Funeral of the Late Capt. John Hammer Held
Obituary notices report the funeral of Capt. John R B Hammer held this afternoon. Mrs. Mar Ann Spurr of Winchester dies at 73 after a long illness, survived by son James J Spurr and daughter Mrs. Charles Haynie. She was a devout Christian of Hamp ش shire Virginia ancestry. Funeral at Market Street Church Tuesday at 2 30 led by Rev J W Beale. Interment Mount Hebron. Also notice: Mrs. Rebecca Keating, native of Winchester, dies in Cumberland Md cancer of the hip. Continued on page 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mar- Ann Spurr
Spurr
South Market Street
James Jackson Spurr
Charles ©. Haynie
Hampshire County
Virginia
West Virginia
Hannum
Winchester
Old Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
James Spurr
Washington
Rebecca Keating
Ms City
Legislature Opens In Virginia Biennial Session
Richmond January 6 The General Assembly of Virginia will convene in Richmond at noon Wednesday. Key items include choosing a House presiding officer likely Richard Evelyn Byrd, a $1 250 000 treasury surplus, tax exemption increases from 660 to 1000 or 1200, liquor law amendments urged by temperance groups, and doubling the license tax to 750.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
General Assembly of Virginia
House
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Winchester
Col Thompson Finds Possible Stradivarius Violin in Martinsburg
Col James F Thompson owns what may be a genuine Stradivarius violin from 1721. The instrument, bought by Mrs Thompson’s father over 30 years ago, was shown to local violinists who praised its tone. Thompson plans to have the violin examined in Baltimore for authenticity before determining value. Strad violins have fetched up to 12900 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
W. Va
James F. Thompson
Thompson
Baltimore
Palace Theater to reopen Friday with special program
1 1p 21 W A Evans of Scottdale, visiting his aunt Mrs James L Athey on East Picca Gilly street, returned home. While in Winchester he made many friends. Advertise now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Evans
Scottdale, Ee
James. L. Athey
East Picca- Gilly Street
Winchester
Miss Coleman Weds W E Horner in Berryville
Miss Emma Coleman daughter of the late Thomas Coleman married W E Horner of Winchester on Saturday at the bride’s home near Berryville Rev J Harry Smith officiated. After a wedding tour the couple will reside in Winchester. Also reports Berryville farmers Littleton injured shucking corn and amputations. lumber dealer Charles Phillips recovering from skating rink accident. plumber John Gude Jr plans a permanent Berryville home and summer residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Emma Coleman
Thomas Coleman
J. Harry Smith
W. E. Horner
Winchester
R. Li. Littleton
Tucker
Charles Phillips
John Gude, Jr
Norfolk, Va
Gude
Supt Triester Hosts Dinner for Local Branch Supervisors
Co G Triester of Metropolitan Life Insurance, Hagerstown, entertained Saturday at the Bald win Hotel the super intendents of the branches in nearby towns. Those present included O. L. Jamison of Winchester C. G. Triesler and B C Humphreys of Hagerstown W. W. Mooning of Chambersburg C. R. McCoy of Frederick and Paul Boyles of Martinsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. G. Triester
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Hagerstown
Baldwin Hotel
Messrs,.o
L. Jamison
Winchester
C. G. Triesler
B.C. Humphreys
W. W. Mooning
Chambersburg
C. R. McCoy
Frederick
Paul, Boyles
Martinsburg
Colonial Ball At Walls Home Honors Daughters
The Charles Town Advocate notes Mr and Mrs C F Wall of Altona hosted a colonial ball on New Year Eve for their daughters. About one hundred guests attended with dancerswell into morning. Distants guests included Elizabeth Ebersole and Virgie Hillyard of Winchester Virginia Ethelyn Burner of Elkton Maryland Irene Taylor of Baltimore and Mr J R Trussell of Wheeling West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Town
C. F. Wall
Altona
Elizabeth Ebersole
Virgie Hillyard
Winchester
Ethelyn Burner
Elkton
Irene ‘Taylor
Baltimore
J. R. Trussell
Wheeling
Weather Outlook for Virginia and Holiday Travel
Increasing cloudiness. Tonight rain or snow possible Tuesday. Christmas break travel noted as many students from the Episcopal Female Institute return home via the Baltimore and Ohio line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Shenandoah Valley Academy awards two scholarships change
The Shenandoah Valley Academy trustees announce a new plan for two free scholarships. One goes to the top graduate from the John Kerr Public Schools as a Winchester student and the other to the highest ranked male high school student from the county. In a tie the lot decides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley Academy of Winchester
B. Holmes Boyd
Scholtye
John ‘Kerr Sil i
Winchester
James B. Lovett
Shenandoah Valley Academy
R. A. Robinson
John Kerr Public Schools
