Intruder Targeting Town Homes Raises Fear and Mystery
Residents report a white intruder entering multiple homes at night without theft beyond small items and meals. Police question a suspect as officers link several break ins to a single offender, with two men possibly operating and a reported near-entry at the Grim residence on South Market Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
As Ag
Rey
Taea
Winchester Memorial
Saas Fee
Charles Grim
Market Street
Lawrence Russell
Mr. Russell
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Says Attempt Not Fatal
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw told her physician she is glad the poison attempt did not kill her. She drank eight ounces of disinfectant while drunk, hoping it would be fatal, and explained she drank gin, beer, and whiskey beforehand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chicago
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Christmas Savings Club invites joining now
Readers are urged to join a new Christmas Savings Club promising a full purse for the holiday season. The ad touts a best ever savings system and notes hundreds already joined, encouraging immediate enrollment with assurances of no regrets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Het & Savings
For Rent Six Room Building on Main Street
Advertises a six room building at 8S Main St suitable for dwelling or business. Contact G. M. Hansbrough. Includes note Hats priced at 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M- Hansbrough
Hodgson Sale Ad Hats Dollar Saturday
A brief notice lists hats offered at one dollar during a Saturday sale. Margaret L. Hodgson signs the ad, dated January 9, with catalog-like item notation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret L. Hodgson
Valley Sees Wide Changes, Staunton Visits Note Progress
Martinsburg businessman William Morton visits Staunton and reports rapid development across the Shenandoah Valley. Roads and hotels praised. new residences, stores, schools, and industries rising. Shenandoah Valley Inc. credited as key driver of growth and national park push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Morton
Martinsburg
W. Va
Staunton
Virginia
Winchester
Morgan
Shenafidoah Valley Inc
the Great
Cogitauide and
Connally Fid
Shenandoah Valley Inc
Mansion Not Ready For Byrds Until Spring
Virginia Governor E Lee Trinkle says there is no chance the Byrds will move into the governor's mansion on February 1. Fire damages the historic home requiring seven to eight weeks of repairs, delaying occupancy until March or later. Mrs. Byrd remains in Richmond to oversee rehabilitation as contractors work on woodwork plastering and reconditioning furniture. Governor’s wife improves after Burns. sympathy pours in from across Virginia and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Evening News-Leader
Harry F. Byrd
Byrd
Trinkle
Lag
Kiwanis Club Posts Fine Record Acknowledged at 1926 Start
The Moeavedel Kiwanis Club held its first 1926 meeting at the George Washington Hotel with reports from retiring officers. President Orndoff presented Past President Jess Oakes a solid gold button. Officer nominees were elected for 1926 and attendance notes highlighted. continued on page eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moeavedel Kiwanis Club
George Washington Hotel
Orndoff
Jess Oakes
Floridus Crosby
Staunton Kingins Club
Bob Barton
J. Matton’ Orndoff
Philip Williams
J._ Oakes
Andrew Bell
Clarke M. Smith
F. W. Bailey
C. A. Freed
J. A. Richard
G. M. Hansco
M. M. Hunt
S. C. Hoshour
W. H. McKnee
EB. Stultz
BE. Vi Weems, Jr
Adine
J.C. On
Bill Ramsey
EB. B. Cooper
W. G. Hardy
Marion Orndoff
Arthur Robinson
Joe Davis
C. Hoshour
W. H. Mellweg
Frank Bailey
Miff. Clowe
Youth Pleads Guilty in Latonia Beach Bootlegging Case
In Cir cuit Court Justice swiftly indicts Roy LaCroix for transporting liquor from Latonia Beach to Winchester. He pleads guilty and is sentenced to 30 days in jail plus fines and costs after being jailed since December 20. The liquor, Canadian whiskey, was to be used by a Pittsburgh club for Christmas holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Lecroix
J. P. Felty
Latonia Beach
Fla
Winchester
Felty
Pannett
Felty and LaCroix
Young LaCroix
Whiting
Daytona Beach
Pittsburgh
Senate Judiciary Committee Opens Aluminum Company Inquiry
