Trial adjourns as heirs challenge Moore will claim
The second day of a Frederick County circuit court trial focused on whether a paper found by Mrs. Leota Moore is the late Albert C. Moore's true will or a forgery. Plaintiffs contend he died intestate, leaving kin to the estate, while witnesses question handwriting and validity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert ‘Co. Moore
Frederick County
R. Gray Williams
Philip Williams
T. W. Harrison
R. &. Byrd
Albert ©. Moore
Virginia
Leota Moore
Albert C. Moore
Street considers a banking pool to aid embattled firms
The New York Stock Exchange weighs a banking pool to help distressed firms obtain loans on slow assets amid investor liquidation. Banking houses dealing with exchange firms may be asked to contribute to stabilize the market and restore confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
New York Stock Exchange
Marcus Gavey Sentenced for Stock Swindle
Marcus Gavey, self declared provisional president of Africa, jailed for five years at Atlantic penitentiary for defrauding investors via Black Star line stock. Convicted of mail fraud, escorted by guards to prevent rescue attempts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Marcus Gavey
Africa
Atlantic Penitentiary
Black Star Line
Gavey
Aire
Mid-City Garage Ad Announces 20 Percent Tire Discount
An advertisement from Mid-City Garage proclaims a 20 percent off tire sale with terse copy and minimal details, emphasizing affordability on tires and containing the phrase cord tires and apt enim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apt Enim
Mid-City
Heat Wave Relief Arrives As Weather Shifts East
The Weather Bureau signals a cooling trend for New England New York and the lower lake region by tonight and Friday as Chicago hosts heat relief. Ohio reports 22 heat related deaths as the heat wave continues with temperatures near 92. Thousands seek shade sleeping on beaches and in parks as five more die in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
East
Middle West
Weather Bureau
New England
New York
Lake
Middle Atlantic
Virginia
Chicago
Ohio
Columbus
Parks
Coney Island
Meat prices at wholesale near 1913 levels in 1923 report
Armour & Co. vice president F. W. Waddell says wholesale meat prices in 1923 match or are near 1913 in some cuts while others are higher. He cites May 1913 vs May 1923 averages for pork loins Boston butt spare ribs beef roasts and liver and notes grade and distribution costs influence retail prices. He notes variability by grade and retailer service.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Statistical
United States
F. W. Waddell
Armour & Co
Boston
Waddell
One Fulton Glare Shield For Cars
Boyd Drug Store offers a Fulton glare shield for 50 cents with any $1 purchase. Improves night driving safety and fits any windshield. Limited Saturday offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
Boyd Drug Store
Public Auction At East Piccadilly Street Winchester Va
At ten in the morning on Monday June 25 a public auction will offer all household and kitchen furniture from the residence of C. L. Hattie located on East Piccadilly Street Winchester Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Piccadilly ST
Winchester
Yard Party at Stephens City S. S. Class
A yard party on June 23 at the Stephens City school house grounds hosted by the I'll Try Sunday School Class features music by a band. The event invites community members to attend.
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Stephens City
S. S
Chanticleer Inn Promotes Breakfast and Luncheon Teas
The Chanticleer Inn at Washington and Water Streets offers breakfast and luncheon chicken and waffle suppers with special attention to luncheons and teas. Sunday evening suppers run from 6 30 to 9. Mrs Nancy Lee Coble is the proprietor.
