Miss Kate Wolfe Estate Probate Bequeaths Life Interest
The will of the late Miss Kate Wolfe, a prominent local figure, was probated by Judge T W Harrison in Corporation Court. Dated February 1 1910 the document leaves her sister Alea Wolfe a life interest in the estate with full control for life and notes a $30 000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate
Wolfe Eff Estate
Kate Q. ‘Wolfe
Orongin
Corporation Court
T.W. Harrison
Alea. Wolfe
Abe
No Fire Crackers For Christmas Ordinance
City of Winter enforces a ban on fire crackers and noise makers for Christmas. crackers or torpedoes are prohibited on streets and selling them is restricted with fines from five to ten dollars. Mayor Randolph T. McGuire issues the ordinance and penalties for violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter
Hater
Winchester
Randolph T. M'Guire
Six Die In Incendiary Fire At Turner Hall
Six dead bodies identified and sixty three missing after a blaze at Turner Hall lodging house in Cincinnati. The condemned building trapped victims amid piles of magazines and rags gathered for the poor.
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Joinqinnati
Turner Hall
Tenth Cavalry Reaches Galveston
The Tenth United States Cavalry arrived in Galveston Texas aboard the Kilpatrick after sailing from Vermont. They began leaving in detachments for the Mexican border and will replace the Second Cavalry on patrol duty. EB Richardson field superintendent of the Virginia Anti-Saloon League was among arrivals on the noon train.
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Tenth United States Cavalry
Galveston
Texas
Kilpatrick
Wmer
EB. J. Richardson
Fall
Qhureh, Va
Virginia Anti-Saloon League
Bahiman Father Dies at Baltimore Age 83
Antone Bahiman died after a long illness at his home 149 North Central Avenue. Born in Oldenburg Germany he came to the United States in 1865 and lived in Baltimore most of his life. He is survived by his second wife Sophia Bahiman two sons C A Bahiman and Frank H Bahiman and a daughter Mrs Mary Middendorf. The funeral with a requiem mass will be held Thursday at St James Church with interment in Holy Redeemer Cemetery Baltimore.
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Antone Josniman
North Central Avenué
Bahlman
Oldenburg
Germany
United States
Baltimore
Bahiman
Sophia
Messrs
C.' Ia
C.' Ia.’ ‘Bahiman
Frank ‘H. ‘Bahiman
Mary Middendorf
St. James
Holy Redeemer
Possums Steal Chickens In Town Yard Raids
Mr. James Collins reports possums raiding his chicken yard on south rival street over the past week. He set traps and has captured three of the “robb ers.” A pheasant wandered into his cellar recently but escaped shot.
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Mir
James Cseollins
Southy Street
Lee
Collins
Will of Miss Emily M. Miller probate in Winchester Court
The will dated January 1 1908 was admitted to probate in the Corporation Court. Testatrix leaves personal property to her sister and legacies of 500 dollars to Lila M Green Rose D Wilton and church work in Tapam. The Winchester home with contents goes to Godfrey and W C Miller share and share alike. Godfrey Miller and W C Miller named as executors without bond with a 10000 dollar bond requirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily M. Miller
T. W. Harrison
Corporation Court
Testatrix
Tannie R. Wolfe
Kate ‘C. ‘Wolfe
Ersonal
Miller
Lila M. Green
Rose D. Wilton
Tapan
Washington
Piccadilly
Winchester
Salance
Godfrey and
W. C. Miller
Godfrey Miller
W. . Miler
County Breeders Club Sets August 1 Final Meeting
The County Breeders Club chose August 1 for its final meeting with cattle experts from state and federal departments expected. A Holstein judging contest will be held and officials will discuss vital subjects and system judging. The year's milk record stands at 27,404.4 pounds with 3.86 percent butterfat and 1,058.84 pounds of butterfat equivalent.
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Geni
Miss Britton Unveils New Tango Gown
Margaret Britton of Washington a Titan haired debutante who originated the chevette walking and tango steps unveils a chiffon gown designed for ease in tango. The ruffles are gathered to allow freedom for complex steps with Samoset Chocolates featured by agents Orndor J McVicar Br Aptf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Britton
Washington
Chette
Eles
Britton
Samoset Chocolates
Orndor
J .& .McVicar
Br Aptf
Raleigh Myers Killed In Accidental Gun Discharge
Raleigh Myers son of Robert Myers of North Martinsburg was accidentally shot and killed Saturday while returning from a hunting trip. The gun discharged when the hammer caught on a rail as he sat on a gate top, the charge lodging in his heart.
