Handley Gift Near Two Million for Winchester Schools
Judge Handley's estate funds for Winchester schools total about two million dollars with nearly one million six hundred forty thousand invested for education and an annual income around seventy three thousand. Four hundred thousand plus in government bonds, Trust Company holdings, and land deeds secure the total, plus an annuity of one thousand for Miss Annie Hatey and a library fund of about one hundred fifty thousand. The board reports prompt collection within three years after the will directed conversion, emphasizing prudent investments to support schools, libraries, and playgrounds.
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United States
Winchester
Scranton
Handley
Pres
Equity Company of
Scranton Trust Company
Annie Hatey
Handley Library
Government Takes Over U S Railroads Employees
The bulletin announces all railroad workers from the Baltimore and Ohio and Cumberland Valley lines are drafted into federal service under Director General McAdoo. Resignations require government action. Wages will rise to reflect new pay scales, with a 40 percent increase for those earning less, and broader raises tied to current pay. Brotherhood members are included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Baltimore and Ohio and
Cumberland Valley
Beautiful brick residence with central location for sale
A real estate notice advertises a beautiful brick house with electric light and BRS fixtures listed for $3,500. The seller, W. L. Fultz, urges quick action as the property will be on the market for a short time.
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Conaia
W. L. Fultz
Blaze Destroys a Blazing Dress in East PiccadillyFlat incident
A burning dress hung in the apartment of Capt. and Mrs. J. Brad Beverley in the Cooper flats on East Piccadilly street sparked a small fire at 10 30 this morning. The fire department used chemical extinguishers to stop the blaze as some wainscoting burned and the dress was destroyed. The cause is unknown and the quick discovery prevented a larger fire.
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J. Brad. Beverley
Cooper
East Piccadilly Street
Fire ’Department
Mrs Bailey Dies While On a Visit in Dehaven Va
Mrs Anna Bailey 53 wife of William Bailey died during a visit to John W Long home in Berkeley county near Gerardstown. She fell ill with stomach trouble after visiting less than a week. She leaves husband two daughters Maude Slonaker Olive Light and son Dandle Bailey. Funeral held yesterday.
Alien Enemy Files Papers in Winchester County Draft
The local draft advisory board will finish work tomorrow night as the remaining registrants appear to complete questionnaires. One registrant appeared yesterday, not naturalized, and classified as alien enemy with a dependent wife and two children. He hopes to naturalize when allowed and stay in the United States.
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Legal Advisory Board
Winchester
Frederick County
United States
Himelf
Garmin
Pine Hill
Hhe
For Sale Buick Touring Car at Perminer's Garage
Cheap to quick buyer. Buick Touring Car in good condition offered by owner leaving town. Prompt, cash-friendly sale at Perminer's Garage.
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Perminer’s
Youth Enlists In Aviation Section At Winchester War Board
The Winchester and Frederick county exemption board enlisted Maurice Franklin Wisecarver of near Kernstown in the aviation section of the Signal Corps. He will be sent to San Antonio Texas for training under the new draft rules. Wisecarver was eligible but could choose to wait before being drafted.
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Focal
Winchester
Frederick County
Signal Corps of
Army
Maurice Franklin Wisecarver
Kernstown
San Antonio
Texas
Wisecarver
War Department
Last Rites For Miss McCartney
The funeral of Miss Katie McCartney in Washington occurred last Saturday. Services were held at 3 p m at the Stouffer home on National avenue with pastors from Grace Lutheran and Braddock Street M E Church South, and burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery. A large crowd attended and floral tributes arrived from Washington and local friends. Pallbearers included Harry B. Kern Clarence Miller Fred L. Glaize Frank M. Andersen Robert L. Gray and Harry C. Stouffer. A separate Wanted notice seeks a capable merchandiser with shipping experience for X. care Star Office.
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Katie McCartney
Washington, D. C
Harry €. Stouffer
National Avenue
George 8. Bowers
Grace Lutheran Church
F. M. Richardson
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Mount Hebron
Washington
Mesars
Harry BR
Kern
Clarence, Miller
Fred. L. Glaize
Frank M. Andersen
Robert L. Gray
Harry.c. Stouffer
For Rent Nine Room House With Path and Utilities
Classified rental notice listing a nine room house for rent with access path and electric utilities. Contact M M Lynch, Attorney, for details.
