Century Club highlights Massachusetts mansions talk
Mrs. Melvin Green spoke at the Century Club meeting held January 19 at Shenandoah Valley Academy with Miss Cnew as hostess. She described the House of the Seven Gables and the Quincy and Craig houses detailing architecture and colonial life in Massachusetts with notes on Puritan customs and notable residents.
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Century Club
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Cnew
Melvin Green
Massachusetts
Virginia
Green
Hawthorne
New England
Dorothy Quincys
Dorothy Q
John Hancock
Quincy House
Craig House
Cambridge
Washington
Longfellow
Rom. Ward
Rochambeau
France
Foreign Legion
America
Monticello
Jefferson
Wil Q ®Aw and Mary College
Dr McGuire Attends Philadelphia Surgeons Meeting
Dr. Hunter H. McGuire left today for Philadelphia to join the monthly Philadelphia College of Surgeons gathering. He travels with Mrs. McGuire and Miss Frances Peyton Page and is slated to return tomorrow night.
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McGet
Philadelphia
Philadelphia College of Surgeons
McGuire
Frances Peyton Page
Mr. Cover Celebrates Eighty Third Birthday at Angerona
Mr. Thomas Cover Sr a famed Winchester manufacturer and capitalist marked his eighty third birthday with a family dinner at his Angerona home on Fairmont Avenue He has lived in Winchester and Frederick County since 1868 and maintains good health for his age. Nearby Walter Beck sustained a broken limb Tuesday night near his West Cork Street home and was hospitalized though resting fairly well at Memorial Hospital.
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Cover
Thomas Cover
Winchester
Angerona
Fairmont Avenue
Mr. Cover
Walter Beck
West Cork Street
Memorial Hospital
Beck
Meta Grim
Grim
William E. Grim
Staunton
Mrs Bryant Returns Home From Memorial Hospital
Mrs. Margaret B. Bryant was moved from Memorial Hospital to her North Main street home today after improved condition following a holiday illness. Rev Dr William McC White, visiting Kernstown, has returned to Raleigh, N C. A mock wedding is planned for Braddock Street Methodist Church as part of the play An Old Maids Club to be performed tomorrow at 8 p m.
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John Murnan
North Kent Street
M. B. Bryant
Margaret B. Bryant
Memorial Hospital
North Main Street
Bryant
William McC. White
Henry M. White
C.grattan Crawford
Kernstown
Raleigh, N. C
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
National Guard Inspections To Begin In March
Adjutant General W. W. Sale issues instructions for annual armory inspections from March 15 to April 7 under the third corps area. Inspections begin at 8 p m with units in full marching order. Details include locations at Front Royal Berryville Winchester and mustering and muster procedures for all officers and enlisted men.
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National Guard
W. W. Sale
Third Corps
Front Royal
Berryville
One Hundred and Sixteenth Infantry
Winchester
Adjutant General
Parson Brown Delivers Highlight Speech at Rotary Lunch
Parson Brown of Woodstock Rotary spoke before a near full house at the George Washington Hotel. Guests included Grove Kneisley of Woodstock and G. F. Jones of Louisville. two cello solos delighted the audience. Brown's humor drew an enthusiastic ovation.
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Rotary Club
George Washington Hotel
Parry
Hollie McCormac
Durham
N. C
Denver
PAY NOW SAVE Special January rate in effect
The Evening Star notes a January discount offer with a reduced rate and a higher price after January 31. The brief item indicates an ef fective period for the special pricing and the upcoming price change.
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the Evening Star
Social notes at local hotels and gatherings
St. Louis visitors Misses Helen Bessett Lucy Hos tek and Jean Cawthorne register at the George Washington Hotel. Baltimore residents Mrs C T Marston Mrs Schoenewolf and baby Jeanne stay with Mr A L Green. Mr Clay Rodgers departs for Della Md. Mrs E C Shaffer returns home to Brunswick Md. Church of Christ classes hosted by Mrs Shull and Mrs Riley. Cecelia Massey hosted a South Market street card party with four tables and 25 guests.
