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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1923

Page

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Local theater event includes Miss Spangler at gala

A busy day in the region featured Miss Spangler and other young ladies promoting voting cards at a reception for visiting officials from Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The group visited The Black Cat and Ki ne lab with the Baltimore station events wrapping by noon.

Atre Anne Mor Glass Black Cat Kane Kine Spader Eucee Katherine Charles Borum Richard Wright Bielowbe Baltimore Spangler Bethlehem Steel, Corporation, Finance and Guaranty Company

Mass Meeting on State Bond Issue and Gas Tax

A mass meeting for Winchester and Frederick County citizens is set to discuss the state bond issue and the proposed gasoline tax for roads. It will be held at the Winchester courthouse on Saturday March 24 at 2 p.m. Invited speakers include Senator Keezell Senator Byrd Delegate Richards and Mr Dabney Harrison. The event aims to hear full discussion on a significant matter.

Winchester Frederick County Court House Keezell Byrd Richards Dabney Harrison

Sale Day Old Chicks From Red Bud Poultry Farm

Five hundred day old chicks due to hatch February 22. Eggs hatch date listed with price seven dollars seventy-five per hundred chicks. Red Bud Poultry Farm Eli Hinger manager contact Blu Phone 2013.

Red Bud Poultry Farm Eli Iigher Mgr Blu

Handley Library Closed Tomorrow

The Handley Library will be closed a day tomorrow on account of the holiday Washington's Birthday. This is one of the five holidays observed in the year.

Handley Library Washington

White's Sale on Fort Royal Road February 23

An advertisement notes White's sale on Fort Royal Road February 23 at 10 o'clock featuring farm goods. A separate Tanquary farm catalog day on February 24 lists horses colts ales hogs cows ewes lambs implements and other farm items. Elizabeth Barr arrives from Lynchburg Virginia and stays with her parents and Mrs C Fred Barr on West ey.

Frort ‘Royal Road C. F. Swartz Elizabeth Barr Lynchburg, Va C. Fred Barr

Manas Burned Man Taken to Winchester Hospital

Aaron Chilcott of Woodstock Virginia received severe burns last Sunday when he fell against a red hot stove. He was brought to Winchester by auto and later admitted for treatment after District Nurse Gertrude Higgins persuaded him to seek care. Burns cover neck throat and upper body and he had not removed clothing since the incident.

Aaron ‘Chilcott Woodstock Norial ‘Hospital Winchester J. C. Haun North Market Street Gertrude Higgins Haun Chilcott

William Cabell Seddon dies in Baltimore

Father of Mrs. Nelson and husband of the rector's wife at Christ Church died at his Baltimore home after a week long illness. Regular Lenten services will be held at 7:30 this evening in Core Church and Friday services at 5 o clock will be conducted by Rev. B. D. Chambers of MilWood.

William. Cabell Seddon Nelson Robert B. Nelson Christ Church Baltimore B. D. Chambers MilWood VeeTee

Federation of Bible Classes Formed in City Churches

A federation of eight Bible classes from city churches was formed at a meeting in Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South. Officers elected include President Roy A. Larrick and vice presidents M. V. B. Snake and T. R. Cather. secretary C. P. Amory and treasurer W. H. Bosserman.

Golden Rule Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church, South Mutual Belp. Ree Roy A. Larrick M. V. B. Snake T. R. Cather C. P. Amory W. H. Bosserman

Mrs James M Lockhart Improved at East Cork Street Home

Mrs James M Lockhart wife of the Rock Enon Springs proprietor has been moved to 18 East Cork Street to receive medical attention. She is accompanied by her daughter and daughters in law Mrs Clinton Larrick of Chambersville and Mrs Turner Lockhart of Rock Enon Springs. She is somewhat improved today.

James M. Lockhart Rock Enon Springs Esther Harris East Cork Street Winchester Clinton Larrick Chambersville Turner Lockhart

Couple Convicted in Morality Case Sentences Met

Mrs Lulie Cain and Clarence Peer were found guilty of a morality statute in police court before Mayor Glass. Peer fined 100 dollars with costs. Cain sentence deferred due to health. Cain, mother of four, had separated from her husband and lived above a market. Peer found in her bed after arrest.

Lulie Cain Clarence Peer Glass Peer Coss Cain Herbert Cain North Market Street

Tree Planting Advocated by Schneiderhan

Plant pathologist F J Schneiderhan urges a city wide tree planting campaign in Winchester this spring. He links civic virtue and beauty with practical steps, calling for cooperation of Rotarians Kiwanis and civic groups and outlining a practical scheme for a sustained planting effort.

