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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1922
Page
1
About 150 people were overcome by smoke when a northbound Jerome Avenue express on the East Side subway caught fire near Lexington and 61st Street. Firefighters and waiting ambulances moved victims to a temporary hospital as doctors and priests aided rescues.
In Moscow on July 6 the Petrograd tribunal sentenced eleven people to death for interfering with a seizure of church treasure. Fifty three others received various prison terms and twenty two were acquitted.
The clerk of the Circuit Court completed copying Frederick County marriage records from July 14 1782 to October 6 1853. About 5000 couples are named with officiating ministers including Balmain Streit Montgomery and others. The old yellowed book was packed away and a new bonded book begun for reference use.
An event noted as a Woodmen of the World picnic took place on a Tuesday near Rock Enon with a special train arranged for attendees. Details are sparse in the fragment.
London reports complete mystery surrounding the Irish leader Eamon de Valera after Dublin surrender. Rumors from Dublin include claims he is alive or wounded and captured, with another suggesting an escape on Monday and a farewell line never surrender but escape if you can.
Dublin scene of a big fire consumes twenty buildings on O Connell Street after insurgents surrender their barricades. The blaze, uncontained through the night, leaves smouldering ruins and expects losses in thousands. Four snipers were killed. A government proclamation calls citizens to arms.
Gettysburg Pa July 6 United States Marines who have held maneuvers on the battlefield for about a week broke camp early today and prepared to begin the return march to Quantico Va The move ends a week of training in the historic area.
The Executive Committee of the Friendship Fire Company will receive applications for truck driver up to Saturday noon July 8 1922. All applications must be in writing and sent to G R Haines Secretary.
Announcement from Capt H H Willis of the Sarah Zane Fire Company says at least two professional motorcycle drivers will compete at the Winchester fair grounds on Saturday afternoon. Each rider with a motorcycle and sidecar, in a five mile race. One rider was here on the Fourth of July when rain canceled the program and both drivers informed the committee they will attend Saturday.
Former Governor Westmoreland Davis arrived in Winchester from Leesburg and registered at Hotel Evans. He is in town in informal support of his Democratic nomination bid for the U.S. Senate against Senator Spencer Dein August primary. Davis spent time near the Court House greeting locals.
An illustrated ad promotes orchard and garden products including Bordeaux and Bluestone treatments. It highlights lead arsenate control, pyrox, Kayso spreaders, special garden hose and nozzles, and threshermien supplies with a win emphasis on Orchard Supply.
A new schedule, effective next Monday July 10, doubles all classes of mail between Winchester and Wardensville West Virginia, with two daily departures and specific pouch arrangements. The plan impacts routes to Hayfield Gainesboro Gore Rock Enon Lehen Nero Capon Springs and Intermont and notes train No 53 and No 64 connections.
An advertisement invites readers to have their piano tuned by C. E. Buttes known as The Blind Man at Baker's Drug Store. Contact details appear in the notice.
Local notice advertises three cases of corn priced at 25e per can available at C W Ramsburg situated on E Piccadilly street. The brief listing implies a small-town sale or market offering.
A. C. Pierce of the county was arrested July 4 by Officer Armel on charges of drunkenness on Main street and carrying a revolver. He forfeited $5 and $20 costs for the first charge and $20 fine with $5.25 costs on the second after missing a 3 o clock hearing yesterday.
Arsenate of Lead offered at Winchester Cold Storage Inc. Also real estate ad for a front porch in excellent condition priced at 35 dollars to a quick buyer. Apply to Miss Mary Byrd at 214 West Cork Street in Winchester.
Greenspring Va July 6 A six foot nine inch blacksnake said to be among the largest in years was killed by Mrs J F Allen in her yard while her children watched Her use of a hoe came after the snake approached the porch and coiled around a post The headlong strike split the reptile in two halves both measuring six feet nine inches life soon left the bodies Also in the news Lightning destroys a barn on the A L Anderson farm Master Russell Hardy fractures a leg in a tree fall Mount Pleasant Church hosts a children's day service Miss Lillian Grimm spends a week with friends Rain brings relief to farmers Camp 12908 Modern Woodmen meet July 9 for memorial services
A yard party is planned for July 8 at the Cross Roads School House. Everyone is welcome to attend starting at 1 p.m.
Lena R. Suddith administratrix of John H. Suddith of Stephens City won a circuit court verdict against the Sovereign Lodge Woodmen of the World. damages include 833.38 plus interest from July 1921 and 100 for a monument and costs. Hill Montague appealed for the defendants.
