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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1928
Page
2
The article notes the 1927 tax figures nearly complete across counties except Russell and W. It says the new tax system is working well and increasing revenue while equalizing taxation across the state. Credit is given to the tax commissioner for improved efficiency in administration.
London reports Lady Astor wore a red dress and hat to the House of Commons, drawing cheers from Laborites and cabinet members. Lady Astor remained demure as George Lansbury welcomed her as a new recruit of the “army of reds.”
Jacob T A Good longtime resident of Rock Enon Springs Frederick County died at home after a several week illness. He was sixty eight and suffered a stroke three weeks earlier with heart trouble and paralysis contributing to his death. He worked as a farmer and barrel maker and was known for his frequent bark hauling to Capon Bridge. He leaves a widow formerly Sallie Rosenberger two sons James and Bryan and two daughters Elizabeth and Martha all of Rock Enon Springs. He was one of four Good brothers to die within four years.
The obituary notes Parker Good born June 28 1861 son of James W and Priscilla Brill Good. He leaves sisters Mrs Katherine Larrick and Mrs Asa McKeever of Rock Enon Springs. Funeral Sunday with gathering at 10 am at home and services at Shiloh Methodist Episcopal Church South by Rev C Henderson of Winchester. Interment in Shiloh cemetery.
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