Court orders mistrial in Davis lottery case
Trial of United States Senator James J. Davis ends in mistrial after two jurors allegedly spoke to defense counsel. Juror Henry M. Moore testified that Abe H. Weintraub hinted witnesses were lying, but the judge exonerated juror No. 13 and noted no merit in the inference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
United States
James J. Davis
Frank J. Coleman
Davis
Loyal Order of Moose
Coleman
Charles J. Margiotti
Margiotti
Knight
Henry M. Moore
Moore
Abe H. Weintraub
Weintraub
Demonstration by Woodmen of the World Held in Winchester
Mrs. H. T. Donahoe juvenile national director of the Woodmen of the World trains children for a public demonstration in Odd Fellows Hall to be staged Friday evening October 7. Rehearsals are scheduled daily at 2 30 o clock this week for Hickory Camp No. 34 members and their children aged six to sixteen. Demonstrations have preceded in Richmond and Roanoke, with Norfolk to come. T. G. Smoak Richmond state manager directs Virginia work and is in Winchester this week.
L Kemp Duval Dies at Cousin's Home in Elkridge
Lewis Kemp Duval, 80, longtime Washington business figure and former director of Riggs Bank, died Saturday at his cousin Mrs. William Donaldson's home in Elkridge Maryland after illness. He had lived with his sister Mrs. Rob er t A Beverley in this city during winters. The Maryland native, born to James Lingan and Rebecca Kemp Duval, was active in the capital's business and social circles and unmarried. Funeral held at Elkridge this afternoon with private interment. nephew William Beverley traveled to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Kemp Duval
Maryland
Washington, D. C
William Donaldson
Elkridge
Duval
Robert A. Beverley
South Stewart Street
Washington
Royal Insurance Company
District of Columbia
Riggs National Bank
New York
Metropolitan Club of Washington
Protestant Episcopal Church
Winchester
Donaldson
William Beverley
Frances Orndorff Laid To Rest In Shenandoah
Funeral services for Frances Nicholas Orndorff were held at First Christian Church in Strasburg with many mourners from Shenandoah and Frederick counties. Her husband Kermit Orndorff, convicted of first degree murder for her death, began a 38 year sentence in the Virginia State Penitentiary. The interment followed at Riverview Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
Frederick
First Christian Church
Strasburg
Shenandoah County
Frances Nicholas Orndorff
Kermit Orndorff
Star Tannery
Virginia State Penitentiary
Arthur Wake
Riverview Cemetery
Orndorff
Frederick County
Virginia
Market Ends Weekend With Quiet Trading And Small Decline
New York stock market opened the week with scant weekend news and prices drifting lower. Moderate selling persisted as a feeble early rally faded, with many issues dropping one to three points while gains were limited by midday. Sterling cables stood at 3.455 percent and call money renewed at 2 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sterling
Fire devastates Naylor block in Front Royal blaze
A major fire struck the Naylor block on Main Street at dawn destroying upper floors and threatening nearby buildings. Loss estimated at 20 000 to 25 000 dollars with 22 second‑floor rooms affected and several residents displaced. Firefighters contained the blaze within an hour aided by full water pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
Naylor
Main Street
Elijah Simons
Harry Kuser
W. D. Chrisman
Locust Pin Company
Morris’ Barber Shop
James Graham
Nay
Adelsberger
Pappas
Gulf
Chrisman
Graham
Compton
Proctor’s Mill
Updike
Roosevelt Returns to Albany After Campaign Tour
Governor Roosevelt arrives in Albany after a three week campaign on the Pacific coast. He is greeted by a delegation to the Democratic state convention, including Lieut. Gov. Herbert H. Lehman, whom Roosevelt backs for the gubernatorial nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
Roosevelt
Pacific Coast
Herbert H. Lehman
Genuine Philco Radio Promoted at 18 75
Miller and Anderson advertise a Philco radio in their showroom claiming the Philco Jr. outplays sets once selling for over a hundred dollars. The promotion asks readers to come in and hear the radio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philco
Philco Jr
Miller & Anderson
Wanted Delicious in Bulk 25 Percent and Better Color
Classified notice seeking bulk purchase of produce with a 25 percent quality preference and better color. Listed by Fred L. Glaize with date 9 17 and code 1p 1f.
