Tabernacle Revival Ends Monday
Revival services at the tabernacle conclude on Monday after a week of worship and sermons led by visiting pastors. Congregants are invited to attend closing events and prayer sessions.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1927
Page
1
Notice 1927 Dog Taxes Now Due With Penalty
Five percent penalty added on taxes not paid on or before February 1. City Treasurer Wm T Barr warns taxpayers to settle dog tax promptly to avoid additional charges. This notice sets the deadline and penalty for nonpayment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. T. Barr
Treas
Laoaty. Tras
Second Blast in Morgantown Mine Fire Claims Ten
Fire at Connellsville by product mine in Scott's Run district spreads. one miner dead, 245 others trapped. A second blast burns ten men while attempting to ventilate flames. Stephen Arkwright, Paisley coal owner, among injured. officials cite gas pocket and electric fault as likely causes. Mine inspectors flood workings as Lamie heads to direct response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
W. Va
R. M. Lambie
West Virginia
Stephen Arkwright
Paisley
Cleveland
Lamie
Denny Files Candidacy for House of Delegates in Virginia
Senator Denny announces his bid for the Virginia House of Delegates representing Clarke Frederick and Winchester. He notes Delegate Barton will not seek re election and cites his Senate experience on roads and general laws as qualification for public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Denny
Barton
House of Delegates
Shenandoah County
Clarke
Frederick
Winchester
For Sale New Home Near Handley School
For sale a new seven room brick house fully modern and well located near Handley School. Price right to quick buyer. Call 195 J. (19-10)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley School
Call
RAGS WANTED FOR CLEAN COTTON SCRAPS
Large clean cotton rags wanted immediately by The Evening Star Office. Also notice of lost terrier Pointer dog from Green Orchard named Liver and wife female. contact Jno Livingood with details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Star
Green Orchard
Jno
For Sale First Mortgage Bonds Endorsed by Title Company
Tax sheet on bonds offers 3 percent semiannual interest. Hansbrough Carter Insurance Real Estate Investments advertises this financial instrument with principal and interest guaranteed by a title company. February 1 to 4 indicates a limited sale window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansbrough & Carter Insurance
Alexandria Chamber Backs All Virginia Funds Drive
The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce directors vote to endorse a state campaign promoting an all Virginia fund drive. Junius P. Fishburn Jr. is asked to speak to about 200 citizens on February 10 as local leaders coordinate the effort with the State Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Alexandria
Alexandria Chamber of Commerce
Vira Ber of Commerce
Anthall-Vi
Ee Ao
Foc. Nb
State Chamber of Commerce
Virginia
Junius P. Fishburn, Jr
Three cruisers ordered to Honolulu for China
Washington reports three American cruisers the Richmond Marblehead and Cincinnati sail for possible use in China. Rear Admiral to command awaiting orders while no immediate movement of the emergency force from San Diego is planned. London notes more troops bound for China as the Collingham Guards march through the city. Public pamphlets advise addressing mail to Shanghai defense forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Honolulu
China
Richmond
Marblehead
Cincinnati
Navy Department
San Diego
London
Coll Stream Guards
King George
Wellington Barracks
Waterloo ‘Station
Tipperary
Shanghai
Sile
Byrd Denies Pledge to Presidential Candidate
In a letter to a Winchester citizen Governor Byrd states he has not pledged himself to any candidate for the next presidential nomination. He says he has given no consideration to national matters while focused on state government and asks for correction of any claim that he is pledged to a candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Byrd
Sain Nadiedeuhs
Bridger
Colonial Theatre adopts part-time operation policy
The Colonial Theatre will open only on Fridays and Saturdays as part of a permanent policy under Empire Colonial management. After October 1 takeover, full-time operation was never intended. Lent, heat months, and special events will see two days per week, with future bookings like Graham Stock Company scheduled between limited showings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Theatre
Empire-Colonial
Colonial
The
