Girl Adopted Browning Takes Poison Dose
New York August 8 Mary Louise Browning adopted daughter of Edward W Browning wealthy real estate operator admitted drinking poison after harsh remarks about the adoption She vomited before a doctor arrived Commissioner Coler plans Monday meeting with attorney for Mrs William St John of Rye to seek custody return and to investigate age claims District Attorney Newcombe probing whether Mary Louise is 21 or older to determine adoption legality Mary Louise said to be 21 on July 1 and family seeks her return
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Mary Louise Browning
Edward W. Browning
Mr. Browning
Coler
Department of Public Welfare
Browning
William. St. John
Rye
N. Y
Dorothy Sunshine Browning
Mary Spas
Newcombe
Mary
Francis Dale
Mary’séage
Ku Klux Klan Parade Draws Massive Washington Rally
Washington buzzed with a vast Klan procession as robed marchers prepare to move from the Capitol to the White House. Tens of thousands from across the East arrive aboard special trains into a roped off Pennsylvania Avenue area while police stay vigilant for any disorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Cumberland
Baltimore and Ohio
Washington
Points West
National Capital
Grant
Negro Commun.e Center
Invitan
Winchester Gas Plant Speeds Completion in Shawnee Hollow
Work accelerates on the Shenandoah Valley gas tank near Pall Mall and Kent streets. The massive steel structure nears finish, with new mains replacing old inadequate lines and laborers expanding service to Belmont, Washington, and Gerrard streets as national investors back the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Shenandoah
Shawnee Hollow
Pall Mall
Kent Streets
the Star
Homer M. Eaton
Detroit
W. T. Ballard
Baltimore
Mr. Raton
Braddock Streets
Piccadilly
Fairmont Avenue
Peyton Street
Main
Braddock
Ste
Gilfield
Leicester
Monmouth
Washington
Water Street
Gerrard ’ Street
Baker Street
Pennsylvania Railroad
Eaton
N. B. Smith
Winston- Salem
Western Gas Construction Company
Fort Wayne
Ind
H. J. Fries
A.r.fine
Ryan
U B Church To Celebrate Tenth Anniversary
The United States Brethren Church at Harrisonburg marks its ten year building anniversary this Sunday with services led by Pastor W S Gruver. Dr C W Brewbaker, national Sunday school secretary, will deliver the principal address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Brethren Church
Harrisonburg
W. 5. Gruver
United Brethren Church
Christ Church Services Led by Missionary L R Craighill
The Reverend L R Craighill, a Chinese mission goer on leave, will conduct morning services at Christ Episcopal Church tomorrow. He is brother in law to Reverend W Marshall of Fairfax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ev. L. R. Craighill
China
Christ Episcopal Church
W. €. Marshall
Fairfax
Lost Dog And Reward At Washington Street
Found male dog reported near Liberty County Club or Winchester area. No collar described. Owner asked to call with proof of ownership, Liberal reward offered. Contact 608 Washington St. for retrieval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Washington St
Furnished Room House for Rent in Desirable Area
Furnished-room residence available from September 1st to June 1st in a premier residential section. Apply at 214 West Cork Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cork St
Yard Party at Burnt Factory to Aid New Church
Community hosts yard party Thursday August 20 to raise funds for a new church under construction. Proceeds support building efforts. patronage appreciated. Committed organizers invite residents and local patrons to attend.
