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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1925

Page

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Carpenter George Ruble Dies After Supper On Porch

George Ruble a Frederick county carpenter living six miles north of Winchester died suddenly yesterday afternoon from heart trouble. He ate supper then sat on the porch and was found dead by his wife moments later. He had pulmonary issues but remained active. He leaves a widow formerly Miss Fannie Lewis and three children, plus four brothers and two sisters. Funeral services Monday at 10 30 am with Rev J H Parlitt at United Brethren Church. Interment in Bethel Grange Cemetery.

George Ruble Winchester Frederick Pike Mr. Ruble Mary J. Ruble Berkeley County West Frederick County Fannie Lewis Jennie James Lewis Mary V Louise M James B. Ruble C. W. Ruble Falling Waters W. Va E. R. Ruble Jefferson County William Ruble Akron Ohio Amos Ruble Lancaster

Friendship Co. Will Not Change Location of Siren

The Friendship Fire Company clarifies reports that it would turn over its siren to Winchester city. The group purchased and installed the siren on its tower with funds raised and intends no transfer unless the city pays in full, with donations refunded to subscribers. The siren benefits the Winchester Fire Department and warns traffic of fire alarms.

Friendship Co the Star Winchester Friendship Fire Company Winchester Fire Department The C. Douglas Barnett

Two Men Fatally Injured In Motorcycle Accident Near Hagerstown

Harry Snyder 27 and Eugene Legendre 22 of Clear Springs Washington County Md were fatally injured when their motorcycle skidded on the state road at Stickneys west of Hagerstown and was ditched. They were found by a motorist and brought to the hospital about five this morning.

Associated Press Hagerstown Harry Snyder Eugene Legendre Clear Springs Washington County Stickneys

Election of officers at R. Y. Conrad Post

The R. Y. Conrad American Legion posts announce the election of officers on Monday night July 13. Members are urged to attend for the important meeting and votes.

R. Y. Conrad Post American Legion

English Fruit Crop Is Light Declared By Export Firm

A Liverpool firm reports England’s fruit crop will be under 50 percent of normal due to dry hot June weather. The pear crop is nearly a failure and insect pests are widespread. Cooper Harden and Co. notes continued heat and drought, with no sign of relief, potentially lowering prices for local apples. Mr Harden sails soon for Boston to relay Europe crop conditions to growers.

England Boyd R. Richards G. R. Cooper Cooper Harden Liverpool Boston Winchester Europe

Official Movies Of the MacMillan Byrd Polar Trip

The first official motion pictures of the MacMillan Byrd Polar Expedition sailing from Wiscasset Maine are shown at the Empire Theatre today. Close ups feature Commander R E Byrd Jr government naval Pilot. The party is now well inside the Arctic Circle per recent dispatches.

Wiscasset Maine Empire Theatre R. E Byrd, Jr Arctic Circle

Friendship of Christ Morning Assembly Notice

Morning services at Stephens City include a 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. assembly with a sermon on The Friendship of Christ. No evening service.

Children’s Assembly Friendship of Christ Stephens City

Senator Byrd to Speak in Purcellville Tonight

Tonight in Purcellville Loudoun county Senator Harry F Byrd campaigns for governor. Hundreds from Winchester Frederick and nearby counties will travel by car or town buses to hear him at eight in the large tabernacle seating up to 10000 with brass band music. Roads are reported in good condition as Bluemont messages note riders worry about rain.

Harry F. Byrd Winchester Frederick Purcellville Loudoun County Senator Byrd Tabernacle Virginia Addres Byrd Loudoun Westmoreland Davis Southern Star Bluemont

Auction Tonight For Four City Lots In Front Of Courthouse

Four parcels of land go on the auction block tonight at 7 30 in front of the courthouse. The sale is described in the advertisement inside the paper.

Dollar Days Sale Promises Cash Prizes Next Week

The advertisement promotes a dollar days sale on Wednesday and Thursday, July 15 and 16, with a prize of 20 dollars in gold. It references a coupon or offer seen in Monday's Star and mentions a price point of 68 dollars for a related item.

Golden Prizes at 20 In Golden Prizes Event

A terse notice advertises a prize event titled 20 In Golden Prizes with minimal readable details. No further context or names are legible in the fragment.

Snake Milking Cow Ends After Six Foot Blacksnake

In Winchester area four women were bitten by moccasins recently. A Hayfield tale tells of a six foot blacksnake that milked a cow and stole eggs. Gilbert Elliott captured it, later George W. Rinker killed it with a shotgun. Cow resumed milking after the snake’s death.

Winchester Memorial Hospital Wheer Hayfield North Mountain Frederick County Gilbert Elliott George W. Rinker

Special Program At The Empire Tonite To Honor Orchestra

Empire Theater hosts a tribute to the Washington Empire Orchestra with a special feature and comedy lecture night. The orchestra, on a first break in fourteen months, headlines tonight as patrons are urged to attend in large numbers. The program includes Danger Money with Bebe Daniels and Tom Moore, two comedies, a Pathe News reel, and other shorts, followed by Husbands and Lovers on Monday and Tuesday at 7 and 9 pm starring Lewis Stone Lew Cody and Florence Victor. Matinees are planned for Thursday Friday and Saturday next week.