Frederick county Board of Supervisors in regular session refused an appropriation for county fire protection after a request by J W O Byme from the state forestry department. The board received a $5500 57 draft from George P Coleman county share of state and road funds for 1922. A floor in the court house cellar will be con creted and the heating plant contract awarded. T Russell Cather was appointed to investigate Miss Jones at the parish farm. Overseer salaries of 20 each were set for five districts. The chairman to borrow 2000 for the general county fund and 200 for Gainesboro district road fund. Meeting chaired by H B Kline with John Myers Scott Grant W E Smith and F D Good present.
Sheriff Pannett seized a 25 gallon still and about three barrels of mash on Mrs. M. C. Kitchen’s farm near Armel in Frederick County. Ernest Kitchen, arrested on a warrant, was released after posting 250 bond for a county grand jury hearing.
The regular meeting will be held on Thursday evening July 6 at 8 o'clock. Every member is urged to be present as very important business will be brought before the company. G R Haines secretary.
Valley League figures include Harrisonburg at Boyce and Woodstock at Front Royal today with Friday matchups Woodstock at Winchester and Boyce at New Market. Desirable Suburban and City Water Electric Lights are noted. brief reference to Clib 7500 and G Clarence Miller appears in the text.
Chicago reports suggest the railway shopmen strike may near settlement after a sixth walkout day. A letter exchange between Ben W Hooper of the Railroad Labor Board and B M Jewell of the AFL Railway Employes Department is seen as paving the way to negotiations for a quick resolution amid rising disorder.
Wichita Kansas July 6 A bout between Jack Dempsey world’s heavyweight champion and Jess Willard former champion is virtually assured before October 1 Ray Archer Willards manager announced after a conference here last night between Jack Kerns Dempsey’s manager and Frank Flourney representative of Tex Rickard the New York promoter.
Fredericksburg Va July 6 The drive to raise 30000 to buy Kenmore the home of Betty Washington Lewis sister of George Washington to preserve it as a patriotic shrine begins tonight with Vice President Coolidge as chief speaker
London July 6 Eamon de Valera the republican leader now in hiding declares in a message to the American people that the four party pact is torn up that war has begun that the Dal Etreann is not allowed to meet and that a provisional government has assumed a military dictatorship supported by British arms.
The Campbell-Batley-Hutchinson circus plans its Shenandoah Valley debut in Winchester on Monday July 17 with tenting at daybreak after arriving Sunday the 16th. Performances are scheduled for Monday afternoon and evening as the show launches its first valley tour. The advance agent touts the act as one of the best tented shows in the world.
Grain insurance inquiry invites H R Bryarly and Co about short term coverage on farm. Local ad for a well established grocery business sale via XCC care Star. Sarah Zane Fire Co calls a monthly meeting July 7 urging full member participation and important business. Russell Potts secretary.
Troop 3 calls patrol members to attend an important meeting Friday at 7 20 p.m. at the Scout Cabin. Members should come prepared to spend the night. business of importance will be considered under Scoutmaster supervision.
Lieutenant Peyton Marshall orders all Headquarters Company members to report for drill Thursday at 7 30 oclock. No excuses will be accepted. Wear uniform. Military notice from 5 1p 21.
The new State Highway Commission met in Richmond to elect a secretary and state highway commissioner. Henry G. Shirley presided as chairman with members Hugh B. Sproul I Wallie Truxton Rufus K. Sanders and Wade H. Massie. George P. Coleman is expected to be elected secretary and take on highway engineer duties. The four members represent Virginia's grand divisions and will determine routes. Shirley plans to base offices in Richmond and soon host Maryland contacts.
Equity Diamond hosts a big Friday 3 p.m. clash between Woodstock League and Winchester League teams. A top season matchup, expected crowd, and notable players to watch.
Roy Weauford Coates of Duphars Virginia and Miss Virgie Naomi Coates of Star Tannery Virginia were married yesterday by Rev W L Dudley at the church parsonage on South Market Street. They will live in Edinburg where Mr Coates is heavily engaged in farming. Both come from well known families.
Martinsburg West Virginia Journal reports the marriage of Rosa Gageby of 117 South Raleigh Street to Paul Ebersole son of Abe and Mrs Ebersole of Winchester. The ceremony was conducted by Rev John R Jacobs on June 3. The couple visited at the groom’s former parents home on South Market Street before returning to Martinsburg. Ford Roadster Alshape Collis Wagner lost July 4 pocketbook with $1040 reward remains missing Kent Istreet.
The Charley Rouss Fire Co. will meet Friday evening July 7 at 8 o'clock. Refreshments will be served after the session at 16 to 21 West Huntsberry.
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