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Helen ¥ Bessett
Lucy Hostek
Jean Cawthorne
St. Louis, Mo
George Washington Hotel
The
Church of Christ
Fred Shull
Charles Riley
Cecelia Massey
South Market Street
Durkin and His Old Sweetheart Meet in Court
Chicago dispatches report Martin Durkin the so called bandit facing two murder charges encountered his former sweetheart Betty Werner in the state's attorney office. Betty accused him of framing her while Durkin defended himself amid tense scenes with his wife present. The case includes the death sentence demand for Durkin in the killings of Edward Shanahan and Harry Gray as prosecutors pursue murder indictments.
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The
Associated Press
Chicago
Martin Durkin
Betty Werner
Durkin
State’s Attorney’s
Miss Werner
Frame
Betty
Marty
Bert Sullivan
Cornell
Ill
Minnie
Irma
Conley
Martin J. Durkin
St. Louis
Robert E. Crowe
Edward C. Shanahan
Harry Gray
Senate Stalemate Delays Tax Cut and World Court Vote
Associated Press reports the Senate stalled over dates to vote on the tax reduction bill and the world court. Proponents warned they would keep the world court issue before the chamber until a roll call is secured as negotiations for February 10 tax vote and a February 20 court vote collapsed.
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Associated Press
Washington
World Court
Senate
Belgrade Nipsa Revolution Plot Uncovered
In Belgrade Yugoslavia on January 21 authorities say over 200 suspects have been arrested and raids continue nationwide after the discovery of an alleged communist plot to overthrow the government. Hundreds of houses are being searched for evidence.
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Associated Press
Belgrade
Jugoslavia
Jan
Special January Subscription Rates at The Evening Star
The Evening Star announces special January subscription rates with a discount for advance payment. Readers are urged to pay now to secure savings on ongoing or new subscriptions.
Seizure of Ocean Tug Rescue with Million Dollar Bootleg Liquor
Marine police seized the ocean going tug Rescue after a chase off Sandy Hook. The vessel carried over 25,000 cases of assorted wines and liquors and might be worth up to a million dollars. The crew fled as coast guard divers closed the sea cocks.
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Associated Preas
New York
Marine Police
Rescue
Sandy Hook
Coast Guard
Tao
Clarence Dix Ex Bank Teller Sentenced to Ten Years
Clarence O Dix a former teller was sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary after pleading guilty to stealing 107550 from the banking and brokerage firm of Robert Garrett and Sons The only witness was Charles Fawcett from the firm who testified Dix claimed he was discharged from Baker Watts and Comply for a shortage and that the firm believed he was penitent.
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Baltimore
Clarence O. Dix
Robert Garrett and Sons
Charles Fawcett
Dix
Baker, Watts
Fawcett
Little Boy Dead From Meningitis in Brucetown
Maurice Edwin Russell aged 21 months died at 7 o clock this morning at his parents home in Brucetown after meningitis followed by influenza. Funeral services will be at 11 Saturday at home with Rev. J D Russell of the Methodist Church and burial at Green Hill Cemetery Berryville VA. Mr Russell is son of Benjamin Russell and Mrs Russell formerly Miss Carrie McAboy daughter of Edward McAboy of Wadesville Clarke county.
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Maurice Edwin Russell
Ray Russell
Brucetown
J. D. Russell
Methodist Church
Green Hill Cemetery
Berryville
Wae Weeee
Mr. Russell
Benjamin Russell
Russell
Carrie McAboy
Edward McAboy
Wadesville
Clarke County
Probate suit to attach Shumate share in Martha Shumate estate
The Shenandoah Valley National Bank and others sue J Esten Shumate to attach his share of Martha Shumate deceaseds estate to pay a debt to N S Nanson estate. The court orders Shumate to appear within ten days after publication and directs weekly notice in Evening Star Winchester for four weeks. A copy must be posted at the courthouse and mailed to defendants. Corinne Thomas, July Clerk. 1926.
