Vandevender to Face Jury in West Virginia Murder Trial
Charles L. Vandevender, former Pendleton County deputy sheriff, assessor and magistrate, stands trial for the killing of Ada Hammer at Circleville. The defense hinges on temporary insanity while prosecutors seek to prove premeditation as witnesses recount his behavior before and after the September shooting and details of his alleged affair.
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Star
Martinsburg
W. Va
Charles L. Vandevender
Pendleton
Ada Hammer
Circleville
Romney
Evening Journal
J. W. Hartigan
Morgantown
Vandecotder
Ik Hhosting
Ig. C. F. Denham
State Hospital
Weston
J. G. Pettit
Denham
Vandevender
F. Lambert
Merchant
Circlevill
W. S. Dunkle
Iie
Ada Trammer
Real Circus Empire Theatre Next Week at Empire
The Empire Theatre hosts Hil dreth's Circus with Captain Smith's ferocious lions and Jeanette's monkeys from Thursday through Saturday with a matinee for youngsters. Aired vaudeville acts from Barnum Bailey Ringling and Sells Floto join the show along with a dancing night by The Eleven Knights of Syncopation on Monday and a Wednesday square dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Stage
Hildreth
Captain Smith
Frank Kramer
Jeanette
Marceline
Empire Theatre
Pittsburgh Pride
Eleven Knights of Syncopation
Fama Wnan Tha Coen
Ia Dante
Stillmans Reported to Sail Europe on Trial Honeymoon
The Stillmans sailed for Europe aboard the Olympic at midnight amid a trial reconciliation. James Stillman withdraws allegations that Baby Guy is not his son, and a divorce suit by Mrs. Stillman will be dropped. The pair held a farewell dinner with their 14 year old son Alexander in West Fifty second Street.
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Peet Press
Vans York
James A Stillmas
Europe
Mr. Stillman
Baby Guy
Stillman
Fred Beauvais
Firemen Oppose Mayor Ward Fire Alarm Proposal
The Charley Rouss Fire Company refused to endorse Mayor Ward’s alarm plan and rejected the proposal. They cited faults in the current system causing confusion when alarms are given and details are often vague during emergencies. A bill for damage to Eugene B. Cooper’s car from a responding Reuss truck was denied payment. A committee was appointed to report the adverse action to the Firemen's Welfare Association and city council. The Sarah Zane Fire Company also rejected the mayor’s fire alarm proposal.
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Charley Rouss
Ward
Eugene B. Cooper
Reuss
Cooper
North Main Street
Water
Piccadilly Streets
Main Street
Piccadilly
Main Streets
Stouss
Jos. B. Newlin
Wilbur Hewitt
Augustus Haines
Firemen’s Welfare Association
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Herbert N Shull Dies After Long Illness in Frederick County
Herbert N. Shull a Spanish American War veteran and former Frederick County Revenue Commissioner died early today at his sister Mrs T W English home 617 South Washington street after a prolonged illness from heart failure and complications He was born January 24 1872 in Lexington Missouri and grew up on the Marlboro farm in Frederick County The funeral is set Sunday at 3 pm at the English home with Reverend Hoge Smith of Stephens City Presbyterian Church officiating Burial will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery beside his parents He served in Company K Fifth Regiment Missouri Volunteers and later worked for Standard Oil in Winchester and J S Solenberger Co Inc He leaves six brothers and several sisters and was never married
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert N. Shull
Revenue
Frederick County
T. W. English
Shull
Walter Reed Sivspicns
Washington
Sant
Mount
Hebron
Gibson Zaker
Thomas H. Sprint
Earl Hampston
J. Mack Noonan
Harry Clagett
William Lineburg
Missouri
Mr. Shull
Briscoe C. Shull
Emma Geacock
Lexington
Marlboro
Cedar Creek
Fifth Regiment of Volunteers
Standard Oil Company
Winchester
Jno. S. Solenberger & Company, Inc
North Maintreet
Clyde DeHart Suffers Hip Injury After Fall
Clyde DeHart fractures his hip and is confined to bed at his home on National avenue after tripping and falling at the American Lesson building during a drill period with the headquarters company. He endures significant pain and remains bedridden for weeks.
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Clyde DeHart
National Avenue
DeHart
Senate Postpones Publicity Clause In Repeal Debate
The Senate agrees to postpone action on the publicity clause tied to a bill repealing a law. The measure concerns publication requirements and shows a tentative pace for debate in the ongoing session. An upcoming Wednesday event invites attendance at a dance with a string ensemble from 10:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. and mentions viewing The Wanderer.
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The
Associated Press
Washington
Ok Today
Pinenty
Treasury proposes new prohibition bureau and penalties
Washington reports that Congress and the Treasury Department consider major changes to the Volstead act. A Smoot bill would create a separate prohibition bureau with a ten thousand dollar a year commissioner and shift enforcement from the secretary of the treasury. Treasury drafts also outline a graduated penalty scale to differentiate wholesale violations from small consumer offenses.
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Associated Press
Washington
Prohibition Bureau
Congress
Treasury Department
Smott
Senate Finance
Treasury
Dureau of Internal Revenue
Secretary of the Treasury
Andrews
Mellon
Church Temperance Society
The
Episcopal Church
Association Against the Prohibition
Bull Operations Slow Selling Pressure In Market
New York trading shows renewed bullish activity in oils and specialties. Investors reassessed broker loan data after the close, aiding a steadier close amid irregular overall market. around 1.9 million shares changed hands.
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New York
Eels
First Christian Church Services Notify Members
Tomorrow services at the First Christian Church include a Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by Nelson F with charges. The 11 o clock service features a sermon by Thomas W Tathews on the object Joseph and His Brothers. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 45 p m followed by evening preaching.
