Hall Mills murder case ends with acquittals in New Jersey
In Somerville and Jersey City reports the Hall Mills trial concludes with Mrs Frances Stevens Hall and her brothers Henry and Willie Stevens found not guilty. Indictments against remaining defendants are quashed by Supreme Court Justice Charles W Parker on Katzenbach motion. Family members celebrate outside the Somerville courtroom as relief spreads amid ongoing bail considerations and further indictments.
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Associated Press
Court House
Somerville
N. J
Supreme Court
Charlies W. Parker
Katzenbach
Frances Stevens Hall
Willie and
Henry Stevens
Eleanor R. Mills
Gibson
Jersey City
Tal
Simpson
Jersey
British _Museum
Hall-Mills
Alexander Simpson
Harry Moore
Francis Stevens Hall
Somerset County
Henry
Willie Stevens
Willie
Frank Lt. Cleary
Judge Cleary
Charles W. Parker
Imports of fruit in United Kingdom rise in October
Special to The Star reports UK fresh fruit imports in October at generally higher levels than a year earlier. Apple imports reached 4,000,000 boxes with weak prices. currants rose but fell versus last year. raisins import levels were higher. Germany's October fruit imports surpassed September but mostly lagged October 1925.
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Star
Washington
United Kingdom
Germany
United States
Switzerland
Italy
France
Austria
Belgium
Yugoslavia
Furkey
News Greed Ee
Gets Jail Term For The Theft Of Rabbit Dog
Charles Robinson formerly of Stephens City now in Winchester was sentenced to thirty days in jail and fined 50 dollars plus costs in county magistrate court. He admitted stealing a rabbit dog from Joe Bayliss, finding the farmer absent, and placing the dog in his car before police recovered it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Robinson
Stephens City
Winchester
Robinson
Joe Bayliss
Mr. Bayliss
Mrs. Bakers Car Recovered in Fredericksburg Va
The Fredericksburg police informed that the Hudson coach belonging to Mrs W A Baker, stolen from in front of Memorial Hospital, was found abandoned on a Fredericksburg street. Insurance will arrange its return to the town. The theft occurred while Mrs Baker attended a meeting at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doran
Fredericksburg
Hudson
W. A. Baker
Memorial Hospital
Packing Season Ends In Jefferson Co
Jefferson County closes its apple packing season as Bly Robinson and Company suspend operations at Rawson and Ranson plants due to freezing weather and high winds. The Ranson plant packed 34,000 barrels and 24,000 baskets, while the Bardane packing house produced 12,000 barrels.
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Charles Town
W. Va
Jefferson County
Bly Robinson and Company
Rawson
Ranson
Bly- Robinson and Company
Bardane
Auto lights tested daily at official station 177
Autoists informed that lights are adjusted and tested daily at official station 177. The schedule notes nightly testing on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday from Peerless Garage in White Post Virginia.
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Peerless Garage
White Post
Dedication of Granite Administration Building at Lutheran Seminary
The Rev Dr C A Freed attended a dedication ceremony in Columbia for the new administration building of the Lutheran Theological Seminary. Attendees from Virginia North Carolina Georgia and South Carolina heard Dr John Aberly of Gettysburg Theological Seminary speak on how buildings express ideas and ideals. The granite edifice, begun in 1926 after approval in 1922, provides offices and five classrooms, with four in use and a fifth as library. the former admin building is being remodeled into dormitory suites.
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C. A. Freed
Grace Lutheran Church
Columbia
S. C
Lutheran Theological Seminary
Virginia
North Carolina
Georgia
South Carolina
Grace Church Ae
Winchester
Sharis
John. ‘Aberly
D. D
Gettysburg ‘Lutheran The‘ological Seminary
Gettysburg
Aberly
India
Lutheran’ Seminary
Maywood
Chicago
Gettysburg Theological Seminary
Ebenezer Lutheran Church of Columbia
Church of the Redeemer
Newberry
Lutheran Seminary
Best Xmas Gift A Year’s Sub to The Star
A brief gift idea suggesting a one year subscription to The Star as a Christmas present. The note references a date 12-1 and promotes giving the newspaper as a holiday item.
Gray Gables Gift Shop Hand Made Luncheon Sets
Hand embroidered luncheon and bathroom sets, towels, lace and embroidered table sets offered at reasonable prices. Includes other hand made articles available Monday through Wednesday at Gray Gables Gift Shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray Gables
Administrator's Sale of Buick Car in Winchester Va
The undersigned will sell for cash in front of Court House Winchester Virginia at 12 o'clock M Saturday December 11 1926 one Seven Passenger Buick Car in fine condition M M Lynch Adm'r Of Henry P Busey decd
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Court House
Winchester
M. M. Lynch
Henry P. Busey
Christmas Gift Subscriptions for The Star
A Christmas present for the whole family a full year subscription to The Star. Give the gift of news and stories by sending a Christmas subscription to The Star for loved ones.
