Wedding of Miss Margaret E Wilson and Mr Phillips
Miss Margaret E Wilson daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Wilson wed last Saturday afternoon at 4 in Charles Town West Virginia The ceremony was by Rev E A Roades The bride wore blue tan chiffon and pink roses The maid of honor Miss Pauline Rodefer wore blue and carried yellow roses Best man was Mr Carroll Cavert of Frederick Md Ushers included H H Hanger George Phillips Gry FE Davis and N A Coleman After a wedding trip the couple will live in Charles Town where Mr Phillips works with Charles Town Lumber Company A marriage license was issued in Martinsburg for Renford Goff and Goldie see eer Stbiblin both from nearby towns The report lists many local social visits and travels through nearby towns
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret E. Wilson
Thomas Wilson
Mey -H
Ashton
Charles Town
W. Va
E. A. Roades
Charles’ Town
Martinsburg
Menting Evening Journal
Renford Goff
Traver
Goldie
Eer Stbiblin
Idchester
Bunker Hill
Berkeley County
William
Ida Goff
A. C
Bertha Shanholtz
Pennsylvania Couple Obtain Marriage License in City Office
A marriage license was issued to Thomas R. Perrott, formerly of Pittsburgh but now of Elwood City, Pa, and Alpha Whybrew, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Whybrew, formerly of Fulton County, Ind., now in the Pittsburgh district. Perrott is a salesman by occupation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Thomas R. Perrott
Pittsburgh
Elwood City
Alpha Whybrew
W. M. Whybrew
Fulton County
Ind
Parrott
Stephens
Births and Congratulatory Notes Highlight Local Society
Mrs. and Mr. Frank Fisher welcome a daughter named Katherine Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. James Stevens celebrate a daughter born October 8 at their South Braddock Street home. Mrs. Stevens was Neva Slaughter of Martinsburg. Also noted are a George Washington Hotel dance on October 14 with Tal Henry's Carolinians, Irwins’ prize-winning Boston terrier at the Virginia State Fair, Julia Snapp’s marriage to H Asbury Stout at Stephens City, Mrs. A C Welch’s plans to move to Brooklyn, and updates on Mr. T S Jolliffe’s illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Fisher
Katherine Virginia
Fisher
Miss Estep
National Park
Stevens
James Stevens
South Braddock Street
Neva Slaughter
Martinsburg
Mr. Stevens
Shenandoah Boxboard and Paper Company
Geo. Washington Hotel
George Washington Hotel
Tal Henry
Opequon Lake Park
Julia Snapp
H. Asbury Stout
Julia M. Snapp
Frederick Snapp
J. F. Stout
Frederick County
Stephens City
James. A. Johnson
Metholodist
Episcopal Church
South
T. S. Jolliffe
South Washington Street
Crisis in Jugoslavia as cabinet crisis looms
Paris report says a ministerial crisis in Jugoslavia is imminent over Bulgarian policy and cabinet distribution with a resignation expected. Belgrade notes Bulgaria's martial law on the frontier and border closures avert war concerns with comitadjis activity likely checked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Havas
Belgrade
Jugoslavia
Bulgaria
Kustendil
Distinct Shock of Earth Felt Near St. Peter's Church
A slight Rome earthquake was recorded around 3:46 p m with lamps swaying but no damage reported. Pedestrians in the Piazza D Espagna and near St Peter's Church felt the tremors, yet crockery remained intact and doors stayed closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter’s Church
Associated Press
Rome
Piazza D'Espagna
St. Peter's
Walter Ross Sells Exchange Seat for a Record
Walter L. Ross, brother of kidnapping victim Charlie Ross, sells his New York Stock Exchange seat for 250000 dollars, the highest membership price on record. The sale nets 24000 dollars profit to Ross as Richard O'Brien of M. J. Meehan and Company completes the transfer. Ross, a Philadelphian, plans retirement after two decades on the exchange since 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Walter L. Ross
Charlie Ross
New York Stock Exchange
Ross
Exchange
Richard O'Brien
M. J. Meehan and Company
The
Anti-Vivisection Society Forms in Winchester and Baltimore
Leaflets from the Maryland Anti-Vivisection Society hung in the American Legion building windows protest vivisection in U S medical colleges. Sponsored by the P C A of Winchester, the group invites others to join the Anti-Vivi section to protest alleged cruelties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical Colleges of
