Death of Mrs Pflug Ends Tragic Washington Marriage
Mrs Mariana Pflug died in a Washington hospital from an overdose of veronal, following the shooting of her husband Dr Charles Pflug. Her remains were returned to Winchester for burial at Mount Hebron after services. The case notes a troubled marriage, divorce filings, and claims of cruelty, with details of income and alleged life plans, all unfolding as she faced murder charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mariana Pflog
Washington
Charles Si Pflog
Winchester
Geo. W. Kurtz
Wil
Mount Hebron
Pflug
Parkins Mill
Frederick County
Jesse W. Bailey
Nathan Parkins
Virginia
Mary Billings
United States
Erk
Clarke County school taxes up five cents to 1.55
Clarke County supervisors at the Monday meeting raised the total tax levy by five cents to 1.55 for the year, cut the district levy by ten cents, and authorized borrowing 30 000 dollars when 10 000 of the earlier 40 000 dollar bonds mature June 1. The board heard reports on juvenile court work, rest room expenses, and town mail service improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
County Board of Supervisors
Rose McDonald
John B. Neill
Boyce
Wickliffe
First Nationali ‘Bank
Bank of Clarke
Board of Supervisors
King’s Daughters of
Berryille
Herbert Whiting
Ollie Thomas
J. B. ‘Neill
T. W. Harrison
Clarke County
Easter Dance at Friendship Hall To Night
An Easter dance will be held tonight at the Friendship Hall with everyone in attendance expected to have a good time.
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Friendship Hall
Sporting Youth shines at Empire Theatre tonight
Flaming Youth will be eclipsed as the Universal Jewel release Sporting Youth screens at the Empire, starring Reginald Denny and local favorites. The film presents modern youth and its trials amid joyrides and jazz, offering new narrative and exciting climaxes. Bimbo opens Wednesday with a large musical cast, songs, and fifty pretty girls for a standout stage engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Theatre
Universal Jewel
Sporting Youth
Reginald Denny
Bimbo
the Empire
Eggs Wanted and Local Ads Near Durant
Eggs wanted to load another car next week. Call 7 W before selling. Signed H. D. Albin. Lime sulfur contact J E Robertson 673. Suggest contacting for apple barrels. For sale Durant Six first class condition. Call 573.
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H. D. Albin
J. E. Robertson
Tributes Paid Memory of Late Prof Hodgson
Morgantown mourns Dr. Joseph Ellis Hodgson professor of mathematics at West Virginia University born 1870 in Chambersville Virginia. The service at 3 30 Sunday followed by burial in Oak Grove Cemetery honored a scholar and devoted family man with extensive out of town relatives attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
W. Va
Onss
Edward Bisshop
Joseph Ellis Hodecop
Grant Avenue
Oak Grove Cemetery
W. H. South
L. D. Arnett
John A. Bisland
Hubert Hill
S. B. South
J. B. Grumbein
Washington and Lee
Luther S. Bireley
Lexington
Hodgson
West ‘Virginia
Romnney Academy
Romney
Alice Ward Russell
Elkins
Keyser Preparatory
Davis-Elkins College
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
West Virginia University
Stork Delivers Fine Boy to Lillis Family
Mr and Mrs Julian Lillis welcome a fine boy born Saturday at the home of the former's parents on South Braddock street. Mr Lillis is connected with the Richmond office of the Western Union Telegraph Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian Lillis
Michael Lillis
South Braddock Street
Mr. Lillis
Richmond
Western Union Telegraph Company
Reward for Winchester Pump Gun 1912 Model
Reward offered for return of Winchester Pump Gun, 1912 model, trap grade, No. 136260, in case. Return to Star Office with no questions asked.
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Winchester
Star Office
Miss Annie Bowen Dies After Stroke at Sister’s Home
Annie Bowen a long time nurse and devout Methodist Episcopal member of Market Street Church, died Easter Sunday at the home of her sister and brother in law Mr. and Mrs. John Renner 827 East Piccadilly street after a four year battle with paralysis. She was seventy nine and survived by one sister three nieces and one nephew. Funeral services were held at the Renner residence and burial followed in Mount Lawn Cemetery.
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Annie Bowen
Frederick County
Mily
John Renner
East Piccadilly Street
Bowen
Greenwood
William
Sarah Bowen
Missen
George H
Renner
Market Street
Robert Snapp
Elsie Herrell
Elizabeth Renner
Samuel H. . Renner
Pallheakers
Theodore Y. Kinzel
W.S. White
Edward Johnson
Theodore Ritter
George F. Norton
Ellis Maloy
Jacksonville pair tied to New York bandit spree
Cecelia Cooney and her husband Edward Cooney were arrested in Jacksonville and prepared to be extradited to New York. She is described as a bobbed hair bandit linked to 17 charges, including robberies and an April Brooklyn shooting. Edward confessed to the shooting and claimed his wife did not fire. The pair said they would stand trial in New York.
