Clarke County Negro Schools Plan Pageantry in Virginia
YVILLE May 18 The Clarke County Negro Schools plan a second annual pageant at the Home Grounds. Scenes trace Negro history from 1607 to present with silent figures. Two part program Days of Bondage and Since Emancipation includes a county wide parade with 50 voice chorus and Martinsburg Band. Admission 25 and 15 cents, grandstand 10 cents, box seats $1. E T Johnson and A B Layton announce details.
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Yville
Clarke Coins
Heme
Jamestown
Martinsburg
Boyce
Stonebridge
White Post
Millwood
Berryville
Webtown
Lewisville
E. T. Johnson
A. B. Layton
Colonel McElroy Weds Isabel Worrell Ball in Marlboro
Colonel John McElroy editor of the National Tribune and Graves of the Grand Army of the Republic married Mrs Isabel Worrell Ball associate editor of the same paper on Saturday at Nihil Marlboro Md. Rev Francis E McManus of Marlboro officiated. They left for a brief honeymoon before settling at 1412 Sixteenth Street Washington DC.
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John McElroy
Grand Army of the Republic
National Tribune
National Cemetery
Isabel Worrell Ball
Nihil
D. L. Rice
Col. McElroy
Marlboro
Francis E. McManus
Trinity Episcopal
Church of Marlboro
McElroy
Sixteenth Street
Washington, D. C
Samuel B Travers Dies After Lingering Illness
Samuel Bascom Travers retired farmer living near Stephenson died Saturday evening at age 67 after a long illness from multiple diseases. Born July 13, 1857 in Baltimore, he was son of Captain Samuel H. Travers. Survived by wife Mary Catherine Snyder, two sons Bernie and Edgar, and two daughters Mrs. Elizabeth McAboy and Mrs. Ernest Tharp. Funeral Tuesday at 3 p.m. from 551 North Main Street with Rev. C. D. Lambert and Rev. B. V. Switzer officiating. Interment Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers: M. M. Lynch, T. S. Jolliffe, Chas. M. Ebert, Frank ...
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Samuel Bascom Travers
Stephenson
Baltimore
Samuel H. Travers
Cooper’s Island
Mary Catherine Snyder
Near Forney’s Station
Bernie
Edgar Travers
Elizabeth McAboy
Ernest Tharp
Winchester
Rucetown
M. E. Church
B. V. Switzer
Braddock Street
Mount Hebron Cemetery
M. M. Lynch
T.S. Jolliffe
Chas. M. Ebert
Frank
Local Officials Named in Public Notice Listing
Grove Lewis Pidgeon C R McCann Wm B Timberlake and W W Gleisner appear in a public notice listing officials associated with the matter. The fragmentary text confirms names but lacks context on actions or deadlines.
More Residences For Stewart Street
Building operations continue on South Stewart street with six new residences begun in the last month and several others in prospect. Miss Mary Robinson has purchased one of the desirable Stewart street lots on the Parker Place block owned by Harry A. Schmidt and J. Howard Cather.
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South Stewart Street
Mary Robinson
Stewart Street
Parker Place
Harry A. Schmidt
J. Howard Cather
Four Robbers Assault Woman and Steal Handbag in Street
Mrs Trenary endured a brutal robbery as four men accosted her and her husband on Market, Kent, Cork streets. A pursed watch and a handbag were taken while two women fled with a waiting car. Police hold possible leads via the women’s identification.
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Billings Alley
Market Street
Kent Street
Cork Street
Sharp Street
Hollis Coal Yard
Trenary
Final Site Cannon Donation to Winchester Foresees Public Display
The April 20, 1923 document details Frank Taylor purchasing a Revolutionary War cannon at about $30, to be preserved as a city monument. The cannon, part of Fort Loudoun’s defense, will be mounted in front of Handley Library after consent from the Handley Board of Trustees. Taylor donates one fifth of the purchase price as a joint donor.
