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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1922

Page

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Praise of Dr Lacy's labors ends Clarksville call

The Presbyterian congregation and Winchester Presbytery approve dissolving Dr J H Lacy's pastoral relation with the local church so he may accept a call to First Presbyterian Church of Clarksville Tennessee. The church lauds his 16 years of service noting growth in members benevolences and church assets.

Presbyterian Church J. H. Lacy Winchester Seaion Presbytery Dr. Lacy Messrs A. C. Sionaker John M.steck James B. Russell W. S. White

Fort Loudoun DAR Meeting Set At Handley Library

The Fort Loudoun Chapter D A R will hold its regular monthly meeting tomorrow night at 8 o clock in the Handley Library. Full attendance is requested by Recording Secretary Mrs Warren Rick.

Fort Loudoun Daughters of the American Revolution Handley Library Warren Rick

Citizenship class to be held at Handley Library

The Christian Citizenship class will be conducted at the Handley Library. Ladies interested are welcome with no charge. Meeting in the trustees room on Tuesday January 10 at 3 o clock. Superintendent Wunder of Winchester and Frederick County notes the date.

Handley Library L., Wunder Winchester Frederick County

Notice to Advertisers at The Star Office

Public notice informs advertisers to call at The Star office for replies on advertisements with certain letters and numbers. A number of responses await advertisers.

Star Office

Byrd Expected to Be Elected Chairman in Virginia Democratic Party

Richmond News Leader reports a State Democratic Central Committee meeting soon to choose a new chairman after Hal D. Flood’s death. State Senator Harry Flood Byrd is favored, with General W W Sale unlikely to run. Rumors of a bid against secretary J N Brenaman surface as potential internal fight resurfaces.

Richmond News State Democratic Central Committee Hal D. Flood Harry Flood Byrd Flood Byrd W W. Sale Trinkle J. N. Brenaman Roger James Mr. Brenaman

Evaporated Corn Priced At 79 Cents In Local Window

A local drugstore window ad promotes evaporated corn at 79 cents per pound or four cans for a special price. The snippet notes a grand tender and references Copes and People’s Drug, with multiple scattered letters and figures.

People's Drug Cov

DeGrange Elected President of Frederick County Fruit Growers

At the Frederick County Fruit Growers and Farmers Association annual meeting at Handley Library new officers for 1922 were elected. H. Clay DeGrange was chosen president succeeding Harry Flood Byrd. Phil H. Goldway VP. J. R. DuShane secretary. William C. Marshall treasurer. Six new board directors were named including Harry A. Schmidt and Charles Nicodemus. An audit report on Byrd’s term was read and will be published Tuesday.

Frederick County Fruit Growers and Farmers Association Handley Library Star H. Clay, DeGrange Harry Flood Byrd Tl Wee Phil H. Taore W. Es ' Hiett N. J. Ngginton Ray Robinson H. C. DéGianke H. M. Bond

Money to Loan Out in Northern Virginia Bonds Offer

Advertisement offering loans funded by investors in Northern Virginia Bonds. Promises safe investments with 1 percent interest. Minimum $100 investment. Attributed to Lone & Carter, Insurance-Real Estate.

Lone & Carter Batate, Pecan

Negro Slayer Is Captured in Philadelphia

Laither Boddy, a Black man accused of killing two New York detectives, surrendered in South Philadelphia. Magistrate Amos Scott, also Black, entered Boddy’s room and compelled his surrender at gunpoint, then escorted him to a police station as officers from Philadelphia and New Jersey tracked exits through Bucks County.

Philadelphia Phil New Jersey Bucks County

Lee Estate Sues A and W for 10000 in Virginia

The Lee estate sues Norfolk and Western Railway for 10000 claiming negligence led to John Calhoun Lee's death near Kennerly's crossing in Clarke County Virginia. The suit cites failure to warn and improper crossing maintenance as grounds for liability and describes the fatal June 17 1921 accident near White Post.

John CoLee Lee Kennerly White Post Aubrey G. We Norfolk and Western Railway Virgin Kennerly’s Virginia Clarke County Stone Bridge John Calhoun Lee Kennerly’s Crossing Kennerly's Crossing

Ideals to Character in Nelson Sermon at M. E. Church

Nelson preached on Hebrews 12 1 and urged that character, not creed, decides life. He argued environment and inheritance shape actions but loving Christ purifies desires, elevates ideals, and redeems individuals. He urged unity across denominations as people reflect what they love.

F. M Nelson Jesus Av Lelson Christ Scipation Stecusas God

McCumber Chosen Senate Finance Chairman

Senator McCumber of North Dakota was elected by the committee on committees as chairman of the Senate Finance Committee to succeed the late Boies Penrose of Pennsylvania.

Associated Press Washington Jan McCumber North Dakota Committee On Committees Senate Finance Committee Boies Penrose Pennsylvania

Mechanic Wanted for Repair Talkin Machine Motors

Advertisement seeks a part time mechanic to repair talking machines and motors. Good position for right person. Call Seal's Music Store for details.

