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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1926

Page

3

Edwardian Wedding at Zion Church in Charles Town

Mrs. William Bainbridge Packette of Charles Town married Mr. Augustine Jacquelin Todd son of Mrs. Elizabeth l Todd and the late Everard inson of Washington in Zion Protestant Episcopal Church. Officiants were Rev. Conrad H. Goodwin and Rev. A. B. Mitchell. Attendees included maid of honor Miss Cicely Fontaine Alexander and bridesmaids from Charles Town Roanoke New York Berryville Winchester Cincinnati and Washington. Following the ceremony a reception at the bride’s home preceded a motor tour and plans to live in Washington.

William Bainbridge Packette Charles Town Augustine Jacquelin Todd Elizabeth l Todd Everard Inson Washington Zion Protestant Episcopal Church Conrad H. Goodwin A. B. Mitchell Cicely Fontaine Alexander Annie Davenport Roanoke Elizabeth St. Clair Hobbs New York Margaretta Whiting Berryville Miriam Davenport Talbot Winchester Laura Beckham Hoof Rebecca White Trapnell Margaret Shirley Anne Catherine Alexander Catherine Rutherford Packette Cincinnati Nisee Sarah Harrison Brown Sydney Magill Shirley Eall ‘ Y Ib T Roberts John Augustine Washington Charlies Town John Augustine Smith New Orleans Irvine Richard Shands Harry Lee Bowen Baltimore St. Clair Hobbs Henning Nelms Wiliam Mackall

Bridal Couple On Honeymoon Here

Mr and Mrs C I Hiltzheimer married last Wednesday at the Methodist Episcopal Church Pulaski are visiting the groom s brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs T M Hiltzheimer in this city They spent yesterday in Washington and are en route to New York and other Northern points of interest on their wedding trip

C. I. Hiltzheimer Methodist Episcopal Church Pulaski T. M. Hiltzheimer Heltzheimer Washington, D. C New York

Local Residents Visit Relatives Across East Coast

Mrs. John P. Campbell travels to New York City to visit relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Ritter arrive from Detroit to spend time with kin. Mrs. Turner Lockhart shopping in Winchester. The Rader and Pursellett couples stop at George Washington Hotel in town. Visitors include Biddy Silverman Frank Sherman and Snapp from Washington and Philadelphia. Laura V. Hildebrandt returns from Brucetown to her home. Sadie Snapp Jr. and Maurice Cather with son Maurice Jr. visit Mrs. Cathers mother Blanche Shoop on South Braddock Street. Charlotte DeHart from State Teachers College Harrisonburg visits her parents in Winchester. Mrs. Louis H. Grimm visits sister in Washington D C. Dr Chas R Anderson leaves for Baltimore then Philadelphia for a week’s visit.

Biddy Silverman Frank Sherman Washington, D. C Snapp Philadelphia Marshall Stryker West Cork Street Maurice Cather Maurice Jr Charleston W. Va Cather Blanche Shoop South Braddock Street Charlotte DeHart State Teachers College Harrisonburg, Var Winchester A. J. DeHart Fairmont Avenue

Colonial Brick Plant Expands Operations and Rail Link

The Colonial Brick Corporation plans long term use of shale reserves for 50 years with daily brick output of 100,000, aided by an electrically driven shovel. A standard gauge track to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad connects to Walter Stine’s area, enabling future plant sites. The plant, designed for year round operation, is led by President Mr. Lohr Copper with Vice President Fred L. Glaize and Secretary Treasurer G. M. Hansbrough, plus Manager Charles A. Hoshour and other directors.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Stine Baltimore and Ohio Walter Stine Songs Board Winchester Colonial Corporation Colonial Brick Corporation Hoshour Lohr Copper Fred L. Glaize G. M. Hansbrough Charles A. Hoshour Lewis F. Cooper T. B. Patton John W. Rosenberger A. C. Slonaker Charles Nicodemus

Wilkinson Case to Be Heard Tonight

Amos Wilkinson stands accused of disorderly conduct and destroying property for the Shenandoah Valley Cooperage Company. The police court postponed the trial to 7 PM to allow prosecutors to present witnesses.

Wilkinson Amos Wilkinson Shenanandoah Valley Cooperage Company

Fruit Market Report From Martinsburg and Rochester Nearby

U. S. Bureau of Agricultural Economics notes warm cloudy Martinsburg market with limited trading and steady to firm tone. Car lots on FOB terms list Yorks Romes Staymens and others with prices from 2.40 to 3.50 per barrel or per hundredweight and baskets with largely 85 to 90 cents for Yorks and around $1 for Romes. Rochester area cool and dull with slow demand and items including Baldwins and Kings quoted around 2.65 to 2.75.

