Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Attempts Suicide With Poison
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw attempted to kill herself with disinfectant in a Chicago apartment after a New Year celebration. Her son Russell Thaw and a Filipino maid were present. she was rushed to hospital in critical condition but showed signs of improvement as doctors noted possible alcohol influence aiding her survival.
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Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Associated Pressmetkdorien Sm ‘Jam 5
Evelyn On
Naahithese
Russell Thaw
Evelyn
Harry Thaw
Pittsburgh
Stanford White
New York
Thaw
Jessie Accops
Brooklyn
A. Thomas Brandat
Philadelphia
Alice
Doctor and Wife Injured in Winchster Bus Collision
Dr. J B Howe and his wife of Ithaca New York suffered severe bruises and minor cuts after their Cadillac struck a Winchester and Western Railroad bus at the Valley Pike crossing south of town. The bus derailed and was repaired. three or four bus passengers escaped injury. The motorman and conductor were unharmed.
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J. B. Howe
Ithaca
N Y
Cadillac
Winchester and Western Railroad
Valley Pike
Mrs. Howe
Washington
Winchester
Harloe Home
Workshop Burns In First Fire Of The New Year
A fire early this morning damaged Louis Pearson’s workshop and coal house at 305 National Avenue. Firemen confined the blaze to the two story building, with contents including tools and supplies ruined. loss estimated at about 400 dollars, likely insured.
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Louis Pearson
National Avenue
Albert Ritter
Mr. Pearson
Virginia Woolen Mills
Igg&pe
Pearson
Former Scotland Yard Official Fined in Hyde Park Misconduct
Sir Basil Thompson, former Scotland Yard official, convicted of misconduct with a woman in Hyde Park and fined five pounds with equal costs. An appeal was noted. Also notice about Friendship Fire Co. members sending claims to secretary C. D. Barnett before January 7, 1926 for payment at the regular meeting.
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The
Associated Press
London
Basil Thompson
Scotland Yard
Hyde Park
Friendship Fire Co
C. D. Barniett
C. D. Barnett
Secy
Shenandoah Valley Inc to Hold Annual Meeting January 13
The second annual meeting of Shenandoah Valley Inc will be held January 13 in the Virginia Theatre Harrisonburg. Governor-elect Byrd will speak along with Dr H W Temple Dr J P McConnell Phineas V Stephens Judge A C Dabney and others. A report and elections will follow. All thirteen counties urged to attend. women invited. Music by the Mitten Academy Band and instructors’ college groups will perform.
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Shenandoah Valley, Inc
East
Virginia
Harrisonburg
Shenandoah Valley
H. F. Byrd
H. W. Temple
Southern Appalachian Park Commission
J. P. McConnell
East Radford State
Charles L. Abernethy
M. C
North Carolina
Shenandoah
Nitten Academy
Woodstock
Ladies of Theeachers’ College
Bridgewater Colents
Shenandoah National Park
D. P. Wine
Dances Tonight For Turkey Ticket Buyers
The Firemen's Welfare Association hosts a dance tonight for those who bought Christmas turkey tickets. Admission is free. The event runs from 9 to 1 with round dancing at Rouss hall and square dancing at Friendship hall, featuring live orchestras.
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Firemen's Welfare Association
Rouss Hall
Friendship Hall
Renew Your Subscription Now For 4.00 Per Year
Reader notice offers renewal of a newspaper subscription at four dollars yearly by carrier with payment due in advance on or before January 31st.
Thief Seized After Break-In At Farmers Supply Co
County officers on a search warrant raided a Stephens City house seeking $103 taken from the Farmers Supply Company after a break in. No money was found. A suspect who had lingered in town recently left the area.
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Stephens City
Farmers Supply Company
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Farmers Supply Co
Fort Loudoun Seminary Reopens January Fifth
The Fort Loudoun Seminary will reopen on January 5 offering special advantages for day pupils.
