Man Awarded 10000 in Norfolk W R Co Injury Case
In Clarke county circuit court a jury awarded Grover C. Lloyd ten thousand dollars against the Norfolk and Western Railway Company for injuries from a heavy steel rail lift on February 13 1923. Lloyd a section hand contends four men carried 1100 pounds, tearing ligaments and leaving him a near invalid. Railroad doctors testified no further injury existed. The verdict may be appealed to the state Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke County
Grover C. Lloyd
Norfolk and Western Railrea& Com
Russell Cather
Joseph F. Moore
Berryville
Aubrey Weaver
W. T. Lewis
Norfolk and Western Railroad Company
Werther
C. R. Anderson
Winchester
Lloyd
Supreme Court of the State
Doctor Franz N. Baker of Virginia Dies at 83
Dr. Franz Norval Baker, 83, of Whitacre Virginia, died at home Saturday morning after paralytic illness following his brother Erastus B. Baker’s death in September or October. A Civil War veteran and ranger, he fought at Gettysburg and helped capature General Lee's wagon train. He practiced in Shenandoah County and La Folietteville before retirement, leaving a large extended family.
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Whitacre
Franz Norval Baker
Here
Erastus B. Baker
Dr. Baker
Gettysburg
Lee
Cumberland
Mae
Fou
Mance
Resae
Aegires
Wre
Adams
Phe
Nephe
Crowd Packs Rouss Hall for Weekend Bazaar
A large crowd attends a Saturday bazaar in Rouss Hall with live turkey giveaways each night. Miss Frances Evans wins the turkey in the nightly drawing as attendees enter with tickets and names. The dance orchestra, led by the clan, provides the music and suppers are well enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouss Hall
Frances Evans
Wanted Immediately Clean Cotton Rage at The
A terse appeal seeks prompt action regarding a clean cotton rage incident at The location. Details remain unclear in the fragment. Authorities have yet to name any suspects or specify dates or outcomes.
Liking for Girl Purely Platonic Says Thrift
Washington December 8. William C. Thrift a local musician denies misconduct with the other woman in his divorce case. He says he never used profane language or threatened his wife and that he insisted the guest use the davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eer
Sposive
Thrift
Davenport
Winchester
Opposition 10 More Chaplains in Reserve Unit
In Atlanta on December 8 the Federal Council of Churches referred a resolution by Dr. Charles C. Morrison to investigate its stance on appointing chaplains to the officers reserve corps. William Jennings Bryan and Dr. James T. Shotwell outlined methods to outlaw war and urged a world court and a referendum to preserve peace. Recommendations for world-wide peace were adopted after their addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Atlanta
Charles C. Morrison
Chicago
Committee On Army and Navy
Federal Council of Churches
Bryan
William Jennings Bryan
James T. Shotwell
Carnegie Endowment For International Peace
Mr. Bryan
New York
Hudson & Essex Best Dollar for Dollar Value on Market
Winchester Hudson Co. advertises best dollar for dollar value on the market in a compact 1 page classified style note, referencing product value and brand prominence in the listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Hudson. Co
Foreign born residents boost Red Cross support in Winchester
The piece highlights Spanish, Greek, Italian and other foreign born residents contributing to Red Cross efforts in Winchester. It commends American citizens of Latin origin for civic loyalty while detailing Saturday’s donations and the work of the local production committee led by Mrs. Robert Lee Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Conrad
Fred Forney
Els Wescen
Michael Gollins Meneecwe
Lars
Gertrude Higgins
