Sprint Firm Files for Bankruptcy in Winchester
A petition in bankruptcy is filed by Frank Sprint and partners Ward and Larrick in Winchester. The Farmers Bank of Winchester holds a $10,550 secured claim on real estate in Clarke County, while total liabilities are about $27,000. The firm faced heavy losses from a market slump after summer and fall purchases, though fruit dealings were stronger in season. creditors pressed claims and several suits ensued before the bankruptcy filing to ensure equal treatment. Sprint recently became a station operator for Golden and Company in Washington, with friends optimistic for a swift recovery.
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Aldeers
Aghtisy
Frank Sprint
Eathers
Sprint
Pro‘Tuco Cpannel
Messrs. Ward and Larrick
Filey
Cee Steee
Wnited
Arae National Bank of Winchester
Sprints
Larke
Lizbilialee
Sprint Produce Company
Frederick
Adan E
Athe
Mey
Bannkruptcy
Ashby Sprint
Cumberland Valley
Golden and Company
Washington
Sr Sprint
Apprenticeships Open at Moller Pipe Organ Works
In Hagerstown Maryland the Moller Pipe Organ Works announces openings for new young men to enter apprenticeships across all business branches. The firm ships and installs organs nationally and abroad offering strong wages and travel opportunities for those pursuing a skilled trade.
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M. P. Moller Pipe Organ Works
Hagerstown
Cindl
M. P. ‘Moller
Bagerstown
Reward for Lost Purse at Hotel Evans
A purse containing about $15 and a laundry slip was found near the post office. A reward is offered for return to Evans at Standreceive, 818 North Main, between 4 and 14 AMST on Wednesday evening.
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N. Main
Evans
Death of Captain Haymaker Prominent Winchester Fire Captain
Obituary notice for Captain Haymaker of Winchester longtime leader of the Friendship Fire Company. He joined Confederacy service in youth and later served as a respected captain. Described as a loyal soldier, brave fireman, and devoted husband and father. Resolution by the Friendship Fire Company expresses condolences and orders memorial copies for the family and hall.
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Yyames
A.t Heyenaker
Friendship Pire Company
Winchester
Dmmon
Haymaker
Priendship ‘Fire ‘Company
Meymaker
Seven Hours In New York Company Arrives with Bevy of Girls
The Seven Hours In New York company arrived from Martinsburg this morning after a show there last night. The troupe is praised for exceptional musical numbers every song a hit and a well balanced cast accompanied by a bevy of attractive girls.
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New York
Martinsburg
Negro Hanged At Poor House Farm
A black man named Miles was hanged this morning at the parish farm scaffold for the criminal assault on 15 year old Margaret Phillips daughter of former Sheriff Phillips of Somerset county. The crime occurred May 22 of this year.
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Princess Anne
Wesley
Miles
Margaret Phillips
Phillips
Somerset County
Five Die in Wilsondale Boiler Explosion Near Huntington
Telegraphed report from Huntington W V dated December 6 states five men were killed when a boiler exploded at Wilsondale during repairs. The workers were repairing the boiler when it blew up without warning leaving mangled bodies.
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The
Star
Huntington
W. Va
Wilsondale
Bitte
Virginia Faces Much Colder Tonight and Saturday
A weather forecast for Virginia calls for a sharp drop in temperatures tonight and again on Saturday. Strong winds and potential frost are expected in some areas as arctic air moves in.
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Virginia
Barber shop moves near Hotel Evan
Notice states I have moved my barber shop to a door south of Hotel Evan. Address 5-1p-81. Signed H. B. Gre. Read the big bargain on the next page.
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Hotel Evan
H. B. Gre
Band Reorganization Under New Director at Winchester
John W. Kern was elected to lead the band reorganization and accepted the task. The ensemble will include the best available musicians and bring fresh uniforms for a strengthened group in Winchester.
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Idaiéia
John. W. Kern
Kerns
Virginia Nominees for Postmaster Positions Listed
The Senate heard names from Virginia for postmaster roles including Albert L. Taylor Parkgrey D. H. Lewis Chincoteague Island L. Grace Wolfe Mount Jackson B wara A. Lindsey Berryville Roy T. Hart Buena Vista J. Minor Haynes Cambria Cecil R. Grabill New Market Ailstrea Hayes. If confirmed these postmasters would serve through President Wilson's term, with Buena Vista Cambria Parkeley and Berryville likely held up.
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Albert “L. ‘Taylor
Parkgrey
D. HH. Lewis
Chincoteague Island
L. Grace- Wolfe
Mount Jackson
Wara A. Lindsey
Berryville
Roy T. Hart
Buena Vista
J. Minor Haynes
Cambria
Cecil R. Grabill
New ‘Market
Ailstrea
Hayes
Virginia
Wilsone
Parkeley
Attempted Suicide by Mrs Jewell in Laurel Maryland
An unsuccessful suicide attempt by Mrs Mary Jewell wife of George Jewell occurred in Laurel Maryland a few days ago. She drank carbolic acid but was rescued by Dr Charles A Schaefer who removed her from danger within hours. Domestic trouble is given as the cause and the family is known to locals and police.
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Mary Jewell
George Jewell
Laurel
Dane pianist Emmanuel Wad to recital at Presbyterian Annex
Emmanuel Wad of the Pea pony Conservatory of Music will give a Monday 8 o’clock recital at the Annex of the Presbyterian Church. A Dane born pianist with Copenhagen University philosophy degree, he studied at the Copenhagen Conservatory under noted teachers and has performed for the Royal Theater and the royal family. Tickets 35 cents at Boyd’s Crash Store with surplus funds aiding church debt.
