Saintly author Mrs Barnum remembered in 1920 tribute
Fragments praise Frances Courtney Barnum a gifted author and devout Christian known for her benevolence and love of children. The obituary notes her Confederate veteran friendships Col. William Gordon MacCabe and ties to England and Virginia, with references to Hidalgo and Juan and Juanita and the Boy Scout story.
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Frances Courtney
Becaus
Memorial Hospital
Winchester
Handley Library
Barnum
Col
William Gordon MacCabe
Virginia
England
Jamestown Colony
Shakespeare
America
Hidalgo
Atlantic Monthly
Juan
Juanita
Bulk Apples for Sale at Cumberland Valley Depot
Auction seeks buyers for fresh apples described as bulk drops from Taymans Black Twigs Ganos and Wee Creel. Portions sizes 2 to 4 inches, available in early morning hours. Contact Sam Haines at Cumberland Valley Depot for details on pickups and pricing.
Wrong Name Pin Leads To Suit Theft Mixup
A boardinghouse landlady returned a suit valued at 55 dollars to a wrong boarder after a name tag mixup. Police later found the actual owner’s man, a Wardensville apple picker, who admitted handling the clothes and claimed he sold them to another worker. Both youths were arrested, then released as the suit was recovered and charges withdrawn.
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Wardensville
West Va
Wanted Apple Pickers for Crate Work
Help wanted for apple picking by the crate. Apply to Ww. GC. Marshall at 409 S. Stewart St. Immediate start.
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GC. Marshall
S. Stewart St
Last Rites for Geo Funkhouser in Middletown Va
Geo Funkhouser of Middletown Va died at 76 during a visit to Front Royal to see his daughter Mrs Osbourn Renolds. Funeral held with Rev J Harry Smith officiating. Survived by daughters Mrs Renolds Miss Georgia Funkhouser and sons in Indiana and Pennsylvania and sister Miss Funkhouser of Toms Brook Va.
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Middletown
Geo. Funkhouser
Osbourn Renolds
Front Royal
J. Harry Smith
Front Royal Methodist Church
Funkhouser
Auto tire sale and services notice from Cammer & Son
Hand picked bulk York Imperials 2 1 4 in and up. Ciders out. Free gates red tube with each tire and a free tithe. Present this ad for extra-offer on a tire tube or half-sole. Write or phone Cammer & Son Kernstown Va at 4002 for needs.
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York Imperials
Fred. L. Glaize
Cammer & Son
Kernstown
Auto Strikes Pastor's Son in Richmond
William T. Walters Jr a three year old son of Rev William T Walters pastor of First Christian Church Richmond was accidentally run down and severely bruised by an automobile driven by William T Ryan on Thursday evening.
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William T. Walters, Jr
William T. Walters
First Christian Church of
Richmond
West Grace Street
William T. Ryan
Mr. Walters
The
Christian Church
Winchester
Wilson Demands France Harding Clarify Remark
President Wilson sent an inquiry to Senator Harding and to the French government over Harding’s claim that a French representative asked him to lead in forming an international association. Harding, at Marion, Ohio, declined to elaborate beyond saying the suggestion was informal and would not release further details.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Harding
France
Association of Nations
White House
Tumulty
St. Louis
League of Nations
League
United States
State Department
Marion
Frances
America
Appreciation For Winchester Concert Pleases Audience
Last Thursday night’s concert drew an appreciative audience at Auten Hall with strong solos and an enthusiastic encore run. The performers Bonelli Shaw Cook Simonds impressed despite an orchestraless setting and a few uncertain moments in the opening numbers. Observers say more good music from these young artists will be welcome in Winchester.
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Martha
Miss Shaw
Jetee
Mme
Winchester
Workmen Wanted at New Cold Storage Plant
Job notice calls for workmen at a new cold storage plant with good wages and steady hours. Apply at once to Wm. Beverley, Superintendent for details and employment.
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Wm. Beverley
Storage space for rent in 1921 season Amherst Street
Winchester Cold Storage Co offers storage space for sale with applications due by November 1. Mrs Be B Byrd notes her garden on Amherst Street will be rented for the 1921 season and invites prompt applications. Wm Beverley, Mer. May apply promptly to secure space.