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Frank Taylor
Barbara Solenberger
Fort Loudoun
George Washington
City of
Winchester
Handley Board of Trustees
Handley Library
Malay Language Ease Popular Among 40 Million Speakers
Malay is spoken by about 40 million people and is regarded as easy to learn due to its simple structure. The language’s widespread use across Southeast Asia underscores its accessibility and practical appeal for learners.
Social and Personal Roundup of Local Visits
Cline and Albert Larrick have returned from Baltimore after a weekend visit with friends. Miss Mary Branson returns home in Washington following a weekend as guest of Miss Annie Rees on N Braddock Street. Mr. J. E. Howerton, who stayed with Mr. L. E. Stultz during his visit to Mrs. Howerton at Memorial Hospital, has returned to Washington.
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Cline
Albert Larrick
Baltimore
Mary Branson
Washington
Annie Rees
N Braddock Street
J. E. Howerton
L. E. Stultz
Loyal Workers’ Class Social Tuesday Evening
The Loyal Workers Bible Class of the Church of Christ will hold a social at 7:30 tomorrow evening in the basement of the West Cork Street church. Refreshments will be served and a musical program has been arranged by a committee of ladies from the class.
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Loyal Workers
Loyal Workers’ Bible Class
Church of Christ
West Cork Street
Cooperative Growth Surges in U S Cooperative Work
A U S D A prepared summary notes rapid growth in cooperative marketing since 1915, with Southern states leading gains. Seven West North Central states rose from 45 percent to 80 percent of total business, while Pacific and East North Central groups show mixed shifts. Growth persists across regions, notably East South Central and South Atlantic, with smaller changes in New England and Mountain states.
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United States Department of Agriculture
West North Central
Pacific States
East North Central
Middle Atlantic
East South Central
South Atlantic States
West South Central States
New England
Mountain States
Twins Born Sunday To Mr and Mrs Orndorff
Mr and Mrs Russell Orndorff of the county are receiving congratulations on the birth of twin daughters at their home in Nain yesterday morning.
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Orndorff
Russell Orndorff
Nain
Harmisons Welcome First Child In South Main Home
Mr and Mrs D L Harmison of South Main Street are praised and congratulated on the birth of a fine baby boy last night. Mrs Harmison formerly Wiss Sirbaugh of Hampshire County West Virginia is named in the notice.
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Harmison
D. L. Harmison
South Main Street
Visitors and local shoppers mingle during weekend calls
Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Peery were weekend guests of Mrs. Hh. M. Peery. Mrs. Wallace Hough and son Wallace Hough Jr. returned from Washington where they were guests of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Irwin accompanied them home and will visit. Mrs. Ruth Whittington of Toms Brook spent today in town shopping.
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Mrs
Charles C. Peery
Hh. M. Peery
Wallace Hough
Master Wallace Hough, Jr
Washington
T. J. Irwin
Mrs. Hough
Ruth Whittington
Toms Brook
Ladies' National Memorial Association to meet Tuesday
The Ladies' National Memorial Association plans a 7:30 pm meeting at Mrs. W. R. Willis's home on South Market street to finalize May 30 National Decoration Day arrangements. Rev. Dr. F. T. McFaden will give the principal address and the Citizens' Band will provide music.
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Ladies’ ‘National Memorial Association
W. R. Willis
South Market Street
National Cemetery
F. T. McFaden
Presbyterian Church
Citizens’ Band
Clayton Sherman Returns Home After Visit
Clayton Sherman returned to his county home today after spending two weeks visiting friends here.
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Clayton Sherman
Mrs H H Medinger Visits Husband on Business
Mrs H H Medinger of Baltimore arrived today and will stay several days with her husband here on business. They plan to return to Baltimore by motor.
