Darrow Cited For Contempt In Scopes Case
Dayton Tenn July 20 Clarence Darrow counsel for the defense in the Scopes evolution trial was cited for contempt by Judge John T Raulston He was ordered to appear and show cause why contempt should not be instituted and to post 5000 bond He smiled amid the judge s stern warning and the court proceeded with the trial while debates over scientific witness testimony continued
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Court Room
Dayton
Tenn
Clarence Darrow
John T. Raulston
Darrow
Raulston
Chicago
Byrd defends reply in Palmyra red light bill debate
Special to The Star reports Senator Byrd denounces anonymous leaflets from Mapp headquarters and defends his Palmyra debate reply on the red light bill. He says he favored court control and cites a public letter confirming his stance, amid wide Virginia press reaction.
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Byrd
Mapp
Palmyra
The
Star
Richmond
Pay Now and Save the Discount
Special July rate now in effect for subscribers with The Evening Star. Carrier delivery at $4.00 per year, mail delivery $3.00, prepaid. New subscribers may qualify for the rate.
Moling and Seal Mid-Summer Washable Dress Materials Ad
An old newspaper advertisement showcases Moling and Seal mid summer washable dress materials. It highlights fabric options, likely featuring patterns and color choices for summer wear. The brief item emphasizes practical, easy care fabrics aimed at everyday apparel.
Winners in 5 Days Contest at Dollar Days
The Star lists the winners from yesterday and the day before for the Dollar Days Contest. First prize is $10 to number 8040, second $5 to 2620, third $5 to 5073, and a year's subscription to 10067. Prizes must be claimed at The Star Office, with numbers publicized for a week before new drawings.
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Star Office
No True Bill Found Against H I Walker
The grand jury in the Corporation Court failed to indict H I Walker in the February street duel that left Frank Spurr dead. Spurr’s shooting prompted Walker to claim self defense after Spurr fired a shotgun at him. Spurr died at Memorial Hospital within hours. The panel also indicted Morris Hillyard for unlawful liquor possession as proceedings split between police and grand jury. Other cases were continued or deferred to September term.
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Corporation Court
H. I. Waligt
Frank Spurr
Spurr
Walker
Memorial Hosps
South Kent Street
Grand Jury
Morris Hillyard
Hillyard
Byrd Fugitt
J. B. Affleck
Herbert Lamp
S.S. Triplett
Emory Larrick
Geo
Four hundred auto deaths in Chicago first half of year
Chicago tally shows 400 auto fatalities in the first 200 days, up 22 percent from last year. Among victims 121 were children and more than two thirds were pedestrians. Additional deaths occurred nationwide including Ohio grade crossing fatalities and drownings near Ocean City and Mason City.
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Chicago
Wolfe
Ohio
Illinois
Maryland
Grand Fork
N. D
Los Angeles
Ocean City
N. J
Mason City
Ill
Stray Cow Ad Says Owner to Pay Costs Near Berryville
An Owen Cress Farm cow strayed five miles from Winches ter toward Berryville. Owner identified and will cover costs. Also listed are auto accessories sale notices and office furniture for sale including mahogany desk and three chairs and two four sectional Globe Wernike book cases with contact details.
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Owen Cress
Winchester
Berryville Pike
T. J. Whitacre
Berryville
Herman Swartz Wins First Day Prize
Herman Swartz of Berryville wins the first Day prize offered by The Star tied to Dollar Day sales. He receives ten dollars after buying goods at Orndoff and Brown and holding ticket No 8040, which proved to be the lucky number.
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Herman Swartz
Berryville
Swartz
Orndoff and Brown
Funeral for Berryville merchant Guy Shackelford
Funeral services were held in Berryville for Guy Brooks Shackelford 47 a prominent local merchant who died after a prolonged illness from complications of an infected tooth Interment followed at Green Hill Cemetery He is survived by his widow two daughters Thelma and Virginia son William two sisters and two brothers.
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Berryville
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Guy Brooks Shackelford
Shackleford
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Modern Woodmen of America
Odd Fellows’ Lodges
Methodist Church
Mr. Whitsell
Green Hill Cemetery
Two Vessels Are Fired Upon By Chinese Troops
From Luchow Szuchuan province a wireless dispatch says two vessels under escort by the British battleship Teal were fired on by Chinese troops as they arrived to remove foreigners from Chengtufu and nearby Szuchuan. The Teal answered with two six pounders and no British casualties occurred.
