Morgan Sues for Damages Over False Arrest
Daniel Morgan sues Gilbert Renner in Frederick County Circuit Court seeking 2500 dollars for false and malicious imprisonment after a July 27 arrest on alleged embezzlement. Morgan claims humiliation and distress, says arbitration later showed Renner owed him money, and seeks 1500 dollars actual plus 1000 punitive damages. Proceedings set for October 4 at the October term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Frederick County
Daniel Morgan
Gilbert Renner
Morgan
Renner
A. J. Wigginton
A. J. Tavenner
Tavenner
Sheriff Pannett
Washington
Ferry Capsizing Causes 94 Deaths on Megna River
On the Megna river in Naokhili Bengal India a ferry carrying about 100 passengers capsized and split in two. Ninety four are believed drowned with only six saved. The disaster occurred in midstream and remains under investigation. A separate ad seeks a nurse settled in Winchester Virginia to care for two children aged four and six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Naokhili
Bengal
India
Megna
Baby Day Photos Free for 25 Toddlers at Jolliffe Studio
On Saturday August 28, Jolliffe Studio offers free portraits for the first 25 babies under two years old. The event is publicized in the local notice and invites families to bring their infants for a complimentary photo session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolliffe Studio
Wardensville Camp Meeting Bus Schedule
Winchester and Western Railroad to operate a bus from Winchester to Wardensville and back for the camp meeting. Depart Winchester at 8:00 a m and return from Wardensville at 4 30 p m Sunday August 29. For Gore Picnic an overnight bus leaves Gore Saturday at 11 p m for Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester & Western
Winchester
Wardensville
Gore
Page & Jewett Motors Offers Trucks and Cars For Sale
Used two ton white truck in good condition and four one ton Ford models plus a Rev truck available. New and used cars listed by Page and Jewett Motors seeking quick buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page & Jewett Motors
Cheap Peaches At J Edward Barretts
Advertisement notes cheap peaches at J Edward Barretts two miles west of White Hall with contact phone 2007 F 24 8 26 1p 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Edward Barrett
White Hall
Death of John B. Rogers county farmer at Clear Brook
John B. Rogers a prominent county farmer died at 2 20 this morning at his home after a three week illness. He had been Gainesboro's village blacksmith for years before moving to the Chas H Bursey farm at Clear Brook. Born in Gainesboro 57 years ago he was the son of Martin S and Anna Rogers. He leaves a widow formerly Miss E Netta Hite and six children Maynard H J Leonard Lucille and Gladys Rogers plus three sons and three daughters at home. Surviving siblings include Dr H A Rogers J H Rogers C B Rogers R P Rogers Mrs H W Rogers S Dean Rogers and Mrs A P Holland. He was a longtime member of the Methodist Episcopal Church South at Gainesboro. Funeral from his home Sunday at 1 30 conducted by Rev Roy Schmucker and burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery Winchester. Pallbearers W A Scrivner J L Jolliffe O W Zinn W F Brage R O Garvin B H Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Rogers
Clearbrook
Mr. Rogers
Gainesboro
Chas. H. Bursey
Martin S
Anna Rogers
E. Netta Hite
J. A. Hite
Martinsburg
W. Va
Rogers
Harry Lewis
Winchester
Linden S. Rogers
Maynard H
J. Leonard
Lucille
Gladys Rogers
H. A. Rogers
Bunker Hill
J. H. Rogers
Erie
C. B. Rogers
Winnemucca
Nevada
R. P. Rogers
H. W
Pittsburgh
S. Dean Rogers
J. L. Jolliffe
W. F. Brage
R. O. Garvin
B. H. Brown
Winchester to Host Virginia Elks Convention Debut
The 17th annual Virginia State Elks Association meeting will assemble in Winchester next Monday and Tuesday at the Elks Home. About 200 visitors, including delegates from 18 lodges, will attend with Governor Byrd delivering the welcome and Fred Harper replying on behalf of visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Virginia State Elks Association
Elks Home
Braddock
Piccadilly
Byrd
Fred Harper
Lynchburg
Elks
Randolph H. Perry
Charlottesville
R. T. Carpenter
Alexandria Lodge
Harry F. Byrd
Winchester Lodge
