George Washington Hotel to Erect Big Electric Sign
The George Washington Hotel plans a prominent electric sign atop the building at Market and Cut Steels to be readable blocks away. The sign, about 18 by 20 inches high, will be installed in coming days with wiring plans handled by Virginia Power Company. The hotel will also display road signs along highways within a 150 mile radius to attract guests and boost local commerce. Frank L. Gregson, new manager, arrived from The Portage Akron to take charge, praised by directors for his personality and ability. His wife and child are expected to relocate from Wilmington within weeks.
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George Wash
Laeace
Poemum
Virginia Power Comae
Srila Rand
Lewis Poer
Tanta Os 7
Slemate
Frank L. Gregson
Orton
Wilmington
N. C
Thomas B. Masterson
Portage
Akron
Ohio
Gregson
Winchester
Kiwanis Club
Central
Chadlosie
Annual Sermon To Sarah Zane At Fire Company Meeting
The Sar ah Zanes Fire Company held its regular meeting last night with chaplains Rev Geo W Stover and Rev Norman Cooper in attendance. Stover invited members to United Church services on Sunday night February 15 at 7 30. The Junior Drum Corps and all members were treated by Imes N Moling with lemonade cigars and cigarettes. A show committee will meet next week to plan the May show.
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Sarah Zanes Fire Company
Geo. W. Stover
Norman Cooper
Stover
United Return Church
Imes N. Moling
Three Bodies Found On Postal Craft
Three bodies were found in ice and partly covered by snow aboard the postal mail boat George Jr. off Adrialy Island southwest of Jubau Alaska. The boat had been reported missing in January and investigators described the scene as a grim discovery aboard the vessel where the remains were recovered from icy conditions.
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Associated Press
Jubau
Alaska
Ollce
George Jr
Adrialy Island
Here Town
Auction Notice at Trussell and Co Stephens City
Auction of general merchandise at the store of Trussell and Co in Stephens City on Monday February 9 at 2 PM and again at 7 PM. Also adjourned sale Cristian Farm 73 acres on Wednesday February 11, 1926. Includes references to various names and the Return Office Supply Co. offers tortoise shell glasses.
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Trussell and Co
Stephens City
J. L
J. W. Joleo
Cristian Farm
Larrick
Return Office Supply Co
Apostle of Doom Awakes To Find It's Another Day
Patchogue New York woke to ordinary sunrise as apostle of doom Robert Reidt and his thirteen followers misread prophecy. They waited through a midnight that failed to reveal the millennium while curious locals gathered outside his rough dwelling, hopeful for signs. The sect remains convinced the end may yet come in days.
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Apostle of Doom
Associated Press
Patchogue
N. Y
Robert Reidt
Reidt
Hollywood
Margaret Bowen
Ray
Cytherea at Empire Theatre Promises Romance and Warning
The Empire Theatre presents Cytherea next week with Lewis Stone Norma Kerry Alma Rubens and Constance Bennett in a tale of love and modern society’s temptations. A faithful adaptation by Joseph Hergesheimer explores upper class loves and home life as prices for admission range 10 15 and 26 cents with orchestra daily.
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Empire Theatre
Thomas Bebbes
Lewis Stone
Norma Kerry
Alma Rubens
Irene Rich
Venus
Alma Ruben
Constance Bennett
Aphodite
Cytherea
Joseph Hergesheimer
Empire
License Cards At Police Headquarters
The Chamber of Commerce reports unclaimed automobile certificates not delivered due to post office address issues. Owners listed include D. W. Carper Ford C. A Pugh Chevrolet R. F. Henderson Ford Grover C. Penée Ford H. D. Braithwaite Ford and M. A. Frye Star. They may claim their license cards at police headquarters.
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Chamber of Commerce
Doran
D. W. Carper
Ford
C. A
Pugh
Chevrolet
R. F. Henderson
Grover C. Penée
H. D. Braithwaite
M. A. Frye
Star
Sermon to the Fire Company at Presbyterian Church
The annual sermon to the Charley Rouss Fire Company will be delivered at 7 30 tomorrow evening by Rev Dr F T McFaden. All members assemble at their hall by 7 o'clock and march in a body to the church.
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Charley Rouss
Boy Burns Die In City Blast Furnace Accident
Louisville, Feb. 7 A 12 year old boy Albert Lee Greaver was fatally burned in a blast furnace at the National Forge Company here. He died within hours as parents and a plant janitor could not explain how the youth came to be inside the furnace used for melting metal.
