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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1925

Page

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Trenary Dies at 40 in Maryland After Illness

William Trenary of Winchester dies at 40 in Inswick Maryland after a long illness from intestinal cancer. He leaves a widow Mary and four brothers Samuel W of Winchester Joseph N of Cumberland Charles E of Harrisonburg and Fred of Winchester. Funeral at Brunswick home then burial in Mount Hebron. The Baltimore and Ohio line carried the body north to its final resting place.

Inswick Harritte Va Charlies Tenareens Baltimore Ohio Ify Brunswick Harrisonburg Fred. Trenary Winchester Baltimore Railroad Mount Hebron Ee Trenary

Brockton Merchants Delay Saturday Opening

In Brockton Massachusetts on January 29 merchants voted to delay Saturday morning openings to 10 o'clock due to a solar eclipse. Banks will open at 9 with armed guards on the floor. no payrolls or large sums will move before the eclipse. police will have guards on duty.

Brockton Mass

Unmasked Bandits Hold Up Collector

A masked trio robbed Thomas N. Smotherman near a local store at morning, then fled the scene. No injuries reported as police began searching the area for the suspects.

Thomas N. Smotherman

Haldeman Produce Company Sold to Maryland Buyer

The Haldeman Produce Company once led by J B Haldeman, a Winchester creamer, has been sold to Hoff man of Maryland. The plant on South Kent Street will become Hoff man’s enterprise as he retires from the poultry and egg business. Hoff man ships Winchester produce to Baltimore markets with a fleet of trucks.

Haldeman Produce’ Company J. 8 Haldeman Winchester Cre Hoffman Winchester Han Company Baltimore

Torn Town Guest Brings Winter Visit to Dav Residence

Warnings of a weather tornom city context describe a guest from nearby Pennsylvanian town staying through the winter with Mr. and Mrs. Dav, amid incomplete OCR fragment details.

Torniontown Dav

Meighan Empire Saturday Screens Lon Chaney Show

A brief theater notice highlights Meighan in a Saturday Empire program featuring Lon Chaney. The item notes a one page, one tale format and lists the date as Saturday.

Total solar eclipse to darken Shenandoah Valley Saturday

Winchester observers report a near total solar eclipse Saturday morning. The moon will cover about 95 percent of the sun for roughly two minutes, with early partial dusk at 8:40 A. M. and the event ending around 10:10 A. M. Local clouds may plunge the city into darkness similar to a thunderstorm.

Winchester Shenandoah Valley Robert W. Wood Johns Hopkins University Baltimore

Jesse James Jr. on Colonial Screen Frid 1p 11

James Jesse Jr. presents a Colonial Screen Friday program on page 1 section 11 featuring an exploration of the outlaw Jesse James and related lore. Local readers are invited to view the event highlighting historical figures and period cinema.

Jesse James, Jr

Administrator Appointed for McHlwee Estate

In the Corporation Court on the motion of Mrs Pearl Parish McIlwee the widow attorney T Rusell Cather has been appointed fidendas on the estate of the late Daniel McIlwee who died intestate He qualified by giving bond for 10000 dollars

Pearl Parish Mclwee T. Russell Cather Corporation Court Freaenes Daniel Mcllwee

Public Sale Notice by C C Coe Near Stephenson Road

Public auction set for January 28 at 10 am to wind up housekeeping. The sale will be held at the seller's residence, one mile east of the Stephenson oh Charles Town road. C C Coe announces the sale at that location and time.

Stephenson Charles Town Road C. C. Coe

Regular Prices Empire Daily EMPIRE DAILY

Regular price listing appears, noting 10e 15¢ 25¢ range. The snippet reads as a pricing catalog or ad item from Empire Daily with unspecified goods and units. No clear event or person named. communicates typical newspaper ad pricing.

