Receivers appointed for Winchester and Western Railroad
In the Northern District of West Virginia Judge W E Baker orders receivers for the Winchester and Western Railroad running 40 miles between Winchester Virginia and Wardensville West Virginia to operate and conserve property. Larrick Seneindiver and Nadenbousch named as receivers with $50000 bonds to secure ongoing operations and plans to issue $25000 to $30000 receivers certificates to fund road improvements.
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District Court of the United States
West Virginia
W. E. Baker
Winchester and Western Railroad Company
Winchester
Wardensville
West Va
Messrs
Herbert S. Larrick
de H. Seneindiver
A. C
Winchester and Western Railroad
William B. Cornwell
Baltigrove and Ohio Railroad
Cornwell
Winchester Lumber Company
Gore
Lumber Company
Lumber
Maryland-West Virginia Lumber Company
Winchester Glass Sand Corporation
Pennsylvania
Maryland West Virginia Lumber Co
For Sale Six Room Residence on W Monmouth St
Owner leaving town offers a modern six room residence at 123 W Monmouth St for quick sale. Readable line notes quick-buyer terms and location details. Nearby notices include Ramsey’s Windows advertising camp furniture and a drug store listing. A lost half-grown brown and white collie with no collar and a $ reward is offered for its return to 222 Amherst St.
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Monmouth St
W. Monmouth St
Amherst St
Assembly Acts Lays Bigger Levy on Record Papers
The 1926 act makes the 12 cent per $100 recording tax permanent, applying to deeds and related instruments. Definitions detail calculation on real consideration or property value, with specific rules for deeds of release leases and trust mortgages, plus exemptions for government land, schools, homesteads, and state banks.
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Assembly
C. Lee Moore
Moore
Virginia
United States
Federal Land Bank
Joint Stock Land Bank
Golf Match Set At Winchester Saturday
A golf match will be played at Winchester Golf Club Saturday at 2 o clock between the locals and the Opequon Golf Club of Martinsburg W V Each club fields a team of twelve with the locals including Jefferson Donald Weems E V Weems Wm Paxton Peyton Marshall H C Browne Hugh S Duffey F J Schneiderhan W Nelson Page Geo W Haddox Clark Cooper and C A McCormick.
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Winchester Golf Club
Opequon Golf Club
Martinsburg
W. Va
Jefferson
Donald Weems
E. V. Weems
Wm. Paxton
Peyton Marshall
H. C. Browne
Hugh S. Duffey
F. J. Schneiderhan
W. Nelson Page
Geo. W. Haddox
Clark Cooper
C. A. McCormick
Mrs McPherson Identified By Mrs Kennedy
Positive identification of the woman brought to Douglas hospital from Agua Prieta as Aimee Semple McPherson, missing since May 18, was made by her mother Mrs Minnie Kennedy. Kennedy arrived from Los Angeles and went to the hospital to greet her daughter.
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Associated Press
Douglas, Ariz
Agua Prietta
Mexico
Aimee Semple McPherson
Los Angeles
Minnie Kennedy
Special July advance rate for Evening Star
Pay in advance to save on your subscription with a special July rate now in effect.
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Star
Illegal liquor possession leads to jail and fine
Herbert Henry was found guilty in police court of illegal possession of five pints of liquor. He was fined $68 including costs and sentenced to sixty days in jail.
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Herbert Henry
Square Dance at Pleasure Park Tonight
Informal square dance event at Pleasure Park in Eten, billed as community fun with tunes and dance for all ages. Details unclear due to OCR fragments but invites local residents to join.
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Eten
Compressed Air Tanks for Garages and More
Several compact air tanks suitable for garages and similar spaces. Includes portable models and steady storage options. Star Office item dated 4 20 1p tf notes availability and use cases.
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Star Office
Big observance of independence weeks planned
Daughters of the American Revolution nationwide mobilize for Independence Week June 28 to July 5 with a program of patriotic observances. Fort Loudoun Chapter in Winchester notes guidance from Claude G. Bowers of the Sesqui Centennial Commission chaired by President Coolidge.
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Daughters of the American Revolution
Warren Rice
Fort Loudoun
Claude G. Bowers
Sesqui-Centennial Commission
Washington
Coolidge
National Commission
Congress
Julian F. Ward
Winchester
Conmues Universal Education
Republic
Philadelphia
County Couples Obtain Licenses
Marriage licenses issued in the county clerk's office include Herbert Jones and Miss Zella P. Rinker. Jones is a Missouri native now living in Kansas City Kansas and a farmer. Rinker is a Middletown native, daughter of Joseph W. Rinker. The pair wed this afternoon at the parsonage of Frederick circuit Methodist Church South by Rev. J. C. Hooks. Victor P. Ridgeway and Miss Frances L. Stipe also obtained licenses. Ridgeway is from Ridgeway West Virginia and a clerk by trade, Stipe is the daughter of Harry F Stipe.
