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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1924

Page

5

Ex-Officer Armel Trial Details Shooting Night

Testimony recounts a night when a white clad figure moved in weeds near the Armel home and five shots were fired. Branson Jenkins and Ella Jenkins testified about statements by Armel claiming to have shot at an animal and carrying Mabel Bunson to safety. Armel defended himself saying he fired to scare the moving figure and did not intend to harm anyone.

Miss Jenkins Miss Runion Armel Branson Jenkins Glenn Jenkins Mabel Sone C. C. Stottlemyer Pannett Elva Armel C B. Harlee Ben A. C. Stottlesmyer Panfett Brown Jenkins Glenn Jenkins Timony

Potts Family Reunion Set For Gore On Sunday

Valley Home Inn in Gore will host a large Potts family reunion this Sunday. Attending are Mrs. Joseph A. Potts and other Potts kin from Washington, Berryville, Hook, Gore, and nearby counties, with many married offspring and relatives noted. The organizer’s elder matriarch, widow of a former postmaster, remains active and winters in Washington.

Valley Home Inn Gore Potts Joseph A. Potts Joht J. . Dey Katharine Y Margaret Walter B. Ae David A. Brodig Potts, Jr Washi B. H. Poteland Potts Hook D. H. Poa Gore Roy BE Potts and Ily Berryville Atore Washington Summ Ar Valley Shenandoah Valley Mr. Potts

Blease Maintains Lead In Democratic Senate Primary

In the Democratic primary Col L Blease led with 49 517 votes as 68 of 1395 precincts reported. James F Byrnes had 39 447 Nathaniel B Dial 25 832 and John J McMahan 3178. In the gubernatorial race incumbent Thomas G McLeod held a commanding lead over John T Duncan.

Associated Press Columbia D. C Cole L. Blease James F. Byrnes Nathaniel B. Dial John J. McMahan Thomas G. McLeod John T Duncan

Snowball Returns To Bay Fruit Here

George N. Snowball, known as Snowball, has returned to Winchester for the apple season after eight summers at his home in Manchester Eng. He travels with T Selwyn Johnson of Johnson and Company Liv. After arriving in New York, they will survey the apple situation and stay at the George Washington Hotel for about a week.

George N Manhoe Eng Winchester Manchester Httle Whitehead T. Selwyn Johnson X 8 Johnson and Company Liv. 1 Mr. Johnson George Washington Hotel Johnson and Whitehead New York

New Air Giant Delights on First Trial Flight

The giant airship WA built at Friedrichshafen for the United States shows strong early performance. It is prepared for a forthcoming transatlantic test flight as part of its initial trials.

Associated Friedrichshafen United States

Red Pepper Heat Rub Claims Quick Pain Relief

An advertisement touts a Red Pepper Heat Rub for rapid relief of Racumatne lumbago neuritis back ache stiff neck sore muscles sprains and aching joints. It describes heat penetration easing congestion and pain within minutes and promotes the product as Rowles Red Pepper Rub made from potent ingredients.

Atlantic Flight Makes First Trial Run Over Lake Constance

The airship completed a two hour and 20 minute trial flight above Lake Constance near Lakehurst New Jersey today marking a successful test for the Atlantic voyage project.

Atlantic Lakehurst N. J Lake Constance

Klan Looms Up As A Big Issue All Over Kansas

The Ku Klux Klan becomes a major issue in Kansas politics as Democrats condemn the order while Republicans avoid mention in their platform. Attorney General C B Griffith, backed by klansmen, fights for renomination after opposing the Klan in a state suit.

Kansas Associated Prem C. B. Griffith Griffith

Inspector Fahy Under Probe of Record and Bank Accounts

In Chicago on August 27 Postal inspectors opened a probe into the record of William F. Fahy a five year Chicago inspector amid arrest for conspiracy as leader in the June 12 Rondaut Illinois 2 million mail robbery Fahy calls it a frame up An ex Philadelphia worker Fahy earned 3500 dollars yearly bank and personal life details are to be reviewed by investigators

Associated Press Chicago William F. Fahy Felow Rondaut Ill Fahy Philadelphia

Lausanne Treaty Ratified by French Senate

Paris August 27 The French Senate ratified the Lausanne treaty with 20 negative votes after a two hour debate confirming France’s adherence. The pact signed July 24 1923 ends conflict in the Near East and makes France the fourth power to join after Great Britain Italy and Japan.

Paris Lausanne Senate Near East France Great Britain Maly Japan

Liberia Hints Movement To Colonize In Africa

Liberia declares opposition to a plan to colonize freedmen in Africa in a formal communication delivered by Priest Lyon the consul general in Washington. The statement asserts the Liberia government remains irrevocably opposed to the proposal and warns against resettlement schemes.

Liberia Africa Washington Priest Lyon

Consul Reports on American Negro Members and Immigrant Policy

A consular official described the stance of the U S government toward American Negro members of a black development association. He said the plan was not to exclude African Americans from entering the country or engaging in civic life, though visitors faced scrutiny under the policy.

Universal Improvement Association Marcus Gravey ér_s Com Lyona

Coolidges Lunch With Gov Proctor In Vermont

President and Mrs. Coolidge travel to Rutland Vermont for a luncheon with Governor Proctor. They planned a day trip from Plymouth to Burlington and expected to spend time in the former home locale as part of their visit.

Plymouth Dent

Funeral Services Held For Late Consular Official

Funeral services were held in Vancouver British Columbia for Consular Official K Alther who died August 15. The rites at 3:20 PM at the home of Mr and Mrs W Haille 371 National Avenue were conducted by Rev W L Dudley. Pallbearers were local men and boyhood associates. The body arrived by rail and was taken to the Alther home.

Vgn Ier K. Alther Vancouver British Columbia Law and National Avenue Church of Christ Alther Mount Hebron Charles and John Fishpaw Clarke County Walter Fishpaw Middletown Reese Carter Clearbrook Dudley ‘Pierce Winchester Harry Light Summit Point W. Va Pennsylvania Railroad Sate

Cline Family Holds Reunion in Woodstock

The Rev R H Cline and Mrs Cline hosted a reunion of children and grandchildren from North Carolina and beyond at the Lutheran Church in Woodstock. After a six o'clock dinner, a musical program by Prof Fred Spiker Mrs Spiker and Dr W C Shirley closed the day.

Woodstock R’ ‘H. Cline Cline Fred Spiker Spiker W. C. Shirley North Carolina Shenandoah Valley Lutheran-Ghureh Muhlenberg Thomas H. Cline Charlotte N. C J. BR. Kelley Greensboro P. Cline Alice Jeanette Norfolk H. G. Cline W. R. Cline Abington Irea Cline June Antonia Winchester

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