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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1924

Page

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Man Sues Richmond Hospital Over Ant Bites Torture Claim

George H. Anderson of Frederick County sues Stuart Circle Hospital Richmond seeking 50000 for alleged torture and negligence after a fall left him with a fractured leg. He says ants gnawed exposed flesh while he lay injured for days, worsening his condition and causing extreme distress. The case, docketed in Richmond, is pursued against hospital authorities.

Stuart Circle Hospital Richmond George H. Anderson Frederick County Stcas Anderson F. M. C. Anderson Trone Curtis Ancon Crystal Ice Portor Lodge Biks Magles Richmond Board of Health Winchester Richmond Hospital James ‘A. ‘Anderson Peel Company Chiiond

Winchester to Fighmond Road Delightful Trip

Lewis C. Williams president of the Richmond Automobile Club joined the Virginia State Bar Association meeting in Winchester by car. He praised the Fredericksburg to Winchester route via Chancellorsville and Culpeper noting mostly paved roads with gravel and sand stretches totaling about 170 miles from Richmond. Williams said opening the Richmond to Charlottesville leg via Louisa will connect to the Orange Culpeper road, leaving five miles for contract this month, expanding access to Piedmont and Shenandoah regions.

Carter W. Wormeley Virginia State Bar Association Winchester Lewis C. Williams Richmond Automobile Club Fredericksburg Williams Richmond Weedinewaer Highway Commission Chancellorsville Rapitan River Culpeper Virginia Bel Ridge Chester Gap U. S Shenandoah Valley Staunton Charlottesville Louisa Orange-Culpeper Piedmont Shenandoah Bar’ Association

Friendship Meeting Sets Reel Team Tryout and Uniform Pickups

Captain F. W. Forney calls a Monday night meeting to organize the reel team and distribute uniforms for the Harrisonburg trip. All members urged to attend.

Harrisonburg F. W. Forney

Music at George Washington Dinner and Sacred Program

Next Sunday the George Washington restaurant hosts a dinner for $1.25. A sacred music program by the Washington Orchestra from Empire Theatre will be held in the grain dining room between six and eight o clock.

George Washington Washington Orchestra Empire Theatre Grain

Special Sunday Dinner at The George Washington Hotel

The George Washington Hotel offers a special Sunday dinner on July 20 1924 priced at 1.25 per cover. The menu features cream of fowl or beef broth with sago, roast Vermont turkey, top sirloin, sides, desserts, coffee and tea. Music by The Washington Orchestra from 6 to 8 pm in the main restaurant, with dining from 12 to 2 and 6:30 to 8:30 pm.

Kalamazoo Vermont New York Washington Orchestra Empire Theatre

Two Die in Richmond Car Crash Killings

In Richmond Virginia two men died and a third man was injured in an early morning collision between two automobiles. The victims were Thomas Cavan, 28, and William Wollseifer, 26.

Associated Press Richmond Thomas Cavan William Wollseifer M.r. Harris

Water melons stored near B. and O. station

Water melons rest on ice at Robinson Cold Storage near the B and O passenger station. RAMACCIOTTI is listed among the names in the front office records and the entry notes a shipment date around 18 1p 31 F.

Robinson

McVicar withdraws sale after church protest over filling station

Mr. McVicar calls off a deal with Standard Oil to sell corner property near Grace Lutheran Church after Congregation Grace Lutheran Church protested the planned gasoline filling station. He loses a large anticipated profit and defers to the church wishes while Standard Oil contemplates a new site.

McVicar Charles P. McVicar Standard Oil Company Grace Lutheran Churcch Xould Ee Ay Neo Beer Tantania Jacent Churanene Ae Standard People Oil Company Standard Oil Stump

Nashville $1,000,000 endowment fund for negro education announced

Dr. Pereee Every McKenzie announces completion of a $1,000,000 endowment for Fisk University to fund teachers salaries. The fund, supported by a $500,000 offer from General Education Pollard and contributions from major northern cities, marks a historic southern grant for black education.

Associated Press Nashville Pereee Every McKenzie University Ereieret Clinton B. Fisk General Education Pollard New York S Caio An En Joe Fund New, York Delphia Chicago Cleveland Anticipee Fisk Euaetea Pisk Paul Cravath McKenzie James A. Myers Lady Astor Tink Queek O J Fisk University Jubilee Singers Queen Victoria Europe

For Sale Selma Home of Late A R Pendleton

For sale a Selma residence once owned by A R Pendleton along fifteen acres listed under 19-19-3t with unspecified terms.

Selma A. R Pendleton

Old Fashioned Table D'Hote Dinner Menu

A vintage hotel menu lists a South of New York dinner with a one dollar Table D Hote De Luxe option. It features a Caesar of celery, Cream of Chicken, various meats, hot biscuits, corn, beans, and desserts including fresh fruit, ice cream, and lemon custard. Beverages include coffee, iced tea, and milk.

Verzi's New Jazz Kings to Perform at Empire All Week

The Empire Theatre announces nightly performances next week featuring the Washington Empire Orchestra and Joe Verzi's eight member jazz band. Shows run at 8 45 for about twenty minutes with no price increase. The Virginia Serenaders join as dancers with a lineup including Joe Verzi, Walter Sue, C Clark, Fr Creager, Bard Wright, Leonard March, Roland Humphrey, and Lewis Spiker. Information at the theatre office on Rouss Avenue 444.