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Associated Press
Shanghai
Luchow
Szuchuan Province
Teal
Chengtufu
Profit Taking Fails to Check Upward Swing
New York July 20 profit taking failed to check the stock market’s upward trend as vigorous buying continued across many list components. Railroads headed for heavy traffic after record half year carloadings, with standard dividend paying issues like Acheson, New York Central and Baltimore and Ohio attracting renewed accumulation. Call money revived at 4 3 4 percent. Closing was firm. total sales about 1,200,000 shares.
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Associated Press
New York
Acheson
New York Central
Baltimore and
Ohio
Call
Clinic for Crippled Persons Planned in Winchester
Miss Mae Schaill of the State Rehabilitation Bureau in Richmond visits Winchester to organize a second clinic for crippled persons. The date is to be announced later and the event is to be held under the District Nurse Association with Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs.
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Mae Schaill
State Rehabilitation Bureau
Richmond
Winchester
District Nurse Association
Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs
Plans Nearing Completion for Memorial Hospital Drive
Campaign to fund Memorial Hospital advances with a luncheon planned at the George Washington Hotel. William Beverley leads forty business and professional volunteers, including teams of E. W. Newman and Lake Fraizer. First meeting set for tomorrow at 7:45 in the George Washington gold room to organize units and captains for the drive. A noon luncheon will launch the effort with a Main Street score board recording daily team progress.
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Campaign For Memorial Hospital Fund
George Washington Hotel
William Beverley
E. W. Newman
Lake Fraizer
Mr. Newman
W. P. Anderson
John Nixon
John Phillips
I. Miller Streit
Roy Cather
L. I. Miller
Frank Gearing
Ashby Sprint
H. C. Stouffer
Mr. Frazier
J. E. Dettra
George L. Branner
George B. Roszel
Brown Lovett
H. E. Guyer
Rev. C. A. Freed
C. Douglas Brown
Elmer V. Hodges
Earl Crowser
George Washington
Main Street
Mrs Nettie Ryan Leaves Estate to Four Sons Equally
The will of Mrs Nettie Ryan probated in the probate court this morning leaves about 60000 in estate to her four sons Louis E Claude H Glenn N and Roland C Ryan equally The codicil provides 1000 to grandchildren Charles Arthur Ryan and Glenn Edwin Ryan Louis E Ryan named executor and Roland C Ryan appointed administrator with the will annexed bond set at 20000 The estate includes stocks bonds orchard residence and a half interest in a Main and Piccadilly street building
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Memorial Hospital
Aew
Louis E. Ryan
Claude H. Ryan
Glenn N. Ryan
Roland C. Ryan
Ryan
William Ryan
Washington and
Amherst Streets
Main and
Piccadilly Streets
Cooper Merchandise and Oil Company
Testatrix
Mrs. W. H. Hamilton Died at Grimes Home Today
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Hamilton widow of W H Hamilton died at 3 this morning at her Grimes home after a two year illness from complications. Born 83 years ago in Shenandoah county Virginia she was married four times Survived by three brothers and one sister with no children Funeral Wednesday at Galilee Church with Rev Roy Schmucker officiating pallbearers named as six nephews.
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Mary Elizabeth Hamilton
W. H. Hamilton
Grimes
Hamilton
Miss Miller
George and
Mabel Miller
Shenandoah County
Alfred Clevenger
William McCormac
Richard McCormac
William H. Hamilton
Washington Miller
Nathan Miller
Strasburg
Isaac Miller
Cedar Creek
Susan Baker
Welltown
Galilee Church
Roy Schmucker
The
Christian Church
Martinsburg
W. Va
William F. Baker
G. Alfred Baker
Frank Miller
Oscar Miller
Albert Miller
Casper Miller
Yard Party Treadwell Chapter 82 Eastern Star Event
Yard party hosted by Mrs. A. M. at 525 Fairmont Ave, the Treadwell Chapter No 82 of the Order Eastern Star announced an event for July 21. Public notices referenced the assembly and location for attendees.
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Treadwell
Burnt Church Presbyterian rededicated after major rebuilding
A large crowd attended the re dedication of Burnt Church in Frederick County, with Rev. Dr. F T Mc Faden delivering the dedicatory address. The church, remodeled at a cost near four thousand dollars, was funded by members and friends, with 175 in Sunday school and about 150 in weekly worship.
