Silent Virginia Wedding Target in Murder Probe
Washington investigators press the motive angle in the A B Scrivener murder case. Miss Helen Barnes Parker, the 19 year old fiancee, says she had one prior admirer and names a New York worker. Police chase a clue from the revolver serial numbers to trace the weapon’s origin.
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Virginia
Arthur B. Scrivener
Washington
Headquarters
A B. Ener
Henry Pratt
U. S. Bureau of Standards
Jancee
Helen Barnes Parker
United States Railroad Administration
Scrivener
Helen Barnes
Parker
McLean
Henry G. Pratt
Police Department
Rain and Cooler Conditions Expected This Week
Weather outlook by the Weather Bureau forecasts a cooler week starting Monday for the North and Middle Atlantic States. Temperatures mainly below normal with occasional frosts in the northern areas and near or below normal in the south portion.
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Associated” Press
Washington
The
Weather Bureau
North
Middle Atlantic States
South
Woman Who Told On Moonshiners Is Found Slain
Rosé M. Perdue, 43, a former Wisconsin welfare worker, named moonshiners to others and was shot to death in her canyon cabin three miles from a fire where an attempt to burn her body was seen. Distilling gear and partially burned blankets were found nearby, enhancing a rancher led investigation.
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Assciated
Trinidad
Rosé M. Perdue
Wisconsin
Ers
Sarcillo Cayon
Ray Wolcott
Miss’ Perdue
Miss Perdue
O rear passes away after protracted illness in county
Eugene O Reuar aged 80 died at home after long illness Bright's disease. Born Millwood Clarke County September 26 1846 he is survived by daughter Mrs John D Beach and son W F O Rea r both of Clearbrook. Wife Ella R Silver died last March. He farmed in Frederick County then Missouri before returning to Virginia living at White Hall and Clearbrook. Funeral Sunday at 3 pm at house with interment Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers named.
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Bright
O’rear
Millwood
Clarke County
John D. Beach
W. F. O’rear
Clearbrook
Mount Hebron
B. H. Woore
Harry C. Light
Edward W. Grant
George S. Pitzer
J. W. Stipe
John J. Ridgeway
Murdered Officers Obsequies Tomorrow
In Winchester, friends and relatives prepare for the funeral of Detective-Sergeant Arthur B. Scrivener killed near his home in Washington. Service at Church of Christ at 1 30 p m tomorrow, burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery. The President sent a rose bud from the White House.
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Winchester
Arthur B. Scrivener
Inshington
Church of Christ
Mount Hebron
Washington
Police Department
Scrivener
Coolidgé
White House
Evelyn Nesbit Personal Effects Seized by Sheriff
The jewelry clothing and personal belongings of Evelyn Nesbit former wife of Harry K Thaw were attached and her dancer wages placed under garnishee to satisfy a $250 claim for professional services by dentist G M Smith. Nesbit had attempted suicide last winter and recently returned to another club after an engagement as a cabaret entertainer.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Evelyn Nesbit
Harry K. Thaw
Miss Nesbit
Free Fight in Mexican Assembly Leaves Three Dead
Special dispatches from Monterey report three people killed and a newspaper reporter wounded after a riot of deputies and spectators. Pistols were fired as the free-for-all broke out during a tense session at the Monterey assembly. Troops guard the governor's palace amid bitter political tensions. President Calles seeks curb on clergy and ministers in federal district, proposing 90 per denomination.
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Associated Press
Mexico
City
Monterey
Ee of Deputies
Ture
Mexico City
Calles
Congress
Federal District
Crack Limited On Pennsy Railroad Meets With Mishap
Four mail clerks were slightly injured today in a wreck of the American Limited on the Pennsylvania Railroad near Fisher Ohio close to Dennison. No passengers were hurt. Clerks were sent to another train and continued. Causes of the wreck are not known.
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Associated Press
Pih
American Limited
New York
Prices Melt To Lowest Level of Present
New York reports a continued selling wave in the stock market with many active issues down three to six points. The market closed weak after about 1,000,000 shares traded. Social notes mention Mr and Mrs William Brown and others returning from Philadelphia after attending Sesqui Centenn ial celebrations. L H Morgan of Berryville was in town on business.
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Associated Press
New York
William Brown
J. W. Nail
M. N. Aiken
Philadelphia
Japanese Star in Native Opera Receives Great Ovation
An unusually large Winchester audience applauded the Manhattan Opera Company with Pavley-Oukrainsky Ballet and Adolph Schmidt conducting. Namiko San, sung in English, featured Miss Miura in the lead, with George Brandt and others delivering a graceful, moving finale that left the crowd in a hushed, appreciative awe.
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the Empire
Winchester
Clarke
Arren
Fauquier
Shenandoah
Manhattan Opera Company
New York’ City
Alwa
Es Tor Opera Severe
Pavley
Namika San
Chicago
Miura
George Brandt
Applane
Wanted No 1 Apples in Bulk by Glaze and Hurst
Advertises bulk apples including Stayman Grimes Black Twig Jonathan and King David with loose and barrels. Lists address 576 N Market St and brands Algo Ben Davis. Market notice appears from Glaze & Hurst.
