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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1928

Page

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Charles W. Grant Dies in Baltimore From Hemorrhage

Charles W. Grant longtime Baltimore politician and chairman of the Baltimore Delegation in the House of Delegates died after a cerebral hemorrhage near his office at 100 Pleasant Street. He was pronounced dead at Mercy Hospital. Survived by three children sisters and a brother. Burial at Lorraine Cemetery follows a Thursday funeral.

Baltimore Charles W. Grant House of Delegates Pleasant Street Baltimore and Ohio Grant Kelly Frank Kelly I. Freeman Rasin Avaney Rasin Old Second Branch Concord Club Eastern Star Charles W. Grant, Jr Ruth L.snead Elizabeth A. Isaacs Grace Rudolph Mary R. Connors Elizabeth A. Fuller Winchester Robert Lee Grant California Lorraine Cemetery

Legislators of State To Meet In Richmond Jan 11

Virginia legislators prepare for the 1928 General Assembly opening at noon on January 11 in Richmond. Delegates from across the state will arrive the preceding days as Governor Byrd urges continuation of a program of simplification economy and progress with many momentous matters to be addressed.

Richmond General Assembly Virginia Goreyarry F. Byrd

How to Get a Second Thrill

An ad asks readers how to best use a Christmas check for a lasting memory or small keepsakes. It invites bringing the check to Hodgson and Brown for help choosing a meaningful gift.

W Hodgson and Brown

Noted Divine Outlines Plan Purity and Power of Bible

The Rev Dr S P Long of Wicker Park Chicago is guest preacher for a week of services in Winchester. He presents a three part theme on the plan purity and power of the word with daily lessons and an offering to support a Chicago Bible school.

Eacomes J. Luther Neft Wasa C. A. Freed Grace Lutheran Church Heaven Earth Jesus of Nazareth Christ Mr. Neff Long Winchester Chicago Dr. Long

Audley Farms Stable Plans Strong Western Racing Expansion

The Audley Farm stables of B B Jones, led after Montfort Jones’s death, plan a robust next season with a larger western presence. Kay Spence trains at Churchill Downs with forty two horses, including a new two year olds from Audley Farm and Lucian Moseley’s Christian county stock, evenly split between colts and fillies. Basil Jarvis oversees the England division as Papy rus joins the national program.

Audley Farm B. B. Jones Montfort Jones Kentucky Chicago Louisville New York Daily Racing Tire Kay Spence Maryland Bob Smith Miller Henderson England Basil Jarvis Papyrus Churchill Downs Spence

Tharpe Fined Jailed and License Revoked for Year

Russell Tharpe of the county was fined 118 dollars and sentenced to 30 days in jail after being convicted in police court of operating a motor vehicle under liquor influence and crashing into a porch at 518 North Cameron Street. His automobile license was revoked for one year. Franklin Benner of the county was fined 12 dollars for drunkenness.

Russell Tharpe Charles Manuel Cameron Street Fred. A. Robinson Franklin Benner Thorpe

Front of Auto Demolished As It Hits a Car

Berlin Slonaker of North Avenue was injured when his car collided with a freight train box car on North Cameron Street as a Pennsylvania Railroad train loaded with apples passed near cold storage plants. The flagman waved a red lantern at the crossing but Slonaker did not heed the warning.

Berlin Slonaker North Avenue North Cameron Street Pennsylvania Railroad Slonaker

Common Council Set To Meet At City Hall Tonight

The regular monthly Common Council session convenes at 7 50 this evening in City Hall. Water and sewer tax rates for the calendar year will be decided and routine business will be considered.

Common Council

Friendship Fire Co. to Hold Regular Meeting

The Friendship Fire Company announces a regular meeting on Thursday evening January 5 at 5 o'clock. The agenda includes election of officers and other business of interest to members. Many new officers will be elected.

Friendship Fire Co

Bar's Studio Frames Your Pictures In Winchester Ad

An early 20th century notice promotes preserving photographs by framing at Bar's Studio and mentions Winchester Steam Laundry Cleaning Pressing and Dyeing services as part of a local advertising page.

Bar's Winchester

Shenandoah County Man Dies En Route To Hospital

Joseph Bauserman Jr., son of a former state hospital commissioner, died from a self inflicted gunshot wound at a Strasburg filling station. He had complained of a severe headache and nervous troubles before resting in a room. Partner Jack Moyer found him fatally wounded. he died on the way to Memorial Hospital while being transported toward Winchester.

State Hospital Star Joseph Auserm Shenandoah County Memorial Hospital Jack Moyer Strasburg Kurtz Woodstock Shenandoah Mr. Moyer Mr. Bauserman Bauserman Moyer G. G. Crawford Winchester

Fire destroys Parrill home. Miss Parrill dead in blaze

Miss Diana Parrill, 27, daughter of Charles C. Parrill, died in a fire that razed the Paw Paw grade home near Whitacre. The attic flue likely sparked the blaze, trapping the family who escaped in night clothes as the roof collapsed. Neighbors aided survivors as authorities gathered what remained and funeral plans formed. Mr Parrill had recently let his homeowner policy lapse due to hard times.

