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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1927

Page

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Frederick Hable Dies After Long Illness in Winchester

Frederick Hable prominent in theater vaudeville and motion pictures died at his home 209 East Boscawen Street Winchester after a long illness. He survived a 1926 Florida railroad wreck and left a legacy as a ticket broker and theater lessee. Burial in Baltimore follows service at Belair Road cemetery.

Frederick H. Hable East Boscawen Street Cuba Florida East Coast St. Petersburg Florida Hable E~apparen Baltimore Mother Baltimore Hebrew Cemetery Belair Road Rabbi Lazarus Eaten Anphoe Temple Washington Mr. Hable Washington, D. C Solomon and Regina Hable Winchester American Railroad Ticket Brokers’ Association United States South H. H. Hable Mason and Dixon Line City Hall Hable Brothers

Public Sale of Antiques in Stephens City Va

Household goods and assorted antiques including bureaus chairs and chests to be sold at 1 30 p m on May 28 in Stephens City Virginia Mrs Ella Cadwallader conducts the sale indicated in the public notice

Stephens’ City Ella Cadwallader

Brill faces liquor possession trial in home case

Calvin Brill an engineer on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad is tried in Harrisonburg for illegal possession of about four gallons of liquor found hidden beneath a floor. Mrs Lillie Pitcock claims ownership and both received 60 day jail terms and fines after an earlier Police Court conviction. Brill appeals saying he did not own or know of the liquor and sub rented the house. Pitcock testified ownership and that she paid $3.25 per gallon, saying the liquor was for her own use.

Calvin Brill Baltimore and Ohio Winchester Brunen Md Corporation Court Williams Brill Lillie Pitcock Pennsylvania Western Maryland Railroad Pitcock Poli Atari Peek

Marine Officer Kills Liberal Chief In Self Defense

In Chinandega Nicaragua on May 27 Captain William P. Richards of the U S Marine Corps shot and killed liberal General Cabulla in what authorities say was self defense. Cabulla was reportedly intoxicated and firing a revolver at bystanders when Richards returned fire.

Associated Press Chinandega Nicaragua William P. Richards United States Marine Corps Cabulla

Last Rites Held In Capital For Capt Cobaugh

Captain Harry Cobaugh 84 died of uraemic poisoning after a week illness at his Washington home. Funeral held in Arlington Cemetery. Native of Newville Pennsylvania he served long in the U S Army and was captain of the watch at the Treasury department after retirement. Survived by daughters Mrs Samuel Porter House Winchester and Florida and Mrs Jack Hunt Washington. Wife interred at Arlington.

Winchester Harry Cobaugh Washington Arlington Cemetery Cobaugh Newville United States Army Cornelia Sloat Jesse Sloat Walter D. Sloat Watch Treasury Department Samuel Porter House Florida Jack Hunt Arlington

Public Sale At Court House Steps Early Saturday

A public sale is set for Saturday in front of the Court House at 1 a m. Items include Hudson Coach in good condition. Auctioneers Duvall & Dunn.

Court House Hudson

Public Auction At Court House For Gold Notes Bonds

Public auction Saturday May 98 at 11 30 A M in front of Court House National Fruit Product Co. notes due 1931 and 1922 with four months accrued interest two bonds 500 each four bonds 100 each interest paid every six months at Farmers and Merchants National Bank. Good investment opportunity. Duvall Dunn Auctioneers.

Court House National Fruit Product CO Farmers and Merchants National Bank Duvall & Dunn

Fire damages Stephens City restaurant run by Clarence Lemley

A morning fire damaged a Stephens City restaurant owned by Clarence Lemley. Firefighters were not summoned as William Venable and Revenue Commissioner Isaiah Roe discovered the blaze between weatherboarding and the interior wall and extinguished it after removing the interior wall covering.

Clarence Lemley Stephens City County William Venable the Revenue Isaiah Roe

Pinedo Nearing Horta Arrival Amid Wind Delays

Commander de Pinedo and two companions are due to reach Horta in the Azores today after being taken aboard the steamer Superga. Winds prevented a March from Trepassey to the Azores, forcing the stop. Also note Mrs. Tom Warren’s post operative condition shows improvement at Memorial Hospital.

