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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1924
Page
4
The Evening Star of Winchester Virginia lists publication details and pricing terms including daily except Sunday editions and various advance payment options. It notes Associated Press dispatches and local news policy dated Wednesday March 5 1924.
A young thief during early morning theft at a Washington area store is chased by police who say he resisted capture by feigning union ties. Officers fired, subduing him temporarily, but the suspect collapsed and was taken to hospital as reinforcements arrived. The wagon then slipped away, and the youth escaped in a taxi, leaving observers noting his wasted potential.
A poem by Walt Mason laments the death of B Jinx with satirical riffs on taxes, doctors, and hard times. It images the departed crossing a silent river in Charon’s boat and hints at the town’s struggles and workers facing strikes.
Virginia notes report Guy, a village merchant, returning from Winchester Hospital after surgery. Edith Adams and Mrs T C Adams visited Guighter. Sirsbaugh and Jim visited friends on the State road. Walford and Pingley figures appear in local church and business updates amid illness and travel.
The city council, by unanimous resolution, will create three school districts to elect nine board members. The change, effective April 1, follows a new state act, with districts defined by Piccadilly Cork and National Cemetery lines. Existing members may be chosen if residing within districts.
Editor Robert B Nelson urges support for a hospital benefit at the Empire tonight and asserts Christ would favor helping the sick. An extra Christ Church service at 5 15 PM is planned for those unable to attend the 7 30 PM service.
Advertises a 50 acre farm six miles from Winchester on a good road with a five room house, outbuildings, and a small orchard. Contact 233 E Kern Street Winchester VA. 61-2
A Confederate widow revisits a 19th century charity plan, aiming to raise 2000 dollars to endow a matrimony fund. She reports 1123 dollars in subscriptions so far and notes her late husband, a war surgeon, believed Confederate women deserved greater recognition.
The Winchester Electric Supply Company under manager C. M. Henkel has moved to 27 and 1 2 North Main street. After C. P. McVicar completes a new building on West Water Street the company will relocate back to the original site.
The annual union meeting in the Sunday school room of the Presbyterian Church on Friday afternoon March 7 will include an offering for the Children's Home Society of Vicente.
Beginning Monday March 3 1924 the entire stock of antiques from the estate of Dr C J VonWitt will be sold at 27 W Cork Street. Individuals who left items with Dr VonWitt should call prove property and remove it. Executrix Gordia Von Witt.
Five families in Winchester experience simultaneous moves around National and Lane avenues. W Lee Fisher moves into a home vacated by C Harry Hardy who relocates to Capon Bridge, while C E Newcome and Nerinse family also exchange residences in a busy transfer day.
Dec 8 timetable lists routes to Bristol Roanoke and beyond with Pullman Sleeper to Williamson Roanoke and dining car Shenandoah. Connections at Shenandoah Junction and Roanoke link to Memphis Washington Philadelphia and New York. Fares and pullman accommodations available through BHV or W.
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