Virginia Sees Toll From Labor Day Disasters
More than a dozen Virginians died across the Labor Day holidays and many were injured in accidents from autos to trains and drownings. A Petersburg theater panic was averted when a fire caused exit rushes.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Virginia
Seaboard Air Line
Petersburg
T. E. Underwood
Weysville
Virginian
Brookneal
Eugene Rakes
Frank Perry
Greensboro
N. C
Richmond Fair Grounds
Curtis Mangum
Norfolk-Petersburg
Emma Atkins
Roanoke
University of Virginia Hospital
Charlottesville
Joe Belchan
Charles M. Jett
Mary Washington Hospital
Fredericksburg
Falmouth Bridge
Luray
Thomas L. Parham
Ocean View
Willoughby Beach
Immense Crowd at Opening of Bachelor's Trial
Immense crowd gathered in Wetumpka Alabama for the opening of Clyde Reeseeler trial on murder charges in the death of Judge Lamar C Smith, his father-in-law. Officers surrounded the courthouse as Bachelor, guarded by lawmen, arrived from the Montgomery jail before the session.
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Associated Press
Wetumpka
Ala
Clyde Réeseeler
Lamar C. Smith
Bachelor
Montgomery
Wanted Apples and Mattress Renovation Offer
An old classified item lists bulk No 1 3 color apples wanted by Glaze and Hurst at 312 North Market Street and Winchester Mattress Works at 131 South Main Street promoting September mattress renovations with a free whisk broom.
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Winchester Mattress Works
S. Main St
Death of Luther A. Glaize A Winchester Native
Luther A. Glaize, a longtime Winchester resident, died at his Allegersville New York home at age 79 from pneumonia after four weeks in bed. Funeral services were held, and his body will be brought back to Winchester for interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery. He leaves a widow Fannie Hurn and children, plus four sisters and two brothers, with strong local family ties in Frederick County. He was active in church life, first with the Lutheran Church then the Presbyterian Church after moving.
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Luther A. Glaize
Winchester
Allegersville
N. Y
William S. Hiett
Frederick County
Glaize
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Fannie Hurn
Strasburg
Clearance H. Glaize
Saginaw
Mich
Elmer Mills
Harrisburg
Oscar Bywaters
Opequon
C. W. Henshaw
Smithfield
W. Va
Albert Williams
W. S. Hiett
This City
Hunter Glaize
Marion
Ind
John L. Glaize
Los Angeles
Cal
Gainesboro
Lutheran Church
Whee Ayes
Presbyterian Church
Jack Brady Found Guilty by Moorefield Jury
Jack Brady a 26 year old tannery worker was found guilty by a Moorefield jury of criminally attacking a 16 year old white girl and was sentenced to be hanged on November 12 by Judge Geo W McCauley. He will be confined at the West Virginia state penitentiary at Moundsville.
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Baltimore Sun
Moorefield
W. Va
Jack Brady
Geo. W. McCauley
West Virginia State Penitentiary
Moundsville
Engine Crew Is Killed When Fast Train Jumps Track
MILES CITY Montana September 7 C E B Freeman engineer and George Mc Kusker fireman were killed and a mail clerk seriously injured when Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul passenger train No 15 derailed near McIntosh South Dakota today No passengers were injured five cars including the mail and baggage cars one day coach and two sleepers left the rails with the engine which turned over
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Associated Press
Miles City
Mont
C. EB. Freeman
George McKusker
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
McIntosh
S. D
Drunken man shoots wife then prays and flees with daughter
Jerome Peon, 35, shot his wife in Nashville Tennessee, then knelt in prayer before fleeing with his 16 year old daughter Mary who was shot in the head and had a broken ankle. He was arrested an hour later in a drunken condition and charged with murder.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
Jerry Peon
Mary
Peon
For Sale Items and Private Furniture Sale Notice
For sale two Trescott sizing sections with out chains for apple grader 50 dollars for both one ten foot Pease roller conveyor 75 dollars apply at Star Office Plus private furniture sale at 122 West Cork Street entire household goods Ten cot tent offered at 20 dollars Mrs R C Hook 1002 Amherst Street Apples wanted at Kern and Campbell Apple House Grimes Golden Jonathan and King Davis sought all week
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Star Office
R. C. Hook
Amherst St
Kern and Campbell Apple House
Grimes Golden
Jonathan
King Davis
Louis E Harford dies suddenly in Martinsburg
Louis B Harford a long time Winchester resident died at his daughter's Martinsburg home. He was stricken in the bathroom and died in the tub. He was born October 16 1854 in Berryville Clarke County and had worked as a coach painter before retiring to Martinsburg to live with his son-in-law and daughter. He leaves six children and two sisters. Local attendees included Maurice Lynch William Hardy J Few Brown Harry Copenhaver and Clark Smith. Interment was in Mount Hebron Cemetery after bringing his body to Winchester.
