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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1924

Page

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Lenine of Russia Dies at His Country Villa Near Moscow

Niccolai Lenine premier of Soviet Russia died at 5 50 p m Monday at his country villa near Moscow. The report notes Lenine the dictator of the proletariat whose death may shift political power to other leaders and impact Russia's future course. The obituary details his birth April 24 1870 in Simbirsk, family background, early revolutionary activity, and his education with mentions of Kerensky.

Preas Moscow Niccolai Lenine Soviet Russia Lenine Proletariat Nikolai Lenine All Russia Prolet Bopeia Ood Academy Unive Mlenine Vladimir Tilitch Ulianoff Simbirsk Alexander Kerensky Karl Marx M. Keensky Alexander Ulianoff Alexander III Observer

Benefit Card Party at Winchester Hospital Event

A benefit card party to aid Winchester Hospital is announced to be held at Scaleby on Wednesday January 23 at 3 o clock. Admission is one dollar. To reserve a table contact Mrs Henry B Gilpin by February 1.

Winchester Hospital Henry B. Gilpin

Auction at Joliffe's 21 1o 21 Features Today

Comedy added Empire program today and tomorrow with 2 reel Mack Sennett and Harold Lloyd comedy. Pathe ws. A great feature today and one tomorrow. Hand it in now for $20 gold. Valley Auto Accessories Corp features auto robes for cold weather.

Mack Sennett Harold Lloyd Pathews

Handley and Confederate memories mark Lee birthday tribute

In the Presbyteran Church service last Sunday, R Gray Williams praised Judge Handley for sympathy with home rule and freedom and his support for Lee and Jackson. He noted Handley funded schools and a people’s library, courted by ties to Major Conrad and Major Hunter, and announced continued Handley lectures in the new auditorium next year.

F.ting R. E. Lee R. Gray Williams Handey Trustees Stonewall Jackson Robert E. Lee John Handley Judge Handley Lee Jackson Scranton Handley United States Holmes Conrad Robert Hunter Santa Judge Handley Fund Conrad Handley Schools Duffy

Mrs. Barton Heads Public Welfare Board

A called meeting of the Public Welfare Board elected Mrs. R. T. Barton as president and Miss Martha E. Stowers as executive secretary and superintendent. The board, appointed by Judge Whiting, will cooperate with the public welfare superintendent and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court.

Public Welfare Board The Red Cross R. T. Barton M. M. Lynch F. T) McFaden EB. W. Braithwaite Cross Junction. Co Barton Martha E. Stowers Whiting Frank Bane Public Welfare Superintendent of Public Welfare Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Lake Frazier

Hospital Benefit Calendar at Colonial Theatre Tonight

The Colonial Theatre presents Nazimova in Salome with a dance prologue by Martha Ritter. Proceeds to Memorial emergency fund. Junior Camp Fire Girls sell home made candy between acts. Admission one dollar for hospital fundraiser events at doctor Hunters McGuire home and public game carnival planning meeting at Mrs. Lewis Hyde’s.

Colonial Theatre Colonial Management Memorial Emergency Fund Nazimova Martha Ritter Hunter McGuire Lewis Hyde Stewart Edmonds Edward Durrell J. Hugh Duffy C. T. Owens J. A. Richard Charles W. Trenary Lucy Kurtz F.L. Harris Sara Hughes Hunter Kern W. A. Baker

Fall subpoenaed to testify on Teapot Dome funds

Former Secretary Albert B. Fall was subpoenaed by the Senate public lands committee to explain the sources of $100,000 used to enlarge his New Mexico ranch holdings. The panel will question him on the origin of the money.

Associated Press Washington Albert B. Fall Senate Public Lands Committee Teapot Dome New Mexico

Mrs Gilpin to Host Charity Card Party at Scabby

Announcement states Mrs Henry B Gilpin longtime friend of Winchester Memorial Hospital will open her residence Scabby at Boyce for a Wednesday afternoon card party at 3 oclock to aid Memorial Hospital urgent needs. Each player pays 1. A large attendance from Clarke and neighboring counties is expected.

