Major fire destroys Winchester Company barrel plant at Cumberland Valley
A large wooden barrel factory owned by Higgs and Krider burned near the Cumberland Valley Railroad tracks, threatening adjacent oil tanks and a nearby orchard. Firefighters fought the blaze for hours, saving nearby railway property as embers and heat scorched crossties and tracks. The plant, among the largest in the area, was largely owned by W. A. Higgs and sons-in-law from Charles Town, with Jefferson Cooperage nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Company
Cumberland Val
A. R. Pendleton
Winchester
Fhre
Ely
Cooper Merchandise and Oil Company
Robert Steele
Snook
Charles Town Interests
W. A. Higgs
E. ©. Furr
J. W. Krider
Charles Town
W. Va
Jefferson Cooperage Company
A. C. Slonaker and Son
Debs Case Blame Harding as Pardon Delayed
The Socialist National Executive Committee meeting in Chicago denounces President Harding for delaying action on Eugene Debs pardon until after the German peace treaty ratification, saying the latest excuse contradicts known facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Preaide Harding
Eugene Ibs
Germany
Socialist National Executive Committee
Two Countries Made From One
Representatives of Poland and Lithuania at Geneva settled the Vilna dispute. They agreed to two Lithuanians: one district of Kovno, independent, and Vilna under Potest supervision for administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Poland
Lithuania
Vilna
Lithuanias
Kovno
Potes
Dean of Masons Dies in Boston
Adolphus Fitzgerald aged 81, dean of the Supreme Consistory of the 33d degree Scottish Rite Masonry for the southern US, died at his son's Boston home. Born in North Carolina, he previously served as Nevada's chief justice in 1894.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
RPNO
Adoliphus Fitzgerald
Areka
Nevada
United States
Boston
Mass
North Carolina
Ford Company Reported to Hold 54 Million Cash
A report from the Department of State in Lansing states the Ford Motor Company holds about 54 million dollars in cash at the bank as of mid September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Lansing
Mid
Rors Motor Cor
Bank
Department of State
Delegates May Bring Liquors to Washington Conference
Officials indicated a passive attitude toward beverages arriving with delegates to the disarmament conference in November. Delegates will receive diplomatic privileges similar to foreign diplomats, officials said in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Roads Granted Lower Rate on Grain Exports
Washington Sept 1 Authority granted by the Interstate Commerce Committee to western and southern railroads to reduce five cents a hundred in the rate on grain for export from Missouri and Mississippi river points and on grain from the territory between the rivers and from Illinois to Gulf ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Committee
Western and Southern
Missouri
Mississippi River
Illinois
Gulf Ports
Lost Vessel Found At Sea In Pacific Rescue Tow Tow
Montreal Sept 1 The Canadian Importer once believed to have foundered in the Pacific has been found by the Canadian Observer and is being towed to the nearest port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Montreal
Pacific Ocean
Canadian Observer
Friendship Fire Company Picnic Committee Meeting
All sub committee chairmen are requested to attend tonight's meeting and deliver reports. This will be the last report session before the picnic on September 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Fire Company
Braddock Street Sunday School Train Special
Fragments describe a Braddock Street Methodist Sunday School event in Rock Errow Springs with a special Friday train. Details on time price and age discounts are garbled but indicate adult fare around 90 cents and children under fourteen possibly free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Errow Springs
Winchester to Get New Brick Plant Branch of Colonial Brick
A modern brick factory to be built in Winchester with capacity for 5,000,000 bricks yearly, employing about fifty workers. The plant will produce both machine-made and hand-made bricks, including reproductions of Mount Vernon bricks. Frank A. White of Baltimore to manage the Winchester unit. stock offered to the public through Hansbrough and Carter. Work to start soon. no local plants currently exist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Hansbrough and Carter
Mount Vernon
George Washington
White
the Star
September a Star Month at the Empire theater
Empire management launches a series of feature productions unmatched in one month in this country. Tonight marks the first night of September and the opening of these feature nights. Next week headlines include PARA MOUNT WEEK with BE HOLD MY WIFE and the highly anticipated WAY DOWN EAST and THE FOUR HORSEMEN OF THE APOCALYPSE arriving early in their life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Management
Paramount
United States
U. S
Packing Supplies At Reduced Prices
Winchester Orchard Sup Co offers reduced prices on packing goods including White Pine Apple Boxes per Northwestern specs Lining Paper caps duplex finish apple wraps and cement coated box nails. Also Clark bushel baskets corrugated caps for baskets and barrels picking sacks oak stave picking baskets barrel presses stencils stamps and ink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Clark
Winchester Orchard Sup. CO
N. Market St
Notice of Marriage Advertisement Claim
A notice recalls a misinformed advertisement regarding wife Mary M. Patton. The claimant is Clarence E. Patton, asserting the issue or correction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary M. Patton
Clarence E. Patton
Fire destroys Cooperage Company. three overcome
A blaze along the Cumberland wrecked the Cooperage Company plant with three workers overcome by heat and smoke. Physicians treated them at the scene and at home, while Miss Yianne Higgins earned praise for securing medical help and coordinating ambulance service.
