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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1922

Page

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Harding Proclamation Aims to Keep Mails Moving

Chicago reports show President Harding’s proclamation urging restraint on interfering with interstate commerce and mail transport. Rail officials and shopmen explored a settlement plan via Chairman Hooper of the Railroad Labor Board, while disorder flared in Baltimore and New York amid the shopmen strike.

Associated Press Chicago Hooper Railroad Labor Board B. M. Jewell The Sateen United States Railroad Labor Board Harding McMenimen Baltiresmo Baltimore Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Locust Point Washington United States Work New York Eastern Railroads Crewe Russell Wig Cleveland Ohio New York Central Railroad Collingwood

Gould Weds for ND in Paris in Copperlined Cable

York July 12 Geo J Gould wed in Paris by cable to Gould family members. The bride is actress Mrs Alice Sinclair once seen in musical comedy. Gould had left for abroad months ago with no hint of a second marriage. Edith Kingdon Gould, first wife, died last November of a heart attack.

Associated Press York Geo. J. Gould Paris Gould Alice Sinclair Edith Kingdon Gould George J. Gould

Auto Bandits Hold Up Cars in Peoria Pekin Route

Five armed bandits terrorized motorists on the Peoria Pekin road last night. They shot through a windshield and held up several parties. The raid yielded less than $100 in cash.

Associated Press Pehoria Ill Peoria Pekin

Hospital Plan Shift for Tubercular Vets at Tupper Lake

Washington July 12 Acting Director Rogers of the Veterans Bureau announced a decision to erect a 500 bed 1 500 000 hospital for tubercular former service patients at Tupper Lake New York instead of the proposed 250 bed institution at Liberty New York.

Washington Tupper Lake N. Y Liberty Rogers Veterans Bureau

UMWA to Seek President’s Modification of Coal Plan

Officials of the United Mine Workers of America after a meeting with Secretary Davis plan to press President Harding to modify the coal strike plan. They want any arbitration commission decision to be binding on all operators nationwide.

Washington United Mines Workers of America Labor Davis Harding Arbitration Commission

George Washington HQ Trustees Urge Local Cooperation

Trustees of the George Washington headquarters property warn that the city ordinance imposes fines for defacing the building or removing warning signs set by trustees. They thank local residents for cooperation in preserving the historic site and urge continued vigilance to prevent vandalism.

George Washington Braddock and Cork Streets

Sunday School Picnic at Grace Lutheran Church

A large group from Grace Lutheran Church and its Sunday school enjoyed a picnic yesterday at the Opequon on the Millwood road. Attendees traveled by car and bus and were served ice cream and lemonade. The afternoon featured baseball, etiquette games, sliding boards and swimming.Two baseball teams formed with pitchers Rev A A Kelly and Bill Ritenour. Kelly’s side won 9 to 5. Umpire was J L Maphis, revenue commissioner, who noted some calls were a bit out of order.

Grace Lutheran Church Opequon Millwood A.A. Kelly Bill” Ritenour J. L. Maphis the Revenue Kelly

Parrot Missing After Escape Near Braddock and Main

A parrot fled from a cage Tuesday evening and was last seen heading toward North Braddock and Main Streets. A reward is offered for its return to Dr. E C Yost at 438 Fairmont Avenue.

North Braddock Main Sts Fairmont Avenue

Letter to the Times Defends Lee Against Gettysburg Charge Claim

Andrew H. Allen of New York writes to The New York Times defending Robert E. Lee and criticizing a Gettysburg article that called Longstreet the Confederate commander. He insists Lee would have won with Jackson and condemns the piece as an injustice to Lee, whom he portrays as humane, beloved by his army, and greater in defeat than in victory.

Andrew H. Allen New York New York Times Gettysburg Longstreet Northern Virginia Lee Pickett Stonewall Jackson the Times Marse Robert

Community theatre lineup at the Empire

The Empire presents a week of films and stars Clara Kimball Young Anita Stewart Jean Paige and William S Hart. A great show every night with matinees and evening performances promising top Paramount pictures and Vitagraph productions. Will you be there.