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Raleigh Myers
Robert Myers
North Martinsburg
Stockholders Meeting Notice for Winchester Bank Directors
The annual meeting of stockholders of this bank will be held at the banking office in Winchester on Tuesday January 18 1914 for the election of directors for the ensuing year. Farmers and Merchants National Bank. By H D Fuller Cashier. 12-16-4w.
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Winchester
Tional Bank
H. D. Fuller
Bermuda trip sought for health of Carter in distress
Mr. and Mrs. Carter of Stephen City plan a Bermuda voyage for health reasons. Carter fell ill with typhoid fever last July and has recovered slowly. They sail from New York on Wednesday to spend several weeks in Bermuda hoping for improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Stephen City
New York
Bermuda
Bermudas
Mrs Noonan Dies of Heart Disease at Winchester Home
Mrs. Noonan, wife of Officer Noonan, died about 4 o clock this morning at 1837 West Water Street Winchester. She was 49, daughter of Lafayette Jackson, and mother of two sons Dr J Kart Noonan and Mahlon Noonan. Funeral arrangements pending return of Rev John McVerry from Fredericksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Water Street
Messrs
Mahlon
Omar Jackson
Joseph M. Perrit
St. Mary’s
Horses Wanted for Heavy Drafts and Drivers
Wanted notice from Scott Grant advertising for good heavy draft horses and drivers. Landmark player Mack Noonan’s January 20 to 24 sale window noted. Public auction and purchase details provided for local buyers.
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Mack Noonan
Jec
Jno Solenberger and Co Holiday Gift Offers
Merchants advertise harnesses, whips, saddles, robes and blankets as Xmas gifts. Jno Solenberger line promotes men and boys overcoats, rain coats at low prices. Poultry buyers in Bramsburg offer high cash prices for turkeys chickens ducks.
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Jno
Solenberger & Co
Try Us. Co. W. Bramsburg
American Girl Arrested as Spy on Italian Navy
Dorothy McVane, American daughter of a Harvard professor, was arrested in Taranto on charges of spying for Italy's Royal Navy. Her father Professor McVane, two other daughters, and Ambassador Page were noted in Cambridge and Rome reports as authorities consider the case.
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Ila Dee
Dorothy M
Baroness de Pincy
J Banene
Rome
E McVane
Thomas Nelson Page
Dorothy McVane
Harvard
Taranto
Ambassador
Cambridge
Mass
Professor McVane
Italy
Royal Italian Navy
Mrothing
Dorothy
Jack Johnson Defeated in Wrestling Match in Paris
Paris December 16. Jack Johnson a Black boxer was defeated in a wrestling bout by Jemmy Esson of Scotland. Johnson was pelted with eggs and vegetables after the match amid crowd unrest.
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Paris
Dec
Jack Johnson
Jemmy Esson
Scotland
Johnson
Volcano Eruption Wipes Out Ammbrim Island
New Caledonia reports heavy loss of life and property from a volcanic eruption on Ammbrim Island. Diner arrives with 500 refugees aboard to seek shelter and aid.
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Noumba
New Caledonia
Ammbrim Island
France
Grand Jury to Probe Jessie McCann Mystery
New York detectives admit they are baffled by the disappearance of Jessie McCann, a Brooklyn girl missing for more than ten days with little trace left. A grand jury investigation is considered to uncover withheld essential facts in the case.
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New York
Jessie McCann
Brooklyn
Alison Kline Improves After Valley Turnpike Accident
The condition of Alison B. Kline son of Mr and Mrs H B Kline of Vaucluse county who was struck by a motor vehicle on the Valley turnpike Sunday afternoon shows considerable improvement. Doctors Compton and Boyd say he has a good chance of recovery. His badly fractured left thigh is in a plaster cast and wounds dressed. The accident occurred as Kline rode a motorcycle while waving to children. he did not see the approaching automobile. This may lessen responsibility of drivers R K White and Charles S Duncan of Gettysburg PA.
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Alison B. Kline
H. B. Kline
Vaucluse
Valley Turnpike
B. S. Compton
Middletown
P. W. Boyd
Winchester
Kline
Mild weather expected nationwide this week
The Weather Bureau forecast predicts temperatures near or above the season average with generally light precipitation. A cold front will pass the northern border toward the St Lawrence valley by Thursday bringing rain and snow in northern states.