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Fred L. Glaize
New Crop Porto Rico Molasses Arrives at Pure Food Store
New crop Porto Rico and New Orleans molasses just arrived at Pure Food Store. Trade notes show fresh import selections offered by the store, with prices and packaging details unavailable in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Rico
New Orleans
Pure Food
Week of penitence and prayer observed by churches
The Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America begins a five day penitence and prayer observance with a 5 15 to 5 45 p m service at the Congregational Christian Church. Daily meetings follow at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church with topics including Confession Sovereignty Prayer and Discipleship led by regional church leaders and clergy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America
Congregational Christian Church
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
General Committee
General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church
Lewis S. Mudge
Presbyterian General Assembly
Frederick H. Knuble
United Lutheran Church
Charles E. Schaeffer
Board of Home Missions of the Reformed Church In the
United States
Donations to Boy Scouts Hit 1427 78 in Drive to 2100
The Boy Scout fundraising effort advances to 1427 78 toward 2100 with more gifts expected. Contributions from officials and local businesses are listed, and scouts who delivered letters door to door are named along with expressions of appreciation from the troop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Boy Scout
G. Reginald Haines
Charles R. Anderson
Col
B. M. Roszel
J. P. Hayley
E. C. Yost
Charles W. Trenary
Anna B. Haines
Stickel
Massey
Ray Robinson
Milly D. Fowle
Ella Miller
Parsons
Stewart H. Edmonds
H.M. Darlington
Robinson
H. S. Miller
E. A. Lambert
Robert Ward
Shenandoah Apple Cider and Vinegar Company
Melvin Green
John A. Kern
O. L. Jamison
Haines
Stanley Miller
Donald Stewart
Riddick Smith
Stanton Rappaport
Harry Stewart
Thomas Woolfolk
Charles Mort
Quentin Flickinger
Derek Hayley
Wilfred Cather
Charles McKee
Forrest Jones
Herbert Cather
Howard Grove
Norman Cooper
Paul Hunter
George Ritter
Clinic To Be Held October 8 For Cripples
A District Nurse Association clinic for cripples will be held in the nurses' office on Saturday October 8. Dr Robert Funsten, director of the orthopedic section at the University of Virginia Hospital, will oversee the examination and advice. Hours are 10 to 12:30 p.m. and 2 to 3:30 p.m. Children with deformities are especially urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Nurse Association
Robt. Funsten
University of Virginia Hospital
Meteor Shower May Occur in November Says Expert
Cambridge reports Dr. Charles P. Oliver of the University of Pennsylvania predicts a great shower of meteoric particles may occur in November this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Mass
Charles P. Oliver
University of Pennsylvania
State Pythians Gather for Annual Meeting in Newport News
About 300 to 400 delegates from across Virginia attend the Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters convention in Newport News. Public exercises open the three day program with Mayor West and W W Mac Nicholl hosting. Richmond leader Ben A Ruffin speaks on fundamentals of the order. George C Cabell and Mrs Mary E Hooper also speak for visiting Pythians and sisters.
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Associated Press
Newport News
The
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Sisters
R. W. West
W. W. MacNicholl
Charles G. Fox
Roanoke
Ben A. Ruffin
Richmond
S. O. Bland
First
Virginia
George C. Cabell
Norfolk
Mary E. Hooper
Washington
Zigard Temple
No. 228
Knights of Khorassan
Cities League to Study Utilities Rates in Virginia
The League of Virginia Municipalities plans a survey on electric, telephone, gas, and water rates, contingent on a $500 subscription. A conference of 91 member cities will discuss the federal emergency relief act, to be led by Richmond Mayor J Fulmer Bright with a large attendee list including Manassas Mayor Harry P. Davis and Newport News Mayor R. W. West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Virginia
Richmond
J. Fulmer Bright
Bright
Harry P. Davis
Manassas
R. W. West
Newport News
C L Scott, Jr
Danville
R W.B. Hart
Lynchburg
Morton L. Wallerstein
John E. Shank
Salem
Child Dies Of Poisoning In Harrisonburg
Little Lillian Brill two years old daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Brill of 527 Highland avenue died Saturday afternoon from a poison seeming to permeate her system She is survived by her parents and one sister Margaret Funeral services will be held at the Brill home Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 conducted by Reverend Andrews pastor of Harrisonburg Christian Church with interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Brill
Albert Brill
Highland Avenue
Lillian
Margaret Brill
Mr. Andrews
Harrisonburg Christian Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Winchester Steam Laundry Ad Promises Fresh Laundry Bloom
Let us renew the bloom on your family clothes and save you the bloom on your cheeks. Phone 28 or 29. Winchester Steam Laundry lp-m-w-s-tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Steam Laundry
Warning to Apple Men and Trackers on State Apple Law
State inspectors of the Division of Markets warn apple growers dealers and truck drivers to observe the state grading and labeling law. Violations carry fines up to 500 dollars and possible federal prosecution if apples are misbranded or shipped out of state. Packages must show name and address, variety grade size and container size, with unclassified if inferior to state grades.
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Division of Markets
State Department of Agriculture
Frederick county speakeasy operator sentenced on three prohibition charges
E. L. House pleaded guilty in Circuit Court to three prohibition violations stemming from a Martinsburg Pike speakeasy near Winchester where beer was sold. He received four months and $75 fines on each charge, totaling one year behind bars and $225 in fines plus costs, with no concurrent sentences and automatic enrollment in the state road force.
