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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1925
Page
1
At Saratoga, Pagebrook offerings brought close to 100000 dollars with George D. Widener paying 30500 dollars for two of twenty eight thoroughbred yearlings sent to auction by Captain Phil Walker.
Richmond Va Aug 14 The defense argued Rudolph E Disse was mentally irresponsible due to a head injury from being kicked by a mule at age five. X rays failed to show a low mood. Disse is charged with killing three people and wounding a fourth on July 28.
Twenty-eight yearlings by Track Rock consigned from Boyce Clarke County Va brought $99,600 at Fasig Tipton in Saratoga. Captain Philip Walker, promoter of Page Brook Stud, received praise as Widener paid $80,500 for two for a chestnut filly. The sale drew leading breeders and owners with an average bid around $2,500.
Clarke county farms press on with yearling thoroughbreds as aggregate sales reach $209100 with Clarke Sales leading the figures. Continued on Page Seven.
Sale of beds dressers chairs pictures book case tables dining room suit porch furniture gas range glass and numerous household articles scheduled for Tuesday August 18 at 10 A.M. at 101 North Washington Street. Terms cash. Roland C Ryan administrator.
Eight room furnished residence available September 1 to July 1 in a desirable residential section. Apply at 214 W Cork St.
Grand Stand Boxes now on sale for Winchester Fair six admission each day. Make reservations. Clay Degrange treas and C R McCann secy note contact for details on booking boxes for the event.
Classified ad notes a young man is sought for a permanent secretary stenographer role at Apply Star office. Includes brief filing reference and location clue. The listing emphasizes steady employment and office work with stenography duties.
Winchester Seed Co promotes Kansas grown nonirrigated alfalfa seed with a recommendation. The notice highlights seed origin and suggested usage for growers seeking reliable forage productivity.
Brass bed and springs offered at 816 W Leicester Street. Spett.
Classified notice lists Ned ghd Cecil Loy offering repair work in rear of 103 N Main. Also advertises for sale a double heater and self feeder stove at 38 East Cork Street.
Richmond Aug 14 X ray specialists for both defense and prosecution reported there is no depression or brain injury visible in Rudolf Disse's skull from childhood. They said a possible past injury could not be determined from the X ray photographs and showed no malformation.
Newburgh New York August 14 JanSen C Wells 48 a night watchman and deputy sheriff under arrest for killing his wife. He allegedly confessed that he beat and kicked her to death in their home while five children cried. The quarrel followed drinking whiskey and a taunt about his shooting, with Wells said to have knocked her down at least six times. He faces a charge of manslaughter.
Richard McAfee a 54 year old farmer from near Berryville Clarke county Virginia was brought to Memorial Hospital last evening with a fractured leg. He was wrestling with friends when he toppled and his weight caused the leg to snap. Dr. E C Stuart is the attending physician.
YORK Aug 14 With technical position improved by short selling, operations for the rise were conducted with confidence throughout the morning in the stock market. Squeezing of shorts in high priced industrials continued as expectations of larger rail orders spurred buying of equipment shares. Mail order shares reflected improved conditions in agricultural centers. Call money renewed at 4 per cent. The closing was strong with total sales about 1,350,000 shares.
A yard party is planned for Thursday August 20 at Burnt Factory to raise funds for the new church building. The item notes a church benefit with plans and a publication reference.
The Rotary Club luncheon at the George Washington Hotel drew many members and guests including Rev. Dr. Charles Freed of Winchester and Dr Smith of Sta lo. Miss Freed sang solos with Mrs. Stouffer on piano while Bob Gray introduced the speaker. Dr Freed delivered a humorous and serious talk, with a note that Winchester residents hope for another appearance. The next meeting is set for August 20 at Marshall Baker's Capon River camp with dinner at 7 and plans for swimming, fishing, and canoeing.
Berryville Virginia celebrates a strong showing at the annual horse show with Dr Lewis M. Allen of Winchester winning multiple prizes. Entries came from Virginia Maryland the District of Columbia and West Virginia with hunters and jumpers dominant. Judges awarded prizes for best yearling colts mare suitable for breeding hunters and other classes with results listed for Round Hill and Winchester participants.
Jolliffe Studio completed installation of two high power electric lights to supplement daylight for portraits and commercial photography. The owner said the lights are the most satisfactory modern lighting method, enabling portraits to be made at night as easily as in daytime.
Rev George McFaden of Decatur Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Richmond Va will preach at morning service and again at 8 pm. Dr Deen mee pastor of the church will also preach. Christian Endeavor society holds a union service at 6 30 at First Christian Church. Sunday school at 9 30 and Bible classes at 9 45.
