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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1923

Page

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Coolidge Proposes Wide Legislative Program in First Message

President Coolidge outlines a broad program endorsed by his support for a world court with reservations and for Mellon tax cuts. He backs railroad consolidation, farm freight reform, wheat export aid, tariff revision, and anti price fixing. He praises Harding, urges immediate tax relief, and calls for military and naval strengthening, public works, and prohibition enforcement reform.

Associated Press Washington Coolidge Congress Harding Mellon Maki United States Pearl Dy Neber Senate Secretary of the Treasury President Harding Warant Marine Coast Guard Inter- Do Igra Navy Army Panama Canal Etien Federal Coal Commission War Finance Corporation Civil Service Prohibition Enforcement Mississippi Colorado Great Lakes St Lawrence Secretary of the Interior Russia

Notice to public on Brill and Ritter stock books

Notice that the partner's interest in Brill and Ritter stock is sold and all unpaid accounts must be paid by December 15 as the books will be closed. Unpaid bills after that date must be adjusted by creditors. Florida oranges offered by Bailey Bros. while supplies last.

Brill &Ritter Brill’& Ritter

New York Purchase For Nathanson Co Leads Local Fashion Rollout

Mr S J Nathanson of the Nathanson Co arrives from New York with a large shipment of coats suits and dresses for his store. The purchase aims to stock before Christmas and features the latest models and styles. Look for a forthcoming Star advertisement detailing prices.

S. J. Nathanson The Nathanson Co New York N. Main Street

Spot Light Effect The Latest Thing in Photography

Cc Fred Barr discusses the newest trend in photography lighting and its impact on portrait and studio work. Barr explains how the spot light effect creates dramatic shadows and highlights, shaping modern photographic styles.

Fred. Barr

Bowling Alleys Open to Ladies Afternoons at Parson’s Cigar Store

Bowling alleys now in first class condition open to the public with afternoon sessions for ladies. Excludes Saturdays. Parson's Cigar Store at 464 Main Street offers the facility and service. Phone 222-W.

Rouss Fire Co. Plans December Monthly Meeting

Rouss Fire Co. holds its regular monthly meeting Friday evening at o clock. President WEH Berry presides and D Brown serves as secretary.

BERRY Pres D. Brown, Secty

Man Thought Dead Held on Arson Charge

Three years after a burned skeleton was found at a Lake Neba gammon cottage in Wisconsin, Edward J. Sailstad former Eau Claire phonograph company head was arrested near Napa California on arson charges. He confessed to robbing a grave placing the body in the cottage and firing the structure with his stenographer Dorothy Anderson held for questioning.

Associated Press Napa Cal Lake Nebagammon Wis Edward J. Sailstad Sailstad Anglim Allen McFee Miss Anderson

Jackie Coogan likeness contest at Winchester Empire Theatre

Winchester hosts a Jackie Coogan likeness contest linked to the film Long Live the King at the Empire Theatre. Children aged 4 to 7 report Friday at 4 PM to be judged by Mayor Glass with two groups performing Friday and Saturday nights for $10 and $5 gold prizes.

Winchester Empire Theatre Metro Jackie Coogan Mary Roberts Rinehart New York City Washington, D. C New York Washington Winchester Evening Star Star Glass Jackie the Empire Mayor Glass

Sarah Zane Fire Company Meeting Notice

The regular monthly meeting of the Sarah Zane Fire Company will be held Friday evening at o'clock. All members are requested to be present. H. H. Willis Captain.

Sarah Zane Fire Company H. H. Willis

Frederick County Board Approves 1924 Road and Utility Actions

The Frederick County Board at its December session unanimously adopted state aid application for 1924 road work funds and authorized surveys for the Charles Town road to Red Bud Knob path. It extended electric line permits from North Frederick to White Hall and recommended A J Tavenner as county surveyor. The board also approved bridge plans for the Charles Town road and set election costs for November 6.

Ppaervmore Frederick County E ‘Highway Department of State Charles Town Road Red Bud Knag Milburn Road A. J. Tavenner Roa Stonewall District John Mase Frederick Electric Light Company North Frederick White Hall Whiting Circuit Court Boart Baltim and Ohio Railroad Company

Headquarters drill notice and local sale advertisement

All members must attend regular drill Thursday night at 7 30 sharp. Sale of fancy articles and hot drinks Friday December 7th at 7 30 P M Presbyterian Church Parlor. Also help wanted for general house work and Ford sedan for sale advertised by J Howard Cather and Co.

Presbyterian Church Ford J. Howard Cather

Christmas Gift Idea From The Evening Star

A Christmas pitch says a year’s subscription to The Star brings lasting pleasure. The People's Drug Co promotes gift purchases with a nudge to save money before buying.

