Conrad Property S Sold By Heir To H B McCormac
The Conrad homeplace at Cameron Boscawen and Kent streets Winchester sold today to H B McCormac Winchester capitalist and manufacturer. Contract signed, deed to be drawn. possession January 2 1928. Heirs of Major Conrad and Mrs Georgia Bryan Conrad arranged sale through B M Sullivan. Price reported 40000 to 45000 dollars, likely near 40000. The property, part of the old public square, fronts Cameron Boscawen and Kent streets and has historic ties to the Fairfax grant and the Conrad family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes Conrad
Cameron
Boscawen
Kent Streets
H. B. McCormac
Winchester
McCormac
B. M. Sullivan
Major Conrad
Georgia Bryan Conrad
Sullivan
Kent and
Boscawen Streets
Holmes
Parker Place
South
Washington Street
Libbie
Charlotte McCormick
J. Howard
Cather
Harry
A. Schmidt
Fairfax
Conrad
Lord Fairfax
Abraham Hollingsworth
Daniel B. Conrad
Robert Y. Conrad
Conrad Fami
Cameron Street
Boscawen Street
Kent Street
George Kurtz
Kurtz
Conrads
Old Square
Public Square
Frederick County
Court House
Speculative Sentiment Bullish In Stock Market
Speculative sentiment was distinctly bullish in today s stock market. Weekend consideration of the St Louis federal court decision in the St Louis and O Fallon case eased fears after the initial setback and revived hope for federal review of the railroad arguments. The November unfilled orders surge for United States Steel Corp plus Secretary Hoover s optimistic view on oil overproduction aided the brighter mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
St. Louis
Hoover
Move to compel Everhart testimony in Fall Sinclair case
Senator Walsh of Montana urged quick Senate action to allow M T Everhart the son in law of Albert Fall to testify in the Fall-Sinclair oil inquiry. The move sought a bill to compel Everhart to answer questions after he refused during the hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
M. T. Everhart
Walsh
Montana
Senate
Albert B. Fall
Butler's Packing House Christmas Apples Advertisement
Christmas apples fancy three inches and up wrapped in fine paper packed in baskets and boxes suitable for shipping call 774-W Butler's Packing House advertises Christmas fruit available for mailing and delivery in baskets and boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler’s ‘Packing House
W C T U to honor first Crusaders on December 23
Evanston Th Dec 12 members of the Women's Christian Temperance Union and 20000 local organizations from the coast will observe Crusade day on December 23 as a memorial to the days when women prayed in streets against saloons. The piece recounts the Hillsboro crusade of 1873 and early prohibition actions in Columbus Chicago and Cincinnati with women praying and vigil scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Evanston
Women’s Christian Temperance Union i
Middle West
Hillsboro
Columbus
Ohio
Common Council
Chicago
Loop
One of Crusaders Visiting Here
Mrs. Louise S. Wright of Wilmington Ohio, an original W C U crusader, is visiting Winchester as the guest of Mr. and Mrs Walker McC Bond on North Loudoun Street. She arrived Saturday and may stay the winter, with possible attendance at the local W C T U meeting December 23 honoring long time crusaders. Wright, formerly Miss Louise Sabin of Harveysburg, Ohio, joined Hillsboro crusade campaigns against the open saloon in her teens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crerf Woman’s Christian Union
Winchester
Louise S. Wright
Wilmington
Ohio
Walker McC. Bond
North Loudoun Street
Wright
Louise Sabin
Harveysburg
Hillsboro
Buckeye
Improvement in Mrs Coolidge's Mother's Condition
Growing improvement overnight in the condition of Mrs Elmira Goodhue 78 mother of Mrs Calvin Coolidge was reported at Dickenson Hospital where she is treated for influenza She was brought from her Massasoit street home yesterday indicating progress amidst age related concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Northampton
Mass
Elmira Goodhue
Calvin Coolidge
Dickenson Hospital
Reed Campaign Funds Committee Continues In Full Force
The Senate today sustained the Reed campaign funds committee noting it had continued in full force and operation since creation. The Associated Press reported the committee remained active as part of ongoing investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed Committee
Associated Press
Washington
The
Senate Today
Reed Campaign Funds Committee
Supreme Court Rules Against Using Evidence
The Supreme Court held that evidence found by New York state police cannot be used in prosecutions under the Prohibition Enforcement Act. Liquor found in a Massena, New York car seized in August 1924 was excluded because the search lacked a warrant. Mrs. Mary Leatherman left for Mount Airy Maryland from the Funkhouser home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
New York
Massena
N. Y
Mary Leatherman
P. M. Funkhouser
Mount Airy
Santa Claus All Year: Send Them The Star This Xmas
A brief note encourages giving The Star newspaper year round to recipients during Christmas. It frames the gift as spreading ongoing news and festive cheer.
