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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1922

Page

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Drivet Goes To Trial In Virginia Car Shooting Case

Richard Bogginson, owner and driver of a Hagerstown car, faces trial in the Circuit Court for being a principal or accessory in a shooting near Clearbrook on September 7. Prosecutors say he aided escape after the attack. defense claims he knew nothing of the intent. The incident injured Stuart Whetzell and caused damage to the car. one suspect, Harry Tynch, has confessed. The trial continued with witnesses including the victim and evidence of confessions.

Richard Bogginson Hagerstown Clearbrook Stuart Whetzell Whiting Bogginson H. S. Larrick Winchester T. R. Cather Virginia C. E. Emmart C. M. Rosenberger E. H. Erb Estes Mr. Whetzell Harry Tynch Hamilton Larrick

Shenandoah Valley Bank Christmas Savings Club

Shenandoah Valley National Bank invites customers to join its Christmas Savings Club with six savings classes from 10c to 5.00 and returns paid with interest before Christmas. Savings accounts earn 3 percent and certificates 4 percent. Open Saturday evenings 7 to 9.

Leedy Retired as Brigadier in Virginia Guard

Richmond Va December 27 Colonel Robert F Leedy of Luray former commander of the Second Virginia Infantry has been retired by Brigadier General W W Sale adjutant general of Virginia with the rank of colonel in encenteenegi He served eighteen years in Virginia and United States service commanding the Second Virginia Infantry on the Mexican border and was honorably discharged from federal service at Anniston Alabama in 1918.

Richmond Robert F. Leedy Luray Second Virginia Infantry W. W. Sale Virginia Second Virginia Infantry Annison Ala

Farmers and Merchants National Bank Ad Back Page Read

In Mid City garage area an advertisement promotes Farmers and Merchants National Bank merchandise including radiators coves robes and chains. The note appears on the back page of the publication.

The Farmers and Merchants National Bank

Winchester music dealer Henry F Seal injures hand with screwdriver

Henry F Seal a noted Winchester music dealer and orchestra leader is confined at his East Piccadilly home after a screwdriver slipped while opening a box, driving the tool between his thumb and index finger. The wound may be infected and he has received anti toxin injections and warm water treatment.

Henry F. Seal Winchester East Piccadilly Street

Funeral Rites for Veteran Grimm Held at Centenary

Funeral services for George W Grimm a longtime Confederate veteran were held at Centenary Reformed Church. Rev J F Morgan led the rites in the absence of Rev T K Cromer of Loudoun County. Veterans from Gen Turner Ashby Camp C V and the Friendship Fire Company attended along with Captain George H Grimm and members of the One Hundred Sixteenth Infantry and Robert Y Conrad Post American Legion. Floral tributes covered the grave at Mount Hebron Cemetery and pallbearers included Lewis Trier M J Yost Robert T Gray Russell Emmons C S Hartman and Jack Steele.

George W.grimm Centenary Reformed Church J. F. Morgan First Christian Church T. K. Cromer Loudoun County Turner Ashby Camp C. V Grimm Friendship Fire Company One Hundred and Sixteenth Infantry George H. Grimm Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion Mount Hebron Ashby Camp Truman Joseph Lewis Trier M. J. Yost Robert T. Gray Russell Emmons C.S. Hartman Jack Steele

Seabright Leads Shoot At Four Mile House Match

Arthur Seabright of Winchester won the clay bird shooting event at the Four-Mile House on the Northwestern grade on Christmas day. About 40 trapshooters competed. 25 chickens were shot in various events. Seabright totaled 86 of 90 birds and collected many prizes.

Arthur Seabright Winchester

Two Men Held in Still Case in County Court

Frank Snarr and James Bucher were held by Justice Tavenner in the County Magistrate's Court on bonds of 250 dollars each. The county grand jury found a large still and liquor in the western part of the county last week. Sheriff Pangett and Deputy Wigginton located the still on property owned by 76 year old James Bucher of the Mountain Falls area. No one was present at the time, but evidence indicated liquor had just been made and further activity was anticipated.

