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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1922

Page

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Apple Men to Meet Bankers at Staunton

Virginia horticulturists host a conference in Staunton inviting bankers from Richmond Norfolk Roanoke Lynchburg and major banks from New York Philadelphia Baltimore to discuss the fruit industry's credit and growth The event includes orchard tours and meals with special Pullman cars from Washington and Richmond for traveling bankers scheduled for April 19–20.

Virginia Staunton Richmond Norfolk Roanoke Lynchburg New York Philadelphia Baltimore Vashon Augusta Hursday Augusta Count Court Room The of Virginia Axica Waynesboro Levening Harrisonburg Winchester Washington Cumberland- Shenandoah-Piedmont District

Parade Committee Meeting Notice

Parade committees are alerted to a meeting tonight at Friendship Hall at 1 o'clock. Chairman G Reginald Haines and Secretary H Russell Potts urge attendance for important business.

Friendship G. Reginald Haines H. Russell Potts

Easter Crowds Fill Empire For Seventh Sunday Contest

The Empire theater drew large Easter crowds yesterday afternoon for the seventh Sunday program featuring The Great Redeemer. Rev. Robert B. Nelson opened with a prayer and Easter Collect, as soloists Mrs Oscar Lewis and Mrs Virginia DuShane performed with Mrs H D Fuller at the piano. Both performances were well received by the audience.

Metro Fering Robert B. Nelson Oscar Lewi Virginia DuShane Stouffer Is Ee H. D. Fuller

New Hudson Speedster for Sale at Chapman's Auto

Chapman's Auto Sales advertises a New Hudson Speedster for sale with a new price and easy terms. The brief listing highlights affordability and straightforward purchase options.

Hudson Chapman

Easter Egg Roll At White House Draws Thousands

Washington April 17 Threats of rain did not deter thousands of Washington children from flocking to the White House grounds for the Easter Monday egg rolling. The south lawn was opened by order of President Harding and hundreds of youngsters began the sport. President and Mrs. Harding planned to join the children and had arranged for the Marine Band to give a concert later when older participants could attend.

Washington White House Harding Marine Band

Assignment Made By G B Conner For Store Debts

Liabilities totaling about $6 000 appear in a deed of assignment filed in the Corporation Court clerk's office by Graham B. Conner trading as Conner's Bargain Store at 131 North Main Street. Trustee R T Barton to sell stock of clothing goods jewelry furniture and one automobile to pay creditors equally. Creditors include Union Bank of Winchester $1 000 Samuel Lestz and Brother $1 000 38 Dor Sil Hat Company $100 21 George P Ide and Company $100 21 Rouse Hempstone and Company $479 85 Baker and Company $194 09 Improved Manufacturing Company $187 Blumberg Brothers Company $135 Winchester Woolen Mills $298 Hoffman Shirt Company $ MG Ei Retaepe to Foe American Wholesale Cotton $402 Culman Baker and Company $350 and others over $100 totaling $5 999 64.

Corporation Court Graham B. Conner Conner’s No. 131 North Main Street R. T. Barton Union Bank of Winchester Samuel Lestz and Brother Dor-Sil Hat Company George P. Ide and Company Rouse, Hempstone and Company Baker and Company Improved Manufacturing ‘Company Blumberg Brothers’ ‘Company Winchester Woolen Mills Hoffman Shirt Company American Culman, Baker and Company

Treaty Signings Connect Germany and Russia at Rapallo

The Associated Press reports in Genoa that Germany and Russia signed a Rapallo treaty yesterday. It nullifies Brest-Litovsk and restores full diplomatic relations on an equal basis. The pact cancels war claims and claims from property nationalization.

Associated Press Genoa Germany Russia Rapallo Brest-Litovsk

Legion Show At The Dugout Next Monday Night

Call at the dugout for seats for Legion show and enjoy a high class night of local talent. Get your choice location now with phone or mail orders carefully looked after.

Magnavox Telemegaphone For Sale At Seal's Music Store

An inexpensive Magnavox telegmegaphone offered for quick sale at Seal's Music Store. Includes standard linkage and seal condition notes. Contact details are not fully legible in the listing.

Kayso Spraying Aids From Win Orchard Supply Co

High pressure spray hose trouble proof hose connections spray guns spray rods correct nozzles and high grade fittings. Strainers fillers tank pumps Corona Lead S W Dry Lime Sulphur L S Solution Black Leaf 40. Use Kayso in every tank it spreads your spray and doubles efficiency. Win Orchard Supply Co. Phone 313 301 N Market St.

