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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1923

Page

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Ex Premier Flees as Bulgaria Quakes Civil War Spirals

Reports from Belgrade Sofia and London say Bulgaria teeters toward civil war after former premier Stamboulisky flees on horseback toward Pirdop pursued by revolutionary horsemen. Ministers Oboff and Douparinof reportedly killed in clashes with rebels. Officials fear peasant backing for deposed leaders sparks counter revolution.

Bulgaria Oboff Douparinof Sofia Stamboulisky Pirdop London

Plan Afoot to Crush Detroit Rum Runners

Plans for a major blow against illicit liquor traffic in the Detroit river district were outlined in Detroit at conferences among E C Yellowley chief field representative of federal prohibition enforcement agents James R Davis federal prohibition director for Michigan and Erle J Davis United States District Attorney.

Detroit Mich Detroit River District E. C. Yellowley James R. Davis

Public sale notice for stock and implements in Chambersville

Public sale scheduled for Friday June 15 at 10 a m by T C Sawyer of Chambersville. Sale includes stock and implements. Also for sale a new six room house near Handley Schools at 18 W Monmouth 81, phone 274 W. Further details available at 7 1p tf.

T. C. Sawyer Chambersville Handley Schools Monmouth

French Sailors Insist on Wine

Nearly half the crew of the French liner France refused to sail to America unless they received the two litre daily wine ration guaranteed by French law. The captain said the France would go on schedule or recruit new crew from the merchant marine college if needed.

Associated Press New York France America French Merchant Marine College

Soviet Reply Says Demands Met. Radio Note Concluded

London reports Britain accepts that the Soviet government has complied with the essential conditions of His Majesty's government's demands and that the correspondence may now be brought to a conclusion.

Associated Press London

Michigan Central Declares 10 Percent Dividend

New York June 13 The Michigan Central Railroad announced a semi annual dividend of 10 percent payable July 2 Six months earlier the line paid a regular 4 percent dividend plus an extra 6 percent dividend.

Associated Press New York Michigan Central Railroad Today

Texas House deplores New York repeal action

In Austin on June 13 the Texas House adopted a resolution deploring the New York legislature for its response to the state prohibition act. The move reflects Texas lawmakers condemning New York's repeal stance.

Associated Press Austin Texas Texas House of Representatives

Two Plead Guilty to Bucketing an Order

Edward M. Fuller and W. Frank McGee stock brokers pleaded guilty to bucketing an order from Franklin L. Link of Westmoreland Tennessee. They were remanded for sentence on Friday in New York.

Associated Press New York Edward M. Fuller W. Frank McGee Franklin L. Link Westmoreland, Tenn

For Sale 1923 Dodge Coupe at Henson Motor Co

An ad offers a Dodge Coupe from 1923 with 3400 miles on offer at easy terms. Sale handled by Henson Motor Co.

Haines Acquitted in Serious Charge in Police Court

Jake Haines a house painter was freed on a serious charge brought by Mary Shanabrook nine years old of Shippensburg Pa. The alleged incident happened June 6 at a local amusement venue. Mrs S testified she heard the child protest but darkness prevented sight of any act. The evidence did not support a conviction for trial in the Corporation Court.

Jake Haines Mary Shanabrook Shippensburg B. Haines Haines Corporation Court

Dr H H McGuire Weds Mrs Baker at Asheville

Mrs Janie Love Baker widow of William H Baker a chocolate manufacturer and bank president married Dr Hunter H McGuire at Grove Park Inn Asheville North Carolina The ceremony was performed by Rev Dr New of Grace Church Waynesville N C Guests included the bride’s sister Mrs Robert Mitchell A luncheon followed They will reside at Amherst and Braddock streets Washington DC A dinner in their honor is planned at the Army and Navy Club Col Wallace McCammon hosts now they return home in June.

Noonerday Janie Love Baker William H. Baker Inchester Chocolate Hunter H. McGuire Asheville N. C Grove Park Inn New Grace Protestant Episcopal Church Waynesville Robert Mitchell Washington St. Louis Colorado Springs Colo Dr. McGuire Amherst and Braddock Streets McGuire

Thousands Prepare to Meet Flood Across Arkansas River

Towns and rural areas along the Arkansas river route brace for an unprecedented flood crest expected by next Sunday or Monday. Officials note the Mississippi current remains normal and outflow should rise rapidly. meanwhile the crest between West Tulsa and Sandy Springs shows waters about nineteen feet above normal before easing slightly.

