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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1925

Page

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Distinct Officials Still Believe Floyd Collins Alive

In Cave City Kentucky rescue teams report talking with miners in the shaft to press toward Floyd Collins, the cave explorer trapped by a Sand Cave collapse. Digging runs from 3 PM to 8 PM the next day as timbers are lowered and tunneling proceeds toward Sand Cave, with an estimated 20 hours to reach Collins if no new difficulties arise.

Floyd Collins Cave City Sand Cave Iitk Floyd Collins H. Tt Carmichael Alfred Marshall Brenner Colling Gage Ave Beir City Inces Military Board Red Brenner Cincinnatti Alexander Bailey Louisville Denhardt Stary Board

Remodeling of Grace Episcopal Church in Berryville VA

Mon day morning work began on Grace Episcopal Church to remodel the building. Plans include removing the annex, adding a chancel, reworking the interior, installing an electric organ, and a heating plant. The memorial window over the altar will be removed. walls to be gray and woodwork cream. Worship will continue in the Parish House during the several months of work.

Berryville Grace Episcopal Church H. Ritter M. N. F. Smith Herryville Coolidge Joseph Feagans Ridgeway W. Va Paul B. Fishpaw C. W. Fishpaw Kipelag County Trevor Johns Baird, Md Johns Estelle Powers

Hanged man eats orange during execution in Montana

Roy Walsh, 24, was hanged at Renova Montana for the murder of store keeper Albert Johnson. As the straps were adjusted, he ate an orange, according to Associated Press dispatch from Butte. The incident occurred February 14.

Associated Press Butte Mont Roy Walsh Boulder Albert Johnson Renova

Salad Supper Planned by St Matthew's Guild

Ladies of St. Matthew's Guild of Mente' Memorial Church White… will hold a thickened salad supper Tuesday Feb. at 6 p.m. Public invited. Parish event announced in local notices.

St. Matthew's Guild of Mente’ Memorial Chunch White Wu

Three Men Perish In Flood Districts This Week

Boston reports three deaths from flood and ice jams across New England. Bete Silver died aiding a railroad bridge at West Canaan New Hampshire. H Carl Hooper, a lumberman, drowned at Biddeford Maine while trying to stop logs. Alden Loring, nine, drowned in a flooded brook at Stoneham Massachusetts.

Associated Press Boston Mass New England Bete Silver West Canaan Maine Alden Loring Stoneham

Frank L. Spurr Funeral Monday Services Planned

The funeral for the late Frank L. Spurr will be held Monday afternoon. Friends meet at his South Kent street home at 1 30. The service takes place at Mor tuary Chapel Mount Hebron Cemetery at two. Interment follows. Rev F R Casselman will officiate. Pallbearers chosen from Friendship Fire Company 0, of which the deceased was a member.

Frank L. Spurr South Kent Street Mount Hebron F. R Casselman Centenary Reformed Church Friendship Fire Company 0

Weather outlook: Snow or rain for Tuesday in several states

Weather predictions from the Associated Press indicate a cold week ahead for the North and Middle Atlantic States with snow or rain on Tuesday or Wednesday, followed by a colder trend Monday and generally below normal temperatures for most of the week. The forecast emphasizes wintry conditions, with impacts expected across major coastal and inland areas.

Associated Press Washington The Weather Bverall North Middle Atlantic

Hyde's Sale Near Clearbrook Farm Auction Feb 23

Horses Jersey cows and farm machinery including tractors will be auctioned at Hyde's Sale near Clearbrook on February 23. Local bidders and collectors are invited to inspect items beforehand and participate in the sale.

Jersey Hyde’s Clearbrook

Virginia Bond Plan For Road Network Across State

The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports a $12,000,000 bond proposal for highway improvements despite a Virginia referendum showing 46,000 fewer opposed to ponds. State Highway Department estimates put hard-surfacing Washington to the North Carolina line at about $5,000,000. Senator Mills aims to fund trunk routes that connect all regions, with engineers to finish cost estimates to place Virginia in the good roads class.

Richmond ‘Times-Dispatch General Assembly Virginia Times-Dispatch State Highway Department Washington Richmond North Carolina Line H. G.shirley State Highway Commission Shirley Richmond-Washington Sea Morgan R. Mills

Empire Screens Feet of Clay and Forbidden Paradise at Empire

Next week at the Empire, Monday and Tuesday show Feet of Clay from Paramount, filmed at sea and beaches, with a seven-year cast and lavish expense. A two reel burlesque Feet of Mud tops the bill, followed by The Prisoner of Zenda style drama and The Cuarina story. Douglas Fairbanks The Thief of Bagdad previews planned, big-town style, with seats on sale now across the Shenandoah Valley.