The
United States
American Legion
Maryland
Baltimore
Winchester
Apple Shipments From New York to British Markets
The Liverpool office of G. R. Cooper Harnden and Company reports weekly Apple shipments from New York to all British ports for the week ending October 8. Total shipments 68,487 barrels with 34,015 barrels assigned to OWS. Halifax to British ports totaled 12,622 barrels to Liverpool and 8,764 barrels to London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apple
New York
G. R. Cooper, Harnden and Company
Liverpool
Halifax
Nova Scotia
London
Jealous wife admits killing husband in Nebraska
Mrs. Ollie Harvey, 46, confessed to County Attorney Arthur J. Denny that she killed her husband J. B. Harvey last Wednesday out of jealousy and fear another woman would get him. Her confession followed discovery of the body by neighbors and Dorothy Gilbert. A warrant was issued for her arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Fairbury
Neb
Ollie Harvey
Arthur J. Denny
J. B. Harvey
Special French Legion Stamp Exhibit At Handley Library
The Handley Library displays a two stamp series issued by the French government to honor the American Legion meeting in Paris. Librarian C Vernon Eddy receives the stamps from Wilbur Johnston of Winchester post office who owns a large collection of uncancelled stamps from many countries. The red and blue stamps feature Washington Lafayette portraits with a plane and a mail steamer, denominations 1 franc 50 centimes and 90 centimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Paris
Handley Library
C. Vernon Eddy
Wilbur Johnston
Winchester Post Office
Johnston
Washington
Lafayette
Predicts Southern Voters Will Support Smith If Named
Edgar A. Brown, former South Carolina official, told Governor Smith in Albany that the south would back him for President if he won the Democratic nomination. Brown said there is “no question” of Smith’s nomination at the next Democratic national convention and that southern votes are assured for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
Smith
South
Edgar A. Brown
South Carolina House of Representatives
South Carolina
Democratic State Committee
Brown
Merchants to close Friday for Phillies vs Valley League game
Chamber of Commerce backed move to shutter stores from 2 30 to 5 PM Friday so employees may watch the Philadelphia National League team in Handley stadium at 3. The event, boosted by Robert Y. Conrad Post, American Legion, marks a rare appearance in Winchester with Surprise players expected and coverage in The Star tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Robert Y. Conrad Post
American Legion
Philadelphia
Valley Legion League
Handley Stadium
Virginia Woolen Company
Virginia Boxboard Manufacturing Company
Lewis Jones Knitting Mills
Post
Winchester
Phillies
Sandy Baker
Operators For Higher Prices Are Again In Control
In New York on October 11 operators for higher prices regained control of stock market movement after early irregularity. A few weak shots were uncovered by bear traders but heavy buying of United States Steel and General Motors turned prices upward. Call money remained plentiful at 4 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
United States Steel Common
General Motors
Princess Astrid Becomes Mother of Baby Daughter
Brussels reports the birth of a daughter to Crown Prince Leopold of Belgium and Princess Astrid amid cannon salutes at 6:26 am. The event drew swift congratulations from President Coolidge, Pope Pius, and other world leaders as Belgium rejoiced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astrid
Brussels
Leonard of
Belzium
Sweden
Brussells
Coolidge
Prince Leopold of
Belgium
Pope Pius
Teapot Dome District Figures In Stock Fraud Case
A. D. Williams and C. D. Frey were sentenced to five years in the West Virginia state penitentiary and fined 5000 dollars each on felony charges under the east Virginia speculative securities act. The Casoga Oil and Gas Company stock claimed Teapot Dome leases, with Washington officials testifying the company had no permit to drill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlinton
W. Va
Teapot Dome
A. D. Williams
C. D. Frey
East Virginia
Casoga Oil and Gas Company
Washington
Cosgrove Re-elected President in Irish Free State
