Virginia Assembly Opens With Political Sparring on Holt and Stubbs
spirited attack by Senator R H Stubbs on Senator Saxon W Holt draws attention on opening day of the Virginia General Assembly. House completes its organization with J Sinclair Brown elected speaker as Gov Byrd congratulates Rear Admiral Byrd and Gov's message is delivered.
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Richmond
Saxon W. Holt
Newport News
R. H. Stubbs
Middlesex
Holt
Virginia General Assembly
Stubbs
Oder
J. E. West
West
House
Senate
John W. Williams
House of Delegates
Oay
J. Sinclair Brown
Roanoke County
Brown
Harry F. Byrd
Will of late Henry B Gilpin probated here
On January 2 1930 the will of Henry Brooke Gilpin nent druggist clubman and world traveller of this city and Baltimore was probated in the Corporation Court here. Mrs Hattie Newcomer Gilpin his wife will receive his entire estate. The will was made January 9 1902 presumably in Baltimore witnessed by Peter Sahm and Frederick H Hack residents of St Paul street that city. The will names his wife as executrix but she waived bond and the court appointed Kenneth Nene of Boyce as administrator c t a. Gilpin recently qualified as administrator with bond of 20000. Appraisers W Nelson Page T B Byrd J W Arthur Lee Barr and Charles W Trenary were appointed to appraise the estate.
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Henry Brooke Gilpin
Baltimore
Corporation Court
Hattie Newcomer. Gilpin
Peter Sahm
Frederick H. Hack
St. Paul Street
Gilpin
W. Nelson Page
T. B. Byrd
J. W. Arthur
Lee Barr
Charles W. Trenary
Mr. Gilpin
Apple Prices in English Markets and Shipments
Demand for Virginia and other American apples on the Liverpool market noted from cable advices. Auction results from the steamer Doric show Yorks and Ben Davis prices, with Albemarle Pippins Winesaps and Commerce listed. Weekly shipments from New York to British ports include barrels and boxes to Liverpool, London, Southampton, Manchester, Glasgow, and Hull.
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Virginia
Liverpool
Doric
Yorks
Ben Davis
Albemarle
New York
London
Southampton
Manchester
Glasgow
Hull
Requiem Mass for John R. McFadden Held in New York
The funeral for John R. McFadden took place at 10 a.m. in the Church of the Sacred Heart. Rev Father Thomas B. Martin led a Requiem High Mass with hymns and a solo by Miss Philomena Laren. Interment was in Sacred Heart Cemetery with taps by Bruce Shade and the casket draped in the American flag. McFadden, a veteran of the Spanish American and World Wars, served in the telegraph room of the New York Herald Tribune. He was the son of Mrs. Patrick J. McFadden of this city and visited his mother over the recent Christmas holidays.
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John R. McFadden
New York
Church of the Sacreté Heart
Thomas B. Martin
Jesus
Philomena Laren
Sacred Heart Cemetery
Taps
Bruce Shade
Bugler
Meadden
Signal Corps
New York Herald Tribune
McFaden
Patrick J. McFadden
Edward W Bok Dies in Florida at 66
Edward W Bok editor and philanthropist died at his winter home in Lake Wales Florida from an acute heart attack. He arrived Sunday from Merion Pennsylvania with Mrs Bok for their annual winter visit. He was 66 and survived by his widow and two sons both descendants of Cyrus H Curtis.
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Associated Press
Lake Wales
Fla
Edward W. Box
Merion
Bok
Cyrus H. Curtis
Philadelphia
For Rent Modern 6 Room House at 423 W Leicester St
Advertisement notes immediate possession for a six room house at 423 West Leicester Street rented by B M Sullivan. A line from the Chicago News quotes marrying for money as an easy way not to get it, appearing as a joke or filler.
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Leicester St
B. M. Sullivan
Chicago News
Virginia Guardsmen to March in Pollard Inauguration Parade
Company I of the One Hundred Sixteenth Infantry Virginia National Guard under Capt. Paul Hartman sails from Winchester to Richmond to participate in the inaugural parade for Governor-elect John Garland Pollard. The group may include four or more soldiers plus three officers and an accompanying lieutenant. The parade and inauguration occur Wednesday with return Thursday. The lineup features per a Richmond dispatch: Capitol Square formation, escorts from Bedford and Petersburg units, and multiple bands and units including the 116th Infantry, Alexandria and Winchester Company I, and Navy reserve divisions.
