13 Jul 1922
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1922
Page
1
Washington debate centers on York Imperial Market policy with officials urging continuation of a firm stance amid ongoing discussions and potential economic implications. The issue involves local governance and market regulation considerations affecting stakeholders.
Fruit grower delegates from New York to West Virginia met in Washington at Center Market to discuss crop estimates for apples and peaches in the southern United States. Virginia projections show No. 1 fruit limited to 600000 barrels with cedar rust hurting York Imperial prospects while first grade Yorks remain in demand.
Mr and Mrs Frank J Brindle Will K Brindle Miss Nota lie and Mr and Mrs C O McKee from Wilmington Ohio were among visiting touring party in Winchester today.
Two white men and four unidentified negroes dead and 48 injured in a Missouri Pacific flyer wreck east of Kansas City when it collided with a freight train amid order confusion. A nearby Shriners picnic prompted rapid first aid from physicians and order members helping clear debris.
The Purcellville baseball team lost 12 to 3 to Winchester yesterday afternoon in an exhibition game attended by a fair-sized crowd. Patton and Peery pitched for Winchester, Potts for Purcellville, and Winchester plans a league game at Woodstock on Friday.
A dozen Timberville fruit growers visited orchards in the Winchester district on Tuesday and were entertained at H. F. Byrd’s country home near Berryville. The party included Garber Zeigler Driver Hoover Minnick Bowman Crist and others and returned to Timberville late in the afternoon.
Sgt and Mrs Frank Be Duntley and their small daughter Grace Mina nerva have returned to Lexington Virginia from a visit with Mrs Duntley’s parents Mr and Mrs Fred Schmidt. They are accompanied by Mrs Merines Castleman and her son Marshall. Duntley teaches military tactics at Virginia Military Institute during the term and will direct the summer civilian training camp at Camp Meade Maryland before returning to Lexington.
A notice from Carpers Valley Church announces a gathering on Saturday July 15 1922 at the church. The brief item records the event location and date for parishioners.
Anita Stewart appears as Rosamond in Sowing the Wind at the Empire Theatre described as her greatest film and a lesson for everyone. Tomorrow a famous story The Prodigal Judge is touted as one of the best pictures on the market today. Ip 185 head livestock at Pryce's sale July 18.
Mason guaranteed tires with tubes offered at Ramsburg Auto Supply Co. with various sizes listed and prices. The ad notes limited time free tube offers and stock availability, promoting a “You Pay Less Here” slogan. Also mentions orchard and garden supplies and threshermen’s needs.
A group of Virginia Valley workers recruited to shovel coal for Baltimore and Ohio Railroad locomotives quit and returned home after clashes with union railroaders. Detectives were present to protect remaining workers as trains were routed to Winchester and supplied from sidings.
Charles P. Kremer, a clerk at W. B. Snider and Sons on North Market street, was struck by glass from a bursting pop bottle while placing drinks in a refrigerator. An artery was severed, and Dr. C. R. Anderson tied and sutured the artery. Kremer received treatment, then was sent home on South Kent street, kept quiet per doctor orders.
Ralph Hepburn rode an Indian motorcycle to win the 300 mile national championship at Wichita and led at the 200 mile mark adding two more titles to Indian's season. The event featured 14 top racers and was among the most hotly contested in years, with Indian securing four of five championships so far.
The Prog pendent party of Virginia based in Leesburg under manager Charles H. Shipman is mailing campaign literature statewide. It promises a high class United States Senate candidate to be named later and endorses modifying the Volstead act to aid returning soldiers and Confederates, arguing the eighteenth amendment has failed.
William Goss son of Mrs Lucy Goss of this city underwent an operation at Fort McHenry to relieve knee wound from World War I. He was wounded by a machine gun bullet on the French front and had been a patient there for six weeks. His younger brother Marion Goss went to the hospital to be with him.
