Youth Is Sentenced in First Police Case for Fatal Reckless Driving
Bernard Hertel, 19, found guilty in police court of reckless operation of an automobile injuring Miss Clara Stone and failing to stop. He received 30 days in jail, $100 fine plus costs, and ordered to pay hospital bills. Justice Worsley called it the severest similar-case sentence. Witnesses Miss Helen Shockey and Clarence Catlett described the incident on the Valley Pike last Wednesday evening.
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Bernard “Hertel
Clara Stone
Young Herrell
Justice Worsley
Tan Oe
Toeni
Helen Shockey
Clarence Catlett
Bernard Herrell
Pike
Miss Shockey
Catlett
Met
Dr. Whitlock
Stone
Miss Shocker
Miss Stone
Runi
Ken
Aes Stone
8Rimley
Young Matri Silvius Threatens Suicide Near Welltown
Despondent over separation from her husband, Hattie Silvius, about 20, consumed poison capsules and antiseptic last night at the Yeakley home near Welltown. Dr R A Shafer treated her. she remained ill today. The couple have been apart over a year. she has a child and was formerly Mrs Clem.
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Hattie Silvius
Harvey Yeakley
Welltown
Yeakley
Clem
Mrs Rosalie Williams Dies in Roanoke Va
Mrs Rosalie Williams wife of Dr Edgar Williams died at their Roanoke home this morning. Funeral services were expected this evening in Roanoke. Her body will be brought to Winchester tomorrow for interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery family lot.
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Rosalie Williams
Edgar Williams
Roanoke
T. J. Williams
South Braddock Street
Williams
Winchester
Mount Hebron Cemetery
German Mother Has 27 Children
Frau Becker, 47, and her 48-year-old husband welcomed their twenty seventh child in Lefa u Germany. Eleven of the other children remain alive, including twins. On the same night their eldest married sister Anna also gave birth to twin girls.
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Associated Press
Lefau
Germany
Frau Becker
Anna
Seed potatoes offered by Winchester Seed Co Maine stock
Maine grown Irish Cobbler Early Rose Red Bliss Green Mountain seed potatoes offered at 1 cent to 21 cents per pound. Also a lost spare Ford tire on a rim between Brawner's Music Store and Hospital with a reward.
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Maine
Bliss
Green Mountain
Rim
Brawner’s
Accidental Car Collision Involving Herrell and Girls
The court heard testimony from Roy Loy and Claude Ritter about an on road incident. Herrell testified he did not see the two girls and swerved to avoid a parked car, claiming no malice and labeling the event an unavoidable accident. Prosecutor argued speed laws were violated and sought accountability.
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Claude Ritter
Roy
Loy
Herrell
R. T. Barton
James P. Beardot
Merrell
Aill Yard Held in Liquor Case for Grand Jury
Morris Hillyard was held in police court on illegal possession of liquor, charged for the grand jury. A special grand jury may be convened this term to handle this and other cases. A raid found 16 pints of moonshine and two gallons of wine in his room on Clark Street. Also tied to the case is Martha, 19, of Agedstown, Md. Her trial was postponed as she was ill. Hillyard, known as Sheriff Hillyard, once acted as a policeman in Stephens City.
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Morris Hillyard
Worsley
Corporation Court
Hillyard
Solenberger House
Clark Street
Doran
Pannett
Boyd and
Guthridge
Tnd
Maroe
Agerstown
Shreck
Stone Hillyard
Sherif” Hillyard
Stephens City
Music Box Juniors to Appear at the Empire Friday Night
The Empire Theatre hosts four members of the JUNIOR MUSIC BOX REVUE from New York City in a short dialogue sketch and new Broadway songs between the two regular shows at 8:45 PM. No price changes. daily matinees at 2:80.
