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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1922

Page

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Pope Benedict Lies In State At St Peter's

From Rome to Boston. The body of Pope Benedict XV lay in state at St Peter's Basilica as vast congregations filed past the catafalque. Clergy and diplomats accompanied the cortège. cardinals debated succession with January dates in Vatican circles. The death certificate cited bronchial pneumonia following influenza on January 22.

Pope Benedict ST. Peter’s Sacred College Rome Basilica of Ponti Sistine Chapel Vatican St. Peter's Catafalque Jah Pape Nagen I Europe Maff Cardinal Maffi Cardinal Laurenti Cardirnals Reéme Prisco Naples Jamés Della Chiesa Pope Benedict. XV Ardina O'Connor Salis Boston Cardinal O’con- Coniinnea

State Would Pay Most for Feeder Roads

Delegate Boyd R. Richards of Winchester and Frederick proposes two bills to boost feeder roads. One bill shifts state aid road financing to two thirds state and one third county, replacing the current equal split. The other bill directs half of automobile license taxes to feeder road funding, apportioned by county taxable values, with cities benefiting proportionally.

Boyd R. Richards Winchester Frederick County Byrd Richards

Poison from alcohol traced to German chemists in New York

Washington January 23 Prohibition authorities hunt two German chemists believed to aid a bootlegging network aimed at removing poison from denatured alcohol. Ren F Atkins of the prohibition bureau said wholesalers were operating to strip poison from denatured alcohol.

Washington Prohibition New York Ren. F. Atkins Prohibition Bureau

Beth Hamilton Violinist in Ada Jones Concert

Report notes a small crowd heard Beth Hamilton, violinist, with Ada Jones in a concert. Tickets available at Rice's Music Store. Empire January 24.

Beth Hamilton Ada Jones Rice's Empire

Two Children Die in Fire on Main Street

Two children were burned to death in an early morning blaze that destroyed five buildings on Main Street, Washington, New York, causing about $60,000 in losses. A separate line notes a 30x3 1/2 Dayton tire and rim missing on Valley Pike, and there is an ad for a clearance sale of coats and furs.

Associated Press Washington, N. Y Dayton Strasburg Winchester A. S. Henkel

1922 Dog Tax Notice Due With Penalty

Notice to dog owners that 1922 dog taxes are due with a five percent penalty added Feb. 1. Treasurer WM. T. BARR signs the notice. Adjacent text notes Mr. and Mrs. William Hubbard returning home near Winchester after visits in Ohio with relatives in Tiffin and Spring.

WM. T. Barr William Hubbard Winchester W. B. Burner Tiffin Ohio Luther Baker Spring

Bishop Hopes Revival Will Be A Success

Bishop A W W Darlington addressed Braddock Street Methodist Church urging revival through a sermon based on John 21 15 17 He urged ministers to confront the truth that each person must choose between hope and despair and used Civil War imagery to illustrate faith He also praised Bible classes as the churchs shock troops and stressed sharing the gospel.

Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South A. W. W. Darlington Christ Peter Sea of Galilee Robert E. Lee Appomattox Jesus Near East Russia Poland Darlington

Special Music Empire Tonight With Harold Lloyd

Mr George Curran leads the Curran Orchestra at the Empire tonight with Miss McCauley. No price rise. Feature new release Alls Fair In Love. Matinee daily at 2 30.

Mr. George.Curran the Empire

Dictionaries Arrive. Extra Postage for Mail Orders Pledged

The Evening Star reports an additional 200 of the Northwestern Universities Dictionaries are ready for delivery. Mail orders require extra postage to cover mailing costs, and customers are urged to come quickly.

Evening Star

Notice to Subscribers on January Subscription Offer

Our special offer for January expires on the 31st of this month. Pay your subscription before that time and get the discount.

Iptt the Evening Star

Handley Schools Chief Returns from Washington Conference

Mr. Frederick E. Clerk, superintendent of the Handley Schools, has returned home after a Washington trip to attend a Chinese section meeting at the Arms Conference. He met with adviser Mr. Lewis S. Palen and gained insight into the conference workings, renewing old ties with Palen, a Virginian expert on Chinese affairs.

Frederick E. Clerk Superi Dent Handley Schools Washington Conterdfigy (of Life Armanénts China Lewis S. Palen Clerk Palen

Kayso Spreader Recommended for Spray Solutions

The notice promotes using Kayso Spreader in spray solutions this year. It states costs are thirty cents per unit, yields 200 gallons of diluted spray, and improves effectiveness. It notes the Casein Spreader is standard on the Pacific Coast and should be used with all applications except the dormant spray.

Pacific Coast WIN. Orchard Supply CO

Snow and Cold Predicted for Week in Middle Atlantic

Weather predictions by the United States Weather Bureau for the week starting January 23 expect changeable temperatures and occasional snow in the Middle Atlantic states. The forecast notes cold conditions with brief cold snaps abroad.

