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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1923

Page

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Downtown Moose Parade Sets Three Day Event Schedule

Festivities begin Thursday with a three day Loyal Order of Moose celebration in Brunsville Md. Parade marshal line includes W A Baker and others. Attendees include out of town visitors Governor E Lee Trinkle and bands from Washington and Virginia. Major R T Barton to introduce speakers at Empire Theatre. Decorations urged for stores and homes.

Yester‘n Star W. A. Baker W. B. Barnett J. S. Smith Luther Pannett RK. T. Barton Harry F. Byrd J. A. Doran L. M. Baker The Orner of Virginia United States Marine Band Riny Band Washington Citis Lodge of Moose Martingboure Lodge Junior My Britnsh Clarendon Co. I. 116Th 116Th Infantry Empire Theatre R. T Barton C. B. Harlee Fred. W. Forney W. B. Buntsberry Brunsviel Md Lodge Evenin E. Lee Trinkle Trinkle

Winchester turfman defends Mimmie Williams in Fourth of July races

Hubert M. Henry explains he did not enter his famed horse Mimmie Williams in the fair grounds Fourth of July events to benefit the Sarah Zane Fire Company. He states the horse became lame en route and was not able to race, while he provided horses and services without profit to aid the charity.

Hubert. M. Henry Winchester Mimmie Williams Fair Grounds Sarah Zane Fire Company Mr. Henry Ghier Mr.Henry Henry

Carpenters Hold Important Meeting for New Members

The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America invites members to a meeting at 10 O C F Hall on Wednesday night July 11. New officers and members will be elected and installed. GEO W Crosby serves as general representative.

United, Brotherhood America C. F. Hall

Notice to Subscribers About Nonrenewal and Discount

Opaque notice stating a subscriber renewal issue for The Evening Star with a discount reference, indicating nonrenewal before a specified date. The fragmentary text lacks clear names or actionable details.

Casstown author Harbaugh ends life after auction finds

The Casstown resident once famed for Beadless Dime Weekly and Nick Carter tales died after a modest sale of his possessions raised about $1,000. An autograph album with letters from Lincoln to Roosevelt and notes from Civil War generals drew interest, including a Mark Twain letter dated 1870.

M. Cc Hio Wiletacter Tota Baugh Harbaugh Mark Twain Frank Her New York Itford Colin Fuller Mark Penny Dreadfuls Mimami County Infirmary Tom Casstown Neme Nick Carter Abraham Lincoln Theodore Roosevelt

Moose Loyal Order Three Day Program Ad

Initiated or accepted members urged to cooperate for a three day program. Thursday tickets from Lee Fisher Doug Barnett or Marion Anderson at the Empire Theatre. Friday dance tickets $1 per couple from the Girls Athletic Association. Saturday parade meetings at City Hall and Friendship Fire Company with Marine Band accompaniment. Dues payable to Kenneth Rush at The Star office.

Order of Moose Lee Fisher Doug Barnett Marion Anderson Empire Theatre Girl’s Athletic Association City Hall Bluemont Friendship Fire Company United States Marine Band Lim Kenneth Rush Star

Ice Cream Cones Fundraiser At Moose Dance

American Legion Auxiliary hosts a ice cream cone sale during the Moose dance on Friday July 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Funds support auxiliary activities.

American Legion _ Auxiliary

Yard Party at Baptist Church for Building Fund

A yard party is scheduled in front of the Baptist Church to support a building fund. The event on July 12 at Stephensons may be moved to Friday if rain affects Thursday plans. Time listed as 9 to 1.

Baptist Church Stephensons

Yard Party at Macedonia Church Hosted by Ladies

A church event titled Yard Party at Macedonia Church is announced by the Ladies' Aid group for July 21. The notice invites everyone to attend from 10 to 1. It emphasizes a friendly gathering with food and fellowship.

Macedonia Church Sid Wi Bold

Harrisonburg Beats Winchester 9 5 In Baseball Bout

Harrisonburg defeated Winchester 9 to 5 as Seaman started for Harrisonburg but was relieved after the third. Patton pitched for Winchester, with Robins and Garrett homering for Winchester. Harrisonburg pulled ahead with two runs in the first and added runs in the fourth and later frames, aided by timely hits and base running miscues by Winchester.

Harrisonburg Patton Winchester Seaman Jenkins Switzer Williams Mattox Red Robbins Harvey Heatwale Matteo Patton Leaver Ruppert Giovennatti Grisom Wise Fravel Heatwole Garrett Potts Schrol Harrisburg Leaves Short Frager Grissom Scorpred Giovennatti Schroll Janoaa Page

Junior Town Parade Opens Chautauqua Week for Kids

Children aged 6 to 14 can join a free morning program at the Community Playground tomorrow at 11 o’clock. They will march to the Chamber of Commerce for a humorous costume contest with a free ticket prize, then return for a kite making contest and a five ticket hunt. Tickets for the full Chautauqua week are sold by Daniel Lupton.