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Weather Bureau
St. Lawrence Valley
Arthur Smith and Miss Newlin Wed in Local Church
Arthur F P Smith and Miss Bessie W Newlin of this county were married at the First Church parsonage on Market Street yesterday by Rev. Hunter. Smith works as a steam engineer near Chambersville and they will reside in that vicinity.
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Arthur FP. Smith
Bessie. W. Newlin
Hunter
Smith
Chambersville
Three McManus family die in Amsterdam Ave fire
A fire in an apartment house on Amsterdam Avenue early today killed fireman Thomas McManus his wife Mary and daughter Mary. Their child Margaret Maurer suffered a crushed skull and is expected to die. Firemen conducted multiple rescues, amid the blaze.
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New York
Thomas McManus
Mary McManus
Amsterdam Avenue
Margaret Maurer
Toy Stock at Cost for Xmas Sale Opens Dec 15
Taylor & Co announces a December 15 start to a sale offering the entire toy stock at cost for Christmas shoppers. The notice indicates a one day event with clear price cutting to attract buyers.
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Taylor & Co
Largest Realty Deal In History Sealed In London
London December 16 The biggest realty deal in history is announced as Nalleby Deeply M. P. buys the Covent Garden estate from the Duke of Bedford for fifteen million dollars. The property covers fifteen acres with palatial buildings.
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London
Nalleby Deeply
M. P
Duke of Bedford
Covent Garden
See S. L. Laren harness robes and textiles
Extract reads like a brief notice about a local harness and robe sale or listing. Names appear unclear, likely referencing S. L. Laren with items such as harnesses, robes, and textiles. Readable details are sparse, but the fragment implies a catalog or sale listing.
Christmas at Clearbrook benefits Branson School League
The Branson School League will stage an entertainment for the school on Saturday December 20 at 7 p m. The program features music and recitations. Candies post cards and hand made baskets will be sold. Admission is 16 cents for adults and 10 cents for children.
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Branson School League
General Felix Diaz Reported in Havana Cuba
A late dispatch reports General Felix Diaz in Havana Cuba rather than Washington. The notice notes a mysterious register at the Raleigh Hotel reading F Diaz Habana and Diaz declined interviews.
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Washington
Dees
Felix Diaz
Sn Vana
Cuba
Mysterus
Raleigh
F. Diaz
Habana
Mexico City
Law
Zértuché
Zapatists
EL Paso
Villa
Juarez
Deo
Resa Et Las Ae
Lost East ern star pin crescent reward at Ri National Cemetery
A star shaped pin with a crescent design is reported missing at Ri National Cemetery. Reward offered for return of the item.
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Ri National Cemetery
El Bromley Dies Suddenly in 1640s
Obscure regional item notes the death of El Bromley with scant details. The article mentions Mollie Divell and Roy P. Davahs, mentions three sons including Roy and Janney Bromley, and lists several brothers and widowed relatives awaiting funeral arrangements.
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Ahhaby
Mollie Divell
Roy P. Davahs
Cove Fine Portraits Auditor Him Tonight
Film listings indicate Cove Fine Portraits presents a lineup tonight including Sagg Prefiment and Around Battle Tree by Selig with Women by Essany and Children In Tenement as the featured pictures.
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Selig
Essany
Virginia Weather Forecast: Fair Tonight and Warmer East
For Virginia, the forecast calls for fair conditions tonight with warmer temperatures. Tuesday night into Wednesday looks warmer, with slight cooling in western areas and light easterly breezes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Mrs James IP Reardon Attends Event
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Mrs James Reardon and a referenced event or social gathering. Limited readable details constrain a precise description, but the fragment preserves names ready for contextual reconstruction.
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Tenth Cavalry
I Bahlman
F. M. Miller
Miss Britton
Stockholders’ Meeting
Noonan
Scott Grant
Kmas
Jno. S. Solemberger
Jolliffe and
Jolliffe’s
Lledin
Grand Jury
Alison Kline
Orndorff & MoVicar’s
Arthur Smith
Miss Newlin
S. L. Laren
Clearbrook
Fein Diaz
Havana
Bulletin
EL. Bromley
Reemier
Wnade
L. Laren
Harners
Lea
Cove Fine Ptures Auditorhim
James IP
Reardon
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