State deficit greatly reduced as treasury shows progress
Richmond December 25 reports show the auditor's balance at 1 1 1 679.17 with 1 250 000 due on temporary loans. The deficit narrowed to 138 420.83 as county and city tax settlements improved treasury liquidity. Treasurer Purcell aimed to reduce the temporary loans further and planned to cover 420 000 for semi annual interest.
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Richmond
Office of the Auditor of Public Accounts
State Treasury
John M. Purcell
Treasury
Purcelly
Treasury Demands Rise With Year-End Contracts
He notes that obligations under numerous contracts place large demands on the treasury at this time of year, highlighting the strain of year end obligations and financial commitments.
Three Die In Turnpike Auto Over Embankment
Richmond report says at 6 pm an automobile on the Petersburg Richmond turnpike left the road and plunged over an embankment. Victims are Earl Gathright Bernie Childress and Herman Cumber all of Richmond. Charles Jordan also of Richmond is not expected to live. Ryland K Leonard driver is charged with involuntary manslaughter and fugitive status. He was jailed on 1000 dollars bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Wich
Petersburg-Richmond
Ryland K. Leonard
Chesterfield County
Earl Gathright
Bernie Childress
Herman Cumber
Charles Jordan
Leonard
Queen Elizabeth Altar Cloth Supposedly Preserved in London Chapel
In a crypt chapel under the house of commons in London an altar cloth is preserved that is reputed to have been made by Queen Elizabeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
London
Elizabeth
Noted Virginia Landmarks and Figures Highlight Colonial and Civil War Ties
A survey of Virginia history recalling Danville as the last Confederate capital, the Byrd boundary line, Saltville’s salt supply, Yorktown’s first customs house, Winchester’s sieges, Lincoln era connections in Linville, and notable figures like Daniel Morgan, Abraham Lincoln’s grandfather in Linville, and William Campbell of Kings Mountain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
North Carolina
Atlantic Ocean
Col
William Byrd
Linville
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Daniel Boone
Harrisonburg
Marion
Aspinville
William Campbell
Marquis de la Fayette
Kings Mountain
Mickie Says Boss Urges Calm In Photo Paper Burn Issue
The speaker says not to be scared and mentions a desired WW note and a warning about going to offer work for Hale. He asserts he will be in the paper with a picture in the burn issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salrite
Benin
Monitor Engineer Daniel Lester Dies of Pneumonia
Daniel K. Lester, 86, longtime chief engineer of ferries from New Jersey to Staten Island, who served as the Monitor’s engineer during its famous battle with the Merrimac, died last night of pneumonia in Elizabeth New Jersey.
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Associated Press
Plizabeth
N. J
Daniel K. Lester
Monitor
Merrimac
Ferries
New Jersey
Staten Island
Colored Couples Are Wedded Here
The Rev. Washington Johnson officiated two weddings at his parsonage on North Kent Street. Sam Williams and Isabelle Hall were married Wednesday evening. Henry L. Long and Hilda Armstead, both of this city, were wed yesterday.
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Washington Johnson
Primitive Baptist Church
North Kent Street
Sam Williams
Isabelle Hall
Washington John Wednes
Winchester Street
Henry L. Long
Lewis Long
Hilda Armstead
Appointments For U B Rural Charge Services
United Brethren church services on Sunday December 28 on Winchester rural charge list several Sunday schools and sermons. Pleasant Valley 10 a.m. 11 a.m. Holy communion 7 p.m. Christian Endeavor. Fairview 2 p.m. 3 p.m. Sermon by pastor 7 p.m. Mount Olive 10 a.m. Mount Pleasant 2 p.m. Sunridge 10 a.m. 7 p.m. Sermon by pastor. Reverend Ludwig, pastor, presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
United Brethren Church
Ray
Ludwig
Pleasant Valley
Christian Endeavor
Fairview
Mount Olive
Mount Pleasant
Jobe Returns Home from Uniontown and Local Social Notes
William F. Jobe arrived home after months with his brother in law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. J W Gander, in Uniontown Pennsylvania. Friday evening guests included Mr C W Hardesty and Miss Carrie Swimley. Edgar I of Martinsburg spent last week with Julian Snapp. James Stusher of Millwood visited with his daughter Mrs J D Russell. A town hall box party for the school benefited funds and the public school closed for Christmas holidays with teacher and pupil exchanges. Louise Swimley stayed with her aunt Mrs Dudley Pierce in Winchester. Mrs Albert Clendenning and daughter Virginia Gold Clendenning visited the Swimley home.
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Brucetown
William F. Jobe
J. W. Gander
Uniontown
C. W. Hardesty
Carrie Swimley
Edgar 1
Martinsburg
Julian Snapp
James Stusher
Millwood
J. D. Russell
Albert Clendenning
Virginia Gold Clendenning
S. J. Swimley
Macedon ia Sunday School Christmas Program
Macedonia Virginia delegates invite all to the Macedonia Sunday School Christmas entertainment on Sunday December 28 at 7:30 p m Musical selections and recitations are planned Ansel B Solenberger a student at Virginia Polytechnic Institute is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs B F Solenberger Reynolds Armel of Winchester spent the weekend with his father G W Armel Miss Fannie Hausenfluck visited her sister Mrs Derflinger of Cross Roads Kenneth Petrie a University of Maryland student returned home for Christmas with his parents Mr and Mrs R L Petrie
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Cacedonia
MacedonIa Sunday School
Ansel B. Solenberger
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
B. F. Solenberger
Reynolds Armel
Winchester
G. W. Armel
Fannie Hausenfluck
Derflinger
Cross Roads
Kenneth Petrie
University of Maryland
R. L. Petrie
Middletown Personaea Notes Christmas Visit
Miss Winnie Fringer of Washington DC is spending Christmas with her relatives in Middletown Virginia. The item notes a holiday visit by a reader’s acquaintance to local friends and families during the season.
