27 Sep 1924
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1924
Page
1
Mrs. Ruby for Minds, a four day bride, confesses to placing a fatal potion in buttermilk. Authorities continue to investigate motives and connections in the case, with prosecutors preparing further questions as the trial timeline unfolds.
Marion Illinois September 27 Mrs Ruby Tate confessed to poisoning her former husband Joseph Herrington to enable marriage to Hubert Chase a small miner Authorities said Tate bought poison at a Johnston City drug store The confession followed by Mrs Tate and Tate being arrested and Tate denying any conspiracy at Herringtons death Salem Illinois September 27 Mrs Sweetin breaks fast after daylong vigil Readiness to join in church trial action by the Illinois conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church Institutional tension over murder charge and ecclesiastical discipline
Democratic nominee John W Davis will visit Frederick Maryland to address northern Maryland and nearby states. A 150 car caravan from Washington will lead to Court House Park with an amphitheater and loudspeaker to accommodate 20 000 attendees if weather permits.
An item in the issue notes a league pageant to be held in Karnstown. It states the correct date is Sunday October 6 at 7 30 p m and invites the public to attend. Storage spaces offered with reservations at Mid ity Marane. News. 2aeIpegt
Rally Day announces events at Braddock Street on Sunday September 28 with special exercises at 11 a m and schedule details including 16 48.
Richmond sept 27 harvest of apples under federal and state inspection is in full swing across Virginia's Piedmont section says P Earle Parsons director of inspection with the state department of agriculture He notes most fruit has been gathered and sold under the marketing standards with quality varying by region picking continues into late October and into November in the valley prices rise though advances are curbed by buyers.
Hon J C Meetze of Manassas, representing the Anti Saloon League of Virginia, will address audiences at the First Church Sunday at 11 a m and 7 30 p m and at the First Christian Church at 3 p m. He spoke 1333 times last year and is described as a forceful entertaining speaker. All are invited.
Excellent progress on the Gordonsville to Mechanicsville link joining the Spottswood Trail and the Valley with Richmond. Weather favors completion with traffic expected by late December. Officials including H G Shirley Wade H Massie P St Julian Wilson and Congressman R Walton Moore inspected the planned route through Manassas Warrenton Culpeper Orange Gordonsville Charlottesville to Lynchburg.
Rex Ingram's The Arab opens at the Empire Theatre for a two day run starting Monday afternoon with matinee and two evening shows. Critics call it the greatest production since The Four Horsemen, filmed on foreign deserts with Alice Terry and Ramon Novarro in leading roles.
Mrs Madeleine Douglas listed as drama diction and physical culture teacher at Fort Loudoun Seminary for the term ending 31 January 19. The notice notes her role and subjects taught.
The document lists a 1924 Dodge sedan late model and a 1923 Dodge touring with 3600 miles. J Howard Cather & Co. are identified as the firm associated with the models and mileage record.
The Washington Senators lost to the Boston Red Sox in the American League pennant chase, shrinking their lead as New York Yankees beat Philadelphia. Washington must win three at Boston to clinch. Johnson, their ace, was hit on the arm after 13 straight victories. Standings show Boston 2, Washington 1, Philadelphia 1, New York 7. Giants and Robins idle before final NL series.
Del Monte California saw the Hotel Del Monte, famed for golf and tourism, burn after an early morning fire started in a front tower. About 600 guests fled in nightwear as the main building valued near one million dollars was consumed. Manager C. F. Stan reports the loss is total with origin undetermined.
Miss Virginia Burgess who teaches fine art and home economics at Fort Loudoun Seminary is listed in the 26 1p 31 notice.
Braddock Street M E Sunday School in the South holds classes on Sunday September 28 with regular session at 9 45 and special exercises at 1 14 26 1p 2t.
Wanted apples and pears at my warehouse Millwood road crossing phone 93 W. Rally pay school South Sunday Sept. 28th school 9.45 special exercises 11 a.m. 26 1p 21.
A local shoe shop announces it has added a competent shoe mechanic to speed up service. The enterprise at 26-1p-51 W. Piccadilly promises prompt shoe repair work and improved customer care.
