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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1923

Page

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Auto race ends in Martinsburg man’s death

A high speed auto race from Martinsburg West Virginia to Winchester resulted in the death of Bradford, a racer in a Packard, when his car collided with another vehicle near a bridge. State Police and six witnesses are aiding an inquest to determine if racing or other actions caused the fatal crash.

Bradford Martinsburg West Vicar Roberts Tyainia West Va Winchester West Virginia Tate Packard Buick Woll Claude ‘Small Martinsbore Tellyall Rand

Shawnee and Cherokee Girls Win Intertribal Playground Meet

An intertribal playground meet between Shawnees and Cherokees featured events from serve ball to basketball. Lillian Newlin led individual scoring with 20 points, Vivian Hollis close behind with 18, and Vivian Herchberger earned 8.

Thias Friends’ Church Lillian Newlin Vivian Hollis Aroine Vivian Herchberger Mary Cather Alicia Grigsby Louise’ Rehill Frances Pretfit Juanita Riley Margaret Tson Edenie Helen Juckiey

Regular meeting of L. O. C. M. at Friendship Fire Co hall

The group will hold its regular meeting Friday evening at 8 o clock at the Friendship Fire Company hall. All members and candidates are requested to attend. Signed L. M. Baker, Dictator.

Iendship Fire Co

Gods Call to Men Topic for Golden Rule Class

Rev Geo W Stover leads discussion on Gods Call to Men at the Golden Rule Bible Class next Sunday morning at 9 30 All men are invited and welcome to attend in a friendly old time atmosphere.

Geo. W. Stover Golden Rule Bible Wélcon Golden Rule Bible Class

Beautiful Pony Auction at Stephens City High School Lawn

A 1923 sale notice announces Mrs. Horsey's pony from Berryville lots to be auctioned in Winchester by the Real Estate Agency at 1 PM with music from the Citizens' Band. A pony and outfit, gold, and treats will be given away. Also a yard party with Try Herrell's Am Sale. Visitors invited for Saturday July 28 at Stephens City High School lawn.

Stephens City High School

Bradford Known in Winchester Leaves Wife and Six Children

Bradford, aged 38, was well known in Winchester where he reportedly visited frequently. He leaves a wife and six young children. He was the son of Mr and Mrs John Wm Bradford of Baltimore Maryland.

Bradford Winchester John Wm. Bradrd Baltimore

Death of Alice B Jenkins Leaves Winchester Family Ties

Alice B Jenkins died at her brother's home 330 Fairview Avenue after a brief paralysis related illness. 65 years old, she lived much of her life in Burnt Factory Frederick County before moving to Winchester in 1900. Survived by sister Mrs lon Morgan and four brothers George W William H F L Jenkins and C B Jenkins. Funeral at George W Jenkins home Saturday 3 pm officiated by Rev George W Stover with interment Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers listed.

Alice B. Jenkins Ge W. Jenkins Chester Paitview Avenue Miss Jenkins Henry and Sarah Jenkins Burnt Factory Frederick County Winchester United Brethren Church Red Bud Lon Morgan Bunker. Hill George W William H F. L. Jenkins C. B. Jenkins Clarke County George W. Jenkins Fairview Avenue George W. Stover Mount Hebron M. J. Yost Wiliam L. Poston G. Casper Fries L. D. Grubb Howard Shockey Floyd Grim

Reparation Talks Seen Unpromising Amid Paris Reports

AP dispatch from London notes gloom over reparation talks as Paris reports France and Belgium immovable on core issues. The Times criticizes diplomatic delay and warns negotiations may drag into autumn while Germany shows rising unrest. Paris will deliver the French reply to Britain's note, accepting some points and seeking further clarification.

Associated Press London Paris France Belgium Great Britain The Times Germany

Virginia fruit crop prospects and regional production report

A conference on apple production with Virginia officials and railways notes improved crop prospects and reports from Maryland Delaware West Virginia New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The Virginia crop is clean and largely disease free though drought caused some undersize. overall production may exceed prior estimates with Ben Davis and Imperial varieties strong.

