Rescuers Struggle In Kentucky Cave Rescue Drama
News from Sand Cave Kentucky reports a risky rescue of Floyd Collins trapped by a rock in a sink hole cave. Dozens of rescuers from Louisville and beyond work under harsh conditions as water drips and mud fills the narrow tunnel with attempts hampered by a large boulder pinning Collins.
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Associated Acon
Associated Press
Land City
Louisville
Collins
Sand Cave
Palmers
Wilmington native Charles E. Anderson visits Winchester
Charles E. Anderson, prominent Wilmington contractor and former city building inspector, visits Winchester after 12 years. He observes the city's growth, shares pride in Wilmington's development, and notes his creation of Winchester Place and a new Wilmington building code compiled over seven months.
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Winchester Place
Anderson
Wilmington
Taylor Batt Trial Deferred Amid Court Closure
The Taylor Hart case was postponed as the Corportation Court closed due to a death in Judge Whiting’s family. Jurors were told not to appear, while some arrived unaware the trial would be delayed. The court will set a new trial date in a few days.
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Corporation Court
Whiting
Frank H. Taylor
Henry Hart
Mrs Ida Russell Injured By Fall On Ice
Mrs Ida Russell widow of Frank J Russell is confined to her room at 414 South Market street with severe bruises and strains after slipping on ice while returning from a store. Friends regret the accident and wish her a speedy recovery.
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Ida Russell
South Market Street
Oyster Supper at Bryarly’s School House
Ladies' Aid Society of Bethel Lutheran Church hosts an oyster supper at Bryarly's School House on the evening of February 6. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach. Local residents urged to attend for a meal and fellowship.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of Bethel Lothéran Church
Bryarly
Death of John B. Fay a Dunn Loring Virginia
The star notes the death of John B. Fay a at his Dunn Loring home on January 16 1925 after a day of illness His funeral was at St James Catholic Church West Falls Church with interment there Born April 30 1843 in Cumberland Maryland he joined the Confederate army serving in Rosser s Brigade then McNeill s Rangers He later edited the Oakland Democrat and served in Washington in government work until retirement He married Alice J Owen in 1872 and left five children Mrs J R Llewellyn Mrs J O Browning Mrs H C Carpenter Edward and John Fay survive He was known for refined taste courteous manners generosity and loyalty as a longtime friend to many Photographs and details to Page Four.
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Star
John B. Fay
Dunn Loring
Virginia
St. James’ Catholic Church
West Falls Church
Cumberland
Washington
Alice J. Owen
J. R. Llewellyn
J. O. Browning
H. C. Carpenter
Edward
John Fay
Fay
Confederate Arty
City Council Meets Tonight on Braddock and Water Street
The regular monthly city council meeting begins at 7 30 with final action on a permit for the Standard Oil Company to erect a gasoline filling station at Braddock and Water Street. Budgets for 1925 and several other matters of importance are to be discussed.
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Adard Oilpany
Braddock
Park Committee Heads to Washington for Park Bill Action
The Virginia Park Committee, led by H. F. Byrd of Harrisonburg, heads to Washington to attend a conference on a Congressional bill to establish a Blue Ridge Virginia park. John Paul, Daniel, and Col. Howard Be of Woodstock, connected with Shenandoah Valley, Inc., are noted as traveling or already in the capital.
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Virgini
Washington
Biill
Congress
Blue Ridge
Virginia
H. F. Byrd
John Paul
Daniel
Harrisonburg
Col. Howard
Woodstock
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Oranges Grapefruit Prices Cited By Robinson Ice & Cold Storage
Prices listed for citrus include oranges at 2.50 per unit and grapefruit at 2.50 as well. Tangerines offered at 1.25 per package. Robinson Ice and Cold Storage Corp. is cited in the notice with archival reference 2-3-1p-3t.
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Robinson Ice & Cold Storage Corp
Skating Rink Near Market Street Announces Weeklong Hours
The Skating Rink on Market Street will stay open every night this week and then close until further notice. Patrons are advised to plan visits within the current schedule as operations will pause afterward.