British buying power still weak for American apples abroad
Washington reports from Edwin Smith show slow demand in Great Britain for most apple varieties despite ample supply. Prices varied, with Virginia York Imperials and Newtowns fetching mixed barrels and boxes, while Pacific coast shipments arrive in good condition. A separate wedding note mentions Miss Mary Crisman visiting Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Washington
Great Britain
Edwin Smith
Europe
Virginia
Ben Davis
New York Baldwins
Pacific Northwest
Virginia York I
U. S
Massachusetts
Baldwins
U. 8
Washington Jonathans
California Newtowns
California
Oregon
Copenhagen
York Imperials
U.S
Hamburg
Virginia York Imperials
Washington Winesaps
Washington Jonathans and
Rores
Winchester Laundry Switchboard Holiday Gift Fill
The note advertises year round service from Winchester Steam Laundry Cleaning Pressing and Dyeing. It mentions sending The Star this Christmas and implies a year long coverage or gift suggestion for recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Steam
Planes Visit Shenandoah Valley for Airport System Hope
Planes under Shenandoah Valley Inc will visit Winchester and other valley towns Wednesday, April 10 to explore landing sites and photograph potential airports. Major W D Tipton and Capt Chas A Masson will pilot, with Phineas Stephens guiding the aviation committee. The tour runs December 14 to 17, covering Winchester Harrisonburg Staunton Lexington and Richmond with a 453 mile planned circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Winchester
Harrisonburg
W. D. Tipton
Twenty-ninth Division Air Corps
Maryland National Guard
Chas. A. Masson
United States Army Air Corps
H. J. Benchoff
Woodstock
Obut
Owingg
Phineas Stephens
Shenvalee
Steaengees “Valley, Inc
Stephens
Baltimore
Staunton
Lexington
Richmond
Harry F. Byrd
Shenandoah National Park Board
The
Conservation Committee
Tt_is
Chambers of Commerce
Benchoff
Twentyninth Division Air Corps
George W. Rogers
Geo. H. Craig
Thornton T. Perry
Chesapeake Air Craft Corps
Cas. A. Masson
Princat Stephens
Chirman
Shenandogh Vallee, Inc
Aviation Committee
Virginia issues 1928 car license plates starting December 15
Virginia motor vehicle officials announce 1928 license application blanks are being mailed to all vehicle owners. Fees scale by weight, with minimum $12.25 and a 70 cent per hundred pounds rate. Applications run December 25 through January 15, with plates issued at local agents or by mail to Richmond. License sales begin Thursday at Winchester Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter Wormelrey
Richmond
James M. Hayes, Jr
Division of
Motor Vehicles
Virginia
Hayes
General Assembly
Motor Vehicle Division
Havenney Ig Viott
Senate Honors Lindbergh with Congressional Medal
The Senate unanimously approved the congressional medal of honor for Col. Charles A. Lindbergh, following the House. Senator Blease questioned legality, arguing the award belongs to those in action, but Senator Reed confirmed the act of Congress was legitimate and the award was bestowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated L’rese
Washington
Senate
House
Congressional Medal of Honor
Col
Charles A. Lindbergh
Blease
South Carolina
Col. Lindbergh
Reed
Missouri
Congress
Chinese Authorities Suppress Rioters in Changsha Raids
Chinese authorities report suppressing rioters after raids in Changsha the capital of Yunnan province. Japanese reports claim serious communist raids occurred yesterday with Chinese forces regaining control and restoring order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Shanghat
Changsha
Yunnan
Thermode Glycerine and Alcohol Service Station Ad
Fragmentary classified note for a Minnesota service station listing Thermode Glycerine and Alcohol with prices and a contact name Thos Partett Mer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos! Partett
Mer
Fruit Raisers of State Meet This Week in Roanoke
The thirty-second annual Virginia State Horticultural Society convention opens at the Hotel Roanoke with sessions from tomorrow morning to Thursday afternoon. Frederick county plans strong representation. exhibits arrive ahead in the City Auditorium. Notable speakers from several states include R G Philips, W S Fletcher, Sheldon Funk, G S L Carpenter, and F A Motz. Large hotel reservations signal high turnout. new practice sessions in the auditorium will feature five minute talks by machinery exhibitors and a packing and grading exhibit by the division of markets and V P I extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia State Horticultural Society
Roanoke
Frederick County
City
Pennsylvania
Sheldon Funk
Boyertown
G. 8. L. Carpenter
Hancock, Md
Americas Fruit Growers, Inc
N. 8. Grubbs
Portland Cement Company
J. H. Meek
Division of Markets
Richmond
F. D. Fromme
