Thanksgiving Day in Winchester Churches Offerings For Hospital
Two Winchester services raised 106.36 for Winchester Memorial Hospital. The Presbyterian union service gathered 29.75 and Christ Church 76.61. Rev. Hammond preached at the union service. Christ Church rector Rev. W D. Smith delivered a brief sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Presbyterian Church
Protestant Episcopal Church
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Christ Church
R. G. Hammond
United Brethren Church
J. H. Lacy
John P. Hyde
J. Iw. H. Beale
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
George T. Tyler
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
George S. Bowers
Grace Lutheran Church
W. D. Smith
Dr Leon Sentenced to Federal Prison in Atlanta
Dr. Edward Leon Thompson of Washington known as Dr Leon will serve two years in the federal prison at Atlanta for malpractice. He figures in the Strother-Bywaters affair and was once under a death sentence for a similar offense.
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Edward Leon Thompson
Washington
Dr. Leon
Atlanta
Leon
El Rey Sisters Return Tonight At Stewart Rink Winchester
El Rey Sisters perform again at Stewart Rink Winchester with a 9 pm show on an off night. Free admission for all ladies and gentlemen as thanks for the large crowd at the New Rink. Skating normal charges apply.
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Stewart. St. Rink
Winchester
Uusal
Brilliant Meteor Flashes In Sky Over Winchester
A brilliant meteor appeared shortly after 7 PM south of Winchester. The blue white ball with a long yellow tail moved across the eastern sky, bursting in flame before fading. A sharp crack followed the burst, and the head shone with remarkable brilliancy lighting the area for miles.
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Winchester
Pony Race at the Market Street Rink Delights Crowds
A Thanksgiving night pony race on wooden ponies drew a large crowd at Market Street rink. Theodore Henry won after a milelong dash as spectators cheered, while floor skating continued from opening until about 11 o'clock. Mr and Mrs Alexander Barrie hosted a reception on Washington Street from 5 to 7 p.m.
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Market Street
Theodore Henry
Patrick Dunn
Henry
Alexander Barrie
Washington Street
Mrs. Barrie
Thanksgiving Dinner Honors Nellie Miller at Totty Home
Miss Evelyn Totty and Miss Louise Totty hosted a Thanksgiving day dinner in Stephens City Virginia in honor of Nellie Miller of Point Marion Pennsylvania a Powhatan College student at Charles Town West Virginia. Guests included Nellie Helen Lucy Dean Stickley Edgar Lineberg Leslie Drake W Lee Fisher and others from Stephens City and Winchester.
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Stephens City
Evelyn
Louise Totty
Nellie Miller
Point Marion
Powhatan College
Charles Town
W. Via
This Place
Messrs
Edgar Lineberg
Leslie Drake
Mr. W. Lee Fisher
Winchester
Wheat Prices Steady as Local Deliveries Continue
Local dealers receive several wheat deliveries with no expected price increase. Quotations for wheat, corn, oats, hay and potatoes appear in today's list. The writer notes a dull sales season and offers to sell clothing at a 5 percent margin, promising savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
J. P. Haddox
Brumback Bride Weds Miss Nellie R Smith at Parsonage
Dr. Hunter McG Brumback and Miss Nellie R Smith were quietly married at the Strasburg Methodist parsonage yesterday afternoon at 4 30. The couple, both of Toms Brook, are connected to Frederick county and to local families.
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Strasburg
Nellie R. Smith
Hunter McG. Brumback
Toms Brook
A. Knox
Frederick County
I. M. Brumback
O. M. Smith
Building Boom Drives Charles Town Growth
Charles Town enjoys a building boom with eight residences under construction and three more slated before spring. A large office building and a $12000 post office are planned, along with a skating rink and a warehouse. Winchester mechanics have worked in Charles Town for months.
