Death of Winchester horseman Henry ends longtime public service
Prominent Winchester resident Henry, a horseman, fruit grower, and farmer, died at his Valley Pike home after a long illness. He had consulted top specialists in New York and Baltimore, sought relief from medical authorities, and remained conscious to the end. Local clergy and friends expressed sorrow as funeral plans were discussed.
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Aia Oarths Bester Montague Nee Alrnoen
Winchester
Valley Pike
Star
Henry
Frederick County
New York
Memorial Hospital
Pike
Henry Bn
B. V. Switzer
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Arch
South
United States
Freeman, Russell and Heiman
Baetjer, Kelly
Finney
Baltimore
Gsevelt
South End Hose Company Elects New Officers
Winchester fire group selects new leadership at annual meeting on Monmouth Street. Dr C B Harlee steps down after serving as president citing professional duties. New officers include Charles W Grim president James T Seabright first VP Charles Wood second VP Thomas J Jenkins third VP Edward L Grim treasurer Lee Byrnes secretary Rev F R Casselman chaplain James Enbrisie chief hoseman Baldridge Poole chief pipeman and custodian.
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South End Hose Company
Winchester
Monmouth Street
C. B.harlee
City
Jte
Harlee
Charles W. Grim
James T. Seabright
Charles Wood
Thomas J. Jenkins
Edward L. Grim
Lee Byrnes
Rev. F. Rasselman
Byte Ks Fer
James Enbrisie
Baldridge Poole
Suerhes
Casselman
Reginald Haines
Fairfax Co Cows Make High Record in State Tests
County agent Harry B. Derr reports Fairfax county cow testing associations have raised dairy cattle standards. October state testing shows five of the ten highest cows in the twelve associations statewide, with Association One listing three and Association Two two. Best herd average goes to F. N. Mohler of Herndon and Wittig and Dew of McLean.
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Harry B. Derr
Fairfax
Fairfax County
Association No
Herndon
Wittig
Dew
McLean
University Observatory records year 1923 rainfall deficit
Meteorological summary shows total precipitation of 38.84 inches in 1923, below the 46.33 inch average. Deficiency over twelve months is 7.49 inches. Mean temperature for the year was 0.8 degree warmer than normal.
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University Observatory
Mayor Glass Praises Metro Film Scaramouche at Empire
Mayor W. W. Glass lauded Rex Ingram’s Metro picture Scaramouche at the Empire Theatre calling it the greatest ever made. About a thousand patrons filled the house yesterday to view the production and hear the complete original score performed by the orchestra. Last show tonight at eight. prices to suit.
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Empire Theatre
Rex Ingram
Metro
W. W. Glass
Legionnaires Call for Bond Subscriptions Urgently
Men who subscribed for First Mortgage bonds must make checks payable to American Legion and leave promptly. Clifford D. Grim is handling payments at Hansbrough and Carter, at once, pledge.
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American Legion
Clifford D. Grim
Hansbrough
Carter
Sarah Zane Minstrel Show Planned with Star Directors
The Sarah Zane Company outlines a multi element minstrel show set for early February at the Colonial Theatre. Directors Mrs Claire Dotterer and Henry F Seal lead a staff including Lee Coble and Madelyn Hall as musical director. Rehearsals start January 14 with 75 to 85 cast needed and possible February 6 repeat show for fire company excursions.
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Claire Dotterer
Colonial Theater
Henry F. Seal
Vader
Sarah Zané Minstrels
Madelyn Hall
Colonial’ Theater
Philadelphia
Colonial Theatre
Harrisonburg
Harrisburg
Chambersburg
Hagerstown
Martinsburg
Frederick
Sarah Zane Company
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Bose
Vic Arthur
Jim DuShane
Jimmie Diffendal
Doc Yost
John Boxwell
Milton Baker Will Admitted to Probate in Winchester
The last will of Milton Baker proven in the Corporation Court with executor Warren Rice qualifying in a $500 bond. Appraisers named G Miller I Orndorff Charles Lockhart Harry Stouffer and W T Hall. The will provides debts paid and a grave marker. most assets go to adopted son James Percival Sheets.
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Milton Baker
Winchester
Corporation Court
G. C. Miller
I. M. Orndorff
Warren Rice
Dentist Relocates Office to East Piccadilly Street
Dr. C B Harlob announces move to 4 East Piccadilly Street opposite the Commercial and Savings Bank. Office hours 8 to 1. Professional notice in dentistry.
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East Piccadilly Street
Commercial & Savings Bank
C.B. Harlob
Empire Tonight Promotes Schramduche Film With Orchestra
An Empire advertisement touts the showing of Schramduche described as the finest and biggest modern film with a splendid orchestra performing the same big city score. The note lists “Ip WANTED” and “Barrels Ben Davis” with Henry M. Baker contact details.
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Schramduche
Ben Davis
Handley High Quint faces busy season with eight league games
Handley High School will play about fifteen games against top teams including eight in the land Valley Athletic League and a district No. 3 title chase. The new gym opens with a 7 30 p m game against Bridgewater High School. Future dates include clashes with Front Royal Martinsburg Hagerstown Chambersburg Waynesboro and others with two SV A events and an Academy showcase in March.
