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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1926
Page
2
Named Trustees of Mt Zion Church appointed by order of Court of Frederick County to fill vacancies from resignations of Howard Lineburg and J. US. Fries. J. Dorsey Beesee named as additional trustee for Mt Zion United Church in the county.
Frank Reed, convicted of pro law violation, turned himself in to Sheriff Pannett last evening to begin a 30 day sentence in the city jail. He also faced a fine and costs.
In Keokuk Iowa a 1856 city directory once belonging to Orion Clemens was found under a floor board of his brother Samuel Clemens youth room. The lone copy vanished but is now tied to Twain memorabilia in a museum room kept intact as a tribute to the humorist. Samuel later wrote travel letters for the Keokuk Daily Post earning five dollars per piece.
The article surveys broad highway development, noting large scale projects, gas tax levies, and regional road bond issues. It compares county funding to Virginia’s Robertson act, reports no state bond issue, and highlights extensive paved highways from Jacksonville toward Miami and multiple future routes.
A decree grants Isabelle McCann divorce from Ernest McCann on desertion grounds. She regains her maiden name, receives custody of their infant with paternal visit rights, and the couple’s property interests are protected._marriage date given as August 18, 192%._
John Householder of the county was taken to the Virginia penitentiary yesterday evening to begin a one year sentence for his role in the store robbery. Paul Elliott, indicted with Householder, did not plead guilty and will be tried at the circuit court in February.
The undersigned will sell at auction in front of Court House in Winchester Virginia at 12 o'clock noon Saturday January 30 1926 that desirable lot of land improved by a two story residence and outbuildings about 4 miles north of Winchester at Lenore and known as Tollgate House on Welltown Turnpike One third cash on day of sale balance in two equal annual installments evidenced by bonds bearing interest from date and secured by a deed of trust on the property and policy of insurance on the building Possession given March 1 1926 W A McKown Treasurer
A pocketbook and another item were found Saturday on the bench in front of the county courthouse and turned over to Chief of Police Doran. The owner may recover the property by describing it.
Sheriff Uther Pannet of Frederick County Va will auction a large lot of musical instruments at Rice's Music Store Main Street Winchester on January 22 1926 starting at 10 am. Cash terms. Dunn and Divall auctioneers.
Sheriff's sale announced for a large collection of electric fixtures on Braddock Street in Winchester Virginia. The auction includes a fine assortment of lighting and electrical items from the county.
The calendar feature from The World portrays the Capture, a Tengeren painting of a pirate chief capturing a passenger girl after a ship victory. The image uses The World’s Color Gravure process for rich coloring and will be distributed with next Sunday World. Newsdealers should be notified in advance if you want the World.
By order of Frederick County Circuit Court W. M. Dyke was appointed trustee of Mount Pleasant United Brethren Church to fill the vacancy caused by William Lichister's death.
John R. Crown reports Florida taxes are higher despite no state income or inheritance tax. He cites example properties near Harrisonburg, Florida paying more in city and state taxes than similar properties in Virginia, while noting revenue funds extensive road building and school systems attracting tourists and investors.
Washington reports the Muscle Shoals issue nears settlement as Senate leaders move to end obstruction. Senator Norris says he will waive tactics and urge action this session while Senator Underwood asserts the question will be settled, reflecting a push for cheaper Southern power.
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