Auction Looms As City Clubs Seek Baseball Team
A large crowd discusses saving the park as a debt action heads to public sale. A sergeant, Adam Forney, presides over the debt case while Kiwanis and Rotary clubs plan to enlist support to fund a baseball season. Quick action before ten o clock Saturday is urged to save the grandstand and fence, or sell equipment to the highest bidder.
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Gorp Court
Adam
Forney
Bell Park
Kiwanis
Rotary
Alk St. Pon
Cairo
Opavine
Deep Winter Weather Proves Harsh With Heavy Snow
A severe snowstorm blankets the region with one of the heaviest falls of the season. Forecasters warn of continued cold and strong northwest winds tonight and tomorrow. Traffic may be disrupted but rail lines are expected to stay open. An astronomical note links lunar phases in January and February to weather, with a superstition suggesting rough conditions ahead into March.
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God
Middle West
Depres
Dr Sin Yat Sen Reported Dead In Peking
The article reports the death of Dr Sin Yat Sen in Peking amid semi official Japanese notes. Details are sparse and the exact date and circumstances are unclear in the readable text.
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Sin Yat-Sen
Suarchal
Peking
Migpaich
North Carolina Faces Eight to Nine Million Dollar Deficit
North Carolina, funding road work with bond money, faces a deficit estimated between three and nine million dollars. Officials say most of the shortfall occurred during Governor Cameron Morrison’s administration. A Budget Commission meeting will hear revised institution needs and aim to trim permanent improvements to about three million, with maintenance cuts to match current plant needs. Governor McLean will attend part of the session as June 30 1925 figures are anticipated for the deficit, with December 31 1924 possible. The Board of Assessment reports income tax revenue for 1924 likely $500,000 below 1923. Revenue for year 1923 24 was $6,550,946.42. calendar year 1924 receipts were $6,391,074.83. Continued on Page Two.
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Raleigh
N. C
News and Observer
Angus W .Lean
Cameron Morrison
Budget Commission
McLean
Board of Assessment
General Assembly
North Carolina
Byrd-Backed Early Campaign Shapes Virginia Gubernatorial Race
The Byrd strategy drives an early statewide campaign with Senator Byrd’s consent, aiming to nominate him and seal the outcome within two weeks. Three candidates remain, with Westmoreland Davis possible, while Coleman, Godrick, and Walton Moore decline bids.
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Virginia
Byrd
Richmond
Westmoreland Davis
George P. Coleman
C. O'Conor "Godrick
R. Walton Moore
Moore
Dentist Yost Fraud Case Compromised After Court Hearings
In Corporation Court this morning Dr. C. Yost sued Taylor Wall for 382.50 over dental work for Wall and his wife. A compromise was reached reducing the payment to 352.86 plus costs and interest, to be paid today. Jurors were present for the proceedings and other cases were set or postponed.
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Corporation Court
C. Yost
Wall
J. M.orndoff
Lawrence Hollis
Ralph Rosenberger
M. B. Clowe
E. E. Rush
George F. Simpson
Emory J. Snapp
Filewart Bell
Russell Potts
J. Tharp
Larger and Better Hospital Campaign At Winchester
Memorial Hospital in Winchester launches a drive for more beds and improved facilities with a rule to form a seven member committee including city reps. Dr John A Hornsby of Charlottesville reviews needs and urges expanded services. Continued on Page Five.
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Winchester
Memorial Hospital
H. H. McGuire
Aign
Hornsby
United States
Maryland Woman Missing A Week Found Frozen
The body of Katherine Gaither, 68, of Savage Maryland, missing since January 19, was found under a railroad bridge near her home. Relatives believe she grew ill, sought shelter under the bridge, and froze to death. The body was located by searchers led by Leroy Corbin, a niece's relative.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Katherine Gaither
Savage
Anne Arundel County
Maryland
Leroy Corbin
Gaither
Miss Gaither
J Waters
Annapolis
W. C. T. U. Meeting Set For Handley Library
The regular W. C. T. U. meeting will be held at Handley Library at 3 o clock on Tuesday afternoon January 29.
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Handley Library
Notice of Claim Against Eunice M Lupton Estate
Public notice by Ferne W Lyer executrix of Eunice M Lupton estate calling all creditors to present valid claims by March 1 1926 at Judson Avenue Evanston Illinois. Dated January 18 1925. LIkely probate announcement from early 20th century.
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Eunice M. Lupton
Ferne W. Lyer
Judson Ave
Evanston
Ill
1925 dog taxes due with penalties after Feb 1
City treasurer Wm T Barr notes payable dog taxes for 1925 with a five percent penalty added if not paid by February 1. The notice references the legal section 26-1p-61 and is issued by the City Treasurer.
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Wm.t. Barr
City Treas
Executors Notice for George H. Wright Estate
Probate public notice invites all creditors to present valid claims against H. Wright deceased. Claims must be presented before the twentieth day of May to Larrick, executor, in the county court, for authentication and settlement of the estate.
