Train engineer John Boyer fatally injured near Strasburg Junction
John R Boyer a westbound engineer on train No 407 was fatally injured when the box car struck him near the C L Robinson Ice Storage plant. He likely leaned out to view switch lamps and was dragged or hit as the train drifted toward the station. He died at Memorial Hospital after surgery and was 45. He leaves a widow two sons and a daughter and is survived by relatives in Rockingham county and Harrisonburg. His body was sent to Brunswick for funeral services.
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John R. Boyer
Tie i
Sewell
Stras‘bur Junction
Daura P. Boyer
Bly
Boyer
Boyer Hadeen
C. L. Robinson Ice of Storage Corporation
Jaey
Abe
James . J. Bowler
Blake Boyer
Harrisonburg
Lexington
Mr. Boyer
George and
Mary Clouderbuck Boyer
Brunswick
Rockingham County
For Sale Gas Engine 6 HP Mounted Chapman's Auto Sales
Gas engine six horsepower mounted in good condition offered by Chapman s Auto Sales. Originally priced 475 dollars now 280 dollars with optional terms. Sale notes appear on a period listing from 30 Lp 41.
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Chapman
Handley Night Schools To Reopen For Adults
Handley night schools will reopen for adults over 16 on January 10. Registration for night school occurs at the John Kerr Building on January 5 and 6 at eight p.m. Classes begin January 10 at 7 30 p.m. Courses include cooking sewing English mathematics auto repair typewriting bookkeeping mechanical drawing woodworking and other subjects upon demand.
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Handley Night
John Kerr
John Q
Sp. m
Alumni Banquet and Dance at Rouss Hall in Winchester
A six month old alumni association held a successful gathering at Rouss Hall with a banquet followed by an informal dance. Speakers Ma Wo Glass R Gray Williams and Dr Henry Louis Smith of Washington and Lee University shared reflections on education athletics and future local plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uma
Rouss Hall
All Association
Glass
Williams
Winchester
Henry Louis Smith
Washington and Lee University
Drmith
F. E. Clerk
Handley Schools
Clerk
John H. Rosenberger
Henry Seal
Wilmer Shryock
John Brown
Richard Gray
Mary Lynch
Elsie Maphis
Sarah Zane Fire Banquet and Election of Officers
January 3 1921 5 PM banquet and election of officers announced for the Sarah Zane Fire Company. All present urged to attend. Shenandoah Valley National Bank ad encourages joining a savings club with weekly contributions and a holiday payout.
Americans Win Davis Cup Classic In New Zealand
The United States captured the Davis Cup by defeating Australia in a decisive series in Auldgkland New Zealand on December 31. William T. Tilden 34 and William M. Johnston beat Norman F. Brookes and Gerald J. Patterson in four sets 4-1 6-4 6-0 6-4 confirming the American victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Auldgkland
New Zealand
William T. Tilden
William M. Johnston
Norman F. Brookes
Gerald J. Patterson
Worship Services At Centenary Reformed And St Pauls Stephenson
Centenary Reformed Church holds 11 a m and 7 30 p m worship with Sunday school at 9 45 a m and Young People's Society at 6 30 p m. Company I Captain Bob's unit will join the evening service. St Pauls, Stephenson offers a Sunday service after 2 30 p m with a special offering for Orphans Home and Armenian relief. Clergy Clarence Woods invites all to attend.
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Centenary Reformed Church
Young People's Society
Captain Bob's Company
St.Paul’s
Stephenson
St Paul’s
Armeniat
Clarence Woods
Underwear Sale From Green & Brother at Reduced Prices
Two lots of underwear offered at very special prices. Ladies fleeced vests, pants and union suits sell for 98 cents. Children's vests and pants priced at 55 cents. Read as a local merchant notice for Ip H, K, Green & Brother.
