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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1924

Page

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Mystery cloud over shooting case swirls in New York

Edna Normand and movie operator Courtland Dines were wounded in a shooting linked to Miss Normand's pistol. Greer admitted using the weapon, faces assault with intent to kill with bail sought at 10000 dollars. Normand remains hospitalized in a nervous state with a punctured lung and pneumonia later.

Eth Dines Denver Het Mabel Norchauffeur Merle Eotrens Galow Miss Normand Payee Greer York New York Moving | Picture Commission Edna Los Angeles Abe Lore Greer Reer

City Council Meeting Residents To Attend Tonight

The January Common Council session is held this evening at 7 30 after Tuesday’s postponement. Officials expect formal agendas and possible public attendance on local governance matters at city hall.

Common Council

Coal wage negotiations set for February meeting

Bituminous operators in Olid Illinois and western Pennsylvania agreed to meet in Jack- son on February 6 to negotiate a wage increase effective April 1, 1924, following a decision by representatives of miners and operators.

Associated Press D.O Uinois Fila Antion

Dentist Announces Office Move to New Location

Dr C B Harlowe announces moving his dentistry office to 4 East Sy Acer opposite the Mercial Savings Bank.

East Sy Acer mercial @ Savings Bank C.B. Harloe

Vigilant Policeman Prevents Major Night Fire

Patrolman Hollis spotted a blaze on a beat at 1 30 am and alerted the Reuss engine house. John Dutin and others forced entry after a glass was broken, and firefighters and officers contained the fire with water and chemicals, causing only minor room damage despite a strong wind.

Hollia Ee Hollis Reuss John Dutin Highs

Rotary Club Attedge Attendance Record Highlighted

The Winchester Rotary meeting led by President Hollie featured guests including Rev H S Driscoll and Asbury Kern. Kern urged youths to stay in Winchester while Driscoll explained the Children's Home Society of Virginia and Rotary's community impact. Attendance neared 90 percent and a club flag presentation is anticipated next week.

Hollie Energy Pai le Mocrana Roszel Asbury Kern Winchester Elienburg Wash Barrett Tyler All Saint’s Church Ittesville Charles Henry Seal Hugh Rotary Rotary Club Bob Nelson H. S. Driscoll Children’s Home Society of Virginia Kiwanis Club Wyler Bill Glass Bob Gray Aquilla Jackson John Cather Bill Cooper Clay DeGrange Hugh Frey Matt Dutton Iscal Club Clay DeGrange Lancaster Dill Porter West Palm Beach Fla

Prohibition Case Set for February in Frederick County

Violators from the December term renew bonds for February trial. Joseph Place and sons Fred S Place Allen C Place Harley S Place, and William Henson trial fixed. Jim Oats convicted in December for moonshine violations. begins 300 day jail term January 10 and pays 108.50 in costs plus a 50 dollar fine.

Frederick County F. By Whiting Allo Joseph P. Place Fred S Allen C Harley S. Place William Henson Jim Oats Oates

Visitor Preaches Tonight at Mann Methodist Church

Rev H A Parker will preach at the revival service at John Mann Methodist Church East Cork Street at 8. Everyone is welcome and invited to attend.

H.A. Parker John. Mann Methodist Church Eagt Cork Street King’s’ Business

Deeds Recorded in Winchester Court Office

Deeds made since the last publication appear on record in Winchester. A. C. Slonaker and others to J ed Johnson convey lot 508 on the west side of Fairmont Avenue dated November 4, 1919 for a stated consideration. Hart conveys lot 608 on Fairmont Avenue dated December 31, 1923 for $6,000. Puteon to White conveys a lot on South Street between Braddock and Loudoun dated July 28, 1923 for $600. Edward White and others to M L Parsons convey a lot on Southwark Street between Braddock and Loudoun dated January 2, 1924 for about $1,000.

Corporan Court Winchester A. C. Slonaker Aed Johnson Fairmont Avenue Ee Daviess Ea Hart Msgi Puteon Ertee al ‘White Southark Street Braddock Loudoun Streets Edward White Et Ax M. L. Parsons Southwark Street Braddock and Loudoun Streets

National Fruit Product Company honors firemen with thanks

Express appreciation from the National Fruit Product Company to fire crews yesterday for prompt service in delivering fire equipment to the plant scene. Drivers value the gesture as a generous donation supporting their work, with products such as apple butter sauce apples and vinegar noted among the plant's outputs.

National Fruit Product Company Plantéer

Luttrell Returns Home After Successful West Work

Lee W. Luttrell son of Mr and Mrs J K Luttrell returns to this city from Los Angeles after six months there. A Columbia School of Drafting graduate he has had success as a machine designer in Chicago and Los Angeles and plans a brief stay in Chicago before returning to the Pacific coast.

Lee W. Luttrell J. K. Luttrell Los Angeles Cal Luttrell Columbia School of Drafting Washington, D. C West Chicago Pacific Coast The Western Rig Company, Inc

Birth of Catharine Patricia Barr in Baltimore area

Mr and Mrs Holmes Barr of Baltimore welcome the birth of a baby daughter christened Catharine Patricia. She is the first granddaughter of Mr and Mrs John S Solenberger of Winchester with Mrs Barr formerly Ruth Solenberger.

Holmes Barr Mpitimore Catharine Patricia John S' Solenberger Winchester Barr Ruth Solenberger

Christmas Savings Club Enrolment Extends In 1924

The Christmas Savings Club will remain open for several weeks to enroll names. Classes range from 25 cents per week to five dollars. Also note a sale event and various local notices including a car auction and a shoe sale with discounts.

Shenandoah Valley National Bank

Aremen Select Officers and Hold Smoke for Friendship Fire Co

Friendship Fire Company No. 1 held a regular meeting at the engine house selecting officers for the new year and naming committees. Reports praised the officers, dues and a truck purchase, with an annual banquet planned for May 1 and laughter as cake and ice cream were donated.