Frank Snarr James Bucher Justice Tavenner Pangett Wigginton Bucher Mountain Falls Irighmond Lieutenant-Goyer Suffolk United A Tidewal Ra Virginia Dan Tidewater

Shenandoah Valley National Bank Stockholders Meeting Notice

The annual stockholders meeting for election of directors will be held in the bank room in Winchester Virginia on Tuesday January 9 1923 at eleven oclock. W G Hardy cashier certifies this notice dated December 8 1922. 1ptd FOR rent modern apartment on nets Herman H Halle

Shenandoah Valley National Bank Winchester W. G. Hardy

Oranges on Sale at Fair Play Store in Florida

Remainder of our Juicy Florida Oranges on sale at Fair Play Store 40 S Main Street. Priced at 2.85 per bushel pack. Includes Farm to Garden plan reference and page numbers 26-p-21.

Fair Play S. Main Street Bushell

Mob Members Found Guilty at Hagerstown

Luther Brill and Raymond Pomeroy were sentenced to seven years each in the Maryland Penitentiary while William Fraker and Harry Ditmer drew five years apiece for roles in the July 28 tar and feather attacks on Dewey Batt and Walter Thompson near Hagerstown. Also jailed were Brill and Pomeroy for assaulting B&O employee Edward Schargale with two year terms concurrent with the tar and feather verdicts, and boxing promoter Mike Reese received two years in the House of Correction.

Luther Brill Raymond Pomeroy Maryland William Fraker Harry Ditmer Wagaman Batt Thompson Mike Reese House of Correction Brill Ditmer Fraser Pomeroy

Miss Albin Is Holiday Bride

Wiss Willie Th Ain daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Albin of the county and Mr. William C. Medine of Syracuse Ill were quietly married at the bride's parents home near Kernstown last evening The ceremony was by Rev C Sydenstricker in the presence of a few friends The couple left on the noon train today for their future home in Syracuse where the groom has long resided Medine is a prominent contractor and builder and is active in the Elks and Odd Fellows orders He has a ready home in Syracuse and wishes for the couple lasting happiness.

Wiss Willie “Th. Ain M. D. Albin William CC. Medine Syracuse Ill Kernstown C. Sydenstricker Mr. Medine The Elks Odd Fellows Medine

Mrs Seal Ill With Peritonitis In Winchester Home

Mrs John H Seal Jr has been ill for a week at her father in law’s West Cork street home. Reported moderately improved but remains in serious condition. Doctors and two nurses attend. Mrs Dyl of Spottswood, Va., mother, came to be with her daughter. Mr Dull accompanied wife to Winchester then returned to Spottswood.

John H. Seal, Jr West Cork Street Winchester Spottswood

Winchester Clay Bird Shoot For New Year Prizes

The Winchester Gun Club plans a New Year’s clay bird shooting event starting at 11 AM, next Monday, at the club range behind the city reservoir. Turkeys and chickens will be prizes. shells sold on site, with invitation to all trapshooting enthusiasts.

Winchester Gar Club

Orchard Supply Co Promotes Pruning Tools and Strychnine Salt

Advertising blurb lists lime sulfur solution for delivery and Strychnine Sulphate priced at $1.00 per ounce. Mentions a full line of pruning tools and identifies Orchard Supply Co with contact phrasing.

Byrd to Prosecute Accused Man in Richmond Murder Case

Richmond attorney Richard Evelyn Byrd has been engaged by the relatives of Thelma Richardson to assist Commonwealth's Attorney Satterfield in prosecuting Thomas Pollard for the murder of the girl. Byrd reviewed evidence from police court and the coroner's inquest, with affidavits supplied by relatives. Satterfield expects to present the case to the grand jury on January 2 and to seek a true bill against Pollard after preparing the indictment.