The Empire Theatr Washington Empire Orchestra Empire Orchestar the Empire Bebe Daniels Tom Moore Pathe Lewis Stone Lew Cody Florence Victor

Mrs Madeline Whitlock Returns Home From Capon Bridge

Mrs Madeline Whitlock has left Capon Bridge where she stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs E C Fletcher to return to her home in Dundalk Maryland.

Madeline Whitlock E. C., Fletcher Capon Bridge Dundalk

Notable Guests Attend Gore Funeral at George Washington Hotel

Among the guests at the George Washington Hotel were Mr. L B Graves of Baltimore, Mr and Mrs W P Gore, Mrs K W Green Sr of Roanoke, and Mr and Mrs E O Greene Jr, who came to attend the funeral of the late Mr Luth er Gore.

George Washington Hotel

Mrs J M Emerson Sets Out for Baltimore and Washington

Mrs J M Emerson departed today for a week long visit to Baltimore and Washington. She travels for leisure and to visit friends and relatives in those cities.

J. M. Emerson Baltimore Washington

Miss Edith Farnesworth at Summit Point Weekend Home

Miss Edith Farnesworth is spending the weekend at her home in Summit Point.

Edith Farnesworth Summit Point

For Rent Office Rooms in Henry Building 130 N Main

Office rooms and a flat available for rent in the Henry Building located at 130 North Main Street. Contact J H Hi enry for details and rental terms dated July 10.

Henry Bldg N. Main J. H. Hienry

Timberlake Nephew of Rouss Dies in New Jersey

Charles Edward Timberlake, nephew of the late Charles Broadway Rouss, died at his East Orange home after a long illness. Born in 1856 at Shannondale West Virginia, he left farming for New York City in 1888 to work with his uncle, later retiring twelve years ago. He leaves four sons and three daughters, plus three sisters and three brothers. Funeral services are set for Monday at Mount Hebron Cemetery Chapel, with pallbearers including Wm. M. Hansbrough and Milton Rouss.

Charles Edward Timberlake Charles Broadway Rouss New York City East Orange New Jersey Shannondale Jefferson County W. Va Seth M. Timberlake Charlies B. Rouss Charles B. Rouss Mr. Rouss Hast Orange Rouss Timberlake New York Thomas F. Timberlake Ichard A. Timberlake Logan C. Timberlake Lillie B Mary E Nannie E. Timberlake H. C. Page Charles Town Mamie McChesney Fishersville Sadie Carr Stuart’s Draft D. W. Timberlake Eastfield Seth Mason Timberlake Lamont Timberlake Richmond Winchester Pennsylvania Railroad Mortuary Chapel Mount Hebron Cemtery B.V. Switzer Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South M. Hansbrough Milton Rouss

Scopes Case Eyes Science Debate Over Expert Testimony

Dayton Tenn forecast tension as prosecution fights admission of scientists and theologians while defense plans to place biologists on the stand. Clarence Darrow seeks time. Bryan to address tomorrow on the courthouse lawn under the banner of the Dayton Ministerial Association. The event centers on whether the trial becomes a broader science and religion confrontation.

Associated Press Dayton, Tenn Tennessee Raulston Stewart Clarence Darrow Dayton John T. Scopes William Eennings Bryan

M W O A Picnic Parade and Ball Game at Greenspring

Annual all day event in Stone Church woods Greenspring Saturday July 18 features a parade ball game and refreshments. Public invited.

Stone Church Woods Greenspring Jpublic

Furnished apartment for two months for rent

Desirable location offers a furnished apartment for a two month term. Contact by phone at 49-w for details and availability.

Local Merchants Ready for Dollar Days Sale

A Star survey shows Winchester merchants nearly prepared for the Dollar Days Sale on July 15 and 16, sponsored by the Winchester Chamber of Commerce. Expectant crowds and extra staff accompany plans, with 80 local shops participating and ads to appear in The Star’s Monday 24 page edition.

The Star Winchester Chamber of Commerce the Star Orndoff and Brown Sternberg Inc. Valley Clothing House F. Feinberg Valley Tire Shop G. L. Branner Joe Nachman M. B. Clowe Gray and Sc

Car Overturned Near Stephens City Injures Four

A car carrying four travelers from Richmond and Norfolk overturned on the Valley pike near Stephens City yesterday afternoon. Mr and Mrs J H Hall of Richmond and Mr and Mrs H W Furlow of Norfolk were treated at Winchester Memorial Hospital for cuts and bruises. all but the men suffered minor injuries. The vehicle was destroyed and the group later went to the George Washington Hotel and bought another car. Investigators cited possible steering gear failure as the cause.

