Flemister Dies Suddenly at Home in Winchester
William B. B. Flemister longtime Mount Hebron Cemetery employee dies at about 8:15 AM on Kent Street after a heart attack. Survived by widow Etta Newcome two daughters Georgie Bowers Tillie Boxwell and a son William Flemister Jr. Funeral rites include Friendship Fire Company.
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William B. B. Flemister
Ths Agit
South Kent Street
Friendship’ Company
Bell
Cemetery Company
Flemister
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Winchester
Alexander Rosenberger
F. A. Gratchen Grove Company
Mount Hebron Cemetery Company
Flemisiter
Joseph
Mary Susan Flemister
Etta Newcome
White’ Hall
William Flemister, Jr
Georgie Bowers
Halethorpe
Tillie Boxwell
Graf Zeppelin Flight Shown With Dancing Daughters at Capital
The Capital Theatre presents the Graf Zeppelin flight history on screen tonight and tomorrow with Dancing Daughters as the featured film. An International News Reel cameraman accompanied the voyage, and Winchester patrons are among the first to see the full documentary, praised for its dramatic handling of the epoch making event.
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Capital Theatre
Shenandoah Valley Theatres, Inc
Universal Film Exchange
Winchester
Dancing Daughters
Winchester Fruit and Vegetables Market Holiday Specials
EXTRA SPECIAL Xmas headquarters for fancy Truity nuts and vegetables. Best quality goods at low prices per peck per dozen. Mixed nuts 28¢ lb artichokes peppers wreaths and fresh stock. Special prices for merchants and organizations. Phone 151 Winchester Fruit and Vegetables Market.
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Xmas
Fuick
Ton Eitene Yuor Etuy Reval
Winchester Fruit
Radio Shop Ad Ships Green and Yellow Lamp Ales
Just arrived tet teuc, Green and Yellow lamp ales for Amas decoration. The Radio Shop ad invites readers to be sure to read it. Crane's Jewelry advertisement appears on another page of this Star issue dated 1923.
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Reai i
Crane
Star
Huyler’s Candy and Related Holiday Offerings
An advertisement highlights Huyler's Candy as the gift candy of America with Holly Wreaths and Hankeys Fruit Cakes from Boyd Prog Company and Co. P. McVicar. It promotes a selection of festive confectionery described as the best you ever tasted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huyler’s Candy
America
Boyd: Prog Company
Hankeys
Co. P. McVicar
Woodstock man Walter Newman dies suddenly at home
Walter Newman a 50 year old Woodstock attorney died at his home after fainting at Walton and Smootz drug store and lapsing into unconsciousness. He was a Randolph Macon Academy and Washington and Lee graduate who led bank interests in Woodstock and served as title attorney for the U S government. He is survived by his mother wife Ruth Koontz a son and four daughters along with four brothers and a sister.
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Woodstock
E. D Newman
Winchester
West Piccadilly Street
Edwin W. Newman
Winchester Cold Sterage Corporation
Newman
Shenandoah National Bank
Strasburg
Mount Jackson
Randolph-Macon Academy
Front Royal
E. D. Newman
Woollstock
Ruth Koontz
G. W. Koontz
Shenandoah County
W. L. Newman, Jr
W. A. Sager
Danville
Harold H. Newman
Greensboro
N. C
Douglas Newman
Charlotte
H.H. Newman
Edinburg
Xmas Pageant At Christian Church
The First Christian Church at Braddock and Clifford streets presents a Christmas pageant titled The Soldier of Bethlehem tomorrow Friday night at 8 o clock. A large crowd is expected and all are invited to attend.
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First Christian Church
Braddock and
Clifford Streets
Bethlehem
Group School To Be Held Tomorrow
A group school conference of the Eightieth Division will be held at Handley Library tomorrow from 8 to 10 p m. This will be the third session and attendance has been excellent throughout the division. The subject will be Preparation of a Combat Order.
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Handley Library
Ten Die in Fire in India Kerosene Store Blaze
In India a two story building in the Runchore quarters burned after a kerosene store sparked the blaze. The fire lasted twenty minutes and killed ten people including three men two women and five children while two were seriously injured as the structure collapsed.
