Directors vote to collect balance on stock for George Washington Hotel
At a Farmers and Merchants National Bank building meeting last night the George Washington Hotel Corporation directors unanimously instructed all subscribers to pay the remaining balance on their stock. Construction advances show the hotel nearing completion with a roof, brick walls rising, and interior plumbing underway. Architect Clarence L. Harding inspected progress and expressed satisfaction with the work.
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George Washington Hotel Corporation
Farmers and Merchants Ational Bank
Clarence L. Harding
Washington
Elks Seat Sale Friday For Frolic Of 1923
Tomorrow at 9 AM Norton's Book Store reserved seats for the Elks Frolic of 1923 go on sale. Demand is high and sales follow a first come first served rule. A street parade will precede the minstrel show next Monday at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton’s Book Store
The
Elks
Kiwanian Feast Moved to Rouss Bazar Next Tuesday
Kiwanis Club changes its annual dinner to the Rouss Fire Company bazar next Tuesday evening. Toastmaster Bob Barton will introduce Claude Woodward of Washington and Claude Owen of Washington as speakers. Out-of-town Kiwanians and wives of Winchester members expected.
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Sis
Kiwanis ‘Club
Qouss Fire Company
Bob Barton
iKivanis
Barton
Claude Woodward
Washington
Capital District
Claude Owen
Washington Club
Winchester Club
Bazar
For Sale Main Street business property advert
Describes a desirable Main Street property between Water and Piccaailly with wallpaper and paint sale details. Mentions SULLIVAN and HOTTLE and an inside ad referencing dates 11 20 1p 31 and 1p 11 20 4t.
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Main St
Water and
Piccaailly
B.M. Sullivan
N. G. Hottle
Four Shot By Volunteer Posse In Cory Shootout
Four members of a volunteer search posse were shot and seriously wounded in a gun battle with a sheriff led party near Cory Indiana. Sheriff Herman Weber of Clay County ordered deputies to scene after a midnight tip about suspicious car activity. Citizens’ posse engaged, misidentifying the sheriff’s group as bandits, and opened fire.
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Associated Press
Terre Haute
Ind
Herman Weber
Clay County
Cory
Weber
Edicatte
Bardits
Jucas Weber
Chapman's Auto Sales Advertisement
A Chapman’s Auto Sales classified offers used Ford cars with prices from 50 to 275 dollars and easy terms. Located in Winchester Virginia, the ad claims the lowest prices in the valley and promises to prove it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapman’s
Winchester
Lost light colored coat belt at National Sales Store
Lost item description mentions a light colored coat belt and a liberal reward offered at the National Sales Store. Additional line notes cider for sale at 5 cents per bushel from A. Kernstown Virginia with a date stamp cl-11-22-2t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National
Kernstown
Noted Virginia Jurist Dies at 76 in Staunton
Judge George Moffett Harrison, 76, former chief justice of the Virginia Court of Appeals, died at his Staunton home after ten months of declining health. Funeral services are set for 4 p.m. tomorrow with interment in Thornrose Cemetery.
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Associated Press
Staunton
George Moffett Harrison
Virginia Court of Appeals
Thornrose
W Harrison
Brothers Looted After Estate Cash Grab
Russell and Clyde Whittaker, brothers, obtained $10,000 from their grandfather's estate yesterday but had it stolen by highwaymen within hours. As they rode toward Clyde's home after failed real estate talks, three armed raiders threatened them at a distant location, forcing the loss. Police reports indicate the bandits fled as the brothers sought help.
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Faroria
Russell
Clyde Whittaker
Clyde
Protests Filed Over Alleged Koreans Massacre
Friends of Korea in America filed protests with Secretary of State Hughes alleging a 500 Koreans massacre and 15,000 imprisoned after Japan earthquake and fire. Dr Floyd W Tompkins signed the protest citing an eye witness Captain Hedstrom who said 250 Koreans were bound and burned alive on a junk.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hughes
Friends of Korea
America
Japan
Floyd W. Tompkins
Society
Hedstrom
Miss Bertha von Hillern at McVicar's Pure Food Store
Miss Bertha von Hillern will appear at McVicar's Pure Food Store on Friday and Saturday, November 23 and 24, to promote Crystal Flour A1 22 1p 2t. The event highlights a regional promotion by Crystal Milling Company with in-store demonstrations and product samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha von Hillern
McVicar’s Pure Food Store
Four Dock Ford Sedan For Sale Ad
J Howard Cather and Co advertise a Ford sedan for sale. The notice appears in a 1919 issue page with a classified style.
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Ford
J. Howard Cather and CO
Death of J. S. Robinson in Fredericks County
Joseph Steer Robinson aged eighty seven died at home near Albin after a short pneumonia illness. A lifelong farmer and hunter, he was the last of his immediate family and a lifelong Society of Friends member. Funeral at Mattison residence Saturday at 2 pm with interment in Mount Trebron Cemetery.
