation tied to merger reports and extra dividends. Investors ignored the 4 percent call money renewal rate as prices advanced across the list and closed firm after a total of about 1,000,000 shares traded.
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Associated Press
New York
KIDDIES COMING FROM CITY TO BE PHYSICALLY FIT
The New York Tribune Herald fresh air bureau plans to send children to Winchester and Frederick county homes August 5 to 19. Mrs. Claude R. Stickley says thirty youngsters have homes, all will be medically cleared, and no exposed child will be sent. District committees in Back Creek Gainesboro Shawnee and Opequon coordinate with local clubs and the Rev J Hoge Smith assisting in Stephens City to transport children to their assigned homes.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Fresh Air Bureau
New York Tribune-Herald
Claude RB. Stickley
Vaucluse
J. Hoge Smith
Stephens City
Stickley
Opequon
Rotary and
Kiwanis Clubs
The
Elks’ Lodge
New Entrance At Colonial Theatre Ready By Friday
The Colonial Theatre plans a new Amherst street entrance to open by tomorrow evening improving access from the western residential section. An expanded parking lot now replaces a rear barn with space for autos, plus arches over entrances and bright lighting to guide patrons. A full manager, Mrs. Dotterer, has decorators installing plants and green ivory stairway paint to create a welcoming approach.
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Colonial Theatre
Amon
Amherst Street
Band Concert on Courthouse Lawn Tomorrow Night
The Citizens Band presents the second open air concert on the courthouse lawn starting at 8 o clock. Prof. Melsiwee directs a select program. Spectators are asked to stay off the grass and children to be quiet or concerts will be discontinued.
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Citizens Band
Melsiwee
Four Die In Dutch Plane Crash Near Franco Belgian Border
Paris, June 25. The Dutch pilot and three passengers died when their aircraft crashed near the Franco Belgian border. Investigators pursued causes while authorities reported no survivors among those aboard.
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Associated Press
Paris
Franco-Belgium
McMillan Advances Arctic Expedition Preparations Northward
Lieutenant Commander McDonald reports Commander Byrd corrected false rumors about radio gear. The Bowdoin and Peary are being equipped with Navy long wave equipment, with Florida set to be tested aboard Peary. Next stop is Battle Harbor Labrador and Etah Greenland as expeditions proceed.
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Associated Press
Chicago
E. F. McDonald
MacMillan
Byrd
Navy Department
Washington
McDonald
Bowdoin
Peary
Florida
20Th
Bureau Engineering
Wiscasset
R. Byrd
Navy
Sydney
Donald B. MacMillan
Ging Perceees
Seeyra
Putnam
Wincasset
Wilbur
Labrador
Battle Harbor
Etah
Greenland
North Pole
Alaska
MacMillian
Department
Boston
Maine
Many Employes In Indian Bureau Will Lose Jobs
Washington June 25 Two hundred ninety four employes in the field service of the Indian bureau will be cut under a sweeping reorganization. Reductions will save 227905 annually from payroll. Clerks stenographers matrons Indian police judges and other officials will have positions abolished. The bureau has already reduced by 50 this year through consolidation.
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Associated Press
Washington
Indian Bureau
For Rent Furnished Apartment Two Months Desirable Locale
Furnished apartment available for two months in a desirable location. Contact via phone 49-W for details and arrangements.
Marcelling Harper Method Shop Ad Line
Marcelling Harper Method Shop offers appointments by phone 570 J for advance engagements on one page with a small listing style note.
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Marcelling Harper
Legion Lawn Party at North Hill Castleman's Ferry
A Legion Lawn Party is scheduled at North Hill near Castleman's Ferry on June 26 and 27. Organizers invite local residents and veterans to join in community games, music, and refreshments on the lakeside grounds. Proceeds will support veterans’ programs.
Meeting Tonight at L O L M Social and Smokes
Local notice urges attendance at a meeting tonight hosted by Char Buhl who signs as dictator. The message promises a social gathering and smoking event for attendees.
