Floyd Collins Rescue Efforts Press on Amid Rain and Crumbling Cave
Reports from Cave City and Louisville detail ongoing rescue attempts for Floyd Collins trapped in Sand Cave. A 30-foot shaft nears the prisoner as water from heavy rains complicates digging. Witnesses debate whether the incident is a hoax or a genuine accident, with officials and reporters testifying onCollins’s condition and the rescue timeline.
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Collins
Sand City
Mother Nature
Floyd Collins
Sand Cave
Collins’ Prison
Fren
Zied
Robert A. Burton
Louisville Fire Department
William Burke Miller
Louisville Courier-Journal
Refused to Pay Wife Alimony Courthouse to Carlisle
Charles Moss, a Black artist formerly of this city, was arrested on a telegram from Carlisle Pennsylvania stating he was a fugitive from justice. He faced $1000 bail after authorities learned he allegedly ignored a court order to pay his wife $10 weekly alimony. Moss claimed lack of funds or he was dying his wife money. He then left Carlisle for Winchester as officials prepared papers for return to Carlisle.
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Charles Moss
Carlisle
Pennsylvania
R Lake J. Frazier
John Jett
Moss
Doran
Ing
Winchester
Harrisburg
Tomorwee
Byrd Back Local Auto Licenses Plan in Virginia
Senator H F Byrd writes from Winchester Virginia on February 5 1925 endorsing local collection of automobile licenses. He says it is practicable and convenient, urges local officials in every county and city to sell licenses and deliver them to applicants, and promises to amend laws to reduce hardship and ensure economy with minimal payer inconvenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Byrd
Winchester
Wyclef West
Mr. Fletcher
Virginia
Follow The Crowds The Empire Weekly Film Show
A period notice promotes weekly movie showings with orchestra accompaniment and original scoring. It advertises regular prices and daily matinees at 2 30 Pleasant crowd energy but suggests attending matinees to avoid peak evening crowds.
Closed Season for iBlack Bass Ends Fishing
The closed season for black bass is in effect this year and fishing is unlawful during the period. In Frederick and Clarke Counties the season lasts from January 1st to June 15th, prohibiting capture of the species.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick and
Clarke
Auction at Trussell and Co. Stephens City sale begins Feb 9
Don't miss the auction of general merchandise at Trussell and Co. Stephens City starting Monday February 9 at 2 PM and continuing until sold. Auctions held at 2 PM and 7 PM daily. J L and J W Jolliffe record.
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Trussell and Co
Stephens City
J. L
J. W. Jolliffe
Winchester Gas Station Debate Prompted Trustees' Action
Trustees acted without proper authority at a meeting to record the four five vote in favor of a gasoline filling station proposal in Winchester Virginia. The executive committee discussed the plan on January 19 1925 with one opposed and five abstaining or noncommittal. A petition was presented to the city council purporting to reflect the trustees action. The resolution calls for conveying the matter by letter to the Daily Independent in Winchester Virginia for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil
Charley Rouss
Ained
Winchester
Wate Braddock
Daily Independentor
Judge Frederick W. Sims Ends Life In Richmond Hotel
Judge Frederick W. Sims, 62, president of the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, killed himself with a shotgun in his Jefferson Hotel room in Richmond near 10 AM Sunday after suffering nervous strain from close duties. Mrs. Sims was in the lobby. the shot was heard, and Coroner James M. Whitehead certified death by suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick W. Sims
Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
Jefferson Ha
Richmond
Florida
Coronner James M. Whitehead
No Increase In Price At The Empire Tonight
The Empire advertises THE REDEEMING SEN new city hit showing Friday only. It promotes daily picks and urges readers to schedule picture shopping at the Empire for the latest big city screen entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Empire
Special January Rate Subscriptions Deadline Notice
The notice states subscriptions at the special January rate will end at 12 o clock noon on Wednesday February 11. New subscribers may still enroll at the same rate by mail for $8 or by carrier for $4 per year, in advance, until the deadline.
