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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1924

Page

2

Court Fights Over Spire Painting at Luthe Church

In a court case involving Edward Copeland and others, Copeland allegedly agreed to pay Shiner 350 for painting the spire of Luthe Church, with further details about contracts, payments, and attachments cited as the case progressed. The treasurer held funds and a $50 balance remained due to Hawkins and Shiner amid court actions.

Edward Luthe Copeland Shiner Nacal Tees Cope- Feder Wake Hawkins Bayine Ndt Hawkins J

Kina to Animals movement grows in popularity

The weeklong drive gains momentum as supporters praise its value. Organizers highlight ongoing events across communities and urge continued participation to expand impact and awareness for animal welfare.

Leah Baird Stars in When the Devil Drives at Strand

Leah Baird appears in When the Devil Drives at the Strand Theatre as part of her Associated Exhibitors program. The silent dramatist, famed for emotion and costuming, is also a writer of many screen dramas dating to early short features with Anita Stewart and Norma Talmadge.

Leah Baird Strand Theatre Miss Baird Anita Stewart Norma Talmadge

Army air planes complete world tour, damaged ship repaired

Three United States army aircraft arrived at Prince Rupert after a round the world flight. Major Martin reported his machine was badly damaged when it landed at Bear Cove last night. Repair would take time. a new set of wings might be built or sent from Seattle. The unit will depart tomorrow for Sitka under Lieutenant Smith.

Prince. Rupert B. c United States Army Sitka Alaska Smit Martin Bear Cove Seattle

Congressman Langley Indicted in Kentucky Whiskey Conspiracy

Covington Kentucky April 7 Congressman John W Langley of Kentucky was indicted by a federal grand jury on three counts charging conspiracy to withdraw sell and transport whiskey.

Covington John W. Langley Kentucky

Homeless Parliament Seeks Permanent Quarters

Dublin April 7 The Free State Parliament has no parliament house and cannot decide on permanent quarters. The Dail meets in the Royal Dublin Society Lecture Theatre, the Senate in a room at the Art Museum. Proposals include adapting the Old House in College Green or using the Royal Hospital at Kilmainham formerly built by Sir Christopher Wren for veterans.

Dublin Free State Dail Royal Dublin Society Leinster House Senate Art Museum Parliament College Green Grattans Bank of Ireland Royal Hospital Kilmainham Christopher Wren

Say Buy Coal Early

Philadelphia plans imitate Christmas clubs to prompt early coal purchases. Dealers offer $1 per ton weekly payments in 1 to 10 ton lots, delivering two tons per payment. This arrangement aims to secure winter coal at reduced prices without financial strain for households. Animals Week and Humane Day in Schools are noted for April events.

Philadelphia

Judge Harrison Defends North River Water Rights

Washington April 8 Rep T W Seventh District urges Seer of Agriculture to deny Staunton water rights to headwaters of North River. He warns a Staunton lease would divert water harming Rockingham and Augusta counties mills farms and Bridgewater town rail line. Witnesses say diversion would deplete the river and ruin local enterprises dependent on natural flow.

Washington T. W North River Rockingham Augusta Staunton Harrison Bridgewater

Germany to pay only within its means says Chancellor

Berlin April 6. Chancellor Dr Marx told a Bremen audience that the German government would carefully review a police experts committee report to determine if obligations proposed fit Germany’s capacity. He said Germany would approve only commitments within the nation’s economic strength.

Berlin Marx Bremen Pilice Germany

House panel seeks extra 10000 for graft probe against Langley Zihlman

Washington April 7 a resolution by Chairman Burton asks for an additional 10000 to cover expenses of a House committee investigation into charges against Representatives Langley of Kentucky and Zihlman of Maryland Republicans. The panel recently authorized 1000 and is continuing its inquiry, having examined witnesses including C L Weygand a former deputy Internal Revenue official.

Washington House Langley Kentucky Zihlman Maryland Burton Itimere C. L. Weygand Internal Revenue Panege W. Rhein

Former Car of Petersburg Arrested for 37000 Robbery

Longmire a former Petersburg police member now in Hopewell has been arrested in the December 6 Cannonball Train baggage car robbery, raising the count to four detainees. He is held in Hopewell jail on a Prince George County warrant as hearings for Reynolds are postponed to April 15 to allow key witnesses to return from New Mexico.

Petersburg W. G. Longmire Hopewell Longmire Prince George County Reynolds J. E. Cousins Commonwealth F. C. Baugh Prince George McGee and Avery New Mexico Mahout

Animals Welfare Week Ignites UK England Link

Animals Welfare Week sparks cross border interest as authorities in England link events with Behind to Animals Week in our country. The initiative aims to raise animal welfare awareness and encourage community involvement.

England

Norfolk and Western Schedule December 9 1923 Berryville VA

Train list outlines departures and connections from Berryville to Roanoke Shenandoah Hagerstown and Philadelphia with Pullman parlor and sleeper services. Includes Memphis special connection and routes to Bristol Bluefield Pocahontas Welch Norton Washington Baltimore and New York. Contacts H H Burks Berryville and W C Saunders Roanoke for fares schedules and reservations.

Oke Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Pocahontas Welch Norton Pullman Williamson Shenandoah Memphis Hagerstown Harrisburg Philadelphia New York Washington Baltimore Shenandoah Jet Pullman Sleeper H. H. Burks Berryville W. C. Saunders Gen. Pass

Struck By Car Dodging Steam Injuries in Two Accidents

Robert Hamilton of Hagerstown Maryland suffered facial burns and leg injury after two separate accidents on the Williamsport pike near Halfway. He escaped a radiator steam puff then was struck by S K Eckis’s car, was treated at a hospital and remains restless though not believed to have serious injuries.

Robert Hamilton Frank L. Hamilton Colonial Hagerstown W. Lee Fisher Winchester Williamsport Pike Mr. Hamilton Arie Rohrer Ancy Carter Garmony Hamilton S. K. Eckis Williamsport Eckis

Local Market Prices and Listings Adjusted for Daily Figures

A scanned market page lists local wholesale and retail prices for butter, flour, corn meal, hay, and spring chickens with inconsistent OCR. It includes Baltimore wholesale quotes and various farm goods with noted price ranges and unit measurements amidst a cluttered, partially legible layout.

Esses Midduagh Seton

Spraineed Ankle Incident Affects Local Resident

Mr. J. F. Helsley badly sprained his ankle yesterday afternoon getting out of his automobile at his Fairmont avenue home. His foot turned under as he stepped to the sidewalk and he was assisted into the house where medical aid was rendered.

J. F. Helsley Fairmont Avenue

Annual stockholders meeting for Union Bank of Winchester

Notice of an annual meeting for the stockholders of the Union Bank of Winchester in Winchester Virginia. Meeting scheduled for 11 a m to 12 M on Thursday April 24 1924. Cashier Chas J Summers signs the notice.

Union Bank of Winchester Winchester Chas. J. Summers

Hall's Catarrh Medicine claims forty years of cure

The advertisement states Hall's Catarrh Medicine has provided internal treatment for catarrh for over forty years and is sold by druggists. Sweney & Co. of Toledo Ohio are named in association with the product.

Sweney & Co Toledo Ohio

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