British import demand shifts for Delicious apples in Britain

Special to The Star Washington January 22 British buyers in Glasgow have started eagerly seeking Delicious apples from Virginia after a year of surprising demand. Edwin Smith of the U S Department of Agriculture notes British markets prefer bright red fruit and larger sizes, while earlier reports misled about yellow apple demand.

Star Washington Virginia Edwine States Department of Agricules Scotchman Edinburg Glasgow Greatritain Smith United States Jonan York

Life Sized Jesse James Figurine Showcased on Colonial Stage

A life size figure of Jesse James is featured on the Colonial stage with a listed value of five thousand dollars. The display highlights the outlaw as part of a historical exhibit.

Jesse James

Vanity Box at Empire Draws Packed House

Advertises The Vanity Box revue at the Empire Saturday and Friday shows with a large cast, strong jazz musicians, and affordable pricing. Promotes Miracle Man and Tom Me and Lon Chaney performances, upbeat entertainment, orchestra, and steady daily topics.

Empire Vanity Box Harry Shannon Pennsyvania Tom Mei Lon Chaney

Major Henri Murray Calvert Dies at 95

In Brooklyn, Major Henri Murray Calvert, 95, longtime member of Lincoln's bodyguard unit and resident, died today. The AP report notes his duty guarding the president and his status as a veteran of notable service.

Associated Press New York Henrie Murray Calvert Lincoln Brooklyn

Colonial Stage Live Talking Wild Porcupines Friday

Military notice directs all members to report for drill at 7 30 with armory pay checks for last quarter distributed. By order of Lawrence C Hollis 1st Lieutenant 116th Infantry Commanding.

Lawrence C. Hollis 116Th Inf Ip-It

Norfolk liquor case ties officials to conspiracy claim

In Norfolk on January 22, Chief of Police S Warner Ironmonger testified that William Baker said Federal Prohibition Commissioner Haynes and Internal Revenue Commissioner Blair were “fixed” to allow smuggling liquor to Washington for the Shriners convention. Baker and Rex D. Sheldon face trial for operations of a 1923 rum fleet off Virginia and New Jersey.

Associated Press Norfolk S. Warner Ironmonger William Baker Haynes David H. Blair Internal Revenue Washington Baker Rex D. Sheldon Virginia New Jersey Sheldon Blair Khew Wink A. L. Ashburn Federal Prohibition Blair

Tragic Yard Accident Kills Householder

A middle aged man named Householder was struck by a yard engine while walking in the yards. He suffered a crushed body and severed leg with skull fracture and died later at the hospital after lingering unconscious. He leaves a widow a son and a daughter.

Aaks Mr. Householder

Special Services At Cedar Cliff Church

Evangelistic services begin next Sunday evening January 25 at Cedar Cliff Presbyterian Church in Vaucluse. Pastor Rev J Hoge Smith assisted by Rev Dr J A McMurray of Hedgesville will lead. Friday two preparatory services will be held one at Cedar Cliff by the church officers and one at Stephens City Episcopal Church led by the pastor.

Inedar Cliff Presbyterian Church Vaucluse J. Hoge Smith J. A. McMurray Hedgesville W. Va Cedar Cliff Church Episcopal Church Stephens City

Subs Husband for Divorce in Frederick County Court

Divorced action begun in Frederick County Circuit Court by Luit against her husband John Cleve Eubank. The case Eubank v Eubank appears as sub suit for divorce in the Frederick court records.

Luit Frederick County Three Bowers Eubank Hersband John Cleve

Colonel Rossel Speaks At Feday Program In Charles Town

Charles Town West Virginia January 22 despite bad weather a good crowd gathered at the courthouse to celebrate the birthdays of Lee and Jackson. The Lawson Botts Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy hosted with Miss Hannah J Howell presiding. Colonel Brantz Rossel from Winchester VA spoke an hour praising Pershing and Foch and reviewing southern and world war leaders. Bronze medals were awarded by the United Dters of the Legion in a notable ceremony attended by American Legion members and veterans.

