05 Feb 1924
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1924
Page
1
A mandamus proceeding seeks a court order requiring the relevant authority to issue a building permit. The case centers on Standard Gasoline Co challenging the administrative delay and requesting prompt permission for construction at a designated site.
The Standard Gas and Oil Company seeks a preemptory writ of mandamus to force Winchester officials to issue a building permit for a service station at Piccadilly and Braddock streets. Mayor W Wee City Manager L R Dettra and Clerk Thos J Trier were served. The petition argues no nuisance and cites prior refusals by council. A hearing is set for February 16 in Frederick County Circuit Court.
Seals Music Store at 8 Fe Piccadilly Street advertises as the only exclusive music shop in the Shenandoah valley of Virginia. They buy in bulk for cash and claim prices 10 to 20 percent below competitors with guarantees on uprights grands and players from 50 to 150 dollars less than rivals. Limited sale prices valid through February 16.
Winterfronts advertise savings on gas oil and alcohol for all vehicle sizes from Mid City Garage. Includes compact promotional claims and terse contact line.
Martinsburg suffered a heavy defeat as Winchester edged ahead in a pin spill contest. Final scores show Winchester dominating with a 53 point margin over a West Virginia opponent, as teams from Virginia Maryland and Pennsylvania competed amid bowling alley action and elimination rounds. Individual scores for Shepherd, Campbell, Judd, Galliday and LeDane are listed with totals. the schedule aims to finish March 31 with a silver cup presentation by M F Riley of Hagerstown, Potomac Edison Power Co.
Mrs Mary Louise Larrick wife of Esten Larrick of the county died at Memorial Hospital after an appendicitis operation performed at 7 o clock last night She was about 23 a former Miss Miller of the county and a member of the United Brethren Church Funeral at 2 pm Thursday at the United Brethren Church with Rev George W Stover Interment Mount Hebron Cemetery She leaves her husband her mother and three brothers John Robert and Perry Miller
Important meeting notice for Wednesday February 6 at the American Legion Building. Nomination of officers and past exalted rulers night announced by GEQ A Dunham Ex Ruler.
Coal notices reference L. Jackson Yor Lyken's Valley Hard Coal and Pocahontas coal. Brief item mentions 4-lp-2t piece gas-like designation.
Indictments over state prohibition reveal Henry Dixon colored, dying in the county almshouse. The piece recalls Bob Dixon, famed for gathering herbs and minnows used by locals, and a Civil War ruse where he carried a critical message to General Sheridan, earning little reward.
The Rev. Co E Boone former assistant pastor of Holy Comforter Church Washington was killed at Union Station this morning as he fell in front of a moving train en route to Baltimore from Florida. He served on the faculty of St Marys Seminary Baltimore and founded St Marys Camp in the Adirondacks.
Roy E Potts formerly of this city now operates the Berryville Cash Market. He left this morning for Roanoke to represent Clarke county at the Republican state convention this week.
Bargains offered on new and used pianos at Seal's store with emphasis on special sales. Irregular text mentions leather pack and a late entry, plus a liberal reward offer noted vaguely.
Severe weather stretches from Michigan to Texas with drifts up to ten feet, rail and telegraph damage in Illinois Wisconsin and Indiana. A tornado near Haubstadt Indiana causes 100000 dollar damage. Chicago and central west lose wire service, AP broadcasts by radio WMHU via the Chicago Daily News.
State Senator H. F. Byrd, after several days in town, departed last evening for Richmond to attend General Assembly duties at the Capitol. It is expected Mrs. Byrd will join him later in the week.
Classified note points readers to piano bargains featured in ads inside the edition. The brief highlights deals and directs interest to the placement within the paper for shoppers seeking instrument bargains.
George Shifflett of Fishers Hill Virginia confessed to stabbing Alma Shifflett with a small pen knife during an argument on Fairmont Avenue. The wound in Alma’s back was about two inches long, not serious, and she was able to leave Memorial Hospital. Shifflett was committed to jail after a juvenile court hearing.
Mrs Elizabeth Lewis widow of Robert L Lewis died at her Albin home at 8 in the morning after a protracted illness. Born October 26 1838 she was in the 86th year and a Bethel Lutheran Church member since 1855. Surviving children include Mrs Emma Buncutter Mrs Ollie Hawkins Mrs Fannie Lamp and Howard Lewis with ten grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Funeral at Station Hawkins home Thursday at 10 a m with interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
The Ministerial Association at Handley Library approved a plan to support a new Winchester hospital and urged a cost of two hundred thousand dollars or more to meet present and future needs. They expressed sympathy on the death of ex-President Woodrow Wilson and extended condolences to his family and friends.
An internal listing highlights bargains on player pianos as part of a Seal advertisement. The brief notice points readers to see Seal's ad inside the page for details on models, pricing, and availability.
Flavius J. Farmer a former Winchester resident died in West Philadelphia at about age 73 from a pleurisy attack. Relatives board a morning train to bring the body home for interment with arrangements to be completed in Winchester. He worked at the Old Somac mills and is survived by wife Sallie Veral and son Lewis, with brothers James and others in Hampshire county near Rock Enon Springs.
Tonight the Colonial Theatre hosts the first performance of the Sarah Memorial Hospital benefit stage show. Harmonyland features top local talent with the Dixie and Colonial girls and dancing dolls in form. Seats are selling fast for two nights to aid two worthy organizations.
Miss Marty E. Argenbright 27 years ailing died at home in Stephens City Va on Sunday. Survived by mother Mrs E J Argenbright six sisters and two brothers. She was an invalid 27 years and member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Funeral services were held at the house at 2 30 this afternoon with Rev G W Gaither officiating. burial in Green Hill Cemetery.
Announced on page seven, Moling and Seal list an annual remnant sale with fabric remnants and discounted patterns. Details include dates, times, and location in the store, plus price ranges and product categories for quick shopper reference.
Motors can be re bored and rebuilt reasonably at MID CITY GARAGE. Get our prices first for engine work and machine shop services.
Washington mourns as government offices will close in honor of Woodrow Wilson. A national moment of silence will mark his funeral with church services and a nationwide radio tribute. Coolidge consults cabinet to suspend work statewide while memorials proceed.
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