Winchester memories and civic notes from Nemo's Notes
A nostalgic roundup recounts local history in Winchester including Jemmy Mack and two Jemmies, the 1812 artillery company, the Thespian Society, the Sarah Zone Fire Company, Darbs swimming pool, and May Day celebrations with a crown queen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jemmy Mack
Jemmeys
Thespian Society
Sarah Zone Fire Company
Episcopal Burying Ground
Loudoun Street
Winchester
Lwast
Mr. Wolfe
Winchester Reminiscences and Modern Morals Debate
The column records Winchester history with Philip Bush and German hospitality amid early 19th century taverns, cites admired and criticized local figures, mentions Miss Mary Magill and John Esten Cooke, and critiques modern movies and public morals led by New York Deputy Police Commissioner Mrs. Bien O Grady. It notes domestic woes in Chicago and contemplates marriage, fashion, and stage censorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Mary Magill
John Esten Cooke
War Movie Director Named for Victory Loan Drive
A Baltimore theatrical man is appointed film chairman for the War Loan Organization of the Fifth Federal Reserve District. He will direct the district's movie program, including The Price of Peace, to be shown during the Victory Loan campaign. Webb runs six of Baltimore's leading theaters and has held executive posts in electric light and telephone firms in Wilmington, Pittsburgh, and Baltimore. He was VP of the Wilmington Telephone & Electric Light Company and helped develop parts of Baltimore's suburbs. He has recently focused on the motion picture business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Baltimore
Fromi
Towson
War Loan Organization
Fifth Federal Reserve District
Mr. Webb
Electric Light
Wilmington
Pittsburgh
Wilmington Telephone & Electric Light Company
Broken Neck Cured by Collar Aims to Rebuild Wounded
The article profiles Lieutenant Charles M. Cummins of Virginia who fractured C4 to C6 in 1918 and, with a metal collar, regained the ability to walk. Surgeons at Letterman Hospital reconstruct many war injuries, turning amputees and paralyzed veterans into working citizens. Congress has funded this regeneration effort, with Victory Liberty Loan proceeds supporting reconstruction and care for returning soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Charles M. Cummins
Virginia
Cummins
Gerstner Field
Letterman General Hospital
Presidio
Cummin
Letterman
France
Congress
Announcement of bids for Northern District Commissioner of Revenue
Multiple candidates declare for the Democratic primary for Commissioner of Revenue in the Northern District. Names include Lee Whitacre Hugh G DeHaven and other locals, noting prior service and college backgrounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeatu l
Cos Brannon
Lee N.“Whitacre
Nern
Shepherd College
Hugh G. Dehaven
Candidates announce bids for Gainesboro District supervisors
A series of notices list candidates seeking Democratic primary nominations for local offices including Gainesboro District supervisor and county sheriff. Names include Dick Joan Marshall Lewis William D DeHaven Elon D Shenk A R Rinker and John M Massiel with Aug 5, 1919 primaries noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesboro
Marshall Lewis
WM. D. Dehaven
Elon D. Shenk
Candidate Announcements for Frederick County Offices
A set of candidate notices announces re election bids and new campaigns. Names such as Phil H. Gold and references to county clerk treasurer and Democratic primary appear amid garbled text. The notices indicate intent to run in the upcoming primary and general election processes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Cour
Byen
Namemaninbad
Awmat Eth
Frederick County
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Evening Star
Harry Flood ‘Byrd
Evening Star Publishing Co
Bell 33
United
Weekly Times
Weekly. Mirror
Clell
By Walt Mason
Sages Bay
Lucky Jay
Nemo
Jemmy
Syd
Rutherford
Philip Bush
McGuire Hotel
Main Street
Golder Pack
Market Street
General Cass
Mr. Bush
Brook
Land of Freedom
Mentar
Just
John W. Rosenberger
Canterbury
White Post
Alt A
Clevenger
Joho
Sere Neem Td
John D. Bear
Elkton, Va
Harry W. Webb
S. C. White Leghorns
Madison Garden
Harris Addition
National Ave. Plant Nursery
C. B. Smalts
National Avenue
Bell
Market St
Conner
Harry Brown
East Precadilly
Putnam’s Straw Hat YE
Franck Baker’ &Son
Pharmacists
DELCO
West Et
C. W Henkel
Water St
H. F. Byrd
C.F, Wall
I Rational Medical Institute
Waukeo, Wis
Hollis Clowser
Williams
Route 3
Inchester
Streit
Gray & Streit
H. Mason
Dance Avenue
Thos
Annabes Upperville, Va
Peyton St
Mary Aes House
Washington
W. K. Harrin
Fairfax Hotel
Hes ‘Yy
Omens Proition Party
Erences
O'R
John Harmer
Fair Ground
Jno
Harmer
Apple Ridge
Chevrolet
Army
Co. P. Bailey & Co
Bailey Bros
County
Senseney
Renner, Nolan
John F. Carper
Amanda L. Cox
James P. Reardon
Bell 405
W.C. Grove
Peedosickfe
of Supervisors
Back’ Creek
Joan
Board of Supervisors
E. Smith
A. R. Rinker
John M. Massiel
T. Russell Cather
Ue Eppreusavwu
Phil
H. Gold
Cc. C. Brannon
August OW
Aziz
Robt. S. Smith
Fairmont Aven
Washington Street
Is Good & CO
Jesse M. Turner
North Main St
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