Chapman's Auto Sales Sees New Ford Cars Arrive
Sixty two Ford cars received this month with forty orders on file for future delivery. Promised supply includes fifty cars for next month. Act quickly to secure a vehicle with Chapman's Auto Sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapman's
Winchester banks close Saturday nights pending clearinghouse ruling
Pending a decision by the Winchester Clearing House Association that controls all member banks, the Winchester banks will not operate on Saturday nights. Banks listed include Farmers and Merchants National Bank, Shenandoah Valley National Bank, Union Bank of Winchester, and The Commercial and Savings Bank with respective cashiers H. D. Fuller W. G. Hardy Chas. J. Summers and John I. Sloat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Clearing House Association
Banks of
Winchester
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Shenandoah Valley Nat'l Bank
W. G. Hardy
Union Bank OF Winchester
Chas. J. Summers
THE
Commercial and Savings Bank
John I. Sloat
City Meat Market Ad Promotes Weekend Specials
The notice advertises limited Friday and Saturday specials at City Meat Market on North Main Street. It lists prices for Salmon, Pink Salmon, bacon, coffee, and other items while promising a complete line at market-consistent prices and noting steel beer quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Meat Market
North Main Street
Late Pictures Are Seen Here First at Capitol Theater Ad
The notice mentions bringing late movies to town and directs readers to the New York City Capitol Theater advertisement on the fifth page for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City Capitol Theater
Audiences To See Clara Kimball Young Photo Play
A Friday and Saturday program at The Auditorium features Clara Kimball Young in a compelling photoplay message to women especially wives. The ad promises unmatched quality and the latest in entertainment, with a note to check the fifth page for more details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Kimball Young
Okeh and Emerison Records Arrive at Seal's Music Store
Latest Okeh and Emerison Vocal and Dance Records have just arrived at Seal's Music Store. The notice highlights new catalog items available for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okeh
Seal
Democratic Party Chooses Byrd for Seventh District Chair
State Senator H F B Byrd of Winchester was elected chair of the Seventh Congressional District Democratic Committee at a Richmond meeting that preceded the State Central Committee session to pick a successor to the late Roger A James. George E Walker of Charlottesville and other district leaders were named to fill vacancies. Miss Mary Elisabeth Pidgeon of Wadesville was appointed to the State Executive Committee from the Seventh district, replacing Arthur L Warthen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F B. Byrd
Winchester
Seventh Congressional District
Richmond
State Central Committee
Roger A. James
Danville
Byrd
R. T. W. Duke, Jr
Charlottesville
Duke
George E. Walker
Judge Duke
William B. Carson
Riverton
Carroll Menefee
Sperryville
Walter Switzer
Harrisonburg
Gertrude Barton
Mary Elizabeth Pidgeon
Wadesville
Hamilton
Albemarle
Susa G. Byerly
Bridgewater
C. B. Miller
Flint Hill
Pidgeon
Mary Elisabeth Pidgeon
Lewis Pidgeon
Clarke County
Virginia
Arthur L. Warthen
Front Royal
Pues
Thomas
Martin
Bargain Piano and General Store Ads
Upright piano in splendid condition offered at Seal's Music Store. Wanted room for piano studio heated in central location October to June contact Miller's Drug Store. Also promotions at Conner's Bargain Store 131 N Main Street featuring $1.00 Day Sale with pants and socks among other bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seal’s
Miller’s Drug Store
Conner’s Bargain Store
N. Main Street
Graphophone Repair Offered by Seal's Music Store
Seal's Music Store advertises prompt repair for all makes of graphophones including quick service and parts. The notice highlights repair availability and directs customers to visit the shop for servicing and questions.
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Seal
Trade Wanted and Rentals Ad Notices
Will trade New Overland Coupelet for any good used Ford car. Chapman’s Auto Sales. For rent furnished house from Oct 1. 311 Fairmont avenue. 8-22-1p-1t For rent two large rooms over Hable’s Store Main St entrance suitable for office or shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapman
Fairmont Avenue
Hable’s Store
Main St
Used Fords Sell by Monthly Payments Across Models
Advertisement notes Ford cars priced from 150 to 650 dollars offered on monthly payments. About twenty five cars available with a wide selection.
Fraternal Virginians Call Special Meeting Tonight
Fraternal Virginians announce a special meeting tonight at eight o'clock sharp. All members are expected to attend.