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Associated Press
Karachi
India
Administrator's Notice for Estate of Jos. T. Brown
All persons having claims against the estate of the late Jos T Brown or who may be indebted to the same are asked to call upon the undersigned for settlement Fred A Robinson Administrator City or locality not specified in text within the notice period.
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Pereeus
Jos. T. Brown
Fred A. Robinson
Jos
T. Brown
Radio For Sale 6-Tube Atwater Kent Set
For sale a six tube Atwater Kent radio set AC operated. Priced at 150 dollars. Quick buyer wanted. Can be seen at Parks Radio Shop. Phone number 638.
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Atwater Kent
Parks Radio Shop
Fruit firm sues its own agents for large claim
Sprint and Petley sue Direct Co-Operative Fruit Company in Frederick County Circuit Court seeking $39,000 plus attached assets from several county fruit traders. The suit lists $15,000 steamship claims $2,000 railroad claims $7,000 rate deficiencies $2,000 general account $6,000 for 1 200 barrels of apples and $5,000 from 1927 1928 accounts plus $2,500 for three car loads aboard the Celtic. Direct Co-Operative denies the debts and plans a defense.
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Frederick’ County
Sprint and Petley
Direct Co-Operative Fruit Company
Sprint and
Petley
Direct Co- Operative Company
Winchester
Frederick County
Clarke County
Fruit Men
Sprint and Petley Corporation
Celtic
R. Gray Williams
Hamilton
Paintiffs
Mrs Bertie Anderson Dies at Her New Jersey Home
Mrs. John W Nail received notice of her sister Mrs. Bertie Anderson dying at her East Ngé home in New Jersey after an illness. The body will be brought to Mrs. Nail’s North Loudoun street home for funeral services Sunday afternoon at an announced hour. Mrs. Anderson was a daughter of the late John Pingley of the county.
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John W. Nail
Bertie Anderson
East
Christmas Pageant The Soldier of Bethlehem at First Christian Church
The First Christian Church presents a Christmas pageant The Soldier of Bethlehem tomorrow at 8 pm with a sacred concert at 7 30 pm. An Orthonic Victrola furnished by McCulloh Music Co. will provide the music. The public is invited.
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McCulloh Music Co
Denny Seeks Re Election To House Of Delegates
Joseph S. Denny announces candidacy for re election to the House of Delegates pending Democratic primary action.
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House of Delegates
Joseph S. Denny
Apple Markets Report Shipments to British Ports 1928
Shipments from New York to British ports for week ending December 15 1928 show totals of 19962 units across Barrels Boxes and other destinations including Liverpool London Hull Manchester and Glasgow. Cargoes Antonia and Baltic arrived in good condition and prices for Yorks Ben Davis 7 to 8 dollars per unit with exchange rate 24c per shilling.
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New York
Liverpool
London
Southam
Glasgow
Hull
Manchester
Tota
G. R. Coupes
Harnden & Company
Antonia
Baltic
Yorks
Ben Davis
Hoseu Bosch Radio Dealer Announcement
Exclusive dealers for Bosch Radio The Best in Radio offer you the Hoseu model to see and hear before buying. L J Hook Oakland Pontiac dealer at 130 S Main St calls or writes with illustrated booklet. Phone 61.
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Bosch Radio
L. J. Hook
Oakland-Pontiac
S. Main St
Bailey Bros Candy Sale For Schools And Sunday Schools
Bailey Bros announces special prices on candy and boxes for schools and Sunday schools. Limited quantities offered with cash discounts and delivery options to participating institutions.
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Bailey Bros
Christmas Plants and The Flower Shop Display
Poinsettias decorate The Flower Shop as holiday selections include Cyclemenu Primrose Recarias and other seasonal plants. December promotions run through the week with in-store specials and gift options.
Denny Announces Democratic Bid for House of Delegates
Joseph S. Denny of White Post Clarke County launches his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the House of Delegates representing Frederick and Clarke counties and Winchester. He currently serves in the Virginia House and seeks endorsement of his past record for another term as the district reinstates a candidate with prior Senate service.
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Joseph
Denny
White Post
Clarke County
House of Delegates
Frederick
Clarke
Winchester
Mray
Virginia
Virginia Article In April Issue of National Geographic
Dr. W. J. Showalter of Washington D C guest of Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Richards. An associate editor of National Geographic, he hails from Rockingham County Virginia and is preparing a Virginia state article due in the April Virginia issue as its leading piece.