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One Hundred and Sixteenth Infantry
Virginia National Guard
Paul Hartman
Richmond
John Garland Pollard
Virginia
Hartman
James Perry
George F. Miller
Harry McCann
Winchester
Associated Press
Star
William Wilson Sale
Capitol Square
Grace
Fifth
Franklin
Byrd
Pollard
John Marshall Hotel
Belvidere
Grace Street
116Th Infantry
Bedford
Capitol
Caite
8 Point
Richmond Police
R. B. Jordan
Sale
Marshall
Richmond Blues
Richmond Light Infantry Blues Battalion
Mills F. Neal
Richmond Grays
W. W Poindexter
Alexandria
W. Cameron Roberts
First Infantry
Petersburg
Montgomery C. Jackson
Chase City
Wade M. Georghegan
Paul R. Hartman
Navy
Fleet Division 4
United States Naval Reserve
Homer I. Sheritt
246Th Coast Artillery Detachment
R. Turner Arrington
Roland B. Liggen
John Marshall High School
James C. Anthony
Knights of Columbus
Benedictine
College Cadet Corps
Bedford Firemen's
Frank K. Saunders
General Assembly Committee
Foiled In Attempt To Rob Bank Safe
Burglars force entry into Farmers Bank of Shepherdstown between 2 and 3 a m. They tried to blow the safe but fled after a passerby couple fired on them. Safe damaged. bank officials unable to open it.
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Farmers’ Bank
Shepherdstown
Congregational Meeting on Jan 12 to Extend Call
Lutheran Congregation invites members to a special meeting next Sunday January 12 to discuss extending a call to a pastor. Church Council urges attendance and action. Car service ad follows: Have your car greased and washed any night at Eberts Garage. Expert work guaranteed.
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Ebert
Virginia Honors Byrd for South Pole Flight
The Virginia General Assembly adopted a joint resolution congratulating Rear Admiral Richard B. Byrd for his South Pole flight and praising Congress for promoting him to rear admiral. The resolution, offered by Delegate Wilbur C. Hall, lauds Byrd's polar explorations and his contributions to science and geography.
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Byrd
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Senate
House of Delegates
Wilbur C. Hall
Loudoun
Virginia
Congress
Gov
Harry F Byrd
General Assembly
Assembly
Ernor John Garland Pollard
House
Senate Democrats
Supreme Court of Appeals
Richard B. Byrd
South Pole
Frank Ball
Clarendon
Fund of World Knowledge
North Pole
Old Commonwealth
General Assembly of
Ate
House of
Southern Train Almost Wrecked By a Boy's Whim
A 14 year old, Leslie Mogal, positioned a granite slab on a northbound Southern Railway passenger train No 45 near Toms Brook Shenandoah County. The pilot was wrecked and two stock cars damaged requiring livestock relocation. The act was deemed nonmalicious and the youth was paroled by Juvenile Judge Walton at Woodstock.
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Leslie Mogal
Southern Railway
Tomsbrook
Shenandoah County
Walton
Woodstock
Walter Crabtree Likely to Plead Insanity at Trial
Walter Crabtree, accused killer of three people in Romney West Virginia on December 18, is expected to plead insanity when brought to trial next Monday. Officers say he confessed, and a large crowd is anticipated for the jury session. Prosecution will be by L. V. Thompson J. S. Imm erman and Robert White. defense may be H. G. Shores and possibly Roman.
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Walter Crabtree
Romney
W. Va
Crabtree
L. V. Thompson
J. S.immerm
Robert White
H. G. Shores
Keyser
Roman
Cumberland
Virginia Governor Byrd praised for record of progress
The Baltimore Sun lauds Governor Harry F Byrd for a four year record of reforms and achievement as Virginia industrializes. It notes government reorganization, tax changes, pay as you go road funding, rural electrification, and improvements in education and charities, with low debt and broad support from the General Assembly.
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Byrd
Virginia General Assembly
Baltimore Sun
Virginia
Harry Flood Byrd
Old ‘Dominion
General Assembly
Revival Series At Market St Church
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church announces a two week revival starting Sunday January 12 and ending Sunday January 26. Services occur nightly at 7 30 with emphasis on Sunday Wednesday and Friday for youth. All are welcome despite background or faith, as pastor Rev Norris A Lineweaver invites participation.
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Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Norris A. Lineweaver
Late Mr Ward devises estate to wife in probate
The will of Robert M. Ward, esteemed lawyer and civic leader, was probated January 4 1930 in Corporation Court. He left his entire Virginia and other properties to wife Emily Ridgeway Ward with a request to give $500 to his brother Julian F. Ward. Executrix bonded without security per the decedent’s wish. appraisers appointed.
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Ward
Virginia
Emily Ridgeway Ward
Julian F. Ward
H. D Fuller
G. C. Miller
John I. Sloat
William Beverley
Nelson Page
Hearts In Exile at Capitol Theatre Today Only
Grant Withers stars opposite Dolores Costello in Hearts In Exile, a Warner Bros. Vitaphone romance set in Siberia. The all talking film features James Kirkwood David Torrence, Lee Moran and Tom Dugan in supporting roles as Withers gains swift popularity with fans and stars.
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Grant Withers
Warner Brothers Vitaphone
Wallace Reid
Grant
Reid
Young Withers
Dolores Costello
Warner Bros
Capitol Theatre
Siberia
Withers
Miss Costello
James Kirkwood
David Torrence
Lee Moran
Tom Dugan
Ford Coupe II Stolen From North Loudoun Street
A 1929 Ford coupe was stolen from in front of David Miller's Style Shoppe on North Loudoun Street at about 8:30 this morning. The vehicle with Virginia license plate 81 080 and motor number 175496 contained two cases of sample shoes left by a shoe salesman. no trace has been found.