Black beauties on exhibition at Greek Restaurant
Local anglers gathered at the Greek Restaurant on North Main Street to view 22 Shenandoah River bass caught yesterday by John Dills Charles Graber and Marcus Copenhaver. The 48 pound string rested in a refrigerator for public viewing. Largest fish weighed 3 half pounds.
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North Mainstreet
Shenandoah River
John Dills
Charles Graber
Marcus Copenhaver
Italy Accepts Invitation to Washington Conference
Italy formally accepts President Harding's invitation to join the Washington Conference on arms reduction and Far Eastern questions, becoming the last nation to respond to the invite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harding
Italy
Disciples Hold Large Meeting At International Convention
Rev. George A. Miller of Washington D C, president of the Disciples of Christ, delivered the keynote address to about 6000 delegates on the opening day of the churchs international convention in Winona Lake Indiana. Rev. W L Dudley of Winchester attended.
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George A. Miller
Washington, D. C
Disciples of Christ
Winona ‘Lake
Ind
Miller
W.L. Dudley
Winchester Church
Reply Sent to Mr. Lloyd George in Dublin Dispatch
The Irish Republican cabinet sent its reply to Lloyd George today in Dublin, addressing his latest communication on the British peace deal. Lloyd George is reported to be in Scotland at the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Lloyd George
Dublin
Irish Republican Cabinet
Lloyd George
Scotland
Oil salesman dies during operation in Virginia hospital
Mr Q O Van Huss of Winchester died late last night on the operating table at Rockingham Memorial Hospital Harrisonburg Virginia during a business trip He was a representative in the Interstate Company of Cleveland Ohio with wide ties among automobile and truck owners His wife Mrs Eva Van Huss was notified by telephone and rushed to Harrisonburg where the body was later brought to Winchester Funeral arrangements had not been set as of late afternoon
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Q. O. van Huss
Winchester
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Harrisonburg
Eva van Huss
van Huss
Washington Street
Wincheste r and Western Rail road to seat 1000 for picnic
The Winchester and Western Railroad promised accommodations for 1,000 passengers to the Friendship Fire Company picnic on September 6. The event will be hosted by the fire company and promises ample transit options for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester and Western Railroad
Friendship Fire Co
Dr Thomas W Wall Remembered As Noted Philadelphia Surgeon
Thomas W Wall a prominent surgeon linked to Hunter McGuire and General Jackson is remembered for his delicate surgical touch. He served in Northern Virginia and after the Civil War completed his medical training at the University of Pennsylvania. He died leaving no immediate Winchester relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Wall
Mount Hebron
Yesteday
John F. Wall
Joseph Pan
Philadelphia
Wall
Windie
Thechester Medical College
Sur
University of Pennsylvania
R. FE Coast
Hunter McGuire
Stonewall
J Son
Secon Resites
Virginia
General Jackson
Water Hospital
Holmen Conrad
William Walls
Walls
Mary Wall Dean
Winchester
Univrsity
Pennsylvania
Y.ft
Robert
Eskridge
Alexar
Harris Addition
Baltimore executes Henry A. Brown in a high-profile case
The Baltimore execution of Henry A. Brown occurred for the January Annapolis murder of nurse Harriet Kavanaugh. The case drew plea requests for presidential commutation and a possible clemency review, with political contention surrounding Attorney General Daugherty and Governor Ritchie. Brown was pronounced dead after naval court and U S Dist Court proceedings in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kugceiaes
Baltimore
Henry A. Brown
Baltin City
U. S
Washington
Brown
Ritchied
Daugherty
Miss Kavanaugh
Neg
Handley Schools Open 1921 22 Session
Handley Schools set September 1 start for 1921 22 term. Parents urged to vaccinate pupils and present certificates. New pupils may register at Kerr building mornings 6 9 with Sept 19 as final registration day. Auction planned Saturday in front of the Court House at noon offering a Moon car a Ford Roadster and a Ford touring car. A Packard Roadster is sought by Graham B Conner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley Schools
Kerr Building
Graham
Conner
Bulk apples wanted at cash price for deliveries
Wanted bulk apples at highest cash price for delivery to Sam warehouse C V Depot. Golden & Company solicits offers for barrel apples to Ashby Sprint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WIT
Sam Warehouse
C. V
Golden & Company
Iptt
Ashby Sprint
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Winchester Cooperage
Cpany
Debs
Dean OF Masons
Ford Company
Braddock ST
Ponec
Baltimore Corporation
the Empire
Cooperage Company
Cumberland
Valrey Iivoad
Vane
Messrs
Goss
Moud Haines
Memorial Lok
Dadillon
Teo
Yianne Higgins
Miss Higgins
Winchester Garage
Sce
SATUR
Roads OF ‘Destiny Auditor
Pauline
Frederick
Okeh Records
Bende, Se
Senator Byrd
Welltown Church
Harrisonburg Hospital
Seal's
Shieh
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