Friendship Fire Company Npany Niabelleen J. F. Morgan C.R., Anderson John D. Collins Richard Box- Well James P. Reardon Adam Forney William Deshon P. A W. Jones Carson . Spilman Thomas Spilhuan W. B. Barnett Hee ‘Boxwell Manion Jackson Ben Smooet Naméa R. Haines Re le Jones

Almanac Handbook Free With Renewals and New Subscriptions

Our Almanac Handbook is offered free to all renewals and new subscriptions. The program promotes access to the handbook at no extra cost when customers renew or sign up, aiming to broaden readership and engagement.

Thieves Steal Vinegar Barrel During Dying Moment

In Liv Virginia on January 4, thieves raided Frank Griffiths orchard stealing a barrel of vinegar as he neared death. Wagon tracks suggest the barrel was loaded and taken away while witnesses report men carrying bees toward town. Officers pursue the suspects.

Liv Frank Chriffith Griffith

Poultry Powder Free Offer For Ramsburg Farmers

An advertisement offers a free package of Poultry Powder to residents of Ramsburg and nearby areas. The deal highlights a price of £28 elsewhere and directs readers to visit for Partiew 1p-21 details.

Ramsburg

King Tuat’s Sarcophagus Found of Pink Granite

From Haypt January 4 a long hidden tomb in the Valley of the Kings yields a pinkish granite sarcophagus. The sarcophagus sits in a fourth gold shrine, its doors bearing a cartouche and a figure, suggesting high artistic value and possible display in a London museum.

Tuat Pink Harm ‘@labaster coftinna London

Cold Snap Halts Major Ohio Valley Flood

Pittsburgh January 4. A cold snap stopped a major flood on the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers feeding the Ohio. The crest reached about 9 45 this morning and Ohio was expected to hold until noon before falling. The cold snap prevented what experts feared would be a disastrous flood in the upper Ohio Valley.

Pittsburgh Ohio Upper Ohio Valley

Britain Requests Sailors Release

Britain asks the United States to release on bail the British and Canadian crew members of the schooner Tomoka, seized last November near the three mile limit off Newark, and seeks further information on the seizure circumstances beyond that boundary.

Associated Press Great Britain United States Tomoka Newark

Noted Judge to Speak at Reform Church

Hon J Tru of ro oe 27 eave fee will address Reform Church attendees. He will discuss What Must I Do To Be Saved and The Joy of Christian Living during Sunday services and the picture show The Price. The public is invited and seating may fill early.

J. Tru Caneyiva Ehrole Price Ananias Sapphira Toom T

Flood in Paris deepens as Seine rises further

Flood reports show the Seine at Fort Royal reaching 7.70 meters this morning, up from 7.48 meters yesterday as waters climbed 0.22 meters. Forecasters warn persistent rain with a potential 1910-style flood unless temperatures drop, while suburbs brace for worsening conditions.

Associated Press Paris Seine Fort Royal

January Clearance Boost at Ham burger's Specialty Shop

Big reductions sweep coats suits and dresses at Ham burger's Specialty Shop during a January sale. Pricing and dates are not specified in the readable text.

Hamburger’s

Rouss Fire Co Meeting Notice and Election Plans

Fire company members are urged to attend a regular meeting Friday evening January 4 at 8 o clock. Night time officers will be elected for the coming year and all officers and standing committees cast. Secretary Douglas Brown notes notice in Ghana.

Douglas Brown

Woman Said To Know About Express Hold Up

Police in Baltimore arrested a man and a young woman from Norfolk Virginia in connection with the December express robbery of the Norfolk and Western Railway cannon ball express near Virginia. Officers say the woman Miss Rose Cotten also known as Mrs Hoglan talked with detectives and knew details of the crime while not taking part. The man is named as a gang member but not the leader. Police sought the leader. The bandit allegedly forced open the safe aboard the train and escaped with about $37,000.

Associated Press Baltimore Express Norfolk and Westert Virginia Rose Cotten Hoglan Acs Nes Children of the Sense Oe Ziars Aes Notfolk Petters Waverly

Delivery Truck and Car Collide in Middletown Intersection

A Potts and Potts grocery delivery truck collided with a J L Wise car at Market and Piccadilly streets around 1 o'clock. The truck sustained a broken spoke and a burst tire while the Dodge suffered bumper damage.

Potts and Potts J. L. Wise Middletown Market Piccadilly

Gains ininactive issues rise in morning stock session

In New York trading the stock market showed scattered gains from numerous inactive issues. Prices opened higher with nine issues rising, while overall movement remained modest and unchanged from the prior session.

Associa | Press New York Callidhey

American Legion Meeting With Volleyball Social

The R. v Y Conrad Post American Legion will hold its regular meeting Tuesday January 8 1924. After the meeting there will be a volleyball social between the society and the Legion all members are requested to attend. J H Rosenow chairman.

R.vy Conrad Post American Legion Soei x Ili Legionae Tof Rosenor

Fragmentary notice hints a shop sale at Hamburgers Spe? Shop

Fragmented OCR references a sale at a specialty shop in a Hamburg area. Mentions 2000 bars and a date around January with Dun. Details are garbled and names unclear.

Investigation into New York headquarters and factory concerns

Experts outline an investigation into the New York headquarters of a company owning a plant amid concerns of explosions and factory risks. The report notes potential flaws in manufacturing and safety practices, with authorities preparing to review operations and supply chains.

New York Pany

All aboard for a children’s evening program

A fragmented notice invites families to a children’s event tonight. Details are partial but suggest a themed program with playful activities and a focus on safe, engaging entertainment for youngsters.

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