Woodward Wins Absolute Divorce in Paris Court
Jesse M Woodward European manager of General Electric was granted a final divorce from Josephine Adelaide Mason Woodward in Paris court on grounds of insult after a letter accusing him of entering second childhood. The couple long resided in Frederick County and formed Round Hill Orchard Company with 100 acres in Maryland and 300 more in Clarke County Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Jesse M. Wood
Frederick County
Josephine A. M. Woodward
New York Times
Woodward
Winchester
Round Hill Orchard Company
John C. Cather
Clarke County
Jesse M. Woodward
General Electric Company
Josephine Adelaide Mason Woodward
France
Italy
Ostend
New York State
Ritz Hotel
Tariff Discussion Event By Women’s Democratic Club
A meeting at Handley Library on Tuesday evening May 20 at 8 o clock will feature a well known city speaker Mr Robert T Barton discussing tariff. The Women’s Democratic Club invites all interested parties to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Democratic Club
Handley Library
Robert T. Barton
Daughters of Today Tonight and Tomorrow in New York Screen Show
Manager Boyer reports the film has not yet been shown in New York City and praises Patsy Ruth Miller in Daughters of Today Tonight and Tomorrow. The Colonial is urged to continue bringing such pictures even before larger cities. Regular prices. Legionaires and Auxiliary joint meeting announced for Monday at 8.00 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyer
Washington
New York City
Patsy Ruth Miller
Mrs. Ritenour Under Knife
Mrs. Ritenour underwent a delicate operation for appendicitis and gall stones at Memorial Hospital. Dr. P W Boyd performed the procedure and the outcome is reported as successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Ritenour
W.d.ritenour
Memorial Hospital
P. W. Boyd
LOST GLASSES BETWEEN NORTH AVE AND BRADDOCK ST
Lost tortoise shell glasses between North Avenue and Braddock Street. Reward at Star Office. 16 21 lp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Avenue
Braddock Street
Star Office
Valley Pike Headon Collision Injures Six
Six people were hurt in a head-on crash on the Valley pike three miles south of Winchester. The Essex driven by Leo Herrell collided with H R Myers Studebaker. three were hospitalized including Wesley Weakley and Mr Myers. Injuries ranged from arm fractures to facial cuts and shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hospital
Leo Herrell
Studebaker
H. R. Myers
Wesley Weakley
Mr. Myers
Miss Myers
H. H. Fiddler
Valley Pike
Winchester
Essex
Weakley
Herrell
Benjamin Armel
Gov Trinkle to Review Woodward Case in Winchester
In Winchester Corporation Court Judge Whiting deferred action in Georie Woodward's case for violating state prohibition laws by possessing a gallon of liquor at his business. The delay lets Governor Trinkle consider a pardon on a technical violation. Bond extended to June 20. Jack Cook, former Woodward barber, gets 30 days and starts his jail term May 26.
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Corporation Court of
Winchester
Whiting
Georie Woodward
Trinkle
Jack Cook
Woodward
Teachers examinations planned in Winchester and Berryville
Examinations for teachers will be held at the Court Houses in Winchester and Berryville on Friday May 30 and Saturday May 31. A reading course exam for certificate renewal is set for the morning of May 31 based on Our Living Language and Every Teacher's Problems. Uniform seventh grade exams occur May 26 to 28 across several towns including Winchester Berryville Boyce Stephens City Middletown Gore and Cross Junction.
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Court House
Winchester
Berryville
Driggs
Stark
Virginia Journal of Education
Boyce
Stephens City
Middletown
Gore
Cross Junction
Miss Klompus Improves After Appendicitis Operation
Zelda Klompus daughter of Mr and Mrs Philip Klompus of South Main street underwent an appendicitis operation last Friday at Memorial Hospital and is reported to be much improved today.
Pataskala Woman Visits Ill Mother in City
Mrs J D Coffman of Pataskala Ohio arrives to spend time with her mother Mrs Mary Crisman who has been confined to home on East Clifford street for three months due to illness.
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J. D. Coffman
Pataskala
Ohio
Mary Crisman
East Clifford Street
Democrats of Greenway Elect Their Delegates
Democrats of Greenway district Clarke county met at White Post and chose district delegates Joseph H Funkhouser and Joseph S Denny and alternates J C Digges and Dr C C Dearmont. The convention reaffirmed Democratic principles and endorsed Senators Swanson and Glass, Representative Harrison, and state chair Byrd for continued service.
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Democrats
Greenway
White Post
Clarke County
Joseph H., Funkhouser
Joseph S. Denny
J. C. Digges
C. C. Dearmont
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Claude A. Swanson
Carter Glass
Congress
Sanity Commission Sought for Earl Cooley
A sanity commission was ordered in Corporation Court to examine Earl Cooley charged with stealing a car from M. Hamburger. Two physicians will assess his mental condition though no commission will be named, with defense claiming he has been mentally unsound since a head injury in the U S Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanity Commission
Earl Cooley
M. Hamburger
Corporation Court
Cooley
T. R. Cather
United States Navy
Stonewall Cemetery Burials Garden Reaches Peak Floral Beauty
The stones at Stonewall Cemetery hold over 3,000 Confederate soldiers buried from southern states. Spring warmth and sun reveal vibrant blooms, shrubs, and trees. a landscape plan by a noted architect has transformed the grounds over years with limited funds, making it perhaps the south’s loveliest resting place.
