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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1923

Page

2

Train Schedule Notice for Roanoke to New York Route

June 17 1928 timetable shows a parlor car to Hagers to Philadelphia and a Pullman sleeper to New York. Stops include Shenandoah and Charlottesville. 2 H 1138 p m indicates a return or continuation. For fares, schedule, or reservations contact H H Burks Agent Berryville Va or W C Saunders General.

Hagers To Philadelphia Oethane Shenandoah Rstown Pullman New York Pullman Reserve H. H. Burks Berryie W. C. Saunders

National Business College Roanoke Va Promises Growth

The National Business College in Roanoke Virginia proclaims itself the leading southern institution of its kind with 20 000 alumni over 34 years. It highlights a four story campus designed for about one thousand students yearly and an active Employment Department with starting salaries of 100 to 200 dollars monthly. The school invites inquiries and catalogs under its slogan Take the National way to the positions ahead.

National Business’ Collége 16 Roanoke South E. M. Coulter Arid A. Smythe National Business College Virginia

Man Charged After Drunken Fight Involving Stabbing

Tom Armstead colored is jailed on assault and cutting charges after a late night melee at Ed Peyton’s Philpot Street home. Witnesses say Armstead, intoxicated, threatened to “clean out” the place and lunged with a razor. Hilda Splawn, also colored, was cut on the hand as she warded off the attack. The wound bled and Armstead fled.

Tom Armstead Hilda Splawn Ed Peyton Philpot Armstead Peyton

Population density hypothetical world map

If the entire world population were evenly spread over Earth’s total surface of about 57,255,000 square miles the density would be roughly nine people per square mile.

Field Day at Rose Cliff Farms Draws Large Attendance

Rose Cliff Fruit Farm in Ynesboro hosted a field day on Wednesday despite heavy rain, with over 326 fruit growers present from seven states. Dr. Prof. Lewis of Chicago spoke on orchard heating and apple production, followed by Prof. G S Ralston on Virginia fruit conditions and marketing.

Ynesboro Rose Cliff Fruit Farm Rose Cliff R. G. Vance Horticultural Society of Virginia Campfield Augusta County Fruit Growers’ Association I. Lewis Chicago American Fruit Grower California and Oregon Canada Mexico California Northwest Orchard Techniasta Waynesboro Shegpndoah-Cumberland Lewis John Morris G.S. Ralston Blacksburg Ralston Virginia Iff Piet Vlag Tampa Fla Cottrel Shue ‘Heater Company Oakland Cal Smith Skinner Manufacturing Company Dunedin Troutman Caneo Hamilton B. M. Gwathmey Richmond Allegheny Box H. V. Hart Hart Manufacturing Company Hagerstown Henry Goodwin Afton Cleveland Ohio Republic Truck Company Thomas Mower Company Farmers Union Massie Harvester Company Kibler and Koontz Woodstock Ray Warrick Crozet Pease Pease Manufacturing Company Rochester N. Y Craig Jon Hand

Announcements of Candidacy in Frederick and Clarke Counties

A set of announcements declares candidacies for local offices in Frederick County Virginia and surrounding areas. Individuals seek the Democratic primary on August 7 1923 for House of Delegates Commissioner of Revenue Supervisor Gainesboro district Sheriff and related offices.

General Assembly Frederick County Winchester Stonewall District Grover H. Schlacek Ijhereby House of Delégates Boyd R. Richards Harry W. Hick Gainesboro Canataane Aerick County Virginia Lother P

Rifle Matches Attract Entries For Grand American Handicap

Entries close August 11 for the Grand American handicap and related events at the rifle matches. The tournament features seven amateur championships plus the all round and five-class finals, with 1000 targets over the week. Jack Frink of Worthington Minn won last year from the 22 yard mark, with others close behind.

Seule Matthews Jack Frink Worthington Minn Frinks H. O. Heikes Woolford Henderson Sucessful

Yard Party at Kernstown A Civic League Event

The Civic League of Kernstown will hold yard parties on the church lawn in Kernstown on Wednesday and Thursday nights of this week.

Civic League of Kernstown

Two Harveys Locked Up After Heat and Intoxication

Harvey Cornwell, a white laborer, collapsed from heat and alcohol in the afternoon. Policeman Hollis found him in front of the Union building and detained him into the night.

Harvey Cornwell Hollis

Comanche description and jail intake in North Main area

A bank building on North Main Street is described as yelling like a Comanche, a man is jailed for trial, and Harvey Johnson was picked up from West Water Street after a collision involving Mrs. W. A. Baker. The report notes a fire alarm response by Friendship Truck and a settled insurance claim for Mrs. Baker.

Bank North Main Street Tod Harvey Johnson West Water Street Maser Swill Mass Magistate W. A. Baker T Friendship Empire Ceca Baker Collison

Auto Damages Settled After Insurance Draft

Friendship Fire Company receives a draft from United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company of Richmond for 175.00 dollars to settle auto damage.

Stowaway Recaptured After Port Hole Escape Aboard Ohio

Patrick Walz of Liverpool attempted to enter the United States by plunging through a port hole on the steamer Ohio in the North River after freeing himself from handcuffs. He had eluded officials for five days before being found and was recaptured. He was one of eight stowaways aboard.

New York Hiself Patrick Wa Liverpool Ohio Alig Tdea North River

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