Francis Horton Dies In Auto Crash Near Darkesville
J Francis Horton of West Cork Street and Shenandoah Scout executive Frank Horton is dead after his car crashed near Darkesville on the Winchester Martinsburg Pike. James Bucher and chauffeur Robert Schienestuhl were held for examination then released on bond pending hearings. Horton, 63, native of Charles Town, died of chest injuries in a Martinsburg hospital. funeral plans include cremation in Washington and interment in Pittsburgh.
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J. Francis Horton
West Cork Street
Frank Horton
Shenandoah
Boy Scouts
Mar. West
Winchester- Martinsburg Pike
Darkesville
West Va
Northern Virginia Power Company
Robert Schinesstubh
Winchester
Ages
James Bucher
Horton
Martinsburg
W. O. Parlett
Baltimore
New York
Robert Schienestuhl
Unemployed Men Seek Sleep At Police Station
Police records show 45 men lodged at headquarters for the first sixteen nights of March. They came from several nationalities and all claimed to be seeking work, part of a broader wave of unemployed men wandering in February as well.
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Police Department
Fire destroys small shed near East Boscawen street home
A shed adjoining John Carver’s residence on East Boscawen street burned Saturday night around 7 30. Firefighters prevented major house damage after hard work. Damages estimated at about 100 dollars.
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John Carver
Two Men Battle In Street Fracas At Yellow Cab Office
Ben Armel and Robert Jenkins fought on Piccadily street near the Yellow Cab office last night. Both were jailed for disorderly conduct after a brief police interview. each fined 25 dollars. The melee drew 100 to 200 bystanders and frightened local women and children seeking refuge.
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Yellow Cab
Ben Armel
Robert Jenkins
Armel
Jenkins
Harry R. Kern
Justice Weems
Bob
Aulick Gibbons
Yellow Taxi Cab Company
Piccadily Street
Moore Will To Distribute Estate Worth 500000
The will of Alexander T. Moore former ambassador to Poland and Spain was filed for probate in Pittsburgh. The estate is valued at at least $500,000 with bequests to Queen Victoria of Spain of 100000 to aid the poor and sick, and to Mrs Enrico Caruso widow of the famed tenor 25000.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Alexander T. Moore
Poland
Victoria
Spain
Enrico Caruso
Moore
Carusol
Chest Clinic Set By District Nurse Association
The next chest clinic sponsored by the District Nurse Association will be held in the association rooms at the county rest room building near the county clerk's office on Friday March 21 from 9 30 a m to noon and from 2 to 4 p m Dr C Scott of the State Board of earth Richmond will supervise the examinations free to all persons with symptoms or suspicions of tuberculosis. Children under 14 will not be examined unless accompanied by a written request from their family physician.
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District Nurse Association
C Scott
State Board of Earth
Richmond
Major detours planned for Winchester Berryville routes
State Highway Department reports extensive road work in the area with several detours. The crucial detour affects Winchester to Berryville via Route 50 and 54, due to bridges over Abram's Creek and Opequon Creek. Travel from Berryville to Charles Town shifts via Marvin's Chapel and Route 340.
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State Highway Department
Winchester
Berryville
Abram’s Creek
Opequon Creek
Boyce
Charles Town
W. Va
The
Star
Marvin’s Chapel
West Virginia
Martinsburg
Senate backs modified tariff on goat and kid leather
The Senate approved a 10 percent rate on goat and kid leather, down from 17 percent, in a vote of 42 to 33, led by Senator Walsh. This follows nine prior attempts to modify the Oddie proposal as tariff revision nears a Hawley Smoot vote.
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Washington
Senate
Walsh
Massachusetts
Oddie
Nevada
Piay
Beads On a String Play By Bryarly School
The Community League presents Beads On a String at Bryarly Schoolhouse March 19 and 20 at 8 p.m. Music. Admission 15 and 25 cents.
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Community League
Face Future Now With New Spirit
Re renewed optimism at the Five Power Naval Conference after Chequers talks between Ramsay MacDonald and M. Tardieu. France’s leader prepares to return to Paris for further meetings with Briand, Stimson and others, while the American delegation led by Colonel Stimson remains hopeful about Franco British negotiations.
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Associated Press
London
Tardieu
France
Ramsay MacDonald
Chequers
Paris
Mr. MacDonald
Col
Henry
Stimson
Aristide Briand
Local check flasher identified by Richmond police
A local man, James C. Brooks, is held in Richmond on a bad check charge and is suspected of similar crimes here. Emert's store and Winchester U-Drive It garage linked him to three checks totaling 80 dollars and a rented car found abandoned in Cumberland before he moved to Richmond where further warrants await.
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Wright
Richmond Va
James C. Brooks
Brooks
Emmert
Hoover Company
Hoover Cleaners
Emmert’s
Winchester
U-Drive
Cumberland
Richmond
R. Smith
Broks
H K. Green
Richmond Police Department
Killer of three to be hanged May 9 in Romney
Walter Crabtree, 38, was sentenced in Romney to be hanged May 9 at Moundsville for the murder of Justice of the Peace H Carter Inskeep. He faced his new trial motion and thanked Judge Hughes as the court refused a stay.
