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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1923

Page

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Mrs. Ebien Bradley Dies After Fall and Stroke

Mrs. Ebien Bradley 77, longtime resident of this city, died at Winchester Memorial Hospital after a fall in her yard led to a broken leg and a stroke from years past. She was born in 1846 in Hampshire County West Virginia and married Hugh Bradley in 1884. Survived by siblings and nieces and nephews, funeral from Sacred Heart Church at 10 AM next Monday, interment in the church cemetery.

Hugh Bradley Stephens ‘City Barney Reilley East Gérard Street Bradley Hampshire County W. Va Margaret Fultz Belle Spicer Spring Gap

Zirkle Marries Mary Harriett in Cumberland Maryland

A marriage license was issued in Cumberland Maryland to Eugene Maurice Beckman a 21 year old carpenter of Cumberland and Miss Mary Harriett Zirkle of Stephens City Frederick County Virginia.

Cumberland, Md Eugene Maurice Beckman Mary Harriett. Zirkle Stephens City Frederick County

Defendant in Court Ordered to Produce Nichols or Face Judgment

The court demands Tony Patton produce Bob Nichols in court by next Monday or a $200 judgment may be entered against Patton. Nichols is charged with illegal possession of liquor, indicted while on bail, and has not yet surrendered to the sheriff. Nichols’s bond remains in effect and Patton is his bondsman.

Tony Patton Bob Nichols Patton Nichols Mr.Patton

City Court at Winchester Opens February Term Next Monday

The February term of the Court of Winchester will convene next Monday. No jury is planned for the start. if later needed as the term progresses a jury may be summoned. No cases are scheduled for next Monday.

Court of Winchester

Farmers to Discuss Clarke County Bond Issue Meeting

Clarke and Berryville farmers are invited to an open discussion on the proposed bond issue at the Court House in Berryville. The meeting is to coordinate on the time of the proposition with Dabney Harrison as chairman.

Clarke Fredd A Court House Berryville Dabney Harrison

Witness testifies to seeing Pollard with stenographer in home

A neighbor testified that Mrs. Thelma Ham Richardson was seen with real estate broker Thomas Pollard in his well lit home the night of her murder. She identified Richardson from newspaper photos, a key point for prosecutors in Pollard’s Hastings Court murder trial.

Associated Press Richmond Thelma Ham Richardson Thomas Pollard Virginia J. W. Jones Hastings Court At. Pollard

Weather forecast 36 hours more of cold weather

The weather bureau reports temperatures to rise slightly in the middle and upper Mississippi Valley while the east of the Mississippi remains cold and generally fair for at least 36 more hours. The Associated Press notes continued widespread cold conditions nationwide.

Associated Press Washington Misssissippi Weather Bureau Mississippi River

Inquire Into Embassy Liquor by House Vote

The House ordered a formal inquiry into the alleged intoxicating liquor practices of foreign diplomats by a 189 to 113 vote. The probe targets Secretary Mellon who advised he could not provide the information. Daniel B. E. Wright of Panama arrived on a visit.

Associated Press House Mellon House Judiciary Committee Daniel BE. Wright Panama Mata

Merchants Form Winchester Credit Association

Merchants of Winchester and Frederick county organize the Merchants' Credit Association. A by laws committee named A H Jackson Ralph Rosenberger Walker McC Bond led the effort. Officers elected include President George B Chap ae Vice President Marion Secretary Simao Bell. Board members listed include C W Tren Percy Miller A Davis A H Jaley William Ramsay Ralph Rosenberger Alten mart Howard Solenberger and C P McVicar. The group plans methods used by Virginia credit associations and invites all merchants to learn more at the Chamber of Commerce office.

Charings of Commerce Merchants’ Credit Associum of Winchester Frederick A. H. Jackson Ralph Rosenberger Walker McC. Bond Cena Moon George B. Chap Marion Simao Bell H.C. x C. W Tren Percy Miller A. Davis A. H. Jaley William Ramsey Ralp Rosenberger Alten Mart Howard Solenberger C. P. McVicar Virinia de Bell Win Taanmaerioe 3 Cham

Mrs Bunting Sues Mother In Law for Alienation of Affections

Baltimore Feb 16 Mrs Lucy B Bunting sues her mother in law Mrs Julia A Bunting for 10000 damages claiming alienation of her husband Carl K Bunting. The suit names the Belmont Inn proprietor as defendant and cites marriage on Oct 27 1922 and estrangement since Dec 29. Carl B Bunting denies his mother’s involvement.

Baltimore Carl KE. Bunting Lucy B. Bunting Julia A. Bunting G. Tyler Smith Carl B. Bunting Ruth Maddox Lucy Haymaker Winchester Harry Kirk Claude Showalter Washington Bunting

Forged Stewart Escapes After Check Fraud Pair

Chief of Police Doran issues lookout for Ralph Stewart, escapee from state convict road No. 20. A Berkeley Springs resident, he used a French wartime service record to swindle money with forged checks. Pleaded guilty, received two years hard labor. captured in Washington DC. He is about 27 and has a wife in Berkeley Springs.

