Stephens City VA Opens New Theater Next Week
Stephens City in Virginia announces the opening of a new theater named the New Virginia on January 27 with a first class road show. J Paul Wine promotes the project and plans a stock company led by Mayor Clarence W Smallwood with $2000 capital to own and run the venue. The modern ground floor theater seats 375 and features electrical lighting and a bricklike sheet metal exterior. Many locals and nearby towns are expected to attend.
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Stephens City
J. Paul Wine
Viginia
Winchester
New Virginia
Wine
Clarence W. Smallwood
Pa Frederick
Ma Winchester
Famous Virginia horses enter for Dixie's Handicap
The $25,000 Dixies Handicap at Pimlico attracts top milers and route racers led by Sarazen, 1925 victor, and other stars such as Mad Play, American Flag, Princess Doreen, Wise Counselor, Single Foot, Nadi, Big Blaze, Cloudland, Lusard, Sun Seeker, Sun Flag, Prince of Wales. Competition promises a record attendance on Maryland’s historic course.
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Atlantic
Pimlico
Maryland
Sarazen
Wise Counsellor
Ike Sarazen
Single Foot
Wrack
Mink Nadi
James
Big Blaze
J. S. Cosden
Cloudland
Court Manor
Lusard
Sun Seeker
Sun
G. A. Cochran
EB. B. McClean
Prince of Wales
Darkin Plea Postponed One Week in Murder Case
Martin Durkin's formal plea to two murder indictments was postponed for one week as he appeared in Criminal Court in Chicago. He faced charges for slaying Detective Harry Gray and killing federal agent Edwin Shanahan during an escape attempt, amid a crowded scene outside the court. Mayor Dever criticized Durkin, calling him a cheap thief and a coward.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Martin Darkin
Dan Young Desperado
Harry Gray
Edwin C. Shanahan
Department of Justice
St. Louis
Martin Durkin
Eb, Dever
Funeral Sunday for Maurice Shiner Barber Laid to Rest
Funeral services for Maurice A. Mike Shiner, a well known barber who died suddenly from a heart attack, will be held at 2 PM Sunday. The Rev F R Casselman of Centenary Reformed Church will officiate with interment at Mount Hebron. Pallbearers will be fellow barbers from his recent years of work.
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Maurice A
Mike”) Shiner
F. R. Casselman
Centenary Reformed Church
Mount Hebron
Jardine Seeks Farm Board to Tackle Surplus Problem
Secretary of Agriculture Jardine proposed a farmer controlled agency to handle agricultural merchandising amid the surplus dilemma. He spoke at the Illinois Agricultural Association meeting and urged constructive, scientific action while opposing price fixing and direct government handling.
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Coolidge
Illinois Agriculture Association
Washington
American Farm Bureau
Chicago
Secretary of Agriculture
Wes
Urbana
Til
IW. M. Jardine
Mlines Agricultural Association
Dickinson
Dickinsay
T Gee
Dam Breaks Destroy Bridges in South Carolina
In Spartansburg South Carolina the Lake Lanier dam failed washing away the Spartansburg Tyron Highway bridge and destroying two trestles of the Southern Railway bridge. The railway bridge supports were undermined by the flood waters and the area reports no further damage. Water seepage had been observed at the dam end before the failure.
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Spartansburg
S. C
Southern Railway
Spartansburg-Tyron
Lake Lanier
River flooding causes minor rises and no damage
The water covered bottom land for about four miles down the river but no damage was done. Mills along the river farther down reported only a very slight rise.
Plans To Limit Senate Debate On World Court Vote
Washington January 22 Senator Robinson Democratic leader said no final decision on limiting debate will be made until a vote on the world court is expected by tomorrow. He spoke after a conference with other Democrats.
