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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1922

Page

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Winchester Man Named in Opie Shooting Hearings

Washington January 5 Associated Press reports dramatized hearings on charges against Major Opie a Staunton Va native and Virginia National Guard colonel. Witnesses described Opie firing on soldiers in Verdun October 1918 claiming Woolwine was shot at close range.

Virginia Associated Press Ashington Dan France Is-Sur- Tille War Department the. A. E. F Military Smith Woolwine H. J. Opie Staunton Ace Cooke Claude Breedon Coyington Lemuéle, Smith Dublin Opie William Woolwine Bredence Washington Watson Major Opie Osborne Elvion Pulaski Woolvine Lee Collins William J. Eskew 116Th, Infantry Neng Jan Baltimore Lytchbure Sena Felindy Esternoon Eoauae L Fee Teenth Infantry Virginia National Guard Seeco Senator Watson Georgia William E. St. John Lynchburg Jim A.cutchins Richmond Mr. St. John Mr. Cutchins Grayson H. Withrow Retreat Street St. John Ee. Opie Verdun Withrow Catching

Runaway crash injuries hit Mrs Hughes in Boyce

Mrs Ella Grim Hughes wife of James Hughes and daughter of the late Philip Grim was severely injured in a runaway accident at Boyce Virginia. She sprained her arm bruised hip and other injuries and was confined to her mother Mrs Grim's home. She had taught at Stone Bridge and planned to finish the term. While returning home a truck with furniture frightened her horse causing the buggy to overturn and Mrs Hughes to be thrown to the road. Her husband a miller with Winchester Milling Company assisted as doctors treated her.

Boyce Ella Grim Hughes James Hughes Philip Grim Robe Andolph Hughes Stone Bridge Main Street Winchester White Post

Notice to settle Winchester Memorial Hospital accounts

A January deadline is set for private patients owing Winchester Memorial Hospital thirteen thousand three hundred seventy four dollars. The executive committee and medical staff warn collection under law if unsettled, and announce weekly advance billing will be enforced to ensure future funding.

Winchester Memorial

Frederick County Fruit Growers Annual Meeting Notice

The annual meeting will be held at Handley Library at 2 p m Saturday January 7 election of officers for 1922 year and adoption of uniform packing regulations urged for all members and interested persons. H F Byrd President Frederick County Fruit Growers and Farmers Association 30 1p 61

Handley Library H. F. Byrd Frederick County

Xmas Savings Club Sign Up Ends Soon at Shenandoah Valley Bank

Ten days remain for customers to join the Xmas Savings Club at Shenandoah Valley National Bank. The notice urges members to enroll before deadlines and highlights benefits of the holiday savings plan.

Xmas Savings Club THE Shenandosh Valley National Bank

Funeral of Senator Boles Penrose in Secret Burial

The funeral of Senator Boles Penrose was held in near secrecy at South Laurel Hill Cemetery with no public services at the house. The secretary, I. Taylor, said there was a service at the grave but details were not disclosed. Penrose, a bachelor with three brothers, disliked pomp and ceremony and reportedly wished a quiet burial.

Associated Press Boles Penrose Wader South Laurel Hill Cemetery Penrose Taylor Tor

Shenandoah Valley National Bank Christmas Savings Club Ad

Local bank urges readers to join the Xmas Savings Club at Shenandoah Valley National Bank for holiday funding options and savings benefits.

Xmas Savings Club Offered by Shenandoal Valley Bank

The Shenandoal Valley National Bank invites participation in the Xmas Savings Club for 1922 with five classes from 25 cents to $5. The $5 class costs 85 cents weekly for 50 weeks, paying $250 plus interest two weeks before Christmas. The bank notes 8% in savings and 1 4 percent on certificates, with total resources over $3,000,000. Hardy, Cashier.

Xmas Savings Club Savings Department Tf Wmg Hardy Cashler

Trust Company Formation Discussed in Shenandoah Valley

Reports say a new trust company may launch in Winchester with capital around 600 000 dollars and about 20 board members. Promoters from Winchester and nearby towns study real estate, insurance, executor and trustee work, and bond issues, with a formal meeting possible soon.

T Waiseald Winchester Martinsburg Roanoke

Christmas Savings Club Seeks Record 1922 Membership

1 000 members have joined the Christmas Savings Club in recent weeks, many from the previous year. The Commercial and Savings Bank invites everyone to learn benefits and join before closing, with weekly class options from 1c to 2 50. Also an estate sale of Albert Brown’s household goods on Jan 12 at 513 N Market St.

Albert Brown

Civic League Meeting Set at Handley Library

The regular monthly Civic League meeting will be held at Handley Library on Friday January 6 at 3 30 p m. Cor Secretary Mrs T R Cather notes the event. Miss Dorothy Green has left for Frederick Md to attend school. Ming Green remains in town during holidays.

