Elderly Mrs. Diffenderfer Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Diffenderfer aged about sixty one died at her home on South Market Street after a prolonged illness. She endured years of pain with remarkable cheerfulness and was devoted to husband Homer Diffenderfer and daughter Eliza. Born Christmas Day 1859 in Winchester, she was the eldest daughter of George M. and Mary M. Anderson. Survived by husband, daughter, two sisters and a brother, the funeral was to be held at their house with Rev H G Leomer officiating and burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Derfer
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Market Street Dist Episcopal Church
Eliza _ Diffender
Hunter B. Grim
Camillus B. Grim
John J. Anderson
Middletown
Winchester
Baltimore
Florida
H. G. Leomer
Momket Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Wife Granted Absolute Divorce in Winchester Court
Laura Morgan is granted an absolute divorce from George Morgan in Winchester Corporation Court. She is allowed to resume her maiden name Laura Castleman.
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Corporation Court of
Winchester
Laura Morgan
George Morgan
Laura Castleman
New Rector Goodwin Arrives With Family at Christ Church
The Rev. Robert A. Goodwin arrives with wife and two children from Aldie Virginia to become the new rector of Christ Protestant Episcopal Church. They stay with Mrs. Holmes Conrad on North Market Street until the West Water Street rectory is ready. Road conditions from snow delay moving in. First services planned for next Sunday. Mrs. Goodwin is the daughter of Rev J J Gravatt of Staunton Virginia.
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Robert A. Goodwin
Christ Proestant Episcopal Church
Goodwin
Christ Church
W.D. Smith
St. Mark's Church
Richmond
J. J. Gravatt
Staunton
Buick Demonstration Invites Interested, Thursday February 5
Invitation urges every interested person to attend a Buick demonstration on Thursday February 5. The notice extends the invitation to ladies as well, inviting broader participation.
Ex Soldier Catlett Brought From Washington to Winchester Jail
Ex soldier Catlett, 13, of Winchester, was brought from Washington to Winchester by Agent E M Morris. He has a history of desertion, vagrancy, and mental deficiency and is to be examined for admission to the state hospital for the feeble minded. A ruse involving a supposed relative led Washington police to transfer him here.
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Washin
D. C
E. M. Morris
Board of Charities
District of Columbia
Ely
State Hospital
Catlett
Virginia Regiment
Winchester
Richmond
Catett
Washington
Doran
Transmisson
Olice
Washington Police Court
Winchester Police
Winchester Orchard Supply itemizes orchard dusting aids
Advertisement lists Time-Sulphur Solution and Powder Sealecide Pyrox Lead Arsenatte Bordeaux pesticides and dusting materials from Winchester Orchard Supply, 42 Rouss Avenue, promoting fruit growing products for modern orchards.
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Winchester Orchard
Rouss Avenue
Mrs. Mack Robinson Dies At Winchester Hospital
Mrs. Marmié E. Robinson 24 daughter of Mr and Mrs Taylor Redman Warren County died at Winchester Memorial Hospital after a weeklong illness She was wife of Sr Mack Robinson of Front Royal Iowa Funeral services to be held in Front Royal.
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Marmié E. Robinson
Mack Robinson
Front Royal
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Robinson
Taylor Redman
Warren County
Dilles and Pap aas Restaurant Not Sold Denial Issued
A circulated report claimed the Dilles and Pap aas restaurant on North Main Street was sold or near sale. Mr. Piles today denied the report, stating there is no intention to sell the establishment.
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North Main Street
Piles
Evangelist Williams to Lecture at City Hall The Greatest Soldier
The City Hall Auditorium hosts Evangelist Williams on Sunday afternoon at 3 for a talk titled The Greatest Soldier of the Centuries. Captain van Egmond organizes a choir of about 75 volunteers and invites participation by calling or writing. A 30 minute song service precedes or follows the lecture.
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City Hall
Evangelist Williams
van Egmond
Announcement of service delay at Valley Service Station
Valley Service Station Inc states it is removing the solid tire press and cannot render service until next week. The notice is dated February 4 and mentions location near Winchester and Albion stock, with additional items including oranges and a forage tractor for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Service Station, Inc
Ten Conversions At Stormy Salvation Army Service
A snowy night drew a sizable crowd to the Salvation Army Hall where ten conversions were reported after Mr Williams preached on Psalms 139 7. He warned against fleeing God and described how God pursues souls with both severity and mercy. The evangelist plans another meeting at 7 45 tonight and a children’s illustrated lecture Friday at 6 15 for ages seven to seventeen.