U. S. Bureau of Agricultural Economics Martinsburg W. Va Cumberland- Shenandoah -Potomac U. S Ben Davis U.S Yorks Rochester New York F. O. B. Ual Baldwins

Queen Marie Seeks North Dakota Farmer Help

Queen Marie of Romania asked U S farmers for practical advice to aid her country. She invited Dakota farmers to discuss agriculture at a St Paul radio event and planned visits with farmers and their wives. A Mandan dance welcomed the royal party and a Medora rodeo provided additional entertainment during the trip.

Queen Marie Fargo N. D Romania North Dakota St. Paul Mandan

Great European Storms Ravage France and Belgium

Destructive storms sweep southwestern Europe with wind rain and snow. Rivers rise across Belgium and eastern France threatening floods. No region in France is spared as Meuse floods rise 18 more inches amid ongoing severe weather.

Paris Europe Belgium France Meuse

Pinsley Keeps Positive Record at Winchester Gun Club Shoot

Winchester Gun Club hosts a practice session with new shooters and strong scores. Game Warden F W Pingley hits 50 straights then 125 in a straight run. In the team race Jones leads his squad to a 118 of 159 total while Pingley’s team posts 117 of 150. Individual totals list Jones 67 75 and Pingley 50 50 among others.

Winchester Gun Club F. W. Pingley Jones Pingley Shirley E. V. Weems Pittinturff EB. V. Weems

Gore Gleanings Local Society Notes and Visits

The Ladies Aid Society met at the hospital home of Mr and Mrs E D Davis with several absent due to colds. Refreshments followed and a future meeting was planned with Mrs Delwin Parish and Mrs Merlin Adams on November 24. Various visits and movements include Mrs N B Shingleton visiting her mother Mrs J W Parish, Mr F H Clemmons driving to meet Mrs Smiths brother Earl Layne, E Russell Hook visiting Richmond, and social gatherings among the Garvin and Capper families in Virginia and Maryland.

Ladies’ Aid Society É. D. Davis Delwin Parish Merlin Adams N. B. Shingleton Kempton W. Va J. W. Parish Winchester Smith Earl Layne Ashland Layne Virginia E. Russell Hook Western Frederick Bank Richmond John Capper Jacksonville Bayliss Boyce Hagerstown Messrs G. W. Bageant D. F. Kern Marybelle Sawyer Washington, D. C

Mrs. J. H. Clowser Dies After Monthlong Illness

Caroline V. Clowser widow of Joseph H. Clowser died at her home near Hogue Creek after a monthlong illness of heart complications. She was 77, native of Frederick County, survived by three sons William H. of Mount Williams Robert O. at home Ollie C. of Hayfield a daughter Neva Shipe Middletown and Gertrude Hoover Hayfield two brothers Daniel Pennsylvania Joshua and Frank Orndorff Hayfield two sisters Annie White and John Boxwell Hayfield. Funeral at Mount Olive United Brethren Church conducted by Rev. S. Ludwig with burial in church graveyard.

Caroline V. Clowser Joseph H. Clowser Hogue Creek Frederick County William and Margaret Anderson Orndorff William H Mount Williams Robert O Ollie C. Clowser Hayfield Neva Shipe Middletown Gertrude Hoover Near Hayfield Daniel Pennsylvania Joshua Frank Orndorff Annie White John Boxwell Mount Olive

Police arrest chauffeur ends joy ride in police court

Milton Newman colored chauffeur received 80 days in jail and a $118 fine for operating an automobile under the influence while driving his employer's car. Edward Carter, also colored, was fined $68 and 30 days in jail with suspended sentence for unlawful liquor possession.

Milton Newman Edward Carter Gordon Carter Fred Cain Dewey Newlin Stuart Brooks Arthur Shorts

Death Pistol Case Reveals Scrivener Engagement Turmoil

Detectives recount Scrivener pressuring Catherine Markey in his car over past ties and alleged wedding plans with Helen Barner Parker. Parker says Scrivener proposed for Oct 12 then delayed the wedding to Oct 13, while Pratt denies any Danville trip or prisoner dispatch.

Scrivener Arthur Catherine Helen Barner Parker McLean Miss Parker Pratt Danville Miss Markey

Scrivener's Murder Case Details Emerge in Police Probe

Investigators link Scrivener to a planned wedding with Misa Parker, discuss a minister and a hotel, and note the engagement and wedding rings of similar size. The pistol, its origin, and the ownership by George Darnall surface with a loaded five round magazine and German cartridges. A necktie found in Scrivener's hand ties to a local shop, while threats and financial strain surface in testimonies ahead of a coroner's inquest.

Miss Parker Martinique Miss Markey Miss. Parker George Weber Scrivener Weber Camp Meade Meade Baltimore George Darnall Harrington & Richardson Darnell Bureau of Standards Darnall Dar Smith & Wesson Arthur Scrivener Matthew Walsh Beck Sailant Bureau of Binspector Pratt Kelly Spector Pratt Annie Stauff

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