Tax Man Will Visit Homes To Obtain Data
Deputy commissioners of the revenue will begin Monday to visit each house in the city to secure interrogatories for taxation. All residents over 21 must report property, income, and other tax information. a head tax of 1.50 applies if no personal property is owned. Voting has no relation to head tax.
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the Revenue
Mondey
Rochester
Commissioner of the Revenue
Macy
Virginia
Messrs
Frank B. Crawford
Local boy wins Collegian silver athletic trophy at Empire Theatre
F Crisman Hockman receives Carl Laemmle Jr Collegians silver trophy in a ceremony at Empire Theatre attended by M Van Praag and other Universal Pictures reps. Hockman, son of L L Hockman, is a Handley athlete and Shenandoah Valley Academy cadet. Officials say 12 American boys win cups to have photos sent to Laemmle for a California trip to appear in a motion picture series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universal Pictures Corporation
F. Crisman Hockman
Empire Theatre
Carl Laemmile,Jr
Collegians
M. van Praag
Howard Garnet
Pacific Coast
M Sauber
Blumenthal
Washington
L. L. Hockman
Corps of Shenandoah Valley Academy
Alabama
Florida
W.W. Glass
J. F. Ward
W. A. Baker
P. J. Marshall
Cr.senting
V. A
H. S. Duffey
Handley Schools
Allen T. Hawthorne
Lions’ Club
Abe’ Novick
American Legion
Robert B. Nelson
Rotary Club
C. A. Freed
Grace Lutheran Shureh
Vane Praag
James Whitlock Farm Sale At Winchester February 12 1927
One hundred acres five miles west of Gore along Northwestern Grade to be sold in front of Court House in Winchester at 12 o'clock M Saturday February 12 1927. See sale bills. Official Testing station No 242 Hughes Motor Co Ford Dealere.
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Hughes Motor CO
Ford
Dealére
James Whitlock
Gore
Court House
Winchester
Fire destroys Toledo church after blast kills two
An explosion and fire leveled the old First Congregational Church and parish property in Toledo. Mr Clyde B Wilt and his wife were killed while Mrs Mary Fitzgerald, caretaker, was severely burned and hospitalized. Architect Langdon suggested a bomb may have caused the blast. fire officials speculated gas in a water heater. Loss estimated at 200000 as onlookers crowded the area.
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Toledo
Associated Press
First Congregational Church
Clyde B. Wilt
Wilt
Mary Fitegerald
Charles H. Langdon
Tle
Fruit Growers 10 Hold First Meeting at Handley School
Fruit growers in Frederick county are invited to a February 9 meeting at Handley School at 7:30 PM. The event marks the start of a series organized by the horticulture department under W. R. Ligge, with Dr. Hough presenting spray program topics for 1927.
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Handley School
Frederick County
Department of Horticulture
8. Li. Lupton
W. R. Ligge
Hough
United States Proposes China Settlement Exemption
The United States proposes exempting the Shanghai international settlement from the Chinese civil war theatre to Canton and Peking authorities. In Hankow two Catholic priests Fathers F. Mac Donald and Patrick O'Connell are held captive after their mission was attacked by about 2000 farmers' union members. they were beaten stabbed undressed and marched barefoot into the winter wilderness. The priests are missing with appeals to the Nationalist foreign office for their freedom. no word has reached authorities.
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Associated Press
Washington
Shanghai International Settlement
Peking
United States
Hankow
Hupeh Province
F. MacDonald
Patrick O’connell
St. Columbian Mission
Norite
WANTED Orchard Foreman Seeks Skilled Worker
Short ad seeks Sam R. Hurst as orchard foreman and offers a $40 wage. See listing for applicant details and requirements.
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Sam R. Hurst
Whippet Six on Display at C B Organ Rouss Garage
Whippet Six shown by C B Organ at Rouss Garage. Display features a compact car in a showroom setting with emphasis on model and location.
Mrs Vic Bowles Dies in Dallas at Advanced Age
Mrs. Vic Bowles died in Dallas Texas yesterday afternoon at about eighty years old. Her husband Scott Grant survives along with six children including Charles Bowles Essie Cole Fannie Yeargan Ottie Trimble Minnie Bowles and Victor Bowles Jr. Bowles built Dallas dairy business and amassed substantial fortune owning ranches and thousands of acres. The couple were well known in Frederick County and Mrs Bowles enjoyed an active outdoor life.
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Scott Grant
Dallas
Texas
Victor
Bowles
Miss Bowles
Charles Bowles
Galveston
Essie Cole
Fannie Yeargan
Rome
Ottie Trimble
Houston
Minnie Bowles
Victor Bowles, Jr
Daltse
Frederick County
Wincister H
Eychester
Late Bird
Joseph’ Bowles
Mr. Bowles
Lone Star State
Shelton Brothers Sentenced 25 Years Each in Mail Robbery Case
Three Williamson county gang leaders Carl Earl and Bernie Shelton were found guilty of robbing a mail messenger of 15000 dollars at Collinsville. They received 25 year federal sentences at Leavenworth after a judge denied a new trial. The Birger feud reportedly fuels the case as Charles Birger testified for the government.