Catherine Shibre Es
Daniel Luptom
Myrtle Miller
Daniel Strickler
G. O
Huth Port
Mary Bell
Deus
Salome Crisman
Thelma Clarke
Geet
Carl Cather
L. R. Dettra
Paul Dunham
Jack Joh
Omar Jackson
Fan D. Kenney
Miss Newton
Elizabeth Normandy
Rose
Pete EC Ngal
Earl Parks
R. Is
Philip Aaeereadicenn
Windiaweatar
F. Haithaclotti
John, Dillis
James Chancleris
Louis Fountas
Steve Veatras
James Gates
I. Lorzozzérm
Red Cross
Winchester
Robert Lee Grant
H. D. Albin
Susan Colston
E. C. Oldham
Boyd Richards
Martin Wisecarver
F. A. Shryock
Hoffman
Nellie Moling
J. C. Smith
Virginia Kurtz
Claude Cammer
Veteran of Civil War Answers Last Roll Call
Winchester mourns Ebersole as a Civil War veteran dies aged about 79. He served in the Union Army artillery in Texas and lived in Frederick County Virginia and Clarke County. Survived by wife Sarah J Bush and children Ollie Matthew Howard and others, with one brother Samuel in Ohio. Funeral at Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Hebron
Sheridan Newcome
S. Ellis Maley
John M. Paw
Lohn Capper
Dr. Hampsten
Robert S. Smith
Eberpole
Chambersburg
David Ebersole
Ebersole
Light Artillery
Army of the Southwest
Texas
Frederick County
Clarke
Sarah J. Bush
Ollie Ebersole
Matthew Ebersole
Winchester
Howard _Ebersole
Wadesville
Heuspuffiack
Ancluse
Jane
OT Brown
Samuel Ebersole
Eaton
Ohio
Burglar Entered Fred S. Boyds Drug Store
A thief entered Fred S. Boyds drug store at Main and Water by removing shutter bolts and breaking a window pane. He reached the storeroom but fled when prescription clerk W L Stephenson appeared. A narcotics key was missing and only a few pennies were possibly taken. funds from Saturday had already been removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred S. Boyd
Main and Water Streets
W. L. Stephenson
Stephenson
Life Insurance Writer Wanted by Winchester Star Ad
Ambitious man sought to write Life Insurance copy, part or full time. No experience needed, just willingness to work. Contract arranged with home office. interview set. Write Life Insurance and address to Winchester Star. Manicurist at Hotel Jack seeks appointment by phone.
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Home Office
Winchester Star
Jack
Mrs. Lydia Ritter Dies After Long Illness at Memorial Hospital
Mrs. Lydia F. Ritter wife of Theodore H. Ritter of East Piccadilly Street died at 9 10 am at Memorial Hospital from complications of a prolonged diabetes illness She is survived by her husband and ten children plus multiple siblings and half siblings A funeral service will be held Wednesday at 2 pm at the United Brethren Church with interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery Pallbearers are listed.
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Lydia F. Ritter
Theodore H. Ritter
East Piccadilly Street
Memorial Hospital
Ritter
Miss Poston
John F
Elizabeth Poston
Loudoun County
Mr. Ritter
Winchester
Kathryn Swartz
Berryville
Robert Poston
Washington, D. C
Theodore Poston
Baltimore
Afoe
Helder
United Brethren Church
George W. Stover
Frank T. McFaden
Presbyterian Church
J. F. Morgan
First Christian Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
W. A. Sale
Roy A. Larrick
H. B. McKee
Madonna of the Streets at Empire Theatre with Sills and Nazimova
Milton Sills and Nazimova appear in Madonna of the Streets at the Empire Theatre. The film portrays a sidewalk girl and a benefactor who gives millions to the poor, with themes of love and sacrifice. Shows today and tomorrow with full orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Sills
Nazimova
Empire Theatre
the Empire
Poultry Wanted for Heavy Live Fowls and Young Chickens
Classified note by H. D. Albin seeks heavy live fowls and young chickens, about 3 to 4 pounds, in rocks or reds. Publication date 12-28. Local offer for livestock buyers and poultry sellers.
