Grand Jury To Probe Robins Banking Empire Collapse
New York reports banker Joseph G. In Robinovitch once linked to the Northern Bank at 215 West 125th Street, closed after deposits of 7 million. State departments investigate Robinovitch’s assets amid alleged mismanagement and related company financings. District Attorney Whitman seeks indictment. a Maine bank, Bath Trust, also receiver for People’s Safe Deposit and Savings Bank after a November closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joseph G. In
Robinovitch
West One Hundred and Twenty-fifth Street
Insurance Department
Robin
Aetna Indemnity Company
Hartford
Whitman
Orson H. Cheney
William H. Hotchkiss
Justice Amend
Charles F. MacDonald
Central Valley
Hotchkiss
Cafe Beaux Arts
Grand
Frederick K. Morris
Joseph A. Broderick
State Banking Department
Grand Jury
Maine Bank
Bath
Bath Trust Company
People’s Safe Deposit and Savings Bank
The Man on the Box at the Auditorium
A romantic play titled The Man on the Box will debut at the Auditorium to Hight with strong advance ticket sales. Manager Hable expects a large audience as the company arrived from Annapolis after a capacity crowd greeted last night’s performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hable
Annapolis
Rogers Farm Sold Near Gainesboro to Pittsburg Buyer
Mr D Rogers of Gainesboro sells his 133 acre farm a half mile south of town to his brother in law Harry Rogers of Pittsburg Pennsylvania for 4000 dollars. Possession to be taken in early spring. Misses Louise and Fannie Breeden of Washington visiting Miss Sherrard on Amhearst Street. Furs reduced fourth page ad Henlogy Baetjer & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise and
Fannie Breeden
Washington
Miss Sherrard
Amhearst Street
Furs
Baetjer & Co
Home-Coming Brings Sad News of Venable Family
Mrs Mary Venable and her two little girls and boy face a sad homecoming after the death of her husband and father, Mr Venable a Baltimore and Ohio track foreman. He died while traveling from Braddock to Winchester with the body expected to arrive in Washington then Winchester. The family plans burial at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Middletown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Venable
Mr. Venable
Braddock
Harpers Ferry
Venable
Mount Carmel
Middletown
Two Brothers Engaged to Darlings of Society
The engagement of two brothers, Dr. Harry Taylor Marshall of the University of Virginia and Mr. James Markham Marshall of New York, to Miss Helen Denison of Baltimore is announced. Dr. Marshall, a pathology chair, is a son of the late Colonel Charles Marshall and Mrs. Marshall. The wedding is set for February. The engagement of Miss Nancy Lea of Philadelphia to Dr. Marshall was announced in Philadelphia on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Taylor Marshall
University of Virginia
James Markham Marshall
New York
Charles Marshall
Marshall
Baltimore
Helen Denison
Girk Denison
Ngncy Lea
J. Tatnall Lea
Philadelphia
Despondent Woman Attempts Suicide in Elkton
In a fit of despondency Mrs. Charles Shifflett of Elkton drank carbolic acid and coal oil yesterday. A physician was away, but a druggist gave antidotes and performed a stomach pump. She survived and recovery is hoped. Her husband works at the Cover tannery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Shifflett
Elkton
Drouth Strains Virginia Valley Water Supplies
Woodstock Virginia December report details severe drought with scarce rainfall since July. Streams and ponds are at record lows, many wells dry, water hauled long distances, and towns Strasburg Woodstock Edinburg and Mount Jackson restrict usage to prevent fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodstock
Strasburg
Edinburg
Mount Jackson
Mr Bowly of Winchester Improves After Surgery
Mr. Charles L. Bowly of Winchester underwent a surgical operation at St. Luke's Hospital in Richmond performed by Dr. Stuart McGuire. Letters received today say he is improving and is expected to return home to this city by the end of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Bowly
