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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1924

Page

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Reverend McFaden Calls for Brotherhood at Rotary Luncheon

Rev Dr Frank T McFaden of the Presbyterian Church of Ontario urges greater spirit of friendship and brotherhood at a Harrisonburg Rotary Club luncheon He praises the League of Nations and urges unselfish service to help make the world better stressing shared blood and common bonds.

Risonburg Frank. T. McFaden Presbyterian Church of Or Harrisonbure Rians Devu McFaden Eve Rs Richmond Ry Cu Rotary Oe Dr. McFaderi League of Nations

Moose Lodge to Hold Meetings in New Room

The Moose Lodge will hold its first meeting in the new quarters above the People's Bargain Store on North Main Street. Members have worked to repair and equip the hall, with a Moose head on display and new equipment purchased. Nine new members have joined under a special dispensation, with several to be initiated tomorrow night at a smoker event.

Moose Lodge People’s Bargain North Mainet Harlee Arene

Wesley Barry Stars in The Printers Devils at Colonial

Wesley Barry plays Brick Hubbard in The Printer's Devil a Warner Brothers classic showing for two days at the Colonial Theatre starting Thursday. He juggles roles as editor journalist and more while adolescence themes unfold under director William Beaudine with a supporting cast led by Harry Myers Katherine McGuire Louis King and George Peared.

Wesley Barry Colonial Theatre Boy Wonder Brick Hubbard Symptons Uter Devil Briggsville Gazette Warner Brothers Harry Myers Katherine McGuire Louis King George Peared Ray Cannon Mary Halter Harry Rottenburg William Beaudine Julien Josephson

Maryland University Head Opposed in Mandamus Case

In Baltimore a ruling centers on Miss Virginia Simpson of Takoma Park and Miss Virginia Flanagan of McKeesport who seek readmission to the University of Maryland after two years’ attendance. Judge denounces university policy as improper and criticizes Dr. Fred F. Woods for demanding improper information.

Associated Press Baltimore Vivian Simpson Takoma Park City St University of Iylaml Virginia Flanagan Mc~Keesport Miss Simpson Fred F. Woods

Episcopal Bishop Olmsted Dies in Utica

Bishop Charles Tyler Olmsted of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of central New York has died at Utica. He had suffered declining health for the past five years.

Associated Press Uti Nge Charles ‘Tyler Olmsted Protestant Epiocese New York

Farm Equipment and Cattle Sale in Kernstown Virginia

Dairy farm equipment and cows to be sold on April 1 at 10 A.M. The farm will also offer additional items on sale day if not sold earlier. Sale by F. E. Miller of Kernstown Virginia. Ip 41 22 26 27 31.

F. E. Miller Kernstown

Live Poultry Wanted and Freckled Face Kids Contest

Advertises live poultry purchase seeking two dozen hens and announces a Freckled Face Kids contest promoting a local event. Shouty dealer name B J Snapp listed for contact and entries.

BE. J. Snapp

Poincare’s Resignation Accepted Ending Two Year Ministry

Paris reports the Poincare government fell after an adverse vote on the pension bill. Premier Poincare handed in the cabinet’s resignation, which President Millerand accepted, signaling a transfer of power. The ministry had governed since January 1922.

Associated Press Paris Poincare Chamber of Deputies Millerand

Daugherty and Lodge Confer With President Coolidge

Attorney General Daugherty and Senator Lodge met with President Coolidge in separate talks. White House officials said the conferences were routine and not connected to Daugherty’s situation.

Associated Press Washington Daugherty Senator Lodge Coolidge White House Daughtery

Suspects Held in $150,000 Postal Robbery Probe

Forty suspects including two alleged leaders are in custody in Chicago after a Harvey attack on a postal messenger. Police say the gang used a license from Jano, with Fontana tied to the stolen car used to flee. Officers search for other gang members as $150,000 in registered mail was stolen yesterday.

