Virginia Fruit Growers Converge at Winchester Hotel
Virginia fruit growers gather in Winchester for the twenty ninth annual State Ice Society meeting. Public welcome to sessions at the George Washington Hotel with talks by J. R. Phas and H. F. Byrd on fruit research and Virginia agriculture. Proceedings include round tables on apple grading packaging and disease control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Winchester
Virginia State Ice Society
George Washington
F. T. Me
Presbyterian Church
Julian Ayo
W. J
H. F. “Byrd
Rowland
Hind
Apple
F. J. Kneiderhan
Virginia Agricultural
J. R. Phas
Virginia Extension Service
Price
Virginia Agricultural College
Sarament
H. F. Byrd
Frederick County
H. Clay DeGrange
Pres- Frederick County Fruit Grower Association
F. Earl Parsons
Dean H. Ll. Price
Washington Hotel
R.S. Freeman
Norfolk
A. G. King
H. H. Jones
R. H. Hurt
Crozet
Henry M. Taylor
Richmond
Dean H
Miariday
New York State
P. J. Parrott
Geneva
N. Y
F. L
United States
Poultry Wanted Ad From H D Albin
Classified notice shows poultry wanted for sale by H D Albin on page 31. It requests four worth of poultry and indicates listing or sale terms are available locally.
Council stalls on Standard Oil filling station petition
After over two hours of debate on Standard Oil's drive in gasoline station at Water and Braddock streets the council adjourned without action. A deferral motion and amendments sparked a tangle, with opponents citing protests from the Women's Civic League and local groups. The meeting ended with no ordinance passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Company
Water and
Braddock Streets
Common Council
Cooper
Baetjer
Women’s Civic League
Order of Eagles
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Henry
Water Street
Washington
Market Streets
M¢Vicar
Finance Committee
Grimm
Women's Civic League
Death of Chas A Grubb Freeman of Boydville Estate
Charles Albert Grubb longtime Martinsburg supervisor of the Faulkner Boydville estate died at his home after months of rheumatism and illness at age sixty nine. He leaves a widow Mattie Clemmons and son Charles of York Pa with siblings and five sisters. Funeral set for Monday at First Methodist in Martinsburg and interment in Winchester Mount Hebron Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Albert Grubb
Frederick County
Boydville
Martinsburg
W. Va
Grubb
Walter B. Grubb
Jordan Springs
Charles J. Faulkner
W. B. Grubb
White Post
Annie Kibler
Edgar Langley
Man Va
Ae Ee . Winchester
Mollie Clevenger
Charles
Toma
Pepi Ieee Sa Sais Topeka
Candy Ans Ce
Avtaabare
Frank. Steelman
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Winchester
Mount Hebron
Friendship Fire Co Services for Late Brother Figitt
Friendship Fire Co will meet Sunday evening January 26 at 2 o clock to attend the funeral of late Brother John W. Figitt. Ip 11 Pred Forney, Captain.
Band Members Meet In Uniform For John Fugitt Funeral
All band members are asked to gather at the hall in uniform this Sunday at 2 p m to attend the funeral of John Fugitt. Bring instruments ready to play.
