Death by own action verdict in Scrivener case shocks DC
Grand jury returns death by own action verdict for Detective Sergeant Arthur Scrivener after two days of deliberation. The finding contradicts a prior coroner’s ruling of murder and cites lack of fingerprint support while noting Scrivener feared postponing his marriage and preferred suicide over delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur B. Scrivener
Washington
Turner A. Scrivener
Georgetown
Scrivener
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Arthur Scrivener
Neil Burkinshaw
United States
Police Department
Edward J. Kelly
Kelly
Leo A. Rover
Children’s Rockers Tea Sets Desks Tricycles and Wagons
R M Swimley lists a range of household items for sale including children’s rockers tea sets desks tricycles and wagons in a brief classified notice.
Apple Candy For Christmas Distinctive Delicious
In pound boxes with mailing cartons one dollar at Co. P. McVicar's Grocery and Baker's Drug Store.
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Co. P. McVicar’s
Baker’s
Escaped convict recaptured near Warrenton in Virginia
Frank Smith, paroled by the Frederick County Circuit Court for a twelve year term, escaped from the state convict road force near Warrenton. He was recaptured about twelve miles from the camp and is jailed in Fauquier County. He faces additional charges and possible five year addition to his sentence. The victim, Clara Whitacre, a mail carrier between Gore and Trone, was attacked earlier, leaving her traumatized and reconsidering her job after a second unsettling roadside incident with men seeking laurel.
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Frank Smith
Frederick County
Warrenton
Smith
Fauquier
Circuit Court of
Clara Whitacre
Gore
Trone
Freedrick County
Whitacre
Laurel
Sacrifice Sale Ad for Cars and Wagon
Auction notice lists 1927 Whippet Coach for 200 dollars and a 1928 Reo Speed Wagon with panel delivery for 500 dollars. Owner plans leaving town and advertises contact E. R. c/o Star. Sale appears in the local classifieds with brief item details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reo
E. R
c/o
Elgin Watches and Warwick Jewelry Ad by F R Crane
F R Crane, Jeweler at 6 S Main St, offers Elgin wrist watches for men and women with repair service and promotes the Warwick Watch from 11.50 dollars. The ad highlights a large stock of jewelry and urges purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Warwick
F. R. Crane
S. Main St
County home farm rental for inmate care and board rules
The county invites applications to rent the home farm to care for and board inmates. Applications must be in the hands of the Board of Supervisors by December 14, 1929. C. I. Brumback, Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Home Farm
Board of Supervisors
C. I. Brumback
Winchester Brightens Christmas With Legion Lighting Contest
Winchester residents show growing interest as the American Legion sponsors a community outdoor lighting contest. Inspections for prize eligibility will occur December 23. Northern Virginia Power Company offers current for the Legion tree but will not compete. Prizes include a vacuum cleaner and an electric percolator urn set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Amercian Legion
Legion
E. D. Stultz
Northern Virginia Power Company
American Legion
Illusion of Fire Mistaken Alarm in Winchester
A fog illuminated by street lamps caused a North Winchester resident to report a fire near a vinegar plant around midnight. Firemen searched the area but found no blaze. The caller later admitted the alarm was mistaken and informed central office.
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Winchester
North Winchester
Central Office
Lho
Sheriff Gets Private Phone in County Office Booth
Frederick county supervisors install a telephone in the sheriff Luther Pannett's office at the clerk's office. The line, number S21, allows direct contact for citizens, replacing prior calls to the clerk's office. An enclosed booth now houses the sheriff's phone for official use.
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Board of
Frederick County Supervisors
Luther Pannett
Ciseell
Christmas Gifts at Miller's Store
Eastman Kodaks fine stationery Thermos bottles and subscriptions to magazines and newspapers cited as popular gifts at Miller's Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastman Kodaks
Miller’s Store
Wood for Sale Per Cart Load Delivers Cash
Local ad notes wood for sale at 2.50 per cart load cash on delivery. Two lines advertise delivery option and price without extra details.
Winchester Park Association To Meet In City Chamber Tonight
The Winchester Park Association holds a eight o'clock meeting in the City Council Chamber to consider a city council resolution. The group, formed last summer, sponsors athletics and aims for a municipal park. Basketball will be played Friday nights at Handley gym, with spring plans at Rouse Spring. Citizens may attend.
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Winchester Park Association
Iy Association
Park Association
Winchester
Handley Gymnasium
Rouse Spring
Winchester's Hero returns for extra showings at Capitol Theatre
The comedy drama Winchester's Hero, filmed in part at The Evening Star office, is back at the Capitol Theatre for Friday and Saturday nights after strong local demand. Cast includes Anne Tucker McGuire, E C Stuart, Georgia Conrad, William Doran, and others in a humor filled story with family and child actors.
