Attempted Hold Up on Main Street Near Peyton
A man walking to the National Fruit Product Company plant on Saturday morning was accosted near Main and Peyton by a stranger who demanded his money. Fletcher knocked the assailant down, fled to work, and reported the incident to coworkers. He carried about $60 to deposit at noon and believes he can identify the bandit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ile
National Fruit Product Company
Main
Peyton Streets
Fletcher
Hirshland Avenue
Peyton Street
Main Street
Lynchburg Pastor Considers Call to Tinkling Springs Church
The Floyd Street Presbyterian Church in Lynchburg may lose its pastor Rev. Williams who has been serving there for years after a call to the vacant Tinkling Springs Church in Augusta County becomes under consideration. Williams is a Woodstock native, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tivytean “ Whitams
Floyd Street Presbyterian
Lynchburg
Tinkling Springs
Augusta County
Graham Gilmer
Mr. Williams
Woodstock
W. T. Williams
Floyd Street
Bribe Warrants Served on U S District Officers in Mobile
Warrants charging an attempt to bribe were served in Mobile today against United States District Attorney Aubrey Boyles and federal officer Harry G. French. The warrants followed the federal grand jury adjournment after 117 true bills and rumors of indictments against county officials and a prominent city official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Mobile
Ala
United States
Aubrey Boyles
Harry G. French
Federal Grand Jury
Boyles
French
State
W. H. Halcome, Jr
Alabama
Burial Services for Mr Spillman
One of the most largely attended funerals was for RE P Spillman held Sunday at 2:30 from his brother Thomas B Spillman's residence at 437 North Market Street. Rev J F Morgan of the First Christian Church conducted the service and Mount Hebron Cemetery was the final resting place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RE. P. Spillman
Thomas B. Spillman
North Market Street
Mount Hebron
J. F. Morgan
First* Christian Church
Nan
Friendship Fire Colony
Ww. E. Jones
W. E Huntsberry
Walter Cooper
J. M. Spurr
Charles Knight
W. L. Whissen
Give Them the Star The Gift That Lasts All Year
A call to share The Star newspaper as a gift for friends for the upcoming year praising its daily value and lasting appreciation. The message emphasizes constant readership and the pleasure of receiving a steady news companion.
Missing silverware of Cephas Garvin sparks county probe
The silverware of the late Cephas N. Garvin a High View Hampshire County West Virginia merchant is missing from a safe authorities believe it may have been broken into soon after his death a week ago. Bank officers as executor of the Garvin estate reported the loss and Hampshire County police are pursuing several clues as they seek to recover the aged hotel silverware once used at Rock Enon Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cephas N. Garvin
High
View
Hampshire ‘County
W. Va
Garvin
Hampshire County
M. L. Capper
A. S. Henkel
Shenandoahley National Bank
High View
Rock Enon
Rock Enon Springs
Pratt and Sons
Washington
Pratt
Fur and Choker Sale Ends This Christmas Eve
Samples of fur neck chokers offered at a remarkable sale ending at 9 o’clock. Addressed by Jolliffe and Jolliffe, the item carries holiday appeal and limited availability for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolliffe
Kern Nominated for Postmaster in Virginia
President Coolidge announced nominations for Winchester and Harrisonburg postmasters. Hunter N. Kern would lead Winchester post office and Charles A. Hammer would head Harrisonburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Coolidge
Hunter N. Kern
Winchester
Charles A. Hammer
Harrisonburg
Local Postmasters Named for Winchester and Harrisonburg
Mr Kern and Mr Hammer have begun acting as postmasters in Winchester and Harrisonburg. Kern was appointed after J W Sibert Democrat’s term ended. he is expected to be nominated for a full four year term. Hammer follows Frank L Sattlett Democrat after an appointment during the congressional recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Kern
Hammer
Winchester
Harrisonburg
Kern
J. W. Sibert
Frank L. Satclett Demecrat
Harrisonbure
Shortage of Game Due to Smuggling in Frederick County
Editor The Star appeals to round sportsmen for cooperation in improving game conditions in Frederick County. He cites turkey and bobwhite scarcity, blames early hunts and market hunting in Winchester, urges discontinuing feathered game purchases, and warns of fines and jail for violations. He notes nonresident hunters from Pennsylvania and references 1922 statutes on baiting and hunting restrictions. FW. Pingley Warden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Frederick County
Winchester
Pennsylvania
Large Power Merger Aims at Western Maryland System
