Trial Goes On Without Pig In Hall Mills Case Observed
Somerville New Jersey November six Mrs Jane Gibson too sick to testify yet the Hall Mills trial proceeds. Henry L Dickman former state police testifies about the minister Rev Edward Wheeler Hall and Eleanor Mills slaying four years ago with witnesses detailing visits by Mrs Hall and statements she made about the couple. The defense and prosecution clash over questions as the case moves slowly to a continuation.
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Associated Press
Somerville
N. J
Jane Gibson
Hall- Mills
Gibson
Frances Stevens Hall
Henry Stevens
Willie
Stevens
Hall
Dickman
Summerville
Henry L. Dickman
Edward Wheeler Hall
Elinor Mills
Episcopal Church
Clarence L. Case
Philips Farm
de Russey
Rotary district governor hosts clubmen dinner and dance
Wade Marr and Mrs. Marr of Raleigh were honored guests at a Rotary district event in the George Washington Hotel ballroom. More than 100 attendees included Rotarians, out-of-town visitors such as Harry Mahool of Baltimore and Mrs. Austin of Martinsburg, with Red Gaston's Pennsylvanians providing music. Mrs. Frank M. Reynolds sang several requested numbers, joined by William Funk at the piano. Several local members and guests, plus Handley High School senior Owen Mason, attended as part of the social evening and Virginia style dinner praised by guests and manager Carlton Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ornor
S.M Y Wade Marr
Marr
Raleigh
N. C
Bn A
Syedse By
George ‘Washington Hotel
Harry Mahool
Baltimore
Austin
Martinsburg
W.va
Red Gaston
Frank M. Reynolds
William EB. Funk
Reynolds
W. R. Legge
Clarke Cooper
Wreinia Lupton
Nicaragua Suffers Severe Earthquake Killing and Damage
Managua reports several deaths and extensive property destruction after a major earthquake struck early today. The tremor is described as the strongest since April 1898, with the quake’s duration noted as brief but devastating.
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Associated Press
Managua
Nicaragua
Negotiations Resumed in British Coal Strike
London November 5 government and miners negotiators have definitively resumed talks to settle the coal strike ongoing since May Day. Trades union officials reported this afternoon.
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Associated Press
London
Richard Talmadge at Win Theatre Tonight Only
Richard Talmadge, famed stunt star, headlines the Win Theatre tonight with The Merry Cavalier a fast paced action packed feature. The program also offers a forthcoming double bill with Jack Perrin in Starlight the Untamed and Josie Sedgwick in Jim Hood's Ghost.
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Richard Talmadge
Win” Theatre
Talmadge
Jack Perrin
Josie Sedgwick
Jim Hood
Armistice Day Proclamation by Winchester Mayor
Julian F Ward mayor of Winchester calls citizens to observe Armistice Day November 11 as a holiday and to suspend vacations from noon. He urges remembrance of World War dead, celebration of victory, gratitude for blessings, and dedication to higher ideals and stronger citizenship. Dated November 4 1926.
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Julian F. Ward
Winchester
Julian .F. Ward
Roues Fire Co. Regular Meeting Notice
Rouss Fire Company No 5 announces a regular meeting Friday evening at 8 o clock. Secretary W E Hewitt records the notice.
Flower Show by Winchester Clarke Garden Club at George Washington Hotel
The Winchester and Clarke County Garden Club hosts a flower show at the George Washington Hotel with autumn blooms, florist displays from Baltimore, Hagerstown, and Winchester, and a fundraising sale during intermission. Exhibits include still life, holiday bird food trees, and tables set for luncheon, plus plant seeds and bulbs for sale.
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Winchester and
Clarke County
Garden Club
Ladies' Aid Society Meets at Mrs Forney Home
The Ladies' Aid Society of Christian Church will meet tonight at the home of Mrs. Fred Forney on Clifford Street. All members are urged to be present. President noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society of ‘Christian Church
Fred Forney
Clifford St
Flower Show Tonight at George Washington Hotel
The Winchester and Clarke Co Garden Club hosts a flower show at George Washington Hotel from 3 to 9 pm today. Admission 10 cents for all. Mrs Reynolds conducts a musical program in the evening.
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Winchester and Clarke Co
George Washington Hotel
Regular Meeting Notice of Sarah Zane Fire Co
Regular meeting announced for tonight at eight o clock. Full attendance requested by James N. Moling.
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Sarah Zane Fire Co
James N. Mqling
Two Killed When Engine Hits Truck at North Mountain Crossing
Mrs. Sarah Hamilton and Lester Shickle die instantly when a light B&O engine strikes the truck they ride at the North Mountain crossing near Martinsburg. Shickle, 30, hauled pears from Inwood to McCoy’s Ferry. Hamilton, 35, daughter of Charles Grove, lived in Inwood. The crossing is cited as dangerous due to obstructed views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Hamilton
Carl Hamilton
Chas
Hamilton
West Boscawen Street
Winchester
Lester Shickle
Inwood
West Va
North Mountain
Martinsburg
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Shickle
Stewart Sherard
Carl ‘Hamilton
McCoy’s Ferry
Cole’s Undertaking Establishment
Engraved Greeting Cards Sold by Office Supply Co
An early selection from our beautiful designs ensures the exact card you want. Office Supply Company Inc offers business and personal engraved greeting cards with a telpen one design.
