Big Orchards A Involved In Sui For Half a Million
A sprawling local case seeks a receiver for Turkey Knob property and Strathmore lands, claiming mismanagement and debts amounting to about 889,915 dollars. Ward and Gude, tied to Shenandoah and Mount Jackson holdings, face disputes over ownership, advances, and control of a failing orchard company, with litigation stretching to New York lawyers and a potential sale of properties to satisfy creditors.
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Turkey Knob
Strathmore, Lands
Bil
Brick County
Plainee Ward
Shenandoah Mount Jackson
Origin- Knob
Ward
Gudeinto
Wilatt
George
Enrly
H. Cbunty
Orchard
Strathmore Place
di_Ann
New York City
Way
Adebidd
Albert
B. Clark
Gude
Clark
Handley Board of Trustees
Turkey Rd, Inc
Woodstock
Fair officials plan harness race program across three fairs
Representatives from Taneytown Rockville and Winchester fairs met officials of the Winchester racing department to arrange a three fair harness program. The plan features four trotting rates and three pacing rates with a three heat format. adoption by each fair optional. Winchester fair set for September 14. Rockville prior week. Taneytown week of September 21. Massey resigns as Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society president. Henry M Baker resigns from board. McCann elected to board. Ten member advisory board established including Fishpools Dettra Lockhart Arthur Baker Bond Pay Henkel Lovett Brumbuck. Matt Riley Shows carnival contracts signed for 1925. 400 feet frontage. 20 cars. caterpillar device. 10–12 other high class shows. Riley previously exhibited in 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taneytown
Rockville
Racing Department
Winchester
Hunters
Rockville, Fair
John Muncaster
Fitzgerald
Ormer Mer
Massey
Wirettors
Shenangdoah
Eultural Society
Winchester Fairy
Wiliam P. Massey
Henry M. Baker
A.wner
Harry L. McCann
John M. Fishpews
R. Dettra
Vision Arthur
Jenry
All’ Baker
Paulher Bond
Lohabe Or. Pay
Alfred . S. Henkel
He ‘Lovett
Brumbuck
Farm Implement Department
Riley Carnival
Fair Society
Matt Riley
Riley
National Legislative Committee
Former postal worker Clopper Pease trial in Virginia court
William A. Clopper once of Winchester and later Hagerstown Md faced federal charges in Harrisonburg Va for taking money from three delivery carriers and received ninety days in jail. The report lists prior roles on the Winchester Baltimore and Ohio line and on the Norfolk and Western route between Hagerstown and Roanoke. Additional cases include Williams for Atlanta prison term on a post office robbery charge, Daugherty for obscene mail, and Wickes for alleged funds misappropriation. Local jurors and officials from Frederick County are named.
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William A. Clopper
Winchester
Hagerstown
United States District Court
Harrisonburg
Clopper
John Painter
Washington
Charles W. Wickes
New Market
Wickes
Millard
E- Dinges
Shenandoah County
Harold G. Higbie
Staunton
W. R. Rogers
Frederick
Harry Brill
Star Tannery
E. H. Grove
Kernstown
BE. M. Hicks
Latt ‘Peacemaker
Reynolds Store
Miles
Middletown
R . E. Lastacre
Ie A. Elliott
Stephenson
George” Good
Rock Bnon
J. S Haldeman
Mr Leafe Suffers A Serious Relapse
Arthur Leafe, longtime secretary of the Jones Knitting Company, has fallen seriously ill again. His condition is described as more grave than at any time since his illness began years ago, troubling friends who had seen him in better health.
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Arthur Leafe
Me Jones Knitting Company
Leafe
Turner Ashby Chapter Meeting at Handley Library
The Turner Ashby Chapter U D meets at Handley Library at 3 PM on Friday March 20 with notices changing from 2:30 to 3 o clock as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Ashby
U. D
Handley Library
Virginia Barrel Company Announces Early Barrel Sale Plan
The Virginia Barrel Company states it will start operating its Winchester plant April 1 and offer barrels at 46 cents each for the first ten days, with a Fall delivery option at 60 cents. Customers may reserve the additional quantity by August 1, with net cash terms due by December 1, as the firm projects strong crop prospects and heavy fall demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Cooper Shop
Alabama
THE
Virginia Barrel, Company
Ip-It
Star Touring Cars Offered At Cost In Winchester
Two 1924 Star Touring models available at cost from Winchester Hudson Co. Sale invites buyers to inspect and purchase affordable touring cars, highlighting value and limited availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Hudson Co
Sarah Zane Fire Co Special Meeting for Apple Blossom
The Sarah Zane Fire Co calls a special meeting for Thursday night to arrange plans for the Apple Blossom Festival. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah’ Zane Fire CO
New School Building Aids Kerns Town Community League
A local project titled Axin Father aims to fund a new school building for the Kerns town Community League. The event promises Fane Mystery music and admission priced at MWe and 25e, with details unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kernstown
Apple Blossom efforts urged with volunteer help
A call to Shenandoah Valley residents to support the Fort Valley Apple Blossom Festival with volunteer work. Organizers plan to mail 100,000 speech leaflets to promote the event, arguing addressing envelopes costs as much as cash donations. Continued on Page Seven.