Hundreds of miles of transmission lines and several plants valued in the millions are to be merged by Potomac Public Service Company and Potomac Edison Company. The combined capitalization reaches about 17 700 000 dollars with 100 000 common shares. The merger would affect western Maryland from Carroll to Washington counties and extend into Virginia and West Virginia. Emory Coblenz of Frederick is noted as a major figure in the Maryland power sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Virginia Power Company
Winchester
Rk S
Potomac Public Service Corporation
Virginia
West Virginia
2 Land
Pennsylvania
Baltimore
Maryland Public Servi Commission
Maryland
Potomac Public Services Copany
Hagerstowh and Frederick Railway Company
Potomac Edison Copany
Nuftities
Cumberland
Merced
Carroth
Washington Counties
West
Emory Coblent
Frederick
J F Pingley Will Admitted to Probate
The will of J F Pingley late of the county deceased was proved in the Circuit Court by the oaths of WR Campbell and J R Watson subscribing witnesses and admitted to probate. The estate valued at about $2000 left to his daughter Miss Beulah Pingley. Beulah was appointed administratrix c t a with a $4000 penalty and K F Pingley as surety. Appraisers named include J R Sperry WR Campbell J R Watson H H Hottle and Earl Kline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Pingley
Circuit Court
WR. Campbell
J. R. Watson
Beulah Pingley
K. F. Pingley
J. R. Sperry
R. Campbell
H. H Hottle
Earl Kline
Appeal to Her Sweet Tooth with a Box of Norris Chocolates
An advertisement targets readers to indulge a sweet tooth with a one pound box of Norris Chocolates offered by The Peoples Drug Co Inc and tied to Mers & Merchants National. The ad references November or December 17 date formatting and promotes a gift or purchase incentive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris
the Peoples Drug CQ. Inc
Wife Slayer Declared Insane by Commission
Milwaukee, Wis Dec 17 Ray Tompkins held on first degree murder charge was declared insane by a five member commission. They found he is unable to confer intelligently with counsel for his defense. Tompkins confessed to killing his wife and removing her head after making her unconscious. He was ordered committed to the criminal insane hospital at Waupan. A stay of execution was granted until Thursday. Mrs Mowery returned to Washington after visiting in Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Ray Tompkins
Mic
Tompkins
Criminal Insane Hospital
Waupan
Backus
Mid City Garage Expands with Second Washers
Mid City Garage reports operation of two washers and asks patrons to list their cars. The notice mentions early service and references codes 15-1p-31 MENT and 14-11 as identifiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mid City
Lost child's pocketbook found at 447 North Main Street
Pocketbook recovered with owner to be identified and advertisement paid at 447 N Main St. Local notice urges claim by owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Main ST
Our Holly Has Never Been Better
Local notice highlights HOLLY as a plant product in the Flower Shop catalog. Pricing begins at 25e and up for arrangements and related floral items.
200 Xmas Trees to Select From
A local display offers 200 Christmas trees for selection. The listing notes Noonans J Mack Noonan as a contact and describes a December 12 date with a 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. window for viewing and purchase.
Wintering Weismans May Open Local Brokerage Office
Mr and Mrs D H Weisman and their two children of Philadelphia are registered at the Commercial Foreland and expect to spend the winter here. Mr Weisman is connected with J W and A B Thompson stock brokers and may open an office locally. The Messrs Thompson were here recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Weisman
Philadelphia
Fforeland
Weisman
J. W
A. B. Thompson
Messrs. Thompson
Man Found Insane in Murder of Tyler Lawler
Paul DuVernal Barry, thirty, was ruled insane by a Washington jury in Criminal Division Court No. 2 for the February 20 1922 killing of Tyler B. Lawler a street car conductor at North Capitol Street and Michigan Avenue. The verdict acquits him of first degree murder and commits him for interior department certification for government hospital admission. Alienists conflicted on responsibility with testimony tracing a family insanity pattern. Attorneys Archer Leahy and Hegarty appeared for the defense while United States Attorneys Emerson and Prescott prosecuted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul DuVernal
Barry
Washington
Tyler B. Ltawler
North Capitol Street
Michigan Avenue
Teaf Ter Wise
C. C. Moler
Winchester
United States
Gordon
Hoehling
Secretary of the Interior
Tusane
James B. Archer
William KE. Leahy
Harry A. Hegarty
Rei
Onekmeatee
Emerson and Presmont
Steps Taken to Aid Family in Kernstown Tragedy