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Washington and Water Sts
Nancy Lee Coble
Warrant Out For Arrest In Hold-Up On Northwestern Pike
Sheriff Pannett and Winchester police pursue a hold-up case on the Northwestern pike near Gore and Winchester. A warrant has been sworn for one man, with an expected additional arrest. Carson Hook identified a key bandit. the robbers escaped toward Winchester after a gun threat and searching Hook for money and a bank check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Pannett
Young Carson Hook
Northwestern Pike
Hook
Edgar UL. Hook
Winchester
Pannett
Chief Doran
Western Frederick Bank
Gore
E. R. Hook
Commercial and Savings Bank
Winchester Bank
Gore Bank
Winchester Milling Corporation
Wincheser
Benefit Dance at Collis Home in Harris Addition
A benefit dance will be held Friday night at the home of Mrs. Michael Collis in Harris Addition with a small admission fee. Refreshments will be served. The event supports a Pure Establish Nurses' Chair at the University of Virginia. Public invited. Organized by the Alumni Association of Winchester Memorial Hospital. 19-19-41.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Collis
Harris Addition
Pure
University of Virginia
Alumni Association of Winchester Memical Hospital
Yard Parties and Picnic Supplies by Garber Mfg Co
Garber Mfg Co advertises yard party and picnic supplies calling on customers to buy ice cream and soft drinks of top quality. Short notice service emphasized with the slogan Once used always used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garber Mfg. CO
75 And A Job Ford Deal At Chapman Auto Sales
Chapman Auto Sales offers a Ford deal promising ownership with 75 dollars and a job. Ad suggests affordable entry to vehicle ownership with simple income requirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Chapman Auto Sales
Public Sale at 214 E Lane Ave Saturday at 2 30
Household and kitchen furniture to be sold at public sale on Saturday June 23 at 214 East Lane Avenue at 2 30 PM. Terms cash. Local notice item listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Lane Ave
Fire at Petin American Refining Company Threatens Town
An explosion in the vapor line at the Petin American Refining Company in Oil City sparked a blaze that quickly engulfed ten tanks and endangered 7 000 barrels of oil. Firefighters from Franklin and Titusville battled the flames. one man was burned. The fire spread toward gasoline and benzine tanks, prompting fears for nearby Rouseville as merchants moved stock and state police ordered cars off streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil City
Petin- American Refining Company
Franklin
Titusville
Rouseville
Illness Confines Winchester Officials Amid Heat
Three Winchester officials are ill. Captain Hunter B. Grimm from the first ward has a heavy cold turning into an illness. Captain Lewis F. Cooper from the second ward had a minor operation and is improved but to stay in Memorial Hospital about a week. J. L. Maphis, revenue commissioner, ill in University Hospital after visiting his brother in Charlottesville, with severe condition worsened by heat but has since rallied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Hunter B. Grimm
Common Council
Pleasuny
Lewis F. Cooper
Memorial Hospital
J.L. Maphis
the Revenue
Charlottesville
Charles G. Maphis
University Hospital
Miss Gladys Whitmore Weds Howard Solenberger in Chambersburg
Announcement reports the marriage of Gladys Whitmore, music supervisor at Handley Foundation Schools, to Howard M. Solenberger of Winchester. The ceremony occurred Monday evening in Chambersburg Pa., with the couple returning to Winchester and staying at the Solenberger home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys 4. Whitmore
Handley Foundation
Howard M. Solenberger
Chambersburg
Solenberger
Winchester
John
South
Washington Street
Maine
Handley Schools
John S. Solenberger and Company
Destructive Fire Destroys Elkton Business Section
Elkton Maryland rapid blaze today consumed several stores in the business district. Loss is placed around 50000 dollars and the Cecil County courthouse faced a serious threat during the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Elkton
Cecil County
New York Bricklayers Win $2 Daily Raise
Bricklayers who halted the metropolitan construction program of 175 million dollars won a two year raise to 12 dollars per day after union leaders and the Mason Builders Association reached a settlement. Both sides plan to ratify the deal today.
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Associated Press
New York
Mason Builders’ Association
Fort Loudoun music class opens summer schedule
A Fort Loudoun music class offers lessons in June on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 75 cents. Call on the listed days to enroll, or contact Miss Gladys Cochran for other scheduling, Bell Phone 288 or 2014F5.
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Bell
Gladys Cochran
President Harding to Speak Tonight in St Louis Visit on special train ends in St Louis for eight hour stop
President Harding spoke briefly in West Virginia and Ohio as his special train travels toward St Louis. He emphasized prosperity and happiness for all and delivered a rear platform address in Grafton before a short Cincinnati stop with limited public access to the train.
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Associated Press
Harding
Parkersburg
W. Va
West Coast
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
St. Louis
Washington
Grafton
United States
Cincinnati
Germans Fire Upon Belgians Near Dortsten
German forces attacked a Belgian cyclist detachment at Siskingmeuh len near Dortsten in occupied territory. Firearms used. outcome details not provided. Death sentence confirmed for French sabotage suspect Paul George by Rhine court-martial in Ludwigshaven.
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Associated Press
Aix LA Chapelle
Siskingmeuhlen
Dortsten
Duesseldorff
Rhine
Paul George
Baden
Ludwigshaven
Car for Hire Service Ad with Busy Bee Contact
Classified notice offering day and night car hire by C. D. Catlett at Busy Bee Lunch Room. Includes phone 558 17 BE and location Piccadilly St. Ip 2t. 6 2023. No further details.
