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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1929
Page
1
Twenty one prisoners in a county jail near three o'clock flee choking smoke after a fire starts on the first floor north cell block. Sheriff Pannett wakes, unlocks doors, inmates dragged to safety with water buckets while guards and police prevent a mass escape. Fire causes smoke-filled corridors and damaged oak floor joists.
A fragmented notice indicates Loudoun reelection activities may not open on Monday at Mary E Bush venue, with unclear time and participants.
The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co of Virginia announced a February 1 rate cut for day rates on station to station and person to person calls from Winchester to 150 to 1500 miles distant. Middle distance rates fall up to 13 percent with substantial public savings. Evening rates unchanged.
Lewis Farmer a native of Winchester and longtime Philadelphia resident died at his Philadelphia home Saturday afternoon at about 45. He was a son of the late Flavius J. and Mrs. Farmer of this city and is survived by his widow and sister Mrs. John Mason of this city who traveled to Philadelphia for the funeral. He was a member of the Friendship Fire Company and the engine house bell toll was heard Saturday evening.
Leon Bowles was arrested late last night by Officer Massie after acting suspiciously. A flashlight a toy pistol and a six inch plus dirk in a leather holster were found on him at police headquarters. Bowles was jailed awaiting a police court hearing likely tomorrow on carrying concealed weapons.
The regular City Council session has been deferred from Tuesday night to a later date in January. The notice lacks full details but confirms the postponement of the planned discussion and actions.
Winchester Steam Laundry advertises a 28 number call for a cleaning service, framing itself as a contrast to prior laundry practices. The short plug emphasizes affordability and modern convenience for readers seeking household care.
Winchester marked 1929 with a noisy midnight greeting as fire bells and sirens rang. Watch night services were held at Christ Church and a joint Endeavorers social followed at the Presbyterian Church. Special New Year masses were offered at the Church of the Sacred Heart and banks and libraries closed for the holiday.
Funeral services for Mrs. Katherine Chapman Zirkle wife of William L. Zirkle were held at the family home near Stephens City. The Rev. Snyder Alleman and Rev. Dr. C A Freed led the service with hymns sung by the choir. Interment followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery Winchester with pallbearers Dr A D Henkel E Miller Streit John M Miller Maurice M Lynch Frank Crudden and Percy Miller.
James Thomas 65, lifelong resident of Opequon area and member of two prominent local families, died Sunday night at Long Meadows on the Glass farm near Opequon after a brief illness. He was unmarried, son of the late Henry Thomas and Augusta White, and nephew of Mrs. Nancy Marker and the late Mrs. Lucy Nickens. Funeral services by Rev Spriggs and Rev Ingram will be held at Jones Morgue on South Woodburn Street at 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon, with interment at Orrick Cemetery.
The Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company named trustee under the will of Mrs. E. Caroline Branson. Appointed on motion of beneficiary Miss Lilian Doing, testatrix’s granddaughter. Executor Lewis Pidgeon holds $7,800 devised to Miss Doing for life. bank to manage the fund.
Wednesday Tours and Friday night games begin at 7 30 p m at the Winchester Billiard Parlor 164 N Loudoun St. in Winchester Va. Players W Collingwood of Washington DC and T French of Winchester Va duel in a 305 point match.
Guy Nelson of Ohio is hospitalized in Memorial Hospital after a knife attack by his brother Fred Nelson postmaster and storekeeper in Hayfield. Fred says he acted in self defense during a dispute over vehicle damage and a suggested settlement of 25 dollars. The affair occurred at Fred Nelson’s store and post office and John Nelson witnessed the events. Fred has not yet surrendered to Sheriff Pannett.
Benjamin F. Dunn and Blanch Anthony of Martinsburg W Va were granted the final Martinsburg Corporation clerk marriage license for 1925. Dunn, a Jefferson county native, is a weaver. Anthony, daughter of H C Anthony, was born in New Hope Virginia and resides in Martinsburg. Rev R L Williamson of the First Christian Church was to perform the ceremony.
Ridings Chapel United Brethren Church thanks Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester for a Christmas treat. A. A. Walter superintendent of the schools authorized the acknowledgement and wish for a more prosperous year.
Mrs Mamie E Lupton wife of John E Lupton a Frederick county farmer died at her Amherst Street home from a complication of ailments including influenza She was nearly seventy and survived by her husband two brothers and a son The funeral will be at 3 pm Wednesday at 820 Amherst Street with ministers from Round Hill Presbyterian Church and interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery
Franklin Delano Roosevelt was sworn in as governor of New York at noon in Albany. Former Governor Alfred E. Smith assisted, arm in arm with Roosevelt as 1,800 attendees watched. Moses administered the oath with a Roosevelt family Bible amid 17 cannons firing a salute.
A coroner's jury in Parchman Mississippi ruled death from causes unknown for Charley Shepherd a Black convict who was burned to death near Rome after confessing to murder and abduction last night.
London officials report King George remaining at Buckingham Palace in a state of extreme exhaustion with no clear improvement. Queen Mary expresses hopeful expectations in a letter to Sir Kynaston Stubb, while medical bulletins note no change in condition as of 11.16 a.m.
Authorities extend license deadline to January 14 for violators. The Chamber of Commerce works to process applications, but hundreds remain unlicensed. post 14 January any driver operating a vehicle will face arrest for lacking a 1929 license.
A charter is recorded in the Corporation Court for Oil Heat Inc located in Winchester. The company will manufacture and sell burning devices and the fuel used therein with a minimum capital stock of 10000 dollars. Officers are Percy D Miller president H D Robinson vice president and C A Robinson secretary treasurer who also form the board of directors.
John Devers a county youth is held in jail on charges of forging the name of C E Omps to a check for 10 75 and cashing it through L H Armel He reportedly admits the offense and says his large family had no work or food Christmas difficulties prompted the act He traveled to Winchester hoping to find money to feed his family
H. T. Hughes has acquired the tinning and spouting business of the late Joseph T. Brown and Son and will run the business in his name. He operates from Fairfax lane in the rear of the City Hotel.
Detroit police Beuren Garrell and Harry Lee were arrested on manslaughter charges after 25 year old Harold Burkhart was killed during New Year revelry. Witnesses said Burkhart fell to a bullet reportedly fired into the air by one of the officers. The detectives said the pistol was discharged in celebration but not aimed at Burkhart.
In New York Chicago and Washington crowds welcomed 1930 amid heavy snow and festive chaos. Prohibition raids hit Manhattan Brooklyn and the Bronx as police arrested dozens in Washington nightclubs. Chicago faced a deadly night with a hit and run and gunfire injuries during the celebrations.
William M. Calvert formerly at Winchester now secretary of the Woodstock Chamber of Commerce is back at his desk after treatment in Washington for a lingering ailment. He is reported much improved. During his absence H E Shull, state automobile license plates inspector, handled Shenandoah county business.
Funeral services for Harriet Williams Dortch were held at Grace Episcopal Church Berryville conducted by Rev Vincent Franks with interment in the church graveyard. Pallbearers included Herbert B Whiting Goodwin H Williams J H Bell John F Goldsmith Lewis M Glover and Frank M Wray. Relatives attending from afar included son and daughter in law James Tyson Dortch of New York and niece Daisy Armistead of Philadelphia.
The undersigned will open an up-to grocery store on Haddox Terrace this Tuesday January 41 71929. For information call HADDOX TERRACE GROC.
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