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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1923
Page
1
The January council meeting, with all members present, approved paying two thirds of sidewalk and gutter costs while the city covers the rest. A safety signal at a dangerous railroad crossing was discussed. The Park Commission will oversee future shade trees.
At last night’s meeting the council took no action on raising the school appropriation from 15000 to 80000 dollars. The school committee was not ready to report or recommend, and a special session was suggested to debate the issue. A joint meeting of Handley Trustees, the city school board, and the council committee will precede a composite report for action.
City Manager Dettra denied a report that carts would not collect second-hand trees left with ashes and garbage. He said drivers will first finish ashes then make a special trip to remove trees, with many residents planning to cut trees for firewood.
Friendship Fire Company will elect officers on Thursday evening January 4 at 8 p.m. All members urged to be present. Secretary iptt G. R. Haines.
An advertisement by Hansbrough and Carter of Winchester Virginia offers non taxable interest securities in blocks of 100 dollars and up with prompt payout. Also notes services in insurance loans and real estate. Lost item notice for a black scarf initial G returned to Shenandoah Bank.
Classified note from Orchard Supply Co seeks a year hand for orchard work near Berryville. Includes brief items about poison wheat glass containers and Strychnine sulfate and mentions tree protectors wood saw frames and saws. Signed by F. Byrd.
Fragile OCR reads a brief line about a radiator and a garage with numbers 1227 1, suggesting a small item listing or incident in a Merry setting.
Frederick Md Jan 3 Associated Press two men Baker Johnson 65 retired lawyer and Thomas Leaking were found dead from coal gas at the Johnson home. Mrs Eloise Young English and her two daughters Ruth and Louise were ill but survived after nurse Mrs Bernard Bader alerted and entered the house. Johnson had been ill and bedridden for months. Mrs English and children recovered today.
Mrs. Margaret L. Sitylong has been served with a copy of the cross bill in the divorce action in corporation court. She has 30 days from court rising to file an answer. Judge Whiting entered the order. The defendant must pay Lake J. Frazier $25 counsel fees.
The well known actress Marie Cahill brings her comedy Alias Mrs Pep to the Empire on Friday in Winchester after Roanoke’s booking was canceled. The show previously played Richmond and Norfolk and aims for a New York premiere soon. Tickets available at the box office.
Frederick County Treasurer Robert S. Smith announces 1923 dog licenses available after February 1 1923. Tags issued under authority of the county government to fund animal control and related services.
Misses Harriet and Jane Hamlin of Boston recently returned from two years in Europe and have been guests at Mrs. Holmes Conrad’s home on Market Street. They are sisters of Edward Hamlin of Boston who married Katherine Conrad of this city.
Classified notice from Mid-City Garage offering waterproof robes at 8.25 dollars, nickel motor meters at 7.50 dollars, and klaxon horns priced 5.00 to 10.00 dollars. Compact sale line with local business context.
City council and City Manager Dettra discuss water supply extending over fifteen miles of mains with current pumping costs under five cents per thousand gallons. December usage reached 33,660,000 gallons from Rouss Spring, with added beverage water from an older spring. Engineers favor a circular reservoir of 3,000,000 gallon capacity for even pressure and future expansion. Pipe purchases postponed until water bonds are issued.
Henry Seal a renowned entrepreneur and orchestra leader, who recently suffered a severe left hand gash from a slipping screwdriver causing blood poisoning, is reported improved. Doctors credit anti toxin injections for halting the spread of the poison. prognosis now favorable.
Auction and sale notices list autos and auto parts. Chapman Auto Sales advertises a Hudson Speedster for sale with flexible terms. Shenandoah Valley National Bank calls a stockholders meeting in Winchester on January 9, 1923. Military drill at Mid-Gity Garage HQ and auction sale notices for second-hand cars appear, with sales at Noonan's Livery.
State Senator Robt A Russell of Lynchburg and Campbell County writes Gov Tritle opposing road bonds. He urges funding by taxes on gasoline but warns bonds burden future taxpayers and favors a cash program if enough supporters join. He notes highway dept reorganized and capable of about 15 million yearly expendi ture with a partial project plan.
A topaz breastpin in an old fashioned gold setting was lost on Tuesday night along Rouss Avenue. A reward is offered for its return to Mrs. George Barrie.
Rouss Fire Company calls a regular meeting Friday evening January fifth at ? o'clock to elect officers for the ensuing year. All members urged to attend. Secretary C Douglas Brown signs the notice. Also lists a modern Main Street apartment for rent by Herman Habié.
The Kiwanis Club meeting led by secretary J C Oakes heard Parson Nelson and Mayor Glass back a Red Cross talk. They urged raising funds to establish a public health unit for Winchester and Frederik counties, seeking community and Rotary support to push the plan forward.
Paris reports from January 3 describe a tense Allied conference with Prime Minister Bonar in low spirits. Brussels meanwhile notes British dissatisfaction with the reparations plan and Belgian concerns over the Belgian position amid the Paris talks.
Albany reports Governor Smith recommends immediate action on a constitutional amendment to regulate light wines and beer and urges a federal caselaw change for proposals nationwide. He seeks repeal of a picture censorship law, standardization of direct primaries, and municipal utilities reform while defending anti discrimination provisions.
Mrs. Harry A. Funk will travel to Jersey Shore and then proceed to New York to spend time with her sister Mrs. Chawell who recently suffered a crisis.
A fragment notes a price of 8.50 per ton for a carriage or livery item from Melright's, with unclear context and formatting.
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