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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1923

Page

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Mrs. BE Rosenberger of Toms Brook Dies in Winchester Nearby

BE Rosenberger of Toms Brook Va died at 6 20 this morning at the home of her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Charles M Ebert on North Braddock street after a three week illness from complications. She was a prominent church and music leader with a daughter Mary Gay Rosenberger and three sisters present at her bedside. The funeral will be in the Lutheran church at Toms Brook with burial in the local cemetery.

BE. L. Rosenberger Toms Brook Charles M. Ebert North Braddock Street Eam Rosemberger Mary Gay Rosenberger David A Mary. B. Wageley Summit Point W. Va Charles.m. Ebert Ollie Wageley Winchester W. J. Shilingbirg Richmond Rosenberger Toms Stoom Lutheran Tech

Sixty Days In Jail For An Inebriate

Fred Cain was sentenced today in police court to sixty days in jail under the habitual inebriate act, part of the state prohibition law. It is reported as the first local invocation of this statute, used as a final resort after repeated drunken arrests. The sentence includes work on the state road force.

Fred Cain

Roanoke Poet Mrs Allemong Visits Winchester

Popular Virginia poet Mrs J Edwin Allemong of Roanoke spent several days in Winchester last week with her sister Mrs Leslie D Kline. Allemong is noted for ballads of old and remains a familiar literary figure.

J. Edwin Allemong Roanoke Virginia Winchester Leslie D. Kline Allemong

District Nurse Association to Hold May Meeting

United States Tires in Mending of District Nurse Association announces its regular monthly meeting for May 2 at 4 p m at the city Hall. H D Fuller president and M Wisecarver secretary treasurer note details for the Vel District Nurse Association meeting.

Y Hall H. D. Fuller 3. M. Wisecarver Sec Treas Vel District Nurse Association

Scientist claims smoking aids health in experiments

Paris April g0. Dr. E P. Roger reports that moderate smoking introduces more nicotine into smoke and that fire converts nicotine into creosols and phenols, which act as antiseptics for the respiratory channels, challenging the belief that smoking is harmful.

Paris E P. Roger Dr. Roger

Empire Theatre Roars With The Cat and The Canary

The Empire Theatre presents The Cat and The Canary hailed as the world’s greatest mystery play with eight fifteen curtain. The cast includes Emily Taft niece of ex president Taft now US Chief Justice. This is the last road show before fall reopening and summer improvements await a stronger next season.

New York Empire Theatre Emily Taft Taft Supreme Court of the United States

Apartment for Rent at Brill & Ritter Store

For rent on May 1 a apartment is available on E Piccadilly Street. Apply at Brill and Ritter Store run by Robert Brill located on E Piccadilly Street.

E. Piccadilly St Robert Brill Brill & Ritter

Must Secure Dog Tags by Tomorrow

Under state law every dog owner must obtain a license tag and fasten it to the animal’s collar. Enforcement rests with the State Game and Fish Department and county wardens, who will ensure compliance. Owners are urged to tag dogs by May 1 and place tags securely on collars.

State Game and Fish Department

Women Urged to Pay Poll Tax to Vote This Year

Democratic Women's Club urges eligible women to pay poll taxes by May 5. Voters who already paid 1922 tax owe only $1.50 for 1921 and 1922 if not of age before Feb 1, 1922. If age after that date, only one tax remains.

New Baldwin College Chooses Pike Site Near Staunton

Mary Baldwin College to be built on Dr. R. P. Bell land along the Valley pike about a mile north of Staunton. The board of trustees bought 206 acres for 60 000 dollars with 75 acres bearing orchard. The site fronts the pike 2150 feet and slopes back over the hill, on the Lee Highway with a commanding view.

Staunton Mary Baldwin College Virginia Presbyterian Synod Bell Massachusetts Lee Highway

Shenandoah Valley Academy Beats Charlotte Hall and Leonardtown

Shenandoah Valley Academy traveled from Winchester to Charlotte Hall Maryland to play Charlotte Hall School. S V A won 4 to 3 with Rowe striking out 14. They then beat Leonardtown Preparatory School 13 to 6 in Leonardtown. Yates started and Rowe finished with strong strikeouts.