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Associated Press
Quincy
Ill
Leavenworth
Kan
Carl
Earl
Bernie Shelton
Williamson County
Collinsville
Sheltons
Lewis Fitzhenry
Shelton-Birger
Charles Birger
Henry
Argu
Page Ture
Death of Louie R. Clevenger prominent farmer in county
Louie R. Clevenger died at 7:45 last evening at his home 311 Amherst Street Winchester after months of illness from paralysis. He was 64, native of the county, and long active in agriculture. Funeral from Church of Christ Monday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Dudley and others officiating. Burial in Mount Hebron. Survived by wife Bernice Ludwig, three sons Roy R. Clevenger Wooster Ohio, John J. Clevenger Frederick County, Ernest A. Clevenger Philadelphia, and daughters Mrs Floyd Strasnider Strasburg Va, Mrs Blanche Ford Winchester, Mrs Linden Sumption Philadelphia, Misses Gertrude Louise Eliora Clevenger. Two brothers survive. Burial and earlier church ties noted.
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Louie R. Clevenger
Amherst Street
Cleygnger
Church of Christ
Oalthy Ae
W. L. Dudley
J.D. Hamaker
Eecaee Va
Schmucker
Martinsburg
W. Va
Mount Hebron Cemetery
J. Chas
M. Phert
Chas
RJ Anderson
Clevenger
Grimes
Winchester
James T
Constance Yard Clevinger
Galilee Church
Strasburg, Va
Blanche Ford
Linden Sumption
Philadelphia
Gertrude, Louise
Eliora Cleyvenger
This
Ro Clevenger
Clev- Cea Ieee Mie
Staunton bids to host Shenandoah Valley Inc headquarters
Staunton business leaders led by A. T. Moore offer three years of free rooms at the Stonewall Jackson Hotel plus free light water and heat to relocate Shenandoah Valley Inc headquarters from Harrisonburg. The plan aims to cut about $100 monthly in operating costs and follows Staunton’s long interest since 1924. Harrisonburg will host the 1927 annual meeting in April, with Staunton expected to press for relocation at the directors meeting.
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Staunton
Staupi
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Hatee
A. T. Moore
Stonewall Jackson Hotel
Shenandoanh Valley, Inc
Heme
Board of Direct
Harrisonburg
Sgmiake
Western Virginia
T J Wale
Rowland Sale Notice in Greenspring Area
David M Rowland announces a livestock sale at Greenspring Road four miles north of Green Spring on February 10. Cattle horses hogs shoats will be offered. Local notice indicates a farm auction event with livestock stock and farm equipment.
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Rowland
Greenspring
David M. Rowland
Sedgn and Landau Now On Display at Rouss Garage
Sedgn and Landau are showcased at B.ORGAN in a display at Rouss Garage highlighting their work.
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Sedgn and Landau
B.organ
Rouss
University Girl Tries Bank Vault Drill For Tuition
Marian Myers of Valley City North Dakota 19 attempts to drill into the First National Bank in Vermillion South Dakota to raise $24 for her tuition for the second semester. She is arrested after the night watchman arrives and she is found crying on a stairway with the drill set ready.
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South Dakota
Associated Press
Vermillion
University of South Dakota
Marian Myers
Valley City
N.D
First National Bank
Onrway
H. C. Perkins
P. M. Hayter
McNary Denies Farm Measure Price Fixing Claims
Washington has Senate debate on the McNary equalization plan to dispose of surplus crops. Senator Fess argues price fixing would be required. McNary insists no price fixing word exists. Supporters shift focus to tobacco inclusion with corn, wheat, hogs, rice, and cotton. They expect House action next week with broader farm relief backing.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
McNary
Agriculture Committee
Fess
Republican
Ohio
Concotton
Chairugen
House Agricultural Coanties
House
Congress
John W Steele Dies in Jersey Shore Pa
Obituary note reports the death of John W Steele of Jersey Shore Pennsylvania. He is survived by his widow Clara Hyatt and three daughters Bertie Adie and Mrs W M Bardo, all of Jersey Shore. Funeral services were held at Jersey Shore yesterday.