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Charles Town
Winchester
Eagles Hold Social Session at Winchester Aerie Banquet
Winchester Aerie 824 Fraternal Order of Eagles held a social session last night. The highlight of the banquet was a magnificent wild turkey presented by Marvin Larrick, who bagged the bird on a recent hunting trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Aerie
Order of Eagles
Aerie
Marvin Larrick
Rockefeller finds joy in giving money, says oil king
New York November 27 John D Rockefeller the oil magnate declares his sole happiness lies in giving away money He explains that buying food and clothing brings no lasting satisfaction but aiding the worthy and needy does Opposition to Cannon voiced Washington November 27 Speaker Cannon faces strong re election challenge as Charles Townsend Michigan gains momentum among critics
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New York
John D. Rockefeller
Cannon
Washington
House of Representatives
Charles Townsend
Michigan
Buried at Trone Virginia
Remains of George Hook who died suddenly at the home of Arthur Harrison near Welltown were brought to Trone for burial. He is survived by his wife in West Virginia and three daughters. Several local families spent Sunday with relatives, and a sale advertisement appears for Hable's in nearby Capon Bridge.
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Trone
George Hook
Arthur Harrison
Welltown
E. L. Hook
Gainesboro
Mollie Triplette
Mary Triplette
T. B. Morrison
J. E.chapman
W. J. Muse
C. Fenton Giffin
Lou
Thompson
Winchester
Wat Market St
Homer Pugh
Hable
Kate Gill
Capon ‘Bridge
Harris Arnold
Virginia Downs North Carolinians 31 to 0 in Richmond
Virginia defeats North Carolina 31 to 0 in Richmond as Captain Gloth shines amid injuries. Bowen's kicking offsets first half penalties and secures the victory over the Chapel Hill squad.
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Virginia
North Carolina Boys
Chapel Hill
Richmond
Gloth
Bowen
Sarah Zane Buys New Hose Carriage
Mr. Carson Yeakley of the Sarah Zane Fire Company travels to Hagerstown to supervise loading the hose carriage purchased from the Junior Hose Company. The new carriage weighs 1,000 pounds less than the old one and will be shipped via the Cumberland Valley Railroad to arrive tomorrow.
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Carson Yeakley
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Hagerstown
Junior Hose Company
Sarah Zane
Cumberland Valley
Big Thanksgiving Dinner at Rest Virginia Residents Host
Mr and Mrs J L Hauptman hosted a large Thanksgiving dinner in Rest Va to honor visitors from Pennsylvania and Maryland. Guests included Frank Lance Ira Ebersole and families from Chambersburg Pa Jerome Hauptman Govett Schlack from Clarke county and Dora Lamon of Williamsport Md. Also Julia Woore and Mr Stank Woore from Winchester attended. Mrs Hauptman is sister to Miss Woore.
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Rest
J. L.hauptman
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Frank Lance
Ira Ebersole
Chambersburg
Jerome Hauptman
Govett Schlack
Clarke County
Dora
Ponny Race At Market Street Draws Crowds
The note describes a pony race last night at Market Street Show and plans a repeat tomorrow night. Managers mention crowd size, courtesy to Mer Hable's show, no ponies tonight, and continuing skating. Ponies will be cared for in private stalls before returning to New York.
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Market Strink
Mer
Hable
New York
Page Buried At Old Chapel in Virginia
Funeral services for George Burwell Page son of Mr and Mrs RN Powel Page of Shratoga were held at Christ Church Millwood with Rev J M Robeson officiating. Burial followed at Old Chapel where many Virginians rest. Floral tributes and pallbearers R G Mitchell R P Whiting J T Burwell Donald Gilpin Lewis Meade and George Nelson accompanied the procession.
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Mr. Page
Messrs
R.G. Mitchell
R. P. Whiting
J. T. Burwell
Donald Gilpin
Lewis Meade
George Nelson
Headley's Ron Bons and Chocolate Candies Price Notice
Advertisement notes Headley’s Ron Bon and Chocolate Candies with quality described as excellent and prices reasonable from ORNDOFF & McVICAR. Contact details not provided.
