Graf Zeppelin Arrives at Lakehurst After Record Atlantic Flight
The Graf Zeppelin lands at Lakehurst Naval Air Station after a 111 hour journey covering about 6300 miles from Fried rachshafen. The ship is berthed in the hangar with three non infl atable sister dirigibles nearby and preparations begin for quick repairs. A Spanish lease arrangement for two years is noted with an option to buy. Radio coverage from Lakehurst is praised as the clearest relay heard in England.
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Associated Press
Lakbehurst
N. J
United States Naval Air Station
Europe
Zeppelin Works
Friedrichshafen
Los Angeles
New York
Jersey City
Macom
Manhattan
Spain
Argentina
President of the New York Federal Bank Dies in Hospital
Benjamin Strong president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York died today in a New York hospital after surgery for intestinal trouble. He had been in poor health for years and was 56 years old.
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Associated Press
New York
Benjamin Strong
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Strong
Lady Astor Seeks White House Meeting With Coolidge
British MP Lady Nancy Astor visits President Coolidge at the White House in Washington on October 1. The associate report notes the encounter as she presses for discussions on policy and public affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P'ress
Washington
Nancy Astor
President Coolidge
White House
Senators Simmons Address on Smiths Prohibition Views
All voters read Sen Simmons address regarding Smiths views on prohibition on page four of this issue. Political advertisement. Cp-11
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen. Simmons
Smith
Bean C Campbell Died at Home in Opequon
Bean Cartmell Campbell longtime resident died in his sleep at Stony Mead Opequon aged 87 8 decades born Sept 26 1840 survived by widow Betsy Gray Walker two daughters Betsy Gray Campbell and Dorothea Harris two sons Douglas and Temple several grandchildren and siblings Funeral plans pending with Kurtz funeral parlors services at the Presbyterian church Mount Hebron burial beside his parents among veterans and Democrats of the old south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bean Cartmell Campbell
Stony Mead
Opequon
Mr. Campbell
Herbert C. Campbell
Nowata
Oklo
Robert M. Campbell
Lafontaine
Kansas
Robert Madison
Rebecca Ann Campbell
Campbell
Robert
Betsy Gray Walker
King and Queen County
Okla
Betsy Gray Campbell
Dorothea Harris
Prairie Rove
Ark
Douglas and
Temple
Beverley State Bank
Beverly
Nannie R. Glass
Winchester
A. L. Maupin
Prairie Grove
Robert M
Herbert C
Allan W
Bitzer
Bath and Romney
Jackson
Joseph E. Johnston
Manassas
39Th
Lee
Old South
Kurtz
West
Presbyterian Church
F. T. McFaden
Mount Hebron
John KE. Lupton
Charles A. Lupton
William W. Glass
Joseph Baker
A. L. Henkel
Maynard Baylis
Miss Dorothy McCann Named Deputy Treasurer of Frederick County
By court order Dorothy McCann was appointed deputy treasurer of Frederick County. She appeared, took the oath, and has begun her duties in the treasurer's office.
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Miss McCann
Frederick County
Dorothy McCann
Female Help Wanted in Shenandoah Apple Works Ad
Inside work and good wages apply immediately to Shenandoah Apple Products Corp Strasburg Virginia. To kill the peach tree borer use Paradich bornenzine for sale by Bond Bros Orchard Supply.
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Shenandoah Apple Products Corp
Strasburg, Va
Bond Bros
Lost Letter Pup Pat in Columbus
Lost small white pup with blue marks, one month old, named Pat, reward for return to 418 W Clifford St. Also ad for a new house for sale by Strickler & Wagner, phone 541 J, and a notice for Staymans Tree Run Massay Bros at Northwest Road.
