04 Oct 1924
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1924
Page
1
Long George Kelly of the Giants hit a second inning home run and Terry added a fourth inning homer. McNeely scored the Senators' run, with Washington tying the score in the ninth.
The Senators defeat the Giants at Griffith Stadium in Washington with Walter Johnson delivering a standout pitching performance. About 35 000 fans filled the stands as President Coolidge watched, marking a dream fulfilled for the capital.
Ad seeks cider and canning apples from multiple sellers. Contact George at 29 N Main Street, Room 8, during 10 to 3.
A vacancy hits Bak er's Mill precinct as registrar Erastus Baker dies. No volunteer to fill the post despite active Election Board efforts. The board ponders next steps since no precedent exists for appointing a reluctant successor. Today is the last day to register or transfer before the November election.
Free Squibb service package with every dollar purchase during Squibble Week from October 4 to 11. See window for details at People’s Drug Co.
The Mountain View Nursery Co offers 100000 Apple and Peach Trees growing at their farm in Wood, West Virginia. Prospective buyers are invited to visit the nursery in Williamsport, Maryland to inspect trees and place orders.
Brief readable entry notes George Barrie at Room 3 9 North Main Street with phone 525 and a code 10 3 1p 2t for contact or listing reference.
National Fruit Product Co., Inc. invites women to apply for regular indoor work at its canning plant. Positions offer steady employment and are open to applicants seeking stable manufacturing jobs.
The Friendship Fire Company sues Newton D. Long of Middletown for 180 dollars claiming fees for responding to a fire that destroyed Long's home. The trial was postponed at long's new counsel Brumback’s request. hearing set for next date.
Package containing many useful articles offered with every one dollar purchase from October 4 to 11. See window display at The People’s Drug Co. Ip-31-10-3.
An Empire theater ad lists prices of 10c 15c and 25c and promotes tonight’s showing The Perfect Flapper and next week’s The Stranger. It notes evening performances on Monday and Tuesday and directs readers to see the last page for details.
City Hall hosts a memorial service Sunday at 3 PM led by Rev. Dr. J. Durrett, noted for the World War Memorial and the Memorial of Woodrow Wilson. A sale by Geo. P. Kern for a good milch cow is announced for Friday October 10.
Prohibition agents seize the British steamer Frederick B with 28 crew members and two visitors carrying 500000 dollars of liquor. Officials say the ship is part of a four-vessel international rum-smuggling ring involving financiers in the US England and Canada. Evidence ready for prosecution with several surprises expected.
The second annual joint service of Winchester fire companies will be held at Empire Theater on Sunday afternoon October 26. The arrangements committee includes Rev. J. F. Morgan Rev. George W. Stover Rev. F. R. Casselman and William Haines plan an attractive musical program and an address.
A man and a woman were detained at police headquarters after arriving by noon Baltimore and Ohio train on suspicion of diamond ring theft in a valley town. They were identified and released after questioning, then left town later by a 2:20 PM Pennsylvania Railroad train. A brass breast-pin with a peafowl design and blue green setting was reported lost with a reward.
Brookside Farm in Middletown Virginia markets home grown seed rated 94.22 percent germination and 99.40 percent purity. Orders and inquiries are invited by writing or calling the farm.
Advertisement for Timothy Seed New crop seed described as recleaned and of highest quality from Winchester Seed Co Inc. emphasizing premium standard and product purity for growers.
The Postoffice Department ordered the Rock Enon Springs and Ridgeway offices closed effective on receipt of the notice dated October 1. Mail for Rock Enon Springs now goes to Gore with rural carrier service planned from Gore or Trone. Ridgeway patrons protest the closure while Ridgeway postmaster Charles E. Ridgeway had no prior notice.
Miss Grace D. Walsh, recent Memorial Hospital nursing graduate, has accepted a directress of nurses position at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg Virginia. She will begin duties on October 15 after a brief Rochester New York visit with relatives and friends.
The Colonial Theatre presents Rupert Hughes True As Steel with Aileen Pringle Huntly Gordon Norman Kerry and Louise Fazenda in key roles. Eleanor Boardman William H. Crane William Haines Jean Haskell Lucien Littlefield Louis Paine and more round out the ensemble in this Goldwyn feature with no increase in prices.
Epworth League presents a pageant at 7 30 p m at Kernstown M E C S with a scene where Dorothy finds her lost cady. Written and presented by Epworth Leaguers the program promises a vivid portrayal of love and present day truths. Public invited.
Harry K. Thaw toured Central High School stadium and watched Washington and Lee defeat Maryland. He said football is the greater game, noting college players are not paid, and spoke with reporters after the game about his two homes in Pittsburgh and Winchester.
Record notes that George Barrie uses several cars at once. Detailing Room 3 at 29 N Main Street with phone 525.
The statement defends submitting child labor legislation to Congress and references Democratic leaders and votes. It highlights support for constitutional amendment paths, agriculture bloc votes, and opposition to broad farm shop abuses. Key figures named include Pat Harrison Robison Carraway and others.
The Handley Night School will open Monday night October 13 with registration at the John Kerr Building from 7 to 8:30. Classes begin the following Wednesday and run seven months offering English Arithmetic Bookkeeping Shorthand and Typewriting among other subjects. A. Shryock announces apples and pears reception at Millwood road crossing with phone 93 W.
Fragmentary notice indicates no price increase for the Empire Theatre Saturday program. Reads of 0c and 15c-25c for a tee page suggest pricing details amid a page of comedies.
Dr. George G. Snarr and PRA T. Hawthorne announce the opening of their office at 110 North Brage Street Winchester with limited practice in throat surgery. October 11 sale near Le Anderson lists horses, implements and other held goods.
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