Paramount Empire Harry Lang Pola Negri Rod Pauline Starke Dai Enjo Empire Wednessy Douglas Fairbanks Shenandoah Valley Harrisburg Roahoke

In Hospital With A Fractured Leg

Roy McKee aged 16 of Whitacre was brought to Memorial Hospital with a fractured leg after he fell from a mill porch. He sustained the injury today and was admitted for treatment.

Roy McKee Whitacre Memorial Hos

Automobile Bargains From T Russell Cather Admr

The undersigned will sell at greatly reduced prices to quick buyers several new cars including Paige Brougham Jewett Sedan Jewett Coupe and Jewett Touring on Two Ton Service Truck Also a lot of used cars Sale conducted by T Russell Cather Admr W McIlwee Decd Champlions Darling Rose No 510161 plus note of Hyde Sale at Clearbrook Feb 23.

Paige Brougham Jewett Jewett Touring T. Russell Cather ADMR D. W. MclIlwee Champlion Hyde Sale Clearbrook

Lupton Sale Near Clear Brook Promises Large Valley Event

Largest sale in valley announced for February 16 at 10 a.m. near Clear Brook. Advertised goods include twice vigorous items for sale as listed. Sale location and time emphasized for prospective buyers.

Valley Lupton Clearbrook

Girls Athletic Association trounces Luray High in gym

The Girls' Athletic Association basketball team defeated Luray High School 60 to 5 at Handley gym last night. Athletics started 10 to 0, held Luray scoreless until the fourth quarter, then added two field goals and a free throw for five. Substitutions included D McCann for Wood at half.

Athletic Association Liuray High School Handley Ers Luray Asso Wil |Ight Agers Athletics

Sands and King in Larceny Case Linked to Albion Warrant

Lewis E. Sands, king of a union linked firm, faces first degree grand larceny charges after a Florida arrest on a warrant from Albion. Bankrupt and financially troubled, Sands allied with Grace Keil Gerks of Rochester, convicted of second degree forgery in the company’s finances. Sands, a noted civic leader, had wartime contracts worth millions and is under bankruptcy proceedings with estimated liabilities around 1 million dollars.

Associated Press Lewis E.ean King Albion Rochester Gerks Sands Gllies

Stock Market Slips as Trading Dims Across Sectors

New York report shows reactionary trends with American Can hitting a record top at 177.5 while overall selling spread through the list. Republic Steel fell three points after weak 1924 earnings. oils remained ample despite higher Pennsylvania crude prices. Some strength appeared in motor, merchandising, chemical, public utility and minor tobacco issues. Total volume about 800000 shares.

Associated Press New York Republic Steele Pennsylvania

$200 000 Fire In Pittsburgh Is To Be Investigated

Four downtown Pittsburgh buildings damaged by a daytime blaze presumed incendiary. Fire Marshal Pfarr ordered police inquiry after a letter warned of a “big loss” from a Federal Tobacco Company or Industrial Cigar Company, occupants of one damaged building. The sites housed United States Furniture Gude and O'Brien and Post er Advertising firms.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Pfarr Pittsburgh Fire Underwriters Federal Tobacco Company Industrial Cigar Company Tobacco Companies United States Furniture 0. J. Gude G. 8. O’brien

Three Men Killed In Texas Affray Reported

Three white men were killed in a shooting affray in Orange Texas. The victims were Joe Trojean 46 Dallas Morris 22 and Deputy Sheriff Basil Stakes 30. Two negroes were arrested.

Associated Press Orange Tex Peb Joe Trojean Dallas Morris Basil Stakes

Institute of Child Training plans at Handley Library

The Federated Council of Church Women held its monthly meeting at Handley Library and completed plans for a four day Institute of Child Training to be conducted under their auspices next week. The program spans Feb 17 to Feb 20 with devotions, lectures by Dr. Brydon DeJarnette Higgins and others, discussions on mental, moral and social training, and a round table on cooperation with the Home.

