Robinfinancier Robinovitch vanishes after Northern Bank collapse
New York dec 29 financier Joseph G Robinovitch blamed for the Northern Bank NYs failure fled Jersey City ferry station in a high powered roadster driven by a chauffeur aided by his sister Dr Louise Robinovitch. Authorities hunt him as depositors await liquidation prospects with bank assets about 900000 dollars and losses estimated over 800000.
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New York
Joseph G. Robin
Paranoic
Northern Bank
Erie Railroad
Jersey City
Louise Robinvitch
Deves
District Attorney’s
Carlos F. Macdonald
Central Valley
N. Y
Robin
Eorn
Twenty-third Street
Robin Wes
Weather forecast for Virginia hints at rain and snow
Washington December 29 The Weather Bureau forecast predicts rain tonight followed by warmer conditions then rain Friday, with a switch to snow in extreme west portions and overall colder temperatures across the region.
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the Star
Washington
Virginia
Weather _Bureau
Reverend J E Triplett to Preach at Kernstown Church
Rev J E Triplett of Shepherdstown West Virginia will preach at eleven Sunday morning at Opequon Memorial Presbyterian Church Kernstown this county and the communion will be administered during the service.
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Kernstown
J. E. Triplett
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Opequon Memorial Presbyterian Church
The Man on the Box Plays At The Auditorium
A romantic comedy starring John Meehan opened at the Auditorium to a large audience. Washington as the setting, the plot centers on a young lieutenant who becomes a coachman and shares kisses with his sweetheart, offering entertaining misunderstandings and humor.
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John Meehan
Washington
Leutenant
United States Army
Byrd Visits Berryville For Feltner Case Legal Work
Hon Richard Evelyn Byrd speaker of the House of Delegates and author of Byrd law visited Berryville on Monday on legal business as one of the attorneys in the Feltner case set for the January term of the Circuit Court. The Clarke Courier notes Byrd looks well and retains his sharp repartee.
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Richard Evelyn Byrd
House of Delegates
Clarke
Courier
Clarence Symons and Miss Barrett Wed
Clarence L Symons and Bessie May Barrett wed at 2 o clock Wednesday at United Brethren Church parsonage officiated by Rev H Eugene Richardson. Barrett is daughter of David and Mrs Barrett. Symons is a Clarke County farmer and the couple will reside in Winchester.
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United Brethren Church Parsonage
H. Eugene Richardson
Bessie May Barrett
David Barrett
Clarence L. Symons
Clarke County
Carson Clark
Fries & Clark
Mrs. Barrett
Winchester
The Climax Here Next Wednesday at the Auditorium
Edward Locke presents The Climax a new dramatic sensation by Joe Weber at the Auditorium Wednesday night. The piece is a natural strong story with convincing drama and refined music by Joseph Carl Breil offering an elegant accompaniment.
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Edward Locke
Joe Weber
Joseph Carlos Breil
Death in the Cabs Ends Beck's Express Duty
Lancaster Pa Dec 29 Engineman Henry C Beck of the Pittsburgh express collapsed from heart disease after slowing the train near Witmer station. Fireman and crew rushed to help Beck who died in the baggage car before Lancaster. Dr Samuel Dixon declared the attack heart disease and the train continued to Lancaster with a replacement engineman.
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Tran
Lancaster
Henry C. Beck
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Witmer Station
Beck
Philadelphia
Witmer
Samuel Dixon
Express
Miss Clarke Weds Floyd B. Luttrell
Miss Bertha A. Clark of Frederick County and Floyd B. Luttrell of Berkeley County West Virginia were united in marriage at the United Brethren parsonage by Rev H E Richardson. The bride wore a blue cloth suit and they will reside at North Mountain West Virginia.
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Bertha A. Clark
Frederick County
Floyd Buttrell
Berkeley County
West Virginia
United Brethren, Parsonage
H. E. Richardson
Millinery Shop Reopens on West Water Street
Mrs Mamie R Grace announces the reopening of her millinery establishment on West Water Street. Customers who paid part on hats destroyed will receive allowance on new hats, and hats left for remodeling will be replaced with new ones.
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West Water Street
Mamie R. Grace
Remembrance of John I. Light, 1907
In memory of John I. Light who departed this life December 29, 1907 in Isabella Oklahoma. His daughter Annie M. Place writes that she thinks of him often and cannot hear his kind voice again.
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John I. Light
Isabella
Oklahoma
Annie M. Place
Army Remount Station Planned in Virginia for Horse Training
Brigadier General James B. Aleshire seeks Congress approval to acquire 6000 acres in Virginia to establish a remount station for assembling rearing and training horses for the U S Army. He cites cost savings and longer horse lifespans proven at Fort Reno and Fort Keogh and envisions a fourth southern California remount station later to complete a national chain.
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United States Army
Virginia
James B. Aleshire
Army
Congress
Fort Reno
Fort Keogh
General Aleshire
California
Six Reel Show at Auditorium Tonight
A two hour program at the Six Reel Show Auditorium features two vitagraphs. Audience are urged to come early to secure seats.