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Middletown
Winnie Fringer
Washington, D. C
Local Residents and Students Return Home for Holidays
Mr and Mrs G R Fringer host guests including Richard Watson Mark Sperry and Sadie Larrick home from business college in Acme for the holidays. Teachers Miss Hudson and Miss Smith return to Culpeper and Delaplane for vacation. Dorothy Larrick visits Washington relatives. J J Larrick and family spend winter in Florida. Aileen Sperry from Strayer’s in Baltimore and Louise Rhodes from Washington College return for holidays. Augusta Larrick visits relatives in New York. Inee Ridings has returned to Topeka Kan after a visit. Sepha Clark Centerville and Amy Clark Reetor Town spend holidays with George Clark family.
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G. R. Fringer
Richard Watson
Mark Sperry
Sadie Larrick
Business
Acme
Miss Hudson
Culpeper
Miss Smith
Delaplane
Dorothy Larrick
Washington
R. A. Larrick
J. J. Larrick
Florida
Aileen Sperry
Strayer’s Business College
Baltimore
E. R. Sperry
Louise Rhodes
Business College
Augusta Larrick
New York
Inee Ridings
Topeka
Kan
Sepha Clark
Centerville
Amy Clark
Reetortown
George Clark
Remembrance Note for Ralph Calvillem Died 1922
In loving memory of Ralph Cal villem who died December 26 1922 two years ago. The family speaks of his cheery smile and kind manner and hopes to meet him in heaven. From his father mother sister and brothers Mrs WM Clyde Clem.
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Ralph Calvillem
Record Cold in Santa Barbara Hits Citrus Growers
A record low temperature of 23 degrees and heavy frost caused about 100000 dollars in damage, roughly ten percent of the citrus crop, and affected flower gardens in Santa Barbara California.
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Associated Press
Santa Barbara
Cal
Weather Bureau
Batchellor
Woman Survives 12 Mile Ride After Train Crash
In Indianapolis a Big Four passenger train struck an automobile injuring three of Mrs Kenneth Clark's family, one fatally. Mrs Clark was thrown onto the locomotive and rode for 12 miles before falling into a ditch near Oakland. She was unconscious but not seriously hurt. Clyde Clark died of injuries.
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Associated Press
Indianapoli
Extra Dividend Declared by Central of New Jersey
Directors of the Central Railroad Company of New Jersey announced an extra dividend of $2 in addition to the regular dividend of $2, payable January 1 to stock of record January 5. Similar dividends were declared on June 26 and January 13 this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Central Railroad Company of
New Jersey
Roanoke Feels Earth Tremors Across City and Vicinity
Roanoke Virginia reports vibrations late last night believed to be earth tremors strong enough to shake pictures from walls and rattle furniture. A silk mill watchman noted floor tremors in a brick building, while Roanoke area buildings rocked visibly. In Washington no shocks appeared on Georgetown University seismograph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Roanoke
Georgetown
Washington
Georgetown University
Father Tondorf
Man Loses His Life Saving Friend in Hotel Fire
In North Tonawanda New York two men died when fire hit the Washington Hotel a workmen lodging house The survivor Paul Kabby escaped from the third floor then re entered to search for his friend William Smith Firefighters found both bodies in Smiths room their arms locked as the fire was brought under control.
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Associated Press
North Tonawanda
N. Y
Washington Hotel
Paul Kabby
William Smith
Smith
Father Hayden Withdrawn as Official at Atlanta Penitentiary
In Atlanta Ga Associated Press reports Bishop M y Gears received information from Father Hayden that led to withdrawal of his role at the penitentiary. Hayden said he learned of the grand jury inquiry and withdrew his appointment to avoid complicating the institution.
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Associateds
Atlanta
Thomas P. Hayden
Atlanta Penitentiary
M. Y
Hayden
Christmas Tart fundraiser by Girls' Auxiliary at church
The Girls' Auxiliary of the Baptist Church invites the community to a Christmas Tart event at the church this Sunday at 6 30. The gathering will feature tarts and a cordial invitation to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Heir Baptist Church
Cleaning Painted Furniture With Rain Water And Soap
Instructions advise using rain water and soap to clean painted furniture. Wipe with a cloth to remove any penciled traces and keep surfaces clean, noting this method as practical for restoring finish.
Desirable Pet For Jeff From Sir Sid
A note highlights a very desirable pet linked to Jeff and introduced by Sir Sid. The item suggests a favored companion or prized animal associated with a notable figure and a named sponsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff
Sir Sid
Fay In Praise of He Without Heresy
Fragmentary text discusses belief, religion, life and death with references to reasoning and personal faith. Named figures unclear, likely a religious essay or poem fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay
Ourselves Moore
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