Virginia Man Confesses to Murder of Taxicab Driver
John Bowler of Lynchburg Virginia confessed to killing Garfield H. Miller a taxicab driver in Hesserstown near Falling Waters West Virginia after a staged chase from Chambersburg. He admitted alibi gaps and described traveling through Maryland and Virginia before being arrested in Charlottesville.
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John Bowler
Lynchburg
Martinsburg
W. Va
Hemnis
Garfield H. Miller
Haxerstown
Chambersburg
Cornelius Urbine
Farmers’ and Merchants National Bank of Winchester
Chambersburg Bank
Morton P. Wise
Bowler
James B. Beitsch
Robert H. Ross
Hannis
Court House
Miller
Bowser
Virginia
Mr. Hannis
Chamersburg
Chamberspurg
Winchester
Cumberland Valley
Hagerstowm
Hagerstown
Maryland
Jaane
Williamsport Bridge
Cod
Staunton
Charlottesville
Crozet
Friendship Fire Co Regular Meeting Notice
Friendship Fire Company calls a regular meeting at 8 o'clock Thursday evening March 3. All members urged to attend. G. R. Haines, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship “Fire Co
7 Per Cent Non-Taxable Stock for Sale
Limited quantity of 7 per cent preferred stock for sale. The stock is secured and preferred as to principal and dividends. Invest in a home enterprise. Winchester Cold Storage Co. Lp-31 William Beverley, Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Cold Storage CO
William Beverley
Mgr
Walcot's Pain. Paint. Phanks at Miller's Drug Store
For frosted feet ears burns scalde and catarrh this ad promotes Walcot's Pain Paint Phanks available at Miller's Drug Store. It lists a street or store address 28-13 and emphasizes the product as a remedy.
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Walcot
Miller’s Drug Store
Storm coats at Conner's Bargain Store
Limited stock of storm coats priced at 2.98. Located at 11 W Water Street. Customers urged to hurry as only a few remain.
Reports from Russia describe anti-soviet revolution in progress
Dispatches from Helsinki report massive street fighting in Petrograd and Moscow with 300000 strikers opposing the soviet. Kronstadt garrison reportedly joins rebels and many killed or wounded. Conflicting British notes say revolution rumors denied by Soviet agents.
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Associated Press
London
Russia
Helsingfors
Finnland
Fightin
Petrograd
Moscow
Kronstadt
Notice to All Scouts Dance at the Armory
The dance at the Armory for all active and associate Scouts will be held tomorrow night at nine thirty. Music by Barnard's Pep Orchestra of Philadelphia. Admission cards must be obtained at headquarters before six p m Thursday. Every active and associate Scout expected to attend if possible.
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Armory
Barnard’s
Pep Orchestra
Philadelphia
Groceries lower prices at W Rensburg shop
Groceries lower as Godod quality prunes sell for 10 cents a pound Armour’s canned corn also 10 cents a pound Picnic shoulders priced at 20 cents a pound at W Rensburg store.
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Godod
Armour
Cc. W. Ramsburg
Fair and Warmer at Empire Tonight
The Wallace R. Cutter Stock Company performs at the Empire with strong audience response this week. Vaudeville acts like Visions La Flame electric posing wow crowds, and tonight Fair and Warmer is expected to top last night’s show.
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Wallace R. Cutter
the Empire
Winchester
Visions la Flame
The
Empire
Bredit
Mr. Cutter
Classified Lost and Found Notice and Ads Patch
Lost Monday night at Empire pair glasses in black case. Reward. Call 42 South Market street. Room for rent on Main Street, rate reasonable. Conner's Bargain Store ad at 11 West Water Street. 33 cent army coats available. Phone 71W.
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Empire
South Market Street
Main Street
Champ Clark Dies After Illness At Age 70
Democratic leader and former House speaker Champ Clark of Missouri died in Washington after pleurisy complications. He was 70 and two days from retirement after twenty years in Congress. Clark, born in Anderson Kentucky, rose from farmhand to law and politics, led at Baltimore 1912, and opposed Panama tolls repeal.
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Washington
Champ Clark
House of Representatives
Jesse Shoup
Clark
Baltimore
Woodrow Wilson
Martin van Buren
William J. Bryan
Mr. Clark
Wilson
Bryan
O ‘Wilson
White House
Panama
House
United Democracy
Joseph Cannon
Kentucky Uniersity
Bethany College
Cincinnati Law School
Marshall College
Two Highwaymen Sentenced for Malicious Assault
Charles Smith and Douglas Hoover pleaded guilty in Corporation Court to malicious assault on Fred B. Anderson. Judge Whiting sentenced Smith to two and a half years in prison and Hoover to one year plus a $250 fine and work on the state convict road force. Prosecutors and defense attorneys named in the case noted Smith’s troubled background and the January robbery attempt on North Main Street with a heavy mallet.
