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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1923

Page

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Wreck At Kernstown Injures Four In Collision

A collision on the Valley pike near Kernstown at the Baltimore & Ohio crossing crushed two autos the Jewett touring car and an Elcar, injuring four people none fatally. Witnesses differ on cause as cars slid into a tele phone pole and wreckage tangled.

Valley Pike Baltimore & Ohio Kernstown Winchester Jewett Alcar Franklin Jeans Brunswick Winchester Memorial Hospital Migs Viola Sterling Point-of-Rocks Memorial Hospital Alberta Mohler Elcar William Jeans Pike Maryland Jeans Elear Alds Mr. Boyer Boyer Das E Ford Shenandoah County William N. Jeans Nellie Elliott Alberta Mohier

Girl 14 Killed While Escaping for Love

Fourteen year old Madeline Russo, arrested at the marriage license bureau in June to marry a man she pursued, died early today after a rope of bed sheets used to escape from the Children's Society Home on upper Fifth Avenue broke. A patrolman and taxi driver witnessed her slipping from an upper window ledge, her figure fading against the dark wall as the rope parted.

New York Madeline Russo Arriage License Bureau Children’s Society Upper Fifth Avenue

Subscriptions Due By July 31 At Discount

City subscribers urged to pay in advance by July 31 to qualify for a monthly discount offered by The Evening Star.

For Sale 2 Ton Pierce Arrow Truck Rebuilt and Guaranteed

For sale a two ton Pierce Arrow truck recently rebuilt and guaranteed perfect. Contact MOTOR CO for details and inspection arrangements.

Pierce Arrow Motor Co

Winchester Trips Strasburg 6 to 1 In Exhibition

Winchester defeats Strasburg 6 to 1 at the focal park in an exhibition game. Sehrs for Winchester limited Strasburg to two hits while Tennant started for Strasburg and was relieved by Beaman. Multiple players contributed in scoring with Poole Norris Ruppert and Robbins delivering key hits.

Winchester Strasburg Focal Park Wink Sehrel Tennant Beamary Rudd Doyle Woodring Norris Ruppert Robbins Thomas Link Bell Balthis Wise Oir Garrett Cen Ter Schroll Rinker Poole Lloyd Ereed Beaman Secrol Mitchell Balthia Liocyd Beanman Schroll Ruppert Red Short Wooding Beamans Gounder

Notice of goods and staff requests from Hodgson and Brown

Notice advertises a full line of buttons and charms at popular prices from Hodgson & Brown. It also seeks a good old man by year with application to J. R DusHane.

Hodgson & Brown J. R Dushane

Yard Party Benefit Baseball Team at White Hall

A benefit baseball event is announced for White Hall on Saturday night July 21 to support a local team. Proceeds aid the players and community activities.

White Hall

Water supply debated as council weighs new sources

The council held a lengthy session last night addressing the city’s water crisis. Proposals ranged from buying an extra spring to curb waste at the Robinson Ice plant and to extending sewer outlets, with no action taken yet but a plan to have the water committee investigate and report a remedy.

Robinson Ice Plant Ice Plant Corporation Trenary Robinson Rouss Spring Henry Winchester Merryman Spring W. A. Baker Messrs C. W. Trenary W. A. Sale Co. P. McVicar J. Geo. Baetjer L. F. Cooper Fred A. Robinson J. H. Henry W. Nelson Page R. Anderson H. B. Grimm Walter Barnett R. Gray Williams Frederick Jland Corporation Stonewall Avenue Lee Street Virginia Minstrels

Wanted Woman for General Housework at 214 W Cork Street

Help wanted notice seeking a woman for general housework. Miss Mary Byrd listed at 214 West Cork Street. 13 1p tf.

Mary Byrd W. Cork Street

Fire breaks out in rear of Empire Theatre

A minor blaze in the coal bin behind the Empire Theatre caused big smoke but little damage. Firefighters arrived quickly and extinguished the fire, which may have been caused by spontaneous combustion. Manager Baker noted ongoing trouble with youths from a nearby cave and warned they would be turned over to police if found in the theatre again.

