Judge Stickley Defends Handling of Dog Killing Case
A letter from Arthur C. Stickley of Woodstock VA dated January 26 1925 explains the ruling in the dog killing case involving Henry M Baker. He cites an 1922 Virginia statute requiring drivers to stop and aid after accidents and notes no negligence was found by the court. He defends the verdict as in good faith and urges Frederick County residents not to fear unjust penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Holtzman
Frederick Can
Arthur C. Stickley
N. Woodstock
Local Property Conveyances in Winchester Deed Records
The Winchester corporation clerk’s office records ad mitted deeds from J F Rodman to Stuart M Perry and Estelle M Newlin to Lee M Lamp. Hux to Charles P and lot on East 5th. J D Willey to same. W Bailey to J H Henry. Walter A Shiner to Henry M Baker and Horace C Brown. James N Carretux to RP. Cur for ed lot on Franklin Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Clerk's Office
Winchester
J. F. Rodman
Stuart M. Perry
Estelle
J. D. Willey
North Kent
W. Bailey
J. H. Henry
Millwood Pike
South Kent Street
Walter A. Shiner
Henry M. Baker
Horace C. Brown
West Cecil Street
James N. Carretux
Franklin Avenue
Minnie Wood Locals Hear Berryville News and Visits
Minnie Wood locals in Berryville Virginia held a meeting at the Rutherford home and planned a February 20 gathering at J M Rutherford’s home. Several from the area attended a speaking event at Bunker Hill, and updates include Mr Albert Hockman recovering from a leg injury and Cordelia Hook improving after a cold illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inner Wood Chapel
Janing
Walter Rutherford
Brryville
J. M. Rutherford
W. Brotherton
Nora Wood
J. P. Rutherford
Martinsburg
W. Va
Bunker Hill
Albert Hockman
Hockman
Cornelia Hardesty
Berryville
Mary
Minnie Rutherford
C. B. Locke
William Smallwood
Road Bond Fight Begins In Ernest In North Carolina
RALEIGH North Carolina January 26 Governor A W McKean plans to present to the General Assembly this week a program for highway spending with specific recommendations. The debate over a 35 million dollar bond issue for highways is set to intensify as the governor weighs business policy against local demands for hard surface roads. He urges legislators to withhold conclusions until his data and recommendations are reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N.C
A. W. McKean
General Assembly
McIean
Opequon Brevities Feature Local Social Bits
Opequon Virginia residents share weekend visits and small events. Mr and Mrs H T Snapp and family traveled to Winchester on Saturday while William Roe is confined with chicken pox. Many neighbors report visits, farm work, and moving plans as coasting and church services are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opequon
H. T. Snapp
Winchester
William Roe
Minnie Line
L. G. Fawcett
Hyla Lowry
Cora Lee
Minnie Sire
C. B. Lowery
C. T
C. J. Fawcett
W. F
W. D. Orndorff
C. W. Orndorff
Meadow Mills
C. T. Fawcett
Raymond Snapp
Hear Winchester
R. D. Fawcett
Everly
Marlboro
L.G. Fawcett
W. F. Orndorff
Will Lineburg
Kernstown
Alberta’ Lowery
Gladen Dunn
Marshall Orndorff
St. Paul’s Church
B and O R R Veterans Hosts To Their Chiefs
Martinsburg West Virginia January 28 Officials of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad were guests at the annual banquet of the local B and O Veterans group. About 350 members and guests attended with speakers including E W Scheer C W Van Horn J W Dudley M W Jones George Sturmer J M Garver Mrs Garver H W Brown and H G Fletcher among others from Cumberland and other locals on the second division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
W. Va
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio Veterans
E. W. Scheer
C. W. van Horn
J. W. Dudley
Relief Department
M. W. Jones
Baltimore ‘Hon Ohio Magazine
George Sturmer
Grand Lodge of the Veterans
J. M. Garver
Grand Lodge of Veterans
Garver
Baltimore
H. W. Brown
Cumberland
H. G. Fletcher
A Firmont Lodge of Veterans
World not ending on February 6 1925, says editor
Edward White from Winchester Va reports disagreement with Seventh Day Adventists over a predicted apocalypse date February 6 1925. The Star emphasizes Adventists avoid setting dates and refocuses on gospel propagation and missionary work. It cites Brisbane misinfo and urges reliance on biblical prophecy and worldwide evangelization by evangelical bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowan
Arthur Brisbane
Daily Independent
Brisbane
Jesus
Christ
Paul
Rom
Matt
Hollywood Florida lots offer 200 to 300 percent profit
Investors are urged to explore Hollywood properties fifteen miles north of Miami along the Dixie Highway and Florida's east coast. Lot prices three years after sale rose from 1000 to 10000 or 12000, with central new home-sized lots showing strong gains. A descriptive booklet is available and a personal visit is recommended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Section
Hollywood
Miami
Fla
Frost Line
Dixie Highway
Florida
East Coast
Distress Warrant Involving Athey Versus Winchester Club
A distress warrant is on record involving C. J. and Margaret Athey against Winchester Baseball Club, Inc. Details describe attachment of property to satisfy an asserted claim under the warrant. Court actions and subsequent proceedings are implied in the formal filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J
Margaret Athey
Winchester Baseball Club, Inc
Front Royal Church Records Growth and Leadership Move
Front Royal church reports strong progress with 300 new members raising total to 800 and Sunday school near 300. A men’s Bible class becomes the largest in the Baltimore annual conference with an enrollment of 300 and 65 percent attendance. Pastor Rev D L Snyder completes four-year term and will be moved at the Baltimore conference in Washington on March 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Tyler
D. L. Snyder
Front Royal
Washington
Feed the Birds to Save Them From Starvation
Appeals urge farmers to feed quail and other birds during the snowy spell to prevent starvation and freezing. Food should be placed where flocks are known to stay to ensure birds survive the winter.
Wanted March 1 Good man for farm and orchard work
C L Nicodemus of Winchester Virginia offers reference for a good man for farm and orchard work with wages paid. This notice dated January 21, 1911 seeks a reliable worker and cites compensation terms.
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Willie Stickley Mhranes
Beas Pel
Joe
Henry
Willys-Knight
C. B. Organ
Rouss Garage
Braddock Street
J.W. Cammer & Sons
Star and Durant
Kernstown, YA
Evening’ Star
Donse Brotheerrs
J. Howard Cather & Co
Minnie Wood
Ernest
North Carolina
B and
Anderson
Winchester Credit. Corp
Chichester
Pamond
Winchester Credit Corp
C. A. McIlwee
Hayfield, Va
Edward White
van Ce
Gorrecs Air Health
Fred. E. Willis
W. Flagler
Harrisonburg
Court House
Adam Forney
Evening Star
Dunlora Farm
Berryville, Va
Imo
Front Royal Church
C. L. Nicodemus
J. Vic Arthur
Rouss Avenue
Out of Winchesters
Stucker
Zuckerman & Carver
Baker Street
Man & Market
H. W. Ebert
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