Wealthy Frederick farmer Edward H. Jones dies aged 85
Edward H. Jones a wealthy retired Frederick county farmer dies at his home near the head of the Opequon just west of Kernstown in the eighty fifth year. He leaves a large estate with his brother Marcus Jones and several nieces and nephews. The funeral is set for 2 PM Wednesday at the house conducted by Rev. Dr. Henry M. White.
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Edward H. Jones
Fredrick County
Opequonne
Kernstown
Henry M. White
Opequon Memorial Church
Jones
Marcus Jones
Frederick County
Mr. Jones
Marcus
Christmas Tree Lights Brighten Winchester Sunday School
The Presbyterian Church Sunday school room tree is decorated with over 60 colorful electric lights, tinsel, and spangles. Reginald Haines did the decorating. The Christmas celebration starts at 7 pm with Supt. W. S. White in charge, including a musical and literary program, a sermon by Rev. Dr. J. H. Lacy, and gift distribution for scholars. All friends are invited.
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Presbyterian Church
Winchester
Reginald Haines
W. S. White
J. H. Lacy
Dunbarton Hotel Ad Markets Rooms In Washington DC
An old advertisement promotes the Dunbarton Hotel for ladies and gentlemen offering rooms priced at 50c 75c and 108. Located at 623 Avenue N W Washington D C it notes George N Fries formerly of Winchester as contact or proprietor.
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Dunbarton Hotel
Avenue
N. W
Washington D. C
George N. Fries
Winchester
Horsey and Atwell Firm Discontinues Its Practice
The old style firm of Horsey and Atwell will be discontinued and the business continued at the old stand by W. O. Horsey and Co.
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Horsey & Atwell
Fuure
W. O.horsey &Co
Turkey Prices Beat At T M Barr’s
Buyers are offered top cash prices for turkeys at T M Barr’s as the market highlights strong demand this season. Prospective sellers are urged to bring fowl to the stall for appraisal and immediate payment.
Chicken Thieves Busy In County
Reports from Reynold's Store area in the northwest reveal a band of chicken thieves active recently. farmer London Calvert says forty fowls were stolen from his hen house and a neighbor lost 40-odd birds. Calvert fired a shotgun at a robber but is unsure of any hit. Several locals are suspected and arrests are expected soon.
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Reynold
London Calvert
The
Star Today
Calvert
Christmas Program At Braddock Street Church
The Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Sunday school plans a 7:30 p.m. Christmas program directed by superintendent W. B. Snider. A large decorated tree will hold gifts for the Sunday school scholars. All students and friends are urged to attend promptly.
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Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
W. B. Snider
Xmas Matinee and Night At Auditorium Show
The program features Volta the electrical enigma who lights cigars with electrical flashes and sits in Sing Sing’s chair while smoking as the current runs at double capacity. Cast includes the Lovitts grotesque acrobats Miss Lovitt fast tumbler, Warner and Lakewood in The Scarecrow and the Maid, Alice Lorraine vocal, Diamond and Smith in The Volunteer Fireman.
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Volta
Sing Sing
Lovitts
Miss Lovitt
Warner and
Lake*wood
Alice Lorraine
Diamond and Smith
Haddox promises style and savings on suits and overcoats
After surveying all the clothing in town, Haddox asserts he can save customers 50c to 2.50 on a suit or overcoat. He emphasizes style and make-up as well as guaranteed savings, signing off with Yours for success, J. P. Haddox.
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J. P. Haddox
Jewelry Store to Open from 8 A.M. to Midnight for Christmas
Capper's force will be at your service from 8 a.m. until midnight through Christmas. Two expert engravers are producing all orders promptly.
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Capper’s
For Sale Livery in Winchester at Fair Price
Shen Valley Realty Co advertises a desirable Winchester livery with immediate possession. Newly furnished rooms priced 60c to $1.00. The Dunbarton inn at 623 Pennsylvania Ave N W Washington offers a home like place for ladies and gentlemen. George N Fries formerly of Winchester is reached via Main 6321. Also mentions ties and large assortment at Hables.
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Winchester
Shen. Valley Realty Co
Dunbarton
Pennslyvania Ave
N. W
Washington, D. C
George N. Fries
Christmas Day Mail Delivery Rules Announced
Post office hours on Christmas Day: general delivery begins at 10 a m with another 4 p m collection. Rural free delivery carriers start at 10 a m. City postmen receive extra help and wagons. General delivery and stamp windows open 11 a m to noon and 1 to 2 p m. No money orders or night carrier window.
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Sam
Ietter
Calico Party at New Rink Planned for Tuesday
A Calico party for skaters will be held at the New Rink on Tuesday to give attendees much pleasure and enjoyment.
Hymn by Dr. Cox Praised at Methodist Service
Dr. S. K. Cox composed a hymn in the revised Methodist hymnal. Dr. Duffey led morning services using the hymn as the theme. Dr. Cox attended, prefaced the hymn, added brief remarks, and offered its interpretation. Admirers expressed appreciation afterward. Harrisonburg News.
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S. K. Cox
Duffey
Cox
Christmas Presents and Local Advertisers Highlight Shop Offers
Eastman Kodaks listed with prices, new Books from Tabard Inn, and Miller's Drug Store promotions appear, with membership noted at $1.00. Local storefronts showcase holiday goods and discounted items in a compact roundup.