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Handley High School
Land Valley Athletic League
Nest High School
Sargent
Riley
Winkfield
Bridgewater High School
New Plasium
Front Royal High School
Martinsburg High School
Hagerstown High School
Chambersburg High School
Chambersbug High School
Waynesboro High School
Waynestighe High School
SV. A
Sym Andons
Winchester Civic League to aid Red Cross via January carnival
Local Civic League and Girls' Athletic Club plan a large Friday night entertainment on January 18 to raise funds for a Red Cross automobile. The event will include a carnival musical program dancing and refreshments with activities for all ages and invites members and friends to attend.
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Civic League
Winchester
Red Cross
Girls’ Athletic Club
The
Tess of the Storm Country Returns to Colonial Theatre
Mary Pickford stars in an expanded 1922 revival of Tess of the Storm Country from United Artists. The famed actress first played Tess in 1914 and now appears again in a refined version shown at The Colonial Theatre on Wednesday and Thursday.
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Mary Pickford
America
Tess of
United Artists
Colonial Theatre
Tess
Grace Miller White
Hollywood
Local Firms Announce Open Hours and Delivery Service
Am unloading now and ready to take immediate delivery orders. G U Snapp lists phone 414 J. Jolbeiffe Jolliffe will stay open tonight to 9 PM to serve customers. Henson Motor Co moves to Valley Avenue and promotes an opportunity for buyers.
J W Stewart Dies Suddenly in Martinsburg Office
John William Stewart a noted horticulturist manufacturer banker and business leader of Martinsburg West Virginia died suddenly of heart trouble Saturday afternoon at his West King Street office. He was 47, survived by wife Oda Micklas two daughters Mary and Margaret Floyd and son John William plus a sister. Funeral held at his residence with Dr F M Woods of the Presbyterian Church.
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John William Stewart
Martinsburg
W. Va
West King Street
Stewart
Aspen Hall
Boyd Avenue
William T. Stewart
Fishburne Military Academy
Waynesboro
Oda Micklas
Mary Stewart
Margaret Floyd
John William
Wylie F. Creel
St. Louis
The
Presbyterian Church
Scaramouche Wins Favor At Empire Theatre
Rex Ingram’s Scaramouche enthralls Winchester with a full orchestra accompaniment. Ramon Novarro Alice Terry and Lewis Stone lead a large cast through vivid Revolutionary-era scenes and a blend of tragedy and romance. Tonight marks the final showings after two days of strong patronage.
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Scaramouche
Rex Ingram
Empire Theatre
Baker
Winchester
Soeneries
Rafael Sabatini
Eveat
Ramon Novarro
Alice Terry
Lewis Stone
Ingram
Regular stockholders meeting of Security Building and Loan Corp
Regular annual stockholders meeting of the Security Building and Loan Corp to be held at the office of Hansbrough & Carter on Monday January 21 at 10 A M. G M Hansbrough assistant secretary.
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The
Security Building and Loan Corp
Hansbrough & Carter
Special Meeting on Funeral Attendance of Mr Robt M Henry
All members of the Sarah Zane Fire Company are asked to meet at the hall at o oclock on January 8 to arrange attendance at the funeral of Mr Robt M Henry. Secretary G R Barr
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Sarah Zane Fire Company
At & O'Clock
Robt. M. Henry
G. R. Barr
Columns at New Bank Show Cracked Bases
Reports of settlement at the Commercial and Savings Bank on Main and Piccadilly were denied as exaggerated. A column base cracked, likely from porous Indiana limestone absorbing moisture and freezing, prompting replacement of two column bases. Architect Edmonds called the issue a nuisance, not a danger, noting separate foundations and a heavy steel girder atop.
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New Commercial and Savings Bank
Main
Piccadilly Street
India
J. L. Crouse
Mr. Hammond
Crouse
Winchester
Stuart H. Edmonds
Fdmonda
Edmonds
Box Peace Plan Urged By League Friends
The Partisanship Association urged support for the Box peace prize plan in a statement by former Justice John H. Clarke and council president George W. Wickersham. Clarke said the plan is not a substitute for the association’s program but could open a doorway to League access.
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Associated Press
New York
Friends of the League of Nations
John H. Clarke
George W. Wickersham
Clarke
League
My Friend the Devil at Strand Tonight
The Strand Theatre shows the William Fox special production My Friend the Devil adapted from Georges Ohnet s Doctor Rameau tonight. Harry Millarde, famed for Over the Hill, directs this dramatic story with a powerful climax.
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William Fox
Friend the Devil
Georges Olnet
Doctor Rameau
Strand Theatre
Harry Millarde
Fox
Bills Against Gasco Urges Credit Claims by Jan 10 1924
Notice asks all persons with bills against the W. G. & BE L. Co. to present them by January 10 1924 for prompt attention. Includes all claims up to December 31 1923 and is signed by W. A. Ryan Treasurer. Also notes move to a new building on Valley Avenue and a separate ad from Henson Motor Co.
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W. A. Ryan
Treas
Valley Avenue
Henson Motor CO
County Board Approves Roads and Maintenance Funding
The Marlboro County Board of Supervisors met to approve maintenance funds and state gas tax allocations. They fixed payments for several road projects including Apple Pie Ridge and Back Creek roads, and set salaries for juvenile justice officials as mandated by recent law.
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H. B
State’ Way Commission
Apple Pie Ridge
Creek , Grade
Mi Hance Roads
Dear Marlboro
Middlboro
Cedar Creek
Opequon
Stephens
Marlboro
Reliance Road
Middletows
Waneren County
Bartonville
Baltimore and Ohio
Kernstown
Back Creek
Crick
West Virginia
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