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Pat
W. Clifford Street
Strickler & Wagner
Staymans
Tree Run Massey Bros
Northwest Road
Afflecke Will Devises Estate Among Kin After Death
The will of late Scott A Afflecke a city business man was probated in the Corporation Court. The estate valued about 75000 dollars leaves his wife Sallie Affleck the North Cameron street home and several doubles on Cork Piccadilly streets plus 15000 in bonds 4000 in Potomac Edison stock 300 in George Washington Hotel stock and the residue of the estate to her. Effie Price receives a Cork street double and adjacent lot for life. John Painter receives 500 cash Jennie Pritchard 500 Frances Affleck all Farmers and Merchants stock Scott Affleck the nephew gets all Union Bank stock John W Affleck receives Shenandoah Valley National Bank stock executor Shenandoah Valley National Bank bond 40009. Will dated February 2 1926 witnessed by Clark M Smith and H W Copenhaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott A. Affleck
Corporation Court
Sallie Affleck
North Cameron Street
East Cork Street
East Piccadilly Street
United States
Potomac Edison Company
George Washington Hotel Company
Union Bank
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
John W. Affleck
Clark M Smith
H. W. Copenhaver
Marion Marstin Omps Postmaster Dies After Breakdown
Marion M. Marstin, 82, longtime Omps postmaster, died at home Friday afternoon after a yearlong general breakdown. Born in Taylor county, he moved to Morgan 43 years ago to work in merchandise. He was a faithful United Brethren member with two nephews and a niece as remaining relatives. Funeral services were held Sunday at Union Chapel Church with burial in Union Chapel Cemetery conducted by Rev. S. D. Skelton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
D. C. Fearnow
Stanley Ziler
Berkeley Springs
Ethel Rinds
Ohio
Union Chapel
S. D. Skelton
Mrs Shryock Parachute Stunt Delights Winchester Crowd
Major W D Tipton of the Maryland National Guard aviation corps flew to Winchester in a monocoupe with Al Norton and showcased stunt flying at Bowles field before about 4000 spectators. Mrs Evelyn Shryock, a first time parachutist, leaped from a 3000 foot altitude at 75 mph and landed safely after her canopy opened at the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Tipton
Aviation Corps
Maryland National Guard
Winchester
Baltimore
al Norton
Loganfield
Evelyn Shryock
Notice to Buy Berkley Ginger Ale by Case
Assured of that celebrated mineral water Berkley Ginger Ale call for Berkley Cinh Ginger Ale by name. Buy it by the case from your nearest dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkley Cinh
For Sale Rosen Seed Rye and Laundry Ad
For sale Rosen seed rye from L E Stultz Mill Valley Pike. Call 28 and we will send our truck promptly. Winchester Steam Laundry advertisement dated 9-28-28.
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Rosen Seed Rye
L. E. Stultz Mill Valley Pike
Winchester Steam Laundry
Chicken and Waffle Supper at United Brethren Church
A chicken and waffle supper is planned by United Brethren Church on October 18 from 5 to 7 p m. The event invites community members to enjoy a hearty meal and support church activities.
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United Brethren Church
P. Mn
Firemen Show Tonight at Colonial Theatre
The firemen’s annual home talent production The Main Street Follies opens tonight at 8 15 with a 100 plus cast in twenty acts. Director Eddie Parlett promises professional feel and lively minstrel to revue transitions plus comedy sketches Turn Me Loose Man and Married. Proceeds support a worthy local cause. two packed houses anticipated.
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Main Street
Firemen
Colonial Theatre
Eddie Parlett
Parlett
Moonshine cases end with fines and jail in Virginia court
Loy eckley of Harrisonburg and Howard Carroll of Clarke county faced illegal liquor charges in police court. Keckley got thirty days and 68 dollars in fines. Carroll received a suspended sentence and 68 dollars in costs. Both appealed for help as S O S messages reached friends who sent funds to cover the fines.
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Loy Eckley
Harrisonburg
Howard Carroll
Clarke County
Keckley
Carroll
Public Speaking By the Democrats In Frederick Co
Announcement of Democratic public speaking meetings across Frederick County with dates from October 15 to November 2. Speakers include W. W. Glass Leslie D. Kline T. Russell Cather L. D. Kline J. E. Helsley Capt. Frank Wray B. P. Harrison R. S. Wright R. Gray Williams and others at multiple schoolhouses and local venues.
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Greewood
W. Glass
Leslie D. Kline
Chambersville
Russell Cather
Whitacre
Star Tannery
W. W. Glass
B. P. Harrison
Armel
T. Russell Cather
Mount Williams
Robert Shade
Siler
L. D. Kline
School House
Brucetown
M. Lynch
Capt
Frank Wray
Opequon
Gore
R. S. Wright
Middletown
R. Gray Williams
Mrs Florence Lemley Dies After Second Fire In A Week
Funeral services were held for Florence Lemley 65 who died from burns after her dress caught fire while burning leaves at home. She previously suffered a smaller blaze earlier in the week. Survivors include three sons George Charles Guypeat and two daughters Mrs H C Kline and Mrs Fred Carbaugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Wake
Church of Christ
Riverview Cemetery
Richard 8. Wright
F. M. Zea
BE. EB. Artz
A. C. Stickley
B. R. White
C. B. Crabill
Carbaugh
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Hickman Insanity Claim Seeks Halt on Execution
A letter from Eva M. Hickman to Governor Young urges commutation for William Edward Hickman. Attorney Jerome Walsh claims Hickman is insane and asks the governor to appoint a medical board to study his mental state before the scheduled execution next Friday.
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Associated Press
Sacramento
Cal
Eva M. Hickman
Young
William Edward Hickman
Jerome K. Walsh
Kansas City
Walsh
Hickman
Final Grain Prices in Chicago and Baltimore Wheat
Quotations in Chicago via W R Spielman and Co show Wheat December 1.165 percent, March 1.21, May 1.24. Corn December 0.801, March 0.8214, May 0.85. Oats December 0.42, March 0.427, May 0.447. Rye December 1.01, March 1.04. Baltimore spot wheat 1.37.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
W. R. Spielman and Company
Baltimore
Service Officers To Accompany Coolidge To Fredericksburg
President Coolidge invites Admiral Charles T. Hughes Maj Gen John Lejeune and Brig Gen Bryant H Wells to join him next Friday to Fredericksburg for the dedication of the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania battlefields.
