Drivers Warned for Not Stopping at Railroad Crossings
Motor Vehicle Inspector H B Shull orders immediate arrests of violators under Virginia law citing $10 minimum fines. A Cumberland Valley division agent counted 118 vehicles across the Clearbrook crossing on September 22 between 9 a m and 5 p m that failed to stop and ensure clearance before crossing. The data was sent to the State Corporation Commission in Richmond for action.
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Pennsylvania Railret Sree
Clearbrook
H. B. Shull
State Corporation Commission
Richmond
Cumberland Valley Division
Pennsylania
Kennedy
R. T. Wilson
Shull
Virginia
La Follette given ovation in windy Chicago parade
In Chicago on October 11 Senator Robert La Follette received a massive, sustained ovation as his campaign caravan moved through crowded sidewalks toward his hotel. Police blocked traffic and escorted the procession for over a mile as thousands cheered, many women among the jubilant spectators. An enormous American flag shaded La Follette as the crowd pressed close along Michigan Avenue.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Roberk
Follette
Michigan, Boulevard
la Follette
Good cited for hunting without license in county court
John Wm. Good from the western county area was fined 12 dollars 75 cents in the magistrate’s court for hunting without a license. This marks his second penalty this season for violating local game laws.
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John Wm. Good
Couniry
Mr. Good
Piano bargains at Seal's Music Store closing notice
Closing out of business on October 31 with upright pianos from 68 dollars and organs from 5 dollars at Seal's Music Store located at 203 South Braddock Street. Tortoise shell glasses listed among sale items.
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Seal’s Music
S. Braddock
National Editorial Association to Tour Shenandoah Valley
Dan P Wine secretary of Shenandoah Valley Inc informs Marshall Baker and the Rotary Club secretary of Shenandoah Valley that Virginia will host the National Editorial Association in 1925. About 500 editors will visit Shenandoah Valley caves and historic sites, with local cooperation urged for hospitality and publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall, Baker
Rotary Club
Dan P. Wine
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
National Editorial Association
Virginia
J. C. Latimer
Virginia Press Association
United States
Enandoah Valley
Shenandoah Valley
Dan. P. Wine
8. V., Inc
Anniversary marked for Winchester W C T U branch
The Winchester Wo man's Christian Temperance Union held its 40th anniversary at the home of Mr and Mrs Cecil Bailey with 100 attendees. A state president’s absence was noted and a Petersburg convention report was given by Mrs E B Wander. The program featured songs readings and a first officers roll call.
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Winchester
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Cecil Bailey
South Market Street
Arthur Leafe
Winchester Union
Hoge
Howard M. Hoge
Lincoln
Mary Katharine Kern
Ts. F. R. Casselman
Taft
Wilbur
M. B. Bryant
C. EF. Hoover
Annie Rees
Susaanna Hoge
Neal Va
Miss Rees
Wander
EB. L. Wander
Petersburg
Wunder
Coolidge Not In Sympathy With Ku Klux Klan, Slemp Says
In a letter to James F. Deery, C Bascom Slemp states President Coolidge’s stance toward the Ku Klux Klan has long been known to insiders and that he cannot detail the occasion of any public remark. Slemp affirms the president is not a member and is not in sympathy with the order’s aims.
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Washington
Coolidge
Ku Klux Klan
C. Bascom Slemp
James F. Deery
Indianapolis
Deery
Slemp
Zeppelin ZR-3 Flight Delayed by Low Air Power
The Zeppelin ZR-3 flight to America from Friedrichshafen postponed to tomorrow at 6 am due to low air lifting power requiring ballast and gasoline unloading. Crowd disappointed as preparations and farewell music had begun. Four American officers will join the voyage including Capt. George W. Steele and Lieut-Com. Krauss.
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Associated Press
Friedrichshafen
Germany
America
Hugo Eckener
Zeppelin Company
Dirigible
George W. Steele
Navy
Lakehurst
N. J
S. M. Krauss
Jacob H. Klein
Naval Air Station
F. M. Kennedy
United States Army
Army
Firemen's Case Moved to Circuit Court for December Term
Attorney Frank P. Brumback of Woodstock and client New ton D. Long moved the case from Winchester to the Circuit Court of Frederick County. The suit by Friend ship Fire Company seeks 185 dollars for fire service at Long's Middletown home last summer. Trial now set for next Saturday with Judge Whiting and a jury.
