Winchester Society Notes Mixed with Weddings and Visits
Social and Personal pages recount monthly meeting at Mrs Clyde Sibert s home led by Mrs Leonard, tea events hosted by Rear Admiral and Mrs Nulton, and a Philadelphia journalist marrying in Hagerstown. Miss Agnes Tapscott entertains Peruvian guests. feature photos in Washington papers spotlight Mrs Kenneth N Gilpin and Miss Rosalie Benchoff. Details of weddings in Hagerstown and Winchester area conclude with birth announcements and local visits.
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Phil yOlasch
Clyde Sibert
S. Dinger
Cape
Onard
3. C
Nulton
Rin G. Murfin
Agnes Apsents
Peru
Agnes Tapscott
Berryville
James E. Seliman
Roland Park
Baltimore
Anthony P. Morris
Iquitos
T. W. Whitaker
Oferryville
W. D. Garvin
H.W. Burks
Edward Barnett
George
N., Hardesty
Robinson
Mary Robinson
Winchester
F. L. ‘Aylor
George West
Fannie Fenton
Mary Crampton
Louise Carter
William Crampton
William Carter
William Holliday
Thomas Fenton
Washington
Sunday Star
Society
Kenneth N. Gilpin
Howard J. Benchoff
Massanutten Academy of
Woodstock
Bishop Cancels Appointment of Rev George Parker
Bishop J Albert Johnson cancels the appointment of Rev George Parker as pastor of St Pauls AME Church Winchester after learning the congregation did not want him. He directs presiding elder I Ewer to handle the matter and report at conference. Johnson preached at St Pauls in Winchester. no reason given for the rebuff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forties
Dardy-Filton
Rashville
Tenn
Southern Presbyterian
Winchester Presbytery
Presbyterian
South Loudoun Street
Charles D. Gilkeson
Winchester
Finton
George Parker
St. Paul’s A. M. B
North Loudoun Street
J. Albert Johnson
I. Ewér
Salem
North Highteenth Street
Philadelphia
Johnson
Ewer
Brother Parker
Bishop Johnson
St. Paul’s Church
Shanghai Siege Rumors Stir Hankow and Shanghai
Reports from Hankow and Shanghai describe growing tension as Cantonese forces threaten Shanghai and messages from Manchow indicate artillery booms. Marshal Sun Chuan sang’s headquarters claim northern defense holds, while posters claim Shanghai captured.
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Associated Press
Hankow
China
Shanghai
Here
Manchow
Artilery
Sun Chuan-S*ng
Will Destroy Large Quantity of Liquor
An order from the corporation court directs Chief of Police to destroy all liquor in custody. It cites 19 414 gallons of moonshine and 75 gallons of wine seized from violators of prohibition laws. The liquor is kept in a vault built due to rising violations. Destruction will occur in presence of two reputable citizens and Chief of Police Doran, with certification of the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorder
Police
Doran
Twins Die on Same Day From Scarlet Fever
The funeral of the twin children of Mr and Mrs Raymond Golightly was held yesterday in Greenwood Cemetery after they died within six hours of each other from scarlet fever at the grandparents home. The parents reside in Des Moines Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Golightly
Greenwood Cemetery
Mae Golightly
Des ‘Moines
Iowa
Speculators For Advance Maintain An Upper Hand
Speculators continued in control of price movement in today s stock market despite uneasiness from the Bo tmd Wheeling and Lake Erie situation and sporadic attacks on some special ties. Chief speculative interest in railroads shifted to dividend payers while the Industrial list featured a sharp rise of four points in Hudson Motors. The call money rate was held at 4 percent.
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Associated Press
NEW Vy
Wheeling
Lake Erie
Hudson Motors
Moonshine feud turns deadly in Patrick County clash
A gun battle near Dodson in Patrick County leaves three killed Maynard Cox 16 Dave Cox 20 Turner Hall 30 and two wounded a man named Chaney and his wife. Sheriff and deputies rush to the isolated site as authorities seek warrants against the Cox brothers tied to a destroyed still and ongoing moonshine feuding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Cox
Dave Cox
Turner Hall
Chaney
Patrick County
Stuart
Dodson
Franklin County
Cox Brothers
Hall
Seomree
Hall Hall
Sheriff Mays
Mays
Cox
Ben Cox
Jules Cox
Roanoke Times
Federal Prohibition
Firemen Back In State Association Renewed Virginia group ties
The Friendship Fire Company voted to rejoin the Virginia State Firemen's Association after previously leaving. Bishop Ticker of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia will preach to the firemen at Christ Episcopal Church on February 20 in the evening.
