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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1923
Page
4
Publication notice from Winchester Virginia describes daily edition schedule and consolidation with Morning News and Weekly News editions. Mentions mergers and title changes for local newspaper.
The notice outlines subscription rates by year and by carrier with options in advance. Prices include 8.60 for monthly terms and 94.50 for six months, plus several three month and one year plans. Various garbled terms remain but indicate different payment periods and delivery arrangements.
Poem narrates a proposed wedding between Janie Doe and Richard Roe. The couple discussions reveal the groom’s seven dollars for a pastor and rings. The narrator mocks hurried nuptials and vows, noting they divorce and live apart, illustrating skeptical views on quick marriage.
In Hogue Cheek UE Creek Virginia Aug 11 Rev R Ludwig and Mr Grayson of Winter were dinner guests at Mr and Mrs 8 T Larricks Sunday Mrs Harry Smithey and daughter of Winchester visited Mrs J S Orndorff and niece Mrs L M Larrick. Many friends hope for Mrs Ella Bow recovery. Dr R A Shafer of Winchester attends. Miss Ellen a nurses. Rev Mr Ludwig visited Mrs Bow an Bowman ill. Yard party at Mt Olive a Willing Workers event deemed a success. Marion Cooper and child visited G Orndorff homes.
The notice lists August 30 and 31 events with purses for trots and pace races, including a 1 mile dash and two heat plans under National Trotting Association rules with specific eligibility and purse rules. It notes entries closed with no reductions, color restrictions, and that horses trained in the same stable may start together.
The notice outlines race conditions under American Jockey Club rules with a $10 entrance, added money, and payouts of $15 $10 for certain events. It lists pony and dash races on August 29 30 with catch weight and entry limits, plus weather clauses and entry rejection rights. Officials Thomas Cannon starter and H M Baker racing secretary are noted.
A Chalmers driven by Jacob Bowman of Martinsburg and a Star owned by Mr. Davis of Shenandoah collided on the Martinsburg pike near Mr. Scott Grants farm about 7 30 last evening. Both cars lost front wheels and had smashed fenders. Bowman allegedly tried to pass another vehicle when the crash occurred. Bowman offered to pay repair costs for Mr. Davis and towed his car toward Martinsburg while Davis’s vehicle came to town.
Leubeck residents report Communist forces in control of the city after forcing the Senate to retire. Reichswehr troops arrive to attempt to restore order and restore governance amid the upheaval.
The Virginia Valley Central Christian Conference sessions proceed at Timber Ridge Christian Church Tuesday through Thursday this week. Prominent speakers include Rev J O Atkinson, Rev W H Denison, Dr W A Harper, and local conference members. First Christian Church delegates will travel early Tuesday by auto to attend and share messages.
Washington August 12 Director Seobey of the Mint issued orders for the Philadelphia Mint to mint a bronze medallion of President Harding. One side shows his bas relief face and the other his birth inauguration and death dates. Medallions will sell to the public at $1.25 each.
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