Fire destroys Handley Schools main building in Winchester
A spectacular blaze struck the John Handley Schools at Braddock and Gerard streets in Winchester. The main building and adjacent structures suffered heavy damage while school equipment was saved by prompt action. the plan is to use platoon sessions and half day classes until the structure is restored.
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Winchester
John Handley
Braddock
Gerard
Equity
Northern Virginia Power Company
Jones
Handley Schools
Handley School
Ruir
Henry Swartzman
Duffey
Hish Schobdis
Leading Men in Charge of U. V. A. Centennial Fund
National committee of 60 directs a fund drive for the University of Virginia centennial in June. John Stuart and Frederick M. Scott chair the effort with Armistead M. Doble and Charles A. McKeand as officers. Carter Glass as treasurer. Alderman appeals for support to alumni and friends to equip the university for future ages.
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Friends of Education
University of Virginia
Virginia
John Stuart
Frederick M. Scott
Richmond
Armistead M. Doble
Perce
Charles A. McKeand
United States
Carter Glass
Centenna
College For
Charlottesville
Seciatants
Edwin A. Alderman
University
Commonwealth
Lumber for Sale by Winchester Cold Store Corp
Amber used for construction of a new building with tongue and groove forms 5 8 in 10 ft 3x4s in oak pine and chestnut. See the undersigned at once. Winchester Cold Store Corp 1p-61 Wm Beverley Mer.
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Winchester Cold Stor. Corp
Beverley, Mer
Mingling of Tears with Laughter At Local Auditorium
A review notes Clara Kimball Young leads in Mid-channel, hailed as a landmark in modern married life. The article praises the production as one of the year's best and hints at a future showing of The Kid on Saturday night.
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Clara Kimball Young
Arthur Wing Pin‘ro
Clara Kimball
Oung
the Creen
Els
Zoe Bluntel
Theodore
Charles Shaplin
Irish Army threats and executions rock Dublin streets
Across Dublin on Tuesday night notices signed "Irish Republican Army" warned soldiers and police to stay off streets after 10 pm or be shot. In Thurles two former soldiers were found shot with stigma cards. two more men were found dead in a country lane with brandished verdict cards. A youth was tied to a gate by masked men posting a warning on his clothing.
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Dublin
Irish Republican Army
Thurles
Trish Renmuiblican
Keagy
Bolshevik Brigades Desert to Join Revolutionary Forces
Advices received here report three Bolshevik brigades in Moscow have deserted and joined the revolutionary movement. The shift is linked to the tense soviet atmosphere and new regime reforms advancing in the capital.
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Associated Press
Riga
Moscow
Ciace E Parbert
Allied Forces Close Rhine Occupation As War Ends
Allied troops report near full control of the Rhine Ruhr region with only a few villages and crossroads left to seize. Commanders discuss dividing the occupied zone among British Belgian and French units along the eastern Rhine. Soldiers enjoy fine weather and compare reception to last year in Frankfurt, noting a friendly atmosphere.
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Associated Press
Neuss
Rhine
Ruhr
Frankford l
Advertising space left in Winghester coach ad
Five spaces remain on the Winghester and Western Railroad coach for advertisements. Large display boards cost 1.60 dollars per month. Change ads as often as you like. Only 18 spaces total. Bell phone 348 W.ap.
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Western Railroad
Siz
Bell Phone
W.ap
Mary Pickford at the Empire Tomorrow Night
Mary Pickford stars in The Love Light at the Empire tomorrow night, praised as a final triumph of true love with drama and thrills. Also showing are Fantomas serial episodes, Wanda Hawley drama Food for Scandal, and a Mack Sennett comedy Movie Fan. Hamlet tickets and fifth page news featured. Rexall 93 Hair Tonic advertised.
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Mary Pickford
Fantomas
Wanda Hawley
Realart Ey Ig
the Empire
Mack Sennett
Hamlet
New York
Jackson Push Case Involves Warrants And Police Conduct
Russell Jackson, a colored newspaper merchant, says Warrants for selling penny boxes of matches after midnight and for orderly conduct were withdrawn. He shows $18 bail money and plans to press charges against Policemen Armel and Clark for unlawful entry, assault, and against Mayor Glass.
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Russell Jackson
Paco
Tim
Jackson
Armel and Clark
Poliiceman
Glass
Armel and
Clark
Carriage of Sarah Zane Fire Co to Return to Fire House
A fragment notes a carriage related to the Sarah Zane Fire Company should be returned to the fire house. Details are sparse.
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Sarah Zane Fire Co
Fire House
Young couple vows in United Brethren Church
Luther Edger Shreck of Clarke county wed Miss Oslie Virginia Emerson daughter of Mr and Mrs T C Emerson formerly of Page county now of Rocks at 4 o clock in the United Brethren Church on North avenue Rev George W Stover officiated The groom is a son of Mr and Mrs W B Shreck of Clarke county They plan to make their future home in this county.
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Luther Edger Shreck
Clarke County
Oslie Virginia Emerson
T. C. Emerson
Page County
Rocks
The
United Brethren, Church
North Avenue
George W. Stover
W. BE. Shreck
Bakers Offer Home For Handley School Quarters
Mr and Mrs W A Baker offered the entire lower floor of their South Washington Street home as temporary quarters for Handley Schools after a main building burned last night. Officials declined noting the half day session plan now meets housing needs until restoration.