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Eastman Kodaks
New ‘Books
Tabard Inn
Miller's
Sprint Produce Seeks Poultry Deliveries This Month
Sprint Produce Company offers the highest cash price for turkeys chickens ducks and geese to be delivered between the 12th and 19th of this month. iptf.
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Iptf
Sprint Produce Company
Grand Market Street Rink Event and Holiday Specials
Tonight at Market St. Rink a grand Butterfly and Flower Pollan aise show promises entertainment for all. Hable's offers the best quality Christmas fruit and Holly orders should be placed with Hillyard & Lewis. Express wagons and 500 sample gloves listed with wholesale pricing from J. W. Taylor Jr.
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J. W. Taylor, Jr
Water St
Ayaa
Death of T. Allen McCormick in Martinsburg Station
Winchester friends mourn the sudden death of T Allen McCormick a traveling assistant general agent for the Baltimore office of the International Harvester Company in Chicago He collapsed at Martinsburg station while awaiting a northbound train for Hagerstown Dr T K Oates attempted aid but McCormick died aged 55 He leaves a widow a son Allen L McCormick a daughter two brothers and a sister in Texas and a sister in Pennsylvania He was born in Dent County Maryland.
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Winchester
T. Allen McCork
Itimore
International Trester Company
Chicago
Cumberland Valley
Martinsburg
W. Va
Hagerstown
Hand Shattered By Dynamite Caps In Cedarville
Cedarville Va December 22 Hunter ward McKay stock man here had his hand torn to pieces by a dynamite explosion after a child found caps in an outbuilding and set out for a frolic. The Cedarville High School closes for holidays December 23 and reopens January 4. Mr Carroll McKay is home for the holidays.
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Cedarville
Hunter Ward McKay
Carroll McKay
Big Leaguer Dalton Visits Old Friends
Dalton from Front Royal Virginia, star on the Winchester club last summer, spent the night with friends after driving with fellow Winchester baseball player George Mabry. He now plays for the Chicago White Sox and will report to training in Los Angeles March 1 ahead of the April 1 opener in St Louis.
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Percy Dalton
Front Royal
Winchester
George Mabry
Dalton
Chicago White Sox
Atlantic City
Los Angeles
California
St. Louis
Fine clocks and goods to sell below cost
Auction notice states a few fine clocks and many other goods will be sold at less than cost to avoid packing and moving expenses. D. F. Hinkins signs the notice.
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D. F. Hinkins
Turkeys for Sale Offered Until the 20th
Local ad notes buy offers for fat turkeys through the 20th. A fragment mentions J Cc and W RAMSBURG, and Mr. Fred L. Glaize plans a short trip to Washington for business.
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J Cc
W. Ramsburg
White Yuletide Is Now Promised By Snow Storm
The Star reports a likely white Christmas with early morning snow and widespread forecasts of more snow across Hartlandburg Staunton Lexington and other Virginia towns. A city ordinance will enforce sidewalk snow removal within 24 hours after accumulation ends.
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Valley
Virginia
Hartiganburg
Staunton
Lexington
Will Soon Start To Rebuild Pike
Staunton Daily Leader reports Valley Turnpike Company president H F Byrd plans early spring improvements on the pike from Staunton toward Harrisonburg. He will metal the road with machine crushed stone and bring a crusher to Walker quarry near Staunton within weeks after inspection of every mile.
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H. F. Byrd
The
Valley Turnpike Company
Staunton
Warrisonburg
Walker
Byrd
Common Council Sets Tonight Meeting On City Sewer Plan
A special Common Council session is slated for eight o'clock at City Hall to decide on appropriating no more than 50 000 for a small pipe sewerage system. Some members reportedly oppose the limit, with outcome uncertain.
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Common Council
Abingdon Keeps Dispensary in Local Option Win
Abingdon voters approve municipal dispensary by 216 to 183 with 299 total ballots. The wets carry the town by 36, keeping the dispensary revenue about 10,000 dollars annually for city coffers. The result ends Abingdon’s unique status as a surrounding area’s only wet town and sparks comment from State Anti Alcohol League officials.
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Abingdon
Richmond
Chattanooga
Ft Wak
Winter Begins Officially Today Amid Snow Storm
Official winter began at 1 o'clock this afternoon during a snow storm. The solstice marks the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. The sun rose at 7.21 this morning and set at 4.55 this afternoon, with the solstice signifying the sun's southern position.
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Ias
Engraving and Jewelry Sale at Clowe's Piccadilly Street
Expert engraving offered at H W Clowe's on Piccadilly Street for watches diamonds locks rings and solid gold jewelry. The ad invites inspection and promises closeout prices below manufacturers' with engraving by Mifflin B Clowe and notes letters of all kinds.
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H.W. Clowe's
Piccadilly Street
Hinkins
M. W. Clowe's
W. Piccadilly Street
Weather Report for Virginia Showers Likely Tonight and Wednesday
The weather note indicates showers or rain across Virginia tonight and probably Wednesday. Expect scattered showers with possible cooler temperatures and overcast skies. No severe conditions indicated.
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Virginia
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T. M. Barr’s
Hables
Market St
Hable's
Holly
Hillyard & Lewis
Miller Sup. Co
C. V. RR
T.A. McCormick
Big Leaguer
Fred. L. Glaize
Washington
Pike
HABLE
Sprint Produce Co
Clowe’s
Mifflin
B. Clowe
Weather Report
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