Washington Man Held for Death in Martinsburg Case
Clyde E. Smith testifies at a coroner inquest about the November 16 confrontation in a Martinsburg hotel room that led to the death of Lea A. Livers. Spencer Wise, a Washington dairy owner, is held under $5,000 bond on a murder warrant pending February circuit court term. Wise and Livers engaged in a dice game after a card dispute. Livers died from a fractured skull after a physical altercation.
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Spencer Wise
Washington
Martinsburg
W. Va
Lea A. Livers
Livers
Wise
Clyde E. Smith
Walter Fitzsimmons
Maryland
Shenandoah
Venethcar Abevicuatns
Fitzsimmons
Smith
Martin Street
Leo
Friend
Shenandoah Valley Inc Plans Florida Cuba Trip For February
The Shenandoah Valley Inc board met at the George Washington Hotel and announced the next Shenandoah Valley Special will include Florida and Cuba with a February 25 departure from Harrisonburg. H. H. Newman said 11 days would cover principal Florida and Cuba cities while finances are in good shape and advertising will spotlight valley attractions. A new airports and aviation committee was formed led by Phineas V. Stephens, with members from Martinsburg Winchester and Waynesboro.
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Shenandoah Valley
Florida
Cuba
Harrisonburg
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
George Washington Hotel
H. H. Newman
Transportation Committee
Newman
Prof
H. T. McDonald
W. E. Dittmeyer
Harpers Ferry
Edinburg
Walter G Ellison
Waynesboro
Andrew Bell
J. §. Haldeman
L. R. Dettra
Winchester
D. A. B. Eagle
Lewis Thompson
Martinsburg
Thomas R. Moore
Charles Town
Col. H. J. Benchoff
Daniel Kavanaugh
Woodstock
Staunton
New York Times
Virginia
Mapys
President Benchoff
Phineas V. Stephens
New Market
A. B. Parks
Thomas Byrd
Co. C. Loth
Public Sale Of Madigan Effects Draws Good Prices
The public sale of the personal property of John Madigan and his son Robert Madigan, both deceased, was held at the Double Tollgate home place and drew strong prices. Total receipts reached 2500 dollars. Leo Madigan, son and brother of the deceased, is jailed under indictment for their murder, with trial scheduled for December term in Frederick County Circuit Court.
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John Madigan
Robert Madigan
Double Tollgate
Madigans
Leo Madigan
Frederick County
Handley Library Announced Thanksgiving Day Closure
The Handley Library will close tomorrow in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Officials note Thanksgiving is among the few holidays the library observes.
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Handley Library
XMAS Your Photograph the gift that only you can give
Barr's Studio promotes a personalized photograph as a Christmas gift option with emphasis on uniqueness and ownership for the holiday season.
Farm near Winchester to be sold at court house noon Saturday
The Henry P. Busey farm comprising 206 acres near Berryville pike and east of Winchester will be sold in front of the court house at noon on Saturday this week. The sale presents a fine investment chance likely to appreciate in value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry P. Busey
Winchester
Berryville Pike
Shooting Match at Field Next to Southern Chemical Co
A Thanksgiving day shooting match set for 10 oclock in the field beside Southern Chemical Co. will feature turkeys chickens and geese as prizes. G F Dove promotes the event with details for residents seeking a holiday outing and possible winnings.
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Southern Chemical Co
G. F. Dove
Thanksgiving Roast Turkey at Betsy Ross Cafe
Inner turkeys from 11 30 a m to 8 p m priced at 1 25 feature soups such as Vegetable or Scotch Turkey Broth with Rice and sides including Roast Turkey with Oyster Dressing Giblet Sauce Cranberry Sauce Au Gratin Potatoes and Creamed Green Peas with Betsy Ross Salad and New England Pudding Heart Sauce. Also listed Special Chicken Ninner and various shop notes from Betsy Ross Cafe Winchester Steant Aundey Rough Dry Ze LB.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Ziegler Moves 10 His Burland Hall Estate in Loudoun
William Ziegler Jr a noted New York sportsman and real estate operator is preparing Burland Hall near Middleburg Virginia for Thanksgiving occupancy. The 250 acre estate adjoining Boxwood features a rebuilt mansion with brick veneer, modern interiors, and historic boxwood landscaping. A polo field sits at the center of an oval race track while a large stable houses a winter training track for horses. Furniture from New York City has begun arriving to furnish Burland Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ziegler, Jr
New York City
Burland Hall
Middleburg
Loudoun County
Boxwood
William Mitchell
A Feet
Egler
C. Powell Nolan
Richmond
Ziegler
Luncheon For Christmas Seal Workers Planned Friday
District Nurse Association officers host a noon luncheon for Christmas seal drive workers on Friday at 12 30 in the Farmers and Merchants National Bank building second floor. The event is donation only and serves as a get together before the sale begins Monday and continues through Christmas Day. Dr Harper of Richmond will attend as a guest for the tuberculosis clinic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Nurse Association
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Harper
Richmond
Taxpayers Notice 1927 Taxes Due With Penalties
City taxes incur a 3 percent penalty after December 1 and state taxes a 5 percent penalty after December 15. Capitation tax for the June election is due by December 12. City Treasurer WM. T. Barr informs taxpayers of payment deadlines.
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WM. T. Barr
Week of Jan. 9 fixed by court for executions
The Court of Appeals set the week of January 9 for the electric chair execution of Ruth Brown Snyder and her partner Henry Judd Gray for the murder of Albert Snyder. Death warrants were signed and sent to Sing Sing. clemency appeals may follow, likely to Governor Smith.