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Fort Loudoun Seminary
Handley High Opens Season Against Shenandoah Club
Handley High School begins basketball season with a 7:30 pm home game against Shenandoah Athletic Club at the Handley gym. Cooley of Shenandoah, Ritter leading Handley, with Baker Canter Crisman and guards in the starting mix. Alumni game prior produced a 31 to 25 win for Winkfield and Sale.
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Handley High School
Handley Gym
Shenandoah Athletic Club
Massanutten Academy
Shenandoah City
Cooley
Begi
Frank Ritter
Sargent
Ritter
Ramey
Baker and
Canter
Black Cats
Crisman
Hawkins
Swank
Renner
Bonnoagligh
Haddley Gym
Harloe Brothers Plan Attractive Improvements for New Store
Harloe Brothers move from North Main to the Faulkner building at Main and Water plan interior papering in mahogany tones and new wood finish. They will replace a brick corner column with a steel support, remodel the storefront, and finish a fully equipped ice cream cellar, aiming to make the shop one of Main street’s most attractive.
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Harloe Brothers
Main Street
Elsie Janis to Perform at Empire Theatre
Renowned musical comedy star Elsie Janis brings her company to the Empire Theatre tomorrow evening at 7:30. The show aims to accommodate Week of Prayer attendees and a letter from management requests a large audience tribute. Janis previously drew a tremendous ovation when she performed here two seasons ago.
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Elsie Janis
London
Paris
New York
Empire Theatre
The
Star
Janis
Many Unite In Week Of Prayer At Local Church
The first universal week of prayer services in Winchester began at First Baptist Church with united prayer led by the Ministerial Association. Speakers included Prof. H. M. Crim and Rev. J. B. Duckwall. Services continue this week at United Brethren Christ Episcopal Grace Lutheran Braddock Street Methodist and Presbyterian churches led by listed pastors and themes such as Missions Religious Education Nations and Their Leaders.
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Winchester
First Baptist Church
Ministerial Association For United Prayer
H. M. Crim
J. 8. Duckwall
United Brethren Church
George W. Stover
W. L. Dudley
Presbyterian Church
B. V. Switzer
Christ Episcopal Church
Church Universal
C. A. Freed
Eall
Intenary Reformed Church
Grace Lutheran Church
J. L. Neft
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
F. R. Casselman
The Fool Scores Tremendous Hit At Empire
The Fool a ten reel stage play film by Channing Pollock wowed Empire audiences. Edmund Say praised its natural beauty and intense, warlike scenes as the theater packed yesterday. It plays again tonight at 7 and 9 30 with shorter subjects cut to fit the ten reels.
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Channing Pollock
Onti
Empire Screen
Wm. x
Edmund
The
Empire
the Empire
Fine Lots for Sale on Stewart and Handley in Winchester
Two lots on South Stewart Street 70 feet front 105 feet deep on Handley Boulevard for sale in Winchester Va. Located in a desirable residential area with water gas sewerage and electricity in front. Restrictions require dwelling cost at least 8000 and prohibiting stables hen houses and outbuildings except garages. Corner lot dwelling set back 20 feet from Handley Boulevard. Apply to H R Bryarly 22 Rouss Ave Winchester Va.
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Stewart Street
Handley Boulevard
City of
Winchester
For Rent Six Room Building on Main Street
For rent a six room building on Main Street suitable for dwelling or business. Apply G. M. Hansbrough at 14-1p-tff. Also two matched silk brocaded portieres in blue and brown available by phone. (11-28-1p-tf) House for sale or rent. 60 Lewis address appears in listing.
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Main St
G. M. Hansbrough
Lewis
Anderson Pool Parlor Opens Under Mr. Bahlman
The North Main street poolhall and bowling alleys once run by F. S. Anderson have been reopened by C. A. Bahlman after extensive repairs. The facility now features ten standard pool tables four bowling alleys and a complete modern renovation.
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Anderson Pool Parlor
Mr. Bahlman
North Main Street
Anderson
C. A. Bahlman
Bahlman
Virginia
Evangelists S R Ludwig to Aid Va Church Series
The Rev. S R Ludwig leaves for Reliance Virginia to assist the Rev Mr Obaugh in a series of evangelistic services at the United Brethren Church.
