Defense Argues Lead Bullets Could Come From Others At Illicit Still
In Virginia a murder trial opens as defense contends the fatal shot at Lambert may have been fired by several men at the illicit still. Prosecution says Lambert, kneeling at the raid, fired upon by a fleeing gunman, was killed. Lambert’s body exhumed to check bullet type. The case centers on Costello, 23, son of a Loudoun farmer, connected to a Washington news read after the shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Costello
Lamb
Lécobure
Rebert
Lées Gan
Virginia
A. ‘T. Clement
Chatham
Pittsylvania
Governo
G. L. Fletcher
Lambert
Umbbaueh
Leesburg
Co Sens Lambert
Park
Washington
Give them the Star headline tease
A fragmented line about festive gifts and a yearly countdown appears in a decorative newspaper teaser style. The text mentions Give them The Star and Seeeedated with odd spellings and a reference to 365 days of next year.
Chancery Orders In Winchester Court Decrees Divorce
Chancery orders entered in Winchester Corporation Court during December term grant divorce to Patton vs Patton and Chrismore vs Chrismore. Lydia Chrismore awarded permanent alimony of 20 dollars monthly, custody to the mother with visitation rights to the father. Party details show return of docket for future orders and revival potential. Wayside Inn to serve meals by appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court
City of
Winchester
Patton
Clarence E. Patton
Lydia FE. Chrismore
Clinton E. Chrismore
Ibe
Oranges and Prices From C W Ramsburg's
A clipped ad lists g5c per dozen and 30c and 40c per dozen in a rambling sale note. It appears to be an old grocery listing for C. W. Ramsburg's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aha Eds
C. W. Ramsburg
Rector Harrison Dies Sudden at Baltimore Church Home
The Rev. William Byrd Harrison assistant rector of St Luke s Church of Baltimore died suddenly at St Luke s Clergy Home 222 North Carrollton avenue from a stroke of apoplexy while at lunch. Burial plans set for Philadelphia with services in Baltimore Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Byrd Page Harison
St. Luke's Church
Baltimore
St. Luke’s
North Carrollton Avenue
Boyce
Clarke
Hartison
R. Randolph
Randolph
Philadelphia
Mr. Harrison
Clarke County
Winchester
Henry Harrison
Miami
Fila
Harrison Taylor
Robert C. Randolph
S. B. Harrison
Fla
Star
Harrizon
Little Old New York at Empire Theatre
Marion Davies leads the film at Empire Theatre in Little Old New York with Harrison Ford and Mahlon Hamilton. The production is hailed as a major success and is shown daily in three performances at 3, 7, and 9:15 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Marion Davies
Harrison Ford
Mahlon Hamilton
Mr McFarland and Miss Stotler Wed in Surprise
The couple Mr E H Stotler and Miss Mildred McFarland were secretly married on Saturday near Hagerstown. The bride, formerly of Winchester and Philadelphia, is a niece of Mrs Adams of Chambersville. The groom is a son of Rev Luther McFarland of Chambersville and works as a weaver at a Winchester woolen mill. They will reside in Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stotler
Holmes
Hagerstown
Mildred McFarland
E. H. Stotler
Only
Winchester
Philadelphia
Adams
Chambersville
McFarland
Luther McFarland
Major Barton named to Virginia State Chamber board from Seventh
Major R. T. Barton Winchester lawyer and business leader joins the Virginia State Chamber of Commerce board representing the Seventh district. The article notes his WWI service, local leadership roles, and the new chamber’s goals to develop Virginia’s resources, advertise the state, and foster cooperation across agricultural and commercial groups with membership dues and mail ballot director elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T.barton
Winchester
Frederick County
Virginia State Chamber of Commerce
Major Barton
Roe
Virginia Nazi Guard
Kiwacis Club
Farmers and Merchants
Richmond
Oneaker
Virginia
Commonwealth
Virgi
Chester rights in Turkey are annulled
A telegram from Angora reports that the commissioner of works notified Gol. Clayton-Kennedy’s agent of the annulment of the Chester concessions for the Anatolian development. The notice was communicated in Constanti nople via a Reuters dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Turkey
Associated Press
London
Angora
Constantinople
Gol. Clayton-Kennedy
Reuter
Hefflebower Weds Miss Lakenan in Grace Lutheran Parsonage
Daniel W. Hefflebower of Rippon Wa. Va. married Miss Alberta Lakenan of Jefferson County at Grace Lutheran Church parsonage on North Market Street. The couple plans to reside in Jefferson County where Mr. Hefflebower is a farmer from a longstanding local family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel W. Hefflebower
Rippon
Wa. Va
Alberta Lakenan
aEae
Dear Ben Letter Attacks Congress Over Bonus Contemptible Tactics
Rep. mas W. Harrison of Virginia accuses the majority of contemptible politics in handling the bonus and says the Veterans Bureau suffers from partisan obstruction. He cites the Bursum bill and argues for nonpartisan relief for disabled veterans amid wartime service needs and bureaucratic delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mas W. Harrison
Virginia
Republi
Nia
Wilson
Lcans
Ben
Harrison
United States
Veterans’ Bureau
Republican Congress
Senate
Christmas Candies and Dressed Turkey Delivery Ad
Local ad lists Christmas candies from Cc W Ramsburg and dressed Christmas turkeys for delivery by H D Albin with phone contact. Also mentions a Knox at Stetson Hat priced at 7.00 and J M Orndoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Albin
Knox
Stetson
J. M. Orndoff
Unloading car galvanized roll and corrugated roofing
Local firm Rosenberger and Company advertises unloading services for galvanized roll and corrugated roofing. They invite orders and provide a contact phone number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Rosenberger & CO
