Sheriff Pulls Big Rad Night Butler and Holmes
Sheriff moves to convene grand jury on charge of transporting liquor involving Butler and Holmes amid night incident and investigation.
07 Oct 1922
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1922
Page
1
Sheriff moves to convene grand jury on charge of transporting liquor involving Butler and Holmes amid night incident and investigation.
Densell M Armel and Holmes Butler both of Middletown were held for the grand jury on liquor prohibition charges after a 2 30 am raid by Sheriff Pannett and Special Deputies James G Smith and Thomas Boyd. Butler surrendered as liquor was unloaded from a car owned by Armel. Orville Swartz was fined for carrying a concealed weapon. Douglas Smallwood was discharged. Armel and Fisher were released pending evidence. The seized liquor was locked up for use as evidence. Sheriff Pannett praised by local residents for the raid.
Multiple dispatches report a possible abdication by Sultan Mohammed VI of Turkey. Moscow communications cite Medjed I as successor while Allied powers discuss Eastern Thrace occupancy after a peace treaty. Pope Pius urges leaders to avoid renewed hostilities amid troop movements in Thrace and Chanak.
Mrs. Charles Holt of California, mother of Jack Holt the famous film star, arrives in Winchester visiting Mrs. Robert T. Barton on South Washington Street. She has three sons and two daughters and will travel to Loudoun county soon to see another daughter. Jack Holt works in California with a princely salary and is often seen at the Empire Theater here.
Plans to seize a liquor load and the men suspected in its transport are described. the raid reflects credit on the sheriff's public officers.
Citizens of Winchester and Frederick County urged to fund Near East Relief for Armenian famine victims. A Sunday/Monday canvass aims to visit every home. pledges at Farmers and Merchants Bank, Winchester support temporary relief for 410000 orphans and 400000 children in Armenia.
CUT. PACKING COSTS The Trescott Grader with new roller conveyor turns apples for inspection saving labor and time Complete stock of picking supplies to meet all needs Special or hard ladders at lowest prices WIN. ORCHARD SUPPLY CO, 18-1p-tf.
Several reliable men are needed for full winter employment at the Colonial Brick Corporation plant. Apply now at the plant to secure work for the season.
Mrs. Hunter Stine says son Herman Stine was not to blame for the Thursday evening collision on the Maruike road involving a car driven by Roy Richards. She claims Stine rode at 18 to 19 mph with lights on and that Richards, at about 40 mph, could have passed safely before contact occurred.
A large gathering is planned at the Empire Theatre Sunday at 7 45 PM to support Near East Relief. Dr A M Brodie of New York will speak on Smyrna and Eastern centers, with city churches closing for the service.
An alumni notice urges former students to subscribe to the Trail Blazer. The paper invites readers to mail subscription payments to The Trail Blazer care Principal's Office, promoting 9 big numbers for 75 cents.
The Miller School will operate for first to seventh graders from near Winchester and eighth graders from Stonewall and Shave districts who cannot be housed in Winchester schools. It opens Monday at 9 00 in the Miller building at Rouss Ave and Market St. Enrollment must be completed by Tuesday morning October 1st. Leslie D. Kline, Supt. of Schools.
National Fruit Product Co advertises men and women to apply at 515 St Washington St for apple pickers by crate. Lost Airedale dog license 193477 with reward offered at Star office. Mr Wm T Hottel returned Friday from Norfolk VA after attending Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias annual meeting as delegate from Winchester Lodge No 65.
Thirty-one members of the Friendship Fire Company led by Captain Fred Forney returned home by auto after attending Cumberland Valley and State Firemen’s Association events in Harrisburg. They praised Pennsylvania hospitality and plan to honor Harrisburg firemen with resolutions at their next meeting.
Fire rages across northern Ontario destroying North Cobalt Thorntow Heaslip Charlton and Uno Park. Haileybury and Eagle Heart also suffer heavy damage with vast property losses projected between 7 and 8 million dollars. Toronto dispatch reports at least 48 deaths from the blazes.
Frederick County fruit growers are urged by National Pruit Produce Company to delay deliveries of cider apples to avoid overload on presses. The firm says next year’s crop will fill tanks and delays in releasing wagons and trucks must be avoided. Price will not be reduced.
In loving remembrance of my dear mother Dorsey Fletcher who departed this life one year ago on October 7 1921 Gone but not forgotten Precious mother thou has left us Left us forevermore We hope to meet on that bright shore Lonely the hours since her passing By her daughter Mrs Henan Orndoff
Shipping Board masters were ordered to remove all liquor from American port ships and surrender it to Treasury officials. The move, directed by the President and Attorney General, aims to seal alcohol on board and may affect ships at sea once they reach U S ports.
The notice promotes reading the Empire News last page for current show times and prices at the Empire theatre. It emphasizes featuring the best in features comedies and short subjects and invites patrons to call Bell Phone 325 for information on road shows or movies. It asserts satisfaction and patronage as aims of service.
During the illness and death of our mother and mother in law Mrs Martha A Silman friends showed care sympathy and flowers We express our thanks William H Cadwallader and wife
Advertises a starter wage of 3.60 dollars per day with on the job training to raise to 5.25 dollars per day. Work nine hours maximum daily. No strikes or labor troubles. Apply to U. S. Radiator Corp West Newton Pennsylvania.
Mr J W Baker departed for Richmond today to attend the National Poster Advertising Association convention scheduled from October 9 to 12 at the Richmond Hotel.
Qualified voters will decide November 7 on issuing not more than 200000 in bonds for general water improvements and extensions. The council adopted a report on sewer improvements after debate and considered power plant options. Police chief Hollis elected. several officers reelected. applications for assisting policemen reviewed. Bootblacks urged to observe city law.
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