Tragic Accident Kills Tharpe Boy Near Winchester Fair Grounds
Vincent Tharpe, aged 10, dies at Memorial Hospital after a Hudson car driven by Floyd Brewer hits him near the Winchester fair grounds. Commonwealth Attorney James J. Reardon to charge Brewer with manslaughter and reckless driving. Brewer claims slow speed. investigation cites boy darting from behind a gasoline tank. Brewer to be arraigned. witnesses describe car physics and late-night distress at his brother-in-law’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Brewer
Winchester Fair Grounds
Vincent Tharpe
Ernest O' Tharpe
Reardon
Brewer
Worsley
Hollis
John J. Harmer
Mik
Thorpe
Richards
P. W. Boyd
Robert M. Glass
Arpe
Winchester
Mit
Richy Kremer
West Water Street
Bracetown
Win S Hart Show Tonight At Local Theater
Star Win S Hart appears in a real story style performance tonight at the town theater with a likely sellout crowd and viewers urged to arrive early for seats and program details.
Dandridge Brother Dies at Shepherdstown War Veteran Remembered
Alexander Spottewood Dandridge of this city reports the death of his brother Adam Stephen Dandridge at his Shepherdstown home. The 79 year old veteran died of age and heart trouble after declining health. Funeral at Shepherdstown Monday at 2 pm. Survived by one daughter Keen Dandridge and a sister, with many siblings deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Spottewood Dandridge
Adam Ste Dand
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Dandridge
Miss Keen Dandridge
Mr. Dandridge
Winchester
E. P. Dandridge
Commonwealth's
Frederick
Delegates Named for Anti-Saloon League Jubilee
The Rev. B. W. Switzer of Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South and John W. Rosenberger were named by Governor Trinkle as Frederick and Winchester representatives to the Anti-Saloon League thirtieth Jubilee. The league convenes in Washington from January 13 to 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Switzer
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
John W. Rosenberger
Trinkle
Frederick
Winchester
Anti- Saloon League
Washington
Mutinous convicts cause heavy damage at Alabama mine
Mutinous convicts at the Thomas Weller Coal Company mine in Aldrich Alabama caused about 30000 in damage after seizing the pit during a day of terror. The 26 men, part of the day shift, surrendered after defying guards following disputes over discipline by Warden Jennigan who allegedly punished three convicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Montevallo
Ala
Thomas -Weller Coal Company
Aldrich
Thomas
Jennigan
Pachuca Again in Hands of Federals
From Mexico City reports say Pachuca the Hidalgo capital is retaken by Obregon forces. The war department bulletin confirms the recapture as rebels withdraw from Vera Cruz while Oaxaca city also falls to loyal mountaineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Mexico City
Forth Worth Star-Telegram
Pachuca
Hidalgo
Obregon
War Department
Oaxaca
Vera Cruz
Frisch Named Giants Captain After Big Salary
Frank Frisch becomes Giants captain succeeding Dave Bancroft after a $25,009 contract. Manager John McGraw hails Frisch as the greatest star in baseball following his rise from Fordham University to the Polo Grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
York
Frank Frisch
Giants
McGraw
Dave Bancroft
Braves
Frisch
Fordham Flash
Harlem
Fordham College
Polo Grounds
Frische
Golden Rule Bible Class to Install New Officers
Officers of the Golden Rule Bible Class recently elected will be formally installed at the class meeting tomorrow at 9 30 in the morning. All men with no other Bible class affiliation are invited to attend.