Little Little Rock Ark Mississippi River Arkansas Arkansas River Tulsa Okla West Tulsa Sandy Springs

Miss Ruth Ellen Brown to wed Earl Parks in city ceremony

A marriage license was issued to Earl Parks and Ruth Ellen Brown of the city. The ceremony will take place tomorrow at the bride’s parents’ home on South Kent Street, performed by Rev. George W. Stover. Parks, a traveling salesman, is a West Virginia native.

Earl Parks Ruth Ellen Brown John. I. Brown South Kent Street George W. Stover United Brethren Church West Virginia Aes. Parks Aysler “Brush, Company Winchester High School

Bandits Roob Paymaster in Jersey City Hold Up

Bandits stopped the Manhattan Electric Supply Company paymaster as he left a bank in Jersey City and escaped with $12 000 in cash. The heist was reported by local police and is under investigation.

Associated Press Jersey City NG. J Manhattan Electric Supply Company

Death by Drowning Buries Holmes Sherman in Mount Hebron

Holmes Sherman died by drowning after a trip to Camden New Jersey with the Delaware river near Camden cited as the site. The body was brought home by Strother Sherman and Ollie Cooper and buried at Mount Hebron Cemetery with services led by Rev. B V Switzer. The widow Mrs Sherman could not attend due to a sick child.

Holmes Sherman Strother Sherman Ollie Cooper Mount Hebron Cemetery B. V. Switzer Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal, Church South G. Fred Yeakley James R. DuShane Charles H. Harper Charles Hodgson Lawson Hockman John M. Massie John c. Cather Robert 8. Smith Sherman Mr. Sherman Delaware River Camden New Jersey Philadelphia

Handley High Dramatic Triumph in Clarence at Hudson Theatre

The Handley High Senior Class delivered a strong production of Booth Tarkingtons Clarence at the Hudson Theatre New York City. Fred Stryker led as Clarence with clear diction and confident stage presence Pauline Shoop as Cora Wheeler captivated the audience Alvin Kremer as Mr Wheeler and Marshall Stryker as Violet Pinney showcased solid supporting turns. Edith Cornwell conveyed Mrs Wheeler with effective emotion Maurice Grim and Maurice Grim provided youthful humor and timing.

Booth Tarkington Clarence Hudson Theatre New York City Handley High Fred Stryker Fred Alfred Lunt Wheeler Pauline Shoop Cora Wheeler Alvin Kremer Mr. Wheeler Trish Free State Winchester Marshall Stryker Violet Pinney Miss Pinney Bobby Wheeler Maurice Grim Maurice Bobby Edith Cornwell Wheel George Barr Hubert Amelia Anderson Dorothy Anderson Katherine Baker Eleanor Chiles Hellen Crisman Elizabeth Dawson Alice DeLaney Helen Gardiner Beulah Harlee Frances’ Hook Lillian Hillyard Mary Jackson Hilda Klompus Virginia O'Connor Elizabeth Rose Elsie Rosenberger Evy Shields Kathleen Shiner Elizabeth Smith Margaret Smith Linda Wood George Allison George

Detect Found Plate in Clarke County Near Boyce

J E Ware reports finding Virginia plate 158.71 near Boyce and turned it into police headquarters. Local note indicates a fundraising appeal for the New Rouss Hook and Ladder Committee with a payment due this week.

J. E. Ware Clarke County Boyce

Proposals to move Randolph-Macon College rejected

Ashland Virginia June 13 The Board of Trustees yesterday rejected proposals to move Randolph-Macon College to Norfolk and to consolidate with the American University in Washington.

Ashland Randolph-Macon College Norfolk American University At Washington

Cedar Grove Boy Injures Arm. Bone Set in Winchester

The Cedar Grove report says Philip Funk, son of Mr and Mrs Marcelous Hunk, fed and broke his arm Sunday afternoon. He was taken to Dr Clark in Winchester who set the fractured bone.

Cedar Grove Philip Funk Marcelous Hunk Clark Winchester

Cast delivers strong stage turn in Clarence Was a hit

The piece features erstwhile villains who rise to the occasion with humor and depth. Lillian Hillyard charms as Mrs. Martyn and Evy Shields impresses in and off stage. Clifford Graves plays Dinwiddie with substance. Que earns praise for a fine portrayal as Della under H. S. Duffey’s coaching at Handley Schools.

Villians Lillian Hillyard Martyn Evy Shields Della Clifford Graves Que H. S. Duffey Handley Schools Clarence

One Brother Found Guilty One Goes Free In Frederick Court

O B Santimyer was found guilty of speeding and a six month sentence on appeal. charge of operating under liquor was dismissed. His brother O R Santimyer also faced trial, received a like sentence, and had charges dismissed on motion. An accident with a sand truck sparked the case near Stephens City on Valley Pike.

