Editorial concerns audits by private firms in Virginia papers
The Star criticizes a Times-Dispatch audit of public books, arguing the state should hire public accountants for probes of Game and Fish and other agencies. It warns private authorship could bias findings and stresses state responsibility to citizens.
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bs-Dispatch
Pullen & Co
Apa
Times-Dispatch
Richmondary
Plains
Star
Ousaa
Bof
Titmes
Vireicia
Pri. An
Sientegaryator
Orhice
Why iii
Virginia
Timestech
the Times-Dispatch
Pullen
Times-Dis
Call for state employed accountants from Pullen and Co
A letter argues for hiring Pullen and Co as assistants to the State Accountant, paid by the state and reporting to it, not private individuals. The writer condemns a propaganda campaign and urges full disclosure so Virginians can form a verdict based on the facts.
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Pullen and Co
Times+Dispatch
Virginia
Depth of human depravity in Hight-Sweetin murder case
The Hight-Sweetin murder plot involved minister Lawrence Hight and Mrs. Sweetin conspiring to murder spouses to clear a path for their affair. Mrs. Sweetin testified that Hight pressured her to kill her husband with poison, leading to the man’s death after a third dose.
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Hight-Sweetin
Lawrence Hight
Hight
Leopold-Loeb
Bond
Daugherty Again Stirs Up Graft Charges
Former Attorney General Daugherty advised against sending a letter to John W. Davis and urged prudence. He claims silence, while critics say his actions reveal fear, and accuse him of stirring the Republican administration corruption.
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Daugherty
John W. Davis
Coolidge B
Senate
The Lure of the Apple in Martinsburg Journal
The article notes the apple’s powerful appeal in culture and history referencing MacMillan and Eden but argues modern propaganda has expanded apple groves and appreciation beyond prior merit. It links famous apples to myth and literature, suggesting enduring fascination.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
MacMillan
Battle Harbor
Garden of Eden
Paris
Atalanta
Hayfield News Briefs Highlight Local Incidents
Hayfield Va on September 27 reports Hale Moore injured when a bridleless horse threw him, then delivered a baby girl the same day. L C Dillon family notes their Ford, Lizzie, aids farming and pleasure. Hedrick sisters from Washington visit Burcroft. Mayme and Jennie Hedrick near Europe tour expected in New York October 10. Phineas Shuler plans a new barn this autumn. Mrs Rosenberger and Mr Stanley Loy mentioned amid local notes.
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Hayfield
Hale Moore
L. C. Dillon
Lizzie
H. B. Hedrick
Nellie Hedrick
Harriet Hull
Washington
Europe
New York
Phineas Shuler
H- "Rosenberger
Stanley
Major Barton Invites New England Business Leaders to Tour Virginia
Major R T Barton of Winchester serves on the Virginia State Chamber of Commerce board and helped extend an invitation to mining and business representatives from New England to tour Virginia. He represents the seventh district and has actively supported chamber activities since its organization. The Star published the visitors' itinerary.
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R T. Barton
Winchester
Virginia State Chamber of Commerce
New England
Virginia
Ints Veity
Shenandoah Valley
Major Barton
The
Star
Transfers of City Realty Reported in City Clerk Records
City clerk's office records list recent real estate transfers including Amoe Shryock et ux to the city of Winchester for a right of way for Suter pipe at $100, Allan Shryock et ux to the city for a 50 foot wide street strip in southeast Winchester, Meade to Bryarly for West street house and lot at $10 plus other considerations, and multiple other parcel transfers valued up to $15,000. Also noted are leases and encumbrances such as Lupton leasing 44 East Piccadilly street for five years at $50 monthly and various lot-and-house conveyances along Euclid avenue Market street Berryville pike and other locales.
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Ester Real Estate
Amoe Shryock Et
John W. Phillips
Henry P. Kerns
Eine
Cecil Streets
Wince E.greenwall
Ashford Trail
Euclid Avenue
Handley Board of Trustees
Arch H. ‘Weatherholtz
Virginia Avenue
Wm. M. Lupton
Eldridge - Luttrell
Peter Sidmoles
East Piccadilly Street
Ray Léwis
Willie
Theodore Grim
Jead Market Street
Lola Varee
Berryville Pike
Conveyances of County Realty Records and Transfers
County records show several property transfers including J H Lockhart et ux to Jackson A Ashton for two acres in Stonewall district at $500 or less. Dora M Boyce to Edward D Kiger for one acre on Redbud road at $1,400. Virginia Woolen Company riparian rights on Abram's Creek for $1,500. D B Dinges heirs to Chas L Carpet for a jot in Middletown at $42. James H Fries heirs to Anna Corinne Hofheimer for 21 acres near Cedar Grove at $1,350. Chas A Mellwee et ux to Walter H Clowser for Linden Heights lots at $1,000 or less.