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C. D. Catlett
Busy Bee
BE. Piccadilly St
New N. and W. Railway Trains Convenient
The Norfolk and Western Railway begins Sunday June 17 operating a new passenger service between Roanoke and Hagerstown. Trains depart Roanoke 7 45 a m and reach Hagerstown 4 30 p m, while the return leaves Hagerstown 11 a m and arrives Roanoke at 7 p m.
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Norfolk and Western Railway
Roanoke
Hagerstown
Buena Vista
Basic
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Shenandoah Junction
B and O
Baltimore
Washington
Harding Sells Part of Newspaper Stock
President Harding disposed of control of the Harding Publishing Company owners of the Marion Star to Louis H. Brush and Roy D. Moore. The sale stops short of a full severance from the paper. Mrs William Shank and son Lawrence left for Baltimore to visit daughter Mrs S Beckenheimery pee fee Bebe.
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Harding
Washington
Harding Publishing Company
Marion (O.) Star
Louis H. Brush
Roy D. Moore
William Shank
Lawrence
Baltimore
S. Beckenheimery
Pee Fee
Bebe
Moose celebration opening at Empire Theatre next Thursday
The Loyal Order of Moose opens a three day event at the Empire Theatre next Thursday at eight. Lee Fisher chairs the arranging committee with Douglas Barnett and Marion Anderson. Marine Band Orchestra from Quantico plays. six reels of Moose films focus on Mooseheart and movement. Ex‑secretary of Labor Davis is expected to speak. Events include a parade Friday and a black dance Saturday.
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The
Loyal Order of Moose
Empire Theatre
Moose Organization
Lee Fisher
Douglas Barnett
Marion Anderson
Marine Band Orchestra
Quantico
Labor Davis
Harding
Shane
C. B. Harlee
Kenneth Rush
Henry
Seal
Longest Day Friday Spurs Summer Solstice Debate
Winchester marks the summer solstice on June 22 with the longest daylight of the year. Forecaster James H. Spencer argues summer began earlier, noting a hot wave and the sun’s peak over the Tropic of Cancer before its northward journey ends in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Spencer
James H. Spencer
United States
Baltimore
Mt Etna Eruption Intensity Dips in Early Reports
Catania reports from Mt Etna indicate a slight decrease in eruption intensity with fewer crater explosions. Observers noted a calmer activity level as lava fountaining diminished and ash emission eased.
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Associated Press
Catania
Mt.Etna
Unprecedented June Cold Wave Hits Austria
A continuing cold wave grips Austria with unusual June conditions. Five inches of snow fell in the Syrian high lands Tuesday night forcing herds to be moved to the valleys.
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Vienna
Austria
Chapman Auto Sales Offers Low Ford Prices
Rebuilt Fords advertised with easy terms from Chapman Auto Sales. Kodak agents are also mentioned with Kodak Films and Brownie cameras at Boyd Drug Store. The snippet shows local sales pitches and shop names in a small town listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapman Auto Sales
Boyd Drug Store
Kodak Agents
For Sale Gas Range Star Office Ad
Classified line offers a gas range for sale with price listed at $15.00. Advertisement indicates the item is available at Star Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ngffor
Star Office
Winchester Falls to New Market in 9-4 Loss
Winchester suffered a 9 to 4 defeat at the hands of New Market. Jeff Clark started and exited early with Steinfelt on the mound for Winchester. Bobbins, Norris, and Mays led the offense with multiple hits and a Watt home run highlighting the action.
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Winchester
New Market
Jeff Clark
Steinfelt
Hope
Norris
Robbins
Garret
C. Mays
Johnson
Clark
Ash
Ero
Lewis
Garrett Head
Decker
B. Mays
Garrett
Poole
HE. Mays
Watt
Baker
Newket
Garber
Mays
O. Mays
Lloyd
J A Decker
E. Mays
Hooe
V Halter
Peg
Invinchester
Matte
Eebins
Q. Garrett
Steinfelt Hope
Moore
Driver
Hoos
O Johnson
BE. Mays
Shiner
Testa
Orie
Clarke
Steinfeldt
O. May
Newman
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Pr. Moore
Stock Fakir
Cord Tires
MES. C. L
Hattie
the Chanticleer Inn
Tate
Miss Whitmore
MR. Solenberger
Elkton, MD
NI Y. Bricklayers
Fort Loudoun
MT. Etna
Mount Jackson-Edinburg
Stambmould
Hol
New
A Hope
Robins
Floes Garrett
Steer Poole
Thongs
Shee Clark
x—Shiner
C. May
A. Johnson
Sen Wee Ash
May
Ale O. May
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