Social and Personal News: Engagements and Vacations Abroad
The Rev Dr. William D. Smith of Richmond announces the engagement of his daughter Miss Bryson Smith to William Woodhull Baker of Winchester. They plan to wed November 20 at St Mark's Episcopal Church in Richmond where Baker serves as rector. Baker is the son of the late Col Harry H. Baker and served with engineers overseas in World War I. The notice also covers upcoming and recent weddings, travels of local residents, and visits by family from Richmond and elsewhere, including Mrs. Robert Barton attending her son's wedding in Richmond and other social movements around Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Smith
Richmond
Bryson Smith
William Woodhull Baker
Harry H. Baker
Mr. Baker
Engineers
Leas
Robert. T. Barton
Mas
Eleanor Parish
James Scott Parrish
Grace Covenant. Presbyterian Church
Local marriage and community notes from Winchester area
A marriage at the Chambersburg parsonage united Miss Lydia Clark of Martinsburg with Mr. Howard Swartz of Winchester. After a short wedding trip they will live at 315 South Braddock Street in Winchester. The column also lists residents visiting, returning, and attending events in Wardensville, Cedar Creek, and surrounding areas, including church and hotel stops, travels to Philadelphia and Baltimore, and attendance at the Sesqui Centennial and Cedar Creek marker unveilings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cope. Gibney and Son
Hagerstown
Mr. Swartz
Chambersburg
Leroy Greshman
Salem
George Washington Hotel
Philadelphia
Mr. Greshman
Salem Presbyterian Church
Fall Footwear Feature Highlights Contrasting Trim
The piece urges fall footwear with contrasting trim like colored leather edges or reptilian trims in gray or brown. It notes autumn styles are in fashion centers and available in store windows, inviting customers to try them on.
Queen Marie Receives Warm Welcomes Across States
Queen Marie's royal tour drew eager crowds from New Jersey to Maryland along her express route. At Manhattan Station West Philadelphia and Baltimore platforms greeted her with waving handkerchiefs and smiles as she moved through the region. In Washington she met a glamorous welcome and a first view of the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District of Columbia
Gotham
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
New York
Manhattan Transfer
West Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Queen Marie
He Wants a Date With Jack Horner
Patsy Donavon manager Willie Promey of Washington seeks a bout with southern welterweight champion Jack Horner. He offers to box on short notice for a reasonable guarantee or percentage and invites publicity in The Star.
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the Star
Jack Horner
Willie Promey
Washington
Philadelphia
Horner
Patsy Donavon
Cave Raleigh Hotel
Washington, D. C
Debs Near End as Socialist Leader Fades at 71
Associated Press report from Chicago notes Eugene V. Debs sinking rapidly in a suburban sanitarium where he has been confined with a nervous breakdown and complications. Debs is 71 and death is momentarily expected.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Eugene V. Debs
Debs
Traffic congestion costs the nation millions daily
The American Road Builders Association estimated that blocked traffic costs about 10 million dollars daily nationwide. Annual losses exceed 2.83 billion in time, accidents, and property damage, with over 20 thousand fatalities. They urge immediate widening of major streets and highways, noting Chicago alone loses about 200 million annually.
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Associated Press
Washington
Unite
American Road Builders’ Association
City of
Chicago
Pastors Blamed for Impatience in Restless Age
In Richmond on October 19 the fifth biennial Lutheran Brotherhood convention heard that pastors fail to connect with men because they chase quick results. Dr W W Doub of Frederick Maryland noted that the spiritual side grows slowly and must not be rushed.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Lutheran Brotherhood
W. W., Doub
Frederick
Talbot Praises Sugar Tariff and Virginia Growth
Mr Talbot extolled the protective tariff for building the beet sugar industry and lowering sugar prices. He traced postwar monetary reforms, praised Harding era bond values, and urged Virginians to vote their best interests while defending constitutional ideals and a square deal for all. He spoke of Southern textile growth and Shenandoah Park, ending with a call to vote for the best for home and family.
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Talbot
Republican Party
Harding
Mr. Talbott
Sicily
Europe
Virginia
South
Shenandoah National Park
Earers
Woman Identifies Puffinberger in Assault Case
Miss Hovermale testified Puffinberger attacked her with a shotgun as she walked home from the Omps orchard. The arrest followed a midnight pursuit with Sheriff Pannett, Constable Brannon, and the victim’s father. Puffinberger denies guilt and seeks to prove he was at home.
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Hovermale
Puffinberger
Bruce Brannon
Brannon
Pufflinberger
Miss Hovermale
Pannett
Catawba Sanitarium
T. R
Frank Buzzard
T. K. Dawson
Ridge
Sharkey Challenge Placed On File For Tunney Title
The State Athletic Commission placed on file a challenge by Jack Sharkey to Gene Tunney for a heavyweight title bout. Sharkey, famed conqueror of Harry Wills, seeks the title after Tunney defeated Jack Dempsey to become champion.