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Empire Theatre
Music Box
New York City
Wen Davis
Lighthouse By the Sea
Warner Brothers
Rin-Tin-Tin
Dix
Richard Dix
The
Empire
Manhattan
Bebe Daniels
Ricardo Cortez
Four Horsemen
Alan Ywan Paramount
Women’s Democratic Club Meeting at Handley Library
The Women’s Democratic Club will meet Tuesday March 17 at 7 30 P M in the Handley Library Auditorium. Mrs Martin Wisecarver reads a paper on the Federal Child Labor Amendment to the Constitution and Mrs Robert T Barton presents a paper on lands.
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Women’s Democratic Club
Handley Library
Martin “Wisecarver
A. Lands
Robert T. Barton
Suburban Cottage with Oak Interior and Large Basement
Modern seven room cottage with oak interior finish and sleeping porch. Includes soft water system and a large basement on a 100 by 180 foot lot. Priced at $8600.00. For inquiry contact B. M. Sullivan at 11 13 Court Square.
A Dorn Brick Residence For Sale In Elegant Neighborhood
Wonderful value offered for a few days. A dorn brick residence with modern improvements, garage, and nice rear yard at No 36 South Market Street between Water and Cork in Winchester Virginia. Contact Winchester Realty Co or phone 389 for details.
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South Market St
Water
Cork
Winchester’ Realty Co
Rolles “Ave
Winchester
Sargent Nominated Attorney General by Coolidge
President Coolidge nominates John G Sargent of Vermont for attorney general. Senate referral to judiciary committee followed. leaders summoned to White House to discuss confirmation timing. Warren declines recess appointment. presidents to confer with Curtis and Robinson on next steps before final decision.
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Associated Press
Washington
John G. Sargent
Vermont
Coolidge
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Stone
Mr. Sar
Merges
Prast
Chert Leas
New England
Aan
Caldra
Warren
Charles B. Warren
Curtis
Robinson
Kansas
Arkansas
Acca Temple Plans Mosque Investment in Richmond
Members of Acca Temple Mystic Shrine of Richmond living in Winchester will can invest in a stock offering to fund a large mosque in Richmond. Shares cost 100 dollars with installment payments. Charles W. Trenary, local representative, said Richmond nobles Goode Archer and Phillips will meet with a seven-member committee to discuss local interest and arrange interviews with Acca Temple members. The session is set for January at the George Washington.
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Acca Temple
Mystic Shrine
Richmond
Winchester
Charles W. Trenary
Seven
Trenary
George Washington 1
Schurman Named For Berlin Post
President Coolidge nominated Jacob Gould Schurman minister to China as ambassador to Germany to succeed Houghton who moved to London. The report also notes visitors Mrs. Ivan Zinn and Mrs. Earl Prince of Stephenson at Mrs. S. G. Newcome’s home nearby.
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Associated Press
Washington
Jacob Gould Schurman
China
Coolidge
Germany
Schurman
Houghton
Berlin
London
Ivan Zinn
Earl Prince
Stephenson
8. G. Newcome
Lost Bunch of Keys In Case Reward at Star Office
A reader reports a lost key ring containing multiple keys in a protective case. A reward is offered at the Star office for return and identification of the owner.
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Star Office
Cott
Shade tree orders urged by Winchester Park Commission
Winchester Park Commission urges residents to place shade tree orders early for spring planting. City ordinance restricts street plantings to specified species on listed streets, with fines for violations. Final orders must come from property owners via the city Manager or Park Commission, John M. Steck, Stuart H. Edmonds, C. Vernon Eddy.
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City Park Commission
Park Commission of
Winchester
Amherst Street
Braddock Stret
Cork Street
Sugar Market Street
London
Au Street
Cork
Main Street
Fairfax Lane
London Plane
Piccadily Street
Pin Oak
Art Si Sycamore
Ashington
Red Oak
Water Street
Indian Alley
Plaza
John M. Steck
Stuart H. Edmonds
C. Vernon Eddy
Pneumonia Fatal To Mrs V C Kline In Harrisburg
Mrs Beulah Kline, wife of V C Kline of Harrisburg, died last Saturday after a ten day illness from pneumonia following a heavy cold. Survived by husband and two Harrisburg daughters Dorothy and Betty, parents Mr and Mrs S M Ensminger of Dutisburg VA, and several siblings. Funeral held yesterday in Harrisburg with interment in Dillsburg cemetery.
