Blacksmith Shop Proposed for Frederick County Hitching Yard
Frederick County supervisors discuss establishing a county blacksmith shop at Cameron and Boscawen streets hitching yard to repair road machinery and store equipment. City consent may be required. yard to serve five districts amid reduced use as a horse lot. Lease renewal for Bailey Brothers storeroom approved with upgrades. borrowing authorized for Back Creek and Gainesboro road funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameronnd Boscawen
Board of Supervisors
Frederick County
Winchester
Bailey Brothers
Back Creek
Gainesboro
G. M. Carson
Morgan Martin Lightweight Championship Bout Postponed
The Morgan Martin lightweight title fight was rescheduled from Wednesday to Thursday at Ebbetts Field due to promoter Humbert Fuganzy request to avoid the Fourth of July holiday. The shift was approved by the State Athletic Commission in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated’ Press
New York
Mof
Ebbitts Field
State Athletic Commission
Humbert Fuganzy
Tennis Tourney For Women Tomorrow On Golf Club Grounds
The Winchester Golf Club tennis committee announced a women only tournament to be held tomorrow on the club grounds. Players should assemble at the club house by 10 AM, matches to begin early. entrants pay a small fee and winners form a team to represent the Tennis Club, an auxiliary of the Golf Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Golf Club
Golf Club
Auction sale at Conrad residence on July 11
Auction sale at the Conrad residence 230 West Boscawen Street Web. on July 11 at 19 a.m. featuring fine old antiques. Riley's Grocery and Meat Market opens July 4th until noon with phone orders before 10 o'clock. They offer picnic supplies and about ten cooked meats. Fry us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad
W. Boscawen St
Riley’s Grocery
Investment notice on 6% bonds and refund offer
To the investing public. Brough & Carter Insurance offers 6% coupon bonds payable semi annually and a refund of five mills. Investments and real estate details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brough & Carter Insurance
Bandit Suspects Held in Romney Not The Right Men
Sheriff Pannett and Sergeant Brent went to Romney to identify two men detained on suspicion of the Carter robbery in Gore. One suspect resembled a bandit, but was cleared. authorities still seek an escaped convict believed involved. Carter, attacked near Gore, was robbed of money and his Buick burned after the assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panchett
Romney
W. Va
J. H. Carter
Washington, D. C
Brent
Gore
County
Pannett
Nlt
Carter
Oakland
Washington
Winchester
Chicago broker John Isbelle dies after wife suicide and shooting
In Kendalville Indiana a wealthy Chicago investment broker John Isbelle killed himself with a rifle shot fifteen hours after being wounded when his wife shot him as he entered her apartment seeking divorce evidence. His wife had earlier taken her own life with gas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
John “ Isbelle
Kendalville
Ind
In Memory of Daughter Elsie Mackay Gifts Debt Relief
London July 3 Viscount and Lady Inchcape donated 500000 sterling about 2 500 000 dollars in memory of their daughter Elsie Mackay who died in a trans Atlantic flight. Winston Churchill announced in the House of Commons the gift to reduce the national debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Elsie Mackay
Viscount
Lady Inchcape
Winston Churchill
House of Commons
Mrs Woodward Funeral Thursday
Mrs Kate Woodward wife of Charles Woodward died yesterday afternoon. The funeral will be at five o’clock Thursday from her residence 33 South Loudoun street. Rev C A Freed of Grace Lutheran Church will conduct services and burial will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Woodward
Charles Woodward
South
Loudoun Street
C. A. Freed
Grace Lutheran Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Mrs Gilbert's Body To Be Buried Here
The remains of Mrs Carrie Smith Gilbert who died yesterday in Cleveland Ohio are to arrive in Winchester tomorrow morning at 8 45 o clock via the Pennsylvania Railroad. Her daughter Mrs Mary Gilbert Cohn travels by auto and final rites at Mount Hebron Cemetery will be arranged after her arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Smith Gilbert
Cleveland
Ohio
Winchester