Rey Seal's Music Store

Pepper Named U S Senator by Governor Sproul

George Wharton Pepper, Philadelphia lawyer, was appointed United States Senator by Governor Sproul to succeed the late Boles Penrose. The appointment lasts until a successor is elected in November to fill the Penrose term ending in 1927. Pepper is 56, from an old Philadelphia family, with wide civil practice experience. Governor Sproul said Pepper is expected to seek the unexpired Penrose term.

Philadelphia George Wharton Pepper United States Sproul Boles Penrose Penrose Pepper Pene

Listen To Me at Ha gerstown and Cumberland

The show Listen To Me tours to Winchester style venues with lively music and comedy. Prices are affordable from one dollar downstairs and fifty to seventy five cents upstairs plus tax. Box office is open day and night and tickets can be bought by phone.

Winchester Hagerstown Weeedadlet Cumberland Chicago

Dance for Hello Girls Hosted by Case Applepeake and Potomac

District manager will entertain a large group of operators and local managers from Winchester Martinsburg Hagerstown Frederick and Cumberland at a dance in Hagerstown Maryland on Wednesday night. A large orchestra will provide music and a buffet supper will be served. The manager has long organized these annual dances with strong interest from participants.

Caseapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Hagerstown Winchester Martinsbure Frederick Cumberland

Arbucketle manslaughter trial to open Wednesday

In San Francisco on January 9, the manslaughter trial of Roscoe Arbucketle, accused of causing the death of Los Angeles actress Virginia Rappé, will start Wednesday following today's court proceedings.

Associated Press San Francisco Roscoe Awbuckle Virginia Rappé Los Angeles

Adams Improves After Typhoid Illness Near Gainesboro

Mr. Mellon Adams, sick with typhoid fever at his Gainesboro area home since Christmas, is reported much improved. Dr. Re Anderson of this city attends the patient daily, and relatives remain hopeful for his full recovery.

Mellon Adams Gainesboro Re Anderson

Frederick County Christmas Seals Sales Report Urged

Frederick County teachers must report their Christmas seal sales to the superintendent's office promptly so the final report can be prepared. Leslie Dy Kline Div Superintendent of Schools notes the urgency.

Frederick County Leslie Dy Kline

Turning Reins of Power to Irish State

Dublin reports the Dail Eireann defeats Eamon de Valera’s bid for presidency 58 to 60 as Britain’s rule ends. London says transfer of administrative powers to the Irish Free State begins immediately with ratification of the Anglo Irish treaty. Michael Collins urges action over delay, calls for a cross‑party peace committee and a focus on work over talk.

Associated Preas Dublin Eamon de Valera Dish Republic Dail Eireann London de Valera Dail Bireann Trigh Michael Collins Dail Valera Collins

Ada Jones to Perform with Lyceum Company at Empire

Ada Jones and her Lyceum company will appear at Empire on January 24 under Rice's Music Store management. The show features Miss H ig, Miss Loom, Beth Hamilton, and Armstrong the man of mystery with magic tricks and anecdotes. Tickets are on sale at Rice's Music Store.

Ada Jones Ada Miss Jones Lyceum Mabel Hig Miss Loomis Armstrong Beth Hamilton Empire Rice’s Music Store Rice's Music Store

Denby Hunted Without License in Virginia Inquiry

Secretary of the Navy Denby faced a formal inquiry from the State Commissioner of Game and Fisheries over hunting in Virginia without a license. A clipping claims he hunted in Stafford County and brought a string of quail and chicks to Washington, some for President Harding.

Rene Sorte Richmond Secretary of the Navy Denby Sti Commissioner of Game and Fisheries Virginia Stafford County Washington Harding

Remodeling tale at the Skin Crytt Clothed Shop engine

Fragmentary notice markets specials at The People's Drug Company with low prices on brushes and remodeling items. No clear event, date, or full names to confirm.

Ali Crytt Clothed

New Gas Plant Proposed by American Gas Improvenial Company

The American Gas Improvenial Company of New York seeks to purchase Winchester Gas and Electric Company and build a modern electric gas plant in Winchester. William A. Ryan is named to lead and sign contracts, with Burhans Yan as inventor of the Van Steenbergh process claimed to lower costs and improve quality. The project requires substantial local support and funding, including over $50,000 in initial subscriptions and at least $100,000 more in financing, to begin construction and begin providing gas.

American Gas Improvenial Company New York Winchester Gas and Electric Company Joseph DD New York Corporation Tris Burley, Jrt Chmn ‘of Commerce William A. Ryan Ryan Winchester United States Van Libri Chamber Geefiapre Company Lécal Gas Hurley Chamber of

Image 4%4% ON Certs Posit Total Resources 8 Million

A terse notice references certificates and total resources amounting to eight million dollars. Mentions entities WM G HARDY and Cashieey in a fragmented, OCR-like line with unclear context.

G, Hardy Cashieey

Dog Tax Notice For Dogs Four Months Old Yet

Dog taxes are due February 1 for all dogs over four months old. Male and spayed female taxes apply. Penalty 5 percent if unpaid by February 1. May 1 deadline brings fines up to 100 dollars. After due date, dogs found in possession may be seized. Nash, Commissioner of Fisheries, issues the notice.

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