Insurance banquet honors Bryarly firm leaders in Winchester
The annual Home Life Insurance banquet hosted by H R and R T Bryarly drew Ellis Gladwin George Murray J Herman Ireland and Winchester leaders. Speeches extolled insurance benefits praised Bryarly brothers nine year record of $9 million in business and highlighted prosperity uplift and duty toward families and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R
R. T. Bryarly
Home Life Insurance Company of
Philadelphia
Nancy Cobl
Maurice M. Lynch
Henry R. Bryarly
Bryarly Brothers
W. W. Glass
Winchester
Baltimore
Glass
Baltimore Sun
Winchester Star
Star
Ellis W. Gladwin
George W. Murray
America
Mr. Murray
South
Virginia
Ireland
Stricken Man Dies at Memorial Hospital in Boyce
Mr James Carte Thomas 68 of Boyce Clarke county died today from paralysis after a brief illness. He visited relatives Mrs Lewis Armel and family on South Market Street to attend Confederate memorial day events. He collapsed at breakfast this morning and did not regain consciousness. Funeral plans pending. He was a Clarke county native and lifelong bachelor with a sister Mrs Reed as the sole surviving immediate relative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Carte Thomas
Boyce
Clarke County
Bia-Niece
Lewis KE
Armel
South Market Street
Thomas
A. C. Swimley
Memorial Hospital
Kurtz
William Reed
Mr. Thomas
Reed
For Sale New Six Room House Near Handley Schools
Classified notice offers a six room modern house for sale near Handley Schools. Contact at 18 W Monmouth St or call 274-W for details and inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley Schools
Monmouth St
W. Sint
Army of snakes keeps firefighters from battling blaze
An army of rattlesnakes on Rattlesnake Hill in the Catoctin mountains drove firemen from the west of Thurmont. The fire has burned over 400 acres of timber and remains out of control as district forester Klein notes the snakes' presence deters patrolling crews. The flames push snakes from the brush, complicating firefighting efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Thurmont
Catoctin Mountains
Rattlesnake Hill
Klein
Germany proposes reparations plan with annuities
The German reparations note to the Entente and United States outlines annual annuities totaling 1.2 billion marks if no international loan is available. Effective 1927, payments depend on Germany's economy. a general conference is urged. The note pledges railway assets as security and seeks an impartial inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
Entente
United States
Ruhr
London
Rd Curzon
Slightly Cooler Weather Predicted for Mid Atlantic Tonight
Washington reports slightly cooler weather promised for the Middletlantic states and upper Ohio valley tonight, with no relief from the heat wave east of the Mississippi. Temperatures remained above normal nationwide as local thunder showers were forecast for the eastern seaboard tonight and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Ohio Valley
Mississippi River
Sioux City Printers Strike for Higher Wages
Printers at the Sioux City Journal and Sioux City Tribune and the Live Stock Record began a strike in Sioux City Iowa. They demand 44 dollars weekly for day shifts and 47 for night shifts. publishers offered 43.50 and 45. The contract expired June 1 and publishers announce they will operate under an open shop plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Associated Press
Iowa
Sioux City Journal
Sioux City Tribune
Musical Recital by Kathleen McCartney at Empire Theatre
Miss Kathleen McCartney presents a music class recital at the Empire Theatre Saturday morning June 9 at 10 30 o'clock. The general public is invited with no admission. An interesting program of piano and orchestra music is planned and promises to be attractive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen “McCartney
Empire Theatre
Samuel A. Byers Dies in Pennsylvania Visit
Samuel A. Byers prominent Winchester farmer and horse judge died in Chambersburg Pa at age 77 from erysipelas after a brief illness. Native of Maryland he lived 45 years in Winchester area and served on Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society board. Funeral set for Saturday at Grace Lutheran with interment Mount Hebron. survivors include three children and two grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel A. Byers
Winchester
Chamberslurg
Byers
Chambersburg
Mr. Byers
Washington County
Benjamin
Katherine Byers
David C. Byers
Wington County
T. Franklin
Pennsylvania
Frederick County
Stephensons
Jefferson County
W. Va
Stephenson
North Main Street
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society
Union Bank of Winchester
Lutheran Church
Grace Church
Virginia
Lewis
Hagerstown
W. S Bromley
Clarke County
Benjamin Byers
Rippon
West Va
Effie Byers Funk
Chlorinda
Richard Bromley
Berryville
A. A. Kelly
Grace Lutheran Church
Mount Hebron
Messrs
Robert S. Smith
Chas. R. McCann
Charles Nicodemus
Scott Grant
John C. Cather
Wlan. S. Hiett
Pennsylvania Railroad
Floral tributes honor Confederate soldiers at Stonewall Cemetery
Flowers from the Daughters of the Confederacy Rock Hill Chapter and the Florida Division decorated the South Carolina and Florida shafts in Stonewall Cemetery yesterday. Funds for the designs were sent via Lucy Kurtz, with the display described as an annual Southern custom enhancing the graves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonewall Cemetery
South Carolina
D. F. Barron
Daughters of the Confederacy
Rock Hill
S.C
Florida
Lucy Kurtz
Sewerage Upgrades Target Spring System Leaks
The regular June meeting of the Common Council awards about 6000 for excavating and concrete work to fix the White Way system and stop leaks around the spring. Bids include 1.10 per yard for earth removal and 10 per cubic yard for concrete, funded from water and sewer improvement bonds as the council also considers extending mains and reviewing creek pollution concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouss
Common Council
B. R. Himelright
Stewart Perry
Robinson
Water Committee
Friendship Society Meeting Notice
Regular meeting tonight at eight o'clock. All members requested to attend as business of interest to every member will be brought before the meeting. G R Haines secretary.