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Salvation Army Hall
Williams
Will
Jonah
Tarshia
Evangelist Williams
van Egmond
Unsettlement in Market Develops
Stocks made material recoveries in the first hour today with gains over yesterday’s close. Renewed selling among specialties and declines in leather and related issues offset gains in rails and an opening call money rate of 17 percent. The market then showed fresh unsettlement at noon.
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Associated Press
New York
Norinal
Public Sale Saturday February Seventh at 1 P.M.
Public sale scheduled for Saturday February seventh at 1 p m at 312 Highland Avenue. Households goods carpets canned fruits meat and lard will be offered. The sale is listed under the name John Mason.
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Highland Ave
petit _ JOHN MASON
Calendar Sale Announced at 40 Rouss Avenue
Local notices advertise calendars available from Lacy and Arthur at 40 Rouss Avenue with limited stock and a sense of urgency. Bel ip.
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Ee Lacy & Arthur
Rouss Avene
Robbers Loot New York Equitable Building Vault
Burglars looted the vault of the Pittsburzeh Steel Company in the Equitable Building in New York's financial district last night. A large sum in securities was stolen from the New York branch of the Federal Reserve Bank.
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Associated Press
New York
Pittsburzeh Steel Company
Equitable
Financial District
Federal Reserve Bank
New Ruling on Liberty Bonds Issued by Treasury
Washington. Banks will be permitted to carry Liberty bonds on their lists at par or cost rather than market quotations, under a ruling announced today by John Skelton Williams controller of the currency. Williams said the ruling is a temporary measure not permanent.
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Ashincton
John Skelton Willams
Afr
Williams
Fierce storm sweeps over eastern U S
A severe nor’easter lashes the Atlantic coast from New England to Virginia with heavy snow and high winds. Tens of houses topple at Virginia beaches, wharves and a theater damaged. Philadelphia and New York endure massive snow, sleet, and travel disruption. Ocean City Maryland reports major flood and supply losses as repairs begin.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
Ocean View
Willoughby
Old Point Comfort
Buckroe Beach
Old Point
Washington
Old Dom
Pennsylvania
New York City
Maryland
Virginia
New York
New. York
Delaware River
Jersey
Atlantic City
Cape May
Ocean City
Rev Mr Woods Named President of Valley Christian Endeavor Union
The Rev Clarence Woods pastor of Centenary Reformed Church in Winchester was elected president of the Valley district of the Christian Endeavor Union at its Strasburg Va convention. The gathering adopted resolutions urging higher moral ideals, youth involvement, early educational efforts, and support for a sober world by 1930.
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Clarence Woods
Centenary Reformed Church of
Winchester
Christian Endeavor Union
Strasbures
Shenandoah Valley
C Fincelert
Mr. Woods
G. P. Cooley
Reliance
Valley Christian Endeavor Convention
Jesus Christ
Rae the
Toon Am May
Junior Wocletler
Valle
Geventh
Flu Halls State Sunday School Meet Off
State Sunday School convention in Harrisonburg was canceled due to flu. Health authorities expect to set a new date soon for the February 10 to 17, 1928 gathering and advise if arrangements will be rescheduled.
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Owins
Harrisonburg
Flour Drops 50 Cents at Minneapolis Market
In Minneapolis the price of flour fell 50 cents per 2 barrel amid a wheat market slump and foreign exchange collapse. Today's quotation shows flour at 14.75 per barrel, marking the lowest price level of the year and reflecting market instability.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Fisur
Poday
Orchard Foreman Wanted in Martinsburg West Virginia
Wanted competent experienced orchard foreman for commercial orchard. Also good man for orchard work. Apply Poole or Walter W. Trout Martinsburg West Virginia. April first through fifth.
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Poole
Walter W. Trout
Martinsburg
W. VA
Conveyances of City Real Estate Admitted to Record
The Winchester Corporation Clerk’s office records conveyances from J. M. Orndorff et ux to H. W. Ebert for Stewart street lift SHQC. McKnee et ux to Valley Service Station Inc for a three story brick property at Water and Braddock for $16,000. Etta S. Robinson to Meril S. Bailey for house and lot Braddock Leicester streets at $3,800. Martha E. Jackson et vir to Delia Pepraze for half interest on North Kent street for $50.
