Louisiana Woman Becomes First White Woman Hanged
Ada Bonner LeBouef and Dr. Thomas E. Dreher were hanged in Louisiana parish jail for the murder of LeBouef, with LeBouef crying to God as the rope tightened and Dreher declaring their innocence before the trap. The executions proceeded swiftly, both necks broken on the first rebound, as crowds watched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Ada Bonner LeBouef
Thomas E. Dreher
James LeBouef
J. J. Rosseau
Franklin Belea
Sehlairet
J A. McCormack
Meigs O. Frost
New Orleans
Mr. Frost
Amputation of Leg 10 Saves Mr William Baker Life
Mr H William Baker longtime Clarke county citizen Berryville businessman and former mayor underwent below knee amputation at Memorial Hospital after ankle injury worsened. At 81 he is reported doing fine and expected to recover. Baker modeled the Confederate soldier statue at Stonewall Cemetery Winchester. a prominent local banker and civic leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. William Baker
Clarke County
Berryville
Memorial Hospital
Baker
First National Bank
Horse and Colt Show
Stonewall Cemetery
Winchester
United States
Philadelphia
Delahunty
Iits
South
Soldiers Cemetery
Citizens Cemetery
Stonewall
Thomas Cover Home Angorona for Sale
An item announces the sale of Thomas Cover Home Angorona on Saturday February 2 with reference to the advertisement and listing codes. The notice presents a brief property sale alert in a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Cover
Angorona
Thomas
Ady
Empire Public Service Corporation Formed in New York
A new $35 million public utilities holding company, the Empire Public Service Corporation, was announced. It will operate in 140 communities across Maryland, Ohio, Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, and Colorado and is to be incorporated in Delaware. Founders include Floyd W. Woodcock and other utility executives. It will acquire several existing electric utilities and may expand with additional properties later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Empire Public Service Corporation
Maryland
Ohio
Kansas
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Texas
Colorado
Delaware
Floyd W. Woodcock
Electric Public Utilities Company
Southwestern Utilities Corporation
Home Electric Light Company
Antietam Electric Light and Power Company
Midland Electric Light Company
Hmmittsburg Electric Company
Violent Advance Noted in Stock Market Gains
The Associated Press reports a violent advance on the stock market with rail shares, several industrials, and specialties rising today despite federal reserve brokers loans increasing last night. Call money renewed at 7 percent. Harvard University ran costs of 10,589,940 dollars last year, signaling rising higher education expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Federal Reserve
Harvard University
Topeka Daily Capital
Quick Courteous Service Wins Winchester Steam Laundry De
Winchester Steam Laundry postulates a quick courteous service claim in a brief notice. The item emphasizes fast delivery and customer care in a local laundry advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Steam
Municipalities Need Liberal Law for Growth and Taxation
An executive with the League of Virginia Municipalities argues for widening local government powers. He urges allowing cities to use local special assessments for street and sewer improvements, with phased payments by benefited property owners, to share costs fairly without general tax burdens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton L. Wallacrate
League of Virginia Municipalities
Richmond News Leader
The
Star
Virginia
General Treasury
South Carolina
Mrs Lena Guard Pangle dies after two months illness
Mrs Lena Guard Pangle wife of James M Pangle longtime Frederick county resident dies at home 132 South Cameron street in Winchester aged 57 born February 24 1872 near Stephens City daughter of the late John B Guard and Ann W Gibson Guard Funeral at 2 pm Sunday at her home with Rev Robert B Nelson and Rev Dr F T McFaden, burial in Green Hill Cemetery, Stephens City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Guard Pangle
James M. Pangle
Guard
Stephens City
Frederick County
South
Cameron Street
Nnt
Virginia Woolen Company
Pangle
John B. Guard
Ann W.gibson Guard
E. Virginia Pangle
Norman Graber
Sanderson S. Pangle
William Norman Graber
Robert B. Nelson
Christ Episcopal’ Church
F.T. McFaden
Presbyterian Church
Green Hill Cemetery
Stephens ‘City
Funeral Services For Mrs Whitney Held At Chapel
Funeral services for Mrs Whitney were conducted at Mount Hebron Chapel by Rev Dr Fy Tee, with pallbearers Victor Arthur T Russell Cather Harry McSartelle Bar Parsons Lester Arnold and D W Ritenour. Survived by daughter Miss Marcia Whitney who has been living with her for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle
Beecawen Street
Mount
Hebron
Presbyterian Chw
Victor Arthur
T. Russell Cather
Harry McSartelle
Bar! Parsons
Lester
D. W. Ritenour
Whitney
Marcia Whitney
Bishop Tucker to Visit Christ Church Sunday
The Rt. Rev. Henry St. George Tucker, bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese, will make his annual visit to Christ Church. He will preside at the 11 o'clock service, preach, administer the rite of confirmation, and lead a communion service. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry St. George Tucker
Protestant
Gainesboro Farm Local To Meet Next Tuesday
The Gainesboro Local of the Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union will hold its regular monthly meeting in Gainesboro next Tuesday night February 5. Topics include wire fencing and binder twine. Farmers may join by attending. The note ends with a remark from the Dallas News about appointing a woman to the weather bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesboro
The
Farmer’s Educational and Cooperative Union
Notice All Goods to Be Sold at Cost Soon
Notice announces goods will be sold at cost within the next few days by J. T. Brown & Sons. Also mentions street paper sales, a fire company order, and an upcoming gathering with a march to a church on Sunday evening February 9 at 7 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Brown & Sons
