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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1928
Page
1
Virginia lawmakers push repeal of the absent voters law amid constitutional challenges. A sponsor from Louisa County frames it as a corruption risk while opponents cite vote buying and invasion of home ballots.
A note announces 25 shares of National Fruit Product Co preferred stock to be sold at auction Saturday January 21 at 11 30 a m at the Court House. The issue has never missed a dividend and is sold in blocks of five.
Early morning blaze at the Charles Wood land home of Chas. R. Fogle near Red Bud Mill destroys the brick house and contents. Irvin Harbaugh and family, plus Mr. Fogle, evacuate in their night clothes as flames engulf the lower floor. A neighbor rescues them, with Paul Harbaugh later overcome by smoke but saved. Estimated loss 6000 to 7000 dollars, partly insured.
The Associated Press reports a warm start to the week for the North and Middle Atlantic States with rising temperatures, a chance of snow or rain around Tuesday, and colder weather by Wednesday or Thursday.
The Senate naval oil investigation reopened before the public lands committee reading part of testimony from the Fall Sinclair conspiracy trial. It concerns Continental Trading Company and the delivery of Liberty bonds to M T Everhart of Pueblo Colorado, who declined to testify.
The Rev. Dr. S. L. Flickinger of Centenary Reformed Church will preach tomorrow evening the second in a series on Is the World Growing Better. Lost three keys in a black leather case. Reward at Star Office.
Short classified listing for Winchester Steam Laundry offering cleaning dyeing and pressing with phone contact 23 and a request for a New Country Ham. also a notice for National Park Restaurant identified with a compact ad line and code A1-20-1p-21.
After 20 days of mild January weather the region plunged to 14 degrees with a 45 mile wind. The De Grasse docked 45 hours late amid stormy seas, while Adirondack snowdrifts reached 10 to 15 feet. Elsewhere a Hillsboro fire Devoured two blocks, and a Philadelphia bed fires killed a woman after a cigarette mishap. A Baltimore signal tower fire halted Pennsylvania Railroad traffic worth about 3500 dollars.
The U S S Relief, a naval hospital ship at San Pedro, steamed out early with many crew members left ashore fueling fears of a disaster near San Clemente Island. Navy officials denied SOS or wireless orders from the fleet while wives of battle fleet personnel sought information.
William H. Murphy of Baltimore was fined $600 and costs by Judge Urner and Newman in Frederick County Circuit Court on a three year old charge of operating an automobile while under the influence of liquor. Originally sentenced to two years in the house of correction this became a second offense due to prior forfeiture. Murphy avoided jail in a separate ruling that forfeiture did not equal a conviction.
The will of Mrs. Maria Co Wad Taylor of Woodstock Va but long resident here probated in the Corporation clerk's office. Entire estate left to Mrs Emma K Grim wife of her nephew W Kepler Grim. Executor was to be Philip Williams who declined. administrator with the will annexed M M Lynch bond $300. Will dated June 6 1927 witnessed by Lynch and Clarence E Hardy.
Information sought on a 1928 Tudor Ford sedan with green body wire wheels Goodyear tires motor No 14647128 license No 111661. Reward offered by Howarod Morrison Berryville Virginia date 11 20 1p fly.
William Sherman age seventy residing with a daughter near Mountains Falls was found dead in the roadway about four miles from la home yesterday afternoon. A doctor certified the death as natural causes heart trouble after examination. Sherman had worked at Richard Jolliffe farm at Opequon earlier and sought transport to his daughter's home. He was aided part of the way by E C Oates and later by Harry Richards of Mountain Falls. The body was found 50 feet from the Richards home. Sherman leaves a widow and daughter Mrs Oliver Himelright. Funeral expected tomorrow.
Chicago reporting a droughty 25 percent of U S winter wheat acreage with minimal snow cover. Prices rose for wheat while corn and oats fluctuated. Freeze thaw cycles raise concerns of damage and abandonment in the central west, with quality doubts in European and Canadian crops and ongoing world export trends.
William du Pont 73, Wilmington millionaire and powder magnate, died at his Georgia winter home near Brunswick. He suffered a heart attack while reading a newspaper. Survived by son William du Pont Jr and daughter Mrs Thomas Somerville. wife Miss Annie Rodgers Zinn had died previously. He was connected with I du Pont de Nemours and Repanno Chemical.
Col Charles A Lindbergh is expected to depart from David near Cristobal for France Field this afternoon. A Martin bomber and a transport plane were sent to David to retrieve camp equipment and mechanics for the Lindbergh party. Wives of aviators report little word on movements. Also reported, Mrs Louisa Eskey Leach shows slight improvement after yesterday surgery, though still serious.
United States wheat and flour totals are 6,000,000 bushels above last year while the visible wheat supply is 23,000,000 bushels above the year ago level. Market uncertainty grows over possible Washington farm legislation as corn offerings arrive in Chicago keeping values in check. Oats cash demand remains solid and Chicago stock drops under 1,000,000 bushels. Lard remains comparatively cheap vs substitutes, lifting the provision market.
Local Sunday school workers promote a public speaking contest in Virginia on outlaw war pacts with France. The effort, announced by Lewis Pidgeon of Wadesville, aims to engage youths under 19 in delivering public addresses about permanent world peace and war alternatives.
John Stuart, confined to his parents' home after a fall from a car running board in Strasburg, sustained several broken ribs but continues about the same. The incident occurred several nights ago and he missed his footing while alighting.
The Handley High School auditorium welcomed 400 to 500 viewers for the third Handley lecture by Dr. A F Macconochie of the University of Virginia. He spoke on Earth's Sculpture with Special Reference To the Scenery of Scotland and showed slides attributing landform irregularities to weather running water glaciers and sea invasion rather than volcanic events.
Shawnee Inn hosts its first season spring chicken dinner with parties and banquets hosted by this issuer. Phone number 601 Ip-Kki is listed for reservations and inquiries.
Middletown Bank to host a Chicken and Oyster Supper at the Odd Fellows Hall in Middletown on Jam 21st 1928. The Band directed by Prof. W H Mellwee will play several concerts during the evening providing music and learning moments for attendees.
Senator-elect William Vare filed a general denial to charges by Democrat William B. Wilson that fraud and corruption affected the Pennsylvania contest. The answer denies conspiracies to register underage, dead, and non residents in several counties. The Senate case remains active as both sides pursue resolution.
Classified notice for a 1927 touring car offered by John J. Williams of 22 Amherst St. The vehicle is described as new, used only six months, with three new tires and excellent condition. Contact Mr Williams for details.
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