Ohio farmer and wife slain near Brazon farm home
Sam Satterfield held on suspicion as Charles Halterman and his wife were found dead at their farm near Brazon Oaks. Mrs Halerman died from blows with a hatchet and Mr Halerman from a gunshot. Sheriff Ramsey probes revenge motive amid chicken theft reports.
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Associated’ Press
Brazon Court
Sam Satterfield
Charles Alterman
Sprinofile
Charles Halterman
Leo
Leo Hallerman
Hallerman
Leo Halerman
R. Ss. Ratsey
Ramsey
Heriff Ramsey
Jeffersonville
Little Daughter of Philip Wisecarver Dies at Opequon
Ruth Marie Wisecarver, three, daughter of Mr and Mrs Philip Wisecarver of the Pierce farm at Opequon, died last evening after choking on illness from a heavy cold. She leaves four brothers Ralph John Roy and Martin Wisecarver and two sisters Winifred and Mildred. Her mother Miss Celestine Franks of Wardensville W Va is also noted. Funeral at Pierce home tomorrow at 10 o clock with Rev J C Hooks officiating and burial in Friends burying ground at Fawcett Gap.
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Ruth Marie Wisecarver
Philip Wisecarver
Pierce
Opequon
Ralph
John
Roy
Martin
Wisecarver
Winifred
Mildred’ Wisecarver
Celestine Franks
Wardensville
W. Va
Model of Shenandoah Park by local contractor on display
George A. Butler, noted electrical contractor and engineer, showcased a detailed model of Shenandoah National Park. The diorama features carved roads, wildlife replicas, a tunnel with electric trains, and an airplane powered by a motor, all attracting crowds at the Hable building window on South Loudoun Street during the Christmas season.
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George A. Butler
Shenandoah National Park
New Hable
Loudoun Street
Butler
Regular luncheon for legionnaires at George Washington Hotel
The Legionnaires plan a Friday luncheon at the George Washington Hotel at 12 30 p m with important business. Commander A J Novick signs the notice urging attendance. Also notes a for sale item and a Christmas gift subscription offer for The Star.
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George Washington Hotel
A. J. Novick
Girls' Athletic Meeting Notice at Legion Hall
Members are requested to meet at the American Legion Building by 10 24 at night to participate in the caros event. Persons desiring to sing at their homes call between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. in the Girls' Athletic section.
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American Legion
Caros
Federal Agents Spend 8000 Entertaining Women to Seize Liquor Ring
A New York report states federal agents spent about 8000 entertaining young women and others to gather evidence against liquor dispensers. Agents at Buckner's office described a socialite's role in introducing a pseudo English nobleman to Broadway circles and partygoers who hosted escorts. After serving injunctions, agents left Broadway for a Connecticut health farm to recover from the effects of bad liquor.
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Federal
Associated Press
New York
Broadway
Fede
Social Register
Park Avenue
Welcom
Emory R. Buckner
Select
Connecticut
Christmas Firecracker Rules Issued by Mayor Ward
Mayor Ward issued instructions restricting firecrackers and noise makers during Christmas. Fire crackers allowed only on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. No devices on Loudoun Street between Piccadilly and Cork. Toy blank pistol use banned for all under 18 and confiscated. adults jailed. Regulation excludes paper cap firing pistols. Parish vicinity restricted for noise devices.
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Ward
Loudoun Street
Piccadilly
Cork Streets
Talbot
McCarthy Shot by Unidentified Attacker Near Home
George H. McCarthy Sr., secretary of the Stanton Brewing and Malting Co., was shot and seriously wounded near his Troy, New York home. Four bullets hit him, one lodging in his head, as a man emerged from an alley and fled without warning.
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Associated Press
Troy
N. Y
George H. McCarthy, Sr
Stanton, Brewing and Malting Company
McCarthy
Japanese Emperor Is Reported Worse
Tokyo dispatch says Emperor Yoshihito’s condition worsened with a 9.30 bulletin noting an irregular pulse and higher temperature. The report arrives as Christmas entertainment is planned at the Colonal Theatre in Winchester by the Farmers Merchants National Bank for children under twelve.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Yoshihito
Colonal Theatre
Farmers & Merchants National Bank of
Winchester
Virginia
H. D. Fullder
Xmas Ice Cream Delivers All Flavors Daily
A local ice cream service advertises multiple flavors with delivery available. The notice lists contact numbers and names Jones Gregmery and W. M. Fletcher as proprietors. The date stamp appears as 12-22-1p-3% suggesting a year or page marker.