Schneiderhan Sertingmselves Hunth Robins Merry V. P Yale America Winchester Rotarians The Kiwanians Chamber of Continued

Coburns Minstrels at Empire Tonight

J A Coburns Minstrels arrived at noon for a parade and band concert and will perform again tonight at Empire Theatre on Market Street with Dan Holt and thirty five other performers. Curtain at eight thirty. After Cumberland Md stops for two days of matinees.

J. A. Coburn Dan Holt Empire Theatre Community Playhouse Market Street Cumberland

Councilman Henry III Hospitalized After Acute Illness

Colonesman J. H. Henry was taken to Memorial Hospital early yesterday morning with acute abdominal pain. Doctors are assessing the condition and possible surgery, with a report today that he is slightly better but still very ill.

J. H. Henry Memorial Hospital

Pocketbook theft notice at Union Bank

To the person who took my pocketbook from Union Bank you are known I will not expose you if you return it at once to Union Bank no questions asked otherwise I will be compelled to make an exposé of the matter Tott ROBT F BRILL Me J M Diffendal sof Frederick Md was a business visitor in town Te ieee-

Union Bank Tott . Robt. F. Brill Frederick, Md Te Ieee

Beautiful Wedding Unites Miss Lillian Sampsell and B Winkfield

Miss Lillian J Sampsell married B Winkfield last evening at home on Jonal Avenue in a small ceremony attended by close family and friends. Rev W H Sampsell and Rev C W Stover officiated as guests admired fern decor and a brief musical piece. A buffet supper followed and the couple will reside at National Avenue in his well equipped home.

Lillian J .Sampsell B. Winkfield Jonal Avenue W. H. Lamp Co. W. Stover Ataeka Wintomeirl Mra Sadie Hammekng Ww. H. Sampsell United Brethren Church Winkfield Bride National Avenue

Jones 76-year-old appendix rupture improves after surgery

The patient, James B. Jones of Berryville Virginia, underwent an appendectomy at Memorial Hospital after a ruptured appendix. Despite a grave initial prognosis due to his age, his condition has improved and doctors deem recovery very probable. The operation is reported as completely successful.

James B. Jones Berryville Memorial Hospital

Funeral of Late Mrs J A Nulton

The body of Virginia Clarke Nulton widow of Col Joseph A Nulton of the old Second Virginia Maytry was laid to rest in Mount Mebren Cemetery after services at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church The Rev Boyd V Switzer led the rites with hymns Abide With Me Lead Kindly Light O’er ages and a large family tributes marked the funeral which followed a brief illness of bronchial pneumonia Her son in law and daughter Herbert S Larrick and his wife could not attend though they are now en route home Rear Admiral Louis M Nulton commandant of the Philadelphia navy yard and another son Howard S Nurton of Richmond were unable to attend The last son How ard S Nurton was in South America on business.

Virginia Clarke Nulton Joseph A. Nulton Virginia Maytry Mount Mebren Boyd V. ‘Switzer William ‘T R. Frank Barr Samuel M. Chiles Theodore Y. Kinzel Louis L. Baker McVicar

Card Party for American Legion Benefit

The American Legion Auxiliary hosts a card party to benefit the Legion on Washington's Birthday evening Thursday February 22 at 8 o'clock in the American Legion building. Admission 75 cents per person. Reserve a table by calling Mrs. T. Russell Cather.

American Legion Auxiliary

Pollard Grilled By Lawyer In Virginia Murder Trial

Thomas Pollard real estate broker faces cross examination in Richmond as defense contends the case hinges on disputes with a former stenographer Thelma Gerdish and the alleged affair with Bertha Louise Beck The defense cites notes from 1921 showing affectionate terms while Pollard claims no intent to betray his wife and describes Beck as a friend of strong influence.

Richmond Thomas Pollard Thelma ‘Hamee Gerd Aining Herbert Richardson Ant Herbert ‘Richardwon Europe Rae Breat Yiluer Tov Richardson Byrd Pollard Ham Mrs. Beck Bertha Louise Beck Polard Tord South Richmond Mr. Byrd Noom

Death Follows Short Illness In Cincinnati Woman

Funeral services were held in Cincinnati for Mrs. Biddle wife of Rev. Mr. Biddle of Worth WV. She died after a brief illness at 28 and leaves a husband two children Harrie and Jane and a large family. Attendants included Mrs. Cookus and Misses Enid and Jane Shull.

