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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1926
Page
2
Mr Clem longtime resident of Powell's Fort Valley died at his home Seven Fountains Thursday December 23 after a lingering illness. He was fifty three and a Brethren Church member. Survived by wife Martha J Clem and three sisters.
Thomas Long of Woodstock Virginia and Mrs. Hugh Ritenour and Mrs. Harry Fahnestock of Winchester Virginia mourn relatives. The Rev. Samuel Stephens conducted services at the family home on Saturday December 25 at 11:30. He was buried in the Seven Fountains family graveyard.
Dave Baker failed to prove his claim that Orndorff sold him a pint of liquor in a poolroom. No corroborating witnesses supported Baker, and Orndorff was acquitted. Baker said he acted in the prohibition cause, but the case ended with the defendant released.
The record notes Baker paid one dollar in cash for a pint and also lost the pint confiscated by police, leaving him financially out for the item and its removal.
Col Brantz Mayer Roszel of Shenandoah Valley Academy Winchester a Military Intelligence Division Reserve Corps officer was ordered to two weeks of active duty by President Coolidge. He must leave January 23 report to the War Department for training and will return February 6 reverting to inactive status with pay allowances and travel expenses.
Bentonville Arkansas December 31 J Wade Sikes a 98 year old Confederate veteran Baptist minister lawyer and farmer claims the title of world oldest fox hunter He began the sport at age 12 and still sits up all night and delivers an annual campfire address with reminiscences
The Frederick Circuit pastor expresses gratitude for a year of support and hospitality from his church and congregation. He notes numerous favors, letters, and blessings received during 1926 and urges a faithful, peaceful path in the new year. Moore visits Uniontown, Pa. afterward.
Mr and Mrs John N Turner of Columbus Ohio return home after spending the Christmas holidays with relatives in the area.
Annual meeting of the stockholders at the bank's building at 11 o'clock on Tuesday January 11 1927 for election of directors and other lawful business. Shenandoah Valley National Bank Winchester Virginia by Wm G Hardy Cashier.
Classified notice seeks a dairyman and wife to run a dairy farm under a fine proposition. Respond with “H” in care of the Star to inquire about the opportunity and terms. Local job opening signals a practical farming arrangement with potential ownership or management duties.
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