Handley Board Petitions Real Estate Turnover Denied
In Lackawanna County Orphans Court Scranton Judge M F Sando denies the Handley Board of Trustees petition to compel executors of Judge Handley’s estate to turn over Scranton real estate worth about 1.5 million dollars for Winchester school houses. The board plans an appeal to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court while winning a final accounting and cash handover.
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M. F. Sando
Orphans Court
Lackawanna County
Scranton
Pennsylvania
Handley Board of Trustees
Judge Handley
Handley Board
Handley
Winchester
R. Gray Williams
George Wharton Pepper
Philadelphia
William J. Hand
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
The
of Pennsylvania
Board of
Handley Trustees
George Wharter Pepper
United States
Willian J. Hand
Helmy Conrad
Robert Y.conrad
the Boar
Star
Sando
Annie Hafey
Equity Improvement Company of Scranton
Common Council
Supreme Court of Appeals of Pennsylvania
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Virginia
Board of Handley Trustees
Palmer
Judge Sando
New Primary Bill Proposed In Senate Of Virginia
Senator Gravatt of Caroline county introduced a bill amending primary laws requiring voters to declare party affiliation when casting a primary ballot. The measure aims to curb cross party participation in primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gravatt
Caroline County
Senate
John R. Saunders
Middlesex
Virginia
Submarine K-5 Declared Safe at Sea
The Navy Department stated submarine K-5 is safe after Captain Simpson aboard the Sterrett reported sighting it at 3:55 AM five miles east of Fowey Rock. The submarine was steaming south at ten miles per hour and required no assistance.
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Washington
Navy Department
Simpson
Sterrett
Fowey Rock
Local Bills Move Through House Action
The House of Delegates passed two local bills. Bill No. 14 authorizes a referendum in Winchester on issuing up to 40 000 for a municipal electric lighting plant. Bill No. 15 amends acts to extend sheep protection in Clarke Frederick and Charlotte counties.
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Winchester
Steck
Acts of the General Assembly
Clarke
Frederick
Charlotte
Sale Postponed for Markell Property at 218 North Main
The sale of the Markell property at 218 North Main Street is postponed to Saturday February 5 at 12 M in front of the Court House. The note mentions Mollier as a recipient and Wood’s extended visit to friends in Baltimore and Philadelphia.
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Markell
North Main Street
Court House
Miss Mollier
Wood
Baltimore
Philadelphia
President Urges Preparedness to Preserve Honor and Peace
In a Milwaukee speech the president states a dual duty to keep the nation out of war and uphold its honor. He urges citizens to demand readiness and for leaders to provide the means to maintain national honor, even when outcomes depend on others.
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Milwaukee
United States
Dr. C. R. Anderson Plans Winchester Office Move
Dr. C. R. Anderson, Gore physician and Frederick county board of health chairman, will relocate his practice to Winchester and set up an office here in the near future. He has led efforts to improve health conditions across the county.
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C. R. Anderson
Gore
Winchester
Anderson
Frederick County
Joseph V Grove Dead A Berkeley County Farmer
Joseph V Grove longtime Berkeley county farmer died at his Martinsburg home after a two year illness. He suffered pneumonia in 1914 which led to tuberculosis and died aged 59 after a brave health struggle. Survived by widow Virginia Catlett and children Mrs Samuel Fizer Charles A Grove Blanche Ruth Effie Samuel and Bruce Grove all of Martinsburg and nearby Falls. Father was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church and Martinsburg Lodge of Owls.
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Joseph V. Grove
Frederick County
Bunker Hill
Berkeley County
W. Va
Martinsburg
Grove
Mr. Grove
First Baptist Church
Samuel Fizer
Charles A. Grove
Falling, Waters
Blanche Grove
Ruth Grove
Effie Grove
Samuel Grove
Bruce Grove
Martinsbureg
Funeral attendance for Dr William A Bell
Among those who came yesterday for the funeral of the late Dr William A Bell were Rev Dr L G M Miller of Charleston former pastor of Grace Lutheran Church this city Dr Miller's daughter Mrs H L Stephenson of Buffalo and Mr and Mrs Harmon B Bell of Baltimore
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam A. Bell
L. G M. Miller
Charleston
S. C
Grace Lutheran Church
House and Lot for Sale on Gerard Street
Desirable Anderson property at 114 HB Gerard St offered privately for sale until March 11 at 2 pm in front of Court House. Contact WM. F. Anderson at 19 E. Water St for details. Ip Spelling Bee Fremont School notes Feb 4 at 7.30.31-1 p-21.
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Fremont _ School- House
Twenty Zeppelins Ready for Raid on London
A squadron of twenty Zeppelins, some with silent motors, maneuvered over Belgium for several days awaiting a major air assault on London. Amsterdam reports indicate Doegn aircraft were seen operating with the Zeppelins. Secretary Lansing announced Austria denies sinking the Persia with its submarines.
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London
Belgium
Amsterdam
Washington
Lansing
Reform School Await for Robbery Suspects Taylor Boys
Robert and Arthur Taylor aged thirteen and eleven were arraigned in police court on charges of robbing hen roosts in the southern city. They allegedly belong to a gang conducting a citywide chicken-house campaign and were paroled pending an officer from Richmond arriving. The case ties into cows driven into a clothing house used by golfers and tennis players on Equity grounds, milk used for fudge and hot chocolate, and incidents of cattle breaking windows during fires.
