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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1927

Page

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Colorado mine clash sparks martial law and fatalities

In northern Colorado the Columbine mine battle between state police and I W W strikers left at least two dead and many wounded. Governor Adams declared martial law and ordered the Colorado National Guard to northern coal fields.

Adams Denver Col Colorado Columbine Rocky Mountain Fuel and Tron Company W. H. Adams Colorado National Guard Louis Kerf Dpnver Rocky Mountain Fuel Company Louis N. Scherf State Law Enforcement Department Scherf Ww. H Adams

Lieut Finn Killed In Plane Crash At Clark Field

Lieut Matthew E. Finn of Clark Field Camp Stotsenburg was killed when the pursuit plane he piloted crashed during bombing practice. Finn, who entered service in 1917, had Washington D C as his home address.

Lieut Finn Anila Matthew E. Finn Clark Field Camp Stotsenburg Prac Finn Washington, D. C

Annual Supper at Pee and Centenary Reformed Church

The annual supper at Pee and Centenary Reformed Church will be held at the church. Readers are invited to attend and support church activities.

President urged to call coal dispute conference nationwide

A coal miners delegation led by William Green and John L. Lewis asked President Coolidge to convene a conference with miners and operators in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia and to back a congressional probe into alleged railroad price depressions. The union leaders criticized federal and state injunctions and urged action to end the “tragic and distressing” coal crisis.

Associated Press Washington Coolidge Davis Labor Department Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia William Green American Federation of Labor John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Green Schoenmaker Lewis Neweh Baltimore

Samuel W. Miller Dies After Return Home

Samuel Washington Kent Miller, 55, longtime Buick agent in Martinsburg W Va, died at his home after hospital treatment. He had been brought home by ambulance from Garfield Hospital Washington and passed away at 11 o clock. Survived by a widow and five children including Gertrude Miller, a Winchester primary school teacher. Miller was reputed to be the first man in Hagerstown to enter the automobile garage business.

Samuel Washington Kent Miller Hagerstown Buick Martinsburg W. Va Garfield Hospital Washington Miller

Edward G Wait Retired Standard Oil Official Dies

Edward Gilbert Wait 61 a retired Standard Oil of New York branch manager died at Memorial Hospital Albany after a weeklong illness from chronic nephritis Cerebral hemorrhage was the direct cause. He arrived with his wife by motor and planned a Florida winter trip. Born October 22 1867 in Antwerp NY he was survived by his widow Maude N Wait. The body will be shipped to Watertown NY for burial.

Edward Gilbert Wait Standard Oil Company of New York Albany Memorial Hospital Mr. Wait A. D. Hening South Stewart Street Watertown Nyi

Du Ponts Declare Extra Dividend

Directors of E I Dupont de Nemours announce an extra dividend of 4.25 dollars and set annual common stock at 10 dollars per share with quarterly 2.50 payouts. Mrs Gertrude S Lancaster, visiting in Philadelphia, has left for Orlando for the winter season.

Wilmington Del E. I. Dupont de Nemours Gertrude S. Lancaster Philadelphia Homer E. Guyer West Cork Street Orlanido- Bia

Death of Luther A. McCauley in Warren County

Luther Aurelius McCauley 68 died suddenly yesterday afternoon while visiting his son-in-law Silas Grim near Stephens City. He was a lifelong farmer from Nineveh, Warren County, born April 7, 1860. Survived by wife Annie Bowers and six children in Virginia. Funeral set for Tuesday at Nineveh Church with Rev. O D Lambert officiating. interment at Nineveh. Pallbearers named Cadwallader, Bowman, Mumaw, and Steele.

Luther Aurelius McCauley Silas Grim Stephens City Nineveh Warren County McCauley Stone Bridge John G Martha Hit McCauley Annie Bb. Bowers Walter G. McCauley Vaucluse William Clayton McCauley Mary C. McCaley Winchester

Upperville Bank Burglarized By Robbers

Burglars struck the Upperville branch of the Peoples National Bank of Leesburg early today cutting the vault with an acetylene torch and fled with five to eight thousand dollars in cash and negotiable securities. Intruders left fingerprints and a card showing a Richmond farm implement store name.

Associated Press Upperville Peoples’ National Bank of Leesburg Richmond

Cake and Chicken Sale At Batt's Ladies Aid

A cake and chicken sale is announced for Wednesday November 23 at Batt's Ladies' Aid in Frederick Circuit. The notice notes community support and local fundraising activity.

Batt Ladies' Aid Frederick Circuit

Oyster Supper at Bryarly School in Burnt Church

A community oyster supper will be held at Bryarly School Flouse on Tuesday November 22 from 6 to 10 p m The event is hosted by Ladies Burnt Church and aims to raise funds for local needs.