Rouss Fire CO
Fire Goereng
Ordenbeed Neeieke
Virginia Democrats Eye August Primary Ruling Issued
Attorney General John R. Saunders ruled that Democrats who opposed the Democratic National ticket last November may vote in the August 1829 Democratic primary if otherwise qualified. The advisory committee plans a state Central Committee meeting within 60 days to map future strategy and possibly a platform convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia
John R. Saunders
Democratic State Executive Committee
John W. Chalkley
Big Stone Gap
State Central Committee
J. Murray Hooker
Stuart
Hugh B. Sproul
Staunton
Hoover
Republican State Organization
R. H. Angell
Roanoke
For Sale Lot at Pall Mall and Stewart Corner Virginia
For sale lot 56 by 138 feet at corner of Pall Mall and Stewart streets priced at 4000 dollars. Terms if desired. Phone 117 or write Mrs J Gordon Wayside Place University Va. (1-26 Feb 1-1p-21)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pall Mall
Stewart
J. Gordon
L . Wayside Place
University, Va
Sarah Zane Meeting Postponed Amid Joint Bazaar
The Sarah Zane Company postpones its meeting due to the Oyster Supper and Bazaar held jointly with Friendship Companies in Friendship Hall. The Girls' Athletic Association rehearsals for "That's That" occur Friday evening in Sarah Zane Hall, with next Tuesday also affected by Citizens Band practice in Rouse Hall. The Bazaar, opened Wednesday night, proves satisfactory to organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Zane and
Friendship
Frendship Hall
Sarah Zane Company
Girls’ Athletic Association
Sarah Zane
Citizens Band
Rouse Hall
Emmert's Buyers Return from New York
Emmert's buyers have just returned from a two weeks' trip to New York where they purchased new spring merchandise in ready to wear and piece goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmert
New York
New Spring
Meeting notice for Curtis Bowers speech at eight
Resse. ean meting. eva mon! m 4 y wreatig, Feb tet, at 8 o'clock sharp. A full attendance requested. A talk to be given which will, be of interest ae Curtis Bowers, S ecry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Bowers
Secty
Angorona For Sale Saturday Feb 2
Classified item lists Angorona for sale on Saturday February 2 with sale details and reference JADV classification code 1-31-1p-21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Cover
Angorona
JADV
National Parks Highway Society forms to link Shenandoah and Great Smokies
An Asheville report notes the National Parks Highway Society plans a Feb 9 meeting at the Robert Lee Hotel Winston Salem to promote a park-to-park route linking Shenandoah Virginia with the Great Smokies North Carolina. The route would pass Gettysburg Martinsburg Winchester Lexington Roanoke Winston Salem and Murphy before reaching Chattanooga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
N. C
Robert ©. Lee
Winston-Salem
Vance Hotel
Statesville
Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Great Smokies National Park
North Carolina
Gettysburg
Shenandoah Valley
Chattanooga
Chambers of Commerce
Murphy
N.C
Crone Eeerstown
Martinsburg
We Winchester
New Market
Endless Caverns
Blue Grottoes
Harrisonburg
Staunton
Lexington
Natural Bridge
Roanoke
Rocky, Mount
Martinsville
Hickory
Morganton
Waynesville
Hisar City
Andrews
United
A. M. Kistler
Com Hanes
En Ees Fund
George Ugton
Sarah Zane Co Attends Bazaar Tonight at Friendship Hall
Sarah Zane Co plans a bazaar at the Friendship Hall tonight after the regular meeting of the fire company. A large crowd attended yesterday and the supper, priced at 75 cents, drew strong support from the community. The event features dancing on the upper floor, square dances, and a home delivery supper service for those unable to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zane Fire Company
Friendship ‘Hall
Lerate
Ves
Mittee
Wen
Moling and Cather's Auction Promotes Real Extra Values
An auction at Moling and Cather's sale advertises real extra values during a sale event. The notice highlights special offers and bargains to attract buyers to the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moling & Cather’s
Auto Parts Corp Sale And Flu Remedies Ad
An old classified style ad notes tire chains and miscellaneous auto parts with discounts at Auto Parts Corp on South Main Street. Baker's Croup Ointment advertised for flu cold relief at 35 cents for all ages. Sargent's Sanitary Store and an additional sale notice for Thom as Cover home Angorona on February 2 with sparse details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker's
Sargent’s Sanitary Store
Republicans Strive to Hold Advantage in Virginia Race
In Richmond, a News Leader survey shows tens of thousands of former Smith opponents may shift to Hoover, suggesting Republicans aim to hold the Anti-Smith coalition. It cites 64,609 Democrats who supported Hoover in 1928 and 140,146 for Smith, with anti-Smith Republicans hoping to prevent Democratic gains per precinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
Republican Workers
Anti-Smith
Hogs
Smith Coalition
Coolidge
Smith
Smith-Raskob
Republian
Thirtiers En More
Moling & Co Sale At Frye Gardens Promises Extra Values
Inside page advertisement urges readers to attend the Moling and Co sale at Frye Gardens and secure added values. The notice hints at emphasized benefits and potential bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moling & Co Sale
Pioney
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ada LeBouef
Thomas E
Dreher
Associate? Press
Klin, la
WM. Baker
ADV
SpeBt
Beit:z
League
Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia
Committee On Finance and Taxation
John S. Barbour
Moling
Cather’s
IM Pangle III
Bishop Tucker
Star Office
Bolters
National Parks Highway Society
Winchester and
Valley
Shenandoah
Smokies
Ster
Sarah Zane Co
Bazar
Auto Parts Corp
S. Main St
Roy
Flannagan
Richmond News-Leader
Sale
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