Empire Theatre Washington Empire Orchestra Joe Verzi Virginia Serenaders Walter Sue C Clark Hellcon Fr Creager Bard Wright Leonard March Roland Humphrey Lewis Spiker Floyd C. Wheeler The Empire

Davis Maps Maine Campaign Swing For August Nomination

John W. Davis heads north along the Maine coast with campaign manager Clem L. Shaver choosing August 11 for formal notification. He plans a nighttime address to a nationwide radio audience from Seven Hundred Acres Island near Rockland, with stops in Bath and Islesborough to meet supporters.

Associated Press Rockland Express Isleborough Clem L. Shaver West Virginia John W. Davis Maine Rockland Charles Dana Gibson Mr. Davis A Viser Frank Li. Polk Ofatéte Wilson Tarzan Rtad New York Islesborough Davis Portland Kennebeck River

Fire Destroys Small Playhouse Behind Scully Home

A small playhouse on the Scully property at South Stewart street burned at 2:20 this morning. John Scully reported the alarm after waking to flames. Loss estimated around 100 dollars. cause not determined. Sparks reportedly ignited an awning at Dr. Robert M. Glass’ South Washington street home, startling the Glass family until firefighters extinguished the fire.

John S. Scully Stewart Street Scully Robert M. Glass Washington’ Street Glass

Gas Price Cut Half Cent In State By Major Oil Firms

Gasoline was reduced one cent a gallon in Maryland West Virginia North Carolina New Jersey and Washington DC and half a cent in Virginia and South Carolina by Standard Oil Company of New Jersey. The Texas Company and Gulf Refining Company matched the cut. Lost license tag No 81534 reward. Return to Star Office.18-18-21

Associated Press New York Standard Oil Company of New Jersey Maryland West Virginia North Carolina Washington, D. C Virginia South Carolina Texas Company Gulf Refining Company Star Office

Lutherans Prepare for Fifth Annual Reunion at Shenandoah Caverns

The fifth annual Lutheran reunion will be held at Shenandoah Caverns near Mount Jackson on Thursday July 31 at 10 45 a m with addresses from notable church leaders including Rev L H Lohr Rev Edgar Z Pence Rev R E B Galladay Rev C F D D Rev George S Bearden and Rev Dr J A Moreh commissioner to Europe for the National Lutheran Council Musical features are arranged under Oak H J Benchoff with assistants Miss Helen Morrison Mary Bair Bowman and Edith Gregory Attendance is expected from Winchester Stephens City Strasburg Woodstock and surrounding Virginia towns. parish teachers will attend the Lutheran Training School at Fishburne Military Academy August 6 onward.

Winchester Staunton North D. D Columbus Ohio C. F George 8. Bearden Fame Broon J. A. Moreh Euro National Lutheran Council Oak H. J. Benchoff Woodstock Helen Morrison Mary Bair Bowman Edith Gregory Annesteee Stephens City Strasburg Vhirginia Valrd

Empire Announces Splendid Program For Next Week

The Empire presents a full weekly slate with daily matinees at 2:30 and shows from 2 to 11. Prices stay 10c children 16c balcony 25c adults. Monday and Tuesday feature The Fighting Coward from Magnolia, with Ernest Torrence and Mary Astor. Also Fox News and a Virginia Serenaders jazz show at 8:30. Washington orchestra plays nightly. Wednesday and Thursday offer Black Oxen with Corrine Griffith and Conway Tearle. Friday showcases Jackie Coogan in Trouble with added Aesop fables. Saturday presents The Shooting of Dan McGrew with Barbara La Marr and Lew Cody plus Empire orchestra.

Empire Arr Eig Paramount Picture Productio Booth Tarkington Magnolia Ernest Torrence Cullen Landis Mary Astor Noah Beery Phyllis Haver Fox News Famous Players California Joe Verzi Virginia Serenaders East Washington Orchestra the Empire Gertrude Atherton Corrine Griffith Conway’ Tearle Miss Griffith Conway Tearle Jackie Coogan Dan McGrew Robert Service Barbara la Marr Percy Marmont Mae Busch Lew Cody Far North Empire Orchestra

Gas Attack Suspect Seen By Several In Town

Reported incident involves a man described as slender with dark complexion, about 36, seen traveling in Forese. Witnesses recall a jewelry ring sale attempt and a May 23.60 purchase. authorities urge caution as police investigate possible gas attack links.

Misey Murray Nonce

Auto Wreck Near Valley Pike Injures Man

Reported collision at the Lillis property near Valley Pike at about 6 30 o clock left a Buick damaged and gasoline soaked road. John Sencindiver in the other car and the Lillis boys claimed the other driver failed to yield while attempting to pass.

John Sencindiver Stephens Lillis

Miss Lacy and Herbon Wiser Visit Winchester Pastor Link

Miss Lacy and Herbon Wiser arrive in Clarksville Tennessee on a visit to Miss Virgin. The Rev Dr Margaret, formerly of Winchester, is noted as her father’s pastor at the PZ Church in Winchester.

Margaret Scity Bi Cclarksville, Tenn Virgin Lacy Winchester

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Stuart Hospital Case Board OF Health Fighmond Road George Washington Hotel Eoes Ramacciotti McViccar Fisk University At Nashville, Tenn New Yor Michigan Ian Mik Verzi Dawg Bath Station Caverns Lutheran Training School Fishburne Military Academy Pla Tn Va West Ae Remnant M. B.le Miss Lacy Herbon Wiser
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