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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1923

Page

1

Marine Band Secured for Moose Celebration

Secretary Davis announces the Marine Band has been secured for the Moose celebration. Installations and labor concerns noted as issues addressed by officials.

Moose Lodge Plans Three Day City Festival and Initiation

Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1276 in Martinsburg outlines a three day event beginning Thursday June 28 with a moving picture show and a block dance, a Friday night gathering, and a Saturday parade led by the President's Own Marine Band. The program includes initiation of new candidates and a large committee structure with plans for invitations, entertainment, parade, publicity, and motion picture lectures. The event aims to showcase Moose activities and Mooseheart support while highlighting Marine Band performances and community involvement.

Loyal Order of Moose the Friendship Fire Company Moving Picture Entertainment Empire Theatre Davis Lodge Marine Band Orchestra Rouss Avenue Water Street Quantico U.S. Marine Band Martinsburg Washington Citizens’ Band Martinsburg City District of Columbia Marine Band L. Marshall Baker J. Brad. Beverley Fred W. Forney R. T. Barton H. D. Robinson Marion Anderson Lee Fisher W. B. Barnett W.E. Huntsberry C. Harry Hardy C. B. Harlee Robert S. Smith, Sr Harry Bryant

This Virginia Gobbler for Equal Rights

Charles A. Gordon of Woodland near Flat Run Orange county finds a remarkable gobbler that incubates guinea eggs and sits on a nest. The bird, described as good among its sex, was missing for days and located in a secluded spot. His motherly instincts are being used to brood turkey eggs and he must be removed from the nest only to feed.

Fredericksburg Charles A. Gordon Woodland Flat Run Orange County

Jitney Drivers Warned Under New City Ordinance

The Common Council enacts a rule allowing jitneys to park only on Market Street by City Hall or in garages. Off icers report few jitneys use City Hall parking while drivers say they keep vehicles in garages until fares arise. Police plan arrests for violations as complaints arrive.

The Common Council Market Street City Hall

Green Case Is Continued In Corp Court

Ernest Green charged with setting fire to a residence where Jerry Morgan and his wife died appeared in the Corporation Court and renewed his bond of 3000 for the next term. A previous trial ended with a hung jury nine to three for conviction.

Ernest Green Jerry Morgan Morgan Corporation Court

Loyal Order of Moose Lodge Meeting Notice

Lodge No. 1267 of the Loyal Order of Moose calls a meeting at Friendship Fire Company hall on Thursday at seven thirty. The executive committee meets promptly at seven to receive committee chairmen reports.

Lodge No. 1267 The Loyal Order of Moose

Benefit Dance for UVA Nurses Chair at Winchester

A benefit dance at the home of Mrs. Michael Collis in Harris Addition on Friday supports establish a nurses chair at the University of Virginia. Public invited under the auspices of the Alumni Association of Winchester Memorial Hospital. Small fee and refreshments.

Michael Collis Harris Addition University of Virginia Alumni Association of Winchester Memical Hospital

Public Welfare Work for Children Highlighted by Lodge

Invitations have been sent to many out of town Moose Lodges and a large crowd from Frederick and nearby counties is expected Saturday for a parade and installation at the lodge. Governor E Lee Trinkle and his staff have been invited as guests for the Saturday program and parade.

Frederick Marine Band Washington E. Lee Trinkle

Wealth not wealth alone marks success, Rotary founder says

Paul P. Harris, founder of Rotary, tells the International Rotary convention in Louis that wealth is no longer the sole barometer of success. He argues greatness lies in giving rather than getting and urges business to adopt service as the basis of all professions.

Associated Press Louis International Rotary Paul P. Harris Rotary Rotary International

Inspectorates probe death of jailed Black patient at Crownsville

Dr A T Herring and W P Hipsley traveled to Crownsville State Hospital to investigate the death of William H Murray a Black patient who allegedly died after a guard Walter Swiskey beat him Swiskey is jailed in Anne Arundel County on murder charges Governor Ritchie ordered a full investigation Sheriff Levely said the incident followed an argument between Murray and Swiskey and both men used sticky fly paper in their mouths Murray was found dying in the cellar and died at the hospital

Associated Press Baltimore A. T. Herring Preston Hipsley Emory L. Coblentz Crownsville State Hospital William H. Murray Murray Walter Swiskey Anne Arundel County Annapolis Ritchie Levely Swiskey

Nero at Empire Tomorrow In 12 Big Reels

Advertises the film Nero showing tomorrow at the Empire in 12 reels with a focus on Roman grandeur and the influence of women at court. Promotes lower local prices for children and adults and claims high acclaim in New York papers. Also mentions a safety razor offer from People’s Drug Store.

