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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1926

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Widow of Gainesboro magistrate dies at 74 in Winchester

Mrs Albert a D Adams widow of T Carson Adams long noted Gainesboro magistrate Frederick county dies after long illness at home of her daughter Mrs Edgar L Hook in Winchester aged seventy four. Survived by two daughters Mrs Hook and Mrs Robert L Anderson son Mellon Adams, seven grandchildren, five sisters and three brothers. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm at Hook residence with Rev George W Stover and Rev C C Bush officiating. Interment Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers named from family and friends.

Alberta D. Adams T. Carson Adams Ladnes Gainesboro Frederick County Edgar L. Hook Wilachester Adams Winchester Robert L. Anderson Mellon Adams E. F. Boxwell Houston Kan J. William. McDonald Laura Anderson Urbanna Ohio Lloyd Poole 8. Miller Streit John Chamberlain Baltimore Walter Lester Anderson Hook George W. Stover United Brethren Church Walter and Miller Streit

Mrs Consolvo Illness Shrouded In Mystery At Baltimore Belvedere

Mrs Charles H Consolvo wife of the Hotel Belvedere owner remains ill at Union Memorial Hospital with a report of ptomaine poisoning. Police and Belvedere officials say no statement is available from Colonel Consolvo who is also ill. Friends describe her as improving after returning from a European tour last Monday.

Associated Press Baltimore Charles H. Consolvo Tech Cae Nion Oe Hospital Consolvo Belvedere Richmond Norfolk Union Memorial Hospital Maurice Long Consalvo

Trail Hunter lecture by Dr Thomas Travis here tomorrow

The second Handley lecture of the season features Dr Thomas Travis representing the Bureau of Commercial Economics Washington. He will speak at 8 p m on The Trail Hunter with no admission fee. Travis is a noted explorer and author who has served in World War I and lectured with Caruso Farrar and Schumann-Heinck.

Thomas Travis Bureau of Commercial Economics Washington Flanders Messines Ridge America Uncle Sam Caruso Farrar Schumann-Héerik Wilds Travis Newfoundland Florida Ontario Quebec Catalina Island Yesteryear Prairies Nipigon Algoma Metagama French River Hudson Bay Rockies Selkirks Jean Gros Wiggley Huckleberry Finn Winchester

Valley Car Laundry Ad Prompt Service

Competent washer offers prompt service at Valley Car Laundry on Cork Street. Advertising note highlights efficient car washing and quality results from trusted workers for customers seeking quick turnarounds.

Valley Car Laundry Cork St

Antique mahogany sideboard for sale in Stephens City

Mrs. J. A. McCarty offers an antique mahogany sideboard for sale from Box 145 Stephens City Virginia. Contact details accompany the notice along with a brief location reference and date stamps from the paper.

J. A. McCarty Stephens City

Santa Claus to Visit Ramsey Furniture Store

Santa Claus announces a Thursday appearance at Ramsey Furniture Co in Winchester Virginia. He tells children to come to the store and meet the 6 o clock train for a surprise.

Santa Claus Ramsey Furniture. CO Winchester Santa Claus

Fruit Growers Asked to Return Apple Crates

Fruit growers urged to return apple crates to National Fruit Product Co Inc immediately to aid ongoing operations. The notice requests crate returns at once to support stock and distribution efforts.

National Fruit Product Co., Inc

Dodge Touring Car For Sale In Good Condition

Dodge touring car for sale runs well tires and battery in good condition. Priced at 85 dollars to quick buyer. Apply Star Office adv.

Ordination Service Set for Emerson Rohart Tuesday Evening

The Brethren Church committee reports Emerson Rohart has passed the examination for Christian ministry. A special ordination service is planned at First Brethren Church on Berryville Pike at 7 30 o clock Tuesday evening with Rev E L Mills of An Wn delivering the address and Rev Georges Copp and Rev C Car officiating. The revival continues nightly this week and the pastor will preach at 7 20 this evening on Why I Am a Christian.

Committee of the Brethren Church Emerson Rohart Shristian Ministry of the . Ymmittee E. L. Mills E. v. Georges Copp Pa C. Car- Md

Azariah P. Reid Dies at 80 in West Virginia

Death reported of Azariah P. Reid age about eighty in Lehew West Virginia after a long life as a prominent local resident. He was born October 6 1847 and was the last of a 24 child family. Survived by two sons George Reid and T F Reid three daughters Mintie Braithwaite Gertrude Orndorff and Martha Boyd plus 18 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. His wife Hester Wilson Reid died about 15 years ago. Funeral held at his home this morning.