Stephen Steps Out With Douglas Fairbanks Jr
Hollywood stars Douglas Fairbanks Jr and Stephen Archer appear together in a forthcoming film breezing into theaters this month. The pairing promises a stylish mix of adventure and wit likely to attract a broad audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr
Bootleggers in Virginia Launch Vengeance Campaign
In Alexandria on January 11 authorities report bootleggers have begun a spree of reprisals against those aiding enforcement. Rev. H Maresh, head of the Law and Enforcement Society of Loudoun, survives ambush and a fire at his barn is blamed on bootleggers. Walter Nash and his wife are shot near Fredericksburg, and Hooper Davis of Dumfries is beaten, burned, and shot at after aiding seized liquor. Authorities fear a broader rum war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aliexandria
H. Cearsh
Law and Enforcement Society
Loudoun County
Maresh
Walter Nash
Fredericksborg
Fredericksburg Hospital
Hooper Davis
Dumfries
Cotleggers
Week of Prayer to End With Two Winchester Services
The Ministerial Association closes its week of prayer with two Sunday night services at 7:36. At Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church Rev Dr F T McFaden will preach, led by Rev F I Mumford. At United Brethren Church Rev B V Switzer will deliver the sermon with Rev George W Stover presiding. Attendance urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Ministerial Association
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
F.T. McFaden
Presbyterian Church
F. I. Mumford
United Brethren ‘Church
B. V. Switzer
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
George W. Stover
Winchester
Married at Brethren Parsonage
D. A. Shanholtz and Miss Minnie B. Miller were quietly married this morning at the United Brethren parsonage with Rev. George W. Stover officiating. The bride is a daughter of Isaac Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Shanholtz
Minnie B. Miller
United Brethren Parsonage
George W. Stover
Isaac Miller
Wild Bill Hickok as portrayed on Empire Theatre screen
Film feature presents Wild Bill Hickok as a real frontier character and friend of Custer Sherman and Lincoln. The Paramount western drama plays at the Empire Theatre today with continuous shows from two to eleven. Read ad on page seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart
Wild Bill Hickok
Empire Theatre
Custer
Sherman
Abraham Lincoln
Paramount
the Empire Today
Unloading Red Ash Nut and Stove Coal for Immediate Delivery
G O Snapp advertises unloading red ash nut and stove coal with immediate delivery possible. He lists phone 414-1 and invites orders. Also offers one good stove for sale from JoLife & Jolliffe with note 1-10-1p-1f.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. O. Snapp
Jolife & Jolliffe
Possibilities in Valley Embrace Dimensional Growth Plan
A Harrisonburg meeting outlines a valley wide convention plan. Rich traditions are noted as organizers propose equal county representation and a charter forming a new association with a county based committee to secure state approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sublett
Berkeley and
Jefferson
West Virginia
State Corporation Commission
Fighting Blood and Hart Empire Tonight at the Movies
A film bill features Fighting Blood with William S. Hart and the Hart Empire, plus a two reel Sunshine Comedy and Pathe News. Show runs continuously until eleven, with doors open until nine fifteen and prices at 10 15 26e.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fighting Blood” and
WM. S. Hart Empire
Pathe
Card of Thanks for R. M. Henry
The family of R. M. Henry expresses gratitude for sympathy, floral tokens, and help during illness and funeral. Bertha von Hillern’s note appears along with local notices including homemade rolls and rusk, and a Pentecostal service entry at 400 N. Kent St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Henry
Bertha von Hillern’s
Pentecostal Service
N. Kent St
Reward Offered for Return of Loaned Greek Flag
Public notice offers a five dollar reward for the return of a Greek flag loaned to a Boy Scout troop two years ago. The notice is signed by John Dillis and mentions an Empire theater event titled His Children's Children with an advance admission ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
John Dillis
Mrs Mary Sibert Dies After Hip Injury At 79
Mrs Mary Sibert a longtime resident of North Kent street died at Memorial Hospital from hip fracture injuries suffered when she fell while avoiding a horse and wagon near the Baltimore and Ohio station three weeks ago. She was 79, survived by a daughter Lily Stine and son Robert Sibert, a sister Miss Elite Abbott, a brother Chauncey Abbott and a stepson J W Sibert, with funeral services to be held at 300 North Kent and burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Sibert
North Kent Street
Memorial Hospital
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Kent and
Piccadilly Street
Sibert
James W. Sibert
Culpeper
Colonel Abbott
Culpeper County
Sibert and Denny
iShe
Lilie? Stine
Robert Sibert
Elite Abott
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Sophomore Class Entertained By Middletown High
On Tuesday evening January 8 at the home of Fred Willey in ReHance Virginia the Middletown High School sophomore class was entertained by the senior class of eleventh members Frances Willey Ruby Guthridee Mildred Cooley Gladys Cougill Maggie Hammack Margarite Willey and Messrs Mark Siperry Lee Miller Belmontout Claude Richard and Byron Brumback along with teachers from Middletown and Reliance High Schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Willey
ReHance
Middletown High School
Migses
Frances Willey
Ruby Guthridee
Mildred Cooley
Gladys Cougill
Maggie Hammack
Margarite Willey
Messrs
Mark Siperry
Lee Miller
Belmont
Claude Richard
Byron Brumback
Sophmore
Middletown
Reliance
Railway Strike Threat Looms Across Great Britain
The locomotive workers union says a railway strike in Great Britain is inevitable due to failed wage talks with companies over re adjustment. About 63 000 members are involved and a stoppage would halt rail traffic across England and Scotland, though Ireland would stay unaffected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Lective Men’s Organization
Great Britain
Railway Wage Board
England
Scotland
Ireland
Fanatics and Soldiers Slain in Philippine Clash
Manila reports that eighty Colorum members were killed on Bucas Island after a clash with constabulary forces. Several soldiers also died, with the gunboat Sacramento ordered to Burigoa province to reinforce amid the unrest. C W Boyer of Hagerstown is linked to the Colonial Theatre in Manila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Manila
Colorum, a _ religious society
Bucas Island
Surigao
Sacramento
Burigoa
C. W. Boyer
Hagerstown
Colonial Theatre
One Clear Call First National Film With Milton Sills
A silent era note highlights Milton Sills in One Clear Call at First National. The article previews the film’s star power and studio involvement.