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Chas. Buhl
Yard Party July 8 At Burnt Factory Benefit Sunday
A yard party fundraiser is set for July 8 at Burnt Factory with proceeds benefiting a local cause. Organizers announce the event for a Sunday, inviting community members to attend and support the initiative.
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Burnt Factory
Councilman Opposes 17 Percent School Levy in Winchester 1925
J Henkel Henry of Winchester Virginia writes to explain why he and two colleagues voted against a 17 percent annual school appropriation. He argues the city council binds future bodies, cites the 20.4 percent implication at a $1.20 tax rate, and warns against overfunding while crowding nonresidents and misassessments may occur. He favors funding schools but insists the tax structure must be clarified and balanced with Handley fund tuition state aid and inheritance tax revenue to about 120000.
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the Star
Handley School
Joneses
Handley Board
School Board
Common Council
Counc
Handley Fund
J. Henkel Henry
Winchester
Indictment Sought Over Love Potions Death Case
Hackensack N J June 25 Prosecutor Hart said analysis of Mrs Ethel Wheeler s stomach from Harrington Park showed death from love potions given by Morris During He will seek a first degree murder indictment During confesses administering the potions while at a Doylesville road house and the druggist who sold the powder admitted it
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Associated Press
Hackensack
N.J
Hart
Ethel Wheeler
Harrington Park
Englewood Hospital
Morris
Grand
Durin
During
Doylesville Road
Greece in turmoil as revolution grips the nation
Paris dispatches report Greece amid a new revolution. The Greek fleet has joined the movement and a military government under General Pangalos has occupied all civil and military institutions. Premier resignation is demanded with the cabinet blamed for bloodshed.
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Fleet
Pan«galos
Paris
Saloniki
Pangalos
Saloniki Revolution Overthrows Greek Government
The Saloniki garrison resigns Premier Michalakopoulos amid alleged inefficiency to form a new government led by Gen Pangalos. Revolutionary officers seize public buildings and stations. A military communique says the movement controls Greece as the fleet backs the revolution. Proclamation vows to hold the cabinet responsible for bloodshed.
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Saloniki
Newapers Independent
Michalakopoulos
Pangalos
Greece
Greek general Pangelas led 1922 rebellion and war posts
General Pangelas, once Greece’s minister of war and former generalissimo of the Greek army and Athens governor, headed rebel forces that defeated royalists in September 1922. He later became minister of war in the Gonatas regime but resigned within a month to rejoin the army in Thrace fighting the Turks.
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Pangelas
Athens
Becam
Gonatas
Thrace
Peach Mash and Sugar Captured Man Is Arrested
Sheriff Pannett with Inspector Shull and Game Warden Pingley raided the Quantz farm and seized 250 pounds of sugar 75 pounds of dried ice and a barrel said to contain peach mash in fermentation. Quantz 25 was held for grand jury action on possible arrestment material. Bail set at 1 with Ed Chrisman as surety.
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Pannett
H. B. Shull
Pingley
Lewis Quantz
Winchester
Quantz
A. J. Tavenner
Hoon
Justice Tavenner
Circuit Court
Ed Chrisman
Lost bracelets with A M A seal near Berryville
Three silver bracelets bearing the A M A seal are missing between Berryville and Berry. A reward is offered by Georgia Conrad at S Stewart Street, Winchester Virginia. Contact 6 24 1p at Wat.
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Berryville
Berrys
Georgia
Conrad
S. Stewart St
Winchester
Furniture Sale At Hotel Jack Annex June 27
Announcement lists sale of chairs tables mirrors lamps shades bureaus wardrobes desks trunks rugs carpets clothes trees bedroom screens curtains lace porch bench doors beds mattresses pillows blankets and comforts. Conducted by Mrs 0 S Jack at 1 30 p m. June 22 to 41.
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Hotel Jack Annex
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Dayton, Tenn
John T. Scopes
City Commission
McMillan
Legion Lawn Party
Mr. Henry
Gree Republic
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Wat
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S. Jack
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