Leengton D.& CC Yes Virginia Kent Apperson Earl Parsons Senet Henry ‘Ayior Gates Delaware Maryland West Virginia Ben Davis New Jersey Stayman York Imperial Pennsylvania

Used Cars Sale Ad From J Howard Cather & Co

For sale several real bargains in used cars and one new Ford. J Howard Cather & Co. holds the listing with quick sales and low prices.

Ford J. Howard Cather & Coo

Furniture Sale Announced for Saturday Afternoon

A furniture sale is planned for Saturday July 28 at 2 PM. The event will be held at 614 Market Street with additional units listed as 124-4p-4t.

Yard Parties and Picnic Supplies Advertised

Garber Mfg promotes ice cream and soft drinks for yard parties and picnics, urging customers to buy on short notice and assuring high quality products. The note emphasizes quick supply and repeat usage after first purchase.

Garber

Red Cross First Aid Car to Tour U S

The American Red Cross launches a five month tour of the first aid service car across the United States. Major M. J. Shields will lead the project with Dr W A Rede and others aboard. The car will lecture and demonstrate first aid in railroad shops and public venues to reduce deaths from injuries.

RED Cross U.S American Red Cross Htmoére Ohio Rtadelphia Winchester Vimore Illinois Central ‘Railroad M. J. Shields W. A. Rede

Batteries Charged In 8 to 12 Hours

A brief note lists Coupo System at 10 S Brad Street as ready for operation within eight to twelve hours. References F M Reynolds and the number 25 1p 41 appear as identifiers or pricing within the short item.

S. Brad St. F. M. Reynolds

Herrell's Lot Sale Tomorrow Amid Insurance Ad

An old classified note promotes a lot sale by Herrell with hail insurance offered through H R Bryarly and Bro agents of Home Insurance Company of New York. The ad touts the company as the largest American fire insurer with assets of seventy nine million, promising prompt attention and satisfaction guarantees.

Home Insurance Company of New York H. R. Bryarly' & Bro Agents Home Insurance Company

Docket Cleared for Final Argument on Change of Venue

The case involving Garretts proceeds with final argument on change of venue as affidavits from 41 citizens accuse R O Garrett of political control and partisan appointments. Witnesses describe assaults in the clerk’s office and alleged election irregularities including judge and appointee influence. The defense seeks further affidavits and the matter continues on page 2.

Garrett Garrettrol R. O. Garrett Ac Cuit San Eeurer Larkin Cy Garrett Co ‘Schodolt Pens Bitter Aan Sielnat de Garretts The Coun Davita Robert Garrett Jo Ve A. Booker Cunberlarid Carter Wesiger Donald’ Vibes McRéa Garretts Ceason Garrett Broters Cary Smith T He County Page

Boys Explore Cavern Near Site of Camp

Camp Cedar Creek Virginia reports two busy Scout camp days with extensive detail work and improvements. Scouts explored Kit Carson’s cave seven miles from camp, using flashlights, while leaders, including W S White and Dr McFaden, assisted and addressed the group.

Cedar Creek Eagle Scout Stine Bayer JW. Barr Tomesg Cok Edmonds Irvin Carper S. Baker Henry Swartzman Kit Carson’s Aubrey Harwell Berryville Garland Canter Charles Pine W.S. White Winchester White McFaden Rosenberger Walter Dent McKee

Pike Lots Sale At Herrert Auction On Berryville Pike

Sixteen Pike lots at Herrert's Auction Sale of Shannon Hill and Mrs Horsey's land on the Berryville Pike tomorrow at one o'clock. The late Mr. Almond was a native of Page county Virginia and a longtime Winchester resident involved in real estate and building and loan business.

Herrert Shannon Hill Mr. Almond Page County Winchester

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Pike Herrell’s L. M. Baker Dictator Brother London Times HAN. F J. W. Arthur Insurance Roussave Sarah Zane Lot Henry M. Taylor Federal Agricultural Statistician Baltimore and Roads Herrell’s Lot Sale Braddock St Evening Star Cedar, Creek
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