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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1929

Page

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Winchester Defeats Hagerstown Knights of Columbus 11 to 1

The Winchester baseball club won twice at Bougs Park yesterday beating Middletown 22 to 1 and the Hagerstown Knights of Columbus 11 to 7. Edmonds pitched well for Winchester while White starred with timely hitting. Tomorrow they face Martinsburg’s Hose Company No.5 at Rouss Park as crowds grow and uniforms are sought.

Winchester Bougs Park Middletown Hagerstown Knights of Columbus Will Edmonds Kinsey Marylanders Spielman White Martinsburg Hose Company No.5 W. Va Rouss Park Seaso

Bo Mallory Injured in Fall at Reuss Park

William Mallory son of Mr and Mrs C B Mallory fell from machinery at Reuss Spring Park yesterday afternoon and sustained a bad fracture of his right leg. The fracture required muscle removal and was reduced by a physician. His condition was reported good this morning.

William Mallory C. B. Mallory Reuss Spring Park Young Mallory

Policeman Hinkins Loses Setter Dog in Strasburg Crash

Policeman Hinkins of Winchester mourns as his setter dog is killed crossing a Strasburg street late yesterday. The car’s owner, to be summoned in Strasburg magistrate court, faces charges of reckless driving and a suit for several hundred dollars for the dog’s value.

Hinkins Winchester Strasburg

No Arrangement For Park Concert By Winchester Band

The Winchester Concert Band denies reports of a concert at Rouses Spring Park stating no arrangements have been made. A spokesman says the band plans an open air concert next week on the Court House lawn.

Winchester Rouses Spring Park Court House Lawn

Hungry Hounds Threaten Scout Camp Near Strasburg

Troop No. 7 of the Boy Scouts traveled to the National Forest Park near Strasburg for a camping trip. They spent the fourth fishing, climbing, and bathing. A night scare revealed two long lean animals near the car, later identified as hungry hounds seeking a midnight lunch.

Boy Scouts National Forest Park Strasburg

Apple Export Prospects From Early Harvest Favorable

Apple growers eye exports as early varieties show promise. Barrels ready for prompt loading into iced cars at Winchester Cold Storage, with direct refrigeration to England. George E. Petley, exporter, offers service from Winchester Virginia, telephone 1078, Office opposite Post Office. Moling and Cathe advertise porch shades.

Winchester England George E. Petley

New Orleans Street Car Strike Turns Violent as Cars Start

In a four day street car strike violence erupts around Canal street as three cars attempt service with imported operators guarded by police. A car is greeted by brickbats and driven back after 20 minutes. two strikers are shot, including Silvian Mtagodiux who suffers a head wound and William Foret who is shot in the shoulder.

New Orleans Canal Street Carrolton Avenue Silvian Mtagodiux William Foret

Virginia Delegate Selected for National Tax Association Meeting

Commissioner of the Revenue Chas. W. Trenary has been named by Governor Byrd as Virginia’s delegate to the 22nd annual National Tax Association conference in Upper Saranac New York from September 9 to 13. He will attend for several days.

Revenue Chas. W. Trenary Byrd Virginia National Tax Association Upper Saranac New York Trenary

General Cole of Marines Dies at 62 in San Francisco

Major General Hii K. Cole, commandant of the Marine Corps Pacific, died of heart trouble today at the Presidio. He was 62 years old.

Associated Press San Francisco Hii K. Cole United States Marine Corps Department of the Pacific Presidio

Helen Wills Reclaims British Crown in Wimbledon Final

Miss Helen Wills defeated Helen Jacobs 6 1 6 2 to reaffirm her dominance in the British women's singles championship at Wimbledon England.

Helen Wills Associated Press Wimbleton Eng Helen Jacobs

Jacksonville Bank Closed Under Examiner Oversight

A notice posted on the door of Peoples' Bank and Trust Company in Jacksonville announces the bank is in the hands of bank examiner George W. White and closed the fiscal year June 29. Resources total 2,199,000 with 300,000 capital and deposits of 1,577,481.77.

Associated Press Jacksonville Fla Peoples’ Bank and Trust Company George W. White

Modern Woodmen of America Meet Tonight at 8 P M

The Modern Woodmen of America will meet tonight at 8 p m at the Moose Hall on North Main Street. Every member is urged to attend as much business of importance is to be transacted. The chapter was formed here last Friday night with about forty men.