Charles L. Bowly
Winchester
St. Luke's Hospital
Richmond
Stuart McGuire
Bowly
Unclear OCR fragment headline at Jackson street location
Fragmentary note mentions a road at Jackson near the home of Mrs H W Clowe and a T U meeting on Thursday December 28 at 3 o'clock. No clear event outcome or additional details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
H. W. Cloweington
Mrss
North Wash
Spell
Death of Mrs Sarah C Hollinberger Ends Suddenl
Mrs Sarah C Hollinberger of Chambersburg died unexpectedly yesterday from heart neuralgia at home after illness at breakfast. She was born Miss Weaver in Adams county and married W Augustus Hollinberger. Survived by husband two children Mrs George P Nicklas and Harry W Hollinberger. Funeral Friday at home of daughter at 2 PM. Interment private.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Hollinberger
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Chambersburg
Sarah C. Hollinberger
George P. Nicklas
Winchester
Catholic Laws Undergo Change in Ecclesiastical Law
Rome consistory lists nine grounds for removing a pastor under Pope Pius X. Grounds include perpetual insanity, unfitness or ignorance, permanent infirmities, public animosity hindering work, loss of reputation, hidden crime, bad administration, gross neglect after warnings, and disobedience to the bishop after repeated cautions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pius X
Consistorial
Rome
Memorial resolutions for James A. Slagle former Taylor Hotel proprietor
Winchester Aerie No. 824 Fraternal Order of Eagles adopts memorial resolutions for James A. Slagle who died December 19 1910 in Emmittsburg Maryland where he lived in the hotel business. The resolutions express sympathy to his widow require mourning for thirty days and call for sending copies to the widow and publishing in city papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Aerie
Order of Eagles
James A. Slagle
Taylor
Emmittsburg
Iagle
Winchester
Er -Aerie
Slagle
Brother Slagle
Ity
I.wm. Miller
President Tafts Hobby Measures Spark Little House Interest
Critics say Taft urges two reform bills on judges and mail subsidies but Congress shows little enthusiasm. The piece argues upright judges and public accountability curb abuse, while party lines blur over fiscal favors and the influence of finance on Democrats and Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
House
Middle West
Samuel Gompers
Congress
Egypt
Senate
Roosevelt
Financell
Luncheon Hosted by Dr and Mrs Swimley
Dr and Mrs W A Swimley entertained a small group at luncheon on Monday afternoon. Guests visiting from a distance included Mr and Mrs H E Guyer of Philadelphia and Mr and Mrs BR Summel of Greenspring in this county.
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W. A. Swimley
H. E. Guyer
Philadelphia
BR. S. Summel
Greenspring
County
Mrs Susan B McCormick Dies at Berkeley Station W Va
Mrs Susan B McCormick widow of P T McCormick died at Berkeley Station West Virginia after three weeks illness with heart trouble. Funeral from her son's house at 10 AM conducted by Rev W A Roush and burial at Green Hill Cemetery. She was 70 born near Wardensville Hardy county and is survived by eight living children and one sister, with twelve children in all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan B. McCormick
P. T. McCormick
Frank McCormick
Berkeley Station
W. Va
W. A. Roush
Eertine Church
Green Hill Cemetery
McCormick
John W. Halvery
Wardensville
Hardy
Counne
Summit Point
Te Hneband
Welltown
Winchester
J. W. McCormick
Arden
P. C. McCormick
McKeesport
J. E B. McCormick
Martinsburg
W. W. McCormick
Monessin
Mary Englebright
Kate Elliott
Capon
Agnes Hulvey
Mountain Falls
Bessie Dermody
Falling Waters
Melvina White
John Hulvey
Berryville
Recent County Property Conveyances Recorded
Deed from John M. Steck substituted trustee to F. A. McKee for two Gainesboro district tracts totaling 33 acres with a $621 consideration. Deed from 8. Dean Rogers to Harry W. Rogers et al for 133 acres in Gainesboro district with a $4,000 consideration.