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Six Reel Show
Widow of Chief Justice McSherry Dies in Frederick
Mrs Clara McSherry widow of Chief Justice James McSherry dies at her Frederick home after a long illness. Death comes suddenly in sleep from heart failure as family members, including daughter Mrs Frederick Alvey and son William McSherry, confer with the priest and physician. Survived by four daughters and two sons, with siblings and other relatives listed. age 66.
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Camillus S. Baker
North Market Street
Winchester
Frederick Alvey
William J. Kane
William Clinton McSherry
Henry P. Fahrney
McSherry
Hugh McAleer
Frederick
James McSherry
Chicago
Bright
John Manuel Alvers
Newark
F. Kurt?Wimst
Washington
Frederick W. Alvey
Caroline Spurrier McSherry
J. Roger McSherry
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Rockville
Hugh and
Stewart McAleer
New York
Frank McAleer
Mme
Carrie McAleer
Sacred Heart Convoy
Kenwood
N. Y
Sophie Schley
Henry Schley
Mimics Parade Promises Grand New Year Burlesques
A New Year parade of grotesque mimics and jesters is planned in Winchester next Monday. Committees report a grand conclave of imitators with burlesques on local affairs led by the Friendship Cornet Band and joined by groups from Stephens City and the Canterbury Band.
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Winchester
Claasy
Cornet Pandl
Brilliant wedding at Christ Pro testant Episcopal Ghent
Miss Elen Alice Old daughter of Mr and Mrs W W Old and Mr William Morton Dey son of Mr George W Dey wed at the Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Ghent Norfolk The ceremony was by Rev Francis C Steinmetz D D with bridesmaids Al ice Herbert Webster Mabel Allyn Mary Lou Hoggard Alice Bell Elizabeth Old Mittie Dobson Lucy Ford Wortham and ushers including R BE Lee Taylor Hunter Bell and Walter Dey A reception followed at the bride’s Freemason Street home attendees included Bessie Whiting Conrad and her brothers D B Conrad and W Davis Conrad of New York.
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New Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Ghent
Norfolk
Elen Alice Old
W. W. Old
William Morton Dey
George W. Dey
Francis C. Steinmetz
Bessie Whiting Conrad
Winchester
Messrs
D. B. and
W. Davis Conrad
New York
Surprise Birthday for Camillus Copenhaver in Winchester
Mr. Camillus Copenhaver, a longtime Winchester resident, celebrated his seventy ninth birthday with relatives and friends at his southern Winchester home. A large dinner followed as attendees including J A Grim and family, Charles Jowcome and family,Grif Copenhaver and family, George Copenhaver and family, and several Winchester residents joined the festivity.
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Camillus Copenhaver
Winchester
J. A. Grim
Opequon
Charles Jowcome
Grif Copenhaver
Relief
George Copenhaver
Mary Barr
Henry Quantz
Alice White
Began Poor But Died Rich Man Louis Strother
Louis Strother died at his home in Paris Fauquier County a few days ago. His remains were buried at Ivy Hill Cemetery Upperville the next day. A Confederate veteran he opened a Paris general store after the war and later became a successful farmer and merchant. He left an estate valued at 40000 to 50000 dollars. He is survived by a widow and two brothers.
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Louis Strother
Paris
Fauquier County
Ivy Hill
Upperville
Mr. Strother
Giorge Jones House Burns Near Old Chapel
The residence of Mr. George Jones near Old Chapel Clarke county was totally destroyed by an early Tuesday fire of unknown origin. All contents were lost except a few clothing items saved as Mr Jones escaped the burning building. Loss amount not known.
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George Jones
Old Chapel
Clarke County
Mr. Jones
New Music At Rink Draws Crowds On Carnival Night
A lively rink night features new music as crowds gather for a mask carnival Monday. Spanning upbeat tunes and festive attire, attendees enjoy skating under festive lights.
Remains Found After Local Train Collision In Clarke County
An inquest in Hagerstown township heard details of a fatal railway accident near a bridge on the Clarkesville line. The victim, Lloyd, aged about 30, was a foreman and married to Mrs. West. He had worked as a fireman and lineman and was last seen aboard a locomotive before the crash.
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Tomac River
Hagerstown Ville
Clarkeneral
Tom Church
Lloyd
Letcher
Willk
Golden
Lloyd Wi
Basterte
Washington
Edward West Franklin
Hartle
Seertion
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Clarence Symons
Miss Barrett
Siptf Hansbrough & Carter
Gillespie
Anderson
United States
Barnes Gillespie
Tazewell
Young John Anderson
Braddock Street
New Po
A. J. Tavenner
Charlottesville
United States Court
Harrisonburg
Forney
Miss Clarke
Floyd B. Luttrell
Army Remount
Mrs. Wsherry
Maryland
Ellen Allice Old
Giorge Jones
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