Woman Shoots Herself Dead Over Ill Health
Mrs Mary T Keckley wife of Jacob H Keckley a well known resident near Mountain Falls died by self inflicted gunshot in early morning despondent over ill health. Two shots fired first missed second killed her. body found with a double barrel shotgun and empty shells. Inquest not needed. funeral set for Friday at St Johns Church Winchester.
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Mary T. Keckley
Jacob H. Keckley
Mountain Falls
Re. Keckley
Mrs. Keckley
Self White
Mr. Keckley
Clyde J. Keckley
Winchester
Jf’ Luther “Pannett
City
Frontier States Hit by Tidal Wave and Election Returns
Waves flood several frontier states as tallies swing on Election Day. Harding gains in Ohio and West Virginia while New York and New Jersey report tightening leads for the Republican ticket. A Republican sweep appears likely in many districts with more results awaited.
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Tennessee
Roberts
A. Taylor
Jane Arc
Asland
Georgia
Alabama
House of Res
Ohio
Columbus
Harding
Zoey
Cox
West Va
Charleston
Morgat
Miller
New York
Nathan L. Miller
Smith
Friendship Fire Co. Postpones Monthly Meeting
The Friendship Fire Co postpones its regular monthly meeting to Thursday November 11 by order Captain Cc. H. Hardy.
30 000 Apple Trees Ordered by Frederick County Grower
Frederick County fruit grower Mr Boyd R Richards announced a record order of 30 000 apple trees from Stark Brothers of Louisiana Missouri for planting this fall and next spring. The $22 000 invoice covers York Imperial Stayman Winesap Grimes Golden and Golden Delicious varieties. W W Glass and F W Bailey traveled to St Louis to select and represent Mr Richards in the purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd _R. Richards
Frederick
County
Stark Brothers
Louisiana
Richards
St. Louisiana, Mo
Mr. Richards
Fancy Box Apples on sale at M Haines Virginia
Readable notice promotes Fancy Box Apples with selected varieties and reasonable prices. Encourages sending a box to friends to advertise Virginia on sale at M Haines on Main Street in Staunton via a local Virginia address.
Ex-Governor Graham Sentenced to Prison in Vermont
Horace F. Graham former Vermont governor was sentenced by the Supreme Court to a prison term of five to eight years for embezzling state funds while serving as state auditor of accounts. The case outlines a serious breach of public trust and reflects the broader crackdown on corruption within state offices.
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Associated Press
Montpelier
Horace F. Graham
Vermont
Supreme Court
Referendum on wine and beer sales inching toward approval
Official returns from 674 of 1206 precincts in Massachusetts show the affirmative leading in the pill referendum. Final tallies: Yeas 242310, Nays 232270 as results come in.
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Boston
Mass
Will Inspect Co 1 Tonight Major Conquest
An inspector of National Guard units will muster and inspect Company I of this city at 7 30 tonight. All members are ordered to report in uniform and no excuses will be accepted. Capt Grimm orders that all observers will be court martialed and fined. Owner call at Star office.
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Major Conquest
United States Arms
National Guard
Grimm
Harrison Holds Narrow Lead In District Election
Representative Thomas W. Harrison Democrat defeats Republican John Paul of Rockingham by a 464 vote majority after corrections. Official canvass will confirm all totals with minor adjustments from Albemarle precincts. Counties Shenandoah Rockingham Page Greene report Harrison ahead overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Harrison
Congress
John Paul
Rockingham County
Albemarle
Ares
Palmer urged to testify in coal mine case probe
Indiana federal court will hear on November 8 an investigation into Attorney General Palmer's connection with a case against 125 coal mine operators and miners. Judge A B Anderson sent the telegram inviting his presence, with Daniel N Simms expected to explain an alleged evidence proposal that led to Simms' removal from the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Palmer
United States District
A. B. Anderson
Daniel N.simms
Simms
Restrictions on sugar lifted by presidential proclamation
Washington November 4 The last vestige of government control over sugar has been removed. President Wilson signed a proclamation revoking on November 15 all licenses held by wholesalers refiners exporters and importers ending government supervision of the sugar trade.
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Washington
Wilson
Staunton High Meets Virginia School for the Deaf Football
High School schedules a 2 30 Friday football at Equity grounds against Staunton Virginia School for the Deaf. Staunton brings a strong roster and has already defeated Fishburne Military Academy. Admission is twenty five cents with tickets sold at the grounds.
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Equity
Virginia School For the Deaf
Staunton
Fishburne
Military Academy
Present Day Klan Sworn to Obey Law, Says Imperial Wizard
Atlanta reports Col. William J. Simmons, imperial wizard of the Ku Klux Klan, declares the order a respectable, law abiding patriotic fraternal body. He rejects violence and night riders, emphasizes sworn loyalty to upholding law, and warns against intimidation.
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Atlanta
Knights of the Klu Klux Klan
Imperial Aulic
William J. Simmons
Knights of the Klux Klux Klan
Ku Klux Klan
Ent
Ladies Suits and Coats At Reduced Prices
JOLLiffe and Joliffe advertise a large new stock of ladies sample coats and tailored suits offered at very low prices. See them now before twenty days pass and the stock is returned. Located at 17-19 North Main Street.