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Winchester Cold Storage CO
Beverley
Mer
Amherst Street
Apple consignments solicited for Liverpool brokers
Alfred Aldridge of 204 Franklin Street New York City represents Macgeorge J Irdene Fruit Auctioneers in Liverpool England as local agent J W Sibert, inviting inquiries for consignments.
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Alfred Aldridge
Franklin Street
New York City
Macgeorge & J Irdene Fruit Auctioneers
Liverpool
England
Rosencrye Crop Yields Ahead Of Corn And Rye Prospects
In early reports Rosencrye shows potential to produce 40 to 60 percent more than corn and rye yields. Analysts mention Winchester and related fields as benchmarks for this surge. The note highlights optimism for improved grain output and farm returns.
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Rosencrye
Rye
Winchester
Red Army Dissolves Amid Food Shortages in Crimea
Sebastopol report from October 15 states two Soviet regiments surrendered after defeat at Sinel nikovo due to lack of food shoes and clothing. Officials acknowledge the army’s dissolution making a winter campaign impossible. Mass executions of 2500 civil prisoners were carried out in Berdiansk under five commissions.
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Associated Press
Sebastopol
Crimea
Wrangel
Sinelnikovo
Berdiansk
Sea of Azov
Ukrainians Force Bolshevik Rout in Ukraine War
The Associated Press reports fighting has ceased on the north Russian front and attention shifts to Ukraine where Ukrainian forces, allied with Wrangell troops, continue the war to rid the country of Bolsheviks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Warsaw
Ukraine
Wrangell
Shorts depress stock market tensions across sectors
New York stocks opened lower as shorts leveraged the British exchange break and weak buying power. Oils and motors, shipyards, equipment, leather, and textile shares slumped 1 to 2 points, while rail issues also fell. A brief rally of 1 to 4 points occurred around midmorning led by Mexican and Pan American Petroleum, Crucible, and United States Steel, with some favorites recovering 1 to 2 points from Saturday’s close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Britis Exchange
pan-American Petroleum and Crucible
United States Steels
Convicts Recaptured After Night Search Near Stephens City
Two African American convicts who escaped from the road forge near Stephens City were surrounded by a sheriff’s posse on the Geo Inskip farm and surrendered after a volley of gunfire. One had eleven years and the other six remaining. they face circuit court indictments for escape and possible sentence increases. A trusted helper, serving a bootlegging sentence, was recommended for a pardon.
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Road Forge
Geo
Inskip
Stephens City
Winchester
Pannett
Circuit Court
Richmond
Supreme Court refuses review in socialist case
The Supreme Court today refused to review the conviction in New York of the American Socialist Party for violating the espionage act. The party was fined $3,000 for publishing a pamphlet by Scott Nearing, "The Great Madness." Nearing was tried at the same time but acquitted.
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The
Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
New York
American
Socialist Party
Scott Nearing
Miners Send Delegation to Lloyd George
London reports disorders in Whitehall during a coal miners strike demo by unemployed protesters sending a delegation to Premier Lloyd George. Stones from a Treasury window injured several. red flag raised as crowds gathered near Downing Street.
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Associated Press
London
Whitehall
Lloyd George
Downing Street
Treasury Building
Grerney
Trafalgar Square
Lenine
Troteky
United States
Europe
Great Briain
Destroyers ordered to blockade the Black Sea
Navy Department dispatches six destroyers to the Black sea to relieve the Adriatic squadron under Rear Admiral Bristol. The Williamson, Childs, Reuben James, Sturtevant, McFarland and Sands depart to join the Adriatic fleet.
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Associated Press
Washington
Black Sea
Navy Department
Bristol
Williamson
Childs
Reuben James
Sturtevant
McFarland
Sands
Bankers Agree to Aid Cuba with Bond Purchases
American bankers at a Washington conference with government officials and sugar executives agreed to buy Cuban government bonds. The funds will finance the sugar crop and provide relief amid Cuba's financial stringency.
