Graf Zeppelin Air Run To Lakehurst For Home Station
Graf Zeppelin plans to leave Lakehurst for Friedrichshafen four days after arrival and head home while reports track speed and near misses over Arizona and California. A near collision with a high tension line near Los Angeles caused only slight damage with 51 men and one woman aboard. Departure expected between 11 p m and midnight with Eckener in command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Los Angeles
Lakehurst
N. J
Friedrichshafen
Germany
Raf
America
Cal
Ths
Lakehurat
Municipal Airport
Radio Corporation of America
el Paso
Texas
Hugo Eckener
Sky Cruiser
Winchester
Ship of the Air
Pacific
Tokyo
San Francisco
Bay Region
Globe
Zeppelin
Eckener
Rockies
Middle West
Cleveland
Rouss Fire Co announces uniform return for Washington trip
The Rouss Fire Company schedules uniform issue for the Washington trip on Wednesday Thursday and Friday starting at 7 oclock. Members who have uniforms and are not going to Washington must return them immediately. See M Lamp, President.
Casualties Rise as Arab Jewish Clash Rages in Jerusalem
The four day battle over religious observance in Jerusalem killed 199 Jews and likely as many Arabs with 120 to 150 Jewish dead reported by Rad Ha ir. Fifteen American Jewish students among the casualties. Looting, shortages of food and medicine, and British patrols marked the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Jerusalem
Palestine
Cairo
Holy Land
Rad Ha’ir Jewish Communal Board
Winchester Band to Lead Washington Labor Day Fire Parade
The Winchester Concert Band of about 50 under Prof. W H McIlwee will march at the head of the Charley Rouss Fire Company in Washington for Labor Day parade on Monday September 2. Indications point to a record turnout with 200 companies and over 125 fire apparatus. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers 2.30 round trips for a special Winchester departure at 6 45 a m and return at 9 p m, tickets available Saturday at the local office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Washington
Charley Rouss Fire Company
W. H. McIlwee
Rouss Firemen
Lee M. Lamp
Rouss Fire Company
A. J. Bargagni
United States
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Storm of Selling as Money Rate Advances
New York stock activity cooled as call money moved from 7 to 9 per cent causing a heavy selling storm. Early gains eroded while some leaders fell one to six points below prior close though more than 20 issues rose to new highs in early trading. Market mood remained unsettled with taxes and September financing seen as possible strains. Total volume neared 4.1 million shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Wall Street
Two Undertake To Swim Channel For Dover Trophy
In Dover England Ishak Helmi known as the giant Egyptian began his Channel swim from Dover at 7.09 am aiming to repeat his January 1928 crossing to France. Dr G B Brewster started from South Foreland at 11.45 am attempting the reverse crossing to France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dover
Eng
Ishak Helmi
English Channel
G. B. Brewster
South Foreland
France
Midnight Show Noahs Ark at 11 30 Wednesday Night
A local cinema schedules a midnight presentation titled Noahs Ark for Wednesday night at 11 30. The listing notes a 1p 11 window and encourages patrons to arrive early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah’s Ark
Friendship Fire Company Heads to Virginia State Convention
The Friendship Fire Company and reel racing team depart Lexington to attend the Virginia State Firemen’s Association meeting. About 100 uniformed firemen are expected in the parade Thursday with the team entering two races on Friday for $100 prizes and a silver cup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Fire Company
Reel Racing
Lexington
Virginia State Firemen's Association
Old Dominion
Friendship Engine House
East Cork Street
Convention Town
Friendship Company
Lexington High School
Devereaux and Mechanic Killed in Boston Derby Crash
A New York man Devereaux and his mechanic died when a Philadelphia Cleveland derby plane crashed on arrival at Boston airport. Devereaux’s wife was severely wounded. The derby’s second plane to reach Boston, as eleven planes dispatched from Camden operated in the national air race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Boston
Red
Devereaux
New York
Philadelphia
Camden
N. J
Winchester Golf Club announces match play draw
The Winchester Golf Club championship draw sets two flights of sixteen players. Top seeds include last year’s champion Judge Weems and E. E. Stone. First round pairings include Weems vs Walker and Arthur vs Kern, with second flight matches listed as well and a deadline of August 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Golf Club
Weems
E. E. Stone
Buster Kern
Beaudric Howell
D. L. Weems
E. E. Walk
Clarke Cooper
P. J. Marshall
L. B. Sirbaugh
Philip R. Fowle
Sam Arthur
B. Howell
F. J. Schneiderhan
D. Nixdorf
Wm. Paxton
Jno
R. B. Nelson
J. V. Arthur
W. N. Page
N. H. Carpenter
Fort Loudoun School Opens September 9 1929
Miss Cochran's music class also listed with Mary E. Bush as registrar. Announcement dated August 21 with references to dates September 4 5 and 1p 51. Community notice notes school opening and registrar details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Loudoun
Spies identify dead girl as daughter in Winchester
Late this afternoon Mrs. Mattie Atkins and relatives from Rappahannock County arrived in Winchester and identified the girl’s body at Parlett Funeral Parlor. The burial is planned for Turn Bridge near Sperryville in Rappahannock County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie ‘Atkins
Rappahannock County
Winchester
Passenger girl killed in Clarke county crash near Double Tollgate
No relatives could be located for the unidentified girl killed in a Sunday afternoon crash at Double Tollgate Clarke county. Ernest Jenkins, the driver, is jailed in Berryville facing possible manslaughter charges amid drinking allegations. Witnesses near Winchester saw the car before impact. Jenkins says he was delivering the girl to work and had met her recently. Sam Finchum, a third passenger, is missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Double Tollgate
Clarke County
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Parlett
