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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1925

Page

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Mine maintenance cost to run to 5.7 million monthly

Operators say the coming mine suspension will cost about 5.7 million dollars a month as 168,000 workers face contract expiration and a near total walkout that will shut 828 mines across ten counties affecting up to 500,000 dependents plus 10,000 railway workers. President Coolidge remains hands off.

Associated Press Philadelphia Anthracite Bureau of Information Samuel D. Warriner W. W. Inglis Hazelton Lehigh Field Lehigh Railway Swampscott Mass Coolidge Federal Coal Commission John Hays Hammond Hammond Congress

Theodore Windle Dies At Memorial Hospital At 85

Theodore C Windle a longtime retired butcher of this city died yesterday morning at Memorial Hospital after a long illness from paralysis He was about 85 years old He ran a butcher shop at Water and Braddock streets for nearly 40 years and then retired to farm He is survived by a sister Mrs Joseph Lyder who lived with him and a brother George Windle The funeral will be held at the old homeplace Braddock and Leicester streets at 3 30 o clo ck Tuesday Rev B V Switzer will officate and burial will be at Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Theodore C. Windle Memorial Hospital Windle Water and Braddock Streets Joseph Lyder George Windle Braddock Pricester B. V. Switzer Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church Fh. South Mount Hebron Cemetery

Rei Moling and Seal Special Sale Hang Emb'd Undergarment

Rei Moling and Seal announce a special sale on embroidered undergarments on page 7. The notice highlights discount pricing and limited stock aimed at bargain shoppers.

Rei Moling and Seal

Biggest fair in Winchester ready with wild shows and circus

The Winchester fairgrounds prepare for a historic event with California Franks wild horse and steer acts, a 40,000 volt horse Apollo, and Riley's Circus supplying midway and sideshows. Gate opens tomorrow with children cared for at the kiddery while families enjoy the sights.

Fair Grounds California Frank Walla Walla Washington Broncos Gorham Mass Jackass Joshua Francis Risley Apollo Fairgrounds C. 8. Fogle Contracting Firm Winchester Jack

Lost gold Elgin watch with initials on back

Reward offered for return of a gold Elgin watch with chain and initials I. E. on the back. Case number 625326. Return to 302 West Water Street. Advertisement appears in S. H. Hable's notice on page 3.

Elgin W. Water St

For Sale Orchard Ladders and Picking Crates

Orchard ladders priced at 20 cents per foot and picking crates at 30 cents each. Advertisement from Glaze Bro listing farming supplies with dated shorthand.

Glaize

Money to Loan on Farms by Greenbrier Joint Stock Bank

Greenbrier Joint Stock Land Bank offers farm loans with attorney Harry R. Kern cited as contact. Public notice styled as a financing offer for agricultural property with formal endorsement.

Green Brier Joint Stock Land Bank Harry R. Kern

Sarah Zane Fire Co Pre-Convention Meeting Called

The Sarah Zane Fire Company holds a last special meeting urging all members to attend Monday night August 31 at 8 o'clock to finalize convention arrangements. Secretary notes this reminder in the 8 29 1p 21 item.

Sarah Zane Fire CO Chambersburg

Water Notice Car Washing and Sprinkling Hours

Water Committee announces car washing allowed daily from 6 to 7 p m and sprinkling permitted except streets until further notice. The notice provides the regulation reference 8-31-1p-21.

Carolanna Rooms Advertises Rates at Market Street

The Carolanna Rooms promote rooms starting at one dollar with a location at 18 S Market St. The short notice appears in an early 20th century paper listing.

Farewell Sermon for Winchester Minister At First Christian

The Rev J F Morgan preached his last sermon as pastor of First Christian Church to a full house with overflow. Friendship Fire Company attended in a large delegation led by Morgan who wrote the choir song Old Friendship. A sealed envelope on the pulpit contained 25 dollars in gold as appreciation from the Ladies Auxiliary. Morgan departs Tuesday for Norfolk Va. Rev W T Crawford to arrive around October 1 to begin services.

J. F. Morgan First Christian Church Friendship Fire Company Morgan Winchester Chaplain Morgan Anna Amelia Seabright Morgen Ladies’ Auxiliary W. T. Crawford

Dorman Greene dies at Fort Loudoun after long life

Daniel Dorman Greene died at his Fort Loudoun home at 2 a m Sunday. He left a son Harry B Greene and daughter Mrs Thomas Johnson of Philadelphia. Survived by four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral at Fort Loudoun Seminary at 5 p m Tuesday with Dr F T McFaden officiating. pallbearers listed.

Daniel Dorman Greene Fort Loudoun Harry B.reene Mr. Greene James F. Greene Albany County N. Y Sally Dorman Daniel Dorman Dormansyville Dolly Burhans Vandevanter Judge Vandevanter United States Supreme Court Greene Methodist Episcopal Church South Harry 2. Greene Thomas “. Johnson Philadelphia Tarry James Greene Dorothy Greene Ray Johnson Harry Johnson Fort Loudoun Seminary F. T. McFaden W. W. Glass Jno

Winchester Memorial Hospital to enlarge nurses home

Winchester Memorial Hospital plans major expansion funded by subscriptions. The nurses home will be enlarged to three stories with a northward extension to house 40 nurses and key staff. A large central heating plant will be installed to cut coal costs, with a new two story addition for medical and obstetrical wards and an operating room planned for obstetrics.

