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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1924

Page

4

Southern exhibit plan aims to showcase regional products at Grand Central Palace

A proposed plan calls for a broad southern show at Grand Central Palace featuring distinctly southern goods and industries. The exhibit intends to educate northern audiences and rally southern producers by displaying items from fruits vegetables and regional crafts to the potential for new markets in an expansive showcase.

NW York Toouigh Grand Central Palace Americme Walter Raleigh

Rippling Rhymes and City Notes in Mason Lecture

In a collection of verse and local notices Walt Mason presents Rippling Rhymes while a sermon by Rev. Dr. I L Wat uperintendent of the Anti-League of North Dakota fills the Methodist Church. The column also reports on parishioners and residents with updates on Mrs McDonald Winchester and Lottie Sumerville Martinsburg and Martins W Va as well as pox concerns among schoolchildren and a Martinsburg rental note.

I. L Stanley McFarland Rstown Charles. McH Lottie Sumerville Martins W. Va Joseph Sum- Bre Redith Kipps Ster

Washington Star hints at Coolidge running mate choice

A fragment from the Washington Star on January 3 discusses potential running mates for Coolidge, mentioning Albert J. Beveridge and others. It notes Winchester’s historic ties and references the original Harding supporter A. Sidney Johnston among possible choices.

Washington Frederick William Coolidge Albert J Winchester John Marshall Sidney Johns

Italian wood carver predicts tremors in United States

A Rome dispatch via Associated Press reports Raphael Bandandi of Faenza Italy, a wood carver by trade, forecast earthquake tremors for the United States. He claimed tremors would be felt on January 15 and another on January 20, based on seismograph readings at Georgetown University. The story notes his unusual forecasting methods and potential impact on seismology.

Woodcarver Washington Georgetown University Japan Raphael Bandan Faenza Italy Associated Press Rome Bandandi United States

Evening Radio Schedule Highlights and Station Signals

Radio programming tonight features talks, music, and dramas across WLAG KYW WGI WCX WGY KDKA WOC WBZ WEAF WGTI WGR and others. Listings include automobile show, police reports, farm lectures, stock market briefs, and religious services with station call letters and broadcast hours.

WLAG KYW Amrad Club WGI WCX WGY KDKA Boston Police Cmneeee Camp Fire Girls WOC WBZ The United Synagogue of America WEAF Jay’s WGR WGT Wg1i National Stockman and Market Kdkia Barrytone Wlag Ms Arlington Springfield Mass New York City Davenport Iowa Chicago Buffalo Medford Hillside Schenectady N. Y Detroit Minneapolis

Portrait of a Confederate Soldier Brother Dandridge Love Letter

A letter to The Star defends Adam Stephen Dandridge a Confederate Army recruit from Jefferson County West Virginia. The writer extols his brotherly virtues, Christian faith and courage, and urges publication to honor the late E P Dandridge of Winchester and his noble sibling.

the Star Adam Stephen Dandridge Steve Vale E. P. Dandridge Winchester Stephen Jefferson County Alexander

Billy Hunt Jr Dies in Providence R I

Mrs George W Kremer of South Main Street received a telegram announcing the death of her grandson Billy Hunt Jr age six son of Mr and Mrs ee Cc Hunt of East Providence R I The telegram gave no cause of death Mrs Hunt before marriage was Miss Gertrude Kremer daughter of Mr and Mrs George W Kremer

George ‘W. Kremer South Main Street Billy Hunt, Jr Ee Cc. Hunt East Provvidence R. I Hunt Gertrude Kremer

Pardoned Man Refuses Freedom On Friday Then Reoffends

Charlen Hubbard, a Black man, was pardoned by Governor Trinkle but refused to accept liberty on a Friday. He remained jailed until Saturday, then returned to custody two weeks later on a malicious shooting charge after being jailed for larceny. Hubbard faces trial January 21 in municipal court for shooting Whithen Mathews. Judge Whitaker set bail at $1 with no surety yet. City Sergeant Tyree offered freedom, but Hubbard chose to stay, delaying release.

Balks Pao Charlen Hubbard Whithen Mathews Whitaker Ubbard Trinkle Tyree Hubbard

Charity Ball Promises A Gala Court Of Fun

Preparations are complete for a Friday charity ball and carnival expected to draw hundreds. A small admission funds the charity with events including a young peoples fancy dress, vaudeville acts, dancing, clairvoyants and palmists, and affordable refreshments. Proceeds go to charity.