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Louis B. Harford
Winchester
Martinsburg
W. Va
Mount Hebron
Cemtery
Maurice M. Lynch
William G. Hardy
J. Few Brown
Harry Copenhaver
Clark Smith
Ma” Harford
Bitner
Mr. Harford
Clarke County
Berryville
Andrew J
Catherine ‘Glaize Harford
Harford
Grovegm Lewis
Virginia Avenue
Alice V. Clark
Andrew
Edwin
Kansas City
Roger Harford
Cumberland, Md
Grover Lewis
George W. Lind
D. J. Dewar
Baltimore
Ida Harford
Washington
W. J. Dudrear
Philadelphia
Prince of Wales plans second U S visit next year
Paris dispatch quotes the Prince of Wales saying he will visit America next year on his second trip, expressing pleasure at the coming visit and regret at missing Philadelphia's sesquicentennial. The remark was conveyed by Barritz correspondent to Alexander P Moore.
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Prince of Wales
U. S
Associated Press
Paris
United States
New York Herald
Barritz
Alexander P. Moore
Spain
Philadelphia
America
Orchard workers sought at Berryville camp opening
Wanted several pickers at Berryville orchard no board until camp opens. H. F. Byrd.
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Berryville Orchard
H. F. Byrd
Clean rags wanted large and clean at Star Office
Advertises immediate need for large clean cotton rags at Star Office. Rags must be large and clean, with 9-7-1f specification. Contact Star Office for details and pickup.
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Star Office
Abduction of Priest Tests Virginia Local Law Enforcement
In Princess Anne County last Wednesday a group in robes abducted Rev. Father Vincent D Warren of the Norfolk Catholic Church from a mixed band of colored youths. He was released unharmed after several miles. no motive or group affiliation proven. Local grand jury to investigate. Governor Byrd awaits local officials' request and evidence of duty failure before acting.
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Anne County
Father Vincent D. Warren
Norfolk
Father Warren
The
American Civil Liberties Union
Byrd
Princess’ Anne County
Baltimore Sun
Byundu
B. D. White
Princess Anne County
Princess Anne
Virginia
Daugherty and Miller arraigned as conspirators
In New York on September 7 a federal court began jury selection for the conspiracy trial of former attorney general Harry M. Daugherty and ex alien property custodian Thomas W. Miller. The indictment alleges they conspired to defraud the U S government by taking 391000 in bribes for favors linked to 7000000 in cash and Liberty bonds to German claimants of stocks in American Metals Company.
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Associated Press
New York
Casey
Harry M. Daugherty
Harding
Thomas W. Miller
Julian W. Mack
Mr. Daugherty
Consel
Max D. Steuer
Daugherty
Miller
United States
American Metals Company
Stock Market Heads Up After Irregularity
In New York on September 7 speculative sentiment remained bullish as business resumed after a three day recess. Early trading saw selling pressure on motors and a rise in call money from 4 to 5 percent but offerings were generally well absorbed and the market moved upward again. The day closed irregular with about 1,700,000 shares traded.
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Associated Press
New York
Motors
Railroad Worker Suicide at Home in Darkesville
George Markle, 28, a railroad employee, shot himself in the mouth with a single barreled shotgun at his Darkesville West Virginia home last night. Witnesses say he had been drinking and was in a nervous state. family watched him closely. He leaves a young widow and no children. the Markles formerly lived in Inwood.
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George Markle
Darkesville
W. Va
Markle
Markles
Inwood
Search For Axe Used For Killing Lone Traveler
In Kenosha Wisconsin deputy sheriffs hunted today for the axe used to kill Jackson D Carlisle a tailoring salesman and soldier of fortune found with an axe wound in the neck along the road. The murder time is placed between 3 and 5 am Monday. Mrs Eelene Carlisle the widow fainted but provided statements similar to those given to Chicago police indicating no knowledge of the slaying.
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Associated Press
Kenosha
Wis
Jackson D. Carlisle
Eelene Carlisle
Chicago
Reverend Casselman to Become Mercersburg Academy Chaplain
The Rev Francis R Casselman resigns from Centenary Reformed Church Winchester to accept Mercersburg Academy chaplaincy effective October 1 He will also teach Bible history and engage in student outreach at the Pennsylvania prep school The move follows four years of service and community outreach including early adoption of motion picture religious services.
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Francis R. Casselman
Centenary Reformed Church of
Mercersburg
Casselman
Centenary Church
Clarence Woods
Augusta County
Mr. Woods
Winchester
Robert B. Nelson
Christ Episcopal Church
Empire Theatre
Coolidge
America
England
Ireland
Academy
Mrs. Mary Dick 76 Dies After Operation at Memorial
Mrs. Mary F. Dick widow of John Dick of Morgan County West Virginia died at Memorial Hospital at 2 15 this morning after surgery for complications aged 76. She lived near Angers Store and was daughter of the late John W Hottel and Rebecca Hottel Shenandoah County Virginia. She is survived by three sons O W Dick Whitacre R P Dick Brooksville D A C Dick Martinsburg and daughter Mrs Lloyd Shockey Berkeley Springs. three brothers W P Hottel Whitesville J R Hottel Hillsboro Newton Hottel Ridge and two sisters Mrs Caroline Davidson Angers Store and Mrs Hunter McIntire Ridge. Relatives will meet the family at 10 30 Thursday and accompany the remains to Greenwood Church for funeral services conducted by Rev J R Corron.
