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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1926

Page

3

Walter R. Talbot Named Acting Juvenile Court Judge

Walter R. Talbot was appointed by Judge F. B. Whiting to serve as judge of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court in Winchester during Judge Lake J. Frazier’s illness. Talbot, long active in juvenile work, will set up an office in the city for cases under his jurisdiction as Catawba Sanatorium reports the bedside improving.

Corporation Court of Winchester Walter R. Talbot F. B. Whiting Juvenile and Lake J. Frazier Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Jude Frazier Catawba Sanitarium

Court and Police Roles Delayed for Winchester Leader

A Winchester official will remain unable to resume his law practice and duties as judge of the police court and Domestic Relations and Juvenile Court for several months. The message notes ongoing delays affecting his return to public service.

Police Court Court of Winchester Frederick County

Hollis Residence Property Will Be Greatly Improved

Fred H. Hable of Washington bought the EB G Hollis residence on Fast Boscawen street at public auction for 3000 dollars and plans a thorough overhaul to bring the dwelling to first class condition. The Hollis property adjoins Hable’s residence and was owned by the heirs of Edward G Hollis, longtime deputy clerk of the Circuit Court and clerk of the Common Council.

Fred. H. Hable Washington EB. G. Hollis Fast Boscawen Street Hable Edward G. Hollis Frederick County Common Council

Mrs Giles Named Washington Agent for Millar’s Hams

Mrs Katherine A Giles formerly of this city is now Washington representative for Millar's sugar cured hams based in Front Royal Virginia. Her photo appeared in last week's Washington Star roto gravure section. she has promoted universal peace projects through the Brotherhood of Man Foundation.

Katherine A. Giles Washington Brotherhood of Man Foundation Millar Front Royal Giles Washington Star

Card of Thanks and local notices

CARD OF THANKS We extend thanks to friends for kindness during illness and death of our mother and for floral tributes. Children of Mrs Chas F Carper. D B Stultz of Northern Virginia Power Company visits Atlantic City N J for National Electric Light Association convention. He is a Potomac Edison delegate and will return Friday. Miss Dorothy Crisman returns home after Martinsburg trip to Kings Daughters Hospital for finals May 27 graduation.

Chas. F. Carper D. B. Stultz Northern Virginia Power Company Atlantic City N. J National Electric Light Association Stultz Potomac-Edison Company Dorothy Crisman Martinsburg W. Va Kings Daughter's Hospital Miss Crisman

Champion boxing kangaroo and clown team to visit May 21

The article notes Bob the boxing kangaroo, cast as champion and able to outclass others, will spar Earl Shipley the clown in a four round catchweight bout. They join Carl Hagenbeck-Great Wallace Circus for two performances on the afternoon and night of May 21. The Hagenbeck-Wallace roster features the Arti Borella Trio and the Harding Brothers among other clowns, known for extensive touring and frequent ring appearances.

Bob Australia Earl Shipley Shipley Kangaroo Wallace Hagenbeck-Wallace Arthi Borella Harding Brothers Joe Coyle Fred de Marr Roy McDonald Doodles DeMarr Earl Phillips Alpha Omega

Commander Byrd Reaches Pole in Historic Flight

Wallace I Hough reports a celebrated American aviator completed the Arctic pole flight. Byrd started from King's Bay and on May ninth flew over the pole, surpassing Amundsen Ellsworth and Cook. His home community celebrates a family member achieving this historic goal.

Byrd King’s Bay Amundsen Ellsworth Cook R. E. Byrd Arctic Pole

Dan O'Neil: Longtime Baseball Figure Passes Away

Dan O'Neil, president of the Eastern Baseball League and national arbitration board member, dies in Holyoke Massachusetts at age after a week of serious illness. A colorful figure in baseball, politics, and harness racing, he shaped many rules and served as player captain manager owner and president.

Associated Press Holyoke Mass Dan O'Neil Eastern Baseball League National Board of Arbitration

Five of six robbers loot North St. Louis Trust Co

Five of six armed men robbed the North St. Louis Trust Company in St. Louis and escaped with about 30000 dollars. Mr. W. E. Norris returned to Washington after a weekend at the George Washington Hotel.

ST. Louis North Mr. W. E. Norris Washington George Washington Hotel

Norfolk and Western Schedule February 28 Through Virginia

Norfolk and Western announces schedules to Roanoke Bristol Waynesboro and beyond with Pullman sleepers to Gary and Philadelphia dining and parlor car services. Connections at Roanoke to Memphis Chattanoog a Nashville and Memphis and for Shenandoah Junction and Baltimore. Agents H H Burks and John L Bladon provide fares and timetables.

Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Welch Norton Waynesboro Pullman Sleeper Gary W. Va Memphis Chattanoga Nashville Pullman Car Broflex Shenandoah Hagerstown Washington Baltimore Philadelphia York H. H. Burks Villé Jno L. Bladoon

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