Public Sale of Whitacre House in Winchester Virginia
Special commissioners announce a public sale of the Merrie Whitacre estate in Winchester Virginia. The property at 215 North Washington Street near Washington Street Fairfax Lane and Fairmont Avenue is offered in four parcels or as whole with bidding to obtain the highest price. Terms require one third cash on sale day and two equal annual installments secured by deed of trust and insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Whitacre
Winchester
Washington
Fairfax Lane
Fairmont Avenue
Washington Street
North
Yeas
Fairfax Parcel
R. F. Barton
le Carroll G. Walter
MM. Lynch
Bermert S Larrick
R. P
Barton
Trainman Guilty in Maryland Fatal Collision Trial
After 28 hours of deliberation the jury finds Enginemen Chas. B. Eichelberger of the Western Maryland Railroad guilty of manslaughter. He and co defendant Louis S. Hopwood conductor of the train were named in the indictment for a collision at Raven Rock bridge last August that killed five people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. B. Eichelberger
Western Maryland Railroad
Hagerstown
Eichelberger
Louis S. Hopwood
Raven Rock Bridge
Doctor A H S Rouss Wins Community Regard in Brucetown
Brucetown Va December 2 Dr A H S Rouss the physician and surgeon recently moved from Winchester has won wide esteem among residents for his friendly attitude and diligent service. He is a Virginian by birth and has homes with his wife and children in the village.
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Brucetown
A. H. S. Rouss
Winchester
Charles Broadway Rouss
Mays
W. W. Gleisner
Frank Rouss
Jefferson
A. H.S. Rouss
Doctor Randolph Holds Steady Amid Typhoid Illness
It is reported that Dr. Robert Randolph of Millwood, ill with typhoid fever at Winchester Memorial Hospital, continues to hold his own with no complications. It is expected that other physicians may resume practice by around the start of January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Randolph
Millwood
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Memorial Service Notice for Winchester Elks
All members of Winchester Lodge No 867 B P O E and visiting Elks are urged to meet in the Lodge Room Sunday at 2 p m to participate in the memorial service at the Auditorium. J H Cather E R
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Lodge
Elks
J. H. Cather
E. R
Heavy Hog Harvest Yields Massive Local Weights
Mr. B. F. DeHaven of Gainesboro killed a hog weighing 354 pounds yesterday. Mr. A. C. Moore killed two hogs weighing 686 1-2 pounds combined. The heaviest among the trio weighed 361 1-2 pounds and the lightest 325 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. DeHaven
Gainesboro
A. C. Moore
Sweeney Sisters Spark Empire Show with Hit Night
The Sweeney Sisters drew a large crowd at the Empire last night, opening a three night engagement with catchy songs dainty dances and swell costumes. Their performance energized the audience and secured a big hit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ini Catthy
Sweeney Sisters
the Empire
L. & N. Sued For Fraud Over Franchise Taxes
State Auditor brings suit in Frankfort circuit court seeking 640000 against Louisville and Nashville for allegedly fraudulent omissions in five years reports from 1906. Petition claims understated net earnings and mileage and improper dividend deductions from gross earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Kentucky
Prankfort
James
Louisville & Moadville Rdil
Man's neck broken by folding bed tragedy in New York
Civil engineer Benjamin Lott was nearly strangled in his apartment at 245 West 145th Street when a folding bed closed like a trap trapping his neck between the top and footboard. Boarder James Redwood freed him as Mrs Lott was also caught briefly. Lott died or fate uncertain, hospital says little hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Benjamin Lott
Hiss
West One Hundred and Forty-fifth Street
James Redwood
Lotts
Redwood
Lott
Railroad Safe Open Seized Loot At Lackawanna Station
Orange New Jersey December 2 The Lackawanna railroad station was robbed of nearly $700 by a thief who appeared to know the safe combination. The night station agent may help detectives locate the robber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange
N. J
Lackawanna ‘Railroad
Man Dies After Fall On Icy Steps While Seeking Work
William M. Dankley, 34, slipped on icy steps while leaving home in Pittsburg on December 2. He fell in a position that broke his neck and died before a physician could save him.
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Pittsburg
Willliam M. Dankley
Blizzard Rages In Adirondacks Snow Delays Trains
Interlaken New York December 2 A fierce blizzard hits this part of Seneca county with six inches of snow already. Trains are running late as temperatures drop to 26 degrees.
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Adirondacks
Interlaken
N. Y
Senéca County
Taft Orders Out in All Estimates to Cabinet Officers
President Taft pushes deep cuts in federal budgets for 1911 after reviewing department estimates. He orders trimming beyond current figures and delays cabinet session to prepare a comprehensive message. Alexander and Dixby outline a river and harbor bill projected at about 30 million dollars.
