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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1923
Page
4
Rates list in advance terms for a year six months and one month with carrier delivery. Prices shown include weekly and monthly options varying by term and payment method. Interpretations indicate standard prepayment discounts and delivery arrangements.
Henry Ford marks twenty years since his first car and the start of the Ford Motor Company. The firm now holds vast cash reserves and assets, with Edsel later buying half to reach full ownership. Ford built wealth through affordable, useful products, contrasting with market-driven speculation. The piece notes Ford’s clean rise and the broader impact on industry and finance. The same issue discusses bandits released after kidnapping on a Chinese train, prompting questions about accountability and international response to China’s actions.
Poet Walt Mason mocks the rise of pugilism as a carnival of slugging and slapping. He urges bruisers to seek honest work such as logging or carpentry, arguing real progress lies in hands that mend roofs, tend corn, or cut wood rather than pounding in the ring.
The Christian Church near High View Hampshire County West Virginia held its annual memorial day with Mower strewing in memory of the departed buried in the adjacent cemetery. More than 2 000 people from Hampshire and neighboring counties attended including residents from Frederick and Winchester. Reverend Andes assisted by Rev Spaid and Rev Anderson conducted services. The event doubled as a reunion with a large community dinner on the lawns reflecting local hospitality. The church and cemetery are among the oldest in the area with pioneers of Shenandoah Valley buried there when Hampshire was part of Frederick County.
Troop No. 2 and Troop No. 1 meet at Centenary Church gymnasium with Lawrence Hollis presiding. W Spottswood discussed scouting origins and growth, noting Oath and Law. summer camp talks by Hugh McKee. an overnight hike to a cabin planned with safety details. Scouts to collect old paper for camp funds and establish a labor bureau to earn money by mowing and chores. Summer slogan urges punctual attendance.
A poem describes June shore vows as waves whisper affection and a traveler gifts a shell symbolizing enduring love. The verse closes with Constantinople dated June 19 noting the British destroyer Splendid's seizure in Marmora, signaling ongoing naval action.
A transport vessel reported to be carrying a cargo of firearms from Thrace is under investigation. Authorities are tracing origin and destination while assessing security implications and potential violations. No injuries or arrests reported at this time.
An unconfirmed Rome dispatch quoted by Naples papers claims Linguaglossa, a town near Mount Etna, has been destroyed by lava from the volcano. No independent confirmation available.
The Winchest er, Va. will executed March 27 devised three heirs. Mrs Lillie M Bromley received a 165 acre farm near Charles Town valued at 12000. Benjamin L Byers got a 150 acre farm valued at 10000. Effie L Funk received the house and lot at 548 North Main street valued at 8000. Cash gifts totaling 6000 plus a 2000 to Byers, rest to be split equally. William S Bromley named executor with a 20000 bond.
On Paper Mill road southeast of town a man spotted a large turkey buzzard flying low with a tiny bell that rings as it flaps or turns. He and a mill watchman tracked the bird until the sound faded, supporting belief in a bell worn by the creature.
Marlboro Virginia residents report travel to Washington for weekend and family updates. Mrs Shull and daughter Louise attend Harrisonburg for summer studies while others visit relatives in Ashland Waterlick and Winchester. Dorsey Funk returns home from Waterlick and Dr Claggett from Hamilton visits the area.
A benefit dance to establish a nurse's chair at the University of Virginia will be hosted by Mrs. Michael Collins in Harris Addition next Friday at 8 PM. A small admission will support the cause with refreshments served. The event was approved at the Nurse Alumni Association of Winchester Memorial Hospital meeting, which also elected officers Miss Hilda O'Leary as president Miss Elizabeth Grim as vice president and Miss Evelyn Totty as secretary and treasurer.
Tom Gully, released by the Cleveland Indians to Lakeland Florida, hit safely in 84 consecutive games to set a Florida State League batting record. The Lakeland right fielder leads the league with 62 hits and 13 triples in 36 games.
Dave Baker lost his appeal against tombstone dealer T. J. Orndorff in the Corporation Court. Judge Whit ing ruled for Orndorff over the contract dispute seeking $21.60 for two grave markers for Baker’s wife and daughter. The magistrate’s court had awarded Baker the amount, saying delivery went to Baker’s father-in-law.
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