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W.A. Baker
South Washington Street
Handley Schools
Railroad Plans Separate Salary Cuts by Craft
The Pennsylvania Railroad will reduce salaries and wages of 210,000 officers and employees by craft, sending notices of proposed reductions. If a craft accepts, appeals to the Railroad Labor Board will not be needed.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Board of
Railroad Labor Board
Ford Touring Body Sale Listing at Market Street
Auction notice lists a Ford touring body for sale by J. 5. Grant on Market Street with sale hours 9 to 1 and 2 to 6. Contact J. 5. Grant for details.
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Grant
N. Market St
Used Ford Tractors Prices Right at Chapman’s Auto Sales
Braddock Street location just north of the Post Office advertises Ford tractors with pricing details at Chapman’s Auto Sales.
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FORD
Chapman's
Braddock
Hodgson and Brown Opticians Offer Free Exams
Eyes carefully refracted by state licensed optometrists. Free examinations and adjustments. Glasses priced from two dollars fifty to eight dollars fifty. Slogans emphasize reliability and value with a same day lens service.
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Hodgson & Brown
Prominent Confederate Veteran Newton H Carpenter Dies
Newton H Carpenter a longtime Turner Ashby Camp officer and Confederate Memorial day marshal dies at his home at 78 after a long illness. He served in the Seventh Virginia Cavalry and was twice married leaving five children. He was active in Confederate veterans circles and well known in Clarke and neighboring counties.
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Newton H. Carpenter
Turner Ashby
Mr. Carpenter
Clarke
Seventh
Virginia Cavalry
Turner Asheby
Carpenter
United Confederate Veterans
Asure
South
Tie
Malinda Gol
Hy Tor Carpenter
Portsmouth
Wilmer Carpenter
Mary Preffittt
George Armatrong
Agnes Omdort
Sevens
Louds
Atternoon
Frank P. Colaton
Lady Hampson
Ellis Maloy
Peter Hammond
B. Estes
C. H. Anderson
Packers Workers Plan Injunction In Chicago Federal Court
Omaha Neb March 10 workers plan to file for an injunction to stop Packers from cutting wages and changing hours. Redmond S Brennan Kansas City general counsel said the appeal to President Harding to block changes failed to produce results. The injunction proposal was discussed during a conference of workers delegates.
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Associated Press
Omaha
Neb
Petison
Volunteers Wanted To Help Restore Handley School
Volunteers are urged to help repair damage from a recent fire at Handley School. After fire insurance adjustments, cleanup and temporary repairs must happen before carpenters can work. Sign up by leaving your name with R. I. Jollette at Jollette's store to be notified.
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Handley School
R. I. Jollitte
Jolitte's
Winchester Optometrist to Exhibit At Hotel Evans Parlor
SPTICAL NOTICE I will be in Winchester Feb 1 and 12 at Hotel Evans Parlor For eyes examined and lenses prescribed Lensed ground and mounted to order WM KLINE Registered Optometrist Waynesboro VA. also ads for assay materials and supplies offered by Winchester Orchard Supply Co with phone 213 and address 301 N Market St.
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Winchester
Hotel Evans
Anniversary Dinner Honors Frederick County Residents
Mr and Mrs elas an 8 hosted yesterday afternoon at their residence on ment avenue to celebrate their forty sixth wedding anniversary. About fifty guests from Winchester Frederick county and Jefferson Va attended. Mr Hancher, longtime Hall area farmer and resident of Frederick, was surprised by the attendance. The occasion drew nearly 100 members of the church and school who offered greetings and thanks to the honored couple.
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Elas
Omment Avenue
Winchester
Predérickty
Jefferson Va
Mra
Hancher
Hall
Frederick
Pairmont
Mell
Frederick County
George S
Church School
Market Prices and Activity Abroad and at Home
The report notes continued heavy dealing in rate shares with declines in copper and related stocks. Industrials show losses of 1 to 2 points as Republic, United Anaconda, and Sea express lower prices while London Exchange prices rise from early gains and money remains unchanged.
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Republic
United Anaconda
London
Unfilled U S Steel Orders Decline in February Report
New York March monthly tonnage report shows U S Steel unfilled orders at 6,933,867 tons, down from 7,673,164 tons on January 31. The February total marks the smallest on hand for any month since January.
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Associated Press
New York
States
Steel. Corporation
Nam Lc
Rebuilt Ford Cars For Sale By Chapman Auto
Large collection of rebuilt Ford Tourings Coil sedans and more in good or new condition. Prices range from 200 to 650 dollars with terms if needed. Chapman’s Auto Saler Braddock Street north of 9-1-10. Also small untarnished office ad seeks two person occupancy and a four-ninety Chevrolet at 47 N Braddock St. Coal and wood sale at Orndortma Millwood Ave. phone 202-W.
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COAL
200 Men Wanted For Debris Rescue At Once
Fragments call for volunteers to clear debris and rescue children, urging immediate action and education. Separate note mentions L. O. Fries' sale at a church and a limited offer, with unclear dates and promises of good items.
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Osd
L. O. Fries
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Monarehdtad Wahlen
Henry Gwartzman
Julian W. Baker
Bake
Hugh
Swartzman
Harry Katie
Reuss
Iig
Ciis
Dut
Fey Nt Te Cocker
Managan
U. OF VA. Fund
People’s Drug Co
MR. Merchant
Rexall 93
Miller's
Will
Aike
Packers
Nou
Winchester Orch
WM. Kline
Waynesboro
U. S. Steel Coq
Chapman's. Auto, Saler
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