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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1922

Page

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Bishop Dedicates New Church With Solemn Ceremony

The Hand of United Brethren is consecrated on Sunday during special services as Bishop dedicates a new church in a solemn ceremony.

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Dedication of United Brethren Church Draws Citywide Guests

The United Brethren Church on North Rock Street was consecrated in a daylong ceremony led by Bishop William M. Bell of Harrisburg and Los Angeles. Three services attracted large crowds and featured a 24-voice choir, a pipe organ, and congratulatory addresses from local leaders and visiting clergymen. About $15,000 was raised for the church fund.

Unitedrethrew Church Christ Northock Street Almighty God Bish Wor Auditium Bishop Bell Elmer V. Hodges Lara Holt Enandoah Collegiate Institute of Yton Winchester George W. Stover William Gruver Harrisonburg Virginia W. Ories Dayton Ohio United Brethren Church Bell Fries N. F. A. Les J. B. Chamberlain Stoverymin Richardson Walter Mark Depp Iket Street Methodist Episcopal Church Bert S. Larrick The Commercial and Savings Chamberlain J. F. Morgan First Christian Church of Centenary Reformed Church Ao Na E. A. Hoenschel Basic City J. E. B. Rice Richardston Dr. Gruver Dr. Fries Mr. Stover United Brethren L. D. Grubb L. H. Pence Delwin Jackson Alson Hott Leslie Smith Herbert Lauck Walter Gano John Bailey H. S. Pifer George Miller Walter Hough Harold Lauck W. P. Anderson N. W. B. Snake H. I. Pifer W. A. Bailey William M. Bell Harrisburg Los Angeles W. O. Fries H. E. Richardson Martinsburg W. Va Market Street North Avenue G .W. Howe D. W. Brown Josiah Fries Joseph Funkhouser G. W. Howe First United Brethren Church North Braddock Street G. H. Howe J. T. Brown Jlizzie Staten J. J. Glossbrenner Jacob Markwood J. B. Kehart J. W. Hott C. Garters Editi Regun G. W. Stover Jas. Carr Thomas S. Hancher W. L. Poston Sadie Hamrick Carl T. Cather Rev. G

Marker Puts On Live Stock Sale At Opequon

J D Marker announces a live stock sale set for August 23 at Opequon. The notice urges interested buyers to attend and view offerings listed by Marker.

Miss Lauck and Hiram Roe Wed in New Church

The first marriage in the United Brethren Church was held for Miss Clara Grace Lauck and Hiram Roe. The ceremony featured organ solos by Clara Hott, a Rainbow colors theme, and clergy including Rev. George W. Stover and Bishop William M. Bell.

New United Brethren Church Clara Grace Lauck Joseph Senseneyuck Hiram Roe Cueuk Georashington University of Washington Roe Josom . Roe Clara Hott Shenandoah College Institute of Dayton Frank L. Buckley Donald Fadden Perfect Love Joseph Barnby Clarence Jacob Bond

Hinton Flies to Bahamas in Seaplane Voyage

Lieutenant Walter Hinton took off from West Palm Beach at 10 15 am in his large seaplane and aimed for Nassau within a couple of hours. He is continuing toward Rio de Janeiro.

Miami Fila Walter_ Hinton West Palm Beach Nassau Lieut. Hinton Rio de Janeiro

Dry agents watch results in Johnstown

Johnstown, Pa on August 21 reports no arrests as Mayor Cauffiel invited saloonkeepers and brewers to sell real beer and ale. E. J. Spragg, district agent, had seven men on duty and said the inquiry would continue. He believed many sold real beer but within strict limits and saloon owners avoided violating oral laws.

Johnstown Cauffiel E. J. Spragg Spragg

Harding Favors Training for Civilians

President Harding told citizen soldiers at Camp Meade Md that he supports civilian military training for more than 100000 people annually to preserve peace not for warfare. He noted 28000 civilians trained this summer versus 11000 last year and said there is no thought of armed conflict in America.

Washington Harding Camp Meade White House America

Mrs. Lucien Carr Sr to be buried at Mount Hebron

Announcement states the funeral for Mrs. Lucien Carr Sr who died in Bar Harbor Maine will be at the Mortuary Chapel at the gates of Mount Hebron Cemetery tomorrow Tuesday at 11 o clock. Burial follows in the Carr lot at Mount Hebron with Rev. William H Woods officiating.

