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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1926
Page
4
A historical newspaper fragment includes a devotional quotation from Chronicles and a short prayer asking trust in God and safety. The text also mentions subscription rates and printing facts from the Associated Press and local publication notes.
The piece notes Somerset county bears only a partial financial gain from the Hall Mills murder case. Victims and witnesses mainly come from Middlesex county while lawyers and experts hail from Newark and Jersey City. Local impact is limited to hotels and shops in Somerville as inquiry considers the trial's true cost to taxpayers.
The Roanoke Times notes that Johns Hopkins University earns praise and bequests not for athletic glory but for its scholarly pursuit. The article highlights a shift from college spectacle to fundamental research, praising quiet contributions in laboratories over gridiron battles.
Richmond editorial attacks a “short ballot” as a tool for a ring of politicians to rule Virginia. It argues taxpayers should elect the governor and influence government. opponents claim reform shifts power to machine candidates and jobs, exposing self interest over public service.
The article outlines proposals to aid farmers through a single measure combining farming and prohibition policies. It discusses Representative Loring Grelly and Mr Black's plan to let farmers manufacture non intoxicating beer and wine while a commission sets new alcohol standards. The piece casts doubt on the bill's seriousness and its likelihood to pass this session.
Somerset County New Jersey appears in a New York World brief, noting regional developments and local concerns within the national publication. The short item highlights community matters and potential impacts on residents.
Reliance United Brethren Church holds a Christmas sermon on Sunday morning December 19. Ridings Chapel hosts a Christmas sermon and communion at 3 p.m., with an offering for Quincy Orphanage. Greenway United Brethren Church offers a Christmas sermon at 7:30 p.m., with an offering for Quincy Orphanage.
Executors of Thomas Cover offer the Angerona property at public auction January 15 1927 at 12 M in Winchester Virginia In front of the court house The 200 by 500 foot lot includes a 25 room dwelling Suitable for dwelling apartment house school or small hotel Terms: one fourth cash and balance in one two and three years at 6 percent with bonds and deed of trust and fire insurance Auctioneers Duvall and Dunn
In sad but loving remembrance of husband and father Joseph A Lupton who died December 10 1926. The verse speaks of heaven the heavenly mansion and angels. The elder daughter Margaret wrote the memorial in verse to comfort the family and faith.
A town resident presents a Pontiac as a memorable Christmas gift, described with admiration for the giver's wisdom and the surprise it brings.
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