Forney Elected Head of Friendship Organization
At the Friendship Company annual officers meeting Capt. Fred W. Forney was unanimously reelected president. A new director post was created and J. L. Neff was chosen, with Rev. A Freed named to another director role and Rev. Robt. B. Nelson reelected chaplain. New chief of the Torch Corps was decided, with Bolmer Grim and Goff Cooper each nominated. The group reported receipts of 2800 dollars with 1500 from the city, and the company remains debt free. Members heard talks by Dr. Freed and J. L. Neff, then refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Company
Fred W. Forney
V. J. L. Neff
A. Freed
Grace Lutheran Church
Robt. B. Nelson
Torch Corps
Bolmer Grim
Goff Cooper
Cooper
Grim
Ted
Grim S
Co. A. Freed
J. L. Neff
Fire Sweeps Big Frame Hotel in Easton Maryland
Fire started in the Avon Hotel kitchen in Easton Maryland and rapidly spread to the roof. Fire crews from Easton Salisbury Ambridge Centreville and Chestertown fought the blaze with water streams and halted the spread by confinement to the northeast wing and roof. No injuries reported among hotel guests or staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
Avon
Dent
Salisbury
Ambridge
Centreville
Chestertown
Gould
Sarah Zane Fire Company to Elect Officers Tonight
The Sarah Zane Fire Company will elect officers for the ensuing year at an evening meeting held at the engine house on North Main Street. The annual meeting, postponed from last Friday, is expected to draw a larger attendance, as has been customary at past annual gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Zane Fire Company
North Main Street
D. H. Clevenger Store to Open Tomorrow
The D. H. Clevenger store at 103 E Germain Street will be open for business tomorrow. The notice asks for patronage signed by JOS S Patterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the. D. H. Clevenger
E. Germain St. Avill Be
Tomorow
Auxiliary American Legion to Hold Monthly Meeting
The regular monthly meeting of the Auxiliary American Legion will be held on Monday at 7 pm at 428.1 in the name of the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auxili
Sleet and Rain Dramatize Dixie Slush Across South
A storm blanket stretches over Virginia and the South, turning Dixie into slush from Petersburg to Atlanta. Rail and streetcar traffic face delays as rain sleet and snow mix, with Florida largely spared except Miami. Snow shifts north from Lexington to Winchester, tracing a southern origin.
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Dixie
South
Florida
Associated Press
Richmond
Virginia
Wo Stern
Tennessee
Petersburg
Lynchburg
Hampton R
Atlanta
Ohio
Potomac
Middle
Georgia
Alabama
Kentucky
Miami
Winchester
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Valley of Virginia
Lexington
Staunton
Harrisonburg
Fiddler Stabbed After Country Dance Incident
At a rural dance five miles west of town on the Northwestern Pike, fiddler William Weakley was stabbed and beaten by three guests, Lauck Smith and Ellis Dulaney. Dulaney fled. Lauck and Smith and three others were arrested by Sheriff Pannett and Deputy Wiggin awaiting a Justice hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Weakley
Ry Lauck
Arthur Smith
Pannett
Wiggins
Weakly Weakley
Lauck
Smith
Ellis Dulaney
Culpeper
Dulaney
Silver
Tavenner
Countty
Dingirate
Strong Support Seen After Sale Wave
New York stocks opened lower following the Federal Reserve rediscount rate rise announced yesterday. Prices fell 1 to 4 points in the initial wave, then strong buying support emerged and a moderate rally began within half an hour. Call loans stayed at 4 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Fderal Reserve Bank
Garage cellar blaze at Winchester Garage in Boston area
A pile of excelsior and old tires caught fire in the Winchester Garage cellar at Brad dock and Amherst streets at 2 25 pm. Fire department arrived promptly and extinguished the blaze with minor damage. No cars on the first and second floors were endangered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Braddock
Amherst
McClintock Wealth Disposition Trial Heads to Court
In Chicago on January 8, Circuit Judge Kickham Scanlan heard arguments over the million dollar McClintock estate. The dispute pits William D. Shepherd against eight cousins and McClintock’s fiancée Isabelle Pope. Judge Scanlan said he would issue an opinion Monday or Tuesday with potential Supreme Court appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William .M. . McClintock
Wiliam D. Shepherd
McClintock
Isabelle Pope
Kickham Scanlan
State Supreme Court
Shepherd
Young McClintock
Wen He
Hats and Tires Noted in Marginal Items
A fragment mentions hats priced at 100 dollars and one dollar, dated Saturday January 9th with a reference to Margaret Hodgson and a Drug Store. The OCR text is incomplete, preserving isolated entries such as beige tires and page notation.