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E. L. House
Frederick County
Frederck County
Burr P. Harrison
Philip Williams
House
Specail Et Jury
Circuit Court
Williams
State Road Force
Martinsburg Pike
Winchester
Coal Combine 4 States Held In Trade Restraint
Appalachian Coals Inc formed by 137 producers in Virginia West Virginia Kentucky and Tennessee was found an organization in restraint of trade by the Western Virginia District Court The government was granted an injunction to restrain further operations The court read a suggested decree not agreed pending counsel review It would dissolve the organization or surrender its charter
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Associated Press
Richmond
Appalachian Coals, Inc
Virginia
West Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
United States District Court For
Western Virginia
Rors
Mrs Robt Barr Dies After Prolonged Illness
Mrs Emily Catherine Barr wife of Robert Barr Winchester resident died at home after four years of illness at 11 30 a m She was born August 15 1870 near Welltown Frederick County A longtime laundry business partner of her brother Joseph Sumption she and her husband ran the operation Funeral at Friends Meeting House North Washington and West Piccadilly streets Tuesday at 2 pm with Walker E C Bond in charge Burial at Mount He- Pallbearers listed include Dr E C Tom J H Yost and others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Catherine Barr
Robert Barr
Winchester
Barr
Mrs. Barr
Welltown
Frederick County
John W
Elizabeth Sumption
Joseph W. Sumption
Sumption
Walker Ec
Bond
E.C Tom
J. H. Yost
Chamberlin
Alker McC
Bond William Grove
Andrew Bell
Death of Mrs. Edw. Steele in Alexandria
Mrs. Edw. Virginia Steele 82 native of Gore Clarke county died at her Alexandria home. Funeral in Alexandria tonight or tomorrow then to Winchester for interment at Mount Hebron. She was widow of Edward Steele and mother of Frank A. Steele and Ralph Steele. Survived by sister Mrs. William Emmett. Funeral by Rev. Armstrong of the Southern Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Virginia Steele
Edward Steele
Clarke County
Alexandria
Winchester
Mount Hebron
Armstrong
Southern Methodist
South End Hose Co. Sets Monday Night Meeting
South End Hose Company announces a business meeting Monday night at 7:30 excepts 3 0 1p 31. Secretary notes and agenda items to be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End Hose CO
Bishop presides as Baltimore Conference opens reports
The Baltimore Conference of the Southern Methodist Church begins work for 1932 33 with Bishop W F McMurry of Fayette Missouri presiding over cabinet discussions on ministerial appointments. More than 50 ministers have arrived in Winchester for the session with committees set to start reviewing reports and changes. many four year tenure ministers may be moved while presiding elders have not reached four year limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. McMurry
Fayette
Baltimore
Southern Methodist Church
Winchester
George Washington
C. F. Singer
Community Church
Alexandria
I. G. Michael
Hillsboro-Bluemont
Ig 'H. Hoyt
Occoquan
W. M. Compton
Leesburg
J. W. Seay
Loudoun
Walter Smith
Stafford
C. E. Brandt
Aberdeen
C. W. Side
A. L. Harr
Matti Sohn
Anderson
H.W. Dest
John
Jerson
BE. W. Neat Pantetones G
Russell
Steverns
McDowell
W. D. Eye
F. T. Ridgeway
Buchanan
J. H. Hobbs
Christianburg
W. Lawson
Fairview Church
Roanoke
J. R. Wood
Salem
N. C. Rice
Greenville
J. B. Grimes
Mt. Solon
H. L. Coffman
New Hope
H. C. Marsh
Main Street
John Paul Tyler
D. L. Blakemore
Lewisburg
C. M. Hessner
Moorefield
W. P. Locke
H. W. Canter
Harrisonburg
J. Howard Wells
Washington
E. L. Woolf
Flashes of Life and Odd News From Across Towns
A roundup of brief items notes Vernon Gomez beating the Cubs in New York and his father’s confident reaction, four Brownsburg men finishing a 73 hour card session, lions unharmed after a truck and trailer wreck in Como, and Bethany College ceasing admission fees for athletic events to keep games accessible for bona fide students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodeo
Calif
Vernon Gomez
Cubs
New York
Brownsburg, Que
Brownsburg
Philippe and
Mathieu
Daoust
Rosaire Massie
George Racine
Bethany
W. Va
Goodnight
Bethany College
Indian recalls President Wilson over hotel bill
A 66yearold Indian told Gov Murray at Oklahoma City that President Wilson once gave him a steak after he was hungry at the state fair. Murray then paid the man’s hotel bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Woodrow Wilson
Gov. Murray
Wilson
Murray
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Senator
Abé Weintraub
L. Kemp Duval
Elkridge, Md
Beverley
Mrs. Orndorff
Old Naylor
Gov. Roosevelt
Eamond
Pythians
Winchester Lodge
Franklin L. Woore
Woore
Cities’ League
APPLE
Coal Combine
Robt. Barr
Edw. Steele
Moling & Cather
Ucuodet
Missouri
Como, Miss
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