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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1929
Page
1
Walter Crabtree, a reputed criminal, shot and killed three Romney officials and wounded three others in a dawn rampage. He was captured in Keyser, while authorities feared mob violence and prepared for possible militia intervention as the town mourned.
Three men were killed early today when a visitor shot them with a shotgun in their homes. One victim was a justice of the peace and another a jailor. Walter Crabtree, 30, is held in connection with the shooting and is said to possess a list of five men including the slain trio. Sheriff Tha county au-
24 hour service offered by Troy Laundry manager John W. Hockman with discounts on ladies dresses and coats at 25 percent off. Call 1047. Includes notice of cleaning service hours and contact.
The Lynchburg College weekly presents a history of Christmas Day, noting its evolution from Jesus birth date to December 25. It recounts Saint Boniface’s legend of the Christmas tree, Pagan rites, and enduring legends from England Scotland and Germany, with a note that the season has varied in meaning through centuries.
At a regular board meeting the Shawnee Building and Loan Association declared a 6 percent annual dividend on all stock with record date December 5 1929. Dividends payable January 1 1930 and credited to pass books for installment shares. Officers signed James P. Reardon president T Russell Cather vice president J H Rosenberger vice president A B Solenberger secretary treasurer.
Cedars spruce arbor vitae crow foot trees offered for sale at Haines marble yard. Moling and Cathers invite inspection of their gift merchandise showing and urge dependable gifts for the holidays.
County proposes renting farm and house to care for and board inmates. Applications to Board of Supervisors due by December 14, 1929. Co. I. Brumback, Chairman.
Company I of the One Hundred and Sixteenth Infantry Virginia National Guard may attend Governor-elect Pollard’s inauguration in Richmond on January 15. Funds of about 300 dollars are needed for travel and meals, with only a few recruits possible due to personnel limits.
Brooks Pharmacy promotes Shari and Dara Nome perfume sets as holiday gifts. Includes date code 12 18 1p 11 and emphasizes gift appeal for Christmas shoppers.
The Friendship Fire Co announces its regular monthly meeting, moved from December 5 to December 19 at 8 o'clock. All members are urged to attend for important business.
Classified snippet shows children's wagons priced from 59 cents to 9.50 with plumbing and heating services offered by R. M. Swimley and repairs. Mentions Consumers' Utilities Co. L. L. Hockman & Son and page 7 advertisement references with dates in 12-17 and 10-24.
At a December 6 meeting the Loudoun county Democratic Committee unanimously adopted a resolution praising Harry Flood Byrd as governor of Virginia. The document commends his patriotic service and administration, and asks copies be sent to Byrd, Richmond papers, and local outlets including Loudoun Times Mirror and Blue Ridge Herald.
Senator Swanson introduced a bill to advance Commander Richard E. Byrd to rear admiral on the navy retired list in recognition of his South Pole flight and Antarctic explorations. The measure cites Byrd’s extensive scientific investigations and aerial mapping of the polar regions.
In Oklahoma, 57 bodies had been recovered by noon from the Old Town Coal mine where 62 miners were trapped after an explosion. Rescuers continued search as identifications began at two morgues and undertakers.
City officials met in a special session to address late year items including sewer extensions, tax relief for bus lines, and pay for special policemen. Proposals on emergency powers, sewer cost recovery, and park lease for baseball were discussed with actions deferred to committees.
Owner leaving town advertises a sacrifice sale including a 1927 Whippet Coach for 200 dollars and a 1928 Reo Speed Wagon panel delivery for 500 dollars. Listing notes E. R. c/o Star. Sale details are compact in this public notice.
A listing showcases Ford models including 29 Tudor 29 Standard Coupe 29 Roadster 28 Tudor and 26 Coupe at GEO WASHINGTON GARAGE with date 11 26.1p.
Henry Brooks Gilpin of Winchester and Ballmore died in Baltimore after bronchopneumonia at age seventy seven. Funeral services from his residence at 703 S Washington on Friday proceeded to Christ Episcopal Church Millwood for interment in the Old Chapel Cemetery. Survived by wife Hattie Newcomer two daughters Mrs. Lewis Allen and Donald and Kenneth Gilpin. one brother Frank Gilpin and six grandchildren.
A local notice announces a play titled Two Days To Marry to be staged at White Hall School on Friday December 20 at 8 o'clock. Admission is 15 and 25 cents. Other items include gifts from Moling & Cather and a sale listing 1440 Yorks No 1 2½ inch up. phone contact 2029-F-23.
Special prices to churches and schools. Bailey Bros for sale two good overcoats by S. P. C. A. Phone 41-1. See Consumers' Utilities Go lady on Dame 4% 412-17.
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