Colored photos made on glass at Jolliffe Studio
The auto chroma process of color photography, a French invention, is demonstrated by Lawrence Jolliffe in his North Main street studio and nearby countryside. Colors are applied during exposure on glass plates only, with potential future transfer to paper. A vivid vase of flowers and an outdoor scene near Nain show rich color and detailed shading.
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Lawrence Jolliffe
North Main Street
Bible Bills To Be Presented In Virginia General Assembly
In Richmond Virginia both the “man descended from lower animals” theory bill and a compulsory Bible reading measure are prepared for introduction in the upcoming General Assembly session. The first bans teaching human descent from animals in schools using state funds. the second seeks to mandate Bible reading in public schools, after passing the House in 1924 but dying in the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia
General Assembly
House of Delegates
Senate
Dr Samuel Barton Laid To Rest In Mount Hebron
Dr Samuel Marx Barton died in Richmond Virginia at St Luke's Hospital and his body came here Wednesday evening. The funeral was held yesterday at 11 o clock at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church with Rev Robt B Nelson officiating. Many relatives and friends attended the service and interment followed at Mount Catton cemetery in the Barton family burial lot. Pallbearers were Robt M Ward Randolph Jones H Fuller Gratton C Crawford Robt T Barton and Col B M Roszel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Marx Barton
Richmond
St. Luke’s Hospital
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Robt. B. Nelson
Barton
Mount Catton Cemetery
Robt M. Ward
Randolph Jones
H. Fuller
Gratton C Crawford
Robt
T. Barton
Modra Woodmen To Initiate Class Camp 16940
Modra Woodmen Camp No. 16940 of the M W A met in the Red Men's hall with 20 members present. District Deputy W H Keeler of Front Royal presided. After business, neighbors spoke. next meeting January 21 will see several candidates initiated by the Berryville degree team, followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A
Red Men’s Hall
W. H. Keeler
Front Royal
Berry‘ville
Golden Rule Bible Class Banquet At George Washington Hotel
Tonight a Golden Rule Bible Class banquet will be held at the George Washington Hotel at 130 p m All members and friends are urged to attend as part of the event’s big evening gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Rule Bible Class
George Washington Hotel
For Sale Two Pairs Silk Bodied Epee Blades
For sale two matched silk bodied epee blades. Price negotiable. Contact listing for details and condition notes.
Union prayer services expand to two venues this year
The weekly union services of prayer by area Protestant churches continue with two Sunday night gatherings this year. Rev. F R Casselman of Centenary Church conducts in Grace Lutheran with Rev. J Luther Neff preaching. Rev. Boyd V Switzer leads at Braddock Street Methodist with Rev. Casselman preaching. The series supports the American Bible Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F .R. Casselman
Centenary Church
C A. Freed
Grace Lutheran Church
Christel Church
Robert B. Nelson
Boyd V. Switzer
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
C. A. Fresd
J. Luther Neff
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Braddock Street
Methodist Episcopal Church
South-the-pestor
V. Switzer
FR. Casselman
Centenary Reformed Church
Rae Mac
American Bible’ Society
Diplomat narrowly mobbed in Tokyo crossing
In Tokio on January 8 Brazilian ambassador R Delima Silva and his wife narrowly escaped a mob as they tried to cross near the Akasaka palace in front of Crown Prince Hirohito returning from a military parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
R. Delima Silva
Akasaka Palace
Hirohito
Ritchie Speech Seen As Possible 1928 Presidential Signal
Chicago January 8 Democratic interest swelled for Maryland Governor Albert C. Ritchie who addressed the Iroquois Club at its Jackson Day banquet. Officials believed his remarks could bear on the 1928 Democratic presidential prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Albert C. Ritchie
Maryland
Iroquois Club
Renewal notice for subscription rates and discounts
An old subscription renewal notice offers rates of 3.00 per year by mail and 4.00 by carrier. It promotes prepaid renewal before January 31st and mentions a free handbook with each renewal and new subscription.
Woman Accused Neighbor of Assaulting Child Tomorrow
A warrant sworn by Mrs. BE M. Clinger accuses neighbor Mrs. Anna Belle Price of assaulting and choking Clinger’s daughter Alice on December 16. Price is to appear before Justice A J Tavenner at 11 a.m. tomorrow in the county magistrate’s court. The incident reportedly occurred on a roadway near the Clinger home amid ongoing county litigation over a right of way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. M. Clinger
Anna Belle Price
Tay
Spacious front room for rent on Piccadilly Street
Rental listing for a front room with experienced lodger at 119 West Piccadilly Street. Includes unspecified amenities and occupancy details. advertisement notes contact for availability and terms.