North Braddock Street
Ernest Jenkins
Winchester
Berryville
Bertie Atkins
Pannett
Rappahannock County
Sperryville
Atkins
Potter’s Field
Young Jenkins
Front Royal Pike
Jenkins
Sam Finchum
Wanted Good Home for Pretty Pooole
Classified notice seeking a home for a desirable dog or animal. Provides two phone numbers 41 1 and 421 for contact with no further details. Dated August 27, 2011.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pooole
Waterpower Holdings at Harpers Ferry Sold to Insull Interests
Charles Town W Va Aug 27 Announcement of the sale of the Harpers Ferry Paper Company's waterpower holdings at the junction of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers to the Insull interests of Chicago was made here today The Harpers Ferry Company received 1 100 000 for its properties with a 250 000 bond issue and about 100 000 in debt to be covered in the purchase price Net to the plant is about 750 000 The sale is linked to broader hydro electric development and a potential conflict with the Potomac River Corporation which had earlier sought permits for a more thorough survey and possible acquisition of the watershed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Charles Town
W. Va
Harpers Ferry Paper Company
Insull
Chicago
Harpers Ferry Company
Harpers Ferry
Shenandoah
Potomac Rivers
W. H. Lavery
Ferry
Cen
National Company
Mr. Savery
National Electric and Power Corporation
Richmond
Potomac River Corporation
Dr Woods Urges His People To Spurn Modernism
Reverend Dr Francis Marion Woods delivering the golden anniversary sermon at the Presbyterian Church in Martinsburg urged his longtime congregation to reject modern teachings. The service honored his fifty years of service. gifts included a gold bag from the congregation and a silver roving cup donated by Mrs Virginia Fairfax Whiting Faulkner, widow of Senator Charles J Faulkner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Martinsburg
Francis Marion Woods
R. Diehl
Woods
Virginia Fairfax Whiting Faulkner
United States
Charles J. Faulkner
Thunderbolt at Capitol Tonight and Tomorrow
George Bancroft stars in Thunderbolt at the Capitol Theatre with a sensational all talking production swinging from Harlem to Sing Sing. Also showing The Quitter at the Colonial on its last run, a dramatic tale of a dancer and a down and out boy. Noah's Ark opens with a midnight preview at the Capitol tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bancroft
Capitol Theatre
Underworld
Thunderbolt
Harlem
New York
Sing Sing
Condemned Row
Black Belt
Green Door
Capitol
Wheat offerings exceed demand at lower prices
The wheat market ended a week shorter on demand with abundant in-store stocks weighing on prices. Hard winter and soft winter values fell while spring wheat held steadier, domestic takings remained fair, and mill demand stayed active in some regions. No. 2 red winter traded around 1.24 to 1.35 per bushel across major markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Durham
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Kansas City
Baltimore
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Delaware
Philadelphia
Baltieré
Beauty Box For Prettiest Girl at Winchester Fair
The prettiest girl at the Winchester fair Thursday will receive a $14 Elizabeth Arden Beauty Box from Baker's drug store. The contest is open to all girls and will be judged by unnamed judges who observe attendees in the crowd to decide the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Fair
Elizabeth Arden
Baker’s Drug Store
Many Arrested In Mopping Up Of Greenville S C
Federal officers led by J A Cleston arrested more than fifty alleged prohibition law violators in Greenville South Carolina after raids with 101 warrants. Evidence was gathered by undercover agents who spent weeks buying evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Greenville
S. C
J. A. Cleston
Used Trucks Offer Bargain Prices From Ebert Auctions
Two nearly new trucks are offered by H. W. Ebert. A 2 ton Dodge with 6 cylinders dual tires cab and body and a Chevrolet with cab and body are priced very cheap. Auction listing date appears as 8 26 16 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge
Chevrolet
National Fruit Product Co Announces Grower Contracts
The firm says it is entering contracts with growers as in past seasons and will pay a bonus to all holders of preferred stock. For inquiries call Telephone 346. National Fruit Product Co, Inc. (8-27-1p-51).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Fruit Product Co, Inc
Insurance Booth Ad at Winchester Fair
An invite to visit the J. W. Arthur General Insurance booth at the Winchester Fair offering $10 in gold free. The short promotion highlights a fair event and a specific salesperson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Fair
J. W. Arthur
General Insurance
Winchester Fair Opens With Packed Exhibits Today
Large first day crowd attends Winchester fair with continuous attractions including children's day athletic events and acrobatic stunts.
Virginia Weather Forecast Says Fair and Cooler
Fair and cool weather expected in Virginia with tonight and Wednesday readings. Central and eastern portions will be fair and cooler with gentle to moderate north winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Winchester Fair Opens with Day One Crowd and Exhibits
Opened today, the four day Winchester Fair features home, farm, orchard and garden exhibits. A large crowd attended, with all departments full, bands played, ponies and boys events on schedule, and Civil War era cavalry display promised for later days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
United States
Cavalry
Fort Myer
Apples Wanted We Buy Grimes Golden Trees
Grimes Golden apples wanted for delivery any day by Glaze and Hurst cash buyers. Phone 840.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glaize & Hurst
Also Mentioned on This Page
Graf
Pantano
Ariz
Tuske
Maricopa
Phoenix
Giladead
Reel Team
Roy A. Cather
D. G. Miller
T. B. Patton
Roy Washington
J. Munhall, Jr
J. P. Hayley
H. S. Diffey
J. B. Beverley, Jr
N. D. Haythe
D. EB. Stultz
R. FE. Perrine
Gray Beverley
Dr. A. T. Hawthorne
G. W. Haddox
Star
the Evening Star
Spies
Irl
Mattie Atkins
Braddock St
Power Holdings
Insull Interests
Colonial
Federal Economists
The
S.C
H. W. Ebert
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!