Woman Presides Over the Virginia House for Short Time
Miss Helen Ruth Henderson from Russell and Buchanan counties briefly presided as speaker of the Virginia House while Speaker Ozlin attended to vote tabulation in a judgeship election. The session discussed Byrd plan road coordination, three county plans, and oyster and crab industry measures with rangers proposing doubled tonging licenses and a tax increase for replenishing reefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
House of Delegates
Helen Ruth Henderson
Russell
Buchanan
Thomas W. Ozlin
Lunenburg
Senate
House
Julien Guan
Tenth Judicial Circuit
Henrico County
R. Carter Scott
John L. Ingram
Hastings Court of
W. Kirk ‘Matthews
Ob Appeals
Howard W. Smith
Corporation Court of
Alexandria
Archibald D. Dabney
Corporation of
Charlottesville
Lee
Danville
State Highway Commission
Boards of Supervisors
Senate Committee On Fish and Game
Rappahannock River
R. O. Norris, Jr
Lancaster
Virginia
Hampton
Chesapeake
Senate Committee On
Hill Case Jury Discharged After Deadlock in Illinois
In Ottawa Illinois on February 17 the jury deliberating Harry Hill for the killing of his mother Eliza A. Hill and burying her body in a basement grave at Streator was discharged after reporting disagreement. The jurors had been out about 70 hours with two prior deadlock reviews by Judge Joe A. Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Ottawa
Ill
Harry Hill
Joe A. Davis
Young Hill
Eliza A. Hill
Streator
Mount Weather Sold by Government Proposal
Washington dispatch reports Senate approval of a bill to sell Mount Weather the weather station near Bluemont on the Loudoun Clarke line. The idle 85 acre facility costs about 2000 annually and lies 47 miles from Washington on the Blue Ridge overlooking the Shenandoah and Piedmont valleys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Mount Weather
Bluemont
Loudoun
Clarke Counties
House of Representatives
Blue Ridge
Shenandoah
Piedmont Valleys
Funeral services held for Thomas I. Lupton
The funeral for Thomas I. Lupton longtime electrician with Northern Virginia Power Company was held yesterday afternoon at the Church of the Brethren on Berryville avenue. The Rev E J Rohart officiated with a gathering of mourners and floral tributes. Lupton was a native of the town and son of the late Jesse and Mrs Lupton. Active pallbearers from Woodmen of the World and close associates attended, with honorary pallbearers from the Loyal Order of Moose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas I. Lupton
Northern Virginia Power Company
Church of the Brethren
Berryville Avenue
E. J. Rohart
Jesse Lupton
J. 3 —Cappenter
H. R. Carpenter
G. C.massey
J. W. Hoar
M. L. Boyd
A. J. Gilliam
M. H. Rudolph
Loyal Order of Moose
Messrs. Gough
Harlee, Seabright, Buhl, Baker and McCauley
Sackett Proposes Broad Coal Freight Rate Inquiry
Senator Sackett of Kentucky introduced a resolution calling for a broad investigation of the freight rate structure applying to soft coal. The proposal seeks to examine how rates are set and whether competition and regulation affect pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Sackett
Republican
Kentucky
McCoy Funeral Rites Set for Sunday Afternoon
Funeral services for Hugh Mc Coy, a well known retired farmer, will be held Sunday at 2 30 pm from the family home 307 North Kent Street with Rev George W Stoyer of the United Brethren Church officiating Interment will be in the family lot at Mount Hebron Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh McCoy
North Kent Street
George W. Stoyer
United Brethren Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Salvation Army Holds Special Services at Court House
Staff Captain and Mrs. Joel M. Chamberlain of the Virginia division will conduct services at the Court House Auditorium at 2 50 Sunday afternoon February 19 and again at 8 that evening Adjutant Craig invites all to attend and two babies will be dedicated during the evening service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel M. Chamberlain
Virginia
Salvation Army
Court House
Craig
Pennington Reappointed Prohibition Administrator
John D. Pennington was reappointed prohibition administrator for the district including western Pennsylvania and West Virginia with headquarters in Pittsburg. He met civil service requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
