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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1927

Page

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Nation Faces Grave Problem at Toledo Bar Meeting

William Gibbs McAdoo told the Ohio State Bar Association in Toledo that corrupt municipal politicians are driving a national drive to control politics. He linked prohibition, crime, and machine politics to a slippery path to anarchy and urged lawful constitutional remedies and federal action if needed.

Ohio State Bar Association Toledo Red Press Asane William Gibbs McAdoo United States Hest United States Senate New York Montana Maryland Congress The

Notice on Dog Taxes Due With Penalty

City and county treasurers announce seven dog tax payments are due with a percent penalty for amounts noted as due on February dates.

Barr City Treas Smith County Treas

State Chamber Offers Free Ads for Apple Blossom Festival

The Virginia State Chamber of Commerce proposes free publicity for Winchester Apple Blossom Festival. It has contracts with 32 national magazines and will devote May issue space to advertise the festival at no cost. The letter from R F Nelson offers national press placement and story distribution to editors nationwide.

Winchester Ding National Publicity Virginia State Chamber ‘of Commerce W. E. Cooper Terry Ao Chambon Therginia Cérce Virginia: State Ber of Commerce Virginia Virginia State Chamber of Commerce Virgina United States Lsts R. F. Nelson State Chamber of Commerce

Emergency marine battalion at San Diego grows to 1133 men

The emergency marine battalion at San Diego was increased to 1,133 men for possible service in China. The unit has been augmented by 500 from other stations and is ready to move at once on orders, though none have been issued.

Associated Press Washington San Diego China Navy California Mare Island Puget Sound le Jeune Marine Corps

Boston Fighter's Spine Fractured in Auto Turnover

In Okeechobee Florida on January 28 Paul Harris a Boston welterweight suffered a spine fracture when an automobile overturned. He is expected to live but become an invalid. Three companions sustained minor injuries.

Associated Press Okeechobee, Fila Paul Harris

Moose Order Plans Aggressive Membership Campaign

Winchester Lodge No. 1267 Loyal Order of Moose mapped a large recruiting drive aiming for 500 members as the lodge prepares final campaign arrangements next Thursday. Also, Frank Lovett's Baltimore trip and successful operation at Sinak Hospital were noted with thanks for friends' letters and support.

Winchester Order of Moo Frank Lovett Baltimore Harry Lovett Sinak Hospital Lovett

Funeral Rites for Mrs Potts Held Tomorrow

Funeral services for Mrs. Potts will be held tomorrow at two o clock at her son s Woodlawn avenue residence. Rev E F Clark of First Baptist Church will officiate. Burial follows in Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers named. Mrs Potts widow of Joseph A Potts moved to Winchester from Lancaster after the Civil War and survived by daughters sisters and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Joseph A. Ettie Son B. H. Potts Winchester Post Office Potts Woodlawn Avenue E. FT. Clark First Baptisl Church Mount Hebron Eee Winchester Eatteres D. C Fred “H.’ Potts Stephens City This County D. F. Kern Gore Martinsburg W. ‘Va Alice ‘€. Seiple Lancaster

Cobb 13 Offered a Good Place by St. Louis Browns

St. Louis Browns official Phil Ball said Ty Cobb could bolster the club is outfield and hitting for the coming season. Cobb announced in Augusta that he will return to baseball for one more year as a free agent, hearing offers but not yet choosing a team. He stressed he has not resigned from Detroit and believes he can play with the best.

Associated Press ST. Louis Phil Ball St. Louis Browns Ty Cobb Detroit Browns Ball Cobb Augusta Detroit Tigers Landis Leonard Bridgers Jesus Ceusennes Bishop Denny America Ville

Firefighters urged to attend seven fifteen pm service

Firemen are asked to meet at their company halls tonight at 7 15 pm to attend a service at the tabernacle. The notice is signed by Captains JAS N MOLING Brown T J JENKINS and FRED W FORNEY of Company D.