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Stonewall Cemetery
Winchester
Morning Market Shows Spotty Action in NY Trading
The morning stock market in New York showed spotty activity with United States Steel and Baldwin improving on short covering while general industrials fell further due to selling pressure in motor accessories textiles leathers and coppers at year’s lows. Rail shares gained with Omaha and Chicago and Northwestern rising as brokers loans declined and call money opened at 3 percent.
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New York
United States Steel
Baldwin
Omah
Chicago
Northwestern
Call
Misses Kurtz and Capper Attend Arts Federation Con
Virginia Kurtz Frances Capper and Gladys Haldeman along with Mrs James Yates returned from Washington where they attended the American Federation of Arts annual convention held at the New Willard Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Kurtz
Frances Capper
Gladys Haldeman
James Yates
Washington
American Federation of Arts
New Willard Hotel
Senate Overrides Coolidge on Soldier Bonus Bill
The Senate voted 59 to 26 to override President Coolidge's veto and make the soldier bonus bill law after the House previously approved. The tally included 30 Republicans and 27 Democrats with two former laborites, while 17 Republicans and 9 Democrats voted to sustain the veto. Opponents pressed for delay, but supporters predicted a final roll call to seal passage.
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Ngton
Coolidge
House
Washington
Senate
White House
Reed
Pennsylvania
The
Associated Press
Wast
Winchester Red Cross seeks adoptive home for two children
The Winchester Red Cross advertises two healthy children, a seven-year-old boy and a five-year-old girl, seeking adoption by a reliable family. The parents circumstances warrant placement for education, good care, and moral surroundings. Calls welcomed to Miss Stowers at the local Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Red Cross
Miss Stowers
Red Cross
Miss Shoop Wins Honor at Peabody Conservatory
Winchester violinist Miss Pauline Shoop, a long time pupil at Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore, passed all examinations with honors and earned her certificate. She recently played first violin in Mozart's Magic Flute broadcast by a major Washington radio station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Shoop
Winchester
Peabody Conservatory of Music
Baltimore
Pittsburgh Firm Seeks Bloodhounds for Police Action
A Pittsburgh firm, the Howard Gal Company, asked Sheriff Pannett by long distance to send famous bloodhounds to assist in locating crime suspects. Plans faltered as travel logistics delayed the shipment. the dogs were eventually not sent, and the Pittsburgh concern was notified.
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Pannett
Howard Gal Company
Pittsburgh
Paul Pierce
Martinsburg
W. Va
Pierce
Baltimore and Ohio
Winchester
Frances Newman Died Yesterday in West Hart Street Home
Frances Emily Newman widow of Albert Newman died yesterday at her West Hart street home after a brief illness from pneumonia and heart failure. She leaves a brother Richard Thompson and sister Henrietta Clayton. Funeral set for Thursday with friends meeting at 2 30 p m and services at 3 p m at Mount Carmel Baptist Church conducted by Rev John C Newman of Hagerstown Md. Interment in Orrick Cemetery.
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Frances Emily Newman
Albert Newman
West Hart
Richard Thompson
Henrietta Clayton
Mount Carmel Baptist Church
John C. Newman
Hagerstown
Orrick Cemetery
Maryland and West Virginia Bridge repair to start
Charles Town West Virginia May 19 one stock holder and attorney for the Maryland and West Virginia Bridge Company announces that a temporary span to replace flood damaged Potomac river crossing between Maryland and West Virginia will be built at once. The bridge expected to reopen in three weeks with help from the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
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Charles Town
W. Va
Forrest W. Brown
Maryland and West Virginia Bridge Company
Potomac River
Maryland
West Virginia
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Alexander Spottswood Dandridge
Winchester
Harpers Ferry
Dandridge
Potomac
Shenandoah
Evangelist Rev Sun Back From Acute Kidney Attack
Rochester Minnesota Mayo Clinic announced Reverend W A Billy Sun J evangelist is suffering an acute kidney attack. He is reported resting easily after treatment. The brief statement confirms his hospitalization and ongoing care.
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Associated Pr
Rochester
Minn
May
W. A
Billy
Sun J Evangelist
Mayo Clinic
Petition Against Tobacco Company Filed in Richmond
An involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed in Federal District Court in Richmond against Patterson Brothers Tobacco Corporation. The filing lists only nominal liabilities and was submitted by three local Richmond creditors.
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Associated Press
Rochimond
Patterson Brothers Tobacco Corporation
Federal District Court
Richmond
Three Missing After Volcanic Explosion at Kilauea
Honolulu May 19 three persons are unaccounted for after a violent crater explosion at Kilauea on Hawaii island. Advices from Hilo report missing include Mollie Thomas district nurse of the health board and two soldiers whose names were not provided.
