Winchester Woman Traces Jewelry Theft to Local Suspect
Police allege Edgel Moore of Hagerstown, Maryland, entered Mrs. Lelia Smith’s Winchester home on 123 North Market Street during her absence and stole jewelry valued at about 14 dollars. Smith, who knew Moore in Hagerstown, identified the items and prompted his arrest. extradition papers are being pursued as Moore remains jailed in Hagerstown.
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Tain
Edgel Moore
Lelia
Smith
Moore
Winchester
Hagerstown
Hagéatown
Frederick County School Board Weighs Superintendent Candidates
The Frederick county school board met in the county courtroom to consider superintendent candidates. The board does not appoint but may recommend to the State Department of Public Instruction. At least two, possibly three, applicants besides Leslie D. Kline were discussed. Citizens from the county attended to advocate for friends. It was unclear whether recommendations would be made or if the board would remain silent, letting the State Board judge merit.
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Thechool Board of
Frederick
Eardition
Leslie D. Kline
Banquet Attendance T B Masterson in Philadelphia
T B Masterson of the George Washington Hotel is in Philadelphia to attend the banquet connected with the opening of the Benjamin Franklin Hotel, part of the United Hotels chain. He expects to return tomorrow.
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T.B. Masterson
George Washington Hotel
Philia
Benjamin Franklin Hotel
United Hotels Pany
Am Corporation
John Crisman Ill At Sister's Home
John Crisman, who recently left to visit his sister at Pataskala, is reported ill with blood poisoning developing after he arrived. He is a brother of Mrs. John J. Sloat of South Main Street. Crisman injured his foot soon after arriving, and his condition is described as serious.
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John Crisman
D. Coffman
Pataskala
Crisman
Nes
John J. Sloat
South Main
R. Crisman
Pataskale
Hood
Una Ve
Capitol Limited Saved From Wreck By Watchful Worker
Cumberland, Jan. 13 A Baltimore and Ohio employee's vigilance likely saved the westbound Capitol Limited from a wreck when a large boulder rolled onto the tracks near Weverton Maryland minutes before the train passed. George W Buffington, a furloughed fireman, spotted the rock and flagging the train. He was rewarded by the company and later invited to join the Sandy Hook Brunswick roundhouse as a helper. Two rocks continued toward the canal while a third remained on the westbound track.
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Cumberland
Baltimore and Ohio
Capitol Limited
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Weverton
Harpers Ferry
George W. Buffington
Buffington
Sandy Hook
Miller’s’ Bend
Potomac River
F Hustler
Brunswick
Sheet
Two Filling Stations Planned by Standard Oil in Winchester
M. B. Whiting, general manager of Standard Gasoline and Oil Supply Company of Clifton Forge VA, is in Winchester to oversee construction of two drive-in filling stations. One will be on North Main near the Fair grounds, the other on East Piccadilly opposite the Virginia Woolen Company plant. Construction has already begun.
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M. B. Whiting
Standard Gasoline and Oil Supply Company
Clifton Forge
Winchester
Standard Company
North Main Street
Fairgrounds
East Piccadilly Street
Virginia Woolen Company
Ten Commandments film screened at Empire tomorrow
The 1924 25 epic Ten Commandments plays at Empire Theatre tomorrow for one day only at 2530 and 8 15 P M with a twenty musician orchestra. Part one covers biblical days of the Old Testament and the giving of the law while part two presents a modern tale of keeping or laxity of the law. Featured stars include Theodore Roberts Charles De Rocine Eatellé Taylor Julia Faye Terrence Moore James Neill Lawson Butt Clarence Burton Noble Johnson Edythe Chapman Richard Dix Red Lia Rogue Leatrice Joy Nita Natdi Robert Holeson Charles Ogle and Agnes Ayers. The original musical score by Hugo Lebenfeld will be performed in full by the orchestra.
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Empire Theatre
Public Sale Thursday January 15 on Washington Place
Auction notice listing sale of work horses milch cows and calves breeding stock and implements. Items include 11 milch cows with 14 heifers and 5 steers plus 5 brood sows and a registered boar and 4 goats with other general farm implements. Sale to be held on Washington Place near Clear Brook.
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Washington Place
Clearbrook
Auxiliary Delights Disabled Veterans With Gifts and Plans
The American Legion Auxiliary met Monday night at 8 at the legion building. Mrs. R T Barton, hospitalization chair, reported Virginia ex soldiers in hospitals and elsewhere were remembered at Christmas. The unit sent boxes and care items to 21 convicts on state roads, nine hospitalized men, and 16 rehabilitation trainees in Frederick county and the city. Treasurer reported 408.50 spent on welfare and 300 given to the post. Plans include a cake sale January 24 with Miss Augusta Conrad and Mrs William Breckenridge as co chairmen, and a visiting committee to check on sick ex soldiers.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
R. T. Barton
Star
Frederick County
Augusta Conrad
William Breckenridge
Special meeting at Presbyterian Church draws near 200
Despite rain and difficult walking about two hundred people attended the first service of a series at the Presbyterian Church. Dr. MF Faden delivered a sermon on Acts 1 8 focusing on the power of the Holy Ghost and essential traits for today. The 30 member choir, led by Godfrey Miller, provided special singing with Miss Lela Rosehberger at the piano. Services continue nightly, with a 7 30 start and a brief break before a high school lecture, inviting public attendance.
