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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1924

Page

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Virginia Officials Face Probing Allegations of Fund Distribution

A Virginia rural county chair reports $21,000 collected and $10,000 from the Republican National Committee sent for state distribution. He claims $1,000 went to Wise County. discussions include using funds to mobilize Black voters and meetings outside federal buildings.

Senate South Carolina Republican Canam Fund Virginia Oe .L. Cropper Tmasters Rovaitican National Committee P. Wise Wise County Pollard Obtal Willard Federal Building Jnobey

Voices atitute for party optimism

Democratic nominee discusses optimism in the Democratic camp and accuses Republicans of evading vital issues. He praises integrity in government and says only the Democratic party can restore a government responsive to the will of the people.

Associated Press New York Davis Ben Democratic

Mrs Reynolds Praises Lucia Opera Performance

Mrs Reynolds lauds the Lucia opera noting fine conducting, expressive singing, and exquisite harp in the second scene. Edgar Ravenswood vocal vigor by Salazar, Valle’s rich baritone, and a beautifully lit Sextette contribute to an evening of excellence praised as a privilege.

Lucia Mr. Salazar Edgar Ravenswood Valle

Salvation Army Services Schedule

Commandant James Mars of the Salvation Army will preach at 11 oclock Sunday morning. He leads services in Winchester at 7 30 p m Saturday and 2 30 p m Sunday with Y P L at 6 45 p m. Mrs Sate At Duncan to preach at 8 30 p m in the Court House Auditorium.

James Mars Winchhester Sate Duncan Court House

Coach sale at Mid City Garage in Hudson

Auction listing shows a reduced coach priced at 1645 dollars with a sale date of 10 28 10 51. Reads like a local garage sale listing for a used coach at Hudson's Mid City Garage.

Hudson Mid City Garage

Speaking Dates For Democrats In The County J

Democratic public speaking events set for November 3 at 8 p m with speakers Hon T W Har Hon Wm F Keyser of Lu Hon Wm Meade Fletcher of Sperryville in county venues.

Plaister T. W. Har F. Keyser Wm. Meade Fletcher Sperryville

Household Nature Auction at Herrell's Private Sale

An auction listing advertises a household nature sale at Herrell's with a private and auction sale event scheduled for Saturday November 1 at 2 30 P M. The notice includes a reference code 10-29-10-81.

Uthwork Herrell's

Officials Named For Conduct Of Election Tuesday

Announcement by the Electoral Board lists judges and clerks appointed to run the election next Tuesday. In First Ward First District at Friendship Engine House judges are John Kater Lawrence Hollis C R Grubbs with clerks Rene Haines C Franklin, Second District Ross Costa note GC W Ritter Michael Talbot with clerks Frank Reynolds and Phvin Conrad. Second Ward First District City Hall J M L Capper H R en Fries with clerks George Fane J Grubbs. Second Ward Second District Sarah

Electoral Board Friendship Engine House John Kater Lawrence Hollis C. R. Grubbs Rene . Haines C. Franken Ross Costae W. Ritter Michael Talbot Frank Reynolis Phvin Conrad City Hall J . M. L. Capper H.R. En Fries George Fane J. Grubbs Socom Sarah

Retirement of Maryland Chief Justice Andrew Hunter Boyd

Members of bench and bar gathered in Annapolis for the retirement ceremonies of Judge Andrew Hunter Boyd, chief justice of Maryland's highest court for 17 years. At 75, he has served 31 years on the bench, with his formal retirement effective at the end of the session. A banquet in Cumberland will honor him at Fort Cumberland Hotel, attended by lawyers and jurists from Allegany and other counties.

Associated Press Annapolis Court of App Andrew Hunter Boyd Boyd Winchester A. H. H. Boyd Cumberland Allegany County Fort Cumberland

Plant Worker Suffering After Shafting Incident

Mr. William G. Clemmons of Stephens City is recovering at home after an incident at the National Fruit plant this week. He remains in severe shock and is treated for soreness and nervous strain.

