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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1925

Page

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Federal case dismissed over illegal search in Harford matter

United States Commissioner Lake Prazier dismissed the U S case against Harford after ruling a federal search of his private home violated federal rules. Prosecutors argued Harford smashed two liquor bottles to prevent seizure, but the court held evidence from an illegitimate search inadmissible, leading to dismissal.

United States Lake Prazier Harford Fed Prohibition Force Ise Case Commission Frazier Virginia United States District Court

Fire destroys barber shop square after blast in Wheeling

A blast in a Wheeling barber shop sparked a fire that devastated seven nearby buildings. One barber, James Spopelites, died from severe burns suffered in the explosion, which caused approximately 75,000 dollars in damage.

Associated Press Wheeling W. Va James Spopelites

Whole Virginia Tech Force May Battle Big Fire

The entire cadet body of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute at Blacksburg was placed at civil and military authorities to help combat forest fires in the Blue Ridge. New fires broke out in various Blue Ridge sectors, stretching the firefighting front and weakening earlier defense as flames threatened Brush Mountain settlements.

Associated Press Richmond Virginia Polytechnic Institute At Blacksburg Blue Ridge Mountains Brush Mountain Yester

Barton Chosen to Lead Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society

Major Robert T. Barton, Winchester lawyer and fruit grower, elected president of the Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society succeeding William P. Massey. Board aims to boost poultry and farm exhibits and start fair prep earlier, plus a large dog show during fair week. Grounds offered for the Apple Blossom Festival.

Robert T. Barton Winchester Ruit Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society William P. Massey Major. Barton Society Major Barton Massey

Fire Siren To Be Shipped Back To Factory

The Friendship Fire Company will box and ship the siren back to the factory. City council rejected a central fire alarm system, so the siren is no longer needed and the fire alarms will revert to ringing the church bell method.

Friendship Fire Company

Bly family returns from mother’s funeral in Lebanon area

Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Bly and sons Curtis Herman Shirley and Merlin Bly returned after attending the funeral of Mrs. Mason Bly at the home of Mrs. Sam Lo Church. She had been a lifelong member of Lebanon Lutheran Church. Mrs. Bly died from paralysis after a brief illness.

J. F. Bly Curtis Herman Shirley Merlin Bly Bly Mason Bly Sam Lo Church Lebanon Lutheran Church

Free chest examinations offered by Frederick County group

The Frederick County District Nurse Association with the State Board of Health and the Bureau of Tuberculosis Education offers free TB chest examinations in Winchester on April 17 and 18. Hours are 9 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm daily, with a specialist from the State Board of Health conducting the tests and inviting colored patients to attend.

Frederick County District Nurse Association State Board of Health Bureau of Tuberculosis Education Winchester

Koralyi predicts war in Hungary

Montreal Apr 9 Count Michael Koralyi former president of Hungary says the Horthy government is a menace to Hungary and to European peace. He warns a series of wars are inevitable if the present regime continues in power.

Montreal Can Michael Koralyi Hungary Europe

American Legion Auxiliary Cake Sale Set for April 11

The American Legion Auxiliary will hold a sale of cakes bread and other items on April 11 at the Gift Shop. Proceeds support Legion programs and community service initiatives.

American Legion ” Auxiliary

West Cork Street building lots for sale near City Hall

Valuable building lots on West Cork Street offered at 50.00 per front foot. Pavements curbs sewer water and gas already in place. Located five blocks from City Hall and a short distance from Handley Schools. For details, contact Fred L. Glaize or Shirley Carter.

West Cork St City Hall Handley Schools Fred L. Glaize Shirley Carter

Easter Sunday Flowers Ad From The Flower Shop

Easter Sunday April =12th ad from The Flower Shop promotes flower delivery and gift options with a brief call to action for sending flowers to celebrate the holiday.

Alfalfa Seed Ad from Winchester Seed Co

An advertisement notes receipt of various alfalfa seed types from Winchester Seed Co, highlighting non irrigated alfalfa and implying availability for farming needs. The terse copy emphasizes seed quality and company identity.