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John W. Steele
Jersey Shore
Clara Hyatt
Martinsburg
Steele
W. M. Bardo
Bertie and
Adie Steele
Engine Crews of 52 Railroads To Get An Increase
A seven and a half percent raise was granted to 31,000 firemen and engineers of 59 eastern railroads after mediation by G. Wallace W. Hanger. The deal amounts to about 5 million dollars in outlay, short of the 12 million originally sought by workers. The article also notes social visits as Miss Ann Brook Kern hosts guests Marion Bentley and Mary Louise Wadsworth from Miami Beach and Charlotte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
G. Wallace W. Hanger
United States Board of Mediation
Ann Brook Kern
Marion -Bentley
Miami Beach
Fla
Mary Louise Wadsworth
Charlotte
N.C
Miss Kern
Miss. Wright
Bryn Mawr
Warrant Issued Over Vaccination Law Violation
Justice W R Talbot issues a warrant for H B Dreyer for failing to vaccinate his children as required by state law. Lesl D Kline filed the complaint. first such warrant in Frederick county this term. Law fines include possible jail. exemptions granted if vaccination cost is prohibitive or medical.
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W. R. Talbot
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
H. B. Dreyer
Lesl. D. Kline
Frederick County
Police Probe Bonds Possession in Bank Theft Case
Two men held without bail as Indianapolis police investigate possession of 51000 dollars in Liberty bonds linked to a 270000 dollar theft from the J S Wild bank in Indianapolis.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Wild Bank of
Indianapolia
Al Fields Minstrels Arrive For Day Of Shows
Al Fields Minstrels arrived this morning by Baltimore and Ohio from Staunton Virginia. They performed a noon concert before the courthouse, weathered by rain, and a matinee at the Empire Theatre followed by strong ticket sales for tonight.
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al. G. Field
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Staunton
Empire Theatre
XTRA Good Used Cars Advertised With Several Models
Classified note lists two Buick Coupes four passenger 1927 Dodge Coupe new Essex Coach among sixty other vehicles. Advertisement by H. W. Ebert co.
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Essex
H. W. Ebert
Ol Rouss display at Rouss Garage
On display at Ol Rouss Garag eorgan shows local pieces and new items. The scene features a distinctive arrangement highlighting regional crafts and vintage automotive pieces.
Banquet Of Rotary Kiwanis Lions And Chamber Planned
The joint luncheon of Rotary Kiwanis Lions and American civic clubs with Winchester Chamber of Commerce will be at George Washington Hotel next Tuesday evening. Over 250 attendees expected with Shenandoah Valley Serenaders providing music. H. We ee Jr. of Lancaster will introduce National Mr. Prentiss, a speaker noted for national prominence, as vice and general sales manager of a major company.
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Rotary
Kiwanis, Lions
Cooper
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
George Washington Hotel
John Dunn
Shenandoah Valley
J. & Haldeman
Chamber of Commerce
WHL
Bee
Walter H. Bosserman
H. Weee Jr
Lancaster
Prentiss
Enana Ea An
Ol Matt
Mketing
Miasouri
Univ of Missouri
University of Cincinnai
de Tury
Vksity
Missouri
Univer of Cincinnai
Armstrong Cork Company
Pittsburgh
Pi Ad la Ah
Chamber of Goms
Popular Middletown Girl Dies After Brief Illness
Miss Maggie Hammack, a beloved Middletown resident and Middletown High School graduate, died yesterday afternoon at 4 20. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs A J Hammack and leaves two brothers Paul and Lee Hammack and sisters Ruby and Millie Hammack. Funeral services will be Sunday at one o'clock from her home with Rev J B Hupmax officiating. Burial at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Pallbearers named Sperry Watson Eyler Everly Miller and Rogers.
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Maggie Immack
Middleuie Ily
Hammack
A. J. Hammaxx
Paul
Lee H Ammack
Middletown
Ruby
Millie Hammack
Washington, D. C
Middletown High School
Nore Row
J. B. Hupmax
M. E. Church
South
Mount Carmel Cemetery
Messrs
Mark Sperry
Dick Watson
Linwood Eyerly
Harry Everly
Les Miller
Bo B. Rogers
Frank Hulver Dies in County from Pneumonia
Frank Hulver a prominent farmer of Mountain Falls died at home yesterday after a weeks illness from pneumonia. He was about 55, leaves a widow and several wires. He is survived by a brother Gi Hulver and three sisters Mrs Shiflett, Mrs Clyde Sale and Mrs Ei Oates, all of the county.
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Frank Hulver
Mountain Falls
Gi Hulver
Mia. Shiflett
Clyde Sale
Ei. Oates
Four Door Whippets Sedan and Landau Displayed
C B Organ presents 4 door Whippets on display at Rouss Garage with showing hours from February 4 to February 8.
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C. B. Organ
Rouss
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Stieles
Aulick
Rk Bes
Rouss Fire CO
Douglas Brown
Legge
Dr. Hough
America
China
C. B.organ
Vic Bowles
Shelton Brothers
Shen. Valley, Inc
Winchester Auto Sales Co
MR. Mnary
Isa
Fields Minstrels
Ol Rouss
Gar,ae Organ
Rouss Garage
George Washington
Gripe
A H. W. Ebert
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