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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1923

Page

6

Harrisonburg Victorious In Pitchers Duel At Home

In a low scoring contest Harrisonburg defeated the visitors 3 to 2. Norris and Smith led with two base hits apiece while Wise and C May contributed key plays. Thomas pitched 2:05 with 12 strikeouts for the win. May struck out 13 in a losing effort for the opponents.

Harrisonburg Fick Norris E. May Wise Switzer Brooks Heathel Thomas Garrett Robbins Mulvey C.may Mattox Williams Poole Smith Heatwole Lehester C. May Newman

Jolliffe Sale Notice Seeks Items For Sept 14 Auction

If you have something for sale or want to buy through us we will try to buy it or sell on commission at our sale on September 14. See us. J L and J W Jolliffe.

New Traffic Device Installed at Main and Piccadilly

A new traffic device, described as an oval iron chock with glass apertures and internal lights, has been installed at Main and Piccadilly as an experimental traffic aimer. If successful, similar units will be placed at principal town centers to guide traffic and establish right of way.

Main Piccadilly

Ward jailed for false pretences in tinning supplies scam

Woods Ward, alias 2 tinner, jailed for obtaining 15.05 from John W. Rosenberger Company by false pretences. Ward claimed Samuel Triplett sent him to collect spouting and tinning supplies on credit, but the material and work were not delivered as agreed and Ward fled after leaving another man’s roof unfinished.

Woods Ward Foses Es Ae. Ene John W. Rosenberger Samuel Triplett Iptpiece Ward Serdu Baich

Furniture Sale Notice At 716 S Washington St

At 716 S Washington St 10 30 a m. a Krel piano parlor paste 7 piece walnut folding bed antique furniture 6 solid air dining room chairs rugs carpet feather bed maple bureau chairs dishes and cooking utensils plows double corn shelter locust posts and etc 55 61 2

S. Washington St Krel

Winchester Fair Awards Spur Prizes in Juvenile Classes

The Winchester Fair continues with prizes for infants, youths, and crafts. Special prizes from local businesses include cabinet photographs, flour, egg mash, and cash for top displays of poultry, crops, and home crafts. Superintendents oversee juvenile divisions with numerous category prizes.

C. Fred Barr Hailey F. L. Harris Childef Helen Zirkle Frederick County Business Houses of Winchester Rhode Island H. B. Garber M. B. ‘Crowe L. Hockman B. Barr

Talk by Visitor Boosts Scout Troop Meeting Fun

Talk by Scout Executive Huntsberger of Homestead Pa delighted the troop Friday night in the scoutroom. Tenderfoot pins awarded to Kramer and Pine and a second class pin to Lawrence Jones. Quick patrol to build the first aid tent at the fair grounds and run a refreshment booth. Scribe to send sympathy to Mrs Warren Harding. Three day hike to the cabin on September 4 planned with hopes all Scouts attend part of the time.

Boy Scouts Scoutsoom Huntsberger Homestead Kramer Pine Lawrence Jones Quick Fair Grounds Warren Harding Harding Boy Scouts of America

Evangelist Preaches at Boyce Church August 28

Rev Bulgin continues revival at Front Royal and will preach at Boyce Baptist Church next Tuesday August 28 at 8 oclock. A soloist and choir will accompany him. Come and worship with us. Pastor Williams invites all to hear him.

Bulgin Front Royal Boyce Baptist Church Tudsay Williams

Massanetta Synod to Convene at Massanetta Springs

The Southern Presbyterian assembly will meet next Tuesday August 28 at 8 p m at Massanetta Springs near Winchester. Rev Dr Carey Johnson will preach the sermon and Rev J A Steady will serve as clerk. The Synod comprises 406 ministers and 416 churches with a total meeting of 60 460 and last year contributed 1 682 378 for benevolent and other causes.

Ginia Presbyterian Church Meee Isonburg T.carey Johnson Union Théological Seminary J. A. Aetay Winchester Tate Sothern Crake Harris E. King Baltimore W. S. White A. C Slonaker Winchester Church W. H. Woods F. T. McFaden C. D. Gilkeson Massanetta

Mrs Arnold Opens Strasburg Inn After Renovation

Mrs M M Arnold of this city has taken charge of the Strasburg Inn in Strasburg Virginia and after thorough renovations has opened the house. The inn formerly served as a hospital and now features baths steam heat and improved beds and service. Opening is expected to meet a long felt need in the area.

M. M. Arnold Strastung Strasburg Inn

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