Fire injuries and mansion blast shock FredericK county
A Virginia governor elect family escapes as a Christmas tree fire at the Richmond mansion causes extensive damage to the historic building and displaces the Trinkle family. Mrs Trinkle and son Lee jump from a third floor window. a fireman saves her by grabbing her ankle. Billy and Lee Jr are helped to safety. priceless belongings are lost. A separate incident tells of Clarence Unger 14 burned to death after fueling flames at a sawmill near Berkeley county. He lived five hours after exposure. The Branson widow Mrs Caroline Branson dies after a stair fall amid bronchial illness in Frederick county. The Branson family long affiliated with Friends, burial at Hopewell Meeting House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Kee
Billy
Lee, Jr
Trinkle
H. F. Byrd
Richmond
E. Lee Trinkle
Pineve Church
Frederick County
Berkeley County
W. Va
Clarence Unger
Marshall Unger
Caroline Branson
Jonathan W. Branson
Annie J. Rees
North Braddock Street
Branson
Society
Hopewell Meeting House
Wichester
Jonah L. Rees
Rees
F. B. Glerk
Handley Schools
Chicago
Miss Daing
Susan Cunningham
Swathmore College
Hopewell
Edward O. Janney
Baltimore
Ead
Walker Mc Bond
Daniel W. Lupton
Joseph J. Jolliffe
William S. Huyett
Albert Robinson
Carroll Clevenger
South End Hose Co Regular Meeting January 4
South End Hose Company holds its regular monthly meeting Monday January 4 at 8 o clock. Election of officers expected and a big surprise in store. Every member urged to be present. Chas Buhl president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Buhl
Pres
Coal Price Cut Sparks Immediate Delivery Push
Unclear OCR notes indicate a reduced coal price with immediate delivery. Mention of a phone contact 414 J suggests inquiry or order processing. No clear dates, place, or organization are identifiable from the fragment.
Week of Prayer Begins in Winchester Churches
Under the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America the annual first week of January prayer observance opens tonight at the First Baptist Church in Winchester. Union services continue nightly through Sunday with two gatherings at Grace Lutheran and Braddock Street Methodist. The week features sermons by local pastors and offerings for the Children’s Home Society of Virginia and the American Bible Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
Ministerial Association
First Baptist Church
Grace Lutheran Church
Braddock Street Methodist Church
The
Baptist Church
H. M
Orim
J. S. Bucknall
Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church
United Brethren Church
Missions
W. le Dudley
Presbyterian Church
Nations
Christ Episcopal Church
Church
Universal
Centenary
Children’s Home Society of Virginia
American Bible Society
United Prayer
Those Who Miss Elsie Janis Have Cause For Regret
The greatest musical comedy star Elsie Janis will perform at the Empire Theatre in Winchester on Wednesday at 8 15 pm with her company. This personal tribute stop follows a successful New York season and a flight to Florida, with seats selling rapidly at the Empire office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Empire Theatre
Janis
New York
Florida
Empire
Nome
England
Store Room for Rent at North Main Street
Classified item listing a store room for rent at 5 North Main Street with application contact Fred Boyd. Also advertises room and board and references other local notices and a seminary reopening on January 5 with benefits for day pupils.
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North Main St
Fred
Boyd
Faithful Colored Woman Career Ends
Mabel Washington Alexander an esteemed colored woman died after a long illness. She served one family for 35 to 40 years and was widow of Rev Otis Alexander born in June 1852 in Hedgesville West Virginia. Funeral from John Mann M E Church Wednesday at 3 p.m with Rev W H Polk officiating. Active pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Washington Alexander
Piccadilly
Washington Streets
Rachel
G. L. Miller
Wm. C. Miller
Otis Alexander
Hedgesville
W. Va
John Mann
Charles Hall
Howard Robinson
Charles Lampkins
Richard Ashby
Joseph Willis
Charles Green
Aaron Harper
David Anderson
Three Cases In Police Court In Newton Thompson Arrest
Newton Thompson was arrested today by Policeman Dove on a disorderly conduct charge dating from May 23. He was fined seven dollars by Justice Frazier. Briscoe Parker was found guilty of unauthorized use of a Ford car owned by Charles Pratt of Stephens City and sentenced to 60 days in jail. E. L. Sibert paid twelve dollars in a police court fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Thompson
Dove
Justice Frazier
Briscoe Parker
Charles Pratt
Stephens City
E. L. Sibert
seAaw
Speredine
Congress Returns as World Court Issue Reappears
Congress reconvenes as Senate Finance Committee debates a tax bill and the House votes on Treasury and Post Office supply measures. The debt case is again taken up by the House Ways and Means Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Associated Press
Congress
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
House
Treasury
Post Office
Ways and Mens Committee
Musical Comedies At Popular Prices Empire This Week
Winchester residents enjoy four different entertainment programs at the Empire Theatre this week. Special feature films and musical comedies share the bill with daily matinees except Saturday when the full program runs. The Fool is shown today and tomorrow with two complete shows nightly at 7 and after the musical.
