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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1924

Page

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Judge Forsythe Denies Annulment In Consolvo Lamb Case

Baltimore dated December 27 Judge William Henry Jr ruled against annulment of the marriage of Charles H Consolvo Jr adopted son of Charles H Consolvo hotel Belvedere owner and Evelyn Lamb. The opinion found only that Consolvo was immature not mentally incapacitated and intoxication at marriage failed to prove lack of free consent. The couple eloped to Ellicott City and honeymooned in Winchester Virginia before separation.

Baltimore Charles H. Consolvo, Jr Charles H. Consolvo Belvedere Evelyn Lamb William Henry’ . Jr Circuit Court of County Consolvo Lamb Ellicott City Ge M. Dibble Armenia Moe ¥Y O’nertle Sal Jenkins Townson Phesenee

Empire Weekly Price List Announces No Increases

A partial Empire catalog lists no price hikes next week for shows and concessions. It highlights features including The Lover of Caumille billed with Warn­er productions, a Paramount sea tale Code of the Sea with Richard Dix and Bebe Daniels, plus Pathe News and Aesop’s Fables.

Cmonda Warner Marie Prevost Monte Paramount Picture Richard Dix Bebe Gay Jacoqueline Logan Paramount Universal News Pathe Pathe Nan Tet Iular

Wanted well to ate and be well located

Fragmentary notice seeks a well located property with an attached garage. Contact details are unclear in the readable text.

Christmas Cantata Shines at United Brethren Church

A Christmas night cantata at United Brethren Church, titled Santa and the Givers, drew full seating. Under Mrs Ella Weaiges and helpers, with Miss DeHart on piano, the program featured solos, choral numbers, and orchestra pieces to celebrate giving.

United Brethren Church Ella Weaiges Maude, Hollar Hazel Bailey Viola Cather Charlotte DeHart United Brethren Quincy George W. Stover Jack Frost Ralph Grubbs Santa Hilda Patton Mammy Grubbs W. P. Anderson

Search Continues For Muck Lime Flood Victims

In Saltville Virginia fourteen bodies have been recovered and eight more are missing after the Christmas Eve dam break. Over 200 men search the muck lime deposits along the Holston River Valley. Burial plans are made. some bodies may remain unrecoverable under lime refuse. Dozens are injured with burns and eye injuries from lime in the flood waters.

Saltville Holston River

South End Hose Company Christmas Tree Shines in Public Hall

The South End Hose Company has decorated its hall with a beautiful Christmas tree attracting many visitors. The tree is attractively trimmed and drawing praise from sponsors and the public, inviting friends and children to view it.

South End Hose Company

Sale of farm goods and machinery at Wisecarver's

Wanted immediately large clean cotton rags at The Star Offices. Corn fodder tractor horses and other farm machinery to be sold at Wisecarver's sale on Tuesday December 30 at 10 a.m. Middle Road.

Star Wisecarver's Middle Road

Dividend Declared by The Commercial and Savings Bank

The Directors declare a semi annual dividend of 3 percent payable January 1, 1925. John Isloat cashier announces the payment and date. Also a classified notice seeks two dressed hogs about 200 pounds each for sale at 440 Fairmont Ave.

Commercial and Savings Bank John Isloat Fairmonth

Higher Grain Prices Push Chicago Board Records

Wheat and rye hit new 1924 highs as supplies shrink and Argentina harvest underperforms. Corn and oats gain with wheat market strength and cold weather boosting futures. traders note profit taking and limited fresh export business.

The Associated Press Chicago Argentina United States Northwest

Hundreds Die In Powder Cargo Explosion At Otaru Harbor

A powder cargo on a shi exploded in Otaru Harbor causing a disastrous fire and hundreds of casualties. Reports from Tokyo indicate the incident occurred in the Hokkaido region, with extensive damage and loss.

Associated Press Tokio Otaru Hokkiado Island Japan

Much colder weather to sweep east of Mississippi

Weather bureau forecasters warn of a sharp cold wave spreading across regions east of the Mississippi within 36 hours, affecting Tennessee Virginia and western North Carolina. Temperatures tumble to below freezing with widespread high pressure and intense cold following a dynamic weather pattern.

Washington Mississippi River Weather Bureau Tennessee Virginia North Carolina St. Lawrence Mississippi Canadian Ienteen Chicago Canada Rocky Mountain States Middle West Poarept Ohio Oregon California Texas Utah Montanaar New Jersey Nevada United States Halleck English Channel Continental Air Service

Pittsburgh Raises Crude Oil Prices

Pittsburgh buyers announced a 25 cent per barrel rise in the leading crude oil grades quoted on the market today. The increase was reported by principal purchasing agents as of December 27 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.

Pittsburgh

Stocks Break Out In Another Wild Demonstration

In New York on December 27 stock prices surged in a bullish burst with over 40 issues reaching new year highs amid about 1.1 million shares traded in two hours. Coppers led gains while equipment and railroad stocks also advanced, signaling strong underlying demand and a depleted supply of float. Rails showed a robust undertone as the market closed strongly.

New York Standard

New Year’s Eve Dance at Washington Hotel

Ring out the Old and welcome the New at the Washington Hotel midnight supper dance. Souvenirs for ladies and party favors available free to guests. Reservations are filling fast to avoid standing room only. cover charges are $2.50 for couples and $1.50 for single. T. B. Masterson manages Mer. pit arrangements.

Washington Hotel T. B. Masterson Mer

Deadlock persists as Kid McCoy jury fails to agree

In Los Angeles on December 27 the jury in the Kid McCoy bribery case regarding the murder of Mrs. The resa Mars last August failed to reach a verdict. The nine jurors, six to six before night, remained deadlocked with one member ill from a severe cold.

