Elopement scandal ends in fugitive love and jail
Claude B. Sweezey Jr and Mrs. A Margaret Speer Rice eloped to California last year. He is now serving a five year penitentiary term for allegedly passing bad checks between Denver and the California coast. Rice testified against him under pressure, expressed unwavering devotion, and said she would wait at the gate if he is imprisoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Claude B. Sweezey, Jr
Colonel Sweezy
Maryland Penitentiary
Brown Hotel
Denver
California
Margaret Speer Rice
Kenneth Rice
Winchester
Sweezy
Boy Drowns in Shenandoah River Near Bethel Leap
Hunter Cornwell 20, of Winchester, drowned while bathing with friends at Lover's Leap on the Shenandoah river near Bethel. The body was not recovered last night. divers used dynamite to surface the corpse. Authorities believe a fainting spell led to the tragedy in water less than two feet deep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter Cornwell
Shenandoah River
Bethel
Young Cornwell
Millwood
Clarke County
Cornwell
Drowning Tragedy Near Millwood Shenandoah River
Report from Millwood Clarke county details the drowning of young Cornwell during a bathing trip with companions John Willingham Harry Hawkins and his brother at a Shenandoah river spot near Bethel. Dynamite searches failed to recover the body as volunteers continued the hunt and authorities noted similar past accidents at the same shallow waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Willingham
Harry Hawkins
Ornwell
Sam Haines
Winchester
Young Cornwell
D. S. Gone
Bethel
Shenandoah River
Clarke County
Empire Orchestra Delights Theatregoers at Empire Theatre
The Washington Empire Orchestra continues nightly performances at the Empire Theatre in Winchester, delivering original scores for features and newsreels with tuneful, lively accompaniments. Six premier musicians from the capital form the ensemble, creating a high quality show in a small city venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Orchestra
Empire Theatre
Winchester
J. Arthur McConville
Israel L. Cooperstein
William Davis
Charles Ruggiero
Salvatore Capece
Winester
Clarke Golfers Aim For Gilpin Trophy Finals
The Gilpin trophy finals were played at Blue Ridge Country Club near Boyce on the calf course. Henry B. Gilpin of Scabby donated two handsome trophies for men and women. The men’s scratch Gilpin tourney began Thursday with eight to qualify. The schedule lists women’s scratch Gilpin rounds on June 30 and July 2 to 4, with finals July 4, plus subsequent events and Mayo memorial cup finals in August and September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Ridge
Boyce
Henry B. Gilpin
Scabby
Hagerstown
Martinsburg
Wheat Declines On Weather Relief From Black Rust
Wheat loosens its price trend as relief from black rust reduces concern over damage. Compared with last week, wheat futures fell 4 1/2 to 5 cents a bushel, while corn dropped 1 1/2 to 7 cents and oats 4 1/2 to 4 1/2 cents. Weather in the spring belt, especially the Dakotas and Minnesota, eased fears of large yields, supporting free selling in grains. hog prices rose but provisions stayed steady to slightly up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Dakotas
Minnesota
United States
Iowa
Illinois
For Rent Four Rooms on Main Street
Classified ad notes a four room rental at 217 S Main Street. It mentions Mr and Mrs Maxime Du Charme and their son visiting Richmond yesterday and today to see relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Main Street
Maxime du Charme and
Richmond
Miss Beverley and Chamblin Funkhouser Visit White Post Hosts
Miss Mary Beverly Sommerville and Mr. Chamblin Funkhouser of White Post spent last night here. Mrs. J B Beverley Jr and Miss Nelia Beverley left for Roanoke Virginia to be guests of Mrs. Julian Rutherford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Beverly Sommerville
Chamblin Funkhouser
White Post
J. B. Beverley Jr
Nelia Beverley
Roanoke, Va
Julian Rutherford
Miss Fletcher to Visit Aunt in Harrisonburg
Miss Nathalia Fletcher will be the guest of her aunt Mrs I C Oates in Harrisonburg for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathalia Fletcher
I. C. Oates