Prominent estate lawyer Alex T. Holtzman dies of heart disease
Alexander T. Holtzman of Washington, a leading Washington estate attorney, died at his home after months of illness. He was about 63, unmarried, born in Manassas Virginia and brother of Mrs. Clark. Funeral at Spence chapel at 4 p.m. Monday, body to be sent to Winchester for interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander T. Holtzman
Washington
Garland Mainsbrough
Holtzman
Manassas
Virginia
Clark
T. D.D. Clark
First Baptist Church of
Winchester
Spere Funeral Chapel
H. Street
Northwest
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Mount Hebron
Woolen Mill Workers Picnic at Golightly's Park
Virginia Woolen Company employees and families gather at Golightly's Park on the Opequon for a large outing. About 400 workers attended with several attractions provided as they enjoy the day and plan to return home late this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolen Mill
Golightly’s Park
Virginia’ Woolen Company
Opequon
Fog and Rain Hold Up MacMillan Arctic Plans
Commander MacMillan reports to the National Geographic Society that fog and rain have stalled the Arctic expedition at Etah Greenland for six days with no sign of clearing. Planes cannot fly and Kane Basin is icebound but slowly thawing and drifting south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Etah
Greenland
MacMillan
National Geographic Society
Kane Basin
Women Voter Independence Cited by Richmond Activist
Mrs Eugenia B Jobson of Richmond argues women will not vote as a unit in elections or primaries and should cooperate with men. She notes a split in the Democratic primary, says most women backed Byrd, but expects women to vote with individual judgment rather than as an organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugenia B. Jobson
Richmond
Jobson
Harry Byrd
Mr. Byrd
The
Times-Dispatch
Crowds Enthusiastic at Jefferson Show in Charles Town
CHARLES TOWN W Va Aug 8 Weather dampened opening day at the Charles Town Horse Show causing postponements to Thursday The United States Cavalry from Fort Myer gave a notable display of horsemanship Colts from Clifton Simpson Round Hill performed strongly in yearling and foal classes Mrs D N Lee of Middleburg topped hunter divisions with Wellington a 3 year old chestnut gelding Two day crowds applauded the ribbon winners and exhibitions throughout the event
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Town
W. Va
United States Cavalry
Fort Myer
Clifton Simpson
Round Hill
D. N. Lee
Middleburg
Wellington
Iron Duke
Cain Freed in Poisoned Liquor Trial
Joseph McCarty testified that two men carried Foreman home intoxicated the night of the alleged sale, casting doubt on Cain’s guilt. Foreman’s testimony that Cain sold him the poisoned liquor was contradicted, and the court acquitted Cain, noting possible third party involvement. Cain claimed he had quit bootlegging and testified about his finances and alibi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph McCarty
Herbert Cain
Fred Foreman
Foreman
Justice Worsley
Cain
Jas. P. Reardon
McCarty
Silver Cups To Be Prizes At Staunton Legion Meet
Silver loving cups will be awarded during the Virginia department American Legion convention in Staunton next week. The visiting post with the largest bona fide delegation in the parade on Tuesday afternoon will receive a silver cup, another silver trophy goes to the best visiting band, and $10 in gold to the driver of the best decorated private automobile open to civilians and legionaires. A French box car arriving from Richmond will be shown as a parade float, recalling AEF experiences. The 40 Hommes 8 Chevaux group plans merriment during the convention opening Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staunton
Richmond
France
Lutherans Plan New Building For the Orphans
Salem Va Aug The building committee for the Luther an Orphans Home chaired by Christ Markley met with architect George P. Baum of Philadelphia at the new site on College Hill to decide plans for four dormitories 40 by 80 feet to house forty children each an administration building 40 by 80 feet and a central vapor heating plant all with full basements showers gymnasium and laundry The total cost estimated around 200000 A dairy and grain barn will also be erected The grove site will spare most trees excavations start immediately Committee members include Christ Markley Dr J Luther Sieber G M Tompkins H D Derrick Al Bowman W H Beckerdite and Rev J J Scherer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Christ Markley
George P. Baum
Philadelphia
College Hill
J. Luther Sieber
G. M. Tompkins
H. D. Derrick
Roanoke
al Bowman
W. H. Beckerdite
Three Families To Hold Reunion At Fishers Hill
The Hottel Keller Fravel family plans its fourth annual reunion at Fishers Hill Virginia on Thursday August 27. All members are urged to attend with friends welcome. A program includes W L Hunton and Don C Seitz as speakers, music by a Keyser soloist, and details from M H Hottel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hottel-Keller-Fravel