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Frank P. Brumback
Woodstock
Newton D. Long
Winchester
Mr. Long
Friendship Fire Company
Middletown
Brumback
Tavenner
Magistrate’s Court
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Whiting
Ford Roadster For Sale At Seal's Music Store Ip
Local listing advertises a Ford roadster for sale at Seal's Music Store in Ip. Item described as a bargain price with limited details.
Cake features large white ribbon bow with W C T U emblem
A cake displayed a large white ribbon bow with the W. C. T. U. emblem. The letters W T U appeared on the side in colored icing.
Postoffice Controversy Forces Ridgeway Postmaster Change
Residents of Ridgeway Berkeley county circulate a petition to Washington demanding the continuation of Charles E. Ridgeway as postmaster and the reopening of the Ridgeway office amid claims of unsatisfactory service and political pressure. They note lack of rural free delivery and say 100 families are affected by the closure and diversion to Bunker Hill.
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Ridgeway
W. Va
Postoffice Department
Washington
Charles E. Ridgeway
Ned
Berkeley County
Washington Evening Star
Martinsburg
Washingon Star
Postoffice
Uff
Bunker Hill
American Legion Auxiliary Meeting Notice
It urges members to attend the Auxiliary meeting on Monday October 13 at 7:30 at Mrs W A Baker's home. The annual officer election will be held and other important questions require attention from each member.
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W. A. Baker
For Sale First Mortgage 8 Percent Industrial Bonds
Advertisement offers a small block of first mortgage industrial bonds at 8 percent. For details contact Hansbrough & Carter, Insurance Investments Real Estate, by phone or letter.
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Hansbrough & Carter
Auction sale at Neidemeyer's brightens home pieces
A large furniture auction is held tonight at Neidemeyer’s promising a wide selection to brighten homes with quality pieces. Community shoppers are invited to bid on a variety of sofas, tables, and decor as deals may go quickly.
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Neidemeyer's
For Sale Barber Shop in Winchester
For sale notice details a barber shop in Winchester described as best location and money maker. Sale is urgent with Lake Frazier acting as Special Commissioner and 11 ip 3t reference.
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Winchester
Lake Frazier
Royal Typewriter Sale Offers Two Models Cheap
SEAL'S MUSIC STORE advertises two typewriters, a Royal and a Rex, for sale at low prices. The brief notice highlights affordable machines available locally.
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Royal
Rex
Ip Seal
Gibbons in Philadelphia in critical condition
Relatives report Robert G. Gibbons formerly of Winchester is critically ill at St. Joseph's Hospital in Philadelphia with diabetes suspected. He formerly managed apartments in Philadelphia and served as a post office inspector. son of late C Mortimer Gibbons and noted in local Republican circles. nephew Aulick Gibbons travels to be by his uncle’s side.
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Robert G. Gibbons
Winchester
St. Joseph's Hospital
Philadelphia
Gibbons
Loose
Chas, H. Hardy
the Valey
Gibbens
Charleston
Wee
C. Mortimer Gibbons
Aulick Gibbons
Prices Continue On Down Grade
Stock market prices advanced a heavy tone with many losses of a point or more. Merchandising public utility metal and sugar issues bore the brunt of selling begun largely by professional traders. Rail shares were sluggish as the day closed heavy with about 400000 shares changing hands.
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New York
Neidemeyers Big Auction Sale Reported in Clarke Courier
The Clarke Courier reports a large auction at Neidemeyer's, held Thursday. Items sold included furniture, fine china, and collectibles, with bidding lively and prices strong for several lots.
Empire Theatre crowding and feature program praise
The Empire Theatre on Market Street draws large crowds with hits like The Perfect Flapper and nightly Washington Orchestra performances. Parking around Market Street and Rouss Avenue is ample. A 1924-26 season program promises the greatest movie and road show lineup yet for a small city.
