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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1927

Page

5

Court Decrees Reentered To Correct Records

Acting judge George Latham Fletcher ordered reentry of unsigned decrees from the Corporation and Circuit courts. Attorneys were notified and no opposition arose. Decrees since last December and the Circuit’s last term will be signed and recorded now, validating past court work.

Corporation Circuit F. B. Whiting Whiting George Latham Fletcher Fletcher Corporation Court Circuit Court

Disorderly conduct at coming festival attended by three locals

Sadie Ailstock Pearl Evans and William Armstead, all colored, began celebrations by drinking Saturday night and smashing window glass and disorderly behavior. The judge barred Sue and Pearl from attending the festivities as he planned to send them to court.

Sadie Ailstock Pearl Evans William Armstead Coe Oo Pee Sue Pearl

Local Court Sentences During Festival Week

The report notes several jail terms and fines. Armstead received ten days and a $10 fine, McCann faces ten days with a six month threat if remiss, Shorts, a colored man, got 45 days for drunkenness, plus 15 days added to satisfy a 30 day prior jail service debt.

Armstead John McCann Rthur

Consolidation of Tobacco Jobbers Planned by AP

New York World reports a planned consolidation of tobacco jobbing houses by Mutual Tobacco Corporation, recently incorporated in Delaware, with capitalization expected to exceed $300 million. Leading distributors and Wall Street financiers are said to back the move, which aims to operate without fixing prices, but under standard market quotations.

New York New York World Today Mutual Tobacco Corporation Delaware World Tobacc Wall Street Combine the World

President Coolidge Heads to New York Address

President Coolidge left Washington for New York to speak at the annual meeting, delivering a formal address before delegates and attendees. The trip marks a public appearance as he travels to headline the event.

Associated Press Washington Coolidge New York

Coolidge Party Member Noted in Tonight United Press Dispatch

A United Press report notes that Per Coolidge was a member of the party, highlighting his association in the evening coverage.

United Press Association Per Coolidge

Japan Bank Aid Ends Bank Runs Decline In Tokyo

Tokio bankers report the Japanese financial panic nearing end after a three week period. Bank of Japan continues unlimited aid to needy institutions and reinvests large sums to restore deposits.

Associated Press TOKIO Bank of Japan

Fruit Men Unable To Agree Whether Damage Was Done

HAGERSTOWN Maryland April 25 News reports show freeze damage across the county with peaches Carmens sweet and sour cherries pears and strawberries damaged and some cherry crops possibly killed York Imperial apples near Hancock damaged. Snow flurries add to winter. Kane Pennsylvania reports eight inches of snow with minor fruit damage concerns and transit delays.

Associated Press Hagerstown Hancock York Imperials Kane

Attractive Apple Blossom Festival Window Display Showcased

East Boscawen street electrician George Butler designed and built an unusually attractive Apple Blossom Festival window. A large lit sign welcomes visitors and a front toy railroad features an apple blossom special. American Beauty paper roses lighted with red bulbs adorn the display. Notables visiting on business included William Déarmont White Post Dr Powers Strasburg J T Burwell Millwood Strickler Front Royal B M Steel P E Lineberg Stephens City BE Gordon and daughters Stephens City Irene Stickley Vaucluse Mrs Levi Miller West Berryville Charles Hulver Bloom.

George Butler East Boscawen Street William Déarmont White Post Powers Strasburg J. T. Burwell Millwood Strickler Front Royal B. M. Steel P. E. Lineberg Stephens City BE. A. Gordon and Daughters Irene Stickley Vaucluse Levi Miller West Berryville Charles Hulver Bloom

Frank Silcott Dies After Illness in Clarke County

Frank Silcott of Clarke county Va died yesterday at Memorial Hospital after nephritis. He was 72, with a son R. E. B. Silcott of Washington D C and a daughter Gladys Silcott of the State Teachers Institute at Harrisonburg Va. Remains were sent to Clarke county.

Frank Silcott Clarke County Memorial Hospital Silcott R. EB. Silcott Washington, D. C Gladys Silcott State Teachers' Institute Harrisonburg Rosemont Farm William Morgan Smith

Swine and Fowls Tuberculosis Attention Reported

The Bureau of Animal Industry reports increased focus on eradicating tuberculosis from swine and fowls alongside cattle. Modified accredited areas offer premiums for tuberculosis free swine, with many farmers earning substantial sums. A 1925 survey tested about 14 million fowls in 40 states, finding roughly 10 thousand infected.

United States Department ® of Agriculture Co-Operative Bureau of Animal Industry United States Department of Agriculture

Pittsburgh man stops at Hotel Jack

Mr. C. A. Hyman of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is stopping at Hotel Jack.

Mr. C. A. Hyman Pittsburgh, Pa Hotel Jack

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