West Virginia Coal War Escalates Across Tug River
Reports from Williamson and Sprigg describe renewed heavy fighting in the West Virginia coal region near Merrimac and McCarr on May 13. State police and guards faced gunfire from Kentucky mountains as casualties rise and officials dispute responsibility between miners and operators amid ongoing disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Oben
Olio
Camp Sherman
Indianapolis
West Virginia
West Virginia-Kentucky
J. R. Brockus
McCarr
Merrimac
Virginia
Tug River
Arking
Merv
Kus
Brockus
Miners Face Lockout as State Police Battle Mountain Attack
In Charlestown on May 13 Governor Morgan reported no reply from the War Department about federal troops for Mingo county. State police battled an attacking party in the mountains as miners, refusing to quit the union, defend their right to membership.
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Sprigg
Wing
Pike County
West Vi
Ners
Williamson
W. Va
John Hall
Charlestown
Morgan
War Department
Mingo County
Mary Pickford in Pollyanna at Empire Saturday Special
Empire presents a matinee at 2:30 featuring Mary Pickford in Pollyanna with nine reels plus U S S Idaho and Pathe News. Aimed at both adults and children, the program differs from the night show and promises entertainment for all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Pickford
Idaho
Pathe News
Railroad Deficit Nears Two Billion Amid Hearings
At a Senate interstate commerce hearing on the railroads, Chairman Cummins said government losses from 26 months of control reach about 1.2 billion, with total claims rising to 2.5 billion and an estimated final loss of 1.8 billion. He warned the deficit may have to be met from the national treasury. Julius Kruttschnitt cited neglect of maintenance as a key cause of growing claims.
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Associated
Washington
Gess
National Treasury
Cummins
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Railroad Administration
Julius Kruttschnitt
Southern Pacific Company
Federal Railroad Administration
Big Saturday Night at the Empire Show
Tomorrow night at the Empire a film program features Geraldine Farrar in The Riddle Woman and She Sighed by the Seaside with Pathe New Kineto Review. Ten new reels include a Seas ide Comedy two reeler with Lloyd Keaton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Empire
Buddy
Geraldine Farrar
Pathe New and Kineto
Lloyd Keaton
Hill Favored for Germany Ambassador Post
Washington May 13 Dr David Jayne Hill of New York is believed to be fore most among candidates for ambassador to Germany when relations resume while he has declined to be considered for Japan. Also appears a small classified ad offering hemm stitching and picoting attachments for sewing machines and self threading needles at Mutual Sales Co Charlotte.
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Associated Press
Washington
David Jayne Hill
New York
Japan
Germany
Mutual Sales Co
Charlotte
N.C
Bond Issue Fallout Looms Over Virginia Road Plan
Legal dispute centers on Judge Whiting ordering the Board of Supervisors to issue and apply a $200,000 bond loan for road construction from Opequon to Ashby’s Gap. Voters favored the sale. Supervisors face contempt risk or must loan funds to the Highway Department with no guaranteed repayment date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiting
Board of Supervisors
Highway Department
Opequon
Loudoun County
Ashby’s Gap
Kenneth Gilpin
Pms
Star
Whitees
Virginia
Te Highway Department
Clarke County
Chapel and Greenway
E- Law
Ome
Coleman
May Sale at Jolliffe & Jolliffe’s Shoes
An advertisement urges shoppers to visit Jolliffe & Jolliffe during the May Sale for W. L. Douglas oxford shoes priced at 5.60 and brogue oxfords at 4.80 with limited sizes left. Also promotes Plaza Quick Lunch offerings and notes a George Pakas listing at 27 E. Water St.
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W. L. Douglas
Jolliffe & Jolliffe’s
Dent
Hail Insurance Offered for Wheat and Apple Crops
Hart ford Hansbrough & C Insurance advertises hail insurance on wheat corn rye and apples with low rates. Also offers loans and real estate services. Coverage aimed at farm protectors with quick quotes and local service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Hartford,hansbrough &C Insurance
Oiler Property Offers 11 Room House and Barns on Kent St
181p-21 G. Clarence Miller advertises the Oyler property with an 11 room house, barns and outbuildings, truck gardens and building lots on Kent Street at bargain prices. The notice highlights extensive improvements and investment potential by the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyler
Kent St
Clarence Miller
Empire Manager Plans Local Benefit for Hose Company
A South End Hose Company manager proposed using proceeds from a motion picture to fund a new hose truck. Arrangements were to be announced soon for a local event to coincide with the film night, likely scheduled for next week at the local venue.
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Empire Manager
MBS South End Hose Company
Ramones
South End Hose
Manana
South’ End
Ter
Winchester Aerie elects new officers for 1926
Winchester Fraternal Order of Eagles local 824 elected Waltékis as president at the annual officers meeting on West Water street. Frank Jackson becomes past worthy president. Other officers include worthy vice president Clifton Grim chaplain J A Carpenter secretary S L Forney treasurer Fred W Forney surgeon C R Anderson inside guard William MacMillan outside guard H L Bowers and trustees James Amick Joseph S Patterson O H Lewis.
