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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1923

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Magnates Vow Obedience as French Court Martial Looms

German coal magnates in Essen refuse to resume deliveries, declaring they will only obey Berlin, not Paris. French authorities press for action with a court martial threat. some shipments diverted, Italy bound coal continues.

Berlin Italy Essen Ruhr Duesseldorf Control Commission London A_ Reuter Ruhr Valley Henry Thomas Stinnes Gelsenkirken France Belgium Germany Coure Martial

Mr Wyndham Birthday Observed in Winchester

Mr Thornton O Wyndham celebrates his sixth birthday anniversary today and nears the century mark. Friends offer congratulations as he recalls the 1833 fall of meteors, once feared by many as the end of the world. Born in Clarke County Virginia, he later retired to Winchester after a Confederate Civil War service noted for a high standing.

Thornton O. Wyndham Mr. Wyndham Clarke County Winchester

Red Men Open Bazar Tonight at Odd Fellows Building

Shawnee Tribe No. 2 Improved Order of Red Men will open their bazar and oyster supper in the Odd Fellows building at Water and Market streets. They invite friends and the public to attend as many useful and attractive articles will be auctioned. The bazar closes Saturday night.

Odd Fellows

Baltimore Woman Die In Hartford Road Crash

Mrs Bes sie Renner aged 27 of Madison avenue Baltimore was instantly killed and eight others injured when two cars collided on the Hartford road in the northeastern part of the city early today according to the Associated Press.

Associated Presa Baltimore Bessie Renner Madison Avenue Hartford ‘Road

Citizens sweep in Harrison probe sparks Arkansas fallout

Two strikers tied to bridge burnings head to state prison while another bond is forfeited. An alderman resigns, the city marshal leaves, and Mayor J L Clute faces call for resignation as the Citizens committee investigation widens in Harrison Arkansas based on reports from Little Rock.

Associated Press Little Rock Ark State J. L. Clute Harrison, Ark Arkansas Democrat

Mr Harloe Dies in Ariel Near Scranton

Relatives report the death of Matthew Harloe at his home in Ariel near Scranton Pennsylvania. Cause listed influenza. Funeral Friday with interment in Ariel. He was 53, a Hamp shire county, West Virginia native, widower Leone Utts of Pennsylvania his six daughters survive. He had been a farmer after moving to Pennsylvania.

Matthew Harloe Ariel Scranton Harloe Hampshire County W.va J. <. Davis H. BE. Stouffer Morton Harloe Gee Forsythe Hoboken Chas Strasburg Hari S Winchester Ie Harlee Deaves

Bankers Meet Open To Public In Virginia

The fourteenth annual meeting of group No. 3 of the Virginia Bankers Association will be held Friday January 19 in the Handley Library lecture hall. More than 100 northern bankers are expected with many accompanied by wives and daughters. Speakers include Carter Glass and Gray Silver with Mayor Glass welcoming visitors. A luncheon will follow at Rouss Halt.

Virginia Bankers’ Association Handley Library H. D. Puller Wiliam G. Hardy Virginia Anthony Dibrell Leesburg Robert B. Nelson Glass H. D. Fuller Winchester Clearing House Association C. Tiffany Warrenton George H. Keesee Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Gray Silver Washington American Farm Bureau Federation United States Carter Glass Federal Reserve System Senator Glass R. Gray Williams Maurice M. Lynch Herbert S. Larrick Rouss

Pruning Demonstrations With Prof Rolston In Frederick County

Extensionist Prof G S Rolston and Hor ticultural specialist will lead pruning demonstrations this week in Frederick County orchards. Events Thursday January 18 at 10 a m Fawcett Gap Gore W C Marshals Orchard 2 p m Friday January 19 at Stephens City Dr B M Knights Orchard 2 p m Fred Robinsons Orchard Stonewall Orchards North Western grade Saturday 10 a m Bond Bros Orchard Apple Pie Ridge. Farmers and workers urged to attend and learn better pruning methods from the experts.

G. S. Rolston Vv. P. I. Horticultural Frederick County C. T. Fawcett Fawcett Gap Gore W. C

Petrova Stars In Southern Spain Drama The White Peacock

Madame Olga Petrova famed screen and stage star appears at Empire Theatre Wednesday in The White Peacock a drama set in Spain. She authored the work and is backed by Mitchell Harris Robert Brister Ludmilla Toretzka Letha Walters Doris Carpenter Messinger Bellis Judson Langill in a tale of intrigues loves and passions among social and political elites.

Olga Petrova Perso &T Empire ‘Theatre Spain Mitchell Harris Robert Brister H H McCullum Ludmilla Toretzka Letha Walters Doris Carpenter Messinger Bellis Judson Langill Petrova

Rotary Club Meeting Notices Urge Attendance

The Rotary Club invites members and friends to attend the upcoming meeting at the regular hour tomorrow. The notice emphasizes the importance of participation and community involvement.

Virginia Veterinary Medical Association Elects Leaders

Dr. BJ Wh Morrisonhare was elected president at the Virginia Veterinary Medical Association closing session in Richmond. Norfolk was chosen as next year’s meeting place with Dr. Wit serving as vice president.

BJ. WH Morrisonhare Virginia “Veterinary Medicalnstocration Richmond Norfolk Wit

George Washington Hotel Directors Ban Bids For New Six Story Building

Winchester stockholders at a stormy meeting approved by laws and the hotel constitution. Clarence L Harding detailed drawings and specifications for the six story fireproof hotel at Market and Piccadilly and bids were invited with a target to start building next month and finish by late summer. 2000 shares represented. remaining directors reelected. project supported by stockholders as a city asset.

