Gilpin to Run for Lieutenant Governor in Virginia
Delegate Kenneth N. Gilpin of Clarke and Warren counties announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia. He pledges a vigorous campaign focused on agriculture industry roads schools pensions for ex Confed women and strict enforcement of laws including prohibition while noting his past move to abolish the prohibition commissioner post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth N. ‘Gilpin
E . Va
Clarke
Warren
General Assembly
Edwin H. Gibson
House of Delegates
Culpeper County
Virginia
Prohibition
Local Boy Wins Prize in Thrift Poster Contest
E Rhodes Huntsberry of this city won third prize in a War Loan Division poster contest in the Fifth Federal Reserve District. His first poster shows a boy receiving 50 cents from a junk dealer, the second a choice between show soda and saving, and the third a poster of buying thrift stamps. Huntsberry, son of Mr and Mrs Walter E Huntsberry, is in junior high with teacher Miss Louise O Zirkle and takes a cartoon drawing course by correspondence. Over one thousand entries were received from seven states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Rhodes Huntsberry
Richmond
War Loan Division
United States ‘Treasury Department
Federal Reserve District
Young Hunisberry
Huntsberry
Walter E. Huntsberry
Louise O. Zirkle
Knitting Plant Worker Survives Near Finger Amputation
William Haines an employee at Lewis Jones Knitting Company nearly severed two fingers of his right hand yesterday while sawing boards. He is left handed and was rushed to a hospital where Dr. Anderson treated him and doctors believe the fingers may be saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Haines
Lewis Jones Knitting Company
Anderson
Jolliffe Studio Ad Offers Free Enlargement
An old newspaper advertisement promotes a free enlargement with every Kodak work purchase and two dollars worth of Kodak services at Jolliffe Studio. The line lists contact or internal catalog details and a page reference.
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Jolliffe Studio
Public Sale Of Spott's Property At Court House
Describes an eight room brick residence at 523 South Main Street with a large lot suitable for subdivision into building parcels. The property will be sold at public auction in front of the Court House at 12 o'clock on Saturday May 29 1920. Also advertises Winchester Seed Co pedigreed seed corn with a note to see the sale bill on another page.
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South Main Street
Court House
Threw Silent Policeman on Mayor’s Laws
Thieves took two garbage cans and a silent policeman from the street and left them on Mayor Ward’s lawn on South Washington. Police believe they know the culprit. The gag warned drivers. its removal endangered lives in auto collisions. A warrant was issued for a suspect a day earlier for taking a similar guide.
License Issued for County Couple Hovermale Largent
A marriage license was issued by the county clerk to Walker G. Hovermale and Miss Ollie May Largent, both residents of the county. The groom is the son of Avon Hovermale and the bride the daughter of George Largent.
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Walker G. Hovermale
Ollie May Largent
Avon Hovermale
George Largent
Fruit Growers Ad For Immediate Delivery
Regional agricultural supplier advertises Pyrox lead arsenate bluestone and dusting materials along with spray hoses rods guns nozzles fittings and power and hand sprayers. Promotes “Everything for better fruit.”
Ford for Sale in Front of Court House May 15
John W. Rice trust officer Shenandoah Valley Nat Bank offers a nearly new Ford for sale at 2 p.m. May 15 in front of the courthouse for cash. Also notices of hardware sprayer, lost tire and rim, with Hicks Motor Co. as return location.
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John W.rice
Shenandoah Val
Nat's Bank
Winchester
Front Royal
Stephens City
Nineveh
Hicks Motor Co
Ford Models 1914 to 1918 fords for sale
Chapman’s Auto Sales advertises model years 1914 1916 1917 1918 with 4 5 and 11 41 dates, offering 1914 1916 1917 1918 models in perfect mechanical condition with prices from 275 to 500 and easy payments.
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Chapman
TRY HERRELLS 3-16-1p-tf Large and Small Investors
Advertisements list Try Herrells 3 16 1p tf for large and small investors with Newlin & Company in the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newlin & Company
Butler & Gray Announces New Showroom Opening
Butler and Gray announce the opening of their new showroom on Saturday May 15 offering a complete line of electrical fixtures and home appliances. The note invites the public to stop in and view the display at their Bell phone location on W Water Street. Winchester Seeds, Inc. listed in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler & Gray
Bell Phone
W. Water St
Carranza Still Free as Rebels Close In at Rinconada Puebla
Definite word from Gen Alvaro indicates Carranza remains at liberty but surrounded by rebel forces near Rinconada Puebla. reports say he may be allowed to leave safely. With Gen Calles due, a 10,000-strong southward movement is anticipated. British and American officials seek access to Carranza in Vera Cruz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carranza
el: Paso
Tex
Alvaro
Rinconda
Puebla
Roberto Pesqueria
Calles
Northwest
Vera Cruz
Mexico
San Marcos
Washington
Americ
State Department
Tampico
Department
Eaa Ber
Wilson Approved Daniels Action
President Wilson approved Secretary Daniels action in releasing war time messages to the Atlantic fleet and to Rear Admiral Sims. Senate naval committee heard the documents were read with the President's full consent and approval. British Admiralty was criticized in both documents and reports suggest a potential reprimand for Daniels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
House
Wilson
Sims
Senate Naval Investigating Committee
Daniels
Naval Secretary
Mr Wyndham Suffered Facial Paralysis At Home
Winchester's eldest veteran Mr Thornton O Wyndham aged 93 suffered a stroke of facial paralysis at his daughter Nellie Evans's home near Berryville. He had attended a birthday dinner in Clarke County last week, is expected to be moved to Winchester if his condition permits, and his children and son in Boyce were summoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton O. Wyndham
Winchester
Nellie Evans
Berryville
Wyndham
Clarke County
Boyce
County Couple Granted Marriage License In Mount Williams
A marriage license was issued in the county clerk's office to Noel Conrad Williams and Miss Mary Beulah Clowser, both of Mount Williams county. The groom is described as a young farmer, son of Wil A Wiltt, and the bride is...