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Beulah Kline
V. C. Kline
Harrisburg
Albert Hoffman Dies Suddenly in Boston Mass
Mrs. Robert E. March of 18 West Gerard street learns her brother Albert Hoffman aged 58 died suddenly in Boston where he had lived for years. Funeral services will be held there Thursday with interment in a Boston cemetery. He leaves a widow three sons three sisters Ela Ebenbach Carrie M Gary and Robert E March and brother F G Hoffman.
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Robert E. March
West Gerard Street
Albert Hoffman
Boston
Mass
Bostom
Hoffman
Song
Ela Ebenbach
Kansas City
Carrie M. Gary
Washington
Robert £. March
This City
F. G. Hoffman
Charlottesville
I C C Begins Nationwide Freight Rate Investigation
Washington March 17 The Interstate Commerce Commission in line with the prior session's resolution today ordered an investigation into existing freight rates charged by all railroads across the country. The inquiry aims to determine rate structures and justify any adjustments. Major railroads and shippers will be affected as the inquiry proceeds through formal hearings and data collection.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Shepherd accused in typhoid germ case in Chicago
Chicago reports reveal Typhoid germs fatally injuring William ao McClintock were allegedly given to foster father William Darlingherd after a promise of 100000. School head C YD Faiman admitted advising on germ administration and methods, raising questions about his role and medical credentials.
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Associated Press
Chicago
William Ao McClintock
William Darling — Herd
Ate
Faiman
Robert E. Crowe
Ceme
Ote Ane
Shepherd
You Faiman
Mrs Richards Celebrates Seventieth Birthday at Maples
Mrs A B Richards was surprised by family yesterday at The Maples on the Cedar Creek grade for her 70th birthday. Dinner featured a cake cut by Mrs Richards, with carnations and candelabra on the table. The family includes six sons, four daughters, and 19 grandchildren, with daughter Mrs W T Walters of Richmond, Virginia among the guests.
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A. B. Richards
Maples
Cedar Creek
Forrester's Wife Seeks Divorce In Norfolk Court
Mrs Florence Deakins Campbell Forrester files in Norfolk Circuit Court for absolute divorce from John Campbell Forrester a member of the British foreign service in India charging extreme cruelty desertion and mistreatment that forced her to flee Calcutta India in fear of her life.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
Calcutta
India
Florence Deakins Campbell-Forrester
John Campbell- Forrester
British Foreign Service
Wheat Declines Eleven Cents On Market Opening
Chicago March 17 Wheat fell 11 cents at opening with May delivery at 1.54, down from 1.64 to 1.65. Heavy selling to stop losses, intraday swings of up to six cents, and a Liverpool quotation drop preceded the local collapse. Rye and corn also slipped, rye 11 cents and corn about 5 to 4 cents, May positions noted.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Peach Blossom Festival funding details released
A fragmented Georgia community notice outlines how the Peach Blossom Festival is financed. It notes that the festival relied on private subscriptions and revenue in its third year, with officials describing expenditures and public support dynamics.
Wheat Decline Amid Market Fluctuations
The report notes a drop in wheat prices as selling subsided and support orders provided limited relief among market leaders. Prices fell about 11 cents, triggering liquidation and a brief rally in money market activity as prices opened around four percent.
New Hampshire House Rejects Federal Child Aid Plan
Concord New Hampshire March 17 the state House of Representatives voted against a federal child aid measure by a wide margin 327 to 87. The action reflects opposition to federal child programs in the state.
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New Hampshire
The
Associated Press
Concord
N. MH
Mr Z Moore Returns Home From Business Trip
Mr Z Moore returns home from a business trip. details are sparse in the readable text but indicate his official duties and travel.
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Mr. ©. Z. Moore
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Winchester Seed Co
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Schurman Named
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C. D. Farman
Jos Vage
McClintock
American Medical Association
Mrs Richards
Forrester
Georgia
Oliver Irwin Snapp
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