House Marine Committee hears views on radio control. Senate judiciary panel begins probe into Aluminum Company. Rubber investigation continues by House Commerce Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pies House
Marine Committee
House
Senate Judiciary Committee
House Commerce .Com
Alleged Forger Sent to Grand Jury in County Forgery Case
Carter Cooper, a county man, is held for the grand jury on forgery charges based on forged checks. Several merchants testified to identifications, including a jeweler and a store owner, with Cooper denying guilt and bail set at 1000 dollars. Other suspects await hearings as the grand jury convenes January 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter Cooper
Grand Jury
The
Nation Court
Justice Frasier
Issiah Roe
Revenue
Frederick County
Cooper
BE. Huntsberry
W. E. Huntsberry
Roe
M. B. Clowe
M. H. Rosenberger
Hamman’s Dollar Store
Frazier
Corporation Court
Frank Trammell Opens An Agency on Main Street
Announcement of a Reliance Life Insurance Agency opening in Winchester by Frank J. Trammell. Leslie G. Polhamus and Harold P. Woltz will run the office on Main street second floor near the Essex motor car building. agency covers northern Virginia with a combined life health and accident product line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reliance Life Insurance Company
Pittsburgh
Winchester
Frank J. Trammell
Martinsburg
W. Va
Leslie G. Polhamus
Harold P. Woltz
Main Street
Essex Motor Car Establishment
Union Bank
Reliance Insurance Company
Polhamus
National Fruit Product Company
Waltz
Northern Virginia Power Company
Winchester Agency
Reliance Company
Virginia
REMNANT SALE AT ERUHOY DEPT STORE
Readable fragments describe a department store remnant sale with promotional sale terms. The item notes a price emphasis and date code but lacks complete details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eruhoy SE
Federal funds to upgrade Winchester area roads
Virginia will receive 1 445 862 dollars in federal aid for fiscal year 1926 to upgrade four Winchester area highways including the Valley pike Martinsburg pike Northwestern grade and the Washington road via Aldie and Fairfax. The program uses standard US highway markers and signs and aims to place markers on route sides for motorist guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Virginia
United States
Valley
Department of Agriculture
Joint Board
State Road Commission
United S
Justice Yourtee Goes to Hopkins for Exam
Justice Yourtee of Hagerstown was admitted to Johns Hopkins Hospital for a specialist examination after Governor Ritchie urged resignation over an alleged incident at a Hagerstown gasoline station. Yourtee said he would resign only if medical examiners advised it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Baltimore
Leon R. Yourtee
Hagerstown
John Hopkins Hospital
Justice Yourtee
Ritchie
Irvin J. Spear
Hopkins Hospital
Yourtee
Democratic Central Committee of
Buying Interest Is Pronounced In Copper and Autos
New York stocks opened higher as copper and motor shares led buying. Large dividends from major industries, rail income gains for November, and plans for a 100 million oil merger spurred optimism. Prices rose to year highs as pool operators pushed for higher prices amid lower call loan rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
For Rent Front Room with Conveniences
For rent a front room at 119 West Piccadilly Street. Descriptive details are limited in the fragment but indicate a rental advertisement with basic amenities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Piccadilly
Trinkle and Byrd Speak at Norfolk Testimony Dinner
Virginia's retiring and incoming governors will speak at a Norfolk testimonial dinner honoring Hampton Roads State Port Commission members. Governor-elect Byrd discusses Virginia Today and Tomorrow. J Gordon Bohannan speaks on Hampton Roads Virginia's Greatest Asset. The event supports a state port program amid expected legislative fights next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Val
Virginia
Hampton Roads State Port Commission
Portsmouth
Newport News
Hampton
B. Lee
Trinkler
Hampton Roads
Harry . Byrd
Port Commission
J. Gordon Bohannan
Petérsburg
N. D. Maher
G. W. Lineweaver
Henry G. Barbee
Homer L. Ferguson
Newport, News
John R. Saumders
Richmond
Norfolk Junior Chamber of Commerece
Tidewater Virginia
Hampton ‘Roads
State Senate