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Associated Press
Washington
Cuba
Byrd Resigns Virginia Post Heads to Federal Prosecutions
Hon Richard Evelyn Byrd formerly United States attorney for the western district of Virginia has moved to Pocatello Idaho as a special government attorney handling federal cases. He will also oversee cases in North Dakota before returning east and has recently prosecuted alleged sugar profiteers in Utah. Noah Brunk of Los Angeles visits his sister Mrs Jacob Stouffer in town. William B Cooper of the firm Cooper and Son spent the weekend at Atlantic City.
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Richard Evelyn Byrd
Winchester
United States
Western District of
Virginia
Pocatello
Idaho
North Dakota
Byrd
Susar
Utah
Noah Brunk
Los Angeles
Cal
Jacob. Stouffer
Ciy
William B. Cooper
Firm
Otper and Son
Atlantic City
Orchard supplies Winchester orchard supply ad
Orchard Supply ad lists Trescott apple graders presses hatchets liners caps sno balk white paper caps lace circles stencils rubber stamps nails picking sacks baskets carriere orchard ladders belt and chain conveyors. Everything for the apple crop at Winchester Orchard Supply Company. Phone 301-N Market St.
Harding Wins Predicted By New York Banker Peabody
George Peabody, New York banker and former Democratic treasurer, warns of grave danger if Harding is elected president. He criticizes Harding's character and capability, calling the Republican choice a serious debasement of government and urging caution amid the political fervor.
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New York
George Pieter Peabody
Democratic National Committee
United’ States
Harding
Peabody
Venice
Temy
The
United
Springfield
Baltimore
Wanted Apples for cider stock from Mountain View Nursery
One hundred car loads of good clean cider stock ready for shipment after Oct 10 1920. Strasburg Fruit Products Co. seeks apples via Mr M Thompson representing Mountain View Nursery Williamsport Md contact 10-9-sat-mon. 4w
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Strasburg Fruit Products Co
M. Thompson
Amherst St
Mountain View Nursery
Williamsport
Republican Speaking Dates for Harrisonburg Area
Hon John Morrison mayor of Harrisonburg will speak in White Hall October 20 Gainesboro October 21 and Brucetown October 22 Speaking at Mount Williams October 20 Cross Junction October 21 and Carpers Valley October 22 Meetings start at 7 P M nightly and the public is invited John Paul League 18-18-41
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John Morrison
Harrisonburg
White Hall
Gainesboro
Brucetown
Mount Williams
Cross Junction
Carpers Valley
Diana Dovel Celebrates 101st Birthday in Honeyville
Diana Dovel of Honeyville Pace county celebrated her 101st birthday yesterday surrounded by friends. She remains able to perform light household tasks and assist relatives, likely the oldest person in that part of northern Sivsinia.
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Diana Dovel
Honeyville
Pace County
Chapman’s Big Tire Sale Promotes Auto Tires
Chapman’s Auto Sales advertises a big tire sale featuring 32x4% tires 32x3% tires and 80x3 tires. Local shop promotes discounts and bundled offers amid a statewide market for automobile tires.
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Chapman's
Farmers urged to seek better prices for wheat and corn
An advertisement by H. Berry of 48 Rouse Ave promotes higher returns for wheat and corn and invites calls from interested farmers. A separate note offers a liberal reward for two lost tires Goodrich 8 town cord Michelin tire carrier with license plate 1Y between Cross Roads at House and Winchester on the stern Grade.
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Goodrich
Cross Roads
House
Winchester
Star
Rev Phillips Retires After Long Parish Service
The Rev Peter Parker Phillips, longtime Episcopal rector in Berryville and St Paul’s Alexandria, retires on October 15 after reaching retirement age. He plans to move to his future home in Washington.
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MR. Phillips
Peter Parker Phillips
Berryville
St Paul's Che Alexandria
Philips
Washington
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Gaithersburg
BE. B. Byrd
RED Army
REDS
Shorts
Judge
A. C. Carson
D. B. Conrad
Paul Kremer
Mer. Luther C. "Kremer
South Main
Socialist Case
Care Star
MR. Byrd
Trescott
Market St
George F. Peabody
W H. Bbrry
Rouse Ave
Wine
Keifer
John Dellis
Jolliffe’s
Thomas W. Math
West Piccadilly
St. Oppo
Wrinchester
Vashae
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