26 Mar 1919
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1919
Page
1
A Danville man died during a confrontation with law officers after resisting arrest and during an armed bootlegging incident. Sentinel police reported the fatal shootout occurred as officers acted to stop illegal alcohol distribution.
Shenandoah Valley tragedy unfolds as Shackelford and Hudson resist arrest near Woodstock. Prohibition agents seize vehicles and search for liquor while detectives, wounded and in custody, investigate the shooting and inquest arrangements.
Preparations are under way for the tenth annual session of the Council of Virginia laymen to be held in Christ Church, Mate. About 150 laymen are expected to attend the event with plans for the May gathering.
New management at White Palace Restaurant announces purchase of interest and promises quick, cheap service and invites patronage from ladies and gentlemen. James Chancleris signs the notice.
The Rev Charles D Bulla former pastor of Braddock Street Metro and longtime Sunday school worker has plans to bring his family to spend the summer in Neithyville Tennessee.
Used Ford cars offered in splendid condition with right prices by Chapman's Auto Supply Co. located in Winchester Virginia. Ad appears on page 1 with date 3-22-1p.
Rev O D Lambert pastor of Brucetown circuit Methodist Episcopal Church South left for the Baltimore annual conference with Mrs Lambert and three children. He carried a favorable report and circuit finances were paid and over the stop. Congregations expect his return for another year.
Security Building and Loan urges readers to take stock now while starting. Hansbrough and Carter, 1ptt Insurance Loans Real Estate.
Rose Hill Manor in Frederick Maryland reopens for the season on March 29 after a winter closure. Mrs Mary A Zirkle mentions visiting relatives in Philadelphia as part of her plans.
An important meeting of the Winchester State Guard is scheduled for Thursday night March 27 at 7 45 p m. Pree Pay a
A fragmented text discusses enforcing laws for the people and the need to address two diseases or social ills. It references Congress and the notion of personal age and a broad menace linked to prostitution or related vice, urging enforcement against those who profit.
A report states plans to make a long road a state and national highway running from the state line to Parkersburg via the old stage route. After August 1, 1920 maintenance and construction began with bridges and completion sought for a Winchester to Front Royal to Fredericksburg segment under the estate system.
An electric iron priced at five dollars fifty cents includes a complete plug attachment. The listing mentions John H. Sonera and Wei Water as associated names or locations in the advertisement.
In execution of a deed of trust dated October 19 1917 John F Boxwell as recorded in the clerk's office Win chester Va the Dodge touring car is offered for sale at public auction in front of Frederick County Court House at 10 o clock a m on Friday April 4 1919 to the highest bidder for cash trustee W Roy Stephenson March 24 1919 Also sale of household furnishings corn farming implements and antiques at Mount Williams Va Friday March 23 at 10 a m adm r Claude R Cammer
Property listings include a brick dwelling at 116 West Water Street priced at $4500.60 and a frame metal dwelling with about 80 feet frontage on South Washington Street priced at $5500.00. Also advertised are insurance loans real estate services from Winchester and Wear-Ever kitchen outfits with factory contact. Roofing materials rolled and galvanized available from Jno S Solenbergar & Co.
Mr A Gray Williams of Winchester elected counsel at a Northern Virginia Power Company board meeting. Mr Moore Jr, longtime general counsel, will retire April after resolving ongoing matters and will remain on the board. The directors adopted a resolution praising Moore for his service.
The Torch Corps, a long active branch of the firemen, invites boys aged 13 to 17 with interest to attend a meeting. The corps has always supported the firemen and their absence has been deeply felt by members.
Henry WN Taylor son of Mr and Mrs Taylor arrived from Camp Meade Md to visit his ailing mother on Apple Pie Ridge then returned to camp likely to receive discharge papers soon He served in France with the 432nd Engineers and saw active front line service while many night projects included pontoon bridge building under heavy shelling and exploding high explosives He escaped wounds though his undertakings were hazardous and mostly done at night
A room in City Hall donated by Mr. Erimet L Henry for a soldiers rest room is being prepared and may open by week’s start. The Red Cross appeals for chains tables records and magazines to furnish the space and aid the returning soldiers. Call 162-3 Washington St. to help.
A brief note from TA Dy ALBIN references hene fevine with a casual line about keeping more eggs and a cryptic numeric token 26-1p-6t.
A wedding reception for the bride and groom was held in Ming, Georgia with attendees including Winchester OnepD of Winchester and Master John per of Hayfield.
Fragmentary notice from a historic newspaper page mentions an address or location at 645 Main and entities Clanion and Camber. lacks clear action or deadline details due to damaged text.
Community updates report improvements on Gempeney road and nearby farms, weddings and visits including Mr. Rusel Orndorff and Miss Ina Barrett, farm transactions near Cadiz Grove, and moving plans of the Glaize family. Rev H G Spencer sermon note, Ladies' Aid meeting, real estate sale of Jacob Rosenberger estate in Winchester on April 19, 1919.
Fragmented OCR text describes an incident titled Assassin's Bullet Lays with garbled names and dates. It references Karolyi and Clouse amid unclear details and late November timing. No coherent events or verified context emerge from the readable fragments.
Multiple items advertised including Winchester Virginia goods. Seeds CLOVER SEED Paints floor polish and miscellaneous household wares offer in the fragment. A reward notice appears with reference to Star office.
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