Bryarly School Flouse Ladies Burnt Church

Henry P Busey Farm Sale Near Winchester

Investment opportunity of 206 acre Henry P Busey farm near Winchester east of the corporation limits by the Berryville Turnpike. Land suited for grazing and truck farming and expected to rise with city growth. Sale at noon next Saturday November 26 in front of Cort Horse See-sate-bHie.

Henry P. Busey Corporation Winchester Berryville Cort Horse

Virginia Horticultural Society Meets in Roanoke

The thirty second annual Virginia State Horticultural Society meeting will be held December 13 to 15 in Roanoke. President H L Bonham will open the session with a welcome address followed by a strong program featuring speakers from several states and local practitioners.

Virginia State Horticultural Society Roanoke H. L. Bonham Chilhowie R. G. Phillips International Apple Shippers’ Association Rochester N. Y W. 8S. Fletcher Pennsylvania Sheldon Funk Boyertown G. 8S. L. Carpenter American Fruit Growers, Inc Hancock, Md N. S. Grubbs Portland Cement Company H. Meck Division of Markets Richmond

Forney Thrown From Horse Injuries Reported

George B. Forney of 119 East Clifford street was thrown from a horse while riding to his Paper Mill road farm. He suffered a broken collarbone a broken shoulder blade and a scalp wound and was unconscious until brought home. Doctors said recovery appears likely though condition remained serious but improving.

George B. Forney No. 119 East Clifford Street Paper Mill Road Mr. Forney

Mrs William I'etz Mourned In Baltimore Home

Mrs William I'etz died at 4 a m today at her Baltimore home according to a telegram to William H Reed of South Braddock street. The funeral is set for Wednesday afternoon in Baltimore. Survived by 17 daughters including Mrs James A Clark of Baltimore and Mrs W S Reed of this city and three sons Karl H William F and Robert J Peltz.

William I’ctz Baltimore William H. Reed South Braddock Street Eed

Over 25 Issues Break Into New High Ground

New York traders pushed a broad market higher with gains of one to six points across many issues. Irregular selling suggested expectation of technical reaction after a sharp recent advance. Call loans remained ample at 3 1/2 percent as sentiment stayed buoyant.

Associated Press New York Ear Caili Ney

Handley Bowl Narrowly Drops to Harrisonburg in Slow-Goal Game

Handley High School lost to Harrisonburg High School 12 to 2 at Handley stadium in the season finale. Harrisonburg capitalized on passes for both touchdowns while Handley moved the ball into the red zone but failed to convert drives. Renner, Visher and Clevenger starred for Handley on offense with strong line play from Standley and a 70 yard punt by an unnamed kicker. Handley fans packed the stadium as Martinsburg awaits on Thanksgiving day.

Handley High School Harrisonburg High School Handley Stadium Harrisonburg Handley Martinsburg W. Va Cumberland Valley Athletic League Handley Falls Harrisonburgh Standley Renner Ree Vance Byers Mertz Renner Visher Clevenger

Fine Voduit Acts Open Empire Week Tonight Tomorrow

George White's Scandals headliners are set for the Empire Theatre with De Nardon Gene and Madeline, famed dancers, performing a fifteen minute act followed by the Minilan Orchestra in a thirty minute set from the Philippines. Plus Ebbe Daniels in A Kiss in a Taxi and a Paramount feature with two nightly shows and a 45 minute vaudeville run. Matinees tomorrow and today at 5:30 pm suit students.

George White Empire Theatre de Nardon Gene Madeline Minilan Orchestra Philippine Islands eBbe Daniels Janet, Beecher Arthur Bryan Paramount

Thanksgiving Dinner Special at Old Virginia Home

Readable text indicates a Thanksgiving dinner offer labeled Special Thanksgiving Dinner at Old Virginia Home for $1.25 per plate. Further details are unreadable in the fragment.

Old Virginia Nea Eyo

Stolen Nash Sedan Noted With Vehicle Details

Stolen Nash sedan described with motor 207660 and serial 227625 two doors olive green trunk on rear shrine emblem on radiator Virginia license 160282. Also mentions Thanksgiving turkeys and a contact offer with orders signed DP Aubin.

Nash

Death summons George W. Armel retired farmer

George W. Armel a long time resident of Armel Frederick county died yesterday morning at his home after a heart ailment. He was in his seventieth year native of Bedford county Pa spent 61 years in the county as a farmer and church member. He leaves a widow four sons and six daughters by his first marriage and several siblings. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at Macedonia Methodist Church with burial at Macedonia. pallbearers named.

