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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1922

Page

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Widow of Keeler Dies After Illness in Shenandoah County

Aura Lee Keeler widow of Charles R Keeler died at 6 o clock in the evening at the home of her daughter in law Mrs R Keeler after a ten day illness from an infection traced to a cut finger. Native of Dayton Virginia she was 76 and lived near Winchester after her husband’s farming retirement. She leaves a son Charles R Keeler, four brothers, one sister, two grandchildren and two daughters in law. Funeral at Braddock Street church Wednesday at 11 with Rev Boyd V Switzer.

Aura Lee Keeler Keeler R. Keeler Dayton Laura Lee Rutherford James W Susan C. Pitman Rutherford Rockingham County Shenandoah Frederick Winchester Charles R. Keeler John ©. Rutherford Clarke County Arthur Rutherford Wichita Kan Ashby William Rutherford Augusta County Minnie V. Rutherford Richmond Brisco Harry Keeler William B. Keeler Los Angelas Helen Elizabeth Th Keeler Wincheste Boyd V. Switzer Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Mount Hebron Cemetery Jack Henry James Charles Page Rutherford Joseph J. Jolliffe

Shenandoah Valley National Bank Best Christmas Savings Club

Shenandoah Valley National Bank invites readers to join its Christmas Savings Club with six savings classes from 10c to 5.00. All paid back with interest a week before Christmas. Savings accounts earn 3 percent and certificates of deposit 4 percent. Open Saturdays 7 to 9 p.m.

Needing Water See Wm. J. Gochenour Well Driller

Maurertown VA listed as the contact for water well drilling with a weekly ad run from 11 28 to Friday four weeks, detailing services available from William J Gochenour, well driller in the area.

Wm. J. Gochenour Maurertown

Dunn-Orndorff Nuptials at United Brethren Church

Glenn Dunn and Miss Gertrude Orndorff were married at 11 oclock Saturday morning at the United Brethren Church on North Avenue. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. George W Stover. The couple reside in Opequon and Faucett Gap with their parents Millard Dunn and Richard Orndorff.

Glenn Dunn Millard Dunn Opequon Gertrude Orndorff Richard Orndorff Fawcett Gap The United Brethren Church North Avenue George W. Stover

Baby Girl Born to Mr and Mrs Alexander Lee Cele

Mr and Mrs Alexander Lee Cele welcome a daughter born on Christmas Day after receiving congratulations. Mrs Coble is formerly Miss Adelaide Peery.

Alexander Lee Cele Coble Adelaide Peery

Roszell to Attend Dinner in Hagerstown Md

Captain George B. Roszell president of the Officers Examining Board of Winchester Va left for Hagerstown Md to attend a dinner hosted by Major Campbell of the 69th Cavalry Division. The trip spans several days as part of his official duties.

George B. Roszell Winchester Hagerstown Campbell 69T Cavalry Division Roszell

Youth Held in Hampshire on Murder Charge

Taylor McBride died at his Higginsville home after injuries from an altercation blamed on his nephew Clarence McBride. Clarence surrendered and is jailed in Romney awaiting January court. Coroner’s inquest noted a shattered skull and brain blood clot. Clarence faces murder charges after eye witnesses described the beating that left McBride unconscious. Funeral services were at Wesley Chapel near Points with burial there. Survived by wife six children father Eli McBride brother Ed McBride and sister Mrs. Robert Henderson of Green Spring.

Capon Bridge W. Va Taylor McBride Higginsville Clarence McBride Romney W. H. Hannum McBride Justice of the Peace Day Wesley Chapel Points Eli McBride Ed McBride Robert Henderson Green Spring

Elks Santa Party Delights 250 Children on Christmas Day

About 250 children were entertained yesterday afternoon at a Santa Claus party hosted by the Winchester Elks at the Elks Home on Braddock and Piccadilly. Tom Warren served as Santa, delivering gifts and spreading holiday cheer while candies and fruit were enjoyed by all. A portion of the party was extended to children unable to attend, with toys and treats delivered by a dedicated committee.

Santa Claus Winchester Elks Elks Braddock and Piccadilly Streets Santa Tom Warren Warren St. Nicholas Old St. Nick The

Christmas Tree at Firemen's Hall for Rouss Boys

The Charley Rouss Fire Company hosts a large Christmas tree for the Rouss boys many of whom lack a tree at home. Santa Claus decorated it with colored ornaments tinsel and lights. An electric train runs through a village beneath the tree and the public is invited to view it.

