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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1929

Page

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New Loudoun Fauquier Breeders Magazine Debuts

A new issue of the Loudoun Fauquier Breeders Magazine launches with sepia printing and a front photo of the storied hunter Broken Glass. Foreword outlines aims to boost livestock breeding across Loudoun and Fauquier counties, highlighting climate, soils, and proximity to Eastern markets.

Loudoun-Fauquier Breeders’ Magazine Dorothy N. Lee Middleburn Virginia Loudoun Fauquier Great Eastern

Funeral Services Held For Late H. E. McKinster

Horace E. McKinister died suddenly of pneumonia on Tuesday night. Last rites were held at his home 337 North Loudoun Street with Rev. Dr. Murray D. Mitchell officiating. Burial followed in Mount Hebron cemetery. Pallbearers included Carlin Gray C A Bahlman Howard B Grove G Reginald Haines Charles P McVicar George Frazier Frank Shriver and John Snively.

Horace E. McKinister North Loudoun St Murray D. Mitchel Braddock Street Cathediat Church Mount Hebron Carlin Gray C. A. Bahlman Howard B. Grove G. Reginald Haines Charles P. MccVicar George Frazier Frank Shriver John Snively

Friday the 13th brings swings on Wall Street in erratic trading

New York on Friday the 13th saw a volatile session on the Stock Exchange with prices swinging up and down. The market opened irregularly, rallied early, dipped near midday, then recovered before afternoon losses set in. Call money held at 4 percent.

Associated Press New York New York Stock Exchange

Smiling Joe in Senate Early in New Term

Washington December 13 The smiling and affable Joseph R Grundy new Senator from ena appeared in the Senate chamber for the first full day of his term. His presence helped the Senate reach its full 96 members for the first time in three years as Senator Reed tutored him on procedure after months in the gallery observing the tariff debate.

Associated Press Washington Joseph R. Grundy Ena Senate Grundy Reed

Hayes Asked to Explain Virginia Traffic System to Congress

Virginia's traffic control system, largely devised by James M. Hayes Jr., is invited for congressional briefing as part of a proposed federal highway patrol bill. The joint Senate resolution requests Hayes’s explanation of state practices and their necessity for national legislation.

Associated Press Richmond United States Senate House of Representatives James M. Hays, Jr State Division of Motor Vehicles Virginia Congress Hayes Federal Highway Patrol Senate James M. Hayes, Jr

Sample Shoe Store Announces 10 Percent Stock Reduction

A local retailer, Sample Shoe Store, announces a 10 percent reduction on its entire stock effective immediately through Christmas. Shoppers are invited to browse the discounted inventory at the downtown storefront.

Lost cuff link reported in Orange Call 680 ad

White gold cuff link with a diamond chip went missing and a reward is offered. Contact L. M Brown at Dodge Agency for details.

L. M Brown Dodge Agency

For Rent Modern 6 Room House at 423 W Leicester St

Immediate possession offered for a six room residence at 423 West Leicester Street. Contact B M Sullivan for details.

Leicester St M. Sullivan

Historic markers along Virginia battlefields honor Confederate history

Under Col C B Linney and the Battlefield Markers Association Western Division a 1925 plant to place bronze tablets on battlefield markers is outlined. The group has erected markers at 25 fields including Bull Run Kernstown Winchester Chancellorsville Spotsylvania Fredericksburg and Appomattox.