Empire Clara Kimball Young Anita Stewart Vitagraph Jean Paige Paramount Picture WM. S. Hart

Win Orchard Supply Co Threshermen’s Supplies Ad

Orchard and garden staples advertised include Bordeaux Bluestone Lead Arsenate Pyrox Kayso spreader and special garden hose and nozzles. Threshermen's Supplies offer in a single-page ad for agricultural needs.

Empire Prices and Pictures at Front of Theatres

The Empire theatre advertises new features and prices for children and adults with showings alongside major city features. A separate notice orders Headquarters Company members to report for drill Thursday at 7 30 with strict attendance and uniform requirement.

the Empire America Hart Paramount

Fry Hearing Postponed In Police Court

J William Fry of Martinsburg West Virginia arrested during a Saturday raid for transporting liquor did not receive a hearing in police court. Fry sent back to Memorial Hospital for treatment as lawyers discussed the charge and a decision was pending.

Martinsburg Memorial Hospital J. William Fry W. Va Duri Valley Pike Fry Luttrell Winchester Evening Journal Queen Street Nannie Thompson Middleway Jefferson County Leo Sullivan Glengary Moundsville Penitentiary

Wedding Party Wiped Out in Train Collision

A family party of five traveling from Altoona to Erie to attend a wedding was killed when their car was struck by a locomotive at a railroad crossing in Greenville Pennsylvania. Among the dead were Edith Schultz the prospective bride Henry Schultz Mrs Mary Schultz Helen Schultz and Haymore Schultz Sr.

Greenville Altoona Erie Edith Schultz Henry Schultz Mary Schultz Helen Schultz Haymore Schultz

Blacksnake Killed With Axe On Harpers Ferry Farm

A seven and a half foot blacksnake was killed on L. E. Calvert's fruit farm near Harpers Ferry West Virginia after workers felled a decayed oak tree. The snake was cut in two with an axe and measured seven and a half feet with a tapeline. The body’s girth was nearly wrist-wide.

L. E. Calvert Harpers Ferry W. Va

Swanson Poised for Landslide Nomination Says Survey

A Baltimore Sun dispatch from Richmond reports political managers forecast a 30 000 to 35 000 Swanson victory in the August primary over Governor Davis. Swanson leads in most districts, with Davis' home Fifth and Ninth districts strong for Swanson, aided by Gray Silver’s Farm Bureau endorsement.

John R. Crown Berryville Clarke Courier Baltimore Sun Richmond Claude A. Gowanson United States Westmoreland “Davia Swanson Davis Harry St. George Tucker Silver Gray Silver American Farm Bureau Federation Farmers

Valley League Standings and Results Preview

Yesterday's results show Boyce defeats Woodstock 10 to 4 at Boyce Woodstock. Upcoming games include Strasburg at Front Royal Mt Jackson at Harrisonburg and New Market at Woodstock on Thursday.

Boyce Woodstock Mt. Jackson Harrisonburg Es Harrisonburg Winchester New Market Front ‘Royal Strasburg

Poems by Dr Woods on sale at Boyd’s Drug Store

Dr Woods poetry collection offered for sale at Boyd’s Drug Store, inviting readers to purchase. The itemlisting notes availability and price details for readers seeking literary works in a local pharmacy setting.

Boyd's Drug Store

Hutchinson to Speak at Clarke County Farmers Union Meeting

Prof T B Hutchinson Y P L will address the Clarke County Farmers Union Thursday at 8 pm in the courthouse Berryville on lime and alfalfa. He will repeat the talk in Warren County Front Royal Thursday at 8 pm. Farmers urged to attend.

T. B. Hutchinson Clarke County Farmers Union Court House Berryville Hutchinson Virginia Hutchingon Warren Kgsday Aéert Front Royal R. B. Crawford

Yard Party Set For August 2 At Burnts Factory

Loyal workers at Burnts Factory invited to a yard party on August 2 marked by a Bible class and community gathering. The notice emphasizes camaraderie and workplace unity amid shift schedules.