W. S. Hough
F. A. Motz
V. P. I. Extension
James Speed
Louisville
Southern Agriculturist
A. B. Conrad
Virginia Heights Baptist Church
Maphis Injured in Washington Automobile Crash
J Louis Maphis Winchester based Swift and Company district representative was injured Saturday night in a collision with a taxicab in Washington Emergency Hospital doctors reportedly amputated at least one finger and considered removing another while his general condition remained good He was riding with a casualty agency in a wrecked car and his sister Mrs Howard Grove and friends said he was under treatment today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Louis Maphis
Winchester
Washington
Howard Grove
Flinger
Maphis
Swift and Company
Youth Sentenced for Attack on Girl in Baltimore Court
James Tydings, 18, of Shipley Station, Anne Arundel County, received one year in the house of correction after being found guilty of attacking 15 year old Mayvine Kingsley on her way to school. The patrolman testified Tydings had prior arrests and a parole by Judge Moss at Annapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Baltimore
James Tydings
Shipley Station
Ann Arundel County
House of Correction
Pohlhaus
Southwestern
Tydings
Mavine Kingsley
Moss
Annapolis
Lions Club Luncheon Dec 13 at George Washington Hotel
Lions Club hosts a luncheon on December 13 at 12 30 p m at the George Washington Hotel. All members and guests invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
George Washington Hotel
Salad Bowls S0e Each from People's Bargain Store
Imported China salad bowls in large deep shape offered at twelve different decorations. Listed as best value currently available by People’s Bargain Store.
Mrs Randall Dies After Paralytic Stroke in Winchester
Frances Hinton Randall, 7th age, wife of Jacob Randall of Winchester, died shortly after midnight at 401 South Cameron Street after a long illness and a stroke. She was a native of Pennsylvania, long resident of Virginia, active in Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church, and survived by her husband, a son J Ellis Randall, a daughter Mrs Charles Knight, four granddaughters, and several brothers. Funeral services were held at the family residence with Rev J Luther Neff and Rev Edward T Clark officiating. interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances H. Randall
Jacob Randall
Wiltchester
South
Cameron Street
Unti
Winchester
Cameron and
Cecil Streets
Randall
Frederick County
Market Street
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Church
Missionary Cause
J. Ellis Randa
Grimes
Charles Knight
Ernest Clark
City
Mary Lewis
Frederick Couty
William Trigg
Hagetown
Nelson
Charles Hinton
Jefferson County
W. Va
John Randall
J. Luther Neff
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Edward T. Clark
First Baptist Church
Mount Hebron
Pal
Luther Pannett
George Parrish
David Grimm
McKim Diffenderfer
Walter Cooper
John Hoover
Conference to Meet Tomorrow on Coal Strike Suspensions
Secretary of Labor Davis announced a conference with mine officials and operators to discuss the coal suspension in the northern field. Despite refusals from many leading operators in Ohio Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia the meeting will proceed with union officials and some individual operators attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Labor
Davis
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
New Tax Bill Fails To Weather House Clash
Washington reports the new tax reduction bill faced its first major House opposition when an amendment was adopted to cut the rate on corporate taxable net incomes under 15000 dollars. The move signals trouble for the measure as lawmakers debate the bill's scope and fiscal impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Dec
JOLLIFFE Studio Christmas Picture Appointments
IES NOW YEE FOO LATE to have your pictures made for Christmas Call 803 1 NOW for an appointment. JOLLIFFE STUDIO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolliffe
Oriental Goldfish Notice At Jolliffe Studio Tax Deadline
Notice to taxpayers who have not paid state taxes. 5 percent penalty will be added December 15. December 12 is the last day to pay this tax to vote in June election. City Treasurer T. Barr announces the deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee T. Barr
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Conrad Property
Toy
McOrmac
Wate
Everhart
W.c.1.u
First Crusaders
Walker Bond
Cinncinnati
Chamber of Commerce
Santa Claus
Chicago-Cleveland Airmail
Kendallville
Ind
Edward Axbury
Axbury
International Newarest
Mr. Smith
Mary Crisman
Streit Bishop
Dorothy Crisman
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Congressional
J. L. Maphis
Capitol
Jollifpe
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