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Seat Chanter
His
City
Colonial Theatre
Capitol Theatre
The
Colonial
Evening Star
Strong
Unanimous
Winchester
Don 0
Newland
Anne Tucker McGuire
Baby Ethel
E. C. Stuart
Henpeck
Brown Lovett
Capital
Lakeland Ballroom Opens Fridays at Charles Town Dances
Local notice states the Lakeland Ballroom now hosts dances every Friday night at Charles Town. An ad offers 63 men and young men suits to close out before Christmas “regardless of cost.” Separate line items advertise a modern six room house at 423 W Leicester St with immediate possession by B M Sullivan and a Consumers Utilities Co. reference.
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Charles Town
Leicester St
B. M. Sullivan
Large First Baptist Cantata Promises Third Annual Christmas Pageant
On Sunday at 8 30 p m the First Baptist Church choir will stage His Natal Day a cantata of fifty three voices with solos by Elsie Carpenter Gladys Patton and others. The pageant portrays the birth of Christ with colorful scenes and special lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Christ
Norman
Elsie Carpenter
Gladys Patton
Cyde DeHart
Philomena Laren
Louise Glass
Joseph
Harry Haines
Marshall Kline
Amos Fincham
Chandler Crisman
Floyd W. Haines
Beulah Stultz
Frances Pence
Cornelia Sutphin
Velma Pannett
Sylvia Grim
Alma Grim
Evelyn Barrett
Grace Lickliter
June Martindale
Georgia Foreman
Helen Miller
Lillian Oakes
Mary McDonald
Mary McQuay
Ruth Atwell
Mildred Ramey
Ethel Harper
Dorothy Woods
Evelyn Cather
Sadie Hamrick
Clyde DeHart
Robert Stratton
Colonial Theatre
Rosa Fries Fries estate devises to daughter Jessie Butler
The will of Mrs Rosa EB Fries probated in Frederick County Circuit Court bequeaths her entire estate to daughter Mrs Jessie I Butler. Husband is left nothing as he already is well off. Executors Jackson and Glaize declined to qualify. Butler becomes administratrix with bond of 14000 dollars. Will dated January 9 and witnessed by M M Lynch and Miss Margaret Kelchner.
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Rosa EB. Fries
D. A. Fries
Frederick County
Jessie I. Butler
Meesie
L. Jackson
M. L. Glaize
Advance Christmas Piano Sale at Brawner's Music Store
The Baldwin Piano Co gives a new piano in a Christmas sale at Brawner's Music Store 8 E Piccadily St. The sale starts tomorrow with easy terms and special player bargains priced at 250 dollars including bench and rolls. Open evenings.
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House of Baldwin Piano Co
Brawner’s Music Store
E. Piccadily St
Three youths fined for disturbing prayer at St John’s Church
Medrick Farribee Guy Fauver and Hester Cannon were fined 13.92 each in county magistrate court after witnesses said they talked loud and tore pages from a hymn book while Mr James B Snapp led a prayer at St John’s Evangelical Luther an church. Moonshine odor noted but not charged. Justice Tavener warned them to behave in church or face further action.
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St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Medrick Farribee
Guy Fauver
Hester Cannon
Snapp
Shapp
Justice Tavener
St. John’s
Friendship Fire Co. Reschedules December Meeting
The regular monthly meeting of the Friendship Fire Co was postponed from December 5 due to the bazar and will now be held Thursday evening December 19 at 7 o'clock. All members are urged to attend as business of importance will be transacted.
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Friendship Fire CO
Aso
Drill Friday for all members in Richmond trip plans
All members are ordered to attend drill on Friday December 20 1929. Arrangements will be made for the trip to Richmond Virginia by order of Paul R Hartman Captain.
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Richmond
Paul R. Hartman
Used Fords and Tudor models at GEO WASHINGTON GARAGE
The GEO WASHINGTON GARAGE lists a selection of used Ford models including a 29 Tudor a 29 Standard Coupe a 29 Roadster a 28 Tudor and a 26 Coupe. The short notice is dated November 26 and is an informal dealer listing.