Corona S. W Orchard Supply. CO Market St

Mrs Susan Grubb Dies After Asthma Attack Easter Sunday

Mrs Susan Catherine Grubb wife of George M D Grubb died suddenly Easter Sunday at 317 National Avenue after an asthma attack. She leaves a large family including husband three daughters and three sons with twelve children total. Funeral from Braddock Street Church Tuesday at 3 pm with Rev Switzer and Rev Stover officiating. Burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers named W L Poston Joseph H Gooley Emory Larrick J B Winkfield Charles Athey Ashby Updike.

Susan Catherine Grubb George M. D. Grubb National Avenue Frank Carlisle Clarke County Joseph Grim Cumberland Oliver Wisecarver David White Post L. D Harvie Grubb George Price Martinsburg W. Va Grubb Braddock Street Church Winchester Braddock Street B. V. Switzer George W. Stover United Brethers Church

Protest over ambassador immunity in bake meteff summons

State Department preparing to urge Senate Labor committee to respect diplomatic immunity of Boris Bakemeteff the former Russian ambassador asked to testify in Semenoff affair probe. Embassy officials protest urging that Bakemeteff remains a full ambassador despite Kerensky government ending five years ago.

Associated Press Waishington State Department Senate Labor Committee Boris Bakemeteff Rian Gregory Semenoff Bakemeteff Kerensky

Child crusaders to seek amnesty for 113 prisoners

The children’s crusade departed St Louis for Terra Haute on April 17 to petition President Harding for amnesty and the release of 113 men imprisoned for wartime acts.

Associated Press ST. Loues Terra Haute Indiana Washington Harding

Seed potatoes offered by Winchester Seed Co Inc in Maine

Seed potatoes advertised include Irish Cobblers Green Mountain Early Rose and Red Bliss available from Winchester Seed Co Inc. The ad lists two phone numbers for inquiries or orders.

Maine Winchester Seed Co., Inc

Gunmen Attack Collins During Irish Political Turmoil

Gunmen fired on the Collins party car after a Naas meeting as gunfire erupted near Beggars Bush barracks. A rival attacker was killed, a revolver and live rounds found, and Beggars Bush was struck as the attackers withdrew. In Belfast a bomb was thrown at St Matthew's Chapel with no injuries. An unidentified man shot dead by pursuers near Clough, and another ex soldier was shot and wounded at Ramelton.

Mieheet As Este Aes Irish Republican Army Colling Naas County Kildare Collins Party Free State Beggars Bush Barracks Belfast St. Matthew's Chapel Clough County Antrim Ramelton County Donegal

Idle in Coke Region Shuts Plant Amid Strike

About 500 workers in Fayette county coke region idle today as a major plant halts operations until the dispute with owners is resolved.

Fayette County-Coke

Damages Sought in Auto Collision Case in Corporation Court

Mrs. W. C. Hodge sues George W. Haddox for 362 dollars claiming damages from a December 24 collision at the Valley pike intersection near W. R. Hillyard property. Haddox car repairs listed at about 90 dollars. Jury includes Capper, Goss, Heatwole, Massey, Koontz. Williams for plaintiff Barton for defendant.

W. C. Hodge George W. Haddox Corporation Court Whiting Valley Pike W. R. Hillyard Haddox M. L. Capper Pred. Goss George Heatwole W. P. Massey C. E. Koontz Philip Williams R. T. Barton

Storage Space For Rent Announcement With Facilities

Miss Pauline Bresko of Petersboro Va a student at Harrisonburg State Normal School spent Easter here as the guest of Miss Ruth Haines at West Watch Street. Winchester Cold Storage Co Wim Beverley Manager offers common storage space for rent with facilities for handling all kinds of materials. Phone 95 1. VT 1p 31

Winchester Cold Storage CO Wim. Beverley Pauline Bresko Petersboro Harrisonburg State Normal School Ruth Haines West Watch Street

Easter Lilies Bloom as New Flowers Arrive

Flower shop announces fresh arrivals including Easter lilies blooming roses spireas and hydrangeas with stock available for customers.

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Market Street Church to Launch May Renovations

Work on extensive improvements for Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church will start around May first. The project aims to cost nearly 10 000 dollars with 4 000 dollars in cash on hand, financed by a three installment plan. Contracts already cover frescoing, a new hardwood floor, and more work including lighting, pews, and heating changes. Hunter N. Kern is treasurer. committee members include H D Robinson chair, Harry H Willis secretary, McKim Diffenderfer J H Seal Sr and W M Seal.

Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church Ular Old Methodist Market Cork Streets Ser Ea Zi - Mem Hunter N. Kern H. D. Robinson Harry H. Willis McKim Diffenderfer J. H. Seal, Sr W. M. Seal

Hail Insurance Ad Promises Dependable Crop Coverage

A HOME Hail Insurance policy is presented as simple and dependable coverage for specific crops over a set period. H. R. Bryarly & Bro., agents, advertise the policy and provide Winchester Virginia contact details.