Woodmen of America Moose Hall North Main Street Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company

Special July Rates for Mail and Carrier Subscriptions

Subscriptions offered at $3 per year by mail and $4 per year by carrier. Pay now to save the discount and ensure continued service.

Kiwanis Club hears address on American ideals

The George Washington Hotel hosted a Kiwanis luncheon where Prof. J. N. G. Finley spoke on The Significance of the Fourth of July. Music by W. H. McKnee and Kenneth Windle complemented Finley’s tribute to American ideals.

Kiwanis Club George Washington Hotel W. H. McKnee Kenneth Windle Windle Carolina Moon Garland R. Quarles J. N. G. Finley Handley School Finley William G. Hardy Stuart Castleman Winchester Covington Hardy Castleman R. E. Town Frederick, Md Ed Stultz J. A. Richard Milwaukee Wis

Martinsburg Hose Team to Play Winchester at Rouss Park

Martinsburg Hose Company No. 5 of Martinsburg West Virginia schedules a 2 PM game against the Winchester club at Rouss Park tomorrow afternoon. Lunsford likely to pitch for Winchester after Kinsey worked the full game in yesterday's 11 to 7 win over Hagerstown. Large crowd, big enthusiasm, free admission, ladies invited.

Hose Comipany Martinsburg W. Va Winchester Club Rouss Park Lunsford Winchester Kinsey Hagerstown Martineburg

Col Anderson Criticizes Byrd Finances At State Meet

Col Henry W. Anderson Richmond lawyer and Republican keynote at the state convention challenges Governor Byrd on state finances. Byrd replies that Anderson grossly misrepresents the facts and must learn basic bookkeeping, noting errors and the treatment of temporary loan repayments and carried balances.

Henry W. Anderson Richmond Byrd Anderson

Ward Opens Auto Stores In Chicago

Montgomery Ward and Company will launch ten tire and automobile accessory stores in Chicago and suburbs starting tomorrow. This marks the first step in a mall order pause to expand multiple retail outlets in a large city.

Chicago Montgomery- Ward and Company

Special July Rate for Subscriptions in Effect

The July rate offers advance payment discounts. Carrier delivery is four dollars per year, prepaid. Mail subscriptions cost thirty dollars yearly in advance. Abts deter baa.

Golfers From Cumberland to Face Winchester Match Here

A Cumberland Country Club team of 20 golfers will travel to Winchester to play the Winchester Country Club. Winchester will return the match here on August 3. A home-and-home series with Fountain Head Country Club of Hagerstown opens locally July 13, marking the new 18 hole course debut. An August 17 return is set for Hagerstown.

Cumberland Cumberland Country Club Winchester Fountain Head Country Club Hagerstown

Maryland Wife Murderer’s Death Warrant Signed

Governor Ritchie signed the death warrant for John Marsh of Carroll County setting August 9 for execution at the Maryland penitentiary. Marsh killed his wife in May at her sister’s home near the Pennsylvania line, fled, was captured the next day, tried at Westminster May 27, and sentenced by Judge Frank Neal Parke. The shooting followed domestic difficulties.

Associated Press Annapolis Ritchie John Marsh Carroll County Maryland Marsh Pennsylvania Westminster Frank Neal Parke

Negroes Held For Attacking Merchant With An Iron Pipe

Two black men were held by Baltimore police for questioning after attackers struck white merchant Albert Keathner with an iron pipe last night. Keathner was hospitalized in critical condition with head injuries and tied with wire.

Associated Press Baltimore Albert Keatner Keathner Keatner Upstate Heer

Bull Operations In Market Met By Stiff Resistance

New York July 5 Resumption of vigorous bull operations after the holiday met stiff opposition as the market opened with heavy buying after a call money break on Wednesday. Call money renewed at 7 percent. Strength of American shares on the London wheat market supported bids. Total sales about 4 million.

Associated Press New York London

Chamberlin Pledges Support for Naval Disarmament Plans

In London on July 5 the disarmament question was raised in the House of Commons. Sir Austin Chamberlin, ex secretary to the late Conservative government, expressed cordial wishes for the success of naval disarmament plans. Arthur Henderson, Labor foreign secretary, thanked him for his generous attitude and voiced Labor support for Germany’s Rhineland evacuation and a return to normal trade with Soviet Russia.