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A and T
GEO Washington Garage
Mrs Mamie Gaunt Dies At Memorial Hospital
Mrs Mamie Gaunt 50 wife of Charles W Gaunt of Boyce died last night at Memorial hospital from complications. Born January 10 1879 in Eldersburg Maryland she was daughter of Rev J J Engle and Isabel Engle. Funeral at Boyce Methodist Church with Rev R L Moore and Rev C V Van Linden officiating. Burial in Green Hill cemetery Berryville. Pallbearers named W A Withers H B Boyer W L Chamblin D G Cooley Mason Osborne and A P Osborne.
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Mamie
Gaunt
Charles W. Gaunt
Clarke County
Wayeman
Arthur Deverle
Roanoke
Clarke
Warren
Methodist Episcopal Church
South Boyce
R. L. Moore
C. V. Van + Linden
Vai Chanther
Cunithavene Parish
Green Hill Cemetery
Berryville
W. A. Withers
H. B. Boyer
W. L. Chamblin
D. G. Cooley
Mason Osborne
A. P. Osborne
Four agencies probe Fort Victoria disaster at sea
The Fort Victoria rests submerged off Ambrose lightship after a collision with the Algonquin in fog. Aboard were 206 passengers and 165 crew, all safe ashore, while investigations begin into the wreck causing $1.5 million in losses and missing belongings.
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Associated Press
New York
Furness
Bailey Bros Candy Offer for Churches and Schools
Bailey Bros advertises special candy prices aimed at churches and schools with promotional rates and bulk options. The snippet mentions candy lodges and broad discounts likely for fundraising or group purchases.
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Bailey Bros
Mistletoe and Cedare. Fi: E. Monmouth St. 1
A fragment from a local listing notes items Mistletoe and Cedare with a reference to a location on E. Monmouth Street. The line appears as a small classified or catalog entry among other street items.
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Cedare
E. Monmouth St
Henry B Gilpin Scion of an Old English Family
Henry B Gilpin a Maryland drug pioneer and yachtsman died in Baltimore on April 2. He led the Maryland State Pharmaceutical Association and the National Wholesale Druggists Association, founded Gilpin Company and Gilpin Landon and Company, served as Commodore of the Baltimore Yacht Club, and was active in Baltimore clubs and social life. Funeral plans set for Christ Church Millwood with Bishop Henry St. George Tucker officiating. Interment at Old Chapel burial ground.
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Henry B. Gilpin
Maryland
Élyna
Memorial Hospital
Baltimore
Gilpin
de Guylpin
Kentmere
Northumberland
John
Bernard Gilpin
Mary
Reece Factures
Ete
National Wholesale Druggists Association
Maryland State Pharmaceutical Association
Saou
Henry B. Pis
Welinkehoene
Andecame
Gilpin, Landon and Company
Donald New Gilpin
Baltimore — Yoit Club
Ous
Huron
Maryland Club
Old Athenseum Club
Baltimore Club
Elks Ridge Club
Baltimore Athletic Club
Baltimore Country Club
Virginia
Christ RysPsy
Millwood
Duvall Chambers
Cunningham Parish
Henry St. George Tucker
Diocese of Virginia
Robert B. Nelson
Christ Episcopal Church
Old Chapel
Berryville
Nelson A. G
Thomas B. Byrd
C. B. Jones
R Mitchell
Geo
H. Burwell
E.* Butler
H. K. Hassell
Charles Bowley
Messrs
RR. P. Page
Shirley Carter
W. G. Mer
Harvey Robinson
R. P. King
J. T. Burwell
Joseph Moore
R. Gray Williams
W. R. Meade
James B. Russell
Dry Julian F. Ward
Page and Shaw Candy Excellences at Brooks Pharmacy
In a brief ad style notice Brooks Pharmacy promotes Page and Shaw candy offerings labeled as Excom and features the brand as a highlighted item on a one page listing. Promotional tone, concise product focus.
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Washington Detective Force
Children’s Rockers
R. M. Swimley
Bethlehem
Centenary Reformed Church
Shepherds
Little Town of Bethlehem
Wise Men
the Prince of Peace
John Anderson
LaVella Anderon
Marshall Stryker
Paul Tomney
Frances Forney
Clara McKee
Lillian Grim
Virginia Hawkins
Mises Eloise Caldwell
Garland Johnston
Joseph Haines
Joseph Hodgson
Elgin Wrist
MAS
Chrishna
S. PC. A
Association
Lakeland Ballroom
Terre
Frank
Keckley
Consumers’ Utilities Co
Baptists
Rosa Fries
N. Braddock St. Roe
Bryarly
N. Main
Mr. Snapp
Fred W. Forney
Shari
Data Nome
Brooks Pharmacy
Poinsettias
Begonia
Attention CO. “I
Balto. Yacht Club
Excom
Brooks’ Pharmag
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