H. R. Bryarly & Bro Rouss Ave Winchester

Four Young Men to Face Police Court Tonight

Four men arrested by Officers Clarke and Armel will be called in police court at 7 this evening. Two face charges of being drunk and disorderly and two are booked as drunk.

Clarke Armel

Sarah E Payne Dies in Frederick County Home

Sarah E Payne aged 51, wife of Alfred Payne and daughter of William and Mary Ellen Briscoe Armstead, Frederick county, died at noon yesterday at her North Market Street home after a long illness. Funeral 2 PM tomorrow from Shiloh Church North Kent. Arbutus Plank returns from Easter visit to Mount Jackson Virginia. Frances Bareckson of Baltimore visiting friends here. J C Brumbaugh returns from Mount Jackson visit.

Sarah EE. Payne Alfred Payne William and Mary Ellen’ Briscoe Armstead Frederick County North Market Street Shiloh Church North Kent Street

Henry M Kee Begins His Year s Term

Henry M Kee a local jitney driver began serving a one year jail sentence for transporting liquor in violation of state law. He received a $600 fine after conviction at the February term and withdrew an appeal, starting his term on the opening day of the April term.

Henry’ McKee Corporation Court McKee Supreme Court of Appeals McKeen Armel C. BE. Sapinger East Piccadilly Street

Robinson Leaves Estate to Widow in Probate Decision

The will of Charles L. Robinson, president of C. L. Rosen Ice and Cold Storage, probated in Corporation Court today, leaves the entire estate to his widow and names her executrix without bond. The 1907 will estimated his personal estate at about $60,000, with appraisers named and a list of heirs filed by the executrix.

Charles L. Robinson C. L. Rosen Ice and Cold Storage Corporation Corporation Court Sars Sera Reark Micrintetee Ion Ae H. Hansbrough Shirley Carter

Stonewall School Picnic Set for April 26 at Rutherford’s Woods

Local notice invites residents to a Stonewall School Picnic on April 26 in Rutherford's Woods along Martinsburg Pike. Page 17-1p-21.

Stonewall Rutherford’s Woods Martinsburg Pike

Upright pianos for quick sale at Seal's Music Store

Five upright pianos in good condition offered for immediate sale with cash or convenient terms. Includes three square pianos priced as low as 15 dollars. Seal's Music Store advertises the best lot yet and urges prompt purchase.

Seal’s Music

Weather forecasts for Frederick orchards aid spraying timing

Special forecasts from the U S Weather Bureau inform Frederick and neighboring counties growers about expected conditions. Rain this afternoon and tonight followed by clearing and cooler. Tuesday fair and cool with strong southerly winds shifting to westerly. Pathologist F J Schneiderhan notes spraying should occur before rain to limit scab spore germination.

U. S Frederick F. J. Schneiderhan

Ladies Missionary Societies Convene in Centenary Church

The Ladies' Missionary Societies of Virginia Classis Reformed Church convene at Centenary Church in this city starting 7:45 p m with public access. Evening sessions Tuesday and Wednesday feature a returned missionary address and a community service respectively, plus noon luncheon and social rooms activities as delegates from Virginia guilds attend.

Ladies’ Missionary Societies Virginia Classis the Reformed Church Centenary Church Virginia Tuncheon

April Weather Forecast From U S Weather Bureau

The United States Weather Bureau predicts the week will be mild and showery in the North and Middle Atlantic regions with periods of fair weather and rain possible elsewhere.

Washington United States Weather Bureau Middle Atlantic Tera

American Legion show seat sale advertised for April 24

The local American Legion plans a major benefit show with rehearsals daily and top stars including Mrs. W. Nelson Page Miss Mary Stuart Margaret Hawkins and J Victor Arthur. Tickets may be reserved via Cable and Nail and organizers expect a full house with theater parties and a special appearance by Hanford MacNider.

Splendid ‘American Legion Main Street Tager A. M. Baker W.nelson Page Mary Stuart Margaret Hawkins Susan Williams Leg Coble Osmar Philip Williams Horate Browne J. Victor Arthur J. Gray Beverley

Tornado Claims Seven in Centralia Area

Reports from Centralia Illinois on April 17 state seven people were killed and about thirty five injured by a tornado that swept the area. One woman died instantly at Lake Centralia ten miles away.

Centralia Til Lake Centralia Here

Also Mentioned on This Page

APPLE Dunn the Empire G. B. Conner Legion Magnavox Seal’s Music Store Collins Herrell Market Street Methodist Sarah E. Payne Arbutus Plank Mount Jackson Frances Bareckson J. C. Brumbaugh Mount Jackson, Va Rpdoe Henry M'Kee MR. Robinson National of the Legion Hanford MacNider
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