Federated Council of Church Women Handley Library Institute of Child Training Rey J. Luther Neff Mary Evelyn Brydon State Board of Health F. R. Casselman God Boyd V J. S. DeJarnette Western State Hospital Staunton Morgan Gertrude Higgins Martha’ E. Stowers Lake J. Frazier Rose MacDonald Berryville

Funeral Rites For Mr Underwood At Berryville Sunday

Funeral services for Ba Underwood 73 a Leesburg merchant who died of heart trouble at his Berryville area home will be held Sunday at 1 30 pm in Berryville at the home of Mrs. John Shewbridge East Main Street and in Green Hill Cemetery. The Rev Whitesell and the Rev Harper will officiate pallbearers Melvin Longerbeam George Fuller Raymond Levi Wayne Ritter Miller McDonald Earl Crosen Surviving are two daughters Mrs Bar Stacy and Mrs C H Sudley and two sisters Mrs William W McDonald and Mrs John Shewbridge.

Ba Underwood le County Leesburg Ernest Lloyd Berryville Clarke County John Shewbridge East Main Street Whitesell Harper Green Hill Cemetery Melvin Longerbeam George Fuller Raymond Levi Wayne Ritter Miller McDonald Earl Crosen Underwood Annie Gaunt Moundsville Lloyd Bar! Stacy Washington C. H. Sudley St. Lous William W. McDonald

Mr Hyde Transfers After Brief George Washington Desk Duty

Kenneth R. Hyde, tied to the George Washington Hotel desk for about a year, left for Hagerstown Maryland to spend the weekend and then move to Carlisle Pennsylvania where he will serve as night clerk at the Molly Pitcher Hotel. Miller O Rear succeeds him at the George Washington, previously with Hotel Jack.

Kenneth R. Hyde George Washington Hotel Hagerstown Molly Pitcher Carlisle Mr. Hyde George Washington Miller O'Rear Hotel Jack

Grain markets fall amid price fluctuation debate

Wheat prices slid to 1.77 for May after a high near 2.05 as the week brought more volatility. Corn and oats declined 7 to 8 percent and 5 to 6 percent respectively with provisions mixed. Officials proposed limits on daily moves, triggering further market nerves and rapid intraweek drops.

Associated Press Chicago United States Department of Agriculture

Tax Collector Change Ts Made in Itinerary Announces Revisions

John H. Seal Jr deputy erie of internal revenue announces change in his itinerary for the income tax period February 16 to March 16. Corrected stops include Winchester February 16 24 25 March 6 7 March 10 16, Strasburg February 17, Woodstork February 18, Edinburg February 19, Mount Jackson February 20, New Market February 21, Berryville February 26, Boyce February 27, Front Royal February 28, Luray March 2, Stanley March 3, Shenandoah March 4, Stephens City March 9.

John H. Seal, Jr Erie Internal Revenue Winchester Strasburg Woodstork Edinburg Mount Jackson New Market Berryville Boyce Front Royal Luray Stanley Shenandoah Stephens City

Night Fire Wipes Out Kansas City Auto Show

A night blaze at the American Royal Livestock Pavilion destroyed the Kansas City auto show displays. About 300 cars 75 trucks two airplanes and accessories valued at 1.5 million dollars perished along with a 650 thousand dollar building. Fire Chief John J. Crane 65 died while guiding hoses near an annex. Fire started in the annex from faulty wiring and closed doors trapped thousands inside the pavilion.

Associated Kansas City Alos Pek Motordam destrucHon Inn American Royal Livestock Pavilion John J. Crane

Governor's Son Is Sent To Jail For Three Days

Hal Donahey, 18 year old son of Governor Vic Donahey, was sentenced to three days in jail for auto traffic violations. He pleaded guilty, and Municipal Judge Mahaffey imposed the sentence in police court. He was sent to the city prison immediately as the governor refused to seek special treatment.

Columbus Hal Vic Donahey Yung Donahey Mahaffey Sop

Witness recalls plea to spare life before fatal shotgun blast

A witness testifies that Frank L. Spurr pleaded with H I Walker not to fire his shotgun moments before the shooting on Boy Street. The inquest hears that Spurr was struck by multiple shots in the back and chest as he stood in front of his home, with arrangements for the autopsy and an officer recounting the events leading up to the tragedy.

Frank L. Spurr Boy Street H. I. Walker Hurts C. Stuart Robt Vic Glass Spurr Walker Conner Hastyler Edward Co Volver W. Mulas A. L Northy Pike Ey Olied Usha Western Pike Tristen James C. Colling Fran Mr. Spurr

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