Girl's Skull Not Fractured in Ill Fated Taxi Ride
Miss Clara Riffey of Strasburg Virginia remains unconscious at Winchester Memorial Hospital after a Sunday night taxi ride with Marvin Shafer. Doctors found no skull fracture via X ray and consider narcotic poisoning as a likely cause of the prolonged stupor. Shafer is jailed in Woodstock, maintaining no assault occurred as Riffey lay injured in Strasburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Riffey
Strasburg Va
Winchester Memorial Hospital
R. M. Sherman
Strasburg
Marvin Shafer
Shafer
Woodstock
Sherman
Southern Railroad
Miss Riffey
Nellie
Edna Jenkins
Jenkins
Chambersburg trip plans set at Sarah Zane Fire Co meeting
Members of Sarah Zane Fire Co are urged to attend a special meeting Wednesday at eight to finalize arrangements for the Chambersburg trip for the Firemen's Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Zane Fire CO
Chambersburg
Gospel Tent Topic on Murder in Eldest Brother Tragedy
The tent program presents Our Eldest Brother Murdered as a horrific tale. The speaker cites Christ the high priest interceding for the murderers in the minor case, led by R Hafenmayr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
R Hafenmayr
Maine Governor Heated by Shenandoah Valley Boost
Charles Messter reports in Winchester that Maine Governor angrily criticized a Maine boost for Shenandoah Valley during a WCBR broadcast. He defended Maine as a summer and winter resort and claimed Maine apples rival those of Virginia. Messter plans to operate WCBR from tomorrow to close of fair, as the only licensed perambulating transmitter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Charles Messter
Shenandoah Valley
WCBR
Lewiston
Winchester
Virginia
Messter
Department of Commerce
Portlas
Portland
Columbus
Ohio
Providence
Miss Charlotte Estep Visits Oats at High View West Virginia
Miss Charlotte Estep is visiting Mr and Mrs Arthur Oats at their home in High View West Virginia. She is staying as a guest and will be there for an unspecified period in a cordial social arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Estep
Mrs
Arthur Oats
High View
W. Va
Mr and Mrs Sheetz Stay At Shaf fenaker Inn
Mr and Mrs H C Sheetz are spending a couple of weeks at Shaf fenaker's Inn on Capon River, enjoying a quiet sojourn at the riverside lodging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Sheetz
Capon River
Mrs Hunter Kern Returns to New York After Visit
Mrs. Hunter N. Kern has returned to New York following a week or two at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. John W. Affleck on Peyton Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter N. Kern
New York
John W. Affleck
Peyton Street
Poole Family Returns From Baltimore Church Meeting
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Poole along with Mrs J S Luttrell Mrs Alter Cooper and Mr Holmes Poole have returned from Baltimore after spending a week at a church gathering.
Meade Memorial Church Benefit Tournament at White Post Grove
A benefit tournament is set for Saturday August 29 1925 at 1 pm at White Post Grove to raise funds for Meade Memorial Church. There will be horse and automobile events and other attractions with refreshments and lunch on the grounds and admission 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Post Grove
Meade ‘Memorial Church
Invitation to ante the latest from Evening Star
Margaret L Hodgson presents an invitation to readers of the Evening Star. The notice invites attention to a forthcoming presentation or event, emphasizing courtesy and readership engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Star
Margaret L. Hodgson
Tourists In Collision Near Berryville Caverns
Mr and Mrs Peterson of Staten Island New York and their two daughters and son escaped serious harm when their auto veered to avoid a second car on Berryville pike. The car hit a fence then overturned injuring the son a fractured arm and one daughter two knocked out teeth. They were treated by Dr C R Anderson before continuing to Hagerstown Maryland by rail. The damaged car was left roadside pending repairs. The other vehicle dashed into a cornfield after clearing the fence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
Staten Island
New York
Berryville Pike
Winchester
C. R. Anderson
Hagerstown
No Complaint of Mayor's Automobile
A report circulated claiming Mayor Ward was cited for washing or ordering his car washed. The rumor proved unfounded. the mayor's vehicle remains dusty like other cars obeying ordinances during the drought and water shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Can't Wash Cars By Old System
The Valley Auto Laundry on West Cork Street was closed by Chief Doran for washing cars under the old town spring water system. The operation had been allowed by the water committee since the old system was unaffected by scarcity, but the permit was revoked after concerns about granting privilege to one user and the company was denied further car washing rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Auto Laundry
