Walker Held in Bail on Murder Charge
H I Walker charged with shooting Frank L Spurr last Thursday night was held for grand jury action in Corporation Court in $500 bail. A friend posted the bond and Walker was released, with the magistrate noting only slight suspicion of guilt. The coroner’s jury later found Spurr died from gunshot wounds inflicted by Walker but did not rule the shots in defense. The case awaits further proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. I. Walker
Frank L. Spurr
Corporation Court
H. P. Kern
Iker
Walker
Chas
Wstel
Robert Worsley
Harry R. Kern
Walker & Find
James P. Reardon
H. J. Walker
Coronier
Spurr
A. L. Spurr
South Kent Street
Éanhe
Byrd Seen Likely to Sweep Virginia Districts
State Senator Ferguson and Delegate Horsley, visiting the Capitol, predict Harry Byrd will carry all but perhaps three congressional districts in the upcoming gubernatorial primary. They say Byrd is uppermost in voters’ minds and appears set to sweep most districts, with uncertainty only in the First, Second, and Third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mic News-Leader
Harry ¥. Byrd
8. L. Ferguson
Appomattox
J. R. Horsley
Stapleton
Bisil
General Assembly
Taki Road
Byrd
Ferguson
Floyd Collins Body Found in Sand Cave Tomb
The body of Floyd Collins, trapped in Sand Cave since January 30, was found dead in his tomb this afternoon in Cave City Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uary
Will of Mrs Emma B Nalls admitted to probate
The Corporation Court admitted the will of Mrs Emma B Nalls to probate. Bequests include $500 to Arnold Grimm and Bertha Natie, $150 to Dora Keyser, $200 to Fawcett, $50 to Helen Fletcher, $200 to Mount Hebron Cemetery trustees for perpetual care, and $500 to Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church for pastor salaries. Residue left to four nieces Hilda Baker Nannie Coulter Clara Caskey Fannie Young and two nephews Harry Fletcher Arnold Grimm. Codicils in her handwriting, including a $500 to Stella Fletcher. Executor named as M M Lynch. Executed January 16 1922.
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Emma B. Nalls
Corporation Court
Arnold Grimm
Bertha Natie
Dora Keyser
Fawcett
Helen Brown Fletcher
Mount Heébron Cemetery
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Hilda Baker
Nannie Coulter
Clara Caskey
Fannie Young
Harry Fletcher
M. M. Lynch
Stella Fletcher
Conrad Estate Will Probate Vast Shenandoah Trust Funds
The will of Mrs. Georgia Bryan Conrad decants an estate exceeding 160000 dollars plus an additional 60000 advanced to her daughters. Shenandoah Valley National Bank of Winchester named executor with bond of 163000 dollars. The document, dated January 23 1925, distributes seven equal shares to living children and their issue, with specific charges against Carter Bryan Conrad and Augusta Forman Conrad.
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Georgia Bryan
Conrad
Holmes Conrad
Carter Bryan Conrad
Augusta Forman Conrad
Frank B. Whit
Stewart Bell
Hilda B
Seathers
Major Conrad
Holmes Conin
George Bryan
Cavern rescue of Floyd Collins moves slowly
In Sand Cave Kentucky officials report slow progress as rescuers widen a tunnel to reach Floyd Collins trapped in a natural pit. Soldiers guard the area while hand tools replace pneumatic methods due to difficult rock. Officials note fissures and laterals extend from the shaft as the effort drags on.
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Associated Press
Aecre
Floyd Colins
Sand ‘Cave
R. B. Lambie
West Virginia
John Henryetta
H. T. Carmichael
Land Cave
Sand Cave
Floyd Collins
Cave City
Mass meeting called on Apple Blossom Festival
Winchester Chamber of Commerce issued a call for a mass meeting tomorrow night at 8 in the gold room of the George Washington Hotel. A successful meeting last Thursday drew strong attendance and broad cooperation for this year’s Apple Blossom Festival. reports from the nominating committee will be read and a complete committee list announced.
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Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Gold Room
George Washington Hotel
Chamber of Commerce
Winchester
Bear traders force recessions in scores of stock issues
New York Feb 16 bear traders sold large blocks during the first hour of trading forcing recessions of 1 to 6 points in many issues as pools paused actions. Resumption of bull work in Jordan Motors and Texas and Pacific steadied the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Bull
Jordan Motors
Texas and Pacific
Expert tree pruning demonstrations offered to Frederick growers
Frederick county apple growers have a five session pruning program led by F. A. Motz, extension horticulturist from Virginia Tech. Motz arrives Tuesday and starts Wednesday with practical pruning guidance and Q A sessions. Demonstrations run February 18 at the Boyd Richards orchard Alb in Gainesboro road and at Phil H Gold orchard Ridge road, February 19 at Pollard orchard Martinsburg ee and Frank Bailey orchard Middle road, February 20 at Harry Schmidt orchard Valley pike.
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Frederick County
H. Clay DeGrange
Frederick County Fruit Growers’ Association
F. A. Motz
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Boyd Richards
Albin
Gainesboro Road
Phil H. Gold
Ridge Road
Pollard
Martinsburgee
Frank Bailey
Middle Road
Harry Schmidt
Valley Pike
Virginia Park Bill Passed by House for Shenandoah Area Study
The House approved a Senate bill authorizing $20,000 for a preliminary survey and report to acquire land for Shenandoah National Park in Virginia and similar parks in North Carolina Tennessee and Kentucky. Judge Harrison was praised for uniting Virginia lawmakers behind the measure and the President is expected to sign.
