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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1925
Page
5
A distress warrant is in the hands of C. J. and Margaret Athey against Winchester Baseball Club Inc. The document specifies a legal action related to property or accrued rights governed by the warrant. Further details are not provided in the fragment.
A.L. Church secretary to C. H. Markham president of Illinois Central Railroad was robbed of a wallet by a hijacker on a private car attached to an Illinois Central train at Independence, Louisiana. No other passengers were harmed or robbed, the report said on arrival in Memphis.
The announcement reports the wedlock of Miss Alta Brill of Toms Brook Virginia to Mr. Robert C. Kremer formerly of Washington now of Winchester. The ceremony occurred Wednesday evening at a Washington church with Rev. Earl Wilfley officiating. Best man was Melvin Snyder and bridesmaid Miss Brill of Washington. A dinner followed at Miss Ethel Brill’s apartments. The newlyweds returned to Winchester.
A twelve person party in Martinsburg traveled to Winchester and back on a bedsled motorcycle with a Harley Davidson front frame bolted to the sled. Speeds reached about twenty miles per hour as they guided the improvised machine along the Pike. Participants included Bernard Kneisly Marvin Hawk Claremont Roush Sheldon Smith Ward Bartlebaugh Howard Thornburg Howard Roush Ed Hokard Sol Rudy William Hemp Sailor John Hanshew and Henry Small.
The U B Church holds two Sunday sermons at 11 a m and 7 30 p m on The Place and Work of the Holy Spirit in This Age. Sunday school at 9 45 with all departments. Men's Bible class Juniors at 2 30 and Christian Endeavor at 6 45 led by Miss Maud Hollar. Wednesday prayer at 7 30. Official board to meet after evening services. Have ye received the Holy Ghost since you believed.
Dr Free of the American Astronomical Society urges sun eclipse observers to safeguard vision during tomorrow morning. He cites past eclipses causing impaired sight and notes this event could be seen by many if skies are clear. Recommendations include smoked glasses, camera film, or black eye bandages.
In Chelyan near Charleston West Virginia on January 23 three children of Mr and Mrs William Massey were burned to death when their home was destroyed by fire. The parents and three other children escaped by leaping from windows.
Richmond Va Jan 23 Three hundred men were idle after a fire destroyed the Surry Lumber Company box factory at Dendron. Damage was estimated at 300000 dollars. The blaze was started by sparks from a neighboring plant.
Staunton Virginia January 23 Russell Slaytor aged 18 was arrested and jailed on a charge of murdering his father Abe L Claytor. The body was found in woods near Harriston three miles east in Augusta county Blue Ridge foothills December 29 coroner jury ruled death from a blow to the head axe found near the body Slaytor denies the charge.
The Women's Auxiliary of Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion holds a cake sale at Laties Shop on North Main Street Ample space donated by Mrs. Aiken. Miss Augusta Conrad leads the gate committee. Home-made cakes bread candles cookies and desserts to be sold with proceeds going to the auxiliary special fund aiding families of ex servicemen in need.
Mrs J P Lawek will visit Williamsport Maryland as guest of Mrs Annie Hook for several weeks. Miss Minnie Baker and Mrs Richard Stokes will host tea next Thursday on North Market Street. Miss Eliza McCorkle of Charles Town WV has returned to Fort Loudounce seminary. sister Margaret to return soon. Mrs H L Keystone is guest of her mother at Sateburg Pike home. Miss Helen Talb, Fort Ta wdd student, to Rochester NY February first to visit mother while Mrs Talbert heads to San Francisco.
Mr and Mrs Herr of Front Royal visited town yesterday. Miss Colleen Beck, daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Beck, is very ill at her North Avenue home. A Harrisonburg baby specialist has been called in several times.
Mrs. Grim hosted a surprise celebration at the Grim residence on North Braddock Street honoring Mr. Cecil Grim on his birthday with family and friends in attendance.
Mr Samuel Trippe, representative of the Westinghouse Company of Baltimore, spent today in town for undisclosed business and meetings with local officials.
Mrs. Garland Hansborough is confined to her home with a severe cold. Mr. R. M. Swimley has returned from High Point North Carolina where he was buying furniture.
Mrs Jack Stuart left today for Strasburg to spend several days with relatives, traveling to enjoy time with family and catch up on affairs.