Jim Uae Weat
Robert Coontz
Fifth Naval District
William C. Cole
Norfolk Navy
J He. Smith
D. B.* Ryland
Bride Heartsick Over Father Blessing For Berlin Marriage
New York reports Irvin Berlin and his bride await approval from Clarance H. Mackay, head of the Postal Telegraph, after the couple’s wedding. Mackay has said the union happened without his knowledge or consent and offered no public statement beyond reaffirming happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Irvin Nets
Clarance H. Mackay
Postal Telegraph Company
Berlin
Joseph A. Blake
Associated Press Today
Berlin Berlin
IRVIN
Friendship Fire Co. holds regular meeting this January
The Friendship Fire Company announces its regular monthly meeting for Thursday January seventh at o'clock. Officers will be elected. Refreshments served. Members are requested to be present. F. W. Forney, Captain. Drugs People’s Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Friendship Fire Co
F. W. Forney
Golden Rule Bible Class Banquet Scheduled at George Washington Hotel
The first annual banquet of the Golden Rule Bible Class will be held at the George Washington Hotel Friday evening January 5 at 7 30. The cover charge is 75 cents and tickets are available from class directors J Orndoff and I Good. Members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington Hotel
Ts J. Orndoff
I.n.good
Owners urged to claim 1926 licenses at Winchester chamber
The Winchester Chamber of Commerce reports that many motor car owners have not received their 1926 licenses due to mail delivery issues. Recipients are asked to call at the chamber’s office to secure their licenses, listing numerous names and vehicle brands including Ford, Chevrolet, Overland, and Chrysler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Chamber of
Ford
Colbert
W. M
Ford Touring
DeHaven
D. R
Overland
God
Lester A
Holliday
Ford Himelright
Johnson
Chas
Chevrolet
Ing
F. Ford
Keffer
Richard H
A Klein
Joseph F
Rasex
Keckley
Lloyd
St Haker
Sagen Lupton
Lewis
Edgar
Sea Lee
Williem
Robert
Ona Toustidi
Macy
Jenny
Ik Fein George
Eile
Mallotty
Gussie
Chrysler
Mowery
Luther
Nott
Q. W
Ford Truck
Orndorff
A. C
Pleasant
H. C
State Officers of Farm Union Visit Leaders In County
Farm Union leaders Lambert and Newts visited Frederick county to confer on policies and boost campaign support for a large membership increase. McCartney, Stephens, Newton, and others have been active in regional affairs and McCartney has served as state purchasing agent. The union will maintain a legislative agent in Richmond during the General Assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Educational
Marshall ‘Newton
Atate
McCartney
Stephens
Frederick County
Messrs
Lambert
Newts
Richmond
General Assembly
Plot to Restore the Hungarian Throne Reported
Associated Press dispatch from Budapest notes a reported plot to restore the Hungarian throne. Allegations claim fascist elements seek to move Archduke Albrecht or Otto to the throne with Legitimist support, with leaders meeting near Budapest to plan a march on the capital. Count Bethlen is said to be involved in devising a fascist strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budapest
Hungaria
Otto
Vienna
Scist
Julius Gombos
Bethien
Lees
Mea
Dows
Albrecht
Rotarians Meet For Evening Luncheon At Farmers Bank
Rotarians gather this evening at six oclock for a luncheon meeting at the Farmers National Bank quarters. Manuel will serve the supper as part of the club program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
National Bank Bull ii
Manuel
Federated Council Meeting Notice in Handley L
The Federated Council of Or Women will meet in Handley L on Friday at 4 p m. A reward offered for a lost brown leather change purse inside the Palate Restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Council of Or Women
Handley L
For Sale Five Room House with Central Location
An ad notes a nine room house suited for rooming use and central location. Details are partial showing price and contact line with a phone number. The listing references Herman and speaks of specific door portieres. Some words are garbled in the OCR.
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Dr. Freed
Evelyn
Kiwanis Club
Roy LaCroix
Pill Occu
Frank Trammell
Hopkins
Hampton Roads Port Commission
Federated Council
Herman
Habla
Haesas
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