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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1926

Page

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Scrivener Murder Verdict in Washington Inquest

Detective Sergeant Arthur B. Scrivener was killed by a gunshot and a coroner's jury in Washington found death by unknown hand. Henry Miller Moore, serving burglary sentences, identified a revolver as his own but later failed to confirm ownership, while a woman's account of alley voices influenced the hearing.

Arthur -.B. Scrivener Washington Scrivener Henry Miller Moore Crive Moore Peyton Gordon United States Edward J. Kelly Maj. Gomion Arthur B. Scrivener N Street Florida Seventh and H Streets Justice Hitz District Supreme Court Kelly Kellys Harington & Richardson

Walnut Logs Wanted and Lost Dog Notice

Carload lots of walnut logs and contact details appear for W. H. Mesmer of Millerstown Pennsylvania. Also a lost dog notice for a black and white shepherd named Buster with a bind in the right eye and a reward offered by HL Boyd at 588 North Market Street.

Phone Bell W. H. Mesmer Millerstown Buster N. Market St HL Boyd

Many Answering Annual Red Cross Roll Call in Winchester

The Winchester Red Cross annual drive begins in earnest this week with Mrs. R. T. Barton and volunteers already listing numerous members. Names span local residents including Barton, Allen, Baker, Conrad, Miller, Ward, and many others, plus notices of other classifieds and events.

THE RED Cross American Red Cross R. T. Barton Agl E Aivyiue J. P. Reardon J. A. Richard and Family J. L. Robinson Brantz Roszel Harry Schmidt John Snyder E. ©. Stuart Minnie H. Taylor W. H. Tuel J. F. Ward Scott White A. N. Williams Philip Williams Martin Wisecarver George W. Allison J. W. Faker William Beverley Walker Bond W. H. Bosserman Fred Boyd P. W. Boyd H. F. Byrd W. E. Cooper Joseph Duckwall C. Vernon Eddy

Valley Pike Extension Celebrated With Mass Montgomery Crowd

In Christiansburg Virginia a huge crowd gathered for the completion of the Lee Highway gap in Western Virginia. Gov Harry F Byrd led the event praising tax reductions pay as you go financing and state road development. Former Gov E Lee Trinkle joined speakers urging civic unity and a modern Virginia government.

Associated Press Istiansburg Montgomery County Virginia Old Dominion Tennessee North Carolina Christiansburg Court House Square Harry F. Byrd Robert BE. Lee Phed Sayene Cain i Gov. Byrd Ation Shenandoah National Park Byrd E. Lee Trinkle

Next Free TB Clinic Scheduled for Saturday

The District Nurse Association will hold a free tuberculosis clinic on Saturday November 20 from 930 a m to 4 pm. Dr E W Harper of the Virginia State Board of Health will supervise at the District Nurse offices in the Chamber of Commerce building. Anyone with possible TB symptoms is urged to attend for free chest examinations that may arrest and cure early cases.

District Nurse, Association E. W. Harper Virginia State Board of Health Tion Chamber of Commerce

Oyster Supper at Ridgeway Hall in Five

Ridgeway Hall in Five hosts an oyster supper on November 19 at 6 30 to benefit the church. Proceeds support church programs and maintenance.

Ridgeway Hall Fli Benefit Rest Church

Coroner to Rule on Whitley Identity After Body Found

A coroner in Betle heard evidence to identify a decomposed body found near Kern farm on the Shenandoah river Tuesday as William A. Whitley, alleged Archibald Armel killer, with identification from rock quarry checks and gun initials. The judge will decide, no reward is expected for the body finding.

Betle Crow Whiting Kern Farm Shenandoah River William A. Whitley Archibald B. Armel Whirley Neval John L. Enders Greenhill ‘Cemetery W._H. Whitesell Methodist Episcopal Church South Whitley Babs Acon Asta Hibaldarate Whitey

A Dozen Portraits Solve Twelve Puzzling Christmas Problems

A JOLLIFE STUDIO notice invites readers to visit Poline 805 J for a Christmas themed puzzle solution. The ad notes timing changes with December busyness and asks patrons to come early.

Poline Jolliffe Studio

Rexall 1c Sale at City Pharmacy Bookstore

Readable text notes a Rexall 1c sale at a local pharmacy and bookstore. The item mentions discounted goods and a limited period sale at the store location.

