Byrd to Lead Arctic Air Expedition From Spitzbergen
Commander Richard Evelyn Byrd of Winchester Va launches an independent arctic air expedition funded by American backers led by John D. Rockefeller Jr and Henry Ford. The plan targets unknown lands north of Greenland Canada and Alaska using Spitzbergen or Etah as base with potential use of the MC 5 airship or specialized planes.
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Associated’ Press
Richmond
Washington Report
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Comdr
Richard Evelyn Byrd, Jr
Winchester Va
Navy
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Bidsel Ford
Byrd
Detroit Aviation Society
Point Barrow
Alaska
North Pole
Pole
Greenland
Canada
Spitzbergen
Utah
Amundsen
Etah
Spitzberzen
Cape Morris
Jessups
Pearyland
MacMillan
Axelberg Island
Donald MacMillan
Arctic
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Akron
Ohio
Byrd Inauguration Trip by Auto with Family
Gov elect F. Byrd and his four children travel by car to Richmond for the gubernatorial inauguration. Byrd drives his own automobile and expects arrival by early evening. Mrs. Byrd remains behind with her father’s illness but plans to join in Martinsburg then rail to Washington and Richmond.
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Hr. F. Byrd
Miss Westwood Byrd
Masters Harry, Beverley
Richard Byrd
Richmond
Mr. Byrd
Byrd
J. B. Beverley
W. Nelson Page
Martinsburg
W. Va
Washington
Winchester Delegation to Escort Byrd Inauguration
Andrew Bell reports telegram from Assemblyman T Barton directing Winchester to assemble at Franklin Street in front of the Jefferson Hotel at 10 30 Monday morning to escort Governor Byrd to a car then proceed to the Capitol. Those not marching should report to the reading space in front of the stand.
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Winchester
Franklin Street
Jefferson Hotel
SZ. Lin
Capitol
Buying Power Is Developed In Utility Shares
Stock market prices rose in a brief New York session as profit taking in oils and rails gave way to new buying power in public utility and copper shares. Easy money rates underpinned the advance and total volume neared 1,000,000 shares.
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Associated Press
New York
Rain Middle and Last of the Week Weather Outlook
Weather bureau forecasts for the week starting Monday call for rain in the North and Middle Atlantic States middle and toward the end. Temperatures will be below normal at the start of the week and near normal for the remainder.
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The
Associated Press
Washington
Weather Bureau
North
Middle Atlantic
Gas bills mislabeled due to system change explanation issued
A note explains January gas bills were distributed before February 1 due to a system change. The bills are due on or before February 15 and not duplicates of January 1 bills, clarifying the error and payment deadline.
Byrd Plans Arctic Flight On Motors From Navy Aid
Commander Byrd aims to depart for Spitzbergen or Etah in April if feasible, else August with a winter stay at Etah and a spring 1927 return. The navy may provide some of the aircraft motors though not officially part of the expedition and Byrd would receive a sanctioned leave from active duty. Details remain about expedition personnel.
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Byrd
Spitzbergen
Etah
Navy
Washington
Aes
Injunction Hearing Set Over Shenandoah Cedar Case
Win chester apple growers and other Virginians watch as three federal judges in Lynchburg hear a Clayton Act injunction against W J Schoene state entomologist to stop enforcing a state cedar cutting law on Mount Airy estate Shenandoah county owned by Daniel Kelliher. The Virginia State Horticultural Society backs Schoene with the case likely to reach the U S Supreme Court.
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Winchester
United States
Lynchburg
W. J. Schoene
Virginia
Mount Airy
Shenandoah County
Daniel Kelliher
Schoene
Kelliher
Mount Atry
Circuit Court
United States District Court
McDowell
Waddell
Groner
Parker
West Virginia
Supreme Court
Broken Laws Sunday Pictures at Empire and Centenary
Mrs. Wallace Reid stars in the true to life drama Broken Laws alongside Human Wreckage. The film screens Sunday at the Empire Theatre People Picture Services 3 30 and 9 pm and at Centenary Reformed Church 7 30 pm as part of community services.
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Wallace Reid
Reid
Empire Theatre
Centenary Reformed Church
F. R. Casselman
R. B. Nelson
Four Miners Die In Velie No. 4 Mine Cavein
Four miners were killed today in a cave-in at Velie No. 4 lead and zinc mine at Cardin in Miami Oklahoma. The brief notice records the accident and list dates related to local tax collection and a cattle and hog sale upcoming at C V Yards with top calf and hog prices.