Harrisonburg
Harrisburg Family to Visit Broadway VA Hosts
Mrs L E Hoover and her child of Harrisburg Pa will be guests of Mrs Hoover's parents Mr and Mrs C B Shoemaker in Broadway Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Hoover
Harrisburg, Pa
New Building and Loan Association Starts July 7th
The New Building and Loan Association begins operations on July 7. Subscribers are urged to act at once. The institution offers a six percent savings bank. Hansbrough and Carter Insurance Loans Investments advertise the venture with details on pages 27 30 3 1p.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Building and Loan Association
Savings Bank
Hansbrough & Carter Insurance
Opportunity to Save a Thousand Dollars Building Association Stock
Opportunity to save a thousand dollars by taking stock in the Building Association now being organized. Five shares cost $130.00 a year payable monthly. No better way to get your thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansbrough & Carter Insurance
For Sale Large Richardson and Boynton Hot Air Furnace
For sale a large Richardson and Boynton hot air furnace complete with pipes and six registers. W. P. N. offers to be written to care Star on June 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardson and
Boynton
Care Star
Richardson and Boynton
Showers Probable Part of the Week in Mid-Atlantic
Weather bureau forecasts for the week starting Monday call for partly cloudy skies across the North and Middle Atlantic States with occasional local showers. Temperatures to start moderate and rise toward above normal levels as the week progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
The
Weather Bureau
North
Middle Atlantic
Rev Hoskins Family Joins Pastor Family Announcement
The Rev H P Hoskins pastor of First Baptist Church is joined by Mrs Hoskins and their young daughter Celia Marie Hoskins. They occupy Cel and Mrs Leigh Fuller residence at 311 South Stewart Street. A number 413 J is noted in relation to Hoskins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Hoskins
First Baptist Church
Improvement In Samuel Bell's Health After Stroke
Slight improvement was reported this afternoon in the condition of Samuel A Bell, a former prominent Winchester merchant, who suffered a paralysis stroke yesterday in Middletown where he has an apartment. It was stated at 3 o'clock this afternoon that Bell regained consciousness today and is taking some nourishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel A Bell
Winchester
Middletown
Roanoke Prisoner Tells Fish Story
Police in Winchester and Roanoke, Virginia, puzzled by a Roanoke arrest of a man calling himself H C Ayers from Winchester. He claimed to have been ordered to leave Winchester by Chief of Police Doran and said his wife lived at 604 West Street Roanoke, a non existent address. Post office records show a prior applicant with the Ayers name. Roanoke detectives sought confirmation from Roanoke Chief Manning about Ayers being wanted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Roanoke
H. C. Ayers
Ayers
Doran
West Street
Post Office
J. L. Manning
Funeral services for Mrs Margaretta S Everhart at 2 PM
The funeral for Mrs Margaretta Schlack Everhart wife of Charles F Everhart will be held at the Methodist Episcopal Church South Berryville at 2 o clock Sunday afternoon correcting yesterday's erroneous notice that had listed 12 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaretta Schlack Everhart
Charles F. Everhart
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Berryville
Mrs Farnsworth Visits Summit Point With Parents
Miss Alice Farnsworth spends the weekend with her parents at Summit Point, joining family for a brief country stay and returning home afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Farnsworth
Summit Point
Large Richardson and Boyn pipes and six registers
Trade notice from W. P.N. care Star seeking bids or inquiry for large Richardson and Boyn pipes and six registers. Publication 6 23 25 27 e0d 31. Includes care of Star as recipient.
Furnished apartment for two months available
Desirable location advertised for a furnished apartment rental covering a two month period. Contact via phone 49-W.