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Headley
Tptf
Orndoff & McVicar
Banquet Follows A Football Game
Thanksgiving events followed the football game at Eastern Normal College Front Royal. Eastern Normal College defeated Alexander eleven of Alexandria 40 to 0 before a large crowd. George Mabry of Winchester joined Eastern as back of the line. A banquet that evening featured toasts on The Day The Great American Birds and College Spirit in Athletics and Literary Work.
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Front Royal
Eastern Normal College
Alexandeleven
Alexandria
Eastern
George Mabry
Winchester
Eastern College
Stephen M. Newman
M. M. Hargrove
William Cobham
El Rey Sisters Draw Large Crowds to New Skating Rink
Between five and six hundred skaters and spectators packed Stewart street rink for the El Rey sisters roller act. A matinee drew 330 skaters and a large onlookers crowd. The sisters’ graceful skating and manners won heavy applause. Over Thanksgiving day the new rink saw about 1500 attendees.
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Stewart Street
el Rey
Mr Jolley Dies Near Paw Paw in Maryland Home
Rob ert Jolley aged about 50 dies of pneumonia at his Maryland home near Paw Paw W Va Friends from near Bloomery attend his funeral He was a native of the county and resided near the area most of his life He was twice married first to Miss Strother second to Miss Hovermale and survived by several children including Samuel Jolley who attends Shenandoah Normal College in Reliance Va The first wife is buried at Wesley Chapel near the place Ethel Whitacre visits Davis W Va and Mrs Jane Fletcher is ill
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Whitacre
Robert Jolley
Maryland
Paw Paw
W. Va
Near Bloomery
Jolley
Miss Strother
Ben- Dore Seta Oat
Miss Hovermale
Samuel Jolley
Shenandoah Normal College
Reliance
Wesley Chapel
Donation Party Shocks Pastor's Family on Braddock Street
Reverend R. G. Hammond of the United Brethren Church welcomed a surprise donation party at his North Braddock Street home last evening. Congregation members delivered many goods to cheer the household and shared an enjoyable evening together.
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R. G. Hammond
United Brethren Church
North Braddock Street
Marriage License Issued in Hagerstown for Bowers and Averton
A marriage license was issued in Hagerstown this week to George W. Bowers of Brucetown, and Miss Ruby Averton of Maryland.
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Hagerstown
George W. Bowers
Brucetown
Ruby Averton
Maryland
Pruning Time Beliefs For Apple Trees Debate
A National Fruit Grower note discusses pruning practices for apples and other trees. It contrasts opinions favoring timing and labor readiness, noting June and March as commonly cited periods and urging practical conditions with a sharp saw.
Charles Town Cop Shoots Man In Self Defense
In Charles Town, Officer James Smith attempted to arrest Mason Harris of Shenandoah Junction on drunken and disorderly charges. Harris drew a pistol and threatened to shoot. Smith fired twice, striking Harris in the abdomen and near the heart. Harris was taken to police headquarters, then to the hospital, where doctors say his condition is serious but improving. Harris has a criminal history including concealed weapons and shooting at his home. an indictment is pending.
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James Smith
Mason Harris
Shenandoah Junction
Char
Smith
Harris
Patrons Day Exercises at Relief Public School
Relief county patrons and friends gathered Wednesday afternoon at the Relief public school to praise teachers and pupils for notable progress. Miss Helen H E Zirkle of this city led the event and supervised the program.
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Relief
Helen HE. Zirkle
Habie’s Great Sale Opens With Deep Discounts
A local retailer announces a grand sale with every suit and overcoat reduced regardless of cost. The offer begins tomorrow and runs at Habie’s in Eilisnercow, first come, first served.
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Habie
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Doc Leon
Federal
Vane
Dr. H. M. Brumback
Miss Smith
Eagles
Rockefeller
Old Chapel
Pri. R. M. Wood
D. W. Maddox
Edna Ritenowr
Elrey Sisters
Mr. Jolley
Ethel Whitacre
Davis
Jane Fletcher
Harry F, Byrd
Inl
Care Tit Star
Var
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