Doran Ralph Stewart Winchester France Stewart Berkeley Springs W. Va Four and A Half Street N. W Washington, D. C

Whiskey Heist Reported at Colgate Station Warehouse

Prohibition agents were informed of a robbery at the Federal Distilling Company warehouse near Camp Holabird Colgate station. Ten barrels of whiskey were removed after intruders sawed through the door hinges to gain entry.

Baltimore Federal Distilling Company Colgate Station Camp Holabird Prohibition

Tomb of Tutankhamen Unearthed Richest Egyptian Find

Luxor Egypt Feb 16 British archaeologists opened the inner chamber of a tomb and uncovered the sarcophagus of Pharaoh Tutankhamen along with rich furnishings. In New York Ambrose Lansing of the Metropolitan Museum of Art called the tomb the richest treasure trove ever found in Thebes Thebes necropolis, noting most rulers' tombs had been looted.

Luxor Egypt New York Pharoah Ait Pikcainoe Valley of the Kings Ancient Thebes Ambrose Lansing Theetropolitan Museum of Art Mr. Lansing

Emma Snapp Returns From Long Visit to New York and Washington

Miss Emma Snapp has returned from a lengthy visit to friends in New York and Washington after traveling for several weeks.

Emma Snapp New York Washinston

Opposed Virginia road bond by Pearisburg resident letter

Pearisburg resident Judee Martin Williams writes to Senator Crockett objecting to the twelve million dollar road bond. She cites prudent state budgeting and warns against government extravagance, arguing debt should match real needs and reflecting on past road expenditures.

Virginia Judee Martin Williams Pearisburg Giles Cowhty Virginia House of Delegates J. H. Crockett Wytheville Pearlsboro Crockett Moore

Real Estate Sale Notice in Winchester Virginia

SALE CITY and COUNTY REALTY offers two farms and a city dwelling of late S. R. Smith known as Duck Smith for sale in front of the County Court House Winchester Va at 11 oclock Saturday Feb 17th. See adv Jas P Reardon Spl Comr R L Petrie.

S. R. Smith Duck Smith County Court House Winchester Adv Jas. P. Reardon R R. L. Petrie

FATHER HAWKINS TO JOIN RELATIVES AT KELLER FARM

Charles Edgar Hawkins and their sister Mrs Burke have arrived from New Foundland to take possession of the old William Keller home near Winchester on the Berryville pike. The farm of about 15 acres was purchased by Rev George H Hawkins who plans retirement from parish work in New Foundland. The family expects Father Hawkins to join them soon and live at the Keller place with B M Sullivan the local real estate dealer arranging the sale.

Charles and Edgar Hawkins Burke New Foundland William Keller Winchester Berryville Pike George H. Hawkins Father Hawkins Keller Farm Shenandoah Valley B. M. Sullivan

Young People’s Social At First Baptist Church Tonight

An attractive and interesting musical program plus other entertainments has been prepared for a social at 8 o'clock this evening. The event is hosted by the young people's union and all members and friends are invited to attend for a pleasant evening together.

First Baptist Church

Mr George L Craig Improves After Operation At Memorial

Mr George L Craig of North Brad dock street underwent a serious operation at Memorial Hospital last Saturday. He is improving steadily and expects to leave the hospital next week. A cream limestone farm is advertised for sale on March third by CC. Wall and EL W Myers of Charles Town West Virginia are listed in the notice.

George L. Craig North Braddock Street Memorial Hospital Wall EL W. Myers Charles Town W. Va

Half Day School Sessions Amid Illness and Weather

Public schools operated half days today amid sickness and cold weather. John Kerr building had 50 percent attendance with seven of 14 teachers absent, while Equity school saw four of 23 teachers ill. Kerr children dismissed at 10 am and staff moved to Equity. drill at Equity omitted. Colored school attendance was 30 percent. Principal Powell Gibson ill. Rev. John H. Quiett filled in. Portable classrooms were mostly heated to 70 degrees though one unit lagged, glass panes knocked out by high winds yesterday.

Equity John Kerr Equity School Kerr School F. BE. Clerk East Piccadilly Street Powell Gibson John H. Quiett

Coburn Minstrels Bring Eve to Empire Theatre

George E. Wintz presents the Coburn Minstrels show Eve at the Empire Theatre with a 30 member company and full orchestra. Seats are on sale at the box office with Lent pricing and reserved seating for colored patrons. The troupe performs Cumberland, Maryland for two days with matinees, then returns to a run that will fill the house for weeks.

George E. Wintz Empir Theatre Empire Cumberland the Empire

Surprise Birthday Party for Mr. J Henkel Henry

Mrs Henry hosted a birthday surprise for her husband Mr J Henkel Henry on Tuesday night with about forty guests. The evening featured games music and refreshments as friends wished him many more happy returns.

J. Henkel Henry Mrs. Henry Mr. Henry

Mrs. M. B. Pine Sale in Brucetown

Brucetown residents are invited to Mrs. M. B. Pine's sale featuring household and kitchen furniture including radiator covers and ladders. The event takes place February 17 with items such as alcohol and chains for sale at Mid City Garag.

