War in Valley Fight Reported During 10 Play
A brief sports note describes a ten play sequence in the valley contest with a defensive battle and a contested outcome. Details of teams or scores are not provided in the readable text.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1923
Page
1
A brief sports note describes a ten play sequence in the valley contest with a defensive battle and a contested outcome. Details of teams or scores are not provided in the readable text.
Virginia field exercise to simulate Civil War terrains with about five thousand Marines marching from Quantico through Fredericksburg to Lexington Virginia Military Institute. President and Mrs. Harding invited to visit during the maneuvers, which include a Virginia Militia joint parade and a Marine football game at VMI.
Clearance sale announced for all winter millinery at Miss Margaret Hodgson's Millinery Parlors. 4 1p 21.
Subscribers are invited to a stock meeting at 8 o clock Tuesday January 16 on the third floor of the Farmers and Merchants National Bank building. Lewis F Cooper president and William G Hardy secretary urge proxies if unable to attend. Meeting aims to adopt by laws elect directors review financial and building plans and address other lawful business.
Large road show featuring Marie Cahill arrives late. Empire hosts a continuous matinee from two to five featuring new pictures not seen in this city before. Prices: children 10c, adults 15c, no tax.
Watch for Boyles antiques and other household items sale Saturday January 6 at 1 p m at Lohr Capper warehouse Baker Street Remnants half price at H K Green and Brothers.
Annual meeting of stock holders of Shenandoah Valley National Bank Winchester Va to elect directors will be held in bank room Tuesday Jan 9 1923 at eleven oclock W G Hardy Cashier Dec 8 1922 1p td
Dramatic Club presents a three act play at the auditorium on January 12. Adults 50 cents and children 25 cents. Tickets available at Neidemeyer’s. Also remnants half price at H K Greene & Brother’s.
A Star interview with Winchester merchants finds none reported a downturn, saying 1922 had lean periods but the Christmas rush boosted sales. Merchants expect 1923 to be optimistic with national gains likely to benefit Frederick County and Winchester.
Mr Fred Mort reports his wife Mrs May Mort is confined to bed with a heavy cold, not diphtheria. She has been ill since December 28 but is much improved today.
At the last Rotary Club meeting, President H. D. Fuller was presented a gold ring engraved with the Rotarian emblem and set with a diamond. The gift honors his presidency and notes the club's noted civic achievements under his leadership.
Associated Press reports Leslie Leggett a Black man was kidnapped last night and lynched in Shreveport Louisiana. His body was found in the city’s southern section riddled with bullets by a mob.
Early hesitation and irregularity gave way to a definite upward trend on January 4 in New York trading. Public utilities, tobaccos, Chandler motor, Stewart Warner, and American Smelting led gains with heavy accumulation in steel and equipment shares boosting market strength. call money opened and renewed at 4 percent.
The regular monthly meeting of the Rotary Club will be held tonight at 7 o'clock. A supper will follow.
Dr. K W Adams and Mrs Adams watched a movie at the Empire Theatre when his 1921 Ford touring car was stolen from in front. Police pursue a local-suspect theory. The vehicle bore license 1922 No 1466 and Seine No 551991 with a self starter and demountable rims.
Tonight the Friendship Fire Company at Old Tamany holds its annual election of officers amid rumors of personnel changes. Officials face potential replacement as reports say treasurer secretary and driver will have their annual reports read and other business will be transacted.
After jurors were summoned for tomorrow in the Corporation Court the case of the Commonwealth against Adams and Adams chiropractors for practicing medicine without a license was postponed until Saturday. City Sgt Adam Forney changed the jurors notice to require appearance on Saturday.
Mr. D. N. Grover of Reliance Warren County Virginia finds two coils missing from his Ford parked on the Plaza in Winchester while on business. Police notified but no clues yet.
The funeral hour for the late William Sargeant who died yesterday at his Whitacre home has been changed from 1 p m to 10 30 a m tomorrow. Services will be held at Redland Methodist Church Whitacre.
Harry L. Cooks, previously acting day clerk at Evans hotel, has become a salesman for Chapman Auto Sales Company. He is succeeded at the hotel desk by Horace E. McKinister, who has long been associated with hotel management.
A large glass globe on the white way lamp in front of Elmer V. Res on West Piccadilly Street was knocked off by an automobile. The damage was reported as caused by the crash of the vehicle with the lamp post.
Announcement reports Mannie E. Whitacre a tobacco salesman wed Madeline D Rutherford of Martinsburg West Virginia. The couple traveled to Harrisonburg Virginia where the ceremony occurred a few days ago.
Readable text references a garage in mid city promoting snubbers for better ride quality. No clear names, dates, or specific models are provided.
A bank advert promotes joining the Xmas Savings Club offering five dollars a week for fifty weeks, with interest accumulating to a comfortable amount by Christmas. Shen Valley National Bank urges readers to enroll.
Savings are safe when you rent a box in our vault for valuable papers. Safety convenience and courtesy offered for 2.00 per year by Shen Valley National Bank. Public notice type item appears as a bank advertisement.
A crude note and an unsigned postal card threaten the Rev H C Marsh, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church South in Middleburg Virginia, after an arson attempt on his home woodhouse and prior threats tied to his anti liquor work in Loudoun County. The note, and a separate clipping, warn Marsh and a church steward named T B Winter that they will be targeted, with police working to identify the perpetrators.
Mrs A M Baker highly endorses Marie Cahill, America's leading comedian, as she prepares to appear with her noted company at Empire Theatre tomorrow evening in a new arl comedy Aligs Mrs Pepp praising Cahill’s witty songs and stage presence as sure to delight New York audiences.
Friendship Fire Company will elect officers on Thursday January 4 at 8 p m. Every member is urged to be present. G R Haines is secretary.
An advertisement from Hansbrough & Carter of Wischeater Virginia offers securities issued in blocks of $100 and up, non taxable with interest paid promptly, alongside services in insurance loans and real estate.
Fragmentary text shows Orchard Supply Co promoted poison wheat and strychnine sulfate and listed tree protectors wood saw frames and saws. No clear event or outcome beyond a claimed victory.
Wednesday era notice seeks Mrs. George Barrie and offers reward for a topaz breastpin with gold setting found on Rouss Ave. The ad mentions remnants and a half price deal at J. K. Green & Brother's with a recruitment line for two lady solicitors via Star Office.
Agricola urges farmers to join the Farmers' Educational and Cooperative Union to voice their wants, protest unfavorable policies, and demand fair treatment. He argues government favors railroads over farmers, notes high rail salaries, and calls farmers to unite, act boldly, and help themselves.
For a good used car at your own price attend auction sale in front of Noonan's Livery Saturday Jan 6 at 2 o'clock. H W Ebert signs the notice.
An auction notices eight one car gold items to be sold Saturday at 2 o clock opposite Nooran's L vee 3-1p-8t.
RousS Fire Co announces a regular meeting Friday evening January 5 at 8 oclock to elect officers for the ensuing year. All members urged to attend. Douglas Brown Secretary. Also available coal offer: one car screen lump gas coal eight fifty per ton. leave orders at Himmelright's or phone 179J.
Paris dispatch reports early push for an Anglo French non war pact discussions. Bonar Law considers the plan and Germany seeks Rhineland reparations. Baron von Jagow cautions over objections. Officials hint at a pact lasting up to thirty years with limited practical impact.
The Associated Press dispatch reports the government announcing four deaths among the colors in liberated areas, noting the ongoing military actions in the region. Details remain fragmentary as reports come in from the war front.
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