Winchester Memorial Hospital Hunter H. McGuire Stuart H. Edmonds Edmonds Cork _ street McGuire

Water Shortage In Winchester Linked To Creek Diversion

Residents discuss a possible cause for Winchester's water short age as hydraulic engineer Alexander Spottswood Dandridge notes that diverting Abram's Creek water from Hillyards dam may have driven the shortage. He explains sink holes in the dam allow underground flow to Reuss Spring and cites the temporary rise after the course was restored.

Winchester The Star Alexander Spottswood Dandridge Abram’s Hillyard Mr. Dandridge Reuss Spring C. A. Rahiman Rouss Spring

Over $1,000,000 In Horses To Be Shown Here During the Fair

The article notes the largest gathering of horses and related animals expected at the local society grounds for the fair. It highlights plans for judging, displays, and the scale of the event, underscoring significant interest from breeders and spectators. The piece also covers Labor Day observances and a merchants’ appeal to close shops for the Winchester fire department picnic at Golightly's Park.

Winchester Fire Department Golightly's Park Opequon Firemen’s Welfare Association Winchester

Clarke County Shines in Harness Show Entries at Winchester

Clarke County sends a large entry of thoroughbreds to the Winchester harness events with entries from Red Gate farm and notable horses like Minor Hal and Eleanor Worth aiming to break records. Local riders, young ladies, and stables including Miss Cobbs and Jack Trapnell showcase top stock as spectators anticipate exciting races and exhibitions at the capital horse show.

Clarke Red Gate Blue Grass Edward Jack) Johnston Love Ury Cobs Miss Cobs Julia Gat Nancy P. Hannan Hedrick Washington Benny M Johnny B Bonnington Hal Eleanor Worth Rockville Bertha Aquilan Bob Barr Winchester Society Winchester Robert Barr

Fair dining invite from Church of Christ Ladies' Aid Society

An invitation to the Fair asks Jack and Jill with the babies to join the Ladies Aid Society of Church of Christ for meals in the main dining room. Meals available at all hours.

Jill Ladies’ Aid Society of Church of Christ

Furnished 8 room residence for rent

Furnished 8 room residence for rent from September 1 to July 1. Located in a desirable residential section. Apply at 214 West Cork Street. Terms and availability noted.

Cork St

Dance Postponed by Fair in Cook Today

Owing to the fair Cook’s Tuesday night dance is postponed until Friday. The change shifts the weekly social event to accommodate fair activities.

Cook

Wanted Girl to Look After Young Boy at Star Office

Help wanted notice seeks a girl to look after a young boy. Apply at Star office. Dated August 26. Page fragment from local newspaper.

Star Office

For Sale Brass bed and springs advertised

For sale brass bed and springs. Apply at W Leicester Street 1p tl.

W. Leicester

Winchester School Registration Opens for New Pupils

Winchester Public Schools set September 9 as first day of classes. Registration for grades 1-3 takes place September 3-5 at the Kerr Building from 9 to 1, while grades 4-12 register at the Handley Building same dates and hours. Children must be six or older by September 15 and present birth certificates and vaccination and disease certificates.

Winchester Public Kerr Handley H. 8. Duffey

Mrs H H McGuire Breaks Leg in Dance Accident

Mrs Hunter H McGuire, a leading Winchester society figure, is confined to Memorial Hospital after fracturing a small bone in her left leg during a Friday evening dance at the Barrie home on Amherst Street. The injury occurred when she slipped on a slipper with a rounded sole. The bone was set that night and she rests comfortably with prospects of early recovery.

Hunter H. McGuire Winchester Memorial Hospital Alexander Barrie Amherst Street McGuire

Greater Movie Season Opens Tonight at Empire

The Greater Movie Season of 1925 26 opens tonight at the Empire Theatre with The Iron Horse. The run continues tomorrow with additional showings and features The Unholy Three from Metro Goldwyn season, the Pemberton Dancers, and the Washington Empire orchestra. Next week includes National Fox Week with special screen productions and full music scores by the Washington orchestra. Matinees run all day this week and next.

Empire Theatre Iron Horse Metro-Goldwyn Capitol Theatre New York City Washington Pemberton Washington Empire Orchestra National Fox Washington Orchestra

Home Boys Candy Fluff Machine at the fair

The Home Boys promote an electric candy fluff machine offering tasty sweets. Conducted by H Russell Potts Rhodes Hunisberry and Clay Manuel. See them at the fair this week.

H. — Russell Potts Rhodes Hunisberry Clay Manuel

Republicans Meeting to Select Delegates in Winchester

Republicans of Frederick County plan a meeting at the Court House in Winchester on Tuesday at 7 p.m. to choose delegates for the state convention. W. E. Cather is chairman.

Frederick County Court House Winchester W. E. Cather

Good limestone farm near Boyce for rent

Limestone farm near Boyce is available for rent. Apply at the Star office.

Boyce

Refrigeration Now On at New Cold Storage Maine

Winchester Cold Storage announces refrigeration of its cold store age plant and readiness to cape fruit for domestic purposes and commerce or crop. The notice named New Cold Storage Maine with date 3-25-1p-61.

Maine Winchester Cold Storage Ind

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Federal Commission Theodore Windle Frank and Riley Circus S. H. Hable S. Market St Mr. Morgan Dorman Greene New York Cork Street Claim Water Dandridge Firemen’s Committee Clarke County C. A. Hopkins Har«ness Apps P Berty Sture H. H. McGuire
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