Water meters start to pay as city expands system

City Manager L A reports March progress with Highland and Fairfax streets tar surfaced and Southwark nearing completion. Water meters installed in homes show higher charges than prior bills, indicating revenue gains. Building permits total $40,640 for March.

L. A Highland Avenue Kern Street National Avenue Fairfax Lane Main Street Highland Fairfax

Wills and Wienert to Fight June 19 at Polo Grounds

Harry Wills, the Negro heavyweight, and Charles Wienert of Newark signed articles for a 15 round decision bout at the Polo Grounds on the night of June 19.

Associated Press New York Harry Wills Charles Wienert Newark Polo Grounds

Ruth Slugger Babe Ruth Injured in Fall on Train

New York April 9 Babe Ruth Yankee slugger suffered a slight concussion of the brain after he fell in the washroom of the car returning him to New York from Asheville North Carolina where he was taken ill last Tuesday. He was unconscious and rushed to Emergency Hospital from Pennsylvania Station where doctors said the concussion occurred when he fainted as the train entered Hudson River terminal.

Associated Press New York Babe Ruth Asheville N. C Ruth Pennsylvania Station Hudson River Terminal Manhattan Transfer

Five Graves Uncovered During Cellar Dig on Miller Lot

Workmen uncover five graves and bones while excavating for a new dwelling on the Miller lot on South Stewart street. Coffin fragments and dust were found, with rumors of military buttons suggesting Civil War soldiers. The site was once used as a family graveyard on Winchester's western outskirts.

Miller Lot South Stewart Street Mount Hebron Winchester

Easter Egg Sale At Plundeke's Saturday Morning

Easter egg sale plus home made rolls and cakes set for Saturday at 146 North Main. Proceeds support M. and M. Classy Reformer 8 B. S. 8. (4-9 p-2t)

Plundeke N. Main

Miss Marie Ludwig Dies in Keyser Hospital at 20

Miss Marie Ludwig, daughter of Mr and Mrs George C Ludwig of West Virginia, died at Hoffman Hospital Keyser after a long illness. She was 20, born in Keyser, survived by parents brother Ray Ludwig and other relatives. Funeral in Keyser with six girl friends acting as pallbearers per her request.

Marie Ludwig Eorge C. Ludwig C. W. Va Keyser

Parade entries flood in for Apple Blossom Festival

Applications for entry to the Apple Blossom Festival are pouring in with counties filing .73 percent of the entries so far. Winchester residents are reminded blanks outlining requirements can be obtained by writing to the parade director or visiting Rooms 5 and 8 in the Shenandoah Bank building.

Winchesterians Shenandoah Bank

Numerous Reasons Are Assigned For Sagging Market

New York April 9 liquidation of speculative accounts and professional selling intensified stock market weakness this morning. Losses of roughly 2 points were scattered across the list as factors including Dodge stock reaction, steel uncertainty, grain price drops, and the unsettled foreign political scene weighed on traders. Call money renewed at 4 percent.

Associated Press New York Dodge

Baltimore Harbor Men Go On Strike

Baltimore tow-boat operators and the masters mates and pilots association at the port walked out to press higher pay. Secretary Martin E. K. Mueller of the local group said the strike was 100 percent effective. The union has 640 members and shipping officials say a total harbor tieup is impossible.

Associated Press Baltimore Masters, Mates and Pilots Association Martin EK. Mueller

Serious Damage From Brush Fires In New England

New England New York and New Jersey suffer from forest and brush fires due to a rainless April. Firemen and volunteers fought blazes in a dozen sections of New York and New Jersey, with damages estimated at 250000 dollars. Estates of wealthy individuals including Thomas Fortune Ryan and Adolph Lewishon were damaged in Westchester and Rockland counties. Property valued at 40000 dollars was destroyed on the Ryan estate near Suffern.

Associated Press New York New England New Jersey Thomas Fortune Ryan Adolph Lewishon Westchester Rockland Suffern

Negro Fugitive Still At Large

A report claimed Albert Wilkinson who led five men in a state convict camp escape at Double Tollgate last month had been captured and tried to escape again, but Captain Johnson denied it stating Wilkinson was not at Clarke county camp and was at large.

