City Council Debates Parish Farm Audit and Auditorium Lease
December meeting reviews parish farm care costs and county rebate, with audit findings on city inmates and a plan to hire two sanitary inspectors. The council approves a $834.55 reimbursement ordinance and grants a one year Auditorium lease to Fred Hable starting March 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Affleck
Winchester
Frederick County
Snyder
Carter
Committee On Poor
Board of Supervisors
Gray
D. H Anderson
South Main Street
Sibert
S Anderson
Janney
Sanitary Committee
Board of Health
P. W. Boyd
The
Star
Liberty
Fred H. Hable
City Hall
Habbc
Bell
Missing Baltimore and Ohio sub-agent at Stephens City fled with funds
Julian W. McDonald, sub-agent for the Baltimore and Ohio at Stephens City, has been missing since last week. He is said to be over $2,000 short in accounts with contractor James L. Gardner who sub-leased the station. Sheriff Pannett has attached McDonald's farm interest, automobile, and typewriter. An auditor from the railroad company has been at the station reviewing books for days. Gardner has hired Ward and Larrick as counsel. McDonald, unmarried, boarded in Stephens City. local residents know little of his whereabouts. C. E. B. Cougill remains acting agent at the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian W. McDonald
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Stephens City
James L. Gardner
McDonald
Nose broken by baseball at City Hall plaza
E F Ashley of Highland avenue suffered a broken nose when a baseball struck him while crossing the City Hall plaza on his way to the building. Several boys played nearby and apologized, saying they did not mean to hit him. A physician treated the injuries. he endures pain but is expected to heal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Be.’ F. Ashley
Highland Avenue
Tate
City Hall Plaza
City Hall
Mr. Ashley
Funeral services for Mrs. Roberto M Wilson Thursday
The funeral for Mrs. Roberto Marsteller Wilson will be held at 2 PM Thursday at the house with Rev. Dr. J. W. Dutté officiating. Interment follows at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberto Marsteller Wilson
J. W. Duttey
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Thickling Melodies In Musical Comedy
The musical play Seven Hours in New York has enjoyed a brief run yet shows promise to surpass older rivals in popularity. It features tuneful melodies, pretty faces, scenic backdrops, and a light coherent plot that supports its appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Greece Prepares to Cabina War Against Turkey
The Star reports Athens readiness for war against Turkey amid fears of Turkish tricks. The Greek government worries possessions may be exposed to attacks from multiple quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Greece
Turkey
Balkan Front Tensions Rise As Armies Hold Positions
Reports say Sofia and D wing confront Turkish forces with Montenegrin troops in place. Turkish fortresses lack provisioning while Greece reportedly has 24 hours to formally respond to the terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sofia
Dvigarhea
Greece
Peace talks between Turkey and Balkans likely in London
Constantinople reports that peace negotiations between Turkey and Balkan states will probably open in London. The announcement suggests Turkey believes peace is assured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Turkey
Balkans
London
Governors Attend Norfolk Oyster Roast After Conference
Richmond dispatch reports 23 governors and their staffs visiting Norfolk for the National Guard Association meeting. All official business paused as they enjoy Virginia hospitality, with an oyster roast at Cape Henry before returning to Richmond tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Mann
Norfolk
National Guard Association
Virginia
Cape Henry
Titanic survivor Archibald Gracie dies in New York
Col Archibald Gracie of the United States Army, a Titanic disaster survivor, died today in a private hospital in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Archibald Gracie
United States Army
Eleven Die After Penn Railroad Wreck Near Zanesville
The death toll from the Pennsylvania Railroad wreck ten miles west of Zanesville rises to eleven as three more victims die today. The disaster occurred yesterday, and the earlier injured remain hospitalized with varying injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zanesville
Ohio
Here
Wilson Told To Note Higher Pay Upon Inauguration
President elect Wilson was assured a $25,000 annual contingent expense allowance in addition to a $75,000 salary. The House was also told a provision to grant $17,500 a year for a former president at large in Congress was struck from the committee report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
House
Congressa Mare
Pres Sacta Clans. fer each chit at Capper's jewelry store
Chits issued at Capper's jewelry store priced per item imply a sale or promotion with multiple buyers. The garbled line references Capper's and jewelry, suggesting a local business notice or ad style item in a historical newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capper
Brother Mabry Found in Winchester Station
