Will of W. H. Williams Divides Estate in Frederick County
The will admitted to record disburses about 5000 dollars to six relatives and wife. Noel C. Williams receives 300, Ina L. Himelright 300, Leonard R. Williams 300, William R. Williams 300, Zirkle E. Williams 300, and Fannie Y. Williams 900. Remainder to the wife who serves as executrix without security. Dated July 5, 1928. signature attested by Mary J. Ashwood and R. L. Long. Bond posted at 5000. Wardens pledged no security.
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W. H. Williams
Frederick County
Williams
Noel C. Williams
Ina L. Himelright
Leonard R
William R
Zirkle E. Williams
Fannie Y. Williams
Mary J. Ashwood
R. L. Long
Will Probated In County Office for Josiah Lantz
The last will of the late Josiah Lantz is probated in the county clerk’s office. It disposes of about $20,000 in estate value with debts to be paid at death. Widow Susan C. Lantz is named executrix on bond with security in the amount of $20,000. James P. Reardon and H. Miller witnessed the will dated March 29, 1923.
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Josiah Lantz
Lantz
Susan C. Lantz
James P. Reardon
H. Miller
John Paul Confirmed as Federal Judge in Virginia
Acting at Senator Glass's urging the Senate confirmed John Paul of Harrisonburg for the United States District Court bench. He was the sole nominee acted on Monday night after the judiciary committee reported him favorably as Judge Henry Clay McDowell seeks to retire for health reasons with Paul expected to take the oath promptly.
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John Paul
Harrisonburg
United States District Court
Judiciary Committee
Reconstruction Corporation
Paul
Henry Clay McDowell
Lynchburg
Shaffer Seen Likely Pick For District Attorney Post
Joseph C. Shaffer, former Ninth District representative, has Republican backing and predicts President Hoover will name him district attorney once Senate confirms Paul. National committeeman C Bascom Slemp endorsed the choice and urged swift action.
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Paul
Joseph C. Shaffer
Ninth District
C. Bascom Slemp
Hoover
Senate
Low Bid Fails To Get Contract In Virginia
The State Highway Commission rejects the low bid for Route 19 labor due to 12 1 2 cents per hour wages. The next lowest bid at 20 cents an hour wins. Blythe Brothers Co. of Charlotte secured the $36 447 contract. the rival bid was Jameson Brothers of Knoxville.
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Richmond
Jan
State Highway Commission
Tuckahoe Creek
Manakin
Blythe Brothers Company
Charlotte
N. C
Jameson Brothers
Knoxville
Tenn
Counterfeit $5 Bills Circulated in Capital and Norfolk
Virginia police were alerted by Norfolk and Washington authorities to watch for counterfeit five dollar notes bearing the Federal Reserve Bank of New York name. Banks and merchants were urged to inspect such bills carefully as the fake currency circulated in the national capital and Norfolk.
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Virginia
Norfolk
Washington
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
National Capital
Real Live Pony Prizes for Palace Theatre Contest
Palace Theatre patrons are invited to join a new contest starting January 23 and ending February 27 offering a real live pony as the prize. Children must submit name coupons, drop them in a lobby ballot box, and the winner will be announced February 27 at 3 p m on stage. The pony will be on display from January 23.
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Hable's Palace Theatre
Palace
Palace Theatre
Star
Thoxine Promises Quick Relief for Sore Throat
An advertisement touts Thoxine as a prescription throat remedy, not a gargle, with rapid relief and internal action. It claims safety for the whole family, no dope, and a money back guarantee, priced at 35 cents at Baker's Drug Store and others.
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Baker's Drug Store
Bats Thriving in Carlsbad Cavern NM Home to Millions
The Carlsbad cavern in New Mexico shelters more than 3,000,000 bats, a prolific roost noted for its vast population. The katy insect, a noisy comparator, is said to outsize its size in sound.
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Populous
Carlsbad Cavern
New Mexico
Japanese Admit Motive in Manchuria Campaign
Conflicting reports quote Japanese officials as stating the objective in Manchuria is to rid the region of bandits and to suppress Chinese resistance. The remarks appear to reflect a broader aim beyond security needs.
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Manchuria
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