Albert Wilkinson Double Tollgate Captain Johnson Wilkinson Clarke County

Furniture Sale At 1023 S Stewart St

Old house sale listing furniture and rugs including 3 living room suites one 5 piece tapestry set and mahogany pieces with 2 beds and various 9 by 12 Wilton rugs. Indicates items must be moved before a date. note garbled ending image.

S. Stewart St

Death of Charles McFarland Prominent Frederick County Farmer

Charles J. McFarland a longtime Frederick county resident and farmer died at his home near Hayfield about 5 o clock this morning. He was 71 and had suffered a stroke last year and a second stroke is the probable cause. He leaves nine children, many grandchildren and several siblings. The funeral is set for Saturday at 2 pm from his home with Rev Courtney Anderson officiating. burial will be at We Cemetery.

Charles J. McFarland Carter McFarland Mr. McFarland Frederick County Yeakley Rebecca Cooper Luther Hayfield Arthur Winchester Holmes Clarke County Carter Stanley Hagerstown Nannie Whittington Middletown Evie McDonald Gertie Cochran Mamie Rinker Harvey McFarland Mary Cooper Opequon Sabina MacFarland Sadie Shanholtz Courtney Anderson

Third Friendship Banquet May 3rd

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Friendship Fire Company will host the third annual banquet on May 7. Officers and members are invited. Speakers selected include Harry Flood Byrd, R Gray Williams and L Marshall Baker, with Attorney James P Reardon as toastmaster.

The Friendship Fire Company Harry Flood Byrd R. Gray Williams L .Marshall Baker James P. Reardon

Restless Night For Gore Youth Floyd Grady

Floyd Grady the Gore youth who suffered severe burns to his back last Friday evening at that place remained unsettled at Memorial Hospital today. Friends report he spent a markedly restless night and was less cheerful than during the prior two days.

Floyd Grady Gore Memorial Hospital

Hal Donahey Fined in Delinquency Case

Hal Donahey son of Gov Vic Donahey was fined 100 dollars and costs in probation court for contributing to the delinquency of Lillian Vogel a 15 year old girl he took to Columbus. He was remanded to the sheriff to pay the fine and placed under Muskingum county juvenile court supervision until age 21. Vogel placed on strict probation for 12 months.

Associated Press Zanesville Hal Donahey Vic Donahey Lillian Vogel Columbus Muskingum County

Mrs OLeary Suffers Bone Injury After Fall

Mrs Jennie O Leary widow of William O Leary fell at her South Kent Street home last Thursday. An X ray at Memorial Hospital showed a cracked bone in her limb. She is resting at her son and daughter in law Arthur and Mrs O Leary 507 South Main Street after transfer from hospital.

Jennie O'Leary William O'Leary South Kent Street Memorial Hospital O'Leary Leary Arthur O'Leary South Main Street

Flowers for Easter at People's Bargain Store

John M. Miller promotes cut flowers and potted plants for Easter at People's Bargain Store with ordering details and catalog reference (4-9-1p-21).

John M. Miller People’s Bargain Store

Lupton Bequest Funds 50,000 To Winchester School Board

John M. Steck, chairman of the Winchester School Board, received fifty thousand dollars from Mrs. Freane Weaver DeGolyer, executrix of Hunice Lupton, for a horticulture school at John Handley Schools. The amount was deposited in four city banks and will be invested to provide income for the new program. The board seeks expert guidance on using the income, possibly funding a horticulturist, with plans to start in September of the next term.

John M. Steck Winchester Freane Weaver DeGolyer Hunice Lupton Lucien Lupton John Handley Handley Schools

Condemned Men Granted New Trial by Appeals Court

The State Court of Appeals in Annapolis orders a new trial for Claude Dobbs Thomas J Foran and Charles Mullen after finding trial errors in the murder case of Louis Cohen an East Baltimore jeweler. Dobbs faced death, Foran death sentence, Mullen life imprisonment.