Nero Empire Tomorrow Rome New York City Empire Queen of Sheba Count of Monte Cristo Fox People’s Drug Store

Special Whole Grain Rice Bargain Store Notice

Classified notice notes prices and items for sale at a discount store in Ramsburg and Paopiae including cracked rice and rice by the pound, indicating a bargain sale or promotional listing.

Co. W. Ramsburg and Paopiae

Chanticleer Inn Offers Breakfast and Luncheon Service

The Chanticleer Inn at Washington and Water Streets advertises breakfast and luncheon offerings, with chicken and waffle suppers and Sunday evening specials from 6:30 to 9. Mrs. Nancy Lee Coble is the proprietor.

Washington and Water Sts Nancy Lee Coble

Yard Party At Stephens City S. S. Grounds

A local notice announces a Yard Party at Stephens City on the school house grounds hosted by the I ll Try S. S. Class with music by a band. Also listed are real estate and rental notices including a furnished summer rental at 138 N Washington St and a six room house near Handley Schools for sale or rent.

Stephens City I'l S. S Washington St Handley Schools Monmouth

Community notices urge tire sale, fundraiser, and meeting

A local ad lists 20 percent off on Cord tires at Mid City Garage and asks for immediate donations for the New Rouss Hook and Ladder Truck. It also announces a W.C. T. Committee meeting at Handley Library on Thursday June 21 at 3 p.m.

W.C. T Handley Library

Snare for Vote by Louis B. Ep es

The Times-Dispatch June 10 criticizes Governor’s plan to divert 8.35 million from automobile license fees to highway construction for 1924 29. It quotes Goleman arguing to keep maintenance funds inviolate and suggests Coleman's shift toward pay as you go and bond funding. Continuous concerns over fund distribution and future revenues are noted.

Nottoway County The Times-Dispatch Goleman Virginia Good Roads Association Association Coleman

Office Supply Co Inc Clarifies Independent Status

The Office Supply Co. Inc of Winchester announces it is a separate and distinct organization with no connections to outside interests, addressing customers who believed it was affiliated with out-of-town concerns.

Office Supply Company, Incorporated Winchester THE Office Supply Co., Inc Interete Office Supply CO ING

Girl Leaves Bed for First Time in Year to Wed

Miss Jean Strang, sidelined by a spine fracture, left her bed last week and married her fiancé George Franklin in Burlingame California after he carried her from an automobile to the altar. Both nineteen. families seek annulment and police were asked to locate the couple.

San Francisco Calif Jean Strang George Franklin Burlingame Here Pauline Franklin Rebecca Strang

Etna eruption accelerates with lava flows toward Lin gualgolosa

Mount Etna unleashes renewed violence as lava streams advance toward Lin guagalossa and Castiglione. Panicked residents flood roads seeking safety as the cone continues to belch flames and rock amid periodic quiescence and subterranean rumbling.

A .K Catania Mount Etna Cone Buna

Taree Seeks U S Senate Seat In Minnesota Race

In St Paul on June 19 Governor J A O Preus Republican Magnus Johnson and JA Catley Democrat entered the race for the late Knute Nelson seat. Political observers foresee the main contest in the final election to be between Preus and Johnson with the March 4, 1925 vote likely decisive. Preus defeated Johnson by 14 000 votes in the gubernatorial race while the primary drew light turnout.

ST. Paul Minn J. A. O- Preus Magnus Johnson JA. Catley Soateraar Armey Knute Nelson Minnesota United States Johnson Preus

Dougherty Accepts $5000 Referee Fee for Dempsey Gibbons Fight

Philadelphia June 19 James S Dougherty of Ridley Park received a telegram accepting his terms to referee the Dempsey Gibbons contest at Shelby Montana on July 4. The offer was 5000 dollars plus expenses. This marks the third time he has refereed a Dempsey bout and he has twenty five years' experience in boxing as referee and manager.