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Charles Smith
Douglas Hoover
Corporation Court
Fred 8
Hoover
Philip Williams
Smith
Reardon
Madison County
Alberton
Mr. Anderson
North Main Street
Winchester Orchard Supply Co advertisement urges fruit growers to improve practices
The Winchester Orchard Supply Co. urges fruit growers to prune spray cultivate and harvest with care to avoid war era quality decline. They promote top quality equipment spray materials and know how backed by U S Department of Agriculture and experiment stations plus a service department at 2301 N Market St.
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Winchester Orchard Supply Co
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Winchester Mutual to Collect Stock Payments March 5 1921
Notice states stock payments for Winchester Mutual Building and Loan Association begin Saturday March 5 1921 at the Baker and Shryock office located at the corner of Braddock and Water Streets. See advertisement on page 5.
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Winchester
Mutual Building and Loan Association
Baker & Shryock
Corner Braddock and
Water Sts
Adv
Bird House Contest Ends Thursday with Prizes
The Boy Scouts of America announce a bird house contest ending Thursday at noon. Judging occurs Thursday at 4 p m. Prizes awarded to top three finishers: 1st $5, 2nd $3, 3rd $1. Scout Executive urges participation.
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Boy Scouts of America
Qipeti
Allied plan to enforce German reparations outlined
London report says the supreme council committee prepared a reply denying discussion of Germany's proposals and warning of immediate steps to enforce German obligations. It notes a possible customs receipts move and states no current plans to occupy more German territory.
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London
Germany
Supreme Council
Berlin
City Council Meeting Mulls Street Improvement and Finances
The Common Council in monthly session discussed a Piccadilly street case with the Chester Gas Company to run mains along the street. Reports showed receipts of 596.95 and disbursements with a balance of 2 402.20, and 44 convictions for ordinance violations. The meat and milk inspectorate reported slaughter totals and fees, while the city manager noted expenses and fund balances. An ordinance to borrow 10 000 was introduced to cover spring licenses and sewer taxes, with several residents criticizing sidewalk cleaning fines.
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Piccadilly Street
Chester Gas Company
G ‘Company
Allon Commission
Henry
West Clifford Street
Bl. CC
Janney
Main
City Mary
Citurer
Rioce
Andersen
Hardy
McVicar
Caruso Enjoys Restful Night After Operation
Enrico Caruso, the tenor, who had a third operation yesterday for a small abscess in the pleural cavity, was reported to be resting comfortably this morning. Doctors said he slept well and showed no ill effects from the procedure.
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Associated Press
New York
Enrico Caruso
Caruso
Lenten Devotions at Sacred Heart Church Friday Evening
Sacred Heart Church on South Main hosts Lenten Devotions Stations of the Cross and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament Friday at 7 80. All are invited. WM. J. Meredith.
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Sacred Heart Catholic Church
South Main Street
Look What's Here Broder's Underselling Store Opening
An underselling clothing store advertises cutting prices on clothing shoes and gents furnishings at almost half the prices customers have been paying. Arrow Brand shirts and collars are on offer. It notes an opening day forthcoming and lists 11 South Main Street Winchester Virginia.
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Broder’s
NO. 118S
Main Street
Arrow Brand
South Main Street
Winchester
Cold and fair on inauguration day in Washington
Washington weather forecasters expect cold and fair conditions for Friday’s inauguration of President-elect Harding. The Weather Bureau issued the forecast noting a brisk, clear day with light winds and cool temperatures.
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Washington
Harding
Box Party and Debate at Middletown High School
A community event titled Box Party and Debate is scheduled for Thursday March 3 at Middletown High School. Details are sparse in the fragments but indicate a student or local gathering with interactive discussions.
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Middletown ‘High School
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G. R. Haines
Sec’y
Conner’s Bargair Store
Water Street
Sovie
Common
Clay
Conner’s Bargain Store
West Water
St. Ip
Bulletin
Crat
Missouri
Ter
Orchard Sup, CO
N. Market St
Lar
Glaize
Messrs. Grimm
Baker
Baetjer
Salé
Son
Knight
McVitar
Page
WM. J. Meredith
Sie
Parr
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