Virginia Tax Report Urges Major System Simplification
A Virginia Chamber of Commerce committee report outlines progress since 1925 and presses major tax reforms. It favors abolishing the tax on money on deposit, centralizing tax functions, simplifying inheritance taxes, and broadening base to income real estate personal and business taxes, with stronger forest taxation and state aid for underfunded localities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lan
the Prine Press
Ichmond
Virginia
Virginia State Chamber of Commerce
State Tax Department
Committee On Taxation
Robert H. Tucker
Lexington
John Stewart Bryan
Richmond
Richard Crane
Westover
James R. Gilliam
Lynchburg
Thomas J. Hund
Guard Stabbed and Convict Shot in Prison Escape
A Missouri state penitentiary escape attempt ended with guard John T. Bradley stabbed in the abdomen and head injuries from a blackjack. Convict Virgil Davis, 24, was buckshot wounded, Hansen was captured after Davis fired and both men tried to scale the wall.
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Jefferson City
Missouri State Penitentiary
John T. Bradley
Virgil Davis
Bradley
Davis
Clarence Hansen
Hansen
Infant Dies in Riverton From Acidosis
Wallace William Wood a 10 month old infant son of Mr and Mrs Luther Wood of Riverton Virginia died Saturday at Memorial hospital from acidosis after a brief illness. He was taken to the hospital on Thursday for treatment but the disease proved uncontrollable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace William Wood
Luther Wood
Riverton
Memorial Hospital
Wallace
Mrs Emma Gaunt Dies in Boyce After Illness at 73
Mrs Emma Adelia Gaunt wife of William M Gaunt died at her Boyce home yesterday evening after an illness tied to age. Born September 19 1856 in Edinburg Va she married William M Gaunt September 16 1874. Survived by husband five daughters three sons three sisters and two brothers. Funeral Wednesday at 1 pm from Boyce with Rev R L Moore officiating and Mount Hebron Cemetery burial. Six nephews to pallbearer.
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Emma Adelia Gaunt
William M. Gaunt
Boyce
Gaunt
Benjamin F
Rebecca Hockman Hameton
Shenandoah County
Edinburg
Rappahannock County
Virginia
Indiana
Clarke County
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Beulah Updyke
Nevitt Shacklett
Washington
Ernest Jones
Charlottesville
Robinson
Memphis
Tenn
Betha Gaunt
Messrs
O. H. and
C. W. Gaunt
R. C., Gaunt
Woodstock
E. H. Boyer
Gaylord
T. H. Sprint, Sr
Winchester
E. A. Humston
E A. Humston
J. L. Humston
Berryville
Linden Humston
Middletown
R L. Moore
Boyce Methodist Church
Miss Alice Meade Dies After Long Illness in Winchester
Miss Alice Carey Meade daughter of the late Judge Nathaniel B. Meade and Mrs Eugenia Turner Meade died this morning at 4 in her cousin’s home 444 North Braddock Street Winchester following a heart ailment. She spent much of her life in Washington DC and came to Winchester last summer. Funeral Tuesday at 11 from Shirley Carter’s home 219 West Boscawen Street with Rev Robert B. Nelson officiating. Interment Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers Manny Page Carter J Gray Beverley Judge Philip Williams TY B Patton Beverley Wright Shirley Carter Richard Griffith Lee Coble.
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Alice Carey Mea
Virginia
Winchester
Mae Heist
North Braddock Street
Washington, D. C
Miss Meade
Nathaniel B. Meade
Eugenia Turner Meade
South Washington Street
W. A Baker
William Byrd
Meades
Thomas Turner Meade
Archer County
Texas
Granville P. Meade
Nathaniel B. Meade, Jr
William Meade
Richard Kidder Meade
George Washington
Stone Bridge
Robert M. Ward
Shirley Carter
West Boscawen Street
Robert B. Nelson
Christ Episcopal Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Manny Page Carter
J. Gray Beverley
Philip Williams
TY. B. Patton
Beverley Wright
Richard Griffith
Lee Coble
Last Rites for Robert Ward Held in Winchester
Funeral services were held for the late Robert Marion Ward at Christ Episcopal Church in Winchester. The circuit and corporation courts adjourned in respect as Ward’s long public career and legal battles for the city were noted. He represented Winchester in the Handley will contest case in Scranton and served pro bono for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Christ Episcopal Church
Robert Marion Ward
Bar of
Winchester
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Corporation Court
Ward
Bar Association
Christ Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Boscawen Street
City of Winchester
Scranton
Handley
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To
Hodge Loses Appeal as Supreme Court Refuses Review
Lucien Hodge must surrender at the city jail for sixty days in jail and pay a $100 fine plus $94.07 costs on a liquor charge after the Supreme Court of Appeals denied his appeal. The ruling upholds the Police Court conviction from January 25 and the Corporation Court judgment.
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Lucien Hodge
Supreme Court of Appeals
Police Court of
Winchester
Frank Shuey
George Ealey
Hodge
Corporation Court
Supreme Court
For Rent Modern 6 Room House at 423 W Leicester St
Public notice states immediate possession for a modern six room house at 423 West Leicester Street. The listing cites contact person B. M. Sullivan and includes a dated line from November 22. The snippet also contains an unrelated line about changing public speeches and a cryptic 600 Glob reference.
