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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1928

Page

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Robinson Opens Democratic Push in Arkansas Campaign

Senator Robinson formally seeks the Democratic Vice Presidential nomination while challenging foes on farm relief prohibition and anti corruption. He faults Hoover for farm relief failure and uses a radio address to press party contrasts amid rain in the Ozarks.

Arkansas Ark Southland Joe T. N Pola Uence Herbert Hoover Ing-Coolidge Robinson Robins Republican Party Hoover

Cake Sale at Rosenmeyer’s Store Saturday Morning

Circle No 10 of the Southern Methodist Church announces a cake sale at Rosenmeyer's Store Saturday morning starting at 9:00. The notice also lists community church notices and local classifieds including kindergarten openings and rental ads.

Southern Methodist Church Rosenmeyer’s

Man Hanged for Killing Daughter Protests Innocence

Walter C. Gaines was executed at dawn in the Walla Walla penitentiary for the murder of his 22-year-old daughter Sylvia in Seattle two years earlier. He protested his innocence and hostility to prosecutors as prison evangelist Frank Novak prepared a statement after the execution.

Walla Walla Wash Walter C. Gaines Sylvia Seattle Gaines Frank Novak Miss Gaines Smith College L .E. Maynard Lynnfield Mass Green Lake

City Post Office Labor Day Hours Adjusted

Winchester post office observes Labor Day on Monday September 3 with no money order or rural free delivery. General delivery and stamp windows run 11 am to noon and 1 to 2 pm, with all mails dispatched as usual. Patrons should deposit after 8 am collection to ensure dispatch that day.

Winchester

Two Killed In a Baltimore Tunnel

Elmer L. Tutwiler and Elgin P. Everson of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad were killed by an electric locomotive in the tunnel between Camden and Mt. Royal stations. They had been sent into the underground right of way to repair masonry.

Associated Press Baltimore Elmer L. Tutwiler Elgin P. Everson Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Camden Mt. Royal

Soviet Union to adhere to Kellogg Briand Pact

Soviet officials announce intent to follow the Kellogg Briand renunciation of war pact. The statement appears in a brief dispatch from Moscow dated August 31.

Russia Butelated Press Moosco Ug Sovietussia Kellogg-Briand

Blooms of June Catalogued for Garden Club Members

A Winchester Clarke County garden committee lists June bloom plants for home gardens and for the Virginia Garden Club meeting in June 1929. The guide covers perennials and annuals, with many named species such as forget me nots, peonies, poppies, columbines, delphiniums, sweet williams, foxgloves, and iris, among others.

Garden Club of Winchester Clarke County Virginia Garden Club Garden Club Edward Gay Butler Boyce Louis L. Baker Ben Arthur Frank V. Tilford Nan Thomas Berryville Dodecatheon Meadia Emgerson

Bowman To Be Notified Of Socialist U S Senate Nomination

David G. George state secretary and campaign manager for the Socialist Party of Virginia to notify John G Bowman of Frederick County about his nomination for the United States Senate. The event may be on the Court House steps if weather allows, otherwise in the courtroom. Bowman expected to deliver the principal address and advocate a third party plan on farm relief international regulations unemployment and labor.

David G. George Socialist Party of Virginia Winchester John G.bowman Frederick County United States Senate Court House George Bowman

Rock Age Captures Shenandoah Special at Winchester Fair

Four year old Rock Age owned by H. M. Luttrell won the Shenandoah Special feature at the Winchester fair, finishing the mile in 1.47 and securing the largest purse. Leith Brothers' Jacques finished second with Rosy Jester third, in what spectators hailed as the best race of the day.

H. M. Luttrell Winchester Fair Leith Brothers Jacques Rosy Jester Leith Entry Rockspur M. H. Everhart Mr. George C. M. Feltner Galavant Chief Guernsey Brynetta Ascatis Page Stephenson Agen Dick Beaver Gray Ghost Shryock Winnie Lezzee Bageant Anrin Bob Smith

Democrats Claim Hoovers Wheat Price Actions Harm Farmers

Oklahoma Democrat Thomas P. Gore accuses Herbert Hoover of fixing wheat at 2.20 during his WWI food admin tenure, arguing it hurt farmers who faced high wartime costs and postwar deflation. Former Kentucky Governor Edwin P. Morrow defending Hoover calls the charge false, citing a Wilson letter.