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Emmanuel Wad
Peapony
Denbagk
Svenden
Royal ‘Theater
von Buelow
Boyd's Crasc
Polite Vaudeville Auditorium Saturday Night Show Ad
The refined Mind will be seen at the Polite Vaudeville Auditorium Saturday night along with photo-plays. Admission is 40 cents. Le Buff Bros premiere revolving upside down acrobatics with special apparatus. A wonderful act.
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le Buff Bros
Governors censure Blease over lynch talk at confab
Richmond reports governors censured Governor Blease of South Carolina for anti lynching remarks. They criticized his stance as anarchic while urging reform and a new school system as South Carolina should modernize. Interracial marriage comments sparked further debate among attendees.
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The
Star
Richmond
Blease
South Carolina
Vau
United States
O'Neal
Alabia
Aise Zon
Jack
Mann
Virginia
Booth
Carolina
South
Caroline
Times-Devespatch
Greece Signs the Armistice
Reports from Constantinople state King George affixed his signature to a peace accord after receiving assurances of good faith from the Turkish government. The armistice aims to end ongoing hostilities and establish a binding agreement between Greece and Turkey.
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Constantinople
George
Death threat on abandoned ship amid fierce Lake Superior storm
Winds and blinding snow lash the wrecked steamer Euston in Lake Superior. Lifesavers struggle to rescue passengers and crew from the Breondede as rising seas force a temporary halt to efforts.
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Adacani
Euston
Lake. Superior
Wreck on Ninth Avenue Elevated Railway In New York
A southbound Sixth Avenue train collided with a stalled northbound Ninth Avenue train around noon at One Hundred and Ninth Street and Columbus Avenue. Thirty five seriously injured and seven believed fatally hurt. Wreckage on the trestle caught fire from the third rail but firefighters put out the blaze.
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Star
New York
Ninth Avenue
One Hundred and Ninth Street
Columbus Avenue
Railrad
Retired Major Leaps 10 Heath in Dramatic Hotel Suicides
The United States Army officer and member of an exclusive social circle in New York and Philadelphia died today in Manhattan Hotel. Witnesses saw him step onto a window sill and leap to his death after waving his arms, an act described as dramatic. He was born October 11, 1843 in Pennsylvania and retired in 1904 for disability after years of melancholy.
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York
Philadelphia
Manhattan
Nook
Meo
Penns Licksintable
Funeral of Mrs. Roberta Forsteller Wilson
Funeral services for Mrs. Roberta Forsteller Wilson, who died Monday, were held yesterday afternoon at her North Main Street residence. Rev. Dr. Duffey and Rev. Dr. J He Lacy led a simple yet impressive service with hymns sung by a selected choir and numerous floral tributes.
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Roberta Forsteller Wilson
North Main Street
Ideas W.W. Duffey
J. He Lacy
Children in Barn Fire Near Pittsburgh
Three mothers in a rural district near Pittsburgh report their children burned to death in a barn fire this morning. The children, thought to have played with matches, started the blaze and perished as frantic efforts by neighbors failed to save them. bodies were recovered badly charred and barely identifiable.
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Pittsburgh
Robbers Strike Perry Bank for $2000
Masked bandits robbed the Perry State Bank near Perry this morning taking about $2000. They forced a teller to open the safe, fled, and shots were fired in their direction but no one was wounded.
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Springfield
Perry
Angel
Minister finds horse wearing a new suit after prank
A minister faces fear of theft when his horse vanishes from the church spot. He discovers the horse along the road wearing a new harness and attire, turning fear into relief as he thanks the animal. Mrs Gene McC. Glaes leaves for Baltimore to visit relatives. He Burton departs for Frederick Junction, Mary.
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Skelton
Mt. Clinton
Gene McC. Glaes
Loring
Baltimore
I He Burton
Frederick Junction
Interment Held For Mrs Wes ley Wilson
Friends and acquaintances sent offerings. The interment took place at Mount rébron Cimbtery beside her late husband Charles Wes ley Wilson. Pallbearers included R Fran Barr Sonny Huntaberry Lynch Dr Le ML Alen Mayor C A Rants Lohr Capper.
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Mount
Wedding of Islas Taoretia Da Long Gaither in Baltimore
The ceremony for Islas Taoretia Da Long Gaither and Mr. Augustus Clemens took place at the Preston home with Rev. BE MecAlpin officiating. Guests included families from Winchester and the Glaisther circle, with bridesmaids Florence Legs Adele Price Marie DuVal and Bichel Brandt in yellow chiffon. Afterward the couple, now Mr. and Mrs. Clemens, will reside at Evesham Govans Md upon returning from Palm Beach Florida.
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Baltimore
Nogterm
Witchester
Islas Taoretia da Long Gaither
George
Augustus Gon
Ani
A. MecAlpin
Preston
Chester
Winchester
Gaithe
Clemens
Florence Legs
Adele Price
Marie DuVal
Bichel “Brandt
Lennox Clemens
Wid
Lucas
W. Guy Dulany
Mia
Appold Wood
R- Ray Gide
Charlies A. Waters
Palmag Fla
Evesham
Govans
Community notice on school improvement league support
The School Improvement League officers thank patrons and the Seventh Congressional District Agricultural High School Board of Trustees for contributing to the concrete walk. They urge continued public support for the school and aid to the public school system.
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the Star
Ee We
School Improvement League
Susan
Athe Jesgue
Seventh Congressional
AgMeliltdral High
Mrs Willits Returns Home From Fort Loudoun Seminars
Mrs A J Willits has left Fort Loudoun Seminars and returned to her home in Jefferson County West Virginia after visiting the event.
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A. J. Willits
Fort Loudoun
Jemferson County
W. Va
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