Birthday party honors Mrs Smith in Cedar Grove

In Cedar Grove Virginia on January 15 a surprise party for Mrs David Smith marked her fiftieth birthday the first time she has been home in four months. Guests included Mr and Mrs Leted Me and legge Lucile Mr and Mrs er and Sam Boyd Mr and Mrs Dick and children Margarety and Charles Mr and Mrs manan Fries and Phyllis Mrs John Smith and two children Mildred and bie Mr and Mrs Alson Smith and Winnie Smith plus Roy Grim Johnnie Wari and Bruce Lodge. A 5 30 PM supper followed as her children wished her another fifty years at home.

Cedar Grove David Smith Smith Let Ed Me Legge Otal Lucile Sam Boyd Nag tAtein Margarety Charles Manan Fries Phyllis John Smith Mildred Bie Alson Smith Winnie Smith Roy Grim Johnnie Wari Bruce Lodge

Embezzler Leo Sheridan Sentenced to 12 Years

Lynchburg Virginia January 15 Leo G Sheridan who was arrested months ago at Lexington pleaded guilty in United States Court to embezzlement from the First National Bank and was sentenced by Judge McDowell to 12 years in Atlanta prison. The investigation continues at Lexington to determine the exact shortage.

Lynchburg Leo. G. Sheridan Lexington Natio UN Guiity United States McDowell Atlanta

Keezell Opens Fight On Move To Raise Taxes

Richmond Jan 15 Delegate George B Keezell of Rockingham spoke in favor of the House of Delegates resolution declaring taxation burdensome and opposing any increase. The House passed the resolution nearly unanimously, sending it to the Senate for action. Norris Lancaster introduced the motion to refer, but it was defeated. Keezell said he opposed tax increases that raise personal tax burdens and salaries for judges. Leaders from Appomattox Washington and Bristol supported the resolution amid a statewide tax concern.

Richmond George B. Keezell Rockingham House of Delegates Rigmond R. O. Norris Lancaster Ate Q. 'V Davis Norfolk Vis Ate Virginia Norris de House F. W. Defreece Washington Bristol Senate

U S Warns Rebels Not to Disturb Trade in Tampico

The State Department informed De la Huerta that American commerce in Tampico remains free of restrictions. Officials also engaged Obregon government to restore cable service between the United States and Vera Cruz and safeguard American interests. The Navy announced steps to open radio telegraph links with Vera Cruz, sending the light cruiser Tacoma from Galveston to the port, due to arrive today.

Washington de la Huerta Tampico Harbor State Department Tampico Obregon United States Vera, Cruz Navy Department Vera Cruz Galveston Tacoma

Farmer Manufacturers Oppose Price Fixing and Favor Amendments

Chicago January 15. Farmer manufacturers adopt 14 resolutions at their closing conference session. They oppose government price fixing for agricultural and other commodities, approve cooperative marketing, and urge more testing of the Transportation Act of 1920. They also favor nitrates prediction as a primary, but not sole, aim of the Muscle Shoals power project.

Chicago Congress Muscle Shoals Farmer Manufacturers Conference

Apple Market Dull In New York Trade

Hudson river and western New York barreled apples were in moderate fresh supply yesterday with some shipments carried over. The market remained dull as most fruit offered was poor to ordinary quality.

New York Hudson River

SAVE EFFECTIVE CROSS EMULSION

An old drug store advertisement touts Save Effective Cross Emulsion as a remedy for colds. The message claims broad availability at all drug stores and positions the product as a general cold cure in a period advertising voice.

Deputy Sheriff A J Wigginton of Fred. Co.

A. J. Wigginton serves as deputy sheriff of Frederick County. The brief notice identifies him in official capacity within the county law enforcement structure. No further actions or dates are provided.

A. J. Wigginton Fred. Co

Catarrene Medicine Advertises Longstanding Druggist Treatment

For over 40 years ae Catarre Medicine has been a sonneone ey in the treatment of druggists. F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.

Ae Catarre F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio

Public Sale by Assignment at O A Ashton Residence

Public sale to be held at the residence of O A Ashton on Harris Addition near Senseney road on Friday January 18 1924 at 11 oclock A M. Items include Jersey milk cow three head of work horses four shoats weighing 100 lbs one broad saw two spring wagons two two horse wagons lot of harness one cab lot of junk and other items. Terms cash. Luther Pannett Trustee. Dunn and Duvall Auctioneers.

W. C. n+ deke Co Charles C. Burgner Jessie Hillyard Trenary Charles C Burgner Red Bud Winchester Red Bud Road O. A. Ashton Harris Addition Senseney Road Jersey Luther. Pannett Dunn & Duvall

For Sale Exceptional Value in a Commercial Orchard

Real estate notice advertising a commercial orchard with good buildings and a central 8 room dwelling. Asks $5,500 with easy payments and rent of $35 monthly. Includes listing of building lots and contact for more information.

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