George W. Armel Frederick County Armel Warren Clarke Counties Bedford County Heath Methodist Episcopal Church South Macedonia John Margaret Lasure Armel Elizabeth Trenary Annie S. Craig Hiram Craig Louis B Wilton R. Armel Winchester Arthur R Reynolds S. Armel L. S. Haymaker White Post W. 8. Trenary Bunker Hill W. Va J. W. Newcome Leslie Ritter James Dellinger Georgia Armel Willam Jesse Armel Mark Armel John Armel George Haymaker Macédonia Hupman Middletown Diehl Macedonia Church

Tuberculosis Clinic Set At District Nurse Association

The free chest clinic will be held Friday November 26 in the Cham ber of Commerce rooms. Dr. E. C. Harper of the Virginia State Board of Health will lead, with association nurses and others assisting. Hours are 9:30 to noon and 2 to 4 p.m. No charge for examinations.

District Nurse Association Association Chamber of Commerce E. C. Harper Virginia State Board of Health

Infant Son of Oakes Family Dies in Memorial Hospital

Jesse Clifford Oakes, eleven months old and son of Mr. and Mrs. Jess C. Oakes of 227 West Cecil Street, died at 4 40 Sunday morning from infantile complications. Funeral at 3 30 this afternoon from the family home, Rev Edward T. Clark officiating, Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers were Dr. B B Dutton, H J Pitor, Allen T. Hawthorne and George Snarr. The family is prominent in Winchester and connected with the Virginia Woolen Company. Survived by five sisters Shirley Lillian Phyllis Rosalie and Ann.

Jesse Clifford Oakes Jess C. Oakes West Cecil Street Memorial Hospital Edward T. Clark First Baptist Church Mount Hebron Cemetery B. B. Dutton H. J. Pitor Allen T. Hawthorne George Snarr Oakes Winchester Virginia Woolen Company Shirley Lillian Phyllis Rosalie Ann Oakes

Racial Segregation in Mississippi Public Schools Upheld

The U.S. Supreme Court sustained state laws mandating racial segregation in public schools in a Mississippi case brought by a Chinese parent. The ruling affirms lawful segregation as applied to public education.

Associated Dress Washington Supreme Court Mississippi

Funeral Plans For Rev Cromer In Aldie Service Tomorrow

Friends prepare for the funeral of the Rev Thomas K Cromer former Centenary pastor who died of a heart attack at his home in Aldie Loudoun county. He helped rebuild Centenary Church and later farmed in Middleburg before moving to Aldie. He is survived by his wife and three sons with a daughter who died in infancy. The funeral will be held at 11 o clock tomorrow from the Southern Methodist Church Aldie with multiple clergy in attendance.

Thomas K. Cromer Centenary Reformed Church Wittcchester Kldte Lothoun County Yaw 8S. L. Fuckinger Cromer Kent Street Presbyterian Church Cameron and Cork Streets Middleburg Loudoun County Aldie Katherine A. Ferssell Russell Kenneth Keith Cromer York Polly Mount Hebron Winchester Hiram Lodge Pegale Winchester Southern Methodist Church S. L. Flicktoger Centenary Church A. M. Gluck Christ, Reformed Church Martinsburg W. Va Stey. Campbell Mayer Protestant Episcopal Church of Clark Harry Methodist Episcopal Church South Aldia Amd Wittchegter Frederick County

Farm Sale Slated for 153 Acres in Canterbury

The 153 acre James Canter farm in Canterbury Frederick county owned by the late A. B. Payne will be sold in front of the Court House at 11 o clock on Saturday November 26. Sale bills contain full details.

A. B. Payne James Canter Canterbury Frederick County Court House

Also Mentioned on This Page

Vialitwaliy Uluiut National Guard of J.W.W Sist The America First Brethren Church C. A. Dame Bame Tella Samuel W. Miller Edward G. Wait Standard Oil DuPonts Luther A. McCauley State Horticultural Society Tre Gieeble Society Exhibt W. H. Reed Handley Bowl Harrisonburg IK Handley Vance Eeane Kremer Berry R. T. Warewee Renner Liskey RG Wueee Campbell Weuee Clevenger Davis Grove Ney L. G Fisher Mauzy Mathais Sseneces Duvall Yates Q. Beee Anderson Riley Seeeere Banter A Grim Byers L. H Pebepene Barrer Beekies H. Cather Martz du- Substitutions Haymaker Vall Doran Campbell Harry Stultz Resaseu Aubin Mrs. Oakes Star the Evening Star Rev T.k.cromer Loudoun This City Lions. Club George Washington Hotel Shawnee Inn
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