Henry B. Gilpin Winchester Memorial Hospital Scabby Boyce Memorial Hospital Erat Clarke County

Fire at Spital Fire Reveals Anonymous Letter

Chief Doran disclosed an anonymous note found on his porch after a fatal fire at Which Memorial Was damaged. The note claims robbery occurred amid the blaze and accuses two men, while police recover a nurse’s pearl necklace ring and morphine tablets worth over $100. The letter hints the writer took the jewels to spare an innocent.

Lastng Doran Winchester Armel Hote

Auto Plates Due By February Warns Winchester Dealers

Chief of Police Doran urges strict compliance with the automobile license law requiring all dealers owners and chauffeurs to obtain license plates before February 1. Many in Winchester are not yet compliant and no grace will be granted. Unlicensed drivers will be hauled into court with a minimum fine of ten dollars plus costs. Plates can be secured from the Chamber of Commerce or the Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Doran Winchester Chamber of Commerce Secretary of the Commonwealth

Probate of A. W. Lockhart's will in circuit court

The will of A W Lockhart longtime deputy sheriff and ex Confederates veteran who died near Mountain Falls was admitted to probate. Dated December 29 the will leaves land to son Stewart T Lockhart and life estate to daughter Dilon Sidney with residuals to other heirs. Each of five grandchildren through Anne E Richard receives ten dollars.

A. W.lockhart Mountain Falls Mr. Lockhart W. .H. Moore Jacob I. Crabill Stewart T. Lockhart Wardensville Dilon Sidney Lockhart Oth Anne E. Richard

Fruit Growers Report Strong Year in Augusta County

Augusta County Fruit Growers Association reports a sound financial footing and advances in scientific orchard culture at its annual meeting in Staunton. The past year saw the first of a series of packing plants established within the county amid leadership elected for 1924 including R. C. Vance as president and R. T. Moseley as vice president.

Staunton Augusta County Fruit Growers Association Augusta County R. C. Vance R. T. Moseley R. R. Heydenreich Charles ,Curry North River

Elaine Hammerstein Shines In Under Oath Love Pact

In Selznick's latest Elaine Hammerstein stars as a society girl who falls in love with a self-made business power. The story, a lion and mouse romance, ends in marriage showcasing blended drama and social intrigue.

Selznick Elaine Hammerstein

Shenandoah Valley Academy Defeats Martinsburg Team

Shenandoah Valley Academy defeated Oowaha Athletic Club of Martinsburg 45 to 1 in a game at the academy gym. SV A led 25 to 16 at halftime and scored 20 more in the second half while Dickinson Patterson Carr and Hamman were noted as key players for the teams.

Shenandoah Valley Academy Oowaha Athletic Club Martinsburg W. Va Acad Academy Dickinson Patterson S. V. A. Carr Hamman

Duck Hunters Narrow Escape At Frigid Flats Rescue

Three duck hunters were stranded on the edge of Virginia flats in near zero weather. Rescuers from Havre de Grace spent over two hours battling ice to reach them and bring them ashore. The men N. P. Ennis and Frederick Sioenane of Baltimore and B. B. Giles of Rising Sun were revived in the boat’s cabin.

Associated Press Baltimore Vehanna Flats Havre de Grace N. P. Ennis Frederick B. Sioenane B. B. Giles Rising Sun

Elks Meet Wednesday at Legion Building

The Elks plan a Wednesday 8:30 p m meeting at the American Legion building. Mayor W W Glass will discuss Shenandoah Valley Inc support and a novel fundraising scheme to boost local directors involvement and community interest.

Egular The Elks American Legion Gles Fairfax Lab Shenandoah Valley, Inc W. W. Glass

Council to Consider New Pump at Rouss Spring

A special Common Council session convenes at 7:36 pm to discuss installing a new pump at the Rouss Spring water pumping station. Representatives from several pump makers are present to explain their machinery, and Mr Wagoner of the State Board of Health will address the council on the water supply.

Common Council Rouss Spring Wagoner State Board of Health

Suppression of Evidence Hints in Greer Case in Los Angeles

Judge J Walker Hanby charged that a conspiracy exists to suppress evidence in the Horace A Greer trial for the shooting of Courtland S Dines. He noted disbelief in testimony and said witnesses have concealed facts the court should know.