Farmers & Merchants Bank declares 6 percent dividend
The Board of Directors of the Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester has declared a regular dividend of 5 percent and an extra of 1 percent, payable July 1, for the first six months of 1925. H. D. Fuller, vice president and cashier, signs. Winchester, Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester
H. D. Fuller
V. P
Farmers & Merchantnt's Bank
Winchester
Poisonous Copperhead Bites Ten-Year-Old Girl Near White Hall
Mary Madge Abshire ten, daughter of Shirley Abshire of near White Hall, was bitten on the foot by a copperhead while returning from a spring. The child was treated at Memorial Hospital where doctors neutralized the venom and she was sent home the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Madge Abshire
Shirley Abshire
White Hall
Memorial Hospital
Huntsberrys Spend Summer at Locust Level Home
Mr and Mrs C E Huntsberry and family are spending the summer at their country home Locust Level about four miles from town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. C. E. Huntsberry
Locust Level
Little Miss Ethel Harry Recovers from Tonsillitis
Miss Ethel Harry, who was operated upon Tuesday for tonsillitis, is again able to be out among her playmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Harry
Notice to secured claimants in T. L. Evans assignment
All persons holding claims secured in assignment made by T. L. Evans who have not filed the same with undersigned will please do so immediately. (6-26-16-31) M. M. Lynch, Trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Evans
M. M. Lynch
Citizens Band Delights Large Summer Audience
The Citizens Band under Prof. W. H. McKnee gave the second open air concert of the summer on the courthouse lawn to a large appreciative audience. Two new players joined since two weeks ago, a cornet and a baritone. The program featured Lafferty’s The Haunted House and Schuman’s Land O’ Dreams. Future concerts will start at eight and run no longer than one hour as many in the crowd must stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Band
W. H. McKnee
Court House
Lafferty
Schuman
Melnee
MacMillan Byrd Explorers Leave Sydney For North
The Bowdoin commanded by Donald MacMillan sailed from Sydney, N S W for the north to begin arctic exploration. The Peary steamship will follow with full equipment for exploration and study using airplanes, radio and color photography and ongoing radio contact with civilization.
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MacMillan-Byrd
Sydney
North
Associated Press
Bowdoin
Donald MacMillan
MacMillan
Peary
Passion Play At The Colonial Draws Intense Interest
A private morning exhibition of the new Passion Play film at the Colonial Theatre drew clergymen, officials, and others by special invitation. Bavarian producers of the yearly Passion Play staged the feature, which Mrs. A. M. Baker praised as a superb New Testament production likely to enthrall viewers and urged all to see it Monday and Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Theatre
A. M. Baker
Two Hagerstown Autos Stolen and A Store Robbed
In Hagerstown Maryland a theft spree occurred on Virginia Avenue with three robberies and an attempted fourth. D T Bailey store goods valued over 100 dollars were taken and autos belonging to Stover E Krebs and John B Wolf killed here last night. Sheriff Duffy and deputies investigate, suspect same gang. Krebs auto abandoned on Virginia Avenue over a mile away. oilkill car thought used in escape.
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Associated Press
Hagerstown
D. T. Bailey
Stover E. Krebs
John B. Wolfkill
Virginia Avenue
J. Claire Peters
Richard Duffy
Kreps
Firemen’s meet funds eyed for Cumberland Valley group
Chambersburg firemen committee set a 1376 prize budget and 2575 total for the Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association convention planned for September. Reports show over $2000 on hand with $442 from local industries and banks and a $625 advertising share. A pajama parade, prizes from 75 to 200, and a $500 fireworks display are planned. next meeting is July 13.
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Chambersburg
Firemankc
Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association
A. M. Stager
George H. Richter
Flowers
Harrisburg
Brother Disappears Sister Seeks Aid Finding Him
Police are asked to search for John W. Augustyniak also known as on or Gaston who left Baltimore two months ago. His mother died June 7 and sister Agnes G Potter seeks contact to inform him. He is 36, light hair, fair complexion, 5'9" and 155 pounds, an expert meat cutter and grocer with office experience.
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John W. Augustyniak
On Or Gaston
Baltimore
Agnes G. Potter
East
Baltimore Street
Hawthorne Family Visit Ends in Baltimore
Mrs W L Hawthorne and her daughter Miss Paige U Hawthorne spent a week with Mrs Hawthorne’s parents in Baltimore.
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W. L. Hawthorne
Paige U Hawthorne
Mrs. Hawthone
Baltimore
Miss Braithwaite Heads to Baltimore for Severn River Cottage Visit
Miss Helen Braithwaite departed for Baltimore to spend a week with friends at a cottage on the Severn river.
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Helen Braithwaite
Baltimore
Severn River
Smiths and family visit Baltimore guests of Consolyvos
Mr. and Mrs. George H. Smith and their son Master Douglas DuShane are spending time in Baltimore as guests of Cal and Mrs. Charles H Consolyvo.