Associated Press Chicago Harvey de Foeth Carl Fontana Jano Fontana West Hammond

Evangelist Hortense Ropp Recovered and Touring

Winchester and vicinity friends learn evangelist Hortense Ropp has recovered from a serious illness. She now attends Wilkins Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church South in Baltimore as Rev. Harry Paul Baker conducts evangelistic meetings. Ropp previously led successful meetings at Braddock Street Church and in Frederick and nearby counties.

Winchester Hortense Ropp Roanoke Baltimore Wilkins Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church South Assung Harry Paul Baker Ropp Braddock Street Frederick Virginia

Rev Wilbur H Riser Dies From Stroke At 52

Meadow Mills Va March 26 Rev Wilbur H Riser former pastor of Le Bannon Church St Luke at Fairview and active in West Virginia and Carolinas died last week in a Columbia South Carolina hospital after a period of failing health He was 52 born in Orangeburg DC where he is buried Surviving are two daughters and one sister

Orangeburg D. C

Church funds allotted for Lexington and Greenwood projects

In Charlotte on March 26 the board of home missions and church extension of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church approved $45,000 for church buildings in Lexington Virginia and Greenwood District of Washington. The Lexington edifice receives $15,000 with a total project cost about $25,000.

Associated Press Charlotte N. C Lexington Greenwood D. C Board of Home Missions Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church

Robbers Loot Enterprise Bank in Walhalla South Carolina

Three unknown men bound and gagged a Walhalla policeman at midnight and robbed the Enterprise Bank of Walhalla South Carolina. The hold up yielded between 600 and 800 dollars in small change, reports said received today.

Associated Press Anderson S. C Enterprise Bank Walhalla

Dollings Co May Pay Out 169000 to Stockholders

Stockholders of the R. L. Dollings Company of Pennsylvania about 5,400 shares may share roughly 169000 dollars available for distribution. A salvage meeting report filed by A. B. Geary of Chester, Pa, special master to audit accounts of treasurer Thomas R. White notes the Pennsylvania situation.

R. L. Dollings Company Pennsylvania Winchester Lower Shenandoah Valley A. B. Geary Chester Thomas R. White

Favorable House Report on Child Labor Amendment

Washington March 26 The House judiciary committee ordered a favorable report on a resolution proposing a child labor amendment to the constitution.

Associated Press Washington House Judiciary Committee

Anderson Joins MOP Squad at Sing Sing Prison

Ossining New York March 26 early today WM H Anderson known as W H Anderson resigned NY Anti Saloon League leader reported to Sing Sing prison for a ten day reception period. He began work with mop and pail and is the tallest inmate, likely to be assigned clerical duties inside the warden lanes.

Associated Press Ossining N. Y New York Anti-Saloon League Sing Sing Prison Anderson Sing Sing

Dreams Come True Seminar at M E Church South

Come to the M. E. Church South on Thursday evening March 27 at 7 30 to learn how to make dreams come true Admission 15 cents Refreshments will be served.

M. E

Notice for Ex-Service Men on Benefits and Insurance

Ex service men may apply for vocational training compensation hospital benefits or reinstatement and government insurance See Capt Van Hise at Red Cross or John H Rosenberger March 26 27 28.

van Hise Red Cross Jno H. Rosenberger

Freckles Barry Featured at Colonial Theater

At Colonial on Thursday the performer Freckles Barry appears in his latest pictare amid a contest and show events.

Barry

Baltimore and Ohio worker confined by pneumonia

Charles P. McDonald local signal maintainer for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad is ill with pneumonia and confined to his home on South Braddock street. His daughter Mrs. Melvin Starr of Washington has come to be with him.

Charles P. McDonald Baltimore and Ohio Railroad South Braddock Street Melvin Starr Washington

Saintly matriarch of Falls Mills dies at 87

Mrs Maria Louisa Dudley of Falls Mills Va dies at home after long illness. Born August 6 1837 to Francis and Mary Tabor she was the youngest Dudley daughter. Survived by four sons including Rev W L Dudley, merchant William Dudley Bramwell and Rev Hugh J Dudley. services held at home with ministers M C Hues and Charles B Warner.