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Herbert Jones
Zella P. Rinker
Missouri
Kansas City
Kansas
Middletown
Joseph W. Rinker
Frederick Circuit Methodist Episcopal Church
South
J. C. Hooks
Victor P. Ridgeway
Ridgeway
W. Va
Frances L. Stipe
Clearbrook
C. E. Ridgeway
Harry F Stipe
Pontificial High Mass Concludes Church Congress
The twenty eighth international eucharistic congress ends at St Marys Lake in Mundelein with Cardinal Bonzano as papal legate and Cardinal Hayes of New York delivering the sermon. More than 790,900 people attend the pontifical high mass and a nine mile procession winds through the seminary grounds under a cloudless sky.
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Associated Press
Mundelein
Ill
St. Mary’s Lake
Cardinal Bonzano
Cardinal Hayes
New York
St. Mary of the Lake Seminary
Seminary
Lenglen Loses Doubles at Wimbledon in Three Sets
Elizabeth Ryan and Mary Browne of California defeated Suzanne Lenglen and Didi Vlasto of France in a 3 set doubles match at Wimbledon. The Americans used chop strokes to come from behind after losing the first set 3-6 and claimed the final set 6-2 to end Lenglen’s run in the first round.
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Associated Press
Wimbledon
Eng
Elizabeth Ryan
Mary K. Browne
California
Suzanne Lenglen
Didi Vlasto
France
Miles Lenglen
Lore
Miss Browne
Miss Ryan
Mlle. Lenglen
Mile
Valsto
Lenglen
Bribery Complaints Highlight Dry Law Enforcement Costs
Washington reports detail costs and obstacles facing federal prohibition agents. Assistant Secretary Andrews urged more funding as he described agent bribery pressures and a bid to remove beer from the market, vowing to end prohibition by Christmas.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Andrews
House Appropriations Committee
Card of Thanks for John J. Anderson
We thank friends and neighbors for kindnesses during the illness and death of husband and father John J. Anderson and for the floral tributes. Wife and daughter.
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John J. Anderson
Byrd Welcomed in London by Winchester Man
Commander Richard E. Byrd was greeted in London by Robert L. Gray Jr of Winchester who sent him a warm local welcome on arrival from the North Pole expedition. Gray recounted meeting Byrd, sharing Winchester ties and Royal Caledonian Ball attendance with the aviator during a bustling London visit.
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Comdr
Richard E. Byrd
London
Robert L. Gray, Jr
Winchester
Gray
Louis M. Nulton
United States Naval Academy
Comander Byrd
Academy
Robert L. Gray
Commander Byrd
Dick Byrd
S. S
Bob, Jr
Scotland
England
Prince of Wales
Duke of Sutherland
Husband Charged With Non-Support After acquittal
James H. Showers was acquitted in police court of a liquor charge and then faced a warrant from his wife charging non support. She alleged he spent his week's wages on liquor. He will have a hearing in the Domestic Relations Court.
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James H. Showers
Court clears Cecil Whitlock of drunken driving mix up
Mrs. Cecil Lloyd Whitlock called The Star to say the Cecil Whitlock arrested for drunken driving is not her husband but another Cecil Whitlock from near Gore. She notes her husband does not drink and jokes about the name mix up.
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Cecil Lloyd Whitlock
Star Office
Cecil Whitlock
Gore
Cecil Lloyd
Special Service At Stephens City Sunday
Special services will be held in the Methodist Episcopal Church South at Stephens City at 2 30 Sunday afternoon. The Rev Dr Mitchell of Braddock Street Church will deliver an address and select music will be rendered by the Golden Rule and Young Christian classes. The Golden Rule quartet will be Willey Larrick Massie and Ritter with a duet by Miss March and Mr Renner. Mr J Harvey Canter will be present.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Stephens City
M. D. Mitchell
Braddock Street Church
Golden Rule
Winchester Delegation Returns From New York Welcome Byrd
Members of the Winchester delegation who traveled to New York to join Mayor Walker's committee to welcome Commander A B Byrd back from the North Pole expedition returned to the city today.
