Notice of Chancery Proceeding in Winchester Virginia
Special Commissioner Frank H. Krebs announces the execution of an order of reference on January 19 1909 at Ward and Larrick Winchester for all interested parties and Miller creditors to attend. If not finished, proceedings will continue daily until completion. Dated December 18 1908. Court of Frederick County Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wm. Miller
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Frank H. Krebs
N. S. Larrick
J. Wm. Miler
Winchester
Ward & Larrick
Via
Aircult
Prisoner 18 an Inventor in Philadelphia
John Edwards a noted criminal and inventor with aliases including John Svetak Kingsley Stores Reeves. He fell 30 feet from an Eastern penitentiary wall in an escape attempt, breaking his leg. He faces over ten years in prison plus detainers across the United States. Edwards is a skilled machinist claiming to perfect electric auto improvements and a speed enhancing device. He says a Boston area shoe maker will buy his device to cut government shoe costs by about 20 percent.
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Philadelphia
John Edwards
John Svetak
Kingsley
Reeves
Eastern Penitentiary
United States
Edwards
Boston
Enlist to Dodge Alimony in Army Divorce Fight
Washington reports a plan to use enlistment as a way to avoid alimony as the Army may resist forcing enlisted men to support families. The war department rejected a proposal to withhold pay to fund alimony, citing no precedent for enlisting men being charged on failure to support relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
South Dakota
Uncle Sam
War Department
Licenses Issued Without Marriages Found in Idaho County
Wallace Idaho records reveal foreign workers in Shoshone county obtained marriage licenses but no ceremonies were performed. Investigators found licenses framed in a cabin and a family of seven children raised, suggesting years of uncompleted marriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Idaho
Shoshone
Gospel
Justice of the Peace
Quits 10000 Job to Enter Ministry in Pittsburg
George L Glant superintendent of Carnegie Steel Hempstead resigns to join Western Theological Seminary. lifelong friend of W Ellis Corey head of U S Steel, plans to devote life to helping mill workers and show steelmen there is more than the dollar. A honeymoon world walk by Eugene and Mme Guillard ends after 12 years of travel across Europe Siberia Japan Americas and Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
George L. Glant
Carnegie Steel Company
Hempstead
Western Theological Seminary
Glant
W. Ellis Corey
United States Steel Corporation
Corey
Glunt
World
London
Mme
Eugene Giuard
Dover
Calais
Paris
Europe
Siberia
Japan
North
South America
North Africa
Rev W R Hardesty Weds Miss Gardner
The wedding of Rev W R Hardesty to Miss Gardner is described with attire and ceremony details. Bridesmaids include Pearl Gardner Hattie Lockhart and Margaret Frye. Groomsmen include G H Gardner Earl Gardner and Edward Coyle. A reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home and gifts were exchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Pearl Gardner
Hattie Lockhart
Martinsburg
W. Va
Margaret Frye
G. H. Gardner
Chambersburg
Earl Gardner
Bunker Hill
Edward Coyle
Ridgeway
Brucetown
Wheat Prices Steady Amid Dull Market Tone
Wholesale market notes a dull wheat trade with prices unchanged despite a small decline. Corn and rye were quiet or steady, oats firm, butter and eggs firm, poultry steady, and vegetables steady. Live and dressed turkeys and potatoes show varied quotations amid a generally flat market.
Ladies Fisher Club Dinner Guests Attend Martinsburg Meeting
The Martinsburg Ladies Fisher Club met Wednesday evening with guests Mrs. Faulkner Mrs. H D Fuller of Winchester and Mrs Higgins of New York City. An ad notes Foley's Orino Laxative for chronic constipation and sluggish liver. Franck Baker & Son. Harry Keine returned to Washington after Christmas visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Fisher Club
Martinsburg
Foley
Franck Baker & Son
Harry Keine
Washington
Winchester Special Sewerage Bond Resolution 1909
The city council approves calling a special election on January 7, 1909 to issue not more than 1000 dollars in sanitary sewerage bonds. Ballots read For or Against Sanitary Sewerage Bonds with a two thirds crossing rule. Publication and posting requirements are set before the vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
General Assembly
Garvin
Winchester
Caid B
Evening Star
W. H. Baker
I. C. W. Wilson
C. W. Wilson
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Model
C. T. Ritter
Panama
Joy
Fen
Leader
N. Main Street
Evan
South Main Street
Jones Bros
South Market Street
F. August Graichsn
Xenanyge
Rataidi
Arade
Shryouk
Aottel
Fred S. Boyd
Cor Main and Water
Funk
Funk & Son
Main Sr
Haldeman
Oyar
Chas. E. Seal
E. Piccadilly St
Dr.j.a Richard
Miller's Dry Goods
Herbert S. Larrick
Carnegie
N. Market St
Valley Nat. Bank
Wee
John. W.,rige
Farmers & Merchants Nat
H. D. Fuller
Siars
Rev. W. R. Hardesty
Miss Gardner
Wallake
Middieto Wa Va
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