Philadelphia James S. Dougherty Ridley Park Here Shelby Mont Dougherty Dempsey

Marshall Winkfield Breaks Arm in School Baseball Game

Marshall Winkfield a High School baseball player sustained a compound fracture of the left arm in a collision while trying to tag a baserunner during a game against the alumni at the new ball park. Dr Clark attended the scene and set the bone and Winkfield is expected to be laid up for some time.

Marshall Winkfield Ball Park Young Winkfield Winkfield Clark

Fires in Baltimore Babies in Perambulators Threatened

In Baltimore on Sunday two fires in the northeastern section left one infant seriously burned and another snatched from a blazing perambulator. Police report negro boys are believed responsible for at least one blaze.

Associated Press Baltimore

Farmers Use Wheat Pleads for Pasture

BOYDS Md June 19 Many wheat growers in Montgomery county are pasturing their cattle on growing crops due to low prices and labor shortages. They expect higher milk revenue than harvesting and storing. Much wheat from last harvest remains unsold as farmers fear total loss.

Boyds, Md Montgomery County

Virginia Contractors Seek Postponement in Byrd Libel Case

The Virginia Highway Contractors Association seeks to postpone the demurrer hearing in the Richmond Circuit Court from June 25 to July 10. The group sued Senator H F Byrd for 100000 alleging libel by Star editorials. The court had set June 26 for arguments on the general bill. delay may extend the case further.

Virginia Highway Contractors’ Association H. F. Byrd The Star Circuit Court Richmond Byrd

Bank Closed as Cashier Confesses Oil Bond Collateral

The American State Bank in Wichita Kansas closed after cashier Drumm confessed using funds to invest in oil properties. The bank reported a million dollar fraud tied to bond collateral and securities. Criminal action awaited bank commissioner W N Richards says depositors should suffer no loss. In Pennsylvania, Wayne County treasurer Coover admits losing funds to speculation but the shortage is covered by others and no loss to depositors is reported.

Drumm House Association American State Bank W. N. Richards Institution Wayneshe Harrisburg Wayne Shed Peter G. Cameron Cameron Chari H. Coover Tion Coover Depuy Charles H. Gray

U S Steel Aids in Sharp Rally

United States Steel rose after absorbing early selling and strong demand in other stocks sparked a sharp market rally. Traders cited technicals and the belief the recent decline was overdone. call money opened at 5 percent as about 1,000,000 shares changed hands.

New York United States Steel The Stock Exchange Call

Ritenour Wins Trip for High Insurance Production

D. W. Ritenour of Winchester earns a company trip to Montreal for attending the $250,000 field club convention after writing over a quarter of a million dollars in insurance in his first year with Mutual Life. He ranked 41st among 30,000 agents in the United States and Canada for the past year.

D. W. Ritenour Winchester Canada Montreal Ritenour United States

Office Supply Co Inc Distances Itself From Trade Rumors

Local notice states Office Supply Co Incorporated of Winchester clarifies it operates as a separate entity with no ties to out-of-town firms. The brief notice asks customers to disregard rumors and emphasizes independent operation at its Crystal Confectionery location.

Foch Selects Veteran For Special Honor

Marshal Foch reviews Polish troops in Warsaw and honors a line of white haired veterans from the 1863 uprising. He learns they were granted a government pension and later that he would bestow the Legion of Honor on the veteran unit.

Foch Associated Press Warsaw Marshal Foch Russia Council Veterans Cis Wwe Legion of Honor

Also Mentioned on This Page

Labor Trinkle Fred. W. Forney E. Huntsberry Kenneth Rush Henry F. Seal Entertainment Committee H. Delmar Robinson W. A. Baker M. A. Doran R. S. Smith Marry F. Byrd Ralph S. Fansler L. M. Baker Douglas Barnett Moosedom Mooseheart Ill Lodge of Good Fellowship Virginia Gobbler Equal Rights Maryland Anne Arundel the Chanticleer Inn Shen Valle Agri. Society C. R. McCann, Mgr Cord Tires Epes Louis 8S. Epes Mt. Etna Linguagalossa Catinia Castiglione Taree U. S Kansas State Bank Waysneboro Pi Trust Company Wichita, Kan Erican State Bank Philip Wichita Clearing House Wisanndt Bank Wichita U.S. Steel MR. Ritenour Crystal Confectionery St ‘el
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