Herbert Hoover Winchester Fair Grounds United States Thomas P. Gore Oklahoma Hoover Edwin P. Morrow Kentucky Woodrow Wilson

Canning Apples Price Offer by National Fruit Products Co

National Fruit Products Co offers 1.25 dollars per cwt for hand picked Yorks Grimes and Baldwins 24 percent in. up ciders delivered to their plant Fairmont Ave Contact telephone 346 for the delivery terms and timing.

Yorks Grimes and Baldwins Fairmont Ave National Fruit Products CO

Public sale at 119 N Cameron Street details listed

Notice public sale announces sale of personal property at 1 p m Saturday at 119 North Cameron Street. W Nelson Page is the agent for the sale noting the listing in the notice.

N. Cameron Street W. Nelson Page

Lost Letter Pup Pat Seeks Return Reward Offered

White living mascot dog with blue spats named Pat. Reward offered upon return to 41 1/2 W Clifford Street.

Rouss Firemen to Meet for Washington Trip

All members of Charley Rouss Fire Co. must meet at the fire house Friday at 8 o'clock sharp for a Washington trip. Every member must be there. By order, Douglas Brown, Pres.

Charley Rouss Fire Co Washington Fire House Douglas Brown

Wright Wins Hog Calling Contest at Winchester Fair

The Winchester Fair featured a hog calling contest with 13 entries led by Clarke Wright of Stephens City. Judges awarded first prize to Wright for a clear persuasive call, with Scott Grant and Bob Barr taking second and third as crowds cheered.

Winchester Fair Co. M. Feltner I. G. Bilerer W. L. Hoover James Carroll Robert Daugherty Harvey Fishpaw G. PF. Moreland Raymond Fishpaw G. C. Thompson Bob Barr Scott Grant Robi. S. Smith C. P. Wright Fair Lot Round¢Hill Opequon al Reyran Gran Toare Messrs Woodhull Baker Victor Arthur George Levi Clarke County Clarke Wright Stephens City Frederick County Winchester Noral Awever Wright

Thaw case linked to Black Hand blackmail note

A Pittsburgh letter warned that Harry K. Thaw life was in danger unless $5,000 was left at a park spot by 5 p.m. August 25. Police arrested William M. Beatty after he was found lingering near the designated burial site in Highland Park.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Harry K. Thaw Thaw Mary Copely Thaw William M. Beatty

Apple Picker Help Wanted at Winchester Orchard

Help wanted listing for packing house workers at a large orchard near Winchester. Contact 0. R. Chard of the Winchester Star for details.

Winchester R. Chard Winchester Star

Betty of Greenwood Sets First Public Appearance At Fair

Betty of Greenwood and her family celebrate their debut public appearance at the fair. Seven entered and four prizes awarded. They invite friends to meet them during the event.

Betty Greenwood

Two Men Missing After Flight From Buffalo flight

In a Buffalo to Curtiss Field flight, Mazel Merrill and Edward Ronne disappeared into thick fog after takeoff. A fleet of thirty search planes will divide Merrill route into sections for the hunt, amid a wide aerial search network.

Buffalo Charles A. Lindbergh Mazel M Merry) Merrill Edward Ronne Merrill Curtiss Field

Mrs Dahlgren Former Resident Dies in Tennessee

Mary Edgar Dahlgren widow of Charles A. Dahlgren died recently in Manchester Tennessee. She lived in this community on Braddock street from 1870 to 1889 and was a 1857 Nashville Ladies College graduate. She joined Natchez Presbyterian Church in 1862.