Empire
al G. Field
Graham Stock Company
Hagerstown
Bus and Truck In a Fatal Crash On Boston Road
An early morning collision on Boston Poest road in West Haven involved a Boston to New York bus and a ten ton truck. One man died and eleven were injured including truck driver Charles Schaffer Jr who was seriously hurt. The deceased passenger was believed to be Joseph B. Cunniffe of South Boston. Miss Ermie Schoener of Dedham, Mass was injured but not seriously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New Haven
Conn
Boston Poest
West Haven
Boston
New York
Charles Schaffer, Jr
Joseph B. Cunniffe
South
Miss
Ermie Schoener
Dedham
Mass
Universal Looms Denies Winchester Union, S C Mill Move Rumor
A January 26 1927 letter from Universal Looms Inc Easton Pa refutes a Winchester Va rumor that the Union S C silk mill project had moved or stalled. It states Edelstein is seriously ill in New York preventing return and urges dispelling the circulating groundless speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber
Winchester
Easton
Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Bell
Union
Universal Looms, Inc
Edelstein
Turner Ashby Chapter Urgent Meeting Notice
An important call meeting of Turner Ashby Chapter U D held at Handley Library on Tuesday morning February 1 at 10 15. All members are urged to be present. Secretar y
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Ashby
U. D
Handley Library
Winchester Chamber Plans February 8 Banquet And Festival HQ
The Winchester Chamber of Commerce votes to make its office the Apple Blossom Festival headquarters and sets February 8 for the annual meeting. Directors discuss Universal Looms absence, upcoming silk molt dens, and purchase of metal signs for display by 1927 members. The meeting includes a joint luncheon with Rotary Kiwanis Lions and the American Legion clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
J. S Haldeman
Whs
Chamber of Commerce
Universal Looms, Inc
Haston
Wincheater
Chamber
Rotary
Kiwanis
Lions
American Legion
Charlotte Hall Barracks Burned at Maryland School
Fire destroyed the Charlotte Hall School barracks last night near Washington. Principal Dr. James B. Bentley III, bedridden today, expects classes to resume in two weeks. Loss estimated at 100000 with insurance coverage. blaze blamed on defective wiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Hall
Jamey B. Bentley
Washington
Submits Proof of Double Hen Egg
The Star received the first proof today from J. L. Hammack of Stephens City. He exhibited a white Leghorn lay that produced two eggs joined end to end with one shell fused, one end hard, and the two eggs joined securely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Hammack
Stephens City
Denny Announces Candidacy for Virginia House of Delegates
Joseph S. Denny declares his candidacy for the Virginia House of Delegates to represent Clarke Frederick and Winchester, noting he will not seek State Senate due to Shenandoah County’s nominating understanding. He cites 1926 legislature experience and road and general laws committees as qualifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph S. Denny
Jarke County
Virginia
Clarke
Frederick
Winchester
Ite Barton
Denny
Robert T. Barton
House of Delegates
State Senate
Ofernor Byrd
Senate
Clarke County
Shenandoah County
Byrd
Lower Taxes Decreed for Frederick 68
A local tax decree reduces the 25 cent rate to benefit Frederick residents. Officials announce the measure lowers the tax burden for the community and outlines compliance under state law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Frederick County Board Approves Lower Tax Rate for 1927
Frederick county taxpayers will pay 26 cents per 100 on real estate and tangible personal property in 1927, down from prior rates. The board of supervisors adopted a resolution under the segregation act to absorb taxes and avoid raising the existing cent tax, aiming for a net saving while maintaining county services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Board of County Supervisors
Relia
Scott Grant
Wm. J. Muse
Frederick
Illinois Senate Rejected Nominee Smith Discussions
The article reports the Illinois dispute over the Senate's right to reject Frank L. Smith after he refused the oath of office. A Senate elections committee hears arguments on hearing procedures, finance inquiries, and whether Illinois was deprived of representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Senate
Smith
Associated Pl
Washington
Elections Committee
State of Illinois
Frank L. Smith
Hlinois
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