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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1922

Page

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Coal Strike Drags On North of Roanoke. Return to Work Limited

Reports from July 5 indicate some shopmen returning to Baltimore and Ohio and Pennsylvania shops while others deny coordinated resumption. North of Roanoke traffic suspended. Norfolk and Western coal shipments halted. railroads seek replacement workers as unions claim near total strike. About fifty Black workers arrive in Parkersburg to serve as car feeders for the B&O shops.

Associated Press Baltes Baltimore and Ohio Baltimore Pennsylvania Railroad Mt. Clare Pennsylvania Chicago B. M. Jewell Pittsburgh Union Pacific Milwaukee St. Paul Roanoke Norfolk and Western Pennsylvania Railway Parkersburg W. Va Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

Scout Meeting Called by Troop 38

Troop 38 calls a Friday evening meeting at 7 30 asking all members to attend. Business matters will be discussed and members may need to stay at the Scout Cabin. Scoutmaster signatures indicate official notice.

Mexico Now a Heaven for Bandits

Mr Shiney Carter of Hansbrough and Carter returns from a month in Mexico where he managed a Vera Cruz sugar plantation with partners. He predicts unrest if Obrégon is not recognized soon and notes banditry, Diaz faction rivalries, and a recent Bielaski kidnapping for ransom. Weems sons oversee affairs. climate varies from hot plantation to cool Mexico City with frequent downpours.

Shiney Carter Hansbrough and Carter Mexico United States Obrégon Obregon Felix Diaz Porfirio Diaz Mexico City

Race program set for Saturday at Winchester fairgrounds

Racing events postponed from yesterday due to rain will be held next Saturday afternoon July 8 from 1 to 5 at the Winchester fair grounds under the Sarah Zane Fire Company. H Russell Potts notes drivers and riders from other areas will remain in town for the new date.

Winchester Fair Grounds Sarah Zane Fire Company H. Russell Potts

Late Col. Boyd Spared Hanged Spy After Lincoln Reprieve

The late Col. John E. Boyd of Martinsburg West Virginia was spared from execution as a spy during the Civil War after Mrs. Betty Taylor Dandridge of Winchester daughter of President Zachary Taylor intervened. Boyd ridden in a wagon on his coffin when a reprieve arrived from President Lincoln. He was later exchanged and died, with funeral held at Trinity Episcopal Church Martinsburg.

John E. Boyd Martinsburg W. Va Star Betty Taylor Dandridge Winchester Zachary Taylor Colonel Boyd Berryville Dandridge Boyd Lincoln Washington Trinity Episcopal

Ford Roadster Sale Prompts Local Auto Firm

A Ford roadster featuring aluminum bodywork draws attention from Collis and Wagner in a one page classified display. The item appears to be a collector item or trade-in offer.

Ford Collis & Wagner

Motorists Involved In Pike Valley Turnpike Crash

Henry F. Seal of this city and RB C Scott of Washington were injured when Seal's Ford roadster skidded in mud beside the Valley turnpike near Stephens City last evening. Scott escaped but Seal was wedged under the car until James L. Gardner and C S Brumback lifted it. The pair were brought to town for treatment. Scott remained in bed with bumps and bruises. The car was taken to a Stephens City garage for repairs.

Henry F. Seal RB. C. Scott Washington Stephens City Valley Turnpike Strasburg Mr. Scott Mr. Seal James L. Gardner C. S. Brumback Seal

South End Hose Company Forms Auxiliary Firemen Group

A ladies auxiliary to the South End Hose Company is being formed to run lawn fetes and assist the organization. A special meeting for election of officers is set for Monday July 10 at the hall. The first event will be a lawn party late July.

South End Hose Company South End Company W. M. Depp J. I. Morgan The First Christian Church William Haines C.B. Harlee

Car for Hire and Lost Item Notice

A 7 passenger Chandler car is offered for hire with Bell phone 250 J. Miller Jenkins reports a lost gray coat containing keys and valuables near Al bin on Saturday July 1. If found, return to G. C. Pearce at Hous Garage. Mr. William B. Ryan, deputy collector of internal revenue, left yesterday for Richmond on business.

Chandler Bell Phone J. Miller Jenkins Albin C. Pearce Hous Garage William B. Ryan Internal Revenue Richmond

Captain Paul Disappoints G O P Heads

Washington July 4 The House elections committee declared John Paul of Harrisonburg duly elected to the Seventh Virginia district and urged seating him over Thomas W. Harrison. Republican leaders regret Paul’s inaction to press patronage claims and bolster GOP position, while Democrats vow retaliation next November.

George Manning Washington John Paul Harrisonburg House Elections Committee House Virginia Thomas W. Harrison Winchester Ginia Paul Congress Slemp Joseph L. Crupper Alexandria House Committee Virginna Elections Committee

Senator Swanson Proves Friend to Farmers in Senate

Gray Silver of the American Farm Bureau Federation confirms that Senator Swanson of Virginia has consistently supported farm relief measures and stood with agricultural interests in tough fights. Silver’s letter to J. M. Fishpaw notes Swanson’s readiness on the cooperative marketing bill and similar legislation, without farmers’ urging.

Senator Swanson Virginia United States Senate Farmers Gray Silver Washington American Farm Bureau Federation John M. Law Clarke County Fishpaw Silver Swanson J. M. Fishpaw Berryville Mr. Fishpaw

Trenary Returns From U C T Convention in Columbus

Charles W. Trenary returned from Columbus Ohio where he attended the United Commercial Travelers annual convention as a representative from this jurisdiction. He was joined in Staunton by his wife Mrs Trenary who had been visiting her mother Mrs Mooers.