Mrs. Joseph Hancher of the White Hall section was operated on at Memorial Hospital today by her physician. The operation was believed successful and her recovery is anticipated.
All members are ordered to report for drill on Friday August 14 and to receive pay. Uniforms are required. GEO. H. GRIMM. Capt. Commanding.
Unofficial returns show Harry Byrd with a 51 vote lead over G Walter Mapp in the third district. Mapp won Williamsburg Henrico Chesterfield New Kent James City and Charles City. Byrd carried Richmond and Hanover Goochland King William. Byrd swept eight districts to Mapp two. Statewide Byrd led by about 45,000. canvass set for Monday with Nottoway still missing.
The Citizens' Band offers an open air performance on the lawn in front of the Court House this evening starting at o o'clock under Prof William H Mc Ilwee. Tonight's program follows a postponement due to Prof McKnee's absence and lasts about an hour with a varied program.
RICHMOND Va Aug 14 The regular election day in November was designated by Governor Trinkle as the time for filling the State Senate vacancy caused by Harry F Byrds resignation as Democratic gubernatorial nominee The executive writ was issued yesterday Boyd R Richards of Winchester and Claude N Hoover of New Market already are in the field as candidates Both have legislative experience in the House of Delegates.
The Firemen's Welfare Association will assemble tonight at 8 o'clock in Rouss Hall. Officers from all fire companies are to attend. Reports on recent Quality Shows for the benefit of the firemen will be presented and profits divided among the three companies. Proceeds were worthwhile and plans may include further welfare activities and ventures to bolster each treasury.
Services will be conducted at the Greenwood Methodist Church next Sunday August 16 at 3 oclock by the pastor the Rev J Luther Neff All members and friends are urged to attend and worship God who is our Light Life and Love Let us enter in to His Temple and praise Him for His wonderful works in our lives.
The expedition led by M Millan Byrd proceeds despite icebergs toward a proposed sub-base between Etah and Cape Thomas Hubbard on Axelheiberg Island. Flaglerfjord is selected as a location by the Arctic Explorers for the venture.
The Winchester Fair management invites letters from residents to decide whether babies or pigs should receive higher prizes. They request replies showing public preference and provide the address Winchester Fair Management 265 Hast Water Street for correspondence.
Judge A J Tavenner and family will travel to Philomont Loudoun VA next Tuesday August 18 for the centennial birthday of David Tavenner uncle to the judge. A family dinner and 2 to 6 pm reception are planned with relatives neighbors and townspeople invited. David Tavenner has lived at the same farm all his life and the old Tavenner homeplace has left family ownership. He was postmaster at Philomont and long active in farming. Brown Tavenner was his brother and father of Judge A J Tavenner.
Members of Headquarters Company are ordered to assemble promptly at 7 30 this evening at the armory for the distribution of last quarter drill pay checks. The call to assemble was issued by First Lieutenant Lawrence Hollis, commanding the company.
J. Denton & Sons of Harrisonburg Va advertises return load opportunities over the next two weeks. Requests loads from Bennavista Charlottesville Richmond Washington Norfolk and nearby cities. All loads insured and rates reasonable.
The well known antique dealer of Martinsburg West Virginia will hold his second annual sale of antiques in Martinsburg on Thursday August 27 beginning promptly at 10 30 oclock The finest collection of antiques ever offered in this section at public sale Watch for this announcement in this paper next week.
A two month old police dog is advertised as cheap. Interested buyers should apply to Wilbur Johnston at the Post Office or 344 KE Piccadilly Street.
The Rev. J. A. Johnson announces Sunday services for August 16 at Stephens City 11 a m Holy communion Fairview 8 p m The Promise of Power Kernstown 8 p m Mother of the Faithful A church conference for Stephens City Monday at 8 p m Prayer service Wednesday 5 p m Teachers training 8 45
F RAMACCIOTTI reports a local note about Watson Water Melons at Robinsons Cold Staraca dated August 4 with page 21 references.
Help wanted notice from Ice and Cold Storage Co. seeking six carpenters for Monday August 17. Contact C. J. Robinson for details. Listed in a single old payroll-ad style advertisement.
Last chance for Elberta peaches offered by Robinson Cold Storage on April 14 at page 11.
The MacMillan Byrd party presses ahead with an intermediate base plan at Flaglerfjord on Bylsmere Island near Etah Greens land as planes battle storms. NA-2 damaged at Etah, later to be repaired aboard Bowdoin while NA-1 and NA-8 weather the gale. A sub-base planned between Blair and Cape Thomas Hubbard on Axelheiberg Island awaits favorable weather to deploy supplies.
Readers urged to bring duplicates for redemption as prize entries are collected for the fifth drawing. Do not credit phone submissions. duplicates must be presented at the Star Office for processing.
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