Worth Biddle Beee Ityey Moarey W. Va Vica Mre. Mei

Last Rites for C Edward Neville Funeral Held

The funeral for C Edward Neville, former policeman, occurred yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock on Gere Street. A large crowd attended the services at Braddock Street Methodist Church with Rev Walter Mann and Rev B entiner officiating. City officials and members of the Friendship Fire Company participated in a solemn ceremony with many floral tributes displayed.

C. Baward Neville Anast German Street Walter Man Market B. m3 Vas Braddock Street Ant ‘and Lewis

Tomorrow Big Auction Sale on Shenandoah Valley Pike

A prominent auction advertises the sale of the Spring Dale Flour Mills and related properties near Winchester Virginia. The event occurs Thursday February 22 at 1 pm rain or shine with high bids accepted on nine room residence, dam, acres of land, and additional lots along Valley Pike and county road. Free money brass band and gifts promised.

Washington Spring Dale Valley Pike Shenandoah Valley Pike Winchester

Try Herrells Private Listings Auction in Winchester

Private listings and division developments presented at auction are solicited by Try Herrells at 78 Main Street Winchester Virginia. The notice outlines solicitation of bids and indicates location and contact for interested parties.

Main St Winchester

Banks to Close Tomorrow for Washington's Birthday

Winchester banks will be closed tomorrow in observance of the holiday. Notes maturing tomorrow may be paid on the following business day, per announcements from local banks.

Winchester Washington

Mass meeting on road bonds in Berryville Courthouse

The general public is invited to a mass meeting at 2 o clock Thursday in the Berryville Courthouse. State lawmakers Senators Leedy and Byrd and Delegates Ford and Keezell will discuss the bond issue question.

Berryville Leedy Byrd Ford Keezell

General Motors Declares Dividend for First Quarter 1923

General Motors Company today declared a dividend of 30 cents on the common stock for the first quarter of 1923. Mrs Fearye Little has returned to Norfolk after visiting her mother, D. B. Conrad, at West Water Street.

Associated Press New York General Motors Company Today Mrs Fearye Little Norfolk Li D. B. Conrad I N West Water Street

Democats of CKinghams Win Tight Harrisonburg Election

In Harrisonburg on February 21 Ward Swank won a county organizational post by a large margin over Republican A Garber of Timberville. The Democratic lead extended to two Harrisonburg wards with a 208 vote majority and a Timberville precinct showing a 102k lead. The result follows a contentious bond vote locally with mixed reactions across precincts.

Harrisonburg Swank O A. Gutber Timbervilla Bute Ignation John Paul Garber Ty Oeckens Surioks Bare ‘Seauke Timberville Sue

Washington’s Birthday Observance at Historical Building

A fragment notes Washington’s Birthday events at a historical building with remarks about February 22 and a near six hundred attendance. The text mentions Emmet and aida cantons in a unclear context.

Congress moved to modify beer laws this year

A brief notice reports discussions in Congress on amending beer regulations. Lawmakers consider changes to licensing and taxation affecting brewers and retailers nationwide.

Succeed Fall in Wyoming House Seat Battle

A Wyoming Republican general election unfolds as a successor to Secretary Fall contemplates retirement and the House reshapes leadership. The contest centers on naming a new representative to fill the vacancy left by the outgoing official.

Washington Wyoming Republ

Enlistment Provision Sparks Debate in Congress

A narrow vote of 177 to 1 approved a provision restricting enlistment to those within age limits unless a parent or guardian provides written consent. The measure targets underage applicants and prompts debate over civilian consent and military eligibility.

Car For Sale Inquire At Winchester Auto Store

A five passenger car for sale described as in good condition. See Rebdt: FB Brill and Ritter's store or Winchester Auto for details. A real bargain for a quick sale.

Rebdt Brill & Ritter Winchester Auto Duick

Suppers and Pay Series Featured by The Progressive

A fragmented notice notes a series on good causes published by The Progressive with mentions of a men s Bible centenary and new goods arriving, indicating a community reading event and ongoing donations.

Washington

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lars Region L. J. McCartney Mers Union H. Clay Degrange Frederick County Fruit Growers’ Association Farm Bureau Manas F. J. Schneiderhan Coburn Empire Tonight Henry III J. A. Nulton Tom Pollard Lawyer Byr Traying O. D. Lambert Brucetown Summit Point C.edward Neville TRY Herrells General Motors Democrats OF Ckingham Vacén Hihi Aida Iuahees Ti Emmet Albany Congress
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