O. B. Santimyer Frederick County Whiting R. G. Tressell E. Greenwalt I. H. Moore Clark Hardesty R. 8. Loy Santimyer R. Santimyer James L. Gardner Stephens City Valley Pike O. R. Santimyer Commonwealth Justice Ard Tavenner

Wheelbarrow With Extra Wheels Invented by Berry

Wilbur F. Berry of Chicago, a Moorefield West Virginia native, visited Winchester for the Handley Schools cornerstone laying. He holds patents on multiple devices and recently patented a wheelbarrow with several auxiliary wheels to ease pushing and dumping heavy loads. Berry plans the invention to ease hard labor and lighten workloads.

Wilbur F. Berry Chicago Moorefield W. Va Winchester Martinsburg Handley Schools Berry Nannie G Dora Berry Mr. Berry

New York Central Increases Dividend To Seven Dollars

New York Central Railroad directors raise annual dividend from five to seven dollars and declare a quarterly dividend of 1 percent.

Scouts Meet To Hear Mr. White In Winchester Church

Members of Troop 2 and Troop 3 will join in Centenary Reformed Church Sunday school room Friday at 7 30 pm. Mr Scott White will speak to all members about merristine. Scribe Taylor Barr reports for Troop 3 Scoutmaster Lawrence Hollis. Also a note—wanted good country home for a female collie dog, contact Mrs R M Ward.

Boy Scouts Winchester Centenary Reformed Church Scott White Amerristine Taylor Barr Lawrence C. Hollis R.M. Ward P.C. A

Guerilla War Reported in Ruhr by French Headquarters

The Associated Press reports organized guerrilla warfare by Germans against occupying forces in the Ruhr, seen as revenge for the execution of ex-officer Albert Schlageter. German civilians and a German engineer are among those shot in clashes as curfew enforcement continues. talks on German reparations sales proceed in London without a final decision. Eleven Germans are reported shot in Dortmund after a prior assassination.

Associated Press Duesseldorp Ruhr Mill Albert Schlageter Degoutte Hi Army Mayence George Baden Rail and Soda Works Ludwigs Britain London Ocnversath Curzon Lnes France Forbes Berlin Dort Dortmund

Dividend Raised by New York Central Amid Market Fluctuations

New York June 13 stock prices swung in a brisk forenoon session amid speculation over the New York central dividend meeting. The market briefly rose to 102 then slipped to 91 4 before climbing to 104 1 4 on news of a 7 dividend rate, up 2 from prior. Railroad shares, especially Baltimore and Ohio, led gains as other listings advanced on active buying. Call money opened at 4 1 2 percent. Trade volume approached 1,150,000 shares.

Associated Press New York New York Central Railroad Today Baltimore and Ohio Silex

Valley baseball games rained out amid harsh weather

Rain prevented all Shenandoah Valley league games yesterday and today. Tomorrow's schedule lists Twin Towns at Woodstock, Luray at Strasburg, Winchester against Harrisonburg. An exhibition contest at Endless is noted.

Shenandoah Valley Baseball League Woodstock Luray Strasburg Winchester Harrisonburg

Public Auction Set for Henry Addition Waiter Location

Arrangements made for a public auction of the Henry addition to Wins Chester. The sale is scheduled for June 28. The notice appears in the periodical as part of the legal or public notices.

Henry Winschester

Damaging Testimony in Croker Will Case

In Dublin on June 13 witnesses testified that Mrs. Bula Croker widow of Richard Croker Sr and Mrs. Guy R Marone are the same person The Croker children seek to break the will alleging undue influence The witness Ethel White daughter of the late Croker asserts Rom Mondenson married Marone in Norampton Massachusetts in autumn 192? and she used the Croker name.

Associated Press Dublin Bula Croker Richard Croker Guy R. Marone Croker Tammany Ethel White Mr. Croker Rulamondson Marone Norampton Mass

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Belgrade Cristo Kaloff Market Street Grand Lodge of Masons Virginia Masons Knights Templar Common Council Handley Board of Trustees Michigan DR. H.H. M’guire Mississippi Miss Brown MR. Parks’ Bride Snatch Empire Theatre Handley School Glee Club Miss Whitmore Charles J. Smith Roanoke College Salem FORD Henson Motor CO Henson Motor N. Y. Central Mrs. Croker
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