Mail Bag Robber Remains in Jail Awaiting Hearing
A local jail inmate identified as John Taylor or Frank Smith from Leadsville North Carolina is held after a mail bag robbery near a lonely road between Trone and Bore. A preliminary hearing is expected in Winchester with Mrs Clara Whitacre to identify the suspect. A Washington postal inspector investigated the case and left today. The state, not federal, will prosecute if held for court. The suspect’s car was found in West Virginia and recovered after swift police work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Whitacre
Trone
Bore
A. J. Tavenner
John Tayor
Frank Smith
Leadsville
N. C
Washington
Blondell Larrick
Gore
Post Office Department
Taylor
Smith
Virginia
Circuit Court
Okonoko
West Va
West Virginia
Madison County Day as Hoover Visit Draws Clean-up Efforts
Madison Virginia gears up for President Hoover visit with a designated clean-up day. Farm families gather in overalls to tidy the fair grounds, build a speaker platform, and pave the approach road before Hoover’s Saturday entrance and brief address. President Hoover 예정 arrive Friday for a motor trip to the Blue Ridge fishing preserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Madison
United States
Hoover
Madison County
Blue Ridge Mountains
Apples wanted for packing and bulk delivery in Winchester
Glaze & Hurst cash buyers seek early apples for packing at their Winchester packing house. They also purchase later varieties from trees or for bulk delivery when ready. Contact via phone numbers 840 and 819.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glaize & Hurst
Winchester
Yard Party and Dance for GL. C. O. M. Benefit
A Yard Party and dance are planned Thursday and Friday August 15 and 16 at Patton’s on South Main Street to benefit GL C O M. The Winchester Fat Fair is listed for August 27 to 36.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patton’s
S. Main St
GL. C
Winchester
Man Held in Slaying of Dorothy Aune in Minneapolis
Police in Minneapolis arrest a man recently released from an insane asylum as a suspect in the 12 year old Dorothy Aune slaying. Detectives seek an elderly man seen near the scene and a tam o shanter the girl wore. A $1 750 reward is offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Minneapolis
Minn
Dorothy Aune
Milwaukee Railroad
Harold Carlson
Carlson
Harry Lindholm
Clarke Horse Show Opens With Large Crowd in Berryville Va
Clarke’s twenty eighth annual horse show opens with record entries and strong advance demand for private boxes. Berryville hosts guests, with many reservations and entertainment planned as crowds fill hotels and boarding houses for the three day event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
J. B. Neill
H. B. Whiting
B. O’f. Randolph
Ewart Johanston
B. D. Chambers
R. Powel Page
Spencer Carter
Edward B. Jacobs
Joseph F. Moore
Cameron
Cater
John D. Richardson
F. W. Tilford
Association
J. M. H. Clagett
John S. Goldsmith
Annie Stribling
A. Cummins
William C. Huntington
John D. Winter
William Morgan Smith
G. H. Williams
A. M. D. McCormick
John Cc. Carpenter
Isabelle Rowland
J. G. Pearce
George H. Levi
John S. Kansler
Audley Farm
Edwin Co. Luke
C. B. Jones
Agnes R. O. Tilghman
L. M. Allen
A. H. Allen
School Peace Recitation Contest Planned by Hopewell
A peace themed recitation contest for children aged 9 to 15 is planned by Hopewell Sunday School with other Sunday schools invited. Competitors vie for a silver medal and potential later entry to a gold medal round. The event may occur at Hopewell meeting House during the first week in September with date details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopewell Sunday School
Hopewell Meeting House
J Ashby Sprint Apple Exporter
Liverpool cables list prices 32 to 48 shillings for apple export notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ashby
Sprint
Apple Exporter
Liverpool
For Sale 1930 Pontiac Coupe with Extras
Classified note lists a 1930 Pontiac coupe with sport wire wheels rumble seat spring covers and seat covers. Marked as very complete in all respects and brand new. Signed H. W. Ebert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Ebert
Community benefit sale for Troop 1 and Girl Scouts
On Thursday evening August 15 from 7 to 10 p m Mrs Boyd Richards of 8 Washington Street hosts a benefit sale. The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors home made ice cream cake and candy to support Troop 1 and the Girl Scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Richards
Washington St
American Legion Auxiliary
Minister Scores Political Pastors at Massanetta
The Rev Dr William Evans condemned pastors who mix politics or clubs with ministry during lectures in Springs Virginia. He attacked monetizing faith and preachers who preach for money arguing tainted funds undermine Christian integrity. He urged focus on actions outside church and warned against oversized temple churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Springs
Willaim Evans
Presbyterian Synod of Virginia
Evans
Anglo American Disarmament Talks Progress Favorably
London authorities report disarmament negotiations between Britain and the United States proceeding satisfactorily. plans include inviting Jennifer McDonald to the United States in October for Geneva talks and tentative steps toward a five power conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Washingon
Jennier McDonald
United States
Geneva
League of Nations
Twelve Year Old Girl Slays Playmate in Pa. Porch
Olga Zemack, 7, died from gunshot wounds in New Castle after Geneva Ritch, 12, said she grabbed a rifle to scare her companion. The child intended no harm, believing the weapon unloaded, but fired on the porch of the Ritch home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New Castle, Pa
Olga Zemack
Geneva Ritch
Ritch
Zemack
Funeral for Thomas Nickens Scheduled Friday at 3 p.m.
