Marionettes to perform at Handley for two shows
The Marionette Company will present at Handley School Auditorium on January 16 with a 2 PM matinee for children and an evening show at 5 15 PM. The program features The Three Act Play Whi pe ene and The Dragon, plus The Marionette Revue. Tickets are 25 cents for children and 60 cents for adults with box office opening before the matinee.
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Seppo
Handley School
Fg Vy i Cne
Atvague
St. George
Thief Steals Aged Colored Man's Cash
A burglar broke into Charles Stranges cabin on Mr. B West Bakers farm north of town and stole a roll of savings totaling 101 dollars from a drawer. Sheriff Pannett notes the thief likely knew the money was in the cabin and where it was kept.
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Charles Strange
B. West Baker
Strange
Pannett
Dollar Line Ship Aground Off Cristobal Reef
The steamship President Adams of the Dollar Line ran aground on a reef outside Cristobal breakwaters while bound to San Francisco. Three tugs moved to assist in freeing the vessel as crews assess damage and safe passage.
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Dollar Line
Pacific
Associated Press
Panama
President Adams
San Francisco
Panama Calan
Storck
Cristobal
Sermons on Immortal Spirits by A. Freed at Grace Lay Church
Pastor A Freed begins a sermon series on Immortal Spirits drawing from biblical heroes and heroines. January 20 features Jephthas Daughter, January 27 Jabez, and Abigail, Mephibosheth noted. Public invited to attend.
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A. Freed
Grace Lay Church
Jephtha
Jabez
Abigail
Mephibosheth
Six Room Suburban Home Auction Near Kerna Towns
A six room suburban home on Valley Pike fronting 116 feet with a 352 foot depth, part of S. M. Chiles property. Located at Kerma towns, the sale is Saturday January 12 at 11 o clock. Terms: down and balance in one, two and three years. Auctioneer A. G. Swanson.
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Cebiye Court House
Kernatowns
Valley Pike
S. M. Chiles
A. G. Swanson
Bramwell Booth Defers Answer On Council Request
News from Southwold England and Sunbury England reports the Salvation Army high council pressing Bramwell Booth to retire from active duty. A deputation of seven councilors met him after a leaked letter proposal to place army control in a commission including Evangeline Booth and Catherine Booth. Booth planned to answer Monday amid calm discussions and concerns over formal votes.
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Associated” Press
Southwold
Bramwell Booth
Grand Council of the Salvation Army
High Council
Sunbury
England
High Council of the
Salvation Army
Council
London
Evangeline Booth
Catherine Booth
Unknown Man Killed Two Police Wounded In Fight
An unidentified man died and two police officers were wounded in a gun battle that erupted after Mike Henison reported being forcibly ejected from his home by two men, one described as a Detroit man. An exchange of gunfire occurred as officers approached the residence. the assailant was killed by a bullet, and Detective Dolly suffered a chest wound with a potential fatal outcome for him.
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Associated Press
Ohio
Mike” Henison
Detroit
Henison
Charles Dolly
Lee Tonas Dies at Son's Home After Paralysis
Frederick county native Lee Tonas died at his son Ollie G Lonas home on the Berryville pike from paralysis. He was 66, born May 2 1862, survived by five sons and two daughters with multiple siblings. Funeral Sunday at Bethel Church Trone with services at 3 PM conducted by Rev Spindler. Relatives meet at Ollie G Lonas residence at 11 AM for procession to the church graveyard nearby.
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Lee Lonas
Gore
Frederick County
Inlaw
Mig
Ollie G. Lonas
Berryville Pike
John
Sarah Parish Lones
Jennie Newlin
Mr. Lonas
Charles V
Opequon
Walter E
Ollie G
Leslie. L
Robert Yanks
Wides
Mabel Lonas
Nina F. Lonas
Baltimore
Canter Lonas
Charles Lonas
Ridgeway
W. Va
Jennie Rogers
Mollie Wingfield
Ollie G. Lomas
Bethel Church
Trone
County
Oplosk
Spindler
Store Closes Saturday for Funeral of Vice President
The J. G. McCrory Co. will close Saturday from 1:80 to 2:40 p.m. during the funeral services of its esteemed vice president Van C. McCrory.