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David Miller
Loudoun Street
Virginia
Flour and Feed Business Sold
Announcement states the sale of the flour and feed business of Keeler and the Pennsylvania Flour and Feed pany led by Charles P. McVi car and H. B. Garber. The new owners have taken possession and will continue at the old stand with Mr Garber as manager in charge.
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Keeler
Pennsylvania Flour and F Pany
Charles P. McVicar
H. B. Garber
Mr. Garber
Winchester Park Team to Play Hagerstown at Handley Gym
The Winchester Park Association will face Del-Mo-Lay Club of Hagerstown in a basketball game scheduled for tomorrow night at 8 o clock in Handley gymnasium.
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Winchester Park Association
Hagerstown
Handley Gymnasium
Keeler & Heck Stock Sold to Winchester Flour Firm
Cumberland Valley Elevator announces the purchase of the Keeler & Heck stock and equipment and continues ten high grade flour in Winchester by the Winchester Flour firm.
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Keeler & Heck
Winchester
FLOUR & FEED _ COMPANY
Cumberland Valley Elevator
Rev Dr Richards Preaches on the Power of Spirit
The week of prayer services at the Presbyterian Church drew the largest congregation yet as Rev. Dr. Richards delivered a strong sermon on the Holy Spirit from Ephesians 5 18. He urged selfless living, study of the word, prayer and fellowship to be filled with the spirit and carry on the early church’s example. Services continue tonight at 7 30 with Rev. Robert B. Nelson presiding. offerings fund the meet.
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Presbyterian Church
Dr. Richards
Christ
Man
Richards
Robert B. Nelson
Christ Episcopal Church
Police Court Has Busy Day
Returning from Washington Judge Weems presided as Russell Penn John Cain and Roy Mason faced charges for killing a chicken owned by Mr Dunlap on the Berryville pike The trio allegedly shot the fowl and returned later to claim it The offence reportedly occurred last Thursday Venders Boyd and Funk arrested them They were fined 20 dollars each and ordered to pay for the chicken valued at one dollar W A Smith paid 12 dollars for drinking and in default was sent to jail D M Cain forfeited 12 dollars collateral for drunkenness Several other cases were carried over
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Washington
Judge Weems
Russell Penn
John Cain
Roy Mason
Mr. Dunlap
Berryville Pike
Boyd
Funk
W. A. Smith
D. M. Cain
Basketball 8. V. A. at Berkeley Springs Thursday
A college basketball game between 8. V. A. and Berkeley Springs is set for Thursday January 9 at 8 p.m. at Hand ley Gym with a 25 cent admission.
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V. A
Berkeley Springs
Handley Gym
Ipity
Sale Ad for Jas. Cather Farm on Saturday
Notice advertises sale of Jas Cather farm on Saturday January 11th with details on page 4 and multiple dates listed 12 13 20 27 January 29 10 1p 6t.
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Jas. Cather Farm
Indorsement Moves College for Women in Virginia Debate
The Woman’s Legislative Council backs a minority report opposing Charlottesville as site for a state women’s liberal arts college. Bills would place the college near Lynchburg or at the University of Virginia, with suggestions to convert Harrisonburg or Fredericksburg colleges if needed. The Lynchburg chamber promises a free seventy five acre site if chosen.
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Richmond
Jan
Liberal Arts College For Women
Woman's Legislative Council
Women’s College
Charlottesville
General Assembly
Adelle Nee
University of Virginia
W Legislative Council
Guaersistents
Clark
Barnard
Radcliffe
Cesful
New York
Cambridge
le Commatessant
Onburgburg
Lynchburg
Tesville
Bedford
Pomeee University of Virginia
Harrisonburg
Ericksburg
Frede
Ford
Harrisonburg Fredericksburg
Local Man Wrecks Car Near Millwood
Paul Miller of this city had a Pierce Arrow car badly damaged after a collision with a truck owned by Joseph E Ritter of Millwood yesterday afternoon at a sharp curve entering the village. Miller’s car suffered a broken wheel and bent fenders while Ritter’s truck was demolished. No injuries reported.
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Paul Miller
Pierce Arrow
Joseph E. Ritter
Millwood
Miller
Mr. Ritter
Examinations For Postal Position Open in Winchester
An open competitive examination for the position of clerk or carrier at the Winchester post office is announced under civil service rules. Applications close January 31. The examination form and instructions are available from the local representative at Winchester.
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Civil Service
Leche
API
Winchester
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Apple
John McFadden
Edward W. Bok
Florida
J. Howard Cather, & CO
N. Market St
Hall
Market St. Church
the Evening Star
MR. Ward
Robert M. Ward
DR Richards
Eght
Woman's College
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