Cork Street
Doran
Old Town
Water Committee
Operators Try In Vain To Shake Off Heaviness
Uncertainty in price movements marked today’s stock market as operators tried to overcome heaviness from higher money rates a gasoline price cut war and a sharp nine point drop in Chrysler. United States Steel common rose to 125 percent the highest in months while total trades reached about 1.5 million shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Chryslers
United States Steel Common
Ross Young Suffers Hand Fractures Injury Ends Season
New York Giants right fielder Ross Young sustained two fractures in his right hand when hit by a pitch from Pete Donohue of Cincinnati. Doctors say he probably cannot play again this season as of today, August 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Ross Young
New York Giants
Pete Donohue
Cincinnati
Mr and Mrs Long Headed To Woodstock for Visit and Fishing
Mr and Mrs Robert Long departed last evening for Woodstock to visit relatives and for Mr Long to spend several days fishing on the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Robert Long
Woodstock
Mr. Long
Camping party member returns home from Capon River
Mr. Harry R. Henning, a member of the camping party led by Mr. and Mrs. G. O. Miller to Capon River, returned last evening to his Baltimore home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry R. Henning
G. 0. Miller
Capon River
Baltimore
Miss Kate Barr Returns From North Braddock Visit
Miss Kate Barr, who had been visiting Mrs. Belle Noonan at her North Braddock street home, returned last evening to Wilmington, Delaware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Barr
Belle Noonan
North Braddock Street
Wilmington
Del
Mrs Nannie Fry Returns Home From Martinsburg Visit
Mrs Nannie Fry, a guest of Mr and Mrs Stanley K Harmer, returned to her Martinsburg home today after visiting them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannie Fry
Stanley K. Harmer
Martinsburg
Mr and Mrs Pack Stay at Hotel Jack for Valley Visit
Mr and Mrs M Pack of Richmond Virginia are spending a few days at Hotel Jack and touring the valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. M. Pack
Richmond, Va
Jack
Mrs Clara V Fultz Heads To Front Royal VA
Mrs Clara V Fultz departed this morning for Front Royal Virginia to conduct business and spend the day there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara V. Fultz
Front Royal
Cleveland Man Visits Parents in Clearbrook Home
Mr. Ellis Finfrock of Cleveland Ohio is spending time with his parents Mr. and Mrs. C C Finfrock at their home in Clearbrook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Finfrock
Cleveland
Ohio
Mrs. C. C. Finfrock
Clearbrook
Mr Claud Ryan Heads To Miami For Winter Season
Mr Claud Ryan departed yesterday for Miami Florida where he plans to spend the upcoming winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claud Ryan
Yestreday
Miami, Fla
Theodore Frankenberry Visits Martinsburg Friends
Mr Theodore Frankenberry of Martinsburg West Virginia spent yesterday in town calling on friends and meeting local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Frankenberry
Waf
Martinsburg
W. Va
Golden Jubilee of Father Van Occurs Sep 1
The Rev. Father A. J. Van Ingelgem of St James parish West Falls Church marks his golden jubilee with services September 18. A missionary priest born in Belgium he served 25 years there before moving to the United States in 1900. He built and served multiple Virginia parishes, edited the Catholic Virginian, and remains active daily in Mass and preaching. The celebration includes a high mass, a parish hall dinner, and a public reception with Belgian embassy representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. van Ingelgem
West Falle
Virginia
John McVerry
Winchester
Fortress Mon
Hugh McKeefry
Richmond
Father van Ingelgem
Belgium
United States
Nova Scotia
A. van de Vyver
Van
van de Vyver
Staunton
Augusta
Rockbridge
Rockingham
Bath
Highland
Danville
Father van
Catholic Virginian
Oak Ridge
Thomas F. Ryan
West Falls Church
Fairfax Station
Manassas
Pleasant Valley
Purcellville
Herndon
St. James
Mr and Mrs B H Thomas Visit Sloat Family
Mr and Mrs B H Thomas, guests at the home of Mr and Mrs John Jr Sloat for two weeks, have returned to Berwyn a suburb of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Thomas
Mrs King Returns Home After Visit to Sloat Family
Mrs. William King returns to her Alexandria Virginia home after a visit as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Sloat at their South Main Street residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William King
Alexandria, Va
John S. Sloat
South Main Street
Sternberg Dinner Honors Guest From Harrisonburg
Mr and Mrs N Sternberg hosted a dinner at their home to honor their guest Dr Sanseld from Harrisonburg Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. N. Sternberg
Sanseld
Harrisonburg, Va
Mrs Clyde of Chatham Heads to Charles Town
Mrs Earl Clyde of Chatham Virginia leaves Winchester after a visit on business. She was hosted by Mr and Mrs C A Saum during her stay in Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Clyde