Winchester High School Class of 1923 Commencement Plans
The Winchester High School class of 1923 outlines a week of events starting Monday with Claus day exercises at 4 PM and a class bonfire at 8 PM. Activities include the class prophecy history and a senior class president handoff, a Tuesday class play Clarence with 50 cent tickets, alumni day Wednesday featuring a baseball game and cornerstone ceremony, an alumni banquet, and the final address by Rev. Dr. Charles J. Smith at the Empire Theatre Thursday night followed by a Friday banquet and Mount Hebron Cemetery visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester High School
Clarence
Niedemyer’s
Rotary Club
Adtely
Totowa
Smith
Empire Theatre
Charles J. Smith
Roanoke College
Rouss Hall
Mount Hebron Cemetery
John Kerr
John Handley
Kiwanis Club
Money to Loan on Farm Land Mortgage Offer
On first mortgage security on farm land. 5-1p-tf. Ward and Larrick offer loans secured by farmland, advertising available capital and terms.
Winchester School Registration Opens for New Students
All children who have never attended Winchester Schools and are six or older or will be six before September 15 must register at the John Kerr building on Saturday, June 2 or Saturday, June 9 between 9 a m and 12 m. Bring birth certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
John Kerr
Strayed Gray Horse Near Barn Reward Offered
Stated strayed horse description from a barn yard with reward offered. Additional notices advertise a shop job for a young man at Rathmans Bakery, a public sale of household goods at 8 East Germain Street on Saturday June 9 at 2 pm, and notices for a lost Elgin wrist watch with reward at 205 East Water Street. Also a second-hand wardrobe wanted with contact 597 J.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Germain
Elgin
Geraniums for Decoration Day at Flower Shop
Fine large blooming geraniums offered for Decoration Day at 20 cents each by the Flower Shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iptf
Frederick County Democratic Executive Committee Meets at Court House
The Democratic Executive Committee of Frederick County will convene at the Court House at 3 o'clock on Saturday afternoon June 9. By order of Iptf. C. R. McCann, Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Executive Committee
Frederick County
Court House
Iptf
C. R. Mc’cann
Fireman Chases, Captures Mad Dog Boarding Children
George Donahue a Wilmington city fireman chased a mad dog that was frothing at the mouth and menacing the eastern section of the city. He leaped from a trolley car to pursue the animal and cornered it, seizing by the neck and holding it until officers shot it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
George Donahue
Donahue
John McDonald Laid to Rest in Memorial Services
Hundreds attended the funeral of John W. McDonald on Confederate Memorial Day at Centenary Reformed Church and Mount Hebron Cemetery. The service was led by Rev. F. M. Casselman and Rev. Frederick I. Mumford with members of Madison Lodge Odd Fellows Knights of Pythias and the World order present. Floral tributes were abundant and pallbearers included W. Melvin Shank Harvey Hawkins William McMillan Robert F. Brill Grover Cooper and Harry J. Bryant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. McDonald
Centenary Reformed Church
McDonal
Mount Hebron
McDonald
William McDonald
Centenary Church
F. M. Casselman
Frederick I. Mumford
Market Street
Separate Debt Clause in Desertion Letter
Household pledge disclaims responsibility for any debts Mary Totty Cooley may incur after leaving the home. The statement is addressed to Clarence Lee Cooley and asserts lack of liability for her future charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Totty Cooley
Clarence Lee Cooley
Civic League Meeting Set at Handley Library
The Civic League will hold a meeting on Friday June 8 at 4 o'clock in Handley Library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic League
Handley Library
Rouss Firemen Host Public Reception For New Service Truck
The Charley Rouss Fire Company invites Winchester residents to a 7:30 pm reception at Ross Hall to view their new ladder-equipped service truck. A public demonstration is planned for later this week with music by Seal's Syncopated Orchestra and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Winchester
Ross Hall
John Barr
Robert Barr
Zell Anderson
Clifford Grim
Seal
Pennsylvania Railroad
Woman seeks general housework help with cooking duties
A notice seeking a woman for general housework requests someone who can cook and assist with all chores. Respond with F. R. care Star, 1 line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R
Winchester Confederate Day Parade Despite Rain
Rain failed to dampen the Winchester Confederate Day parade on June 6 with soldiers, veterans, students, and fire units marching from Market Street to Stonewall Cemetery. The program featured taps at graves of 2600 Confederate soldiers, a baptism of flowers and flags, speeches by Rev Boyd Switzer and City Solicitor Philip Williams, and a large crowd enjoying a sweltering day with orderly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Stonewall Cemetery
Brones Re
Faia i
Vane
Virginia
George H
W. N. Gre Marshall
Mmanding
Wine High School
Piccadilly
Main Street
Cork
Ba Market
Mount Hesbron
William Hervey Woods
Preesbyterian Church
Philip Williams
Boyd V. Switzer
Braddeel Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Stonewall
Robert B. Nelson
Christ Protestant
Epistopal
Chu
Park
Society
Fair Grounds
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Home Life Company
Army OF Snake
Aeausaminee Press
Moscow
Vasiliy Kamaroff
Samuel Byers
Maryland
Baker
Grimm
Trenary
Baetjer
Sale
Cooper
Page
McVicar
Anderson
Henry
Barnett
Kstene
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
F. H. Krebs
Williams
Supreme Court
Presbyterian Church
Berryville Pike
E. J. Dunlap
Lrun
Abram’s Creek
G. R. Haines
Handley Garunds
E. R. Himelaite
Rathman's Bakery
Herbert S. Larrick
Admr
Major Lillard
J. Ip
Democratic Executive
Mittee Meeting
John M’donald
Iott
Goodyear
United States Fish Hood
Woodstock
New
Ball Park
Drouth
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