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Joseph Steer Robinson
Fredericks County
D. S. Mattison
Albin
Mr. Robinson
Archibald
Lydia Ann Robinson
Miss Steer
Loudoun County
Robinson
Lew
Joseph
Mattison
West Virginia Hills
Rebecca J. Smith
Hiram
Ann Smith
Winchester
Archibald Robinson
Wadesville
Clarka County
Charles Hunter Robinson
Kirksville
Nenab L
D. S. Mattisen
Mary A
E. Brown
Alexander Robinson
Ned
James L. Robinson
Phineas Robinson
Jonathan Jackson
Friends’ Society
Society of Friends
Old Hopewell Meeting House
Gainesboro
Virginia Delegation Asked to State Religious Affiliations
Washington November 22 Members of the Virginia congressional delegation seek details of fraternal and church affiliations before Congress convenes in two weeks. A ranch attorney says the data will reveal the strength of the Christian faith among state leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Virginia
Congress
Virginia Rel
Grange to Probe Feeble Mindedness Across Nation
In Pittsburg Virginia on November 22 the National Grange voted to study the growing menace of feeble mindedness and idiocy in the United States. The aim is to recommend federal and state legislation as a remedy. A proposal to limit Grange membership by wages was defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
National Grange
United States
For Sale Established Restaurant in Winchester Va
For sale a established restaurant with all fixtures listed. Quick sale to a buyer. Address provided: P O Box 136 Winchester Virginia. Includes 1p 11 22 31 as reference.
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P. O. Box
Winchester
Virginia bond referendum results as canvassed
Official figures show 1 220 votes for bonds and 127 187 against bonds with a 45 967 majority against bonds. Secretary of the board of canvassers delivered the totals to Governor Trinkle ahead of the board meeting next Monday. Election district returns await the official canvass.
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Richmond
Trinkle
Board of Canvassers
Citizens' Gas Company Opens Three-in-One Stations
The Citizens' Gasoline and Oil Company, based at its Winchester HQ, plans three fuel stations with electric pumps and large underground tanks. Two tanks and three pumps will serve Water Street, with operation targeted by December. Henry Land site to follow next spring for a Valley Turnpike station.
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Winchester
Citizens’ Gasoline and Oil Company
Virginia
Nission
Fast Water Street
Collis
Collis and Wagner
Bowser Manufacturing Company
Port Wayne
Ind
Henry
R. M. Henry
Valley’ Turnpike
Shenandoah Valley
Henry Field
Baltimore and Ohio
North Market
North Kent Streets
Valley Pike
Bride and Groom Return Home After Ingram Wedding
Mr and Mrs Hubert T Hiltzheimer of Pulaski Virginia left for their home after a wedding in Ingram where Miss Mary Kent became Mrs Hiltzheimer. The couple had spent several days with relatives T M Hiltzheimer of 339 West Cork Street. Mr Hiltzheimer works at the General Chemical Company main office in Pulaski.
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Laura McGuire
Mrs
Abney Payne
Charleston
W. Va
Hubert T. Hiltzheimer
Pulaski
Mary Kent
Ingram
Danville
T. M. Hiltzheimer
No. 339
West Cork Street
Hiltzheimer
Miss Kent
Mr. Hiltzheimer
General Chemical Company
Love Fueled Robberies Near Merrick by Louise Johnson
Louise Johnson, 23, admitted stealing jewelry and apparel worth 15000 dollars from Mrs. Bever ly Robinson of Merrick to fund a California home and aid a convict sweetheart from Sing Sing. Police found letters from the artist lover in her possession. She attempted to swallow acid while arrested.
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Associated Press
New York
Sing Sing
California
Louise Johnson
Long Island
Beverly Robinson
Merrick
Reichstag urged to act quickly as political crisis unfolds
Berlin reports Chancellor Stiesemann told the Reichstag he would resign if needed and urged rapid decision on his continuation. Paris papers note Allied note warns Berlin to protect the military central commission and states Crown Prince William must renounce the throne. Kaiser must not return.
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London
Reichstag
Stiesemann
Nachanse
Berlin
France
England
Germany
Paris
Council of Ambassadors
von Heyquer
Military Central Commission
William
Prussia
Meeting notice of Loyal Order of Moose chapter
C C M Evers member of the Loyal Order of Moose is requested to attend the meeting at Friendship Hall at 8 p.m. on Thursday November 22. Several matters of vital importance will be decided and a large crowd must be present. 1121 214p J B/S Beverley Secretary.
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C. C. M. Evers
Loyal Order of Moose
Friendship Hall
S P.m
J. B
Beverley Secty
Parents See Lower Classes At Their Work
Education Week program at John Kerr School opens its doors to parents and patrons for a two day event to observe the youngest students at work. Handley High School publishes The Trail Blazer in a special Education Week issue for wide circulation, depicting student activities and progress.
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John Kerr
John Kerr School
Trail Blazer
Handley High School
Winchester
Gasoline, Ford Parts, and Chains at Ramsburg's
Local ad lists gasoline per gallon, Ford parts and repair items. Prices include hot Shot batteries at 2.10, Rid O'Skid chains, tires, tubes, Weed Chains, and Dreadnaught chains. Genuine Ford party guaranteed repair work on all automobiles.
