Liquor-crazed father kills three daughters in Massachusetts
James Stoddard, 36, a laborer, killed three of his four daughters with an axe as they slept in their Brroon home. Marian, 14, escaped. Stoddard spoke of burning them and claimed hallucinations about a ploy to take the children. He was arrested after police restrained him. the incident followed a two week drinking period and prior insanity concerns.
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Associated Press
Broon
Mass
James Stoddard
Florence
Mildred
Edna
Marian
Stoddard
Jim
Funeral for George Barrie III Held at South Stewart Street
The funeral of George Barrie III, who died after a brief illness, was held this afternoon at his South Stewart residence. Rev. Robert B. Nelson led services with escort from Robert Y. Conrad Post of the American Legion. Attending groups included Winchester Lodge No. 867 Elks and Charley Rouss Fire Company. Pallbearers named. a 116th Infantry detachment fired a volley and American Legion bugler played taps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Barrie, III
South Stewart Street
Robert B. Nelson
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Robert Y. Conrad Post
American Legion
Barrie
Winchester Lodge
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Charley Rouss Fire Company
J. Victor Arthur
BE. V.weems, Jr
Woodhull Baker
L. Marshall Baker
Peyton Marshall
Lawrence Hollis
Lee Coble
Earl Lewis
116Th Infantry
Taps
American Legion Post
Free Goitre Clinic Held by Dr Graves in Harrisonburg
Dr A W Graves Goitre Specialist announces another Free Goitre Clinic on Friday October 29 1926 in office rooms 315 316 1st National Bank Building Harrisonburg Virginia. Clinic hours run 9 am to 5 pm. Treatment offered free for impoverished patients though drugs must be paid for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Graves
1St National Bank Bldg
Harrisonburg
Virginia
Harrison to Speak at School House Stephens City
Dabney C. Harrison Independent Democrat candidate for Congress in the 7th Virginia District invites all voters to attend a campaign discussion at the School House in Stephens City on Monday at 7 30 p m.
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Stephens City
Dabney C. Harrison
Virginia
Tricycle death of 4 year old Charles Whitacre in Washington
Four year old Charles Whitacre of 719 Sixth Street Northwest Washington was killed when running into the street to claim his tricycle. Car driver George Younger 31 was taken into custody. Coroner J Ramsey Nevitt ordered an inquest.
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Charles Whitacre
Sixth Stree
Washington
George Younger
Eleventh Street
Sixth Precinct
J. Ramsey Nevitt
Younger
Charles. E. Whitacre
Catherine
Whitacre
Frederick County
Benefit Recital at Colonial Theatre Promises Large Crowd
A concert next Thursday at the Colonial Theatre features Miss Elinor Whittemore of New York City as the sole artist. Net proceeds support crippled children work sponsored by the Rotary and Kiwanis clubs with tickets priced 50 cents for children and 1 dollar for adults.
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Colonial Theatre
Elinor Whitten
New York City
England
Elinor Whittemore
Boston
Brussels
D. B. Conrad
Daniel B. Conrad
W. Davis Conrad
Rotary
Kiwanis Clubs
Main Street
Empire Theatre
Whittemore
H. K. Russell
B. B. Dutton
W. A. Baker
George Fansiler
Rotary Club
Philip Williams
A. M. Jarman
Arthur Robinson
Kiwanis Club
Rotary Anns
3. L. Glaize
United Brethren church cancels Armistice Day supper
The Chicken and Waffle supper planned for Armistice Day has been called off. It will now be held on Thursday November 4 in Stead from 5 to 8 pm. Also a want ad seeks Bulk apples including Delicious Stayman Grimes Black Twig Jonathan and King David varieties plus Ben Davis in barrels from Glaize & Hurst 576 N Market St.
