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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1923
Page
4
A note announces consolidation of the paper with Morning News The Weekly News and The Weekly Mirror for dispatches and local news publishings credited to the paper. The brief indicates content supersession and shared attribution across editions.
A fragment from the September 1 1923 issue shows in text a series of time based payment phrases such as one year in advance and months in advance with amounts like 68 50 ix months and 1 76. The legible data indicates a pricing or subscription table but lacks complete structure. The readable elements include references to durations and dollar figures.
Harrisburg editorial urges firmer driver licensing as Pennsylvania joins other states. It condemns lenient testing for motorists while rail engineers receive extensive training. The piece argues for mandatory physical exams and rigorous screening to prevent deadly crashes.
A humorous sketch contrasting a wife praised by neighbors with a husband craving simple comforts. The piece shows a cold supper and unwashed dishes, as the husband endures strain while the wife pursues high moral crusades and social uplift.
Early morning on South Main street a car sped out of control rolling down a steep hill and crashing into a fence after wobbling through the roadway. The vehicle, identified as belonging to William Shanholtz, narrowly missed bystanders as locals attempted to intervene.
Cumberland Maryland couple Almeda Hartell and W White were married at Grace Lutheran Church with A. A. Kelly officiating. White, son of John E. White of Stephens City, is a Cumberland fireman who has been living in Cumberland. The license was issued by the county clerk’s office.
Nora Carper Anderson underwent a major operation at the RF Hospital yesterday. Authorities report she was to show slight improvement today though not yet fully out of danger.
Services tomorrow at Centenary Reformed Church include morning sermon by M Casselman on Kimelbie Capital and an evening sermon on Work A Curse or Blessing. Pastor returns from vacation with an active year ahead and invites all city members and others to attend. Sunday School at 9 45 with a children's sermon in morning.
The fall meeting of Winchester Presbytery will be held in Gerrards Town West Virginia on Tuesday September 4 at 8 o clock with Dr J B Bittinger as host Rev A O Price of Woodstock will preach the opening sermon During sessions Rev C L Bailey and Dr E T McFaden will be received for installation Winchester Presbytery is among eight Virginia presbyteries with 27 ministers 54 churches 5785 church members and 6191 Sunday school members B Sheetz and Dr McFaden will represent the Winchester church
The Synod of Virginia adjourned Thursday night at Massanetta Springs with about 300 present. Most commissioners left for home Friday morning. The next meeting is set for September 9 1924 in Richmond Virginia.
Rev. W. G. Greenless of Petersburg West Virginia resigned as pastor at a called meeting of the Winchester Presbytery held at Massanetta Springs. The resignation takes effect September 16 and he will be dismissed to Mobile Presbytery to accept a call in Jackson Alabama.
A Maryland trial proceedings narrative notes four defense and four prosecution speakers, with Attorney Richard Evelyn Byrd among state advocates. Judges delivered complex jury instructions on self defense, duty to retreat, and the Garrett and Pierce family presence at court, as spectators and potential witnesses.
Rev. George W. Messenger an ordained minister for forty eighty years says three men seized him in his Jacksonville study on Sunday. They cut off his hair and beard with scissors while two held him. Police report says he was threatened with more “treatment” before being released. Messenger is a missionary evangelist who recently spoke before a negro congregation.
Governor Warren T. McCray will confront his creditors in a meeting in Indianapolis this afternoon to disclose the full scope of his financial crisis. He intends to present details and seek a plan to liquidate his debts, aiming to pay dollar for dollar, amid alleged agricultural economic pressures.
Fuller cashier of Farmers and Merchants National Bank announces closure on Monday September 3 1923 due to a legal holiday. All paper maturing that date may be paid on September 4 1923. Summers cashier Union Bank of Winchester confirms the notice.
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