City Park Commission Adopts Strict Tree Planting Rules
The City Park Commission announces a plant and removal policy to beautify streets. A single tree type per principal street is required with written permits from the city manager and specific spacing rules, seeking citizen cooperation to avoid reckless “butchery” of trees.
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City Park Commission
Common Council
Ctizens
C. Nonsatay
John M. Steck
Stuart Ends
W. Nelson Page
Perera of Agriculture
Washington
Market Street
London
Main Street
Cork
Fairfax Lake
Braddock Street
Eton Street
Wate Street
Sycamore
Fairmoor Avenue
Kent Street
Water Street
Indian Alley
Plaza
Cork Street
Amherst Street
Piccadilly Street
Auto Dealers Fight Gas Tax Plan in Virginia State Capital
Richmond reports show the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association opposing the proposed 3 cent gasoline tax to fund highways. They urged a statewide referendum on a $60 million bond issue and warned the measure’s constitutionality would be challenged. The group also backed the Booker amendment and Vaughan bill for highway funding.
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Richmond
Supreme Court of Appeals
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Virginia Automobile Dealers’ Association
J. A. Kline
Ape State Association
Vo P. Haw Sohn
Frank ‘D. Cooper
Roanoke
J. €. Temple
Petersburg
H. M. Figgatt
Harrisonburg
Virginia
General Assembly
Vaughan
Kline
Deed Recorded for Hotel Lot in Market and Piccadilly
Regina Reed conveys the ichelberger property at Market and Piccadilly streets to the George Washington Hotel Corporation for 26000 dollars. The irregular lot measures 118 feet 10 inches on Market Street and 197 feet 7 inches on Piccadilly Street with a 202 feet 2 inch adjoining line to the Harry Miller property. Construction progress on the hotel is steady despite recent weather delays as foundation digging nears completion after encountering rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina Reed
Ichelberger
Market and
Piccadilly Streets
George Washington Hotel Corporation
Market Street
Piccadilly Street
Harry Miller
George Washington
FOR SALE AND WANTED ITEMS IN MID CITY GARAGE NOTICE
SPRINGS GASKETS RINGS ACCESSORIES 3 10 1p MID CITY GARAGE WANTED Experienced éalestudy at The Flower Shop 16 1p 2t FOR SALE 3 009 bundles of fod der Apply J C Hiser on Ridgeway's farm 1 mi north of Nineveh 16 1p 6t
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Éalestudy
J. C. Hiser
Ridgeway
Nineveh
Drastic Cuts in Post Service Warned by Postmaster General
Washington March 17 Postmasters nationwide told to apply strict economy to avoid a Department deficit this year. Congress not in session, no new funds until June 30. New says postal growth forces tighter budgets but aims to minimize public inconvenience while allotting fixed funds.
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Washington
New
Postoffice Department
Congress
Department
Empire Minstrels seating claim corrected in town notice
A local notice states that circulating reports of reserved seats for Empire patrons are false. The author, at the Empire box office, confirms opening the safe early and urges patrons to verify seating with the box office, condemning rumor and propaganda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fea
Empire
Bryarly
Brill and Ritters Store Sells Baby Chicks Saturday Night
Local ad promotes baby chicks sold by Brill and Ritters Store on Saturday night. The offer highlights live poultry for customers planning spring poultrykeeping.
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Brill and Ritter’s
Funeral of John C Horn Tomorrow
The funeral for the late John C. Horn who died yesterday after a long illness will be held at 3 o clock Sunday afternoon from his home at 107 North avenue. The Rev A A Kelly of Grace Lutheran Church will conduct the service. Interment will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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John C. Horn
North Avenue
A.A. Kelly
Grace Lutheran Church
Horn
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Tires Tires Tires Firestone Oldfield and Montford
Fragments show a tie in a crowd saving message linked to Firestone products. Mentions Henson and a numeric code 16-16-41 suggesting a catalog or price cue.
