Fire destroys Keeler home west of Winchester in $20,000 loss
The handsome residence of Charles R. Keeler, about one and a half miles west of Winchester, was destroyed by fire last night. Loss is about $20,000 with $15,000 insured. The fire started in a second story bedroom and, despite quick alarms, the flames consumed the house as neighbors saved some furniture. Keeler and family were away camping. he arrived after midnight to find only chimney stacks and ashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Keeler
Winchester
Northwestern Pike
Keeler
Mr. Keeler
Taggert
Charles B. Keeler
Sophia M. Walker
John G. Walker
Philip E. M. Walker
Clarke County
Largest moonshine operation seized in Frederick Shenandoah counties
In a high profile raid near the Shenandoah county line three large stills 250 gallon 200 gallon and 100 gallon plus 500 gallons of mash in 28 barrels were captured. Materials included two 150 gallon mash tubs and equipment from a plant labelled The Coal Mine Distilling Co. The operation lay in a hard to reach North Mountain hollow along Lick Run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Shenandoah
Pannett
Pingley
A. J. Wigginton
Clowser
Coal Mine Distilling Co
North Mountain
Lick Run
Cedar Creek
Winchester
Scaffold Collapse Hurts Skating Rink Boys
A scaffold at the Glaize and Brother skating rink on North Market street collapsed injuring Sam Walter who suffered cuts to the arm and hip and bruises. Other boys dove to safety as the structure gave way while fruit baskets were stored at the rink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glaize and Brother
North Market Street
Sam Walter
Local autos for sale and job wanted notice
Late model Ford coupes and sedans 1924 1925 models listed. Wages offered for a right person for cock duties. Apply at 203 E Water St. G 20 1p 3t.
Cronin Carnival Opens Week Engagement Here
The Cronin Carnival opened the week for the Winchester Firemen's Welfare Association on Nat ional avenue last night drawing large crowds. A fire briefly occurred after opening but the carnival resumed and did a fine business with several good rides and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cronin
Winchester Firemens’ Welfare Association
Smith’s
National Avenue
Pay Now and Save the Discount at Evening Star
The notice urges readers to pay by Saturday July 31 to secure the special July subscription rate at The Evening Star. It emphasizes immediate payment to obtain the discount.
Special July Rates Deadline and Nurses Residence Opening
Saturday July 31 is the last day to pay subscriptions at the special July rates four dollars ninety cents per year in advance by carrier and three dollars per year in advance by mail. Also announced is the opening of the Nurses Residence on Friday July 23 at 8:30 PM with public invitation to attend.
Band Fund Now Two Thirds Mark for Canada Trip
The Handley High School Band fund reaches two thirds of its $2,695 goal for a Shenandoah Special to Canada on August 3. Winchester and Frederick County residents contribute heavily with subscriptions totaling significant sums, and more donations are sought to cover the remaining balance. A special Winchester car remains open for supporters, with room for a few more reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley High School
Shenandoah
Canada
Winchester
Frederick
Friendship Fire Co
Perry
Gallpine
Peter el
Stonaker & Son
Virginia Woolen Millis
Heroperet
Chastin
Pee Sale
Fred Harris
Earl Shade
Orndorff & Brown
White Palace
Byrd Revives Virginia With Progressive Machine Leadership
Governor Harry Byrd's 1930s reforms transformed Virginia by dissolving old bureaus, reorganizing taxes, expanding road funding, adopting the eight hour day for state workers, and creating commissions to study water power and industry. The movement united liberals and conservatives under a practical, machine-led program, signaling long term change for the Old Dominion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank R. Kent
Baltimore Sun
Virginia
Harry Flood Byrd
Byrd
North Carolina
Alabama
House
Senate
New York Bureau of Municipal Research
Army of State
Cair
Finfrock Dies After Brief Illness at Memorial Hospital
Miss Lillie B. Finfrock of Wellstown died at Memorial Hospital at 9 p.m. after a two month battle with neuritis. Born November 1858 she was in her 68th year and lifelong resident of the county. She leaves two sisters and two brothers. Funeral will be Thursday at 3 p.m. from her Welltown home with Rev. D. J. Russell officiating. interment Mount Hebron. Pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie B. Finfrock
Welltown
Memorial Hospital
Miss Finfrock
Benjamin C
Anna Marie Finfrock
Wells
Harry W. Ebert
T. B. Sencindiver
M. M. Lynch
Jonas Chamberlain
Square Dance at Crystal Caverns in Strasburg Virginia
A square dance event at Crystal Caverns Strasburg Va Thursday night July 22 from 8 30 to 1 30 features Sunset Orchestra of Winchester with good music. The event is chaired by the ip it committee and is part of the J L Cronin Shows in Winchester under the Welfare Association auspices with eight big attractions including The Orange Blossoms Minstrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Caverns
Strasburg
Sunset Orchestra of
Winchester
J. L. Cronin
Firmens’ Welfare Association
Smiths Lot
National Avenue
Orange Blossoms Minstrels
Pere Marquette in Nickel Plate Merger Deal
Van Sweringens terms for including the Pere Marquette Railway in the Nickel Plate merger were approved by the directors on the recommendation of a special committee.