The funeral for Thomas Nickens, a Black man, will be held Friday at 3 p.m. from John Mann M. E. Church with Rev. Horace A. Johnson officiating, followed by burial in Orrick Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Nickens
John Mann
Wedding Plans of 15-Year-Old Turned Back by Police
Douglas Wines, a soldier stationed near Front Royal, and Miss Margaret Skillmore, 15, sought a marriage license when police halted them after her mother complained. Miss Skillman was returned home, Wines released but not charged. The clerk tore up the half-finished license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Wines
Army Remount
Front Royal
Margaret Skillmore
Edward Skillman
Miss Skillman
Vines
Wanted Good Home for Airedale Dog
Wanted a good home for a thoroughbred male Airedale dog. Phone numbers 41 J or 421. Also notice to attend the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airdale
Verdict Brings Death Penalty for Dr James H Snook
Columbus August 14 A jury of 11 men and one woman found Dr James H Snook guilty of slaying his young mistress Miss Keora Hix. The verdict carried the death penalty by electric chair. The panel reached a single ballot after brief deliberation. Defense counsel C O Jackpotts said a motion for a new trial would be filed within three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio
James H. Snook
Miss 'Keora Hix
Snook
C. O. Jacketts
The Page News Endorses Pollard for Virginia Governor
The News and Courier editorial board in Luray backs John Garland Pollard for governor, arguing the Democratic party has trained public servants while the opposition does not. The piece criticizes Republican leaders and cites Bishop Cannon as a dangerous adversary in Virginia politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Slemp
Virginia
Bishop Cannon
Berryville Players to Face Winchester Park Association Saturday
Berryville has won ten of thirteen and will meet Winchester Park Association at 3 30 Saturday afternoon. Sunday features a double header with Junior Moose Martinsburg at 1 30 and Martinsburg Hose Company No 4 vs Winchester at 3 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Winchester Park Association
The
Park Association
Moose
Martinsburg
Martinsburg Hose Company No. 4
Winchester
Elberta Peaches For Sale At Nicodemus Orchard
Nicodemus Orchard offers Elberta peaches for sale at 25 cents per bushel. The brief notice lists pricing and availability for customers seeking fresh fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicodemus Orchard
House at 29 W. Cork St Sold in Fine Condition
Small house described as in fine condition and well equipped with modern conveniences lists its address 29 W Cork St with a parcel code 8 15 1p 31 indicating a property notice entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cork St
Winchester Fair Office Adverts and Help Wanted Box 27
Short ad notices from the Winchester fair office describe a theater as the venue for fair business and seek a young lady for secretarial work. The items reference the Chamber of Commerce near the Capitol and a box 27 in the Star office for applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Capitol
Star
Exedra Estate in Loudoun County Taken by Mrs Anne Smith
Mrs Anne Staunton Smith of Berryville has become owner of the historic Exedra estate in Loudoun County Virginia through purchase. She will winter on a round the world cruise while restoration proceeds under architect Muller. The property, once a gathering place for figures like Henry Clay and Daniel Webster, features a notable spring and Blue Ridge views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Staunton Smit
Berryville
Exedra
Loudoun County
Henry Clay
Daniel Webster
Muller
Washington, D. C
Blue Ridge Mountains
C. J. Hansbarger
Purcellville
Ladies Auxiliary Yard Party For Friendship Co
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Friendship Fire Company hosts a yard party in front of their engine house on West Cork Street on Friday and Saturday August 23 and 24. Ice cream cake lemonade pop ham and chicken sandwiches hot coffee and other refreshments will be served. The Citizens Band will perform Friday night and members will canvass for donations to aid the firemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary of the
Fiendship Fire
West Cork Street
Citizens Band
Harpers Ferry Man Dies by Self Inflicted Gunshot
William L. Erwin, 64, former local druggist and postmaster, killed himself at Harpers Island on the Shenandoah River after spreading newspapers on the ground and lying down. His body was found by two boys. no note was left. He left a widow and had recently attempted to run a local hotel. Authorities ruled the death as self inflicted with no inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
William L. Erwin
Hares Island
Shenandoah River
County Democratic Committee To Meet Here Next Saturday
The County Democratic Executive Committee will meet at the county courthouse in Winchester on Saturday August 17, 1929 at 2 o clock p m. A full representation is requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Executive Committee