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Winchester
Empire Theatre
Bloodhounds Trail Intruder Across County Roads
A dark intruder entered Winchester Memorial Hospital nurses home on West Clifford street, rummaged rooms, cut a telephone feed, then fled as bloodhounds tracked a path to Selma on the Northwestern pike. He is linked to several other recent entries in North Kent and North Market areas. described as very dark and wearing a red sweater and cap.
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Winchester Memorial Hospital
West Clifford Street
Miss Hepner
Pannett
Equity
Cumberland Valley Roundhouse
Northwestern Pike
Selma
Pendleton Home
North Kent Street
Holmes Conrad
North Market Street
Christmas Club Farmers and Society Opens in Winchester
Opens tonight from 7 to 9 at 1926 Club sponsored by the National Bank near the county courthouse. Friendship Fire Co. members must file claims with secretary D. Barnett by January 7, 1926 for payment at the regular meeting that evening.
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Farmers & Soeunce
Nat'l
Winchester
the National Bank
County Court House
Friendship Fire Co
D. Barnett
Miss Frances O Rea r Dies at 75 in Winchester
Miss Frances O rear longtime Treasury Department stenographer and early typewriter user died Saturday at 3 PM in Winchester at age 75. She lived with sister Miss Elizabeth M O Rear and aunt Mrs Mary E Tyler at 333 West Cork Street. Funeral services were held at 2 30 PM with Rev Dr C Eed presiding. interment Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers included J H Moline Lester D Arnold W S Hiett George O Rear Silver O Rear and Richard R Brown.
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Frances O'Rear
Clarke County
West Cork Street
Miss O’rear
Elizabeth M. O’rear
Mary E. Tyler
Jesse O'Rear
Frances Utterback
Warrenton
Fauquier County
States Treasury Department
Washington
Re! O’rear
Winchester
Cork Street
Adverser
RE. O'Re
Clearbrook
Eran Church
B. V. Switzer
Raddock Street
M. B. Church
South
O’rear
Mount Hebron Cemetery
J. H. Moline, Sr
Lester D
Arnold
Hiett
George O'Rear
Silver O'Rear
Richard R. Brown
Man Accused of Two Murders Seeks Freedom On Writ
Princess Anne Maryland January 4 Through a writ of habeas corpus Co N Walker alias William Smith aged 66 seeks freedom today hearing before Judge Robert S Dyer at 4 o clock The move pressures state attorney Harry Dashiell to reveal evidence prosecutors say implicates Walker in two murders He is jailed in connection with the slaying of Crisfield farmer John Sambo Sterling at the latter s home on Thanksgiving day Walker is believed to be an escaped convict from the Virginia penitentiary farm where he served 18 months of an 18 year term for the murder of deputy sheriff James Shackleford of Gloucester county Virginia
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Princess Anne
N. Walker
William Smith
Robert S. Dyer
Walker
Harry ©. Dashiell
John
Sambo) Sterling
Crisfield
Virginia Penitentiary Farm
James Shackleford
Gloucester County
Fort Loudoun to Reopen Tomorrow
Fort Loudoun Seminary resumes after Christmas break with most out of town students returning for the spring term. Management announces special advantages for day pupils as the term begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Loudoun Seminary
Boys of S.V.A. Return To School After Holiday Break
Shenandoah Valley Academy reopens for the second half of the 1925 26 term after a mid winter holiday. Some students return today with all expected back by noon tomorrow after Christmas recess ends. Examinations were completed before the break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Conspiracy Claims Roil Romania Greece and Bulgaria
Reports surfaced of a conspiracy to overthrow the Romanian monarchy in Bucharest. The turmoil spread to Greece and Bulgaria with ensuing disturbances and political tension across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menarchy
Bucharest
Greece
Mystery Surrounds Crown Prince Carol and Romanian Abdication
London reports tie the Milan visit to Crown Prince Carol of Romania and his renunciation of the throne. Magda Lupescu, blue-eyed daughter of a Jassy merchant, is linked to Carol as aides and dinners unfold amid royal upheaval in Greece Bulgaria and Romania.
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Shawn
Milan
Associated
Presa
London
Carol
Ae Kan
Greece
Eefer
Min
Conateealik
Premire Pangalos
Balkans
Carol of
Romania
Magda Lupescu
Jassy
Zyziz Lamprino
Atic
Madame Lupesco
Ferdinand
Crown Council
Bucharest
For Rent and For Sale Classified Fragments
Rent six room building at 8 Main St suitable for dwelling or business. Also offered two pairs of tapestry portieres. Contact G. M. Hansbroy for details or sale inquiries.
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Tae
Lee Trinkle
Son
CBS
WKS. Branson
Byrd
Fire Department of
Clarence
M. G. Hoffman
Bunker Hill
Society of Friends
Prince
Balkan States
South End Hose CO
Snapp
Children’s Society
Bible Society
Elsie Janis
Clifford — St
Car
Sigel
Negro
Rane
C. W. Hollis
Hinkins
Xmas Club
Miss O'Rear
Old Virginia
Fort Loudoun
S.V. A
Pangalos
Cat
Ces Carol
Dame Lupesco
Daily Express
Vreas
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