Bandit Shoots Watchman at Hagerstown Pin Factory
Bayard Turner watchman at Wiebel’s pin plant in Hagerstown was shot twice in the boiler room during a suspected failed robbery. The attacker fled but was wounded by Turner. a man named Shildt from Frederick was later found wounded nearby with a loaded revolver. Police believe two men planned to rob the plant and arrest warrants are anticipated.
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Hank Factory
Turner
Washington Hospital
Shildt
Frederick
Turter
Ina
Senay Aise
Hagerstown
Bayard Turner
Wiebel’s
Lieut
Williams
Plant
Guthridge Acquitted Again on Liquor Transportation Charge
Lawrence M. Guthridge former Winchester official was acquitted in Corporation Court on a charge of illegally transporting ten gallons of liquor. Witnesses testified Guthridge claimed he took the liquor as a favor to avoid a police seizure. Guthridge offered an alibi and denied making alleged remarks. The crowded trial drew wide local interest.
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Lawrence M. Guthridge
Winchester Oy Department
Corporation Court
Guthridge
Clarence Tevalt
San Winchester
Guth
Tevalt
Overstone
Kertistown
Valley Pike
Winchester
Caverstoge
Rev H G Spencer Injured in Ice Fall
A Baltimore county report states Rev H G Spencer former pastor of Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church slipped on ice and injured his spine. He is confined to bed and expected to remain for several weeks. Friends in Winchester and Frederick County wish him a speedy recovery.
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Baltimore County
H. G. Spencer
Market Street Methodist ‘Episcopal Church
Spencer
Sej
Winchester
Frederick County
Notice 1927 Dog Taxes Due with Penalty Fees
City and county treasurers warn that dog taxes for 1927 are due now. A five percent penalty is added if not paid by February 1. Wm. T. Barr is City Treasurer and Robt. S. Smith County Treasurer.
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Wm. T. Barr
City Treas
S. Smith
County
Treas
Six Die as Acetylene Blast Hits Idaho Chapel
An acetylene gas explosion during a basketball game at Turner Idaho's Mormon chapel killed six and injured about twenty, twelve seriously. The blast shattered the building as spectators rushed to the exit, with the janitor James McCann and his relatives among the dead and injured. Elmer Anderson Ira Lowe were identified among the victims.
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Idaho Chapel
Associated Press
Turner
Idaho
Mormon
Latter Day St Ate
Central
James McCann
Brigham McCann
Elmer Anderson
Ira Lowe
Old Folks Day At Tabernacle Observed In City
City observes Old Folks Day at the Tabernacle on Amherst Street with business houses closing 10 30 to 11 30. A flower will be pinned on each attendee and songs from old times are planned.
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Tabernacle
Amherst Street
Dr. Pica
Cobb and Speaker Cleared Of Baseball Crookedness
Leonard had charged Cobb and Tris Speaker with dishonesty but commissioner Kenesaw Landis ruled both not guilty and restored them to their clubs reserve lists. Landis also noted Smoky Joe Wood was named in letters from Leonard. Leonard refused to face the players as demanded. Mr George Kitzel was a guest at the G F House last night.
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Associated Press
Ty Cobb
Tris
Kenesaw M. Landis
Taminenseee
Mne Tigers
Siete ‘ Dutel" Poona
Tiger
Lan‘dis
Cobb
Speaker
Ban Johnson
Landis
Leonard
Smoky Joe* Wood
George Kitzel
Rochester, N
G. F. House
Fairfax Opens Central Almshouse For Eighth District
Fairfax Virginia January 27 1927 The new central almshouse near Manassas on the Centerville road opens to house 50 inmates with dining rooms kitchens laundry and medical service. Cost 50000 land 8000 furnishings 3000 average daily attendance 62. County costs shared by Culpeper Fauquier Fairfax Louisa Loudoun and others with total district expenditure 31884.02. A nurse cook maid and outside help will staff the home expected to house 35 inmates by Saturday and later invite public inspection.
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Fairfax
Faube
Manassas
Centerville Road
Resa Oe
Ot Vaneen
Pairfax County
King George
Stafford
Ande
Culpeper
Fauquier
Louisa
Loudoun
Ste Caget
George Harrison
Herndon
Eighth Congressional District
Alexandria City
Chamber of Commerce
Alexandria
Board of Supervisors
City Council of
State Board of Public Welfare
Arthur W. James
H. C. Shirley
State Highway Commission
Mrs. Martha J. Potts Dies At Son's Home
Mrs. Martha J. Potts widow of Joseph A. Potts died at 12 30 PM today at the home of her son Benjamin H. Potts 743 Woodland Avenue after a lingering illness. Her husband was long time Gore postmaster. Funeral arrangements will be announced in tomorrow's Star along with a sketch of Mrs Potts. Mr R G Mitchell of Boyce Va spent time here on business.
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Martha J. Potts
Joseph A. Potts
Benjamin H. Potts
Woodland Avenue
Gore
Valley House
Sydney 8. Gore
Man Under Sin Is Not Normal Says Rev Dr Bridgers
Rev Dr Bridgers argues sin causes moral insanity and that the prodigal’s return embodies true repentance. He warns indulgences threaten American families and urges high school standards, inviting all parents to hear his sermon on The Christian and Amusements at Bridgers Tabernacle.