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van .C. McCrory
J. G. McCrory Co
Funeral Services Held For Late Mrs. A C Griffith
Funeral services for Mrs Ann Virginie Griffith widow of Andrew C Griffith were held from her daughter Mrs T Walter Capper’s home and church with ministers officiating. Families from several towns attended and pallbearers named included George T Taylor and Charles P Bailey. The obituary notes multiple relatives in Washington and elsewhere and mentions a recent family death from pneumonia.
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Ann Virginie Griffith
Andrew C. Griffith
T. Walter Capper
North Loudoun Street
J. Luther
F. T. McFaden
Star
The
Presbyterian Church
Winchester
Hiram Lodge of
Masons
Mount Hebron
George T. Taylor
John Carper
James M. Brown
Walter C. Cooper
John I. Sloat
Charles P. Bailey
Mary Griffith *McKnew
C. A. McKnew
Pittsburgh
Griffith
Mill and car notices from Winchester and Frederick County
The owner announces sale of a water power burr corn meal mill with all usage rights and branding to Chas R Keeler and Paul A Beck trading as Keeler Beck. The seller will continue to operate the mill and assist in management. Also promotes used car listings at Eberts highlighting diverse makes and models available for sale.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Chas. R. Keeler
Paul A. Beck
Keeler & Beck
Ebert's
Berkeley Springs Faces Handley in Cumberland Valley Clash
Berkeley Springs meets Handley tonight at Handley court to open the Cumberland Valley League schedule. The Berkeley Springs lineup likely features Kerlin and Kerlin at forwards Carpenter at center with Sirbaugh and Fisher at guards. Judges beat Shepherdstown High before Christmas, and the game starts at 7 80 with Washington from S V A as referee admission 25 cents.
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Handley
Berkeley Springs
Areeri Ng
Sery Nigely
Mynd Kerlin
Robert’ Kerlin
Carpenter
Sirbaugh and
Fisher
Shepherdstown High
Handley Court
Mr. Washington
City Auto Tags Now Available for Local Owners
Automobile license plates have arrived and are ready for distribution. Delays occurred after the December order, and tags were not available by January 1. Owners may obtain tags at the Commissioner of Revenue office in City Hall.
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Commissioner of the Revenue
Thief Loots Two Strasburg Poolrooms
A thief broke into Irvin's and Conner's poolrooms in Strasburg Virginia last night or early today and stole money cigarettes candy and other items valued at about 100. A local man is suspected as the thief. Entrance was gained by forcing the locks.
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Strasburg
Irvin
Conner
No Change In King's Condition
London January 11 reports King George passed a quiet night with no change in his condition. The Associated Press states there is stability in the monarch’s health as observers await further word on his status.
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Associated Press
London
George
Will of ex Richard divides estate among relatives
The New York will filed by New York Trust Company executors reveals a large estate including property in Boston and Florida, securities in South America, brokerage accounts in Chicago, and deposits in New York and Florida. Widow Maxine Rickard receives $50,000 in real estate in Florida and personal effects. Mother Lou J Adams Rickard is set to receive $6,000 yearly, with principal to her upon death to pass to daughter Maxine Texas Rickard. Remaining assets are to be invested to provide income for Maxine.
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Associated Press
New York
Richard
New York Trust Company
Anatate
Hemiseecos
Schultz
Rickard
Boston
Miami
Fila
South America
Chicago
New, York
Florida
Maxine Rickard
Lou J. Adams Rickard
Maxine Texas Rickard
Heith Schultz
Dirigible Los Angeles Ties At Mast In Florida Weather
Navy airship Los Angeles remained moored to the Patoka tender at St Josephs Bay near Port St. Joe Florida after abandoning a Florida cruise due to bad weather. Wireless messages from the Los Angeles report plans to await improved conditions before attempting another flight over Miami and other cities then return to Lakehurst New Jersey.
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Associated Press
Port ST. Joe
Fla
Los Angeles
St. Joseph's Bay
Here
Florida
Key West Naval Station
Mae
Miami
Lakehurst
N. J
Town Clock Strikes After Repair by Custodian
The town clock at City Hall resumed striking today after a slipped long shell piece detached from the mechanism disabled hourly chimes. Custodian James W and staff repaired the fault, and the clock now marks each hour again.