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Firestone
Oldfield
Montford
Henson
Germans Shot Cutting Wires In Sabotage Plot
An Allied report states two Germans were shot and killed while cutting telephone and telegraph wires in Recklinghausen and Essen on March 17. Three other Germans who spoke accents were said to be caught cutting lines under orders from their chiefs, who allegedly directed systematic sabotage from Berlin.
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Associated Press
Heehee
Recklinhhausen
Essen
Duessellorf
Berlin
Shriners Plan Great Pageant in Washington
The Almas Temple 1928 committee outlines a four day program featuring a giant national allegory pageant and a closing dance of the states to entertain over 300000 visitors in the capital. The events include parades pageantry fireworks water carnivals and certificates as plans are finalized for the Imperial Shrine gathering.
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Sociated Press
Washington
Neil
Stiirine
Almas Temple
When Knighthood Was In Flower at Empire Theatre
Paramount twelve reel epic shown at Empire Theatre with Marion Davies as Mary Princess. Two daily shows next Thursday and Friday at 2:30 and 8:00 pm plus a Saturday matinee at 10:00 am. Special pricing applies for the coming week.
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Paramount
Oie
Charles Major
Mary
Marion Davies
Empire
French Soldiers Killed in Train Collision at Rhine
Berlin March 17 report from Friemersheim Duisburg says a French troop train collided with freight killing 40 soldiers and injuring many. The impact telescoped several coaches according to the statement.
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Berlin
Friemersheim
Rhine
New? Duisberg
Chicken and Waffle Supper by Church of Christ Aid
The Ladies' Aid of the Church of Christ hosts a chicken and waffle supper at Rouss Hall on Thursday March 22 starting at 5 p m. Tickets are priced at one dollar.
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Ladies’ Aid
Church of Christ
Rouss Hall
Wanted Married Orchard Worker in Tablers Virginia
Classified notice seeks a married man with orchard experience for work at an orchard in Tablers Virginia. Reference required. Address for responses to N. B. O'Neal in Martinsburg West Virginia. ip-1t
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Tablers
N. .B. O'Neal
Martinsburg
W. Va
Suzanne Lenglen Wins Nice French Championship Final
Mile. Suzanne Lenglen defeats Miss Elizabeth Ryan in the Nice lawn tennis singles final with scores mentioned as a -1 and 6-6. The match marks Lenglen’s triumph at the Nice tournament. Services announced for Greenwood by Rev. Mr. Depp at 3.30 p.m. on Sunday.
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Nice
Suzanne Lenglen
Elizabeth Ryan
California
Greenwood Services
Depp
Greenwood
U B Church Bible Class Seeks Full Attendance Sunday
The Young Men's Bible Class of the U. B. Church urges full attendance this Sunday and will be addressed by Dr. H. Pifer. Visitors are welcome. George Miller, Secretary.
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Young Men’s— Bible Class
U. B. Church
Ip Geo. Miller
Winchester group elects Mrs Conrad as temporary president
Mrs Robert Y Conrad was elected temporary president of the Winchester Community Service at a Handley Library meeting. The assembly recalled her late husband Captain Robert Y Conrad’s wartime service and interest in plague and recreation. Officers named included Alva C Richards secretary and Hy DP Fuller treasurer with committees formed and a leadership class announced at the American Legion building.
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Robert Y. Conrad
Winchester Community Service
Handley Library
Mra
The
Star
Conrad
Alva C. Richards
Fuller
American Legion
Four Die in Northwest Fire in Everett Bakery Back Rooms
Four persons perished and a fifth was overcome by smoke in a blaze that destroyed a family in rooms behind a bakery in Everett. Firefighters battled the flames. the cause is under investigation.
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Everett, H
Tornado Death Toll Rises in Mississippi Counties
The Northwest Mississippi storm toll climbs to 18 with 100 plus injured and about 1,000 homeless. Damages reach $500,000 across seven counties as relief agencies rush tents and supplies to Savage, Lambert, Hernando, Phillips, and Sardis. Nine killed were African Americans on plantations. four drowned from the Mabry Kerr family in Savage.
