Three Jewelers Robbed Night in Suburbs
Six masked bandits with sawed-off shotguns robbed Israel Zeiger son Simon and Jacob Cohen of cash and jewelry in Philadelphia early today. They seized $31,000 in diamonds, $8,000 in pieces, and a small cash amount from the trio as they were en route to Lancaster with a shipment. One robber threatened Zeiger’s artificial leg with a knife but did not search it.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Israel Zeiger
Simon
Jacob J. Cohen
Lancaster
Zeiger
Cohen
Zeigler
Lseppestes
Israel
Israel Zieger
Cologne
Germany
Zieger
Outpouring Follows Deaths of Father and Child at Meade Memorial
Crowd of 1800 filled Meade Memorial Church at White Post for funeral rites of rack W. Lee and his daughter Caroline after their car was struck by a Norfolk and Western train at Kennerly crossing. Family and friends placed caskets side by side at the chancel. Reverend B Duvall Chambers led Episcopal burial service as floral tributes poured in. Mrs Lee and infant child mourners faced the ceremony from a nearby car due to distress.
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Nikate Pyordha
Meade Memorial Church
White Post
Rack W. Lee
Anvestock
Caroline
Norfolk. and
Western Railway
Kennerly
Capon Valley
West Lees
Lee
Episcopal Church
B. Duvall Chambers
Christ Church
Millwood
Jesus
Bere Herof Saipan
Ina
Detective Silent On Trip To South In Scrivener Case
Washington dispatch reports Detective Ira Keck returned from a secret southern trip tied to the Scrivener case but officials will not disclose findings. Inspector Pratt denied the pistol at Detective Sergeant Arthur Scrivener’s death left Washington and refrained from confirming Moore’s jailhouse allegations about the weapon.
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Silent
Scrivener
Washington
Ira Keck
South
Detective Bureau
Pratt
Arthur B.scrivener
Wisconsin Avenue
N Street
Keck
Henry Miller Moore
Florida
Peyton Gordon
Moore
Infant Patsey Ann Sanford Dies. Funeral Held
Mrs. Clyde DeHart travels from Harrisburg to attend the infant death of Patsey Ann Sanford daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Sanford with funeral services held at the parents home today in Harrisburg 7.
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Clyde DeHart
Harrisburg
Patsey Ann Sanford
Paul Sanford
Turkey buyers seek top cash price at H M Cork Street
Local ad offers highest cash price for turkeys. A note mentions selling instructions and directs to H M at Cork Street for Seis act processing.
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H. M
Cork St
Contest Offer at People’s Drug Store Coupons Votes
A local drug store advertises a special soap sale with a voting incentive. Each ten cent cake of soap earns one thousand six votes, promoting a promotional contest run on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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People's Drug Store
Christmas Gift Subscriptions Offer From The Star
A Christmas present idea promising a full year of The Star for a family, encouraging gifting to loved ones during the holiday season.
Byrd and Williams Berryman Guests At Club Dinner
Gov. H. F. Byrd and R. Gray Wil Bar Association attended the Gridiron Club dinner led by Clifford K. Berryman at the New Willard in Washington. The event drew the President and cabinet along with banking and finance leaders for an annual gathering of public figures. Speeches are not reported and reporters are excluded while ladies attend.
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H. F. Byrd
R. Gray
Wil Bar Association
Clifford K. Berryman
Gridiron Club
New Willard
Washington
Coolidge
Rev M Depp Receives Call From Major Washington Church
The Rev Walter Mark Depp formerly pastor of Market Episcopal Church and bishopric at Towson Md has been called to Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church Washington. Towson congregation must approve transfer and the move awaits the district superintendent and resident bishop. Depp is praised as a bright gifted young preacher of the Baltimore conference with a likely brilliant future.
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Walter Mark Depp
Market Oedist Episcopal Church
Biarch
Towson
Baltimore County
Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church
Wash
Ivary Church
Washington
Mr. Depp
Baltimore
Depp
Death of King Ferdinand of Romania Near Moment
Paris reports from Bucharest that King Ferdinand's death is a matter of weeks at most. Surgeons say abdominal cancer remains untouched by recent operations and only a drastic surgery could offer a chance, which they refuse due to imminent risk of death.
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Associated Press
Paris
Ferdinand of
Romania
Bucharest
Ferdinand
Gro's Marionettes Captivate Kiddies and Adults in Winchester
Jean Gros presented French Marionettes in Uncle Wiggily at the Circus to an enthusiastic audience. The puppets drew strong applause and impressed both children and adults with their lifelike movement. A second show of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn was scheduled for 8:30 PM with ticket prices 25 cents for children and 56 to 75 cents for adults. A lost foxhound named Jack with 1925 license tag was reported, offering a reward at Star Office.
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Jean Gros
Uncle Wiggily
Mannikins
Winchester
Pittsburgh
Iise Entertainment
Fox
Hound
Jack
Star Office
Brooks' Pharmacy Brings Sunshine Display Turnout
Fragmentary ad note shows Brooks' Pharmacy presenting a cheerful display titled Scatter Sunshine with Nmasee and an appealing assortment. No clear date or location provided.