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Market St. Skating Rink
Reward Offered For rifles stolen from Solenberger Co
A reward of 50.00 is offered for evidence leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who robbed Solenberger and Company of 3 rifles on December 1, 1924, with the notice signed Ino.S. Solenberger & Co.
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Solenberger and Company
Mrs Jéennie Vance at 16 B Cecil St Daily
Mrs Jéennie Vance is listed with the address 16 B Cecil Street and is available by the day for work or on site. The note specifies her location and flexible availability.
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Jéennie Vance
Read Ad: Réad Moling and Seal's Remnant Sale
An ad appears on page seven promoting a sale by Réad Moling and Seal. The listing highlights remnant goods and reduced prices aimed at drawing shoppers to the event location.
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Moling and Seal
Naval ship may carry diphtheria serum to Alaska
Nome's doctor and nurse awaited reactions from initial injections as diphtheria antitoxin thawed after arrival from Chicago. The serum had been rushed to Nome to combat the epidemic, with orders for Navy transport kept precautionary and no plane use. Milton Campbell of Mulford Co said thawed frozen antitoxin remains effective, and 2,000,000 additional units are en route from public health authorities and the government.
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Alaska
Rether
Htria
Nome
Chicago
American Medical Association
Nome Alaska
Aidttie Ask
Milton Campbell
H. K. Mulford Company
Mulford Company
Campbell
Government
Public Health Department of
Land of Joy at Empire Tonight Delights Audiences
The Land of Joy revue opens at the Empire Theatre with twenty scenes and a 25 member chorus. Stars include Beth Miller Willard Ward Bert Leighton Sylvia De LaMarr and others from major Broadway shows. Two hours and fifteen minutes starting at 8 16 with gallery balcony and orchestra seating priced to suit all: 50¢ 1 10 1 65 and 2 20.
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Empire Theatre
Beth Miller
Willard Ward
Greenwich Village
the Empire Tonight
the Empire
Winter Millinery Clearance Sale Starts This Week
Margaret L Hodgson announces a clearance sale of winter hats at $1 and $2, running Thursday February 5 and Friday February 6 from 1 pm. The notice lists Hodgson as the contact or organizer.
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Margaret L. Hodgson
Notice to Public on Debt Settlement by Feb. 15
Public notice directs all persons owing Robt. F. Brill to settle with trustee Philip Williams by February 15. The notice provides Williams address at 40 Rouss Ave Winchester Virginia and cites the case as trustee related.
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F. Brill
Philip Williams
Rouss Ave
Winchester
Poultry Wanted Call 7 W before you sell
Classified brief from H. D. Albin seeking poultry buyers or sellers. Appears as a short notice in a historical newspaper with terse request to contact before selling birds. Contains limited details and name of contact.
Legally Dead: Sister Appoints Admin for Missing Brother
In Frederick County Circuit Court Mrs. Wesley Owens was named administratrix of the estate of her missing brother Jonah E. Parker who has been legally declared dead after years of disappearance. Parker, once cared for by the Virginia Children's Home Society, vanished in youth and was never heard from for more than seven years. If living he would be about 80. his share in a 160 acre farm would pass to Owens now that he is deemed dead. Judge Lake J. Frazier presided with Owens’ attorney.
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Circuit Court
Frederick County
Wesley Owens
Jonah E. Parker
Iker
Virginia Children’s Home Society
Mrs. Owens
Society
United States
Young
Parker
Owens
Jonaher
Tenth Woman at Colonial Warner Selected Special
The photoplay The Tenth Woman adapts Harriet Comstock’s novel and screens at the Colonial last night with strong performances by Beverly Bayne June Marlowe and John Roche. Noted cast members include Alex Francis Edith Yorke Raymond McKee and Gilbert Holmes in a well directed production with no price increase for Warner Selected Special.
