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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1923
Page
1
A night of violence erupts in a Florida village as white and Black residents clash over a reported rape. Police and sheriff deputies struggle to restore order while a mob searches for the suspect. Disturbances include threats and arson amid rising racial tensions.
A mob firebombed Rosewood 12 miles from Otter Creek killing two whites and several blacks during a confrontation over an alleged assault. The village was largely burned except a grocery store and two white homes. Names of the dead include Polly Wilkinson Henry Andrews Sylvester Carrier and Bertha Carrier. Continued on page 2.
The Bastrop Louisiana hearing opened on January 5 to investigate Ku Klux Klan violence in Morehouse parish. State officials led by A V Coco prepared for a wide inquiry with troops stationed near the courthouse and at Mer Rouge for potential emergencies.
Mr and Mrs Turner Fries entertained many friends and neighbors at New Year’s dinner at their home near town. Attendees included families from Stephenson Winchester Welltown and Cedar Grove, sharing a bounteous meal and a pleasant afternoon.
A boy preacher will preach at St Stephen's Church on Sunday January 7. All are invited to attend. J W Hawkins, Pastor. Also lost scarf with initial G in NS 9. Return to Shenandoah Bank. Special 19e Ladies gauze vests and union suits for women and children. Green & Brother.
The Friendship Fire Company held its regular session and annual election. Captain Fred W. Forney was re elected president. New members E M McIntyre George Kremer Jr Wilmer H Shad Harry J Grim Leo Herrell Wilmar Dyez and Herbert Jones joined. The 1922 alarm total was 39 versus the 50 average.
Reports indicate Sarah Zane was dismissed amid an annual meeting and officer election held Friday night. The gathering included a smoker and refreshments inviting all members to attend.
Shenandoah Valley National Bank in Winchester Virginia announces its annual stockholders meeting to elect directors. The event will be held Tuesday January 9 1923 at eleven oclock in the bank room. W G Hardy cashier reports the notice dated December 8 1922.
Auction sale in front of Noonan's Tavern offers good used cars at your own price. The event is set for Saturday January 6 at 2 o'clock. Special items include ladies gauze vests union suits and children's union suits from H W Ebert and H Green & Brother.
Frederick county supervisors audited 1922 magisterial district road accounts totaling 13146.04 with approved vouchers. 1923 salaries were set for county officers including Commonwealth Attorney T R Cather and Sheriff L Pannett. Payment for indigent care at Winchester Memorial Hospital was approved and a $600 check from Eta Jones was placed in a separate county fund.
An offer from the National Bank promotes joining a savings program promising five dollars weekly for fifty weeks with interest to yield a comfortable sum by Christmas. The brief appeals to readers to participate in the Xmas Savings Club.
An old ad from Baltimore notes a free trial offer for a product described as Best Vanilla. It advises sending the recipient’s address for the trial and is signed by W. A. Walter, located at 428 W. Conway Street, Baltimore, Maryland, established 1890.
The Winchester Gun Club holds a prize shoot tomorrow afternoon starting at 2 o'clock. Gunners are urged to attend and try for a prize, and all are welcome including ladies.
Special services of Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church Braddock Street hold morning worship at 9 30 to install recently elected officers. A program for 1923 aims to double active membership and place a Bible in every room at the new George Washington Hotel. Remnants sale at H K Creen and Brother's.
W H Richard son of T W Richard of Opequon and a Virginia Tech student won six prizes at an apple show in Nacksburg tied to a horticultural exhibit. He took top honors in Stayman and York Imperial plates and other classes, with apples donated by local residents and a Saturday night auction raising good prices.
Reports indicate several changes in the personnel of officers at the Sarah Zane Fire Company during tonight's annual meeting. The meeting at 8 o'clock is expected to draw a large crowd for the officer election and other business. Refreshments will be served and a smoker planned after the gathering.
Prepared poisons including wheat, special glass containers and Strychnine Sulphate listed by Orchard Supply Co. Tree protectors, wood saw frames and saws noted amid the items.
Tuesday night on Roussa Ave a topaz breastpin in an old fashioned gold setting was lost. Reward offered for its return to Mrs. George Coal. Also notes a request to leave orders for coal delivery at 8.50 per ton and to contact via phone 179J 3-1p-3t.
Local advertisement announces a clearance sale of all winter millinery at Miss Margaret Hodgson’s Millinery Parlors. Limited stock offered at reduced prices with final discounts for remaining hats and accessories.
The Girls' Athletic Association held a monthly meeting at the Elks' Club with a semi annual election. Miss Janet Rinker was re elected president and committees named including Lillian Doing publicity and Helen Keating glee club manager. A large initiation and minstrel show were planned with rehearsals under John Barr of New York.
Roanoke set January 28 for a Virginia Good Roads event with a focus on highway finance and bond issues. The twelfth annual Virginia Good Roads conference will run February 29 to March 31 with speakers from state and regional highway groups and officials including Thomas F. of Washington and H. G. Shirley.
Robert Y. Conrad Post No. 21 American Legion will hold its monthly meeting at 8 PM Monday January 8. Important business will be discussed with two Virginia department officers W B Crush and Dick Beirne in attendance. A light buffet luncheon follows.
The Rev A A Kelly pastor of Grace Lutheran Church received a beautiful Masonic watch charm during Christmas from members of the church Men’s Bible class. The solid gold charm features a double eagle and emblems of the thirty second degree, highly prized by the clergyman.
The regular quarterly communion will be observed in the church next Sunday at 11 o clock. Rev W W Arrowwood D D will preach in both morning and evening services.
Auction style listing notes Auto robes priced 6 to 15 dollars and radiator coverage for all sizes. Mentions alcohol and a 7-room house offered by Jos Sullivan. Includes garaged location in Mid-City with a contact line.
The Daughters of the Confederacy schedule a meeting at 10 30 a m on Monday January 8 at the home of president Mrs Holmes Conrad. Members are to gather for the session and discuss group affairs.
An advertisement promotes rented vault boxes for valuable papers at Shen Valley National Bank offering safety and convenience for $2.00 per year. The notice highlights secure storage and courteous service for customers.
Rouss Fire Co invites members to regular meeting Friday evening January 5 at 8 o'clock to elect officers for the ensuing year. Attendance urged for all members. Also notes related items and local ads appear in the same listing.
An auction listing notes eight-second-hand cars to be sold Saturday January sixth at Petra opposite Noonan's Livery. Also includes a poultry wanted ad with Bell phone contact and a separate entry for H. D. Albin.
Miss Marie Cahill, the famed New York comedienne, arrives to headline at the Empire Theatre. The fifteen‑cast program and fashionable hotel pit set the scene for a celebrated stage visit, with tickets moving quickly as Richmond engagements conclude and early seats sell out.
The 1923 record notes the first marriage license issued in 1428 to David Howse Lowen and a 17 year old Miss Romney of Romney West Virginia. The groom is 23 and son of Elmer G House, a town weaver. The bride is daughter of David Hott.
David House a weaver of Ha town Maryland married Miss Pearl Hott of Romney West Virginia yesterday afternoon at Grace Lutheran Church Market Street by the Rev AU A Kelly.
A 3 act comedy titled Tonic is announced to run at 8:30 p.m. on January 12 with tickets priced at 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children at Nevers.
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