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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1930
Page
7
A man was assaulted by three women on East Kent Street near Miehtend Avenue as they seized his money. He held one captive while another bit his arms. Police arrived as the suspect fought to free herself. Two escaped women later claimed Virginia Smith opened the pocketbook and hid the paper money in her mouth.
Officers pursued three women tied to an early morning robbery. One hundred dollars found hidden by a fence and a pocketbook with a twenty dollar note recovered. Chief Hollis suspects an organized gang led by a man. The trio is held for the grand jury as Virginia warns of the death penalty for highway robbery.
The report notes that only a few people pass the place late at night, highlighting sparsity of pedestrians after dark and a quiet street scene observed by residents and local officials.
Mrs Amanda Spencer wife of the late James B Spencer longtime Market Street pastor passed away at her son's Baltimore home on Saturday. She spent much time visiting in the local church community and is remembered by many friends. Funeral services were held at the son's residence 4014 Park Heights Avenue Baltimore at 1 o'clock this afternoon.
Mrs. Lucinda Thomas of Kessel town Virginia says Natex cured years of indigestion and constipation and even rheumatism. The ad touts Natex as superior to prior remedies and claims benefits for kidneys sleep appetite and overall health. It lists No 2 Natex red label for chronic cases and notes sale by Peoples Service Drug Store and other druggists.
A brief service was held at Mount Episcopal Methodist Church at 2.30 p m. Interment followed in the adorning cemetery.
In Canterburg Virginia on August 3 a surprise party honored Mrs V D Hale with a large gathering. Automobiles from Washington and Gore arrived bearing food supplies while guests filled the long dining room. The event celebrated her welcome by sons in law and friends.
Trustee Herbert S. Larrick to sell at public auction on Saturday August 16 1930 at 11 oclock in the county courthouse Winchester Virginia. The 122 acre farm named At well Guard Home Place lies near Stephens City on Valley Pike with a mansion tenant house bank barn and outbuildings. Terms: one third cash, balance in two annual installments with bonds and deed of trust, interest payable semi annually and insured. Auctioneer A G Swanson. 1-14-oaw-4wks.
The Canterbury area celebrates Mrs Hale turning seventy with a party at her table. Daughters and sons-in-law, four other guests, and many friends attended. Toasts were given and group photos were taken as memories of days gone by were recalled. Attendees included H C Cave and Rae Alton Cave of Washington DC, Frank Heise of Washington, Fred Olson and Wayne of Eastport, Fay Clemons of Gore, Carrie L Heise, Bernard Rowland, Dal ton Rowland, McClure Rowland, Wise Kitchen, Mary Kitchen, Turissa Kitchen, and Lloyd Painter.
A provocative case involving a man with sixteen wives leads authorities to place him in protective isolation aloft, where a strong guard is deemed essential to ensure safety and prevent potential upheaval or escape.
Extract of decree from the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia dated July 21 1930 refers to Annie M Little versus W Davis Conrad's Admx et al It designates Floyd M Brill as Special Commissioner to ascertain ownership and values of real property of Susan L Conrad and W Davis Conrad deceased report lien priority settle accounts of Eleanor B Carson Admx and verify unpaid taxes and other relevant matters with notice by publication weekly for four weeks in Winchester VA and a fixed hearing date August 29 1930 at the Odd Fellows Building Cam eron and Boscawen Streets Winchester VA for executing the order of reference.
Orndorff of Baltimore was arrested by Jiff Pannett and held for Maryland authorities on a charge of deserting his wife and four children in Baltimore. He said unemployment forced him to Frederick County where conditions were similar and asked the court in Mont mental City to provide work so he can support his family.
Special Commissioners under a 1930 Frederick County Virginia decree offer the C R Fogle Farm of about 200 acres for sale at public auction in Winchester on August 30 1930 at 11 AM. Terms include cash to cover a $3000 Greenbrier Bank debt and two-year installments secured by purchaser bonds, with six percent interest and insurance, or full cash. Purchaser may assume bank indebtedness. Commissioned by Harry R Kern and others. court clerk note confirms bond and security.
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