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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1928

Page

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Carranza's Funeral Train Returns Home From U S

The body of Captain Emilio Carranza is taken home aboard a special funeral train. A guard of honor of four American officers and fourteen enlisted men accompanies the casket draped with U S and Mexican flags past crowds in New York.

Associated Press Carranza Emile Carranza United States Mexico Mexico City Lindbergh Sebastian Carranza Washington New York Emilio Carranza Seventh Avenue Pennsylvania Station Caranza Calles Coolidge Broadway Catafalque United States Army Guard of Honor International Bridge

Firemen To Give Annual Yard Party

The South End Hose Company hosts its annual yard party on Thursday Friday and Saturday nights July 26 27 and 28 in front of their hall on West Monmouth Street Winchester residents can enjoy the Winchester Concert Band and John Anderson's Harmony Boys as added musical acts. Donations are sought for a good cause with solicitors rallying community support. Hickory Camp No 37 and Circle No 38 plan a social trip to Williamsport Md on Sunday July 22. Davis Home Made mayonnaise advertised for order with flavor appeal.

South End Hose Company West Monmouth Street Winchester John Anderson Harmony Boys

Special July Rate for Mail Subscriptions

The Evening Star offers a $3.00 per year in advance mail subscription rate with a pay now save discount. This notice invites subscribers to renew under the promotional pricing for July.

THE Evening Star

Big Bill Tilden Dropped From Davis Cup Team

The United States Davis Cup squad removed Bill Tilden II from the team amid an amateur rules violation probe. The action, announced in Paris and New York, followed coverage of matches in Wimbledon reported in newspapers.

Associated Press Paris United States Lawn Tennis Association Bill” Tilden Philadelphia Tilden Joseph Wear Samuel H. Collom Wear Collom New York William T. Tilden Summer Hardy California Lawn Tennis Association New York World San Francisco Chronicle William T. Tilden, II

Mrs Townsend of Stephens City Dies at 79

Mrs Amanda Margaret Townsend widow of Rev Sylvanus Townsend and longtime Stephens City resident died last night aged 79 after years of illness. She actively served the Methodist church and is survived by two daughters Mrs Virginia Weaver of Baltimore and Mrs Robert Lemley of Stephens City two sons Ernest Weaver of Philadelphia and Dr W G Weaver of Baltimore several sisters and brothers. Funeral at the Methodist Church Friday at 10 30 AM.

Amanda Margaret Townsend Sylvanus Townsend Stephens City Townsend Virginia Weaver Baltimore Robert Lemley Ernest Weaver Philadelphia W. G. Weaver Emma Annie Charlie Weaver L. A. Adams Manuel Success Frank Weaver Nineveh William and Miranda Weaver Methodist

Means freed after two year prison term in prohibition conspiracy case

Gaston B. Means former justice department agent and figure in the Daugherty probe was released from the Atlanta federal penitentiary after serving two consecutive two year sentences. He appeared before a U S commissioner and took pauper oaths to avoid two $10,000 fines plus extra 30 days imprisonment. Means had been jailed since May 22, 1925 for conspiracy to violate prohibition laws and bribery connected to Craeger Glass Casket Company operations.

Associated Press Atlanta, Ga Gaston B. Means Department of Justice Senate Daugherty Federal United States Means New York Craeger Glass Casket Company

Auction Promises Easier Terms and Small Payments

A historic ad touts a real auction with thousands of miles and easier terms. It claims last year’s sale sold all 30 cars offered, promising 30 sold again. Sold vehicles and payment terms implied by the listing.

Emmert's Dollar Day Ad Prices Corrected

Notice correcting pricing in Emmert's Dollar Day advertisement. Summer dresses listed at 9.95 should read 8.95 while dresses at 19.95 should be 16.95. Also an item for sale of cooking apples from eee jler's Packing House with page reference 7-9-1p-21.

Eee Jler’s

Stines sue Trotter over Summit Point auto wreck

J. P. Stine of Brucetown filed a damage suit in local justice court Tuesday against Herbert Trotter of Woodstock after a county road collision near Summit Point between Miss Virginia Stine’s Hudson coach and Trotter’s new Reo coupe. No injuries reported. both cars severely damaged.

J. P. Stine Brucetown Herbert Trotter Woodstock Stine Virginia Stine Winchester Trotter Summit Point Hudson Feagan Jefferson Motor Company

Virginia Tourism Ads Draw Global Inquiries

Richmond July 19. Executive secretary RE. Fippin cites Virginia’s state advertising reaching forty four and a quarter million appearances in nine months. Inquiries arrive from England, France, Germany, India, the Philippines, Australia, Russia and more as visitors plan trips and seek hotels and industrial locations. All inquiries are answered with information and booklets, with new ones in preparation.