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United Brethren Church
Stead
Delicious
Stayman
Grimes
Black Twig
Jonathan
King David
Ben Davis
Glaize & Hurst
N. Market St
Advancing Ocean Rates Hoist Wheat in Chicago
Chicago market reacts to sensational ocean freight rate hikes with wheat up 4 to 6 cents as corn and oats gain amid strong European demand. Trade sources cite limited Argentine supply, high overseas rates, and mixed Canadian wheat quality as factors, with heavy North American shipments to Europe continuing despite costs.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Liverpool
Europe
North America
Argentina
Australia
Illinois
Iowa
Nebraska
Indiana
Ohio
Wanted shipping clerk for Winchester firm in Virginia
Wanted experienced shipping clerk for permanent position with satisfactory salary. Apply to H. B. Garber. Replies confidential. Value Lies Winchester Wholesale Grocery Corp, Winchester, Va. Plus vehicle listings: 1923 Buick roadster $750, 1923 Chevrolet coupe with new paint $3257, Ford sedan with new paint and tires $175. Auto Parts Corp, S Market St, Winchester, Va.
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H. B. Garber
Winchester Wholesale Grocery Corp
Winchester, Va
Chevrolet Coure
Auto Parts Corp
Winchester
Miners Wanted at George Washington Hotel Interview
Wolf Den Coal Co advertises steady mining work with good hours. Superintendent of mines will interview applicants at the George Washington Hotel on the 25th and 26th of the month.
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George Washington Hotel
Wolf den Coal CO
Queen Marie Ils Keeps Engagements Amid Cold
Queen Marie, reported with a hoarse voice from a stiff schedule, planned to keep today’s engagements despite a doctor’s visit and a treated cold. Romanian consul-general Tileston Wells accompanied the physician, while Princess Ileana toured venues with a Girl Scouts escort in New York City.
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Associated Press
New York
Albert B. Duel
Tileston Wells
Prince Nicholas
Ileana
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Capitol Theater
Simone Lahavary
Colony Club
Romania
T. Tileston Wells
Young People's League Formed At Winchester Meeting
A large gathering of about 100 young people from ten to twelve Presbyterian churches in Winchester organized a league of their youth societies at the Presbyterian Church. Frances Harris of Winchester was elected president and Donald Porterfield of Falling Waters vice president. Matoaka Stribling of Martinsburg became secretary and Janet MacDonald of Keyser treasurer. Representatives attended from Martinsburg Falling Waters Strasburg Woodstock Burnt Church Cedar Cliff Kernstown Round Hill Winchester and others. The Rev A H Clark of Strasburg chaired the auxiliary work for the Presbytery of Winchester.
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Presbytery
Winchester
Presbyterian Church
Frances Harris
Donald Porterfield
Falling Waters
W. Va
Matoaka Stribling
Martinsburg
Janet MacDonald
Keyser
Strasburg
Woodstock
Burnt Church
Cedar Cliff
Kernstown
Round , Hill
A. H. Clark
Comrades Pay Tribute to Mr Barrie at Legion Meeting
The Robert Y. Conrad Post of the American Legion mourns the death of George Barrie III a loyal member and former Second Lieutenant Cavalry Officers Reserve Corps United States Army He served in World War I and was noted as color bearer or guard at many post events The post sends condolences to his family and records a memorial resolution by Commander John H Rosenberger.
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Robert Y. Conrad
American Legion
George Barrie, III
John H. Rosenberger
Cavalry
Officers Reserve Corps
United States Army
Barrie
Further Stock Recovery Despite Bear Attacks
New York stock market posted a further recovery amid sporadic bear pressure. Analysts see no general recession and note rising bullish sentiment after earlier declines. Closing was strong with about 750 000 shares traded.
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Associated Press
New York
Showers Start Week Then Later Showers In Week Outlook
Weather outlook for the week beginning Monday reports showers to start in the North and Middle Atlantic States and again Thursday. The first half will be cold with moderate temperatures in the latter half. In other items, Mr and Mrs Arch Fleming and Mr and Mrs Frank Neely with R C Neely of Fairmont West Virginia were guests at Hotel Jack last night.
