Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia

We have 3,124,248 pages in Virginia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1923

Page

6

Social and Personal at Chicken Supper in Fort Collier

Mrs Walter B Stine entertained last Saturday at the historic Fort Collier in honor of J Miller of Baltimore who had spent the fall at the Stine farm. Guests included Mrs A A Kelly and her daughter, George Crone and Mr Lynch, Mr Herman Stine, and others. The event featured an elegant supper and announced improvements by Mr Miller.

Walter B. Stine Fort Collier J. Miller Baltic Stine Farm

Valley National Bank President to Address Bankers Meet

Gray Williams president of Valley National Bank Del owes principal speakers at the annual convention of the Delaware State Bankers Association. The meeting will be held at the Hotel Henlopen.

Gray Williams Valley National Bank Eto Eth Del Dela State Bankers’ Association Totow Hotel Henlopen

Baltimore religious figure Harris and family visit Estes Kliné

Rev. Dr. Carlton D. Harris of Baltimore and his family spent the last Saturday of Estes Kliné at their Vaucluse. Harris, a native of this county, formerly edited the Southern Methodist and now serves as pastor.

Carlton D. Harris Baltimore Estes Kliné Vaucluse Harris Krings J. Harris Southern Methodist

Family party visits Gettysburg battlefield tour

Sunday, Mrs. John I. and son William Brown, Mrs. Dale, and Robert Dale with Mrs. Mabel Brown from Chambersburg Pa traveled to Gettysburg to tour the Civil War battlefield. They returned via North Mountain and enjoyed a fine dinner at Ridge Park, delighting in the trip. General Ansel, once a wartime army advocate now a practicing lawyer in Washington, greeted Bryan Conrad at his office.

John I. Nd William Brown Ds Dale Robert. Dale Nia Parks Mabel Brown Chambersburg Dale Gettysburg Eivil. War Dintrots Ridge T. Ansel Wash Nandoah Py Ansel I Bryan Conrad United States

In and Out of Town

Elisabeth Steck visits her home in town and plans to travel again, viewing local scenes and noting changes during her outing.

Not to Pick Late Apples Till Sept 24

H Clay DeGrange, president of the Frederick County Fruit Growers Association, states Frederick county’s apple crop is fine and winter apples are not expected before Sept 20, possibly the 24th. He notes late rains delay maturity and that harvest staffing will be provided as needed.

H. Clay DeGrange Frederick County Fruit Growers’ Association Frederick County Eens County Fruit Growers’ Association

Jury unable to reach verdict in Garrett murder trial

A twelve member jury in Courthouse Virginia failed to agree on the guilt of Robert Garrett, county clerk, charged with the killing of Rev. E. B. Pierce. After hours of deliberation the panel declared a mistrial and were dismissed. Garrett’s trial will resume at the September term.

Pues Courthouse Va. Se Kerst Cumberland County Robert Garrett Pierce Larkin C. Garrett White H. G. Watts

Deadlocked County Supervisors Fail To Elect Janitor

At a county board meeting a deadlock stopped the vote for janitor of buildings and grounds. J. T. Ritter and Charles Hardy each received two votes while George Cochran got one. The position pays 40 dollars monthly and Cochran remains in the role until a board selects a winner.

Board of County Supervisors J. T. Ritter Charles Hardy George Cochran

Winchester Fair Attendance and Local Notes

Not many locals attended the Winchester Fair as most were busy. Rains are maturing corn and apples and improving color. Hubert Hodson buried a two month old twin. the other twin is also ill. Mrs Blanche Matthews and son George visit from Brunswick Md with Emma Calahan. Virginia Keller Pauline Keller and Erma Richards visit Hagerstown. The public school annex near completion.

Oranda Hubert Hodson Blanche Matthews George Brunswick Emma Calahan Virginia Keller Pauline Keller Erma Richards Hagerstown

Meadow Mills Socials and Regional Travel Notes

Miss Nettie and Irene Miller and friends from Washington visited their mother Mrs. Nannie Miller in Meadow Mills. Mr and Mrs Fred Lineburg of near Winchester hosted guests including Mr and Mrs J Dodson. the Dodsons plan to return to Lorain Ohio. Mr and Mrs Dodson later entertained and bike trips occurred at their home. Miss Henna Dedéon spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Wilbur Dyke in Winchester. Mrs Lucy Rudolph of Baltimore stayed a week with her mother Mrs S M Willey. Floyd Dodson returned from Memorial Hospital after tonsil removal.