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First Christian Church
Nelson F. Ae
Thomas W. Tathews
Joseph
Tian Endéavor
Ten Royal Riders Convicted in Kidnapping Case in Bluefield
Ten men tied to the so called Royal Riders of Mystery were convicted in Bluefield West Virginia on charges of kidnapping. They ignored a court custody order granting the child to Mrs Jack Shoda and forged the parents to take the child to its maternal grandmother. Six admitted guilt and were fined 50 to 100 dollars. one received 30 days in jail. Frank Thomas awaits sentencing. Ten others await trial.
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Royal Riders of Mystery
Associated Press
Bluefield
W. V
Royal Riders’ of Mystery
Jack Shoda
Legion of Ghosts
Frank Thomas
Thomas
Shoda
Handley Downs Martinsburg In Thrilling Campaign Victory
Handley High School beat Martinsburg 30 to 18 on Handley Court in a fast paced game. Baker led Handley with 14 points, Swank 8, Ritter 4, while Bowers Crisman Renner Hawkins and Potts contributed. Martinsburg's Bowers and Yontz each scored. The crowd included Handley Company A with Capt. Sargent and others, and Massanutten Academy official Robinson refereed.
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Handley Basketball
Martinsburg High School
Martinsburg
Handley
Handley Five
Handley Basket
Company A
Handley High School Battalion
Sargent
Quick
Doran
Bowers
Hawkins
Winchester
Swank
Baker
Ritter
Crisman
Renner
Ramey
Crismann
Potts
Hagerstown High
T Saunton High
Shenandoah Valley
Robinson
Massanutten Military Academy
Handley Martinsburg Baker
Handiey
Yontz
Criswell
Lin
Startinsburg
Sellers
Wiltshire
Virginia Governor leads push to raise Shenandoah Park funds
Gov. Harry F Byrd chairs the Statewide Fund Getters Committee urging Virginia to join the national park project. Roanoke leaders pledge 97 000 toward a 2 500 000 site purchase fund, arguing tourists would bring lasting economic and educational benefits to the state. The governor emphasizes forests watersheds and recreation as core gains. The letter notes the move would let Virginians form their own impressions of state resources.
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Shenandoah National Park
Harry F.byrd
Fund Getters Committee
H. J. Benchoff
Woodstock
Roanoke
R. H. Angell
Roanoke Ree Acual
Genera Railway
Byrd
Bencroft
Virginia
Special Choir at Firemen's Service
A male voice only choir from the Charley Rouss Fire Company will perform at the Presbyterian Church tomorrow night during the annual sermon. The sopranos include William C. Haines and others. tenors feature Prof. J. A. Anderson and William Massey. basses are Joe Wodgson Ben Fuller and Dr. Robt. Mee Glass.
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Charley Rouss Fire Company
Presbyterian Church
William C. Haines
W. J H. Mellwee
John Carpenter
Henry Schwartzman
Jn. E.B. Sarelee
Frank Crawford
Nacy. Dorsey
W. W. Glass
J. A. Anderson
William Massey
Hughs. Duffey
Floyd Haines
Walter Schmidt
Joe Wodgson
Ben Fuller
Sam Renner
Dr. Robt
Mee
Glass
For Rent Heated Apartment Modern and Affordable
For rent a heated apartment described as modern with a monthly rate ranging from 30.00 to 65.00. The listing is signed by Fred L. Glaize with initials Ip st cod indicating location and contact details.
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Fred-L. Glaize
Rouss Fire Co Members Called to Sunday Sermon
All members are requested to meet Sunday evening February 7 at 7 o'clock for the annual sermon to be preached in the Presbyterian Church. President Douglas Brown signs the notice.
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Presbyterian Church
Douglas Brown
Six room building suitable for dwelling or business
Daniel Batchellor of Washington expects to attend Friends Meeting at Hopewell at 10 a.m. next Sunday and at 3 p.m. in Winchester that afternoon. The public is invited. AVILES SS 2-5-2-2f.
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S. Main St
G.M. Hansbrough
Friends
Daniel Batchellor
Washington, D. C
Hopewell
Winchester
Virginia House Votes to Abolish Three State Bureaus
The General Assembly considers bills to abolish the Dairy and Food Commission the Livestock Sanitary Board and the Superintendent of Weights and Measures. The measures would transfer duties to the Department of Agriculture effective July 1 1926 with any unexpended appropriations to follow.
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Associated .Preas
Richmond
Harry Flood Byrd
General Assembly
Dairy and Food Commission
Livestock Sanitary Board
Department of Agriculture
Senate
House
East
Augusta
W. Stuart. Moffett
Staunton
Massenburg
Dancing on Empire Stage with 11-Piece Pittsburgh Band
Ralph Harrisons Eleven Knights of Syncopation from Pittsburgh will perform a dance concert on the Empire stage Monday night from 9 45 to 9 15. The large stage will be cleared for dancing and the transparent curtain used between red draperies. The band will also play for upcoming events at the George Washington Hotel and at W M J and W dances with Abner Huntsberry in charge.
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Ralph Harrison
Knights of Syncopation
Pittsburgh
Empire
George ,Washington
Abner Huntsberry
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Real Circus Empire Theatre
Square
Stillmans
Herbert
Sister's
Bureau
Internal Revenue
Senator Smoot
Colonel Andrews
Bull
First Christian Church Services
Capt
Ritter, F
Gov. Byrd
Lynchburg
Rouss Fire CO
Cvonnin Ia
Areans
Carolina
North Carolina
Evening Star Office
Elks Home
Ford
First Parts Corp
N.main St
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