Mid City M. B. Pine Brucetown

Swartz and Bradfield Wed in Home Ceremony

Lewis R. Swartz and Miss Hazel L. Bradfield were married February 14 by Rev. W. H. Samples at the clergyman's residence 34 National Avenue. The notice also lists employment ads and visits in the Martinsburg area.

Lewis R. Swartz Hazel L. Bradfield W. H. Sampsell The United Brethren Chure National Avenue

Pure Fresh Water Supplied in Frederick County

Notice shows Wm. J. Gochenour, well driller of Maurertown VA, supplying pure fresh water in Frederick County. Public service ad notes local availability and contact details for drilling services.

Frederick Co Wm. J.gochenour Maurertown

Lad Gray McAllister Jr Struck by Car in Louisville

Gray McAllister Jr., 15, son of Rev Dr J Gray McAllister, was hit by Magistrate Carroll Smiths car at Bardstown Road and Beechwood Avenue while alighting from a streetcar. He was dragged eighty six feet and seriously injured. witnesses say the speeding auto struck after the car had halted.

Louisville Times Gray McAllister, Jr Meta Russell Winchester Haag Highland J. Gray McAlister, Jr J. Gray McAllister Presbyterian Theological Seminary Carroll Bardstown FR. L. Johnson Louisville Railway Company F. Wielafid

Robert M Henry to sell sixty lots in Virginia deal

Robert M Henry has signed with Conrad Realty Company of Harrisonburg to sell around 60 parcels from the Montague Hall stock farm near Valley Turnpike. The lots front the turnpike and several streets will be cut, including a 70 foot wide boulevard. Sale expected potentially in early spring.

Robert M. Henry Conrad Realty Company Harrisonburg Montague Hall Stock Farm New Ley Henry

Weems Family Heads to Europe on Continental Trip

Mr and Mrs B V Wees and their daughter Miss Wiessace sailed for Europe after closing their F Avenue house last fall. They plan to spend time in Switzerland and other continental countries. Their Atlantic City cottage is occupied by Mrs E Cisee and her daughter Mrs J P Campbell.

B. V. Wee Miss Wiessace F Avenue Poms City Europe Switzerland Atlantic City E. ¢Gisee J. P. Campbell

House ignores Ford offer on Muscle Shoals policy

Washington feb 16 Republican leaders in the House said the remainder of the current Congress session will not act on Henry Ford's Muscle Shoals offer. The legislative program for this period is being developed by the House leaders.

Associated Press Washington Congie Henry Ford Muscle Shoals House

Family Ties Tie Lakeland Winter Stay in Florida

In Florida for late winter, Mrs. Bentley Kern has closed her Amheret street home for the season. She and her daughter Miss Elizabeth Kern remain with her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Alexander W. Kinney at their Lakeland home. Miss Katherine Kernig is spending several months in Richmond, Virginia.

van Ow Bentley Kern Amheret Street Elizabeth Kern Alexander ‘W. Kinney Lakeland Fla Katherine, Kernig Richmond

IS SHOT DOWN: AV IATOR Earl Remington slain near home

Los Angeles, Feb 16. Earl Remington, aviator and car engineer, was shot near the yard of his home in an exclusive residential district. Investigators opened the case as a slaying with unknown motive. A large portfolio remained in his car, and an autopsy showed two bullet holes. Remington had recently been identified as a bank designer and electrical engineer.

Los Angeles Cal Earl Remington Remington Sogton Ted Mac Remington All Protective Association

Convoluted Report From Frederick Convent Visit

A fragmented dispatch describes a pursuit involving a captain and a nun at a Baltimore related convent. The State's Attorney and Sheriff Jones reportedly traveled to Frederick as part of an inquiry, with unclear timing and details surrounding the nun's statements.

Camden Cole Jones Baltimore Acco Frederick Eélia

Mr Sam Byers Ill at Home in Frederick County

Friends learn that Mr Sam Byers a retired farmer and singer from near Franklin County Pa has been confined to his North Main home for a week with precarious condition. He has long been active in county fairs and livestock judging and is regarded as an expert in the field.

San .Byers North Main Frederick County Franklin County Win

Special City Council Meeting Called This Evening

A special meeting of the council has been called for this evening in the city hall to consider continuing business. Miss Ida L. Wyndham is reported to be several days in town, likely visiting her millinery establishment.

E Council Ida. L

Also Mentioned on This Page

Prdof At Ylic Ebien Bradley Winchester Memorial Zirkle City Court the Sheik Harry Carey Pollard Embassy Liquor Catonsville Belmont Inn North Charles Street Forger Stewart Martin Williams Sale City and County Realty Young People’s Social Coburn Minstrels Care Star Elwood Burkholder Hagerstown Miss M. B Martinsburg Milton Sills Wanda Hawley Mon Tues Dr. McAllister Robt M. Henry Weems Ford Florida Sam. Byers
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