Meadow Mills Nettie Irene Miller Washington S. Nannie Miller Fred Lineburg Winchester J. ¥. Dodson G. Ei Dodson Lorain Ohio And Will Eee Hhena Dedéoas Wilbur Dyke Lucy Rudolph Baltimore S. M. Willey Floyd Dodson Memorial Hospital

Britain Firm For League Report From Athens

Rome reports Premier believes the Italian delegation argues Greece’s views differ from the League of Nations on the matter. BR Lowe of St Louis, Red Cross worker in Corfu, says 20 victims were killed by shrapnel from a shell in a crowd including Red Cross children at a seaside area.

Rome Greece League of Nations Athenae Par de BR. Lowe St. Lowis Red Cross Corfu Antony

London Rivalry Over League Of Nations Committee

Reuters reports Britain backs the Covenant in principle as Italy orders its league representative to abstain amid tensions over Greco Italian events.

Cain League of Nations Robert Cecil Geneva Reuter

Japan Earthquake Toll Reaches 150000 In Tokio Amid Destruction

Reports from Osaka and Peking say Tokio suffers massive death toll and fires after a devastating quake. Thousands jump into the Sumida River as fires and aftershocks blaze, with embassies damaged and food relief urgently requested from the Philippine Islands.

Horrors Increase Hourly Across Japan After Catastrophe

Reports from Japan throughout the day confirm and raise estimates of death and destruction from the quadruple disaster hitting central and eastern Honshu. The catastrophe has wrought widespread havoc as emergency crews struggle to cope with collapsing cities and missing residents.

Associated Press San Francisco Japan Hondo

Yokohama and Tokyo quake devastates city and survivors

A massive earthquake and subsequent fires devastate Yokohama and Tokyo with tens of thousands killed and millions homeless. Reports indicate widespread ruin, starvation threats, and the imperial palace opened to the needy while rescuers battle ashes and aftershocks.

Sipepoes Yokohama Ujiro Oyama Wee London Mary

City of Ruins In Yokohama After Flood and Fire

The Shinyo Maru captain reports no buildings remain in Yokohama, only ruined walls. Thousands of refugees gather in a park as a flood from burst water pipes half drowns many. The report comes from Nagasaki on September 3.

Nagasaki Yokohama

Mussolini Warns League Over Greco Italian Controversy

Rome reports Premier Mussolini warned the cabinet that Italy will quit the League if the council asserts its enforcement of the dispute. Greece delays evacuation terms and possible neutral and mixed commissions are proposed.

Associated Press London Rome Mussolini Council of the League of Nations Italy Greece Daily Mail

Industrials Hit Heavy Selling At Start Of Session

In New York on September 4 industrial leaders led a broad selling wave as prices weakened before noon. Initial buyers chased profits after an early rally while Japanese bonds remained weak amid quake disaster. Call money opened at 5 1 4 percent. Total sales about 550 000 shares.

Shanghia Tokio Enor Hiner Anese News Agency Standard Company of New York Ite Io Yokohama Kana Japan Eeeeties Baptists of American Baptist Japan Mission Charles B. Penny Japan Baptist Missions Prince Shanghai Hagohi-Kuni Kan-in Keijino Okano Yoshiro Hirayama Osaka Tokié Calfornia Los - Ang Los Angelonkt Califor Associated Press New York

Hopper opens with a slate of hits for the fall season

The program begins with the Erminie opera and Gilbert and Sullivan, with Empire box-office reservations opening ten days in advance and price scales to be announced soon. Two more musical revues follow, including Cuddle Up and Bringing Up Father, then De Wolf Hopper is followed by the Shuberts with The Bat and Lizzie and Miss Nealey in contemporary stage roles.