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George H
Will. Pleage
Larrick
H. Wright
Swartz Kill Hound On Suspected Mad Behavior
In Coat southwest of town Mr Long and his son James Swartz shot and killed a hound following its master after it appeared to go mad by twisting to bite its tail. James claimed obedience to his father whose court explanation was that the dog acted queerly. County Magistrate Tavenner fined John Swartz $50 plus costs for the wanton killing, with jail in default.
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James
Tavenner
John Swartz
Swartz
Long
Fine Exhibit of Orchard Supplies Opens Tonight
An exhibit on the second floor of the Mid City Garage on North Main Street opens to the public at seven tonight and runs two days. The display features sprayers, spraying fluids and powders, apple barrels, baskets, grading machinery, and various orchard goods. Organized by the Frederick County Fruit Growers Association, it includes a Virginia Tech Extension Division showing and a list of exhibitor firms such as Berryville Basket Company, Sun Oil, Mountain View Nursery, and Bean Sprayer Company among others.
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George War Hotel
North Main Street
Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Extension Division
Horticultural Society
Vention
Yates Lumber Company
Mountain View Nursery Company
Richard Brothers
Snapp Foundry
Chipman Chemical and Engineering Company
Robert Schultz
Niagara Sprayer Company
Babb Brothers
Bester
I. Brumback
Myers
Blacksburg
Tyson Brothers
Acme Veneer Basket Company
New York Insecticide Company
Bond Brothers
F. A. Reid Company
Peese Company
Bean Sprayer Company
Virginia State Moricultural Society Opens Annual Session
Fruit Growers meet at 8 p m at George Washington Hotel Winchester per annual convergence. Ober ton Winchester Bar Association, and other groups hold a reception buffet and round table discussion with programs including Padhas Inspection and Harvardization.
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Virginia State
Moroucultural Society
George Was Faden
Nedea Wincheltae
Oberton
Winchester Bar
Ers’ Association
Padhas
George Washington Hotel
Opposes Stan dard Oil gas station at Braddock and Water
Councilman Lewis F. Cooper spoke at a special Common Council meeting against Standard Oil's permit for a Braddock Street and Water Street gasoline station. He printed his reasons, citing pedestrian danger, two driveways, curb-line filling, loss of city revenue about 250 dollars annually, and traffic disruption.
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Common Council
Lewis F. Cooper
Standard Oil Company
Braddock and
Water Streets
American Legion Benefit Night at Empire Theatre
Under Capt Geo B Roszel post commander the American Legion will present a regular motion picture program at the Empire Theatre tomorrow with shows at 2 30, 7 and 9 p m A new six reel Vitagraph feature The Clean Heart will be shown along with comedy and news The matinee prices are 10 15 25 cents and evening prices are 10 16 36 cents with orchestra by the Washington Empire Orchestra Proceeds go to the local post to aid its activities.
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Geo. B. Roszel
The
American Legion
Empire Theatre
A. Hutchinson
Washington Empire Orchestra
Post
Dodge Brothers New Coach to Be Shown at Salesroom
The sensation of the New York Show Dodge Brothers new coach delivering at 1210 will be displayed at our salesroom January 28 from 7 to 10 P M. J Howard Cather Co presents the event with this model showcased for potential buyers.
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New York
Dodge Brothers
J. Howard Cather & Co
1925 Dog Taxes Now Due in Smith County
Smith County Treasurer announces dog taxes for 1925 are due now. Taxpayers must pay promptly to avoid penalties. Connected with railroad district numbering 27-1p by the Smith County treasurer.
Lost gold bar with pink pearl and sapphire setting
Reward offered for a lost gold bar featuring a pink pearl and sapphire setting. Incident noted in Huntsbury's store with reference 27-1p-21. Assistance urged from the public to recover the item.
Rockefeller Gifts to Northern Baptists Top $700000
John D. Rockefeller Jr. announced to Baptist leaders in Washington a $225,000 outright gift and a $460,000 conditional gift to meet the church budget for the year ending April 30. The funds are intended to support the denomination’s financial needs and program during the current fiscal period.
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Associated Press
Washington
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Northern Baptist Church
Unclear Weather Note Promises Mixed Forecasts
Fragmentary data describes yesterday evening temperatures and today’s outlook with scattered mentions of cold air moving southeast toward Mexico and rapid tree loss in Oklahoma. The legibility is poor and specific details are missing.
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Mexico
Oklahoma
Get Yours While the Getting's Good Sale
Local ad promotes a limited week sale on late accessories at MID CITY location offering discounts from five to eight.
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Clakaa
Fruit Growers' Notes Highlight Falls Prices Drop
A fragmented notice shows Niagara Falls area fruit growers facing price changes with shifts from 148 to 118 in local listings. Names J. S. Grant and Spraber appear, with references to accounts and dates unreadable in the clipping.
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Niagara Falls
J. S. Grant Spraber
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Frank H. Taylor
Henry Batt
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Due Ashley
Ashley
Bailey
BUS
Cs Hodgson
Shenandoah Lumber Copany
Goult
Winchester Institution
W. C. T. U. Meeting
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Atz
Son
Animal
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Mid City
Berryville Basket Company
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Black Leaf 40
Sun Oil Company
Sunoco Spraying Oil
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Empire
Smith County Treas
Rockefeller
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