18 Feb 1926
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1926
Page
1
Pittsonts Wilkes Barre area resumes after nearly six months idle as 158000 miners rejoin shafts. Five year agreement signed by joint committee of operators and miners ends dispute with no arbitration clause. Production to rise as pits reopen and coal reaches markets by tomorrow night.
Parish Rooms on Path Avenue hosts homemade desserts cakes and pies sale this Saturday starting at 10 a.m. Proceeds support the reliables and community efforts as listed in The Leader’s sale advertisement.
The clipping notes offers with prices such as seven dollars and six cents for glasses and mentions Hyde and Brown in promotional context. The fragment emphasizes bargains and brand names, reflecting a retail advertisement.
The funeral of wee T.3 son of a fruit grower was held at Hopewell church with Dr. Robinson and wife absent due to illness. Services were led by McC Bond, who read a poem at the grave. Pallbearers included Anson, Jolliffe, Bond, Lupton, Huyett, and Clevenger. An unusual note spoke of the death of Drs. ree 8 at night.
Dr. William Rudolph of Rutger? University outlines a four year study revealing a mosquito repellent made by mixing ordinary insect powder extract with vaseline or cold cream. The method is claimed to provide strong protection as mosquitoes land at five to twenty per minute during testing.
Mexico City report notes continued enforcement of the religious clause of the constitution. Five Catholic schools were closed at Guadalupe Hidalgo in the federal district and private chapels shut at Pacuba. The Colegio Teresina at Mixcoac reopened after a special arrangement ending religious instruction. The interior minister said facilities will be provided for foreign priests and clergy who wish to leave the country.
Thomas Jefferson Randolph, great grandson of Thomas Jefferson, died early today in Charlottesville Virginia. The report from the Memorial Association and associated agencies notes his passing and the loss to descendants and historians.
Richmond Va Feb 17 The finance committee agreed on a compromise between Byrd plan and gasoline tax, boosting the tax by a half cent with counties to match. Debate over the budget bill continued in the House and Senate with little final action beyond a Confederate home perpetuation measure.
A false call about a fire on Market Street drew the entire fire department and townspeople to Snapps Foundry before crews learned there was no blaze. The episode highlighted lessons in reporting alarms and the need for precise details to ensure proper response.
Sale notice from Jones Meat Market in Opp offering Jersey cows fresh and Guernsey cows ready to fresh. Call for details.
An avalanche at Sap Gulch near Bingham Utah Delaware mine buried the McDonald boarding house and cabins killing many. Initial toll 35 with 18 identified and 17 unlisted. about 40 missing, 12 hospitalized, 20 treated. Rescue crews and crowds swarmed the scene as snow and debris filled the gulch.
The Friendship Fire Company holds its annual sermon Sunday night at 7:30 at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church. The company will meet at their hall at 7 and march in a body to the church. About 250 men are expected in line with a special choir program.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad asked the Interstate Commerce Commission to approve issuing 6 1 4 million dollars in 6 percent refunding and general mortgage bonds. Proceeds would refund about 6.25 million dollars of maturing 2 1 2 percent gold bonds of the Pittsburgh junction and middle division.
A readably listed property offers six rooms across a single building on Main Street. The space is described as suitable for business use with room allocations implied in a compact layout. Further details are not provided in the available text.
New York stock market activity showed broad buying with vigorous short covering in high priced industrials. Some price gains suggested a possible resumption of pool operations as bears renewed pressure on special shares, while call loans held at 4 percent.
An incomplete item mentions Mr. J. E. in a town west of Boyce with no further details or actions provided in the readable text.
In a packed court, Russell Miller was acquitted after jurors deliberated briefly. A witness described a hidden moonshine setup along Foreman’s Run, with a large still capable of producing a barrel of brandy daily. Neighbors testified to Miller’s good character while others recounted the Christmas holiday discovery.
Richmond campaign center reports growing optimism after a final determinant effort. Officials cite increased support indicators and volunteer turnout boosting prospects ahead of the vote.
Conferees continue tax discussion as House debates independent offices appropriation measures. Judiciary committee recommends aluminum inquiry, foregrounding Senate activity.
Grafonglas and organs offered at Brawner's Music Store Piccadilly Street. One Lester Player Piano and four other pianos plus fifteen organs. terms arranged. Also tickets on sale for Elks Charity Ball and Frolic February 22 at The Drug Store listing.
Spars Wine Star Richmond February 18 New regional funds drive advances across Virginia region centers including Petersburg Danville Roanoke Lynchburg and Valley Route with chairmen and committees mobilizing to meet regional quotas and press press button on the 26th. Continued on Page Six.
In an alarm of fire follow central instructions. Tell the firehouse the address and street number. Remain calm and provide location details to help responders reach the scene quickly.
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