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Noel Conrad Williams
Mary Beulah Clowser
Mount Williame
Otnty
Wil- A Wiltt
James Clark Passes Away After Long Ill Health
James Clark retired farmer and county figure died at 70 after a yearlong illness at his son Lemuel Clark’s home on Fairmont avenue. Funeral at Chestnut Grove Methodist Episcopal Church with 9 o'clock meeting at Lemuel’s home, services and burial to follow. He is survived by his widow, three sons Lemuel Gasaway and Trovellalark, a daughter Hayden Heiranimus, a brother Jonathan Clark and a sister Mrs Isabelle Williams.
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James Clark
Lemuel Clark
Fairmont Avenue
Clark
Chestnut Grove
Friends Meeting
Chestnutt Grove
Thomas Clark
Winchester
Methodist Church
Gasaway Clark
Trovellalark
Hayden Heiranimus
Bartonville
Jonathan Clark
Light
Isabelle Williams
Washington, D. C
Social Life in Albin Virginia May gathering notes
Dr and Mrs W M Janney visited Mr and Mrs Harry Flowers near Bartontville Sunday evening. Miss Mary Sherman and Strother Sherman visited Miss Mary Miller Sunday. Mr and Mrs B F Lineburg spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs C L Long Middletown. Mr and Mrs William Cochran visited Mr and Mrs R L Lewis Sunday. Purcell called on friends in the village Monday evening. Mrs E P Janney spent Monday with her parents Mr and Mrs Scott Fahnestock. Mrs W G Orndorff and family spent Monday with relatives in Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albin
W. M. Jannay
Harry Flowers
Bartonville
Mary Sherman
Strother Sherman
Mary Miller
B. F. Lineburg
C. L. Long
Middletown
William Cochran
R. L. Lewis
J. Perry
Purcell
E. P. Janney
Scott Fahnestock
W. 4. Orndorff
Winchester
Germans Decide Not to Attend Conferences Without French Withdrawal
Berlin reports the German cabinet after full discussion with the ministry of the federated state unanimously decided Germany will not send representatives to the Spa or Brussels conferences unless French troops are withdrawn from the Main district by May 16.
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Associated Press
London
Ministry of
Germany
Spa
Brussels
Berlin
Wall Arrested for Assault on Wife in Police Court
W Taylor Wall a prominent businessman was arrested on a warrant filed by his wife Mrs Mary Wall for unlawful and malicious assault. He was arraigned before Justice Talbott, testified, found guilty, fined 16 dollars plus costs, and gave notice of appeal to the Corporation Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Taylor Wall
Mary ¥. Wall
Wall
Talbott
Corporation Court
CANDIDATES FILE NOTICE FOR JUNE ELECTION
The Democrats and Republicans nominated candidates for mayor and city council for the June regular election after filing notice with the clerk of the Corporation Court. Mayoral candidates are W. W. Gass, Democrat, and W. R. Talbott, Republican. first ward council names include R. Anderson, W. A. Baker, H. B. Grimm, Democrats, and Stewart Grim, Republican. second ward nominees include P. McVicar, W. Nelson Page, W. A. Sale, Democrats, and Lewis F. Cooper, C. W. Ramsburg, L. D. Ritter, Republicans.
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Corporation Court
W. W. Gass
W. R. Talbott
Common Council
R. Anderson
W. A. Baker
H. B. Grimm
Stewart Grim
P. McVicar
W. Nelson
Page
W. A. Sale
Lewis F. Cooper
W. Ramsburg
L .D. Ritter
L. Laren
Joseph Hodson
Philip Klompus
Democrats Meet Wednesday for Roanoke Convention
The Virginia state Democratic convention will gather in Roanoke next Wednesday the 19th to elect four delegates at large to the national convention in San Francisco. Delegates from Winchester and Frederick County plan to travel by rail to Roanoke for the meeting and to weigh in on pressing national issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Roanoke
Winchester
Fréderick
Toor Boyce
Norfolk and Western Railway
Homer & Cummings
D&i
Talbott Endorsed for Winchester Mayor Seat
Local Barnesville native W. R. Talbott is named by the Winchester Republican convention as nominee for mayor. Talbott, a lawyer and former Akron resident, is described as a capable, upstanding Buckeye with long service in law and a history of political nonpartisanship.