Azariah P. Reid Lehew W. Va Mr. Reid Miss Hester Wilson T. F.reid Lehen George Reid West Newton Mintie Braithwaite Gertrude Orndorff Winchester Martha Boyd Washington

Faulkner Shade Dies as Westernport Teacher at 68

Faulkner Shade a longtime school teacher in Berkeley and Frederick counties died after a prolonged illness at his Westernport Maryland home aged 68. Survivors include his wife Elizabeth Clark of Berkeley County West Virginia three sons one daughter two sisters Mrs Newlin of this city and Miss Frances Shade of Berkeley County. Sister Maggie B Burton preceded him in death five years ago in Rowlesbury West Virginia. Funeral services are set for Tuesday afternoon in Westernport.

Stacey Newlin Faulkner Shade Westernport Shade Elizabeth Clark Berkeley County W. Va Newlin Frances Shade Maggie Burton Rowlesbury Berkeley Frederick Counties

Taxpayers notice on due taxes and penalties

Taxes are due with a 3 percent city penalty and a 5 percent state penalty. To vote in the June election a capitation tax must be paid by December 14. Signed by Treasurer T. Barr.

T. Barr

Mrs Ames Dead in Boston After Long Winchester Ties

Boston resident and former Winchester figure Mrs. Ames died after years of failing health. Widow of Joseph Blanchard Ames she was mother to Evelyn Byrd and Katherine Ames and had strong ties to Winchester before moving to Boston. Funeral likely in Boston on Wednesday.

B. Ames Boston Winchester Mass Ames Joseph Blanchard Richard Evelyn Byrd Marie Ames George Washington Cae May

Civil War Veteran John W Johnston Dies in Clarke County

John W Johnston a longtime Civil War veteran died today in Clarke County around noon at age about 88 He served in the Confederate Army in Company K Fifth Virginia Infantry attached to the Stonewall Brigade Funeral services are set for 3 pm tomorrow at Mount Hebron Cemetery chapel with interment at Stonewall Cemetery He leaves a brother Frank Johnston and several nieces and nephews including C E and Frank Johnston of the local area and Mrs Lewis Bailey of Cumberland Md Mrs Oliver Bright is here due to her mother's illness Martha Cain

John W. Johnston Clarke County Mr. Johnston Fifth Virginia Infantry Stonewall George A. Kurtz Mount Hebron Cemetery

Entire Family Murder Scene Near Marlow Oklahoma

Five members of a family were killed at a farm five miles north of Marlow Oklahoma, with the parents and three children burned in a house fire. The coroner said the killer was sane after a preliminary examination. Neighbors found the fire early Sunday as the south wall collapsed, uncovering a brutal scene including a father with a gasoline can and shotgun and two older sons with crushed skulls in adjoining rooms.

Associated Press Marlow Okla Here Grady County

Fire Destroys Pavilion at Crystal Caverns in Virginia

A large wooden pavilion near the Crystal Caverns entrance at Strasburg Virginia burned between 8 and 9 last night. The building used for dances and teas was destroyed as flames spread rapidly in a strong wind. The cavern complex recently changed ownership and secured a state charter last week. Loss estimated at several thousand dollars.

Crystal Caverns Strasburg State Corporation Commission

Robbers Wound Two In Theft of $10,000 In Street

Four robbers in an automobile shot and wounded Anthony F. Stuber treasurer of the St Louis Theatre and Patrolman Melvin Shinall. They escaped with $10,000 Stuber was taking to a bank at the Grand and Washington boulevards corner. Both victims were on foot when attacked.

The Associated Press ST. Louis Anthony F. Stuber St. Louis’ Theatre Melvin Shinall Stuber Grand Washington Boulevards Shidall

John D's Former Physician Dead at 87

Do. Hamilton Fiske Biggar, 87, long personal physician to John D. Rockefeller Sr., died here this morning. Mr. and Mrs. J. Randolph Reynolds and son Joseph, visiting relatives near Burnt Factory, have returned by auto to Washington.

Associated Press Cleveland Hamilton Fiske Biggar John D. Rockefeller, Sr J. Randolph Reynolds Joseph A.B. Lee Burnt Factory Washington

Browning Case Set For Trial At Carmel Jan 24

Edward W. Browning, a Manhattan real estate man, and his 16 year old wife Frances Heenan Browning face separate suits. A Carmel trial date was set for January 24 by Justice Morschauser who said the cases would first go to Poughkeepsie on December 4 with adjournment. The court denied Browning a bill of particulars in the separation action.

Associated Press White Plains N. Y Edward W. Browning Manhattan Frances Heenan Browning Will Carmel Putnam County Morschauser Poughkeepsie

Defense About To Rest Case In Be ward Hall Murder Trial

Widow of slain man and Rev Be ward W Hall’s sisters testify as defense and prosecution clash on the meaning of casualty in Mills case. Clergyman’s defense contends casualty does not imply murder, while the prosecutor argues it denotes violent death. The judge heard arguments but did not rule.

Felix di Martini Hall-Mills Sonerville N. J Rges Jane Gibson Hall Eae Slain Simpson Be Ward W. Hall Edge tor &@ dictionary

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