Be Sure And See Home Acres Play Presented By Senior Class
Greenhouses are filled with blooming plants and cut flowers awaiting Xmas orders. The Flower Shop highlights seasonal offerings and a note to appreciate home and the local parish hall event in Boyce Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parish Hall
Boyce
Marion Davies in Little Old New York at Empire
Two hours of solid pleasure with Marion Davies offered at the Empire cinema today and tomorrow. The screening promises Christmas joy and top class recreation for moviegoers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire
Marion Davies
New York
Winchester Pharmacy Prescription Notice
Notice to customers of Winchester Pharmacy about a change effective for prescriptions filled at the UG Store location. No further details provided due to fragmented text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
People’s Bargain Store Doll Sale Ad
An overprinted ad notes dolls of all sizes from The People’s Bargain Store. It highlights Christmas candy and pocketbook section with the listing for The People’s Drug Co. Inc. customers invited to come in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris
the Peoples Drug .Co. Inc
SPE
the People's Drug Coo. Inc
People's Bargain Store
People's Drug CO
Ter
Western Man Comes East to Get His Bride
Miss Myrtle Bethel Liggett of Wardenaville West Virginia married Edgar W Lathrope of Topeka Kansas at 11 80 o clock this morning at Mrs Franck Bakers home on West Piccadilly Street The Rev Boyd V Switzer officiated Witnesses were relatives and intimate friends The couple left for Washington then Topeka after January 16 1924 at 429 Locust Street Wardensville West Virginia to reside The wedding arose from a friendship formed during a visit to J B Liggetty in Topeka The couple have many friends and best wishes for a happy life together
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Bethel Liggett
Wardenaville
W. Va
Edgar W. Lathrope
Topeka
Kansas
Franck Baker
West Piccadilly Street
Boyd V. Switzer
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Henry F. Seal
Wardensville
Jamin Vai
J. B. Liggetty
Lathrope
Retail food costs still advancing retail
Washington reports November retail food prices rose one percent from October in forty cities with some declines in Minneapolis and Detroit. Chicago led with eight percent gain for the twelve month period ending November. Local ads promote tire sales at Ebert's with seasonal promotions and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Department of Labor
Minneapolis
Detroit
Boston
Rca Ohio
Ter
Rebels Claim Big Victory in Yucatan
The Mexican rebellion reports a major victory in Merida Yucatan claimed by the Mexican consul general in New Orleans. Conflicting dispatches say Huerta forces gained and lost ground around San Marcos and Villa Hermosa with heavy casualties. The fighting is described as the bloodiest of the present rebellion as both sides hold positions awaiting terms of armistice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Mexico
New Orleans
Merida
Stal
Yucatan
Huerta
Washington
San Marcos
Vera Cruz
Marcos
Istice
Villa Hermosa
Tabasco
L L House passes away at Soldiers Home
Thoms L. House, last member of an old family, died at the Soldier’s Home in Van. Major S. Porter House, nephew at West Palm Beach, Florida, reports the body being sent to Winchester for interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Reverend Dr. F. T. McFaden to conduct burial service. House aged about 60, long a local merchant. He served in Company B First Virginia Cavalry during the Civil War with an excellent record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoms L. House
Ni Pe
Van
George W. Kurtz
Porter House
West Palm Beach
Fla
Richmond
Major House
Winchester
Mount Hebon
F. T. McFaden
Presbyterian Church
House
Robert H. ‘House
First
Virginia Cavalry
Winchester Chamber reports Virginia auto and truck licenses
Andrew Bell, secretary of the Winchester Chamber of Commerce, released figures showing from December 20, 1922, to December 20, 1923, 4128 auto licenses and 680 truck licenses issued, total 4808, amounting to 66012.40 dollars. Most licenses issued in Winchester and Frederick county, with some to adjoining counties. 1924 licenses go on sale December 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Virginia
Andrew Bell
B. O. ‘James
Carol service for Junior and Senior pupils carries cantata
On Friday afternoon December 21 the Junior and Senior pupils assemble for a carol service. The Girls' Glee Club will perform four numbers from the cantata Bethlehem. Travel bags and suitcases advertised. By J. M. Orndoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Unclear text fragment about theater decor and lighting
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a modern tall Colonial stage setup and lighting system. References decorative work in an auditorium with several boxes and a focus on attire, but details are incomplete and entities are ambiguous.
Carbon monoxide levels in mobile exhaust rise sharply
The report notes carbon monoxide emissions from mobile exhaust reaching 9.5 percent per hour per person, indicating heightened pollution exposure during ride, with health implications and regulatory concerns highlighted.
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DEF
Fan
Lam
Lees
Ilicit Still
Empire Theatre
MR. M’farland
Miss Stotler
Barton State Chamber Body
Virginia Trade Society
Cc Andy
Bailey
BROS
D. W. Hefflebower
Lakenan
Slemp
Cc. W
Miss Liggett
E. Ww. la
Chicago
Rebert’s
Ebert
H. W
Dad
Thos
Soldiers
Ip J. M. Orndoff
Ares
Heaveu
Charles A. Heath
McCrory
Street
Boyer
Thestia
Sree CP
Mevicar’s Grocery
North Main St
BULLS
St. H. W. Wagner
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