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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1922
Page
1
The receivers for Halltown Board Company announce their appointment and confirm ongoing administration. Details on assets, liabilities, and next steps are being prepared for creditors and stakeholders.
A bank notice reports net liabilities of roughly one hundred thousand dollars tied to a plant with reproductive value exceeding two hundred thousand. The secured position indicates strong creditor protection and an asset-backed claim.
Halltown West Virginia mill owned by Halltown Paper Board Co. filed for receivership in Jefferson County Circuit Court amid falling profits after 1920. Mrs. A McL Harrison, largest unsecured creditor and company president, backed the filing with support from R Gray Williams and Col J Forrest W Brown. Receivers foresee continued operation and profitability with creditor cooperation.
A series of explosions shattered windows in a six story warehouse at 10 Jane Street. Fire Lieutenant J. J. Schoppmeyer died and three other firemen were injured as debris struck occupants of nearby Greenwich Village tenements. Patric Driscoll of Star Publishing said 1,000,000 pounds of news print paper valued at $300,000 were stored there, with additional paper owned by the New York Tribune also in the wrecked building.
Orchardists are urged to apply spray No 9 using Bordeaux mixture 445 60 with one pound of arsenate of lead per fifty gallons. Targeted for bitter rot crowd fruit spot codling moths and lesser apple worm. Pippins and other susceptible varieties need this final spray for long keeping fruit. J R Dushane secretary Fred Co Fruit Growers Association and County Agent.
Funeral services were held Monday for Peter Fuqua 82 at the home of his son-in law and daughter in Carper's Valley. Death followed a stroke a week earlier from paralysis. Interment was in Green Hill Cemetery Berryville with Rev. Nathan Mannard officiating. He is survived by a daughter Mrs Hart a son William Fuqua of Buffalo plus brothers Fletcher and Robert and sister Mrs Annie Overstreet.
The Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Association announces opening day free admission for ex service men with tickets for all attractions. Plans include a memorial gate at the fairgrounds entrance and a first rate horse race on Tuesday. The American Legion booth and Ladies Auxiliary are invited to participate, with Robert Y. Conrad Post as guests on opening day. Winchester and Frederick County residents show strong support for this year’s show.
A recital is planned Friday night at Centenary Church in Ip-1t. Performers and program details are not fully listed in the text.
Jacob Neff Brenaman former deputy commissioner of insurance and Democratic state committee secretary died of heart trouble in Murphy's Hotel Richmond. Funeral conducted by Rev Charles L. King with interment in Hollywood Cemetery. Attendees included State Democratic Chairman H F Byrd Governor Trinkle Senator Swanson former Governor Mann Congressman Harrison and other friends serving as honorary pallbearers.
Mrs. Lucy Ames Meade will address the public on Peace in Winchester on Wednesday July 19 at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South. The Virginia WCTU president, Mrs. Laura Hoge, announced the event and midweek prayers will be moved to July 19. The speaker then travels to Harrisonburg July 20 for an address at the State Normal School.
Mr Charles H Forsyth of South Braddock street has been ill for a week and after a slightly improved report yesterday he passed a restless night and suffered a sinking spell today.
Church of Christ hosts a lawn social at L. J. Hoekman 324 West Water Street Thursday evening. Headquarters Company ordered to drill Thursday night at 7 30, no excuse accepted, wear uniform. Yard party July 20 109 E Clifford St benefit centenary. Hear Bear the Tenor Sing at the Musical Recital Friday night.
The Geological Survey notes a growing cave tourism industry in the Shenandoah Valley. New caverns such as Endless Caverns and Shenandoah Caverns near Mount Jackson attract automobilists and railway travelers, with vivid formations photographed by C Pred Barr.
A brief notice marks Constance Tal Madge in A Pair of Silk Stockings at the Empire Theatres daily program pages promote the back page pictures and a lighthearted comedy.
Equity Grounds hosts a 3 PM baseball game between Mt Jackson and Winchester with a lopsided 17 to 1 score. A separate civil meeting is scheduled for Thursday July 20 at 9 30 AM at the Friends Meeting House on Washington Street.
Public notice bans street sprinkling from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and prohibits any sprinkling after 8:00 p.m. Issued by the Water Committee Chairman and City Manager.
Virginia crop prospects improve with total wheat and corn gains. Wheat on farms fell short of earlier hopes as weather hindered harvest but overall production expected near 54 million bushels. Corn acreage up two percent with strong tobacco district growth and good condition across regions.
A campaign schedule lists July 20 at 8 p m in White Post July 25 at 8 p m in Berryville and July 28 at 8 p m at Pierces School for public discussion of campaign issues.
Orchard S supply Co announces strong, well built baskets priced for summer fruit. Gasoline engines and betting in stock for many uses. Potts and Potts J H Cooley and J P Chamberlain announce closing at 8 o'clock July 1 during hot weather.
Public invited to a yard party held on the church lawn in Kernstown Virginia in July 2021. The brief notice lists ages 17 to 41 as attendees or participants.
At a Fort Worth dance hall approximately 100 striking men seized four non-union workers under 25 taken six miles away, stripped, lashed with leather straps, and warned to leave. Several shots fired. authorities notified.
Leonard Johnson an A B C stable rider employed by Oklahoma oil magnate B. B. Jones is at Memorial Hospital for heart leakage. Jones ordered full treatment and nursing. Johnson fell ill last week at Audley near Berryville and Admiral Grayson was summoned to assist.
Brooke county authorities and state police moved to arrest striking miners and others linked to the Cliftonville clash that killed Sheriff H. H. Duvall and wounded others. Forty five men were jailed in Wellsburg and Wheeling with more expected as a crackdown on possible non union mine operations proceeds.
Winchester Boy Scouts plan an eight day camp at Cedar Creek five miles west of town. Departure is set for 4 am Thursday with equipment check in at the Reform Day School room. A mass meeting at 7:30 pm tonight invites all Scouts and parents to prepare and receive final instructions.
A special session of the council is called for 8 o clock this evening to consider the committee report relating to a bond issue for water and sewer improvements.
President will send telegrams directing all bituminous mines to resume operations and may request governors to furnish military protection. State troops could be used if needed, and federal troops may be employed to handle the situation.
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