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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1922

Page

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Bath maker Joseph Dor grips historic ESC TM

A brief note highlights Joseph Dor, noted for making an ESC TM in Bath. The fragment suggests a craftsman’s claim to a trademark related to ESC TM in the Bath area.

Fugitive Joseph Doran Escapes From Springs Jail After Ladder Plot

Joseph Doran alias William Stroker, jailed for theft and assault, escaped Springs jail Saturday by using a yardstick to spring a rear door lock and a ladder to climb to a walnut tree. Residents misread the incident as a neighborhood prank as officers issued alerts and searched surrounding areas.

Joseph Doran William Stroker Julian Larrick Pannett White Doran Cecil Street Pannett Doron Jacob Randall Main Street Lewis Newlin Market Street Pennsylvania Huntingdon Reforman Will Ian Larrick Jul Be

Keen Rivalry in Race for Fair Prizes

Winchester and Frederick county prepare for a real Agricultural Fair with record premium catalog demand. County agents J. R. DusHane and Crawford expect top achievements in agricultural horticultural and livestock exhibits. Shenandoah Valley Association president W. P. Massey hails a proud fair, with early grandstand box bookings and many merchants seeking exhibit space.

Winchester Frederick County Chamber of Commerce Fair Association Leorn J. R. DuShane Crawford Clarke County Winchester Fair W. P. Massey Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Association

Infant dies after illness at six weeks old in Amherst Street home

Sara Mae Ramsey infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W L Ramsey died Saturday evening at 315 Amherst Street after a illness of complications. Born here six weeks ago the child had been delicate from birth. Body taken to Martinsburg West Virginia for funeral at 4 o'clock at O M Ramsey grandfather home. Interment in Green Hill Cemetery. Ramsey family member of P C Neidemeyer and Company. Two other Ramsey children died in infancy in recent years.

Sara Mae Ramsey W. L. Ramsey Amherst Street Martinsburg W. Va O. M. Ramsey John I Jacobs Boyd V. Switzer Green Hill Cemetery Ramsey P. C. Neidemeyer and Company

Receivers' sale of electrical goods below cost

As receivers for Butler & Gray Electric Co we sell stock of electrical chandeliers fixtures wire lighting plants toys and miscellaneous goods at below cost. Store hours are ten to noon and three to five and seven to nine p m daily. Herbert S Larrick Robert T Barton special receivers.

Butler & Gray Electric Company Herbert S. Larrick Robert T. Barton

Doran's Jail Term After Sheriff Battle Incident

A fleeing suspect in custody attempted to shoot Sheriff Pannett during transport. A scuffle caused the auto to crash into a post, spilling occupants. Doran, with a lengthy criminal record, received six months for theft and six months for attempting to shoot the sheriff. Authorities say he faced a 10 year sentence for horse stealing and parole violations at Huntingdon Reformatory.

Pannett Doran Larrick Huntingdon

Swanson appeals for Virginia Democratic voters

United States Senator Claude A. Swanson, seeking another term, explains his absence from campaign events due to ongoing Congress duties. He emphasizes public obligations over private advantage and asks Virginia Democrats to consider his candidacy in the August 1 primary. Continued on page 2.

United States Claude A. Swanson Virginia United States Senate Congress Senate America

Norma Talmadge in Empire Tonight The Wonderful Thing

New York and Newport society buzz as Lydia Hoyt enters films with her first picture The Wonderful Thing at the Empire starring Norma Talmadge and Harrison Ford Harold Lloyd’s new feature arrives tomorrow.

New York Newport Society Lydia Hoyt The Empire Norma Talmadge Harrison Ford Harold Lloyd

New Truck Driver Named for Friendship Fire Company

Samuel Crisman was elected driver for the Friendship Fire Company at a Saturday evening executive committee meeting. His term begins Saturday July 15. Crisman, a company member, has years of experience in automobile repair and is regarded as a careful driver.

Samuel Crisman Friendship Fire Company Crisman

Let Us Wire Your Home Newlin and Potts

WANTED Reliable woman to care for little girl in afternoon Apply to 326 Amherst St. FOR SALE Well established grocery business If interested address XCC care Star 27 19 1 FOR SALE Front porch in excellent condition 35 to quick buyer Apply to Miss Mary Byrd 214 W Cork Street 1p tf

Amherst St XCC Care Star Mary Byrd Cork Street

Winchester Falls to Shenandoah County 9-2 in Slow Strasburg Tilt

In a rugged amateur game at Strasburg Winchesteroutrun by Shenandoah county 9 to 2. Weems and Snider battled illness and hindrances while Pat Dunn clashed with umpire calls and Doc Yost warned bench discipline. Rinker starred for Strasburg as Woodring and Herrell made sharp plays for the locals.

Strasburg Winchester Baseball Club Shenandoah County Weems Ham” Snider Peyton Marshall Johnny Holden Jupe Pluvius Brady Baby Hiser Red” Ruppert Sandy” Baker Herrell Brack Herr Woodring Warren Pat Dunn Tom Smote Nelson Doc. Yost Pat Winchester Breckenridge Holden Snider Potts Ruppert Baker Poole Purcellville

Valley League Standings and Results Report

Valley League results from Saturday show Strasburg 9 over Winchester 2 and Harrisonburg 5 over Mt. Jackson 3. Upcoming games include New Market at Winchester and Woodstock at Boyce with Tuesday play on the slate.