Lodge of Sorrow to Be Addressed by W E F Cole
Winchester Lodge No 867 Elks holds annual lodge of sorrow at Empire Theatre with 2:30 pm gathering at Bikes Club. Ed win T Snider presides. address by W B F Cole of Fredericksburg Lodge No 866. program includes prayers, solos, and memorial roll call.
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W. E. F. Cole
Lodge of Sorrow
Winchester Lodge
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Empire Theatre
Bikes’ Club
Edwin T. Snider
Tame Lodge
Cole
Fredericksburg
Order of Elks
Harry C. Stout
Xalted
Robert B. Nelson
Mary Louise Sartelle
Ray Rosenberger
H. C. A. Funk
George Barrie
Hinton Jackson
Sadie Finkelstein
Harriet Pearson
W. B. F. Cole
Fredericksburg Lodge
R. F. Cline
F. L. Buckley
Rochester Bandits Rob Bank, Flee After Shootout
Rochester police report three or more bandits armed with rifles burst into the Olmsted County Bank at opening, covered employees, took about $10,000, and escaped in a waiting car after wounding two officers in a gun battle.
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Rochester
Minn
Olmsted County
Chaplin and wife in court fight over estrangement
Charles Chaplin and his estranged wife faced a court showdown after failed truce talks. Mrs Chaplin accused him of cruelty and insult while Chaplin denied charges and spoke of his wife’s alleged extravagances. She seeks separate maintenance rather than an absolute divorce.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Charles Chaplin
Film Cameran
Beverley Hills
Chaplin
Los’ Hagetes
Handley High Cadets Inspected By U S Army Officer
Colonel Cole of the United States Army third corps area conducted the annual Handley High School cadet battalion inspection on the school parade grounds. Cadet Capt. Thurman Ritenour led Company A and Cadet Capt. Charles Baker led Company B as the Handley Band and instructor W H Mediwee performed. Colonel Cole praised the cadets for their soldierly bearing.
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Handley High School
Cole
W. H. Med ¥Iwee
Guy £. Manning
United States Army
Important notice for fruit growers and ticket presentation
All settlements for apples will be made from General Offices Washington D C It is important that you please present your tickets promptly at local office National Fruit Product Co Inc Cip City
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Washington, D. C
National Fruit Product Co., Inc
Cip
Hog and Apple Case Ends With Dismissal in County Court
Justice Tavenner dismissed the suit brought by George W. Pingley against E. A. Richards over apples eaten by pigs. He ruled no substantial damage occurred and that apples were oversupplied, urging hogs to aid orchard cleanup. Pingley claimed loss estimates based on 16,000 pounds consumed by 19 pigs.
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Juttice Tavenner
E. A. Richards
George W. Pingley
Frederick County
Pingley
Richard
Rie 7
The Gorilla at Empire Theatre Thursday
The Messrs. Shubert present The Gorilla a mystery comedy at the Empire on Thursday at 8 15. It has had long runs in New Orleans and Chicago and promises rapid laughter with a capable cast. Gallery seats 50 cents balcony 1 00 lower floor 1 50 to 2 00 plus tax.
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Messrs. Shubert
Empire Theatre
New Lapin
Chicago
New York
Boston
Empire
Winchester
Shubert
Wilkesbarre
Record
Winter Fronts Pine's Automatic for All Cars
Ebert's Garage advertises winter fronts and automatic solutions for all cars. Sprint edition note includes price or catalog reference. Local shop promotes durable car accessories and mechanical services.
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Pine
City Council Debates Constitutional Change and Sidewalk Costs
The Winchester City Council held a special session to discuss a proposed state constitutional change allowing cities to regulate their finances. Members questioned immediate action and urged better information after City Manager Dettra attends a Richmond meeting. A sidewalk payment extension was also approved for Millwood Avenue.
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LR. Dettra
League of Virginia
Munich
Richmond
Dettra
Winchester
Sonia
FM City
Treasury
Henry
Forney
Just In Time Special Rate Offer Announced
The January special rate goes into effect for The Star offering holiday gift subscriptions. Mail subscription is $3.00 per year with next year’s delivery, while carrier advance is $4.00 per year.
Reynolds Battery Service Ad at Eberts Garage Amherst Street
Reynolds Battery Service advertises from Ebert's Garage on Amherst Street with phone 177-W. The short listing notes location and contact for battery service.
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Whetzel
Jefferson Co
DR. Freed
Columbia Theological Seminary
Empire Theater
Rochester, Minn
The
Wife
U.S. Army
Sprint
Ebert’s
Council
Pee Coker
Hable
Thomas
Christ Church
Handley Eee School Board
Millwood Avenue
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