John D. Pennington
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Pittsburg
Loom Accident at Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mills
Clyde J. Seibert of South Cameron Street lost the end of his left thumb yesterday while operating a loom at the Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mills Corporation. He received prompt medical attention from a local physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde J. Seibert
South Cameron Street
Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mills Corporation
Baltimore Detective Dismissal Exposes Oil Shadow Case
Criminal contempt charges against C. Weitsch, Baltimore manager of Burns Directive Agency, were dismissed by Justice Siddons in the DC Supreme Court. The government opposed the action, finding guilt not proven beyond reasonable doubt. Weitsch helped transport 1500 dollars from Baltimore to pay a surveillance squad tied to the Fall Sinclair oil conspiracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
C. Weitsch
Baltimore
Burns Directive
Frederick L. Siddons
Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia
Weitsch
Burns
Harry F. Sinclair
Mrs Cougill Dies on 84th Birthday in County
Mrs Catherine EB Cougill widow of J W Cougill died at 9am after about four weeks illness from paralysis. She died on her 84th birthday in the home where she lived 60 years. Surviving are six children and three daughters married to Cadwallader brothers. Funeral at Salem Dunkard Church Sunday 11am, Rev Carson Miller of Rockingham and Rev L R Dettis officiating. Burial Green Hill Cemetery Stephens City. Grandsons to serve as pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine EB. Cougill
J. W Cougill
Cougill
Miss Long
Daniel Long
Lancaster County
Cadwallader
Salem Dunkard Church
Carson Miller
Rockingham County
L. R. Dettis
Green Hill Cemetery
Stephens City
Prohibition Agent Faces Jury in Gundlach Killing Case
Baltimore Feb. 17 Prohibition Agent J R Brewer awaits verdict after a trial over the shooting death of Charles V Gundlach a St Marys county farmer during a raid Judge Coleman held the jury must choose between murder in first or second degree or acquittal no manslaughter verdict allowed Brewer defense argued if the jury believes Mrs Gundlach he should be convicted while the defense contends self defense after Gundlach wounded a agent in the raid
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Baltimore
J. R. Brewer
Charles V. Gundlach
St. Mary’s County
Coleman
United States District Court
United States
Woodcock
Brewer
Presbyterians hold Berryville seminar for home mission
The Berryville group of Presbyterian churches will hold a seminar at the Berryville church at 11 a m Sunday led by Rev BE Paisley educational secretary of the Home Mission Committee and assisted by Dr R B Woodworth and Rev Dr C D Gilkeson. No afternoon services at Stones Chapel. the Stones Chapel congregation is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
BE .P. Paisley
Atlanta
Home Mission Committee
Genreal Assembly
R. B. Woodworth
Burlington
W. Va
C. D. Gilkeson
Winchester
Stone’s Chapel
Winchester Fruit and Vegetable Market Specials
Local market advertises lettuce at 10 cents per head grapefruit five for 25 cents oranges 30 cents a dozen bananas 20 and 25 cents per dozen tangerines 40 cents a dozen. Emphasizes quality variety and prompt deliveries next to Union Bank phone 461.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Fruit & Vegetable
Union Bank
The Peoples Garage Under New Management
DellINGER BROS announce purchase of the Hackman property The Peoples Garage and plan to rebuild a modern garage and salesroom Walter Gano to stay on as shop foreman The notice appeals for continued patronage and service from friends and patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hackman
Peoples Garage
Walter Gano
Dellinger Bros
Firemen's Frolic and Revue Dazzles Winchester At Empire
The Empire Theatre offered a top local talent revue last evening with singing dancing and acting praised as a revelation. Notable performers included Georgia Foreman Dolly Patrick Georgia Conrad Helen Buckley and Jim DuShane with the Tiremen quartet delivering strong numbers. The show closes tonight with an 8 15 curtain as a two thirds house already sold and a likely sold out finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Theatre