Gas Rex William. G. Clemmons Stephens Cit National Fruit Sorene

Tax Notice on City and State Taxes 1924

Taxpayers are reminded of penalties for late payment. A three percent penalty applies to City Taxes on November 11 and a five percent penalty applies to State Taxes on December 1. City Tree as a year. WM T Barr dated 10-26-1p-6t.

T. Barr

Wheat price pledge by Winchester Milling for 1924

The Winchester Milling Corporation announces a fixed payment of 1 per unit for all wheat in 1924. This notice notes a lime time special offer and outlines the company’s price guarantee.

Winchester Milling Corporation

Farmers' Candidate Critiques Congress in Luray Speech

A prominent Luray citizen, Ruffin, quotes Col. Leedy claiming the Congress Record shows T. W. Harrison did not answer on 8 to 7 roll calls. The letter accuses Tom Hertida of absence and voting against farmers, arguing representatives are hired hands and unfit for long roll-call gaps.

Luray Ruffin Col. Leedy T. W. Harrison Dame Congress Tom Har Hattie Tom Hertida

Portner Dies in Washington of Heart Attack at 37

Oscar C Portner a member of a prominent Virginia family died in his Washington home at 2409 California Street NW from heart disease. He was about 37 and a son of the late Robert Portner and Mrs Portner. The death was sudden and plans for the funeral began with immediate responses from relatives including Mrs Evelyn Byrd and Mrs Henry D Flood.

Oscar C. Portner Virginia Washington Evelyn Byrd Henry D. Flood Portner Mr. Portner California Street Northwest

Misrepresentation claims in Harrison campaign.

A political dispute accuses Congressman Harrison of misrepresentation over wheat prices farm loans and child labor bills. The piece cites House Journal corrections and notes confusion over the Democratic nominee status and primary law. It references Senator Glass as an opposed nominee for the Senate in the same context.

Harrison House of Representatives House Journal Republican Stary Farm Loan Board Congress Glass Senate

Lucia di Lammermoor Delights Winchester Audience at Empire

The San Carlo Grand Opera Company presented Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor at the Empire Theatre in Winchester drawing a large audience with Italian singing. Miss Consuelo Bacobar starred as Lucia, praised for her rich voice amid a strong cast, chorus, and orchestra. Many attendees were from Clarke County and nearby towns, with hundreds from out of town and more reservations for tonight's Verdi program.

Winchester San Carlo Consuelo Bacobar Lucia Barryville Millwood Boyce Clarke County

Seal's Music Store to continue under new partners

Announcement from G L Brawner and Glynn Anderson that Seal's Music Store at No 8 EB Piccadilly St will be continued with a full line of merchandise. They state no ill feeling with Mr. Seal and that business relations have been pleasant.

Henry F. Seal Piccadilly St Seal’s Music Store G. L. Brawner Glynn Anderson

Republican smoker election night notice

Lupton's office on Rouss Ave invites all Republicans and the general public to attend Election Night events. The secretary urges attendance and notes the gathering date as October 31.

Lupton Rouss Ave

Wanted Large clean cotton rage 3¢ per sb

Classified item notes a STAR OFFICE ad seeking large clean cotton bale rate and a separate FOR RENT notice for a modern room apartment listed under HERMAN H. HABLE with a date indicator 10-30-1p-tt.

Herman H. Hable

Cake Sale by American Legion Aux at Boyd's Drug Store

The American Legion Auxiliary announces a cake sale at Boyd's Drug Store on Saturday November 1 starting at 10 a.m. Proceeds support Legion activities and community service.

American Legion Aux Boyd’s Drug Store

Virginia Senator Harrison Defends Bonus Bill Record

A Virginia debate cites United Nations judge quotes and a Charlottesville incident over a bonus bill. It accuses Harrison of voting to pass the $34,000,000 debt over the President's veto, raising taxes and burdening farmers, while posters praise his farming record and road work.