Russians at Hague Conference Face Collapse on Property Claims

The Hague July 12 The morning session at the conference on Russian affairs focused on private property issues but ended in confusion. Maxim Litvinoff said further meetings were unlikely as non Russians demand Russian promises on compensation and guarantees tied to future credit and loans.

Associated Press the Hague Maxim ‘Litvinoff

Stricken While Playing Tennis at Fort Loudoun

Maurice Grim 16 son of C. Frank Grim of East Cop street was taken ill with acute appendicitis while playing tennis yesterday evening at Fort Loudoun Seminary courts. He was rushed by ambulance to Memorial Hospital, operated on, and is recovering well with no complications expected. He attends Winchester High School.

Maurice Grim C. Frank Grim East Cop Street Fort Loudoun Seminary Memorial Hospital Winchester High School

British Apple Exporter Reunites Family in Linden Virginia

Thomas Mathews, a well known British apple exporter active in Winchester for years, has returned from England with his family and rented a home in Linden, Warren County Virginia. Mrs Mathews and daughters Miss Trene Elsie and Cyril join him, delighted with their new surroundings. They plan to stay indefinitely, having often spent six months apart due to business.

Thomas Abot Aeporart Délin Winchester England Are Linden Warren County Mathews

Liquor Arrests Rise in Virginia June Roundup

R A Qúnniee federal prohibition director of Virginia reports June seizures included 72 illicit distilleries destroyed 861 gallons of illicit whiskey and 10 automobiles. Property seized valued at 13215 destroyed plus 8654 not destroyed. Arrests totaled 105 for June bringing year to date to 672 versus 791 for all of 1921. Woven wire fence ad notes Bailey Bros 12-1p-2¢.

R. A. Qunniee Federal Prohibition Director Virginia Federal Prohibition Unit Call Bailey Bros

Burley Visits Winchester For Fair Business

Thomas F. Burley Jr., former secretary of the local Chamber of Commerce and now in Morgantown West Virginia, arrived in Winchester for a day or two to handle duties as secretary and manager of the annual Winchester fair. He came from Bluefield West Virginia where he attended a gathering of chamber of commerce secretaries from across the state.

Thomas F. Burley, Jr Chamber of Commerce Morgantown W. Va Winchester Winchester Fair Mr. Burley Bluefield

Social Club Yard Party and Cake Sale

The Social Club of the Market and St. Marys Episcopal Church announce a yard party and cake sale at Mire Huff's home 302 Highland Ave Friday evening July 14 to benefit the New Carpet Fund. Public cordially invited.

St. M. E. Church Mire He Huff Highland Ave Friay New Carpet Fund

Will of J. B. Cooper Leaves Lutheran Bequests and Nephews

The J. B. Cooper will filed in the Corporation Court awards Mrs. Nettie Ryan life interest in property at the corner of Washington and Amherst, then to residuary legatee. Five nephews receive $1,000 each in trust. Substantial gifts go to Lutheran Pastors Fund, Roanoke College, Roanoke College funds, Roanoke College debt relief, and orphan and mission boards. Rest and residue go to Theological Seminary endowment and foreign and home missions boards. Estate valued at about $130,000 with bond of $180,000.

Lutheran Church J. B. Cooper Lewis FP T Tator J. Few Brown C. M. M. L. Cooper R. Frank Barr F. Yost Christ Hebron Wington and Amherst Streets Nettie Ryan Roanoke College Evangelical Lutheran Church Theological Seminary of United Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church In the United Synod

Winchester Aerie F. O. E. meeting Thursday July 13

All members of Winchester Aerie No. 824 are urged to attend a meeting on Thursday July 13. Candidates will be initiated and a smoker will be held. Also a position seeks a reliable woman to care for a little girl in the afternoon at 326 Amherst St.

Winchester Aerié F. O. E Amherst St

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