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Corporation Court
City OF
Winchester
Mary Moore Manson
N. C. Manson
J. Esten Shumate
H.R. Kern
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Aamrs
Martha Shumate
Dec’d
Evening Star
Corinne Thomas
T. Russell Cather
Unknown Civil War Soldier’s Lonely Tomb in Shenandoah Valleys Peak
In the Shenandoah Valley Virginia between two rivers on Three Top Mountains a lone Confederate signal station sits abandoned for decades. The site recalls the Civil War era with rusted horse shoes and ruined chimmneys while a forgotten military road winds to the mountain top. Nature has carved a final resting place for an unknown dead beneath this lonely summit revered as a national memorial.
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Mother Nature
Stonewall Jackson
Shenandoah
Virginia
Hahore Hill
Cedar Creek
Sheridan
Rome
Paris
London
Washington
America
Milk Car Service Discontinued By Southern Railway
Virginia dairy groups debate the possible end of Southern Railway milk car service to Florida points as baggage cars are damaged. Shippers propose using refrigerator cars if needed. The Virginia Dairy Products Association closes its session with calls to abolish the State Food and Dairy Commissioner and State Veterinarian offices amid a brewing industry dispute.
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Staunton
Southern Railway
Florida
Virginia Dairy Products Association
Washington
Virginia State Dairymen’s Association
Jersey, Guernsey, and
Holstein Clubs
Old Dominion
Virginia lawmakers push welfare aid and election of judges
A layman notes a plan to place aged dependents under Public Welfare with payments up to 85 cents a day for those over 70 meeting financial limits. Bills to elect Supreme Court judges for life and to grant habeas corpus during vacations were discussed, plus a removal of retirement rules for judges and local control of fees for office expenses.
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D. C. Richardson
Hastings Court
Richmond
Hevenage
Saint
Department of Public Welfare
Fuller
Virginia
A. C. Smith
Senate
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of
Louisa
Gordon
Barksdale
Lynchburg
Delegate Hall
Loudoun
Hall
Senate Fee Commission
Bootlegging in Anthracite Emerges as New Industry
Philadelphia reports a rising bootlegging trade in anthracite coal sparked by the recent mine strike. Bootleggers haul coal at night from outcrops and culm banks near Wilkes-Barre Hazleton Sunbury and Ha ton, selling 10 to 20 dollars per bag. Police efforts fail. Thomas Murphy brings the first load to Philadelphia from culm banks near Ha ton.
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Wilkes-Barre
Hazleton
Sunbury
United Mine Woters
Thomas Murphy
Philadelphia
Haton
Appointments For U B Rural Charge Sunday Services
Schedule for Winchester r as charge United Brethren Church includes Rev S R Ludwig Mount Pleasant WV leading Sunday school 9 45 a m sermon 10 45 a m C E Society 7 p m prayer meeting Wednesday 7 p m evangelistic services 7 30 p m Rev W B Obaugh Relian charge to assist in a ten day to two week series beginning Sunday night January 24.
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Winchester Ras
United Brethren Church
S. R. Ludwig
Mount Pleasant
W. Va
Sunda School
Pas
M. C. E. Society
Pleasant Valley Sunday School
Christian Endeavor
W. B. Obaugh
Relian Charge
Ludwig
Earn from 35 to 50 weekly with expert training
Men sought for demonstration work with E led by a trained demonstrator. No cold canvassing. Permanent connection offered. Call 9 a m sharp at 14 Main St. Winchester. Ask for Mr. Mudd. (1-21-23-25-27-41)
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Main St
Winchester
Mr. Mudd
Senate Bill Proposes State Farm for Misdemanants
A Senate bill proposes a state farm for misdemeanants on the western side of the state. Supported by Senators Barksdale Ball and Lesner, the measure aims to establish a perpetual memorial to General Robert E. Lee. Senator Jeffreys of Chase City sponsored the Lee memorial bill in the Senate.
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Virginia
Senate
Senate Barksdale
Ball
Lesner
Robert Edward Lee
Jeffreys
Chase City
San Virginia
Ft Wa
Capitol
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