Winchester Harrisonburg Mt. Jackson Front Royal Strasburg Woodstock Boyce

Dr Woods Poems for Sale at Boyd's Drug Stores

A brief notice states Dr Woods poems are offered for sale at Boyd's Drug Stores. The item highlights availability through local shops and invites readers to purchase poetry locally.

Boyd’s Drug Stores

Yard Party on Clevenmer Lawn Near Grimes Aug 21

By Witting Workers of White Hall a Sunday school event will be held on R G Clevenmer’s lawn near Grimes with public invited. A Loyal Workers yard event and Bible class are planned at the Burnt Factory area on August 2.

Witting Workers of White Hall R.G. Clevenmer Grimes I Bible Class

Sun Yat Sen Forces Defeated at Wampore Battle

American naval advices report Sun Yat Sen forces defeated July 3 at Wampore near Canton. Sun allegedly escaped down the river toward the sea with three cruisers loyal to him remaining.

Peking Sun Yat Sen South China Wampore Can~ton Sun

Slemp Declares He Will Not Seek Congress Again

Representative C. B. Slemp of Virginia's Ninth District announces in a Roanoke Times statement that he will not run for Congress again. He cites health as the sole reason and says he would not defy medical advice by seeking reelection. He adds that if he must, another man should be chosen, with continuation in a later page.

C. B. Slemp Virginia Roanoke Times Congress Slemp George Perry Mr. Slemp

Boy Scouts to Camp on Cedar Creek This July

The Boy Scouts of America Troops 1 2 and 8 plan an eight day camp starting July 20 at Cedar Creek familiar site used in 1918. Scoutmasters Brown Mason Kern Cather Fansler Hollis McKee and a Scout Council member will lead with life outdoors wholesome food and vigorous program including hikes swimming water sports and nightly campfire stories.

Boy Scouts of America Cedar Creek John S. Brown Adrian Mason Harry Kern Roy Cather Earl Fansler Irvine Cather Lawrence Hollis Hugh McKee Scout Council

Hillyard Birds Make A Record

Eight carrier pigeons owned by William Hillyard of South Braddock street set a record flight from Buchanan Virginia to their home loft covering 174 miles in three hours at 68 miles per hour. The birds were released at 6 20 a m in Buchanan and arrived at 9 20 a m at the home loft. Hillyard plans another race from Roanoke in the near future.

William Hillyard South Braddock Street Buchanan Mr. Hillyard T. M. She@z Hillyard Roanoke Near

Fry's Hearing Set for Later This Week in Martinsburg

J William Fry of Martinsburg West Virginia faces a hearing on liquor transportation charges after a Saturday shooting by an Winchester officer. Fry remains hospitalized from a arm wound with 66 gallons of whiskey found in his car awaiting court date and bond outcomes.

J. William Fry Martinsburg W. Va Fry Memorial Hospital Armel Valley Pike Tonkin Winchester Star Today Ery Parnett Doran Reynolds Hugh R. Reynolds Geo. T. Reynolds Cross Junction

Aged Colored Woman Susan Lawson Dies at Parish Farm

Susan Lawson, known as a city employee, died yesterday at the county parish farm. The body was taken to R. T. Jones and Company for burial prep. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 PM at John Mann Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Joseph Wheeler, with burial in Orrick cemetery.

Susan Lawson John Lawson R. T. Jones and Company John Mann Methodist Joseph Wheeler Orrick

Brutus the terrier killed by automobile on North Main

William F Keller reports his purebred terrier Brutus was struck and killed by a car in front of the Keller home on North Main Street. Brutus had been with the family about 11 or 12 years as he crossed the street just as the Fort Hill vehicle passed. Margaret Campbell, visiting from Boston, is staying with her mother Mrs Marcia Campbell at the late Major Robert W Hunter's Washington Street home.

Brutus Wiliam F. Keller Keller North Main Street Fort Hill Margaret’ Campbell Boston Mass Marcia*Campbell Robert W. Hunter Washington Street

Strike stage crucial in nation wide railroad walkout

Washington reports the government will protect property and lives and maintain mail transport despite the rail workers strike. Deputy marshals authorized to operate in the Middle West as President Harding and Attorney General Daugherty outline policy. In Danville and Chicago, rail men guard mail and stage a tense stalemate as Kansas Guardsmen seize command in Parsons.

Washington United States Daugherty Harding Middle ‘West Detroit Danville National Toc Chicago Dinnois Mi 8 Kansas Guardsmen Parsons Kansas Martin Kansas National Guardsmen

Blazing Stove Triggers Alarm at East Piccadilly

Firefighters were summoned to East Piccadilly street after a stove ignited at Horace Browne home but the blaze was already under control as Browne put it out with no hose. Water damage to the interior occurred. The Empire Theater alarm was false at 9 pm and the ratus misfired about 5 am. No fire at the theater.

East Piccadilly Street Horace Browne Browne Empire

Boyce and Woodstock Game Called at Gilpin Fields

A football game between Boyce and Woodstock was called off at Gilpin Fields with a 3 p.m. start listed. The notice indicates the contest did not proceed as scheduled.

Gol Lith Gilpin Fields

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Joseph Dor ESC Trusties Win Hilda Dean Sen. Swanson Empire Today Newlin E. Piccadilly St Tony Valley League DR. Woods Associated Press BOY Scouts Tip Hugh Reynolds National Guardsmen Boyce VS
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