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Colonial Theatre
Harriet T. Comstock
Beverly Bayne
June Marlowe
Willa Brookes
Rose Ann Brainerd
John Roche
Barry Crompton
Alex Francis
Edith Yorke
Raymond McKee
Charles “Buddy” Post
Gilbert Holmes
Julien Josephson
Warner
Extension on January Subscription Rate
Because many readers could not reach town to pay their subscriptions, the January rate is extended to accommodate them. The notice notes continued access and urges subscribers to take advantage of the extension before the new deadline.
Special February rate for new subscribers ends
The notice states no more subscriptions at the special rate after 12 o clock Wednesday February 14. New subscribers may still join at the January rate of eight dollars by mail or four dollars by carrier per year in advance.
Postmaster Candidates Certified for Winchester Virginia
The Civil Service Commission certified Roland C. Ryan and Wilbur E. Cather as eligible for appointment as postmaster at Winchester Virginia. The action was announced by the Associated Press from Washington on February 3.
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Washington
Roland C. Ryan
Wilbur E. Cather
Coolidge
Civil Service Commission
Winchester
List narrows for Winchester postmaster by Coolidge era
The U S Civil Service Commission has certified two candidates for Winchester postmaster, Ryan and Cather, from a field of contenders after the Kern vacancy left by his death. A competitive exam in October produced the eligibles list, and the president may name a nominee from the commission’s forwarded list.
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Ryan
Cather
Winchester
Coolidge
United States Civil Service Commission
Washington
Associated Press
Star
Elia Ana
Civil Service Commission
Fire engulfs Valley Academy in icy morning blaze
A morning fire at Valley Academy broke out in the attic area between ceiling and roof, spreading quickly despite cadets and staff efforts. Firefighters, hampered by ice and cold 20 degree conditions, extinguished the blaze by early evening with cadets assisting by removing trunks and gear. alarm routing caused a brief delay before engine arrival.
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Valley Academy
Dortillery
Ings
Courson
Local Men Sued by Trust Company in Frederick Circuit Court
Notices of motion for judgment filed in the Circuit Court of Frederick County against Alvan Richards and W. H. Painter for a total of 48352.00 by the People's Trust Company of Martinsburg West Virginia. The suits arise from notes given by Richards and Painter with Martinsburg and Berkeley County residents as collateral. option notices set for July 16 in Frederick. The matter centers on orchard transactions in Berkeley County.
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Frederick County
Alvan
Richards
W. H. Painter
People’s Trust Company
Martinsburg
W. Va
Messrs. Richards
Painter
Berkeley County
Man slain in Herrin riot identified as Phil Farmer
Harrisburg, II Feb 3. The man killed by a policeman at Herrin on Sunday, known there as John Phillips, was tentatively identified today as Phil Farmer, son of Safe Farmer near Eldorado. Farmer had reportedly left home a month ago and roamed about. his father traveled to Herrin to view the body.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Herrin
John Phillips
Phil Farmer
Safe Farmer
Eldorado
Rail, Steel and Automobile Shares In Good Demand
New York February 3 shares in rail, steel and automobile sectors rose as buying persisted. Investors were drawn by ongoing car loading reports, merger rumors, and expected dividend hikes. Higher pig iron and steel prices boosted independent steel stock interest despite stormy weather and poor roads hindering auto sales. Call money rose to 3 1 2 percent.
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Associated Press
New York
Sale of houses cattle bogs and farm machinery
The sale begins February 5 at 10 30 a m on the farm of Mrs Whi Laise two miles west of Bunker Hill. The advertisement lists houses cattle bogs and farm machinery to be auctioned.
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Whi. Laise
Bunker Hill
Richard Magalis Dies. Retired Baltimore and Ohio Employee
Richard C. Magalis, 74, a retired Baltimore and Ohio Railroad employee, died Sunday in a Brunswick Maryland hospital. He had a long family background in Chester and had lived in Brunswick for many years. Survived by a Magalis family line and a sister Laure Matthews of Harrisonburg Virginia.
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Richard C. Magalis
Baltimore Ohio Railroad
Brunswick
Chester
Magalis
Ingham County
Bruns
Magalia
B. Marom Wieli
Re Laure Matthews
Harrisonburg
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Charles W. Ansargo
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