Death of Warren County farmer J W Bierer shocks Front Royal
Front Royal Virginia December 11 Mr J W Bierer a leading Warren county farmer and father of Mrs Disse Vera Swimley wife of Ross M Swimley of Winchester died suddenly today on his farm from heart disease He was about 60 years old and had been healthy until the fatal attack Mrs Swimley and her husband left Winchester this afternoon to attend his funeral The marriage of Mr Swimley and Miss Bierer occurred on October 10 at the bride's parents home and was a significant social event
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Front Royal
J. W. Bierer
Warren County
Disse Vera Swimley
Ross M. Swimley
Winchester
Mrs. Swimley
Mr. Bierer
Mr. Swimley
Miss Bierer
Seven More Crap & Shooters Pay Up in City Raid
Police arrested several men and youths with outstanding warrants for shooting crap on Sunday. Fines of four dollars were imposed or security posted to Justice Wilson. Named individuals include Pete James Darby Smal wood Dick Mills Johnston Henry Schlitz Wilson and others, with warrants out for additional gang members.
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Whcre
Star
Justice Wilson
Pete James
Pegleg” Fisher
Walker Green
Darby
Smalwood
Dick Mills
Johnston Henry
Schlitz
Wilson
Magazine Offer Close To Expiration In The Star
The Star announces a limited deadline for its magazine offer. In arrears or new subscribers can pay arrears or two years in advance to receive a high class illustrated magazine free for one year, a liberal deal in Virginia and the region.
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The
Star
Virginia
Memory improved after quitting coffee analysis
A Kansas woman reports memory and health improvements after stopping coffee and using Postum. She notes steadier nerves, regular heartbeats, reduced stomach trouble, and says Postum tastes as good as coffee. She learned the preparation method and mentions a booklet from Postum Co.
Education Board Opens Bold Talk on School Needs
The State Board of Education, with member M. M. Lee Winchester, plans a December 18 session to discuss needed school legislation ahead of the January 8 General Assembly. They seek a $200,000 increase in the current public school appropriation and aim to amend conflicting laws. They invited several notable figures to present, though subjects remain undisclosed.
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State Board of Educate
M. M. Lee Winchester
General Assembly
Board of Education
Society Girl Sued For Her Stockings
A Baltimore society girl Miss Sara Cowen faced a court claim by Rosalie Levelle for 150 dollars after nursing her during illness. The suit itemizes purchases from January to June including stockings slippers pumps and personal goods totaling 505 dollars with 100 paid. A separate suit by Albert Sigmund & Son seeks 115 dollars for a squirrel jacket.
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Sara Cowen
Baltimore
Rosalie Levelle
Miss Cowen
Albert Sigmund & Son
Griggs Declines Cdc Chair. Flood and Lloyd Seek Post
Washington dispatch reports Representative James M. Griggs of Georgia will not seek another term as chairman of the Democratic Congressional Committee. The committee meets next Monday to elect a successor. Representatives Flood of Virginia and Lloyd of Missouri are active candidates. Griggs’s retirement is likely to spark a contest for the post.
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James M. Griggs
Georgia
Democratic Congressional Committee
Washington Dispatch
Griggs
Fiood
Virginia
Lloyd
Missouri
Sailors Lantern Ball Before Pacific Voyage
A large farewell ball for naval officers and their families is planned at the Hotel Chamberlain on Friday evening December 12. The event marks the departure of the fleet from Fortress Monroe for the Pacific voyage to San Francisco. Ladies including wives daughters and chaperones prepare to bid adieu to the sailors before the long trip.
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Pacific
Hotel Chamberlain
Fortress Monroe
San ‘Francisco
Youtsey Testimony Ties Powers Case to Goebel Killing
Henry E. Youtsey on the witness stand connected the defendant directly with the murder of William Goebel, linking the Powers case to the assassination.
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Henry E. Youtsey
William Goebel
Holiday Shopping Centre Offers Wide Gift Selection
A bustling holiday shopping page advertises many items from calendars and writing paper to cloaks, furs, china ware, lace lingerie, and tea sets. It highlights prices from 10c to several dollars and notes selections for men women and children, including umbrellas, teddy bears, blankets, silks, hosiery, and linens.
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Shane
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Education Board
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Sailors of Fleet
Russell & Green
E. Water St
Kidwell
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Pillsbury
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