Associated Press Rome Horta Stefani New Agency Azores Tom Warren Memorial Hospital

Piano Clearance Sale at Brauner's Music Store

Final week of the sale begins tomorrow with new and used pianos and organs at Brauner's Music Store 8 E Piccadilly St Winchester VA. Columbia records new May releases, easy terms available.

Columbia Records Brauner E. Piccadilly St Winchester

British Mission Recall Drives Soviet Interests Handling

A note delivered at Chesham House cuts Soviet relations with Britain, asks officials to depart and details who may stay to wind up Arcos Ltd. The British mission in Moscow will be recalled. Soviet staff will be allowed to leave within a week to ten days. Germany will look after Soviet interests in London while the wind up proceeds.

London Chesham House Arcos, Ltd Moscow England House

Knights Templar of Valley Cities Attend Ascension Services

Knights Templar commanderies of Martinsburg Charles Town and Woodstock joined Winchester Commandery No 12 for Ascension Day services at Christ Episcopal Church The processional with Handley High School Band drew about 200 knights A laborate service featured Te Deum Jubilate and a Mrs Reynolds offertory solo Bishop William L Gravatt preached and arrived from Charles Town to attend Col B M Roszer hosted at the Shenandoah Valley Academy The four commanderies were escorted by the Handley Band to the street after the service Continued on Page Three.

Knights Templar Martinsburgh Charles Town W. Va Woodstock Shenandoah Valley Winchester Commandery No. 12 Christ Episcopal Church Handley High School Oldham Martinsburg F. M. Reynolds Peter Wordenburgh Reynolds William L.gravatt West Virginia Grand Commandery Gravatt Zion Episcopal Church Missionary Society B. M. Roszer Shenandoah Valley Academy Handley Band George Wash

American Legion to take part in Memorial Service

Robert Y. Conrad Post of the American Legion will join memorial exercises at the National Cemetery on Memorial Day May 30. Col Bryan Conrad will deliver the keynote with the Citizens Band and Ladies' National Memorial Association assisting in decorations and program.

Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion National Cemetery A. J. Novick John H. Rosenberger Citizens’ Band Hershman War Department Winchester Frederick County Ladies’ National Memorial Association Bryan Conrad United States Army City Hall Edwin B Baselien Emerson Rohart First Brethren Church Rohart One Hundred Sixteenth Infantry Virginia National Guard

Nola Luxford to Wed Baltimore Man

Hollywood actress Nola Luxford announced plans to marry William Bauernschmidt Jr in Baltimore. It will be her second marriage after divorcing Maurice George Luxford last year. She will study music in the east and divide time between Baltimore and Hollywood to honor contracts.

Nola Luxford Baltimore Associated Press Hollywood Cal William Bauernschmidt, Jr Maryland Miss Luxford Maurice George Luxford East

Second Accident Shocks Glen Alden Coal Mine

In Kingston Woodward mine No 3 shaft, a second explosion followed a gigantic squeeze that trapped five men yesterday. Forty five workers narrowly escaped death as rescue teams had just left the site. Two bodies were recovered and seven men were believed killed with many injured.

Associated Press Wilkesbarre Woodward Glen Alden Coal Company Kingston

Water and sewer taxes due by June first

Water and sewer taxes are due and payable on or before June 1st. William T. Barr, Treasurer.

WM. T. Barr

Winch ester Seam Laundry advertises lace curtains rugs

Lace curtains and rugs can be laundered at the Winchester Seam Laundry. Phone 28. Advertisement copy notes service details and contact for cleaning of household textiles.

Winchester

Child Struck By Car In Front Of Home Fractures Both Thighs

Five year old Hazel Thomas, daughter of William O. Thomas, was struck by a Hudson coach driven by John Lillis on South Kent street near her home. She sustained fractures of both thigh bones, a scalp wound, and possible internal injuries. Lillis claims he veered to miss the child as she moved backward toward the sidewalk. he stopped the car and called at police headquarters. A warrant is expected for reckless driving to determine liability.