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Associated Press
Honolulu
Kilaueea
Island of
Hawaii
Hilo
Mollie Thomas
Board of Health
Black man fatally injures sister near Riverton in accident
A Black man fatally harmed his sister near Riverton in Warren County yesterday. The incident was described as an accident and the siblings’ names were not released. Their mother was at a Millwood baptism when the tragedy occurred.
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Riverton
Warren County
Millwood
Cooper to Tour Europe After Convention Trip
Thomas J. Cooper head of T. J. Cooper and Sons and his daughter Grace will depart June 6 for New York and sail June 7 on Cameronia to Glasgow for the World's Sunday School Convention. They plan a tour of Scotland England France and Italy with a side trip to Cairo and other Mediterranean points before returning via Gibraltar.
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Thomas J. Cooper
T. J. Cooper and Sons
Grace Cooper
Glasgow
Scotland
Mr. Cooper
Tokio
Japan
Cooper
Miss Cooper
New York
Cameronia
Welltown Road Declared Not Tollable By Court
Justice Tavenner ruled in the county magistrate court that the Welltown turnpike is not subject to tolls. Defendants Albert L. Anderson Clarence Sheppard and H A Boyles were not required to pay tolls of 18 28 80 dollars respectively, arguing road condition and charter terms. The turnpike company contested the decision asserting proper legal procedure to remove tolls. Attorneys for the company and defendants spoke as appeals were noted to the Circuit Court.
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Tavenner
Welltown
Albert L. Anderson
Clarence Sheppard
H. A. Boyles
Turnpike Company
Ana le
Wycor County
Taventer
R. Gray Williams
Jas. P. Reardon
Circuit Court
Sir Gallahad Wins St. Cloud Match Race Over Espinard
In Paris on May 19 Sir Gallahad ITI defeated Espinard in their St. Cloud match race. Sir Gallahad was ridden by American jockey Frank O Neill while Espinard’s mount was Everett Haynes, also American. Sir Gallahad had won the Lincolnshire handicap prior to this victory.
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Associated Press
Paris
Sir Gallahad
Espinard
St. Cloud
Frank O'Neill
Everett Haynes
Women delegates attend mission society meeting at Mount Vernon Place
Mrs. T. Jolliffe Mrs. Boyd V Switzer and Miss Ada Yeakley attended the Women's Missionary Society of the Baltimore conference at Mount Vernon Place Church. They joined delegates at a White House reception hosted by Mrs. Coolidge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolliffe
Boyd V. Switzer
Ada Yeakley
Washington
Women’s “Missionary Society
Baltimore Conference
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Mount Vernon Place Church
White House
Coolidge
Masonic Rites for Late L. J. Fletcher
The body of Louis Johnson Fletcher died last week at Capitol Heights Maryland was brought to Winchester and interred in Mount Hebron Cemetery with Masonic honors. Winchester Hiram Lodge No. 21 met at the railroad station and escorted the procession under Wil liam B. Wagner. The Presbyterian committal service was led by Rev. Dr. F. T. McFaden who also served as lodge chaplain. Pallbearers named were Robert S. Smith Charles R. McCann Frank Dorsey H. C. Sheets Philip Klompus and Dr. B. A. Humston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Johnson Fletcher
Jas. P. Fletcher
Capitol Heights
Winchester
Mount Hebron Cemetery
William B. Wagner
Presbyterian Church
F. T. McFaden
Lodge
Robert S. Smith
Charles R. McCann
Frank Dorsey
H. C. Sheets
Philip Klompus
B. A. Humston
Skeletons of Indians Found on Clarke Farm After Flood
A farming worker uncovered the remains of a dozen Indians on an orchard near the river in Clarke after recent floods. The site shows bones, arrows, a clay pipe, and a partial burial layout with bodies facing south. The discoverer, Mr Kern, notes a spring nearby and suspects the remains may belong to Shawnee or other local tribes, with no identification available.
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Orchard Gal
Kern
Dead River
Clarke¢ecame
Mr. Kern
Orchard Farm
Virginia
Indiana
Néhes
Mh Kern
Glasses Claim Relief for Headache Strain
Thousands seek headache relief as a claim is made that new glasses will ease eye strain. An examination is promised to reveal the true cause and potential relief offered by the glasses.
Funeral of late Boyles Set for Wednesday
The funeral for the late Boyles, who died at residence 605, age unknown, will be held at 11 o'clock Wednesday. Rev. Dr. F T McFaden of the Presbyterian Church will officiate. Interment will be in Mron Cemetery. Pallbearers include L Capper, J Henry Howell, M Bond, Dr J, C R Anderson, and others.
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Boyles
F. T. MccFaden
Byterian Church
M Ron
L. Capper
J. Henry Howell M. Bond
C. R. Anderson
A. 8. Larrick
J. Ae Moling W. Rosenberger
H. Slonaker
Jaiol Z Brown
Georgle
F +pus
T.j.orndortt
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Jesse Woodward
Sven Aivorce
Frederick and Clarke
Round Hill Orchard Co
Daughters OF Today
Legionaires and Auxiliary
Kk Ar
Sum
GOV
Stonewall
Valley Belle Bread
Shoop
Peabody
Frances Newman
Tobacco Company
Europe
L. J. Fletcher
Clarke
John A. Kern
Red I
Hodgson
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