Charles Town W. Va Court House Lee Jackson Lawson Botts The Daughters of the Confederacy Hannah J. Howell United States Henson Dr. Snyder Presbyterian Church Coronel Rossel Conrad H. Goodwin Snyder Brantz Rossel Winchester R. Preston Chew Isa Tian General Pershing Marshall Foch Roszel United American Legion

Editor’s defense of Sinnott on Virginia park bill

W A Ryan of Winchester writes to rebut a Washington Star editorial attacking Rep Sinnott over the Temple bill. He defends Sinnott as fair and honest, notes Sinnott’s support for national parks and reclamation, and urges readers to back him while urging Blue Ridge National Park supporters to write Rep Binnett repudiating the Washington editorial.

the Star Public Lands Committee Washington Star Drewry Sinnott Nicholas J. Sinnott Virginia Seco Vital Budget Bureau Blue Ridge National Park Binnett Washington State W. A. Ryan Winchester Dan

Paris Debates Marin Speech on Allied Debts

In Paris the Chamber of Deputies debated Louis Marin a former minister and current opposition deputy as newspapers praised his remarks on allied debts. Marin argued that demanding vast sums from the United would be wrong and urged restraint amid party divisions.

Associated Press Paris Chamber of Deput Louis Marin Marin Unite

Buick Touring Car For Sale Through H W Eberté

For sale is a Buick touring car with a closed top and new paint offered by H W Eberté. Listed under the heading FOR SALE with contact and pricing details not fully shown.

Buick T. H. Sprint H. W. Eberté

Boy Scout Meeting Friday Night at Legion Building

American Legion Auxiliary to hold a cakes sale on Saturday January 24. Members may contribute by notifying Miss Gussie Conrad at phone 63. Three garages for rental listed under Frank Keckley. Western Round-Up with Tom Mix Will Rogers and Wm Hart previews at Colonial Friday.

American Legion Gussie Conrad Tom Mix Will Rogers Wm. S. Hart

Miller Divorce Decree Granted in Corporation Court

By decree in the Corporation Court, John H. Miller is granted a decree of absolute divorce from Ethel Miller. The record states the marriage began on April 15, 1914. The husband is awarded custody of the two infant children.

Corporation Court John H. Miller Ethel Miller

Empire Saturday A Paramount Picture

A Paramount Picture EMPIRE Saturday edition highlights an action story featuring a Paramount production. The text describes high pace scenes and dramatic sequences typical of action cinema.

Paramount Picture Empire

Daughters Of Revolution To Meet Tuesday At Library

The Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at Handley Library on Tuesday January 27 at 7:30 PM. An initial attendance is requested as an election of officers and other matters of importance will be discussed.

Daughters of the Aerican Révolution Handley Library

Close-out Sale at Wright & Keffer on Water Street

A close-out sale offers suits overcoats hats caps shoes and work clothing at and below cost. Customers urged to secure items now from Wright & Keffer located at 1-21-31-1-25 BE Water Street.

Wright & Keffer Water St

Last Time Tonight Harold Lloyd and Ben Tuipin

Harold Lloyd and Ben Tuipin star in a final showing tonight spotlighting a comedy double feature. The presentation plays at the local theater with doors opening early for seats and souvenir programs.

Harold Lloyd

New York Attorney Reports Large Forgeries and Defrauding Schemes

An attorney from New York disclosed a case involving near six hundred thousand dollars in forged securities and related fraudulent activity. The document details complex financial schemes with numerous bundles of counterfeit notes and misrepresented accounts. The report highlights substantial monetary losses and the breadth of the forgeries under investigation.

Fragmented note hints at money renewal timing

A partial OCR string suggests a prior financial action or renewal related to funds or accounts. The legible pieces mention money and renewal timing but lack concrete names, dates, or institutions to identify the exact event or party involved.

For Sale Cottage Five Rooms Bath Central Location

For sale cottage with five rooms and one bath near central area. Ad notes new edition and asks a price around one thousand dollars. Listing casual and terse with likely old-time phrasing.

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