Richmond Richard Evelyn Byrd Thelma Richardson Commonwealth Thomas Pollard Pollard Byrd Satterfield Herbert BE. Richardson Crand

Lup ton Schnibbe wedding in Hagerstown

Mr Winfred Lupton and Miss Nannie Schnibbe wed in Hagerstown Maryland at St John s Church. The couple, both from Virginia and Winchester roots, will reside with Mr Schnibbe and begin married life after spending Christmas with the Schnibbe family.

MR. Lupton Miss Schnibbe

Fire destroys a modern stable in Christmas blaze

Harry C Newcomer of Ragtown neighborhood loses a modern stable on Christmas night at 8 30. The building held 30 chickens, corn hay and $100 worth of hides. Loss about $400 with $100 insurance. Mr and Mrs Newcome away. neighbors formed a bucket brigade and saved the house.

Harry C.newcomer Ragtown

Mrs W F Green Dies Of Pleurisy

Mrs Katharine Latimer Greene wife of Dr William F Greene a Mount Vernon New York physician died this morning at her home after a severe cold leading to pleurisy She contracted the illness while Christmas shopping in New York City last week Her death shocks friends in Winchester with whom she visited frequently Mrs Norton and her daughter Esther Norton left for Mount Vernon to attend the funeral

Katharine Latimer Greene William F. Greene Mount Vernon, N. Y That City Green New York City Greene Winchester

High School Alumni Dance at Hotel Jack Dec 29

Alumni and spouses invited to Friday dance from 9 to 1 at Hotel Jack. Election of officers to follow. Tickets priced at 1 dollar each.

Investment ad for safe securities by Hansbrough and Carter

An advertisement from Hansbrough and Carter of Winchester Virginia promotes absolutely safe securities issued in blocks of 100 dollars and up. The note highlights non taxable status and prompt interest payments alongside services in insurance loans and real estate.

Hansbrough & Carter Winchester

York Growers Conference Set for January 11

Maryland and neighboring states growers of York Imperial apples are called to a January 11 conference in Frederick linked to the Maryland Agricultural Society meeting. The event, under the Maryland State Horticultural Society, aims to improve production and marketing of the York Imperial apple and may lead to similar regional meetings. Arthur Rule will preside. organizers hope to boost regional fruit grower cooperation.

Collage Park Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia West Virginia New Jersey Delaware Frederick Maryland Agricultural Society Maryland State Horticultural Society York Arthur i. Rule Federated Fruit and Vegetable Growers Shenandoah-Cumberland

Friendship Fire Hall Glamors Christmas Decor

The Friendship Fire Company decorates both halls with greens ribbons and festive colors. Electric lights illuminate the interior at night drawing many visitors daily. The public is invited to view the seasonal display.

Friendship Fire Company

Lump Coal Offers Pocahontas Lump for Immediate Order

Advertising copy notes lump coal delivery from PAUNES to PA HOLLES CO with prompt order call. Mentions Pocahontas screened lump and W La Holles Co as suppliers or contacts.

First Class Democrat Endorses McAdoo and Harrison

A Morgantown reader, dated December 26, 1922, sends a check for The Evening Star and expresses support for McAdoo for president and Harrison’s return to Congress to “warm them up,” signing as a First Class Democrat.

The Evening Star Star McAdoo Harrison Congress

Maytime in Erin to Open Friday by Shuberts

The Shubert organization brings the musical comedy Maytime in Erin to town this Friday. Irish tenor Walter Scanlan stars in a four act production seen after a Plymouth Theatre Boston run. Holiday pricing offers fifty cent discounts at the box office.

Shuberts Erin Walter Scanlan Plymouth Theatre Boston

Early Stock Gains Fade as Profit Taking Sets In

Early gains in the New York stock market failed to hold as trading turned cautious and selling intensified. High priced railroad shares faltered amid weak technicals after rapid advances, with shares trading as much as several points below the prior close. By noon, some recuperation appeared as call money opened at 5 percent.