Winchester
New York City
Georgia Foreman
Dolly Patrick
Georgia Conrad
Helen Buckley
Messrs
Thomas Warren
James DuShane
Russell Potts
Harry Bryant
John Green
Connie Sirbaugh
Eugene Russell
Ernest Thomas
Dick Butler
Robert Barr
Frank Reynolds
Kathleen McCartney
Aisted
Mary Louise
Zell Anderson
Joe Hodgson
Tiremen
Ruby Thomas
Peggy Cross
Clementine
Ruth Newcome
Eloise Clowser
Marjorie Penn
Courtney Caldwell
Flora Bullard
Grace Larrick
Nellie Harold
Lillian Foreman
Constance Buckley
Flo Hughes
Railroader Dies From Five Bullet Wounds In Chest
Cumberland Aged 42 Lee Gortner a signal maintainer for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad died at Western Maryland Hospital from self inflicted gunshots after going to a barn near his parents home at Mountain Lake Park He was unmarried and had left his job due to ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Cumberland
Lee Gortner
Western Maryland Hospital
Gortner
Fred. Gortner
Mountain Lake Park
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Orchestra To Play For Kepner Lecture At Handley
The Handley High School Orchestra directed by Prof. W M Mekwee will perform a half hour program in the school auditorium this evening before Dr W A Kepner of the University of Virginia Biology department lectures on Life s Place In the Universe. The free Handley lecture begins about 8 o clock with stereopticon slides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley High School
W. M. MeKwee
W. A. Kepner
Department of Biology
University of Virginia
Bears Struggle To Gain Control of Stock Market
New York trading opens with bearish sentiment as pools attempt to lift select issues after unusually favorable 1927 GM and Pennsylvania RR earnings and a drop in brokers loans. High call money rates press investors amid cautious mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bears
Associated Press
New York
General Motors Corporation
Pennsylvania Railroad
Sandino Replies To United States Peace Proposals
News from Managua reports Augusto Sandino and Rear Admiral David Sellers exchanged peace terms via letters and drops by airplane. Sandino answered with his conditions to lay down arms, though details were not released. Admiral Sellers met with U S officials in Managua for talks as other local items note hospital visits and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandino
United States
Associated Press
Managua
Nkc
Augustino Sandino
David
Sellers
United States Special Service Squadron
Corinto
Admiral Sellers
Charles B. Eberhardt
Nicaragua
Logan Feland
Handley Lecture by Dr W A Kepner Feb 17 at Handley
A lecture by Dr W A Kepner is scheduled for Friday February 17 in the Handley School Auditorium. The event appears in local notices with a specific time to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Kepner
P. m. Handley School
Congratulates City Firemen On Their Fine Entertainment
A dated February 17 1928 letter from Carroll Menefreer to Mr W Lee Fisher praises a Sarah Zane and Friendship fire companies entertainment at the Empire. The note lauds local talent and predicts future success on larger circuits, urging others to attend for two and a half hours of pleasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Lee Fisher
Sarah Zane Fire Co
Mr. Fisher
Sarah Zane and
Friendship Fire Companies
The
Empire
Winchester
Carroll Menefer
Byrd’s New Plane Impresses Byrd Associates
In New York on February 17 associates of Commander Richard E. Byrd praised the new plane destined for the Antarctic. The aircraft, following its first flight yesterday, drew praise from pilot Floyd Bennett who called it a nice job. Planned test hops include Cleveland and Columbus Ohio and Detroit at the Ford works. The Fokker design resembles Byrd’s America trans Atlantic craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Comdr
Richard KE
Byrd
Antarctic
Floyd Bennett
North Pole
Cleveland
Columbus
Ohio
Ford Airplane Works
Detroit
Fokker
America
Trade Body Will Probe Public Utilities At Once
Washington Feb 17 The Federal Trade Commission decided to proceed immediately to enforce the provisions of the resolution calling for an investigation of public utilities power corporations. The commission adopted a resolution and said it would use all legally available powers to ensure a diligent and complete performance of the stated ends and purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Seventh District Republicans Set Meeting in Luray April 12