Associated Press Baltimore State Court of Appeals Annapolis Claude Dobbs Thomas J. Foran Charles Mullen Louis Cohen Dobbs Foran Philadelphia Mullen

Watch Tomorrow's Star For Sensational Empire

Announcement for Empire Theater Easter Week program at the Empire Theat next week promises joyment and entertainment for Valley theatre-goers. Four complete agiges of entire first three days will be presented, aimed at families and out-of-town visitors.

Empire Theat Andoah Valley Theatre-Goerays

Miss Rosenberger Improves After Auto Incident

Miss Emma Rosenberger of a Winchester family was struck near the post office Tuesday evening. She is reported somewhat improved at Memorial Hospital with no external injuries and controlled mouth bleeding. She regained consciousness last night after nearly 24 hours unconsciousness while under physician care.

Emma Rosenberger Winchester Memorial Hospital Miss Rosenberger

Only Contractors Pay the License

In reporting license ordinance changes, the Star notes misapprehension about the license on painters, bricklayers, plasterers, plumbers and other artisans. The license of 10 and 25 dollars is levied only when the artisan acts as a contractor working for himself and does not apply to daily wage workers under a contractor.

Star

Easter Hats for Five Dollars at The Ladies Shop

Mrs Aiken offers fine Easter hats of latest designs at 5.00 dollars each for Friday and Saturday at The Ladies Shop.

Frederick County Teachers Set April Meeting in Winchester

The April meeting of the Frederick County teachers will be held in Winchester on Saturday April 18. All members are urged to attend. J C Beard President Frederick County Teachers Ass’n.

Frederick County Winchester J. C. Beard Frederick County Teachers’ Ass

Federated Council of Church Women Meets at Handley Library

The regular monthly meeting of the Federated Council of Church Women will be held tomorrow afternoon at 4 o clock at Handley Library. All members are urged to be present.

Federated Council of Church Women Handley Library

Easter Flowers Ad At C B Smalts

Easter flowers advertised at C B Smalts located at 440 National Ave. The notice promotes seasonal arrangements and spring bouquets for delivery and pickup.

C. B. Smalts National Ave

Easter fundraiser eggs and treats at Solenberger window

Cakes and candy for Easter will be sold to benefit Christ Church at Solenberger's window on Saturday April 11. Proceeds support church programs and community outreach.

Christ Solenberger

Winchester Elks Easter egg rolling at Handley School

Winchester Lodge of Elks invites all children for an Easter egg rolling next Monday afternoon at Handley School grounds. A committee plans the event with funds covered by the lodge and aims to serve the whole community. Children bringing fancy baskets are encouraged and eggs will be colored for those without, with a grand party awaiting attendees.

Lodge of Elks Handley School Winchester Lodge Hills Funda &Ing Biks Ingms Grand and Jolly Hanis Tt Ation

Gala Colonial Easter Monday Show Promises Star Attraction

A gala Easter Monday stage event features Vierra's Hawaiians as the headliner. Judges including Dad Ryan will announce prizes for the Colonial TM award after the first show. The event includes 30 minutes of dreamy harmonies with songs and dances, plus scenic stage effects and an appealing program of entertainment.

House Dad Ryan Vierra Tll Hans Hal

Presbyterians Hold Annual Congregation Meeting in Romney

The Presbyterian congregation met in the lecture room last night with a large turnout. Reports cover the year ending March 31 with new members, total membership, baptisms, and Sunday school totaling 689. benevolences amounting to 10 393 and expenses including incidentals 10 70 percent, grand total for the year.

Romney W. Va F. T. ‘Aden A. C. Slonaker Winchester

Court Dismisses Dodge Petition In Detroit

Detroit court dismisses Dodge's petition as stepsister Matilda R. Dodge and others contest the matter while a Dodge family dispute continues in Circuit Court.

Dodge Detroit Mich

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Han UI Virginia “Tech R.T. Barton Koralyi Alfalfa Kansas WINCHESTER SEED_ CO Wills and Wienert Ludwig Keyser Hospital Chas. McFarland Lupton Steck Empire Lvy G Grounds Presbyterians
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