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Ford
Ramsburg Auto Supply Company Woman’s Democratic Club Meeting Postponed
The Wo man s Democratic Club postpones its monthly meeting to the evening of the 27th to allow women to attend educational meetings. Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Democratic Club
Gasoline and goods sale at Winchester Pharmacy ad
Local notice advertises a Winchester Pharmacy sale event offering gasoline and various items to families and medicines. Shopper details and timing are indicated for Saturday.
Toledo Bombing Terror Strikes Unabated in West End
Toledo residents live in fear as a bomber remains at large. Police report damaged homes and the latest victim Charles Yant, whose house was partly destroyed by a device. Authorities say the attacks target no single person or area and threats extend across diverse communities.
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Associated Press
Toledy
Toledo
West End
Charles 8
Yant
Forty five liquor dealers indicted in Philadelphia
Federal grand jury ends investigation into alleged removal of eight car loads of whiskey valued at $1,000,000 from three Baltimore distilleries and returns indictments against 45 liquor dealers for violation of the prohibition law. Two women among those indicted are saloon owners in Philadelphia.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Federal Grand Jury
Baltimore
Master Liquor Runners Sought
Federal prosecutors said they planned arrests of several prominent Englishmen and diplomats as part of an international bootlegging ring. The Savannah indictments cover 126 people tied to a vast system moving liquor from England to the United States for wholesale distribution in eastern cities. Indictments may expand to New York and Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Locabk
Savannah
oTre
England
Pennsylvania
Garrett asks new trial in Pierce death case
In Richmond Virginia on November 22 defense counsel seek a new trial for Robert O Garrett sentenced to five years for the death of Rev Edward Sylvester Pierce at Cumberland Court House on June 6 The motion alleges no venire faces were drawn for sixty Southampton County residents and claims errors in jury charging and instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Richmond
Robert O. Garrett
Edward Sylvester Pierce
Cumberland Court House
B. D. White
Southhampton County
Cumpberland County
Cumberland County
Oil Promoters Face Federal Trial Over Mail Fraud Scheme
Houston November 22 Seymour R E J Cook oil promoter convicted in Fort Worth yesterday of using the mails to defraud in an oil stock scheme faces trial in federal court here in February 1924 along with several other oil stock promoters charged in a blanket indictment alleging a giant merger to defraud the public through the mails.
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Associated Press
Houston Tex
Seymour RE. J. Cook
Mort Worth
Ten Cent Drop in Egg Price Noted in Local Market
The wholesale price of eggs fell to 46 cents a dozen this afternoon, down 10 cents from 56 cents just 36 hours earlier. Retail prices are expected to rise five to six cents tomorrow. A dealers' buyers' strike is cited as a cause, with New York City white eggs selling at 85 cents and brown eggs at 71 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Tragedy in Washington: Boy Dies After Truck Collision
Kenneth Russell Lemley nine dies after being struck by a truck in front of his Washington home. Funeral held at Trinity Lutheran Church Stephens City with many friends and mourners. The accident involved a 25 year old truck driver from Blackford Avenue and is under police inquiry. Green Hill Cemetery interment followed service.
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Trinity Lutheran Church
Stephens City
Kenneth Russell Lemley
Russell Lemley
Washington
Wise
Cole
Miam Lemley
Graham
Lemley
Ios
Floral
Green Hill
Penneyignai Avenue
Doris
Iit
Oper
F Thomas Police
Wash Electrician
Missoraeste County
Harrison Is Again Ready for Service in Virginia
Representative Thomas W. Picvaos of the Seventh Virginia district ready to resume duties after a pause caused by political upheaval. Judge Harrison unseated, Gillett to hold old office, new secretary George W Settle from Rappahannock county, and Harrison's son B. P. Harrison serves as clerk with a keen staff.
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Washington
Thomas W. Picvaos
Virginia
John Paul
Harrigon
Repu
Ben
Gillett
Judge Son
Piel
George W Settle
Simmon
Settle
Rappahannock County
Harrison
B. P. Harrison
Clerk
Grange to Fight Daylight Saving Across Region
National Grange plans a campaign against daylight saving across New York New Jersey Pennsylvania and New England state master groups organize to oppose current laws and oppose proposed state legislation. Allen Book of Niantic Connecticut named leader at session in Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Pittsburgh
the National Grange
New York
New Jersey
Penns
New England
Allen Book
Niantic
Conn
Strand Film Notes Include Lewis Stone Cast and Prices
The Strand page notes Peter Emerson Browne presents a feature starring Lewis Stone with a list of prices and candy extras. It mentions Kipling poetry and a story lineup including leather pusher motifs and Nald Denny in the cast. The excerpt also references a weekly candy assortment and a 22.1p price point.
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Peter Emerson Browne
Kipling
Lewis Stone
Nald Denny
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George Washington
Rouss Bazar
R Anderson
WB. Barnett
Corona Typewriter
FISE
Rouss Garage
i -MORRIS._BROS
John R., Lehmann
Helen Holliday
Sadge
Nettie, Motter
Hefr Home
Dallas
Texas
Winchester Pharmacy
J. S. Robinson
Grange
Citizens’ Gas Company
Ramsburg
Ramsburg Auto Supply Company
Womans Democratic Club
Robert Garrett
Kenneth Lemley
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