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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1926
Page
4
A fragmentary verse piece chronicles Pauling Siki a bruiser who drinks heavily and seeks fights. It depicts his violent end after a life of gambling boozing and constant trouble, contrasting with other fighters who retire or avoid drunken turmoil.
The Charley Roven Fire Company holds its annual sermon next Sunday February 7 at the church. The event draws the largest yearly gathering with the company leading singing and a male choir from its members. They plan a solo, duet, and quartet with 250 seats reserved.
In the Clerk's Office of the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia on January 18 1926 Starry Moore Manson executrix of N C Manson deceased sues J Esten Shumate H R Kern Shenandoah Valley National Bank co defendants to attach Shumates share in Martha Shumate estate to debt of N Manson deceased Shumate must appear within ten days after publication Four weekly notices to be posted at courthouse and mailed to defendants.
Shepherd College defeated Shenandoah Valley Academy 36 to 16 at home as rough play flared in the third and fourth quarters. Boggs of Shepherd and Patterson of Shenandoah exchanged blows, triggering a bench-clearing stretch before Thompson of Shepherd was sent to the lockers after an altercation with Van Horne.
Local wholesale prices listed for flour butter eggs and live poultry with feed and grain rates. The column shows barley of items like creamery butter young chickens leghorn hens and cracking corn along with cattle calves sheep hogs and pigs market figures. Prices are noted as corrected at the close of the previous day.
In the Cumberland Valley Athletic League early action produced upsets as Chambersburg defeated Waynesboro 29 to 25 while Hagerstown beat Martinsburg 36 to 25 and then Winchester 20 to 10. Highlight players include Craemer and Shryock for Waynesboro and Roulette for Hagerstown, with Martinsburg led by Potts and Yotz.
Nine fouls by locals and two for Hagerstown marked the contest. Roulette, once superb against Martinsburg, was limited to one field goal as the rally faded. Standings list Hagerstown 2-0, Chambersburg 1-0, Winchester 0-1, Waynesboro 0-1, Martinsburg 0-1 with percentages at 1.000 for the leaders.
Shenandoah Valley National Bank of Winchester Virginia gives notice by direction of Northern Virginia Power Company it will redeem and pay bonds. First Mortgage five percent bonds of Winchester and Washington City Railway Co accrue interest to presentation date January 1 1926. Second Mortgage six percent bonds of Northern Virginia Power Co redeem at principal plus interest and one percent premium. Six percent Improvement Bonds redeem at principal plus interest. Bank cashier William G Hardy signs. (12 18 11)
The executive board urged Episcopal dioceses to awaken women to a proactive role in church mission. Led by Mrs. M O B Neill and Miss Pattie L Luke, the training in Luray started with self examination for holy communion, followed by instruction and prayers for two by two messenger outreach beginning February 3. Representatives from Berryville, Wickliffe, Front Royal and Winchester attended.
Five year old Toots Jones daughter of Mr and Mrs Ellis Jones is recovering at home after darting from behind a parked truck on Hast Lane and running into a car driven by Pet Sager of Star Tannery. She suffered severe cuts and other injuries when struck by the fender.
Fragmentary text notes injuries from an accident with Dr. Swimley involved and a driver Mr. eo who stopped his car. Mention of Mr. Baer as deciding person and a small child from Freie Monalg injured but recovering. Other lines describe bruising and a piano incident with a child.
Train times list bookings and connections from Norfolk and Western including Roanoke Bristol and Shenandoah Junction with links to Washington Baltimore Philadelphia and Memphis Special. Passenger options feature Pullman sleepers dining cars and local services with at least one agent contact for reservations.
FOUNDED TO ENDURE Hollywood on Florida’s east coast grows to a city of 20,000 residents in five years with a deep water harbor under construction by Gen Goethals and Seaboard Air Line extension. The well policed fire department and stable climate attract buyers and investors, urging investigation before buying. Contact Fred B Willis of Hollywood Resales Co Inc, P O Box 86 Hollywood Fla formerly of Winchester and Harrisonburg.
Emphasizes annual physical exams to prevent illness and keep you well. Encourages timely medical advice and urges using the pharmacy's prescription filling as the physician prescribes.
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