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Jones Gregmery
W. M. Fletcher
Sinclair Fall Conspiracy Trial Set for February Two
Justice Bailey refused to quash the indictment against Harry F. Sinclair and Albert B. Fall in the Teapot Dome oil reserve case. The defendants pleaded not guilty and February 2 was set for their trial in the DC Supreme Court.
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Associated Press
Washington
Harry F. Sinclair
Albert B. Fall
Teapot Dome Naval Oil Reserve
Jennings Bailey
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Bailey
Senate
Farmers and Merchants Bank Declares Six Percent Dividend
The Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester has declared a six percent dividend on capital stock for the past six months. Stockholders will decide on future steps, with dividend checks to be mailed on December 31 and delivered to mailboxes or front doors the next morning.
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National Bank of Winchester
Ithe Bank
Christmas Program At 1st Brethren Church
The First Brethren Church will present a Christmas program on Friday night December 24 at 7 o'clock. The Old Old Story of God's Love Gift will be told with lighted candies on a tree in a back room. Christ as the Light to brighten the dark world. Everyone welcome.
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First Brethren Church
Christ
Christmas Day Closure Notice From Brooks Pharmacy
The Star announces no publication Saturday December 25 for Christmas. Brooks Pharmacy advertises Christmas candy and store closure Christmas Day with collections moved to Friday December 24. Special attention to advertisers and subscribers from Fal B A Grayson.
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Star
Frith the Evening Star
Magistrate Takes Guthridge Charge Under Advisement
Middletown motorcycle officer Lawrence H. Guthridge faced a magistrate in police court on a charge of illegal possession of ardent spirits. After nearly three hours of testimony the case was taken under advisement with a decision due at 4 o clock. Clarence Tevalt alleged Guthridge took ten gallons of liquor near Kernstown on the Valley Pike November 18.
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Lawrence H. Guthridge
Winchester
Weems
Commonwealth
James P. Reardon
Aubrey G. Weaver
Front Royal
Harry R. Kern
Corporation Court
City Hall
Guthridge
Clarence Tevalt
Middletown
Frederick
Valley Pike
Kernstown
Terault
Laquor
Ted
Bridge
Explosion Destroys Baldwin Rows Killing Mother and Babe
A massive blast on Pipe Line Boulevard Baldwin demolishes twelve one-story shops near the Log Island Railroad station. A mother and infant perished in the fire with two killed and about a dozen injured overall. District Attorney Edwards said a threatening letter tied to a shoemaker dispute may indicate a bomb plot and vowed to trace the sender.
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Mother
Babe
Long Island
Associated Press
Baldwin
N. Y
Edwards
Nassau County
Samuel Acarbi
Baldwin Tavern
Acarbi
Pipe Line Boulevard
Log Island
James Taylor Wins Empire Automobile Mileage Race
Local youths competed in an Empire Theatre mileage race with the Packard Junior automobile awarded to James Taylor of 13 East Leicester Street for leading with 17 125 miles. Bil Forney and George Dove followed, with other top finishers earning honorable mention. The prize car is a Packard model priced at 150 in city stores.
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Empire Theatre
Packard
Wihica
James Taylor
East Leicester Street
Harry Taylor
Bil Forney
South Main
Street
George Dove
South Kent Street
Lawrence Haines
Vivian Hollis
Margere’ Henry
Henry Baker, Jr
Garland Baptist
Helen Grimm
Peachy Hockman
Mary Ellen McCormick
Horace Hott
Mrs Thatcher Weds Dr Leps of Keyser in Quiet Ceremony
Mrs Ethel Thatcher widow of Harry Thatcher of Winchester marries Dr Clay Leps a leading dental surgeon of Keyser West Virginia The ceremony occurred December 18 in Cumberland Maryland and the newlyweds planned a Christmas visit with Mrs Thatcher’s mother in Winchester before returning home.
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Ethel. Thatcher
Harry Thatcher
Clay Leps
Keyser
W. Va
Cumberland
Mes
Ganger
Gel J. B. Nicholas
Harrisonburg
Thatcher
Winchester
Bettie
George Tatcher
Just In Time January Special Rate in Effect
The January Special Rate is now in effect. Send your friends The Star this Xmas and make them happy all next year. 00 per year by mail. 4.00 per year by carrier in advance. (12-1-1p-tf)
Banks to Open on Christmas Eve in Winchester
The Evening Star reports that four Winchester banks will stay open for customers from 7:30 to 9 p m on Christmas Eve. Commercial & Savings Bank cashier John I Sloat and Shenandoah GaN banker Charles J Chers are named in the notice.