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Winchester
New York
Walker
Comdr. A. BE. Byrd
SPECIAL JULY RATE NOW IN EFFECT
Subscription offer issued by The Evening Star with rates and deadlines. Renewal saves discount, £1.40 per year by carrier and $3.90 per year by mail, payable in advance before July 31. Includes publication date code 6-23-1p-1t.
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MATL
the Evening Star
Electric Refrigerators for the Home on 18 Months Credit
An ad for electric refrigerators with home payment terms of 18 months from Northern Va Power Co. Includes contact phone 3 and locality.
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Va. Power Co
Pittsburgh Police Chief Testifies On Primary Campaign
Pittsburgh Police Superintendent Peter Paul Walsh admitted to urging force members to back the Paepper-Fisher ticket in Pennsylvania’s primary and wrote that officers should be instructed to expect a large majority for the ticket. He denied active campaigning or efforts to line up the force, said he never drank, and claimed police cooperated with enforcement of the dry law. Testimony continued after a private briefing with Antisaloon League counsel Wayne Wheeler.
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Washington
Peter Paul Walsh
Pittsburgh
Senate Campaign Funds Investigation Committee
Paepper-Fisher
Pennsylvania
Detective Bureau
The
Eagles
Elks
Singing Club
Pittsburgh Athletic Club
Baird
Philadelphia
Walsh
Wayne B. Wheeler
Antti- Saloon League
Wheeler
Three Marriage Licenses In City
The corporation clerk's office records three marriage licenses. William E Norris and Grace Marie Rosenberger, she a Winchester native daughter of John W Rosenberger. he a Warrenton Georgia native and salesman. Walter Cox and Frances Parker of Winchester, he Maryland born physician, she daughter of late Mr and Mrs McKim Parker. Peter Bricker widower and Nancy Smith widow of Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania, he son of John Bricker and a farmer, she daughter of John W Garman.
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Corporation Clerk
William E. Norris
Grace Marie Rosenberger
Warrenton
Georgia
E. E. Norris
Winchester
John W. Rosenberger
Walter Cox
Frances Parker
Maryland
McKim Parker
Peter Bricker
Nancy Smith
Mechanicsburg
John Bricker
John W. Garman
Opposing Forces Contest For Upper Hand In Market
New York June 24 Opposing speculative forces contested for control of todays stock market with higher prices favored by buyers. A fresh round of profit taking unsettled trade briefly but buyers absorbed the dips and the market rose again. Call money rose to 4 and a quarter percent with total sales near 1,400,000 shares.
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The
Associated Press
New York
Higher Pri
Winchester Fire Alarm Call Guidance
Public notice urged by Winchester firemen to report fires by calling the proper number and detailing extent nature and exact location to avoid unnecessary full department responses for small fires.
Moling and Seal Underwear and Hosiery Ad
Ad on page seven promotes Moling and Seal underwear and hosiery. It highlights comfort, fit, and fashion appeal with featured women’s garments and prices for daily wear and sleepwear.
For Sale 5 Shares Fair Play Stock Quick Sale
Five shares of Fair Play stock offered for quick sale as owner leaves city. Apply at Star Office. Contact details not provided.
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Star Office
Byrd Arrives Home to Welcome by Citizens and Gov Byrd
Commander Richard E. Byrd returns to Virginia after the north pole flight. Governor Harry F. Byrd leads a welcome parade to the executive mansion with a 6 35 pm arrival and 8 45 pm public address at the City Auditorium. The National Geographic Society awards Byrd its gold medal.
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Mond
North Pole
Richard EB. Byrd
Harry F. Byrd
Byrd
Winchester
the Assted Press
Richmond
Rich
President Coolidge
Bennett
Virginia
New York
Governor Byrd
Special July rate saves on advance The Star subscription
The notice promotes a special July discount for advance subscription payments to The Star. It urges readers to pay upfront to secure lower rates for the period ahead. The message emphasizes immediate action to lock in savings.
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Winchester and Western
South Market St
Bailey Bros
Ramsey
People’s
Mrs. McPherson
Kennedy
Evening Star
Madden
London Town
Bob Gray, JR
Police Chief OF
Douglas Hamilton
Direct Fruit Exchange
Frank Hamilton Company
Liverpool
J. R. Hall
Apple
Petley
Sprint
Harry Barr and Brother
National Geographic Society
Explorer
Richmond Blues
Richmond Naval
Hnd
Floyd Bennett
Navy
Peary
Arctic Wastes
Woodrow Wilson
Anthony Fokker
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