Tabernacle Jas. N. Moling D. Brown T. J. Jenkins Fred W. Forney

Coffey Leads Search For Remains Of Hattie Coffey

William Coffey, confessing slayer of his bride of four weeks, guided officers to the frozen burial site five miles south of Platteville Wisconsin. The crowd of about a thousand watched as the body fragments were recovered from snow encrusted mounds confirming the corpus delicti in the Grand Marsh case.

Associated Press Platteville Wis Riter Coffey Grand Marsh

Bear shares in Wheeling and Lake Erie sink in market turmoil

The Associated Press reports heavy losses for Wheeling and Lake Erie stock as shares surge 11 percent to 65 percent amid a drive by buyers with possible merger motives. Rockefeller interests are noted as a controlling factor in the railroad’s affairs.

Associated” Press New York Beares Wien Erie’ Rat Railroad Pittsburgh West ‘Virginia New York ‘Central Nickel Plate Rockefeller Wheeling Lake Erie Wheeling Common

Tabernacle Meeting Tonight At 7 30

All members and families are asked to attend the tabernacle meeting tonight at 7 30. Space is reserved for all. Notify rushers at the door. CHAS F KENG, Secretary.

Tabernacle Chas F. Keng

Keating Estate Valued Over Two Million in Allegany County

Cumberland Md June 28 The Keating estate the first in Allegany to surpass a million dollars was valued at over 2 million by Safe Deposit and Trust Company as executor The inventory listed 1 131 122 01 in assets with 1 065 790 48 in bonds and 47 331 53 cash in banks Real property holdings including the Clark Keating building and equity in Cumberland manufacturing concerns augmented the total value Officials noted the realty could total nearly a million and the estate’s liquidity spanned Cumberland Baltimore Winchester and other locations The deceased Col John Keating long a leading financier and former first vice president of the Merchants Bank was survived by a daughter and other relatives

Cumberland, Méd Orphans’ Court Allegany County John Keating Cumberland Winchester Safe Deposit and Trust Company of Baltimore Col. Keating Clark- Keating James Clark Ic Yin Liberty State of Maryland City of Cumberland Baltimore

Frederick County Supervisors Consider Tax Cut Plan

Frederick County may reduce the tax rate by about 4 cents of a 25 cent levy to compensate for a $2,400 loss under tax segregation. If adopted, the net effect would be a 21 cent reduction per $100 of assessed value, while the county would receive last year’s revenue. The Board of Supervisors is expected to act this afternoon.

Buiso Aeerick J Frederick County Board of Supervisors

Strange Malady Strikes Kama River Peasants In Russia

Doctors encounter a puzzling illness along the Kama river with cramps and convulsions. Officials consider possible ergot poisoning from mixed bread. More than 4,000 cases recorded and many deaths reported in the region. Numbers 489, 95, 3, and 9 were prize winners in this week’s People’s Drug contest.

Russia Associated Press Sarapul Kama River Volga

Headlights Adjusted at Official Testing Station No 242

Hughes Motor Co announces official testing station number 242 for Ford dealers. Vehicle lighting adjustments and safety checks offered to ensure compliance with standards.

Hughes Motor CO Ford Dealers

Rags Wanted Large Clean Cotton Immediate Pickup

The Evening Star office seeks large clean cotton rags for immediate use. Rags must be large and in good condition.

Evening Star Office

Sermon by Dr Bridgers on morality and reform ethics

A reading of a religious address urges moral reform and sober living. Dr Bridgers cites biblical wisdom, warns against alcohol and crime, and stresses balancing science God and love to guide behavior. The talk challenges indifference and calls for compassionate, principled action. Continued on Page Si.

Public Sale Notice of Household Goods in Berryville

A public sale will include household goods and personal items listed under executor J Mack Cain in Berryville. Details are limited but indicate sale of imptemen and related fonds. Sale date and terms are to be announced by the local notice.

I.’ Imptemen and Household Fonds Berryville J. Mack Cain

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