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Associated Press
Louisville, Ky
Albert Lee Greaver
National Forge Company
Chevrolet Touring Car Sold at Frank Barrett’s Feb
A Chevrolet touring car is announced for sale at Frank Barrett's on February 6 or 42, featuring a 6- LP 31 designation. The listing notes availability and inspection details for potential buyers.
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Frank Barrett
Extradition Fight Sparked By Carlisle Court Warrant
Charles Moss a well known colored artist was arrested here on a Carlisle Pa telegram charging him with being a fugitive from justice The Carlisle police chief asked for his arrest and hold without bail Moss plans to fight extradition claiming a frame by his wife amid ongoing divorce proceedings He denies any crime and has attorney Harry R Kern Moss hails from Winchester and has enjoyed a respected reputation for his art locally and beyond.
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Charles Moss
C. Ross Trimmer
Carlisle
Moss
Doran
Trimmer
Harry R. Kern
Pennsylvania
I Elas
Justice
Winchester
Child Labor Amendment Ratification Fails in South Dakota
Pierre South Dakota February 7 The House defeated a resolution to ratify the federal child labor amendment by 73 to 26, after the Senate had already rejected the ratification resolution.
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Associated Press
Pierre
House
Senate
Favorable Report on Crompton Bill Envisions Treasury Unit
The Senate judiciary committee ordered a favorable report on the Crompton bill. It would concentrate all prohibition administration under a separate unit in the Treasury Department.
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Crompton Bill
Associated Press
Washington
Crompton
Treasury Department
Senate Judiciary Committee
Mr Brannon Taken Ill At Whitacre Store
J W Brannon a Whitacre merchant and longtime Evening Star correspondent was taken suddenly ill in his store. Doctors Pifer and Anderboom were called from the city and found high blood pressure with alarming symptoms. He improved and is regarded as much better today.
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Whitacre
Evening Star
Pifer
Ander- 80Ah
Mr. Brannon
End of the World Fears Tied to Fatal Acts
New York police blotter reports two entries. Walter Michkowsky of Brooklyn hanged himself with a leather strap amid fears the world would end. Benjamin Lomencemb, sought in Jessups Pennsylvania for forgery, surrendered claiming the world’s end would make jail safer.
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Associated Press
New York
Walter Michkowsky
Brooklyn
Benjamin Lomencemb
Jessups
Weather outlook predicts warmer, rainy week ahead
Weather Bureau forecast for the week starting Monday calls for rain in the North and Middle Atlantic States with rain or snow in the north midweek. Cold start Monday and Tuesday, then temperatures above normal for most of the week.
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Associated Press
Washington
Weather Bureau
North
Middle Atlantic States
Cav e City Cave Rescue Drive Proceeds Slow
Kentucky troops guard the Sand Cave rescue shaft as miners dig toward Floyd Collins entombed for 200 hours. The 22 foot shaft progresses at about a half foot per hour while guards deter interference, ammunition and rifles move from Frankfort, and additional National Guard units join to secure the scene.
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Associated Press
Cave City
Floyd Collins
Sand Cave
Kentucky
Denhardt
Beever Homer Collins
John Geralds
Wa Et
Collins
National Guard
Gerald
Extension Granted for January Subscriptions Demand
Due to numerous calls from people unable to reach town for payment the January rate is being extended to accommodate them. The notice encourages subscribers to take advantage of the extended deadline and continue service without interruption.
Subscriptions at Special January Rate Ends February 11
The notice states that after February 11 at 12 o clock no subscriptions at the special rate will be accepted. New subscribers may join by mail at $8 per year or by carrier at $4 per year, payable in advance, through that date and time.
William Smoot Dies Suddenly at Home in City
William A Smoot a longtime Virginia Woolen Company carding room employee died today after feeling ill at work and passing at his home 309 South Kent street Heart trouble was the cause He leaves a widow a daughter and a brother A funeral is planned Monday with United Brethren Church pastor Rev George W Stover and Masons officiating at Mount Hebron Cemetery
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William A. Smoot
Virginia Woolen Company
South Kent Street
United Brethren Church
Hiram
Friendship Fire Company
Lacie A. Smoot
Elsie Ame
Benjamin
George W. Stover
Mount Hebron
Miss Whitlock Struck By Sudden Illness, Appendicitis
Mrs Madeline Whitlock, at her uncle C T Ritter home, became suddenly ill and was moved to Memorial Hospital. Doctors performed an immediate operation for acute appendicitis. She is reported doing as well as expected today.