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Stayman
Grimes
Black Twig
Jonathan
King David
Algo Ben Davis
Glaize & Hurst
N. Market St
Winchester Masonic Lodge to Hold Funeral for Arthur Scrivlener
Members of Winchester Hiram Lodge No. 21 A F and A M will assemble at the Masonic Temple at 12 15 p m Sunday to attend the funeral of Brother Arthur Scrivlener. W M Shade Worshipful Masters signs the notice.
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Winchester
Hiram Lodge No. 21
A. F
Masonic Temple
Arthur Scrivlener
Service Swimming Club Announces New Weekly Schedule
Directors reveal a revised program starting the week of October. New times shift boys and men to afternoon slots on Thursday, with girls and women moved to Friday. Highlights include junior life saving, beginners courses, and Handley faculty sessions.
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Service Swimming Club
Mary Greenway Russell
Miss Aulick
Aulick
Jones and Company Lease Building for Funeral Chapel
R T Jones and Company funeral directors lease a two story brick building at 123 125 South Loudoun from Thomas E Kremer for a term of years and plan to move in October. The interior includes an office morgue and a chapel with seating for over 100. Living quarters will be on the second floor for the firm head and his relatives. Also two more apple pickers wanted by P H Gold Ad.
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Thomas E. Kremer
South
Loudoun Street
R. T. Jones and Company
Jones Company
R. T. Jones
Grand Jury Reassembles Next Wednesday in Frederick County
The Frederick Circuit Court grand jury will reconvene next Wednesday October 20 directed by Judge Whiting to investigate alleged law violations and present evidence for indictments. Sheriff Pannett reportedly has six witnesses ready to testify about liquor law violations as federal and state agents join efforts to pursue illicit activities across the county.
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Circuit Court
Frederick County
Tober
Whiting
Pannett
Partial Divorce Granted On Desertion Ground
Mae ieth Wall is awarded a partial divorce from Wallace Wall. custody of their son William W. Wall is split with the mother’s six months and the father’s six months. alimony set at 75 dollars monthly, reduced to 60 when the child is with the father. Court fees total 350 dollars to lawyers Weaver and Armstrong and Lake J. Frazier. A contempt citation may follow if terms are not met.
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Corporation Court
Mae Ieth
Wall
Weaver’ & Armistrong
Front Royal
Lake J. Frazier
Queen Marie Takes Dip Aboard Leviathan In Fine Form
Queen Marie, despite a slight cold, swims again in the Leviathan pool with her daughter Princess Ileana. The Romanian sovereign and her party worry over disputed contracts for her literary works in America under varied interpretations.
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Associated Press
Leviathan
Marie
Ileana
America
Miller School Moves to Whitlock Avenue Site
The Miller School has been removed from Handley grounds to the Whitlock avenue site on South Braddock street extended and will open next Tuesday with pupils reporting at 9 a.m. at the new school. FOR SALE Chrysanthemums West Cork St ee Aeaaa.
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Miller
Handley Grounds
Whitlock Avenue
South Braddock Street
West
Cork
St.ee Aeaaa
Bank Officials Seized in Pittsburgh Conspiracy Case
Charges of conspiracy allege the use of bank ads in stealing 103000 from a Pittsburgh bank. Five men including the bank president and four others were arrested. a private investigator turned salesman is sought for questioning. Bail set at 50000 each. case targets the institution’s officers and other men. The bank, organized 1923, faced many labor representatives on its board and faced an overnight shutdown by the state bank department.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
R. P. Pha
Dent
W. J
J. L. N Nelson
Frank T. Redman
Pittsburg
Baa Ca
Bank
Wis
J. J
Frank
Redman
Aebie Diacoust SelinacCrady
E. Moné
Knapp
McCrady
D. D. Miller
Terra Haute
Ind
Late Mr Emmert Leaves Estate To Son And Daughter
Berkeleys probate court admits two codicils to the will of Frank S Emmert dated 1918. Allen R Emmert named executor without bond. Virginia Beall and Allen inherit real estate and business interests in Martinsburg and Winchester with adjustments as needed. Appraisers Dudley Harley W B McAneny and Rutledge named to assess the estate.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Berkeley
Igor S. Chapman
C. M. Lamar
Amelia Davis
H. H. Emmert
Allen R. Benmert
Winchester
Emmert
Allen R. Emmert
Virginia Beall
Dudley Harley
Peoples Trust Co
W.b.mcaneny
Od National Rutledge
Eh. Ational
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Bureau of Standards
R Eugene O'Rear
County
End
Miami
Florida City
Crack Limited
Pennsy
L. H. Morgan
Berryville
W. M. Shade
Masters
Mr. Pope
y _ ake
Bill Doror
Herbert Schutte
Bell
Mfe
Taylor
Barr
Taylor Barr
Handley
Miss. Rick
J. H
Mr. He
Walter
Walter Dents
Jones & Company
P. H. Gold
Grand Jury
Rill
Amherst. St
Laborite Bank
Brotherhood Savings and Trust Company
Mr. Emmert
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