Angul4 Walker Bond Friend Mclnting House Washington Piccadilly Streets Chamber of Commerce Rages

Empire program changed patrons notice

On account of making way for the Moose meeting tomorrow our program has been changed and tonight we are presenting that fine stage play Enter, Dame with Elliott Dexter and Clara Kimball Young. See back page for other changes.

METRO Elliott Dexter Clara Kimball Young

Card of Thanks for Sympathy After Death

Mrs Sarah Payne expresses gratitude to friends of all colors for kindness during her son's illness and death.

Sarah Payne

Recovery of Aldrich Gems Hidden During Kidnapping

A Chinese boy found jewels hidden by Miss Aldrich sister in law of John D Rockefeller Jr during a 1920 kidnapping by brigands. The treasure was returned to her and she rewarded the finder. Dr and Mrs Shields of the Southern Presbyterian China Mission cared for Miss Aldrich and other Americans after release.

China Aldrich John O. Rockefeller,Jr Randolph Tucker Shields Southern Presbyterian China, Mission Tsiwan

Enter Madame Empire Tonight Elates Broadway Fans

Clara Kimball Young and Elliott Dexter headline the Empire presenting Gil de Varesi's theatre sensation Enter, Madame, a show that ran 45 weeks on Broadway. Also daily comedy at the Empire with pictures on the back page and three more features billed.

New York Gil de Varesi Broadway Clara Kimball Young Elliott Dexter the Empire

Lon Chaney and Jacqueline Logan Empire Tonight

Lon Chaney and Jacqueline Logan star in the Empire program for tonight with mention of daily comedy features and photographs on the last page. The notice highlights ongoing film activity and daily entertainment at the venue.

Lon Chaney Jaqueline Logan Empire

Shawnees claim field meet victory at Friends Church play event

At Friends Church playground the Shawnees beat the Cherokees 63 to 56 in a two tribe track and field meet. Lillian Newlin led the Shawnees with 22 points followed by Henrietta Cornwell 11 and Mary Cather 10.

Friends’ Church Teama Lillian Newlin Henrietta Cornwell Mary Cather Ieee A Ae Besta Ieee Henriettanwell U. Pon Nde Tae Ron Sete Unning - Iat Vivian Hershberger Emily Anderson Helen Buckley

Season tickets for Chautauqua on sale in Winchester

A Chautauqua guarantors meeting reports more than half of the 600 available season tickets have been sold or engaged. Single admission 7 cents, season tickets at $3 cover all twelve entertainments and are transferable, with a family discount proposed to prevent disappointment.

Winchester Mit

Gossard Corset Sale and Summer Millinery Clearance

Sale notice for Gossard corsets and all summer millinery at M V Kremer located at 20 West Water Street. Event runs from 11 AM to 1 PM with July 22 date indicated.

Kremer Water St

Boy Scouts Camp Planned on Cedar Creek

Joint meeting of Troops 1 and 2 sets plans for a Cedar Creek camp lasting nine days with daily activities and an awards program. Officials including W S White and GrafBam Roskenberger spoke on site duties and merit badges while Patrol Leader No 4 Chacios Matas oversees a creative schedule and hikes. Memorial Day events are noted.

Missioner White GrafBam Ros Kenberger Fred Stine Hollie Cooper McKee Sirbaugh ePay Jughat Reer Mike Chacios Matas Bemund Spates Wbhn Seabright Cts

Unclear fragment hints at soda product ad warnings

The readable text appears as a garbled note referencing soft drinks, high quality products, and a warning against falling into poor buying habits. No clear people, places, or organizations are identifiable.

Ford Trucks Shortage Prompts Delayed Customer Orders

Unclear message notes Ford trucks not received and widespread delays. Mentions scarce availability and a Chapman sequence, with vague references to auto sales and expected timelines.

Chapman

Dances Planned at Jordan Springs by Local Ladies

A group of organizers led by Mrs. W. A. Baker and colleagues announces a summer series of dances at Jordan Springs. The events will be private, begin at 2 PM, and aim for an early close. The first dance is set for Jordan Springs Thursday July 1 with music by the Virginia Syncopaters.

Jordan Springs W. A. Baker George Barrie Gray Beverley Horace Browne Marcia Campbell Carrie’ Hunter George B. Chapman Robert ¥. Conirad H. Clay DeGrange Robert McC. Glass Me Page Apt M. Steck Cs. Stuart R. Gray’ Williams Harry R. Kern Walter 2D Richard BE J. Brad Fanché

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miorchel Getorating Loyal’ Order of Moose Gerne Boothh M. Barton Geo. W. Crosby Frederick STAL Pannett Box Empire Shields Madame” Empire Chautauqua Cedar Creek Carrio Jordan Springs Hotel Mt. Vernon East Water Street Chapman Auto Sale
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