Associated Press London United States House of Commons Austin Chamberlin Arthur Henderson Sir Austin Henderson Germany Rhineland Soviet Russia

Mrs Rhinelander Sues Father In Law for Alienation

Mrs Alice Jones Shinelerder wife of Leonard Rhinelander filed a 500000 alienation of affection suit against Philip Rhinelander her father in law. She also plans a separation action against her husband announced by her attorney. The report mentions other local business and social notes from White Plains New York.

Arcariated Press White -Plains WN. Y Alice Jones Shinelerder Leonard Rhinelander New York Philip Rhinelander

Water and Sewer Taxes Due by July 15

1929 water and sewer taxes are due and payable on or before July 15. William T. Barr, treasurer, Sierra.

WM. T. Barr Treas

Farmer Edward Maupin Injured by Runaway Horse

Edward Maupin, about 50, a Clarke county farmer, was thrown and dragged for hundreds of yards by a runaway horse near White Post. He suffered a fractured skull and numerous cuts, was treated at home by Dr. C. C. Dearmont, then taken to Memorial Hospital for care. Love Crisman stopped the horse.

Edward Maupin Clarke County Memorial Hospital White Post Maupin Chamblin Funkhouser Charles W. Fritts Mr. Maupin Love Crisman Mr. Crisman C. C. Dearmont

Mrs. Cunningham Dies In Columbia After Long Illness

Mrs. Cunningham died at her Columbia home after a five to six month illness. Funeral and interment were held in Columbia. She was daughter of the late Rev. William Melville and married to a Columbia lumber businessman. Survived by husband Douglas Cunningham daughter Dorothy Cunningham mother Mrs. Melville sister Mrs. M. H. Shepherd and relatives in Winchester area.

Soniares Maak Columbia Jamaica Cunningham Dorothy Cunningham Douglas Cunningham Melville M. H. Shepherd George J. Cunningham, Jr Berryville Winchester

Woman Held as Accessory to Maugansville Bank Job

Mrs. Mary Davis faces a preliminary hearing in City Court before Judge John Fitzner on charges of being an accessory to the Maugansville branch robbery. About $800 was taken and officers allege she drove Paul R. Hesson out of state. Ired A. Stouffer admitted theft participation, returned $765, waived preliminary hearing, and is jailed on $2,500 bond awaiting November grand jury. Authorities seek Hesson, believed to have fled west.

Associated Press Hagerstown Mary Davis Maugansville Hagerstown Bank and Trust Company Liberty John Fitzner Washington County Davis Paul R. Hesson Ired A. Stouffer Hesson Stouffer

Yard Party at Burnt Factory Church Benefit

Loyal workers host a yard party for a Bible class at Burnt Factory Church on July 11 to raise funds for a new church building. If rain occurs, a rain date is set for the following evening.

Bible Clase Burnt Factory Church New Church

Sarah Zane Fire Company Monthly Meeting Notice

Regular monthly meeting of the Sarah Zane Fire Company is set for Friday July 5 at 8 o clock. The meeting will cover business of importance as announced by JASN MOLING and Capt.

Sarah Zane Fire Company Jasn, Moling

Pay Now Save Discount July Special Rate

A July only offer promotes a reduced price with a pay now incentive. The message emphasizes a discount and urges early payment for savings.

Arte

Drunk at death found in transatlantic flyer crash

Dr Alexander Goettler reported Wilmer Stults was very drunk at death after a midair crash near Roosevelt Field. Two passengers died. Stults died after hospital admission. Nassau county to campaign against drunken flyers at the field.

Associated Press Mineola N. Y Alexander C. Goettler Wilmer Stults trans-Atlantic Flyer Nassau County Goettler Philip Huntington Edward Harwood Psquale Castlelatie Stultz Amelia Harbart Atlantic Wales District Attorney's Office

Mrs Gash Dies After Protracted Illness in Berryville

Mrs Lucy Pflaster Gant aged about years, wife of Robert Gash, died after a lengthy illness in Berryville Virginia. Funeral services are set for 11:00 am tomorrow at Ebenezer Church in Bluemont Loudoun with Rev Vincent Franks officiating and burial in the Ebenezer family lot. She was a daughter of the late Dr and Mrs George A Plaster Sr of Bluemont and survived by her husband a son Robert Jr of Brevard three sisters and three brothers.