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H. H. Medinger
Baltimore
Buckleys Attend Medical Convention Guests in Richmond
Dr and Mrs Albert C Buckley who had been at a medical convention in Richmond Virginia visited Saturday as guests of Miss Mary Anna Griffith aunt of Mrs Buckley while en route to their home in Philadelphia
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Albert C. Buckley
Ben
Richmond
Mary Anna Griffith
Philadelphia
Haldemans to Visit Harrisonburg Virginia Guests of Halde man
Mr and Mrs C W Haldeman of Philadelphia travel to Harrisonburg Virginia where they will stay until Friday and be hosted by Mr and Mrs J S Haldeman for several days.
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C. W. Haldeman
Philadelphia
Harrisonburg
J. S. Haldeman
Miss Eliza Bitner Leaves for Washington and New York
Miss Eliza P. Bitner, recently staying with Miss Mary Spottswood Buchanan, departed last week for Washington and has since proceeded to New York.
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Eliza P. Bitner
Mary Spottswood Buchanan
Washington
New York
Martinsburg mourns Mrs Brady funeral attendance
Mr and Mrs Floyd Tripappe of Martinsburg attended the funeral of the late Mrs W J Brady, reflecting a local observance of the service and community ties in the area.
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Floyd Tripappe
Martinsburg
W. J. Brady
Ventilation and Methods for Storing Seed Corn
Seed corn storage requires ventilation and dry conditions to prevent moisture damage from freezing. If harvested early and dried, artificial heat often isn't needed. avoid sacks and stacked rows. Methods include twine bindings, wire racks, and tree or post systems attaching ears to nails or posts.
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Ralph E. Johnston
Dakota Farmer
Fuller and Smith Return from Wayside Md Visit
Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Fuller and Mr. George H. Smith returned from Wayside Maryland where Mrs. Fuller spent several weeks. Mr. Fuller and Mr. Smith stayed over the weekend.
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H. D. Fuller
George H. Smith
Wayside
Fuller
Mr. Fuller
Mr. Smith
Lanham and Nichols Visit Washington Friends This Weekend
Miss Virginia Lanham and Mr. Lee Lanham along with Dr. Robert Nichols of Washington traveled here Saturday to spend the weekend with friends, sharing time in the local social circle.
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Virginia Lanham
Lee Lanham
Robert Nichols
Washington
Mrs Newcome Plans Trip With Garver And Brett
Mrs. Dollie Newcome will travel to Harrisburg Pennsylvania to meet her sister Mrs. Ida N Garver and Miss Ella Brett they will then continue on to California for a period of time
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Dollie Newcome
Harrisburg
Ida N. Garver
Ella Brett
California
Mrs Eldridge Lattrell Recovers Nicely After Surgery
Mrs Eldridge Lattrell recently underwent appendicitis surgery at Memorial Hospital and is doing very well, with a smooth recovery reported by doctors.
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Eldridge Lattrell
Memorial Hospital
Guests at the George Washington include three notable visitors
The George Washington hosted guests including Arthur Stickley of Woodstock William McBrien of Boston and J B Marsh of Wheeling highlighting a socially notable gathering with attendees from multiple cities.
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The
George Washington Today
Arthur Stickley
Woodstock
William McBrien
Boston
J. B. Marsh
Wheeling
Police Stop Klan: Winchester Chief Lets Parade Ban Slide
Police halted a Klan convoy in Winchester as Klansmen claimed they were merely passing through to a church and posed no intent to break city rules. Chief Doran explained the disguise ban would be waived under the circumstances while reaffirming the ordinance aimed at preventing disorderly disguise and crimes. Randolph praised the chief's interpretation, saying the spirit of the law was not violated though the letter may have been. The Handley baseball team was set to play Harrisonburg High tomorrow in Harrisonburg.
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BE. F. Randolph
Winchester
Doran
Randolph
Ku Klux Klan
Redmen
Knights
Huntington visitors call on Shenandoah Valley Academy student
Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Robson of Huntington West Virginia Mrs. R. H. Stevens of Johntown Pennsylvania Mrs. A. W. Soderberg and Mrs. 48. S. Wright of Pittsburgh visited Edwin R. Nelson a Shenandoah Valley Academy student and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Robinson yesterday.