End of World Debate Ends in Arrest on Main Street
Saturday night on Main Street a religious discussion led to the arrest of J. D. Luttrell and Jans Good for obstructing traffic crowding and disorderly conduct. They face a police court hearing at 7 before Justice Worsley. The dispute centered on whether Hell is the grave with heated Bible and original language references cited by Luttrell and Good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
J. D. Luttrell
Jans Good
Highland Avenue
Worsley
Mr. Good
Hell
Mr. Luttrell
Luttrell
John Gordon
Funeral for William A Smoot Tuesday at United Brethren Church
The funeral for William A Smoot, who died suddenly from heart trouble after a seven hour illness, will be held Tuesday at two oclock in the United Brethren Church. Rev George W Stover will lead the service, with Hiram Lodge of Me conducting the burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Smoot
Ath Kents
United Brethren Church
George W. Stover
Mount Hebron
Hiram Lodge
Polhamus Farm Sold At Bankruptcy Sale For 21000
Charles Town West Virginia February 9 The farm of S A Polhamus near Summit Point Jefferson county was sold at a bankrupt sale by J B Newlin trustee to Miss Gertrude Polhamus for 21000 The place contains 208 acres and has some bearing orchards.
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Charles Town
Polhamus
Summit Point
Jefferson County
J. B. Newlin
Gertrude Polhamus
Adjourned Sale Crisman Farm 73 acres
Adjourned sale announced for 73 acres of Crisman Farm on Wednesday February 11 1925 in front of the Court House. Refer to rettise ment. Herbert S. Larrick trustee announces the sale and provides notice of the adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crisman Farm
Court House
Herbert
Larrick
New Jewelry Store Opens Tomorrow Night at Sternberg’s
A new jewelry store opens tomorrow morning at 9 P M inviting the public to visit. Sternberg's Inc located at 16914 North Main Street announces the grand opening with an open invitation to shoppers and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sternberg’s Inc
N. Main St
Mid City Garage Ad Reads on Page Two
Classified snippet notes an advance for Read-Moling and Seals Linoleum on the seventh page and cites page references for the ad. The brief item mentions a local business promotional placement without further details or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mid City
Joy Bell evening at West Water Street church
Ever Ready Missionary Society of First Christian Church hosts a Joy Bell evening at the home of Mr and Mrs E W Cather on West Water Street Thursday February 12 at 7:30 PM A humorous program music debate and address by Rev J P Morgan with a silver offering and ice cream sold Fun planned Ip-1t
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ever Ready Missionary Society of
First Christian Church
E. W. Cather
West Water Street
J. P. Morgan
Silver Tea for Catholic Church at Mrs Verzi Apt
Mrs Elsa Verzi will host a silver tea at her 107 West Water Street apartment on Wednesday afternoon from 2 to 6 o clock. The event invites a cordial welcome to all and benefits the Catholic Church.
