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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1923
Page
7
Wholesale markets show rare activity for spring chickens, hens under and over four pounds, mixed feed, corn meal, cotton seed meal, and flour products. Butter and dairy fat edges fluctuate as steers and shelled corn appear in the spot market.
Horace W. Hamilton of Norfolk Virginia was found dead at Cleveland's public hall stair foot with a beaten face and knife cuts on his hands. The dentist, last seen alive Sunday morning, was allegedly quarreled with by a Black man who admitted the dispute. another man was also arrested as a suspect.
Voting starts in the Irish Free State with over 1.75 million eligible. Dublin returns expected by Wednesday night amid country delays. Law enforces penalties for interference and intimidation. government supporters gain confidence as Republicans count on nearly 500,000 new voters to improve on last election’s 36 seats.
Cumberland Court House, Aug 27. Judge White overruled the defense motion to quash the jury venire and join a trial. Robert O. Garrett and his brother Larkin C. Garrett face alleged murder of Rev. E. B. Pierce, Baptist minister. Jury selection began, with opening statements heard by both sides.
Mrs John Stamy and daughter Miss Anna visiting at the Solenbergers home in the county are called to Kansas by the death of J S Strickler son in law of Mrs Stamy. They are accompanied by Miss Esther Solenberger who will spend time in Kansas Iowa and New York before returning home.
Rochester banker Charles Stewart shot and killed his fourteen year old son Horace and wounded nine year old Walter before turning the gun on himself. Police say he had brood over his wife's death for a year and was deranged at the time of the killings.
The University of California reports a 23.5 ounce apple grown in Berkeley by R. E. Gilbert, claimed to be the state’s largest fruit of its kind.
Three deaths from devil's grippe and nearly a thousand cases are reported to Dr. Ennion G. Williams as Virginia sees a rapid spread of the malady. Hanover leads with 250 cases, followed by Louisa 123, Wise 80, Richmond 49, with multiple counties reporting smaller totals.
Railroad timetable dated June 17 1928 lists Berryville Virginia route details for passenger service to Roanoke Bristol Shenandoah Hagerstown and Philadelphia with Pullman parlor cars sleeper and dining cars. Connections at Roanoke Shenandoah Junction Hagerstown and Philadelphia with Memphis and Washington services. Agents H H Burks Berryville VA and W Saunders Roanoke VA listed for fares and reservations.
The forecast notes moderate temperatures with generally fair conditions across the North and Middle Atlantic states. Occasional local showers are probable, with no widespread storms expected.
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