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Associated Press
Washington
Jan
World Court
Robinson
Notice of attachment suit in Winchester court 1926
In the Court of the City of Winchester on January 18 1926 Mary Moore Manson executor of N C Manson deceased sues J Esten Shumate H R Kern and Shenandoah Valley National Bank Ames Martha Shumate deceased co defendants The action targets Shumates share in Martha Shumate estate to secure a debt claimed by Nanson estate An order requires Shumate to appear within ten days after publication and directs weekly publication for four weeks in the Evening Star and posting at the courthouse front door by February 1 1926 The clerk must mail copies to defendants addresses and file proof in the case
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Winchester Evening Star
Northern Virginia Power Company
Shenandoah Valley National Bank of
Winchester
Virginia
Winchester and
Washington City
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
William G. Hardy
C '3
Corporation
Mary Moore Manson
N. C. Manson
J. Esten Shumate
H. R
Martha Shumate
N. 3
Nanson
Evening Star
Ofethis
County
Corinne Thomas
T. Russell Cather
P.q
Berenger Becomes French Ambassador to United States
Henry Victor Berenger succeeds Emile Daeschner as French Ambassador to the United States arriving in New York. He previously served four months ago on the French Debt Commission. He aims to settle the unsettled war debt issue. H B McCormac plans to return home after a Washington sojourn.
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Berenger
Henry Victor Berenger
Emile Daeschner
United States
New York
Ufsettlied
Amiddecedor Express
Why Do Guilty Go Free In An Innocent World Sermon
Centenary Refu med Church past F R Casselmat announces a sermon series on the Book of Job addressing the age old question of why guilt goes free and the innocent suffer. Other Sunday services include church school at 9 46 a m and a 7 30 p m picture service featuring The King of Horses showing the power of kindness toward animals.
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F. R. Casselmat
Centenary
Job
Centenary Church
Reverend Daffin to Preach at Opequon Memorial and Round Hill
The Rev. T. H. Daffin returning from a vacation will speak Sunday morning at 11 o clock in Opequon Memorial Byterage Church at Kernstown and at 7 30 p m in Round Hill Presbyterian Church.
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T.H. Daffin
Ida
Opequon Memorial
Final Week of Union Revival at Free Baptist Church
Reverend Polk closes the second week of the union revival at Free Baptist Church on Neath Street Saint Pauls ALM. His messages shifted from Girls and Their Perils to Moses and the Holy Ground drawing strong reactions. Tonight he delivers the closing sermon What Must I Do to be Saved.
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Free Baptist Church
T. St. Paul's Alm
Neath Tain Street
Polk
Pol Will
Star Tannery Notes and Local Church Announcements
Star Tannery notes report a January 22 sermon at Gra Springs Church with Sunday services and Sunday school next Sunday at 2 pm. The infant son of Clyde McIlwee is ill. Dr Lee of Wardensville reports improvement. Kenneth Fox near Cold Spring has mumps and is confined at home for two weeks. Mrs Sylvester Grubb and William visited Mrs Grubb’s mother. Octavia Orndorff returned home Sunday after two weeks with her daughter. Mrs Octavia Orndorff spent two weeks with her. Albert Brill mentioned.
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Othe
Gra Springs
Star Tannery
Clyde McKilwee
Dr. Lee
Wardensville
Kenneth Fox
Sylvester Grubb
S William
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Dixie
Darkin
Maurice Shiner
Jardine
Bourbon Remedy Co
Lexington
Baker’s Drug Store
Tommy Ryan
Culver City
Tommy. Ryan
Calif
Ryan
Evelyn
Screen Ress
Raymond Benimett
Ieft
Hubert Carruthers
Carruthers
Bennett
Real
Evelyn Farriss
Huntington
Low Island
Senate
Miss Mildred
Elley
Jack Hyde
Missisippi Sound
Biloxi
Gulfport
Miss
Carrier
Mall
Captain Fish
Steamship
Capt
Hubbard C. Fish
Cornelius Bibert
The
Life Saving Benevolent Association
Fish
Elven
Warren Woodman
Mutt & Jeff
Bud Fisher
H. B. McCormac
Joniah
Jeff
I Trek
Carol
Ziegfeld
Mr. Daffin
St. Paul’s Church
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