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Friendship Fire Company
Virginia State Firemen’s ‘Association
Ea Oteriee
Waders
Ticker
Episcopal Diocese of
Virginia
Friendship
Christ Episcopal Church
One Case In Police Court Today
The police court docket shows a single case involving David Thomas after a night of heavy drinking. Officers Boyd and Gordon pursued him through Plucks Alley, where he fled but was finally overhauled and surrendered. He faces a hearing this afternoon for being drunk and disorderly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Thomas
David
Pluck’s Alley
Boyd
Gordon
Defendants Plead Guilty In Court In Liquor Cases
Frederick county grand jury at the February term indicted Edward Kline W H Hensell George S Clark and J Willis Dehaven for liquor law violations Dehaven pleaded guilty to illegal possession of less than a quart of liquor receiving 30 days in jail and a 50 fine with costs The jail term was remitted The 22 year old Clark pleaded guilty to illegal manufacture and drew six months on the state road force He was released on Bond pending surrender next Monday to begin the sentence
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Whiting
Edward Kline
W. H. Hensell
George $3
Clark
J. Willis Dehaven
George S. Clark
Phil H. Gold
J. A. R. Snapp
William Stickley
R. W. Hoekman
L. J. Hook
Dorsey
Romanus Dehaven
R. A. Lemley
A. J. Stine
C. L. Brumback
R. W. Bayliss
T. B. Masgie
8. H. Braithwaite
Taxi office set to add black and white cabs in town
Bulick Gibbens, who opened a taxicab office on East Piccadilly street, plans to deploy black and white cabs once builder details are finalized with a taxi builder representative. He is currently operating Buick cars. Mr and Mrs John Smith and their child from Washington have returned home after visiting Mr and Mrs Holmes Grimm on East Gerrard street.
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Mildred Shreck
Kern
Eawson
Lafollette
Mildréd Shreck
ML Wilson
East Kern Street
W. S. Taylor
Harry A. Ross
Frederick, Md
Bulick Gibbens
East Piccadilly Street
Mr. Gibbens
Buick
John Smith
Washington
Holmes Grimm
East Gerrard Street
Missing Man Fails to Appear in Frederick Court
Indicted in Circuit Court of Frederick County W H Hensell faces illegal liquor manufacture charges. Bond of 500 dollars posted by Arch Billoe and Ed Chrisman is forfeited after Hensell’s no show. Bondsmen told to cover the full amount if he does not appear soon. Local discussion centers on a reward offered for Hensell, who is said to be away in northern parts of the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
W. H. Hepsell
Arch Billoe
Ed. Chrisman
Coun
Billmyer
Chrisman
Hensel
Henzell
Surrender Terms Not Met in Oporto Battle
Lisbon dispatch reports the Oporto revolt led by General Souza Diaz continues as rebels hold out against government forces. Fires from shelling spread as civilians flee. officials later say surrender terms were not met and bombardment continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portugal
Associated Press
Lisbon
Oporto
Carmona
Souza Diaz
Joyful mood shown by bank bandit Marian Meyers
Marian Meyers, held on charges of breaking into the First National Bank in Vermilion Ohio, appeared calm and even joyful in court after her mother arrived. Authorities say financial pressure, including a $24 tuition need, prompted the attempted burglary while she worked at a local professor’s home.
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Vermilion
Marian Meyer
Triah
First National Bank
Saurday
Miss Meyers
Justice of Peace
J. A. Copelan
M. Ll. Myers
Woonsocket
Marian
Bomb Kills Two Children in Pittsburg Home
A dynamite blast destroyed the home of Mrs Harr Mayberry in Pittsburg Kansas early today killing her two children, a 10 year old girl and a 6 year old boy. Mrs Mayberry was seriously injured but expected to recover. Mayberry, who filed for divorce, was arrested soon after the blast and denied involvement. Harvey Davis and his wife, once close to the family, are in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Pittsburg
Kans
Harr
Mayberry
Harvey Davis
Dr. Freed Delivers Annual Sermon to Rouss Fire Company
The Rev. Dr. C. A. Freed of Grace Lutheran preached the annual sermon to the Charley Rouss Fire Company at the Presbyterian Church replacing their chaplain, Rev. Dr. F. T. McFaden. Two hundred six members attended, Seats filled front rows, a quartette and choir presented music, and Freed praised firemen's heroism and devotion. Rev Mr. Buchanan led Grace Lutheran’s pulpit in Freed's absence.
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C. A. Freed
Grace Lutheran Church
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Presbyterian Church
F. T. McFaden
Seth Fin
Dr. Freed
Diuty
Mr. Buchanan
Child Struck by Golf Ball Near Death in Harrisonburg
Seven year old Sue Tutwiler Tutwiler Tatwiler caused by a golf ball thrown by a brother at Rose Hill Orchard near Spotswood Country Club east of Harrisonburg. The ball hit her Adam s apple the windpipe was blocked surgeons inserted a tube to restore breathing. She remained in critical condition at a local hospital with doctors reporting slight hopes of recovery.