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George H. Smith
Douglas DuShane
Baltimore
Cal
Charles H. Consolyvo
Mrs Annie Strosnyder Returns Home From Visit
Miss Annie Strosnyder came back today to Strasburg from a stay with Mr and Mrs Amon Strosnyder on South Main Street. She spent several days as their guest and returned safely to her home town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Strosnyder
Strasburg
Amon Strosnyder
South Main Street
Mr and Mrs Edward Johns Visit Chambersburg Pair
Mr and Mrs Edward Johns of Chambersburg Pennsylvania were visitors in town today making a brief social stop and catching up with local acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Johns
Chambersburg, Pa
Local visitors from Sunbury stop in town today
Mr. H. A. Zellar and Mr. J. L. Hock enbock of Sunbury Pa. were business visitors in town today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Zellar
JL. Hockenbock
Sunburry, Pa
Mrs Barton and Gertrude Fields Return From Rochester Visit
Mrs. Robert T. Barton and young Gertrude Fields have returned after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Fields at their Rochester, Iowa home for several weeks.
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Robert T. Barton
Gertrude Fields
Arthur Fields
Rochester
Mrs. Annie Briscoe Returns Home From Washington Visit
Mrs. Annie L Briscoe returns to her Washington home after several days as a guest of Col and Mrs B M Roszel in a brief social notice noting her visit and return.
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Annie L. Briscoe
Washington
Col
B. M. Roszel
Newcome Leaves for Summer Visits from Los Angeles
Mr. Sheridan L. Newcome of Los Angeles California is spending the summer with his parents Mr and Mrs D B Newcome near this city. He left last evening for Brunswick Maryland and Pittsburgh Pennsylvania where he will spend two weeks before returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan L. Newcome
Los Angeles
Cal
D. B. Newcome
Brunswick
Pittsburgh
Children’s Day Services at Salem Church
Sunday night, June 28, Salem Church hosts children’s day services. Everyone is invited to attend this community event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Church
Yard Party Aids Missionary Society on Ridgeway Lawn
The Missionary Society of Rest Church hosts a yard party on School House Lawn at Ridgeway Street day, July 10 1925. Proceeds support church missions and local outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Missionary Society
School House
Ridgeway S’riday
Second Murder Charge To Be Pressed In Mother Case
A second murder charge is expected to be pressed in connection with the case involving a mother. The development follows initial accusations and ongoing investigation by local authorities.
Spirit Foretold Acquittal Stuns Chicago Murder Case
In Chicago crowds flood the scene as William Shepherd is acquitted on the murder charge of Emma Nelson McClintock, mother of Will McClintock, despite warnings. Supporters hail the verdict as Spiritist signs claim posttrial confirmation amid jubilation and a calm courthouse withdrawal.
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Chicago
William , Shepherd
Will McClintock
McClintock
Crowe
W. D. Shepsherd
Emma Nelson McClintock
Shepherd
William Burnett
Lynch
Mrs Eliza Dunn Dies At Inwood Of Heart Attack
Mrs Eliza Dunn died Thursday night at 9 oclock at her son William C Dunns Inwood home of heart trouble from which she had suffered for some time. She was born in Clarke county Virginia almost 75 years ago and moved to this area two years ago from Frederick county Virginia. Survived by husband Charles Dunn at Inwood and five children William in Inwood M T Dunn in Opequon Annie Bennett of Kearneysville Mabel Barrow of Ridgeway and Ollie B Dunn of Maryland Avenue. Also one brother William Shimp of Boyce Virginia and one sister Mrs Virginia Elliott of Winchester. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 1 30 from the home here. Burial will begin at Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inwood
W. Va
Eliza Dunn
William C. Dunn
Dunn
Clarke County
Frederick County
Charles Dunn
William
Loading Livestock on Tuesday Auction
Local livestock listing shows loading for Tuesday dated 30th with seller L. C. Hoffman inviting bids for wool stock. Auction details include contact Hoffman for terms and times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Hoffman
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SHELL
Claude Sweezey, Jr
Brown Palace Hotel
Kenn
Dad
Claude Sweezy
Santa Clara College
Kenneth
Claude
Boy
Empire Orchestra
William B. Prenter
Warren
Mr. Prenter
Cleveland
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Philadelphia
Canadian Pacific Railway
Brotherhood
Empire Trust Company
New York City
Mr. Hoskins
C. F. Everhart
Bielsky
Warsaw
Poland
Indianapolis
Ind
Martha Shepherdden
William D. Shepherd
William McClintock
Hayden
Spiritualist
Benjamin
Benjamin Hayden
Spiritualis Church
Benjamin Harrison
Mré. Hayden
Mr. Hayden
William Scott Stewart
W. W. O’brien
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