Wooler Ison Winchester Virginia Charlottesville Cal. Spring Sec’y Chamber of Commerce Col. Sprigg Star T. W T. . Harrison S ‘Darn Co Harrison

Auction Sale of Household Property at 33 West Southwerk St

Saturday November 1 at 2 30 P M sale of household goods including hard coal stove wood stove bed parlor rockers parlor table two clocks and numerous other kitchen articles Selling agents Try Herrells Private Auction sales 1929 31

Southwerk St Herrell

Kern named co administrator of large Shumate estate

By court order Harry R. Kern attorney was appointed co administrator with the will annexed of Miss Martha Shumate. He bonded for 150000 and will act alongside Shenandoah Valley National Bank of Winchester which was temporary guardian and now administrator with the will annexed bonded for 160000. Only the descendants of Miss Shumate's grandparents are entitled to share under state law.

H. R. Kern Corporation Court Harry R. Kern Martha Shumate Kern Shenandoah Valley National Bank of Witcchester United Tes Shumate Miss Shumate

Exchange Aided By Election Rally Drives British Stocks

London stock market gains follow Conservative parliamentary victory as buying orders from the provinces and Europe flood in. Brokers report their busiest session in months amid shifting sentiment and renewed liquidity.

British ‘Exchange Associated London

Speaker Set for Boyce Parish Hall Meeting

Special attention notice states I will speak Monday night November 3 at 7 30 P M in the Boyce Va Parish Hall. Dabney Harrison signs the notice and date codes 10 30 10 21 appear.

Boyce Dabney Harrison

Voting Instructions Emphasize Careful Marking of Ballots

Voters are urged to carefully mark their ballots next Tuesday by crossing out undesired candidates while preserving the office title and desired names. Instructions explain not to mark through the candidate names beyond the specified length and to indicate preference for President and Vice President by proper notations without scratching electors.

Ree Ene Aid Ato

Labor Federation Funds Under Probe in La Follette Campaign

Washington inquiry into the American Federation of Labor and the Grundy committee’s Republican fund collections in Pennsylvania reveals donations amounting to thousands. Frank Morrison testified AFL contributions promoted La Follette’s campaign while keeping expenses low via campaign circulars mailed to unions. Joseph R. Grundy reported Pennsylvania committees raised over 2 million, with totals across the state and Pittsburgh district.

Associated Press Washington American Federation of Labor Senator la Follette Grundy Committee Pennsylvania Senate Frank Morrison Organiiion la Follette William V. Hodges Waiier Iuitergeneniyate Committee Felusive

Citizens Thank Mr Baker For Opera Season

The Star reports The San Carlo Opera Company presented Lucia di Lammmermoor to a full house with superb staging and orchestral support. Il Trovatore is due tonight with plans for a second night, praised for its musical interpretation. The piece notes gratitude to Mr Baker for the season and mentions local patrons and a shop notice from Butler's Packing House.

Star Pte San Carlo Opera Company Lucia di Ustra Empire Il Trovatore

The Love Bet Musical Comedy at Empire

The Love Bet musical comedy plays at the Empire Monday with seat sale ongoing. Prices list balcony $1.10 and any seat in the center $1.65, all seats capped at $2. Also notes a lost item description of jewelry near Amit and Mrs. Kater’s house with a reward offered if returned to Miss Williams.

Empire bin Obe Sagh Amit

Football at Handley Grounds La ist Chambersburg H

Football game at Handley Grounds between La ist and Chambersburg H on 10 30 at 8 p m admission 50.

Handley Grounds Laist Chambersburg H

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Senate Investigating Committee Crupper Ka Mave Hope Jan Senos Thea Ipatel Iis Cruppe Henvy Gmueh Ei Ublican National Coimahd Salvation Army Services Frederick Poying Heb Chet Eales Boyd A C. Harrison Farmers Oscar Portner Harry Carper Baltimore Berryville Lugia San Carlo Opera Co Donizetti Atty. J. R. Kern Court Miss Shamaté Bank F. Brill Headquaters of A. F. Kc Citizens Mr. Baker of Opera Butler’s Robt. F. Brige
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