Fishers Hill
W. L. Hunton
W. L. Hunton, Ph.d., D.D
The
United Brethren
Church of America
Don C. Seitz
New York World
MacFarland
Keyser
W. Va
M. H. Hottel
Woodstock
Piedmont Races Set For October
The Piedmont Hunt Club announces annual races will be held in the last week of October. Full details to be released soon. One notable event is the General Buchanian trophy race, to be won twice by the same owner before ownership transfers. The plate is valued at $600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piedmont, Hunt Club
Farm Out Jitney Service At Harpers Ferry Prompt Taxi Policy Change
Taxi men compete for passengers at the B and C station in Harpers Ferry leading the railroad to consider a new policy. The railroad may limit jitney soliciting rights to the highest reputable bidder or grant it to one or more reputable taxi owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harpers Ferry
Pastor Dudley returns from Eagles Mere visit
The Rev. W. L. Dudley pastor of the Church of Christ spent the last two weeks at Eagles Mere Pennsylvania with his daughter Miss Katherine Dudley who is spending part of the summer. He returned last evening to his home on South Market Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Dudley
Church of Christ
Eagles Mere
Katherine Dudley
South Market Street
Eleven-Pound Baby Born At Winchester Memorial
May Eugenia, a come ly eleven-pound girl, was born Sunday to Mr and Mrs Mayo Shiley at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Mrs Shiley, formerly Miss Beulah Williams of near Summit Point, lives near Kernstown, Virginia. Charles Town Advocate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Eugenia
Mayo Shiley
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Purcell Wins Virginia State Treasurer Race Lagging Returns
John M. Purcell appears set to win the state treasurer post with a lead near 14 000 after late Richmond area returns shifted the count. Purcell benefited from strong support in the Valley Eighth District and Richmond City while his opponent's weaker Ninth District showing narrowed the margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Purcell
Richmond
Virginia
Purcell
George Pflaster and Berkeley Beavers At Bluemont Polls
The Loudoun Times-Mirror reports a quarrel at Bluemont election polls where rocks and a shotgun were used. George F. Pflaster and Berkeley Beavers, both of Bluemont, were involved. Pflaster posted 2000 dollars bail and was released pending trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loudoun Times-Mirror
Bluemont
George F. Pflaster
Berkeley Beavers
Pilaster
Shenandoah Park Society Chartered In Virginia
Shenandoah National Park Inc based in Woodstock named as home office with a 15 director limit and 20 year lifespan. Col H J Benchoff of Woodstock serves as president with Staunton’s Co H L Opie as vice president and Harrisonburg’s D P Wine as secretary. Directors include L Ferdinand Zirkle Luray, W A Ryan Winchester, and Hugh Naylor Front Royal. Objective is to cooperate with the National Park Commission to establish a Blue Ridge park and secure land acquisition funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah National Park, Inc
Woodstock
Col. H. J. Benchoff
Co. H. L Opie
Staunton
D. P. Wine
Harrisonburg
Claude N. Hoover
New Market
L. Ferdinand Zirkle
Luray
W. A. Ryan
Winchester
Hugh Naylor
Front Royal
National Park Commission
Blue Ridge
David Tavenner to celebrate century mark in Loudoun
David Tavenner of Philomont, the oldest Loudoun county resident, turns one hundred on Tuesday, August 18. A birthday gathering will beheld at his home at 7 p.m. with addresses by prominent friends. He is a near relative of A J Tavernner of the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Tavenner
Philomont
Loudoun County
Loudoun
Mr. Tavenner
A. J.tavernner
Frederick Man Killed By Truck While Working Road Crew
Frederick Md inmate Charles Duvall, 26, of Patrick Street, Frederick, was instantly killed on Reisterstown Road when a five ton truck used in road repairs ran over him. Duvall and two other prisoners were repairing the state road between Reisterstown and Westminster. Police say he attempted to climb off the moving truck and fell beneath the wheels, with no escape attempt suspected. Coroner Smith Orrick exonerated the driver. body sent to Westminster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Baltimore
Maryland House of Correction
Charles Duvall
Patrick Street
Frederick
Reisterstown
Duvall
Westminster
Smith Orrick
Glyndon
Portugese Held By Confidence Men In South
In TAMPA Florida on August 8 police recovered two Portuguese families said to be residents of Taunton Massachusetts who were held prisoners by a gang of confidence men for 12 days. Relatives in Massachusetts had already been robbed of more than $2,000 during the captivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Tampa
Fla
Taunton
Mass
Massachusetts