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Ip H
Green & Brother
H. K. Green & Brother
H.-K, Green & Brother
Fancy Box Apples for New Year in Boxes
Fancy boxed apples advertised in several varieties with contact for Sam Haines in Winchester Virginia. Also notices include South End Firemen meeting on Monday January 3 at 8 o clock for officer elections and a basketball game featuring Eastern High School versus Boy Scouts of America at the Armory with 25 cent admission. Season tickets for 12 Boy Scout games available for $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fastern High School
Boy Scouts of America
Armory Building
Virginia
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Maryland
District of Columbia
Apple Grower Seeks Foreign Mentions of Shipments
Thomas W. Mathews of 35 West Piccadilly Street Winchester Virginia appeals to apple exporters to share shipments for better foreign returns. The notice requests cooperation and mentions domestic markets as less favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lueae
Thomas W. Mathews
West Piccadilly St
Winchester, Va
CAPT. BOBS CO ORDER FOR DRILL AND PAY SIGNING
All members are ordered to report for drill on December 31, 1920 at Friendship Hall at 7 30 p m. All men wishing to draw pay must be present as the payroll will be ready to sign by order of G H Grimm Capt Com R W Smith 1st Sergt
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Friendship Hall
G. Hgrimm
Com. R. W. Smith
Sergi
Shenandoah Valley National Bank Savings Club Notice
Promotes joining the savings club at Shenandoah Valley National Bank with emphasis on ample time to enroll and enjoy benefits. Details not specified in readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley
NAT. Bank
Ipji
Wanted 15 men to work on Millwood Road area
Job notice seeking fifteen workers at thirty cents per hour on Millwood Road with contact Fr. T. Bibb. Also a lost dark brown collie with reward at 610.8 Main Street for Bitte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millwood Road
T. Bibb
Fae
Main St
Mrs. Harriet Larrick Dies at 55 in Frederick County
Mrs Harriet Ann Larrick widow of Joseph E Larrick died of paralysis at 11 15 yesterday morning at her Gainesboro Frederick County home aged 56 She was born February 27 1865 to the late Jacob Spillman and Catherine Milhorn Spillman of Frederick County Survived by five sons H F L E B N J A J M Larrick two daughters Mrs B E Lee Orndorff and Arzie Larrick and two fathers Thomas B and Edward P Spillman Funeral at the family residence near Gainesboro at 1 o'clock today with Rev C K Oh officiating Mount Olive will be the burial place Pallbearers were five sons and son in law B E L Orndorff Honorary pallbearers M H Rosenberger F M Bageant A R Rinker M Z S D and J B Rogers Hymns Abide With Me Asleep In Jesus Jesus Lover of My Soul.
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Harriet Ann Larrick
Joseph E. Larrick
Gainesboro
Frederick County
Jacob and
Catherine Milhorn Spillman
C. K
Jesus
Oils and allied issues lead active stock market
New York morning trading shows oils equipment metals and textiles among the strongest with rails steady. Investment favorites include American International Mexican Petroleum Crucible Baldwin and St Paul preferred while the bond market strengthens on expected January interest payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Exchange
London
Shorts
American International
Mexican Petroleum
Crucible
Baldwin and
St. Paul
Workers refuse to accept cut at Pullman plant
In Chicago on December 31, workers at the Pullman Company rejected a proposed wage cut up to 2 percent after a vote by delegates representing about 35 to 40 percent of the 9 000 employees in the Pullman system. Despite this, company officials announced that a majority of 5 000 workers in five shops agreed to submit to wage reductions up to 20 percent if business conditions require it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Wicago
Pullman Company
Harry Smith
Pullman
Rainy Weather Forecast Opens Week for Atlantic States
Weather Bureau predicts unsettled to rainy start for Atlantic and East Gulf states with gradual improvement to generally fair conditions. Week begins Monday with normal temperatures. forecast suggests continued precipitation early in the period.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Atlantic
East Gulf States
Fire destroys Spring Hill school near Uniontown
Uniontown Pa December 31 The Spring Hill school southeast of here was burned today adding to a two month wave of fires in the area. The building valued at about 3000 dollars was destroyed and no trace of the incendiary was found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Uniontown
Spring Hill
Spring Hipship
Anarchists Plan Flume Attack Involving Fascisti Reported
Rome reports a Milan plot by anarchists and fascisti to attack the Italian army at Fiume. Seventeen people have been arrested in connection with the alleged scheme.