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Jolliffe & Jolliffh
North Main Bt
Winchesters
British Press Sees Harding Victory as End of One Man Rule
London notes that provincial papers view Senator Harding's election as voter fatigue with Wilsonism and a shift away from concentrated power. The Guardian argues the motive is general dislike for Wilsonism, signaling a political change since 1918.
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Associated Press
London
Hadding
Manchestr Guardian
Sale of Household Effects for Mrs Susie Winkley
Auction of furniture from the late Mrs Susie Winkley at 11 o clock Saturday November 6 at the residence on Baker Street. Proceeds to be used to settle the estate. Items include a sewing machine and other household goods.
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Susie A. Winkley
Baker St
Regular meeting notice for Sarah Zane Fire Company
Regular meeting announced for Friday evening at a specified time. Reports from all committees, speeches and refreshments to follow. Secretary signs the notice.
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Sarah Zane’ Fire Company
Pupils Parade for Humane Treatment of Animals in Winchester
More than 1500 Handley School pupils led by the Citizens Band and school staff paraded through Winchester in support of the humane treatment movement. They wore costumes, carried banners, and were joined by animals and a chorus of fifty children. The event drew hundreds of spectators and featured slogans urging kindness to all dumb animals.
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Kindness To Animals
Handley Schools
Winchester
Citizens Band
Corps of
Early History of Cumberland Valley Railroad Highlighted
At a Chambersburg meeting of more than 200 Locomotive Engineers members of the Grand International Auxiliary, B. Kennedy of the Cumberland Valley division spoke on the railroad’s birth and expansion. He traced ferry beginnings, Fort Hunter’s founding in 1735, Washington’s 1790 visit, and key line developments through Martinsburg and Winchester, noting notable Franklin county natives.
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Grand International Auxiliary
Chambersburg
B. Kennedy
Cumberland Valley Division
Pennsylvania Railroad
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Kennedy
Susquehanna River
Harris
Lancaster
Fort Hunter
Harrisburg
Four Chambers Brothers
George Washington
Pittsburgh
John Brown
Cumberland ‘Valley Railroad
Ward
West Bank of the Susquehanna
Franklin
Hagerstown
Cumberland Valley
Martinsburg
Winchester
Menho
Franklin County
James Buchanan
United States
Mercersburg
Thomas Scott
Fort Joudoun
Pennsylvania
Frank Thompson
Scotland
The
A. Z. Dice
Reading Railroad
Export Apples Prospects Improve With Sailing Dates
For sailing dates space in steamer and government permit apply to Thomas W Mathews at 45 West Piccadilly Street opposite Pontamee Winchester Virginia. Ip tf
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Thomas W Mathews
West Piccadilly
Pont’ ‘Omee
Winchester
Miss Gera White Weds Barley Massie in Quiet Grace Lutheran Rite
A quiet 7 45 morning ceremony at Grace Lutheran parsonage on North Market Street united Miss Gera White and Barley Massie. The bride, a Brill and Ritter employee, wore a blue Du Lanié suit and black hat. Massie hails from Kernstown and recently farmed there. The couple planned a Cumberland mountain and West Virginia honeymoon and will reside at Addition after November 8.
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Grace Lutheran Church
North Market Street
Gera White
Barley Massie
A. Kelly
M. §. White
South Main Street
Brill and Ritter
Massie
T. B. Massie
Kernstown
Cumberland Mountains
West Virginia
Mrs
Jolliffe & Jolliffe Promote Children Coats and Skirts
Local retailer announces fresh stock of children and misses coats and tailor made ladies skirts. They invite shoppers to visit at 17 19 North Main Street Winchester Virginia and guarantee fit and satisfaction.
Worth Meetings Well Attended in Court House Hall
Florence Worth the star actress revivalist speaks nightly at 8 o clock under Salvation Army auspices at Court House Hall Auditorium. Last night she addressed a large audience on Angels I Have Met. Ensign Mary Leigh sang How Much I Owe. Tonight Worth’s subject is A Cry From the Depths. Good music and singing. all are invited.
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Florence Worth
England
Scotland
France
Salvation Army
Court House Hall
Mary_ Leigh
Wood Yard Opens At 49 Bout Street Market
Notice lists wood supply availability at 49 Bout Street with contact line and promises. Also includes items for sale such as a Ford touring car with demountable rims and bumper priced at 200 dollars. Other postings mention rye seed, potatoes, and a Pinafore rehearsal tonight at 7 PM.
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Bout St
Bell
Market
Shade Moto CO
Large Wardrobe for Sale Man's Overcoat
Classified item notes a large wardrobe and a cheap quick sale for a man's overcoat. Includes fragmentary contact cue Inver and office reference with unclear formatting.
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Office
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Ates MN Keekly
Nina MclIlwee
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R. W.white
M. D. White
Washington, D. C
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St. John's
Pierges
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Baltimore
Maryland
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Harrison
Page County
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Rappahannock
City of Winchester
Clarke County
Madison County
Warren County
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Maxwell
Care Star Os
Colonel Summins
Invisible Empire
British Press Election News
Whenc. V.R.R
Supt. Kennedy
North
Earle Massie
Truth
Gee
Jolliffe & Jolliffe
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ROSEN
Winchester Seed Co
Iptf
Troy Launday
Henry F.seal
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