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Elsa Verzi
W. Water, St
Court set to hear embezzlement case against W B Harper
Circuit Court will hear 10 criminal cases tomorrow with a 24 member venire for the Commonwealth against W B Harper charged with embezzling funds from Green Spring Milling Co where he was manager. Indictment cites over fifty dollars, but prosecutors claim larger sums. Harper denies charges and aims to prove innocence. Jury witnesses and names of summoned jurors listed. trial expected to last several days as many witnesses are to be examined. Sheriff Pannett summoned about 25 witnesses for the trial. A second case is also scheduled for tomorrow with an indicted defendant awaiting trial and transfer to the jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
W. B. Harper
Green Spring Milling Company
A. W. Wright
G. W. Maury
P. W. Good
Jno
C. Gold
J. W. Brumback
C. B. Daweon
R. B. L. Whitacre
A. W. Stine
Oscar C. Miller
A. Smith Guard
Ray Robinson
C. B. Collins
George L. Good
R. W. Hockman
J. B. Jennings
B. J. Lewis
M. Fishpaw
Chas
M. Lupton
J. R
A. P. Stine
Pannett
Sims' Body To Be Buried In Louisa
The body of Frederick Wilmer, president of the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, who ended his life in a hotel room, lay in state at the home of State Senator W Worth Smith. It will be taken to Louisa for funeral services and burial tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
J Va
Frederick Wilmerins
Virginia Sue Court of Appeals
W. Worth Smith
Louisa
Pullman Special Charge OKed by ICC
The Interstate Commerce Commission held today that Pullman passenger surcharges are justifiable and railroads may keep the practice. The 50 percent additional charge on Pullman accommodations was approved as part of a broader earnings investigation into the Pullman Company and railroads. The commission said the inquiry had not yet reached conclusions on general reasonableness of all charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pullman Company
Hable Plans New 2260-Seat Florida Theatre
Fred H Hable and his brother Herman form a company to erect a 500000 theater in downtown St Petersburg Florida. Construction to start by May 1 will focus on road attractions vaudeville and motion pictures with seating for 2260 in the heart of the business district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred H. Hable
Herman H. Hable
St. Petersburg
Fla
Hable
Lost tortoise shell glasses return to office supply co
Help find owner of tortoise shell glasses reported lost at 109 West Water Street. The item may belong to customers of the local office supply store and should be claimed there. Contact the store to identify and retrieve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Return Office Supply Co
W. Water St
Deaths in Middletown Honor Anna Cordelia Larrick
Anna Cordelia Larrick, aged 83, died Sunday after a brief illness from bronchial pneumonia. She was a lifelong Middletown resident, born November 11, 1843, daughter of James and Shewalter Larrick. Survived by sons Fred J and C H Larrick and daughter Mrs. C E Byer, with many in-laws and grandchildren. Funeral services held in Middletown with mourners noting her piety and long life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Anna Cordelia Larrick
James
Larrick
Charles C. Hammack
Marrick
James Ewalter
Frederick
Revocation Sought For Bas Line Operations Permit
Fragmentary notice reports that a permit was granted to operate on a road between Winchester and Ashby s Gap and Washington with towns involved. It also notes a revocation demand against Keilgard for operating on that route and references a disputed date and authority.
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Winchester
Ashby’s Gap
Middax
Keilegard
Washington
Ketlagard
Senseney Family Traces Towns and Death Plans
Fragmentary obituary notes Gc Ww Senseney of Bloomington Bloomington county and Middletown, son of Joh seney. He lived in Bloom nearly sixty years and worked in business. He died, leaving a niece and Mrs Lie ington Va. Remains to Middletown for services and burial in town cemetery tomorrow at ten o'clock.
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Senseney
Bloomington
Johseney
Bloom
Ness
Seeet
Ters
Lie
Ington
Middletown
Tommorrow
South End Club Meeting at Inwood Harbor Topics
The South End Club at the Peninsylvania Railroad holds a session at Inwood. Members, railroad employees, will discuss Harbors of New York and Bills of Lading. The meeting covers transportation topics and industry terminology.
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South End
Inwood
Penin- Sylvania
Wort Sakte
Ction
Ree L
Ala
CsCuss
New York
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Sami Cave
W. Punkhouser
AV City
Brigniser Opalimors
Penne
Simmons
Robert Burden
Louisville. Fire Department
Burden
Homer
Marshall
Andrew
William B. Miller
Louisville Courier- Journal
Cave City
Floya Collins
Harry T. Carmichael
H. G. Lane
Nanfordville
Homer Collins
Floyd
Lane
Chas. Moss
Hleyd Collins
Cave
James H. Fletcher
Quiannewita Wa
Empire
iBlack Bass
ARIES
Rous Co
Trustees Act
F. W. Sims
Vic
Mr. Smoot
Polhamus Farm
L. L. Hoekman & Son
W.B. Harper
Robt. ‘Santmyer
Sims
Pullman
Fred. H. Hable
Mr. H Son
Warren
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