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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1927

Page

8

German's Einfolk Tragedy Battles a Small Town

New Market is mystified by the Demker case with a missing pastry shop owner, Otto Demker, who allegedly swindled out of 325 dollars before disappearing. Witnesses recall a trio of men, a note to a second avenue address, and a body found at the battlefield cedar tree with inconsistent clues.

Otto 52Nd Street Third Avenue New York Bie Demker Mertin New Yo Valley Pike Mr. Whitmore New Market Kr. Whitmore New York City Martin Tillie Demker Second Avenue New York Times Otto Demker Ida Francis Reed West Thirty-fourth Street Esha Tleavon

Missing man propels police probe after disappearance

A woman reports a man missing after he failed to return home the next day. Police launch an investigation to locate him and determine circumstances surrounding the disappearance. The case hinges on his last known movements and potential witnesses.

Givin advice from Uncle Eben quoted in column note

The Washington Star quotes Uncle Eben cautioning that giving advice is mostly a waste of time and that men rarely need advice once they have sense. The remark reflects a folksy, practical voice.

Eben Dhe Fust Washington Star

Jury Summoned In Corporation Court May 27 Hearing

A jury was summoned today for service in the Corporation Court on Friday May 27. Named jurors include W L Whissen Frank L Woore W A Shultz Harold C March Jesse F Bly C O Cassell Chas W Fries W E B Cooper and O C Cooper. Cases include Calvin Brill appealing a police court verdict for illegal liquor possession. he was jailed sixty days and fined 118 dollars. G L Lofton also appeals a police court fine of 50 50 for an improper auto license.

Corporation Court W. L. Whissen Frank L. Woore W. A. Shultz Harold C. March Jesse F. Bly 0. C. Cassell Chas W. Fries W. E B. Cooper O. C. Cooper Calvin Brill Brill Peal G. L. Lofton Police Court

Col Robert Woodson Dies in Richmond

Col H Robert Woodson United States Army retired commanding the Richmond recruiting district died in Richmond several days ago according to an official notice. He was a Virginia native and West Point graduate who retired from active service on April 7 1910.

Col. Robt. Woodson Richmond Col. H. Robert H. Woodson United States Army Colone Virginia West Point

Zinc Oxide Plaster Sale Catalog Entry

A retail listing shows quick acting plaster in multiple two pack prices. Offers include two for 16 cents, 2 for 1 dollar 51, 2 for 76 cents, 2 for 1 dollar, 2 for 5 cents, 2 for 10 cents, 2 for 5 cents, 2 for 5 cents, and 2 for 13 to 36 to 76 to 61 cents.

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