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Presbyterian Church
Dr. 1
Godfrey Miller
Lela Rosehberger
Profit Taking Fails To Halt Upward Market Trend
New York investors saw isolated profit taking in Mar land and General Motors but the broader stock market continued rising. Standard rails and industrials traded at their highest levels in a year or more as demand for high grade dividend paying shares persisted. Call money renewed at 3 percent.
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Associated Press
New York
Marland
General Motors
Mr Plank Replies on Buckwheat Shortage
P D Plank Sealer of Weights and Measures responds to E L Hook dispute in The Star stating a shipment of 500 pounds buckwheat was delivered as 472 pounds to Winchester Wholesale Grocery.
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the Star
E. L. Hook
Star
Winchester
P. D. Plank
Kansas Bribery Complaint Hits State Official
Kansas faces a bribery case involving state banking commissioner Cath J Peterson. Jonathan M Davis, a former Kansas official, was accused in an affidavit by A L Oswald of soliciting $4,000 for a parole and $2,500 for a pardon in the Walter Grundy case. Peterson denies the charges and vows to fight ouster proceedings.
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Associated Press
Kans
Kansas
Parton
Cath J.peterson
Jonathan M. ‘Davis
Sunior of
Efson
Asser
Oswald
Peterson
Grundy
Feed the Birds to Save Them From Starvation
Appeals are made to farmers to feed quail and other birds during the recent winter spell when ground is snow covered. If not done many will perish from hunger and freeze to death. Food should be placed where flocks are known to stay.
Barr Undergoes Appendectomy in Memorial Hospital
Eugene E Barr, a member of a noted Stephens City family now living in Strasburg, underwent an appendectomy this morning at Memorial Hospital. He is reported to have come through the operation well. Barr works with the railway mail service on the Southern Railway route between Washington and Charlotte.
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Eugene E. Barr
Stephens City
Strasburg
Memorial Hospital
Mr. Barr
Southern Railway
Washington
D. C
Charlotte
N. G
Notice to Legionnaires Ro bert Y Conrad Post Meeting
The next regular meeting of Robert Y Conrad Post American Legion will be held Tuesday January 20 at 8 pm. All members are requested to be present as General Waller will make an address. George B Roszel Commander.
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Robert Y. Conrad Post
American Legion
Waller
George
B. Roszel
For Sale Truck Bed and Glasses in Ad Patch
For sale notice lists a truck bed for hauling apples suitable for two or two and one half ton trucks. Also mentions bed L shell rimmed glasses and a reward. Contact phone 183 W for H F Byrd with location L Street.
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H. F. Byrd
For Sale Two Building Lots Near Handle Schools
Two building lots near Handle Schools advertised for sale at 15 dollars per front foot. For replies write B. 8 care Star.
Washington piano tuner guilty of illegal liquor possession
Frank A. Shue of Washington D C was found guilty in police court before Justice Worsley of illegal possession of liquor. He was sentenced to thirty days in jail and fined 50 dollars plus costs 74 25 with jail sentence suspended. Shue claimed he did not know how the liquor entered his pocket after a bungalow party and a drunken arrest. A related case involved Carl Dunlop 19 charged with soliciting liquor sales. the court dismissed the case after testimony. Shue was placed under 500 bond for Corporation Court next Monday.
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Frank A. Shue
Washington, D. C
Justice Worsley
Shue
Corporation Court
Tom Boyd
Carl Dunlop
Dunlop
Eeelesiass Dunlop
Apha
Shipels
Rosenberger
President Coolidge Sees Timely Farm Relief Legislation
Washington Jan 13 President Coolidge declares farm relief legislation should and can be enacted by Congress before March 4. He expects the agricultural commission to recommend a program worthy of support so it can pass in time to avoid an extra session.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Coolidge
Agricultural Commission
Allied ministers near ratifying Dawea plan pact
Paris January 13 Allied finance ministers prepare for the final plenary session at nine oclock tomorrow to ratify the agreement on apportionment of reparations under the Dawea plan announced today.
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Associated Press
Paris
Allied Finance Ministers
Marines To Quit Nicaragua After Guard Withdrawal
Washington January 13 The United States Marine guard stationed in Nicaragua is set to withdraw. Officials confirm the pullout follows months of tension and U S personnel will redeploy to safer posts while continuing overall policy in the region.
