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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1922
Page
7
Bank notices state Independence Day on Tuesday July 4 1922 is a legal holiday and banks will close. Some banks allow payment of maturing papers on July 5 1922 and list cashiers Charles Summers Shenandoah Valley Union Bank Winchester B A Fuller Yesmers Merchants National John J Sloat Commercial and Savings Bank.
Mrs Jennie Flandereaux wife of George Flandereaux president of the First National Bank of New Rochelle New York died during a Pacific coast tour. She was about 60 and had long struggled with high blood pressure. The death likely occurred at high altitude while the couple were on the journey. Survivors include her husband a son Clarence Flandereaux of Providence Rhode Island and a daughter Mrs Mabel Gleason of New Rochelle.
A large section of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad bed was washed away in a violent thunderstorm near Sjamsville Maryland. Despite ballast hauled during the night the old main line remained closed with trains rerouted and no accidents reported.
A large number of Mystic Shrine members departed Winchester for Leesburg to attend a ceremonial session of Acca Temple of Richmond, followed by a banquet. The group includes Shenandoah Valley units traveling by car via Berryville and Bluemont, with Richmond members taking a special train via Washington. Major B M Roszel and Captain G B Roszel traveled to Hargerstown Md for an army officers’ dinner hosted by Major Carmichael.
Baltimore readers share months of suffering from backache and weakness. They praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a drug free relief, claiming improved energy and mood, urging other women to try it.
Norman Nielsen an accountant for Standard Oil died in Salem Oregon when his car toppled over a 20 foot embankment on June 15. The death occurred on the second anniversary of his marriage to Helen Leach. Nielsen was a well known businessman with many friends. Funeral services were conducted by Masonic members.
A statement from H. Russell Potts, team business manager, urges Winchester supporters to purchase season tickets now. With Winchester tied for first in the league, fans are asked to back the club financially to secure a pennant run. The card emphasizes one ticket admits all games and saves money versus paying over $15 at individual gate prices.
Winchester residents are invited to join a Friday morning parade to boost Chautauqua. All boys and girls may participate whether or not they expect Junior Chautauqua membership. Wear costumes, bring horns, and ride pony carts. parade forms at 10 oclock behind City Hall plaza.
President Obregon of Mexico, in a telegram to the San Francisco Chronicle, says reports of Americans held captive by bandits at Tampico are absolutely baseless and call these reports another attempt to sow unfriendly relations between the United States and Mexico.
The Privy Council in Tokyo approved the naval treaty from the Washington Arms Conference and sent it to the Prince Regent for ratification. The move solidifies Japan's commitment to the disarmament framework agreed in Washington as of June 29.
New York June 29 Jack Dempsey formally accepted the challenge of Harry Wills for the world heavyweight championship bout and asked for a conference to fix a date.
Colorado State Rangers report a night of unrest in Boulder and Huerfano counties with two mine tipples burned one coal mine flooded and two railway bridges burned. Governor Shoup will return to Denver to discuss measures with the adjutant-general. Colonel Hamrock says 1,500 troops could be deployed if needed to enforce order.
A special grand jury will start July 10 to probe the Herrin strip mine massacre in Marion Illinois. Circuit Judge Hartwell announced the investigation follows the discovery that the Southern Illinois Coal Company mine may contain buried bodies of slain non union workers.
In Gettysburg Pennsylvania on June 29 marines studied movements of General Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia from the Gettysburg campaign. The maneuvers aimed toward a final July attack were slowed by soggy ground but proceeded as planned at Camp Harding.
Ernst Werner Techow a 21 year old Berlin student was arrested near Frankford on the Oder and identified by police as the driver of the murder car in the Rathenau assassination.
The Farmers Union Local 1151 of Stephens City will meet Saturday night July 1 at 8 in the High School. The agenda includes discussing fertilizer purchases for fall sowing and other farmer interests. Co. WATSON secretary.
A Shanghai cable dispatch reported Chen- Chi ung-Ming who led a coup against Sun Yat Sen to have been assassinated. The report, cited by a local Chinese daily tied to Sun Yat Sen supporters, could not be confirmed by Reuters.
County Game Warden Pingley announced open season for black bass starts July 1 and runs to January 1, with trout season closed until April 1. Residents fish free with landowner consent. non residents need licenses. Daily limits cap at 150 black bass and 25 trout. other fish may be caught year round. Sparks on squirrels run August 15 to February 1. Licenses valid July 1 to June 30.
The column lists visitations at the homes of various locals including Mr. William Davis Mrs. Claude Kline Florence Russell Lawrence Russell and Miss Kathleen Cline. It notes a garden party by the Ladies Aid on July 13 and other social visits among Harrisonburg Winchester and neighboring towns. It also includes brief items on bread history wardrobe packing tips and observations about flowers and honesty.
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