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Leicester St
Ae B. M
Sullivan
Richard Worsley Dies in Phoenix After Blow
The death of Richard P. Worsley, former resident of Winchester and Maurertown, Arizona, is reported as sudden in Phoenix from a head injury. The body travels to Virginia for burial with his parents in Maurertown. He leaves a widow and two sets of children, plus four brothers and two sisters.
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Maurertown
Richard P. Worsley
Winchester
Hayfield
Phoenix
Arizona
Virginia
Mr. Worsley
Robert Worsley
Shenandoah County
Worsley
Eaves
Bessie Larrick
Robert
Edward Worsley
Mr Worsley
John
Don Worsley
Robert J. Worsley
Harry F. Worsley
Samuel Worsley
Hubert G. Worsley
Ralph Rinker
Evelyn W. Shryock
City
Far West
Denver
Colorado
Renner Abandons Appeal in Virginia Liquor Case
Gilbert Renner, of the county, abandoned an appeal to Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals after appearing at the county jail. He will serve six months on the roads and pay a $250 fine for possession of a still and liquor, with further charges pending.
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Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia
Gilbert Renner
Renner
Pannett
A. J. Wigginton
Supreme Court
New Year Oysters Delivered Direct from Riley & Son
Riley & Son announces New Year oysters delivered Tuesday direct from factory at special low prices. Phone 276 for orders.
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Riley & Son
Wanted Automobile Radiator Repair Man
Classified notice seeking a radiator repair man named Earl Shade. No further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Shade
New Northeast School Set for September 1930
The City School Board in Winchester plans a new primary school in northeast Winchester with a $60,000 bond budget. After eight months of design work and surveys, a suitable plan was chosen and bids expected by February, aiming for a September 1930 opening.
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Winchester
Handley
State Board of Education
Golden Rule Bible Class Installs Officers for 1930
About 75 members witnessed the installation of officers for Braddock Street Methodist Church Golden Rule Bible Class for 1930. The slate includes Teacher H. S. Duffey, President C. P. McVicar, and a dozen officers plus a directorate of eleven. Committees were formed covering entertainment membership sick evangelistic work. Mrs Duffey and Mr Hardy continue as teacher and assistant teacher.
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Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
H. S. Duffey
W. G. Hardy
C. P. McVicar
Emory Larrick
Albert Norton
Cecil Bailey
Frank Anderson
George Simpson
Frank Grove
W. R. Armel
Louise Steele
John Crisman
S. R. Willey
Harry Knight
D. E. Stultz
J. A Chaney
Harry Hottle
J. W. Crider
H. B. Garber
E. A. Carper
BE. P
Golden Rule Bible
Duffey
Hardy
McVicaf Servy
Weather Evidence Delays Guilty Verdict in Turkey Hunting Case
Justice Tavenner postpones ruling on Charles McFarland who shot a 238 pound wild turkey near Petticoat Gap on December 4. The trial hinges on whether there was snow, with locals recalling possible snow but no certain proof. McFarland remains at liberty. the turkey has been eaten.
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Frederick County
Bear Run
Gap
Petticoat Gap
Charles McFarland
IF. W. Pingley
Mr. McFarland
McFarland
Gap Schoolhouse
Sorhe
Turkey
Chicken Show Opens Tomorrow At Martinsburg
The Berkeley County Poultry Association starts its mid winter chicken show in Martinsburg armory tomorrow night. Extra coops were secured to house the large entry, with judges Boileau Brothers and W H Rice plus Rev E L Teters as officials. The event runs for a week with many prizes offered.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Berkeley County Poultry Association
Armory
Boileau Brothers
Middletown
W. H. Rice
College Park
EB. l L. Teters
Cearfess
Owl Sighting Above Restaurant Sign Delights Crowd
An owl perched on a chain supporting a restaurant sign on East Piccadilly Street drew a crowd last night. The bird watched from above as passers by stared and even casters of gravel did not scare it. After more than an hour, the owl quietly departed into the darkness.
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East Piccadilly Street
Turkey killed in snow leads to county court fine
Rebt Anderson of the county was fined ten dollars and twenty five cents including costs by Justice Taverner in the county magistrate's court on Saturday for tracking and killing a wild turkey while the ground was snow covered.
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Rebt. Anderson
Justice Taverner
Dr Smith to retire as Washington and Lee president
Dr Henry Louis Smith 70 will retire December 31 after 40 years as a teacher and leader at Washington and Lee University Lexington Virginia He plans to move to North Carolina to run his orchards write and lecture while continuing service to education.
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Henry Louis Smith
Washington and Lee University
Lex Va
Smith
Jaly 1
Gboro
N. C
North
Gov. Tenden
Kentucky
Dowell
United States
University
P Dent
Foresty
King G
Iival
Dr. Smith
North Carolina
Washington and Lee
Lewis F. Powell, Jr
Powell
Lee
Used Ford Models A and T Sale Notice
Classified ad lists for sale Ford models including a 1929 Tudor 1929 Standard Coupe 1929 Roadster 1926 Coupe and a 1928 coupe at GRO Washington Garage with price tag 11 pounds 26 shillings and 1 penny.
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GRO
Washington
Lovett Bros Shoes Sale Special at 6 85
Special sale by Lovett Bros offering Florsheim shoes valued at 10 to 12 dollars, limited sizes, price reduced to 6.85 dollars. Indicates a one page note from December 28.
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Florsheim
Lovett Bros
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