George Washington Hotel, Corporation Market and Piccadilly Streets Fces Clarence L. Harding Washim Harding Winchester Sus Pians alePon Farmers and Merchants National Bank Lewis I. Cooper C. Vernon Eddyacter Mr. Harding Lewis F. Cooper R. Gray Williams R. T. Barton H. D. Fuller Fred. A. Robinson J. & Haldeman Fred. L. Glaize E. B. Sheetz William G. Hardy John W. Rosenberger Stewart Bell Scott Grant W. A. Baker George H.heist Robert L. Gray A. L. Green H.D. Fuller Messrs. Robinson Rosenberger Glaize

Oranges and Grapefruit at Robinson Cold Storage

Oranges and grapefruit listed for sale at $2.50 per bushel by Robinson Cold Storage.

Robinson

Sarah Zane Fire Company Honors Leader and Plans New Apparatus

At the January 1922 meeting secretary H Russell Potts reported the Sarah Zane Fire Company elected Harry H Willis J W McDonald J N Molity Ray McDonald and Russell Potts for the year. The document praises Willis for leading the group toward becoming a top Virginia fire department and notes a committee secured a Seagrave apparatus, aiming for a premier, best equipped truck in the United States.

Sarah Zane Fire Company H. Russell Potts The Citizens of Winchester Harry H. Willis J. W. McDonald J. N. Molity Ray McDonald Russell Potts Oor Reading Ts Hali Aan Aioe Seagrave United States

Lost-Man's Swede Glove At Gas Office Reward

A lost glove is reported at the Gas Office with a reward offered for its return. The finder should contact the gas office to claim the reward.

Pentecostal Parents Trial Set For Saturday Morning

Six members of a Pentecostal church arrested in the county for not sending their children to school will have their trial Saturday at 10 o clock before Justice Glass in the Court of Domestic Relations rather than before Justice Tavenner in the county magistrate's court as previously stated.

Pentecostal Church Glass Justice Tavenner

Overheated furnace triggers false fire alarm on South Main

An alarm was sounded shortly after six last evening at Miss Rose Janney’s home on South Main Street due to an overheated furnace. Fire crews arrived promptly but found no damage and were dismissed after determining the alarm to be unfounded.

Rose Janney South Main Street

President Harding Confined by Grip In Bed

Washington January 17 President Harding canceled all engagements and stayed in bed due to a grip attack. White House physician Brigadier General Sawyer called it a slight illness with only a low fever, saying such cases are common and not serious for the time being.

Washington Harding White House Sawyer Drosawyer

Fires Threaten Baltimore as Two Buildings Burn

In Baltimore on January 17 two five story buildings in the clothing and warehouse district were destroyed in a fire that threatened the 1904 downtown blaze. Loss about 500000 with no casualties. fire started near Lombard and Sharp streets and spread to joinsWer-witz and Hop kins Army and Navy. Firefighting hampered by wind cold and ice as auxiliary fires broke out citywide. In Ellicott City Rock Hill College suffered a major blaze destroying the library of 30000 volumes. dormitory bedding moved to shelter. Students and faculty housed at hotels and homes as they return home today.

Associated Press Baltimore Lombard and Sharp Streets Wearwell Pants Company Furst Brothers Hopkins Army and Navy Rock Hill “College Rock Hill Colle Ellicott City Howard County Felician Rock Hall Howard County Court House

Investment rails slump as market opens with high offerings

New York January 17 prices in the stock market moved higher briefly as selling eased but heavy supply at elevated levels discouraged buyers and prompted another reaction. Investment rail road shares were offered freely with cash money opening at 4 percent.

New York

Stolen Buick Roadster Recovered Near Staunton

Mr. Fred A. Robinson recovers his new Buick roadster after it was stolen Saturday night. C. H. Croston of Newport finds the car Monday along Middlebrook road between Staunton and Lexington. radiator damaged, one wheel broken. Neighbors saw three youths flee Sunday morning. Reward $50 offered. Sheriff Pannett Jett to Staunton for car return and thief trace.

Fred. A. Robinson L. Robinson Jee and Cold Storage Corporation M. A. Doran Ifrom C. H. Croston Newport Augusta County Middlebrook Staunton Lexington Robinson Pannett

Kiwanis Rotary Joint Meeting Highlights Winchester Event

The Kiwanis Club hosted a luncheon at the America Building with Rotary figures and local leaders including Phil Williams and Buddie Sheets. Speakers praised civic unity and cautioned against factionalism as they discussed Kiwanis organization growth in Winchester.

America Seca Aki Bob” Bacten Are Parkersburg Wert Richmond Paris Bird Rotary Cornwell Wertern Andy” Bell Secret Boys Walter Cox Rol Annouttonh Dryard Commerce and Rotar Holding Winchester Tnnent Nema Williams Oms Phil Peate Mwhatith Eood Kiwanis Clubs Pera Otha Ibn Phi Williams Méitade Well

Bees Art Theater Offers Final Chance Tonight

Local cinema invites patrons to view its best themed feature at regular prices. This last showing promises a memorable experience as the picture screens tonight with standard admission.

Serre

Winchester Credit ng Stock for Sale

Partial note shows a sale of stock labeled Winchester Credit ng with a ten share line at one per cent and an 18 percent fee offer. Address Z Star re appears as contact.

Winchester Star

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Ces Simons RED MR. Harloe Bankers’ Meet Rotary Lubcheon PR. Willis Washington Corporation Goragr Sarah Zane DI Congratus Company Harry Willis Catholic College Investmentirail Mr. Cornwell Kim Alb Merrelus Ater
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