Winchester Mary Edgar Dahlgren Charles A. Dahlgren Manchester Tenn Saece Gar Bae Ladies’ College Nashville Natchez Presbyterian

Last Rites For Elenor Layton

Elenor T Layton 68 died yesterday at 1206 South Loudoun street after three years bedridden She was widow of Harry Layton daughter of the late Felix Kountain Survived by sister Catherine A Talbott of Charles Town WV She was long a noted seamstress Funeral held at 3 pm from the Baptist Church Rev Spriggs officiating burial in Orricketery

Elenor T. Layton South Loudoun Street Harry Layton Felix Kountain Catherine A. Talbott Charles Town W. Va Baptist Church Spriggs Orrick Etery

Italian Exile General Rossi and Woman Arrested in Campione

A Stefani News Agency dispatch from Como reports Italian political exile Gen. Pesare Rossi was arrested at Campione after entering Italian territory. A woman, Marguerite Durand, who accompanied Rossi, also was arrested according to the dispatch.

Associated Press Rome Stefani Como Pesare Rossi Campione Marguerite Durand Rossi

Reynolds Armel's Infant Son Dead

Reynolds Armel's nine month old son Clifton G. Armel died at his parents home 315 East Piccadilly street after a short illness due to infantile complications. Survived by parents and one brother Donald S Armel. Funeral held at home with Rev M D Mitchell officiating. Burial in Cedonia. Miss Bessie McNeer visiting friends in Roanoke Va.

Clifton G. ‘Armel Reynolds Armel East Piccadilly Street Donald S Armel M. D. Mitchell Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Prthcedonia

Young Mendham man drowns saving a woman at Liddells Pond

William King Cave 22 of Stephens City Virginia died while rescuing Mrs. Day at Liddell's Pond Mendham New Jersey near Washington Corners Tuesday afternoon. He pulled her into a rowboat then disappeared and was found an hour later. Coroner and Mendham Fire Department aided the search. He is survived by his father and several siblings. Funeral held at Friendship Church with large attendance from multiple states. Burial in Green Cemetery Stephens City.

William King Cave L. J. Cave Rhens City Liddel’s Pond Washington Corners Mendhem New Jersey Friendship Church Stphens City Luray Hagerstown Fromington D. C Shenandoahty Mendham N. J L. R. Dettra Chu the Brethren BE. Richardson United Even Church of Wae Va Green ¥ Cemetery Stephensong Clinton Mumaw Amond Sandy David Brumback Vin Grim Bar Young Cave Mr. Cave Morristown William Cave Liddel's Pond J Young Cave William Voorhies Reginald Robinson Samuel Taylor Boro Robinson Voorhies Henry Warate Netwiculan Hughson Morgue Stephens City Virginia Arthur Quimby George Cunningham Roy Hudson William Hosey West Main Street Washington, D. C Phens City Harry M. Cave Cumberland H. E. White Marjorie V. Hartley Lillian Cave Stephens City John I. Talmadge Cave George M. Sutton Audley Farms William Menham

Polish Cloth Advertised for Cars and Homes

Non lint polishing cloth for automobiles and household use. Does for scratch. Manufactured and sold by Lewis Jones Fmitting Co. Also sold by John S. Scieprberger & Co. Includes note of a political candidate and a hearing by John G. Bowman in a Socialist house with a date and time reference.

Lewis Jones Fmitting Co John S. Scieprberger & Co

Used Studebaker sedan bargain price offered

Just over a year old and in perfect condition a large 5 passenger Studebaker sedan originally priced at 2600 is now offered for far less than half price after a trade in on a new Buick. See this car for a bargain.

Studebaker Buick

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Prohibition Ffrom Ozark Mountains Gov. Smith Joseph T. Robinsoon Miss Miller Gertrude EF. Miller Martinsburg O. R Phare Chester Steam North Braddock Street International Newsreel Gene Tunney James Joseph Tunney Plymouth Eng Polly” Lauder The City Postofice Winchester and Clarke Society John G. Bowman Gore Morrow Democrats Farmer Oklahoman Wilson Smith Hamilton Federal Trade Commission Federal Reserve Board Congress the Evening Star ROUSS MR. Wright Lindy Ithica Binghampton York Dahlgreen Tennessee Elenor Reynolds Armel Bessie McNeer Roanoke Young U. S. Senate Socialist House iSaturday, & P. m
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