19 Apr 1924
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1924
Page
1
Mrs Marianas Pilug, a Frederick County woman, is reported in serious condition after attempting self harm following a dispute with her husband. She is confined in a Washington hospital where her status is listed as critical but stable.
Mrs Mariana Parkhis Bailey Pflug shot her husband Dr Charles S Pflug at his Portner Apartment office in Washington D C after months of estrangement and a recent divorce suit. She then swallowed poison and was hospitalized in serious condition. The couple had eighteen years of alleged cruelty linked to a divorce petition she filed last autumn.
A farmer reports eight wild dogs roaming North Frederick County this winter have attacked livestock including a sheep, horses, and hogs. The animals, lacking license tags, roamed from straw stacks and resisted capture, prompting residents to plan firearm removals when possible.
A western disturbance moving eastward may bring cloudiness and light rain tonight or Sunday to the Ohio valley and lower lakes, with potential disruption to Easter parades. The Weather Bureau expects sunshine for Tennessee and the east gulf and seaboard states south of Virginia, with warmer conditions in the Ohio valley and southern regions tonight and Sunday.
Miss Hattie E. Burkle who arrived from Pittsburgh reopened a bungalow on Cedar Creek grade and today was joined by her sister Miss Mary S. Burkle who has wintered in Deland Florida. Their nephew Burker BR Feight of Pittsburgh will spend Easter with them before returning home next week.
All claimants against the estate of Lydia A. McKee deceased must present claims for settlement by May 1, 1924. Commercial and Savings Bank acts as administrator of Lydia A. McKee and will wind up affairs.
Tokyo reports Ambassador Hanihara will address Secretary Hughes with a clarifying note denying any threat in the phrase grave consequences. The message seeks to reassure U S on immigration law and sovereign affairs. France denies a recall of Hanihara has been seriously considered.
Lieut Scott Baker of the United States Navy and Mrs Baker arrive to spend Easter with his aunts Mrs R T Barton and Miss Lilly H Baker at the Barton home on South Washington Street. He is a Naval Academy faculty member and son of Dr and Mrs Robert Baker of Washington. They motor here from Philadelphia where they stayed with Mrs Bakers parents.
Rev. J. F. Morgan of the First Christian Church returns from Norfolk Virginia where he aided in a revival. He will deliver three messages in his church tomorrow at 9 am 10 30 am and 7 30 pm with doors open for new members at all services.
The Easter celebration at Christ Episcopal Church will feature a Sunday school pageant Sunday afternoon. Children will dress as the seasons of the church calendar to symbolize the church year and all are invited to attend.
The Star received a copy of Sunbeams, the monthly magazine at Catawba Sanatorium, with Harry L. Ritter of Winchester serving as circulation manager. The issue includes patient news and ads from Roanoke area merchants. It lists I. C. Sirbaugh of Winchester as admitted and Mrs. Harold P. Woltz of Roanoke as discharged in the month ending March 15.
The notice states that Mrs. Anna L. Rinker left no children, correcting earlier reports that she was survived by two children. The correction appears in the advertisement about Fresh Cows and Springers placed by J. M. and C. W. Fishpaw on page 6. This clarifies the family status of the deceased.
Mountain View Co offers 10 000 Elberta peach trees 2 to 3 feet tall priced at 12e each plus other stock. Interested buyers can call wire or phone from Williamsport Maryland.
Sale postponed until Tuesday April 22 at Lebanon Church featuring 150 head of cattle horses and sheep under the auction action of B. Funkhouser.
A large cast and over fifty Wien girls perform the musical comedy Bimbo at the Empire Theatre on two Wednesday evenings. Funds support the local American Legion post with proceeds from ticket sales in a season of tuneful melodies, bright scenery, and striking choruses.
Governor Hunt ends the blockade allowing about 800 motorists stranded on the California side to enter Arizona. Patrols faced crowds and water hoses used to disperse them. no shots fired and no serious violence occurred as the situation grew tense overnight.
Local figures headline a two day run titled Bimbo Empire drawing attention with a seaside venue and notable entertainers. The brief notes dates Wednesday and Thursday and highlights a lineup of performers.
H. Clay De Grange of the Frederick County Fruit Growers Association urges careful spraying to prevent apple scab. He notes last year’s dry season reduced infection sources, but warns neglect could ruin this year's crop and future yields. A fine mist spray of lime sulfur at proper strength is advised to protect buds and leaves.
Empire Theatre presents a special Easter Week program featuring Jewel production Sporting Youth with Reginald Denny, daily matinees at 2 30 and evening shows at 7 and 9 30. Each day includes a comedy, Fox News or Pathe News, and Aesops Fables on Friday and Saturday. Mae Murray stars in Mademoiselle Midnight. Wednesday and Thursday feature the musical Bimbo with 75 cast and full orchestra. Saturday offer continues with a special all day showing.
Community notice promotes a square dance at Friendship Hall tonight. Also lists a service garage offering automotive electrical system work with valve ground and carbon removal pricing and car cylinder rates for Ford Chevrolet Star Durant models. R N Cook signs the notice with contact details.
Eggs wanted. Will load another car next week. Call 7 W before you sell. Signed H. D. Albin. Lime Sulphur. Call J. Ke Robertson, 673. Suggest getting in touch with us for apple barrels.
The Winchester advisory board plans an annual Apple Blossom Festival to boost the valley's apple industry. A mass meeting at City Hall Monday aims to spark enthusiasm with a parade, floats representing apple varieties, a royal pageant, and a community chorus.
Members who ordered shirts must leave cap and belt sizes at the engine house or see the secretary before Monday April 21. George Barr secretary.
Classified blurb advertises a Durant Six in first class condition with contact phone 673. Date appears as 4-18 with page code 1p tt.
Home grown Delicious and Golden Delicious apple trees available. Communicate with H. L. Rush at Byrd Orchards Berfoville for details and pricing.
The notice lists multiple pointer dogs and owners including Delite Fancy Jean under Charles B Cooke cof Ed mond and 0 A ler, Washington ports acting as pointer dogs. It names Shenandoah Rap and Zigs Gilt Edgex among others with owners such as Anne Jackson Ferris Manitoba and Leslie Kline. The event spans two days and features various liver and white ticked pointer dogs led by several handlers.
Funeral for Castleman, who died at his grandparents home of Mr and Mrs Charles Haines will be Sunday afternoon with Nelson officiating Interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery Bearers include Taylor Barr Lewis William Doran Stewart and his brother their grandparents
Commandant Mars of the Salvation Army will lead services this evening in front Court House. Sabbath school at 6 45 p.m. and preaching at 7 30 p.m. All are welcome.
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