Jury Likely To Take Case Late Friday
Jury likely to take the case late Friday if arguments proceed as expected toward a verdict tomorrow. The report notes anticipated argument time and possible courtroom discussion shaping the outcome.
02 Dec 1926
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1926
Page
1
Jury likely to take the case late Friday if arguments proceed as expected toward a verdict tomorrow. The report notes anticipated argument time and possible courtroom discussion shaping the outcome.
Clarence E. Case argues for the defense in the Hall Mills trial as the state’s case nears submission. McCarter criticizes prosecution methods and questions Mills knowledge of a love affair, urging the jury to weigh the defense’s claims as the proceedings move toward a verdict.
Prof. Carl Akeley renowned explorer and taxidermy innovator died November 17 in the Belgian Congo after a hemorrhage while on an Africa expedition. He was born May 1, 1864 in Orleans New York and worked at the Field Museum of Chicago from 1895 to 1909 advancing mounted wildlife as art. His wife Delia Denning and later Mary Jobe were noted explorers and relatives in Frederick County.
At 145 Norte Loudoun, M B Clowe completes remodeling of his jewelry shop with new cases, paintings in show windows, and enhanced lighting. The Clowe name has long been tied to Winchester jewelry, dating back to H W Clowe Sr after the Civil War, carried on by his son.
The second Handley lecture drew about 800 attendees at the Handley Auditorium on Tuesday night. Dr. Travis spoke on outdoor life with colored slides and three motion picture reels, all shot during his summer camping trip. He described thrilling experiences including riding a bull moose, aided by slides and films.
A Christmas brief encouraging readers to gift The Star for a family. The message promotes a year’s subscription as a thoughtful holiday present.
Cold storage facility announces vacant space available for apples and other items. Winchester Cold Storage Co invites inquiries from interested parties to lease the space and store goods.
Auto lights are checked each day at official station No 177 and on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday nights at Jess Garage White Post Va with routine tests noted.
Virginia auditors report corporate income taxes totaling 863 709 14 dollars as of yesterday, suggesting about half of the year’s expected corporate taxes have been paid. Overall income taxes from individuals and corporations may reach around 3 3 million dollars, nearly double 1925 totals, with payment timing rules set by 1926 law and local tax practices.
The Star offers a January special rate now in effect. Subscribe by mail for $3.00 per year or by carrier in advance for $4.00 per year. Send to friends this Christmas and keep them happy throughout the year.
Mobile coast guard cutter Tallapoosa returns for fuel as officials fear harm to two New Orleans prohibition officers seized aboard the ram schooner Arsene J. Gulf coast representatives take charge while Key West dispatches all available gulf vessels to pursue the three mast ship believed fleeing toward Bahama islands.
An order of the Corporation Court reappoints Corinne Thomas Barnett as deputy clerk under her married name Mrs Corinne Barnett. It notes she previously served as deputy clerk, and that on November 1 she married Douglas, with her qualification as deputy reaffirmed by law.
The undersigned will sell for cash in front of the Court House Winchester Van a 12 gauge shotgun and a 7 passenger Buick car in fine condition on Saturday December 11 1926. Henry P Busey deceased Lynch admx. Auction notice appeared in the local paper.
Prices for American apples at the Liverpool auction November 24 show little change from the prior week. Rhode Island Greenings from New York and Yellow Newtowns from Oregon advanced slightly, while boxed stock and Copenhagen Hamburg trades remained soft due to oversupply. New York Rhode Island Greenings topped the market, and Spain’s oranges arriving may affect apple demand.
Winchester Kiwanis club elected officers for 1927 with Philip Williams as president and J A Richard as vice president. Clark M. Smith was named treasurer and Marion Orkeoe Pict trustee. Board members include Ralph Rosenberger and others, and Andrew Bell was unanimously re elected secretary for the fourth year. The club has 67 members.
Regular meeting of Friendship Fire Company No. 1 convenes tonight at eight o'clock. Captain Fred. W. Forney presides.
Notice for December 3rd election of officers and a social session with full attendance expected. The event details indicate a gathering of members, with a prompt to attend and participate in the officer vote and related activities.
One third off regular prices on coats and dresses from Grove Bros Department Store this Friday and Saturday. The store promotes a wonderful line for customers to choose from.
Mrs L A Fuller offers hand painted art novelties at a Friday sale on December 3 starting 11 a m at 811 South Stewart Street. Listings include Princess Aarenbere with contact 76363.
The cold wave from the northwest brings winter early across the eastern half. Snow blankets Minnesota as two deaths occur in the Midwest, with Chicago and Atlantic coast states feeling the chill and communication disrupted. Ice and snow halt travel and raise hunting party concerns in Minnesota and Michigan.
The Coast Guard fights heavy seas to rescue the 23 crew members aboard the Cleveland freighter Thomas Maytham of General Transit Company. The vessel ran aground on sandstone off Point Isabelle while bound for Cleveland with a grain cargo.
Prairie Du Chene Wisconsin December 2 The body of Clara Olson missing since a date unclear was found today near Mount Sterling by searchers. A man named Walter Christian from Porter Wisconsin is held on suspicion of being Erdman Olson of Prairie Du Chene accused in the murder of Clara Olson.
Washington December 2. Gart B. Winston will resign as under secretary of the Treasury and be succeeded by Representative Ogden Mills of New York. Secretary Mellon announced the change saying it would occur when Mills could leave Congress. Mills, defeated as Republican candidate for New York governor, would retire from the House March 4.
Mrs. W. A. Baker's Hudson automobile, a 1926 Hugepack with two spare tires and rear trunk, was taken last night from in front of Winchester Memorial Hospital. Police alerted Baltimore, Hagerstown, Martinsburg, Charles Town and others within ten minutes of the theft. routes watched but the thief escaped.
Dedication of the crypt of Lord Fairfax at Christ Church Winchester set for Thursday evening at eight. Notables including Bishop W Cabell and local officials will attend. a dedicatory prayer will be offered as a marble crypt marks Lord Fairfax’s interment.
A reader is urged to give a yearlong subscription to The Stag as the ideal Christmas present. The notice promotes the gift as a lasting keepsake for the recipient.
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