Charley Rouss Rouss Santa Claus Rouss Boys

Shenandoah Valley National Bank Stockholders Meeting Notice

The annual meeting of stockholders for election of directors will be held at the bank room on Tuesday January 9 1923 at eleven oclock. Shenandoah Valley National Bank Winchester Va signed W G Hardy cashier dated December 8 1922. lp-td for rent modern apartment on Main St. Herman Boomatame read Moling Seals inventory ad jon 8th pages itina the BP.

Shenandoah Valley National Bank Winchester W. G. Hardy Lp-Td Moling & Seals

Three Plants Round Out a Record Year in Winchester and Martinsburg

The Virginia Woolen Company Winchester Milling Corporation and Berkeley Woolen Company report 507 employees and over 2.05 million dollars in annual inputs and outputs. They note extensive labor saving machinery and plan to seek a state vote on a bond, detailing wages, materials, and tonnage of wool, coal, wheat, and other products produced and shipped locally.

Winchester Martinsburg W. Va Virginia Woolen Company Winchester Milling Corporation Berkeley Woolen Company H. B. McCormac Shirley Carter The Star Messrs Frederick County Baltimore and Ohio New York Chicago Virginia

Virginia Governor calls extraordinary session on bonds and election

Governor Trinkle calls an extraordinary Virginia General Assembly session for February 28 to raise emergency highway funds and address redistricting errors and office building expansion. Five Senate vacancies and one in the House to be filled by special elections on February 20.

Associated Press the Star Trinkle General Assembly Richmond News Highway Department Trinkte General Assembly of Virginia Virginia State Senate House Friend Senate

Oranges on Sale at Fair Play Store Main Street

Remainder of our Florida oranges offered at Fair Play Store 40 S Main St for 2.85 per bushel 76e. The Farm to Garden advertises 26 page 2 cent.

Florida Fair Play S. Main Street

Bitter Virginia special session debates bond issue

The special session promises one of the bitterest and most exciting in Virginia. Land owners fear the bond burden will fall on land and point to rising taxes in West Virginia Maryland and North Carolina as triggers for forced land sales.

General Assembly Virginia West Virginia Maryland North Carolina

Investment Ad Highlights Safe Securities At Hansbrough Carter

An advertisement promotes absolutely safe securities issued in blocks of 100 dollars or more. The notes are non taxable with prompt interest payments. Hansbrough & Carter Insurance Loans Real Estate at 24 1p tt.

Hansbrough & Carter Winchester

Aged Confederate veteran Geore M Miller laid to rest in Virginia

The body of Geore Madison Miller, 1838 Christmas died this Saturday at the home of his son in Strasburg Virginia was buried yesterday beside Walnut Springs Christian Church near Strasburg Services conducted by Rev George W Stover United Brethren Church of this city Six nephews served as pallbearers He survived by his son Dr BD W Miller two grandsons P L and G F Miller and brothers A B and A W Miller He was born near Middletown and served in the Twelfth Virginia Infantry and with Lees advance commissary division His wife preceded him Funeral arrangements were led by Frank Stover successor to the late Mr Stover.

Geore Madison Miller E. W. Miller South Braddock Walnut Springs Christian Church Strasburg George W. Stover United Brethren Church Miller Middletown Glaize A. B A. W. Miller Shenandoah County Mr. Stover Frank Stover

Mrs Adams Dies After Lingering Illness at 66

Catherine A. Adams wife of Charles G Adams died at her Northwestern grade home Sunday afternoon after a long rheumatic illness in her sixty sixth year. Survived by husband and children T C Adams R W Adams A A Adams and Mrs Grace Herbst. Funeral held at Pentecostal Church West of town with Rev McFarland officiating and burial in Mount Olive Cemetery.

Catherine A. Adams Charles G. Adams

Funeral Rites for Mr. Quantz

Frederick W. Quantz longtime Winchester descendant died December 20 in DeFuniak Springs Florida where he had worked in orange growing. His body arrived in town and funeral services were held at 3 PM at his sister Mrs John K Lewis home Braddock and Monmouth with Rev A A Kelly of Grace Lutheran officiating. Burial followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Frederick W. Quantz Winchester DeFuniak Springs Ttn John K. Lewis Braddock Monmouth Streets A. A. Kelly Grace Lutheran Church Quartz Mount Hebron Cemetery

Orchard Supply Co presents pruning tools and tonics

MID-CITY GARAGE delivers lime sulfur solution and strychnine sulfate at $1.00 an ounce as part of a full line of pruning tools from WIN ORCHARD SUPPLY CO. Christmas presents including Hudson Speedster delivery mentioned.