Stephens City Richmond Norfolk J. H. Hall H. W. Furlow Winchester Memorial Hospital Hall

Owens and Thompsons Visit Cumberland Friends Sunday

Mr and Mrs J W Owens and Mr and Mrs Alex Thompson spent Sunday in Cumberland with Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis Assorted social visit details appear in the local society notes highlighting the gathering among these families.

J. W. Owens Alex Thompson Cumberland Frank Lewis

Local visitors return from Hayfield stopover

Mr. J. J. Lakenan and party, including Mr. J. J. Lake nan, Jr. Frank Lakenan, McCulla, Mrs. R. P. Austis of McKeesport Pennsylvania, and Mrs. C. B. Hoak of Warren Ohio, returned home after visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Clowser at their home near Hayfield.

J. J. Lakenan Frank Lakenan McCulla R. P. Austis McKeesport C. B. Hoak Warren Ohio J. B. Clowser Hayfield

Richardses to visit River Springs resort in Maryland

Dr and Mrs J A Richards plan a trip next week to River Springs in St Marys county Maryland. They will spend some time at the summer resort there.

J. A. Richards River Springs St. Mary’s County

Grimm Family Trip and Boston Plans Mentioned

Mr and Mrs H R Grimm and children travel to Baltimore yesterday. Miss Helen Funk and Elizabeth Laren plan to depart August 8 for Boston and York Beach with Miss Kater Brewer joining in Boston.

For Sale Brass Bed and Springs Notice

Brass bed and springs for sale at 316 W Leicester St. 1p tf see Monday's Star.

Leicester St

Byrd Defends Moral Character In Reply To Debates

Special to The Star Richmond Va July 11 Senator Byrd rejects a joint debate with Senator Mapp charging anonymous attacks on his character. He cites use of Anti-Saloon League resources and defends his vote against a bill to revoke licenses for establishments used for prostitution gambling or liquor law violations noting it held premises responsible for tenants actions and could ruin hotel and boarding house operators.

Mapp Anti-Saloon League Richmond Smithdeal Intendo Byrd Senate Journal Yeas Andrews Barham Bowers Corbitt Davis Holt Jordan Keith Mathews Robertson Royall Addison Cannon Downing Harry Jeffrys Lacy Rison Thorton Trinkle Tucker

Dollar Days Sale Promises Big Savings Across Departments

A local retailer advertises a multi day sale offering deep discounts on household goods clothing and electronics. Shoppers are urged to visit stores or check the website for price cuts and limited time offers during the event.

Mapps manager mailed poisoned pen circulars

Senator Byrd spoke in Richmond accusing Mapp’s manager of distributing red light letters from the Anti-Saloon League office at Murphy Hotel. The letters allegedly used a directory of preachers and church workers owned by the league. W W Smith dealt, and Hepburn was asked to document the facts in writing.

Byrd Richmond Yester Star Anti-Saloon League Byr Murphy Hotel Richard Evelyn Byrd R. H. Pitt Origioos Herald Davit Hepburn Hepburn Pitt W.W. Smith Mapp Anti-Saloon League OF Virginia David Hepburn Murphy’s Hotel Hon

Griffith Boasts Senators Will Win

Chicago, July 10. Clark Griffith, president of the world champions Washington Senators, predicts they will win the American League pennant again. He says Washington has the best all around team, notes the pitching staff is aging but improving, and expects no drop in defense or batting. He forecasts a repeat league title and another world championship.

Chicago Clark Grifith Washington Senators Warington Tcoves Grifith

Edmonds to Visit Riverside Guests of Youngs

Mr. Stuart Garner Edmonds of Washington DC will depart next Tuesday to Riverside Connecticut where he will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Owen D Young.

Stuart Garner Edmonds Washington, D. C Riverside, Conn Owen D. Young

Mr Stewart Bell Jr at Camp Shenandoah near Harrisonburg

Stewart Bell Jr is reported to be at Camp Shenandoah near Harrisonburg. The notice places him in the Virginia facility, with no further details on status or purpose.

Stewart Bell, Jr Camp Shenandoah Harrisonburg

Marguerite Rinker Accepts Summer Post With NV Power

Miss Marguerite Rinker accepts a summer position with Northern Virginia Power Company after vacationing with relatives at Hayfield.

Marguerite Rinker Northern Virginia Power Company Hayfield

July Rate in Effect for Star Subscriptions

The Evening Star announces a July rate with savings for paid subscriptions. Carrier delivery $4.00 per year in advance, mail delivery $3.00 per year in advance. New subscribers receive the same rates.

Evening Star

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Mrs. Ruble Husband Richards MacMillan- Byrd Christ Episcopal Church Purcellvile Shotgun Chas. E. Timberlake Scopes Trial M. W. OF A. Picnic LOGAL Sen. Byrd Wm .G. Stephenson William G. Stephenson Sec Senator Mapp Richmond, Va League Griffith
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