Rites Planned for Henry W. Baker in Berryville
Henry William Baker, prominent Clarke County native and Berryville businessman, died at Winchester Memorial Hospital after an operation for blood poisoning following a sprained ankle. Funeral services will be held Friday at Grace Episcopal Church, with burial in Green Hill Cemetery. Baker, aged 80, led Berryville activities as bank president, mayor, councilman, and church vestryman. He previously ran a grain and feed business and served with local agricultural groups.
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Henry William Baker
Frederick County
Berryville
Clarke County
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Grace Episcopal Church
Vincent Franks
Green Hill Cemetery
First National Bank of
Clarke County Horse and Cold Show Association
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society of
Winchester
Counse
Baker
Emma Henry
Frederick
Annual Sermon for Sarah Vane Fire Company
The Sarah Vane Fire Company will hold its annual sermon at 7 30 next Sunday evening February 10 in the United Brethren Church. Rev George W Stover the chaplain will preach with Rev Norman Cooper assisting. Members who died this year will be honored and a musical program is planned.
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Sarah Vane Fire Company
United Brethren Church
George ‘W. Stover
Norman Cooper
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Sarah Zane
North Loudoun Street
Stover
Last Curtain For Famed Opera Star Minnie Hawk Dies
Minnie Hawk, former American prima donna famed for Carmen, dies in Luzerne Switzerland at age 77. Her acclaimed operatic career spanned decades and brought international recognition to the soprano.
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Associated Press
Luzerene
Switzerland
Minnie Hawk
Carmen
For Sale Guaranteed First Mortgage Real Estate Bonds
A broker advertises guaranteed first mortgage real estate bonds by Hansbrough and Carter. Bond details include tax refund status and a coded reference 2-6-8-1p-c6-21.
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Hansbrough & Carter
Indictment Against Robinson Nolle Pressed in Warren County
Front Royal Va Feb 6 Henry C Robinson once charged with killing Middleton Johnson and John M Johnson has been discharged after the indictment accusing him of killing John Johnson was nolle pressed at the current term of the Warren County Circuit Court The case drew wide interest across the region due to the families involved.
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Front Royal
Henry C. Robinson
Middleton Johnson
John M. Johnson
John Johnson
Warren County
Stimson Refuses To Confirm Report On Portfolio
Manila February G Gov Gen Henry L Stimson said he will leave the Philippines at the President elects request to take up another duty He declined to reveal the nature of the assignment and said he expects to sail in about two weeks Stimson had been discussed as a possible secretary of state in the new administration
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Associated Press
Manila
Henry L. Stimson
United States
Philip
Hoover
Stimson
The
Philippines
Leonard Wood
Anti-Smith Democrats consider state ticket for 1929
A conference of Anti-Smith Democratic leaders calls for a convention to nominate a state ticket for governor in November 1929. A ten-member district committee directs the process with Frank Lyons as chair and Bishop Cannon Jr outlines three paths for the movement.
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Associated Press
Lynchburg
Frank Lyon
McLean
J. Calvin Moss
L. F. Powell
Richmond
Raden Committee
C. C. Barkley
G. C. Mann
J. C. Trotman
A E. Ewell
Geo. V. Oliver
S. BE. Hughes
J.calvin . Moss
Frank B. Walters
George .N. Conrad
J. W. Rosenberger
Frank Lyons
A. H. Williams
A. R. Harwood
Democratic Am
James Cannon Jr
Cannon
James Cannon
Sjr
Methodist Church
Virginia
Feud Between Bruce and Heflin Still In Evidence
The feud between Senators Bruce of Maryland and Heflin of Alabama remained evident after a Senate debate on flying church flags on warships. Heflin used his right to block publication of extraneous matter in the Congressional Record as Bruce sought to insert an article from a Maryland statute and a state prohibition law. Senator Neely linked the religious dispute to broader debates, urging the chamber to move past fussing over religion and prohibition.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bruce
Maryland
Heflin
Alabama
Senate
Congressional Record
Neely
West Virginia
Lindbergh Hits Milestone on Air Mail Flight
Charles A. Lindbergh continues the final leg of his inaugural air mail flight from Miami to Panama. He landed at Pinta Arena in San Jose at 8 10 and took off again after 1 hour 20 minutes. The trek covers 700 miles to Cristobal and the Panama Canal entry.
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Associate2 Press
San Jose
Charles A. Lindbergh
Panama
Miami
Pinta Arena
Managua
Mic
Paar
Marine Air Field
Cristobal
Panama Canal
Atlantic Entrance
Lindbergh
United States
Canal Zone
No Date Fixed To Move Ruler
Buckingham Palace stated King George remains in unchanged condition. No definite day has been set for the king to be moved to the seashore.