Harrisonburg Va February 17 Seventh Virginia District Republicans will pick their delegate and alternate to the Kansas City National Convention at a district convention to be held in Luray on Thursday April 12. District delegates and alternates will be chosen by conventions in other districts while Delegates-at-Large and Alternates-at-Large are to be selected at the Roanoke State Convention on March 17. The Luray meeting will also choose a member of the State Executive Committee and ten members of the State Central Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonburg
Virginia
Kansas City Nationa
Tauray
Republican Executive Committee
Roanoke
Kansas City
Luray
Republican State Executive Committee
Republican State Central Committee
Miss Janet Richards to Lecture on Mussolini Interview
Miss Janet Richards, famed interviewer and war reporter, will recount her interview with Mussolini in a February 28 lecture on Current Events at the George Washington Hotel. Admission is $1, tickets available at Baker's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Richards
George Washington Hotel
L Baker's Drug Store
For Sale Antiques from Mrs. Conner Residence
Auction listing of antique furniture and Indian Navajo rugs from the late Mrs. Mary R. Conner at 815 South Loudoun Street. Sale date noted as February 17 with lot details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary R. Conner
S. Loudoun‘ St
Attend White Reardon Sale of Farm Stock and Vehicles
Auction at Reardon Farm in Red. 22 offers horses cows broad sows and farm implements plus a Ford truck and a Chevrolet car. Buyers may inspect prior to sale. Sale dated February 17 with two rooms of goods listed is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reardon Farm
Sons of America Special Call Meeting Notice
Special call meeting of the Sons of America on Saturday night at 8 p m urgent business. All members requested to be present. Signed B W Largent president date 2 17 1p 211
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons OF America
Grace L Bond longtime Handley teacher dies at Winchester
Grace L Bond a leading educator in the Winchester area died at Winchester Memorial Hospital after an operation for malignant growth. She served at John Handley Schools since 1918 and taught in Baltimore Philadelphia and Philadelphia Friends schools before that. Funeral Sunday at 3 PM from Washington and e Street Friends Meeting House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace L. Bond
Ths
John Handley
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Banes
Wright
Walker McC. Bond
Friends Meeting House
Washiton
Eee
Handle
University Ae
Wilmington College
Martin Academy
Pennsylvania
Friends School
Philadelphia
Changes In Local Theatres Schedules Announced
The Empire and Win Theatres will offer two matinees and two evening performances daily starting the week of February 20 1928 with matinees at 2 and 2 30 p m and evening shows at 7 30 and 9 p m Box offices open 30 minutes early Saturdays bring altered times Empire matinees at 2 and 3 30 p m evenings at 6 7 30 and 9 p m Win Thea tres continue Saturday schedule Colonial open for two Friday evening performances 7 30 and 7 m doors 7 p m Saturday shows mirror Empire management asks public to approve changes and notes wash day service from Winchester Steam Laundry Phone 28.
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Empire
Win
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Russell and Buchanan
H. Dr. Meltwithe Arges
Poind
the Peoples Garage
Logal Talent
the Empire
Hoover Vrive
Thad F. Brown
Hoover
Cnnternational Newaree
Railroader
Kepner
Handley School
Paul L. Miller
Baker's Drug Store
Memorial Hospital
Mr. Miller
FE. W. Miller
E. B. Heflin
Tr. L. Heflin
the Plains, Va
Jack
D. M. Good
Waynesboro, Pa
Jack Manley
Slarrisburg, Pa
Mr. Manley
0. E. Janney
Friends Meeting
C. Edward Janney
Maltimore
Friends
Washington and
Fice Cadilly
Howard Stotler
Power Stotler
Charles Street
Raymond Slonaker
Martinsburg
Frances Rogers
H. T. Busey
West Ticeadilly Street
W. W. McDonald's
Snider
Handley
B. W.largent
Pres
Winchester Steam Laundry
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