Pay your subscription during this month in advance for one year or six months and save the discount. James Fultz aged 25 years a farmer was drowned yesterday while bathing in the Shenandoah river near Shenandoah Page county He is thought to have been seized with cramps A widow and child survive and also his father Newton Fultz
R B Mitchell will leave today for Chicago to undertake a post graduate course and return August 17. Regular hours will be kept in Edinburg Woodstock and Strasburg on his return.
The State Corporation Commission granted a charter to the Virginia Cigar Company Incorporated of Harrisonburg Virginia with capital limits from twenty thousand to fifty thousand dollars. Frank Gould president W C Harlin secretary and E S Figen all of Harrisonburg are named officers to deal in tobacco and confections of all kinds.
Marvin Walters of the Cather garage on North Market Street sustained head injuries when a rim blew off a car wheel on Tuesday afternoon. He is recovering at Memorial Hospital where Dr. R M Glass treated him.
Bishop William Cabell Brown of the Episcopal diocese of Virginia returns to Winchester after a week visiting other parts of the diocese this summer. Wanted reliable woman to care for little girl in the afternoon. Apply to 326 Amherat St. iptt.
Section 5 sets sprinkler taxes at 3 for each hand unit and 5 for a continuous sprinkler. It bans running sprinklers after 8 pm and prohibits street sprinkling from 7 pm to 6 am. Violations incur water shutoff and a 5 fine.
A prolonged heat wave grips the Shenandoah Valley with 96 to 98 degree shade readings and sun exposures over 120 degrees. The Weather Bureau foresees little relief for 24 hours as local showers may occur. many residents seek cooler porches and breezes. The dog day season begins, bringing lethargy and damp mustiness, though the old dog stereotype is debunked by canine authorities.
All members of Winchester Aerie F C E No 824 are urgently requested to attend a meeting on Thursday July 13. Candidates will be initiated and a smoker will follow. Secretary indicates 12 to 1 p.m.
The body of a white woman about 35, Hebrew, 190 pounds, with throat cut and arm wound, was found behind a fence on Valley Road near Rolling Road Golf Club, Catonsville. A Washington newspaper and a blackjack were nearby, with scattered bloodstained clothing along the highway and signs of a violent struggle.
A large crowd of striking miners surrounded the Wilson mines in Wilson Junction Pennsylvania to force non union workers from pits. Sheriff Llewelyn dispersed the mob and state troops were posted after more unrest. About 4000 men gathered overnight for the march.
Yesterday's results in Harrisonburg saw Mt. Jackson beat Harrisonburg 8 to 7 in 12 innings. Front Royal defeated Strasburg 6 to 5 in 11 innings. Today's schedule lists New Market at Woodstock, with Friday's games Harrisonburg at New Market and Winchester at Woodstock postponed from July 4.
Miss Cora Anna Brooks daughter of Dillon Run Hampshire county married David Samuel Rhodes merchant of Middletown Virginia in a Martinsburg ceremony at Winchester Avenue Christian Church. The couple honeymoon at Orpheum Springs and will reside in Middletown after July 26. The bride earlier nursed Mrs Hershel Borden and the family notes her skill and fine disposition.
Parrot escaped Tuesday from a cage near North Braddock and Main Streets. Reward offered for return to Dr. C. Yost at 438 Fairmont Avenue. Also an ad seeks a young man with business experience for a position, 13-1p-2t.
All members of Headquarters Company are ordered to report to drill Thursday at 7:30 with no excuse. Wear uniform. Bailey Bros. unloads woven wire fence. The Social Club of Market St ME Church hosts a yard sale and cake sale at Mrs James Huff 302 Highland Ave on July 14 for carpet fund.
A cryptic item notes a strike or labor action causing a slump in a present trouble period. Details are sparse with limited readable names or places.
War Department may issue orders to move troops to cities hit by railroad strike as weeks of tension rise. Postmaster General reports a 50 000 vehicle motor fleet could be mobilized within 24 hours if mail service is disrupted. Baltimore and Ohio announces 365 Mikado locomotives ordered as unions urge calm.
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