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W. R. Talbott
Hsa
Barnesville
Winchester
Falbott
Bailie
Barnesville High School
Talbott
Akron
Ohio
Wall Tallott
Buckeye
Healing of the Syro Phoenician at St Pauls A Church
Mr and Mrs A B Chapman motored to Rocky Mount to spend two weeks at their old home. The notice lists a piano tuner service and mentions a morning sermon at St Pauls A Church with pastor Parola.
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Hea
Syro
Parola
Mrs
A. B. Chapman
Rocky Mount
Light frost expected tonight in parts of Virginia
The Weather Bureau issues a special forecast for Virginia noting possible light frost in low lands of the north and west portions of the state tonight. The notice cautions residents to protect tender plants and outdoor fixtures from frost damage.
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United States Weather Bureau
Virginia
Recipe for Salvation Army Doughnuts from France
A World War II era note shares the Salvation Army doughnut recipe used by servicemen in France. It lists ingredients including flour sugar milk baking powder salt and lard and explains kneading shaping and frying in boiling lard. The piece highlights the morale boost provided by the treats and the happy smiles of Salvation Army lassies.
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Salvation Army
France
Churches May Vote on Merged Plan in Des Moines
Des Moines Iowa May 14 A special committee of the Methodist Episcopal Church South met to consider and report on a plan of sanctification. The committee expects final findings and recommendations to be ready for submission to the general conference next week. The plan divides the church territory into regions and has been explained to the entire committee. Sentiment to date is strongly in favor.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Methodist Episcopal Church Oral Conference
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
General Conference
Hapdox Terrace Lots Blend Investments With Desirable Homes
A real estate note highlights Hapdox Terrace offerings combining investment potential with desirable home locations. Buyers are urged to act quickly as limited lots secure premium positions and future value.
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Hapdox Terrace
Potatoes Wanted in Winchester Cold Storage Display
Wanted notice seeks bushels of potatoes at Winchester Cold Storage. Advert says immediate purchase, listing storage facility as point of collection and contact for suppliers.
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Winchester Cold Storage
Hoover supports open shop in Washington hearing
Herbert Hoover told the Senate labor committee that industrial freedom requires the open shop and rejected legal repression or injunctions as a means to settle unrest. He noted his role in Wilson's second industrial conference and urged voluntary mediation over compulsory arbitration or industrial courts.
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Associated Press
Washington
Herbert Hoover
Hoarst
Wilson
Lone Bandit Loses Life in Hold of Police
Chicago May 14 AP report recounts the bold bank and train robbery aboard the Illinois Central New Orleans Limited. Horace Walton of St Joseph Missouri, 32, barricaded himself in an apartment after a gunfight that killed one officer and wounded another. Walton died from wounds after exchanging fire with police and deputies. A mail car loot of about 105 000 was seized and recovered. A note found in Walton’s possession and a membership card tie him to the crime.
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Chicago
Badit
Illinois Central Railroad
New Orleans Limited
Horace Walton
St. Joseph
Bispo Harrie
EhMarrig
Walton
Mizner
William A. Roberts
Jetdricks
Bache
Roberts
Kendricka
Roverta
Watton
Thitectives
Mooney
Bt. Joseph
Mra. Ta -4
St Joseph
Western Union Manager Blair Fiabn Quits With Family
Mr Blair Fiabn manager of Western Union Telegraph Office retires or resigns, leaving his post. The notice mentions his parents and family locations on South Main at the Dome and Mrs Taylor on N Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair Fiabn
Western Union Telegraph Office
Sleuris Hie
And
Hahn
South Main
Dome
Taylorn Street
Turbulent Staunton Trial Shrouded in Unclear Details
Fragments describe a court appearance tied to a rebel figure in Staunton. The garbled text mentions a path through Rome, Possenti, and a Miss Milk, with references to an IRS inspector and justice duties in New York. Details remain vague due to damaged OCR.
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MR. Gilpin
Winchester Seed Co, Inc
Joseph
Samuel
Fruit Growers
ARD Supply CO
N. Market ST
FORD
Massey Bros
Herrell
The
Winchester Seeds P., Inc
Quie
Esperanza
People’s Drug Co
People’s Drug Store
MR. Talbott
St. Paul's
Hice
Hoover
Lone Bandit
Tle
To.ment
Staunton
Wirmirribnoch
Roy Oe
Rome
St. 1
Miss Milk
Fri
IRS AE
Spector Dori
Was & Justice
Ft York
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