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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1923
Page
6
Edna Wallace Hopper markets a line including Youth Cream at 60 cents a jar, Facial Youth cleanser, White Youth Clay, and Hair something touted as heavy lustrous. She claims personal life experiences and service in France support the product’s promise and offers a beauty book with each purchase.
Former president Woodrow Wilson celebrated his 67th birthday with no public celebrations. Admirers anonymously furnished a specially designed executive car as a surprise, delivered to the White House residence while Mrs. Wilson remained unaware until the gift arrival.
The Greek colony crowd watched Spiros Tgnatos perform a half hour show of feats including breaking railroad spikes with his teeth driving nails through wood lifting four men on a 20 pound iron bar and holding a 500 pound rock on his chest before the rock was broken. He was aided by local figures and a separate Winchester Greeks group. Mills Orchestra of Cumberland prepares a 25 minute concert at eight fifteen prior to a dance at Hotel Jack.
Frederick Larrick a well known retired farmer of High View West Virginia died Wednesday night at his late home. He was 73 and had been ill for over a year after a general breakdown. He is survived by his second wife Miss Athea three children two daughters and a son five brothers and two sisters.
Ernest and Marie Vetter, convicted of first degree manslaughter in the Storey killing last May, were each sentenced today to eight to fifteen years. The couple, longtime lovers, were described as having planned and carried out the homicide, then attempting to conceal the crime.
Fire believed to have started in a meat market area damaged a building in downtown Lansing. The blaze threatened several structures and caused one fireman to be seriously injured with total losses estimated around 300 dollars.
The Circuit Court of Frederick County orders a Public Welfare board for the city of Winchester and surrounding county. Appointees include Mrs. Robert T. Barton the Rev. Dr. Frank T. McFaden Mr. Lynch Miss Ida Guard and William Braithwaite.
The message notes a Christmas program with Adams providing music and a large choir, inviting everyone to attend the Sunday service at 11 o'clock with a peal and additional voices expected to participate.
Deputy Coroner warns that much of the pre war liquor sold in the city is poisoned. He describes the current state as wide open and stresses that buyers can obtain more poison in alcohol labeled as port, wine, or other terms, despite claims of safety.
Christmas Day announcement of the marriage of Edward Mace and Ada Allbright of Pottsville. The ceremony occurred at the First Christian Church parsonage on West Clifford Street, performed by Rev J Morgan. The groom, son of Mrs Kate E Mace of South Braddock Street, works in Pottstown where they will reside.
The Virginia division of markets announced extensive destruction of turkey and rabbit stock in the wholesale sector due to spoilage and sanitary concerns. Inspectors condemned several thousand pounds of rabbits and substantial turkey stock arriving on the local market amid holiday pressures.
Plans are complete for the annual Christmas Ball to be held tonight. A long list of committee members includes Mrs. H Niet Mrs. Beatley Sr William Mise ANG seaader Ber le Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Gri haf Duréify, among others, with various attendees expected.
Mr and Mrs W A Baker plan a supper party at their home on avenue with many young guests and friends attending this evening. The gathering includes Mr and Mrs Baker and other social acquaintances.
Paris reports that engineer Alexandre Gui Veidal, famed for constructing the famous tower boats known as Pynate, remains central in local watercraft lore. The brief notes his contributions to the quay and the ongoing admiration by residents.
In hectic periods the speaker warns that a person who dodges work faces liability. The remark emphasizes accountability and duty during peak demands.
A Mexican Senate session ended with a 42 to 5 vote in favor of a special convention. The body approved the measure by a narrow margin despite opposition from several factions.
Los Angeles December 28 1920 Famous Players Lasky studio in Hollywood closed amid a labor dispute. Jesse L. Lasky says the shutdown was due to reckless competition and will resume with three producing units and a plan to ramp up to 12 companies.
An Associated Press report from Cincinnati on December 28 quotes a scientist of the World Council on Advancement of Science arguing the internal combustion engine and rapid transport enable ethical progress. He says farmers need quick transport to move goods to market, noting land values rising from 25 to 80 dollars per acre due to increased production.
Edward J. Sailstadt and Dorothy Anderson of Eau Claire pleaded guilty to arson in Superior Court. Judge Archibald McKay sentenced each to four years in prison. Sailstadt confessed to burning a summer cottage by Lake Nebagamon and placing Allen McPhee’s body there.
Fragmentary text references Pearson Sailsadt and Miss Anderson tied to a phonograph business in Hau Claire with financial problems. Couple reportedly arrested in California.
A five story lumber plant and yard were consumed by a spectacular fire yesterday. The loss is estimated at 410000 with most covered by insurance. Eighteen people suffered minor injuries. The origin of the blaze remains undetermined.
The Desoniated Press reports alarming fire statistics for 1922 with 15,000 deaths, 500,000,000 dollars in property losses, and an average of 41 deaths and 47 injuries per day. Five schools burn daily, 15 hotels burn daily, farm buildings burn every seven minutes, and nine of ten fires could be prevented.
A fire in Kokomo Indiana on December 28 caused an estimated loss of 600000 dollars. The blaze swept through a three story Armstrong Landon Hartl and Paint Company building and an adjoining structure in the business district.
Several small fires were started by flying sparks at the Rapp Clothing Company. No injuries reported and fire crews responded quickly.
An Associated Press report states Milton Elrod, collector for the department, announced Clarke urged dissolution to end the Ku Klux Klan. He said Clarke’s actions aimed to reform the group and prevent its aims, while Elrod noted membership had grown to millions under the current leadership.
Jolliffe and Jolliffe announce a big closing-out sale at their general mercantile store in the Hellar building 17-19 North Main street. They must vacate by February 1 and expect to dispose of entire stock before turning over the building. The firm comprises T. S. Jolliffe and his nephew R. Jolliffe after 12 years serving the public. future plans are undecided.
Judge Tunkins says a man earns the reputation of wisdom by learning a "lot of things that nobody is particularly interested in" and by applying such obscure knowledge in daily life.
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