11 Nov 1922
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1922
Page
1
Legionnaires honor departed comrades with a silent tribute before a football game. The event underscores remembrance and team unity as the crowd reflects on losses and the season’s challenges.
Armistice day activities in Winchester featured a parade through Market Street led by Robert Y Conrad Post No 21 American Legion and a solemn memorial to veterans. The Martinsburg band, firemen in red shirts, Red Cross volunteers and local officials marched and the crowd observed three volleys at 11 15 a m with bells tolling in salute to fallen service members.
The Shenandoah Valley Baseball League met in Woodstock to finish past business and plan the 1923 season. Dr G G Crawford became president with William Funk as secretary. Harrisonburg and Mt Jackson were absent and face possible exclusion.
Upright Knabe piano offered along with rugs coal wood stoves Per fection oil range and kitchen furniture at Paul Shryock's sale Stephenson's farm on November 14 at 10 AM in Stephenson Va. auctioneer listed.
NEEWLIN and POTTS, Live Wire Electricians of 118 E Piccadilly St, report wiring 50 homes with no complaints. They advertise prompt service and offer 10-1p-21 phone contact for estimates and electrical work.
Mrs C H P Belmont presented a feminist platform for the National Woman's Party to win equal rights. Delegates from 32 states gathered in Washington for a two day conference outlining a nationwide legislative campaign targeting state legislators and Congress.
Classified brief notes advertise revival services and real estate opportunities in Winchester Virginia. Short inquiry directs readers to the Star office for applications and contact. The item combines religious revival notices with property advertising in a single local classified blurb.
Advices from Antofagasta report a Chilean earthquake possibly causing a catastrophe with a tidal wave sweeping a fishermen's settlement. In Buenos Aires an unusual tremor was felt in the Andes provinces early this morning with no damage. line interruptions reported on All-American cables.
Washington reports forecasts for the week ahead calling for unsettled and mild conditions in the North and Middle Atlantic States with local rains at the start, followed by generally fair and cool weather after Tuesday.
Washington reports a new 50 cent postage stamp featuring the Arlington amphitheatre and tomb of the unknown dead, to go on sale Saturday Armistice Day. Also announced are 25 cent stamps with Niagara Falls design and a 15 cent stamp showing the Statue of Liberty with New York harbor in the background.
A meeting will be held on Monday night at 7 30 o clock in the Legion Building. Every member is expected to attend as business of importance is to be transacted.
President Harding laid a wreath on the Unknown Soldier at Arlington Memorial Amphitheatre in a restrained ceremony. A distant cannon, marching rifles, and trumpets marked the moment as a small congregation observed the solemn salute.
Capon Bridge West Virginia November 11 the youngest child of Festus Fletcher was found dead in bed Wednesday morning the infant about two months old had never been healthy. The parents have the sympathy of all their friends. x C Lovett is having a large supply of wood sawed by Mr Whitacre the latter using a tractor for operating the saw. The family of AO Lovett plans a birthday dinner for Mr Lovett tomorrow the 12th it being his seventy eighth birthday. Miss Russell Lovett of Winchester is visiting. Ladies of the Christian Church will hold an oyster supper in the town hall on Saturday night October 18. Mr and Mrs Don Oats Mrs Lester Haines and Mrs Edward Oats motor to Winchester on a pleasure trip. All Payne a stock dealer was a dinner guest of AC Lovett on Wednesday.
New Brunswick New Jersey November 11 Deputy Attorney General Mott in charge of the investigation says the presentation to the grand jury is delayed while he decides whether to await Supreme Court Justice Parker or have another justice act in Parker's absence He states he will proceed to strengthen the case and that the evidence is strong enough to indict two men and a woman for first degree murder
A group from the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad conducted an inspection of the Winchester and Western Railroad route between this city and Wardensville West Virginia. The party travelled aboard FE E Stimson's private car and included former West Virginia Governor John J Cornwell now chief counsel and other B and O executives. They departed before 8 am to study the line and enjoy a few hours of hunting on private Hampshire county property as the season opens.
Goodyear Rubber Beeting teams clash with Orchard Supply in a tight cut off and frame finish. The event ends with a slim victory, highlighting precision and strategic play from both sides.
Pittsburgh and New York back of a $5.5 million steel and brick factory project near Ridgeway. A 2000 acre site to house a large plant and a town for 21,000 employees. Miller Inc contracting for erection of the unit, with direct sales to users to cut costs. Construction to begin within ten days with May delivery of cars.
Austin W. Canter a Frederick County native and brother of J H Canter agent of the Baltimore and Ohio Broad Company Winchester died about 8 p m at his home in Danville Virginia aged 49 after long illness and surgery in Richmond He is survived by a widow two daughters a son three brothers and two sisters Funeral services will be held in Danville with interment there
The Shubert brothers bring the Passing Show from Winter Garden New York to Winchester with twenty New York stars a full eighty member cast and orchestra. Prices higher to cover travel and expenses but patrons are assured satisfaction or money back amid a sparse local schedule.
Investment notice selling securities that pay six and seven percent with safe guarantees. Interest issued quarterly and semi annually. Advertises Hansbrough and Carter as providers of insurance loans and investments.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.