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Rome
Milan
Fascisti
Extreme Nationalist Party
Italiem
Fiume
GOP Controls Big Territory
Washington January 31 The new House will be Republican controlled after March 4 as the territory east of the Mississippi and north of the Ohio will hold a solid voting strength of 228 to 219. Representative Madden of Illinois confirms the Republican majority.
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Associated Press
Washington
House of Representatives
Madden
Illinois
Mississippi River
Ohio River
Million Dollar Wish Drives Oregon City Romance Tale
Astoria Oregon reports Mabel Tellier of Pueblo California sought mayoral help to find her husband claiming he must possess one million dollars. She says she herself holds over one million and knows he isn’t marrying her for money, while there was no suitable suitor in her hometown.
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Astoria
Oreg
Dee
Bigor Brenne
Mabel ‘Tellier
Pueblo
Calo
Miss Tellifer
WEeNTED Bay to Carry Star
A brief public notice states a bay to carry a star is to be applied for at the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Conrad Post Auxiliary Congratulated for Growth in 1921
The secretary of the Woman's Auxiliary to Robert Y. Conrad Post received a national letter praising its 1500 unit strong growth since its 14 month origin. The group led by Miss Augusta Conrad and Mrs W A er expanded activities from visiting disabled soldiers to broader community services and Red Cross support.
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Woman's Auxiliary
Robert Y. Conrad Post
National
Plist
Woman's
Legion
Winchester
Red Cross
Augusta Conrad
W. A. Er
Legion Treasury
Robert Y. Conrad
W. D. Field
Friendship Fire Co. to Hold Regular Meeting Jan 6
The Friendship Fire Company announces a regular meeting for next Thursday evening January 6 at 8 o'clock. Agenda includes annual business and important matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Fire Co
Eles Mahi
Winchester auto sales move and holiday offers
Notice to customers: Winchester Auto Sales Co moves stock to Faulkner Building at 11 15 South Main St. from Dec 3. Chevrolet and GM trucks, accessories, and Gordon tires remain offered with expanded service. Also promotes Christmas savings club at Shenandoah Valley National Bank and winter underwear sale by H. K. Green & Brother.
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Winchseter Gorage
Ond
Winchester Auto Sales CO
Negro bandits bungled a train robbery near Newdern
Two negro bandits attempting to rob a Norfolk and Southern Railway passenger train near Newdern were captured by an army officer while passengers watched. The men boarded the tender, forced the engineer to stop, and tried to uncouple the mail and express cars before the officer took action.
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Newdern
Norfolk and Southern Railway
Mons
Rare McCormick Law Library Tablet in Virginia
A bronze tablet marks Marshall McCormick’s 1918 death and his donated county law library in Berryville Virginia. Judge Frank B. Whiting preserves the collection with a room for legal authorities dating to the 18th century, including Crown Law from 1791.
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Berryville
Shall McCormick
Frank B. Whiting
Clarke
Cuit Court
Law
Aaron Bure
Burwell
Walter Resel
Norfolk Amt
Clarke Ct
Ed Staples
Init Law Library
Ee Tury
Whiting
Ainge
McCormick
Whitin
Basketball Saturday Night at Armory Building Event
Boy Scouts of America host a basketball event at Armory Building on N Market Street. Scout team features Potts McCauley Locke Barker Haines Fansler Anderton Smoot. Admission 26e or 28e.
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Boy Scouts of America
Armory Building
N. Market St
Basketba
Potts
McCauley
Locke
Barker
Haines
Fansler
Anderton
Smoot
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John R. Fa
Wilson
U. S. Treasury
Handley Night Schools
HS. Alumni Olds
Mayor Glass
Mr. Williams
Dr. Smith
Mr. Clerk
Sarah Zane Fire. CO
Shenandoah Val. Natl Bank
Sam Haines
South End
South End Hose Company
Thos J. Jenkins
C. F. Wood
Bob
The
Conrad Post
NMAS
Shenanandoah Valley Nat. Bank
Ptf
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Rare Books
MN. M. M’cormick’s. Law Library
Marke Co
Marshall McCormick
Eastern School of
Washington, D. Ve
Tarzan
Constance Talmad
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