Associated Press New York

High Mass For Late Mr. Mohr

Funeral service for Lawrence E B Mohr Sr aged 78 was held at St Andrew s Church with a high mass. Interment followed at Holy Redeemer Cemetery. Survivors include widow Martha B Mohr a sister and son Lawrence B Mohr Jr. Attendees included nephews Robert M Harry M Edward Emmett II Henry and brother in law Lawrence Huff.

Lawrence EB. Mohr Baltimore St. Andrew’s Catholic Church Holy Redeemer Cemetery Robert M Harry M Edward Emmett II Henry Lawrence Huff Martha B. Mohr Huff L. A. Henry Lawrence Be, Mohr, Jr

Mrs Keeler Laid To Rest in Winchester

Charles R Keeler Chester a son led the funeral Sunday for Mrs Keeler who died at the wine son. Services were at 11 this morning from the house with Rev B V Switzer of Braddock Street M E Church South officiating. Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery as friends gathered for the tribute. Pallbearers included Jack Rutherford Henry Rutherford Jam Rutherford Page Rutherford Charles Rutherford and Joseph Jolliffe.

Phetanenis Challe A Ketley Charles R. Keeler Chester Winchester Mount Hebron Cemetery B. V. Switzer Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church Jack Rutherford Henry Rutherford Jam Rutherford Page Rutherford Charles Rutherford Joseph Jolliffe

Young Couple Weds Secretly Following Winchester Trip

Lara Gwynn Thompson and Lee Douglas Tabler married December 21 in Kennytown Virginia. Tabler, West Virginia University senior in electrical engineering, returned home for holidays. license obtained in Winchester before ceremony at Kernstown. News of the wedding leaked, surprising friends and family.

Martinsburg W. Va Harry 8. Thompson South Maple Avenue Lara Gwynn Lee Douglas Tabler Howard A. Tabler Kennytown T. H. Daffin Opequon Memorial Presbyterian Church Tabler West Virginia University Winchester Kernstown

Girl Prefers Charge Leads to Police Court Release

Robert Mullen aged about 26 faced a serious charge after Miss Myrtle Miller testified. He posted a $1,000 bond for trial tomorrow, with cousin L E Fries as surety, and was released. Mr and Mrs E Clay Krebs of Philadelphia and Mr J Walter B Krebs of Mercersburg PA have returned home after visiting relatives here.

Robert Mullen Myrtle Miller L. E. Fries Mullen E. Clay Krebs Philadelphia J Walter

Lost breastpin on Rouss Ave reward offered

A topaz breastpin in an old fashioned gold setting was lost on Tuesday night along Rouss Avenue. Reward offered for its return to Mrs. George Barrie, 3d.

Rouss Ave George Barrie

Virginia Politics Shifts Hint at New Tidewater Influence

Report outlines growing talk of political realignment across Virginia with a push for a new era in how state leadership handles roads tolls and patronage. Delegations from several regions discuss the rising tide of reform and the impact on Democrats long anchored in power.

Money Makes A Merry Christmas Club Ad

A compact savings promotion invites readers to join a Christmas Club for financial gain. The snippet emphasizes money as the season’s goal and promotes a commercial savings offer to recruit participants.

Merry

Desirable S-100m Lot 1010 Main to be Sold

A large lot known as S-100m at 1010 Main will be sold at noon at the Court House on Saturday December 30. Immediate post sale details will be provided in sale bills.

Court House Vail

Also Mentioned on This Page

Richard Boggins MAS Savings Club Val Leedy MR. Seabright Stockholders’ Meeting For. Jrent Onnes Herman H. Halle Dewey Batt Miss Albin R. E. Byrd Winfred Lupton Nannie Schnibbe St. John’s Church George W. Schnibbe Hayfield John Lupton Gray Avenue Schnibbe W.F. Green P.C. Investment York Growers’ Conference Frederick, Md Paunes W. la Holles CO Morgantown Wica Bell Phone Y. Jones’ Creamery Mr. Mohr Ben Stemp Howard Pow Joseph P. Brady Henry W. Ander Crupper Powell Slemp Alata Republik Cressman
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