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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1923
Page
1
Noted rebel Pancho Villa is reported killed on a Tuillo ranch during an uprising. The victim, called a prominent insurgent, reflects ongoing hostilities in the region.
Reports say General Francisco Villa was shot and killed at his Canutille ranch in Durango by his secretary Miguel Taillo. Taillo and a follower were killed nearby as Villa’s troops engaged in battle. The incident follows pay delays and crop failures sparking unrest among Villa’s forces.
Edgar Vincent a well known young farmer of Stephens City died at Memorial Hospital from injuries suffered when his automobile was struck by a Southern Railway engine at Strasburg Virginia last January. He had remained hospitalized since the wreck and was about 36 years old. He leaves a widow four children and four brothers. The funeral will be at the Methodist Episcopal Church South in Stephens City with burial in Green Hill Cemetery.
A tall bay mare about 1000 pounds with a notch in the left ear strayed from Dr. Glass' pasture. The notice asks for information leading to Perry Wright of 109 West Water Street, dated 18-1p-31.
A two day event at Cen Reformed Church Panea on July 25 and 26 raised proceeds for the Red Cross. Community members contributed to the fundraiser with plans for donations and support.
A brief yard party was stopped after a Saturday night incident surrounding a baseball team. Authorities reported disruption and swift action to restore order. No further details on individuals or locations were provided in the readable text.
The Centenary Reformed Church will host an equipment drive on Saturday July 21 from 1 to 2 PM. A camp director will oversee the event and collect 80 items from attendees.
New York July 20 W H Anderson state superintendent of the Anti Saloon League was indicted for first degree grand larceny and third degree forgery He appeared in court with counsel as the grand jury returned the indictments The panel also called for a legislative investigation of the League since 1913 and the case arose from receipts of 4500 in 1921 and 1750 in February 1924 forgery related to books to conceal 4400 and a commission split with O Bertsall Phillips Bail set at 5000 and to be furnished at once
Yard party notice at Ridge School on July 21 invites locals to a community event. Mrs. Harry Lantz advertises cut flowers for sale near Berryville pike with contact 112-W. and a date code 19-1p-21.
A large Ro tary Club gathering featured Opie Read and Dr. Allan Voshell. Films for Crippled Children were shown at the Empire Theatre. A local drive to organize Rotary Kiwanis charity work was launched. Next meeting plans include Capon River camp outing and a stag gathering with supper at 6 30 PM.
Arthur Leafe and Lewis Jones led the Lewis Jones Knitting Company meeting in Philadelphia with W Nelson Page and Marshall Baker present. Officers re elected for the coming year include President Lewis Jones Secretary Arthur Leafe Treasurer A L Baker and Manager W Nelson Page.
Lieut Harold R. McNab of Decatur Illinois and Lieut Edward H. Kinney of Chicago died when their aircraft fell during a landing at Chanute Field Rantoul Illinois. Both were 29 years old.
Community notice for a Sunday school picnic and yard party at Cedar Grove scheduled for Saturday July 21. Attendees urged to bring potluck dishes and blankets for a relaxed day of fellowship.
Notice states the Woman's Democratic Club meeting is postponed to Tuesday July 24 as announced by the 16 16 61 committee.
Major House was elected manager at a Chamber of Commerce meeting to run the Winchester club. He will cut expenses and seek public support to improve finances and field a competitive team in 1923. An executive committee of three board members may assist, and a lawn festival is planned to aid the team.
James A Blackburn aged about 63, a retired farmer living on Fairmont avenue in this city, died suddenly last night from angina pectoris at his home. He was born in West Newton Pennsylvania and had lived here for nearly 30 years. He leaves a wife and children including Carlyle Blackburn, a son in Washington, and Miss Kerred Blackburn visiting West Newton. Funeral services will be on Sunday at 2 PM at 440 Fairmont avenue, conducted by Dr C Edward Janney and Rev B V Switzer. interment Mount Hebron Cemetery.
The Evening Star calls on city subscribers to renew prepaid subscriptions before July 31 to receive this month only discount.
Work on the Commercial and Savings Bank on the former Hotel Evans site proceeds with Indiana limestone base stones and a basement vault completed in a steel and concrete structure. The main vault walls are 18 inches thick with a secure door and 28 bolts, while a secondary 8‑inch steel safe with six time locks guards funds. Remodeling of the Hotel Evans building, to be known as the Commercial Hotel, is progressing toward August 1 completion and occupancy.
The Kiwanis Club plans outdoor summer meetings on the large lawn at Mrs Nancy Lee Cobl s West Water Street. Jess Oakes spoke on Mexico and a Braddock Heights Md joint meeting was reported with about 400 attendees from Winchester Hagerstown Baltimore Washington and Alexandria. Tom Kenny delivered vivid remarks about the Heights scenery.
Theatre goers learn the Empire program features Silver Wings with Mary Carr today and Jack Holt’s new release tomorrow. Next week lists Children of Jazz, Jazzmania, and The Christian with a daily comedy. Watch the big pictures as they come.
Bray's Orchestra performs at Rosemont Park in Martinsburg West Virginia on Tuesday July 24 from 8 PM to 9 PM. Local residents invited to enjoy an evening of live music in the park setting.
SPECIAL room house with bath furnace electric lights garage and extra lot priced at 6250 six room house on S Main Street listed at 2800 new modern home off South Washington St priced at 7000 offered by BAKER SHAYOCK also lost gut steel ear ring at Jordan Springs dance Thursday night reward at Star Office includes tonight yard party at Valley Union Chapel Martinsburg pike and special sale of home made cakes
Miss Helen Elizabeth Hinkle, of Winchester, married Edgar William Collis at the United Brethren Church in Inwood West Virginia. The couple, once connected with Frederick County education, planned a luncheon and informal reception then a wedding trip through Maryland and Pennsylvania. They will residence at 107 South Math Street Winchester.
London reporting that alterations were made to Britain’s draft reply to Germany’s reparations memorandum. The note, likely to be sent tonight, is described as moderate and amicable and may propose an international expert committee to appraise Germany assets. It also signals Britain’s openness to asking France to curb occupation forces to allow Germany to use Ruhr area plants for payment. Germany would be urged to cancel passive resistance ordinances. In Düsseldorf French HQs say Ruhr resistance weakening with six days no sabotage and 572 trains operated yesterday, about twice the prior three days’ count.
Valley Service Station announces Willard Rubber Insulated Battery pricing. 13 plate rubber at 25.80 dollars and 13 plate wood at 20.96 dollars. sale targets car owners seeking affordable, durable power options.
Workmen demolish an old concrete step in front of a long renovated Main Street building under J H Henry to install plate glass and finish interior work for occupancy later this summer. The former Washington Hotel site marks downtown Winchester’s last aging structure, with a three story brick front and new limestone and brick facade under restructuring.
President Harding travels toward Alaska with rail project talk amid health recovery. Citations mention Cordova Copper Railroad plans and a Pacific coast route, with Vancouver BC noted in transit as officials seek to restore strength.
Rioting left one dead and 26 wounded as nationwide strike fears grow. Communist leaders have urged continued action over rising costs, though quiet returned Thursday and authorities brace for a possible country wide strike.
New York cotton circles were stunned as Barrett, a noted conservative broker with large southern holdings, notified the New York Cotton Exchange that he cannot meet obligations and requested his seat be cancelled.
July 20 Lausanne report says Soviet Russia accepts the agreed terms for control of the Turkish Straits and will sign the Constantinople protocol within weeks after notification to the Near East Conference.
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