Inauguration Day Arrives as Harding Reaches Washington
President elect Harding travels from Marion to Washington welcomed by crowds at Union Station. James J. Davis named Secretary of Labor and George B. Christian Jr. chosen as secretary to the President. Davis, a former steel worker, holds a Moose Lodge role.
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Associated Preas
Presiaen
Dhen Advanseiesee Ooos
Jit Aenaleent
Harding
Washington
Union Station
Marion
Harrisburg
Division
Kes
Miu
James J. Davis
Pittsburgh
George B. Christian, Jr
Funeral of Mr Kronk Held Sunday
The funeral for William Mercer Kronk a prominent Valley businessman who died in Strasburg last Friday was conducted at his residence by Reverends Homer Anderson J D Hamaker and D L Snyder. He was a Lutheran for many years and was interred in Green Hill Cemetery Stephens City after services. Pallbearers listed. Kronk son of Dr William J Kronk born Stephens City 57 years ago. He lived in Stephens City then Mt Jackson where he ran a mercantile business and published a weekly newspaper before moving on. Continued on page 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mercer Kronk
Strasburg
Homer Anderson
J. D. Hamaker
D.L. Snyder
Kronk
Lutheran Church
Stephens City
Green Hill
H. S. Funk
W. Heater
A. M. Jenkins
John W.saum
H. S. Borden
G. M. Ludwig
William J. Kronk
Maan
Eva Grove
Mt. Jackson
Cold Weather Forecast Affects Local Area
United States Weather Bureau forecast predicts much colder conditions for the area. The advisory warns of sharply dropping temperatures and potential impact on daily activities.
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United States Weather Bureau
Jazz concert to aid Benet Hospital Ambulance fund
Singing and dancing auditorium Mareheth hosts 9 p m show with Bernard's Philadelphia Pop Orchestra admission 25c including pictures. Your chance to help buy the ambulance. Come and hear the Jazz.
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Mareheth
Benet Hospital
Barnard’s
Philadelphia Pop Orchestra
Jameson Grim Guilty of Possessing Still Sentenced
In police court Jameson Grim was found guilty of possessing a still but not operating it. He received the minimum sentence of thirty days in jail and a $66.25 fine plus costs totaling $116. The still, found by Policeman Charles Clark on a farm east of Winchester, is described as a primitive two gallon per night hootch maker.
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Jameson
Grim
and Costa
Charlies ©. Clark
Winchester
Scout Dange Tomorrow Night at the Armory
Scout Dange is scheduled for tomorrow night at the Armory with a shifted date to suit Barnard's Pep Orchestra of Philadelphia. Cards must be purchased by six p m Thursday and attendance is restricted to scout members only. Chaperones listed include Mrs W Nelson Page Mrs Philip Williams Mrs W A Baker Mrs H B McCormac Mrs CG Vernon Mrs B Roszel and Mrs Mee M M Lynch.
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Armory
Barnard
Philadelia
Scout Organiza‘tion
W. Nelson Page
Philip Williams
W. A. Baker
CG. Vernon
Hroszel
Walcot's Pain Paint Ad From Miller's Drug Store
An old advertisement urges readers to treat frosted feet ears burns and scalds with Walcot's Pain Paint available at Miller's Drug Store.
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Walcot
Miller’s Drug Store
Limited 7 Percent Preferred Stock For Sale
We offer a limited quantity of seven percent non taxable preferred stock secured and preferred for principal and dividends. Invest in a home enterprise. Winchester Cold Storage Co. 1-1p-31 William Beverley, Mgr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Cold Storage CO
William Beverley
Mgr
Sunday Services at Christ Church Cease in March Schedule
The vestry of Christ Protestant Episcopal Church in Alexandria invites Virginian Theological Seminary faculty to lead Sunday services in March on the 6th 13th 20th and 27th with Easter services also led by Rev Paca Kennedy. Regular services are at 11 am and 730 pm. Lenten services run March 8 to 11 led by Rev Nelson P Dame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginian Theological Seminary
Alexandria
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Paca Kennedy
W. Crossley Bell
Beverley
Tucker, Jr
Nelson P. Dame
Christ Church
Navy Bill to Be Abandoned in Senate Action
Washington March 3 The naval appropriation bill, in charge of Sen Poindexter Republican of Washington, was abandoned by him and the Senate moved to other business as passage prospects vanished.
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Associated Press
Washington
Poindexter
Senate
Drill Order For All Members Tomorrow
All members are ordered to be present for drill tomorrow Friday March 4 at 7 30 by order GEO H GRIMM Captain Com. per Robt Smith 1st Seret.