Chatham
Winchester
Charles Town
W. Va
Clyde
C. A. Saum
Luncheon Honors Miss Jean Brady During Towson Visit
Miss Helen Hardy hosted a midday luncheon for Miss Jean Brady, the Towson Md guest of Miss Bernetta Ritter. Brady recently finished studies at Towson Normal, and the event highlighted her house guest status and local ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Hardy
Jean Brady
Bernetta Ritter
Miss Brady
Towson
Towson Normal
Cornwell Family Trip Includes Cumberland Visit
Mrs. Kate Cornwell and her granddaughter Mary Louise Cornwell of Pittsburgh traveled to Cumberland Maryland for a visit. They also called on Mrs. Cornwell's brother A A Tysinger during their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Cornwell
Mary Louise Cornwell
Pittsburgh
Cumberland, Md
For Rent Good limestone farm near Boyce
For rent notice advertising a limestone farm near Boyce with instructions to apply at the Star office. Dated August 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyce
Star Office
Furnished 8 Room Residence for Rent
Furnished eight room house available September first through July first in a desirable residential section. Apply at 214 West Cork Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Cork St
Bargain Used Cars at Winchester Hudson Co
A local notice advertises used cars for sale at bargain prices by Winchester Hudson Co. The brief listing notes available stock and discounts as part of a regional marketplace posting dated August 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Hudson CO
Virginia crops improve on plentiful rains
Weekly crop and weather report for Virginia notes widespread showers improving most growing crops. Cool late in the week aided conditions. Late corn and cotton progressed well, tobacco second growth varied by locality and cured poorly in some cases. Sweet potatoes peanuts good, potatoes fair to poor, apples favorable, and melons plentiful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Virginia
Fractures Arm Cranking Car In Winchester Gas Work
Two members of the Goss family suffer fractures from accidents. Fred Goss, supervising Winchester Gas Co. construction, fractured his left arm after falling over a log. His son Robert Goss broke his right arm while cranking an automobile, the fracture near the wrist. Dr. Anderson provided surgical aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goss
Fred Goss
Winchester Gas Co
Robert Goss
Anderson
Ellingson Girl Goes To Prison
Dorothy Ellingson, 17, found guilty of manslaughter in the murder of her mother is sentenced to a state prison term of one to ten years by a San Francisco jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
San Francisco
Dorothy Ellingson
Sailor Killed During Gun Drill Aboard Oklahoma
One sailor was killed and another seriously injured during a turret drill on the battleship Oklahoma while en route from New Zealand to Samoa. The incident occurred yesterday aboard the ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Oklahoma
New Zealand
Samoa
Labor Secretary Holds Conference on Coal Status
Secretary of Labor Davis, back in Washington from a six week trip abroad, began a conference with Hugh L. Kerwin, director of conciliation, to learn the current status of the anthracite controversy. The talks revived rumors the government may intervene in the coal situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Davis
Hugh L. Kerwin
Department
Sinking of Vessel Blame Falls On Many Officials
A War Department report on the sinking of the steamer Norman in the Mississippi River on January 15 fixes responsibility on nearly all district officials and employees directly connected with the boat and its operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Norman
Mississippi River
Bandits Move Dr. Howard Up River in Manchuria
Bandits holding American eye specialist Dr. Harvey J. Howard at Peking Union Medical College flee Chinese troops by boat along the Hwackwan river. They take him to a point about 250 miles from Fuchin in Holungkiang province, near Harbin, as authorities scramble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Harbin
Manchuria
Harvey J. Howard
Peking Union Medical College
Toy
Hwackwan River
Fuchin
Manchurian
Holungkiang
Mrs Haddox Returns Home From Extended Trip
Mrs J P Haddox returns to her home after a month visiting her daughter Mrs Frank Gilhausen in Chillicothe Ohio and her son Bernard Redmon in Garrett Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Haddox
Frank Gilhausen
Chillicothe
Ohio
Bernard Redmon
Garrett
Ind
Miss Agnes Moore Goes Home From Sloat Visit
Miss Agnes Moore, guest of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Sloat, has returned to her Worcester Ohio home after a period staying with the Sloats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Moore
John S. Sloat
Worcester
Ohio
Water Leaks Prompt Winchester Action On Basin 10