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Mary F. Dick
John Dick
Morgan County
W. Va
Memorial Hospital
Angers Store
John W
Rebecca Hottel
Shenandoah County
O. W
Whitacre
R. P
Brooksville
A. C. Dick
Martinsburg
Lloyd Shockey
Berkeley Springs
W. P. Hottel
Whitesville
J. R. Hottel
Hillsboro
Ohio
Newton Hottel
Ridge
Caroline Davidson
Hunter McIntire
Greenwood
J. R. Corron
Black Bear Trail Marking Under Way Across Region
The Black Bear Trail, Inc. begins marking its route from Miami to Quebec with headquarters in Wilmington, North Carolina. The current section runs from Winchester along the Valley Highway to Harpers Ferry, Frederick, and via Gettysburg.
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Charles Town
W. Va
Black Bear Trail, Inc
Wilmington
N. C
Miami
Fla
Quebec
Winchester
Harpers Ferry
Frederick
Gettysburg
Farmer Hangs Self At Falling Waters
Melcher G. Leedy, 56, a farmer, was found dead hanging from a raft in the garret of his home in Falling Waters West Virginia Sunday. Family said low mood from failing physical condition after an operation likely caused the act. Inquest deemed unnecessary.
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Melcher G. Leedy
Falling Waters
W. Va
Young Married Woman Badly Injured In Berkeley Crash
Mrs. C. O. Hersam of Nesam town Pennsylvania is in Martinsburg hospital with severe skull fracture and multiple injuries after an automobile collision on the Winchester Martinsburg Pike between Inwood and Bunker Hill. Her husband Mr Hersam, 30, was also injured. the other vehicle fled the scene. Both were returning from a weekend visit with a daughter left in Fort Royal Virginia.
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C. O. Hersam
Gemamantown
Nesam
Martinsburg
W. Va
Mr. Hersam
Inwood
Bunker Hill
Berkeley County
Marchinsburg
Hersam
Pennsylvania
B. Hersam
H Ersam
Bandits Shoot Officer in East Orange Bank Job
In East Orange New Jersey bandits shot motorcycle policeman Terance Gunnit twice in the shoulder after absconding with about 11 800 from Ampere Bank intended for the Ward Baking plant on Hourth Avenue. Gunning was rushed to Cranes Memorial Hospital in serious condition. Richard Foster a payroll clerk and an assistant cashier were with him during the robbery.
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Associated Press
East Orange
N. J
Terance Gunnit
Ampere Bank
Hourth Avenue
Cranes Memorial Hospital
Richard Foster
Gunning
Engineer Who Disregarded Sign Is Under Guard
Chicago officials blamed the half-crashed engineer after a collision involving two Chicago and North Railway trains near Clybourn Junction. Five people died and nearly 100 were injured as investigators consider wooden coaches and a warning light 1600 feet away. Louis J. Smith, the engineer, remained under guard in a hospital, described as nearly hysterical, with doctors preventing police removal.
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Associated Press
Shicago
Chicago and North Railway
Clybourn Junction
Chicago
Louis J. Smith
Compressed Air Tanks Listed for Garments and Equipment
Classified notice notes compressed air tanks suitable for garczss and related equipment. Star office entry cites a date code 4-20-1p-tf with details unclear in the fragment.
Handley School Registration Planned for Sept 7 and 8
Registration for new pupils at Handley School will be held on September 7 and 8. Grades 1 through 3 register at Kerr Building while grades 4 through 12 register at Handley Weaviar BUIGInE.
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Handley School
Kerr
Handley Weaviar
Well experienced coopers sought by Sea Austin Conner
Wanted notices from the Glaize Barrel Shop seeking coopers with seasoning and barrel making skills. The ad lists ladder sizes and a cryptic code, followed by a quip about knowing where a cigar ashes will fall. The misc text includes a playful line about a fat man and his cigar ashes.
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Austin Conner
Glaize Barrel Shop
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Clymer
Pat J
Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corporation
Moving Picture Theater
Avis Thomas
Shenandoah River
William A. Oppenheimer
Nelson County
Ernest Lewis
Fieldale
Ruth Andrews
Lewis Rogers
Boston
Edward Morgan
Radford
Salem
Edward Tomlinson
Big Island
Ideal Beauty Parlor
W. Piccadilly St
Jack
Luther A. Glaze
County
Cork St
Louis E. Harford
Princess
Rev
Mir.casselman
Centenary Reformed Church
Mercersburg, Pa
Mary Dick
Black Bear
Farmer
G Town
Banditshaga
Fice
Duffey
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