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J. H. Lockhart
Jackson A. Ashton
Stonewall District
Dora M. Boyce
Edward D. ‘Kiger
Redbud Road
J. Foster Gray
Virginia Woolen Company
Abram
D. B. Dinges
Chas Lj
Middletown
James’ H. Fries
Anna Corinne’ Hofheimer
Cedar ‘Grove
Chas
A.’ Mellwee
Walter H. Clowser
Linden Heights
Jewish New Year 5685 Observances Begin Sunday
The Jewish New Year 5685 starts at sundown Sunday the 28th and continues Monday and Tuesday. Observers in Winchester, ag, and nearby areas will mark the holiday at home and in religious services. Orthodox Jews typically observe two days. Reform Jews observe one day.
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Tomatey
Winchéster Ag
Reverend Hugh Whites to Preach Sunday at Presbyterian Church
The Rev Dr Hugh Whites of China will preach at 11 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church. Pastor Dr F T will preach at 7 50 p m. Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m. White will speak at Avenue Church at 8 p m. All are cordially invited.
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Hugh Whites
Presbyterian Church
W. White
D. D
China
Imer
Market Street M. E. Church Services
Market Street M E church announces worship at 11 00 with preaching on Education in the Home and a three sermon series on education Junior groups meet one hour with a story event for juniors Sunday school at 9 45 am worship at 8 00 pm with a segment on The Apostolic Ideal Pastor Luther Neff conducts services.
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Ieee
Yysthool
Segmen
Luther Neff
Mrs Robins of Tennessee to Speak at Salvation Army
Mrs Bla Robins of Tennessee will address the Salvation Army gathering, sharing remarks likely on charity and community service. The visit underscores ongoing outreach by the organization and local interest in wartime relief efforts.
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Bla ‘Robins
Tennessee
The
Salvation Army
Allen buys farm lands in Clarke County at 77.50 an acre
The Wm. N. Allen farm of 214 acres near Sumshit Point in Jefferson and Clarke counties was sold by N. R. Roberts. C. B. Allen of Martinsburg purchased the property on Tuesday at 77.50 dollars per acre, in front of the Berryville courthouse.
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N. R. Roberts
Justee
Berryville
Sumshit
Point
Jefferson
Clarke County
C. B. Allen
Martinsburg
Mrs Wilson Fractures Arm in Fall at Charlestown
Mrs Ilian L Wilson widow of former master general William L Wilson fell from her front porch in Charlestown on Tuesday evening and sustained a broken left shoulder. She has previously suffered multiple falls and broken both arms in recent years.
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Charlestown
Ilian
Norfolk and Western Schedule Beckons Passengers in 1923
The timetable lists trains from Norfolk and Western with connections at Roanoke Shenandoah Junction and Harrisburg and details sleepers to Williamson Roanoke and Philadelphia. It notes intermediate stations Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Pocahontas Welch Norton and Hagerstown Washington Philadelphia with parlor and Pullman options.
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Berryville
Roanoke
Bristol
Broiler
Bluefield
Pocahontas
Welch
Norton
Williamson
Rai
Hagerstown
Harrisburg
Liman
Philadelphia
New York
Shenandoah Junction
Washington
Baltimore
Pullman
Public meeting at Court House Auditorium Sunday
A meeting is scheduled for 8 o'clock Sunday in the Court House Auditorium. The public is invited to attend and participate in the session.
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Court House
Gen Sawyer Buried as Harding Mourns Widow Looks On
Marion Ohio September 26 Brig Gen Char Sawyer longtime physician to President Harding was buried at Marion cemetery as Florence Kling Harding widow of the late President watched in grief. The scene marked a second major sorrow in a year for Mrs Harding.
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Marion
Ohio
Mentho Sulphur Cream Promises Quick Skin Relief
When skin itches or breaks out Mentho Sulphur quickly stops itching and heals eczema. The cold cream form cools irritation and destroys germs, leaving clear skin. A small jar can be bought at any drug store and relief is immediate.
Mrs Harding Remembers Husband at Simple Funeral
Dr Sawyer served as medical adviser to the family and Mrs Harding, staying at White Oaks Sawyer Sanatorium after her husband’s death. She relied on George B. Christian Jr., President Harding's secretary, for support as she stood beside the open grave. The funeral rites were modest and sorrowful.
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Dr. Sawyer
Mrs. Harding
White Oakes
Sawyer
San Francisco
Fragmentary Note from Dr Sawyer About Eulogies
A terse fragment references Dr Sawyer and notes that there were no eulogies, with stray phrases like Ir mon and no muale signaling incomplete text. The readable portion suggests a memorial or service context without further details.
Rally Day at Paul A. M. E. Church
Tomorrow at Paul A. M. E. Church rally day features Rev. H Clarence Walker preaching at 11 a m and the ye at p m. Sunday school starts 2 30 p m. Club captains should report at the evening service. All are cordial invite.
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Ae Paul's
H. Clarence Walker
Wil
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