Diana Parrill Charles C. Parrill Parrill Paw Paw Whitacre Edward Lewis J. R. Sargeant’s

Gervis F Lemley Laid to Rest in Stephens City

Funeral services for Gervis Frank Lemley, lifelong Stephens City resident, were held at 2 p.m. at the Methodist Church. He died at home after a ten day illness of heart trouble. Survived by widow Mattie Edmondson Lemley, daughter Clementine Virginia, sons Eldridge M Gervis E Garland W and Clarence Lemley, brother Robert A Lemley, sisters Mrs Jacob Carbaugh and Mrs William Parker, and four grandchildren.

Stephens City Gervis Frank Lemley Methodist Episcopal Church South C. D. Lambert B. 0. Graham Trinity Lutheran Church Green Hill Cemetery P. E. Lineberg J. A. Hinkin Julian Steele Leonard Schneider C. L. Galliday William Lindamood W. W. McLeod R. A. Shryock Lemley Globe A. Lemay Frederick County Jacob Lemley Methodist Church Mr. Lemley Catherine Edmondson Middletown Mattie Edmondson Clementine Virginia Lemley Eldridge M. Gervis E Garland W Clarence ¥. Lemley Robert A. Lemley Jacob Carbaugh William Parker

Mrs. Coolidge Keeps Quiet White House Birthday

Mrs. Coolidge marked a birthday at the White House but avoided any celebration. She continued her duties as if it were an ordinary day, with no plans for festivities.

Washington

Caricaturist Bauserman Dies at About 35

Shenandoah Valley journalist and caricaturist dies at about 35. He drew for The Star during political campaigns and lived in Woodstock. Survived by wife Phyllis Javier of Richmond, his parents, four brothers Richard Atlanta Dunlop Vawter Elliott Batserman, and extended Virginia connections.

Bauserman Woodstock Shenandoah County Washington and Lee University Robert F. Leedy Luray T. W. Harrison Winchester Mr. Bauserman The Star Virginia Shenandoah Virginia Valley Phyllis Javier Richmond Richard Atlanta Dunlop and Vawter William and Mary College Williamsburg Elliott Batserman Texas Philip Taylor

Jenkins Succeeds Himself As Chief Of Hose Company

The South End Hose Company elected Thomas J. Jenkins to serve another year as president by acclamation. Other officers include C. W. Buhl and Dr. C. B. Harlee as vice presidents, C. D. Grimm secretary, B. H. Grimm treasurer, Rev. Emerson J. Rohart chaplain, and Sam Kinsonga chief pipeman.

South End Hose Company Thomas J. Jenkins C. W. Buh Cc. B. Harlee C. D. Grimm BH. L. Grimm Emerson J. Rohart Hugh Clark William Gochenour Boseman Alfred Safer Homer Rogers K. B. Helstey Sam Kinsonga Roy Carper George Seabright Nev Emerson J. Rohary T. H. Pickeral E. L

Pay Now Save Discount on Subscriptions

Special January rate now in effect. Pay now to save 4.00 per year by carrier in advance and 3.00 per year by mail in advance. Combination offers include Sfax and Progressive Farmer in advance 3.03. SMr and Progressive Farmer by carrier in advance 4.05.

Sfax Progressive Smr the Evening Star

Wilbur Confident of Crushing Sandino Rebels

In Managua and Washington a push to intensify the Nicaragua campaign unfolds as Secretary Wilbur orders two marine battalions to join Major R. E. Rowell’s air bombardment against Sandino rebels around Quilali. Reinforcements raise total Marines to about 2,500 with ships guarding coastal cities.

Associated Press Managua Nic Jan. S United States Marine Air Forces Quilali R. E. Rowell Ocatal Tolali Quilal Washington Nicaragua Gandivene Neuva Secovia Wilbur Sandino Gee Tilgalpa S Retary Coolidge White House America Congress Longworth Wheeler Montana Logan Feland

Hats Clearance Sale Auction Notice

Hats priced at one dollar in a clearance sale run by Margaret L Hodgson. The dates shown include Thursday January 6 and Friday January 6. Post details reference an address or lot code (1-3-1p-2t).

Margaret L. Hodgson

Announcement: Major Porter House Delegates to Boston Agent

Major Porter House announces that during its winter absence in Ida its Boston office will be run by Arthur Miller the long time head of the Boston office Mr Miller brings 15 years of experience in the apple export and domestic trade and invites inquiries for up to date reliable information.

Porter House Ida Boston Arthur Miller Miller Mass R. Cooper Harnden & Company

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Ieee Frank Kelley S. P. Long Bee St. Chure Audley Farms Yoreen Raymond. H. Black C. D. Barnett Charles Parrill Gervis F. Lemley Mrs. Coolidge RBA Winchester Star Progressive Farmer Our Star Jenkins J. Howard Cather & CO U.S. Marine Air Forces House of Representatives Piccamlly Street Miura
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