Kernstown residents rally to help the Guest family as illness hits hard. William Franklin Guest died of meningitis after scarlet fever, while the mother and another child are ill. Samuel M. Childs, J. W. Cammer and son John lead aid efforts, securing nurse Zacharias Pitcock and coordinating food and essentials during quarantine. The community expresses deep sympathy and substantial support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kernstown
Henry A. Guest
William Franklin
Samuel M. Childs
J. W. Cammer
John Cammer
Jobhis Cammer
Cedar Creek
Zacharias Pitcock
Colonel Menefee Weds Mrs Edmiston in Maryland Ceremony
Col Menefee of Sperryville Virginia and Mie Frankie Edmiston of Culpeper Virginia were married in H arr isburg Maryland on Saturday evening The service took place in the Colous Hotel parlor with Rev Dr J Edward Tlarms of St Johns Lutheran officiating A small wedding dinner followed The groom is a prominent Rappahannock County resident active in Virginia politics and has a wide circle of friends in Winchester
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Menefee
Sperryville
Mie
Frankie Edmiston
Culpeper
D Harrstown
Colousin Hotel
J. Edward Tlarms
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Menetve
Rappahannock County
Virginia
Winchester
Christmas Gift Idea: A Year’s Sub To The Star
A brief promotional note presents a year’s subscription to The Evening Star as a desirable Christmas gift. The message encourages readers to stop worrying and send the gift to loved ones, highlighting the paper as a source of ongoing pleasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Star
Cummins Still Shy Two Votes For Election
In Washington on December 17 the Republican insurgents held firm in the Senate delaying full organization of Congress. Cummins trails by two votes on the key ballot as Smith of South Carolina leads the field, while Howell and Couzens also receive support. In the House Nelson of Wisconsin joins the Rules Committee amid insurgent pressure and potential Democrat collaboration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Cummins
Smith
South Carolina
Republican Committee
Representative Nelson
Winconston
Nelson
Senator Cummins
Senator Smith
Howell
Nebraska
Couzens
Michigan
Bruce
Maryland
Week of Prayer Services Planned Across City Churches
The Ministerial Association announces a seven day program January 7 to 13 with union services at Grace Lutheran Baptist Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Chrst. Episcopal United Brethren and Market Street Methodist churches. Services start at 7 50 pm each evening with designated speakers and leaders at each church. Two churches will host Sunday evening to accommodate expected large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wader
Ministerial Association of
Grace Lutheran Church
EF. J. Mumford
A. A. Kelley
Baptist Church
G. W. Stover
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
R. L. Nelson
Rev
B. Switzer
United Brethren Church
B. V. Switzer
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
T. McFaden
D. D
F. I. Mumford
Christmas Candies and Tire Loss Notice
Forty kinds of pure fresh candies priced 20e to 25c a pound High grade chocolate candy in one pound boxes 49c and special prices for Sunday Schools Lupit People s Bargain Store Lost Sunday morning spare tire 24x4 1?2 on Northwestern Grade between Winchester and Jockhart s hill Libe ral reward for return to J W Sibert Winchester Va Ip 1t
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scc
Lupit People's Bargain Store
Goodyear
Winchester
Jockhart’s Hill
Timber Ridge Road
J. W. Sibert
Denial of Rumors Hard Cider Theft at Two Plants
Officials from National Fruit Product Company and Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar Company denied reports that tanks at their facilities had been tapped and cider stolen. They stated no thefts were detected and rumors circulated locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Fruit Product Company
Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar Company
Star
Salvation Army Christmas Drive Seeks Winchester Support
Ensign R. Van Pelt asks Winchester residents to donate to the Salvation Army Christmas fund. Letters invited contributions, with meals and gifts planned for December 27 in the auditorium. Volunteers sought to help prepare and deliver baskets of food and aid to those in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation,Army
R. van Pelt
Ionsign van Pelt
el Ec
Winchester
Salvation Army
Glaas Fund
Christs
Christa
Isaa
Ente
Pnsien van Pelt
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U. S
Spillman
the Evening Star
MR. Garvin
Warden Pingley
FW. Pingley
Farmers. & Merchants National Bank
J. H. Cooley
Potomac Companies
Potomac Public Service
Edison
Farmers & Merchants National Bank
The
A. Mowery
Fred Shull
No .66
National Avenue
Holly
J. Mack Noonan’s
Tyler Lawler
Paul Barry
Havertt
Col. Menefee
Mrs. Edmiston
Bailey Bros
Cc. P. McVicar
North Main
People's Drug CO
People's Drug
New Detroit
Herrell
J. ES
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