Parade float plans detail first railroad coming to Winchester
The piece describes a parade sequence in which a horse hauled car, a railroad themed engine, and an orchard tableau depict Pratt growers, Virginia dogwood, and birds. A history of Winchester’s railroad arrival, period costumes, and Shenandoah products tied to rail distribution conclude the display. Spectators are urged to watch for fortune and a pot of gold at the rainbow’s foot.
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Mount
Carréliton Viaduct
Og Dee Tee
First Railroad
Pratt Growers
Virginia
Winchester
United States
Gaunts and locals share Easter greetings in Boyce
Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Gaunt and Mr. William Gaunt returned from a motor trip to Richmond. Miss Reéetha Gaunt teaching at Flint Hill spent Easter at home. Clay Carr returned to Washington and Lee University after holidays. James M. Slusher of Washington visited Mr. John Siler. Mrs. Dorsey Reid improving after illness. Mr. R. P. Page remains in poor condition for four weeks. Miss Nettie Tucker Yowell, at Harrisonburg Teachers College, visited her parents.
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Boyce
C. W. Gaunt
William Gaunt
Richmond
Reéetha Gaunt
Flint Hill
Clay Carr
Washington
Lee University
Lexington
James M. Slusher
John Siler
Dorsey Reid
R. P. Page
Nettie Tucker Yowell
Teachers College
Harrisonburg
John Yowell
Local Social Notes Highlight Easter Visits and Gatherings
Miss Edna Nolan of Waynesville and Miss Cora Heatwell of Dayton joined Miss Nettie Tucker Yowell for tea with guests including Ada Belle Yowell and the Pifer sisters. Easter events featured a Sunday school egg hunt at Boyce and Millwood and mite box totals of 235 dollars for Boyce and 178 for Millwood.
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Edna Nolan
Waynesville
N. C
Cora Heatwell
Dayton
Ruth Royston
Nettie Tucker Yowell
Miss A Heatwell
Ada Belle Yowell
Edna Baker
Evelyn
Helen Pifer
Bettie Miller
le Few
J. R. Strode
Tuck Vowell
Nannie Levi
Thomas Sprint
Robert McGill
Robert
Gloucester County
Bradford
Bettie Bradford
Clarence Houghton
Memorial Hospital
Carrie Rowe
Luray
T. P. Jolliffe
Allen Estep
Florida
Katherine Jolliffe
Louise Carper
Washington
Debtor John Funk Disclaims Spousal Debts
Public notice from John Funk declares he will not be responsible for any debts contracted by his estranged wife Fannie Funk after she left him. The statement appears in a historical newspaper fragment with a quotation about money and work attributed to the Boston Herald.
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Fannie Funk
Legion Benefit Show At Miller's On Smith Lot
Secretary Arthur notes Miller Shows, a high class company, operates under the American Legion. Receipts aid a Winchester children aero project and crippled children. Roanoke district convention conflicts limit local Rotarians and representatives. Apple Blossom duties prevent travel.
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Legion
Miller
Smith Lot
Harris
Arthur
American Legion
Winchester
Roanoke
Public Sale of Furniture at White Post April 30 1927
Public auction at White Post on Saturday April 30 1927 begins 1 p m selling a car load of furniture. Items include bedroom and dining room suites parlor suites upright pianos tables dressers chifforobes refrigerators baby carriage rugs beds and more with free piano bed and chair for lucky number holders. Terms cash up to 10 and credit six months with negotiable note and bank endorsement.
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White Post
Norfolk and Western Schedule Ebenezer 1926 Roanoke Route
Norfolk and Western timetable lists trains from Benn Berryville to Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Williamson Norton with Pullman sleepers to Williamson and Bristol Dining car service connects at Roanoke with Memphis SpRi at for Chattanooga and Nashville. Local runs to Roanoke Shenandoah Shenandoah Junction Hagerstown and Philadelphia with sleeper connections to Philadelphia and New York via Hagerstown and Washington. Torpedoed details indicate specific departure times and connections.
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Norfolk & Western
Lv Benn
Berryville
Roanoke
Bristol
Bluefield
Williamson
Norton
Waynesboro
Pullman
W Va
Shenandoah
Hagerstown
Shenandoah Junction
Washington
Baltimore
Washing
Philadelphia
Hagerstone Pullman
New
Rotary Float Built for Parade Under Walked Bond
Under the direction of Walked Bond a Rotary float is being constructed for participation in the local parade. The effort aims to showcase Rotary and community spirit during the upcoming event.
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Walked Bond
George W Sargent Dies After Brief Illness
George W. Sargent a well known carpenter living three miles south of Stephens City died at 4 4 this morning from heart trouble after a three week illness. He was in his 72nd year and survived by his wife Ada F Sargent and two daughters Fannie Walters and C L Grim both of Stephens City along with two brothers John 8 Sargent and another sibling. He was born in Reliance Warren county and had lived in Frederick county for many years.
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George W. Sargent
Stephens City
Sargent
Reliance
Warren County
Frederick County
Ada F. Sargent
Fannie Walters
C.L. Grim
John
Funeral services set for relatives in Brownsville and Riverton
Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at Rich Chapel Church for gent Stephens City and Jeff Sa gent of Brownsville Pa plus Mrs Marian Sprinkle of Brownsville Pa and Mr Robert Derflinger with Mrs Mia Derflinger of Riverton Pa. Rev H E Richardson to conduct the rites and burial in the churchyard.
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Stephens City
Jeff Sagent
Brownsville
Marian Sprinkle
Robert Derflinger
West Newton
Mia Derflinger
Riverton
Rich Chapel
H. E.richardson
Mrs Lee Lomas Dies. Resided With Son O G Lonas
Announcement notes death of Mrs. Lee Lomas, who lived with her son O G Lonas at 137 South Loudoun Street. Death appeared in yesterday's Star.
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Lee Lomas
Star
G. Lonas
South
Loudoun Street
Galilee Sunday School Reorganization Sunday Morning
The Galilee Sunday school will be reorganized at 10 a m Sunday April 24. Everyone is invited to help in this good cause and bring the children.
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Galilee Sunday School
Battle Tactics In 189 Involving Feather Jars Fire
A fragment notes a battle in 189 where an army filled jars with feathers and set them alight then blew smoke into enemies with bellows. The passage lists strategic use of incendiary jars and smoke to harass opposing forces.
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Westinghouse Ranges
Servel Electric
Manning-Bowman
Marcel
Edison Mazda
Northern
Strasburg
America
R. M. Swimley
George Washington Hotel
Kentmere Woods
Boyce Tie School
Millwood
John Funk
Boston Herald
Dunlop
Northern VA. Motor CO
South Main Street
Winchester, Va
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Pneumatic
Goodrich
Silvertown
Goodrich Silvertown
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Landis Tire Shop
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Bladon
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Bud Fisher
Mike
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