N. D. Cool
Miss Wallace Hosts Friends at Waverly Home
In Middletown on December 30 Miss Wallace entertained many friends at Waverly near Middletown. Evening included games then a luncheon in the dining room. Guests from away included Miss Juliette Brown of Colorado Miss Gladys Dinges of Winchester Rev A G Link of Strasburg Clinton Rhodes of Laws and Carl Boyer of Woodstock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Stork Delivers Baby Boy in Washington Home
During the holidays the stork accompanied Santa Claus to the home of Mr and Mrs Charles F Fling in Washington and presented them with a bouncing baby boy. Mrs Fling was formerly Miss Norah Fisher, daughter of Mr and Mrs M W Fisher of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stork
Santa Claus
Charles F. Fling
Washington
Fling
Norah Fisher
Miss Katherine May Whissen Hosts Social Attention Return
Miss Katherine May Whissen returns to Edinburg Virginia after visiting at the home of Mrs E L Humston in Middletown where she received much social attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine May Whissen
Edinburg
E. L.” Humston
Middletown
Week of Prayer Program Planned by Winchester Ministers
The Ministerial Association of Winchester outlines a week of prayer activities starting tonight with diverse church venues. Each day features a different denomination and speaker with topics ranging from Things Unseen and Eternal to The Triumphs of Faith and missions. A Sunday evening union service at Market Street M B Church will include an offering for Bible work presented by Rev. J. W. Lupton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministerial Association of
Winchester
Evangelical Alliance
God
Baptist Church
T.K. Cromer
Episcopal Church
George S. Bowers
Lutheran Church
J. H. Lacy
M. BE
Church
South
EE. Northen
Reformed Church
D. H. Kern
Christian Unity
Market Street M. B
W. D Smith
J. W. Lupton
Maryland Town Fire Sweeps Masonic Temple and Stores
A fire in Hancock Maryland early January 6 1924 destroyed the Masonic Temple and several adjacent buildings including the Grove and Toffee stores. The blaze began around 12 30 am spread rapidly, threatening the four story structure and the opera house. Origin remains a mystery and local officials appealed for aid from neighboring towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock
E. P. Coh
John
Mpnon
G. Turner
My of Music
Hagerstown
Deve
Jund Farmers’ Bank, Trust
Posit Company
Antietams
Western Maryland
Carl Block
Hunters Kill Big Bear in Morgan County Den
Three expert shots Arthur and Carson Bohrer and Dick Miller tracked a bear to the Har Jen den on Cacapon Mountain. Miller crawled into the den and fired as the bear remained inside. Mrs Bear emerged and was shot, the animal dead. The party dragged the prize several miles to home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Arthur and
Carson Bohrer
Dick Miller
Har Jen
Cacapon Mountain
Herr
Mrs. Bear
Theother
Arthur
Carmen Bohrer
Mrs. Louisa Cameron Dies After Illness in Louisa County
Mrs. Louisa Clarence Cameron wife of ex Governor William E Cameron died at her son’s home in Louisa Court House after a week long pneumonia. She leaves her husband three children and two sons. The body was taken to Petersburg for burial today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Clarence _Cameron
William. E. Cameron
Virginian Pilot
Norfolk
Louisa Court House
Petersburg
Claude Tickley Leaves For Bridgewater College
Mr. Claude Tickley departed today to resume his studies at Bridgewater College in Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude @tickley
Bridgewater,Va
Mr Karl Humston Returns to Catawba College
Mr Karl Humston leaves today to return to Catawba College in Newton after spending the holidays with relatives in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Humston
Catawba College
Newton
Berryville man kills self with pistol at home
William Rhams, 40, and married, reportedly drank prior to suicide at Mount Gilead in Loudoun county. He borrowed a neighbor’s pistol, cocked it, and placed it under his chin with a ramrod, fire causing a fatal shot to his throat. His wife, a Miss Fletcher, and two children survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
William Riams
Marie
Mount Gilead
Fletcher
Fatty Felix Arrives for Aw Tonight Show
The Fatty Felix act is set to appear at the Aw tonight arriving from Staunton aboard the B&O line. The notes describe a lively program featuring pretty girls and a bustling atmosphere as the troupe prepares to perform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fatty Felix
Staunton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Margaret A. Spurr
John RB. Hammer
Rewpelas
Conner
the Legislature Meets
Col. Thompson
Palace Theater
Miss Coleman
Clarke County
Supt
Triester
Walls
Episcopal Female Institute
Ohio
Yo Uths
Miss Wallace
Presbyterian Church
J. W. H. Beale
Maryland
Hailscock
Morgan County
Gov
Cameron
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