William Mabry a 16 year old member of a wealthy Charlotte family left home last week and was found at Winchester station by his brother. The youth admitted buying a ticket to Winchester but offered no explanation for his journey. Police assisted in arranging return travel to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witliat Mabry
Charlotte
Baltimore and Ohio
Washington
Winchester
William
William Mabry
Offeer Noonan
Lind Fries Wedding Unites Mary Fries and Guy Lind
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Mary L. Fries daughter of Mrs Elizabeth Fries to Mr Guys F Lind of Parkins Mills area. The ceremony happened last Saturday evening at Opequon Memorial Church Kernetown officiated by Rev Dr Alfred Jones. The bride wore a gray tailored suit with matching accessories. No attendants. The couple will reside near Parkins Mill. Lind is a farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary L. Fries
Elizabeth Fries
John, B. Fries
Parkins Mills
Pond County
Guys F. Lind
Pratt F. Lind
Opequon Memorial Presbyterian Church
Kernetown
Alfred Jones
Funeral Services for T. A. Lewis
The funeral of the late Tur ner Ashby Lewis will be from his residence at 616 south Braddock street at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon. Rev. Luke R. Markwood and Rev. Dr. J. W. Duffey of the Methodist Episcopal Church South will officiate. Interment is in the family lot at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers are Norman Whiting Howard P. Kern Thomas Graybeal J. C. Ford Dr. William A. Bell and Maurice My Lynch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Ashby Lewis
South Braddock Street
Luke R. Markwood
J. W. Duffey
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Messrs
Norman Whiting
Howard P. Kern
Thomas Graybeal
J. C. Ford
William A. Bell
Maurice My
Lynch
Sale of Fancy Xmas Articles at Presbyterian Church
Luncheon served Thursday beginning at 11 o'clock. Parlors of Presbyterian Church. Proceeds support church charities and local needs. Tourists and residents invited to browse and purchase festive items displayed in the parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Health of City Much Better Now Then Ever
A report to the council by Dr P W Boyd shows city health improved over the year with rare typhoid. Cases listed include fevers and tuberculosis. births fewer than deaths, and meat milk inspectors praised for work. Slaughterhouses found sanitary and meat wholesome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Boyd
Board of Health
Winchester
Emial Sto
Ini Winchester
Boyd
Widow Sues for 10000 In Woolen Mill Wall Collapse
Mrs. O Roark widow of Joseph M. O Roark sues Virginia Woolen Company for damages totaling 10000 after a wall collapse at the North Kent street mill left him fatally injured. The suit is filed in Frederik County Circuit Court. no action this term, docketed for February 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mar. B. O’roark
Joseph M. O'Roark
Virginia Woolen Company
North Kent Street
Memorial Hospital
Messrs. Ward and Larrick
H.R. Kern
Frederik County
Mon- Gay
O'Roark
Pébruary
Lost Finders Reward Notice
Lost item alert offers $39 reward for return of a greenbark tree finding. Contact 218 N for delivery and reception details.
Baltimore Quotations From Wholesale Markets
Baltimore December prices in wholesale markets include wheat No 2 red spot 102 1 4 December 102 1 4. corn new spot 51 1 8. hay No 1 timothy 20. clover mixes 15 1 2 to 14 50. eyes Virginia firsts 88 84. butter fancy creamery 86 3 4. live poultry young chickens 15 3 4 Qo rbs and antler 15 3. small to medium hens 18. young ducks 18 1 4. young pigeons 20. old pairs turkeys 11 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Baltimore
Virginia
Two Star Acts Visit Polite Vaudeville Thursday
Billie and Estelle Young a novelty sister act join Campbell and Conners for one night at the Martinsburg auditorium. The acts are billed as the highest price refined vaudeville stars ever seen here with admission at 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie
Estelle Young
Campbell and Conners
Martinsburg
Four Fine Pictures At Auditorium Tonight
Four Fine Pictures shown at the Auditorium tonight include Wild Birds At Home Pathe Bond of Mulge Vitagraph The Lairds Daughter Seti House of Mystery Pathe An evening program promises variety and entertainment with a mix of action drama and intrigue.
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Pathe
Vitagraph
Seti
House of Mystery
Luncheon Served At Xmas Sale Thursday
A fancy luncheon and Christmas articles for sale are planned for Thursday beginning at 11 o'clock in the parlors. Proceeds support a local charitable drive.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Council
Mittee
F. Hi
Hable
Common Council
W. H. Baker
Robert L. Gray
Shirley Carter
Dr. H. McGuire
J. W. Sibert
W. A. Bell
James M. Brown
L. C. Janney
John H. Snyder
Lewis F
John M. Steck
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Cumberland and Martinsburg Railroad Company
Cumberland Valley Railroad Company
Alikoshi
Committee On Claims
the Circuit Court
S. H. Leake
Main
Hart Streets
Light Committee
Kern Street
Julian McDonald
E. F. Ashley
Mrs. Wilsons
United States
Wm. Mabry
Guy Lind
Miss Fries
T. A. Lewis
Laws
Gage
Mrs. Oruark
Fine Pictures
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