Rexall TI Pharmacy

Queen Marie Abandons Remaining Tour for Home

Queen Marie will cut her American tour and sail home at once. Princess Ileana will join in New York while Prince Nicholas visits Detroit and Cleveland. King Ferdinand’s illness in Bucharest is described as long standing with slow cure despite no immediate danger.

The Associated Press Louisville Queen Marie New York Marie Ileana Prince Nicholas Detroit Cleveland Ferdinand Bucharest Romania Averescu

Queen plans altered Christmas visit and returns home

A clipping from the New York Herald Tribune reports the queen will be home for Christmas and cancel several southern visits. She will tour Richmond briefly, White Sulphur Springs for baths, and observe Army events in Chicago with Prince Nicholas and Princess Slome before sailing home due to the king’s illness. The trip now includes a one and a half hour stop at Harpers Ferry to view historical ground before continuing to Washington.

White Sulphur Springs Washington Harpers Ferry Winchester Richmond

Handley Lecture Cancelled By Rain Early This Afternoon

Handley School suspended tonight’s free Handley Foundation lecture due to rain. Supt H Duffey announced the cancellation for the evening event, and Dr Ambrose delivered an illustrated 2:30 PM talk to about 1,400 students in the assembly hall on the Story of Science.

Handley School Supt. H. §. Duffey Handley Foundation Dr. Ambrose

Latest effort to settle coal strike rejected in Britain

London reports that voting on the government memorandum for coal strike settlement rejected terms. Heavy opposition in Scotland and South Wales and local councils blocking returning miners from voting undermine the deal. The memorandum addressed hours beyond seven, contingent questions, district settlement of hours and wages, and reinstatement without prejudice to restarts.

Associated Press London Scotland South Wales

Fruit Cake Material Ad From Davis Grocery

Fresh stock at Davis Grocery on N Braddock Street highlights quality and price for fruit cake materials. Local shoppers are urged to compare offerings as seasonal supplies arrive.

Davis Grocery N. Braddock St

Court hears fearful testimony in Stevens murder case

Mrs Gibson identifies Henry Stevens at the De Russey lane scene amid voices and screams. She recalls four shots and mentions an oath as she described the moment, while Mrs Hall wrung her hands and Mrs Carpender remains under indictment.

Ville Henry Stevens Willie Stevens de Russey Henry Carpender Hall

Dr McFaden To Preach Thanksgiving Day Sermon

At Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church the annual Union Thanksgiving service will be held. Rev. Dr. J. T. McFaden of the Presbyterian Church will deliver the sermon. Service begins at 10 30 am with the offering for Mentors Hospital.

Ministerial Association Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church

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Him Tively Erty Baker W. P. Anderson Lily H Marshall Baker Louis L Margaret Sophie Baker W. A. Baker Cary M. Barton Andrew Claude -Cammer T. KR. Cather Augusta Conrad Carter B. Conrad T. J. Cooper Crystal Confectionrey Bessie L. Corke Crim G. Crawford George H.” Eagle Logan R. Fay Frank. Hack J. B. Haldemar A. M. Jarman Jolliffe M. M. Lynch William Massey J. A. Massie Katie Miller Mawes Rmasral Jack Harry M. Seabright, Jr Pri Dressers Star Office Isin Valley Pike Family Council Marie M. Lee Eleanor Mills Edward Hall Sre Somerville N. J Hall-Mills Ms. Gigqun Jersey City Hospital Legion Pool Service Swimming Club American Legion Girls’ Athletic Association G. A. A. and Service Swimming Club Pat. Dunn Eet Lee Grant J. Hy Taylor Joe Verzi Petty Orndorftraed Brown Walter Dent Ae Taylor Joe Versi Ray Barrett Virginia Rehill Mary Capper Elizabeth Stuart Margaret Kennedy People’s Drug Company Toots Taylor Ray Bartlett Grace Elizabeth Bosserman Kathleen Sutton Philip Glaize Louis Rice Charles Mort Sam Scott Hansbrough Garland Baptist H. Hable J. H. Taylor C. Herbert Schutte Miss Prige M. B. Clowe Handley Rible Dr. McFaden
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