New York State Highway Plans Suspended Indefinitely
The New York State highway commission announces suspension of all highway work due to labor, material, and wage pressures. Funds in hand total 16 dollars for highway projects, with Virginia operations possibly affected. the situation could halt road building until changes ease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
Convision
Commission‘Green
New York
Virginia
Hilts
Theirginia Highway Commission
Petersburg
Golf and Profanity in the Game's Lingo
A discussion of profanity in golf, noting the widespread use of terms like damn as a versatile expletive. The piece suggests cussing emerges from players who deeply know the game and its subtleties, shaping the sport's informal vocabulary.
Voter Exhaustion and Car Talk Collide in Drowsy Rant
A fragmented jeremiad mocks a boastful voter and his old wagon. The speaker contrasts tiresome bragging about travels and motor feats with his own fading voice and worn larynx, as others revel in loud tales of rides and cigars.
Letter Carriers Organize Here in Handley
Members of the Letter Carriers union from Frederick, Virginia and adjacent counties met at Handley with J. W. Postmaster presiding. State Secretary Harrison outlined the group’s aims for closer ties and improved efficiency in postal service, citing talks from Burne of Front Royal and Woodstock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey Dural
Frederick Vite
Imrginia
Handley
Li. B
J. W. Ce
Harrison
Front Royal ‘Oodstock
Local Letter Carriers Elect Officers in Winchester District
The association elected Avelon Orndorff of Winchester and Frederick county as president, Carrier Burner of Front Royal as vice president, and M. Carlisle of Berryville as secretary and treasurer. Letter carriers attended from Frederick Shenandoah Loudoun and formed the local district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avelon Orndorff
Winchester
Frederick County
Carrier Burner
Front Royal
M. Carlisle
Berryville
Frederick
Shenandoah
Loudoun
Thought Back Would Break Under Personal Testimony
A woman from Michigan describes severe backache and illness after childbirth and credits Lydia E. Pinkham's medicine with relief. She urges other women suffering from female weaknesses to seek The Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. for information and private text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Assachusetts
Lydia E. Pinkham
Candidacy Announcements for Local Virginia Offices
Frederick Clarke voters hear proclamations of candidates for House of Delegates Commissioner of Revenue and Sheriff in the Democratic Primary set for August 7 1923. Names include Boyd R Richards Isaia h C Rob Lee N Whitacre Harry W Has deputy J M Massie Luther Pannet and others seeking office or re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick and Clarke
Winchester
House of Delegates
Boyd R. Richards
Frederick County
Imary
Lee .N. Whitacre
Isaiah C. Rob
Harry W. H
H. G. Dehaven
J. M. Massie
Virginia
Luther Pannett
Protests Over Grave Robbery in Gravesend Archaeology Feud
Gravesend England May 31 Loyal villagers resist archaeologist Madward Page Gaston as he seeks remains from the churchyard dig linked to Pocahontas. Authorities with Home Office support renew excavation, claiming about a hundred skeletons unearthed and a skull sent to the British Museum for study amid fears of curses and retaliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gravesend
Eng
Lord Carnavon
Howard Carter
Pocahontas
Thts
the Thames
Madward Page
Gaston
Chicago
John Smith
Home Office
British Museum
Rawleigh Company Seeks City and Town Salespeople
Advertisement promotes the Rawleigh line with wholesale prices on extracts spices soaps and toilet articles claiming high earnings for hustlers. It urges readers to write W. T. Rawleigh Co. for employment and lists coded reference numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rawleigh
Lee
Jne
Will leaves estate to widow for life then to Jenkins girl
The will of Thomas Cover Himmelright, who died recently at Star Tannery, was admitted to probate in Frederick County. He leaves all to his wife Cleopatra for life, then to Cleo Christenor Jenkins. Bertha Jenkins may live with her daughter while she remains single. The will dated May 3, 1919 names the widow as executrix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Cover Himmelright
Star Tannery
Frederick County
Cleopatra
Cleo Christenor Jenkins
Bertha Jenkins
A.T. Orndorff
A. W. Lockhart
Will of Robert Luttrell Leaves Family Estate Plan
The will probated in the Circuit Clerk's office divides the estate of the late Robert C. Luttrell among his children John F. Luttrell Eldin N. Luttrell Oscar O. Luttrell Eppa L. Luttrell and Belva E. Light. The widow Elizabeth A. Luttrell receives life use of the balance with equal shares of income among the children. Executors John F. Luttrell and Eppa L. Luttrell bonded at 6000. Executed March 17 1922 witnessed by F L Omps and E D Shenk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert.c. Luttrell
John F. Luttrell
Elizabeth
A” Luttrell
John F., Eldin N
Oscar O
Eppa L. Luttrell
Belva E. Light
John F. and
F. L. Omps
E. D. Shenk
Public Schools Close Monday for Jefferson Davis Birthday
Winchester Public School will close on Monday when June 4 is declared a legal holiday for Jefferson Davis's birthday by the Legislature. Cadets from the high school drill company must report at 2 PM to the John Kerr building in cadet trousers and gray shirts for the opening of the new ball park. assembly without arms.
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Jefferson Davis
Winchester Public
T Star
John Kerr
Ball Park
District Nurse Association Meeting Set for City Hall
The regular monthly meeting of the District Nurse Association will convene in the Council Chamber of City Hall on Monday June 4 at 4 p m. Members are urged to attend and discuss upcoming community health plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Nurse Association
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Evening Star
Harry Flood Byrd
Anne
Wini
Weekly News
Weekly Mirror
Aes PaeEss Associated
Tod
United
Matt Mason
Jno. W. Rosenberger & Co
Winchester Orchard Supply Company
P. C. Neidemeyer & Company Complete Home Furnisher
Wright & Keffer
West Water Street
Atlantic City
Wisehaste
Mechanicsburg
Carolina Ave
Pensylvania System
The
Broadway Ltd
Ker
N. Main Street
J. M. Orndoff
Main St
Star Office
W. B. Barnett
Claus
S. Market St
Fairmont Ave
Amherst St
Fort Loudoun Seminary
Old
Fine Southern Life’ Insurance Company
L. F
Kremer
Merton W. Kremer
Katie Graber Webster
James N. Moling
City
Elizabeth Gratchen
Charlotte Dieffenderfer
John G.dieffenderfer
Winter Park
Fla
Rose B. Kremer
Deland
Frederick I. Mumford
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
A A. Kelly
Grace Lutheran’ Church
W. L. Dudley
Church of Christ
Peyton St
Lear Ashton
Kern St
Yarmers
Star
S. Market
C. EU Bockey
Grimes
J. R. Watkins Company
J. R. Watkins' Company
Department
N. Y
Aeolian
Vocalion
Rice's Music Store
Roig
Gray & Schlack
N. Main St
Massey Radio Company
Utes
Price
Baker & Shayock
Braddock and Water Sts
Fred. L. Glaize
Wilson
Winchester Seed Co
Frank Gearing
East Piccadilly Street
Nurse Ass’n
Lewis F. Cooper
Good & Co
Whitlock Herb Medicine. CO
E. J. Snapp
N. Market St
Bell Phone
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