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Brooks’ S Pharmacy
City Tax Notice for 1926 Dues and 5 Percent Penalty
Notice to taxpayers who have not paid their state taxes for 1926. A 5 percent penalty will be added to taxes due by December 15. This includes capitation tax. City Treasurer WM. T. Barr signs the notice.
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WM. T. Barr
Weather map shows no blizzard on Atlantic coast
No blizzard indicated on the eastern weather map as a major cold wave moves from Alaska. Central and western regions face extreme cold with multiple fatalities and strong winds, while blizzard conditions persist across the Rockies and Northwest.
Do's and Dont's Suggested By the Postal Officials
Postal officials urge public cooperation with rules for mail. Address plainly with ink and pack in strong boxes. Do not delay carriers at doors for insured or COD items. Small Christmas cards under 2 1/2 by 6 inches slow mail. Do not seal the address side. Help the postman.
Seven Killed as Theatre Roof Collapses in Egypt
Alexandria Egypt December 13 seven persons died and thirty were injured when the Lion motion picture theatre roof collapsed Sunday night. Read Moling and Seal Xmas Suggestions ad on 7th page.
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Associated Press
Alexandria
Egypt
Lion Motion Picture Theatre
Xmas Treats on Special Prices for Sunday Schools
Fruit baskets priced at 1.00 and assorted nuts for Xmas treats 20c per lb Oranges 25c 20c 45c Grapes and tangerines offered at special Sunday school prices F RAMMACIOTTI announces the sale note at the bottom indicating the ad copy style and contact.
Commercial Bank of Clarksdale Closes in Mississippi
The Commercial Bank of Clarksdale, capitalized at $200000, was closed today and turned over to the state bank examiner for liquidation. President J L Lamkin cited slow collections and deposit declines. he said depositors would be paid in full with about $430000 in deposits.
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Associated Press
Larksdale, Miss
Commercial Bank of
Clarksdale
State Bank
Examiner
J. L. Lamkin
Lamp Rule Not Required for 1927 Auto Licenses
Motor Vehicle Inspector H. E. Shull denied reports that lamps must be adjusted to obtain 1927 licenses. Licenses may be issued with or without adjusted lamps. Regulation requires licenses before January 1 with no grace period and fines for drivers not displaying a new tag on the first day.
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H. E. Shull
Death of infant David Mills Jr ends eight month life
An eight month old infant, David Mills Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. David W. Mills, died Saturday night at their East Lane Avenue home from whooping cough and pneumonia. The funeral was held today.
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David. Mills,Jr
David W. Mills
East Lane Avenue
Early Holiday Shipping Tips From Express Company Agent
D I Fahrney of the American Railway Express in Winchester urges early shipments for holiday traffic. He advises considering goods type, distance, handling, and packaging. fragile items need boxes, wrapping, and separate packing. Emphasizes legible, waterproof addressing and including sender details for reliable delivery.
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D. I. Fahrney
American Railway Express Company
Winchester
Fahrney
Oliver Brooks Faces Extended Penalties for Drink Driving
Oliver Brooks has begun a two month jail term for drunk driving while on bail. He was arrested again on a similar offense, risking another sixty days and a $118 fine. If convicted, a second offense triggers an added jail term, potentially totaling three sentences and at least six months.
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Oliver Brooks
Oliver
Atlantic Coast To Raise Capital Stock $24,000,000
Richmond Va December 13 shareholders authorized a $24 million increase in Atlantic Coast Line Railroad capital stock. Of the total, $12,756,500 will be issued in common stock, lifting overall capital to $100,000,000.
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Atlantic Coast
Associated Press
Richmond
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Administrator's Buick Car Sale Postponed in Winchester
The administrator will sell a Seven Passenger Buick Car in fine condition for cash at the Court House in Winchester Virginia at noon on Saturday December 11 2926. The sale is postponed to December 18 at the same time and place. M M Lynch Administrator.
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Court House
Winchester
M. M. Lynch
Adm
P. Busey
Gift portrait studio sale and farm equipment auction
Stop debating gifts. Solve 48 problems with portraits from Jolliffe studio. There is time to make a unique gift. Phone 805-1. Corn fodder wheat rye hay implements stock at BR. C ee sale Dec 17 on Allen farm Red Bud road. Aip t)
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Jolliffe Studio
BR. C. Ee
Allen Farm
Red Bud Road
Aip
Winchester Mill Names Coffman General Manager
S F Coffman of Harrisonburg Va has been elected general manager of Winchester Mills flour plant on North Cameron Street and has begun duties. The firm is installing new machinery to produce a superior flour used in Crystal and Magnolia brands, recognized in the south and locally as top quality. Coffman brings 26 years in milling and is highly recommended. The company is also running Rainbow self rising flour for biscuits.
