Phebus Estate Left to Family in Will and Damages Suit
The will of Benjamin Ellsworth Phebus leaves the entire estate to his immediate family, with the widow receiving life use of the income and the four children set to inherit after the youngest reaches 25. Real estate is largely to be sold, with proceeds held at Farmers and Mechanics National Bank. A separate fault suit arising from a August 30 1923 Gaithersburg area automobile accident seeks up to 210000 in damages against J Forest Walkac, to be tried next Monday in Frederick county after a venue change from Rockville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Ellsworth Phebus
Farmers and Mechanics National Bank
Harry G. Phebus
D. Princeton Bucker
Helcen
Felton
Grayson H Mercer
Frederick county
Rockville
Montgomery county
John Oberbeke, Sr
Washington
J. Forest Walkac
Overbeke
H.B. Davis
Talbott and
Fire forces JAP crew to abandon freighter near Acapulco
The Japanese freighter Gingro Mara caught fire while on a Pacific run between the Orient, California and South America. Most of the crew and 79 passengers were rescued by the Julian Luckenbach, leaving only officers aboard as dawn broke. The Luckenbach moved survivors to Mazatlan with the stricken ship’s fate uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Los Angeles
coat of Mexico
Acapulco
Julian Luckenbach
camern
anj
Luckenbach
3iaz
gaxsilio
Orient
California
South America
accord
fagic
Federal Telegraph Company
Guerreo
Giye
Berlin and Lovette Bridge Company Elects Directors
At the recent election of the Berlin and Lovette Bridge Company the following directors were chosen for the ensuing year J. D. Baker P. J. Hargett H. D. Baker John S. Newman Ernest Helfenstein Joseph McDivit and J Travers Thomas. Officers elected were President H D Baker Secretary Joseph McDirit and Treasurer P L Hargett.
Pilar Play Plans Advance for Winchester Friday Event
Final plans are underway for the Pilar a three act farce at Grace Reformed Church Winchester Friday evening by the Senior Christian Endeavor Society. The program includes special selections by Amy Kamp Dixon Ruth Michael Grace Hoitman Elizabeth Menges and Hart Exch on with Miss Gladys Ware Mildred Kefauer Chartone Sipley Susan Wimmen Edith Wertheimer Monroe Staler Rose Smith Melvin Leseaker Donald Sith George Saltex and more. Chair Mrs C W Waiek leads the committee with Jils Reermond Shank directing. George W Seipp Towson chief of the circuit court is critically ill at home with no expected recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Christian Endeavor Society of Grace Reformed church
remiered br
Amy Kamp Dixon
Ruth Michael
irs
C. W. Waiek
chaismen
Jils Reermond Shank
piar
Gladys Ware
Mildred Kefaarer
Chartone Sipley
Susan Wimmen
Edith Werthheimer
Monroe Staler
Rose Smith
Melvin Leseaker
Donald Sith
George Saltex
I Green Pledges to Carry On Fight for U S Labor
William Green newly elected president of the American Federation of Labor signals his induction with a statement reaffirming the federation's aim of an endless fight for full collective bargaining, decent wages, and humane conditions. He says the El Paso convention resolutions on political action recognition of Soviet Russia prohibition and the Howell-Barkley bill will guide his administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
William Green
American Federation of Labor
El Paso
Better Montevue for a Real Home in Frederick County
Frederick County residents are urged to improve Montevue as a real home for orphans and the aged. H C Zacharias writes from Florida praising a planned radio fund, noting local buildings and donations. He includes a $5 check and argues for a nonpolitical board and county support to create a comfortable home, rivaling the Odd Fellows and Masons efforts elsewhere.