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The
Associated Press
Miami, Okla
Velie
Cardin
For Rent Six Room Building on South Main
Six room building suitable for dwelling or business. Apply 41 4 1p 1f G M Hansbrough.
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S. Maist
G. M. Hansbrough
Special Train To Richmond Leaves Tomorrow Night
Mr Andrew Bell secretary of Winchester Chamber of Commerce secured a through Pullman special train over the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to Washington for Governor Byrd's inauguration in Richmond. The engine and two Pullman cars will depart Winchester Sunday night at 11 oclock and run directly to Richmond arriving Monday morning with Winchester attendees in tow.
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Andrew Bell
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Baltimore and Ohio
Washington
Byrd
Richmond
Winchester
Miller divorce suit filed in Frederick Circuit Court
Mrs. Nannie E. Miller sues Kirby N. Miller for divorce in Frederick County Circuit Court. Attorney Philip Williams represents the plaintiff. The defendant is summoned to answer the bill on the third Monday in February.
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Circuit Court
Frederick County
Nannie E. Miller
Kirby N. Miller
Philip Williams
Mr. McCartney Falls Ill Near Stephens City
L. J. McCartney a noted leader in the Farmers Cooperative and Educational Union movement in Frederick county has been confined to his home near Stephens City for a week with illness. He is reported to be suffering from a heart attack, with condition slightly improved.
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Farmers’ Cooperative and Educational Union
Frederick County
Stephens City
McCartney
Beverley Improves but Remains Critical, Clerk Beverley
The condition of Capt J Brad Beverley clerk of the corporation court, at his South Washington street home, was reported slightly improved today. He is somewhat stronger than in recent days though still in a critical state.
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J. Brad Beverley
the Corporation Court
South Washington Street
Tollgate property sold at public auction in front of courthouse
The Well town Turnpike Company tollgate property sold today at public auction before the courthouse. N. R. Doran purchased the property for 1810 dollars. Other brief notes mention business trips and local ads for a Ford coupe sale and a lost tire with rewards.
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Welltown Turnpike Company
Court House
N. R. Doran
Dividend Notice From Potomac Edison Company
The regular quarterly dividend of 1.75 dollars per share will be paid on February 1 1926 to stockholders of record at the close of business on January 25 1926. Signed E Town treasurer.
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Potomac Edison Company
Seth
Gp Lr . Kh. E. Town
Virginians Share In Distribution Of Large Estate
In Fulton Superior Court Judge George L. Bell ordered the distribution of 600000 from the estate of Jesse P. Williams a Georgia turpentine operator and railroad stockholder. North Carolina and Virginia relatives claim half of the portion left to the widow, with petitioners from Wayne Dublin Sampson Harrover Cumberland counties North Carolina and Prince George county Virginia cited in the decree.
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Atlanta
Ajai
Carolina
Virginia
Jesse P. Williams
Georgia
Wayne, Dublin
Sampson, Harrover
Cumberland Counties
North Carolina
Prince George County
Airplane Radio Test Sends Greetings From 5000 Feet
At 5000 feet Captain William Murphy of McCook Field Dayton sent radio greetings to European and South American aviators. WLW Cincinnati picked up the waves and rebroadcast them. The test was heard in nearly every state of the union.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Ohio
William Murphy
McCook Field
Dayton
WLW
Union
Macready Fails To Break Record In Dayton Flight
Dayton Ohio January 29 Lieut Macready McCook Field flyer failed to reach the world altitude record but set an American record and demonstrated several advanced engineering principles in his special plane. An unofficial barograph reading indicated a height of 35 900 feet while his goal was about 490 000 feet to eclipse Dellise of France who holds 39 596 feet.
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Dayton
Ohio
Macready
McCook Field Flyer
Dellise
Niagara Falls Freezes Solid in Historic Ice Jam
Niagara Falls draws thousands to view a rare ice jam freezing the falls. Only a few gallons flow over the American falls due to ice from Goats Island to Port Day. The blockage formed a week earlier off Port Bay as the river shallow and ice moved slowly. High winds and a gale plus subzero temps completed the massive jam.
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Niagara Falls
Niagara
American Falls
Goats Island
Port Day
Port Bay
Lake Erie
James Fishel Ill From Blood Poison Near Stephiens City
James Fishel living near Stephiens City is seriously ill at home from blood poisoning after cutting his foot while trimming logs in Rockingham County about ten days ago. Reports state his condition has worsened. People’s Drug Store note.