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DR. Bridgers
Bridgers
Bank Receiver Fails To Trace Missing Funds In Mount Sidney Case
Staunton banker J W H Pilson, receiver for Bank of Mount Sidney Inc, cannot locate 23000 dollars allegedly embezzled by Homer C Early who died by his own hand on January 14 after an examiner failed to balance the books. Pilson says only about 4500 dollars can be accounted for amid the mystery.
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J. W. H. Pilson
Staunton
Bank of Mount Sidney, Inc
Homer C. Early
Early
Mr. Pilson
Ank
Clevenger Family Ails As Guest Visits City
Roy Clevenger of Philadelphia arrives to be with his father Lovie Clevenger who is ill at their Amherst street home. Lovie Clevenger has suffered a stroke and remains in serious condition. Joltie peers of jn mon is noted as a guest at the George Washington Hotel.
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Roy Clevenger
Philadelphia
Lovie Clevenger
Amherst Street
Clevenger
Philyriz
Joltie Peers
Jn Mon
George Washington Hotel
Moose Club Notice Sets Tonight and Friday Gatherings
Regular meeting to be held tonight at 8 o clock with special business and refreshments. All members are asked to attend a tabernacle meeting Friday night at 7 30. By order of the dictator. CHAS F KING Secy.
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MOOSE
Tabernacle
Chas. F. King
Mrs Bettie Trammell Dies After Long Illness
Bettie Trammell wife of Wren Trammell died at 11 that night at 507 South Braddock Street after a long illness from complications of diseases. Funeral Friday at 8 30 P M from their home with Rev J T Clarke of Hirst Baptist Church officiating. Interment Mount Hebron Cemetery. She was 72 born in Culpeper County Virginia and married in Washington 38 years ago. The couple had no local relatives. a sister Mrs J C Foltz of Culpeper is the only near living relation. She was a devoted Baptist and devoted wife and partner to her husband.
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Bettie Trammell
Wren Trammell
South Braddock Street
Mr. Trammell
Culpeper County
Budget Forms Implement County Budget System in Virginia
Director of the Budget H Bradford outlines new county budget forms for the year ending June 30, 1928, aiming for uniform fiscal years and minimal initial detail. He notes future expansion to fully itemize expenditures by character and object under each county activity and stresses noninterference with local affairs. The piece also notes Mrs Earl Carter returning home to Baltimore after visiting her Baltimore parents.
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Carter W. Wormldy
Richmond
General Assembly
Ford
Bradford
Rouss Fire Co Members Call For Revival Meeting
All members are requested to meet at the fire hall on Friday January 28 at 7 15 oclock to end in 2 body the revival services. C Douglas Brown president.
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Rouss Fire CO
C. Douglas Brown
Woodstock man dies in accident near Maurertown crossing
Coroner's Jury in Woodstock Virginia rules the car train collision unavoidable as brakes failed to stop the coupe. Clark a Woodstock resident about forty three, returning from a manganese mine near Van Byress Furnace, was killed as the auto struck the work train near a steep grade at a crossing. Witnesses said the fireman shouted and the engineer applied emergency brakes but the car was already at speed. The victim lived in Woodstock twenty years and was known as an expert auto mechanic. The body was taken to Fravel's funeral home after the coroner's inquest.
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Woodstock
Saumsville Road
Maurertown
Woo Istock
Olaf
Clark Coupe Warer
Dr. I. Shave
Clark
Madison 4
Tissuper
Fravel
Coronet
Elticen
van Byress Furnace
Legion Play Directed by Mrs Reynolds in Winchester
American Legion presents a local play directed by Mrs Frank Reynolds with Robert Y Conrad Post as sponsor. Rehearsals continue nightly at the Empire Theater on February 17 under Mrs Reynolds who has long been active in Winchester talent circles. Major Thomas L I Steere United States Army retired and Mr Henry Steere of Winchester will lead cast featuring many Frederick County residents formerly in World War I service.
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Robert Y. Conrad Post
American Legion
the Empire
Frank Reyne
Winchester
Thomas LI Steere
United Post Army
Henry 8. Steere
Frederick County
Ely
Public Sale Announcement for Stock and Goods
Public sale of stock implement and household goods to be held Friday January 38th and Saturday January 26th at Berryville. Auctioneer J Mack Cain listed. Hats priced at one dollar.
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Jberryville
J. Mack Cain
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Pin Works
Leonard Shildt
Thurmont
Watchman
Mr. Spencer
K. M. Landis
Wood
Detroit
NEW Central — Almshouse
Jos. Potts
R. G. Mitchell
Boyce, Vai
Evening Star
Star Almanac
Evangelist
Handley School
Bridgets Tabernacle
Handley Band
Old Rugged Cross
Mitchell
Bridgera
Mr. Clevenger
Boards of Supervisors
Earl Carter
Baltimore
Frank Walter
South Cameron Street
Edward
Shenandoah County
Legion
Marg Sieene
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