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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1929

Page

8

George Fletcher Former Orchardist Dies of Stroke

George W. Fletcher a well known apple grower of Rappahannock county Virginia died at his East James street home at 4 AM after a brief illness from a stroke. He was 66, born near Flint Hill, sold his orchards to Winchester interests, and lived in this city since. Survived by his widow Maria McAllister two brothers C W Fletcher P W Fletcher and two sisters Mrs Julia A Clark and Mrs H A Orndorff. Funeral at 2 PM tomorrow from the James street residence conducted by Rev Murray D Mitchell.

George W. Fletcher Rappahannock County East James Street Mr. Fleggher Flint Hill Winchester Fletcher Maria McAllister C. W. Fletcher Frederick County P. W. Fletcher Julia. A. Clark H. A. Orndorff James Street Murray D. Mitchell

Braddock Street Church Funeral Arrangements Noted

The body will be taken to Macedonia grave yard for interment after services at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South. The notice lists church involvement and burial site as the next steps.

Miss Naomi Price Dies At Brucetown In Sixteenth Year

Naomi Price daughter of Mr and Mrs A L Price died at Brucetown this county at 7 this morning after a long illness She was born and raised in Stephens City and moved to Brucetown with her parents Funeral services will be at Brucetown Monday at 10 oclock led by Rev J D Russell and burial will be in Pacers Hill Cemetery Stephens City.

Naomi Price A. L. Price Brucetown County Stephens City Luther Price Anna Madeline Price J. D. Russell Methodist Episcopal Church South Pacers Hill Cemetery

Notable Pilot Arrives to Perform Stunts at Local Airport

Captain George Brinckerhoff from Washington arrives for a Sunday visit at the local airport to fly passengers and perform daring aerial stunts. A parachute jump by Lieutenant Clarke of the U S Navy is planned around 4 p m Sunday.

George Brinckerhoff Washington Brinckerhoff Clarke United States Navy

Modern residence for rent in hear town

Classified ads list a modern residence for rent by J. H. Henry with contact numbers 43 or 747 W and notes partly furnished. Another rental offers two apartments at 137 S Main St.

Hear Town J. H. Henry S. Main St N. Main

Surprise flight day at Winchester flying field with Shenandoah Flying Service

Clarke promises a surprise thrill for flyers at the Winchester flying field. Passengers will enjoy all day flights over Winchester today and Sunday afternoon, under Captain Brinckerhoff piloting for Shenandoah Flying Service Inc.

Clarke Winchester Brinckerhoff The Shenandoah Flying Service, Inc

Elder Jennings Dies After Prolonged Illness

Elder James Madison Jennings of the Primitive Baptist Church died at 8 this morning at his home near Stephens City after three weeks of serious illness. A Confederate veteran born in Carroll County Virginia he was 184 years old and had preached there for years and served 12 years as commissioner of the revenue.

James Madison Jennings Primitive Baptist Church Stephens City Jennings Carroll County

Elder Jennings Dies at Stephens City After Long Service

Elder Jennings born November 23 1844 spent 15 years in Stephens City area farming. An elder in the Primitive Baptist Church over 50 years he survived by four sons I K Jennings Pay J D Jennings W M Jennings J V Jennings and three daughters Mrs W H Worrell Mrs George Jennings and Mise Maude Jennings. Funeral from the home at 2 30 Monday afternoon with interment in Green Hill Cemetery Stephens City.

Stephens City Primitive Baptist Church Jennings Caroline Banks Carroll County I. K. Jennings Stewartstown J. D. Jennings Louisville W. M. Jennings Roanoke J. V. Jennings W. H. Worrell Rocks George Jennings Pleasant Hill Mise Maude Jennings Green Hill Cemetery

Battles Near Mexico See Firing Squads Rise With Sun

Boston Transcript notes mortality not high in Mexican battles yet firing squads gain momentum at dawn. The report emphasizes ongoing conflict with rising sun as squads execute or threaten executions.

Boston Transcript

Ex Senator Bailey Dies in Texas Court Room

Joseph Bailey former United States senator from Texas died suddenly in the District Court room at Shopmran while appearing as defense counsel in a toll rates case on a Red River bridge. He collapsed after a plea to move the suit to federal court and was pronounced dead minutes later.

Associated Press Shoprman Tex Joseph Bailey United States Texas Bailey Red River

Carsons Clark Fries Attend Beneficial Church Dinner

Mr and Mrs Carson Clark and Mr and Mrs Lewis W Fries drove to the home of Mr A B Fries this week and enjoyed a hearty chicken supper held for the Old Stone Church Cemetery benefit.

Carson Clark Lewis W. Fries A. 8. Fries Old Stone Church

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George Fletcher Winchester’s Finest Men’s Store LOU Bernstein CO Loudoun Street Adolph Unke Milwaukee Chicana Sport Oxfords Botts’ Boot Shoppe North Main St Williams OIL Heat, Inc E. Water St N. Market St H H. Willis Loudoun Miller and Anderson N. Main St Cameron St Lee Jackson Service Station Charles Town Martinsburg Shepherdstown Moore Insurance & Realty Company Loudoun County Wm. F. Dutterer Berryville Kent St Water St Massanutten Department of Agriculture Massanutten Farms Hacthery Valley Pike Harrisonburg Miller’s Drug Store F &. Miller Kernstown A. V. Compton Front Royal Louise Meade Boyce Duco Ed Roller State Road Theodore H. Alexander Frederick City Harris G. Clarence Miller L. J. Anderson S. Braddock St Pete A. J. Novick N. Braddock Bob White Hobart Brothers Troy Ohio E. Hart Rockford Lewis F. Trier Clifford St John Dere McCormick Check-Row Brumback Elder Jennings Old Baptist Church Chevrolet Fisher Ible Landau Flint, Michigan Winchester Auto Sales Winchester, Virginia
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