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James Fishel
Stephiens City
Fishel
Rockingham County
Powel Page Again Chosen President of Clarke's Show
Special to The Star Berryville Virginia January 30 R Powel Page of Boyce longtime Clarke County Horse and Colt Show Association president was reelected for another year at the annual meeting J T Lindsey was elected vice president A B Hummer secretary treasurer and J H M Bell manager Directors elected include R Powel Page J T Lindsey B A Lindsey J H Bell Kenneth N Gilpin George N Burwell Jr Ewart Johnston Frank Y Tilford Harry C Warden and Dr Lewis M Allen The Berryville Building Association also elected officers and directors at its annual meeting with Thomas Jones as president Dr G Hardesty secretary treasurer and several named directors.
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Berryville
R. Powel Page
Boyce
Clarke County Horse and Colt Show Association
J. T. Lindsey O
A. B. Hummer
J. HM. Bell
J.T
B. A. Lindsey
J. H. Bell
Kenneth N. Gilpin
George N. Burwell, Jr
Ewart Johnston
Frank Y. Tilford
Lewis M. Allen
Winchester
Page
Virginia State Horse Show Association
Berryville Building Association
First National Bank
Thomas Jones
G Hardesty
Mr. Jones
Dr. Hardesty
D. L. Ramsburg
G. J. Carter
W. D. Wisecarver
Rice W. Levi
Ralph M Ware
Messrs. Levi and Ware
Joseph F. Moore
Wood For Sale At Helvestine Sale In Berryville Area
Wood for sale at Helvestine sale on February 4. One cart load at 2.50. Location one mile from Berryville. Sold by Glaize and Bry. Jersey stock mentioned in listing.
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Glaize & Bry
E.C. Helvestine
Berryville
Auction Sale Apartment House On Hast Piccadilly Street
Auction sale notice lists Robert Brill at Hast Piccadilly street on February 3 at 11 oclock a.m. Also a lost gray bird dog with brown spots and a reward. White Palace Restaurant ad mentions sale at R. M. S ry Dilace with phone 494 W.
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Robert Brill
Hast-Piccadilly Street
White Palace
R. M.S Ry Dilace
Winchester gas heater ad promises fast warm rooms
An advertisement touts a radiant gas heater from Winchester Gas Co as clean economical and instant warming solution for cold rooms. The copy emphasizes quick heat and low running cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Gas
Virginia Assembly Debates Special Court Act and Tax Proposals
Richmond January 29 The General Assembly adjourned until Monday. Att Gen Saunders was criticized over the interpretation of the Special Supreme Court Act. A five per cent tax on railroad gross earnings was debated amid other bills. The House passed a measure affecting road links and highway system inclusions. The session also addressed tax timing and property tax deadlines.
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Saunders
Assembly
Special Supreme Court
John R. Saunders
Gate Gordon
Lousa
Supreme Court of Appeals
Ae Hopper
Vince
General Assembly
Hall
Loudoun
Parker
Wise
Willis
Senate
Board of Education
House
Delegate Hall
Virginia
Downing
Commonwealth
Matthew Fontaine Maury
Goshen
Mielegate Wright
Rappahannock
Whitten
Tae
Far Savedge
Surrey
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Harry F. Byrd
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MacMillen
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T. Barton
City Treas
Robt. S. Smith
County
Treas
C. V
Suaing
Mr. McCartney
Capt
Beverley
Welltown Pike
Robert Murrell
Valley of
Jerry Kelchman
Wineneerrt Credit Corp
Goodyear
Star Office
James
Prugs
People’s Drug Store
Powel Page
Clarke
Building Association
Ington
Garfield Hospital
Henry W. Coeser
Battletown Inn
Philadelphia
Mackey Powers
Whitehead
Geo West
Ee Carter Sesrrene
Ad Leare Seminary
Grace Church
Vans
Aubrey Harwell
J. Few Brown
Leon
Scheuer
Rater
Harrison
William Stalnaker
Peeington
T. W. Whitaker
Washington, D
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James B. Riddick
Newport News
Rice Levi
Joan McCormick
Frank B. Whiting
Millwood
Ll. C. Bakewell
Jacob Warden
Ll. K.mcnamare
Ann Rora
Wes T. Ramey
Charles 'Town
Lambde
Joseph S. Denny
White Post
Denny
Charles M. Broun
Soanake
Laura Marks
Annie Smith
Robert Smith
House of Delegates
Wytheville and
Emporia
Wytheville G. O. P
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