Associated Press Washington United States Weather Bureau Middle Atlantic States

Why Girls Leave Home Compelling Picture Toes

Screen version of a famous play fills a vital theme and appeal to all. Secured at tremendous expense for exclusive showing in Winchester at Auditorium tomorrow and Wednesday with matinee Wednesday. There are many reasons why girls leave home. Every mother, father, son and daughter should see this telling seven part photo drama. Ip All men are hereby ordered to report Wednesday, Jan. 25, for drill at company barracks and receive pay. By order of GEO H ay. Capt. Per First Sergt, BH. E. Brengle.

Winchester Geo H. Ay E. Brengle

Sale Postponed At Thomas Massie Farm

A sale of stock implements household goods and antiques on the Thomas Massie farm scheduled for Wednesday January 25 at 10 am is postponed from January 47.

Thomas Massie

Coal Reduced for Screen Lump Coal Orders

Advertisement notes reduced price for screen lump coal orders. Encourages placing orders now with contact as G. O. Snapp and a phone reference to Sey apartment.

Cat SNAPP Sey Apt

Premature Pope Benedict Death Rumor Sends World Into Frenzy

The world, including The Star, mistook a Rome time report for Pope Benedict XIV death. London and Paris dispatches circulated claims of official notification, triggering bells and requiems before Cardinal Bourne’s residence corrected the error.

Ge World T XV Rome Pontiff Star Two Holy Father London Cardinal Bourne Westminster Pope Benedict Paris Havas Mixpatch Berlin

Famous Victor Ada Jones and Empire Concert Ad

Advertises Ada Jones as America's Greatest Entertainer with her own company. Mentions pianist Mabel Loomis and violinist Beth Hamilton, listing prices 55c 88c and 1.10. Includes a sale at Rice's Music Store and Miller's Old Drug Store notice.

Empire America Mabel H. Loomis Armstrong Beth Hamillton Rice's

Embargo Considered on Arms to China by Conference

Washington reports say the Arms Conference is weighing a resolution to embargo arms imports into China as part of a broader effort to reduce the Chinese army. A separate dispatch notes Japan’s stated designs in Russia and a pledge of a stable government following any changes.

Associated Press Washington China Russia Japan Far

Suspected bootleggers make near miss on Valley Pike

Sheriff Pannett chased news of a double murder report on the Valley pike. A high powered car, believed linked to interstate bootleggers, narrowly missed colliding with the sheriff’s vehicle at an intersection. Bystanders smelled moonshine as the speeding car vanished.

Sheriff Pannett Valley Turnpike Valley Pike Hillman Tollgate Mack Noonan Autoliveryman Cedar Creek Pannett

Cottage prayer meetings begin here tomorrow

Cottage prayers prepare for the Union Evangelistic Campaign opening next Sunday night. Meetings will be held Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at three o'clock in six city divisions with named hosts and locations listed for Section A through P.

Union Evangelistic Campaign Joseph Hodgson Mast Clifford Aulick South Braddock L. L. Hockman West Water A. M. Bowers Mairmont Avenue

Handley High School Audio Heating for Earle Concert

Announcement by principal H S Duffey assured the City Hall Auditorium will be comfortably heated for tonight's concert by American tenor Theodore Earle.

H. S Duffey Handley High School City Hall Theodore Earle

Edmonds attends funeral of Washington Postoffice official

Mrs. Stuart H. Edmonds left this afternoon for Washington to attend the funeral of a near cousin, Harry Clark, who died Saturday at his home in the District. Clark worked for the Postoffice Department and belonged to several Masonic bodies in the capital.

Stuart H. Edmonds Washington Harry Clark Clark Postoffice District of Columbia

Theo Karle 10 Sings Tonight at Winchester Auditorium

Theo Karle brings a concert to Winchester High School Auditorium tonight at 8 30 with Mischa Russell violin and George piano. The program features varied selections and a violinist added for contrast. Tickets are available at P C Neiden Company.

Theo Karle Winchester High School Karle Mischa Russell George Offe High School Winchester Theo Earle Goast Pittsburgh Jaime P. C. Neidén Company Brunswick

James B Anderson longtime Frederick County constable dies

James B Anderson a Frederick County constable and longtime resident near Whitacre died at his home at 10 PM. The funeral will be held at Timber Ridge with interment in the adjacent cemetery. Pallbearers will include the board of directors of the Frederick Bank of Gore. He was about 70, born in the western county, and had farmed for years before election as constable. He had tubercular illness but remained active until a week ago. He was married twice and leaves two sons Turner and Walter Sargen and daughters Mrs Nora Lartjek and Mrs H Douglas Acre, all in the county. Surviving brothers include Ferdinand Anderson.

James B. Anderson Frederick Whitacre Timber Ridge Frederick Bank of Anderson Miss. Jackson Turner Walter Gon Nora Lartjek Sargeant H. Douglas Acre Risse Bel David Pugh Zedwell ‘Whitac Dewey Rutderson Ferdinand Anderson Chéstell Rdey

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