Shenandoah Valley Academy Winchester Charlotte Hall Maryland Rowe Academy Leonardtown Leonardtown Preparatory School Yates S. V. A. Cadets L. P V. A

Two Women Held On Murder Charge In Explosion

Paducah Kentucky April 30 two women Henrietta Wagner alias Thomas and Emma Skillian middle aged were arrested in connection with the dynamite blast that killed Rosetta Daugherty Warren instantly in her home. Authorities say the motive was insane jealousy and Warren's husband was at work. The victims three children escaped unharmed.

Associated Press Paducah Rosetta Daugherty Warren Warren

Hard Coal Miners Strike Called Off

In Scranton Pennsylvania the 10 000 anthracite miners strike ended after foremen and the general grievance committee agreed to reinstate 35 holdouts at the Butler mines. Work to resume tomorrow.

Associated v Scranton Pennsylvania Coal Company Butler

132 Hour Dance Record Broken in Baltimore

Eighty-five men and three women in an endurance dance contest claimed at 8 30 this morning to have tied the 132 hour record set in Youngstown Ohio last Saturday Despite police interference forcing a move to a hall outside the city they continued dancing at noon returning to the Fourth Regiment Armory and keeping the effort alive.

Associated Press Baltimore Youngstown Ohio Fourth Regiment

Pocahontas Egg Coal Unloaded At $10 Per Ton

Robinson Cold Storage reports unloading coal cars in Pocahontas with price listed at ten dollars per ton. The brief ad notes coal availability and storage contact.

Pocahontas Egg Robinson Cold

ME STOCK FOR SALE IN DUFFIELD W V A

Merchant offers entire stock fixtures and large two story room for sale as he closes mercantile business in Duffields Jefferson County. Attractive stand described. contact C A Kibler or P Q Darke for details.

Duffields W.va Jefferson Co C. A. Kibler P. Q. Darke

Supreme Court ruling clears liquor on ships outside U S waters

The Supreme Court overturned Daugherty on serving liquor aboard American ships on the high seas while upholding the ban on bringing liquor into American ports under bond. Within the three mile limit the court allowed liquor by ships for passengers, prompting a conference of ship company officials in New York to map compliance.

Associated Press Wase Ton Rney-C Daugherty Cunard Line Supreme Court

Sugar futures fall on boycott and injunction bid

Sugar prices declined as much as 20 to 42 points at the market opening while refined sugar dropped about 20 points. Wholesale prices ranged 10 to 10.15 cents per 4 pounds. Brokers blamed the housewives boycott and government injunction action pending today on raw sugar futures.

Associated Press Teday

Mount Airy Cedar Rust Case Heads to U.S. Courts

Daniel Kelliher, Seattle banker and Mount Airy owner, files in Shenandoah Circuit Court to move his cedar rust appeal from state to federal court. The move aims to challenge the state entomologist order destroying Cedar rust effected trees. Woodstock attorney M. L. Walton Jr. leads the case. The action should not affect parties whose trees were already destroyed under the state law.

New Market Daniel Kelliher Ce Ict Seattle Wash Mount Airy Gatcchson Virginia Circuit Court Shenandoah County Ount Airy Csic United States Questort

Chester Grant Is Put Into Effect

A convention signing to implement railway development and mining concessions in Turkey was completed at Angora with Rear Admiral Chester, now retired, leading the American syndicate. The Turkish public affairs minister signed for the government, and Clayton Kennedy signed for the promoters. A second item notes M Vorovsky protesting Russia being kept out of the near east peace conference in Lausanne urging inclusion per the invitation terms.

Associated Press Constantinople Chester Angora Clayton Kennedy Russia Lausanne M. Vorovsky Greatritain France Italy

Marines Defend Buddie to the Limit

After a Fredericksburg arrest sparked a clash with city police, the Marines severed relations with local authorities. Richard Evelyn Byrd was hired to sue for damages, while Brigadier General Butler stepped aside and Marines raised funds for legal action to ensure justice.

Richard Evelyn Byrd Marine Corps Fredericksburg Associated Press Quantico Marine Base Smedley Butler Richard KE Byrd Richmond Rueben Magee C. Jenkins Butler Seagroves Priva

Devoe Demonstration Contest At People's Drug Store

Mrs Twigg and Miss Tillotson of Devoe Paint run a three day interior decoration demonstration at People's Drug Store North Main Street offering prizes from 1000 to 5000 for the best 25 word description on The benefit I got from the Devoe Demonstration in my community. Blank entry forms available during the event and until May 2.

Twigg

New Orleans Man Builds Miami Mansion After Quiet Home

William Kline once built a mausoleum cemetery private estate in New Orleans seeking quiet. He now plans a 15000 dwelling in Miami Florida, with the mansion not to be used as a residence by the buyer.

New Orleans William Kline Telghee

Friendship Fire Company postpones annual banquet meeting

The first annual banquet for the Friendship Fire Company is moved from May 3 to May 10 due to the scheduling conflict. Officers emphasize the event is a get-together for all members, including those with irregular attendance records, urging everyone to attend.

Friendship Fire Company

Were wed in early morning Cumberland nuptials

The Rev Georns mi Stover in Cumberland Maryland joined in marriage a couple after a ceremony attended by close relatives. After the ceremony the bride and groom left for a brief honeymoon by the Pennsylvania Railroad to Chicago and will reside in Cumberland where the groom works for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.

Georns mi Stover Cumberland Free Pennsylvania Railroad Chicago Baltimore and Ohio Rail+ road

Pies Cakes and Bread Stolen From Becks Bakery

Police hunt a thief who approached Becks Bakery via Indian alley before dawn and stole a ready for shipment box containing 25 large pies 12 dozen sugar cakes and 26 loaves of bread. A night shift briefly investigated upstairs and heard a departing car.

Beck’s Cry Indian Alley

Important Daughters of the Confederacy Meeting

An urgent call from Mrs. Holmes Conrad to all members for an important meeting of the Daughters of the Confederacy on Wednesday at 10 30 in the morning at the president's residence. Members are required to attend.

Daughters of the Confederacy Holmes Conrad

Save the Bees Protect Orchards From Bloom Time Sprays

A warning urges avoiding spraying orchards while blossoms are open or in bloom to protect bees essential for pollination. The guidance notes spraying during bloom risks killing bees and harming fruit production.

Willard Batteries Advanced Sale Through May Fifth

Valley Service Station advertises a price-retention sale on Willard batteries until May fifth at the old price. A separate notice promotes a Chipley Heights sale on Saturday May five at two PM and a suburban dwelling for sale with electricity and running water. Devoe’s offers a five thousand dollar prize for best essay with contest blanks available locally.

Wanted First Class Paper Hang ers

Wanted two first class paper hangers. Bring hand tools. References required. Frank Madon & Son at 31 E Water St in Winothiear Virginia requests applications.

Frank Madon & Son E. Water St Winothiear

George Washington Hotel contract eyed with Wise Construction

The George Washington Hotel project near Market and Piccadilly aims to sign a contract with Wise Construction of Rich Valley for a 440000 dollar building including furnishings. Construction should begin once signed, with excavation nearly complete and surveyors ready for the main foundation work after rock blasting and bedrock surface prep.

George Washington Wise Construction Company Rich Vay Market and Piccadilly Asatte

Explosion alarms residents as car fires follow robbery

Police report a series of explosions awoke residents around 2 AM. An eyewitness saw a car in a field with flashes of fire from explosions. A young man is arrested for causing his car to fire and will appear in police court.

Man accused in attempted stabbing at woman’s bed

Noah Carter faces warrants against Walter Lee R colored in a police court case. Rogers allegedly attacked Margaret in her bed at a home on a street, striking at her with a knife. Margaret, recovering from the incident, lies ill with nerve prostration as the community reacts to the event.

Noah Carter Walter Lee Rogers Margaret Street Amtal Noah

Wanted notice at Star Office for aster team member

A terse classified note seeks applicants in writing at the Star Office. The brief calls for two bat and related tasks, though details are incomplete in the fragment.

Épher Care Star Office

Livestock In Virginia Gradually Increasing

An inquiry by Henry M. Taylor and George W. Koiner shows Virginia’s livestock recovering after the Civil War. The 1860 counts for horses cattle and hogs were surpassed only gradually with milk cows rising to a new peak by January 1 1923 reaching about 430 000 head.

Carter W. Wormeley Richmond Virginia Henry M. Taylor United States Department of Agriculture George W. Koiner

Also Mentioned on This Page

E. L. Rosenberger Empire Democratic "Women's Club Iptt New Baldwin College Pike C.H. S Morison Sylvan U.S Marines Devoe Peoples Drug Tore Hammond Evans H. C. Sheetz Daugh Ters Confederacy SAVE Willard Batteries Heraeles Chipley Heights
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