Pennsylvania Railroad
Mary Gilbert Cohn
Mount Hebron
The Star Unpublished Wednesday July Fourth
The Star will not publish on Wednesday July 4 Independence Day marking a holiday observance for advertisers and subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghening
Masonic Funeral Rites Held For Adam C Slonaker
Winchester businessman and church elder Adam C Slonaker died last Friday after a long illness. His funeral at the Presbyterian Church featured simple services led by Rev F T McFaden and Rev Dr Charles D Gilkeson, with Masonic honors at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Elders from the church served as pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam C. Slonaker
Winchester
Amherst Street
Presbyterian Church
F. T. McFaden
Charles D. Gilkeson
Slonaker
Hampshire County
W. Va
Hiram Lodge
Mount Hebron Cemetery
The
J. H. Moling
Fred. S. Boyd
Stewart Bell
L. H. Stokes
William B. Wagner
Charles W. Ramsburg
Robert M. Glass
Frank B. Crawford
E. B. Sheetz
Another Killing in New York Italian Quarter
A body of an Italian man was found in a vacant lot in Brooklyn in the morning. The killing is the third in a series that began Sunday with the slaying of Frank Yale, former racketeer and ally of Scarface Al Capone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Brooklyn
Frank Yale
Scarface al” Capone
Mrs Ella Seabright Dies of Heart Attack in Washington
Mrs Ella Pitts Seabright wife of B N Seabright a Winchester retiree died suddenly of a heart attack while visiting relatives in Washington. She was born in Alexandria Virginia in April 1868 and was in her sixty first year. She leaves her husband a son Ivan Greenwalt in Washington and several sisters. Funeral from her sister's home in Washington at 4 PM Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Pitts Seabright
B. N. Seabriiht
Winchester
Millwood Road
Washington
Seabright
Alexandria
Frank Greenwalt
Mr. Seabright
Families Visit and Travel Plans Mentioned
Mr and Mrs Jennings and Mrs F L Buckley spent a short while in Hagerstown Maryland yesterday. Mr and Mrs James Clarkson and Miss Constance Buckley left this afternoon for Staunton Virginia to visit relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennings
F. L. Buckley
Hagerstown
James Clarkson
Constance Buckley
Staunton, Va
Friendship Fire Company to Hold July Meeting
Regular meeting of Friendship Fire Company No. 1 will be held on Thursday evening July 5 at o'clock. Every member requested to be present. Fred W. Forney, Captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Fire CO
Friendship Fire Company
Fred W. Forney
Special July Rate for Subscriptions
The Evening Star announces a reduced subscription price in effect now. Mail payment is $3.00 per year in advance, or $4.00 per year by carrier in advance, available if paid on or before July 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Evening Star
Grand Jury Holds Photographer In Double Shooting
Front Royal Virginia July 3 circuit court convened with Judge Philip Williams presiding. Henry C. Robinson aerial photographer was indicted for the June 9 killing of John M. Johnson and his son Middleton Johnson. Two indictments charging first degree murder were returned. Bail possible. Special grand jury summoned. trial date likely set. Robinson to plead self defense, though not certain until trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
Philip Williams
Henry C. Robinson
John M. Johnson
Middleton Johnson
Williams
Winchester
H. H. Williamson
J. C. Hall
James P. Borden
William R. Vines
Herbert Brown
H. DB. Grover
R. W. Payne
Robert T.mccarty
H. F. Hughes
Robinson
Demonstration In Stocks Is Staged By Ball Traders
New York July 3 price easing in call money from 8 to 6 percent signaled a bullish stock market demonstration. Early losses recovered to gains of 1 to 5 points in rails and industries and 6 to 13 in high priced rails and specialties. Total sales around 1,600,000 shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Mine Leaders To Review Situation In Indianapolis
John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers called for a meeting of the international executive board and policy committee in Indianapolis next week to review the strike situation across various bituminous coal fields. The action signals coordinated planning among union leaders amid ongoing labor actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