Winches
Escaped Inmate Captured After Staunton Escape
Harry Webber aged 26 from near Winchester was recaptured in Alexandria after escaping Western State Hospital Staunton. Patrolman Henry Grimm found him walking the streets Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Harry Webber
Winchester
Western State Hospital
Staunton
Henry Grimm
Public Auction At Court House For Farmers and Merchants Stock
Announcement for a public auction at the front of the court house on Saturday August 17 at 12 noon. Stock of Farmers and Merchants is to be sold. Administrator Joseph S. Denny and AY Henning noted. Attend Winchester Fair on August 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
eHares of Farmers & Merchants Etack
Jos
S. Denny ,Admr
AY. Henning
Timberville Hail and Wind Swipe Apple and Peach Crops
A severe hailstorm near Timberville Virginia caused extensive damage to apple and peach crops in the Timberville fruit belt. Harry Garber’s orchard was among the hardest hit with blown fruit and uprooted trees. Wind damaged several structures including a barn, a silo, and a newly built cow shed on Osar Lohr’s property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timberville
Harry Garber
Byrd Tract
George H. Crist
R. L. Miller
Stanley Hoover
Harry
Mr. Hoover
Amn
David Holler
Oscar Lohr
Brocky Gap
Stickley To Shoot In Great Handicap For U.S. Champion
The state Va. finished with Dr. L. G. Richard as all around champion at 325 of 350. Claude B. Stickley of Vaucluse Frederick county will compete next week in the grand American handicap with state champions for U.S. title. Stickley had a 119 straight run, Seabright 99, Stickley 243 of 250 on singles, and Burnette second in targets with 241 of 250.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Richard
Dr. Richard
R. R. Burnett
Roanoke
F. W. Pingley
Winchester
Claude B. Stickley
Vaucluse
Frederick County
United States
Mr. Stickley
Arthur Seabright
Stickley
G. Swain
R. R. Burnette
J. A. Anderson
Mrs Susan Vorous Dies In Clarke Virginia
Mrs. Susan B. Vorous 74, widow of J. W. Vorous, died at her daughter’s home in Briggs Clarke County after a long illness. She leaves three children R N Vorous Rice W Carper and John A Vorous, plus a sister and 16 grandchildren. Funeral at Old Chapel on Saturday at 11 oclock conducted by Rev Parker with interment nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan B. Vorous
J. W. Vorous
Rice W. Carper
Briggs
Clarke County
R. N. Vorous
Berryville
John A. Vorous
Joseph B. Lindsey
Paris
Miss McCormick
Otway
Sarah McCormick
Old Chapel
Mr. Parker
W. A. Bradford
A. P. Osbourne
Frank M. Wray
Rice W. Levi
P. Powell Jolliffe
Grover Carter
Joe
Retired Admiral Niblack Critical in France Villa
Rear Admiral Albert P. Niblack United States Navy retired and director of the International Hydrogen Bureau is dangerously ill at his villa in Nice France. He was not expected to live through the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niblack III
Associated Press
Nice
France
Albert P. Niblack
United States Navy
International Hydrogen Bureau
Peaches in Bushel Baskets Advertised for Sale
In this brief ad a seller lists peaches available by the bushel baskets and provides a contact phone number 190 W for orders. The notice appears as a small classified item from P H Gold with a dated reference.
Notice to Apple Growers For Picked Tickets Printing
Apple growers are notified that their printed tickets are ready and available for pickup at the STAR Job Department under reference R-14-1n-tf.
Graf Zeppelin sails toward Tokyo on perilous world tour
The Graf Zeppelin, departing Friedrichshafen at 4 34 p m local time for Tokyo, begins a 120 hour voyage with 20 passengers and 40 crew aboard. Initial legs cover Nuremberg Berlin Koenigsberg and Moscow as observers cheer the airship rising into clear skies amid forecasts of favorable weather and a long route to the land of the rising sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friedrichshafen
Germany
Tokyo
Japan
Bec
Berlin
Nurenburg
Alexandria
Hamburg
Marine Weather Bureau
Graf Zep
Russia
Bian
Koenigsberg
Poland
Ermany
Aug
Tokio
Hugh Eckener
Atis Ocean
The
Graf
Dar
Hans von Schiller
Call Money Holds At Seven Percent In Uneven Market
Uneasiness over the weekly Reserve Brokers Loan statement sparked irregularities in New York trading as the market drifted higher. A broad mix of public utilities rails and merchandise shares saw buying while call money renewed at 7 percent and total volume reached about 3.4 million shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Reserve Brokers
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Madison, Va
Clarke
Massanetta
Nfa i
Cimma Si
Page News
Courier
Winchester Fair
Anne Smith
Rosemont
Clarke Buys Road
Ladies Auxiliary of Friendship Co
A. R. Rinker
Sec'ty
U.S
Susan Vorous
P. H. Gold
Graf Zeppelin
Alexandria Platz
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