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Empire Theatre
Winchester
Wide Market Street
Empire
Washington Orchestra
Neval Scotch Highlanders
Market Street
Rouss Avenue
Legion Meeting Called for October 13 at Legion Building
Regular meeting of R. Y. Conrad Post American Legion set for Monday October 13 at 8 p m at the Legion building. All legionnaires urged to attend. Also notes received about Robinson Cold Storage Corp shipment as of 10-6-11.
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American Legion
R. Y. Conrad Post
Legion Building
Robinson Cold Storage Corp
Shenandoah Damaged While Moored at North Island
The Shenandoah airship suffered a six foot rear cabin hole while moored at North Island after its trans continental flight. Repairs to two motors are planned and the ship will likely stay moored today. The craft had just completed a crossing from Lakehurst to San Diego in under 75 hours, facing snow, wind, and thick fog.
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San Diego
Cal
North Island
North Island Naval Station
U. S&s
San Diegd
Rocky Mountains
San Jacinto Pass
Lakehurst
N. J
Torday
New Mexico
Arizona
Yuma
Imperial Valley
California
Rockies
uat.Com
Landdowne
Thandoah
Nine Men Shot During Payroll Train Hold Up
El Paso Texas October 1. Nine men including F Barker El Paso auditor for Erupicon Mining Co and eight others were slain in a payroll train hold up on the Chihuahua and Oriente Railway 41 miles southwest of Juarez. The train crew suffered fatalities and an armed customs guard is believed killed. Federal troops are at the scene pursuing the bandits, two of whom are thought to be Americans.
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Associated Press
EL Paso
Tex
F. Barker
Erupicon Mining Company
Chihuahua and Oriente Railway
Juarez
American Customs Guard
Democrats Will Open Campaign In Harrisonburg
The Democratic campaign in Shenandoah Valley counties begins in Harrisonburg on Monday October 20, a court day, with addresses by Congressman T. W. Harrison and State Chairman H. F. Byrd. A large crowd is expected as political issues are discussed. the Seventh District and Rockingham committees meet that day, and Judge Harrison and Chairman Byrd also speak in Woodstock at 8 p.m.
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Shenandoah Valley
Harridornburg
T. W. Harrison
H. F. Byrd
Harrisonburg
Seventh Congressional District
Rockingham County
Harrison
Byrd
Woodstock
Well Spent Life Comes to Close at Dawn Today
Mrs. Ludie Humston of Clarke county Virginia dies at home after a three year illness. Funeral services set for Monday at 11 o clock at Martinsburg Baptist Church with Rev Hall officiating and interment in Mount Hebron cemetery.
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Ludie Humston
Lacy Humston
Senseney Road
Clarke
Dot Va
Hall
Baptt Church
Martinsburg
W. Va
Mount Hebron
Humston
Baptist
Joa. Humston
Lucky
Lacy Hampton
Clarke County
Child dies after suspected poison ingestion at Reynolds Store
A five year old boy died within half an hour after collapsing at the Reynolds Store area. Doctors suspect he swallowed strychnine tablets or berries mistaken for pellets. The child, mourned by parents and three brothers, will be buried at Miothite church grounds after a funeral at Wesley Chapel. The Handley Night School opens Monday with courses in English arithmetic shorthand and typing, running seven months.
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Anderson
Winchester
Ternal
Vele J. Gardner
Grimes
Cou
Ida Bageant
DC Wyreant
Reynolds Store
Wesley Chapel
Mr. Indarmoodating
Wisse Genevieve Gardner
Reeya Light
May Hetronimus
Handley Night
Kerr
Arthur Murray Dance Method Beginning Lesson Notice
Private instruction advertised for beginners starting Wednesday. Appointment arranged through Kathry Hausen at 520 W Clifford.
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Arthur Murray
Kathryhausen
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W.c.1.u
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FORD
Seal’s Music Store
American Legion Auxiliary
Royal Typewriter
Robt. G. Gibbens
Biff
Neidemeyer
Clarke Courier
Shenandoah
Glenn Gardner
Moter
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