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Burnt Church
Presbyterian
Frederick County
God
Winchester
F. T. McFaden
Presbyterian Church of
F. M. Woods
Martinsburg
W. Va
T. H.ffin
William C. Miller
Star
Firemen's Quality Shows to Open Here Tonight
The Quality Greater Shows come to Kremer Park North Brad dock street for a week long engagement to benefit Winchester firemen starting July 20. Attractions include Glide on the Glider Venetian Swings Eli Ferris Wheel Merry-Go-Round Big Jubi Lee Minstrels Prince Charlie Sand Cave of Kentucky Birds Beasts and Reptiles. Firemen report the tents are clean and suitable for families while a parade led by the Citizens Band steps off at 7 30 tonight in city hall plaza in civilian dress.
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Winchester
Kremer Park
North Braddock Street
Prince Charlie
Kentucky
Floyd Collins
Citizens’ Band
For Sale Black Active Horse and Wagon Outfit
Auction-type notice describing a 1640s era sale of a black active horse suitable for heavy one-horse wagon, harness complete. Item listed by C. H. Musselman Co. located in Inwood, West Virginia. Goods include horse and wagon outfit details for prospective buyers.
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C. H. Musselman Co
Inwood
W. Va
For Rent Oldest and Best Located Garage in Winchester
For rent a garage at Winchester Rouss Garage with the oldest and best location. Possession given Sept 1. Apply to C Douglas Brown, 1p 17 51 Secretary. FOR SALE Underwood Copier writes three thousand letters per hour. Phone 742-1, 7 18 1p 3t.
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Winchester
Rouss
Douglas Brown
Underwood
Underwood No
Virginia Apple Growers Protest Rate Increase On Apples
Virginia apple growers and the Virginia State Horticulture Society oppose railroad freight rate hikes. Witnesses said proposed off classification changes would raise rates, hurting Virginia and eastern states, with apples mainly moving on fifth or sixth class rates. Estimates placed potential increases up to 1.50 per acre in some areas, threatening fruit and vegetable production. Representatives pressed the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington with data and testimony.
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Virginia
Terstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Eastern Fruit and Vegetable
Virginia State Horticulty Society
William P. Massey
City
Thisociation
Mississippi
West Virginia
Carolina
Frulers
I G Phillips
Rochester
Eepere Association
Fayett Washington
Southern Territory
Eastern Territory
Phillips
Shenandoah Valley
Hudson Brougham four door five passenger arrives
Hudson Brougham four door five passenger sedan latest model just arrived from Winchester Hudson Co. with catalog listing dated July 20 indicating the new car release and dealer availability.
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Winchester Hudson Co
Subscriptions Due by July 31 Offer Applies
The Evening Star reminds readers to pay their subscription by July 31 to maintain the discount. New subscribers receive the same rate as current members, ensuring continued savings for the period.
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the Evening Star
Winchester Firemen Parade Parade Invitation at City Hall Plaza
All members of the Winchester Fire Department are requested to meet at the City Hall Plaza on Monday evening July 20 at 7 30 oclock to take part in Firemen s Parade a citizens dress. H H Willis F W Forney W E Huntsberry.
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Winchester Fire Department
City Hall Plaza
H. H. Willis
F. W. Forney
W. E. Huntsberry
Legion Auxiliary Meeting to Elect Delegate at Staunton
The American Legion Auxiliary calls a meeting at Legion headquarters on Monday night at 8 to elect a delegate for the Staunton Convention. The notice specifies a single agenda item and urges attendance.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Staunton
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Lhaiags Sie
Mapp’s Bureau
ACT OF Justice
H.I. Walker
MR. Shackelford
Mr. Griffith
Mr. Shackleford
John H
Mary Elizabeth Lancaster Shackelford
Alice Zombro
Jefferson County
Thelma
William
J. P. Kerdheval
Clinton T. Necomb
Mervin Shackelford
Joseph T. Griffith
Idendale
Loudoun County
Josephine
George West
Grace Church
Loudoun
Clarke Counties
Clarke County
Frank Baughman
James Gaver
Harry C. Warden
George Atkinson
J. T. L. Jones
Eugene Glover
Jesse Stahl
Rippon
Charles Town
Stahl
Louis Stahl
Harry Smith
Osborne
S. Main
Hospital Drive
Nettie Ryan
Grimes Home
Leicester St
State Horticultural Society
Tate Commerce U
Nion
Hudson Brougham
Alfred Aldridge
Franklin Street
New York City
Libert Fruit Corp
L. I. Hockman & Son
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