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Hall
Uniform
John Fugitt
Empire Theatre Offers After School Matinees for Children
Empire Theatre announces daily after school matinees to welcome school children from elementary to senior high. Tickets are 10 cents for any seat, with a 3:15 feature and 2:30 early start including short subjects. Saturdays feature an orchestra with Aesop's Fables Pathe News and a comedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Theatre
Schooh
Feature Star
the Empire
Ten Second Quake Felt In Japan
An Associated Press report from Tokyo states a ten second earthquake was felt today at 6 30 p m local time. No injuries or damage are mentioned. The brief notice records the quake's duration and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Associated Press
Tokio
Paralysis Fatal To Edw N Waddy Near Wadesville
Edward Notingham Waddy, 45, of Clarke county near Wadesville Virginia, died of paralysis at home after a Tuesday January 13 illness while sawing wood. He is survived by a widow formerly Miss Katheryne Zirkle of New Market and several siblings. Funeral services set for Sunday at 1 o'clock at home with Rev L H Harper. interment in Zirkle graveyard near New Market Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Notingham Waddy
Clarke County
Wadesville
Mr. Wady
John Robinson Waddy
Ella George Waddy
Norfolk
New York
Nannie Waddy
John R. Waddy, Jr
Norfolk County
Suntay
L. H. Harper
Lan Ahdren
Zirkle
New Market
Stocks Show Irregular End Of Week Trading
New York traders faced irregular prices after a 45 minute opening delay for the stock exchange eclipse view. Many operators absent or inactive as textiles and motor groups weakened while railroads moved on strong demand from large orders. About 450000 shares were traded as the session closed unevenly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Ek Southwestern
Golden Rule Bible Class at Braddock Street M B Church
Men are invited to attend the Golden Rule Bible Class at Braddock Street M B Church South tomorrow at 9 30 a m A program includes good music and singing and an instructive talk by Rev B V Switzer Emphasizes punctual attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Rule Bible
Braddock Street
M. B. Church
South
B. V. Switzer
Handley Library 1924 Annual Report Highlights Activity
The Handley Library released its 1924 annual report showing 55 741 volumes loaned, an average daily attendance of 218 over 309 days, and a modest year with no major advances. Librarian C Ver non Eddy presented the concise activities, noting 685 books acquired and 28 lost, along with donations from Mrs Louise K Birinyi and others and gifts listed for historical interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley Library
Handley Board of Trustees
C. Vernon Eddy
Eddy
Lorrarion
Elergy
Mars Roe Hermesious
Walks Home After Fracturing Arm On Icy Sidewalk
B G Harris a Charles County Md resident visiting Washington Street in the Fuller home area slipped on an icy sidewalk and fractured his left arm above the elbow. Despite intense pain he walked several blocks to the Fuller residence before doctors found the fracture more severe than expected and he was sent to hospital for setting and X ray. He displayed grit during the treatment and was able to travel downtown earlier for a business errand when the accident occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. G. Harris
Charles County
Fuller Residence
Mr. Harris
Ral “Hospital
Harris
Fuller
Rain or Snow At Opening of Week
Weather bureau forecasts for the week ahead predict rain or snow in the North Sand Middle Atlantic States. The first half of the week will be cold with rain or snow, followed by another period of precipitation and a further cold spell toward the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Wahington
Jag
Weather Bureau
North Sand
Middle Atlantic States
Salvation Army Service Saturday Led by Mr Ralph Cather
Sabbath activities listed with times include service at six and preacher led by Commandant and Mrs Mars. Evening Y P K at 6 45 p m and jail Sabbath at 1 a m. Lat 2 30 p m details appear fragmented but indicate church schedule and leadership.
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Ralph Cather
Mars
Centenary Reform Church marks five years of growth
The Centenary Reform Church reports rising membership from 126 to 227 and Sunday school enrollment from 158 to 403. Last year’s total contributions reached 6,000 dollars, up from 1,300 five years earlier. The annual congregational meeting in the gymnasium featured a picnic supper and a review by Pastor Rev. Francis R. Casselman of 25 years of church history and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centenary Reformed Church
Francis R. Casselman
T. K. Cromer
Clarence Woods
Board of the Reformed Church
Eeecy
James M. Mullan
Funeral of George A. Trenary Held in Brunswick
The funeral for George A. Trenary youngest son of the late Capt and Mrs RR Prenary of this city was conducted at his home by Rev S Bar 88 rector of St Marks Episcopal Church Brunswick. Railroad men and friends attended the obsequies and a special train carried the party to Winchester then to Mount Hebron Cemetery for interment. Pallbearers included Marion Anderson Lee Barr Fred W Forney Nathan Hottle Clarence Hoover and Walter Barnett. Mrs Mary Trenary widow accompanied by two brothers in law Joseph Trenary and Charles KE Trenary. Trenary was brother to Samuel W and Pred Trenary of Winchester. Floral offerings were sent from Brunswick and Winchester friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Trenary
Winchester
Brunawick
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Tober
Christ Chutch
Marion Anderson
Lee Barr
Fred W. Forney
Nathan Hottle
Clarence Hoover
Walter Barnett
Trenary
Mary Trenary
Friddle
Harrisonburg
Joseph Trenary
Lord, Md
Charles KE. Trenary
Samuel W
Pred. Trenary
Brunswick
Woman in Critical Condition After Poison Next to Husband
Mrs. Elete Manuel, wife of T C Manuel, remains in critical condition at Memorial Hospital after reportedly swallowing bichloride of mercuric tablets Thursday night in a car with her husband. Dr R A Shafer said prognosis is uncertain as poison acts slowly. the couple had separation issues and drove to seek resolution.