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The
Star
Washington
House of
Senate
Blue Ridge
Valley
Virginia
Shenandoah National Park
Smoky Mountain
North Carolina
Tennessee
Mammoth Cave
Kentucky
House
Temple
Pennsylvania
Pee Ae
Harrison
T. W. Harrison
Judge Harrison
Policeman Legg Retired as Night Desk Man
Lewis Legg the oldest Winchester police veteran, was not re elected and left the force Saturday night. Edward Hinkins of Strasburg Va was appointed to take Legg's place as night desk officer at police headquarters. Legg had served nearly a quarter century and was shot years ago during an arrest, losing a lung but surviving. Friends expect a pension to be granted by council for his valued service despite no formal request.
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Lewis Legg
Winchester
Legg
Council
Nixdorf salesman departs for spending week with Biker
Mr. Donald Nixdorf, a salesman for Corn Products Cany, leaves to spend the week with Mrs. Albert Biker on North Main Street in a brief local note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Nixdorf
Corn Products Cany
Albert Biker
North Main Street
Apple Blossom Festival Rally at George Washington Hotel
A civic notice urges all residents to attend a meeting at the George Washington Hotel on Tuesday night February 17 at 8 o clock to hear Robert M Ward report on the Apple Blossom Festival. The speaker stresses shared ownership and neighborly spirit, encouraging Kickers Boosters and Knockers to participate in shaping the event.
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George Washington Hotel
Robert M. Ward
Harry Byrd
United States
Trinkle
Virginia
Reuss
Old Frederick
Kiwanis Charity Dance Tickets On Sale Now
The Kiwanis Club offers a charity ball to aid underprivileged and disabled children. George Washington Hotel, Monday February 23, 8 to 2. Verzi's orchestra, dancing, cards, and entertainment. Tickets $2.50 at Orndoff Brown Paona’s Drug M., M. B. Clowe, Sample Shoe Store. Patronesses include wives of officers and directors.
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Kiwanis Club
George Washington
Verzi
Orndoff and Brown
Paona’s Drug Company
M. B. Clowe
Sample Shoe Store
Charity Hall
Mesdames Philip Williams
Williamg. Hardy
H. M. Sartelle
Hugh R. Davidson
Harold ©. Sheetz
J. M. Orndoff
Andréw Bell
Paul A. Beck
Charles R. Keeler
J. A. Richard
Jesse Oakes
Tire theft charge lands two in county jail
Paull Elliott 22 of Gore was arrested by Sheriff Pannett and Policeman Boyd in a local poolroom on a charge of stealing automobile tires from Mr. Larrick at Chambersburg months ago. John Householder had already been jailed for nearly two months over the same theft. Both men face a hearing in the county magistrate's court this afternoon.
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Paull Elliott
Gore
Pannett
Boyd
Larrick
Chambersburg
John Householder
Elliott
Householder
Apple Blossom Festival Seeks Changes for Three Day Program
A statement led by Director General W of Winchester and Prince William County Apple Blossom Festival outlines plans to expand the event in 1925. The proposal calls for larger prizes and a three day program, with a reorganized committee structure and new dues. A circular letter will be sent to civic organizations, freight traffic managers, and festival boards to solicit opinions on the changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Precter County
C. & C Southern’ Ry
Renee
Apple Storage Plant in Frederick County Highlighted
A Baltimore Sunday item describes a Winch Company apple storage plant on North Street near snow cover. It notes a capacity of 1,000,000 barrels and a 1 story building with 000,000 cubic feet storage, built around 7,000 feet in size, serving Frederick County’s extensive apple orchards ready for export.
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Baltimore
Winch Company
Frederick County
Bad Colored Girls Arrested in Virginia Street Incident
Viola Parker and Mabpate are reported as colored women accused of abusing passers-by with curses in Market Virginia. Policeman Hollis says they were detained Saturday night awaiting a hearing in the Juvenile Court before Judge Lake J. Fragier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Parker
Mabpate
F Market
Hollis
Lake J. Fragier
Courtfield Luvinoid No. 43808 Offered at Hyde Sale
This great cow bred by the late Lucien Carr will be offered at the Hyde Sale, Clearbrook, Feb. 23. Registered calf in September will be worth a hundred dollars to any Jersey breeder.
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Courtfield
Lucien Carr
Hyde
Clearbrook
Jersey
Poe
Local Auto Sale Signals Deep Reductions on New Cars
The undersigned offers new Paige Brougham Jewett Sedan and Jewett Coupe at sharply reduced prices for quick sale. Also Jewett Touring Spirit and Two Ton Service appear among discounts. Includes a used lot remark and contact by RUSSELL dated 2-14-1p-6t.
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Paige Brougham
Jewett
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Tomb
Ema Nansis
Market Street
Shen
Valley Bank
Harry Carmichael
DeGrange
Madden
Leggs
Moling and Seal
Hyde Sale
the Athletic Association
American Legion
Rya
Hota
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