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Associated Press
New York
State Athletic Commission
Jack
Sharkey
Apple Growers Advertising Contribution Requested
Apple growers are asked to inform the committee how many barrels and which varieties they will donate. They may deliver apples to cold storage at any time before Wednesday October 27.
Queen Marie Warehouses Wardrobe From Paris to Roumania
Roumania's Queen Marie arrives with a vast trunk collection including dozens of coats hats gowns and shoes from Paris. Princess Deana garners interest and American women note the shoes matching outfits with ebony kid blue royale claret and rose shades plus mother of pearl slippers for formal events.
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Queen Marie
Roumania
Deana
America
Paris
Kid
Ex-Gov Ferguson tied to Texas road contract probe
Testimony links former Governor Jas E Ferguson to alleged irregularities in the Texas highway commission. Winder testified Ferguson offered to obtain county maintenance contracts for a $7,500 payment. Ferguson denied the charges calling them political falsehoods.
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Aula
Miriam A. Ferguson
Highway Commission
Jas, EK. Ferguson
Ferguson
Dan Moody
J. D. Winder
Belleville
Texas
Winder
W. G. Hill
Austin
Eugene Smith
State Highway Commission
Smith
Commission
Ierguson
Tou
Poison in Water At Short Creek School Sparks Probe
In Somerset Kentucky investigators look into an apparent poisoning at the Short Creek school. Teacher Bertha Mize arrived to find broken windows and an open door then a smoke puff and nearly strangulation. Water in the cooler had been impregnated with sulphuric acid prompting fear among local residents.
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Associated Presa
Somerset
Short Creek
Bertha
Mize
Cholera Serum Prices Jump Noted By Local Fan
Dr BE W Miller reports cholera serum prices rise across county and state. He cites serum costs from 1 35 per hundred units to 2 40 and a single dose near 67 to 97 dollars. Manufacturers in the Middle West set the increases for treatment.
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BE. W. Miller
Miller
Middle West
Denies Testimony On Illinois Slush Fund
Chicago October 19 A flat denial of testimony by two Anti Saloon League officials about a 410 6 slush fund for Hugh S Magill independent candidacy was given before the Senate campaign funds committee by Rev Robert O Brien a Methodist minister. He said he discussed Magill with F Scott McBride national superintendent and Dr George B state superintendent of the Saloon League.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Hugh S. Magill
Senate
Robert O’brien
O’brien
Magill
F. Scott McBride
George B
The
Saloon League
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Woodhull Baker
E. T. Clark
First Baptist Church
Russell Haymaker
Ann B E. Hart
Frank Haymaker
James Hart
Shenandoah
Edward B.ayler
Ill
Hot Springs
Shenandoah Valley
George Petley
Mr. Petley
Winchester
Mrs. Petley
Edward Totty
Jacksonville
Fla
Helen Miller
South Braddock Street
Paul Hockman
Shenandoah, Va
Irene
Elsie Mathews
Irene Headley
South Cameron Street
Anna Belle Shirkey
State Teachers College
Harrisonburg
William Ramsey
E. P. Reynolds
Scranton, Pa
John Miller
Katherine
Grant
Martinsburg
James Coburn
J. T. Jones
Berryville
W.8. Brent
Gore
Harry Hardesty
Joseph Zimmerman
Atlantic City, N. J
Mrs
T. E. Zimmerman
Paul Treeler
Bridgeton, N. J
G. F. House
Messrs
F. H. Robinson
R. Ll. Smith
R. E. Town
Robert Osborn
W. W. Hammond
A. B. Power
Greensboro
N. C
Methodist Episcopal Church
William Taylor
Lydia Clark
Howard Swartz
Swartz
J. W. Clark
Walter Swartz
J. W. Pease
Wardensville
J W Pease
Mr. Pease
W. Va
W. M. Strader
Millwood
Cedar Crek
Fishers Hill
Cedar Creek
D. E. Downey
B. D. Chambers
Clarke County, Va
Elsie Snapp
Miss Snapp
J. A. Hohman
Sample Shoe Store
MR. Talbot
Lawson
Nebraska
Hunt Lawson
Omaha High School
Nebraska University Eleven
Apple Growers
Nick
Leon Gordon
Prince Nicolas of
Romania
Queen
Marie
Tess
Gea
S. Mii
Ayerson Oil Works
Erie
Empire Thurs
George Abbotts
John V. A. Weaver
Sam H. Harris
Price
Illinois Slush Fund
E Nathanson
North Main St
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