Five Men Killed At Rail Crossing Near Gowandan
GOWANDAN, Aug. 8. Five men were killed when an Erie passenger train struck an automobile occupied by state highway workers returning from work in rain near Gowandan. The crash at the railroad crossing occurred as the vehicle attempted to cross in wet conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Gowandan, Y
Erie
Vacancy Committee Considers Senate Vacancy in Winchester
The Virginia Senate vacancy arising from Harry F Byrd's resignation in Winchester Clarke and Frederick counties is under review. A delegated convention may be chosen with delegates selected by county and city Democrats based on last year's presidential vote for John W Davis. Committee members include C R McCann M Shannon W Lewis and D W Ritendur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia Senate
Winchester
Clarke
Frederick
John W. Davis
C. R. McCann
Frederick County
M. Shannon
Shenandoah County
W. Lewis
Clarke County
D. W. Ritendur
Mrs Wiley Improves After Illness in Baltimore
Mrs Robert Y Conrad, summoned to Charlottesville for the ill mother Mrs William Wiley, reports from her daughter that Mrs Wiley now is much improved and that Mrs Conrad will return home tonight. Mrs Wiley, of Baltimore, has been ill for months and was thought to be sinking yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Y. Conrad
Charlottesville
William Wiley
Conrad
Wiley
Baltimore
William Morton
Bought License In West Va Pays Two Penalties Here
Eddie Reynolds of Frederick county faced a county magistrate court for using a West Virginia auto license while residing in Virginia. He admitted buying the Martinsburg license due to lower cost and the Virginia process being too complex. Fined 15.25 dollars and ordered to obtain a Virginia license costing 14.45 dollars. jail commitment was paused as he secured funds and was granted until next Saturday to pay or comply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Reynolds
Frederick County
Martinsburg
W. Va
Virginia
Justice Tavenner
West Virginia
Virginia cities oppose telephone rate increase
City officials from about fifteen Virginia towns met at Chamber of Commerce HQ with the League of Virginia Municipalities to oppose Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company rate hikes. The conference, closed to outsiders, authorized efforts to combat the increase, citing high base prices and fair returns on investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Dettra
Ried
League of Virginia Municipalties
Richmond News-Leader
Virginia
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Chamber of Commerce
Wit Chamber of Commerce
State Corporation Commission
Morton L . Wallerstein
League
Scaffold Breaks Injure Carpenter in 14 Foot Fall
Harry Macauley and Ray Blosser fell from a scaffold on a new house at South Stewart street. The scaffold broke and Macauley landed face first from 14 feet, injuring his hip while Blosser clung to a support and escaped unhurt. An x ray will determine hip fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Macauley
Ray Blosser
Snarr
Hawthorn
South Stewart Street
Mr. Macauley
Mr. Blosser
Sloat Named Trust Officer at Commercial and Savings Bank
At a board meeting John I. Sloat the bank cashier since its organization was unanimously elected trust officer of the Commercial and Savings Bank. He will assume this role in addition to his cashier duties as the trust department expands and a special department is created to handle the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Commercial and Savings Bank
John I. Sloat
Sloat
Public Auction at Elizabeth Russell Home
Public sale Tuesday August 11 at 1 p.m. at the seller's home near H J Hardesty and J M Fishpaw. Goods include household and kitchen furniture, horses cows hogs implements harness hay and 19 acres of growing corn. Elizabeth Russell owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Hardesty
J. M. Fishpaw
Elizabeth Russell
Mechanics Ned and Cecil Loy at 103 Main St rear
Ned and Cecil Loy operate from the rear of 103 North Main Street soliciting repair work. The notice appears in the August 4 issue, prompting local residents to seek their services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned
Cecil Loy
N. Main St
South End Hose Co Holds Monthly Meeting
The regular monthly meeting of the South End Hose Co will be held Monday night August 10 at 8 o clock. The secretary will provide further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End Hose Co
For Sale Brass Bed and Springs Ad
Brass bed and springs for sale. Apply at 316 W Leicester Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leicester St
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Coler
K.K. Klans
U. B. Church
Christ Church Services
Alex. T. Holtzman
MacMillan Plans
Jefferson
Piedmont
George Pflaster
Shenandoah Park Society Chartered
Frederick Man
Portugese
South
Senate
West Va
Wallerstein
W. P. Hunter
Mr. Sloat
C. and S. Bank
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!