W. K. Dudley Church of Christ Tazewell County Maria Louisa Dudley James BR. Dudley Falls Mills Graham Charles B. Warner Eplace Dudley Church of Christ At Francis and Mary Tabor Mudfork Valley James R. Dudley James C. Dudley

Officials Plan Pure Milk Program For Winchester

The local board of health issues instructions to milk producers and dealers to improve cleanliness and equipment for the summer. Producers must remove manure, seal yards, fix screens, ensure sterilizing and cooling gear, and train dairymen in sterilization while delaying milking after feeding garlic. Dealers should clean plants, install screens, maintain machinery, ensure ice supply, and monitor milk care. A summer inspection campaign may begin if funds are approved, costing about 200 dollars to ensure purity and butter fat content.

Winchester Board of Health Council

Mrs. Friend in Ill Health Sends Mrs McFaden to Hampton

Mrs F T McFaden left for Hampton Virginia after a message advised the serious illness of Mrs Friend wife of Rev Charles Friend pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Hampton. Mrs Friend has been in precarious health for some time and was moved to a hospital for treatment and possibly an operation.

F. T. McFaden Hampton Friend Charles ‘Friend Presbyterian Church O Hampton

CLOVISTON KIND Sees Tremendous Customer Increase

A local brand quoted as delivering cleanliness quality and service boosts CLOVISTON KIND demand among customers. The ad implies rising popularity and a strong value proposition for the product line.

Freckle Faces Seek Favor in Local Vote

Fragmentary note shows a group named Freckle Faces and a call to vote for “your favour” with unclear context or candidates. No dates or places are readable. Additional readable entities are absent.

For Rent Two Furnished Bedrooms In New Home

Two furnished bedrooms in a new home with modern conveniences for rent. Apply at 113 W Monmouth Street. Includes note about price.

Monmouth Street

Eternal City Prepares For a Gorgeous Church Spectacle

Rome readies for tomorrow's consistory as Cardinal Hayes of New York and Cardinal Mundelein of Chicago are to receive the red hat from Pope Pius. Vatican officials organize a 10 000 person crowd with armed guards along the papal procession route for a coronation like ceremony.

Cardinal Hayes New York Cardinal Mundelein Chicago Pope Pius Mundelein America Rome St. Peter's Vatican

Woman Slain After Being Mistreated

New York police chased leads through the night but found no clue to the youthful motorist who assaulted and killed Mrs. Maude Bauer on a lonely Staten Island road. She was shot stabbed and struck after her car stuck in mud while trying to pull free. Her mother and two children heard nothing. The husband had left for Detroit yesterday to take a new position.

Associated Press New York Maude Bauer Staten Island

Thy Name Is Woman at the Empire Tomorrow

Metro presents Thy Name Is Woman at the Empire Theatre tomorrow following earlier successes. Starring Ramon Navarro and Barbara La Marr the exciting story promises strong screen prestige and a thrilling showcase for popular stars. The Hunchback of Notre Dame closes its three day run at the Empire tonight with 8:15 showings.

Metro Ramon Navarro Barbara LA Marr Navarro Miss la Marr Notre Dame E Empire

Thy Name Is Woman at the Empire Tomorrow

Ramon Novarro and Barbara LaMarr headline the Metro production Thy Name Is Woman at the Empire tomorrow and Friday with no price increase. A Rubber Aprons free feature Come Around. ad in this issue from People's Drug Company. Also notice Spartan horn toot sale from 3-24 at Mid City Garage with prices $5 to $15.

Metro the Empire People’s Drug Company

Opening the Black Cat Ter Oom Opens Saturday

Public invites to inspect new quarters at Old Virginia Home 25 West Piccadilly Street Bell Phone 749-3 with meals prepared by home cooking experts. Breakfast 7 to 8 30 a m Dinner 12 to 2 p m Supper 6 to 8 p m Rubber aprons free and window display at a local drugstore featuring Preckle Faces shown Thursday.