Othe Empire Theatre Baker Winchester Inn McCrory Main Street

Kiwanis to Meet Elks In Big Baseball Show Tomorrow

The Kiwanis baseball club, after a promising start, challenges the Elks tomorrow at 3 30 p m at the league ball park. Lineups list Kiwanis M B Clowe M Hamberger Andy Bell H Brown Ashley Sprint W Ramsey R Cather Bob Barton Phil Williams W J Hicks L Hollis Paul Beck and Elks Sandy Baker B Breckenridge H Lamp W Hottle P Plank L Maphis C Pifer F J Schneiderhan C A Bahiman Andy Vance William Harloe.

Kiwanians Elks Kiwanis M. B. Clowe M. Hamberger Andy Bell H. Brown Ashley Sprint W. Ramsey

Souls for Sale at Empire Tonight and Tomorrow

Rupert Hughes's Souls for Sale plays at the Empire with two evening shows. A 2 reel Murray comedy opens both shows and the comedy closes each program. Call Cooper Merchandise and Oil Co or Lawrence Hollis to contribute preserves.

Murray the Empire BOY Scouts Cooper Merchandise and Oil& Co Lawrence Hollis

Charlie Murray Empire Tonight Screen Reels

The listing advertises Charlie Murray in a two reel comedy plus an eight reel feature Souls for Sale at the Empire. It notes shows tonight and again tomorrow with timing 10 to 17 39c. One page advertisement lists the studio life theme and Hollywood satire as the program.

Hollywood

Woman's Democratic Club Meeting Postponed to July 24

Notice states the Woman's Democratic Club meeting is postponed to Tuesday July 24. The ad lists room for rent in a furnished house with modern conveniences and directs inquiries to Miss Mary Byrd at 214 West Cork St.

Woman's Democratic Club Mary Byrd West Cork St

John Robinson Circus Parade Dazzles Baltimore Streets

The John Robinson circus rolled through downtown Baltimore amid a loud display of elephants, bands, and wagons. The 500 horses and 800 performers arrived by rail, unveiling "Peter Pan in Animal Land" with 800 cast, 24 singing horses, and notable acts under "Cheerful" Gardner. Truxton Goodrell, linked to a murder case, is mentioned in a side note about a court appearance and related testimony.

John Robinson Circus Baltimore and Ohio Aroande Fairgrounds Erin Esate Gon Peter Pan Animal Land Peter Taylor Wilt Migs Julian Rogers Verne Hauser Billie Burton Gardner

Moose Meeting Planned to Complete Loyal Order Organization

A Loyal Order of Moose meeting is set for Thursday at eight o'clock in the Friendship Fire Company hall to finish forming the permanent organization. The Junior Lodge will hold its first meeting Friday at 7 30 p m at the same location.

MOOSE The Loyal Order of Moose Friendship Fire Company

Camp Gear Drop at Centenary Reformed Church

All personal equipment must be brought to Centenary Reformed Church on Saturday July 21 between 9 A M and 2 P M. Hugh McKee is Camp Director and announces the event.

Centenary Reformed Hugh M’kee

Yard Party at Centenary Reformed Church

A yard party sale is planned at Centenary Reformed Church on Wednesday and Thursday July 25-26. Part of proceeds will go to the Red Cross. Sell your eggs poultry and cream to H D Albin agent Fairmont Creamery Co.

Centenary Reformed Church Red Cross H. D. Albin Fairmont Creamery Co

Strayed Mare Notched Ear Reported Near Water St

Strayed or stolen mare from Dr Glass pasture a tall bay about 1000 pounds with a notch in the left ear. Liberal reward for information leading to recovery. Contact Perry Wright 109 Water Street.

Ridge School Yard Party Planned for July 21

The Ladies' Aid announces a yard party at Ridge School and Macedonia Church on July 21. Doors open in the morning and invitations are extended to all residents.

Ridge School Macedonia Church Ladies’ Aid Macedonia

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