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Winchester
Commercial & Savings Bank
John I. Sloat
Shenandoah
Gan
Merie Ank
Chas
J. Chers
Speculators For Advance Take Charge Of Market Rally
Speculators gained control of price movement in New York trading led by Atchison which rose to a new high above 170 and by motor shares. The advance came as call money climbed to 6 percent amid heavy holiday loan demands for Christmas currency.
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Associated Press
New York
Atchison
Grace Lutheran Sunday School Christmas Service
Grace Lutheran Sunday School will hold its annual Christmas service in the Sunday school building starting at 7 o clock Friday night. The program features Christmas carols and recitations with the youth taking prominent parts. The public is invited and an offering will be collected to support the new Sunday school hymnal.
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Grace Lutheran’ Sunday School
State Senator Denny fractures shoulder in porch fall
State Senator Joseph Denny of White Post Clarke county fractured his left shoulder falling on his porch yesterday. He is confined at Winchester Memorial Hospital for several days, in a steel brace and under medical care. The injury disrupts his Christmas plans as he recovers from the heavy fall.
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Joseph 8. Denny
White Post
Clarke County
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Denny
Air Mail Pilot Leaps From Crashing Plane
War ren D. Williams, pilot of a Cleveland Chicago airmail plane, saved his life by a parachute leap in thick fog three miles south of Bowling Green Ohio. The plane crashed moments later, demolished. Williams escaped with bruises and scratches.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Ohio
Warren D. Williams
Bowling Green
Williams
Oranges and Theater Schedule Amid Christmas Festivities
The notice lists oranges at 250 dollars per bushel from Rammaciotti and an Aceue Theatre program for Christmas with a 30 p m show and a 3 45pm comedy picture. The Christmas Festival starts at 4 00 accompanied by refugee parents in attendance. Fuller serves as president HH BD.
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Farmers & Merchants National Bank
Winchester
Virginia
BD. Fuller
Christmas Greetings From Jones & Co Funeral Directors
Christmas message from R. T. Jones & Co funeral directors of Winchester Virginia extended townsmen and friends near and far a sincere Christmas greeting and wishes for a merry Yuletide and a prosperous new year 1927.
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Wfe
R. T. Jones & CO
Winchester
Sales J. Cooper Acquitted in Embezzlement Case
After deliberating over two hours the jury acquitted Sales J. Cooper of embezzling funds from the county treasurer. The trial in the circuit court ended with his discharge from custody as he and his wife departed for their county home. The case stemmed from claims that he wrongfully obtained about 450 dollars for sheep, though witnesses suggested significant dog-related losses.
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Sales J. Cooper
Gourt
Cooper
Étstody
Whiting
Hiss
Goopers
Yes
Yesterda
R, Kern
James P
Cooper Farm
Gien Oes
Ed Cooper
Ee CP
S. Bratite
Mii
Meames Royer
M. E. Church South Christmas Celebration Tonight
The M. E. Church, South plans a Christmas program tonight at the Sunday school house. Activities include a Methosisn Moleinak coat arch and a program by the youngest children and Sunday school groups. The event starts at 6:46 p.m. with other revitations to follow.
Condemned Man Gets Stay Before Dawn Execution
Hamilton Ontario December 23 Joe Barty who faced hanging at dawn received a Christmas reprieve of three weeks delaying the scaffold. The hangman was present as Barty bade farewell to his children before a stay until January 12. He was convicted of killing Mrs Nancy Gook on June 10.
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Associated Press
Hamilton
Ont
Joe Barty
Barty
Nancy Gook
Fresh Ad Special for Tuesday Wednesday at C L Batt’s Meats
An Evening Star ad announces a fresh meat market special at C L Batt’s Meat Market 452 N Loudoun St offering 25 percent off on all meat cuts tomorrow. The notice also promotes a January mail subscription rate of $3.00 per year and urges readers to pay now to save.
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C. L. Batt’s
N. Loudoun
Subscription rates and sale notices in The Evening Star
January subscription rates take effect with pay now offers. Carrier 4.00 per year in advance and mail 3.00 per year in advance if paid by January list. Pay now to avoid last minute rush. For sale Pekingese male dog ideal Xmas present call 788 J.
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Empire Automobile
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