Lucien Carr, Sr Bar Harbor Maine Gates of Mount Hebron Carr William H. Woods Presbyterian Church

Orchard Crates Now Ready for Distribution

Orchard Supply Co announces a third car of specially made picking crates ready for distribution this season. Last car this season and limited time to order.

WIN Orchard Supply CO

Middies Will Man Big Ships

Norfolk dated report says the battleships Delaware Florida and North Dakota and the cruiser Olympia with Naval Academy midshipmen aboard left Cape Henry for Southern drill grounds for target practice. The training runs until August 31 with midshipmen handling the ships and big guns.

Norfolk Delaware Florida North Dakota Olympia Naval Academy Cape Henry

Meeting of A G I Subscribers in Handley Library

A meeting of the Subscribers of the American Gas Improvement Company will be held at the Handley Library Auditorium Friday evening August 25 at 8 30 p m to elect a representative of the subscribers to act with the undersigned in all matters affecting the subscribers interests Only Winchester subscribers may vote and each subscriber will be entitled one vote for each share subscribed It is to your interest to be present W A Ryan Trustee

American Gas Improvement Company Handley Library Fridhy W. A. Ryan

Hell Diggers Arrive in City at Empire Theatre

The Hell Diggers arrive in this city and will perform tonight at the Empire Theatre led by Wallace Reid a popular Paramount star. The Western picture will appeal to all plus a good comedy. Balcony prices are five cents for children and fifteen cents for adults.

Empire Theatre Wallace Reid Paramount

Legion Commander Says Senate Backing Bonus Bill

Hanford MacNider, national commander of the American Legion, states a Senate canvass shows a majority favors the bonus bill and is pledged to passage. He asserts the bill, set for Senate consideration Saturday, will pass this week.

Washington Hanford MacNider The American Legion Senate

Valuable lot on S Stewart St offered for sale

Money will be made by the purchaser of a valuable lot on S Stewart St with all improvements. Bargain at price. See Baker & Shryock, 21-1p-21.

S. Stewart St Baker & Shryock

Laborers Wanted for Gas M mains and Trenches

Twenty five laborers needed immediately to dig trenches and lay gas mains. Earn two dollars per day. Apply at the Gas Office, 21 West Piccadilly Street. Also note 100 nice shoots at J. D. Marker's sale on August 23 at Opequon.

West Piccadilly Street J. D. Marker Opequon

Picnic Committee Meeting Tonight

All members of the Friendship Picnic committee will meet at 8 o clock. R. T. Jones, Chairman. If you need a good cow, D Markers sale, Aug. 23, come to J.

R. T. Jones

Holden Holds Harrisonburg At His Mercy

In a sunny Saturday baseball showcase Johnnie Holden dominated Harrisburg yet again. His speed and curveballs baffled Rockingham, but a Fravis pop-fly in the second inning yielded a rare hit ending the no-hit bid. Norris and Ruppert provided key offense as Harrisonburg managed three innings of quiet batting before Holden closed strong. Continued on page 2.

Johnnie Holden Harrisonburg Rockingham Johnnie Fravis George Winchester Holden Norris Norris and the Hitting of “Red” Ruppert Collison Garber Pope Genter Hollar Skeeter Mays Page

Four Die in Fiery Tenement Blaze in Elizabeth

Four people including a man a woman and two boys perished in a rapid tenement fire in Elizabeth New Jersey. Investigators deem the blaze incendiary in origin and say the fire began in a passageway between the house and adjacent building leaving victims burned beyond recognition.

Red Cross To Meet Tonight in Winchester Virginia

The August meeting of the executive committee of Winchester and Frederick County Virginia Chapter American Red Cross will be held tonight at 8 o clock in the Red Chamber of Commerce building. The gathering moves to Red Cross headquarters to view improvements in the rooms. Public invited to visit headquarters to learn about Red Cross activities.

Winchester Frederick County Virginia American Red Cross Red Chamber of Commerce Red Cross

Had Husband Arrested After Warrant by Wife

Alvin Haines was arrested on a Frederick County warrant sworn by his wife Sadie Haines charging assault and battery from an incident yesterday. She alleged he forced her from a bed and tried to induce her to ride with him and several men. Magistrate Tavenner dismissed the case. Attorneys Seal and Moling left for New York and Philadelphia to attend fashion shows and purchase goods for fall and winter.

