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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1925
Page
2
Owners of CBS who have not paid the state license tax on their canines face arrest and fine. Dogs belonging to negligent owners may be subject to the death penalty, per M. D. Hart, secretary of the state department of game and inland fish.
Franchise owners are reminded that Friday is the final grace day for dog license payments. Dog licenses, due by February 1 when the license year begins, carry a 5 percent penalty after that date. Taxes must be paid for dogs over four months old, with rates of one dollar for males and spayed females and three dollars for unspayed females.
The text states offenders may be fined from five to one hundred dollars per offense and assigns primary enforcement responsibility to the department of game and inland fisheries.
A reader from Capon Bridge, West Virginia recalls the Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester, contrasts wartime elation with past tensions, and comments on politics. He praises Governor Harry Byrd, condemns bond issues, and urges unity as he fondly recounts the event.
Senator Byrd urges all Virginia voters to pay poll taxes by Saturday May 2 to participate in the Democratic primary and November elections. He stresses end of sectionalism, the need for informed candidates, and that voting upholds democratic government in the Valley and state.
In Texas on May 1 the first woman governor Miriam A Ferguson rejected clemency for Sidney Welk sentenced to death for killing a Dallas jailer. She said she would apply reason over sentiment and let the law take its course. The AP notes her 64 full pardons and 965 conditional pardons to date along with other clemency actions.
Grimes Virginia April 30 Mr James Gano of Massachusetts formerly of West Virginia and Mrs Richard Randall widow of Charles Richard Randall of Level View farm were quietly married last Thursday at the Winchester Avenue Christian Church parsonage in Martinsburg by Rev Roy F Schmucker. A supper followed at the groom’s daughter’s home, Mrs Raymond Boland. The nuptials surprised many and the couple received a belled serenade. Local guests noted pleasant weather and festival crowds surrounding the Apple Blossom event.
Leopold Hapsburg once an Austrian archduke now delivers films in Vienna. A few nights ago his motorcycle knocked a man down. He pleaded poverty and a family to support. The judge imposed a fine of 2.50 dollars.
Heintz Muebinick el a German aviator was acquitted in a murder case arising from his act to kill a mortally wounded Russian soldier during the 1920 Prussian conflict. He reportedly shot the man to end suffering and avoid revealing his own position, then buried him and reported to superiors.
Plans are in place for a Masonic reunion in Danville Virginia on May 1 with many leading Virginians expected and Acca Temple chapters from Richmond planning to attend. The principal address will be delivered by Rev Dr McFaden.
The Rev Dr Frank McFaden pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Winchester and J E W Timperman of Aandya will attend as official representative of the Grand Master of Virginia.
Immense farm offering 44 acres near village and markets with 8500 dollar incentive, full equipment value 1000 dollars cash, 80,000 square feet timber, 40090 feet ready for mill, 2 story T room house and basement, barn, poultry house, and streams. Immediate settlement of affairs with horses, cows, poultry and tools included. price 41 dollars? inquiry to L L Sibert, Colonial Hotel, Winchester Virginia.
Used Buick touring from 1923 in excellent condition. Bargain price. Apply to C. T epheng City Route 1.
Florida real estate and development drive at Hollywood by the Sea with 33 million dollars in construction. A 15 million dollar deep water harbor directed by Gen Goethals leads a multi project push including hotels, casino, auditorium, bank, ten apartment houses, publishing house, schools, churches, homes and material plants. The promotion invites investors to seek thorough personal investigation and offers attractive terms for re sales.
We invite you to entertain guests with ready baked goods from Becks Baking Corp. When company arrives unannounced our cakes rolls cookies and doughnuts ensure a warm welcome and a pleasant visit for all.
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