Funeral Monday for Frederick County Pioneer Apple Grower
John Thwaite a leading Frederick county businessman and pioneer apple grower in the lower Shenandoah Valley died suddenly at his home four miles north of Winchester after a four hour illness due to rupture of a brain vessel. Funeral at two o'clock Tuesday from his Kernstown residence with Rev. T H Daffin officiating. Interment Mount Hebrew Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. death shocks local business circles. he remained active during harvest.
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John Thwaite
Frederick County
Lower
Shenandoah Valley
North Frederick Turnpike
Winchester
T. H .Daffin
Opequon Memorial Presbyterian Church
Kernstown
County
Mount Hebren
W. 8. Hiett
L. Jackson
W. M. Janney
M. M. Lynch
M. le Glaize
W. C
Marshall
James
B. Russell
Harry
R. Kern
William Beverley
Ray Robinson
H. M. Bond
H.F. Byrd
Charles J. Lars
James P. Reardon
A.S. ‘Wright
D. S. Mattison
Thwaite
Officials for City Election Announce Judges and Clerks
The City Electoral Board released the list of judges and clerks for tomorrow's election. Names include John W. Kater Lawrence Hollis C. R. Gould and Marl Shade for First Ward First District. C. W. Ritter Wilmer Shryock Walter Taf t and Ralph Rosenberger oe Affleck for First Ward Second District. Delmar Robinson Maurice Murnan for Peces Ward First Precinct. Harry R. Homer George Jolliffe M. L. Capper. Delmar Robinson and Maurice Murnan. Second Ward Second District has John W Huntsberry Frank Crawford Elmer Hodges with clerks Henry Brown Miller O'Rear. Secretary W D Ritenour cautioned that fines up to 100 exist for failure to rue unless excused.
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City Electoral Board
Friendship
Engine House
John W. Kater
Lawrence Hollis
C. R. Gould
Marl Shade
Edwin Haines
Reuss
C. W. Ritter
Wilmer Shryock
Walter R. Taft
Sclerks
Ralph Rosenberger
Oe Affleck
J . Peces
City Hall
Harry R. Homer
George Jolliffe
M. L. Capper
Delmar Robinson
Maurice Murnan
Sarah Zane
John W. Huntsberry
Frank Crawford
Elmer Hodges
Henry Brown
Miller O’rear
W. Ritenour
Electoral Board
Virginia road financing plans compare five to seven year completion
The article contrasts two Virginia road financing options differing by two years to finish the state system. One plan completes in five years under POY Sb-700-50, the other in seven with pay-as-you-go. The bond plan would owe at least $50 million plus $31 million in interest, versus debt-free roads in the other plan, prompting questions about paying interest to shorten completion.
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Virginia
Women Favor Pay As You Go Road Program In Winchester
The Women's Democratic Club of Winchester Virginia at a Friday meeting unanimously endorsed pay as you go funding for Virginia roads. They reject a fifty million dollar bond issue and praise Hon. H F Byrd for his constructive leadership and stance on the road plan.
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Women’s Democratic Club of
Winchester
Women's Democratic Club
Virginia
H.F. Byrd
Shenandoah
Frederick
Clarke
Women’s
Democratic Club
Byrd
Ruggles of Red Gap at Paramount Empire Show
A Paramount release titled Ruggles of Red Gap draws top billing with Lois Wilson and Ernest Torrence in a western comedy. The Empire program adds the new two reel film Is Conan Doyee Right dealing with the spirit world and a comedy feature for today and tomorrow.
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Paramount
Ruggles OF Red Gap
the Empire
Ruggles
Red Gap
Lois Wilson
Ernest Torrence
Edward Horton
Fritzi' Ridgeway
Chas. Ogle
Empire
Conan Doyee
American Legion Post to Elect Officers in 1924
The R. Y. Conrad Post No. 21 of the American Legion will hold a meeting on Wednesday night at 8:00 PM to elect officers for 1924. All members are urged to attend. W. A. Baker, Chairman.
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R. Y. Conrad Post NQ
21. Inc. American Legion
Pst
W. A. Baker
Commendation for Capt Roszel in Reserve Recruitment
Capt George B Roszel of Winchester Maryland received official congratulations from Gen Charles H Muir commander of the third corps area for aiding organized reserve recruitment. He secured 42 officers and built up reserves, with Col George T Langhorne praising the results in a letter of congratulation dated October 16 1923.
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George B. Rossel
Charles H. Muir
Third Corps
United States Army
Baltimore
Roszel
George T. Langhorne
Cavalry
Hagerstown
Langhorne
George B. Roszel
Winchester
Legion Dance Invitation Noted for Tonight
Notice invites the public to a Legion Building dance tonight at 9:60 P.M. The message from the Committer urges attendance and participation in the community event.
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the Legion Bldg
NAILS. Dust and shipments noted with nails and smith content
Due to complaints about truck drivers hauling apples for orchardists without licenses, action ordered to issue licenses at once. Commissioner of Revenue announces a three-car bulk apple demand from Richard Bros with good quality fruit.
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Nsatah Roe
Commissioner of Revenue
Richard Bros
Vote Forward for Judge Alexander Worward Re-Election
The Democratic candidate for member of the Corporation Commission, Judge Alexander Worward, seeks the seat with praise for his Cork Commission record. His opponent, independent J C Byars, did not participate in the Democratic primary.