C. B. Linney Battlefield Markers’ Association Virginia Western Division Charlottesville Linney R. M. Colvin Harrisonburg Daughters of the Confederacy Daughters of the American Revolution Memorial Association Hollis Rinehart Seedfil B. F. Dickerson Fred H. Quarles T. E. Powers J. S. Fitzhugh Homer Richey T. E. Grimsley J. E. Irvine Fred W. Twyman R. A. Gilliam Paul G. McIintire J. H. Lindsay C. O’conor Goldrick R. O. Gilliam Bull Run Manassas Kernetown Rude’s Hill McDowell Front Royal Winchester Cross Keys Port Republic Groverton Freericksburg Chancellorsville Salem Church Brandy Station the Wilderness Spotsylvania New Market Piedmont Trevilians Fisher's Hill Cedar Creek Appomattox Turner Ashby Battle of North Carolina Georgia

Woman and Stepfather Slain in Charleston

Charleston police say John Gann killed his wife Catherine Gann and her foster father Richard Price at their home. Gann, estranged husband, was arrested in Newport Kentucky after the double slaying and admitted the killings to officers aboard a train.

Associated Press Charleston W. Va John Gann Richard Price Newport Ganns Gann John T. Gann Catherine Gann

Wardensville Child Dies From Burns At Hospital

Garman Conds three years old died at Memorial Hospital from burns received on November 22 after falling into a tub of scalding water at his Wardensville home. He was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Walter Donds of Wardensville. Funeral arrangements had not been learned at press time.

Garman Conds Memorial Hospital Wardensville Garman Walter Donds

Doheny Bribery Trial Set For March 10

Edward L. Doheny, noted oil magnate, faces a bribery charge and a trial date of March 10 set by Justice Hitz in the District of Columbia Supreme Court.

Associated Press Washington Edward L. Doheny Justice Hitz District of Columbia Supreme Court

Rosenberger Sale of Personal Property Notice

Public notice announces a sale of Rosenberger personal property Saturday morning at 10 o clock on 310 ee field Ave. Sale offers valuable items with nothing reserved and terms cash only.

Rosenberger Ee Field Ave

Al Smith Receives Rowdy Ovation at Navy Department

Former Governor Alfred E. Smith arrives at the Navy Department to discuss a dirigible mooring mast for a New York City building. Navy personnel give a tremendous ovation as crowds, mostly women, press to shake his hand and shout hello Al. Smith walks in after a taxi misrouting.

Associated Press Washington Alfred E. Smith New York Navy Department Adams New York City Usua Atlantic Seaboard Rockies Jimmy Walker State Department

Salvation Army Christmas Fund Appeal Seeks Local Help

Salvation Army officers urge Winchester residents to donate funds or food for free Christmas dinners to the worthy. Governor Byrd, Mrs. Coolidge, and Mrs. Hoover are named as distributors. Donations may be mailed to Major James Mars or sent to headquarters at 1000 South Cameron Street.

James Eee Reputier Salvation Army Byrd Richmond Coolidge White

Chief Doran Warns Vagrants Across City

Chief Doran announced a crackdown on vagrants seen around pool rooms and public areas. One man faced Judge Weems for vagrancy and was given a week to find work, or face jail. Several others are out on bond as police plan wide roundups to enforce visible means of support.

Weems Doran

Bliss Forbush Lecture On Jesus Life In Palestine

Bliss Forbush of Baltimore will speak at 8 PM Monday December 16 at the Friends Meeting House Washington and Piccadilly streets on Where Jesus Lived and Taught. The talk will use Palestinian dress and daily items of the time to illustrate his era and region. Sundya school teachers and others seeking a clearer historical geographic and commercial context will find the program helpful.

Bliss Forbush Baltimore Jesus Friends Meeting House Washington and Piccadilly Streets Palestine Sundya School

Mystery Witnesses Sought in Scrivener Case Hearings

Grand jury in Washington subpoenas five more witnesses in the fatal 1926 death of police investigator Arthur Scrivener. An ailing “mystery” witness failed to testify, while Charles Menenam and six others provided testimony. DA Rover plans a court report today.

