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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1926

Page

2

W ORFOLK & WESTERN AGENA PASSENGER SCHEDULE

The timetable shows May 2 1926 service from Berryville to Roanoke and Bristol with trains to Waynesboro Chatta euville and Washington. Parlor car to Hagerstown sleeper to Philadelphia and New York with connections to Baltimore and schedules for Shenandoah and intermediate stations. For fares and reservations contact H H Burks Berryville VA or John L Bladen Roanoke VA.

Worfolk & Western Agena Yville Roanoke Bris Hagerstown Washington Baltimore Washington Baltimore Philadelphia New York H. H. Burks Berryville Jno L. Bladen Gen. Pass

Frontier teams object to negro on Chambersburg football lineup

The Cumberland Valley Athletic League faced a potential disruption as Chambersburg faced protests from Hagerstown Martinsburg and Winchester over a negro halfback named Chase. Martinsburg canceled a planned October 23 game and officials warned they would withdraw if Chase played, citing a 1919 gentlemen’s agreement.

Associated Press Hagerstown Cumberland Valley Athletic League Chambersburg Chase Martinsburg Winchester Mason & Dixon Pennsylvania Martinaturg John D. Bentmyer Pripeiyat W. Va

Controversy Over Playing a Star Player Across League Lines

The article outlines a dispute among league members over allowing a key player to compete in certain locations. Chambersburg argues no rule blocks it but cites an understanding at formation banning games in objectionable southern communities. Martinsburg and Hagerstown align with that view, while Waynesboro has no player to enter, suggesting possible two-league splits to resolve tensions.

Chambersburg Winchester Martinsburg Champrens Hagerstown Wayneshore Waynesboro

Page Co. Farmer Killed When Wagon Wheels Fell

Solon Hansen a Newport Page county farmer was crushed under a wagon wheel on Main street in Luray and died within minutes from the injuries sustained in the accident today.

Luray Solon Hansen Newport Page County

Fatal Farm Wagon Accident in Page County

Hang sen loading 1600 pounds of fertilizer lost balance on a hill and fell under his wagon wheels. He died within minutes as the wheels crushed his face and ribs. Page County coroner Virgil Hammer ruled death an unavoidable accident. Hansen, about 70, widowed, was well known in the county.

Hangsen Mao Hansen Luray Virgil Hammer Page Page County

Hoover Urges Force and Intelligence to Ease Cotton Crisis

Washington reports Secretary Hoover and Secretary Mellon voiced cautious optimism about southern efforts to relieve the low price crisis. They described corrective actions as proceeding with uncommon force and intelligence, aligning with federal aims to stabilize agricultural markets.

Washington South Ty Hoover Mellon

Do You Know As Much As Your Cat

In a light health note the piece extols cat vitality and links herbal remedies to human well being. It promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a tonic and cites Mrs Gust Green of Rockford Illinois praising improved strength after use. The text frames old fashioned tonics as a source of energy for women.

Lydia E. Pinkham Gust Green Lincoln Park Boulevard Rockford Illinois

Federal Banks in the South Support Coordinated Action

The article quotes officials including William and Hoover praising thorough efforts to align Federal government and agency actions with Southern bank readiness. They emphasize strong conditions, cooperation, and a plan to lead economic matters through coordinated support for farmers and credit facilities.

Williama Parga Loan Board Pedon Este Williams South Treasury Offciats Hoover S. Comthlites

Private sale of farm near Winchester with bearing orchard

Geo. A. Cook farm two miles from Winchester in the Apple Section offers a 50 acre parcel with bearing orchard 20 acres of bluegrass and alfalfa barn and dwelling with bath and steam heat. Price 37000. GI Clarence Miller 50 Rousse Avenue. Town property homes city lots notice dated 10-15-61.

Geo. A. Cook Winchester Clarence Miller Rousse Avenue

Public Sale of Tobaccos and Cigars

By distress warrant deputy sheriff A J Wigginton will offer a public sale at Parson's Cigar Store on North London Street at ten o clock Monday October 18 1526. Whole stock includes chewing and smoking tobaccos pipes showcases fixtures near beer stand magazines two cash registers and more. Cash terms.

London Parson’s Cigar Store Parson’s

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