Obituary notes honor Winchester residents and visitors
Obituaries report the death of Adton H Boxwell a Winchester resident after paralysis and long illness with survivors including his widow and several children. Other notices record the death of Hiram G Miller a W M T company foreman and the infant Kathleen Smith, plus funeral details for William Fockler and local film actor Oscar Wolfel visiting from Baltimore with family ties to West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adton H. Boxwell
Winchester
Neveral Attokey
Boxwell
Hoxwell
Frederick Cualy
Bennett Russell
Williamsport
George Klerach
Washington
William Allemong
Newton Govan
Neer Winchester
Harry Sealwight
Len How Well
John F. Boxwell
Winchisle
Peworth T. Voxwel
Cumberland
Clinton Boxwell
Wasn- Foston
Voting Contest At J W Namebure Store
A voting contest at Chowneville store of J W Namebure lists votes for candidates including Robert Ss. Hrawne with 49, Velen Speevard with 214, and Lawrence Riles with 164, offering items like boots overshoes and other poultry and hardware prizes. Nearby ads promote poultry feeds, nut goods, and a New Market with gems and Christmas presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Namebure
Chowneyille
Alied Ag
Robert Ss. Hrawne
Gum Boots
Jumphrey
Velen Speevard
Ahacs
Lawrence Riles
State Roads Chief Seeks Tough Motor Truck Rules
Chairman Frank H. Zouck of the Roads Commission tells Gov Harrington and Automobilia Commissioner Baughman that stronger laws are needed to regulate heavy motor trucks on state routes. He cites $24 million spent on road improvements and warns without timely enforcement maintenance costs will soar. The commission plans a road traffic census to calibrate weight limits by road type and push for legislative action next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Zovels
Te! Roads Commission
Harrington
Automobilia
Baughman
Stata
Zouck
Toney
Ile
Tus Ta
Randa Commission
Air Trafic
Higgins Retained on Accident Commission Seat
Governor plans to reappoint Higgins to the State Industrial Accident Commission for a six year term. Wiggins’s term expired October 1, vacancy filled by Lawrence Hamet White, a labor advocate. Higgins, a Dorchester native residing in Baltimore County, is favored by Democratic circles as a political courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gay, Harrington
Jan
Higgley
State
Industrial Accident Commission
Bit. Wiggins
Inclined Laward Eamet W. White
Cty
County Democrata
Higgins
Herripbyton
Dorchester
County
Baltimore County
Watching Jones Career Promises In Golf's Junior Era
Golf experts focus on Bobby Jones fourte ene en route to stardom after Merion showing that a boy of fourteen can compete with top players. The Atlanta youth’s rise sparks debates about future greatness and potential to join American champions who excel young and retain top status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobbie Jones
Merion
United States
Bobby Jones
Bobby
Merion Links
Wncommon
Jerome D. Travera
H. Chandler Egan
Robert A. Gardner
Francis Ouimet
Ife Prom
Wash coach quits again amid annual hedging
Washington coach Gilmore Dobie again announces his retirement from the university role amid long-standing threats to leave. He states he is tired and would not coach another football team for any sum, while campus opinion remains doubtful about his departure lasting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tintle
Swan
Tts
Flash Lights and Musicals at Bhard's Lanterns Event
Flash lights and acts headline the evening at Bhard's Lanterns with D. McKeon performing Musilos and a joint show by Aluminum Wark and R. D. McRee. Details remain unclear due to OCR gaps.
Miss Mish Makes Her Bow To Society
The first society event of the season in the city featured a reception and dance at Hotel Hamilton hosted by former Mayor and Mrs. Frank W. Mish for their debutante daughter Miss Mary W. Mish. The event showcased roses, palms, and ferns with guests arriving courtesy of Mr. and Mrs. Mish and Miss Catherine Cramer of Fredericks. A novel program was distributed during the garlands and a midnight buffet luncheon followed after Gruber's Orchestra provided music for dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiltor
Frank W. Mish
Mary W. Miah
Mish
Catherine Cramer
Fredericls
Gruber
Wiles Mish
Hagerstown
Maryland Corn Output Rises Despite Lesser Planting
Maryland farmers planted 16,000 acres less in corn in 1916 but produced 27,000,000 bushels, up from 24,850,000 in 1915, totaling 2,450,000 more bushels than last year. price per bushel on December 1, 1916 stood at 89 cents, while 1915 prices were about 61 cents. United States total production fell from 1915 to 1916 though prices rose, with December 1 values around 88.9 cents versus 67.5 cents a year earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
United States
Bureau of Crop Estimates
Washington
Weather Bureau
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Mountain Water 80N and Local News Highlights
Report by Supt Heard of Mountain Water Co notes extra pumping next summer after recent rains. Edgemont reservoir has not required January pumping in 14 years. Local items include a 72-year-old woman who never rode a streetcar, a double wedding in Harpers Ferry, and a Baltimore marriage license for Guy Mann and Alice Watiel. Also brief notes on carol singing, public square tree lighting, and local ads for toys, tools, and bicycles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain