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M. Lynch
Groom Returns Unused License in Winchester Tale
In Winchester's clerk office a marriage license was marked Returned unused after Horace Ball, a colored youth, applied to wed Nannie Williams and later returned the license when the bride refused him. The incident highlights a woman's right to change her mind and the license's void status.
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Horace Ball
Horace
Beverley
Nannie Williams
Erestfalie
Dual Reunion On Birthday Of Lee At Camp Lee
Fathers and grandfathers of the men of the Eightieth Division United States Army stationed at Camp Lee Petersburg Virginia will meet with their sons and grandsons for a double birthday celebration of General Robert E Lee. Survivors of the United Confederate Veterans and the Grand Army of the Republic plan the event with Pennsylvania soldiers training at Camp Lee. Much speech making and telegrams are expected between commanding generals.
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Eightieth Division
National Army
Camp Lee
Petersburg
Ben. Robert
Lee
United Confederate Veterans
Grand Army of the Republic
Pennsylvania
Suen Ont Saath Ret Bae
The Star Faces Prolonged Printing Press Trouble
The Star grapples with a broken printing press over several days. Repairs failed, forms sent to Martinsburg for printing, then returned by train after a snowbound detour. Subscribers endure delays as efforts shift to bring the press back to full operation.
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Martinsburg
Women's Meeting to Be Feature of Institute
Mrs. W B Cornwell learns of aunt Mrs Mary W Leigh's death in Portsmouth Va after prolonged illness. Funeral held yesterday. train delays and connections prevented attendance by Mrs Cornwell and Capt William B Colston. Leigh survived by two brothers a sister and two children. Institute event headline notes feature in program.
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Mary W. Leigh
Portsmouth
Colston
Hooneysweed
Hedgesville
Berkeley County
Protestant Episcopal Church
Leigh
W. B. Colston
Martinsburg
Howard
Two More Local Men Over There
A press dispatch from Allentown Pennsylvania reports another group of hospital ambulance volunteers has arrived in France. Names include Bernard Grove and E V Weems Jr of Winchester. both enlisted in the Washington Ambulance Company formed by Lt Col Devereaux. They trained seven months at Allentown and Tobyhanna and are to serve in France during Christmas. The dispatch notes the unit was among the first American troops to reach the front and was warmly received by French troops for their救救 work.
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Allentown
Camp
Hes
France
Mosers
Bernard Grove
E. V. Weems, Jr
Winchester
Washington Ambulance Company
Leutenant
Devereaux
Tobyhanna
Messrs
Grove
Weems
Sabet
Banks Close Saturday in Honor of Gen Lee Birthday
Banks will close day and night Saturday January 19 in observance of General Robert E. Lee's birthday. Shenandoah Valley National Bank and the Farmers and Merchants National Bank announce closures for the entire day.
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Robert E. Lee
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Martinsburg Transit Update From Hotel Evans
Midday bus service details note a 1 p.m. departure from the Hotel Evans area in Martinsburg. The fragment indicates travel timing and location for travelers planning a daytime trip.
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Martinsburg
Evans
Separate Sessions at City Hall Institute Next Week
Talks on women’s topics and rest room sessions to be held at the City Hall auditorium Tuesday and Wednesday. Frederick county seed germination tests under way for an agricultural institute with experts from the Department of Agriculture and federal food administration guest speakers.
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Frederick County
Ammer
Ture
Howle
Wisconsin
S. L. Lupton
Department of Agriculture
Federal Food Administration
Read
Stayner
Baltimore
Sper
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Handley’s
R. Gray Williams
The
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Sam
McAdoo
Germany
Aviation
Miss McCartney
Caré Star Office
Girl In Case
Corporation Clerk's
Fice
Stewart Bell
North Market Street
Columbia
Lawis
Mo Miller
Miller
Jr. Miller
Grace Lutheran Church of
Prefix
the Star
Martinsburg Evening Journal
Battle Creek
Mich
Mattineburg Pike
Inwood
Spir
Martinsboro
Mrs. Cornwell
Mary Colston Leigh
W.B. Cornwell
Eddy Press Corporation
Cumberland
Maryland
Shenandoah Val
BANK
Farmers & Mer
WSS
United States Government
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