11 Mar 1927
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1927
Page
1
A house fire destroys a residence leaving 15 people unaccounted as rescuers search for survivors. Fire crews battled flames and conducted sweep operations amid smoke and alarms. No further details on location or identities provided.
AP report from Blairsville Pennsylvania details a deadly house fire in New Jersey where nine members of the Stevens and related families died. The blaze started after a kerosene stove was used to speed burning, trapping occupants in their sleep as flames consumed the farmhouse at Sunset Lake. One child remains missing, and several family members are hospitalized with burns and injuries.
Mrs. Vance of 13 East Cecils was taken to Winchester Me Hospital after suffering a broken hip from a fall at her home this morning. She remains under the care of Dr. Dutton and is resting comfortably.
Northern Vermont sits under milder skies as snow melted. City officials ordered street sprinklers to runoff and weather improved following a cold snap.
Louis Boersig, held in a county jail after reported violent acts in Fairfax, writes to his wife requesting a visit to aid memory of the crime day. He faces possible murder and assault charges with a grand jury expected to indict on March 21. Authorities note no mob action remains and a venue change may be sought to Frederick county.
The Martinsburg Journal reports the Eastern Panhandle Medical Society held its largest gathering in recent years at Shenandoah. Dr Hunter H McGuire of Winchester presented on Incipient Cataract. Dr B B Brown of Shenandoah spoke on Medical Liars. Dr B C Stuart of Memorial Hospital Winchester shared recent cases. Attendees included Drs P S Stigers Hancock Md C C Johnson Harpers Ferry, Howell Osborn Rippon, B B Yme Harpers Ferry, J M Miller, B W Haines Charles Town, and A J Lemaster Bedington.
The fragment notes a steam laundry item with unclear details from an early notice. It references a date tag 2-17-1p and mentions sire and fodder alongside a close to lt scan note.
The Intercity Rotary meet in Warrenton showcased the Warrenton club led by Don Richards and featured leaders Frenchoff and B J. Hillidge from Front Royal. District Governor Stith will visit March 25 with Rotary members invited. Attendees included James Ashby, Andrew Bell, J B Nott, T L Brown, and Cadett Taylor.
Reported drilling south of town on Jones Woolen Mill property reached over 1250 feet with samples sent away. While excitement grows among nearby owners, officials caution the oil may lie in slate lands rather than the limestone belt, with initial finds near Clinger land under debate.
Prof. WpIlwee presents Handley High School Band Orchestra and Glee Club at Ole Handley School Auditorium tonight with proceeds to support services. The program includes selections from the final concert and invites community attendance to back the local boys ahead of a Virginia Music Teachers Association meeting in Harrisonburg March 21 22 and 23. Admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children with tickets sold at the school box office opening at 7 20.
Former racing driver Chick Murray toured the region in a Whippet sedan promoting Willys-Overland. He drove a 500 mile test on Rockingham track, logged 16 572 miles since October, and averaged 37.3 miles per gallon in the first 15 000 miles without major engine work. He plans to Danville and then Atlanta while conducting a business survey for the company.
An undetermined origin fire in Meadville Pennsylvania destroyed the Old Stone Methodist Church and heavily damaged the adjoining Thoburn Chapel built last year at a cost of 125000 dollars. The total loss was estimated at 200000 dollars. The church was originally erected in 1364.
Ramsey furniture family hosts 19 guests at Shenandoah Hotel private dining room in Martinsburg. J C Hunt of Sellers Kitchen Cabinet Company delivers keynote on service to customers, stressing equal care for small and large purchases.
James Robert Swanson Jr. appeals to police for the arrest of an elderly man after a police dog set on him bit the boy’s arm while he watched his father paint a house on North Kent Street. The man urged the dog and fled after a search failed to locate him.
Raleigh March 11. Governor McLean granted a reprieve to Booker Williams a convicted negro slayer of Chief M B Rogers of Rowland North Carolina fifteen minutes before he faced the electric chair. Robert Lumpkin, also convicted, was executed.
Speculators for the advance remained in control of price movement in today’s market. They faced occasional waves of profit taking and sporadic bear selling. Balls led, with rubber, amusement, and ferrous metal groups emerging as new favorites. Renewal rate on call money held at 4 percent.
Dr Hadley of the Audubon Society will give an illustrated lecture on birds life at Hadley High School auditorium at 2 o clock next Wednesday March 16 The Garden Club sponsors invites all to attend. The talk emphasizes bird conservation and public awareness across North America and promotes protection for wild birds and non game species.
The Empire screens Whispering Wires starring Anita Stewart as a high tension murder mystery now playing with The Collegians Aesop Fables and Pathe News. Next week features Love Em and Leave Em with Louise Brooks and Evelyn Brent plus The Outsider. St Patrick Day lineup includes Mc Fadden's Flats and My Official Wife at Colonial.
A Virginia discussion urges embracing a broad reform agenda including a constitutional revision and educational survey. Leaders argue changes funded through a state bureau will strengthen education, while critics say they risk handicapping institutions for personal interest gains.
An archival ad fragment lists tires priced at 6.95 for 30 x 4% cords and a 30 percent over-size tire at 7.95, labeled as an overstock or promotional notice from Parts 4 Corp. The incomplete copy mentions Erie and an unusual sale phrase.
Classified notice offers reward for a lost item from 1925 with initials EL H connected to Strasby High. J C Penney Co mentions Winchester Used Car Exchange. Ad notes a used car inventory and business location near a tabernacle.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.