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Associated Press
Memphis
Tenn
Mississippi
A. C. Mabry
Joseph 8
Kerr
Savage
Miss
Lambert
Hernando
Phillips
Sardis
Harrisonburg Champions Meet Boyce High in Valley Play
Harrisonburg Champions face Boyce High School in the South Valley arena on Saturday night at 8 o’clock. Admission is 10 cents. The game decides the Valley championship.
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Harrisonburg
Boyce High School
S. V. A. Gymnasium
Champion. of the Valley
Sale of Hotel Evans Furniture Set for March 23 1923
Big furniture sale advertised as no bidding with items from Hotel Evans. Held Friday March 23 1923. Promoter H C Sheetz, committee chair, notes all sales are by price. Poultry buyers urged to contact H D Albin via Bell Phone 7 W.
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H.C. Sheetz
Court rules real estate agent cannot double dip in commission
In a county court Justice A J Tavenner rules in a case involving J B Cornwell and G H Ritenour over a $3 000 farm sale for Widow Ash. The decision holds Cornwell may not take a commission from both buyer and seller and directs him to seek pay from Mrs Ash alone. The matter moves to circuit court for further decree on remaining sums.
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A. J. Tavenner
J. B. Cornwell
G. H. Ritenour
Cornwell
Ash
An Ritenour
Ritenour
Mps
Weather outlook for the week starts cold spell
The forecast for the week, starting Monday, covers the North and Middle Atlantic States with rain in the south and rain or snow in the north at the start and again around Thursday. Generally fair and markedly colder Monday and Tuesday, then temperatures rise midweek.
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The
Associated Press
Washington
North
Middle Atlantic
South
Elks Minstrel in Caricature at Clowe's Window
Local observer notes Elks Minstrel display in window at M. B. Clowe’s on North Main Street. Pursell Plank has drawn all blackface stars in their positions, drawing attention from passersby. The scene mirrors last year’s effort by Plank and Clowe, both active Elks members.
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Elks
M. B. Clowe's
Iorth Main
Mr. Plank
Kr. Clowe
Order
Golden Rule Bible Class Announces Lesson on Jesus Crucified
Members and friends are urged to attend the class session tomorrow morning. The lesson topic will be Jesus Crucified based on Luke 23 33 46. The message emphasizes salvation through Christ's death and love as a divine demand of the soul and life.
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Christ
Jesus
Mercantile Stock for Sale in Duffields West Virginia
Merchant offers entire stock of goods fixtures and a large two story room at Duffields W Va for sale due to business shift to garage work. Prime Jefferson County stand. Interested parties contact A E Eteler Duffields W Va. P 002 Darke W Va.
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Mercantile
Duffields
W. Va
Jefferson Go
A. Eteler
Darke
LAYMAN PROPOSES TWO CENT GAS TAX AND ROAD MEASURES
The House moves to engrossment on a two cent gas tax plan and a bond measure for road work. Senators clash over tax methods while advocates press for a $69 million issue and $10 million feeder projects. A Senate debate tightens around pay as you go versus millage funding.
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Richmond
Senate
Dawning
Govern
Federal
A. Ag
App
House
Commonwealths
Virgil Ned
Commissioner of Ri Maphisy Leaves Atlantic City
The Commissioner of the Ri Maphisy, who has faced several attacks and illnesses, departed Atlantic City yesterday. He was accompanied by his brother Dr. Sarnel Renton from Va.
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Ri Maphisy
Atlantic City
Sarnelrenton
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United States Department of Agriculture
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Empire Theatre
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E. V. Graves
Major Graves
C. Vernon Eddy
J. W. Graves
National Organizaton
Hotel Evans Furniture
H. D. Albin
Bell
Willis Dis
Layman
Craig
Atlantic
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