Shenandoah Airship Flies Over Virginia Valley Flight Attended
The Shenandoah airship completed its Virginia Valley cruise on Navy Day with crowds in Harrisonburg and Staunton witnessing glory, including a parachuted note to a Martinsburg resident. An accident near Charlotte Courthouse killed Herbert Rutherford, and Mrs. Nannie Grimes suffered a paralysis incident in Martinsburg during the event.
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United S
Naval Air
Shenandoah
Orchester
Lakehurst
N. J
Rehuns
Virginia
Harrisonburg
John W. Morrison
F. L. Sublett
Staunton
Lynchburg
Richmond
Home
Martinsburg
W. Va
Virginia Valley
Leon H. Ware
Nannie Grimes
Danville
Herbert Rutherford
Keysville
Charlotte Courthouse
R. D. Tarpley
J. &. Howard
L. H. Murray
Charlotte
Washington
United States Navy
Lakehurst N. J
Bond Leaders See Road Reform Winning in Virginia
The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports bond supporters forecast success for the highway program after a long educational campaign. State Senator Julien Gunn says demand for good roads is strong and defeat would be temporary, noting taxation would fall more on city interests than farm land. Coleman and Adams report progress in southwest Virginia and Charlotte County meetings. Public speakers and a Farmers Union event set for November 3 at 2 PM with Senator Keezell as lead speaker.
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Richmond Times-Dispatch
Julien Gunn
Henrico
Virginia
Gunn
North Carolina
Coleman
George P. Coleman
Virginia Good Roads Association
Berkeley D. Adams
State Corporation Commission
Charlotte County
J. Donald Richards
Warrenton
Culpeper
American Legion of
Legion
Farmers Union
Fruitgrowers Association
Frederick County
Court House
George B. Keezell
Rockingham
Winchester
L. J. McCartney
H. Clay DeGrange
Fruitgrowers Assn
Secretary Bell Attends National Convention in Cincinnati
Andrew Bell secretary of the Chamber of Commerce travels to Cincinnati Ohio for the ninth annual convention of the National Association of Commercial Organization Secretaries. He is joined by Gawthrop secretary of the Roanoke Chamber. Convention HQs will be the Gibson Hotel with over 100 secretaries having reservations.
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Andrew Bell
Chamber of Commerce
Cincinnati
Ohio
National Association of Commercial Organization
Bell
Washington
Gawthrop
Roanoke
Hunting and Trespassers Prosecution on Middle Road Farms
Warns all hunters and trespassers on the Middle Road farms and at Vaucluse of prosecution. A reward is offered to informers if convicted. Source: Warren Rice notice dated January 29, 1931.
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Middle Road
Vaucluse
Warren Rice
For Sale Winchester Certificates of Deposit Offer
Winchester Credit Corporation offers certificates of deposit paying 8 percent. Available terms are three, six, and twelve months. Shirley Carter serves as secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Credit Corporation
Winchester Credit Corp
Shirley Carter
Sec
Treas
Yankees Stand Pat On Championship Nine
New York owners will keep the World Series champions intact for two to three more years. Giants manager John McGraw plans bold changes, seeking to overhaul the pitching staff after a World Series collapse.
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New York
Yankee
Giants
Pa 23
Jacob Ruppert
Huggins
John McGraw
Cave Opposes Bond Issue for County Highway
I am opposed to the bond issue. I do not believe in burdening our farmers with a heavy indebtedness to build a highway for tourists who have no interest in our county except I pass through it. Ipit SHE J. Cave, Candidate for Supervisor, Opequon District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ipit She J. Cave
Opequon
Bear Traders Ait Whole List
New York stock market opened with prices easing in the first hour as Studebaker and American shares fell sharply. Bears uncovered weak spots across sectors, dampening new buying while the market recovered toward noon. Call money started at 4 1 2 percent.
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Associated Press
New York
Studebaker
American
Farmrs Supply Co. offers wide range of gloves for all
An advertisement page notes Farmers Supply Co Stephens City Va promoting men and women gloves of various kinds and sizes with sample line. Also mentions Bertha von Hillem rolls and rusks made with crystal flour and notes a 1924 Buick Coupe for sale via R T Bryarly and upcoming notices of personal property sale.
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Farmrs Supply Co
Stephens City
Bertha von Hillem
Wanted at once to pick up cider apples on shore
Help needed to contract for harvesting and delivering a cider apple crop on the shore. Can use truck or wagons. Contact Nicodemus. For rent brick dwelling at 219 West Leicester with modern conveniences. Hansbrough & Carter.
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Nicodemus
West
Leicester
Taxpayers' Notice 1923 Taxes Now Due
Taxpayers are reminded that 1923 taxes are due. A three percent penalty applies to city taxes after November 1 and five percent to state taxes after December 1. Wm. T. Barr, City Treasurer. Also notice: sale of 24 high grade dairy cattle at Mrs. J L Prince's sale on Valley Pike October 30.
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Wm. T. Barr
City Treas
J. L. Prince
Valley Pike
Death ends eight years of suffering for Mrs Milleson
Mrs. Josephine Milleson wife of W T Milleson died Sunday morning at her home on North Kent Street after an eight year illness mostly confined to bed in the last year. She leaves a husband, one son John and three daughters Edith Lillian Mildred, plus a sister and three brothers. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 11 in Braddock Street M E Church South conducted by Revs Switzer and Ballengee with interment at Green Will Cemetery Berryville.