WIN Orchard Supply CO. Pte

Funeral for Confederate veteran Owen Higgins held at Sacred Heart

Funeral services for Owen Higgins a well known Confederate veteran who died at the Maryland Soldiers Home in Pikesville near Baltimore were held at 9 am in the Church of the Sacred Heart with burial in the Catholic cemetery. Survived by three daughters two sons and a brother he served in J E B Stuarts cavalry and formerly worked for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.

Owen Higgins Maryland Pikesville Baltimore Church of the Sacred Heart William Keating Stewart Grim Michael Lillis Lewis Trier Joseph Bernard Sullvan Mr. Higgins Harpers Ferry W. Va Ireland Ballimore and Ohio Railroad Confe J. E. B. Stuart Catherine Malady Lizzie Malady Winchester Thomas Martin Washington Gertrude Higgins William T. Sullivan Donald Higgins John Higgins Edward Higins Higgine Martin Miss Higgins

Bogginson Faces New Trial In Hagerstown Shooting Case

Richard Bogginson of Hagerstown Maryland is scheduled for a second circuit court jury trial for involvement in a shooting at Clearbrook injuring Stuart Whettell garage owner. He was convicted recently and received 30 days in jail. his lawyer appealed for a new trial, and Judge Whiting granted it setting a December 27 date.

Richard Bogginson Hagerstown Clearbrook Stuart Whettell Winchester Fair Grounds Bogginson Herbert Larrick Whiting

Legion Dance Promises Big Christmas Week Event in Winchester

Tomorrow night the American Legion Robert Y. Conrad Post hosts a charity ball at Rouss hall to aid ex service men. Kamingsky's orchestra will play as members report strong ticket sales and festive decorations set the scene for a successful fundraiser during Christmas week.

Rouss Hall Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion Winchester Kamingsky Orchestra Washington

Krebs Family Holiday Visit in Mercersburg

Mr. Walter B Krebs of Mercersburg Pennsylvania spent the Christmas holidays with his mother Mrs H Clay Krebs at her North Braddock Street apartment.

Walter B.”Krebs Mercersburg, Pa H. Clay Krebs North Braddock Street

Reward Offered for Return of Topaz Pin on Rouss Ave

A Tuesday night incident on Rouss Avenue involved a topaz breastpin in an old fashioned gold setting. The reward for its return is posted by Mrs. George Barrie at 34) gwe's 20-1 ptt.

Rouss Ave George Barrie Gwe

Virginia Good Roads Seek 50 Million Bond Funding Plan

Richmond officials report the Virginia Good Roads Association aims to finance highway plans via a 1 cent gasoline tax with a $12,000,000 bond issue. They seek General Assembly approval at a February 28 special session and pledge to back the bond if a quorum favors the measure.

Baltimore Sun Darkiby Richmond Trinkle Virginian Association Jly Virgtim Roads Association General Assembly En Assembly H.oCy Roanoke Good Roads Association Senate Aletok Virginia THO 2Amal Roads Association

Eagles Aid Christmas Basket Distribution Details

Fraternal Eagles chapter WH Aerie No. 24 organized a Christmas basket program. The committee reviewed cases and gave out baskets including a dressed chicken, coffee, canned goods, bread, cornmeal, pork, fruit, noodles, beans, rice, potatoes, celery and candy to multiple families.

Eight Room Residence For Sale At Court House Saturday

Describes sale of an eight room residence on a large lot at 1010 Ce Nv. Sale to be held at the Court House at 12 o clock Saturday. Immediate possession offered. Sale bills available.

Court House

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MAS Savings Club Val TRY Herrelis Real, Estate Winchester, Va Bell Jones’ Creamery Hampshire Xmas Tree Firemen’s Hall Stockholders’ Meeting Main St Herman Boomatmle Berkeley P. C. Investment Robert E. Lee Adams MR. Quantz Hudson Stuart Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Pikesville, Tenn Legion Eagles
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