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Frederick county
Montevue
Maryland Odd Bellows
Masons
oriphans
H. C. Zacharias
Florida
police
Frederick News
Odd Fellows
Congress to Probe Needs of Navy Naval Committee orders inquiry and secretary appearance
The House Naval Committee, in a stormy session, decided to investigate the navy’s needs. A motion calls Secretary Wilbur to testify and seek recommendations. Chairman Sutler notes a possible year‑end conference on naval disarmament per President Coolidge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
House Naval Committee
Wilbur
Sutler
Coolidge
Poultry Epidemic Warning Issued Across States
The U S Department of Agriculture issued a bulletin on the European Fowl Pest detailing symptoms and prevention for poultry epidemics. Immediate actions include destroying first cases, burning carcasses, relocating healthy birds, and thorough cleaning with carbolic acid disinfection. Congress appropriated 160,050 for control measures as bureaus coordinate suppressive steps nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
G_S_ Department of Agriculture
C. B. Weagly
Frederick County Products, Inc
Congress
Bureau of Animal industry
enbergozs
Suw York
New Je Marriand
Penrzvania
Connection
California
Coal Merger Announced in West Virginia
Fairmont West Virginia December 30 merger for coal properties valued at 34 060 000 was officially announced today by the Hutchison Interests The coal hold SO company and the West Virginia Coal and Coke Company located in northern central and southern West Virginia will be consolidated under the name West Virginia Coal and Coke Co
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Fairmont
W. Va
Hutchison
coal hold SO company
West Virgi Coal and Coke ‘Company
West Virginia
West Virginia Coal and Coke Co
Purely Personal Miss Besant Sails for South America
Miss Margaret Besant who teaches via San Juan Porto Rico sailed on the 5 S Moricado to spend her Christmas vacation in South America. Misses Elizabeth Knapp and Eleanor MacGill of Baltimore are holiday guests at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Charles Jr. Conley Guilford near Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Besant
San Juan
Porto Rico
S. Moricado
South America
Elizabeth Knapp
Eleanor MacGill
Baltimore
Charles Jr. Conley
Guilford
Frederick
Confusion in Price Movements on Market
The Associated Press reports a volatile morning on the New York market with large buying and selling. Oils showed moderate strength while Van Sweringen issues drove irregular rail movements. Call money renewed at five percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
sociated
New York
Van Sweringen
Cail
Poole and Mellott Soon Begin Terms
Poole and Mellott, both from near Buck Louse in Montgomery county, were convicted of knowledge of Irene Mellott, a one year old girl. Poole received five years, Mellott three, with both to be sent to the Maryland penitentiary Wednesday. The case drew wide attention and prompted a venue change motion by State’s Attorney John A. Garrett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littleton S. Poole
sup. Melott
Buck Louse
Montgomery county
Irene Mellot
Maryland
j Poole
Melfott
Mellote
Worthington
Peter
Poole
Mellott
Frederick county
atttorney
John A. Garrett
Scouts Hike to High Knob in Winter Series
Y M C A boy leader and Bar Scouts guide a morning hike to High Knob as the first of two winter bike series led by Frederick Bors. The program trains scouts in fire building cooking and outdoor skills while crossing roads toward the Catoctin Mountains.
40 RAM CHASERS TO HEAD OFF LIQUOR FOR NEW YEAR
A New York dispatch reports a Coast Guard patrol plan with 40 ram chasers and five destroyers to deter landing by schooners and steamers during New Year festivities. Authorities estimate up to 199,400 cases of liquor aboard, with as much as 99,000 dollars value. Dinner party news follows, listing attendees from Baltimore Washington and Mexico.
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Associated Press
New York
Coast Guard
TIn Tor
Government of is
Miss Houckleaves 150000 Estate to Charities and Fire Companies
The will of the late Miss Eva V. Houck filed for probate in Frederick Orphans Court discloses an estate valued around 150000 with $1000 to each Frederick fire company and 5000 to Evangelical Reformed Church among numerous charitable bequests. Executors named are Jacob Rohrback, Edwin C. Markell and Noah E. Cramer. mentions endowment concerns for Frederick City Hospital and grounds rents for Katherine Reynolds Cremer. Two codicils revoke prior bequests to Grace Simmons Kenner and adjust residuary estate allocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva V. Houck
Orphans’ Court
Jacob Rohrback
Edwin C. Markell
Noah E. Cramer
Frederick City Hospital
Evangelical Reformed church
Frederick
Goynet
Baltimore Will Distributes 1916 Inheritances Amid Tax Exemption
The will of a Baltimore testatrix, dated March 1 1916 and witnessed by Miller Chapline and Darrew, leaves $5,000 free of inheritance tax to several relatives and organizations including James Houck Cremer, Kathleen Lechlider, Louise Lechlider, Frances Houck, Dr. George E. Houck, Evangelical Reformed church, and local fire companies. Additional gifts include furniture, jewelry, and silver to nieces and others, with provisions for sale of estate real estate and stock, and after expenses, residues divided among nieces. On January 22 1819, Frances Houck receives $2,000 instead of $5,000.