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Elete Manuel
T. C. Manuel
Memorial Hospital
de. R.A. Shafer
Stapp's Foundry
Manuel
Millwood Pike
Eclipse of Sun Disappoints Sky Lookers in Winchester
The solar eclipse this morning failed to darken the sky in Winchester and nearby areas. Observers saw the sun weakened but visible throughout the brief event with a crescent phase noted at 9 11 o'clock, then return to normal by around ten. Conditions were clear and observers reported no need to switch on lights.
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Winchester
The Miracle Man at Empire Today
A sensational advertisement urges all ages to see The Miracle Man at Empire Today. Continuous shows from 2 to 11 o clock feature THOS. MEIGHAN LON CHANEY and BETTY COMPSON in a new print praised as stirring and inspiring. Refund offered if not enjoyed.
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Thos. Meighan
Lon Chaney
Betty Compson
Ham burger's Specialty Shop coats winner named
Mrs. Harry Fahnestock of Harris Addition won the coat at Ham burger's Specialty Shop in Ip-Tt, marking a notable local prize event.
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Hamburger
Harry Fahnestock
Harris Addition
Reward for property stolen from premises
D D Braithwaite offers a $25 reward for information leading to recovery of four fires including three Winchester tires rims tubes and chains taken from 616 Fairmont Ave. The notice is dated January 23, 1921 and requests tips to locate the missing items.
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Winchester
D. D. Braithwaite
Fairmont Ave
Mid City Garage Slashes Prices In January Sale
Local ad announces a January 26 to 31 sale at Mid City Garage with all items marked down 25 to 50 percent. Limited details provided on items or exact discounts.
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Moise
MID City
Supper at Church of Christ Ladies' Aid
Chicken and oysters supper hosted by the Ladies' Aid of the Church of Christ on January 29 and 30, starting at 5 p m. Tickets priced at 76 cents. Proceeds supported church activities.
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Ladies’ Aid
Church of Christ
Three Garages For Rent Franks Keckley
FRANK KECKLEY was taken to the hospital after alleged poisoning. Some poison expelled, but officials fear most absorbed into the system. The incident centers on rental property listings and accompanying medical concerns.
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Frank Keckley
Eclipse Captivates Nation As Moon Darkens Sky
Readers across New York New England and midwest states watch a total solar eclipse styled by clouds and cold air. People hush as daylight fades to twilight then returns, with astronomers and the public pausing to note the rare celestial event. The totality spans several states and parts of Ontario, affecting millions.
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Ve York
New Engs
Michigan
Tate
Yonkers
Yale
Mit
New York
United States
Nesota
Wisconsin
Nsylvania
Connectic
Massachusetts
Ontario
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Weetigs
H. D. Albin
Tau Voi
Selons
Chas
N. Waddy
Vernon Eddy
Louise K. Birinyi
Mary W. Rly
James M. Ries
Emma Brown
Virginia May Brown
Mary C. Buchanan
Carnegie Endowment For ‘International
Pé&ce
Salvation Army Service
Reformed Church
Sol
White
Bandite'Rob’ N Bank
New Orleans
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