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Marth
Geo. H. Grimm
Per Robt Smith
Seret
Germany Faces Occupation Over Paris Terms
London report says Germany was given until Monday noon to accept the Paris terms or risk immediate Allied action. Threats include occupation of Duisburg Düsseldorf and Ruhrort, a new Allied tax on German goods, and an Allied controlled Rhine customs boundary. Germany seeks to reduce payments from 42 to 30 years. Berlin to reply at noon Monday.
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Associated Press
London
Germany
Supreme Council
Paris
Duisberg
Dusseldorf
Ruhrort
Rhine
Lloyd George
Simons
Order Fraternal Americans Begins Its Expansion
The Order Fraternal Americans, one of the oldest and largest patriotic fraternal orders, held an installation of officers in Millwood and Front Royal Virginia. President J Ray Everhart led the event with Henry Schwartzman and other council officers present.
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United States of America
James R. Mansfield
Alexandria
Millwood
Front Royal
J. Ray Everhart
Henry Schwartzman
W. Lee Fisher
W. E. Purbaugh
W. E. Wisecarver
A. K. Sirbaugh
John W. McDonald
J Ray Everhart
George P. Kern
Wilson named to International Joint Commission
President Wilson appoints retiring Labor Secretary William B. Wilson to the International Joint Commission to replace Obadiah Gardiner of Maine, as announced from the White House. Joseph P. Tumulty says he declined a commission position to avoid partial commitment to the President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William B. Wilson
Labor
Wilson
International Joint Commission
Obadiah Gardiner
Maine
Joseph P. Tumulty
Ek Today
Info Commission
Ushi
Meeting notice urged attendance on Thursday evening
A printed notice urges every member to be present at 8 o'clock on Thursday evening March 3d. Secretary G R B Haines emphasizes the importance of the business to be discussed.
Winchester merchants plan trade week with auto show links
Merchants met at the Chamber of Commerce to discuss a Winchester trade week tied to the Motor Car Exhibit. They favor pooling advertising to mobilize a citywide sale campaign, hoping to stimulate buying before price increases and to pass savings to consumers, with details to follow.
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Winchester
Chamber of Commerce
Win- Bs
Winchester Automobile Show Excites Local Dealers
The Winchester Automobile Dealers Association reports overwhelming interest in its first Annual Automobile Show. Exhibitor spaces are fully booked at the Winchester Garage ground floor with latest models and accessories on display. County residents plan to attend to trade in cars amid expectations of price rises later in the season and a planned musical program for entertainment.
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Winchester Automobile Dealer's Association
Chamber of Commerce
Winchester Garage
Committee On Entertainment
Early Blooming Maple Greeted as Sign of Spring
A maple tree on the south side of Frederick Plaza is in full bud and will bloom soon. It is the first to bloom each spring and the last to shed its leaves in autumn, with buds unfazed by late spring frosts. Many passersby admired the tree as a hopeful sign of spring.
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Frederick Plaza
Bird House Contest Seeks Scouts Prizes set at five three and one dollars
The bird house contest by the Boy Scouts invites all scouts to compete with prizes of 5 dollars for first, 3 dollars for second, and 1 dollar for third. Judging is scheduled for Thursday at 4 p m under the supervision of the Scout Executive.
Mr. Cather Heads Local Elks Lodge in Winchester
Mr Wilbur EB Cather elected Exalted Ruler of Winchester Lodge No 867 Elks for the coming year. Nearly 200 members attended with Cutter Stock Company present. Music by Miss Luella Arnold and Miss Lucia Blaisdell plus Jack Raymond on piano. Officers include Jas R DuShane F P Shepherd E L Knight Dr E C Yost Jacob H Yost Chas K Over Murnan Doran J A Richards Ebert. Local lodge a thriving group over 300 strong with bright prospects ahead.
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Wilbur EB. Cather
Winchester Lodge
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Cather
Cutter Stock Company
Empire Theater
The
Elks
Luella Arnold
Lucia Blaisdell
Jack Raymond
Jas. R. DuShane
F. P. Shepherd
E. C. Yost
Jacob H. Yost
Chas. K. Over
Maurice Murnan
M. A. Doran
J. A. Richards
Chas. M. Ebert
May Draw U S Into Conflict Rumors Sweep Central America
AP reports Costa Rican forces rush to Cot district amid frontier tensions with Panama. Possible U S involvement discussed as United Fruit Company holdings near Puerto Limon could be targeted if Costa Rica seizes banana plantations and railways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Panama
Costa Rica
United States
Felts allegedly threatened Matewan officers before 1920 shooting
In Williamson West Virginia on March 3 testimony in circuit court detailed threats by Albert C Felts to shoot Matewan and kill Chief Sid Hatfield and Mayor C C Testerman before the May 19 shooting. Troy Farley testified he heard Felts direct evictions and threaten to target Hatfield and Tester.
