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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1924
Page
6
A traveling salesman was robbed by a masked man near Stephenson City last night, losing 40 dollars in a 150 dollar check. The storekeeper at Stephens said he had received a report about the incident but the state police knew nothing about it.
In Rochester New York a collision near Savannah outside Syracuse involved the Detroiter No 19 and Lake Shore Limited No 47. The rear sleeper of the Lake Shore and the Detroiter engine were damaged, with about thirty people injured, several seriously, and traffic delayed for hours.
A marriage license was issued at Clarke County's Berryville office to Raymond F. Devenner and Inga M. Horning both of Chevereston West Virginia. The ceremony was planned for 6 PM at Grace Protestant Episcopal Church with Rev. George West officiating. The groom, a Troy New Yorker, works in Charleston West Virginia. the bride, from Reading Pennsylvania, has lived in Charleston recently. The couple aimed to surprise friends in Winchester by obtaining the license in Berryville to avoid local papers. After a wedding trip they will reside in Charleston.
Baltimore August 30 Five month old baby of Mr and Mrs Collett died after being dropped into a pot of boiling water on a gas stove. The mother muttered unintelligibly while bending over the pot as the tragedy was found. Mrs Collett was hospitalized at Johns Hopkins for treatment and observation.
The Democrats debate moving the speakers bureau from Washington to John W Davis in New York. Chairman Shaver and James V McClintic visited, McClintic resigned, and Shaver returned to Washington to settle bureau location and a successor for McClintic amid internal disagreement.
Public auction on Water and Braddock streets sold the Wyndham estate real estate to Ida L. Wyndham for 8500 dollars. The two story business and apartment house on Braddock Street occupies a 33 12 by 57 foot lot with all store rooms occupied and most apartments rented.
Shenandoah Kennels proprietor Dr F W Boland announces the sale of four month old Boston terrier Shenandoah to a Florida tourist party. The pup traces to five champions known in American beach show circuits. The reported price is not disclosed.
Residents from Winchester Warrenton Culpeper and nearby Virginia sections gathered last night at Jordan Springs for a social or music event. Vérzi's jazz orchestra provided the entertainment.
The Rev. John H. Parlett departed yesterday for Jerusalem Church to preach tomorrow and will attend the annual conference at Spring Hill Church next week presided over by Bishop F. L. Hoskins of Idaho. The Rev. Mr. Aghe continues his ministry for four years with churches in the area.
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