There is no material change in Winchester's water supply with inflow at Rouss Springs down from Monday but saved by new economies in use. City officials report many leaks found in mains and taps and police, managers, and plumbers are racing to repair them. The water shutdowns persist as crews tackle numerous small leaks, with several homeowners notified to fix issues immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Rouss Springs
MacMillan Arctic Expedition Resumes Southward Voyage
The Bowdoin and Peary of the MacMillan Arctic expedition resumed southward travel from Murchison Sound Greenland after weather delays. A National Geographic Society radio dispatch notes they left August 24 and anchored at Bell Rock Fritz Clarence Island in Booth Sound on August 25 due to head winds and fog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
MacMillan Arctic Expedition
Greenland
National Geographic Society
Bowdoin and Peary
Murchison Sound
Labrador
Bell Rock
Fritz Clarence Island
Booth Sound
Convention To Nominate State Senate Candidate At 2 P. M
The Democratic district convention to nominate a candidate to succeed Harry F Byrd will convene at 2 PM tomorrow at the Court House. Delegates from Clarke Shenandoah Frederick and Winchester will cast 77 votes though some delegations carry half votes, potentially increasing attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Senate
Harry F. Byrd
Court House
Clarke
Shenandoah
Frederick
Winchester
Nathanson Family Expected Home Tonight
Mrs. B. J. Nathanson and daughters Estelle and Hannareba are due back here tonight after visiting friends in Tarboro North Carolina, their former home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. J. Nathanson
Estelle
Hannareba
Tarboro
N. C
Cook Family Returns Home From Atlantic City Visit
Mr and Mrs Charles Cook and daughter Christina have returned to their home after spending a visit in Atlantic City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Cook
Christina
Atlantic City
Fair Season Tickets Go On Sale This Week
Limited to 500 tickets marketed for all week four days and four nights. On sale at the People's Drug Store and Red Apple Restaurant for two dollars. Ends noted as August 24 in the source text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Drug Store
Red Apple
Refrigeration Now On at Winchester Cold Storage
Winchester Cold Storage Inc announces refrigeration now available at the New Cold Storage, Main Street. Facility offers storage for domestic fruit and commercial crops and pledges careful handling and climate control for all consignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Cold Storage, Inc
Main Street
Brass bed and springs for sale at Leicester Street
For sale notice listing a brass bed and springs. Respondents directed to apply at 316 West Leicester Street. Item described concisely with location for pickup or inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leicester St
Police Efforts to Halt Tongs War Rise in East City Precautions
New York and other eastern centers brace for a fresh tong war as five Chinese die and three are wounded in 24 hours. Over 100 Chinese arrested and police guard Chinatowns across major cities including New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Newark, Baltimore, and Pittsburgh. The Hip Sings and On Leong tong factions clash amid warnings and investigations into Kwong’s fatally shot restaurant owner in Baltimore City as investigators hunt for tong leaders and chalked door markings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Lice
East
Middle
Boston
Philadelphia
Newark
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Hip
Aternal
Au Kwong
Kwong
Land General Hospital
Chan
On Leong
Hip Song
Charles Lastner
Western District
Taurant
Sasins
Sam Lee
Kwang
Braddock Street Sunday School Picnic Planned
Braddock Street Sunday School holds a picnic on Thursday August 27 at Golightley’s Oped von location with gathering at 2 p m sharp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock Street
Golightley's
Chorel
Red) For Sal at the right price Eighty shares
Classified note offers eighty shares for sale at a fair price with a seven percent return. Message requests interested parties to respond by sending details to Box 4, City, 8 26 LP.
Winchester Public School Registration Details 1921
Registration dates for grades 1-3 and 4 5 are set at Kerr Building and Handley on September 9th through 15th from 9 to 1. Entrance age is six by September 15th. New pupils must present birth certificate and doctor’s vaccination certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Kerr Building
Handley
Costagious of
Wares
Local visitor stays with vicer in-law kinfolk
Mr. A. L. Saunt of Sher Va. is spending time as a guest of his brother in law, Mr. and Ce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Saunt
Sher Va
and Ce
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Lucy Riffey
Lost City
West Va
Het UP
Nesster
Press-Herald
George Jordan
Bridge Street
Westbrook
Ordan
Congrt
Ross
Ellingson
Labor
Dr. Howard
MacMillan
Geo. Washington
National Ave
Cook's Park
Manis
Pol Cem
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