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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1922

Page

3

Auction sale of machinery on Winchester notice

Public auction in Winchester Virginia at noon on February 11 1922 offers sale of a 15 HP Eclipse traction engine a Eclipse saw mill complete with fixtures a 27x46 inch new threshers with straw stacker belts and fixtures a hand cutter and self feeder and a Frick bagger plus related gear. Two trust deeds tied to Fauver lead to Frick Company debt and two overdue notes totaling 226.67 and 600.00 with legal interest. See Mr Robert W Schultz North Fairmont Ave Winchester and Martin Wisecarver place Frederick County Virginia for the items.

J. H. Fauger Any Pennsylvania Court Winchester Virginia Eclipse H. H. Fauver Frick Company Same Frick Frederick County Clerk's Office Frederick County Fairmont Avenue Martin Wisecarver H. B. Fauver Frick Companz H. H. Scott R. Gray Williams H. W. Scott

Norfolk and Western No. 18-9.07 a.m. Bristol Pullman Parlor Car

Train schedule notice from Berryville Virginia lists Pullman parlor and sleeper services to Bristol Williamson Winston-Salem Philadelphia and New York with connections at Shenandoah Junction Hagerstown and other intermediate stations. Fares schedules reservations and information available from local Berryville agent H H Burks and Roanoke general agent W C Saunders.

Shenandos Hagerstown Steifone Harrisburg Philadelphia New York Shapandoah Junction Washington Pullman

Wall Paper for Baths and Kitchens In Bright Patterns

Varnished tile style wallpaper priced at 20 and 26 cents. Other patterns available in cents and up. White and cream ceilings offered at 8 and 10 cents. N G Hottel contact via phone 4663, 812 3 Brad St.

N. G Hottel Brad. St

Keffer moves store to Strasburg while keeping local outlet

Mountain Falls Va Jan 24 Mr J W Keffer, merchant, has moved his store to Strasburg and left his son James in charge at Mountain Falls. Mrs Stewart Green and son Billy visited her parents on Capon Road. Hilda Lockhart visits sister in Forest Glen Md. Ex L Ash moved to Pifer farm. M H Triplett made a Strasburg trip. Mrs Annie Clowser returns home with her mother care duties.

Mountain Falls J. W. Keffer Strasburg James Stewart Green Littlee Billy Capon Road Echards Hilda Lockhart Charles Cleves Forest Glen Ex. L. Ash Amny Himelright George Hulver Pifer Farm M. H- Triplett Annie Clowser White Rosen- Haye Laura Oradoff White Bout Triplett Myrtle Moore

Underworld Threats Target City Cleanup Chief

Reports say threats from organized crime to Oles over his crackdown in the city. The warnings surface after a week of rumors that gang members intend to kill him due to his anti crime campaign.

Underworld Oles

Prewar dollar slowly rising in retail value

The pre war dollar is worth 72 cents for meat and 68 cents for other foods, per J D Russell. He notes eighteen months ago it was worth 52 cents in retail markets and a year ago 62 cents.

Associated Press Chicago J. D. Russell

Vast World War I Telephone Network Built by Signal Corps

The chief signal officer notes the American forces built an extensive communications system in France. Permanent pole lines stretched 1 900 miles with 28 000 miles of wire, 82390 miles of combat lines, and 273 permanent exchanges plus 128 in the advance. About 1600000 long distance calls and 47000000 local calls were handled. The Bell system contributed 11 290 employees overseas. 233 women joined the field telephones in France. General Pershing could reach any lieutenant via telephone along the front.

A. EB. F Gyre Signal Corps France Bell System Numof Pershing Chaumont

Rats Can Be Exterminated Says Editorial

The Philadelphia North American urges decisive action against rats and mice, arguing a persistent, concerted effort is needed to end the pest problem. It cites expert figures of at least one rat per person in some civilized nations and compares to past extinctions like the passenger pigeon to justify destruction.