Nvc
R. Gray Williams
George Washington Hotel
No. 867
Shenandoah Caverns
Virginia
Stenographer Sought With Bookkeeping Knowledge
A solicitor for Life and Casualty Lines advertises for a stenographer with some bookkeeping knowledge. Address Box No. 63. 8-26-1p-3t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Life and Casualty Lines
Handley Schools Set to Open September 13
The Handley Schools will start the 1926-27 session Monday September 13 as announced by Supt H B Duffey. Registration opportunities are offered September 6 and 8 for different grade groups with placements and tests scheduled for September 9 at the Handley building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley
Duffey
John’Kerr
Regis
Douglas School
Winchester
Clarke County Yearlings Bring $167 750 in Clarke Sale
Clarke county yearlings sold well with 56 offered averaging 2996 and total sales of 167 750. Kennth N Gilpin led with 11 offerings totaling 32100 and a top price of 15000 for Royal Canopy progeny from Queen of the Hills. Other consignors included Superman Sup erman and Trap Rock with multiple lots selling to Brookmeade Stables and Saga more Stables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Canopy
Kenneth N. Gilpin
Clarke County
Saratoga
Edward B. McLean
The
Washington Post
Queen of the Hills
Knight of the Thistle
Superman
Trap Rock
P. M. Walker
Sam Ross
Reid Riley
Adm
C. T. Grayson
A. M. Chichester
K .N. Gilpin
Mr. Gilpin
Superman-Himalion
Hermis
J. Buckley
Trap Rock-Forcingle
Fair Play
Brookmeade Stables
Hippodrome
Royal Canoy
Superman-Delila
Delhi
E. F F. Whitney
Bryn Mawr
Superman Miss Hope
Balot
Presbyterian of Northern Branch Show Increases
Gains in evangelism and in membership are reported in the annual stated report of the Presbyterian Church in the United States. Communicant membership reaches 1,909,111, up 35,252. Sunday school membership is 1,580,800, down 15,479. total contributions amount to 61,186,722, up 3,803,734.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Presbyterian Church
United States of America
Nine More Bodies Found in Clymer Mine Disaster
In Clymer Pennsylvania rescuers found nine more miners dead after yesterday’s blast bringing the toll to 41. Three miners remain missing under rock and earth as investigators from the US Bureau of Mines the Pennsylvania Department of Mines and the mine owners begin probes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Clymer
Marion Potts
Ther E
J. J. Forbes
United States Bureau of Mines
Joseph J. Walsh
Pennsylvania State Department of Mines
Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corporation
Mrs Catherine Nalls Obituary in Local Notice
Mrs Catherine Nalls wife of John T Nalls died yesterday afternoon at 2 30 o clock after a two weeks illness at No 1305 South Loudoun Street Born May 2 1874 she was 52 and survived by husband son Leslie Nalls of Baltimore four brothers Frank and David Lewis Charles Lewis W A Lewis The funeral is Sunday at two from the house with Rev George W Stover of the United Brethren Church officiating Burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery Pallbearers from church members active W T Anderson H P Boyce L D Grubb T H Ritter W L Poston and Fred A Robinson honorary Silas Cather Henkel Carpenter C A Barrett Llewellyn Jackson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Nalls
John T. Nalls
South
Loudoun, Street
Nalls
Miss Lewis
Nebraska
George W. Stover
United Brethren Church
Nallis
Mount Hebron
W. T. Anderson
H. P. Boyce
L. D. Grubb
T. H. Ritter
W. L. Poston
Fred A. Robinson
Silas Cather
Henkel Carpenter
C. A. Barrett
Llewellyn Jackson
For Sale Apple Grader Parts and Ford Truck
Two Trescott sizing sections with out chains for apple grader priced at 50 dollars for both. One ten foot Pease roller conveyor 75 dollars. Apply at Star Office. Also one Ford ton truck listed by R. T. Jones & Co. dated 8 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Office
R. T- Jones & Co
Trudie Back On Native Hatch Ado At Sea Victory
New York celebrates Gertrude Ederle amid cheers as the English Channel conqueror returns aboard the Berengaria. The harbor procession by the Macom and crowds along Battery Broadway City Hall shows overwhelming city pride in her record breaking feat.