Charles W. Trenary Columbus Ohio The United Commercial Travelers Order United States Trenary Staunton Mooers

No quorum blocks July city council meeting

A quorum failed to materialize at the July city council meeting with four of eleven members present while others celebrated the nation’s birthday. President Glaize may reconvene later this week, likely Friday night, to continue business. F A Jacques of Owen and Trenary Glove Co left for Washington and Alexandria on a business trip.

Glaize F. A. Jacques The Owen and Trenary Glove Co Washington Alexandria

Wanted Truck Driver for Friendship Fire Company

The Executive Committee of the Friendship Fire Company will accept written applications for truck driver until Saturday noon July 8, 1922. Send all applications to G. R. Haines, Secretary.

G. R. Haines Iptt

Valley League Standings and Postponed Games

Front Royal 7 Boyce 5 noon game postponed due to rain. Woodstock at Front Royal scheduled as next matchup in Valley League standings.

Front Royal Boyce Woodstock Harrisonburg Winchester Mt. Jackson New Market Strasburg

Mrs Owen of Berryville Undergoes Operation

Mrs. William A. Owen of Berryville Virginia underwent an operation for complications at Memorial Hospital early yesterday evening. Her condition was reported improved today. Mrs. Owen is the mother of C. T. Owen of this city.

William A. Owen Berryville Memoé@rial Hospital

Republicans Sorry Figures in Congress

Baltimore Sun analysis rails at Republicans as a failed Senate and House hamper Democrats. It lauds Senate Democrats for tact and leadership while condemning GOP inefficiency and disarray. The piece contrasts past party vigor with current weakness. Dublin, Washington, June 29. F. A. Ry

House Senate Weeks Congress Iefiparison Senate Democrats Washingston F. A. Ry

Piano bargains at Seal's Music Store

Hoffman upright with mahogany case 125 dollars to quick buyer. Kimbal upright mahogany case high grade 216 dollars. Jules upright valued 225 dollars our special price 169 dollars. Core upright large mahogany case 179 dollars. Convenient terms. Discount for cash.

Hoffman Kimbal Jules

Farm Union Meeting in Wadesville

WADESVILLE FARM UNION to hold meeting Thursday July 6 at o'clock p m at Pierce's Schoolhouse public invited to attend. Chas E Murphy secretary.

Wadesville Farm Union Pierce’s Chas. E. Murphy Sec’y

Friendship Fire Co agenda notice for July meeting

The Friendship Fire Company calls a meeting for an evening in July at 8 o clock. All members are urged to attend as very important business will be brought before the company.

Ular Nusineas

For Sale Farm Business and Garden Supplies Ad

Grain insurance offered by H R Bryarly and Bro. Want ad lists short term insurance for farms. Also for sale well established grocery business and various orchard garden supplies including Bordeaux and Binestone arsenates pyrox spreaders garden hose nozzles and thresherman’s supplies. Rental and job want ads included.

H.R. Bryarly & Bro

Call to Arms Issued by Free State Amid Rebellion

The Free State announces a call to arms as the rebellion escalates, urging citizens to enlist and defend regional authority. Authorities emphasize loyalty, order, and swift action to quell the insurgent movement.

Free State

Ten Buildings Ablaze In Sackville Street Dublin

Dublin reports indicate ten buildings in Sackville Street are ablaze as insurgents hold out in the Granville and Gresham hotels. Provisional government may issue a national call to arms, with looting reported in Wicklow towns.

Associated Press Dublin Pr Association Sackville Street Granville Gresham Hamman de Valera House of Commons Sackville Ee de London County Wicklow

Editor Haines and colleague visit city for Fourth of July

Clayton Haines editor and publisher of the Spirit of Jefferson and dove Webster linotype operator from Charles Town Va spent yesterday in the city with friends. They attended the Fourth of July races at the fair grounds but rain caused events to be postponed.

Clayton Haines Dove Webster Charles Town Mr. Haines Spirit of Jeffer Mr. Webster

Professor Bear to Open Vocal Studio in Chester

Prof Philip Bear of Gree th Pa plans to organize a vocal music studio in Chester. A Milan Conservatory graduate with long concert experience, he will teach at Centenary Reformed Church Sunday School room from 1 to 5 and 7 to 9 p m each weekday.

Philip Bear Gree Th Pa Centeary Reformed Church Chester Bear Milan

Headquarters Company drill notice and absence rule

All Headquarters Company members are ordered to report for drill Thursday night at 7 30 wearing uniforms. No excuse for absence will be accepted. Lieut. Cmdg Peyton Marshall signs. Mr and Mrs B W McDonald and daughter Margaret McDonald returned to Baltimore from National Avenue after visiting the McDonalds.

Peyton Marshall B. W. McDonald Margaret

Excursion Steamer Madison Hall Seized for Liquor

Washington July 5 More than 500 excursionists on the Madison Hall a 400 foot steamer running between Washington and a Potomac river resort were thrown into panic when police and revenue officers found a large quantity of liquor aboard Ottoway Holmes negro owner of the vessel valued at 400 000 was arrested on illegal possession and selling liquor

Associated Press Washington Madison Hall Potomac River Ottoway Holmes

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Roan Oke Troop 38 Scout Cab N SHAM Kansas American Legion Legion Tom MIX Weno Shirley Carter Col. Boyd Firemen OF South End Winchester Cold Storage, Inc Mary Byrd Cork Street G.O.P Sen. Swanson Gray Farm Bureau Federation Washington, D. C Friendship Fire Company Valley League Baltimore Sun Seal’s Music Store DR. Woods Boyd's Drug Store Robinson Crusoe Harry Myers Strand Today XCC Care Star Virginia Ave Newlin& C.o Walt Sam Eusogna Sarah Zane Russell Potts Sec Chile Clarence Miller Ireland Ville Street Haines Strand” Today
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