Two Matches Lead to Two Boys Arrest for Burglary
Clarence Rinker aged 14 and Eddie Brill aged 20 were arrested by Police in a burglary case after two burnt matches found at the Anderson home matched similar UNIDENTIFIED matches in Brill’s possession. Brill confessed entry to the home and Rinker’s involvement, but neither named the gun’s location. Police gathered further evidence and locked both youths in jail for a hearing likely tomorrow. The stolen gun, a prized shooting match trophy with a gold medal, valued at 100 dollars, plus case worth 30 dollars, amplifies the stakes.
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Clarence Rinker
Eddie Brill
Policermel
Ford B. Asserderson
Eddie
Anderson
Brill
Poliée
Rinker
Glass
First Town to Own Waterworks Revealed
Winchester Virginia is identified as the first U S town to own its own waterworks, built in 1800 with Philadelphia following in 1801. The note comes from a Cleveland Press Q and A editor via a clipped clipping shared by F D Sheetz to H C Sheetz of Gray and Sheetz.
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Winchester
United States
Cleveland
Ohio
F. D.sheetz
H. C. Sheetz
Gray and Sheetz
Philadelphia
Fred. S. Anderson
New Residence Finds Old Water Mains On North Main
Workmen uncover old wooden water mains during home construction on North Main Street. The historic town spring on the Northwestern grade served as the supply source for Winchester for 120 years and now yields ample cola lime limestone water as clear as crystal to residents.
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North Main Street
Winchester
Miss Smith to Join Fiske Company on Return to New York
Miss Smith plans to resume rehearsals with Mrs. Minnie Fiske in a new show to open in Washington in October. Fiske is a renowned American actress and Miss Smith's first stage position with such a prestigious company signals a strong start to her career.
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Virginia
Smith
New York City
Mrs. Minnite
Ern Fiske
Ann
Washington
Miss Smith
Mr. Smith Improves After Appendicitis Operation
County Treasurer Robert S. Smith is recovering well after an appendicitis operation at Memorial Hospital. Doctors report no complications and describe his condition as very good. Guests John Holden of Hyattsville Maryland and Pete Schrider of Takoma Park D C have stayed with I Marshail Baker for the past week.
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Robert S. Smith
Memorial Hospital
Aeay
Messrs
John Holden
Mhyattsville, Md
Pete Schrider
Takoma Park, D. C
Fragmentary remark hints at infant illness and gossip
A muffled exchange mentions whether the baby has measles, followed by a warning to keep quiet. The fragment evokes family worry and the old proverb about many counsellors, noting a Bible quote on counsel.
Virginia Divorce Suit Notices and Real Estate Listing
In Winchester Virginia a divorce suit is filed by Lelia Thomas against Walter V. Thomas with non resident defendant orders to appear within ten days after publication. Also mentions Paleolithic Religion note and Homer Drake advance agent visit with a 129 acre farm listing details including 7 room brick house and outbuildings with water wells.
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State OF
Virginia
Corporation Court
Winchester
Lelia Thomas
Walter V. Thomas
Walter
Thomas Ig
J. B. Beverley
Joe Pen
M. W. Kime
Middle St
Gettysburg
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Skill Craft Clothes Shop
Harry L. Wood
Main St
Hotel Evans
Jessie Hillyard
Hamburger’s
N. Main St
Footer’s Dye Works
the Rug Store Agency
Funk & Son
S. Main St
Little Joe’s
Miss Smith Wiih Fiske Company
MR. Smith
H. K. Green & Bro
Solomon
the League Shoe Store
East Piccadilly Street
Exide
F. M. Reynolds & Go
Exide Hatter
Norobia Lynx
Moling & Seal the
Purina Chen
Jane
Purina Mills
Phoneus
J. Joseph Sullivan
Mainage
French Catholic Institute
Homer Drake
The
Fritz Leiber Company
George Mactherbo
Toe Stat In Corporation
Chalmers Automobile
J. P
William Keating
R. F. Clene
Cooper’ Apartments
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