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Piccadilly St
Thaw Leaves Pittsburgh as Wharton Hints at Chicago Visit
Reports that Harry K. Thaw might visit Chicago where Evelyn Nesbit faced a suicide attempt were challenged by Thaw's secretary who said Thaw had left Pittsburgh for an unknown destination and would likely return to Harrisburg Sunday. Charles Wharton said Thaw told him he would be in Chicago next week. A private detective notified hospital officials to obtain a report on Nesbit's condition.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Harry K. Thaw
Chicago
Evelyn Nesbit
Thaw
Harrisburg
Charles 8. Wharton
Wharton
W. .C. Dennenberg
Ance
Miss. Nesbit
Mary Baker of Clarke Passes From Injuries in Martinsburg
Mrs. Mary Virginia Baker of Clarke County Virginia died after a hip fracture sustained when she stepped on a loose pebble in Martinsburg West Virginia. She was 54 and widow of William E. Baker. survived by three sons one daughter four brothers and a sister. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Virginia. Baker
Martinsburg
W. Va
King’s Daughters’ Hospital
Clarke County
W. P. Caskey
First United Brethren Church
Women
Snow Storm Gathers Momentum in Winchester District
The snow storm began near 8 00 this morning in Winchester and vicinity and appears to gain momentum by 3 00 PM. Forecasts call for continued snowfall tonight and tomorrow with rising temperatures expected Saturday. If snow deepens, officials may rope off Market Street cross streets for coasting and sled safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Weather Bureau
Ward
Market Street
Water
Leicester Street
Night prowlers scare grips city as homes lock doors
Suspects being watched as two week intrusion spree ends. Police report no arrests yet and urge vigilance. Community tightens security with windows fastened porch lights lit and heated preparations. Officials believe activity will stop unless another intruder steps in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xee
Tolere
Aarm
Teaberry Company representatives in town on business
Representatives for the Teaberry Company, L. H. Oskin and H. Heth erington of Pittsburgh, are spending some time in town on business as customers receive a pay now save discount offer with a January rate of 3.00 per year in advance by mail or carrier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Oskin
H. ¥. Hetherington
Pittsburgh
The
Teaberry” Company
Nurses Celebrate Busy December at Local Chain of Commerce Meeting
December meetings at the Chain of Commerce building presided by Mrs. H. D. Fa feature treasurer Jon gins and Miss Myelyn Dean delivering reports on prenatal and infant care, nursing visits, and tuberculosis work. Donations, Christmas food baskets, and student activities accompany notes on orthopedic progress and upcoming clinics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chain of Commerce
Gins
Miss Myelyn
Dean
Gertrude
Body of Boy Who Died of Lockjaw Interred Here
The body of Samuel L nine years son of J merly Capon lately Marti died after poison wound from a New Year Eve accident with tat and blank cartridges. He is survived by one brother Hiett tinsbure. Samuel Lee born at Bridge moved to Mar with his father three years ago. He attended school here only once since. he was an earnest, attractive boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel L
J. Merly
Capon
Marti
Mount Hebron
Hiett
E Tinsbure
Samuel Lee
Bridge
Mar
For Rent Six Room Building Near Williamsport
Rental notice offers a six room building suitable for dwelling or tuberculosis ward with partial details. References to Manchester and George Williamsport are noted in the fragmentary text but specifics are unclear.
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Fred. W. Forney
Sph DvPuy
Toit Estenat
Conner
Ieutenant
Barnett
Ee Jones
Adam Forney
Een Road Eee
C. Fyderson
Dds
B. Dutton
R. B. Nelson
Chapleif
C. A. Freed
Ts. Neff
John D. Collins
Maher’ Eagle
Torch
Sora Eee Forney
Jass Reardon
W. P B. Jones
J. Mandles
Wiliam Deshon
Sheineers
Carson Spillman
Jas Spillman
Mahlon Jackson Barrett
Ben Smoot
Associatéa Press
Jos
S. Patterson
Auxiliary
American. Legion
Margaret i Hodgson
Alge
Jolliffe Studio
Associated’ Press
Samuel Barton
Modra
Beit Cemeney
the Associated Press
Ritchie
20Th Century Limited
Twentieth Century Limited
Mary Baker
Clarke
Vondellmee
Aleo
Treasury of Thetalosis Fund
B. W. Ritenour
Clarence Hardy
Ritenour
Martin Wisecarver
Prince Romanoff
Michael Nomanoff
Prince
Romanoff
Russia
New York City
Ut Ia
Williamsport
Mamchester. George
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