Grand Jury Washington Arthur Scrivener Turner A. Scrivener Winchester Orville Staples Franklin Kendrick Leo A. Rover Charles Menenam Twenty-fourth Street Eet Ver Menenam Georgetown Scrivener

Rev Mr Nelsons Brother Seriously Ill In Hospital

Dr John Garnett Nelson a Richmond physician and brother of Rev Robert B Nelson rector of Christ Episcopal Church is seriously ill at St Luke Hospital Richmond His condition today is unimproved and precarious He has been ill a week and underwent an operation about two years ago with no current improvement and his prognosis is not encouraging He has long served on St Luke's Hospital medical staff.

John Garnett Nelson Richmond Robert B. Nelson Christ Episcopal Church St. Luke’s Hospital Neleéon Nelson

The Leader Store Christmas Display Invite

The Leader Store at 138 N Main St invites shoppers to view a festive display of Xmas novelties for the whole family. The notice lists store location and opening period as a seasonal holiday invitation.

N. Main ST

Used Fords at GEO Washington Garage

The notice lists 1929 and 1928 models including Tudor and Roadster styles offered by GEO Washington Garage, dated November 26. The compact listing highlights a 29 Tudor, 29 Standard Coupe, 29 Roadster, 28 Tudor and 26 Coupe.

GEO Washington Garage

Carload Just Received Call 912 F A Shryock

A note indicates a carload has just been received and provides contact by the 912 area code. F A Shryock signs the notice, suggesting delivery or dispatch instructions. The fragmentary text points to a forwarding or collection detail associated with Shryock.

Carload F. A. Shryock

Suntint Apple Shoppe Express Box Offer

An advertisement for Suntint Apple Shoppe promotes apples in any size package and offers a Perfect Express Box. The notice uses sequence (12-12-12-21) as part of the layout.

Max Krol the Arch Embezzler Still At Large

Long attempted arrest for Max Krol, vice president and director of Arthur G Jones Woolen Mills, ends with him in New York. Reports say he has changed names, employed private detectives, and holds over one hundred thousand dollars of loot while victims in Winchester await his day in court.

Max Krol Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mills Corporation Winchester Woolen Mills Company Krol Arthur G. Jones New York Jones Corporation New York City Woolen Mill Corporation

Five of Missing Guns Are Found

Five of the twelve guns missing from the Auburn prison arsenal have been recovered, believed used in Wednesday's riot. Officers found the weapons in rubbish heaps as guards and state troopers sifted debris. search continues for the remaining arms.

Associated Press Auburn

Two Arraigned For Misconduct At Fireman's Bazaar

Two men James Higgs and Charles Murnan were arrested at the Friendship Fire Co’s house on Cork Street for disorderly conduct. Higgs posted fifty dollars but Murnan did not appear and his collateral was held while police seek him to charge him with starting the trouble at the bazar.

Friendship Fire’ Co Cork James Higgs Charles Murnan Higgs Ohio Murnan Bazar

Striking Miners Bottled Up In Nokomis Blockade

Three hundred striking miners stormed Nokomis No. 10 mine area and were confined by deputies. In Belleville, four hundred miners from No. 2 Lunaghi mine were blocked by about 50 pickets, stopping work but with no violence reported.

Associated Press Nokomis Lil National Miners’ Union Pics Tilinole-Indiana Coal Corporation Christian County Taylorville Belleville Ind Lunaghi Coal Company National Miners’ Anion

Reverend Bell to Preach at Christ Church Sunday

Rev Dr Bell will preach at Christ Episcopal Church in Christ Church Bet Biece near Aleisedie. The service Sunday morning at 11 will proceed with Rev Robert B Nelson away in Richmond due to his brother's illness. Bell, a noted theologian and author of Sharing in Creation, is expected to deliver a strong sermon. There will be no evening service at Stephens City though Sunday school meets at 9 45.

Aleisedie Christ Episcopal Church Robert B. Nelson Richmond John Garnett Nelson Bell America United States Stephens City

Wife Sues Convict Husband For Divorce

Sheriff Pannett received papers in a divorce action to serve on James R. Bazemore a convict working on the Northwestern pike near Winchester. His wife Willie Bond Basemore files the suit from Suffolk Virginia seeking a divorce on a felony conviction ground. The depositions are set for January 8 in Suffolk.