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Frederick County
John M. Steck
F. A. McKee
Gainesboro
Dean Rogers
Harry W. Rogers
Masonic Lodge Elects Officers in Annual Meeting
Dr. William 8. Love was unanimously re elected worshipful master of Love Lodge No 211 A F and A Masons at the annual communication in the Masonic Temple. Officers elected include Barry M Baker senior warden Charles R McCann junior warden C L Robinson secretary O N Good senior deacon Rev W H Carter and junior deacon Alien B Gray. The worshipful master appointed Chaplain A C Lion Baker steward C E Hoover and ruler H H Wingfield. The officers were installed that evening by Pastor Master H R Homer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Love
Love Lodge
A. F
A. Masons
Masonic Temple
Jouer
Barry M. Baker
Charles R. McCann
C. 1B. Robinson
ON. Good
W. H. Carter
A. C. Lion Baker
C. £&. Hoover
HH. H. Wingfield
Cers
H. R. Homer
Mild Weather Won't Last Long
Washington forecast from the Weather Bureau predicts rain tonight or tomorrow with warmer conditions, followed by a turn to colder weather in the western portion on Thursday. Local social notes mention visits by Mrs. Coleman and daughter Mary Coleman of Summit Point, J L Shanholtz and family of Frederick, Mrs. C Supinger of Front Royal, Mrs. Stanley Harmer and her children Louise and Don Gordon Harmer visiting Mrs. William H. Rippard in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.&. Supinger
Front Royal
John Herrell
North Main Street
Stanley
Harmer
Louise and
Don Gordon Harmer
William H. Rippard
Washington
Mrs Mildred A Hardy Laid To Rest At Mount Hebron
Funeral services for Mrs Mildred Ann Hardy wife of George W Hardy were held at 3 pm at the family residence 130 South Market Street. Rev W H Carter pastor of the Baptist Church led the ceremony with church choir singing. Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers Messia Dr P W Boyd Dr B A Humston J E Correll H H Willis Frank Woore and John F Kremer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Ann Hardy
George W. Hardy
South Market Street
W. H. Carter
The
Baptist Church
Hardy
Mount Hebron Cemtery
Messia
P. W. Boyd
B.A. Humston
J. EB. Correll
H. H. Willis
Frank Woore
John F. Kremer
Luxuries For Smaller Purses From Pullman Rate Cut
The Interstate Commerce Commission orders a rate cut lowering upper Pullman berth charges to 80 percent of lower berth prices. The ICC also tentatively approves a new Pullman schedule setting lower berth cost at 2 dollars for a 22 hour ride. The change becomes effective January 20, 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pullman Company
New Ideas of Hose and Smokes at suffrage shop
Suffragette hosiery in white and pink tones from the Woman's Political Union is one novelty at the suffrage shop in New York. The shop also features three shade patterns and a line of "votes for women" cigarettes with gilt ballot slogans on the packaging.
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Woman's Political Union
New York
Wounded When- Stuart Was Shot Wounded When- Stuart Was Shot
Mr. David Kilmer of Martinsburg West Virginia died at home after Brights disease. A Confederate Civil War veteran of Company B First Virginia Cavalry he was seriously wounded in the leg at the Yellow Tavern fight when General J E B Stuart was killed. He was 69, survived by his wife Lottie Farnesworth four sons three brothers and one sister.
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David Kilmer
Martinsburg
W. Va
First Virginia Cavalry
Yellow
Brights
Surprised By Little Friends at National Cemetery
Supt. and Mrs. J. Lewis of the National Cemetery were pleasantly surprised by Christmas gifts from the two young daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bean of National Avenue. The children delivered a basket of fruits candles and nuts, bringing joy to the superintendent and his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Lewis
National Cemetery
Charles Bean
National Avenue
Mr. Lewis
Santa Claus
Funeral Obituary for Mrs Balter and Family Remembrances
An obituary recalls Mrs Balter as a gentle, faithful woman deeply loved by family. Pallbearers listed include William H. Baker Jacob Baker and Robert W. Jones among others, noting her long life in Frede and early childhood memories. The piece honors her Christian faith, sweetness, and lasting impact on relatives and friends across four decades.
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Baker
Seth Gaither
Frede
Wr. C
Annie
Mr. E Iy
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. G. Robins’s Institution
Madhouse
Deven Antoun
Lars
State Fond
Supers
Venables
H.W. Hollinberger
Chambersburg, Pa
Moling & Seal's
Berkeley County
Masonic Lodge
the Star
Virginia
Weather Bureau
Frederick
Jones Spring
Mount Hebron
Stuart
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