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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1924
Page
1
An off day for performances yields a few notable highlights. A focus on smaller acts and local talents promises interest despite the lack of major events. The program prioritizes emerging artists and community groups with diverse offerings.
Local crowds gather for the Selis Floto circus arrival with B and O Railroad transport from Cum scheduled around 7 15 and 8 15 a m. Wagons unload at Baker Street crossing and move to Winchester Fair Grounds. Parade claims to feature the world largest street pageant with open dens of performing animals and free sensational acts after the parade. Trains depart Monday morning for Harrisonburg.
The Sells Floto circus returns to Winchester after years away and is expected to draw large crowds from surrounding towns. Special police will direct traffic and protect the Baker Street unloading area as the parade arrives from Cumberland shortly after 7 AM. Sunday will be a day off for circus staff and animals with public access to grounds all day.
The Associated Press reports in Fairmont West Virginia that seven men were arrested on conspiracy to murder charges after a masked mob staged a funeral ceremony over a wounded black man who was shot while fleeing. Rev BE Jones and three others jailed on $16 000 bonds while three were freed. The victim Daniel Washington said to have advanced toward a waitress at a local hotel led to the February attack on a farm.
A large crowd gathered on West Monmouth Street for the South End Hose Company yard party. Generous spending and auctions raised money for the treasury while many donated items remained unclaimed for pickup at the hall or via Mrs. 0. H. Lewis. Lost truck license tag 23045 offered with reward. Garber Mfg. Co. 8-tp-21.
The Colonial Theatre presents Come On Cowboys an Arrow Great Western showing today only. Dick Hatton stars as the dare-devil hero with daring stunts while Marilyn Mills captivates as the heroine. Star and Beverly the horses perform in startling acts.
Stephen son hosts a yard party at Zitin's Reformed Church on August 12 from 7 to 8 p m with homemade ice cream. All invited.
A Cedar Chiffay School event at W M Stickleys Park East Valley Pike hosts a two day yard party on August 15 and 16 with refreshments, a dramatic circus style show, jungle beasts and a climactic raid scene featuring 1200 participants and animals.
Chicago August 9. Alienist Dr H L Hulbert testified that disordered endocrine glands influenced Nathan Leopold Jr bringing him to join Richard Loeb in a kidnapping and murder. He said thyroid disease subsided but pineal and pituitary glands did not function properly, supporting mitigation arguments.
The Eternal City a first National Attraction plays at the Empire with a complete orchestra and a cast led by Barbara La Marr Lionel Barrymore Bert Lytell Richard Bennett and Montagu Love. Prologues at 7 and 9 pm plus three daily shows with prices 10–50c. O Sole Mio accompaniment by mandolin and guitar.
Win chester cards announce the marriage of Rose Walton Lindamood to Charles Frederick Haag in McKeesport Pennsylvania on Wednesday August 6. The couple will live in McKeesport where Haag has several business interests yielding a handsome income. The bride, daughter of Titus J. Lindamood and the late Rose Forney Lindamood, is noted as very attractive with many friends in the city.
Charles Fletcher, once a notable teacher in the colored public schools here and former chief watchman at a large Connellsville bank, is visiting on vacation and renewing many old friendships. His father Polk Fletcher was a respected leader in his race in Winch.
John W. Davis traveled by train to his home state to receive formal notice of his Democratic presidential nomination. He planned to forget politics until Monday, enjoying welcome ceremonies in Grafton and Clarksburg where locals cheered and offered support before the official notification ceremony.
Tom Gibbons American light heavyweight floored Jack Bloomfield English challenger three times in the second round and finished him with a KO in the third at Wembley Stadium London. Bloomfield showed a groggy pace after a strong second round, while Gibbons dominated with sharp rights and lefts to secure the victory.
An alarm at about 7 45 last night reported rubbish burning behind J H Cooley's garage on South Market Street. The blaze was quickly extinguished with little damage.
Friday August 15 event at Burnt Factory raises funds for the building fund. If rain delays, the next night planned from 1 PM to 9 PM.
The Evening Star announces the fourth drawing for Dollar Day prizes. The Star still has a $5 gold piece to award. drawing number 7,261 will claim it after the August 8 event.
A fresh car load of Trish Gray melons is staged at a warehouse in front of the B and O passenger station and on ice at Robinson's Cold Storage. The notice is signed by F. Ramaccotti and dated 9 1 21.
In a public release the American Federation of Labor president Samuel Gompers confirms he declined an invitation from Clarksburg West Virginia and also refused Davis interview requests. The correspondence shows Davis sought a meeting on labor issues but Gompers opted out.
President Coolidge plans a ten to twelve day vacation after accepting the Republican nomination. He will visit his father in Plattsburgh with his son John. Butler of the Republican national committee urged the trip to rest before a vigorous nationwide campaign.
The Hotel Jack advertises daily dollar day specials with a dinner service from 5 30 to 8 30 p m on Sunday featuring a 1 06 menu. Items include crabflake cocktail chicken ala Maryland roast lamb prime rib roast beef hot biscuits and fresh vegetables plus desserts and fruit.
Relatives mourn Cadet Carmichael after a nearby explosion while at West Point. The accident, reported around 4 AM, suspends the academy activities for the day. Carmichael, a well liked outdoor sports leader and diligent student, served in the Army and worked with the Maryland Railroad engineering department. He is survived by his mother Mrs. William P. McGuire Chester and Congressman Harry S. Gee of Lexington. Burial plans were expected in Haggen, Hagerstown area.
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