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Associated Press
London
Buckingham Palace
George
Three Killed In Clash With Moslems
Three people were killed and six wounded in Bombay as rioters clashed with Moslems. The fighting began when soldiers fired on the crowd responding to the unrest. Local authorities reported the casualty figures and urged calm as investigations continue.
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Associatted Press
Bombay
Thane
Trioops
Gan Club To Meet Thursday Evening
Winchester Gan Club calls a meeting for 8 o clock tomorrow evening at the R T Jonesend Company office on South Loudgun street. The committee urges all members to attend and sportsmen in general are invited.
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Winchester Gan Club
R. T. Jonesend Company
South Loudgun Street
Winchester Laundry Notice of Cost Sale by J T Brown Sons
Notice announces that all goods will be sold at cost within the next few days by J T Brown and Sons. The ad also provides a quick courteous service line and a Winchester steam laundry contact with a phone reference.
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J.T. Brown & Sons
Winchester Steam Laundry
Council Elects H. B. McCormac Handley Trustee
The Winchester City Council elected H. B. McCormac to fill the Handley trustees seat after the death of A. C. Slonaker. McCormac will serve the remaining term ending March 17 1938, continuing a line of trustees dating to 1896. He had been recovering at home from auto accident injuries but attended as Virginia Woolen Company superintendent and was unanimously elected.
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H- B. McCormac
of Handley
A. C. Slonaker
MccCormac
Mr. Slonaker
S&s
Wm. P. McGuire
McGuire
Slonaker
McCormac
Winchester
Virginia Woolen Company
Page
L. M. Allen
Lone Bandit Robs Railway Coach Near Herkimer
A lone robber held up a day coach of a New York Central train near Herkimer New York early today and fled as the train neared the city. Passengers were not injured. A relief baggageman fired at the assailant, with one shot believed to have struck. The suspect, later arrested, disclosed a loot of about $40 and two watches.
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Associated Press
Herikimer
N. Y
Obber
Newark Central
Dominic Dee
Thomas Finouski
Buffalo
France Imports English Nurses Amid Flu Epidemic
Paris reports a severe influenza outbreak with about one fifth of the population affected. Hospitals note rising pneumonia and bronchial cases and a higher death rate, prompting France to import nurses from England to cope with the surge.
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Associated Press
Paris
France
England
Queen Mother Maria Christina Dies in Madrid
Queen Maria Christina of Spain dies at 3 30 pm after a period of illness. Police were deployed to prevent weapons as the royal family faced the imminent arrival of Denmark's king and queen.
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Associated Press
Madrid
Maria Christina
Denmark
Pilot Seeks World Solo Endurance Record In Green Flash
G Martin Jensen of Los Angeles flew from Roosevelt Field at 9 04 05 a m in the monoplane The Green Flash to try to set a new world solo endurance mark aiming for 40 hours. He carried 375 gallons of automobile gasoline rather than standard aviation fuel to achieve the feat.
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Associated Presa
Roosevelt Field
N.Y
Martin Jensen
Los Angeles
Green Flash
Royal Thom
Lejeune to Retire as Marine Head
Maj Gen John LeJeune announced retirement March 5 as commandant of the Marine Corps. He has 22 months left to serve before retirement and expects to be placed in charge of the Department of the Pacific after leaving his post.
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Associated Press
Washington
John LeJeune
Marine Corps
LeJeune
Department of the Pacific
Protest by North Cameron residents over bus terminal plan
City Council spent much of its session in a debate over a proposed bus terminal at 119 North Cameron Street. Neighbors claim the residential area would be ruined by the terminal, while owners reveal plans are tentative and other sites are under consideration. Legal action and permit issues were discussed as possible outcomes. The council adopted a resolution to continue the petition as the issue moves toward possible court action.
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North Cameron Street
Wich
Baker
C. R. Page
Wm. B. Snider
Messrs
Shirley Carter
Fred L. Glaize
Cameron Street
Aize
Tiller Girl Heels Featured in That's That Musical
In the musical comedy That's That the second act opens with a masquerade party at a Palm Beach Hotel where a Tiller routine will be performed. Ruth Carey leads a large chorus including Helen Ritter, Mary Sullivan, Emma Graves and many others in costumed dance numbers. The Colonial Theater hosts a one night show on Tuesday February 12 with tickets sold by the Girls' Athletic Association and cast. reservations begin February 9 at Capitol Theatre box office.