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James W
Lincoln birth year corrected to 1809
The Star corrects a past Lincoln article noting Abraham Lincoln was born February 12 1809 not 1806. The correction affirms 1809 as Lincoln birth year and provides the accurate birth date.
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The
Star
Lincoln
Lee
Abraham’ Lincoln
Permanent Wave Special Offers Through February First
Evelyn advertises a permanent wave for eight dollars with contact at 14 Wy Water Street and phone number 990.
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Water St
Hoover meets Root amid tariff and Latin American talks
Elihu Root and President-elect Hoover held a candid breakfast conference at the Hoover home in Washington regarding Latin American affairs. In Washington, lawmakers debated a possible extra session to pass broader farm relief and tariff revisions, with Grange and House Ways and Means leaders weighing agricultural measures and potential cabinet postings.
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Associated Press
Washington
Elihu Root
New York
Roosevelt
Hoover
Latin América
Root
South America
Capitol
Brookhart
Iowa
Congress
McNary
Senate
Grange
The
National Grange
Hawley
House
Mittee
Ees Cane
Floove
Nounce
Douk
Slemp
Baaien Slemp
Virginia
South
Gillett
Massachusetts
Mr. Hoover
The Patriot Wins Best Picture of 1928
Film Daily announces The Patriot as paling best picture of 1928 with votes from critics worldwide. Thirty six countries participated while the United States claimed seven of ten awards. other American picks included The Crowd and Seventh Heaven among others shown locally.
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Film Daily
Motion
United States
Underworld
White Shadows
Seventh Heaven
Emil Jannings
Your Move Wins as Winchester Steam Laundry Leads
A fragmented note hints at a game or match where Winchester Steam Laundry dominates an event. The snippet mentions a move and a call, suggesting a decisive play or win by the team or entity named Winchester Steam Laundry.
Trade in Your Used Suit for a Spring Fit
Classified notice offering used suit trades and tailor made options at flexible prices. Includes mention of Grant and a broad price range to fit different budgets.
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Grant
Death ends well spent life of Mrs Williams
Mrs Alice Williams wife of DC Williams a founder of Frederick County woolen mills died at home yesterday afternoon at age about fifty six. She lived most of her life in Frederick County born to the late Jace Langdon and married into the Williams mill family. Funeral set for 2 30 this afternoon at Grace Lutheran Church with the Rev A Freed officiating and burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Alice Williams
DC. Williams
Prederick County
Jace
Willams
Williame
Arter Jones Wooten
Milles Corpa
Williams
Cca J Bn
Hattie
Langdon
Versereen
Gora
Afernoon
Grace Lutheran
Mrs Bucker Dies After Tubercular Illness
Carrie M Bucker wife of Bucker dies at home on North Kent Street at 8 10 am after a lingering tubercular illness. Born September 14 1886 she was 59. Survived by her husband three children and several siblings. Funeral at 1 pm Sunday at Grace Lutheran Church with burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Carrie M Bucker
Bucker
North Kent Street
Anna J. Tevalt- Geothe
Mount Williams
Erick County
Bucher
Martha Claude
Senate panel backs $25 million aid for prohibition
The Senate appropriations committee voted to increase the prohibition enforcement fund by 25 million dollars with immediate availability. Senator Harris of Georgia urged the boost, arguing current appropriations are insufficient to enforce the dry laws. The panel seeks a full House approval and a bureau response on spending plans. Miss Hattie Stover is slowly recovering from an attack.
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Washington
Senate
Prohibition Bureau
Harris, Decrat
Georgia
House
Prohibureau
Harris
Ot Nally
Hattie Stover
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Booth
Lee Tonas
Matund R. Mclwaine
Tex Rickard
Broadway
Woodlawn
Billy Gibson
Jack Sharkey
A.C. Griffith
Emma Affreck
Cameron Street
Handley Cagers
Lihu Root
Mrs. Williams
Senate Committee
Ae Margaret L
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