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H. A. Robson
Huntington
W. Va
R. H. Stevens
Johntown
A. W. Soderberg
S. Wright
Pittsburgh
Edwin R. Nelson
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Robinson
Glee Club to Perform at Handley Auditorium
The Glee Club of the State Teachers' College of Harrisonburg will give a concert at Handley Auditorium on Friday May 22 at 8 30 p m This will be their first Winchester appearance though they have toured successfully in many cities It is the last entertainment in the Handley series.
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Glee Club
State Teachers’ College of Harrisonburg
Handley Auditorium
Winchester
Delegates Return From Woodstock Centennial
The Rev. Dr. S. L. Flickinger and Mr. James Stanley of Shepherdstown returned home today after attending the centennial anniversary of the Reformed Church in Woodstock, Virginia.
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S. L. Flickinger
James Stanley
Shepherdstown
The
Reformed Church
Woodstock
Mrs Stuart and Daughters Visit Washington and Baltimore
Mrs E C Stuart and her daughters Martha and Dorothy motored to Washington yesterday and will spend several days in Washington and Baltimore on a shopping trip.
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E. C. Stuart
Martha
Dorothy Stuart
Washington
Baltimore
Local Social News Notes Edward Kennedy and Emmett Stuart Travel
Mr Edward Kennedy and Mr Emmett Stuart motored to Washington yesterday. Mr Stuart will return here Tuesday. Miss Grace Larrick and Miss Marshall Stryker and Messrs William
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Edward Kennedy
Emmett Stuart
Washington
Stuart
Grace Larrick
Marshall Stryker
William
Public Sale of Limestone Land in Winchester Virginia
Special Commissioners announce a public sale of all real estate tied to the Shull and Shall estates near Marlboro Frederick County Virginia. Tracts include the B C Shull Home Place with 216 acres and other parcels totaling 640 acres plus two Marlboro village lots. sale June 18 1926 at 11 a.m. at the County Courthouse. Terms require one third cash, balance in two installments secured by bonds and a deed of trust plus insurance.
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Corporation Court
Winchester
Virginia
T. Russell Cather
Admr
Emma Shall
H. H. Shall
Als
County Court House
City of
B. C. Shull
Emma Shull
Marlboro
Frederick County
Winchester-Marlboro Road
Clagett
Cedar Creek
Sally Skull
Eben Hancock
Stephens City
Middletown
JAS
P. Reardon
Roy P. Duvall
Red Cross Float Decorators Honored For Apple Blossom Parade
A county committee voted to thank contributors to the Red Cross float for the Apple Blossom Festival parade. The float was led by Mrs. Cawthorne, Mrs. Merritt, Mrs. Albin, Mrs. George Barrie, and Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Green. Miss Stowers reported on county Junior Red Cross activities while letters from several schools highlighted progress in community service among youths.
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Red Cross
Cawthorne
Merritt
Albin
George Barrie
Melvin Green
Stowers
Curator Denies Vacation Amid Zoo Note About Chime Nungzee
A zoo curator resists taking leave after receiving a cryptic note from an assistant. The message says the chime nungzee is sick and appears to seek a companion, with unclear next steps pending the curator’s return.
End of Festival Marks Return to Occupations
The name St Distaffs day was set to January 7 to mark women returning to their ordinary work after Christmas festivities. The Christmas season ended on January 6, the Twelfth Day.
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St. Distaff's Day
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Good Shoe Values
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Capitol Theatre
Lon Chaney
Norma Shearer
John Gilbert Tully Marshal
Louis B.mayer
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Koverflor
JO. S. Solenberger
Corinne Thomas
Hamman’s $ Store
Brill & Ritter’s
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National Ave
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Wilmer F. Shryock
Rouss Ave
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