Seed and crop items listed for sale in local notice
Readable fragments show seeds for potatoes cotton meal cabbage and related farm goods. No clear dates or quantities, but item list appears as a brief agricultural notice in the local page segment.
Truce Declared Aboard Queen Marie’s Train En Route
Queen Marie’s special train moves toward Vancouver with a temporary truce among rival party members aboard. Major Washburn remains with the party at Col Carroll’s request after public friction with Samuel Hill who claimed control of the tour. A new peace portal at Blaine awaits inspection before continuing to Vancouver.
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Associated Press
Queen Marie
Vancouver
B. C
Major Stanley
Washburn
Her
Samuel
Hill
Marie
Romania
Museum of Fine Arts
Maryhill
Wash
Carroll
Col. Carroll
Blaine
Peace Portal
United States
Canada
Local Jail Reports Record October Prisoner Count
Sheriff Pannett filed an October tally showing 88 individuals confined at one time or another, the most in a month in local jail history. All but one were jailed for liquor law violations, with one man claiming a crime punishable by death while intoxicated.
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Pannett
Important Fruit Growers receives limited apples for canning
Due to congestion we cannot receive cider apples this week. Yorks and Black Twigs can be received for canning. National Fruit Product Co. Inc. For rent a beautiful half Stewart Street home with six rooms and modern amenities. Write X care Star.
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National Fruit
Product Co., Inc
Stewart St
Conference of Winchester Youths Promises Inspiring Program
The Young People's Conference at Grace Lutheran Church, under the State Sunday School Association, hosts speakers, music, and recreation for ages 15 to 24 in Winchester and Frederick County. Miss Mary Katharine Aulick leads recreation. Miss Eloise Caldwell is banquet toastmistress. programs emphasize The Quest of the Best with sessions for boys and girls and a concluding banquet.
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Grace Lutheran Church
State Sunday School Association
Winchester
Frederick County
Mary Katherine Aulick
Eloise Caldwell
D. .Cammer
Marie Cammer
C. A. Peat
Evelyn Cather
Frances Richards
J. Luther
Neff
Hiner
Gladys Dys
J. ‘D. Page
Josephine Baker
Ace Irene Mathews
Louise Thwaite
Mary
BH. Kiine
Mies. Hiner
Walter Depp
Chester R. Riley
Howard Massie
J. Hoge Smith, Jr
E. T. Clark
Miss Aulick
Special Services Next Week at Nineveh Church
Evangelistic services will be held at Nineveh Presbyterian Church on Front Royal road starting Monday November 8 at 7 30 pm and continuing through Sunday night. Rev J Ss Duckwall leads with Rev Dr F T McFaden preaching each night.
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Nineveh
Front Royal Road
Winchester
Double Tollgate
J Ss. Duckwall
F. T. McFaden
Godfrey
Will Miller
Floyd Haines
Pianos Fall Piano Clearance Sale At Brauner Music
An all inclusive clearance ad from Brauner Music Store announces a vast stock reduction on pianos and records. The promotion highlights Orthophonic Viva Tonal Columbia machines and electric process records with immediate sale and no holds. Location listed as 8 East Piccadilly, plus a separate for rent ad for a house at 228 Main Street.
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Brauner Music Store
East Piccadilly 81
Education Week Observed With Special Visits And Luncheons
The Handley and Kerr buildings host American Education Week events from November 7 to 12. Visiting hours for grades 1 through 5 include daytime sessions and evening programs, with Luncheon Clubs and ministerial talks supporting school work and community involvement.
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Greta
Abe
Chur
Dorin Ag
Seasion
Niente Sion
Prachan i Whee
Kerr
Handley
John Kerr
Cooperat the Ministerial Association
Car crashes through pole and fence after rolling onto field
A West Virginia registered Hudson car from Rhodell, driven by G. R. Gomsbos and a friend, smashed a pole and fence on the Martinsburg pike near Stephenson, skidding into a field. Both occupants were slightly injured. car wrecked and later towed into town. A small valise with ledger and $12.50 is missing. Reward offered by Upperville Grocery Co. Upperville Virginia.
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Hudson
West Virginia
Winchester
Martinsburg Pike
Stephenson
Pike
G. R. Gomsbos
Rhodell
W. Va
Upperville Grocery Co
Upperville
Sale of L. E. Harford Property on November Sixth
In front of the court early Saturday November 6 at market street numbers 614 and nearby a desirable residence property owned by L. E. Harford will be sold at public auction. The sale is scheduled for ten o'clock in the morning with terms announced at the scene.
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L. E. Harford
Wis E. Harford
Ee Market Street
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Star. Hall
Mills
Ness
Hos
Pital
Sexton
Rotary District
Virginia
Itus
Tanen Uue
New York
Ho We
Geo. Washington Hotel
Ladies’ Aid Society
Presen
Meet Beath
Hill’s
Grace Church
Main
St. Cirest
Ministerial Association
Handley Building
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