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Associated Press
Washington
President Coolidge
Charles T. Hughes
John Lejeune
Marine Corps
Bryant H. Wells
Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg and
Spotsylvania
Democratic Campaign Headquarters Opens for Materials
Citizens interested in the Democratic cause can visit No. 39 E Water Street Democratic Headquarters to obtain literature buttons photographs and automobile tags. Mrs Hott and Miss Cooper will assist at the Democratic Campaign Committee headquarters.
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E. Water Street
Democratic
Curtis Attacks Liquor Views of Democratic Chief
In Petersburg Virginia October 16 Senator Curtis Republican vice presidential nominee attacked Gov Alfred E Smiths prohibition and immigration views. He accused Smith of weakening enforcement and said juries cannot be trusted to decide prohibition cases. Curtis urged support for law obedience and opposed any state entering the whiskey business. He drew large crowds and met Hoover Curtis supporters before touring battlefields and attending a banquet at Gray's Armory. Curtis planned to continue the tour in North Carolina.
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Associated Press
Paetersburg
Curtis
New York
Petersburg
Charles Curtis
Hoover-Curtis
Gray’s Armory
North Carolina
Mrs. C. L. Patton Dies After Prolonged Illness
Ellen M. Patton age 79 widow of Charles L. Patton died at 7 40 PM at her home 918 South Braddock Street after a long illness. She leaves two sons Frank and Tony Patton sisters Mrs John W Nail Mrs John Carroll and Mrs Bertie Anderson and brother William Ping ley. Funeral at 2 PM Thursday from the Braddock Street home with Rev Dr J T McFaden of the Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Ellen M. Patton
Charles L. Patton
South Braddock Street
Patton
Winchester
Frederick County
John
Mary Clowser Pingley
Frank
Tony Patton
John W. Nail
John Carroll
Bertie Anderson
East Orange
N. J
William Pingley
Terra Alta
W. Va
Nathan Hottel
Theodore Riley
Washington
J. T. McFaden
Presbyterian Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Knights Templar Official Visit Heads Winchester Commandery
Winchester Commandery No. 12 Knights Templar hosts a major official visit by Right Eminent Grand Commander A. L. Evans of Newport News and Virginia officers. The annual inspection begins at 7:30 PM at the commandery asylum with full Templar uniforms. A temple order ceremony precedes a banquet at the George Washington Hotel with additional District of Columbia attendees expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Knights Templar
A. L. Evans
Newport Newa
Virginia
Templar
Frank H. Dorsey
Order of the Temple
George Washington
Grand Commandery
District of Columbia
False Pretender Is Given 10 Year Term
Bernard F. Champagne of Ticonderoga New York was sentenced to ten years in the state penitentiary by a Hastings Court jury in Richmond Virginia after posing as a Baker chocolate heir and J P Morgan grandson to swindle a Richmond girl out of fifteen thousand dollars and a promise of marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Richmond
Bernard F. Champagne
Ticonderoga
N. Y
Baker Chocolate Millions
J. P. Morgan
State
Hastings Court
West Virginia Senator Praises Virginia Farm Relief Efforts
Special to The Star Harrisonburg Va Oct 16 Western farm leaders press for farm relief legislation to gain economic parity with industry as promised by the Democratic platform Indiana farmers sign a Smith pledge many Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota and North Dakota farmers desert Hoover for Smith Senator Gray Silver cites Republican failures to pass farm relief and urges Virginians to back relief measures while praising Judge Harrison for supporting farm relief efforts and voting for related legislation.
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Harrisonburg
Indiana
Smith
Illinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North Dakota
Hoover
Gray Silver
Martinsburg
W. Va
Washington
American Farm Bureau Federation
Assembly Hall
Virginia
Senator Silver
Brainest
Congress
Silver
Maburg
Gov Smith
Ward Swank
Wil
Hedrick
Harrison
T. W. Harrison
Judge Harrison
Hoover At Work On Speech For New York Trip
Herbert Hoover returned to Washington from a Boston trip where he spoke last night. He went home to prepare the address to be delivered in New York City. Mrs Alice Longworth and Theodore Roosevelt Jr visited Hoover at his headquarters expressing optimism about the campaign and Hoover’s radio addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Herbert Hoover
Boston
New York City
Alice Longworth
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Hoover
Longworth
Senator Borah
Judge Bledsoe to Speak at Auditorium Tonight
Notice to voters states Judge Bledsoe will speak at the auditorium tonight at 8 p m due to unforeseen circumstances. The event replaces the planned Wednesday talk and invites the public to hear the great orator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bledsoe
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London
Lakehurst
England
N.Y. Federal Bank
Lady Astor
Bean C. Campbell
County
Glaize & Hurst
Scott A. Afflecke
Marion Marstin
Mrs. Shryock
Major Tipton
Democrats
Frederick Co
Wm. Hickman Declard
Coolidge
Democratic Campaign Committee
C. L. Patton
Mid-West
Farm Bureau Federation
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