Carter Wormbeley Richmond State Conservation and Development Commission RE. O. Fippin Virginia United States Commission England France Germany Philippine Islands Australia Hawaii Russia India Americas Frm Cuba Niagara Falls

Winchester Market Promises Ice Cold Watermelons

Winchester fruit and vegetable market advertises watermelons guaranteed to cut good at Robinson Cold Storage with phone contact 461.

Winchester Fruit and Vegetable Market Robinson Cold Storage

Special July Rate Now In Effect

Special July rate announced for customers of EE Evening Star service with reduced prices and temporary promotional terms running through the month.

EE _ EVENING STAR

State Highway Commission Takes Up New Projects

Harrisonburg Virginia July hearing before the State Highway Commission drew 3 000 attendees as counties pressed for seven new connections to West Virginia and 14 miles of the Eastside Highway. County delegations urged mileage allocation under the Vaughan act while Clarke Warren and Rockingham counties proposed routes and variations to extend the state system.

Harrisonburg Berryville Stuarts Draft Front Royal Luray Flkton Waynesboro State Highway Commission Shenandoah National Park Rockingham Page Augusta Counties Clarke County J. H. Funkhouser White Post Winchester-Front Royal Clarke Board of Supervisors Stonebridge Milldale Cedarville Winchester-Front Royal Pike Warren County Page County Bentonville Highway Commission Shirley Hugh B. Sproul Wade H. Massie Assembly Hall Blue Ridge Mountains John Marshall Manassas Gap Washington Roanoke Craig, Bathe Highland Counties Pendleton County W. Va South River Valley Cumberland Lexington Buffalo District Botetourt Craig County Allegheny Mountain Rangers Saltville West Virginia Summit Point North Frederick Frederick County Strasburg Cedar Creek Star Tannery North Mountain Brooks Gap Hard, County Rawley Springs Briery Pendleton Couty

Apple Growers Prospects for Early Varieties to England

Prospects for consignments of early apple varieties to England look good. Shipments will be received in carload and smaller lots at Winchester Cold Storage with refrigeration for transport to England. Written wired or telephoned orders encouraged. een & PETLEY INC Direct Co operative Fruit Co Ltd.

England Winchester Een & Petley, Inc Direct Co-operative Fruit Co., Ltd

Hoover mum on farm relief in Palo Alto speech

Herbert Hoover, on his westward journey to California, is not expected to outline a specific farm relief plan in his Palo Alto acceptance speech. Friends say he intends a thorough survey of agriculture and a pledged effort to devise a practical aid plan. He faces conflicting views from farm leaders as he travels through the Rockies and meets local leaders and state officials aboard his private car.

Associated Press Cheyenne Wyoming Herbert Hoover California Palo Alto Hoover Corn Belt Rockies Utah Fred Balzar Nevada

Obregon's Slayer Identified as Art Student

Mexico City July 19 The assassin of General Alvaro Obregon is named Jose de Leon Toran 23 an art student born in Lagos Jalisco. President Calles says the crime was religiously motivated and vows to punish intellectual directors. general staff reports the republic remains tranquil amid the turmoil.

Associated Press Mexico City Calles Alvarez Obregon General Obregon Sonora Jose de Leon Toran Lagos Jalisco

Rebekkah Install Officers Honor Two With Jewels

At Winchester Rebekah Lodge No. 21 Independent Order of Odd Felows regular meeting on Tuesday night, Mrs. Meta Wingfield deputy president assisted by Mrs. Mary Cassell Mrs. Nellie Boxwell and Samuel Milles installed the officers for the term. Geneva Seabright N G Grace Massey W G Carrie Carper treasurer and their appointed officers. Wingfield presented Miss Lyda Chapman with an official jewel for faithful service. Bessie Miller received a jewel at the close of her term.

Winchester Rebekah Lodge Order of Odd Fellows Meta Wingfield Mary Cassell Nellie Boxwell Samuel Milles Geneva Seabright N. G Grace Massey W. G Carrie Carper Wingfield Lyda Chapman

Four Million Autos In U S Production This Year

SOUTH BEND Ind July 19 Automobile production in the United States in 1928 will pass the four million mark, according to an estimate by Albin McAuley president of the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce at its mid summer directors meeting.