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Associated Press
Williamson
W. Va
Matewan
Sid Hatfield
C. C. Testerman
Albert C. Felts
Circuit Court
Troy Farley
Union Camp
Baldwin-Felts
Felts
Cunningham
Cabel
Earley
Crogs
Hatfield
Testerman
Army appropriation compromise passed by House
The Army appropriation for the next fiscal year was approved after the Senate compromise. The House accepted the deal setting the army strength at 156,000 men for the coming year.
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Associated Press
Washington
Army
House
Senate
New York Chamber Publishes Full List of Local Chambers
The Chamber of Commerce of New York State releases a complete list of city chambers with populations over ten thousand. Virginia notes only three under ten thousand, with Winchester and Frederick County's chamber included among them.
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Chamber of Commerce
State of
New York
Virginia
Chamber of Commerce of
Bonus bill fails to pass in Washington session
A veteran bonus proposal died today as lawmakers in Washington rejected enactment at this session. Proponents had aimed to secure passage for a soldier bonus bill despite opposition from critics and lack of enough support.
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Washington
Look What's Here at Broder's Under selling Store
An advertisement touts Broder's store at 11 South Main Street Winchester Virginia opening soon. It promises clothing shoes and gents furnishings at about half the prices of rivals and highlights Arrow Brand shirts and collars.
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Broder’s
Main Street
Arrow Brand
Broder's
South Main Street
Winchester
Notice of Stock Payments for Winchester Mutual Building and Loan
Payments on Winchester Mutual Building and Loan Association stock are due and begin Saturday March 5 1921 at the office of Baker and Baryock located at the corner Braddock and Water Streets. See advertisement page 5 page 28 1p 6t J W Baker secretary treasurer
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Winchester Mutual Building and Loan Association
Baker & Baryock
Braddock and Water
Sts
J. W. Baker
Seo,Treas
Barnard's Philadelphia Orchestra to Play at Empire Tonight
Barnard's Philadelphia Orchestra will give a concert at the Empire tonight from 7:30 to 8:30 with the curtain for Pollyanna at 8:30. Tickets are the same prices for this fine stock company. Doors open at seven. vaudeville between acts.
Fire Destroys Glasgow Glass Plant in March Blaze
Barnesville C March 3 A tank of molten glass burst and started a fire that totally destroyed the Kearns Gorsuch glass plant with an estimated loss of 700000. A warehouse with finished ware was also wiped out. 400 workers were employed there. The Roby cigar factory burned last Friday causing about 200000 in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesville
Kearns-Gorsuch Glass
Roby Cigar
Railroad unions sanction strike action in Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic
Chicago dispatch reports 16 railroad brotherhoods and unions have sanctioned a strike by employees of the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad. The sanction followed a midnight conference of union leaders and was sent to local representatives of the unions.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad
Hawking Celebrates 65th Birthday Today
Col. C Hawking marks his 65th birthday with greetings from friends. He will be honored in connection with the county treasurer and other county offices. Lost keys bag. reward at W and W Ry office. 3-LP-3t.
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Col. C
Hawking
Washington records offer glimpse of Wilson's legal career
The report notes the retirement of the secretary of state Bainbridge Colby and highlights Wilson's past as a Virginia graduate who earned a law degree at the University of Virginia in 1881 and practiced in Atlanta and Baltimore before shifting toward national law work.
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Associated Pr
Washington
March
Beni ‘Wilson
Partie
Bainbridge Colby
New York
Virginia
Amoun
University of Virginia
Atlanta
Gay
Baltimore
Sobaa Tebehus
Sorehious
Ghent
Winchester Orchard Supply Promotes Fruit Grower Services
An old advertisement urges fruit growers to consult Winchester Orchard about proper spraying and equipment. It touts expert guidance from the Department of Land and Experiment Station and offers complete stowing equipment lines and supplies, promising service to help growers save money and improve yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crower
DB. S&s. Department of Land
Apple
Market Dullness After Early Slump In Trading
New York traders opened with sluggish action as shippings autos and motors decline. North Western Kansas City Southern and Utah Copper sparked a brief uptick before a dividend cut weighed on sentiment.
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Associated
New York
North Western
Kansas City Southern
Utah
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James J. Davie
MR. Kronk
Old Home
Bob
WM. B. Wilson
G. RB
Haines
Sec’y
MR. Cather
U.S
Glasgow
M. Bank
Colby
Winchester Orchard
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