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S. R. Ludwig
Reliance
Mr. Obaugh
United Brethren Church
South End Hose Elects Officers For Present Year
The South End Hose Company held its annual meeting on West Monmouth street with a large crowd. Officers were reelected for the coming year, including President Chas W. Buhl and Secretary Carroll D. Grim, with no changes except for the secretary.
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South End Hose Company
West Monmouth Street
Firemen’s Welfare Association
Casselman
Chas
W. Buhl
C. WB. Riley
T. Ti. Pickeral
Harley Chiske
Carrol D. Grim
Grim Aptain
F. R. Casselman
Hugh Clark
William Gochenour
Harry Haines
James Seabright
Howard Haines
Sam Ensogna
Leno Haines
Mrs. Elizabeth A Fries Dies at 81 in Whit Hall
Elizabeth A Fries longtime Pleasant Valley United Brethren member died early this morning after illness. She was born January 10 1844 near the area and would have been 82 next Sunday. Survived by son VA Fries of White Hall two daughters Sydney Dorsey and Histe A Bailey two brothers John F Fries and Martin L Fries and two sisters Lacy Hinkle and Linnie Starr. Funeral Thursday at eleven from the Dorsey residence with Rev Ludwig or Rev Stover officiating. Interment in Old Stone Church graveyard. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
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Elizabeth A. Fries
William Dorsey
Whit Hall
Heron
Dorsey
R. Ludwig
George "W. Stover
United Brethren Church
Old Stone Church
California
Linnie Starr
Bronaugh, Mo
Home Life Insurance declares extra dividend for 1926
The Home Life Insurance Company of New York informs policy holders of an extra dividend payable during 1926. This is presented as a New Year gift by general agents H. R. Bryarly & Bro.
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The
Home Life Insurance Company of
New York
H. R. Bryarly & Bro
Start the New Year Right Car Sale at Winchester Motor Co
Rebuilt used cars offered with a $100 radio set free. Sale ends 10 p m Saturday January 9 1926. Ford-Fordson models featured by Winchester Motor Co. (1p-11)
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Winchester Motor CO
Ford — Fordson
Used Cars at Your Own Price This Week
Winchester ad notes big used car sale on page two with Ford-Fordson models and promotions throughout the week.
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Winchester “Motor Go
Removal notice and relocation to Main and Water Streets
Former shop announces move to the corner of Main and Water Streets and invites continued patronage. Also notes Mrs. J. C. Randolph of Opequon is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence S. Davis on Franklin Road, Roanoke, Va.
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Main and Water Sts
J. C. Randolph
Opequon
Lawrence S. Davis
Franklin Road
Roanoke
Virginia Governor Elect’s Wife Suffers Severe Burns
Mrs. Byrd Trinkle wife of Virginia governor elect is seriously injured after a fire at the executive mansion. She sustained first and second degree burns to her face neck arms and hands while attempting to rescue her son from the tower. Doctors report facial burns likely to fade but arm injuries more serious with ongoing examinations to determine full extent. Governor elect Trinkle plans immediate repairs and reassures restoration, with insurance covering damages.
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Associated Press
Richmond
B. Lee Trinkle
Memorial Hospital
Vrginia
Marka
Kia
A& Ing
Ae Major
Trinkle
Willis
Indy
Andy
A To Antiques
H. F
Lance
Byrd
Byrd, Jr
Gay Trinkle
Gove Trinkle
G Nor Trinkle
Mesages
Glernor Ritchie
Maryland
Miss Katherine Clem Heads to State Nursing Board Exam
Clem leaves Richmond to sit for a state board nursing examination. Robert M. Glass and M Steck depart for a trip to Britain with friends for unspecified plans.
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Katherine
Clem
Richmond
Nurs
Ers
Robert M. Glass
M. Steck
Bi i
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H. R. Bryarly
Rouss Ave
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