Associated Press South Bend Ind United States Albin McAuley National Automobile Chamber of Commerce

ARD PARTY AT CRUMS CHAPEL BENEFIT

A charity ARD party will be held at Crum's Chapel on Thursday the 19th to benefit the Epworth League. Proceeds support league activities and community service.

Crum’s Chapel Thurs Epworth League

Vacation Dance Offer At Jordan Springs Hotel

Rate by carrier for advance payment. Special July discount advertised for a vacation at Jordan Springs Hotel. Call 28 for heavy in advance work and enjoy vacation time. July 19 dates appear in notices for Winchester Steam Laundry and related services.

Jordan Springs Hotel Winchester Steam Laundry Jevening

Money order blanks stolen by thieves in New York

Money order blanks valued at up to 1.5 million have been stolen since January and are being circulated nationwide. C M Clarahan, chief inspector at the general post office, warns merchants and hosts to watch for forged orders. He notes robberies of blanks, including ranges 19452 to 19600 at Hazel, Oklahoma, and 30008 to 39222 at Brooklyn.

Associated Press New York General Post Office Clarhan Hazel Oklo Brooklyn

Market Zigzags As Prices Rise And Fall Again

New York July 19. Resumption of the upward movement in today's stock market met stiff selling in high priced specialties. Prices opened higher, fell back under heavy selling, then rose again as call money rates dropped. Trading was light, call money at 5 percent, and the close was steady with about 1,280,000 shares traded.

Associated Press New York

Defects In School Children Corrected By Health Cruise

Virginia officials report thousands of school child defects corrected after state health and education inspections. Eliot V. Graves notes parent engagement drove fixes with minor issues easily corrected in youth. Richmond logged 9 564 corrections and Norfolk 3 148 as part of statewide tallies.

Associated Press Richmond Virginia State Board of Health Division of Physical Education and Health State Board of Education Eliot V. Graves Physical Education and Health Division

Why Nobile Was Rescued First Is Explained

Stockholm dispatch explains why General Umberto Nobile of the Italia expedition was rescued before companions from Arctic ice. Swedish Lt Lundborg reportedly chose Nobile due to his serious condition and time constraints during the June 24 rescue.

Associated Press Stockholm Umberto Nobile Tonberg Nobile Lundborg Natale Ceccioni eCccfon

Special July Rate Now In Effect

Reduced annual subscriptions available with advance payment options. Mail in $23.00 per year and carrier delivery $4.00 per year if paid by July 31. Early payment deadline encourages subscription renewal.

Grand American Championships to Kiln Vandalia Ohio in 1925

Claude B. Stickley of Virginia attends the thirty ninth annual Grand 4 American championships and handicap tournament at Vandalia Ohio after planning at the Amateur Trapshooting Association home. Top prizes include cash and trophies for the Grand American handicap and other major titles.

Amateur Trapshooting Association Vandalia Ohio North America Claude B. Stickley Vaucluse Winchester Gun Club Virginia Guy V. Dering Columbus Wis Amateur Frank S. Wright Buffalo N. Y Chicago Mark Arie Cham A. T. A. Rietory Springfield Han Charles Young Filed

Milton Baker Aged Confederate Soldier Dies in Frederick County

Milton Baker an aged Confederate soldier from Shenandoah county Va died yesterday at his son C A Bakers home near Welltown Frederick county after years of infirmities He was in the 84th year born November 4 1841 He served in a Shenandoah county Confederate regiment and is survived by seven children Funeral services will be held Friday at two oclock in Mortuary Chapel with Rev Dr C A Freed of Grace Lutheran Church officiating Burial will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery

Milton Baker Shenandoah County C. A. Baker Welltown Hiss Mr. Baker Abraham Baker Frederick County R. E B. Baker J. F. Baker Hagerstown Archie Baker Republic Ohio Ellen Moomaw

Operation for appendicitis at Memorial Hospital

William Perry Jr was operated on last night for appendicitis by Doctors B M Allen and Clark. He was reported as improved today.

William Perry, Jr Memorial Hospital B. M. Allen and Clark

Auction Sale at Court House for Household Effects

Auction sale set for Saturday July 2 at 1 o'clock in front of Court House. Household effects including items from Ste Goff M Cooper. Terms cash. Lost tortoise shell rim glasses requested returned to Star office.

Court House Ste Goff M. Cooper Star Office

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Williamsport Davis Big Bill Tilden Gaston Means G. T. Taylor H. W. Ebert Emmert Wes ‘Attr Augusta Page Counties Apple Growers Obregon Simon Rebekkah the Evening Star Stigeley American Association Moling & Cather
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