Alvin Haines Sadie Mee Haines Frederick County Tavenner Messrs. W. M. Seal J. Henry Moling, Jr Moling and Seal New York Philadelphia

Speed to Try Herrell's Real Estate Winchester

Auction note reports 150 sheep sold at J. D. Marker's sale in Opequon on August 23 as part of the Winchester market events.

TRY Herrell's Real Estate Winchester, Va J. D. Marker Gale Opequon

Baltimore Police Seek Woman in Payroll Bandit Case

Police seek a third woman as key witness in the daylight payroll holdup murder of William B. Norris. Detectives already arrested two Baltimore women, Marie Kistling and Edna Dorsch, at Norfolk and describe them as intimates of Benny Lewis and Wiggles Smith, among the suspects.

Baltimore William B. Norris Hicks, Tase & Norris Marie Kistling Edna Dorsch Norfolk Benny Lewis Wiggles” Smith

Death claims John Murnan veteran Baltimore and Ohio worker

John Murnan age 76 longtime Baltimore and Ohio Railroad employee died at 1 16 this afternoon at his home 408 North Kent street after several weeks illness pneumonia followed by weakness during hot weather he is survived by a widow five sons and ten daughters funeral arrangements to be announced. service to be held at the Church of the Sacred Heart where he was a devout member

John Murnan Tte Baltimore and Ohio North Kent Street Church the Sacred Heart

Fire Destroys Barn and Auto Garage at Keeler Farm

Fire before 11 this morning razed a barn and empty automobile garage at Charles R. Keeler’s Taggart farm west of town along the Northwestern grade. No livestock was present. Mrs. Keeler alerted firefighters, but Winchester apparatus found no usable water from a well. Loss and insurance details unavailable.

Charles R. Keeler Taggart Keeler Berryville Winchester

Appointed Deputy Clerk Named for Corporation Court

An order of the Corporation Court appoints Miss Corrinne Thomas as deputy clerk at the request of Clerk J. B. Beverley. Miss Thomas recently accepted a clerical position in the clerk's office.

Corporation Court Corrinne Thomas J. B. Beverley Miss Thomas

Social visits and travel notes settle around Winchester

Dr and Mrs B B Dutton spent ten days at Dr Dittons old home in Middlesex County Virginia and returned to Winchester. Dr and Mrs John Randolph Graham of New York City arrived to visit relatives with Dr and Mrs Julian Ward on South Washington Street. Mr and Mrs Lodge Hill came by car to Washington after visiting Mr Joseph Hill on South Market Street. Miss Elsie Covince and Daisy Pennington of Greenwood spent the past week in West Virginia. Captain and Mrs Philip E M Walker returned from Saratoga NY where they attended the descent race meet and reside at Pagebrook in Clarke County. Messrs Angus McDonald Crawford and George Y Worthington Jr of Washington motored to Winchester and spent the weekend with friends.

B. B. Dutton Dr. Ditton Middlesex County Virginia Winchester John, Randolph Graham New York Cty Julian Ward South Washington Street Lodge Hill Washington Joseph Hill South Market Street Philip E.M. Walker Saratoga, N,ay Pagebrook Clarke County Messis Angus McDonald Crawford George Y. Worthington, Jr

Defiance of Law Marking Rail Strike Attacks Rail Workers

Chicago reports detail a rail strike with violence across the nation. Investigators probe wrecks in Gary Indiana and linked raids on the Trades Union Educational League led by William Z Foster. Authorities seek evidence of radical influence and potential strike violence while rail hubs face unrest and towns threaten troops.

Chicago Bureau of Investigation Federal Department of Justice Gary Ind Crowe Trades Union League William Z. Foster Atlantic Columbia Southern Railway San Bernardino California Santa Fe Denver Kansas City Kansas Rock Island and Pacific Allen Burden Foster Trades Union Educational League Colorado America Wm Page

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Lauce Josh New Church William ¥ F. Gruver Hinton Bahamas Associated Press Mrs. Carr Hell Diggers DR. Dutton Elsie, Covince Daisy Pennington Gre’nwood West Virginia
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