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Harrisonburg
Sue Tutwiler
Sue
Andy
Grant W. Tatwiler
Rose Hill Orchard
Spotswood Country Club
Preston
Wright
Miller
Wesley
Joseph
George
Dempsey Improves After Blood Poisoning Illness
Jack Dempsey, confined to bed at his Los Angeles home with blood poisoning, showed signs of improvement as of Feb 7. His doctor expected the danger period to pass today after a scratch on his middle finger led to the infection during a trip with Estelle Taylor. Training for a comeback against Gene Tunney was postponed due to the illness.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Jack Dempsey
Warren Clark
Dempsey
Estelle Taylor
San Francisco
Gene Tunney
Will Now Arrest Delinquent Car Owners
Motor Vehicle Inspector H B Shull announced prosecutions will begin against all automobile owners who have not complied with the headlight adjustment law. After a grace period many owners still have lights improperly adjusted, so arrests will be made of those found in violation.
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H. B. Shull
Brothers Speak by Long Distance Call From Montreal
Max Novick of North Loudoun street had not heard from his brother A Novick for years when a long distance call from Montreal connected them. The brothers talked for a lengthy period, hearing each other clearly despite over a thousand miles between them.
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Max Novick
North
Loudoun Street
A. Novick
Montreal
Canada
Labor in Fifth District reports seasonable work despite pockets of unemployment
The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond review notes unemployment among skilled and unskilled workers is not widespread for this season. Construction slows due to weather, building trades suffer more, yet overall manufacturing employment remains strong. Coal production in December 1926 rose above 1925 and total soft coal for 1926 reached a high since 1918, with exports and Atlantic port shipments high, led by Baltimore and Charleston.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Federal Reserve
Monthly Review of Business and Agriculture
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
West Virginia
Bureau of Mines of the Department, of Commerce
New England
Baltimore
Charleston
N. C
Haudl
Atlantic
Rev Mark Depp Delivers Initial Capital Sermon at Calvary
The Rev Walter Mark Depp, former pastor of Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church Towson, transferred by Bishop McDowell from Towson to Calvary Methodist Church Washington, preached his first sermon yesterday. Depp, Allegheny College and Boston University School of Theology graduate, served as a World War II chaplain at Camp Miles Standish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Mark Depp
Market Street
Allegheny College
Boston University School of Theology
Camp Tvens
Mass
Methodist Episcopal Church
Baltimore Conference
Mrs. Martha Whittington laid to rest in Clarke County
Funeral services for Mrs. Martha T. Whittington were held in Wadesville Virginia on Saturday at 11 a.m. Rev. J. D. Russell led the service and interment followed at Lebanon Church Cemetery. Born August 20, 1833 in Shenandoah Springs, she was known as Grandmother for her charitable life. eight children survived, all but the youngest attended.
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Wadesville
Clarke County
Martha T. Whittington
J. D. Russell
Brucetown Methodist Biscopal Church
South
Lebanon Church
Martha Barnett Shew
Tor
Canada Raises Dumping Duty Valuations on Apples
Special to The Star Washington Feb 7 Canada’s January 24 order increases the dumping duty basis on American apples by 75 cents per box or equivalent for apples from Chicago to east of Chicago. The move affects apples grown west of Chicago and imported from Chicago and points east.
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Star
Washington
Ministry of Custume and Excise
Chicago
Becton
Canada
Ninister of Customs
Customs Act
Oranda Brevities in Feb. 7 Local Moves and Visits
Cars and people move through Very Lineburg and Star Tannery properties as R L Armentrout rests due to a carbuncle. Willie Weaver and Elkton residents visit the village on business. Master Walker Keener breaks a collar bone at school during a game. Local families from Maurertown and Toms Brook visit Ben Haun and wife.
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Ek Va
Carver
Lineburg
Star Tannery
R. L. Armentrout
Willie
Weaver
Gangsters Hold Up Gamblers In Chicago And Nearby Cities
Gangsters operating from Chicago hit a Peoria area gaming resort and a Chicago northside card room in raids. The Peoria hold up netted 10 000 to 20 000 dollars in cash and jewelry while the Chicago raid yielded 7 000 to 10 000 dollars. Police reported no responses to the incidents and suspect the Chicago group extended to nearby cities.
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Chicago
Mink the Associacce Press
Peoria
Ill
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Bloom
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Lucinda Collier
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Hagerstown
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Iwister Davis. Moore
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Presbyterian Church of
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Open
Jefferson County
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This County
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Association
The
Rouss Fire Company
Mary Tyler
Mary Utterback Tyler
James O. Tyler
R. H. O’rear
Clearbrook
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