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Associated Press
New York
Trudie
Gertrude Ederle
Amsterdam Avenue
Macom
Berengaria
Broadway
City Hall
English Channel
Oldest Gore resident Mrs Mary Parish dies at 92
Mrs Mary Parish widow of Daniel Parish and longtime Gore resident died after a three week illness at her son's home. She was 92 years old born February 13 1834 and lived within miles of Gore all her life. Survived by sons J W Parish C W Parish and George W Parish. funeral Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at home then Fairview Church with burial beside her husband. She was an avid reader of The Winchester Star and its predecessor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Parish
Daniel Parish
Gore
C. W. Parish
Mary Kerns
George Kerns
Rebecca Whitacre
Margery Lewis
Nain
This County
Amanda Riley
Washington, D. C
Ee P. Kerns
Capon Bridge
W. A
J. W. Parish
George W. Parish
Winchester
Fairview Church
J. D. Hamaker
Strasburg
The
Christian Church
Four Hanged For Conspiring Against Pasha
CONSTANTINOPLE Aug 27 Four prominent unionists sentenced to death by a special court for conspiring to slay Mustapha Kemal Pasha were executed at midnight in Angora prison yard. The victims were David Bey former finance minister Nazim Bey former minister of education Hilmi Bey former deputy and Nail Bey former secretary of the unionists party. Thirteen other men have been hanged at Smyrna recently as part of the same crackdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Constantinople
Mustapha Kemal Pasha
Turkey
Angora
David Bey
Nazim Bey
Abdul Hamid
Hilmi Bey
Nail Bey
Unionists Party
Smyrna
Apple Growers Seek Export of Small Quantities
Dr W P McGuire returns from Baltimore after several days. Sprint and Petley represent Direct Co operative Fruit Co Ltd announcing daily loading of mixed cars at Winchester cold storage for growers with small exportable varieties. Deliveries to Winchester and telephone 500 assist requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Sprint & Petley
Direct Co-Operative Fruit Co., Ltd
Rotary Boys Camp Enjoys Rainy Week Along Capon River
A Rotary Club camp at Capon Bridge West Virginia has kept boys active despite heavy rain. They slept in army tents after moving from the mess hall, with canoeing, swimming, and flag ceremonies daily. Campfires, marshmallow roasts, and a trip to Capon Bridge for ice cream highlighted the week, as new field and water event records emerged under directors Field Brown and helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Crapon Bridge
W. Va
Capon River
Rotary Club
Capon Bridge
Tiffin’s Emporium
John S. Brown
Brown
Doug” Foreman
Mark” Jackson
J. W. Eddy
W. W. Glass
Rotarians
Young Musicians of Masonic Home Delight Audience
An audience of 800 plus gathered at Handley School Auditorium to hear the Masonic Orphans Home of Virginia in Richmond on tour. The Girls Glee Club directed by Mrs. W H Lye and the Boys Band led by Prof J M Brereton performed classical and popular numbers delighting all. Notable performers included Margaret Spencer Helen Barbour Frances Matheney Anna Jones Alma Sawyer Minnie Morris and Watkin s Presson. The program featured songs plus motion pictures of scenes around the Masonic Home and the company then traveled to Alexandria for the return train to Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Orphans’ Home of
Virginia
Richmond
Handley School
W. H. Lye
J. M. Brereton
Margaret Spencer
Helen Barbour
Frances Matheney
Anna
Adele Jones
Alma Sawyer
Minnie Morris
Glee Club
Watkins Presson
Masonic
Masonic Fraternity
Alexandria
Dixie
Hélene Barbour
Elsie Waltzes
Anna Jones
Garden of
Sweetheart
Highland Avenue Presbyterian Sunday School Picnic Reminder
The annual picnic for Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church Sunday school takes place at Pine Spring on Berryville Pike tomorrow. Participants should meet at the church promptly at 2 o'clock. A second hand Western Electric washing machine is offered for sale at 501 S Braddock St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church
Pout Spring
Berryville Pike
Western Electric
S.bradd
Ck St
Virginia motor light law demonstration to be held in Winchester
Frank A Pim of Richmond will demonstrate automobile light laws in Winchester on August 30 at 8 pm. Garagemen dealers and the public may attend in the county court house to learn proper lighting to meet state standards. A statewide testing plan and windshield certification are part of the campaign led by the Motor Vehicle Commissioner and the Illuminating Engineering Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MH. FE. Shall
Frank A. Pim
Richmond
Virginia
Winchester
Pim
Illuminating Engineering Society
Motor Vehicle Commission
James M. Hayes
Sion
Cher
The Big Parade Premier Opens at Empire Theatre
The Big Parade by King Vidor opens at the Empire Theatre Tuesday September 7 with matinee and night showings. John Gilbert Karl Dane and Tom O'Brien star as three doughboy friends with Renee Adorée as the French girl in a World War I drama that treats personal stories over spectacle. Seat sales begin Monday August 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vidor
Laurence Stalling
Empire Theatre
Wingate
Mr. Victor
Stallings Thimself
Biz Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer
Priest's Love For Pet Dog Leads To Fatal Injury
The Rev. Father E. W. Gavin, 88, nearly blind, died after a street car struck him while he traveled to visit his nearly 25 year old dog. He had served as pastor of Immaculate Conception Church for 54 years, and the aging animal was his constant companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Waukegan
E. W. Gavin
Immaculate Conception Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
MR. Morgan
H. F. Byrd
Wardensville ‘Camp Meeting
Handley Schools
Gilpin
Presbyterian of
Northern Branch
Arthur Leafe
Sher
Leslie B. Shepherd
Ann Bolling Shepherd
Dallas
Texas
Mr. Shepherd
Clymer, PA
John Nalls
Mrs. Mary Parish
Pasha
W. P. McGuire
Baltimore
Mrs. Lucy
Prof. Brereton
Priest
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