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GC. Waltékis
Winchester Aerie
Order of Eagles
Eagles
West Water Street
Frank ‘Jackson
Aerie
Mail messengers armed with pistols under new rules
Mail haulers connected with the Winchester post are equipped with large caliber pistols in holsters strapped to a belt as authorized by Postmaster General Hays. The rule aims to deter hold ups on mail routes to and from post offices and railroad stations. Railroad station staff and railway mail clerks also receive firearms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hays
Postoffice Department
Postoffice
Bargain 6 room house and prime lot in residential section
PHONE 85 seeks a 6 room house on a 58 by 140 ft lot for 1400 dollars. Owner away, can sell a dandy lot in best section for 32 dollars per front foot with concrete walks gas and sewer. Other lots on same street quoted at 40 and 50 per front foot. All city properties in classifieds by Baker and Shryock.
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Baker and Shryock
Klingtite belts advertised for belt work at Winchester Orchard Sup Co
Goodyear Klingtite belts save time and power by resisting shrinkage and stretch. They offer unusually long service and are waterproof, unstitched belts costing about the same as ordinary belts. Stocked in various sizes for every purpose at Winchester Orchard Sup Co, 301 N. Market St, phone 313.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodyear
Winchester Orchard Sup, CO
Market St
Summer Hats at Miss Newcomes Above Baker and Shryock s
New shipment of summer styles for ladies and children arrives at Miss Newcome s above Baker and Shryock s 45 West Water Street. Sale advertised for May 26 with terms EOD. Also listed an unfurnished apartment with four or five rooms at 210 West Water Street with light and heat provided. Watch for Shryock s sale on May 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Newcome’s
Baker and Shryock’s
Water St
Winter St
Washington
Grand Opening of Rosemont Amusement Park in Martinsburg
Rosemont Amusement and Recreation Park opens in Martinsburg West Virginia with free admission and a schedule of round dancing on Mondays Wednesdays Thursdays and Fridays at night square dances on Tuesday and Saturday nights and added attractions for the 1921 season. Sunday schools churches lodges and other groups welcome at all times and visitors encouraged to bring baskets for picnics.
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Rosemont
Martinsburg
West Virginia
Full O' Pep Growing Mash at Albin's
A small local note states that Full O' Pep is mixing mash at Albin's, indicating ongoing preparations or supply activity at the establishment.
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Albin's
Blackstone Businessmen Press for Road Reform in Virginia
The Basin Men's Club of Blackstone Virginia adopts April 11 resolutions criticizing Virginia road spending and bond plans. They urge a transparent plan with public access to expenditures and favor a dedicated commission to oversee construction and maintenance. They call for legislative action next session and invite organizations and individuals to submit views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackstone
Virginia
Basin Men’s Club
Business Men¢lub
Mony
Virginia Highway Department
Asa
Business Men's Club
Forney Sisters Buy Stryker Home on Cultford Street
The residence of Fred Stryker at 109 Cultford Street is sold by Mr. and Mrs. Stryker to Misses Hilda and Sara Forney for 5200 dollars. Possession to be given when the Strykers move into their new home on West Clifford Street now under construction. The Forneys gain a modern house with a garage. sale handled by B M Sullivan.
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Fred, Stryker
Cultford Street
Stryker
Hilda
Sara Forney
Tell M Seat At A Premium
As the date for the American Legion production Tell M Seat draws near seats are selling rapidly and standing room may be the only option before week’s end. Desirable tickets remain available and management urges early purchase under the direction of Mrs. A M Baker. The show features tuneful songs and a wholesome, humorous spirit.
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A. M. Baker
Downtown store for sale in prime location
Local notice advertises a downtown store for sale with strong business and stock. It promises right location and stock, requiring a small capital to yield about five thousand dollars yearly. Refers to contact U Tell Em Sell Em and lists B M Sullivan.
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B. M
Sullivan
Hagerstown High School Baseball to Host Winchester
The Hagerstown High School baseball team, among the best in the Cumberland Valley, will play Winchester High School at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon on the local diamond.
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Hagerstown High School
Cumberland Valley
Winchester High School
Apples in Storage Shrinking as Winchester Season Ends
The Winchester area faces dwindling supplies as the apple season nears its close. Albemarle and Newtown Pippin remain dominant in storage with small Winesap stocks, while shipments and high prices push retail values upward. Sam Haines shipped a carload of Albemarle Pippins to northern markets as total season shipments reach 101,798 barrels.