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Albany
N. Y
Court of Appeals
Sing Sing
Ruth Brown Snyder
Queens Village
Henry Judd Gray
Wiliam J. Armstrong
Mov
Snyder
Smith
Kentucky Moves for Dissolution of TS Race Club
Attorney General Frank E. Daugherty filed in Jefferson Circuit Court to dissolve the Kentucky Jockey Club and forfeit its franchise. The petition alleges the corporation with capital stock of 4 000 000 operates race tracks in Louisville Lexington and Latonia and has run pari mutuel wagering including alleged lottery activity in Chicago.
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Kentucky
TS Race Club
Associated Ress
Louisville
Frank E. Daugherty
Jefferson Circuit Court
Kentucky Jockey Club
Commonwealth
J. ¢. W. Beckham
Judge Thurman
Beckham
Beckman
Lexington
Latonia
Chicago
Tela Lottery
Kentiery
Special Thanksgiving Dinner Offer
Thanksgiving dinner promotion priced at $1.25 per plate. The listing cites a source phrase SLD TIRGINTA with identifiers TOMES 11 21 1p 31.
Handley High set to clash with Winchester in 1927 finale
Martinsburg prep grid squad, recalling a 17-0 loss last Thanksgiving, works three days for a crucial Handley High clash at Handley Stadium. Handley seeks rebound after a 12-2 setback to Harrisonburg, with key players nursing injuries and lineup shifts expected as crowds and band support arrive.
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Star
Martinsburg
W. Va
The
Evening Journal
Staunton
Handley High School
Handley Stadium
Winchester
Harold MacGrath Million Dollar Mystery at Little Win Theatre
Thanksgiving specials at the Little Win Theatre offer Harold MacGrath’s Million Dollar Mystery adapted for film with James Kirkwood and Lila Lee. The program runs Friday and Saturday from noon to eleven, featuring a Western Desert Greed, Whispering Smith rides, and Universal Comedy plus newsreels and organ music.
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Andy Gump
Harold ‘MacGrath
James Kirkwood
Lila Lee
the Empire
Star
Empire
Milton Sills
Collegians
Universal News
Colonial
Mary Astor
Wm. Collier, Jr
Ralph Lewis
Whispering Smith
Closing Notice From F B Brown Store
A closing notice states the store will close at 7 PM Thursday Thanksgiving morning. Signed by F. B. Brown and dated 11 22 1P 21 with handwritten confirmation.
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F. Brown
Apple demand in British markets not active in Liverpool and Glasgow
American apples including Virginia stock sold at Liverpool auction with weak consumer demand. Markets show 18 000 barrels and 20 000 boxes shipped from New York on Baltic and Samaria, with prices ranging Yorks 4.56 7.20 and Winesaps 6.24 7.20. Glasgow and Manchester report 8 000 barrels and 15 000 boxes from the Transylvania, with slack condition noted for many consignments.
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Virginia
Liverpool
G. R. Cooper, Harnden and Company
Baltic
Samaria
New York
Yorks
Ben Davis
Washington
Jonathans
California
Newtowns
Glasgow
Manchester
Transylvania
Callifornia Newtowns
Hero
Eng
3. S. Kearney
Kers Devis
Passengers to be Transferred as Bridge Repair Progresses
After a heavy truck sank near the Western approach of the Berrys Ferry bridge over the Shenandoah, repairs proceeded under Moyer of the State Highway Commission. The Veale Bridge is expected to reopen by Saturday, and passenger service will shift to river transit with rivermen operating boats until traffic resumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berrys Werry
Shenandoah River
Moyer
State
Winchester-Washington
Berrys Ferry
Pageant to Be Gwen Sunday by Church Societies
The First Christian Church missionary societies plan a pageant titled The Magic Thank Offering Box during the annual thank offering service Sunday night. The event will feature the Woman's Society Ever Ready Young People's Society and the Junior Society with proceeds for domestic and overseas missions. Mrs Reginald Haines travels to Martinsburg and then Kansas City to visit her mother Mrs A F Brand for Christmas.
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First Christian Church
Woman's, Society
Reginald Haines
Martinsburg
Capitol Limited
Kansas City
A. F. Brand
Public Auction of 15 shares Virginia Valley Orchard stock
A public auction will take place at the County Court House in Winchester Virginia on Lat November 26 at 12 noon. Fifteen shares of Virginia Valley Orchard stock will be offered to the highest bidder with cash as the only payment. Stock is to be sold as listed. Auction number 11-2251 n-46h.
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County Court House
Winchester
Virginia Valley Orchard
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Clyde Smith
Shenandoah Florida
CBA
Valley Organization
Frederick’s
Barr's
Aptamaewe Ge Wee
Betsy Ross Cafe
Winchester Steant
Aundey
Loudoun
Inter Race Horse Farm
National Park Restaurant
the Evening Star
Belshazzar
Associated Press
First Brethren Church
C. A. Jame
Ashland
Eli. J. Rohart
Collins
Profligate
Bamne
Daniel
Nebuchadnezzar
Belshazzer
Heaven
Meno
Moling & Sgal
Handley
Handley Gridders
Harrisonburg High
Ernest Miller
Kent Miller
Toaakrnes
Brown
Miller
Bausermann
Voorhees
Bauserman
Syraing
Virginians
Fats
Handley Band
E. A. Sutton
Spalding Man
Frank Colley
Hagerstown
Harold MacGrath
APPLE
Southampton
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