The Civic League Handley Library T. R. Cather Dorothy Green Frederick, Md Ming, Green Katharine Glass Fort Loudoun Semin

Ford Truck 1 Ton in Excellent Condition

One ton Ford pickup in excellent condition listed by H. W. Bbert. No further details provided.

H. W. Bbert

Auditorium Tonight Delivers Hayseed Reels And Goldwyn Oddities

The program lists The Hayseed, two funny reels, The Blue Fox, Will Rogers in And Unwilling Hero, Henry’s Whistling Dick’s Christmas Stocking, plus a fine comedy drama Olly with 15c, 17c down and children 10c. Ip seems incomplete but mentions admission.

St. John The Blue Fox Will Rogers Goldwyn Henry Olly

Great White Trail At Auditor Saturday

Besides Al St John in Hayseed two reels with humor and a News reel, Ruth Ad ventures, and a six reel feature The Great White Trail starring Doris Kenyon. A western melodrama with eerie landscapes and gripping snow scenes, sure to draw large Saturday crowds.

al. St. John Hayseed Ruth Great White Trail Doris Kenyon

Sprayer Company Urges Replacement with Live Units

J. Grant Sprayer Co. urges replacing nine hundred dead sprayers in the vicinity with a live Hardie system for effective and lively spraying. The firm emphasizes modern equipment to improve output and reliability.

Advertisers Await Replies and Area Scores Noted

A fragmented notice mentions awaiting advertiser responses and area score orders. References to CAPTAIN GR and Sgt E B Brengle indicate military or organizational oversight. A Moling & Seal's weather advertisement is noted on page 7, with a pack of responses expected.

Week of Prayer service at Grace Lutheran Church

The Week of Prayer service at Grace Lutheran Church drew a near full house with Rev. Walter Mark Depp presiding and a trained quartet leading the music. Rev. Clarente Woods preached on The Saviors Petition Thy Kingdom Come from Centenary Reformed Church, discussing the universal Kingdom and the churchs role in guiding humanity toward God. The sermon urged love among all people beyond church lines and noted declining denominational emphasis as a hopeful sign. The remaining Week of Prayer schedule includes Presbyterian Church Thursday, Christ Protestant Episcopal Friday, and Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday with designated leaders and preachers.

Grace Lutheran Church Walter Mark Depp Market Street Wpincopal Church Clarente Woods Centenary Reformed Church Jesus Earth Heaven Christ Mr. Woods Presbyterian Church George W. Stover M. Richardson Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Clarence Woods A. A. Kelly Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church Fm, Richardson Robert B, Nelson

Rouss Fire Company to Hold January Meeting

The Charley Rouss Fire Company will hold its regular meeting Friday evening January 6 at 8 o'clock. Election of officers for the ensuing year and reports from all committees. C Douglas Brown, Secretary. 4-1p-31

Charley Rouss Fire Company C. Douglas. Brown

State Horticultural Society Annual Meeting Notes

The annual meeting at Murphy's Hotel opens Tuesday January 10 with full sessions through January 12. Topics cover fruit crop demand, forestry, financial issues, and cooperative packing. Speakers include W P Massey and bank representatives discussing apple industry returns and market quality.

State Horticultural Society Murphy's Hotel W. P. Massey San Foresting Biec Hom Freee Bank of Timbers Virginia

Wanted at once stenographers and typists

Classified notice seeks stenographers and typists. Position may be permanent, to the right party. Apply by handwriting to J. B. care of.

J. B

Martinsburg Dance Hosts Guests at Mrs Baker Home

Miss Virginia Marshall acted as hostess at a Martinsburg gathering hosted by Mr. Jacob K. Baker on Tuesday. Aly Hebry sat to furnish the evening with refreshments and a confetti sendoff. Guests included Mr. Fiery and Miss Miller from Martinsburg.

Virginia Marshall Jacob K. Baker Fiery Miss Miller Martinsburg

Friendship Company Elects Officers Meeting Tonight

All members are urged to attend the regular meeting at 8 o'clock where the election of officers will be held. Fred W. Forney is listed as a key officer in the notice from the company.

Friendship Company Te Ular

Also Mentioned on This Page

OPI Lynchburger Baltimorean United States Senate Mr. Withrow C.K. Skivey Ashby Station Winchester Milling Company Old Baker Flour North Market Street Messrs Charles Holmes Grim Shenandoah Valley National Bank Shenandoal Valley National Bank Shenaydodh Valley Vent Royal Woodstock Strashore Harrisonburg Charles Ypown Wa Vay Hudson Chapman Tonite Auditor Grant Sprayer Co Star Office Captain Bob's Company GR Per Ist Sgt E’ B. Brengle Moling & Seal Week of Prayer Church Rouss Fire Company Colonial Brick Corporation Packard Migs Hodgson's Orchard Supply Co Vital Tories Xmas Sayings Club Shenandoah Valley Bank Tonmgeer Fred W. Forney
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