Agricultural news notes new high prices for wheat and rye on European demand. US market shifts with corn and oats moving with price changes, lard stocks dropping sharply as weather and supply factors influence grain movement.
Washington reports the so called underground labyrinth near embassies was built as a hobby by Harrison G. Dyar an entomologist at the Smithsonian Institute He said he dug tunnels after work for recreation and for his son over about ten years on his property behind his former home and the tunnels are nearly a decade old
Grace Lutheran Church will host Rev Dr Charles J Smith president of Roanoke College Salem Virginia at morning and evening services Sunday He will teach the Men's Bible class at 9 30 am Dr Smith arrives this evening from Salem He is son of the late Rev Dr and Mrs L L Smith of Strasburg and nephew of J Few Brown and the Brown sisters of this city
Lloyd W. Puffinberger paid a 15.25 fine and costs in county magistrate court this week on the charge of operating an automobile without a license.
All women applicants for work in four canning plants should report now. National Fruit Product Co. located at 265-1p-81 issues the employment notice urging immediate action for female laborers across operations.
Ministers and delegates from Frederick district southern end gathered at First Methodist Episcopal Church Martina bugs W Va Thursday afternoon. J Fred Laise of Bunker Hill elected delegate to Notrington area world ge ice. Mrs Riess Mowbray and Rev B W Meeks named to Frederick district world service council. Winchester attendees included Rev and Mrs J Luther Neff and several local parishioners.
Appearance of foot and mouth disease among cattle in Harris county Texas led to a quarantine covering that county Galveston and parts of Brazoria and Fort Bend counties. The bureau of animal industry ordered 41 experts into the infected area to combat the outbreak.
L. R. Dettra Winchester city manager learned late yesterday that his mother Mrs. Dettra widow of John B. Dettra died at Oaks Pennsylvania after two months of paralysis. She dies at 82 with funeral Monday at 2 30 pm from Church of the Brethren and Greentree cemetery interment. She leaves three sons John C. Dettra W Norris Dettra and L R Dettra.
In Steubenville Ohio clashes with Ku Klux Klansmen led to 40 special police sworn in by Mayor Dillar and 20 deputy sheriffs headed by Sheriff Stephens of Brooke County West Virginia patrolling the mills.
Wilbur Dyke a plasterer already under liquor conviction was arrested again for running down George Summerfield Adams a city employee and for operating a car under the influence. He was jailed after a high speed ride through southern town and later charged with assault and reckless driving. A warrant for Adams accused Dyke of striking the car and failing to stop. Dyke’s sentence was postponed to November 15 with a $500 bond.
John W. Davis arrived in Washington for a day of campaigning meeting Democratic leaders including Chairmen Shaver and party officials. He spoke with newspaper correspondents at the National Press Club after a reception by the District of Columbia Democratic Club before continuing to Wilmington and New York.
Shenandoah Valley National Bank sues RE V Weems and Hyde County Land and Lumber Co in Frederick County Circuit Court to recover 10971 90 on a note. Writ returnable October 13. Also includes community notices about a church service, a sale of animals, and a rally day at a school.
Real estate ad offers two brick houses for sale with full modern conveniences on Gray Ave and National Ave, possession given at once. Contact Rob T L Gray. Also a notice seeking apple hauling and hauling services with contact 772 Wright and Keffer.
A Philadelphia debate centers on charges against Mayor Nicholson and claims of corruption by associate figures. The Philadelphia Enforcement League notes alleged misconduct, while officials deny wrongdoing and discuss implications for public trust and governance.
An invitation from D S Freeman of Michigan urges C Barr to help select and deliver an address on battlefield markers to honor Civil War battles in Richmond Virginia. The letter envisions markers along the Richmond battlefield apologize for wording and stresses a non partisan plea to preserve historic ties.
New skating entry at 8 o'clock noted with music and public interest. Ford Touring Car advertised for sale at 2740 dollars with full equipment, located at 8 Market St. Sale listing appears in the latest notices.
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