Pannett Winchester James R. Bazemore Willie Bond Basemore Suffolk Bazemore Virginia

Accuse Calles of Murder Conspiracy

LAREDO Texas Dec. 13 Sheriff A J Condren of Webb county today held a warrant for the arrest of Puttarco Elias Calles former president of Mexico charged here with conspiracy in the murder of General Lucio Blanco and Colonel Aurelio Martinez seven years ago

Associated Press Laredo Texas Sherrif A. J. Condren Webb County Puttarco Elias Calles Mexico Lucio Blanco Aurelio Martinex

County to put inmates on county home farm with board

County plans to use the county home farm to care for and board inmates and rent party accommodations. Applications for the arrangement must reach the Board of Supervisors by December 14, 1929. C. I. Brumback, Chairman.

Board of Supervisors C. I. Brumback

Christmas trees for sale at Haines' Me Able Yard

For sale cedar and spruce trees at Haines yard listed with quantities and prices. Prepared for holiday season sales with contact details omitted.

Crow Foot Haines Me&able Yard

Plumbing and Heating Repair Services Ad

FOR PLUMBING AND HEATING And repairing. Call 897. L. L. HOCKMAN & SON. (10-24-1p-Tu¢s. & Fri.-tf)

Call

Skidding Trucks Cause Widespread Road Icing Disasters

Dozens of trucks slid on ice along a Virginia highway section injuring two drayage workers and scattering merchandise. Five to six ton loads from Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co were wrecked near Middle Va, while four more trucks along the East of Chester area skidded on the E W Pike. A wrecking crew salvaged cargo bound for People’s Service Drug Stores. State crews spread crushed stone to clear the road.

Middle Va Washington Atlantic and Pacific Tea, Co Andyv Efford Beave Road Chester W. K. Miller People'’s. Service Winchester Harrisonburg Roanoke State Highway Road

Russians Bombard Western Manchuria Frontlines

An official statement from Mukden reports Soviet forces continuing heavy operations in western Manchuria. Russian units allegedly bombed Chinese positions in Poketo Ebukedu in the Khingan Mountains, amid ongoing clashes along the frontier.

Associated Press Mukden Manchuria Dec Pok Eto Ebukedu Khingan Mountains

Valley Ford Dealers Stage Friendly Sales Contest

Valley Ford dealers hold a sales contest between Harrisonburg and Winchester outlets with Martinsburg and Chester shops joining Saturday. Local buyers received promotional offers and favorable deals as dealers vie for first money.

Bickers” Motor Toby Ford Harrisonburg Winchester Ford Martinsburg Chester

Auction notice for Jas. Cather farm sale in January issue

Advertising notice announces sale of Jas. Cather farm with details listed across January pages including the 11th 29th and 10th at page 5 and page 6 timetable. The notice conveys timing and venue for the farm auction.

Jas. Cather

Auction sale garage and land house and filling station

Auction notice indicates the sale of a four property package including garage land a five room house and a filling station. Sale time listed as 11 p m Monday with full description on interior pages.

Ises Dee

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NEW Magazine Loudoun-Fauquier Breeders Hunter Wang Gen. Wm. Mitchell Virginia Hunter Repute William Mitchell Air Forces Military Aeronautics U. S. Army Delas Leesburg W. J. Garter Sec-Treas D. J. Howard L. I. Case Grand Baty Goodstone Farm Middleburg C. E. Craver Souls Jane H. E. McKinster Wall Street Joe Highway Patrol The Robinson's Cold Storage Childs Doheny AL Smith Capitol Salvationists Rover Mr. Nelson Leader Woolen Mills Corp Page & Shaw and Norris Brooks' Pharmacy Christas Dr. Bell Christ Church Calles Brooks’ Pharmagy
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