Heard
The
Water Co
Hagerstown
Edgemont
Edmondsan Avenue
Baltimore
Mia
Janes Miller
Guy P. Mann
Middletown
Alice & Watiel
J Boonalara
Suffered Stroke and Paralysis Recovered With Dreco Tonic
A Baltimore woman, Mrs. Randolph Burton, recounts a drastic recovery after taking Dreco at Aughinbaugh's Dry Goods and West End Pharmacy. She says she was bedridden for six months with a stroke, unable to walk or talk, but her appetite and strength returned after using three bottles. The ad touts Dreco as a herbal system tonic that detoxifies organs and restores vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dreco
Stronsask
Baltimoras
Reco
Augtinbaugh'n Drug Store
West End Pharmacy
Dead on Highway Derr Body Found by Daughters
The body of 60 year old J. D. Derr from Lewietown was found on a public road by his two daughters Mia Ridgeley and Mise Betya Derr after a long search. Cause of death: heart attack triggered by exertion during a family reunion night celebration. Derr is survived by his wife and three daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Derr
J. D. Derr
Lewietown
Mia
Rndy Ridgeley
Delawary
Mise Betya H. Derr
Derr
Frawood
Merry Makers at Academy One Lolid Fresh with March Minstrel
Amusements note announces Merry Makers a seven act musical comedy opening Monday June 1 at Academy One. Produced by Harry A. March and Arthur Chatterden with a Broadway chorus and Lew is Welch leading, tickets go on sale Friday at 9 am for Monday matinee and night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meerry Makers
Merry Makera
A. March
Academy
Harry A. March
Marguerite Fields
Arthur Chatterden
Broadway
Lewis Welch
Migsya Lap Jvin
Netlie Woods
Ruth Wheeler
Dlea Lorainne
al Warner
Charles George
Patrick Rafferty
Frank Bertrand
Momay
Bell-ans Indigestion Aids Telegram Message Suggestions
Early 20th century note describes Bell-Ans and a 24 page booklet from Western Union Telegraphy offering ready made telegram wording for holidays weddings graduations and public figures. Mentions substitutes and adaptable wording for various occasions and recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oftan
W.ul
Interstate Comemies Loy nniee gion Fiscal Year Change
The regional entity shifts its fiscal year end from June 30 to December 31 with January 1 as the effective date. The plan outlines the amounts and impacts on the financial phase, affecting investors and securities handlers as many railways adjust their timing for annual meetings and reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merniih Ronila
Syevyana
Ratiraid
Amany
Ratirail
Ite Anil Mmettig
Lodge Election Details and Council Appointments
A fragmentary report covers a lodge election held at a local meeting with one new candidate elected and several council positions filled. Following the vote, a smoker was observed. names appear for various lodge offices and staff roles, plus a local carriage works advertisement appears with items for sale and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lotman Camel
Aa. M
Counell
Wirdoon
Gounellor
Mediee
H. Lawrences
P.M. Welfugery
Willian R. Kounty
Anatteela
Dy Hendtrowayree
O. V. Middlekantt
At. J. Tons
Robert Baward
Muard
Few. Imlyard
Arter Gin
Dames Klee
O. W
Midtie Vkwult
Trates
Willam J. Ioantes
Ho Ai Wolaur
Cb. Reed
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Pete
Ant
Whart
Condsarveare Ric,’ Hank Old Boy
Fellout Casters Teertee Corp Fe
Hiram G. Miller
Forman
W. M
Kathleen
William Smith, Jr
Tiighmanton
Ghurch
Hey
C. J. Remehurg
William Fockler
Hogue
WL. Lynn
Smithaburg
Oscar Wofel
Courh
James Liunter
Mulberry
Wolfel
He Heying
Victor Emanyuat
Brana van Higen
Mra
Gates
West, Va
Tao
Ernest W. Aer
Potomac St. Ducal
Leadez
Maorida
Barenia
All
Cantolla
Pivedy
Pegiaterad Optemetriata
Mnchhbokl
Watcheh
D. Mekkh
Mekre
Bianiaste
Aabes
Gateont Ensortment
Ayer
Ammert Hardware CO
Ceu
Dupwleld & Keed
Fisahlighta, Evercoafy Flinaliights
Emmart Hardware CO
Ft. D
Mckee
Gilmour Dobie
Calia
Thres Crewe
Gooch Haynes Han
Bean
Barwood
Kroger
Amith
Standish
Gore Halls
St. John's Epiacopsl
Rome
Bard of Directors
Bolt
Bhard's
Hontfog Coats, R. D. McKes
Flash Ligits
R. D. McRee
D. McKfilg
D. McKeon
Musilos
Miss Mish
Tvangal
Cal Parsonage
Edna CG. Heakett
Harry Benjamin
Herper’n Perry
W. Va
Mise Elide Gibbon
R. Harry Cook
Charlottesville
B.C. Borow
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Publc Square
A. M
Doll Carriages
R. D. McKel
Carving Smts, R. D. McKer
Tadics
Aliante
Duppmield & Bren
Ich Beatis, R. D. McKen
Pocket Knives
R. D. McKi
B.D. McItki
Cumberland Taxicab Company
Dustield & Reed
Aluminum Ware
Melnik
Typhoon Woahing Machines, Mmmert Hardware CO
Margh
Pies
Broom
Stick Eiliot
Vilage
Gar Bixley
Mina Balth Swan
Gang bin
God
Marylands Orchestra
IICE
Good
Malinen
Civillea- Hon
Hagarelows
Mike Yourset
Cumberland Drawing Company
Gorman Brewing Company
Paul Ritter
Automobile
BD. McKee
Beard
Duppiely & Need
Bell-Ans
Pholetoing
Badtea
Firestone Truck
Carriaga
Cor. Lee
South Sts
R. D. McKea
R. D. McKee
D. McKee
Rh. D. McKee
Beamd
Ben Widon
Masmuro
Hmmart Rardwatia CO
KR. DB
Xmas Troa
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