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Virginia
National Geographic
W. J. Showalter
Washington, D. C
Boyd Richards
Showalter
National Geographic Magazine
Rockingham County
the Geographic
Old Dominion
Geographic
Hattie B Currie Dies After Long Illness
Hattie B Currie known as Hattie B Currie colored died at her home at 2 10 this morning after sixteen weeks of illness from a complication of diseases. She leaves husband Fred W Curry janitor at The Evening Star Office and father William E Beamer. Survived by three sisters Anna Belle Fox Wheeling W Va Virginia and if iv of this city and two nieces Etta Note Fleming Ky and Carrie Summer Middletown Pa. The body was removed to Jones Undertaking and will lie until the funeral at 2 o clock Sunday afternoon in John Mann M B Church with Rev Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Orrick Cemetery.
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Hattie B. Curry
Fred W. Curry
Evening Star Office
William E. Beamer
Anna Belle Fox
Wheeling
W. Va
Virginia
If iv
Nts
Etta Note
Fleming
Carrie Summer
Middletown
Penna
Arrest in Liquor Case Leads to Accusation
Jackson Hall was arrested for illegal possession of liquor and implicated Victor Ransom in buying the pint. Ransom was taken into custody and given a police court hearing on Tuesday afternoon.
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Jackson Hall
Victor
Brucetown Christmas Program Friday by Elementary Pupils
Brucetown School will present a Christmas entertainment this Friday at o o clock. The program includes the play Christmas At Golden Gulch by elementary pupils and a portion from the Primary Department. Admission is free and the public is invited.
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Brucetown
Golden Gulch
Christmas Dinner Reservations at the George Washington
The George Washington offers a traditional turkey dinner in a cheerful home like setting. Reservations requested for Christmas with party sizes of six or more served with an individual turkey. Noon to 2 PM and 5:30 PM to 5:30 PM with a $1.50 cover.
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George Washington
Rivinestone Bras Ch 'ith Catch Liberal Rewarn
Fragmented OCR text mentions Rivinestone, Ch 'ith, Catch, Liberal, and a Stewart Street address with unreadable context. No clear event or facts emerge for a proper summary.
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Rivinestone
al W. Stewart St
Handley Schools Hold Christmas Program in Auditorium
Handley Schools close tomorrow for Christmas and reopen January 2. A joint program by primary, elementary, and junior high students will feature carols, the Christmas story, a play, and a large Christmas tree on the Handley Building explanade. Baskets for the District Nurse Association and Salvation Army will be collected.
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Handley
Handley School
Little Town
Bethlehem
St. Luke
Lawrence Fries
Holly
Harry Fowle
Bill Gaylord
Elizabeth Oates
Colin
Derek Hawley
Tree
Hilma Hottle
Anne Douglas Seal
Lucille Kiracofe
Norma June Richards
Carol
Little Town of
Handley High School Glee Club
Handley Schools
Judge Gets Death Threat Warning
A letter threatening death to Judge Robert Gentzel was received this morning before he began the trial of three kidnapping defendants accused of abducting 19 year old Billy Ranieri. Master Junior Pingley, son of Loring and Mrs Pingley, is sick with flu at home on South Braddock street.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Robert Gentzel
Billy Ranieri
Master Junior Pingley
Loring Pingley
South Braddock Street
Holly Wreaths Loose Holly and Cemetery Wreathes
Readable item notes loose holly and cemetery wreaths sold by a dealer. Included are parcel names and price ranges for 12 to 19 items. The listing emphasizes availability of decorative greenery for holiday use and grave-site adornment.
Mrs Goode of Ireland Dies in Winchester Hospital
Mrs Mary J Goode widow of George T Goode died at Winchester Memorial Hospital from a fractured hip suffered after a fall near Stephensons in the county. Born in Ireland 87 years ago she lived most of her life in Frederick County and wished to be buried beside her husband at the Goode family burial ground near Stephens City. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 o clock at Parretts Funeral Lablor with burial to follow at the family burial ground. She leaves a half brother Thornton Goode and several named relatives.
