Samuel R. Avis Dies in New Haven Gun Maker at 85
Samuel R. Avis, 85, a prominent U S gun manufacturer, died at St. Raphael's Hospital after a minor operation. He directed gun barrel production for Winchester in New Haven since 1881 and led Avis company during World War I producing 500000 rifle barrels for the Russian government. He served 30 years as head of the New Haven City Library Commission and once sought the Democratic mayoral nomination. He left a widow four sons and a daughter.
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New Haven
Conn
Samuel R. Avis
United States
St. Raphael’s Hospital
Avis
Harpers Ferry
Fairview Academy
Virginia
John Brown
Springfield
Mass
Fields and Horton Company
Yonkers
N. J
New Brunswick
Ilion
Winchester Company
Avis Company
Impressive Baptism Service At First Brethren Church
The First Brethren Church on Berryville Avenue hosts a baptismal service at 7 45 pm with Rev BE Ro hart speaking on The Meaning of Baptism. Those seeking to learn early church baptism practices may attend as the rite is performed.
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First Brethren Church
Berryville Avenue
BE. J. Rohart
Revival Services Postponed At Sunribe Church
Revival meetings at Sunribe United Brethren Church were delayed due to illness of Rev. Lomax Childress. Pastor Rev. H. E. Richardson says Dr. Childress will arrive early next week and services resume at 7 45 pm Monday evening, April 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunribe United Brethren Church
Lomax Childress
Dr. Childress
H. E. Richardson
Spring as favorable time for criminals to move
A wry note suggests spring weather encourages crook movement from their homes into jail, counting the season as a good time for unlawful transit and capture chances.
Paul Koenig Bankrupt Notice in Western District Virginia
In the United States District Court Western District of Virginia Paul Koenig of Stephens City Frederick County is adjudicated bankrupt on March 12 1929 The first meeting of creditors is set for April 12 1929 at 3 00 PM at the office of James P Reardon Winchester Virginia Creditors may attend prove claims examine the bankrupt appoint a trustee if needed and conduct business Edward C Martz Referee in Bankruptcy Harrisonburg VA April 1 1929
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United States District Court For
Western District OF
Virginia
Paul Koenig
Stephens City
Frederick
James P. Reardon
Winchester
Edward C. Martz
Harrisonburg
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Botts’ Boot Shoppe
North Main St
Louisville Courier-Journal
Miller’s Drug Store
F. E. Miller
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S. Cameron St
Red Star Oil Stove
Gray Ave
Sweet Clover
C. L. Taylor
Massanutten
Department of Agriculture
Maséeanutten Farms
Valley Pike
S. Main St
Dwight St
Loudoun St
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C. A. Snyder
E. Piccadilly St
Care Star
Bell
J. H. Henry
H. Willis
Main Street
Bath
Martin Wisecarver
Amherst
Loudoun
W. Boscawen St
S. Braddock St
S. S
Fagley-Halpen
Philadelphia
Rawleigh
Frederick County
W. T. Rawleigh, Co
Dept
Richmond
Sunset Lodge
L. J. Anderson
Braddock St
International Paper Company
New York
R. G. Ladd
Assitant
Gray
S. Cameron
J. Reward
Wiel
Cluus
Ain't
White House
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Rugby Blvd
Roanoke
Charles Kingsford-Smith
Charles Ulm
Moling & Cather
Jasmin
Golli Wogg
Orchidee Bleue
Cordays
THE
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