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Winchester
Albemarle
Newtown Pippina
Ben Davia
C. L. Robinson Ice and Cold Storage Corporation
Charles Town
W. Va
Winchester Cold Storage Company
Sam Haines
New York
Washington
Ben Davis
Wall Paper and Floor Refinishing Ads
Vintage classified noting sale and hanging of high grade paper tile and sanitatos by G W Fritts at 86 W Water St Bell 138 W. Also offers old floor cleaning planing and finishing with guaranteed work and estimates by Fripts at 85 W Water St Bell 138 W.
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G. W. Fritts
Water St
Bell
8000 Single Comb White Leghorn Baby Chicks for Sale
8000 Chicks from batch 17 and 24 offered at less than half price. From high eye producing stock with records of 256 and more. Delivered to your door for $9.50 per hundred while they last. Order from this ad and specify hatch. APSS HATCHDRY Mt. Clinton Va 18 Ip 2t.
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Apss Hatchdry
Mt. Clinton
Rouss Garage for Rent in Shenandoah Valley
The oldest public garage in the Shenandoah Valley offers rental space after over twenty years of continuous operation. For full particulars write to C. Douglas Brown, Secretary, Charley Rouss Fire Co. Inc.
May Sale At JonNiffe Joliffe's Offers Panama Hats Half Price
Aggressive sale pitches advertise 250 sample Panama Hats at JonNiffe and Joliffe's during the annual May Sale. The event runs through next week with additional offers from Chapman’s Auto Sales featuring an Overland sedan for quick sale.
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Chapman
JonNiffe & Joliffe's
Two Vodvil Acts at Auditorium Tonite
Lew Worth performs with Keith houses followed by Ackerman and Ack erifian in a comedy and singing program. The listing promises twelve fine late reels and an advertisement on the back page.
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Lew Worth
Keith Houses
Ackerman & Ackerifian
Richards Announces Bid for House of Delegates Seat
Boyd R Richards declares candidacy for the Maryland House of Delegates subject to the Democratic Primary on August 2 1921 in Winchester and Frederick County. He signs respectfully as the candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Frederick County
House of Delegates
Boyd R. Richards
Winchester Marks 135th Anniversary of 1886 Hailstorm
Older residents recall May 12, 1886 hailstorm that smashed thousands of glass panes and devastated gardens and crops across the region. Strong hailstones damaged farms and homes, leaving lasting memories of the storm.
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Winchester
Estate dispute shapes up as relatives to inherit
The will of Dr. William Whitlock is probated in Frederick Court with executors M. Lyne and O. T. Ritter named and bonded at 12000 dollars each. The estate totals about 22900 dollars in realty and 668.41 dollars personal property. Whitlock leaves funds to his wife Annie A. Whitlock, life estate to realty, and specific bequests to Ritter family and nieces. The remaining assets are to be sold and distributed to heirs after Mrs. Whitlock’s death.
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William Joseph Davis Ritter
O. T. Ritter
Willia Whitlock
Frederick Court of Frederick Oo
M. Lyne
Whitlock
C. C. Brannon
Robert
George Ia W. R. Hillyard
Clinton
Charles. Lupton
Rober M.ay
Annie A. Whitlock
James E. Whitlock
Mra. Lock
Frederick Mty
William Joseph Day
Deuce Whitlock
Allie Sitter
Mra
J. ‘L. “Whitlock
Madeline
Ritter
Roy Scouts of America Weekly Meeting Notice
Weekly meeting Friday at 7 40 pm. Business of importance to evs scout. Be prepared to say nett or not you can take the hike to pon Bridge. The night will be spe at the cabin. Be sure to get permission of your parents. A good attendance desired at this meeting. Scout Executive
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evs
Pon Bridge
Chapman Auto Sale Offers May Discounts Across Store
A historic ad urges buyers to visit Chapman’s Auto Sale for a May sale extended by eight days with reductions on all items. The notice promotes a for sale of a Overland Coupelet and highlights other bargains at Brown and Jolliffe’s as part of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown i Jolliffe’s & Jolliffe’s
Grain gambling may be curbed
Washington May 12 A House bill seeks to regulate grain futures trading with a 20 cent tax on such contracts and similar outside deliveries. The measure aims to curb speculative practices by levying duties and indemnities, while Secretary of Agriculture would oversee enforcement amid market volatility and suspected manipulation. Prime Minister Lloyd George is mentioned in the surrounding dispatches from London regarding postwar treaties and unrest in Silesia.
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Associated ‘Preas
Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
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Wilitars
United Mine Workers of America
Wiliamson Coal Operators’ Association
etBoth
Kentucky
Ellis Arles
United Mineorkers’ Journal
Be Foal Miners’ Union
Sapere
Bian
Empire
Hill
Stryock
R. O-D
Hapman
Watca
Shryock
Misses Forney
Hagerstown
Rouss
ROY Scouts OF America
London
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Upper Silesian
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