Special July Rate Now In Effect For The Evening Star
Renew your subscription now to save. Carrier rate four dollars per year and mail rate three dollars per year. Pay in advance before July 31 to lock the discount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Star
Newsboys Band to Tour Including Virginia Stops
The Baltimore Evening Sun Newsboys Band announces an annual tour with twenty three concerts in cities from New Market to Strasburg and Berryville and Charles Town. Director Morse prepared a definite itinerary with six dozen boys among 2,500 applicants. The group travels in three buses and plans more than the scheduled concerts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Evening Sun Newsboys
Virginia
Berryville
Charles Town
New Market
Mount Jackson
Woodstock
Strasburg
Morse
Baltimore
Newsboys
Sunpapers
Husband Killed En Route to Visit Here in Auto Crash
A telegram reports Nuna Verzi died when his car wrecked near Romney West Virginia while en route from Cleveland to visit Cumberland Maryland. His wife was severely injured and daughter Oliva Verzi 20 escaped with minor injuries. Mrs Verzi is hospitalized in Keyser West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth J. Verzi
West Water Street
Nuna Verzi
Winchester
Oliva Verzi
Romney
West Va
Keyser
Cleveland
Badly Hurt En Route To Visit Relatives Here
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Jackson of Chicago were severely injured in a crash near Harrisburg while returning from a Susquehanna river camp. A motorcycle rider struck their Buick, overturning it and pinning them. They were taken to Carlisle Hospital and later to Memorial Hospital in Winchester for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Jackson
Chicago
Harrisburg
Susquehanna River
Pike
Carlisle
Winchester
Memorial Hospital
Jackson
Stuart
S. D. O'Neal
Vaucluse
Shooting at George Washington Hotel Involving Jabin And Gold
Martin Jabin, traveling salesman from New York, is hospitalized with a left arm wound after a revolver discharged while Jack Gold of Baltimore cleaned it at the George Washington Hotel. Police consider the incident accidental, though hotel staff report a prior quarrel over a car. Gold was arrested on liquor charges and sentenced to 30 days in jail with fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Jabin
New York City
Memorial Hospital
Jack Gold
Baltimore
George Washington Hotel
Chain Stores Purchasing Company
Broadway
New York
Leesburg
Gold
Jobin
Collins
Doran
Jabin
Hugh Clark
Carroll Long
Meta Parker
Police
Lawrence Street
West 115Th Street
Justice Weems
Notice to Fruit Growers on Apple Size Requirements
Notice from H. W. Butler & Bro. stating no apples under 2 1/2 inches will be accepted due to market demand. Dated July 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Butler & Bro
Late Models Door, 1924 25
H W Ebert reports on late model doors for the 1924 25 season with notes on 1p 11 horsepower and design details.
Yard Party at Bryarly's July 22 Benefit
For sale notice lists compressed air tanks suitable for garages. Item appears in a local listing with a separate note about a yard party at Bryarly's on July 22 to benefit a baseball team. Read details from the Star Office classified reference 4-20-1p-11 and 7-19-1p-2t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Office
Bryarly
California Girl Awaits Conference On Marriage Offer
Miss Forest Hope Walls delays action as a conference with a millionaire who supposedly offered to marry her unfolds near Winchester. Her mother and brother camp at a Martinsburg pike filling station while reporters and photographers press for details. The entourage, broke and far from California, remains hopeful of a return home as the millionaire receives praise for a rescue at an eastern resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Hope Walls
Wallis
Walsh
Goss
Martinsburg Pike
Winchester
Miss Walls
Los Angles
California
Mises Walls
Ocean
Tickets Issued For Whittemore Hanging
Warden Patrick Brady of the Maryland penitentiary issued witness credentials for the Richard Reese Whittemore execution set for August 13 in the death House. Eighteen witnesses will attend, including five or six newspaper men, with six to twelve official witnesses allowed outside the press. Similar tickets were issued for Isaac Benson’s July 28 execution for killing his common law wife and another man last winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Baltimore
Patrick Brady
Maryland Penitentiary Today
Richard Reese Whittemore
Penitentiary Death House
Isaac Benson
Heat Kills 28 As Mercury Rages Across The Midwest
Heat and humidity killed 28 people as extreme temperatures topped 100 degrees. After 36 hours of sweltering heat in the western half, relief began with rain in North Dakota and western Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle West
Chicago
North Dakota
Minnesota
Imperial Ice Cream Free Offer Notice
Free ice cream is offered with every can or tub returned to the plant. One quart per purchase and a pint with each return. Public notice from Imperial Ice Cream Co dated 7 19 19 3t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Ice Cream CO
Special July Rate Reminder from The Evening Star
An urgent subscription notice urges readers to renew at a special July rate to save on future issues from The Evening Star.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chas. R. Keeler
Ford
H. W. Ebert
Cronin Carnival
C. D. Brown
Lee Fisher
Charles Buhl
C. D. Barnett
Lee Barr
Fred Forney
Co. H. Lewis
Forrest Fansler
Or. J. Franks
M. L. Gore
J. N. Moling
THE
Old Dominion
Kent
State of
Baltimore Sun Newsboys
Whittemore
the Evening Star
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!