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Palm Beach
Ruth Carey
Helen Ritter
Mary Sullivan
Emma Graves
Ruth Graves
Eleie Mathews
Cornelia Gray
Dorothy Anderson
Luvella Anderson
Ella Browt
Thelma Brown
Irene Sinkabine
Sue Schlack
Margaret ‘Idler
Edtith Finfréck
Corrine Carskaden
Eva Schutte
Edith Harlee
Emily Lanford
Salome Crisman
Maynard Sutphin
Thelma Kelligan
Ruth Newcome
Charlotte Estep
Dorothy Miller
Colonial Theater
Girls’ Athletic Association
Capitol Theatre
Firemen's Bazar Draws Crowds Each Night at Friendship Hall
The Friendship and Sarah Zane fire brigades host a joint bazar and oyster supper at the Friendship engine house. Last night the lower hall overflowed with visitors at supper tables while upstairs dancers enjoyed a fine orchestra. Runners delivered piping hot suppers across town. The meals offered ample variety and satisfaction for hungry patrons.
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Friendship
Sarah Zane
Friendship Engine House
London Wedding Draws Fashionable Society Crowd
Society folk led by the Duke and Duchess of York gathered at St Margar ets Westminister for the wedding of Hon Davis Bowes Lyes and Rachael Spender Clay. The bride is Pauline Astor’s niece and the marriage to the American bloodlines was viewed as an Anglo American alliance.
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Associated Press
London
Duke
Duchess of York
St. Margarets
Westminister
Davis Bowes Lyes
Rachael Spender- Clay
Pauline Astor
New York
Viscount Astor
Lady Astor
Slight Change For Better Noticed In Fochs Condition
Paris February 6 The condition of Marshal Foch was stationary this morning after a calm night with some improvement in pulmonary symptoms. Doctors said the physicians were more optimistic than yesterday though no definite statement would be made for several days. He continued to take nourishment and signs indicated the kidneys were resuming normal function.
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Ures
Paris
Marshal Foch
Hertz-Boyer
Scout Officials to Attend Shenandoah Area Council Meeting
Boy Scout officials from Martinsburg Front Royal Strasburg Woodstock New Market Luray Shenandoah Winchester will assemble at Handley Library Auditorium tomorrow at 8 p m for an executive board meeting. Roy F Seymour regional executive will present the council charter. A court of honor will award the eagle scout and other honors. All scouts officials and friends of scouting in Winchester are invited.
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Martinsburg
Front Royal
Strasburg
Woodstock
New Market
Luray
Shenandoah
Winchester
Handley Library
Shenandoah Area
Scouting
Emory Glee Club Plans Winter Tour Stop in Winchester
The Emory Glee Club from Emory University will perform February 22 at Handley High School Auditorium in Winchester. The tour includes Washington and other Atlantic seaboard cities, marking the club’s fourth winter appearance and its first tour since returning from Europe last summer.
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Emory Glee Club
Emory University
Atlanta
Winchester
Handley High School
James Knox
Emory Club
Washington
Atlantic Seaboard
Europe
Aeolia Hall
London
Atlantic
Big Fire Destroys Sunnyside Colliery at Jessup
Fire last night gutted the Sunnyside colliery and Humbert Coal Company offices in Jessup, Scranton district. Estimated loss placed at 250000 dollars. Authorities stated there were no reported injuries.
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Scranton
Sunnyside
Humbert Coal Company
Jessup
Valentines array dwindles as new stock arrives
Only seven days remain to choose from fresh stock at Winchester Printers and Stationers Inc. New shipments arrive, offering a limited window for gift selections.
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L Winchester Printers & Stationers, Inc
Bond Issue Details for City Improvements Vote
City Council outlines a 500000 bond plan to fund street repairs 150000 schools 100000 and sewer work 125000 over several years. Provisions include street projects across multiple avenues, school buildings and equipment, and sewer extensions with additional city budget supplements and future street expansions.
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Northeast Wincheater
Han
John Kerr
Handley
Dun Om
First Baptist Church
Lspeiee le Heeeeree
Loudoun Street
Cork Street
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H. WM. Baker
Robinson
Nolle
Antesmith
John W. Rosenberger
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Smith
Gan Club
Frye Gardens
Addy
Council
H. B. McCormac
Lone Bardit
Enland
Spain
Eod
Chamber of Commerce
Tiller
Frank Tiller
Manchester
Eny
Foch
Wally
Valentines
Common Council
Boscawen Street
Valley Avenue
Braddock
South
Loudoun
South Cameron
South Kent
Millwood Avenue
Whitlock Avenue
Southwerk Street
Bond Street
Gerrard Stree Pall Mall
Germain, Street
Cester
Brvariy’s
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