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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1926

Page

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Chiropractor Confesses Dismembering Miss Dietrich’s Body

Philadelphia area report states chiropractor David Marshall confessed after four hours of questioning to dismembering Anna May Dietrich’s body after she allegedly poisoned herself. He claimed she spoke of a wealthy New Yorker named Nichols and disposed of parts in Media and Bywood area woods.

David Marshall Phesgolaind ‘ Press Philadelpru David Marshall Anna May Dietrich Delaware County New York Nichols Katharine 5 G Fing Milad Media Philadelphia Bywood William Taylor Bywood Heights

World Court cloture vote clears Senate path to final decision

The Senate invoked the cloture rule 68 to 26 to limit debate on the world court issue. The vote ensures a final adoption on American adherence within a few days as supporters say the outcome is foregone.

Associated Press Washington Jan Senate

Funeral services for Maurice A. Shiner held in Winchester

Funeral services for Maurice A. Shiner known as Mike were conducted at his South Main Street home. He died of a heart attack early Thursday morning. A large crowd from Winchester, Maryland and Virginia attended with over 100 Friendship Fire Company members and Moose delegation present. Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Maurice A. Shiner Winchester Mike South Main Street F. R. Casselman Centenary Reformed Church Shiner Washington Baltimore Maryland Loudoun County Friendship Fire Company Loyal Order of Moose Mount Hebron Harry Woodward Hunter Carrver Russell Carpenter John Mills Russell Patton James Cave William A. Shiner Vincent Rogers Roger Orndorff Edgar Beall Ward Widmyer Hagerstown Elder Trenary Bunker Hill W. Va

Byrd to Unveil Three Part Plan for Virginia

Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch reports governor elect Harry F Byrd prepares a three part inaugural address. The first will outline general aims for February 1 at the Capitol with radio broadcast. The second details a tax program for legislature and local governments. The third outlines revolutionary proposals to consolidate and simplify state government, with reforms to take effect after constitutional amendments.

G. W. Lineweaver Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch Richmond Harry F. Byrd Winchester Capitol Virginia WRVA Norfolk Danville Byrd Terhatkenaip- 3

Promenade All To the Colonial Tuesday Night

The Square Dance Contest at the Colonial Theatre Tuesday evening at 9 p m promises a big turn out with more than twenty couples entered. A silver Loving Cup will be awarded and the audience will judge the winners. The music will be by leading local country dance musicians. Names of entrants and musicians appear in the Star. Regular house prices apply.

Colonial Theatre Star Colonial

Mrs Earl Long Undergoes Tonsil Removal at Memorial Hospital

Mrs Earl Long, daughter of E B Smoke of Mount Williams and niece of Fanny Shepherd of Rouss Avenue, had her tonsils removed at Memorial Hospital Saturday. She was moved to her father's Mount Williams home yesterday and is recovering. Lost diamond bar pin at Colonial Theatre. liberal reward offered.

Earl Long Memorial Hospital E. B. Smoke Mount Williams Fanny , Shepherd Rouss Avenue

Wanted Large Clean Cotton Rags

Mr and Mrs M Hamberger spent yesterday in Baltimore as guests of relatives and friends. The item notes STAR OFFICE recruitment for large clean cotton rags.

Mrs. M. Hamberger Baltimore

For Rent Six Room Building on Main Street

Classified notice listing a six room building for rent at 8 Main St suitable for dwelling or business. Contact G. M. Hansbrough. Also reports a S P C A meeting at the secretary's home Mrs. R. M. Ward on Tuesday morning with all members urged to attend. Includes ad line for Peoples Drug Store.

Main St G. M. Hansbrough R. M. Ward

Wood for Sale From Glaize & Bro

Classified note advertises wood for sale at 2.50 per cart load from Glaize and Bro. Also mentions a Goodyear tire and a reuse 2e-Totry fragment in the listing.

Glaize & Bro Goodyear Tire

Arrangements of Inauguration In Assembly's Hands

Gov Byrd says the General Assembly oversees all inauguration arrangements for February 1. A public reception at the Jefferson Hotel will follow at 9 PM with notable figures. The Marine Band will perform, and the ceremony will be broadcast by WRVA at noon with Byrd speaking at 12:30 if weather allows.

Erogr H. F. Byrd General Assembly Jefferson Hotel Byrd Trinkle Claude A. Swanson Carter Glass United ‘States Marine Band Washington Richmond Virginia WRVA Capitol

Radio World Test Opens With Strong Reception Across U S

The third international broadcasting test opened successfully despite S O S interruptions and an earthquake. About 1200 fans heard music from England, South America and Mexico, with signals reaching St Louis and New York City as overseas reports awaited.

New York S. O United States St. Louis Atlantic Solvang Delaware Order of Silence America London Bournemouth Daventry England Barcelona Spain Lima Peru Buenos Aires LOW Long Island Philadelphia

County Sunday School Workers Discuss Plans

The Frederick county meeting at the Naetad Library drew a representative turnout from most districts and Winchester. Rev. Minor C. Miller outlined program work, training, and a proposed second training school at Massanutten Springs. J D Cammer was named superintendent of the county young people division. May 24 to 29 district conventions were approved with August 26 for the county convention, while 7 500 seats at the international convention in Birmingham urged early registration and a $3 50 fee for seat, program, and proceedings. The group urged raising $500 for state work and adjourned after prayer.

Back Creek Winchester Minor C. Miller Miller Young People's J. D. Cammer Kernstown Opequon Everett D. Kinne J. W. Richard J. Mer. Ev. M. C. Miller Massanutten Springs University Roanoke Birmingham Ala Bridgewater Frederick

Payment terms announce January rate change

The notice states a pay now save discount with a January time frame. It lists annual rates of 3.00 dollars by mail and 4.00 dollars by carrier in advance.