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Suite Oisporation
Alexander Worward
J.C. Byars
Forward Haat
Cork Commission
Fire Ravages Home. Two Families Escape In Nightgown
A Braddock and Monmouth streets fire at one this morning drove Mr Rinker and Mr Worseley from a burning house with their children and wives, all in night attire. Firemen fought the blaze for nearly two hours. the building owned by R P Tharp of Nineveh Va was gutted, valuables lost, water pooling on the first floor.
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Ines
Braddock
Monmouth
R. P. Tharp
Nineveh
Warren County
H. R. Bryarly and Brothers
Nene
Voters urged to oppose $50,000,000 road bond
A civic notice urges turning out tomorrow to vote against a large road bond. Advocates claim bonds won't raise taxes but past issues have increased taxes, affecting homeowners and communities already burdened by road costs.
Handley High routs Waynesboro to extend winning streak
Handley High earned its fourth straight victory by defeating Waynesboro High School 38 to 0. Winchester won the toss and chose to defend the goal, and Waynesboro started drives from deep in their territory. A blocked punt by Miller near the goal line produced Handley’s second touchdown as the game opened with turnovers and strong defensive work.
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Handley High
Denver
Winchester
Waynesboro
Anderson
Miller
Bond defeat urged to farmers in Valley vote plea
A public notice urges Valley farmers to vote against a $50,000,000 bond issue. It warns bad weather could suppress turnout and reduce the anti bond margin, stressing strong turnout Tuesday to defeat the measure. Signed H. F. Byrd.
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Mt Te
Annie Siemnes
Dr G T Long to Lead Second Quarterly Conference
The presiding elder of the Washington district C M E Church Dr G T Long will preach and hold the second quarterly conference at St Stephens C M E Church in Winchester on Monday November 6 at 8 pm. Pastor J H Hawkins invites the public to attend.
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G. T. Long
Washington District
C. M. E. Church
St. Stephens’ C. M. E. Church
Winchester
J. H. Hawkins
Norfolk Votes Bond Driven Tax Hike Sparks Debate
Telegraphic reports say Norfolk City Council approved a large tax rate increase tied to its bond issue. The move shifts sentiment away from road bond support and fuels pay as you go advocates who argue bonds raise taxes locally and state wide.
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Norfolk
Governor Smith Defends Using Current Revenues for Roads
New York Governor Smith declares in 1923 inaugural address that highways should be funded from current state revenues rather than bond proceeds. He argues long term bonds lead to temporary roads rebuilt multiple times, wasting public money.
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New York State
Smith
New York
Death of W M Orndorff in Capon Springs area
William M Orndorff longtime Capon Springs resident dies at home near Capon Springs after complications from an eye infection and high blood pressure. He was born near Winchester Frederick County. survived by widow Katherine Ward, six brothers, four sisters, and no children. Funeral at Hebron Lutheran Church near Capon Springs with interment in church graveyard.
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William MM. Orndorff
Capon Springs
W. Va
T.J. Orndorff
Minerva Wilson
Capon -Springs
Orndorff
Memorial Hospital
Frederick County
Winchester
Philip S
Mary J. Terault Orndorff
Kiammy
Inderff
Katherine Ward
John Ward
Luther E
Romney
Robert J
Charles Town
W.va
Morgan B
Intermont
Arthur
Wilkinsburg
Harry M
Strasburg
T.J. Orndurff
Ida M. Miller
Yellow Springs
Nathan ‘Lineburg
Alberton
Lucy CC, Black
Baltimore
Hebron Lutheran Church
Mr. Files
Wardensville
Coleman declines joint discussion in Virginia meeting
Richard Evelyn Byrd drew a large crowd at the Luray Court House while George P. Coleman spoke at the Page Theatre to a smaller audience. Byrd requested a joint discussion on the road bond issue, but Coleman refused.
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Star
Luray
Richard Evelyn Byrd
George P. Coleman
Byrd
Court House
Coleman
Page Theatre
South End Hose Company Meeting Scheduled Tonight
The regular monthly meeting of the South End Hose Company is set for this Monday at 8 o clock. All members are urged to attend. Outside speakers are planned and a smoker will follow. Cc. B. HARLOE, Pres.
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South End Hose Company
Cc. B. Harloe
Way-Side Inn To Stay Open Through November
The Way-Side Inn will remain open this season until the latter part of November. For Rent brick dwelling at 319 Weat Leicester with all modern conveniences. Hansbrough & Carter.
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Leicester
Hansbrough & Carter
WANTED SHORTS Load car Thursday
Shortlisted want ad states bell-576 W. James Amick plans pickup Thursday. Item details sparse but notes location and contact point.
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Bell
James Amick
Virginia voters weigh state bond issue for highway funding
Senator Keezell urged Rockingham County listeners to back a $50,000 bond plan for road construction, arguing bonds may be wiser than ongoing state debt. He warned bonds require careful payback and cautioned voters to consider statewide impact before Tuesday polls.
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Keezell
Reynolds Subdues Gunmen in Restaurant Hold-Up
Associated Press report describes Reynolds leaping at gunmen during a restaurant robbery in New York. She pinned one assailant to a pistol and restrained him as two others fled, with Reynolds sustaining injuries.
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New York
Ifre- Reynolds
Reynolds
Reynold
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