Taliaferro Dies of Pneumonia in Winchester
Henry Taliaferro, a longtime Virginia Black resident, died of pneumonia at Winchester Memorial Hospital after a brief illness at an advanced age. He worked for Fredy L. Glaize for many years and was known for his loyal service. He leaves a widow and several children from a former marriage. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon led by Rev. W. P. Carter of the Free Will Baptist Church, with burial in Orrick Cemetery.
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Henry Taliaferro
Winchestern
Fredy L. Glaize
Virginia
Not Swift Enough First Father and Strén Exchange
An excerpt features two fathers discussing their sons. The first notes the son pursues university studies while the second warns the son may be losing ground. The dialogue hints at parental concern for academic progress.
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Univesity
Mission School Christmas Program Notable Student Recitations
The column lists a long sequence of classroom recitations songs and readings from the Mission School program with participants including Maggie Clark Rose Ashley Daniel Lowery Ruth Woollingham and many others. It notes visitors and local residents visiting for the holidays including Virgil B Heltzel from Hinton W Va and Rev Russell Kirakofe from Cumberland Md. It also reports illnesses such as John Frye junior sick with scarlet fever and various family visits.
School Closes Indefinitely Over Fever Scare in Wardensville
WARDENSVILLE W Va December 27 The public school closed last Thursday for an indefinite period due to scarlet fever fears. A Saturday night Methodist Sunday school program drew a crowded house and high praise, reflecting community support.
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Wardensville
W. Va
Methodist Sunday School
University Alumni To Meet Thursday
Winchester Chapter of the University of Virginia Alumni plans a Thursday December 25 gathering at Hotel Jack. The event blends a dance reception with a speech by R Gray Williams. Delegates include George Barrie and officers led by Time Harrison and R Gray Williams. Christmas program at Round Hill Methodist Church follows December 28 inviting public attendance.
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University of Virginia
Nime
Hotel Jack
Virginia
George Barrie
Witchhester
Alderman
R. Gray Williams
W. Nelson Page
Harry H. Lynch
W. D. Smith, Jr
George Barre
Time Harrison
TR. Gray Williams
Round Hill Methodist Church
Population Faces Food Shortage Probe
The article notes that likely under one third of the world’s population receives three square meals daily. It also reports Mrs. J. P. Rouhof and her son from Pleasant Valley visiting her father Rev. W. H. Sampesell on National Avenue.
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J. P. Rouhof
Pleasant Valley
Rev
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National Avenue
Howe's Program Empire Tonight Feature Recap
A vivid program preview notes eight segments including a Norway pictorial journey Land of the Midnight Sun a Hilo Railway ride and tropical vistas. It highlights sugar cane farms Waisna Falls volcanic sights and native pastimes with a West Point military academy feature and a caveat that contents may change.
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Eaglart
Hilo
Kilauea
Spain
Mediterranean
United States Military Academy
West Point
George Washingtonn
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Pearl White's New Picture Tomorrow at Empire
Pearl White stars in a new serial starting tomorrow for a fifteen week run at the Empire. The program includes four other photoplays with a capable supporting cast. Admission is 10 cents, or free at matinee with a Pearl of the Army advertisement.
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Empire
Wswa
the Empire
Pearl of the Army
Prices Tonight Howe's Pictures at the Empire
First time these prices for Lyman H. Howe's pictures at the Empire tonight. Front six rows and last six rows back on lower floor 35 cents, remainder 50 cents. Balcony first three rows 35 cents, balance 25 cents. Entire gallery 15 cents. Curtain at 8:30. Large crowd expected for one of Howe's finest programs.
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Lyman H. Howe
the Empire
Mr. Howe
West Side Young Men's Meeting Notice
W. C. U. meeting scheduled for Thursday afternoon December 28 at 3 o clock. Full and prompt attendance requested by the secretary.
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C. FT. U
Seecretary
Fire damages Staunton Daily News plant at Virginia Hotel
A Monday morning blaze at the Staunton Daily News plant opposite the Virginia Hotel caused about 65 000 in damage. A linotype machine and five tons of newsprint were destroyed or water damaged, with unknown origin. General Manager A T Moore said he expected to issue papers today.
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Staunton
Staunton Daily News
Virginia
A.T. Moore
Property listings near Winchester offer country and city lots
Auction style real estate notices describe 355 acres of gravel and slate land eight miles from Winchester at 5.00 per acre. A six room dwelling near factories priced at 1300 and a large city area home with cellar and fruit trees at 2200. A dairy farm of 223 acres three miles from the city with a modern barn brick dwelling and silo offered cheap at 40 per bag. Inspection invited.
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Winchester
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