Rotary Club Forum Covers Shenandoah Valley Boosts
Winchester Rotarians met on an off day to discuss crippled children work and the Shenandoah Valley booster convention. Joe McAllister of Hot Springs and Covington presided at the convention. Members praised Mrs. Cooper and expressed sympathy for her family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Rotarians
Harrisonburg
Bill Glass
Clarence Owen
Gray ‘Williams
Marshall Baker
Ralph Et
Shenandoah Valley
Ee Ae
Shenando Mey
Joe McAllister
Hot Springs
Covington
Atd
Ike Good
Nat Page
A Sloat
Bryan Conrad
Herbert Clevenger
Melvin Green
Frank Jacques
Paul L. Whittington
American Apparel Company
Chicago
Hollie
Clay de Grange
Emmert Stuart
Philip Klompus
Frank McFaden
Dob Nelson
Mill Hass
T. J. Cooper
Will Cooper
Christian Endeavor Schedule Sunday Jan 13 1924
Sunday evening programs list at three churches with leaders Miss Ethel Baldwin at First Christian Church Miss Viola Riley at Church of Christ and Miss Mary Greenway Russell. Union service affects United Brethren Church timing 6:80 to 7:20. all invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Ethel Baldwin
Church of Christ
Viola Riley
Presbyterian Church
Mary Greenway Russell
United Brethren Church
Ruth Hottel
U. B
For Rent Fire-Proof Building for Auto Repair Shop
For rent a large fire-proof building suitable for an auto repair shop. The listing appears under the name HERMAN H. HABLD and references 11-1p-21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman H. Habld
Xmas Club Join at Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Local readers are invited to join the Xmas Club at Shenandoah Valley National Bank from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on a date not specified in the fragment. The notice promotes saving for year end celebrations and outlines participation details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xmas
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Demonstration Notice for Crystal Flour Sale
In behalf of Crystal Flour at J F Kremer and Bro a sale is announced for Friday and Saturday December 1st and 12th. Public notice lists the event as conducted by the dealer in partnership with the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Kremer & Bro
Tragic death of Cobb boy in horse riding accident
Alton Ray Cobb of near White Post Va died early today from a skull fracture after a horse stumble. He fell headfirst, never regained consciousness. Funeral will be held Sunday at his parents home with burial at Mount Pleasant. Survived by four brothers and several relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton Ray Cobb
White Post
Alton Ray
Cobb
White
A. Coleman
Episcopal Church
Mount
Young Friends of the Cably
Lewis and Butler
Piimaniat
Charles Dearment
Elliott
J. D. Howard
Boyce High School
Whée
Hig Pera
United States
Norfolk
James
Wilbur
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Vincent “Sharpe
Commonwealth’ Attorney
Win. S. Hart
Anti-Saloon League
Federals
Man
Wife
Brethren Parsonage
America
Ben Davis
Henry M. Baker
Wm. S. Hart
Empire Tonight
Lindpat
R. Gray Williams
Valley
Peene
Andoah Valley
R. Gra Williams
Charman
Star
JW. Sibert
Milton Sills
Little Gripples
City Rotary Club
Christian Endeavor
Our Almanac
J. M. Orndoff
J, M
Cork Street
Fred
Tee
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