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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1923
Page
3
In Winchester, James Perry sues Ellen Perry for divorce on grounds of adultery and desertion with general relief sought. Clerk Beverley orders Ellen Perry to appear within ten days after publication to protect her interests. Court publication and posting deadlines set for February 1923.
In New York on January 18, coal operators and union chiefs prepared for talks to set wage and work conditions for 1923. Both sides agreed a nationwide strike this year would harm the public and pledged to reach a basis for wages and conditions in the bituminous fields before April 1. The Ohio workers delegation even stated there will be no strike this year.
The Winchester rural charge announces pastor Rev. Be Ludwig and a schedule for Sunday July 21 with services at Mount Olive Olive Street at 10:45 a.m. prayer and praise at 7 p.m. Mount Pleasant 2:30 p.m. Pleasant Valley 9:45 a.m. Sunday school and 7 p.m. Christian Endeavor. Sunrise 10 a.m. Sunday school and 7 p.m. Endeavor. Fairview 2 p.m. Sunday school and 7 p.m. Endeavor.
A giant golden eagle, native to the Rocky Mountains, was captured by the Jarvis brothers on their White Oak Creek farm in Calhoun County West Virginia. They found the bird in their chicken lot being held at bay by a dog, then killed it with a hoe handle before tying its feet and placing it in a box. The eagle reportedly measures over eight feet from tip to tip.
Dr O Edward Janney of Baltimore visits Winchester to address the Friends at the Washington and Piccadilly corner meeting house on Sunday January 21 at 11 o clock. A conference follows at 2 30 in the same place inviting all interested to attend.
The Rev. James Q B Haley of Richmond will preach at the First Baptist Church in the morning and at Berryville in the evening. He has been conducting evangelistic services in Martinsburg and succeeds as preacher at Winchester Church while the Berryville pastor is ill at Memorial Hospital.
Preaching Sunday at 11 a m and 7 20 p m by the pastor Evangelistic services prep for revival in February led by Rev S A Crabill of Enola Pa Members urged to attend both morning and evening services Sunday school at 9 45 with classes for all ages Junior society Sunday 3 00 pm Parents urged to attend Young people meet at 4 5 It will develop leadership and Christian service Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 led by the pastor
A broad invitation goes out to all readers, inviting both saints and sinners to engage with these services. The message emphasizes inclusive participation and broad access across offerings.
The Rev William B Soule of Springfield Mass will occupy the Centenary Reformed Church pulpit Sunday at 11 am He is Harvard trained and a boys club work and choir training specialist His prior ministry includes New Hampshire and Christ Episcopal Springfield He is visiting Carl F Massey and invites the public to hear his sermon The Attentive Ear.
The First Baptist Church lists a Bible study at 9:45 a.m. for all ages, public worship at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. J. E. Haley of Richmond, 2:30 p.m. Young People’s Union on “The Bible and Its Place in Christianity” led by Mr. Lyle Herre, and 7:30 p.m. praise service and sermon by the pastor, “A Faithful Engagement.” An invitation is extended to join these Christian privileges.
Ada Brooks Mitchell of Miamto Virginia sues Robert Mitchell for divorce on grounds of degradation and general relief. An affidavit shows the defendant is a non resident. he must appear within ten days after publication to protect his interests. Clerk JB Beverley signs. Phrep Williams, pg. ed.
A letter from Edith Bolling Wilson declines a banquet invitation due to Mr Wilson’s illness but expresses support for Virginia women. She cannot attend Tuesday 13 at Handley, yet hopes the event strengthens the club and welcomes its president and members to a successful gathering.
Edwin R. Curtis a Clarke County farmer and former Baltimore and Ohio civil engineer died last Saturday of grip and complications. Funeral services were held at his home with ministers from Berryville and Summit Point directing. Interment followed at Mount Hermon Cemetery in Winchester. He was born February 10, 1861 in Martinsburg and is survived by a widow Sadie Carter two sons Ray P. Curtis and Albert Curtis two daughters Mrs Harry I Taylor and Beatrice L Curtis one sister Mrs A J Rhodes and one brother Benjamin Curtis.
Henry G. Shirley, chairman of the Virginia state highway commission, issues a formal letter of regret over George P. Coleman's resignation. He commends Coleman's long service and hopes for future collaboration while noting the need for good roads and avoiding partisan bond debates.
A Virginia state highway commissioner resigns effective immediately saying he has long served the highway program since 1906. He cites ongoing development of seven thousand miles of highways and his aim to advance highway interests for Virginia without impediment.
Old fashioned advertisement claims Ely's Cream Balm clears blocked nose and sinuses. It describes applying a small amount inside the nostrils to soothe swollen mucous membranes, ease headaches, and stop mucous discharge, promising instant relief for colds and catarrh.
The narrator recalls taking his nephew to a film and a tense scene where the hero confronts a bull. Dickie loudly breaks the hush asking if the man is going to kill the cow, highlighting a child’s frank misreading of the action.
Norfolk and Western timetable lists in effect April 30 with connections at Berryville and Roanoke. Mentions Pullman sleeper to Bristol Bluefield Poaho Norton and intermediate stops, with connections to Memphis south and a 5:58 p.m. departure.
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