International Executive Board
Hangars and Six Planes Destroyed at Hoover Field
Fire at Hoover Field near Washington destroyed the hangars and six airplanes. Henry A. Berliner, owner of the plant across the Potomac, estimates the loss at sixty thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Hoover Field
Potomac River
Henry A. Berliner
Early 5 PM Closings for Winchester Stores This Summer
Winchester stores announce daily 5 oclock closes during summer except Saturdays. Firms include F S Emmert Son and Company Gray and Sheetz Moling and Cather The Leader Orndorff and Browm Jolliffe and Jolliffe Grove Brothers Sample Shoe Store Golden Rule Store C EB Huntsberry Hamburger s Specialty Shot. 1928 Pontiac Sedan offered trade in on a Buick with new car guarantee and low mileage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
F. S. Emmert, Son and Company
Gray and Sheetz
Moling and Cather
The
Orndorff and Browm
Jolliffe and
Jolliffe
Grove Brothers
Sample Shoe
Golden Rule
C. EB. Huntsberry
Hamburger
Funeral Services Held For Mrs James Gaver
Berryville Virginia July 3 Mrs Elizabeth Hardesty Gaver aged 69 widow of James W Gaver died at her home on South Church street Saturday morning at 10 o clock after a lingering illness. She was daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Joseph Hardesty of Clarke county. Survived by three sons Floyd H of Elizabeth New Jersey Harry N of Los Angeles California and Wilmer M Gaver of Newberry Interment in Greenlawn Cemetery Funeral services conducted by the Rev Mr Whitesell pastor of Berryville Methodist Church were held yesterday afternoon from the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Elizabeth ‘Hardesty Gaver
James W. Gaver
South Church Street
Newberry
Whitesell
Berryville Methodist Church
Greenll Cemetery
Plan To Start Flight Westward Across Atlantic
Le Bourget France July 3 The first attempt of this year for a flight from France to America is set for 5 am tomorrow If the wind is favorable the Polish pilots Captains Idzigowisky and Katula will take off in their Amiot plane the Marshall Pilsudski for a nonstop 5000 mile trans Atlantic voyage The plane carries a 600 horsepower motor and enough gasoline for the journey
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
LE Bourget
France
America
Idzigowisky
Katula
Marshall Pilsudski
Amiot
Three Deaths From Heat At Chicago
Three elderly men died as heat and humidity gripped Chicago. The city recorded 87 degrees at the peak yesterday with storms bringing 1.5 inches of rain overnight, flooding homes and disrupting transit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Associated Press
Old Friendship Truck Sold to Potomac Park Fire Department
The old motor truck of the Friendship Fire Company was sold and delivered to the Potomac Park fire department near Washington by the American La France Company of El Mira New York. The company allowed $5 000 on the truck when purchasing the new apparatus recently. The truck was delivered last Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Fire Company
Potomac Park Fire Department
Washington
American la France Company
Elmira
N. Y
Potomac Park Department
Handley Library to Close All Day Tomorrow
Handley Library announced it will be closed for the entire Fourth of July, one of five holidays observed by the library this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley Library
Call Is Issued For Bank Statements
The comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition of all national banks at the close of business on June 30 1928. FOR SALE at Public Auction on Saturday July 7 1928 C A McKlwee lands. See advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Comptroller of the Currency Today
Dusiness
C. A. McKlwee
Mayonnaise Flavor Tempts Davis Home Made Demand
When ordering mayonnaise specify Davis Home Made flavor irresistible. Your grocer has it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Special July Rate by Carrier Advertisement
The Evening Star offers a four dollar yearly advance rate with a pay now discount for subscribers. The notice emphasizes prepaid annual pricing and seasonal savings to attract readers.
Pay Now Save Discount Special July Rate
A July rate promotion urges quick payment to secure a savings offer. The notice highlights a limited-time discount for upfront payment and urges customers to act now to lock the lowered price.