Berryville Lucy Pflaster Gant Ebenezer Church Neavemont Loudoun County Vincent Franks Graceiscopal Church Ebenezer George A. Plaster Bluemont Robert Jr Brevard Archibald P. Osborne Nellie B. Thomas Wahlington James Bromfield Henry Pflaster Herbert T. Pflaster George A. Pflaster Washington

Four Men Seized in Detroit River Liquor Run

Coast guards opened fire on a liquor laden boat in the Detroit river at 1 am. Four men were arrested, their cargo seized. One captive shot in the leg five times. One wounded man escaped by swimming in canal waters.

Associated Prese Detroit Detroit River

Negative vote on hospital charity bill in Virginia

G H Richard of Back Creek District writes to The Star Tannery dated July 4 1929 explaining opposition to a hospital bill for charity patients suggesting a deduction from the charge as Frederick County had previously allotted 200 annually. He notes gratitude for hospital care but argues the jump to 800 is excessive and seeks only a correction.

the Star Board of Supervisors Frederick County G. H. Richard Back Creek Star Tannery

Lost-License Plate Report Between Mountain Falls and Winchester

A lost license plate numbered 201655 is reported between Mountain Falls and Winchester. Police Headquarters are notified.

Mountain Falls Winchseter

Apples for Export From Winchester Cold Storage

Connolly Shaw Ltd sells apples at Winchester Cold Storage with daily loading and storage. Purchases receive personal attention and cash advances may be offered to those requiring came as part of the export service.

Winchester Connolly Shaw Ltd

Winchester Units Prepare for Camp Byrd Encampment

Winchester military companies will leave Saturday afternoon for Camp Byrd near Virginia Beach. The encampment runs July 7 through July 21 and will be shared by the One Hundred and Sixteenth and One Hundred and Eighty Third regiments. Reduced strength and transport details are noted amid high interest in regimental drilling, marksmanship, and competitions.

Winchester State Military Reservation Virginia Beach Camp Byrd Virginia Baltimore and Ohio Washington Pullmans War Department Third Battallion One Hundred and Sixteenth Infantry Lawrence C. Hollis Harry L. McCann Paul Hartman James Perry Eorge F. Miller One Hundred and Sixteenth One Hundred and Eighty-third

Rev Vincent Franks Accepts Call To Lexington Church

Rev Vincent C Franks resigns as rector of Grace Episcopal Berryville and will serve until September before taking a post at Robert E Lee Memorial Church in Lexington. The Lexington congregation serves Washington and Lee University and VMI students. Franks is a Union Seminary graduate and Canadian veteran of World War I.

Berryville Vincent C. Franks Grace Episcopal Church Robert E. Lee Memorial Church Peer Lexington Washington and Lee University Virginia Military Institute Franke Union Seminary New York Grace Church Dardanelles Egypt France

Canary Bird Breaks Neck Trying To Reach Mistress

A canary belonging to Mrs Ada Thatcher Oppie died yesterday afternoon while attempting to perch on Mrs Oppies shoulder after being released for exercise. It flew toward her and struck a screen door as the door shut breaking the birds neck.

Ada Thatcher Oppie

Public Auction of Household Goods at 20 East Cork Street

I will sell at Public Auction at my home 20 East Cork Street Saturday July 6 at 1 o clock all my household goods. The items include 2 double beds with springs 1 single bed 1 Singer sewing machine new 1 kitchen table 2 oil stoves 1 heating stove 2 Tuga rugs 9 by 12 7 dining room chairs dishes and cooking utensils. Terms will be known day of sale.

Cork Street Saturdauly Singer

Fragmentary sale notice hints at fruit grading styles

A damaged OCR fragment mentions grading fruit by an equal measure and refers to varied styles of handling and power. It also includes an ambiguous line about sales being conducted, likely incomplete. No clear names, dates, or locations are present.

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Hagerstown K.C No. 5 Reuss Park Apple Growers Moling & Cathe Man The General Cole Marines Jacksonville Bank Modern Woodmen of America MR Finley Martinsburg Hose Col. Anderson Ward Chamberlin Rhinelander O'Conner Atwater Kent Radio Distributors Association Minnick L. A. Norton Richmond Hill L. I Spont Hotel Jack Ria Clarke Co Robert Gash W. B. Snider & Sons LOGAL Canary Bird
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