Hazel Thomas William O. Thomas South Kent Street Memorial Hospital John Lillis Kent Street Thomas Lillis

One Killed and Five Hurt in Meat Cleaver Attack

In Tampa Florida Buddy Merrill 33 was killed and five family members seriously injured by an unidentified assailant who entered the home last night with a meat cleaver. Three others escaped. Hugh 8 slept under a bed Kenneth 16 with relatives and Gilbert 18 worked in St Petersburg. Hugh found his father's body beside the bed as bloodhounds and officers pursued the attacker. No motive known.

Associated Press Tampa Fla Buddy Merrill Hugh Kenneth Gilbert St. Petersburg

Colored Prisoner Falls Into Mania Awaiting Trial

Sheriff Pannett returned from Petersburg Virginia where he escorted George Jones to the colored asylum for the criminal insane. Jones had been in jail awaiting trial for robbing Thomas Sawyer's garage at Gore when he suddenly became insane several nights ago. He was committed to the Petersburg institution by Judge Williams after doctors testified to acute mania.

Sheriff Pannett Petersburg George Jones Colored Asylum Jones Thomas Sawyer Gore Williams

REXALL IN SALE Big Values Big Savings

Brooks' Pharmacy Virginia Loan & Thrift Corp closed Monday May 30th Legal WAVi Law savers Alson 8s Hott Sec Megr 527 1p 2t

Brooks' Pharmacy Virginia Loan & Thrift Corp Legal Wavi Law ALSON Hott

Silver Tea at Scaleby Aims to Welcome the Public

Annual Silver Tea under the Woman's Auxiliary of Christ Church Scaleby will be held Tuesday May 31 from 4 to 7 pm. Gardens will be open to the public and all are invited to attend.

Scaleby Woman's Auxiliary Christ Church

Lindbergh Flies Over Paris in French Plane

Capt. Charles A. Lindbergh piloted a French aircraft over Paris for more than an hour, performing stunts and visiting the tomb of the unknown soldier. He displayed ease with the unfamiliar craft as officers demonstrated its controls, then planned a trip to Brussels. He also visited the American Church and will be decorated with the Order of Leopold in Brussels.

Paris Charles A. Lindbergh Sinees le Bourget Lindbergh Sergant Troty Publie Guesed Anics Brussels Journal Altho Cadh de Paris New York-Paris Leopold King Albert Queen Elizabeth Jaspar James Dunn

Hugh Duffey Elected President By the Rotarians

Winchester Rotary Club elects Hugh Duffey as president for the coming year with Brantz Roszel as vice president and J Victor Arthur as secretary and treasurer. L Marshall Baker remains as director alongside B B Dutton H Clay DeGrange W Nelson Page and L De Arnold. Alison Hott returns to good health after illness and visitors from Chicago and Harris originator noted. An antiques sale and property sale notices follow.

Winchester Rotary Club Hugh Duffey Brantz Roszel J. Victor Arthur Colonel Roszel Victor Arthur L. Marshall Baker B. B. Dutton H. Clay DeGrange W. Nelson Page L. de Arnold Alison Hott H. L. Green Mr. Green Harris Bransoners Woodstock Vista

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Fred Hi. Hable Lnarot Pernnes Awatour Vallci Harrisonburg Winchester Kiwanians Harry Garber Hollis Ichlwraith Charlie Shank Paul Beck Albert Charles Harrisburg Hawthorne Andy Bell Elks Garber Arrisonburg Meith Harrie Winchester—Hawthorne Beck Bell Hamburger Cather Clowe Markwood McFadden Rives Gilbert Rolston George Taliaferro Mel Ilwraith Peyton Berry Walter Zirkle Virgil Hawse Charles Devier Charles Shank Capt. Cobaugh Pinedo Tinaio The Lessia House of Commons Gervais Renpont Knights Templar OF Valley Cities Bishop Gravatt Glen Alden Little Hazel Thomas Rexall Rotarians Wall’s Market St W. ‘Taylor Wall N. Market St
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