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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1927
Page
1
The Rev Dr Luther B Bridgers preached on The Unpardonable Sin at the temporary Am hers t street tabernacle drawing a crowd likely over 600 who were turned away. Services continue with member reception planned at Braddock Street Church next Sunday.
Game warden notes record game left after hunting ends in Frederick County. Partridges pheasants and wild turkeys are abundant while rabbits are scarce due to orchard spraying. Revenue from hunting licenses totals about $4 500 with 1709 to 1800 license buyers.
The Rev. Dr. C. A. Freed, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, was appointed a member of the board of trustees of Southern Seminary at the Lutheran Synod of Virginia annual meeting in Roanoke last week.
In Berryburg Junction near Philippi West Virginia a quarrel over stolen mash led to a shotgun battle. Fleming Male was killed Ike Norris was shot in the back. Hoy Norris Bertie Male and Jasper Collins were jailed after the clash.
The stock market advanced with industrials at the forefront and rails improving as Canadian Pacific jumped over three points to its highest since 1916. Trading was moderately heavy and largely professional. call money remained at 4 percent.
The advertisement touts a new Essex vehicle and a promotional talk of the town. It encourages readers to see and ride the car to be convinced. The copy highlights AUTO PARTS CORP as the promoter.
A designation shows an official headlight testing station as A1E7 with facility code 1-B4-1p-61. The marker signals the authorized site for vehicle headlamp inspections and compliance verification.
Real estate notice offers a modern brick house in a good location near Handley School. Describes a new home with updated features and a prompt price for quick buyers.
Francis Asbury Hubbard a longtime Frederick County farmer died after a long decline at his home 19 South Cameron street Winchester in the ninety fifth year of his age. He lived through Jacksons presidency several wars and many national events. He survived a broken hip last year and retired seven years ago from farming at White Hall. He was a lifelong reader attended church and helped in the community. He married Elizabeth Hutsler in 1865 observing their sixty first wedding anniversary. Survived by his widow two daughters Mrs J M Stiles and Mrs John G Stiles and two sons John Hubbard and Cassius C Hubbard. Funeral from 19 South Cameron street at 2 pm Wednesday.
Sybil Bauer the noted swimmer died in a Chicago hospital early today following a three month illness from intestinal trouble. She was 23 and held all world back stroke records in the women’s class. Bauer had participated in aquatic competition for about eight years since starting at age 15 as a high school student.
Tuesday February 1 at 8 o clock a meeting in the Reform Social Room is hosted by Workers of Baptist Church. An attractive program and refreshments will be provided.
Mrs Blanche Breckenridge Parmele widow of George D Parmele of Minneapolis and mother of Mrs Carl F Massey of Winchester died at her Kenwood Parkway home after long illness Her death followed a European trip with daughters Mrs Massey and Miss Marion Parmele Funeral will be from Kenwood Parkway and body moved to Rochester for interment She was about 60 and a member of the Protestant Episcopal Church
Henry Bynaker of Rockville Maryland surrendered without a fight when he stepped from the 12 27 Baltimore and Ohio train at Winchester. Sheriff Pannett and Deputy Boyd nabbed him on the platform after a weeks long manhunt. Authorities in Rockville were alerted to extradite the prisoner tonight.
Fire at No 1 mine of Connellsville By-Products Company in Scott's Run Morgantown area may take at least a week to flood and seal. Officials report 7 3? thousand gallons of water per minute pouring in as pumps and a creek flooding attempt curb the blaze. The fire, centered deep in the interior and spanning several acres, injured two firefighters and could force months before full operation resumes.
Griffith, president of the Senators, said he will make Speaker a definite offer over the telephone tonight and expects acceptance. He noted a faulty connection on Thursday delayed progress and that the matter is difficult but promises an agreement tonight.
Reported near Czenstoz chen across the German Polish border a thief was burned at the stake by enraged farmers. Gendarmes arrested 28 farmers who were held for trial.
1927 dog taxes due with five percent penalty for taxes unpaid by February 1st. Issued by City Treasurer Wm T Bary and County Treasurer Hn Smith. Publication date 1 26 and page 5.
Advices to the foreign office today indicated that the Chinese political and military situation was quiet. The notice also mentions a lost item: Liver and wife from Green Orchard with unclear details.
A letter from M. L. Heatwole commends Frederick County Supervisors for a 25 cent tax reduction and urges City Fathers to follow suit for city taxpayers after years of tax increases.
Fragmentary OCR shows an advertisement for fabrics including moling and seal lapesty cretonne and curtain material. The readable portion lacks complete details or a date and product specifics.
An official notice from No. 242 Motor Co. details headlights adjusted guidance for Ford dealers.
At White Plains Court House a large crowd watches the Edward W. Browning case focusing on a honeymoon diary and alleged infidelity. Testimony includes Browning’s wife and associates detailing diary creation and related articles for a syndicate and behavior around the couple.
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