Associated Press Los Angeles Cal Horace A. Greer Mabel Normand Courtland S. Dines J. Walker Hanby

Swift's Premium Hams Ad Copy

Cured to a standard not a price. Uniform mild and delicious hams. Parboiling not required. We handle no other brand. Anderson's Meat Market.

Anderson

Public Dance at Boyce Va Next Wednesday

Public dance announced for Boyce Virginia on Wednesday January 23 at 8 30 p m. Hall will accommodate seventy five couples. Public invited. All kinds of dancing.

Boyve

Alleged Bad Check Prowler Seized in Hagerstown

A man using the name Norman Carbaugh of Stephens City Virginia, actually Louis E Worth, was jailed in Hagerstown on charges of passing worthless checks in Martinsburg and Hagerstown. Police found seven similar checks totaling 297.50 and 90 in his wallet along with forged licenses. A allegedly stolen Ford touring car with Maryland plate 71 600 was linked to the suspect, who may also be an auto thief. Worth awaits a $1000 bail for court.

Norman Carbaugh Stephens City Louis E 'Worth Hagerstown Mid Martinsburg Worth Norman L. Carbaugh Howard Bonneville Drum Hill Avenue Baltimore Maryland Martingbur Aires Frederick County Pannett Winchester

Mass Meeting on Winchester Memorial Hospital Needs

A mass meeting tonight at 8 in the Handley Library lecture hall aims to discuss Memorial Hospital needs. Dr Hunter H McGuire will preside with Mayor Glass Reverend MecFaden Colonel Roszel and local doctors likely to speak at the open forum encouraging constructive ideas from residents of Winchester and surrounding county.

Handley Library Memorial Hospital Winchester Hunter H. McGuire The Hospital Association W. W. Glass F. T. MecFaden B. M. Roszel

Lost Bicycle Found at Police Headquarters

A child's bicycle found earlier was brought to police headquarters. The owner may claim it by properly identifying the property.

Winter fronts for your car

For sale from Valley Auto Access and Jolliffe and Jolliffe. Counter showcase items available in a limited listing, offers, and details likely on page 41.

Empire schedule announced for today and tomorrow

The paper lists today and tomorrow showings including Three Wise Fools and added two reel Mack Sennett comedy and Fun From Press. Tomorrow features another Va mountain story like Telable David plus Harold Lloyd comedy and Pathe News.

Mack Shinett David Harold Lloyd Pathe

Two Men Die In Suburban Car Crash Near Harrisonburg

CORONER INVESTIGATES after a car overturned on Old Furnace Road near Harrisonburg Virginia. The vehicle, traveling at high speed, carried four men from nearby towns to a hospital. Joseph Layman age 35 and George Layman age 22 both died at the scene while Edward Layman and Charles Raines survived with injuries.

Harrisonburg Mmiti D.C. Reherd Joseph Lay Mary Layman Edward George Charles Raines W. R. Mauck Sician Mauck D. C Art Betheen I George Layman Layman Jonah Raines

Valley Auto Access Corps Faces Caution on Winter Alcohol Stock

A brief note warns that stock of alcohol may be insufficient in cold weather. Valley Auto Access Corps advises planning to avoid shortages during winter conditions and urges customers to check availability.

Corps

Auction Notice For Jolliffed Cars And Goods

Auction listing for multiple cars and household items described as good stove wood livered and varying sizes. Contact number 307-W for details and bidding location and time not specified.

Harmer

To keep your car from tree

Valley Auto Access reports guidance on preventing vehicle collisions with trees, offering safety tips and steps for drivers to reduce risk and protect occupants in rural and suburban driving conditions.

Valley

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nicolai Lenine Alibess Jolliffe’s View Comedy Empire Tomor Robel Ip 41 Valley Auto Access, Corp Handley Onge the Evening Star the Strand Jolliffe S. V. Academy Vla Martinaburg Bowles Carr Dickinson G Potts Paterson Hamman Jones Dainte Thibodeau LF Lodge Martin Washington,v. I Legion Building Star Office SWIFT Pasoer Valley Auto Access. Corp Jolliffe & Jolliffe Jos Edward Layman Arthur Lee
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