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Associated Press
Washington
Nicaragua
United States Marine Guard
Pine and Oak Timber Labor Offered in Gore Virginia
Help wanted to cut pine pulp wood at two dollars per sord and cut oak timber at three dollars per thousand. W B Oaths ad in Gore Virginia lists contact details and dates.
Used car lineup listed including Ford roadster and touring
Motorists can choose from a used car lineup featuring a Ford roadster and touring models, two Buick tourings, an Overland sedan, Knight 6 and an Oldsmobile roadster. Prices are stated as right. Inchester Hun Co. list appears with page references 1p-13-14-16.
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HUN CO
Winter fronts Cadillac Durant Jewett and Buick in stock
Mid-City Garage item notes stock availability featuring Cadillac Durant Jewett and Buick vehicles in the showroom.
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Cadillac
Durant
Jewett
Buick
A Complete Radio to Be Given Away
A radio set is to be given away tomorrow in a local promotion. The event invites residents to visit the venue where officials say the giveaway will occur with no purchase required.
Rosenberger Co. 5 Moves Into Larger Winchester Quarter
John W. Rosenberger and Company, well known building material dealers, move their office and paint and hardware departments this week into a new brick building at Braddock and Wolfe streets opposite the Old German Smith mill. The four story structure with 5288 square feet of floor space will house stockrooms, a paint store, and complete line of painters supplies. Archiect Stuart H. Edmonds designed the building, which elevates the city block and marks the firm’s eighteenth year in business after incorporation in 1920.
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John W. Rosenberger and Company
Braddock and Wolfe Streets
Smith Sumac
Winchester
Edwin H
Dittenderfer
Henry Baker
Will
Oie
Ae Com
Braddock
Ente Ing
Nets Fast
Stuart H. Edmonds
Thie City
John Lucas and Company House
Valentine’s Valspar
Eagle and Lewis White
John W. Rosenberger
John H. Rosenberger
Ralph . Rosenberger
Senate adopts Jones substitute to the Underwood bill
The Senate approved the Jones substitute to refer the Muscle Shoals question to a commission, defeating the Underwood bill. The 46 to 33 vote lets the War Department dispose temporarily of power development and build dam No. 3 on the Tennessee River while the commission studies the issue. Senator Norris then proposed a new substitute.
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Associated Press
Washington
Jones
Muscle Shoals
Senate
Secretary of War
Tennessee River
Norris
Nebraska
Notice to creditors in the estate of Eunice M Lupton
All parties with valid claims against the estate of Eunice M Lupton deceased must present them authenticated for payment by March 1 1925. Ferne W DeGolyer executrix of the estate 1134 Judson Ave Evanston IL dated January 13 1926.
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Eunice M. Lupton
Ferne W. Degolyer
Judson Ave
Evanston
National Constitutional Prohibition Day Meeting
The anniversary of National Constitutional Prohibition Day will be observed at Handley Library with a meeting on Thursday January 15 at 3 p.m. Attendees are invited to join this interesting gathering.
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Handley Library
Radio Surprise at Colonial Grounds Tomorrow
A radio themed event titled A RADIO! will surprise attendees tomorrow at Colonial. The promotion invites listeners to join the show and enjoy a day of entertainment with unspecified acts and giveaways at the Colonial venue.
Heroic efforts to rescue S-19 submarine
Two coast guard cutters Tampa and Aschmet stood by the grounded submarine S-19 off Orleans Mass. A joint crew attempted a rescue as heavy seas pounded the craft. The ship appeared to be still afloat but damaged with its crew exposed to dangerous conditions.
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Associated Press
Chatham
Mass
Coast Guard
Orlea
Tampa
Hoon
Two Adventurers Stranded Amid Blizzard Rescue Efforts
Miss Vaille and Walter Reiner began a northern ascent when a blizzard struck. Reiner pressed on to summon help while Vaille halted. After a weary trek a timberline cabin yielded a search party. Vaille was found huddled in a snow covered crevasse.
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Lapelot
Miss Vaille
Walter Reiner
Cess
Bilizzard
Keiner
Spanish Officials Set to Demand Ibanez Return
Judge orders Viscontey Co Ibanez imprisoned unconditionally and bars the author from leaving the country. A cash bond of 10 000 pesetas is demanded to guarantee financial obligations. The case targets the King Alfonso booklet publication and extradition is expected.
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Madrid
Ibanez
Alphonso
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Lelia Smith
EAD
L. D. Kline
Empire Tonight
Capitol Flier
Wades River
Danger Point
Empire
L.A. Lamp
Barton
Fadens
MR. Plank
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Colonial
J. S. Marines
W. B. Oaths
Gore, Va
Underwood
Resehe
Ereue
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