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Mary J. Goode
George T. Goode
Non
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Harvey Yeakley
Stephensons
Goode
Ireland
Mrs. Goode
L Ittle
Frederick County
Stephens City
Parrett
North Braddock Street
Williamson
First Christian Church
Stephensbly
Thornton Goode
Carpers’ Valley
Margaret Cain
Joanna de James
John Sargent
William
Prisoners of Hope Presented by Local Youth
The Presbyterian church hosts a Sunday evening service led by 20 to 30 young people with the program titled Prisoners of Hope, based on the scripture Turn ye to the strongholds. The event aims to be interesting and instructive and the public is invited. Sunday school Christmas exercises follow tomorrow night at 7.
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Presbyterian Church
Sundny School
Kauffman School Christmas Program Tonight
A Christmas program will be presented at Kauffman School in Stephen son Virginia this Thursday evening at 8 o clock. Pupils perform under director Miss Charlotte Estep principal and Miss Jean Hamrick Middletown primary teacher. Public invited.
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Kauffman School
Stephenson
Charlotte Estep
Jean Hamrick
Middletown
Hayfield School to Present Christmas Program Friday
Hayfield Va pupils at Hayfield School have completed practice for a Christmas program to be held Friday December 21 at 7 45 p m The event is arranged by Miss Helen Virginia Carper principal and will be directed by her.
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Hayfield School
Hayfield
Helen Virginia Carper
How Different From the Old Days
Lost piece of smokestack from a truck between Snapp's Foundry and Brown's Store near Main Street. Winchester Steam Laundry advertises at phone 2030 F-11 with a brief notice on the incident in the lower column.
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Cail
Winchester Steam Laundry
Snapp’s Foundry
Brown's
Main St
Lions Club Buys S10 Bond In 1B Association Luncheon
The Lions Club held a well attended luncheon at the George Washington Hotel with a turkey dinner. President EB Clark presided as Al Jolson songs and Christmas carols entertained. the club voted to buy a band from the Tuberculosis Association and discussed road running improvements with the American Railway Express Company. A marker for Handley grounds was requested, and a committee was appointed to pursue it. Members sent cards to patients at Catawba Sanitarium, and a grand dance was announced for January.
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Lions’ Club
George Washington Hotel
EB. T. Clark
Columbia Holster
Sonny Boy
al Jolson
Tuberculosis Association
Hawthorne
Lion Sencindiver
Winchester
Moorefield
American Railway Express Company
Efs
Lions Club
Handley Grounds
Lions Orndorff
Russell Potts
Mak Pinas
Elmer Griffin
Lions Sineindiver
Catawba Sanitarium
Lion Lyle Horell
Natio Bank
Larrick
Darce
Lay Russell Potts
Aes
Sunset Lodge Christmas Diner at Front Royal Inn
Private dining rooms and open fires set the scene for a SPECIAL CHRISTMAS DINER at Sunset Lodge in Front Royal Winchester High area. Early reservations suggested with phone contact listed for Violette.
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Front Royal
Winchester High
Winchester Used Car Exchange offers Penn Chinaware promotion
The Winchester Virginia dealership advertises a sale at Braddock and Amherst with H. W. Ebert Buick Cadillac La Salle cars. With every dollar spent, customers receive double duty in Penn Chinaware cards and samples shown in the window. The offer runs through February 1 1929 and mentions a future window display and explanation. The ad also notes a separate farm sale by The Robert N. Beatty Farm at the courthouse noon Saturday the 29th.
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H. W. Ebert
Buick
Cadillac
la Salle
Braddock
Amherst
Winchester
Penn
Xmas Specials on Fruits Nuts and Candy
Fruit and candy sale with chocolate cream drops at 1 cent per pound and Florida select items 60 cents per pack. Tree carrying bag offered with any purchase. Special discounts for merchants and Sunday school suppliers. L Giuliana contact at N Main St.
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Florida
L. Giuliana
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MR. Flemister
Walter Snewman
Christian Church
Sprint & Petley
Direct Co-Operative Co
New Jersey
Tomorrow
APPLE
Poinsettias
Cyclemenu, Primrose Recanias Ate
Melivadee
Hattie B. Currie
Man Tarns
Prisoners of Hope
Kauffman
Sunset Lodge
Penn Chinaware
Winchester Used Car Exchange
Robert N. Beatty
Court House
N. Main
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