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Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1929
Page
4
Santa Claus Bandit Lynched Amid Mob Torture in Texas
The article recounts the lynching of Noel Marshall Ratliff, known for disguising as Santa Claus during bank robberies, by a mob that twice failed to hang him before delivering a permanent death. Judge Clyde Garrett comments that the county will bury him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theseggee
Vance
Indtet
Noel Marshall Rata
Santa Claus
Santion
Nien Ratliff
Texas
Clyde Garrett
Ratliff
Northern Pacific railroad claim on costs and freight
A Minnesota luncheon address by a Northern Pacific shop head extolled rail efficiencies. He cited per mile passenger and baggage costs, freight tonnage rates, and long freight hauls, noting large rate reductions from 1921 to 1929 and vast global mileage. The speaker argued railroads underpin national transport growth and expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Argus
Minnesota
Northern Pacific Railroad
Vail
Ieee
Light and schools illuminate era of progress
The article reflects on the golden jubilee of electric light and its impact on society, praising schools as pivotal in spreading knowledge across rural and urban areas. It contrasts old school life with modern education, notes improvements in literacy to high school levels, and honors educators and their influence on youth. It also mentions Bernt Balchen and Byrd’s polar flight team, and recalls Captain Scott’s pole expedition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamp
Carrie
Weather cycles through ages says science authority
The American Academy of Science asserts current weather mirrors conditions 30 000 years ago. Clay deposits in New England support cyclical cool and warm years every three to five years with small long term variation. Many objectors doubt the science and recall harsher storms from childhood, finding weather more captivating than data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Academy of Science
New England
Byrd Party Reaches Antarctic Edge and Confirms Island
The expedition led by Admiral Byrd reached Indian Harbor Labrador by telegraph and arrived at the Antarctic ice barrier with seven seven crew and three ships. They established Little America base, confirmed Scott Island, and mapped uncharted mountains while enduring the long polar winter before the flight over the South Pole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Harbor
Labrador
Byrd
Antarctic
Little America
Scott Island
Tle
December Snow and Sleet Delays Overnight Weather
Snow and sleet sweep the region after a severe East cold wave. Snow fell early then changed to sleet, leaving ground cover and a four inch depth by afternoon as light snowfall continued. Critics of athletics argue students should balance winning with scholastic honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sean
Public Sale of Farm Near Stephens City Virginia
Trustee announces public auction of a 75 acre farm with improvements located about 2.5 miles southeast of Stephens City on Nineveh Road adjoining Kibler. Real estate carries a mortgage from the Federal Land Bank of Baltimore for 1899.45. buyer may assume or pay off. Sale Saturday December 21 1929 at 11:00 AM in front of the Frederick County courthouse. Terms: one-third down, balance in one and two years or via mortgage assumption. T. Russell Gather trustee. Duvall and Dunn, auctioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Jones
Circuit Art of
Frederic& County
Newhead
Federal Land Bank of Baltimore
Federal Land Bank
Court Order in John K Triplett Heir Partition Case
In Frederick County Virginia a court orders heirs of John K Triplett to appear within ten days to protect their interests in a partition or sale of real estate, with publication in the Winchester Star and posting at the county courthouse. The case involves Mahlon H Triplett as plaintiff and multiple nonresident heirs or unknown heirs of John K Triplett deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John K. Triplett
Frederick County
Paul Line
Laura Householder
Nee Kerns
Tinie Brill
Lee Kerns
John Triplett
William Triplett
Walter Triplett
Gladys Berryhill
Parish
John K Triplett
Kerns
Prentay Star
Winchester
A Corp
Este
J. W. Baker
Ward & Larrick
P. Q
Last of a Large Family Dies After Lingering Illness
Ida Brown Taylor, widow of T Naylor, dies at 8 30 at home in Grimes after a lingering illness. A longtime church and civic leader, she taught at Woodbine school and was active in the Methodist Church at White Hall. She was 74, daughter of Brown and Ritter, and left step sons George and Brook Taylor and many nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Brown “Faylor
T. Naylor
Grimes
Waite
Reenucksr
Taylor
Herseeff
Teslor
Amily
Pbara Cather Brown
Pas” Rodi
Frederick Countyugust
George Taylor
North Loudoun Treet
Brook Taylor
Aise
W .M. Seal
Albert €. Brown
Carl
Lawrence Ritter Rs. Tever
Methodist
Rev Miller to Preach Tonight in Winchester
The Rev R Paul Miller a Philadelphia evangelist who led revival meetings at the First Brethren Church arrives in Winchester for a one night only appearance in the church at 7 30 this evening. He will preach once here and return after the service. The article notes readers should have restrained eating at Thanksgiving to aid digestion by Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Paul Miller
Philadelphia
First Brethren Church
Winchester
First Brethren
Mr. Miller
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Amundsen
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Pole
Tent Almhwone
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Paara
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LON
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Love Jeweler
Majestic Radios
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Radio
West Piccadilly St
van D. Litt
Cremo
U. S
Marshall
Crémo
America
Baker’s
Frigidaire
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Power Company
Children’s. Book Week
United States
Winchester Printers & Stationers, Inc
Hart Schaffner
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Frank Gearing
Piccadilly Street
J. Snaf Bayer
N. Cameron St
Brooks
Merry Xmas
Brooks’ Pharmacy
Irwin Drug CO
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