Paoi Erminie Gilbert Sulliv Empire Gus Hill de Wolf Hopper Shuberts Ing Lizzie

Pinchot Silent on Conference as Talks Resume

Governor Pinchot and state agencies continued study of the anthracite coal industry in Harrisburg today while preparations were made for tomorrow's resumption of talks between operators and union officials. The governor maintained a silent stance on the negotiations, amid renewed violence and suspensions surrounding the mediation.

Harrigburg Govinor Pinchot Eaus Pinchot

Public Sale and Franchise Bid for Middletown Streets

Public sale of a Middletown Virginia residence and a franchise bid for street use. The ordinance permits a 30 year electricity transmission line along town streets with nonexclusive rights and requires sidewalks be repaired if disturbed. Bids due September 17, 1923, in Middletown State Bank. Also public sale of a Winchester house at 811 South Kent Street by trustees on September 22, 1923.

Middletown Virginia Ita Idletown W. H. Hoover Cof Corporation Court City Winchester Front Court House South Ke Street Ley M. M. Lynch Haldeman

Order of Publication and Court Proceedings in Virginia

Legal notices from Winchester Virginia detail a divorce suit against William Taylor Smith for continuous desertion and a rule to appear within ten days. The ad also covers a Frederick County estate matter where a master commissioner will report on Harriet Chapman’s estate and distribution. A court date is set for Sept 10, 1923, in Winchester VA.

Circuit Court Frederick County Virginia Harriett Chapman Katie Zirkle Cirecuit Luther Pannett Sheriff Committee Nauvnte CIA Otier Pat Wnl Winc Tt Ter Street

Partition suit notice in Frederick County Virginia 1923

The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Frederick County Virginia on August 24 1923 declares Pearl G Bly plaintiff against Emmet C Lineberg and others defendants to partition Frederick County real estate of the late Fred Lineberg settle administrators accounts and grant general relief An affidavit shows Emmet C Lineberg is not resident in Virginia The court orders appearance within ten days after publication The notice to be published weekly for four weeks in The Evening Star Winchester Virginia and posted at the county courthouse by September 3 1923 Teste Virginia L Davis Deputy Clerk.

Elect Light Middletown Virginia Thenchester Evening Star Fred E. Kline W. R. Campbell Common Council Frederick County Middleown Corporation Court Ada William Taylor Smith D Tonfant Bades Taylor Smmith Winchester Testa Sade Bi Beverley Circuit Court County of Frederick Pearl G. Bly Emmet C. Lineberg Fred Lineberg Evening Star Virginia L. Davis M. M. Lynch

Hazleton Valley Railroad layoffs suspend coal handling

In the Hazleton district today the Valley Railroad laid off about 500 workers involved in coal handling and drew the fires from 50 locomotives.

Miing Hazleton Lighigh Valley

Death of an Infant Creswell

Meta Gertrude Creswell, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs William L Creswell, died Sunday morning at seven months old. Funeral held this afternoon at Mount Olive Cemetery with services conducted by local clergy.

Meta Gertrude Creswell Mount Ruatay

Embassies Destroyed After Osaka Earthquake

A late wireless report from Osaka states Italian and French embassies in Tokyo were destroyed by the quake. The message notes widespread destruction and ongoing damage assessment in the capital region.

Osaka Tokyo

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hamburger’s N. Main St Ilisetainea E. H. Feltz Detroit, Mich Peyton Cochran Kerfoot Affleck Mises Heléh John . Affleck John W. Affleck Peyton Street Harry Huff Philippi W. Va Eva H. Taylor Mary Taylor Englewood N. J Mary Sue Neale Ellar North Main Street Richmond Tiam Spurr Marris Hested Cumberland Valley General Ansel Eligabeth Steck Ainiend College Shepherdstown, W. Va State Board of Controh Charleston R. A. Gillis Fairmont Baga of Centraly State Board. OF Control James S. Lakin Charleston, Kanawha County Garrett Randa News Notes Meadow Mills Notes Britain Philippine Islands Sumiea Col Hin Peking Hakone Owakidshai Royers Cokeee Hopper The Ansgefited Press Duvall & Dunn J. W. Baker Jas. P. Reardon
Search Courier

Search the Winchester Evening Star Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Winchester Evening Star?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication