03 Aug 1922
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1922
Page
1
Des Moines reports a government move aimed at ending ongoing rail disruptions. Officials promise swift measures to restore service and stability for travelers and commerce. The action follows local complaints about delays and freight bottlenecks affecting the region.
Des Moines reports twelve workers kidnapped and roughed by a mob at a roundhouse as crews flood off the job. Chicago observers note shopmen and non striking unions weighing actions, while a Syracuse N Y outlaw strike ends for 132 workers returning to NY Central rails. An Illinois Central worker is killed, and Santa Fe new hires demand protection of seniority during settlements.
The Evening Star invites readers to submit photos resembling Paramount star Agnes Ayres. Enter by August 11 at 6pm. three judges will select prize winners of 15, 10, and a month of Empire Theatre tickets. Open to all female readers across circulation areas.
Advertisement notes the opening of a new packing house on the Penn. R R near Cold Storage for buying apples. The brief item promotes availability and likely freshness options from ASHBY SPRINT.
Shenandoah Valley National Bank will conduct its business in the basement of the Banking House until the new banking room is completed. Customers are to use the Piccadilly street entrance.
Space available at the corner of Braddock and Water with modern conveniences and heat included. Contact Baker and Shryock for details.
Residents in a part of Winchester battle a rodent invasion with hundreds of rats overrunning premises. Rats refuse poison and traps fail. a trap capture yielded 35 rats in a single cage. The dump south of the city and recent rains drive the infestation, prompting appeals to city authorities and health boards for action.
In Bristol amid party maneuvering to replace Slemp, Lewis P. Summers of Abingdon gains traction as the strongest nominee. Delegations from Washington County back Summers and other groups may follow, while Slemp’s backing wanes and rivals like John G. Anderson and Hassinger tilt toward Summers.
Friendship Fire Company will hold its regular meeting tonight at 8 o clock all members urged to be present as business of interest to all members will be discussed. Fred. W. Forney, Capt.
Paris reports a scheme to detach the Rhineland from Germany with its own parliament and government and a separate financial regime under allied supervision. It would take effect if Germany refuses to pay prewar private debts to French citizens and would replace Prussian Rhineland officials with natives.
St. Louis August 3 Mrs St Clair Moss of Christian College Columbia Missouri appears to have won the Democratic nomination for the Thirth Congressional district seat in Missouri.
Berryville Horse Show and Fair runs August 9 and 10 with seven baby beeves and twenty four pigs entered by Clarke Frederick and Warren county 4 H members. Pigs span Poland Chinas Dur ocs Hampshires and fattening classes. Poultry entries close Thursday at noon. calves impressed parents on Saturday as club members toured the displays. County Agent Robert B Crawford notes busy exhibition with judging keenly contested.
Investment buying of high grade industrials and a few specialties noted in New York trading. Foreign oils supplied the only real activity as call money opened at 4 percent and the market closed firm with about 550000 shares changing hands.
Lieutenant Peyton J. Marshall orders all Headquarters Company members to report for drill Thursday at 7 30 o'clock. No excuse will be accepted. Wear uniform.
All men are ordered to report for drill Friday August 4 1922 at 7 45 p m and sign payroll and receive pay. No excuse will be accepted. By order of commanding officer. GEO H GRIMM Capt Per E E B 1st Sgt
Local retailer promotes a fresh stock of over $3,000 worth of ladies furs imported from a major New York maker. The ad urges customers to shop now for current styles and warns that fur prices will rise and stock will be scarce in fall.
The Northern Power Co at No 14 North Main Street Winchester Virginia advertises a Hotpoint iron for four dollars while supplies last. The brief notice lists address and date 3-37-10 and mentions Ms 6.
The final group of girls twelve and under will leave Roanoke Wednesday for Princess Lodge near Winchester. Twenty girls will join twenty boys already at the camp run by Dr. P W Boyd with no charge. Instructive Visiting Nurses Association and Associated Charities provide clothing. Norfolk and Western Railway offers free transport.
Roanoke dispatch reports a tight Democratic primary in the Sixth Congressional District between James Wood and Judge Woodrum. Early tallies place Woodrum ahead by about 240 votes for the nomination to Congress.
The Southern Commercial Congress announced a governor appointed commission to sail for Europe next month to probe expanding American trade. Members include Hammett W. Garis of Hagerstown Maryland and John Kling of Suffolk Virginia among others.
Unofficial returns from 1 783 precincts show J C Walton mayor of Oklahoma City leading R B Wilson state education chief by about 21000 votes in the gubernatorial primary. The result marks a significant gain for the former union opponent of the Ku Klux Klan.
William S. Hart Empire offers The Three Word Brand as a Western with strong acting. A French comedian appears tonight as part of the Saturday program with matinee and evening showings. Read back page Empire announcements for details.
The interior ministry announced Rome that the three day general strike proclaimed over reprisals and communists ended at noon today.
Henry Batt, once a Reynolds Store merchant, bought Fred A Robinson's North Main residence and plans a storeroom south of the dwelling. He and his family will move into the Robinson house after the new home on a Gibbens lot is ready. Property fronts 75 feet at Main and Gibbens, extends 186 feet, sale around 10 000 dollars, through B M Sullivan.
Noah W. Cooper reform candidate for the Democratic nomination in Tennessee observed a day of fasting and prayer before the primary. He said hundreds statewide join him and plans to present 96 gourds to senators in Washington if elected, inviting Senate members to a cornmeal dinner after the election.
Salem resident A. H. Whitesell and Oak Grove resident J. H. Carbugh will represent their camps at Virginia Confederate Veterans state reunion. The twenty seventh reunion occurs in Winchester on August 29 30 with a $1 admission noted.
Mountain Falls public invites parishioners to an 8 p m sermon at Mountain Vie Church on Sunday August 6 with the subject The Alabaster Box. J B Crowell signs the notice.
All persons obligated to Hicks Motor Co. must settle their accounts by the 10th inst. due to the company being sold to Midtown City Garage. H. C. Browne, Manager.
A note of gratitude expresses thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during illness and death of Mrs Columbia McKensie. Appreciation is given for flowers and use of automobiles. Signed WM McKensie.
Removal notice announces move of millinery parlor from Gore Virginia to Grove's Department Store on the second floor. Alice Newocome states the relocation and date August 26, 1922 for the event.
The John Handley Camp for boys enjoys a rain-scarce, successful season near Winchester. Boys hike to Lovers Leap and a cavern, report on a cross country hike, and attend river swimming and athletic events. The camp closes Saturday with fond memories and anticipated record attempts.
Miss Mary Robinson and her cousin Miss Cora Wilson of Fairmont West Virginia started a two week tour to Philadelphia Boston and other parts of New England. They will be joined by three Fairmont friends and travel by steamer. A small apartment for rent with three rooms is advertised.
Apple baskets touted as the best package for summer fruit with well made baskets priced right. Advertisement notes all sizes of gasoline engines and belting for every purpose offered by the WIN. Orchard Supply Co.
Classified notice seeking a 16 year old colored boy to work in house and yard with good references. Apply to Star Office. Also listing: four room flat with bath and large hall at 447 Aire Street.
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