Handley Board Honors Late Adam C. Slonaker With Resolution
Handley Board of Trustees adopted a memorial resolution for Adam C. Slonaker who died June 30 1928 in Winchester Virginia. Slonaker was elected January 14 1927 and served with integrity, loyalty to family state and community, disciplined judgment and quiet faith. Committee members R Gray Williams John I Sloat and T Russell Cather prepared the tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley Board of Trustees
Adam C. Slonaker
Mr. Slonaker
Common Council
R. Gray
Williams
John I. Sloat
T. Russell Cather
Slohfaker
Winchester
R. Gray Williams
H. D. Fuller
John J. Sloat
T. J. Cooper
M. M. Lynch
Shirley Carter
Harry F. Byrd
Tornado Kills Twelve in Krasnoyarsk Siberia
A tornado struck Krasnoyarsk on July 3 causing severe damage and killing twelve people. The city on the Trans-Siberian Railway is the capital of Yeniseisk province in Siberia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Krasnoyarsk
Siberia
trans-Siberian Railway
Yeniseiska
Braganza Arrives to Aid Amundsen Search Expedition
OSLO July 3 base ship Braganza and two Norwegian flyers Capt Riiser LArsen and Lieut Leutzow Holm arrived at King s Bay from northern Spitsbergen today. They will immediately begin a search for Roald Amundsen and his five companions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Oslo
Norway
Braganza
Riiser-Larsen
Leutzow Holm
King’s Bay
Spitsbergen
Roald Amundsen
Picnic Planned by Sacred Heart Sunday School
The Sunday school of the Church of the Sacred Heart announces its annual picnic set for tomorrow at Star Bathing Beach in Riverton, Virginia. Rev. Father Thomas B. Martin says departure by automobile and bus from the church is at 10 30 in the morning and all members and friends are encouraged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Sacred Heart
Star Bathing Beach
Riverton
Thomas B. Martin
Martin
Butler's Packing House advertises Wanted Early Apples
Luther League yard party invites the public to a gathering at 1553 Valley Ave tonight. Community notice promotes the event with straightforward timing and location details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler’s Packing House
Disabled Veterans Visit Orkney Springs Pageant
A hundred members of the American War Veterans Club of Washington and guests including thirty wounded Walter Reed and Mount Alto veterans visited Orkney Springs led by Lt 8 C Reimer. The group toured Shenandoah Caverns and raised a fifty foot flag, with remarks by Judge Robert H Mattingly and hospitality led by E L Cockrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolstock
Virginia Motor Department
American War Veterans Club of
E. L. Cockrell
Orkney Springs Company
Orkney
Byrd
Texas
Cockrell
United States
Shenandoah Caverns
Clu
Hunter B. Chapman
Ca Company
Chapman
Rude’s Hill
Robert H. Mattingly
The
Dee Columbia
Judge Matingly
H. A. Dinger
Aviation Corps
Field
St. Louis
Lindberg
Bolling Field
Mexico
Dinger
Shenandoah Valley
Jack Rowan
Walter Reed
Jack
Great Grotto
Portal
Rainbow Lake
Caverns Hotel
Washington
Hayes
Virginia
Lindbergh Lets Byrd Use $1000 Gift for Antarctic Prep
New York July 3 Col Charles A Lindbergh sent a 1000 dollar check to Admiral Richard E Byrd on the first anniversary of Byrd's trans Atlantic expedition landing in France. The gift is to aid Byrd's Antarctic preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Charles A. Lindbergh
Byrd
Antarctic
Farnce
New House For Sale In Desirable Location
Just completed six room residence with halls pantry bath concrete cistern and cellar tiled hearth and fireplace furnace heat and hardwood floors throughout. Strickler & Wagner advertise this property with phone contact in Shenandoah area. Also two Buicks for sale a 1927 2 door Sedan and a Sport Touring model from Nash Agency Shenandoah Motor Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strickler & Wagner
Special July Rate for Mail Subscribers
In advance by mail the Special July Rate is $3.00 per year. Pay now to save the discount. This notice from The Evening Star indicates reduced subscription pricing for mail subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Star
STAR
Phone 28 Demonstrates Value of Service and Reasonable Prices
A brief promotional note urges readers to call 28 today to experience the service and see the reasonable pricing offered by STEAM LAUNDRI.
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Frederick
Morgan-Martin
Mrs. Woodward
N.Y
B. N. Seabright
Buick
H. Ebert
James Gaver
Atlantic
the Evening Star
Handley Board
Orkney Springs
Hunter Chapman
Lindbergh
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