Pay on or before Saturday January thirtieth 1926

The notice urges payment by Saturday January 30 1926 to secure the discount for 1926. It appears in The Evening Star and emphasizes timely remittance to retain the reduced rate.

Robbery by cellmates in Staunton jail case

Three prisoners in the Staunton jail are charged with robbing fellow inmate Cham bers of 55 dollars while he slept. A search found 20 and 6 dollar bills on Elmer Newcome, 20 dollars on Paul Elliott, and 10 dollars on John Heflin. The trio face robbery hearings. Newcome and Elliott have other charges pending.

Chamberg Staunton Chambers Pannett Boyd Elmer Newcome Paul Elliott John Heflin Newcome Pilcott Heflin News Come Eliot Kernatown Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Stephens City

Friends of Dumb Animals Meet Tomorrow in City

Friends of Dumb Animals announces an important meeting tomorrow at 10 30 o clock in the secretary Mrs Robt M Ward home on South Washington street for members and others interested in humane work. The club notes progress but cites funding and interest gaps and invites support through one dollar dues and personal involvement.

Robt. M. Ward Washington Street

Opening Day of Circuit Court Postponed

The February term of Frederick county Circuit Court, set to begin February 1st, is postponed to February 3rd due to the Richmond inauguration of Governor Harry F. Byrd. Judge Whiting authorized the delay as many officers wish to attend, and a grand jury has been summoned for Wednesday for what is expected to be a busy term.

Circuit Court Frederick County Richmond Frederick Winchester Harry F. Byrd Whiting

Objection to Stigma From Mayor's Court Verdict

Philip Hanson protests the stigma of a guilty verdict by Stephens City Mayor Smallwood for being a public nuisance by making loud and unseemly noises. He appealed to the Circuit Court with a $30 bond after a $10 fine and costs were imposed.

Philip Hanson Stephens City Smallwood

Open for Business at South End Barber Shop

The South End Barber Shop at Main and Cork in Clifton opens with J A Neales in charge and invites patronage. An amateur report from Paris signs as the Eiffel Tower, noting 230 meter reception amid poor foreign program reception claimed from Chicago and New England.

Cork J. A. Neales Clifton and Earl Crowser Hiffel Paris Eiffel Chicago New England

50 Jerseys to be sold at EBC sale notice

Lost items and reward notices from Berryville and Main street appear with details of property sales and missing items. Helvestine’s sale on February 4 is listed one mile from Berryville. A tortoise-shell spectacles loss on Stewart Street includes contact for reward. A white gold Swiss ladies wrist watch lost on Main Street near F. L. School, with liberal reward offered.

EBC Helvestine Berryville Stewart Street Wolfe and Cork Sts J. E. Baker Stonewall Ave Water St F. L. School Main St F. L. Emmert & Son

Stove for Sale Inexpensive for garage or large building

For sale cheap and quick. Suitable for garage, store, or any large building. Apply at Stax office.

Stax Office

John W Jackson Dies at Son's Winchester Home

John W Jackson longtime Winchester resident died at 4 am Sunday at the home of his son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Frank R Jackson 210 East Water Street after years of ill health He was born December 18 1847 in the Gainesboro section of Frederick County and lived as a railroad and mill engine man He is survived by three sons Aokike and William J Jackson of Winchester and Frank Chapman of near Town WV and three daughters Mrs E W Seaes of Philadelphia Tenn Mrs Charles H of Idatown VA and Mrs Frank Chapman of near Town WV Funeral services will be held at 3 pm Tuesday at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank R Jackson conducted by Rev J Luther Neff Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church with interment at an unspecified local cemetery

John William Jackson Winchester Ant Frank Rh. Jackson East Water Street Jackson Wincheater Steam Laundry A. H H. Jackson Gainesbro Gainesboro Frederick County Josiah and Mary S. Haines Jackson Waynesboro Berryville Clarke County Ir. Jackson Market Street Methodiat Iopiscop Mary Beer Alexander Aokike William J. Jackson Seaes Phr Tenn Charles H Son Idatown Frank Chapman Near Town W. Va Chat Martinsburg Albert Jackson Bunker Hill Charles Cartersville Vax Walter” Donald Isaac Smith J.G. Babb Wiliam Bailey David Wiltey Jt Anderson Nathanel Hawins Ie Ri

Special Farm Feed Sale by Winchester Milling Co

Farmers dairymen and poultrymen are urged to take five days only from January 26 through January 30 to buy Pure Wheat Bran Middlings Mixed Feed 41 Percent Cotton Seed Meal Blue Ridge Scratch Blue Ridge Keg Mash A 25 Percent Milk Ration and other feeds at an extra special price in ten lots. Buy where you can save money. Also available for rent apartment 13 W Piccadilly St.

Blue Ridge Winchester Milling Corp

January Rate Now In Effect Pay Now And Save

The Evening Star announces a new January rate with a discount for those who pay now. The notice indicates the change is in effect and urges timely payment to secure the savings.

THE Evening ‘Star

Free Clinic For Cripples Of All Ages

The next free clinic for crippled persons of all ages will be held Saturday January 30 from 9 am to 4 pm at the District Nurse Association office in the Chamber of Commerce building Winchester. Examination and treatment are free for those unable to pay. Cripples from Winchester and surrounding districts urged to attend, sponsored by the Winchester Kiwanis and Rotary State? ine.

District Nurse Association Chamber of Commerce Winchester Winchester Kiwanis Rat

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