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James Houck Cremer
Ella Kate Cramer
Noah EB. Gramer
Baltimore City
Kathleen Lechlider
Martin Lechlider
Louise Lechlider
Frances Houck
George E. Houck
Evangelical Reformed church
Hese Company
Junior Steam Fire Engine Co
Ualted Steam Fire Engine Co
Kate Gillinger
Samantha Nash
Bettie Houck
Jacob W. Houck
Baltimore
North Market street
stoc
F Marshall Miller
Thermos A. Chapline
Richard S. ¥. Darrew
Standard weights for bread proposed by Capper in Kansas
Washington December 30 a bill proposing standard weights for loaves of bread and sanitary wrappers was introduced by Senator Capper Republican Kansas in a bid to curb price overcharges. He charged consumers paid 3500.002 per day for bread they did not eat and urged safeguards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
associated Press
Washington
Senator Capper
Republican
Kansas
Public Service Commission Denies Rate Hikes for Chesapeake and Potomac Tel Co
Company officials digest the commission's decision after PSC rejected proposed rate increases. Albert E. Berry was in New York. top executives said a course of action would be announced within five days, as the 32 page decision with a two paragraph order keeps current rates in effect through December 31 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Service Commission
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
commission
Albert E. Berry
New York
Dozier AL De Vane
George M. Greer
Walter B. Clarkson
George ML. Warren
cource
Blue Ridge Transport Buys Two Bus Lines
The Blue Ridge Transportation Company adds two lines, gaining control of all buses operating from Hagerstown. The system now links to Winchester, Washington, Baltimore, and the Cumberland mining region. Steiger's Bus from Hagerstown to Mercersburg and Petvie and Harshman lines to Hagerstown from Waynesboro join. Ownership transfers to Blue Ridge on January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Ridge Transportation Company
Potomac-Edison Company
Hagerstown
Winchester
Washington
Baltimore
Cumberland
Steiger’s Bus Company
Hazerstown
Mercersburg
Greercastle
Middleburg
basef Petvie and
Harshman
Montevue Bids Awarded for Three Month Provisions
The city awarded three month contracts for jail and Montevue supplies. Winners include Valley Baking Co Middletown for bread, Dietrich and Ambrill for groceries, W Staub and Sons for dry goods, J D Hendrickson for shoes and overalls, C Thos Kemp for other items, with meat for the jail going to the Frederick Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montevue
Montevuue
Montevue-bee
Valley Baking Co
Middletown
Dietrich and Ambrill,Inc
W. Staub and Sons
J. D. Hendrickson
C. Thos
Kemp
Frederick
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PHEBUS
Gaithers
West Patrick street
West South street
Derr's alley
Vieter Larrick
Green Castie
Chas. Mobley
Airs
Aldine Lakin
Logansport
Ind
Emma Hobough
Cass county
Horbough
Catherine Bassler
John Bassler
Viola Hovbough
Bassler
Safety First
Grace Reformed Senior C. E. Society
G. W. Seipp
George W. Seipp
Towson
Baltimore county
Mr. Seipp
Weill
Warren S. Selpp
grand master of
Masons of Maryland
Title Guarantee and Trust Company
I GREEN
U. S. LABOR
Zacharias
Reformed churches
Jeferson
Charles E.sthacher
Philadelphia
foy
Potomac
Edison Company
United Brethren church
West iSecond street
W Sam C. Humm
M. P
F. B. Bailey
West Wilinston
Del
Paul E. Warner
Lauraville
Methodist Protestant
G. I. Humphreys
Warner
Japan
JL FL Warner
Buckerstown
National Cash Register Company
S.D. Eurich
COGLIDGE
Butler
Teo
HIGH KNOB
F. H. Bedzes
Jean McCadell
Claire McCardell
Helen Cenley
Fizabeth Brann
Fieannr MacGill
Mice Riley
Ann Orth
New Vere
Filen Reker
Weasis Tahn Crariy
Charas Passe
FT Jann Wethington
Avetin Erin
Pahad Wenking
Jahn Clagcatter
Tinto
West Paint
Mr Roberts
the
Naval Academy
Jecenh Baker
Rat
timores Bermerd Grove
Rodolfo Ruiz
Mexico
MISS HOUCKLEAVESS
Evangelical
Reformed Church
Katherine Reynolds Cremer
Elia Kete Cramer
Comptroller
Joseph M. McIntosh
Henry M. Dawes
Bettie Houck Pentz
Samuel Wood
J. Mershall Milter
Thomas
Graces Simmons Kenner
Nellye P. Hoffman
Emma B. Ohler
Mary L Nies
Mary L. Nies
Katherine Reynolds Cramer
Alice E, Houck Nailin
Margaret Elizabeth Houck
Elinor Worman Houck
Julia Randolph Lechilder
Grace Simmons Kepner
Yo Nan Johnson Houck
Elinte Cramer
Julia Randolph Lechider
Elnor Worman Houck
Blue Ridge Transportation Co
Grete
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