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Madeline Whitlock
C. T. Ritter
Memorial Hospital
Miss Whitlock
G Henry Nott Stricken In Locksmith Shop
G Henry Nott a locksmith on West Piccadilly street opposite the post office was found partly unconscious in his shop yesterday afternoon. He had long been in ill health and is believed to have suffered a stroke. He was taken to Memorial Hospital where his condition slightly improved but remains serious. He has lived alone in the shop for years and is the sole surviving member of his family.
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G. Henry Nott
West Piccadilly Street
Osmar Swanson
R. McC. Glass
Mr. Nott
Memorial Hospital
Casper Nott
Henry Nott
Oils React On Threat To Probe Gasoline Prices
New York reports speculative interest driving oil stocks higher while a threatened probe into gasoline prices caused a cautious reaction. Industrials and specialties led gains, with motors, sugars, chemicals and utilities showing strength as overall prices moved upward.
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Associated Press
New York
Thirty Days In Jail For Larceny Of Cylinder Head
Frank Lewis of this city was found guilty in police court of larceny of a cylinder head from the Winchester Credit Corporation on the Valley Pike. He received 30 days in jail and costs of 5.60. The felony charge of breaking and entering was dropped to petit larceny. Lewis said a stranger might have placed the part in his father's garage while he claimed to replace a broken head on a friend’s car.
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Frank Lewis
Winchester Credit Corporation
Lewis
Credit Company
Valley Pike
Arlington Postmaster Sought By Inspectors
The Associated Press reports in Washington that Paul D. Marye, 28, a racing clerk at Arlington, is sought after by inspectors for pilfering mail. Inspectors found the post office deserted with undelivered letters and packages scattered on the floor, some dating back weeks.
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Associated
Washington
Paul D. Marye
Arthe
F. G. Barclay
Barclay
Sermons Stir Large Congregation at Presbyterian Church
Large crowds gathered for nightly services at the Presbyterian Church as Feb aana events unfolded. Dr. McFaden’s powerful sermons and delivery inspired faithful attendance. Music, including a local male quartet and choir, enhanced the weekly worship, with Rev A C Bridgeman filling in for Dr McFaden when absent. Services conclude tonight.
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Breahythcias
Chinese Withdraw From Cope Parley
The Chinese delegation today withdrew from the international opium conference following the example set by the Americans yesterday.
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Associated Press
Reach Decision On Muscle Shoals Bill
Washington February 7 The conference report on the Muscle Shoals leasing bill was formally presented to the Senate and Chairman Keyes of the conferees notified the Senate he would seek unanimous consent Monday to take up the measure.
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Associated Preas
Washington
Senate
Mouse
Keyes
Mrs. Holmes Conrad’s Condition Unchanged
Mrs Holmes Conrad widow of Major Conrad a distinguished Winchester lawyer was taken ill with bronchial pneumonia several days ago and this afternoon remains unchanged Her temperature has shown little increase yet she holds her own fully conscious and in her usual cheerful spirit
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Holmes Conrad
Major Conrad
Winchester
Rev Paul Yont to Preach at Grace Church Sunday
The Rev Paul L Yont of Williamsport PA will preach at 11 pm and 730 pm Sunday in Grace Lutheran Church and teach the Men's class at 9 am The item notes a son of Yont, Aoe Yona Bushnell, in the city.
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Paul Yont
Grace Church
Paul L. Yont
Williamsport
Grace Lutheran Church
Vane Anes
Ely
Yona Bushnell
Patchy Fire Alarm Plan Sparks City Debate
The Charley Rouss and the Fire companies favor a firmer stance on the proposed fire alarm system to be operated by police. Debate continues over the red tape and the path to efficiency as council members seek further discussion on the mayoral proposal.
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Charley Rouss
Toolinea Dt
Ward Fa
Sarahee Company
Partial Moon Eclipse Draws Little Notice Locally
The article notes a partial lunar eclipse observed in January across the region but not considered notable locally. It cites D Frost of the Yerkes Observatory describing the event and timing, with the Moon rising around six and shadow at six fifteen as it moves eastward over Europe, Asia, and Africa.
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Williams
D Frost
Romania Eyes Strait If Axis Demands Backdown
A chaotic fragment suggests Bucharest warns that Romania may cover Danes and German private affairs, pressing for a reasonable attitude from Germany. The note hints Romania entering affairs unless a cooler approach is adopted.
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Rumania
ORLY
Germany
Belated Buyers Delay Market Wheat Slumps
Chicago on February 1 reports two dollar per bushel wheat prices fading this week as European demand wanes. Prices fall from 2.05 to 2.00 dollars per bushel with declines in corn oats and provisions, while shifts in buying and selling pressures reflect broader market uncertainty and federal policy hints.
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Associated
Chicago
Europe
United States
Washington
Aes
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