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Washington
Taft
Treasury
Iour
Alexander
New York
House Committee On
General Dixby
Army
District of Columbia
Congress
Football Player Dies From Internal Injuries After Sharp Tackle
William Hancock twenty three died in Pottsville from an internal injury and abscess after a sharp tackle during a game. Hancock played for Minersville eleven and was noted as a fast athlete who lined up behind the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottsville
William Hancock
Ocean City Beach Faces Fish Wash Up Feast
Large quantities of fish wash up on Ocean City Indiana beach drawing residents to feast on the bounty. People catch and sell the fish for 7 to 8 cents a pound as the fish come near shore to feed and wash ashore still alive and wriggling.
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Ocean City
IN. J
Fox Skin Brings $800 Reward in Temple
Charles Huntington received $800 for the skin of a silver gray fox he trapped in Temple on the first of the week. The sale marks a high value for the region and underscores hunting yields during December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple
Charles Huntington
Killing Dad in Fence Row Sparks Abbeville Tragedy
Abbeville South Carolina December 2 Jim Ferguson shot and killed his aged father during a dispute over a boundary fence. The incident occurred in the family homestead area and police began an investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbeville
S. C
Jim Ferguson
Cabinet Reads Message on Changes to Taft Reform Plan
President Taft's forthcoming message to Congress was revised at a special cabinet meeting. The cabinet discussed the document for over two hours with several slight changes. A separate report from the engineers on western reclamation projects under a 20 million dollar appropriation will accompany the message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tee
Widow Wins $500 In Kiss Case At Court
In Shreveport district court Judge A J Murff awarded Grace Hunter $500 after ruling a kiss by former postmaster J K Norman at Old City post office amounted to an offense. Hunter sought $2000, noting Norman appeared old enough to know better.
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Shreveport
A. J. Murff
Grace Hunter
J. K. Norman
Old City
Hunter
Norman
Hurff
Peanut King Gwaltney Marries in Suffolk Quietly
Pembroke D. Gwaltney Sr the peanut king of Smithfield Virginia and Miss Mattie Wanble of Virginia Beach wed in Suffolk in a quiet ceremony. The 74 year old bridegroom is a millionaire who made most of his fortune from peanuts.
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Suffolk
Pembroke D. Gwaltney
Peanut King
Smithfield
Mattie Wan Ble
Virginia Beach
Weds Italian Lieutenant at St Thomas Church
Miss Eleanor Terry daughter of Rear Admiral Silas W. Terry and Lieutenant Filippo Camperio of the Italian royal navy long associated with the embassy in Washington were married at St Thomas Episcopal Church. In Louisville a banker, August Ropke, pleaded guilty to five counts of embezzlement totaling 1.49 million dollars with recoveries reducing the figure to 1.19 million and received a sentence of ten to eighteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eleanor Terry
Silas W. Terry
Filippo Camperio
Louisville
Ropke
Fidelity Trust Company
Dynamite blast injures foreman at Swatara quarry
Harrisburg Dec 2 Dynamite thawing at a Swatara station quarry exploded sending foreman William Rhan eighteen feet. He was unhurt though his clothing was torn. Other men suffered only bruises. The blast damaged the Readin railroad Swatara station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Swatarda Station
William Rhan
Rhan
Swatara
Reading Railroad
Fifteen Fishermen Reported Missing Off Charleston
Fifteen fishermen are feared drowned after their smacks disappeared for days near Charleston. A report mentions a smack seen floating bottom upward, likely one of the missing vessels.
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Charleston
S. C
Toronto Free Hospital Fire Destroys Buildings
Toronto faced a major blaze at the Free Hospital for Consumptives on Western Ind. The fire destroyed several surrounding structures. Ninety two patients were evacuated to safety, including forty in helpless condition. Loss estimated at 100,000 dollars.
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Toronto Hospital
Toronto
Ont
Toronto Free Hospital For
Western
Ind
ZEMO skin treatment advertised by Miller Drug Store
The Miller Drug Store promotes ZEMO and ZEMO soap for irritated skin offering a money back guarantee if results are unsatisfactory. The ad boasts ZEMO as a clear external liquid effective against eczema pimples dandruff and other skin eruptions for all ages.
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Miller Drug Store
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Merrie Whitacre
R. EB. L. Whitacre
County Court House
W. Baker, JR
Ahrayoo
Dascripiwe
Wielageey
Standard Oil Company
Dr. Rouss
George W. Sowers
Clearbrook
Rouss
Sweeney
eyUye Beery
Mts
Burlington
Robert Hawkey
Hawkey
Atlantic City
Ana
Bernard Blum
Fam
Spas
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S' StarvMoe
Adama
Boyce
Fede Meinen
T& Dohny
Wash
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JR Sale
John E. Frye
Fairview Avenue
J.C. Cooley
Stephens City
Polaca
Boyd Richards
Zemo
Jonx
Boastem
Jaax
Roy
F. Solenberger
Boyd
FRED _ S
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Goood
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I Nor
Loultedn County
Purcellville Re R. Station
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Vai
Chas. R. Jones
Berryville
Glaize
Bliss
Portland
Glaize & Bro
Manning’s Wakehouse
Boyou
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