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The
Star
Martinsburg
Walter Crabtree
Romney
Moundsville
Justice of the Peace
H. Carter
Hampshire County
Berkeley County
Crabtree
Reer Bipewes
Edward Wolordley
W. Va
Justice of Peace
H. Carter Hughes
Hughes
Seven year old Annie Pollard dies after short illness
Annie Marie Pollard 7, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Pollard, died Saturday afternoon after about 24 hours of acute double pneumonia. She attended Fort Loudoun School and is survived by her parents and two brothers. Funeral at Christ Episcopal Church with Rev Robert B Nelson and interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers named Thomas Pollard, Nelson Richards, Bruce Pollard, Roy Richards, Austin Richards, Alva Richards.
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Annie Marie Pollard
Ralph G. Pollard
Annie Marie
Fort Loudoun
Augusta Richards
A. B. Richards
Thomas N
Christ Episcopal Church
Robert B. Nelson
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Thomas Pollard
Nelson F. Richards
Bruce Pollard
Roy Richards
Austin Richards
Alva C. Richards
Proposed slash in apple rates a large saving
The Interstate Commerce Commission examined a 30 percent cut for apples from Virginia West Virginia and western Maryland to northern and middle western areas and 25 percent to the southern region. Virginia growers expect about 500 000 dollars in annual savings with similar gains for neighboring states. The case started a year ago with hearings in Martinsburg and Washington and now awaits final commission action.
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The
Star
Staunton
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Middle Western
Arthur Kettle
Interstate Commerce Commission
Shenandoah Valley
William 8. Campfield
Virginia State Horticultural Society
Campfield
United States
Aes
Arena
Indianapolis
Virginia and
Martinsburg
W. Va
Washington
Commission
Delayed Dormant Spray Guidance For Apple Orchards
Entomologist W. S. Hough outlines timing for delayed dormant spray to control scale and rosy aphis. Ready varieties Duchess Jonathan Ben Davis Black Twig Stayman in order. treat when buds show leaves three quarters inch long. Use 12 gallons lime sulfur and 1 quart nicotine sulfate per 100 gallons. oils may outperform lime sulfur for severe infestations. Lost black terrier reward near 115 S. Market.
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Winchester Research Laboratory
Duchess
Jonathan
Ben Davis
Stayman
Lansdowne Co Spring Display at George Washington Hotel
Local representative Gene E. Pennypacker invites public to the Lansdowne Co spring display including drapery, dress material, linens, novelties and bridge prizes at the George Washington Hotel on March 20 from 1 to 6 pm.
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Lansdowne Co
New York
George Washington Hotel
Gene E. Pennypacker
Receivers Press $20,000 Tax Refund Claim
The receivers of Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mills Corporation announce they will pursue roughly $20,000 in tax refunds from overstated books dating back to 1925. They report discovered asset overstatements of about $250,000 and seek to recover amounts paid to the United States and Virginia for 1925–1928.
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Burr P. Harrison
W. C. Armstrong
Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mills Corporation
United States
Virginia
Armstrong
Uracylaim
Pola
Harrisonburg
Star
Jones Corporation
Farrar Concert Seats On Sale At Baker's Drug Store
Seats went on sale this morning for the Farrar concert at Handley High School Auditorium Miss Geraldine Farrar the celebrated American diva will perform Thursday evening Handley High reports strong demand with orders from Baltimore Washington and various Shenandoah and Cumberland valley communities. Fans plan to drive to Winchester and return the same night.
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Baker’s Drug Store
Geraldine Farrar
Handley High School
Miss Farrar
Baltimore
Washington
Shenandoah
Cumberland
Winchester
Prohibition Act praised for enforcement in Hoover report
Hoover commission head Wickersham said a test investigator’s report shows the 18th Amendment prohibition law is enforced better than other laws. He called it “hundred per cent” effective and discussed findings with reporters during a closed executive session amid Senate inquiries and Norris resolution debates.
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Associated Press
Warhington
Marchlle
Wickersham
Hoover Law Enforcement
Mision
Assham
Hoover
Senate
Ersham
Pros
Weersham
Borah
Norris
Judiciary Committee
House
Negro Fatally Shot In Battle With Officer
In Baltimore on March 17 Rosevelt Yates, a black man, was fatally wounded by Patrolman Herman Trautner during an arrest attempt at a rooming house. The fight began inside and moved outside. Yates wrested the officer’s club and used it on his head before Trautner fired and later took the pistol to the hospital.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Rosevelt Yates
Herman Trautner
Trautner
Yates
Remodeling sale advertisement for Silk Hose and Boots
During remodeling sale the Bott's Boot Shoppe offers a promotion with a Silk Hose item included with every purchase. Advertisement text appears with brief pricing and product notes from a small town retailer.
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Bott
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Francis Horton
Berry's Ferry
Clarke County
Cedar Creek
Bryarly School
Colonel Stimson
M. Tardieu
Apple
I. C. C. Will O. K
B. & C. Raisin Bread
W. 8
S. Hough
Farrar
Walter F. George
Georgia
Edward T. Sanford
United States Supreme Court
President’s Commission
Capitol
Negro
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