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Harrisonbw Va
General Manor
Winchester Millise Corportion
Camerons Street
Crystal
Magnolia
Coffman
Mrs Barrett Dies While On Visit Funeral Tomorrow
Mrs. Rachel Barrett widow of Thomas Barrett of Greenspring died Saturday in McKeesport Pa from heart trouble at age 14? She had visited her children there for three weeks and was with son in law and daughter James M Strother when stricken. Remains were sent to Martinsburg then Greenspring for funeral at Greenspring M B Church with burial in Stone Church cemetery. Pallbearers named W H Crim William Braithwaite C P Batley H K Dick D A Smith L H Ashton. She was life long resident and member of Pleasant Valley Church with three sons Alpe and peerete Cs McKee Frank and one sister Lynn of Winchester.
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Rachel Barrett
Thomas Barrett
Greenspring
McKeesport
James M. Strother
Martinsburg
W. C. Parrott
M. B&. Church
BR. Ludwig
George W. Stover
OM Stone Church
W. H.crim
William Braithwaite
C. P. Batley
H. K. Dick
D. A. Smith
L. H. Ashto
Barrett
Pleasant Valley Church
Alpe Op Peerete
Cs McKee
Frank
Lynn
Winchester
Visitor Arrest Highlights Local Varying Replies
Vernon Bumgardner of Front Royal Va came to Winchester and invited locals to ride with him. He was found guilty today of driving with suspended license and received a suspended thirty day jail term and a $118 fine, license suspended for one year.
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Vernon Bumgardner
Front Royal
Winchester
Poegurt
Hubbard Moves For a New Trial
John W. Hubbard Pittsburgh shovel maker and his counsel filed for a new trial in the breach of promise suit brought by Miss Ann Coldwell of New York who was awarded $50,000 last week in Pittsburgh.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
John W. Hubbard
Ann Coldwell
New York
Sta, Girk
Arrest in Non-Support Charge Linked to West Virginia Flight
Lee Evans was arrested in this city Saturday by Policeman Gordon and Hinkine on a warrant charging non-support. He was to be arraigned in the Domestic Relations Court. Authorities say Evans left the city for West Virginia and returned last week before his arrest.
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Lee Evans
Gordon and
Hinkine
Evans
West Virginia
Mission Head To Speak Here Tonight
John A Tate of Richmond superintendent of state missions for the Disciples of Christ will speak tonight at the Church of Christ 20 West Cork street at 7 45 o clock. It is desired that every member of the congregation be present at this service. The service is open to the general public. Superintendent Tate is a good speaker and will delight all who hear him.
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John A .Tate
Richmond
Disciples of Christ
Church of Christ
West Cork Street
Tate
PIANOS Closing Out Sale at Purcell Brucetown VA
Closing out sale offers 11 piano units priced from 50 dollars with 10 organs by S B vem fe at Purcell Brucetown Virginia.
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Organs
S. B
Purcell
Brucetown
Best Xmas Gift A Year Sub to The Star
A yearlong subscription to The Star is offered as the ideal Christmas gift. The message urges sending a year of The Star to a recipient, framing it as the best holiday present.
Civil War veteran Caldwell shoots self near Capitol rotunda
John W. Caldwell of Berkeley California, a Civil War veteran, fatally wounds himself at a stair near the Capitol rotunda in Washington. He left notes asking mercy and citing health and age, and a daughter in Benning, California.
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Washington
John W. Caldwell
Berkeley
Calf
Capitol
Caldwell
Senate
JB. Caldwell
Benning
Oal
Moonshine Prompts Prison Sentence in Local Court
Dan Wilson, cited for drunkenness, was fined seven dollars and ordered not to drink over the holidays and year 1927. Howard Pearson, described as colored, was fined twenty seven dollars after a severe assault on Gedtre Ran som in police court.
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Dan Wilson
Howard Pearson
Gedtre -Ransom
Appeals Against Use of Holly in Xmas Decorations
The Garden Club of Winchester and Clarke county appeals to residents to avoid holly in Christmas decorations. They cite Virginia and national garden groups warning holly and related plants are disappearing and remind readers of state law against taking plants from someone else’s land.
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Garden Club
Winchester
Clarke County
Iaae
Garden Clubs
Virginia
America
Pope Denounces Modern Styles For Women
In Rome on December 13 Pope Pius exressed strong disapproval of contemporary women fashions calling them an outrage to man and Christian dignity. He urged Catholic leaders to curb wives irreverence and perceived moral decline amid current dress trends.
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Associated Press
Rome
Pius
Legion meeting postponed to December 14
Handley caused the regular monthly gathering of the A. J. Novice Commander’s Post No. 21 to be rescheduled to Tuesday at 8 p.m. Notice signed by Y. Conrad Post and commander.
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Legionnaires
Handley
A.J. Novice
Ign Y. Conrad Post
Time The January Special Rate Now In Effect
The Star offers a January special rate for Xmas subscriptions at 34.00 per year in advance. Send to friends to brighten next year with the newspaper.
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