Ringling Bankrupt After Illness Ends Millionaire Run
Ringling once a multi millionaire testified at a bankruptcy hearing for Allied Owners Corporation saying he secured a 1 714 000 loan by putting up half his circus stock as collateral. He described failing to meet high interest payments and losing his circus holdings and paintings. He claimed he was ill with a fever and forced into a wheelchair amid the proceedings.
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Park Avenue
Allied Owners Corporation
Ringling
William M. Grove
New York Investors, Inc
Allied Owners
Sny
S Circus
Sarat Pia
Fonte Ts
Last Ringling Brother Ends Fortunes From Ringling Circus
The New York investors took all my assets leaving me with nothing. Ringling is the final of the seven Ringling brothers who built vast fortunes from circus ventures.
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New York
Ringling
Boxing Bouts On Streets Forbidden By Mayor
Strasburg Mayor Green ruled boxing bouts on main streets forbidden and fined two youths five dollars each for disorderly conduct. Lewis Wayne and Joe Rosenberger followed by friends staged a bout on High street until councilmen halted the fight.
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Strasburg
Green
Lewis Wayne
Joe Rosenberger
High Street
W. W. Stickley
F. D. Maphis
H. C. Kline
Eases Headache a Three Minutes with Tiny Packages
A small remedy promises quick relief from headaches in about three minutes using ten and twenty five cent packages. The ad highlights fast action, convenience, and affordability for consumers seeking speedy relief.
Globe Girdling Mail Carrier Is Soon To Retire
Jasper C. Hottel the Woodstock Virginia rural carrier and Shenandoah counties oldest in service will retire December 1 after 30 years as a carrier. He began November 2 1908 with a 23 mile route and has traveled about 210000 miles in service. His work included 84000 miles by horse and wagon and 112000 miles by car since 1917 with six Ford vehicles. No successor will be named as his route will be divided among two other carriers.
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Woodstock
Jasper C. Hottel
Shenandoah County
Hottel
Pannett Estate Settlement Reported in Circuit Court
Sheriff Luther Pannett’s estate accounts totaling nineteen were presented to Judge Philip Williams in Circuit Court for settlement. Administrator James P. Reardon, co administrator, detailed the proceedings during the administration after Pannett’s death.
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Luther Pannett
Philip Williams
James P. Reardon
Co Ta
Court orders action on negotiable papers for Pannett estate
Judge Williams directs administrators to pursue suit against makers of negotiable instruments endorsed by Luther Pannett deceased. The records show many small accounts under $50. few exceed that amount. Administrators must file suit to protect the estate and report back to court.
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Williams
Luther Pannett
Pannett
Boys Quartet To Sing Sunday At Open Door Class
A male quartet from the Disciples Church including Bruce Shade James Goode Courtney Grim and Arthur Shull will sing at the Open Door Bible Class of Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church before Prof R Lee Stickel starts the lesson. The class meets at 9 45 oclock. All Presbyterian men or men not in another class are invited to join.
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Disciples Church
Bruce Shade
James Goode
Courtney Grim
Arthur Shull
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
R. Lee Stickel
The
Presbyterian Church
Frank T. McFade
Doris Duke Becomes World’s Richest Girl at 21
Doris Duke inherited control of a third of the Duke fortune at midnight making her the world’s richest girl. The sum entering her hands neared ten million dollars with total legacy around thirty million, payable in thirds at ages 21 25 and 30. A public profile follows a guarded life under guardianship.
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Associated Press
New York
Doris Duke
Miss Duke
James Buchanan Duke
North Carolina
Woman Guards Taken Identity Amid Kidnap Threats
Reports describe a woman accompanied by aides as security measures are employed to conceal her identity during travel due to frequent kidnapping threats.
Brooklyn Boy Lost Finding Santa Claus
Six year old Leonard E Malherse walked away from home after a school slander about Santa Claus. He found Santa in Brooklyn’s shopping district and spoke with him until a patrolman diverted him to the station where his father awaited news of the missing child.
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Brooklyn
Santa Claus
New York
Leonard E. Malherse
Santa Cla
Leonard
Wheat Control Checks Distributed in Shenandoah
County Agent G. G. Dickinson and others in the Court House began distributing wheat control checks totaling 17800 dollars in Shenandoah. The effort covers local farmers under the federal program and marks a significant release of funds. More details were expected from county offices and the agricultural commission.
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Woodstock
G. G. Dickinson
Court House
Pleasant Relief From Constination Olive Tablets Advertisement
Pleasing relief from constipation touts Dr Edward’s Olive Tablets as a safe laxative alternative. The ad claims 20 years of use, promotes a vegetable formula, and urges nightly dosing with no dangerous griping. Available in 15c, 30c and 69c. recognizable by olive color.
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Edwards
Dr. Edwards
Shenandoah Wheat Payments Delayed Indebted Farmers Relief
Wheat producers who curtailed under the Wheat Producers Control Association will receive checks ranging from a few dollars to 230.74. J. A. and E. B. Jones of Lee District will distribute payments personally to eligible receivers who must receipt for them. The total will ease much of Shenandoah county farmers’ debt as applications arrive. The Shenandoah County association, led by D. W. Burrus as president, Violet Line as secretary, and A. G. Dickinson as treasurer, directs the program.
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Wheat Producers Control Association
J. A
E. B. Jones
Lee District
Shenandoah County
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Graham
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Absorbine Junior
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Vapo
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