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The
Associated Press
Washington
Weather Bureau
North
Middle
Atlantic States
Arch Fleming
Frank Neely
R.C. Neely
Fairmont
W. Va
Hotel Jack
Armenia Earthquake Kills Hundreds, Shakes Nation
A powerful quake struck Armenia on October 23 causing hundreds of deaths and thousands injured. Leninakan suffered building damage while the Near East Relief reported all 40 American workers safe and orphans cared for by doctors and nurses.
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Associated Press
Leninakan
Armenia
American Near East Relief
Atone
New York
Barivan
Ear
Leninaken
What Think Ye of Christ at Special Church Services
Large audience attends evangelistic services at Church of Saraka ae. Sermon centers on Jesus identity with quotes from Caiaphas to Pilate and Apostles. Evening topics include A Seeking God and The World's Greatest Memorial with welcomes to all attendees.
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Church of
Saraka
Spe
Christ
Jesus
Caiaphos
God
Judas
Pilate
John
Baptist
Lamb of God
Peter
Thomas
Apostle
Winchester
Unusually Good Scoring At Winchester Gun Club Practice
Roger T. Jones and F. W. Pingley led a high scoring practice at Winchester Gun Club grounds. Pingley and teammates hit 99 of 100 targets with a 97 straight run, while Jones’ team finished nine ahead. County official Pingley posted 50, Jones 60 in individual scoring. Seabright and Anderson also posted strong scores. County exhibit Quinn showed Jersey sweet potatoes weighing 1 pound 11 1/2 ounces. Market Street sweater for sale near town.
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Roger T. Jones
F.W. Pingley
Frederick County
Winchester
Jones
Pingley
Seabright
Anderson
C. D
E. Sherley
P. M
R. RB. Triplett
W. F. Pingley
R. T. Jones
Firemen Save Woman From Blaze in East Piccadilly Fire
A two story brick building on East Piccadilly Street suffered a large blaze gutting the rear first floor. Firemen rescued a young woman and a bootblack named Peg Dorman. the latter was hospitalized with burns. Owner Sam Triplett carried insurance. Lofton’s cleaning shop and inventory were destroyed, with losses estimated at $500 to $1,000 plus $800 for the building.
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East Piccadilly Street
Sam Triplett
Peg” Dorman
Clifton Lofton
Shenandoah
R. CO
Patton
T Jo
Doman
Biase
Gtel
Hawking
Mrs Byrd Invited To Functions For Queen Marie
Mrs Richard Evelyn Byrd of this city is named among invited guests on a yachting party for Queen Marie of Romania. The party sails from New York to West Point and she receives invitations to several teas for the Queen at Sherry's in New York.
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Richard Evelyn Byrd
Aie Ae Queen
Romania
N City
West Point
Molen
New York
Three To Be Tried For Drunken Driving In Frederick
Three Frederick county residents Loring Keller Irvin Coates and H B Smith face separate trials before Judge Whiting on a single court day for operating automobiles under liquor influence The cases occur at different times and are unrelated marking the largest set of similar DUI trials in one session The proceedings are held in the Circuit Court of Frederick County Also appears a classified notice about chrysanthemum sales and a lost ring notice with owner initials H F
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Circuit Court
Frederick County
Whiting
Loring Keller
Irvin Coates
H. B. Smith
Independence urged for Caputance campaign in Virginia
On Monday at 7 20 p m voters are urged to be Independent Democratic Caputance for Congress 7th Virginia Act 10 22 10 21 and participate in the political action.
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Stephens City
Dabney C. Harrison
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Brocton
Mr. Barrie
Chas. Whitacre’s Little
LW A
Queen Marie
Philadelphia
Young People’s League
Barre
Young Man
America
W. F. Artrip
Jersey
Star Office
Market St
Virginia Hawkins
Mrs. Byrd
Marie
BE. J. Snapp
Beng Ring
Initialsy H. F
S. Braddock St. Ait
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