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Josephine Milleson
North Kent Street
Mileson
Ier
John Milleson
Edith
Lillian
Mildred Milleson
Boyd V. Switzer
W. H Ballengee
Strasburg
Green Will Cemetery
Berryville
French Policy May Upset All Negotiations
Washington reports from October 29 say Premier Poincaré’s stance on the new reparation inquiry is viewed as reaffirming Versailles treaty rights. Paris reservations to the inquiry are seen as not changing the situation materially and may hamper the commission. London papers question American participation under Poincaré’s conditions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Preimier Poincare
Treaty of Versailes
London
Poincare
the Times
America
Voincare
Bones of Girls Enticed to Mountain Cabin Found
Charleston report states bones of a woman and child found near Joe's Creek headwaters in Boone County. Neighbors allege an old man lured girls from Kentucky to a hilltop cabin between Joe's Creek and Slaughter Creek and killed them after disputes.
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Charleston
Mountain Blue Beard
Cabin End
W. G. Brown
Sevanaida
Joe's Creek
Boone County
Kentucky
Slaughter Creek
Hitchcock in The Old Soak Here Tonight
Raymond Hitchcock the celebrated American comedian stars in The Old Soak arriving with the company from Cumberland Md. He expected to speak before the Rotary Club but was called to New York. The Empire performance tonight is billed as a season highlight for Winchester and nearby communities with fans from Hagerstown Martinsburg and lower valley attending.
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Raymond Hitchcock
Hitchcock
Cumberland
New York
Martinsbore
Godfrey Miller Estate Land Sale Adjoins Handley Schools
Property listing for 16 acres on South Stewart street belonging to the Godfrey 8 Miller estate. Adjoins Handley Schools. Application directed to W. C. Miller.
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South Stewart Street
Godfrey
Miller
Handley Schools
W. C. Miller
Communists Arrested by Saxony Troops in Dresden
German troops seized several communists in Dresden including Diet members and party leaders. Central News from Berlin reports the Saxony Diet faced dismissal protests and a ban on sitting by General Von Mueller. Riots in Freiberg killed 23 or more, with 31 wounded, as federal troops faced demonstrators. Saxony cabinet dismissed as government notes handed to ministers.
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Associated Press
London
Dresden
Diet
Communist Party
Berlin
Coms
von Mueller
Reichweahr
Assembly of Saxony
Freiberg
Saxony
Frethers
Rech
Virginia Highway Fund Audited Balance Reveals Large Surplus
Auditor Lee Moore mails to Major Tyler in Norfolk a 1923 24 fiscal year report showing unexpended funds on hand totaling 9 496 048 67 dollars for the State Highway System plus anticipated new revenues leaving about 21 000 000 to spend on roads. The letter details components of the balance including U S allotments pledged under Robertson Act and existing treasury balances.
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Lee Moore
Tyler
Norfolk
Virginia
Moore
St. Heth Tyler
Henry Carter Stuart
B. Leesburg
Stuart
United States
Treasury
State Highway Commission
Canadian entry wins first race in fisheries championship
Halifax Nova Scotia October 29 Blue Nose the Canadian entry won the opening race for the North Atlantic fishermen's championship defeating the United States entry Columbia over the 4 ½ mile course. Registered Duroc sons at Mrs J I Princes sale October 30 on Valley Pike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Duroc Sons
J. I
Prince’s
Valley Pike
Martin Grabill Seriously Ill at Kernstown Home
Martin Grabill a well known Kernstown resident is seriously ill at the residence of his daughter Mrs Philip Crisman on South Braddock street. He was moved to the daughter's home several days ago and his children have gathered at his bedside due to the illness.
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Martin Grabill
Kernstown
County
Philip Crisman
South Braddock Street
Grabill
Memorial tribute to Edgar R. Himelright by Kiwanis crowd
Kiwanis members gathered for a memorial meeting in last regular session. Tom Cather and Walter Cox paid tribute to the late Edgar R. Himelright highlighting his community service and devotion to family. A resolution by Philip Williams expressed sorrow and praised his character and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Lewis S. G Arenes
Japan
Edgar R. Himelright
Tom Cather
Walter Cox
Philip Wiliams
Edgar R. Hi
Visto
Washington
Singhal
Case adjourned as witnesses cited for October 14
Police reported the case continued on motion with the attorney noting schedules. The court ordered witnesses Richard Washix liam Banks Bennie Handot Dixon Jack Cook and George W detained or available for the next hearing date.
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Richard Washixliam Banks
Bennie Handot Dixon
Jack Cook
George W
Farmers Supply Stephens City Sale Notes
Fragmentary OCR mentions a sale by Farmers Supply in Stephens City with lingering brand reference. Limited readable details show no clear date, terms, or items.
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AIR ‘Cruiser
Lloyd George
Gettysburg
David Lloyd George
Blue Mountains
Maryland
Thurmont
Little Round Top
BOND
American Legion
Times-Dispatch
Hear, George
Mial Lions
Polalar
Kini Dass
Geo
Colem
Bear Traders
Moling’ and Seal
R. T. Bryarly
James @earing
Hansbrough & Carter
Clarke County
Kor Sale
Handley School
Archie Orndorff
Public Accounts
Himelright
Mr. Miller
Kiwanis Club
Pert Ee
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