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United States
Shenandoah Valley
Legion Show Glorious Girl at the Empire
The Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion presents The Glorious Girl at the Empire with nightly rehearsals. An expert director from Harrington Ms Company of Columbus leads a large touring cast with scenery and electrical effects. Local stars Martha Stuart Hilda Dean Mrs. Douglas Smith Ross Wheat and John Williams head a supporting cast of over 106 for a showcase of singing and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Y. Conrad Post
American Legion
Harrington Ms Company
Columbus
Ohio
Legion Committee
Martha Stuart
Hilda Dean
Douglas Smith
Ross Wheat
John Williams
Father Finds Baby Dead In Bed Near Him
Howard Bageant of Shenandoah Boxboard Corp works nights and found his infant son Howard Bageant Jr dead in bed beside him after the mother woke. A physician cited natural causes. Funeral followed from the funeral home to Jerterseh county near Charles Town.
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Howard Bageant
Shenandoah Boxboard Corporation
Howard Bageant Jr
Eeco
Jerterseh County
Charles Town
Miltion D Albin Dies Suddenly at 73 in Winchester
Milton D. Albin longtime Winchester marble yard operator and justice of the peace died suddenly at his home 316 North Kent street of heart disease. He would have been 74 on March 29. Funeral Friday at 2 PM Braddock Street Methodist Church with interment Mount Hebron Cemetery. He leaves a large family and was a charter member of Pythias lodge.
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Milton D. Albin
North Kent Street
Priory
Mr. Albin
Albin
Jacob Albin
Pyr
Winchester Lodge
Pythias
Mem Zane Fire Company
Kernstown
Miss Smith
William Willie
Sycamore
Ill
Wesley Griver
Stephenson
County
Gus Chambers
Mary Albin
Winchester
Joseph Albin
Philadelphia
Stonewall Jackson Albin
Washington
Moses Albi
Martin Albin
St. Paul
Min
James Albin
Gettysburg
B. V. Switzer
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Women’s Democratic Club Discusses Child Labor Amendment
The Woman's Democratic Club met at Handley Library last night with strong attendance. Mrs. Wisecarver read on the proposed child labor amendment, arguing both sides. the group voted unanimously against the federal amendment. Virginia laws already limit underage work and mandate schooling, while Danville’s cotton mill employs no children and supports nurseries for workers' children.
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Woman's Democratic Club
Handley Library
Martin Wisecarver
Wisecarver
Woodlock Nominated Again for Interstate Post Today
President Coolidge re submitted the nomination of Thomas Woodlock of New York to the Interstate Commerce Commission. Senate leaders expect the nomination to die on the calendar at adjournment, with a possible recess appointment afterward. Also nominated were Peter Augustus Jay to Argentina and George L. Creech to Paraguay.
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Associated Press
Washington
Coolidge
Senate
Thomas 8. Woodlock
New York
Interstate Commerce Vomin Ss
Woodlock
Charles B. Warren
Peter Augustus Jay
Rhode Island
Rumania
Argentina
George L. Creech
Kasas
Paraguay
Destruction in Tru jillo From Peru Floods
Official and private radio reports say Tru jillo, Peru's third largest city, was completely ruined by torrential rains and inundations. Inhabitants fled to elevated fields as flood defenses failed amid widespread destruction.
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Lima
Peru
Trujillo
Baby's Body Found At City Dump In Winchester
The natural death of a white male infant was found among debris at the city dumping ground in Winchester, two boys discovering the body near a rubbish fire. Officials ordered burial as identity and author responsible for placing the body remain undetermined.
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Pund
Winchester
George
Elmer Whitlock
Hinkins
Hollis
Kurtz’ Undertaking Establishment
Escaped Convict Is Brought Back
Foreman Johnson of the State convict camp at Double Tollgate Clarke county has returned from Fincastle Botetourt county where Frank Bulk the escaped convict was recaptured while attempting to rob a coal company office They brought Bulk back to the camp for trial in Clarke county circuit court for the escape and extra time Bulk said he and Albert Wilkinson the other escaped man stayed together until Fincastle Wilkinson eluded capture while Bulk was taken Officers are seeking Wilkinson who is believed to be in or near Roanoke where he originated.
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Foreman Johnson
Double Tollgate
Clarke County
Fincastle
Botetourt
Frank Bulk
Coal
Bulk
Circuit Court
Albert Wilkinson
Én Company
Esage
Wilkinson
Roanoke
Suburban Cottage With Oak Interior On 100 By 180 Lot
Modern seven room cottage features oak finish sleeping porch and large basement. Soft water available on property with a 100 by 180 foot lot listed at 6600. BR. M. Sullivan at 11-18 Court Square.
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BR. M. Sullivan
Court Square
Miners Entombed After Explosion At North Mine
An explosion trapped nine miners at a North mine while rescue teams from Red Cross and officials rushed to the scene. Reports say some miners may have survived as entombed air and mine conditions were assessed. relief efforts coordinated from Fairmont and continued overnight.
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Fairmont
Red Cross
National Ff
Fragmentary crime note from Baltimore home scene
Police say a woman at a Baltimore residence suffered a fractured skull after an earlier quarrel with a man. Neighbors reported a domestic dispute near Archer Street, no further details available.
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Clather
Archer
Annie Pheifter
Ris
Mo Qouphe
Deacon's Ho i at Kerns March event
Local notice outlines a Deacon's Ho i at Kerns in March with details about time and venue. Information is partially legible but indicates a community gathering hosted by a church group. Source remains unclear on exact date and organizers.
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Mats Aver
William P. Massey
Pasa
Star Cars
Tee
Ryan
Congressman Harrison
Army Ee
Bable
Third Corps
Legion
the Empire
Des
Virginia
Wunder
Danville
Hatte
Baby
Chief Inspector
Lambe FR
Rae Oe Ori
nOrf
Baltimore
Kerns
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