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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1924

Page

3

Berryville Virginia Rail Schedule 1988

In effect December 9 1988 Berryville No 183 9 20 am for Roanoke Bristol and intermediate stations Pullman parlor car to Bristol Local for Roanoke No 1 to Roanoke Bristol and intermediate stations Sleeper to William Roanoke and Shenandoah Dining Shenandoah and Roanoke connects at Roanoke with Memphis special to points South No 27 5 53 pm for Shenandoah and intermediate stations No 28 8 39 am for west and intermediate stations Harrisburg Philadelphia and New York connection at Shenandoah Junction for Washington No 10 1 59 pm to Pentows Washington Baltimore Philadelphia No 14 7 28 pm Panter Car to Hagerstown Pullman sleeper Hagerstown to Philadelphia No 2 11 88 pm stop for connecting lines at Shenandoah Jct or Hagerstown Pullsleeper to Philadelphia and New Yor fares reservations or additional information apply to H H Burks Agent Berryville Va or W C Saunders Gen Pass Agent Roanoke Va

Noke Bristol Blutla Pocanen Orton William, Son Roanoke Shenandoah Memphis Harrisburg Philadelphia New York Shenandolah Junction Washington Pentews Baltimoreadelphia Panler Hagerstown H. H. Burks Berryville W. C. Saunders

Maughan Wins Transcontinental Flight at Dawn

Lt Maughan completed a 2 60 mile airline dash from New York with refueling stops and landed at 9 48 pm After the landing he was carried by cheering crowds to the army headquarters His flight time 21 hours 48 5 minutes exceeded his initial estimate and drew praise from Major Patrick who called the achievement epochal and a source of national pride

Horng Army Maughan Maugha New York Washington Ae Patrick Ajt Mishae Associated Press Patrick America

Winchester merchants push 5 PM closing in summer

A group of Winchester leading merchants plans to close stores at 5 o clock daily during July and August, leaving Saturdays unchanged. A petition circulates among Main Street shops with many signatories, reflecting a shift from the previous 6 PM year round closing. Department stores in larger cities already close all day on Saturdays in summer.

Winchester Main Street

Japanese Officers Insult Americans Spark Interruption

American passengers aboard the steamship President Madison faced a discourteous customs examination at Yokahama when the vessel docked. Higher officials were informed of the change in method and intervened, prompting apologies.

Yokahomia President Madison

Furnished room for rent at 113 W Monmouth St

One furnished room offered at 113 West Monmouth Street. The ad notes reasonable terms and a regom? caption unclear.

W. Monmouth ST Monmouth St

Public sale announced for Winchester Club grandstand and fence

Sergeant Ferney will auction the Winchester Baseball Club grandstand and its fence at 11 oclock Thursday July 31 1924 in front of the city hall. Debts include state franchise tax 20 dollars registration fee 10 dollars accumulated interest and legal fees of 6 61. The club scarce funds and has faded from active status though the grandstand seats about 500 with space for 1000 more.

Winchester Baseball Club, Inc Corporation Commission Cmall

Hailstorm Oddly Aids Frederick County Fisherman

In Harris Addition the hailstorm damaged many homes and windows yet Tur ner L Evans reported a strange outcome. He fished along Back Creek during the storm and after sheltering, stored his catch in a sack of hail to preserve it. Evans landed nine large bass and one big sucker, totaling 34 fish before the storm ended.

Frederick County Harris Addition Turner L Evans White Hall Bivins Back Creek Hvans Mr. Evans

Local market prices list various farm commodities and dairy items

The report shows wholesale quotes for corn middlings flour butter and eggs from local buyers and Baltimore markets. Notable entries include shelled corn straw spring chickens creamery butter and mixed feed with price ranges and miscellaneous notes.

Star Batte Iiss Baltimore

Prohibition and Farm Aid in Doubtful National Convention

New York June 23 A first meeting of the National Convention committee revealed two dozen platform drafts with splits over Prohibition and Farm Aid. Leaders foresee floor fights over the Ku Klux Klan foreign relations and enforcement while labor and business groups push distinct planks.

New York Letieral Zoeerre c Ra Xeas Klan Nationa Isene Alpen Gamu Wyethena League Othe Party

Harrisburg social notes feature local visitors and moves

Mr and Mrs Victor of Harrisburg PA guests of Mrs John P Sartelle on South Main street have returned. Mr and Mrs Miller Greenawalt of Chambersburg PA and their daughters visited friends Mr and Mrs Vernon Engle of Roanoke VA. Mr Engle moves to town to open an office for Wood stock Typewriter Co distributor. Willard Holland of Gainesboro recovering at home after illness. Nancy and Helen Fugitt visiting Isabelle Carper in Boyce VA. Mrs Frank J Russell leaves for Millwood WA to visit brother Joseph Slusher.

Victor Harrisburg, Pa John P.sartelle Miller Greenawalt Bertha Augenbaugh Chambersburg, Pa Vernon Engle Roanoke, Va Engle Woodstock Typewriter Company Willard Holland Gainesboro Dayton, Va E. A. Hoenschel Cas Co Nancy and Helen Fugitt Fe Isabelle Carper Boyce, Va Frank J. Russell Millwood, Wag Joseph Slusher

Winchester bricklayer faces possible eye removal after infection

John M. Payne of Market Street suffers a severe eye infection likely to require surgical removal to save the other eye. He was working on West Water Street when material lodged in his eye causing intense pain. He remains unable to work while under treatment.

John M. Payne Winchester Orth Market Street Develo Mr. Payne West Water Street R. Payne

McAdoo Renews Fight With Metropolitan Press

William G. McAdoo addressed Democratic National Convention delegates in New York saying the metropolitan press uses unfair tactics and expressing confidence in a progressive victory with him as leader. Campaign manager David Ladd Rockwell argued McAdoo has not lost delegates and has gained some, amid rumors of declining support.

New York William G. McAdoo Hihotel Rockwell McAdoo

Snake With 39 Brown Ringlets Killed Near Berryville

Amon Harmon and his son in law Philip killed a large snake on Berryville pike, about a mile east of town, after spotting 39 brown ringlets around its body and a long narrow head. They believed the fat body came from egg consumption at a nearby farm.

Tollgate Berryville Pike Amon Harmon Philip Camiliog

In Memoria Elma Lineburg Remembrance Note

In memory of Elma Lineburg who died June 22 1923. A faded verse recalls sweet romance and fond love. The note asks that her memory stay in hearts of Pansy Lineburg and others, with a promise to remember always.

Elma Lineburk Pansy Lineburg

Ex-Sheriff Anderson Praises Tanlac After 15 Years in Office

The article profiles Archie R. Anderson ex-sheriff of Harris County Texas at 1506 Austin St Houston. It recalls 12 years as deputy, then Houston chief of police, seven re elections as sheriff totaling 15 consecutive years and retirement in 1912. Anderson credits Tanlac with relief from indigestion and neuralgic pains after a short trial and continued use. He cites a Georgia sheriff’s claim of gout relief and endorses Tanlac as effective for stomach ailments and constipation.

Tanlac Archie. R. Anderson Harris Texas Austin St Houston On Boee Ibes Khow Lone Star Harris County Anderson Opeson Missioner’s Court Georgia Goutane Gould Tanlac Hteer

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