Old Virginia

Daugherty Pushed by Oil Deal Tie Involving Five Men

Roxie Stinson testifies before the Daugherty committee about a fall 1922 oil deal claiming five men earned 33 million dollars in stocks tied to Stackly interests. She says Smith and the attorney general were upset the men profited but were not included. She ends by asserting Smith killed himself while implying Daugherty’s moral blame.

Associated Press Washington Daugherty Investigating Committee Roxie Stinson Dese H Smith Thome Tony Po Self Daugherty Pineal

Acquilla Knight Dies After Illness at 69

Acquilla Knight long time county resident and farmer died after months of heart trouble. He was 69, unmarried, son of James and Emily Knight. Survived by sister Mrs. Lilla Knight Bigelow and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday at two at Mortuary Chapel Mount Hebron Cemetery with Rev. F T McFaden officiating. Burial in Knight plot.

Acquilla Robert Knight Knight Lilla Knight Bigelow Washington, D. C Mortuary Chapel Mount Hebron F. T. McFaden The Presbyterian Church

CUSSIN' MATCH ENDS IN COURT IN SOUTH WINCHESTER

A dispute over room possession led to a cussing match between Mrs. Ashby Fox and Clark Smith in South Winchester. Smith sued for rent removal, Fox faced arrest for language but Justice Worsley dismissed the case and warned that a man’s house is his castle.

Ashby Fox Clark Smith Winchester Fox Smith Justice Worsely Mrs. Fox Justice Worsley

WE WANT VOTES VOTES VOTES FOR TOL Faces

A readable fragment urges voting support for Tol faces on a Thursday. The snippet emphasizes a campaigning push with repeated calls for votes and engagement. The text lacks clear context but signals a local civic push during an upcoming election day.

TOL Olonial

Trainer acquitted in dog shooting case at Dominion Kennels

W Hay Shank, trainer at Dominion Kennels near Saga, was acquitted in Va after a trial before three magistrates. The case centered on the shooting of a valuable setter belonging to D C Raley of Pagecon county. Shank, a high standing graduate and resident, was discharged from custody amid apologies and support from his employer Kline and others.

W. Hay Shank Dominion Saga Dd Cirtford G. Raley Pagecon Young Shank Charie Prep Thomas Derord Iley Co of Schools Weaver Bailey Shank Kline Dominion Kenfels

American Can Still On in New York March 26

The market opens with weakness as American Can shows lingering pressure. Prices drifted lower after a 1924 low, with the broader stock market posting general declines and special weakness in American agricultural issues.

New York American Agricu

Fords in collision near battlefields on Valley Pike

In Frederick County two Ford autos collided near the Belle near the Cedar Creek along the Valley Pike. Harry Hottel was in one car with a man named Russell. The other occupants were not identified. The Hottel car was damaged and Mr Hottel went to Frederick. The Bowden party and others were involved in the incident.

Harry Hottel Russell Cedar Creek Valley Pike Hottel Bowden Frederick

Trial of Grove Case Delayed By Juror Absence

Baltimore dispatch reports Harry Hoppy Frederick of Frederick Maryland stands accused of liquor transport linked to the Horsey distillery. Jurors in the United States District Court moved to reschedule as matters of attendance affect the Grove case.

Associated Pram Baltimore Harry’ A Frederick Horsey Distillery Ville Morrow United States District Cay Grove

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wesley Y Barry Maryland University Utica W. H. Riser Ee Rob Bank South Carolina Dollings CO WM. H. Anderson Colonial Oman MR. Dudley Nes Howse DR. Friend Eternal F. O. B. Neosho L. M. Welton Ramon Novarro Barbara LA Mara Psa Cussin Ray Shank Mer HALE
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