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Associated Press
Jacksonville
Fla
New York
Edward Cooney
Cecelia Cooney
Gray
National Biscuit Company
Brooklyn
Fxddie
Manhattan
E' Celia Cooney
Nathan Mezzia
Mazzia
Lone Wolf Asher Testifies in Liquor Prohibition Trial
Federal Prohibition Agent Lone Wolf Asher and Francis Hertzig testified that Jack Cook sold a pint of liquor on October 18. The jury convicted Cook, sentencing him to 30 days in jail and a $50 fine plus costs. Bell boy Richard Washington also guilty of selling liquor and received the same sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Cook
Corporation Court
Whiting
James L
Lone Wolf) Asher
Francis Y. Hertsig
Cook
Woodward
Asher
Lone Wolf
Dex
Kern
Philadelphia
Hertzig
Noe Acon
Ithan
United States
C. B H. Lamp
J. W. Kator
B. C. Jackson
George W. Miller
H. B. Dunlap
Lone Wolf Asher
Bell Boy
Richard Washington
Moose Memorial Service Set at Empire Theater
The Winchester Lodge of the Loyal Order of Moose will hold its first memorial service at 3 o'clock next Sunday afternoon in the Empire Theater announced by lodge officers. Major Robert T. Barton will deliver the principal address and Mrs. Frank Reynolds will direct the musical features. Only one local member, John W. McDonald, has died since the lodge formed about a year ago. The Grand Lodge sets the first Sunday after Easter for Moose memorial services.
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Winchester Lodge of the Loyal Order of Moose
Empire Theater
Robert T. Barton
Frank Reynolds
John W. McDonald
Grand Lodge of Moose
Lodge of Moose
The Acquittal at Colonial Theatres
A gripping mystery drama crowds the Colonial stage in a star filled production led by Norman Kerry and Claire Windsor. The Universal adaptation of Rita Welman’s play features Richard Travers Barbara Bedford Charles Wellesley Dot Farley and others in a major cast.
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Universal Super
Rita Welman
Colonial Theatre
Norman Kerry
Claire Windsor
Richard Travers
Barbara Bedford
Charles Wellesley
Dot Farley
Harry Mestayer
Hayden Stevenson
Ben Deely
Frederick Vroom
Anton Vaverka
Shenandoah Valley Field Trials to Open at Greenfield Farms
Weather showers forecast but promoters proceed with the Shenandoah Valley Field Trials Club first field trials at Greenfield Farms near the Opequon six miles southwest of Winchester. If rain forces a postponement, events will move to the following day and continue for two days total. The Red Cross will serve lunch on grounds with Mrs. R. T. Barton chairing.
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Shenandoah Valley
Greenfield Farms
Rice Place
Opequon
Winchester
Howeer
R. T. Barton
Red Cross
Cross
Esteted
Star
Frank Kidwell
Washington
Bradely Hills
Americon Pield
Gunner's
Roanoke
Shultz
Ee Greer
B. G. Garrett
Sone "Teplice G
J. 8
Shenk
Waitin
Ayee
Barr
Sine Tory
Aiea
Momoney
Buckeye
A. Paul Smith
Aboyet
Shenandoah
Kernstown
Valley Pike
Reverend McFaden Visits Davis and Elkins College
The Rev. Dr. F. Tr. McFaden, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, travels to Elkins to deliver informal talks to the students at Davis and Elkins College. He is expected to be away several days and may miss the midweek church prayer meeting, with Rev. Dr. William H. Woods leading services in his absence.
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F. Tr. McFaden
Presbyterian Chu
Jett
Elkins
Davis and Elkins College
At Institution
Presbyterian Church
West Virginia
McFaden
William H. Woods
Good Flour Makes Good Bread At Home
Bertha von Hillern uses Crystal Flour to bake her Homemade Rolls and Rusk, claiming superior quality. The ad-style note highlights the ingredient’s role in producing better bread at home.
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Bertha von Hillern
Valley Boost Drive Sparks Shenandoah Valley Plans
A regional fundraising drive aims to finance a publicity campaign for the Shenandoah Valley. Reports show strong support from Warren County and others including Rockingham Page Clarke Jefferson Augusta and Shenandoah counties. Mass meetings set for April 23 and April 26 in Harrisonburg and Frederick County with teams organized to raise quotas.
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Harrisonburg
Shenandoah Valley
Rufus
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Warren
Warren County
Massanutten
Sheee
Hugh EB. Naylor
Uae
Theta
Pete
Rockingham
Page County
Shenae
Luray
Clarke County
Crown of
Virginia
Kerfoot
Well
Jefferson County
Aln and McDonald
Bath County
South End
Shenandoah
Messrs. McAllister
Quaéta
Shenandoah County
Frederick County
Winel
Chester
Mr. Freeman
Valley
Ceed
Tire shop changes and jewelry sale advertised locally
An Overland and Ford tire set with rims is offered. A jewelry store promotes a “Wins the Diamond Ring” contest. The Vulcanizing Shop, linked to Citizens Oil, relocates to the Hat on the Plaza and will become Wagner Tire Shop.
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Ford
Citizens» Oil Co
Wagner Tire Shop
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Fairfax Hall
Clarke News
Sporting
Empire Tonight
Valley Belle
Prof
Stork
Eward
Miss Bowen
Gil Bandit
MID City Garage
Moose
DR. M’faden
TY Core
Freeman
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