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Robert
Arthur Taylor
Justice Krebs
Richmond
Reform School
Taylor
Equity
Seabright
President Opens Western Trip to Spread Preparedness
President Wilson departed Chicago at 10 AM for a western tour to advocate preparedness. A large crowd cheered the departure. He plans a tonight speech in Des Moines and intends to deliver platform talks at several stops along the route.
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Chicago
Wilson
Des Moines
Untitled illness notice for Wisecarver family
Mrs. Wisecarver in Ill. reports her step-son S M Wisecarver is critically ill after bladder cancer surgery performed by Dr. Stuart McGuire at St Luke's Hospital Richmond Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Wisecarver
S.M. Wisecarver
Stuart McGuire
St. Luke's Hosiital
Richmond
Virginia
Frederick visitors call on North Washington family
Miss Douglass Fuller returned from Frederick Maryland with Mrs. Frank Staley and Miss Antionette Markel to stay with her parents Mr and Mrs H D Fuller on North Washington street. Miss Charlotte McCormick also returned from Frederick Maryland after visiting Mrs Samuel Deval at her Frederick home.
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Douglass Fuller
Frederick
Frank Staley
Antionette (Markel
H. Dd. Fuller
North
Washington Street
Charlotte McCormick
Samuel Deval
Appam Arrives in Norfolk Under German Prize Crew
The British liner Appam sailed into Norfolk with a 12 man German prize crew after a storm and presumed loss off Africa. The ship, believed lost with 166 passengers and 134 crew, was captured in heavy seas and fog, later fitted as a commerce raider and escorted into U.S. waters by German authorities.
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Appam
Norfolk
Atlantic
Harrison
United States Immigration and Customs
London
Africa
W Harrison
Appatt
Oscar ‘Berg
American
Berg
Washington
Treasury Department
Hamilton
Appath
Methodist Revival Draws Large Market Street Congregation
A large crowd attended last night’s revival at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church. Rev. Thomas S. Davis of Clarksburg West Virginia led the preaching series drawing strong interest from church members and friends. The preservice song service before the 7 30 p m sermon proved an attractive feature.
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Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Thomas 8. Davis
Clarksburg
W. Va
Receiving Gifts for the Soldiers in the Trenches
Misses Carter and Augusta Conrad of North Market Street announce ongoing gift drives for soldiers in Europe. They send tobacco and chewing gum weekly, noting cigarettes and tobacco boost morale and gum helps quench thirst for water.
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Carter
Augusta Conrad
North Market Street
Europe
New Drink Grape Smash Introduced by Tropical Juice Co
Mr F N Kintzinger of the Tropical Fruit Juice Company in Chicago spent a day or two in Winchester to introduce Grape Smash a pure fruit juice drink said to be delightful The company will advertise the new drink through The Star Lost Child Signet Ring Ward Star Office Sue 11p Bt
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F. N. Kintzinger
Tropical Fruit Juice Company
Chicago
Winchester
Sue
Dr Madison Swadener Praised At Prohibition Rally
Dr. Madison Swadener of Indianapolis spoke at a prohibition rally held at Stephens City’s Southern Methodist Church Sunday morning. His subject was How to Win National Prohibition. Attendees praised his eloquence and oratorical talents.
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Madison Swadener
Indianapolis
Indiana
Southern Methodist Church
Stephens City
Swadener
Funeral of Kate Turner Courie
Funeral held for Kate Turner Courie a 25 year old colored woman who died Saturday at her home 8 Mont Street. Rev Ben Layton officiated at Shiloh Church and her remains were buried in Orrick cemetery. She leaves four sisters Maria Lena Blanche and Bertha Turner.
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Kate Turner Courie
Themont Street
Shilohole
Ben. Layton
Orrick
Maria
Lena
Blanche
Bertha Turner
Council Meeting Opens At City Hall Tonight
The Common Council holds its regular session at 8 o'clock this evening in the council chamber. Indications point to a busy agenda and important decisions on the table.
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Common Council
Baltimore Grain Markets Close Prices
At 8 o clock this afternoon the Baltimore wholesale market posted spot Nos 2 red wheat at 13.88 and corn at 12.5 cents.
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Baltimore
Tips To Save Money At Home In Sunday Magazine
A. W. Atwood promises valuable pointers on saving money at home in the Washington Star Sunday Magazine. Read the article next Sunday February 6. Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Landon returned to New York City after visiting the Misses Keller on North Loudoun Street. Mr. Samuel F. Rhodes of Middletown Virginia spent yesterday afternoon in town with friends.
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A. W. Atwood
The
Washington Star
Charles R. Landon
New York City
Misses Keller
North Loudoun Street
Samuel F. Rhodes
Middle+town
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Medical Society of Virginia
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Lowry
Bedford
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Pocahontas Consolidated Coal Company
Congress
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Federal Relations Committees
House of Representatives
K-0
Dr. Anderson
Wire
President Off
MR. Wisecarver
Dr. Swadener
Council
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