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Corporation Clerk's Office
Winchester
J. M. Orndorff
H. W. Ebert
Stewart Street
McKwee
Valley Service Station, Inc
Water and
Braddock Streets
Etta S. Robinson
Braddock
Leicester Streets
Ice breaks up on Shenandoah River due to warm spell
Reports indicate the Shenandoah River ice is breaking up as recent warm weather raises water levels. Visitors notice flooding risks along the riverbank and potential hazards to nearby areas.
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Shenandoah River
Will of Julius A. Bante Admitted in Winchester
The late Julius A. Bante's will was admitted to record in Winchester. It leaves all possessions to his sister Mrs Dukehart and sets a life trust for her, with remainder to the children of the survivor. A trusteeship among the Bantz brothers governs property on Main Street.
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Julius A
Bante
Corporation Clerk’s
Winchester
Ayatater
Sota Dukehart
G. Ernest Bantz
Frederick, Md
Bante Brothers
Messrs
T. Marion’ Bantz
Merle B. Bantz
Julius A. Bantz
G. Ernest Bante
Main Street
Dukehart
Thomas B. Beardsworth
Staunton
G. Ernest Bants
Bantz
Earteworth
Insurance Variety Shown for a Car at 40 Rouss Avenue
A local insurance business lists a wide range of coverage options and invites inquiries at 40 Rouss Avenue. The notice highlights tailored plans for vehicles and related protections.
German ministers reject Allied demands on war criminals
Berlin reports the German cabinet unanimously rejects surrender of men demanded by the Allies for war crimes. A government member told the Associated Press that extradition would have fatal consequences. A Berlin dispatch notes this stance follows the February session.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Jés
Hans
London
Neue
Jerlin
Exchange Teleraph Company
Spiker Seeks Government View on Marriage to Englishwoman
Spiker of Baltimore asked at the immigration bureau today whether the government would object to his marriage to Miss Emily Knowles, a young Englishwoman who arrived from England with her child. Mrs. Perlay R. Spiker, said to be the child’s mother, offers to adopt the infant, and Spiker was told the government had no further interest.
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Associated Press
Washington
Spiker
Baltimore
Immigration Bureau
Emily Knowles
England
Per‘ay R. Spiker
Train Wreck Near Philadelphia Crashes Four Sleepers
Philadelphia report says a fast Pennsylvania Railroad train from the south to New York collided with a derailed engine near Frankford. The crash overturned two sleepers and injured several. fire crews responded and stayed on site.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York
Frankford
iThe
Chesapeake and Ohio
Ted
Buick Demonstration Tonight at 7.20
Buick demonstration scheduled for Thursday evening February 5 at 7 20 PM. Event details include Ebert as contact and reference to 4 IP 21 HW.
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Buick
Ebert
Overcrowded Asylums Forfeiting Care In Virginia County
State Colony at Madison Heights, Virginia, faces severe overcrowding with feeble minded patients. Dr. Mastin and the state board seek transfer to Western State hospital in Staunton until legislature provides funds to expand Madison Heights. Winchester and other counties struggle with commitment limits and lack of proper care facilities.
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Madison Hearts
Joseph T. Mastin
State Board of Charities
Western State Hospital
Staunton
Madison Heights
Madison
Winchester
Wineyt
Funeral for Grace Hott to be held Saturday at Braddock Street Church
The funeral for Mrs Grace Hott is set for 2 PM in Braddock Street Episcopal Church South with Rev F M Richard officiating. Earlier postponement due to relatives arriving late delayed the service until Saturday afternoon.
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Grace Hiptt
Braddock Street Episcopal ‘Charch
South
F. M. Richa
Rebecca J Dooley Dies at 86 in Martins
Mrs Rebecca J Dooley aged 86 died Tuesday in Martins. Formerly Miss Barne of Winchester and Charles Town WV she married Samuel Dooley who died in 1873. The officiating minister was Rev Thomas Carson. Her wedding trip was by stage coach before railroads. The Civic League meets Friday at 3 PM at the community center.
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Rebecca J. Dooley
Samuel Dooley
Chester
Barne Charles Town
W. Va
Winchester
Dooley
Hier
Thomas ¥. Carson
Mrs. Lee Dies in Clarke County
Mrs John Lee longtime Clarke County resident died at her home on the Shenat river near Castionmin's Ferry. She leaves her husband and children.
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John Lee
Clarke
Shenat River
Castionmin
Dog Faxes Dues Due Threat Issued by City Treasurer
The 1980 Dog Faxes dues are now due and nonpayment will result in the dogs being killed. City Treasurer WM. T. Barb announces the demand and sets payment expectations for residents.
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WM. T
City Treas
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