Mr James McCue who had been staying with his aunt Miss Ida Wyndham on West Water street since an automobile accident two weeks ago returned home to Washington. He was found to have two weakened ribs and a badly sprained back.
Mr. E. F. Fallon, representative of Witlard Batteries of New York, who had registered at the George Washington Hotel for several days, has returned to his home.
New York January reports indicate active buying of railroad shares and related rail stock moves as investors react to favorable earnings statements. Analysts expect further drift in rail holdings as market players weigh recent disclosures and future operations.
Mrs Robert L Burwell who had been a week guest of Mr and Mrs Peyton Marshall at their Shenandoah Valley Academy home returned today to Annapolis Maryland.
Mr and Mrs Roy Richards leave today for Baltimore where they will stay a week with Mrs G T Dalcour the mother of Mrs Richards.
In Oklahoma City on January 22 the lower house defeated ratification of the federal Child Labor Amendment by an 80 to 24 vote. The outcome ends the immediate legislative push in this session.
Mr J B Lloyd, who has been visiting Mrs Lloyd at her parents home at Reynolds Store for five weeks, returned today to his residence in Washington.
TOKIO Jan. 23 Forty seven hundred persons are reported dead as a result of an influenza epidemic in Greater Tokio which began twenty days ago. Local authorities warn the toll may rise as hospitals strain under the surge.
Mrs. Leona Orndorff of Stephens City spent the day in town, engaging with local residents and visiting shops as part of a routine outing.
Mr Edward Oliver of the Oliver Producing Company Washington was a business visitor in town yester.
The text comments on beliefs about tobacco use and begging, noting that smokers may not conceal their cigars when asking alms. It contrasts smoking as a necessity with breathing and hints at social attitudes toward smoking and the game.
Pake Duke son of President Duke of State Teachers College Harrisonburg stayed last night as guest of Robert and Raymond Kerlin and left this morning for Washington to visit his aunt for a few days.
Miss Ada Streit spent today with friends in Hagerstown Maryland visiting local shops and sharing time with acquaintances.
The Rev Dr F T McFaden preached at the Presbyterian Church on the Abel and Cain offering. He argued God shows no partiality, noting both had sin and free will, and that faith requires the forthcoming mediation and shedding of blood for remission, contrasting Abel's faith with Cain's reliance on his own works.
A handwritten fragment reveals a tale of a customer causing a furor over a 308 firearm and a late payment. The speaker recalls galloping around, weeks passing, and a demand for restocking or settlement, hinting at a lingering dispute over value.
Trustee offers two lots west of Middletown in Opequon District Frederick County Va for sale at public auction February 20 1925 at 2 PM in front of Middletown State Bank on Commerce Street. Lots 18 and 19 Block 40 each 50 by 125 feet improved with a frame dwelling. Cash sale. W T Spiggle Trustee C I Brumback Auctioneer.
A concise note traces wood usage from spears canoes and houses to many other aims as craft and daily tasks expand. It highlights wood’s broad utility beyond traditional roles and mentions diverse applications across various delistries.
The Virginia Valley Orchard Company held its annual meeting at the Shenandoah Valley Bank ing office yesterday and re elected officers for the next year. The stockholders reported no current debt and noted large growth on the estate planted years ago. The company owns a rectangle tract south of the river with standard varieties and a thriving apple belt orchard, regarded as one of the largest in the county.
By the Associated Press in New York January 28 a former mail clerk and wealthy retired lumberman was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to robbing a railroad mail train of ten thousand dollars on January 13. The arrest followed a confession and the case details reflect a planned heist.
Archie Wilson is jailed in West Virginia on a warrant from Frederick County charging removal and disposal of two automobiles with liens. Papers were sent to Richmond for a requisition. WV officers failed to act. The case moved up to the governor and state police, ending with Wilson in Moorefield jail.
New York on January 23 saw the coldest morning since 1893 as the weather bureau recorded a frigid low. Meteorologists expect a slow rise in temperature tomorrow with a much warmer day anticipated Sunday.
Winchester figures Sandy Baker and Harry K Thaw join the Ridge League Ridgeburg baseball club board of directors for a year at an evening meeting in Martinsburg. The group reelected veterans, added Baker and Thaw to enlarge the board, and reviewed a financial report showing over $800 in bills.
A brief, fragmentary note reflects on the abundance of art forms and the elusive idea of living art, with a cryptic signature sHaxelork and the term Abliay appearing as an artistic or pseudonymous reference.
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