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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1924
Page
6
A sales note extols an affordable plow by tracing its lifetime work. It travels 84 miles across a 12 inch wide cut, turning soil weighing 60 pounds per square foot and producing about 56 000 bushels of corn at 75 cents per bushel, valuing the investment highly. It urges farmers to compare returns with other implements.
The Shenandoah Valley Bank reelected its board: Williams, Lewis F Capper, Stewart Bell W S Hiett W A Gising and Robert Ss. Stockholders were few at the vote. Earnings and dividends were approved with officers to be sworn in at Thursday night session for the new year.
Associated Press reports January 8 trading opened with gains up to 4.5 points but short selling reversed the trend, pushing prices down. Market activity showed a rapid shift as early optimism faded.
Mn J Q Truxal returned from a visit to relatives in Gaithersburg after speaking at a Reformed Church. Mr Waters left for Baltimore for treatment by a specialist. Barton attends a Woman's Auxiliary meeting in Richmond. Mrs H C A Funk in Winchester is visited by ad Young of Jersey Shore.
Mr W A Shaw of Lynchburg and Mr Thos H Chappell of Hagerstown are among visitors. Mrs George Ellis and Miss Sue Ellis of Roanoke registered at Hotel Jack. W A Braithwaite of Harrisonburg and Mr and Mrs C H Brown of Mishawaka also stayed at Commercial. John L Wissler of Mount Jackson in town on business. Mrs W H Ewies and children near Baltimore stay with the Flemisters. William P Hammond of Chambersburg, a PRR freight solicitor, short in town on official duties. Rev George W Stover attended a Unit Brethren conference in Martinsburg. Esther M Thomas returned to Garfield Hospital duties in Washington after visiting her mother.
Perry Smith appeared on the police blotter with a court cost of 3 dollars. He was charged with being drunk and disorderly.
Continued improvement was reported today in the condition of City Councilman C. P. McVicar who is ill with pneumonia at his home on West Clifford Street.
The Pan-American Petroleum and Transport Company states Mexican rebels have taken possession of fields at Pierra Blanta and Chapopote Nunez. Wells and pipelines are shut down and no oil is flowing from the sites.
A Virginia conference to form a state Crippled Children Society will meet at the University of Virginia on Monday February 4 under the university division of extension. The aim is to affiliate with the International Society for Crippled Children and coordinate efforts of Rotary and Kiwanis clubs and local groups aiding crippled children.
Hayfield Virginia January report states Charles McFarland a noted Chambersville farmer was paralyzed on his right side after a sudden stroke Thursday morning He remains conscious but cannot speak aloud His son the late Reverend Melvin McFarland formerly a Methodist minister from Cumberland Maryland died in a hunting accident near that city
A northwestern storm at Hayfield Va brought the first real winter freeze of the season. Temperatures plunged to zero as ice formed four inches on ponds and skating resumed on smooth surfaces. Wheat and pasture suffered but long-range damage appears unlikely if freezing ends soon.
A fragment notes information to be provided to the public before the national committee meeting scheduled for January 15. The exact agenda items or speakers are not detailed in the readable text.
At the Independent Order of Odd Fellows hall a 11 636 of 15 000 shares were represented for the C and S Bank directors election. Prof W C Marshall chaired the meeting as J I Sloat reported solid yearly progress. Directors elected include H S Larrick, H C Sheetz, A Slonaker, J H Moling Sr, Fred S Boyd, James M Brown, Philip Klompus, John W Rosenberger, Dr FE A Humston, Howell M Bond, T S Toliffe C G Boyles G M H Magle T J Dorff Dr Charles R Anderson and Dr J A Richard. The board will organize Friday at 10 o'clock and luncheon followed for 175 guests.
Mrs Lou China confessed to shooting her husband Dr Archie China after a Sunday scuffle in his bedroom. Dr H M Stuckey, attending physician, said she made the confession while being treated for apparent unconsciousness. A warrant charging Mrs China with murder was sworn by Solicitor Frank A McLeod as authorities guard her hospital bed.
Obregon war leaders prepare for an attack on revolutionary troops in Vera Cruz. General Serrano, secretary of war, returned to Mexico City from the Vera Cruz front after conferring with federal leaders, according to War Department information.
William Jennings Bryan, a Florida delegate candidate to the Democratic national convention, declared he would present the name of a Florida citizen for the Democratic nomination for President if elected. The statement did not reveal the name.
A congressman receives a patent office note about a $300 private use penalty and forwards it to a public library. The piece contrasts educated minds who seek self correction with the untrained who hide flaws, noting the faster progress of the former.
Union week of prayer service to be held tonight at 7.30 o'clock in the First Baptist Church. The Rev W L Dudley will be the speaker with the Rev G W Stover as leader.
Albert S Fish former theater stock company manager and partner of Leonard Wood Jr failed to obtain bail after spending the night in jail on a charge of passing fraudulent checks. He was arrested after initial complaints, with more victims coming forward as inquiries continued.
The Indianapolis News notes that four mountain-building generations have appeared across Europe since geological history began, and asserts there might be another in the future. The remark emphasizes long geological cycles and Earth's continual change.
Bats rarely seen in daylight. when attracted by light and an open window they may fly inside. In warm months it causes excitement but should be allowed to escape. The bats feed on many harmful insects, making them beneficial visitors to homes and gardens.
A Chicago woman is noted for being engaged with Bibles printed in SG languages. The piece muses on reading through a Bible and wonders what lies beyond assumptions. It contrasts ease of wealth with entry to heaven and penitentiary.
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