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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1923
Page
2
Public notice states the Cider Mill at Braddock Street extension makes cider from apples every Friday starting August 24. Dove and Jackson oversee the operation and enforce weekly production at the stated location.
Elphia reports a banner fair season with exhibitors scrambling for display space. State fairs span August to mid November while thousands of county shows run from July onward, signaling a crowded calendar for officials and merchants.
States indicate good crops and farmers are expected to exhibit excellent vegetables fruit and grain at the upcoming local exhibition showcasing thriving agricultural yields.
The Church of Christ in Odd Fellows Hall outlines a Sunday program with Bible school at 10 AM led by L I Hockman, youth class by an amini ster, and Christian Endeavor at 645 PM led by Lena Riley. Leonard Riley will conduct both morning and evening services in pastor Roy Schmucker’s absence. no midweek prayer service next week.
The column records numerous Winchester residents and guests traveling and visiting relatives in Fairfax, Norfolk, Washington, Parkton and other towns. It notes Camp Shenandoah plans, hospital recoveries, and health travel to Atlantic City and Mathews County as part of a bustling social scene.
Messrs. Edward S. McCarthy and Alexander Graham of Richmond registered last night at Hotel Ack, marking a minor social note in the local scene.
Mrs Gertrude Logan arrived from Lexington Virginia and stays as a guest of Dr and Mrs Hunter H McGuire at their North Braddock Street home.
Clarence Emmart of Washington visits his mother Mrs. Sarah Emmart in Gainesboro. Miss Mary F. Gold returns to Baltimore with her sister Margaret Gold's body. Mrs. Clarence Patton comes back from Maryland. Rev F I Munford and daughter depart after weeks in Maryland, with Mrs Mumford’s mother Mrs Joseph B Wrightson joining. Col Nat Cartmell from Fortress Monroe visits the Baker family in South Washington street. Harry A Cobaugh of Washington visits his son in law Major S Porter House. Misses Julia Wulfert and Louise Elder of Baltimore stay with Miss Marie Poole and her parents on South Braddock street.
Mrs Courtney Weems returns to Atlantic City after visiting Mr Charles L Bowly at Willow Lawn. Mr and Mrs William A Brooks of Washington visit their mother Mrs Sarah Brooks on North Main Street. Mrs William Laird returns to Baltimore after visiting Mr and Mrs John Nahs on South Braddock Street. Miss Rose Stonesifer returns to Hanover PA after visiting her sister Nah Stonesifer. Mr and Mrs Joseph H Bean of Washington arrive for a several day visit to Mr and Mrs J D Wright. Virginia Lupton of the Homeopathic Hospital staff in Washington vacationing with her parents H W Lupton in Frederick County. Mr and Mrs Charles K Over and family return to Newville PA on South Main Street. Over resumes duties as train dispatcher at the Pennsylvania Railroad station. Mrs Alexander Nelson and young daughter of Roanoke arrive to visit Dr and Mrs W D Myers on South Washington Street. Mr and Mrs John Van Miller and Mr and Mrs John Taylor of Roanoke visit at North Kent Street. Mrs Taylor Hahn and daughter with Mr and Mrs Blair Hahn and Zelma Carper return from a motoring trip to Gettysburg PA. Conley L Orndorff, local resident, suffers while cutting a wisdom tooth. William W Baldwin returns to Baltimore after a short visit to Mrs Baldwin and their son at Mrs W L Wierman’s near town.
Pastor returns to Winchester and will attend all Sunday services. Sunday School and Men's Bible Class at 9:45. Junior church at 11. All children invited. 11 a.m. preaching service. 8 p.m. sermon by pastor. Boyds Club Tuesday 7:30 p.m. All members urged to attend. Prayer meeting Wednesday 6 p.m. I. Mumford, Pastor.
Gibson Baker sustained a badly strained knee ligaments after a dog knocked him to the ground while playing ball. He was taken to Memorial Hospital under Dr. Clark care. doctors say the injury is not serious but may keep him bedridden for a time.
Investigators believe counterfeit currency is circulating widely on the island with large sums taken to the Orient for distribution. Numerous bills are said to have been passed on Orient shopkeepers, suggesting a broad network.
By virtue of two deeds of trust Gilbert P Wright offers on the premises at Main and Streets Winchester VA at 11 A M Saturday Aug 26 dairy equipment including pasteurizing machine boiler milk pump line shafting milk wagon crates bottles and other items. Sale may be whole or in lots. Lease may transfer. Cash terms. Trustees Robert T Barton Jas P Reardon.
Garber Mfg. Co promotes high quality ice cream and soft drinks for yard parties and picnics. Offers ready supply on short notice and urges customers to buy before choosing alternatives.
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