Evening Star The People’s Drug Co

Oyster Supper Friday and Saturday in December

Japanese Tea and Oyster Supper announced for Friday and Saturday December 7 and 8. Event scheduled at Lomo Bo Halt with notices from Hoffman and the Oyster Supper committee.

Lomo

City Manager reports street progress and funding gaps

City Manager L R Dettra updates Common Council on street work, noting tar patching progress and upcoming completions on Kent and Gerrard streets, with about 1770.4 left in the account and an estimated 3000 more needed to finish the year. Water work runs high due to pump installations and bond expenditures are itemized.

L. R. Dettra Common Council Kent Strets Clifford Street Gerrard Street Washinon Street Handley School Gerrard Braddock Gray Avenue West Clifford Charles Street Coty Hali

Friendship Fire Company Monthly Meeting Notice

Regular monthly meeting set for Thursday night December 6 at 8 o clock. Every member requested to attend due to important business to transact. Signed by Captain W. Forney.

The Friendship Fire Company W. Forney

Home for Sale on 415 South Stewart Street

Red pressed brick residence on a sought after Red Stewart Street block. Desirable in the best residential section with reasonable price and easy terms. Will trade for a smaller home. GEO. B. CHAPMAN, Ford Agency.

South Stewart St Geo. B. Chapman Ford Agency

Sale of Chas. H. Harper Postponed to Dec 10 1923

The sale of Chas. H. Harper is postponed to December 10 1923 at 11 A.M. with the original terms and conditions unchanged. Public notice requires all interested bidders to attend at the designated courthouse.

Chas. H. Harper

Final Appeal for Roll Call by Red Cross

The friends of the American Red Cross urged to send contributions or pledges to Mrs. R. T. Barton or Robert L. Gray for quarterly or monthly payments. Continued list of subscribers for 1924 includes Miss Rebecca Bell Rev W L Dudley Miss Jennie Green Mrs James Grammer Mr and Mrs Fred Glaize N Hensell L L Hockman Miss Minnie Keller Mrs John Yyers Miss Nona Ritter James W Rhodes and Mrs W A Talbot.

Friends of the American Red Cross R. T. Barton Roll Call Robert L. Gray Rebecca Bell W. L. Dudley Jennie Green James Grammer Fred Glaize

Market optimism follows Congress deadlock end

Widespread speculation and rising industrial outlook lift stocks in early trading. Popular specialties like motors and tobaccos absorb demand while low priced rails stay strong. Erie and Western Railway shares hit new yearly highs as Calmoney opens at 4 1/2 percent.

Associated Press New York Congress Timket Iit Motors and Tobaccos Erie Webash Calmoney

Great Divide sermon at Winchester revival

Rev J F Morgan delivers message on The Great Divide between nations and God. He cites a Ohio court house rain path misfortune as metaphor for small causes producing large spiritual divides. Emphasizes Christ as bridge, urges response tonight and at weekend services with topics The Final Gathering and What if Jesus Should Come To Winchester Tonight.

J. F. Morgan Lfe Batwee Ohio Lake Ontario St Lawrence Gulf of Mexico Morgan Labborn Jesus Christ Spoongren Speaker Onl Winchester

Frost Likely in Florida Tonight Across Atlantic Coast

Washington reports frost likely along the Atlantic coast tonight as far south as central Florida, the Weather Bureau announced.

Florida Associated Press Washington Atlantic Coast Morida Weather Bureau

Marines Seize Canton Customs House in Foreign Gunboat Action

Marines from foreign gunboats anchored off Canton reportedly took possession of the customs house there. They are said to be armed with machine guns as six foreign gunboats lay off Shameen. London dispatch says powers sent marines to stop Sun Yat Sen from seizing the customs house.

Associated Press Hon Kong Canton Shameen Sun Yat Sen London Hong Kong

Zaza and Glor ia Swanson Screenings Prompt Local Hype

Paramount presents Zaza with Gloria Swanson at the Empire tonight at 7 and 9 15 marking a well received showing. Local audiences anticipate Jackie Coogan in Long Live the King tomorrow and Saturday.

Paramount the Empire Jackie Coogan

Election Day in Britain Shapes Future Policy

Report from London notes voters in 549 constituencies and Northern Ireland cast ballots to decide postwar policy. Lady Astor expected to keep her Plymouth seat as Conservatives aim for a parliamentary majority, Lloyd George and Baldwin figure in shifting alliances amid weather and turnout concerns.

Plymouth Astor Tages Lady Astor London North Ireland Polis Rame Dl Astor Emataatl Lloyd George Labor Baldwin Great Britain

Judge rules on Ku Klux Klan case proceedings

Baltimore December proceedings against Gove and the State Army Co opened as the four pledges to be used if approved. Judge Carr Bond dismissed today in City Court. Bond ruled the proceedings proper and that the writ of damus concerns public duties and the arrangements for enterprise.

I Pi Baltimore Dee Gove State Army Thomas D . Knights

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