Distress Warrant Auction in Winchester Virginia
A public sale will occur in front of the Court House Winchester VA on Saturday January 31 at 2 30 P M. The Grand Stand and Fence are to be sold for cash under a distress warrant by C J and Margaret they versus Winchester Baseball Club.
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Roanoke
W. B. Pearman
Roverve
Mechanicsburg
Ohio
Miller’s Drug Store
C. J
Margaret
Winchester Baseball Club
Front Court House
Winchester
Baltimore boy Peachey Kern dies of brain tumor at 14
Peachey Kern, 14, son of Mr and Mrs C Luther Kern of Baltimore and grandson of Mrs Henry Kern, died in a Baltimore hospital after brain tumor surgery. The body will be transported to Winchester for a 2 pm funeral at United Brethren Church with Rev George W Stover officiating. Interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery. He left two brothers Olin Kern and another younger brother. he was also nephew to Mrs W L Poston and Mrs James Baecher.
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Peachey Kern
C. Luther Kern
Baltimore
Henry F. Kern
Winchester
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
William L. Poston
North Kent Street
George W. Stover
United Brethren Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Olin Kern
Local Figures Mention Family Tists in Elkins Winter Visit
County residents report Mrs Charles Baker of Elkins West Virginia visiting relatives as her grandmother spends part of the winter there. John W Kern and George P Kern, both of this city, are also noted in the social circles connected to the Bakers.
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Charles Baker
Elkins
W. Va
John W. and
George P. Kern
New Plan To Keep Bread Fresh
Paris date January 22 Associated Press reports a journeyman baker claims a dough formula will keep bread fresh longer. The claim centers on a method or ingredient that purportedly preserves loaf freshness, signaling potential changes for bakers and grocers if verified.
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The
Associated Press
Paris
Illness and social notes from Good Brevities
Mrs. Harry Largenty is very ill at home near Good Brevities West Virgin ia. Bessie Gardner will visit her sister in Berkeley Springs. The Gardners visit Harry Gardner’s parents for a few days. A box social at the Omps schoolhouse is planned for Saturday night. Mrs. Mary Largent reports a lost mule last Sunday. Mr. F J Gardner will saw for Mr. A Parrill when feasible. Mr and Mrs Floyd Petersen were called. Mrs. Harry Sargeant mentioned.
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W. Va
Harry Largenty
Bessie Gardner
Berkeley Springs
Harry Gardner
Mr. Gardner
Omps
Mary Largent
F. J. Gardner
A. Parrill
Floyd Petersen
Harry Sargeant
Leaves Kept Edible for Months Says Inventor Matti
The article notes leaves can stay edible for months with methods proven in labs. Inventor Jean Matti claims the preservation period could reach two years, extending beyond current demonstrations and setting the stage for long term storage breakthroughs.
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Jean Matti
Virginia Valley subscription note to The Star
A reader from Louisville Kentucky sends three dollars to renew a January 31 1925 subscription to The Star. He praises the Shenandoah Valleys coverage and expresses gratitude for keeping hometown happenings in view. The letter is dated January 19 1926 and signed by Hi Faulkner at Hotel Cortlandt.
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the Star
sShenandoah Valley
Faulkner
130 Autos and Eleven Horses Burn Up During Fire
A fire of undetermined origin in Raleigh destroyed the Raleigh Transfer Company's building and damaged the Raleigh Cornice and Roofing Company's plant. One hundred thirty automobiles stored on the second floor, many owned by legislators, and eleven horses were lost, with damage estimated at 225000 to 250000 dollars.
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Associated
Ee Raleigh
N. C
Raleigh Transfer Company
Raleigh Cornice
Thieves Strip Car Tires. Dog Found Locked Inside
Burglars broke into O. D. Braithwaite’s garage on Fairmount Avenue and stole four tires and two chains. A strange dog was found fastened inside the automobile the next morning. The car rested on rims where tires were removed, the dog untagged with footprints in the snow possibly betraying the thieves.
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O. D. Braithwaite
Fairmount Avenue
Mr. Braithwaite
Wife Alleges Desertion in Partial Divorce Suit
Mrs Mamie Fauver DeHaven files in Frederick county Circuit Court for divorce from Charles DeHaven on desertion grounds. They wed in Winchester on September 8 1915 and moved to Loom West Virginia. Deserted October 2 1923 leaving their infant. she seeks partial separation alimony counsel fees and custody of the child.
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Frederick County
Mamie Fauver DeHaven
Charles DeHaven
Winchester
Loom
Hampshire County
W. Va
A. B. Fauver
Dr Janney to Lecture Twice Next Sunday in Chester
Dr C Edward Janney of Baltimore will give two lectures at the Friends Meeting House in Chester next Sunday January 25. The first at 2 30 p m and the second at 7 30 p m. The topics are Spiritual Lessons of the Old Testament and The Application of the New Testament to Modern Problems. The talks will cover broad religious and social themes and invite public attendance.
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C. Edward Janney
Baltimore
Friends’ Meeting House
Chester
Jantey
Abraham
Joseph
Moses
David
Isaiah
Elijah
Jeremiah
Amos
Sea
Micha
Jonah
Moose Bazaar Sees Bigger Crowds At Rouse Hall
Moose Lodge reports larger attendance at the Rouse Hall bazaar opening with vaudeville acts and prizes. Headliner John T. McCaslin the magician and Andy Thiemser the juggler attract crowds as organizers seek stronger public support for what they call one of the city’s best fairs.
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Rouse Hall
Moose Lounder
John T. McCaslin
Andy Thiemser
Unas
Philomena Laren
Margaret Hawkins
Johnson Not Involved In Virginia Fraud Case
Philadelphia reports show investigation into a Staunton Virginia indictment of a named H. C. Johnson for fraudulent steel dealings. The 1922 Philadelphia lawyers directory lists H Chester Johnson, but the 1924 issue omits the name, leaving only one attorney with similar initials no longer tied to the Virginia prosecutions.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Staunton
H. C. Johnson
Phistadeloniar
H. Chester Johnson
Virginia
Two Shots Fired At British Sentry Near Temple Breedy
Cork correspondent reports two shots fired at a British garrison sentry at Temple Breedy four miles south of Queenstown. The guard was called out as more shots were fired, machine guns swept the surrounding country with a searchlight but no attackers were located. No injuries reported.
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Associated Press
London
Cork
Evening News
Temple Breedy
Queenstown
New Discover Cough Remedy Promises Quick Relief
A simple remedy claims to relieve a severe persistent cough instantly and often within 24 hours. Dr King's New Discovery for Coughs is touted as soothing soreness, loosening phlegm, and reducing chest congestion with one teaspoonful held in the throat before swallowing. Uses include coughs, chest colds, bronchial asthma, hoarseness, and throat irritation.
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Dr. King
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