12 Dec 1923
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1923
Page
1
A bequest from an unnamed donor provides funds or assets to Memorial Hospital. The plan designates a legatee named Der Garvin to receive memorial or endowment proceeds. Further details are unclear due to fragmented text.
The widely hailed revue shuffle along with a cast of 52 and a 10 piece jazz orchestra comes to the Empire Theatre for a one night engagement next Monday. Reserved balcony and gallery seats range 50 cents to 2 dollars plus tax with a 10 cent tax benefiting a local colored organization. Curtain at 8 15. Presented by George E Wintz, a top local producer of road attractions.
The late Cephas N. Garvin of High View Hampshire County West Virginia leaves Winchester Memorial Hospital as residuary legatee. The estate valued around 150000 may fund hospital needs after other bequests, with Shenandoah Valley National Bank named as trustee and will possibly probate in Frederick and Hampshire counties.
For sale one pair of six year old mules priced at 250 dollars.Cc W Smallwood Stephens City Virginia. House for rent in splendid condition at a good location. J Jos Sullivan. July 1 notice.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Hoffman and a date around Tuesday the 18th with a 11 to 21 range. The readable text suggests a yearlong loading or loading schedule mention tied to Hoffman.
The executive of the Labor Party said if invited to form a government the parliamentary party should immediately accept full responsibility for running the country without entering any coalition.
Julius Lipkins, shot in the left thigh Sunday by Joe D. Ranson, may have a more serious wound than first believed. An X ray at Memorial Hospital shows the thigh bone fractured in three places and lodged clothing fragments raise risk of infection and possible fatal complications. Ranson is jailed awaiting Lipkins recovery. preliminary hearing delayed. Myers and daughter Kathryn return from a trip to Pittsburg, Cleveland, and Lorain.
A crucial meeting of the L O W at Friendship Hall Thursday night at 8 o'clock will hear the committee's report on inspecting several rooms for club use. It is expected rooms will be rented, with other important business to follow.
In Loogootee Indiana four children of farmer William Fuhrman aged 9 to 16 perished last night when their house burned. The father was severely burned rescuing the children and the tragedy occurred ten miles south of Loogootee.
Mrs. A. C. Farley has left for Auburndale Mass after staying with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs William P Massey. She was accompanied to Washington by Mrs Massey for several days of visiting.
An invitation dance at Rouss Hall tonight begins at 9 with Benton Snider and Paul Tomney in charge. Peck Mills Orchestra from Cumberland Md with 10 pieces will perform alongside the Empire Theater movie program.
A festive pitch for gifting a yearlong subscription to The Evening Star, urging readers to stop worrying and brighten a loved one with a newspaper subscription this Christmas season.
Master Jack Smith son of the County Treasurer and Mrs Rk Smith was bitten through the upper lip by a collie dog at his parents home. Doctors Dutton and Swimley were summoned and stitched the wound.
The seven piece Peck Mills Famous Orchestra performs a fifteen minute jazz set at the Empire tonight at eight o clock during the Metro super special Strangers Of The Night. Tickets remain 10 15 or 25 cents tax included.
Mrs Lucy Bunting arrived from Baltimore to visit her mother Mrs Edward Haymaker whose illness was reported as unimproved this afternoon.
16 hp Guyson gas engine good as new priced at 150 dollars. 12 to 21 cc. W. Smallwood Stephens City Virginia.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad executive party arrived from Baltimore for a property inspection and talks with local business interests. The group included John J. McCabe train-master, James I. Hayes freight agent, and William F. Harrison traveling freight agent.
In Justice Robert Worsley’s court two men faced charges of being drunk and disorderly. James Hogan cited with a five dollar fine plus costs. Albert Gough fined zero with costs, both paid.
Mr Goff M Cooper longtime painter with the Penn Harris Hotel in Harrisburg Pa has returned to his home and will stay until after the first of the year his status described in local notes of residents.
Winchester Hiram Lodge No. 21 A F and A M elected and installed officers for the year. Elected: Dailey Slonaker as worshipful master Lewis N Barton senior warden Walter M Shade Juan E Cooper treasurer C Vernon Eddy secretary Claude Ri Cammer senior deacon Paul M Haldeman junior deacon Appointments: Harry H Wingfield tiler Rev Dr Frank T McFaden chaplain A C Slonaker assistant chaplain Past Master S Hartman received a past master's jewel from Rev Dr McFaden in a happy presentation.
An offer advertises saving money on buying or trading for cars. It claims to supply a Buick or other makes such as Dodge Hudson Essex and any type, with a satisfaction guarantee. The note signs as P. T. Henson with a contact line “12-ip 3.”
Mrs. Emily Amelia Diffenderfer longtime Winchester resident and Winter Park Florida visitor died yesterday at her Winter Park home at age 86. She was the widow of John W. Diffenderfer and mother to Harry Diffenderfer who died earlier. Survived by daughter Mrs. Frank J. Lindergreen and one son J. F. Glenn. Funeral in Winter Park with interment there.
Reports from Nogales Arizona and El Paso Texas describe a rapid revolutionary movement across western Mexico. Rebels claim advances in Sinaloa Sonora and Tepic while government forces reportedly face defeats and Colima’s government collapses. More than 2000 insurgents march toward Sinaloa and Sonora raising alarm along the border.
The Star reported city expenses for 1922 over 239000 but the figure included carried over items and non disbursed charges such as taxes, sinking fund, and uncollected bills. Expenditures were only modestly higher than the previous year, not a record high.
The Queen Esther Bible Class of Grace Lutheran church will hold a sale next Friday afternoon from 4 to 3 p m featuring cakes, refreshments and fancy foods in the Men’s Bible Class Room. Wording notes indicate insurance text and weather references.
Public notice announces bowling alleys open daily in first-class condition with afternoon reservations for ladies on Saturdays. Includes contact at Parson's Cigar Store 164 N Main St. retail stationery and tractor ad from Babb Brothers Moline Distributors.
Reported incident at City Hall area recalls a firearms mishap near a tree during a hunting trip. William Hillvard, son of Wo Hillvard, was struck by a stray pellet while nearby, seven pellets scattered near his face but caused no serious injury. An earlier note mentions James Mack Noonan and a lost cap found. the event ties to a night as part of a string of small-town, daytime occurrences.
The Winchester Lodge B P O El lis No 867 expresses gratitude to everyone who assisted with the recent minstrel show, noting some may have been overlooked or absent when thanks were given. The message is from A Dunham, Exalted Ruler.
A brief item notes a pair of four year old mules, unbroken and available from W. Smallwood with ear numbers or prices listed, indicating sale or notice in a rural or farm context.
Presents for the car are offered by Valley Auto Accessories at the corner of Main and Water from 11 to 1 and 4 to 7.
W Mian a 74 year old flouring mill employee tied to W B Baker and B Baker's Sons and Chester Milling, died six hours after a hemorrhage at his South Market Street home. He had a reserved nature and was highly regarded by colleagues. Funeral services arranged for Friday at Centenary Church with burial in the family lot at Cemetery.
An old style ad notices gasoline price and service details for Standard Motor Gas and Hi Mile Gas. Mentions tires tubes and alco prompt services, with company branding and promotional language.
A garbled note describes holiday shopping mood and ladies shopping in a local store. It mentions Miss Margaret Hodell and a brief scene of buying attire or gifts amid seasonal bustle.
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