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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1923
Page
5
Alexander Thompson sustained a probable skull fracture and serious cuts when his car collided with a vehicle coming from the opposite direction on a lane into an orchard road belonging to Senator H. Byrd. He was thrown from the car and treated at a hospital. authorities name J. Tos Sullivan as the driver for the other party.
Mamie Dove, of Apotiée man B C Dove, sustained a severe scalp wound when she fell from a porch at home. Dr. C R Anderson sutured the cut and the child is slowly recovering.
Charles Rudy and Miss Needen Kins, both of Wardenaville, Va., were married at 4 o clock on a Friday afternoon by Rev. W W W Dudley at the parsonage of the Church of Christ on South Market Street. The couple will reside in Gardensville where Mr Rudy is employed.
Governor McMaster of South Dakota announces a 16 cent gasoline sale to the public, calls for regional unity against high prices, and visits Marion for President Harding's funeral. He also hints at coal mine reopenings and urges action on energy supply amid a broader gasoline war. Virginia energy disputes and due process concerns are noted in related petitions.
Washington dispatch notes the principal ruling by the United States Commerce Court about Virginian Railroad extending its Guyon branch into West Virginia. The decision addresses antitrust and interstate railway expansion questions affecting transportation and regional commerce.
A local resident reports a nervy thief on the Berryville pike who dug up eight bushels of potatoes and stole chickens during a single night this week. The culprit fled before aid could arrive.
A thief raided a potato patch near Dunlap carrying away a large harvest after removing shoes and walking across soft ground. The thief also took sweet corn and several chickens. Dunlap warns the suspect to return, promising a warm welcome, and promises stricter policing with a shotgun.
State troops on duty in Charleston for the municipal primary and ballot counting will be demobilized today, per Governor McLeod's office statement. The report, filed by the Associated Press, notes the mobilization served to insure orderly voting during the Charleston election process.
A long list of social visits and departures highlights Miss Esther M. Thomas returning to Washington for nursing studies at Garfield Memorial, and numerous guests and travelers from Baltimore, Clifton Forge, Atlantic City, and Harrisonburg visiting local homes in Winchester.
Advertisement promises weekly earnings up to 75 dollars selling a new iron wonder garment called RoverKwick. Targets auto garage and factory workers by selling a coat that changes with snaps. Offers writing for a money making position in the Saturday area. Mentions Kay Mills of Department N. T. 520 roadway Cincinnati.
During my mother's prolonged death we received exceedingly sympathetic support from friends. I wish to express heartfelt gratitude for the kindness shown. Bettie Ja
Crowds gathered in Marion Ohio as the nation mourned and a silent cortege passed by the Warren G Harding tomb. Streets were draped for mourning and guards patrolled the district near the vault holding his body awaiting what may come from his death and burial plans.
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