Associated Press Los Angeles Kid McCoy Theresa Mars

Alimony Granted to Mrs Rhinelander in Temporary Order

In Nyack New York Supreme Court Justice Tompkins awarded Alice Jones $300 a month temporary alimony and $3,000 counsel fees while ongoing annulment suit with Leonard Rhinelander proceeds. Rhinelander a wealthy prospective heir contends his wife is partly black and had misrepresented her race at marriage October.

Associated Press Nyack N. Y Supreme Court Tompkints Alice Jones Leonard Kipp Rhinelander Rhinelander

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Reports Higher Net Income

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announced a net operating income rise of 321 768 in November despite a revenue drop of 1 324 352. For the first eleven months of 1924 revenues fell 32 415 545 and net operating income declined to 35 154 855 with operating expenses reduced by 25 493 989.

Associated Press New York Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Today

Virginia Ranks Third in Apple Output for 1924

Virginia produced 2 520 000 barrels of apples in 1924, placing third in the nation behind Washington and New York. The U S Department of Agriculture also notes cold storage holdings and compares December 1 figures with 1923 and the five year average.

Virginia United States Department of Agriculture United States Washington New York Idaho Ohio Massachusetts Maine Missouri New Jersey Federal Bureau of Agricultural Economica

William H. Brown Acquires Interest In Quality Shop

William H. Brown acquires an interest in Quality Shop from Sevag Sia a deenete, with the business run by Mr Jr for the last four years after purchasing from the late William H. Ryan. The firm will expand to offer more popular priced values alongside national lines. Inventory closure planned for Monday through Wednesday.

Donoweseties Sevag Bu Ness William H Oeen Cage Mr. Jr William H. Ryan

Messenger Boys Band in Concert on WGBS New York

The Western Union Telegraph Company messenger boys band of New York will broadcast a concert on Gimbel Brothers station WGBS New York from 9:45 to 10:15 p m eastern standard time next Tuesday December 30. The 316 meter wavelength station invites local radio fans to tune in and report to Blair Hahn, local manager.

Western Union Telegraph Company Messenger Boys’ Band of New York Gimbel Brothers WGBS Blair Hahn

Foster father vows vindication in McClindick death case

William E Shepherd, foster father of William N McClindick, arrives in Chicago from Albuquerque to aid the investigation. He pledges public exoneration for himself and asks authorities to uncover the truth, saying he has nothing to conceal and will answer questions.

Associated Press Chicago William E Shepherd Albuquerque N. M William N McClindick Shepherd

Preserve Pictures Framed at Barr's Studio

Bright display of framed pictures and swinging frames offered by Barr's Studio with a full line of mouldings. Local advertisement highlights decorative options and framing service.

Two Fatal Crashes Kill Two Men in Baltimore

George R. Allender 24 a trolley lineman was struck on York road by a speeding unidentified motorist who fled. In a separate crash on Gay street two men in a stolen car collided with a Belair road streetcar. Andrew Hartman 20 died and Lloyd Clark 17 suffered broken bones internal injuries and shock. car and trolley were badly damaged.

Baltimore George R. Allender York Road Gay Street Preston Biddle Andrew Hartman Ellwood Place Oyd Clark North Collington Avenue

Mary Clark Fitzpatrick to be brought home in Pullman car

The body of Mrs. Mary Clark Fitzpatrick who died on Christmas Day will arrive in Winchester Monday morning in a special Pullman car on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad No. 5% due at 6 20 am. She will be accompanied by relatives and friends and ceremonies include a Mass at Sacred Heart at 10 o'clock with Rev. John J. Massey of Hopewell Va as celebrant. The procession will feature Rev. W A McKeefrey, Rev. Father Maley, and William J. Meredith as master of ceremonies.

Mary Clark Patrick Winchester Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Sacred Heart John J. Massey Hopewell W. A. McKeefrey Martinsburg W. Va William J. Meredith Harrisonburg Father Maley Philadelphia T. A. Rankin

Charge A Mute With Attempts To Wreck Pa. Flyers

William Rosenmund a deaf mute was arrested in Lewistown Pa for three attempts to wreck fast Pennsylvania night trains between Mifflin and Denholm near here Police say the prisoner was despondent over a girl in New Brighton Pa refusing to marry him and had been counseled by spirits to wreck trains to frighten her into accepting him He allegedly gave the girl $300 before the plan surfaced

Lewistown William Rosenmund Pennsylvania Mifflin Denholm Here Rosenmund New Brighton

Danville Worker Claims Right to Washington Estate

Emmett L. Griffin, 35, a Danville factory worker, announced he has established his claim to the Floras estate in Washington valued at over 900000. Griffin said administrators told him to return to Washington on January 9 to complete conveyance of the property.

Associated Press Danville Emmett L. Griffin Floras Washington Griffin National Capital

Only One Mass Sunday Announced by Sacred Heart Church

The Rev Father T A Rankin pastor of the Church of the Sacred Heart announced that only one mass will be celebrated tomorrow at 730 a m. Also an advertisement notes sale of a few Round Oak coal and wood stoves by Glaize and Bros with the date 12 22 1p 61.

T. A. Rankin Church of the Sacred Heart Glaize and Bros

Railroad Traffic and Steel Industry Outlook in 1924

A 1924 snapshot notes record railroad traffic and a mixed steel sector. It cites merger plans among Plate, Hocking, and Ohio systems, ongoing consolidation, and a general expectation of restored activity after a weak third quarter. Copper and oil effects, rising building demand, and public utilities considered strong, with textiles showing mixed results.

New York Hockin Ohio Louis-San Fraquette Ratina Amo Railroad United Africa

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