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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1927
Page
3
Winchester and surrounding towns enjoy a flurry of social announcements. Engagements, travel plans, and party reminders fill notes on weddings, dances in Martinsburg and Baltimore, family visits, and hospital stays at Memorial and Garfield. Beloved locals, regions and institutions appear in ongoing social pages.
Special to The Star Harrisonburg Va January 26 indictments naming Mrs Lam Miss Essie Tam Miss Allie Tam Virgil Lam Ralph Lam and Taylor on charge of obstructing justice after attacking Deputy Sheriff George Lawson and a posse to free Sheldon Lam who had been arrested in Jollette Hollow Lam family members are at large or in custody with deputies recounting two separate assaults by the Lam women and men on lawmen and the January 26 court action at Page County Circuit Court in Luray with Jollette Hollow described as a Blue Ridge settlement.
Mr. E. W. Smallwood of Bunker Hill visited on business. Mrs. J. M. Woodward of New York and Winchester sailed from New York for Europe to spend winter. Mrs. C. E. Aulick of this city visits friends in Washington DC. Rev. John J. Massey, with sister Mrs. J. P. Stryker, leaves for Hopewell VA. Mrs. F. A. Perkins of Boston leaves after illness, escorted by nurse Charlotte L. Weld. Mr. E. L. Landrum of Boston, connected with the Gilpin Cane, stays at the George Washington Hotel.
Former Virginia governor William Evelyn Cameron aged 84 died at his son George V Camerons home in Louisa after months of ill health. He served as governor from 1882 to 1886 and was the oldest living ex governor. Survived by two sons and a daughter. Funeral Thursday in Petersburg conducted by H. P. Hill Camp Confederate Veterans. Born in Petersburg November 28 1842, Cameron fought in the Civil War and later led a career in law and journalism including ten years as editor in chief of the Norfolk Virginian Pilot.
Dr Bridgers leads a revival addressing persecution for living godly lives. The preacher urges commitment to Christ, warns against worldliness, and recalls early Christian martyrs. Old Folks Day announced with plans to assist infirm and aged attendees including transport.
Dr. J Frank Norris Fort Worth Baptist leader freed on charges of murder Dexter Chipps as jurors read not guilty verdict Judge Hamilton warned crowd against disturbance Norris cried later with his wife. Chipps Jr son of the slain man wept Norris has had two prior acquittals in 1912 1913 for arson and perjury connected to his Fort Worth church.
Dear Ann, the American Legion show kicks off with a bang as Dr. Allen and Sheriff Pannett join the cast. Practices are nightly at the legion building with Mrs Reynolds directing a home talent production praised for clever lines and wide local participation.
The writer expresses strong enthusiasm and intent to write again within a day or so. A warm closing with affection is included.
Funeral services for William Henry Jacobs 80 were held at Nineveh Warren county with Rev Joseph S Duckwall of Winchester presiding. Interment followed at Prospect Hill Cemetery Front Royal. Jacobs born November 21 1847 at Front Royal was a Nineveh Presby terian leader and is survived by his widow Katherine Wheelwright a son Edward B Jacobs and two daughters Mrs Mary Stuart Roesler and Mrs Jessie Cassidy and a son in law Herbert Roesler.
Lady Warwick pulls back her proposal to fit Easton Lodge at Warwick England into a labor university project after the Union Congress failed to raise required funds.
Our January rate is now in effect four dollars per year in advance by carrier three dollars per year in advance by mail. This offer is valid up to February 1st. Send your remittance now. The Evening Star.
In the owuusife district, Ot Cngla School authorities frequently provide cycles for pupils who live far from school, easing daily travel and improving attendance.
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