In Dublin on October 11 the Dail Eireann votes 76 to 70 to re-elect William T. Cosgrove as president of the Irish Free State executive council. Cosgrove succeeds self as leader in a tight party line vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
President Prefers Tax Cut Less Than Four Hundred Million
Washington report states President Coolidge favors a future tax reduction well below 400 million dollars. The White House cites rising government expenses and debt service, noting the $18 billion debt and ongoing interest charges as justification for stricter economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Coolidge
Congress
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
White House
Thomas Short Goes on Trial for Girl Killing
Jury selected in Page county for Thomas Short charged with first and second degree murder in the shooting of Miss Buracker. Indictment amended to include manslaughter. defense cites temporary insanity or drunken mental derangement. Prosecution seeks the death penalty. witnesses describe Short’s drunken periods and troubled reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Short
Miss Buracker
Walton
George N. Conrad
Harrisonburg
Charles A. Stammer
Robert W. Kiser
Luray
Page County
John W. Painter
Painter
Bishop Tucker Speaks On Auxiliary Day At the Convention
Berryville Va October 11 The Valley Convocation of the Episcopal Church met at Grace Church on October 4. The Woman s Auxiliary dominated the last day with reports from parishes and junior branches. Rev B D Chambers presided and Rev Henry St George Tucker spoke. Donations supported rural student scholarship and a conference on fall auxiliary work followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Valley
Episcopal Church
Grace Church
B. D. Chambers
Woman's
Robert B. Nelson
Christ Church
Winchester
Millwoold
Henry St. George Tucker
Diocese of
Virginia
Blue Mountain
Courtney Jones
Millwood
Tappahannock
W. L. Cauthorn
Blue Ridge
North Carolina
Theodora Cox
Sweet Briar
Louisa Davis
Randolph Shields
China
Louisa T. Davis
Woman's Auxiliary
William Cabell Brown
Vincent Franks
Federal Report On Conditions In The Apple Market
Shipping point summary for Saturday October 8 reports Martinsburg W Va Cumberland Shenandoah Potomac district with cool cloudy showers. Demand good market firm thirty three carlot sales. Prices list U S No 1 Yorks and Grimes russeted varieties with several car lots and per cart measurement details. Rochester N Y area cool partly cloudy demand good market steady carlot sales noted with bulk per cwt figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
W. Va
Cumberland- Shenandoah-Potomac
U. S
Yorks
Grimes
Ben Davis
Ganos
West Virginia
Rochester
N. Y
Orchard Run
Baldwins
Valley of Virginia Poem Night Scene and Promise
A lyrical valley scene describes hazy mountains at sunset with gold from fountains and fields ripe for harvest. It evokes devout, long-lived rural life, early morn dewdrops, and a world rich in purple and gold as time passes unseen.
Cattle Farmer Criticisms Spark District Laughs
In a Farm and Fireside quip Bil Bittles quips that Sam Sleezer withholds feed from his cows, calling him careless and the district’s laughing stock as words circulate among neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Sleezer
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Margaret Wilson
Richard Boxwell
Summit Point
Mrs. C., Wy. Gheckner
Canton, Pa
Mrs
A. W. Gray
Cleveland, Ohio
Lars Clark
Hagerstown
Mrs. W. L. Garrison
Charleston, W. Va
Hotel
Jack
J. M. Orndoff
Cleveland
Ohio
Cloth Craft Company
Ernest Tharpe
South Loudoun Street
E. N. Brodgen
A. ¥. Hansen
Hotel Jack
Claude Kline
Mabel
Mary Kline
Maynard Clowser
Evans Kline
Miles
Margaret Anderson
Dan Shepherd
Charles Enders
Viola Enders
R. E. L. Metz
Gladys Rush
Hedgesville
Mrs. Ward
I. Arch Builders
Huntsberry’s
North Main Street
Walter Ross
Anti-Vivisection Society
Politics Forum
New York League of Women Voters Forum
Hyde Park
Franklin D. Roosevelt
James Roosevelt
Martha van Rensselaer
Ithaca
Henry Goddard Leach
New York City
Evelyn Preston
Glasgow
Manchester
Southampton
Cosgrove
Self
Thomas Short
Sly
Much Meee
Mi W. Johnson
Tucker
Arch Pitts
Winchester Wholesale Gro. Co. Distributors
Oblivion
WILLIAM. _NABORS
Stephens City, Va
Alexander
Castoria
Pr. Steenbock
University of Wisconsin
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