Philadelphia France England America

Slang Terms Collected By Imperial War Museum

Short note from London 14 Gonpiling inviting notes on army slang with meanings and derivations. Humor highlights a Scots veteran’s remark and a French language joke about requesting two eyes becoming three, illustrating simple miscommunication.

Imperial War Museum London England Gonpiling

Curious trespass in unfinished Chicago suburb home

A family toured a half completed house in a Chicago suburb and mocked its design, only to find the owner on the rafters above listening to their critique. The encounter ended with the group leaving quickly after realizing the owner's presence.

Huilding Chicago Tribune

Mayor Oles Has Body Guard in Threats Case

In Youngstown Ohio on January 25 an armed bodyguard stays with Mayor George L Oles following threatening letters. Police say the guard keeps watch day and night to protect the mayor from potential harm.

Oles Youngstown Ohio George L. Oleg

End of Cold Wave Seen Across Eastern U.S.

The Weather Bureau promises release from the eastern cold spell by Thursday with rising temperatures forecast for tomorrow after two days of general cold. Snow falls in the Carolinas for the first time in four years during the cold snap.

Associated Press Washington Weather Bureau Carolinas

Birthday Party for Elmer Good in Rock Enon

A birthday party was hosted at Mrs. Mahlon Good's home in Rock Enon, Va., for her son Elmer Good. An orchestra including Raymond Shanholtz Turner Lockhart and Maynard Larrick played, games followed, and refreshments were served. Elmer Good recently married Miss Efe Pugh.

Mahlon Good Pimer Good Raymond Shanholtz Turner “Lockhart Maynard ‘Larrick Good Efe Pugh George Pugh

Ill Kern Improves Visited By Hillery Spaid at Good Home

C M Kern, recently ill, is improved. Mr and Mrs Hillery Spaid of Yellow Springs visited Oliver Good's home recently.

C. M. Kern

Ridgeway Quarterly Conference Held by Rest Church

The fourth quarterly conference of Ridgeway Methodist Episcopal Church South will be led by Presiding Elder Rev. Frank A. Tyler at Rest Church on Friday January 27 at 2 30 p m. All official members are urged to attend. L L Lowance, Pastor.

Ridgeway Chargé Methodist Episcopal Church, South Frank A. Tyler Rest L. L. Lowance

Notice to Subscriber Ends January Offer at The Evening Stat

Our special offer for January expires on the 31st of this month. Pay your subscription before that time to get the discount at The Evening Stat.

Fireman Rescues Cat and Kittens From Thick Brooklyn Smoke

In Brooklyn a fireman named Smith fought through heavy smoke to rescue a cat and her four kittens from a pasteboard box. The cat clutched her brood and guided him to safety, but he sustained cuts on his hands from broken glass during the daring effort.

Brooklyn Sift Smith

Bill to Reform Bus Traffic Regulations in Richmond Area

A proposed bill from the State Governor or Council introduces certificates of necessity for motor carriers. It requires ownership details and time schedules, and urges state highway officials to advise on highway suitability. Fines apply for violations. committee referral noted with aims to regulate passenger and freight motor carriers and fund road maintenance.

Richmond Bic Rend Brennan State Corcer Commission Charotepvil Oville Sory Connie Corp Tion Commission

Jackson Day Dinner Draws Democratic Leaders in Dayton

Dayton hosts a Jackson Day dinner with Senator Pomerene and Jo Tumulty among attendees. James M. Cox leads a Democratic gathering as Newberry case looms and campaigns begin. Memorial Hall seats are sold out with 1600 dining and about 2000 listening from galleries.

Associated Press Dayton James M. Cox Standard Mip Pomerene Jo P. Tumulty Wilson Cox Newberry Memorial HM Orinms

Fragmented Advice on Service and Merit

The passage discusses giving ads or remedies to others while withholding personal experience and suggests a man with a rental could rely on fellow servants, noting possible use of other servants as well. The text remains unclear but centers on service, merit, and social roles.

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