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H. D. Albin
Special Sale of Oriental Articles at The George Washington
A special sale offers linens embroideries laces ivories brasses jewelry and shawls as universal Christmas gifts. Held at The George Washington Hotel on December 9 and 10 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. featuring a wide range of Oriental articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington Hotel
Worth $5 Dollar Day coupon winner named
The holder of number 7975 wins five dollars in gold. all other numbers void. Also an after January 1 1925 rental offer for a Desirable store room on North Main Street Winchester Virginia between Water and Piccadilly. Classified ad references F B Box 85.
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North Main St
Water
Piccadilly
Winchester
300 Christmas Trees to Select From at 25 Cents
Mack Noonan advertises 300 Christmas trees available at 25 cents each. Also offers three building lots near Handley Schools with easy terms, inviting readers to write XYZ care Star. notice dated December 5, 1931.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Mack Noonan
Handley Schools
Hiker Nell Walker Plans World Tour Stop in Winchester
Nell Walker, Los Angeles adventurer, arrives for a day or two in Winchester at the George Washington Hotel. She will show a personal film at the Colonial Theater and discuss her around the world trek which has spanned 20 months and covers many continents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell A.“ Walker
Los Angeles
Cal
Winchester
California
George Washington Hotel
Comal Amerapeeee
Miss Walker
Colonial Theater
United States
Alaska
Mexico
Havana
South America
Europe
Asia
South Africa
Orient
Australia
Honolulu
Shenandoah Valley alumni to hold dance and banquet
The Shenandoah Valley alumni of Virginia Polytechnic Institute plan a December 26 social at the George Washington Hotel. The 9:30 PM formal dance features Joe Verzi’s Virginia Serenaders and a 2 AM close, with invitation-only entry and chaperones listed. A 7 PM to 9 PM banquet proceeds for VPI former students in the lower Shenandoah Valley. H. M. Hallatt chairs arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
George Washington
B. N. Rice
H. 8. Barr
A. A. Jackson
Joe Verzi
Virginia Serenaders
H. B. McCormac
P. H. Gold
J. W. Sibert
L. E. Rice
L. D. Jackson
H. 8. Duffey
Shenandoah Valley
George Washington Hotel
H. M. Hallatt
Fairmont Avenue
Hallatt
Fred Morris
Harrisonburg
H. S .Barr
Winchester
Francis Willey
Front Royal
H. S. Barr
Wanted Apartment Ad Seeks Central Location and Heating
Classified note requests a well located and well heated apartment with reasonable terms. Inquires about presence of attached garage and its price. Appears in a short wants section titled L. M. S cate of Star.
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L. M. S* Cate
Star
New Nurse Arrivals Boost Win Community Health Efforts
The Nurse Association in Win vicinity announces two new hires Miss Geg gins and Miss Evelyn Dean to expand coverage. They will work Sunday hours 2 to 3 pm and provide practical nursing services, addressing growing demand beyond the prior single nurse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nurse Association
Win
Geggins
Evelyn Dean
Espary
Higgins
Elks Pay Honor at Memorial Services in Colonial Theatre
An Elks memorial service was held at the Colonial Theatre to honor departed members. About 160 Elks attended as wreaths and lights symbolized losses, with addresses by W. Va. barrister Lewis Bumgardner and ritual readings. The program included organ solos and a reading of the roll of the dead.
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Colonial Theatre
Elks
Rhe Epeallee
Lewis Bumgardner
W. Va
Hepder
Bumgardner
Pocey H Winchester Lodge
Chester Lodge
Spillman
Wincheater
Front Royal
Man
Leesburg
Mount Hebron
Edwin C
Thelma Berger
Marcellus Anderson
Robt. B
Randolph
C. K
R. E. Griffith
Bumgard
J. F. Morgan
Nelsény
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Grover Lloyd
I. N. Baker
Vaucluse
Aense
Bazar
W.C. Thrift
Washington
W. 3. Bryan
Dr. Shotwell
Moling and Seal
Hudson & Essex
Sat- Ufpgry Ee Va Lege
Fe .i Ceca
Winchester Hospital
Nell Walker
Valley
Geo
Miss Dean
Dare
Miss Higgins
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