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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1922
Page
1
J L Crouse of Greensboro named lowest bidder for the Ey School project with a total expenditure near 550000 dollars. The building is to be ready in one year to serve about 1500 children, and expenditures of around 30000 dollars will raise capacity to 2000. The building committee praised Crouse as a competent contractor.
The Handley Public Schools will be constructed with completion guaranteed within one year from next October first. The contract cap is 55000 dollars with potential savings. The foundations will be covered by the building and the school will mirror the model and picture. The school aims to serve 1500 children with an estimated additional expenditure not exceeding 1000 dollars to reach two thousand capacity. Contractor J L Crouse of Greensboro NC submitted the bid 67000 dollars, lower than Glaize and Brother of this city. Bond for 250000 dollars backs the performance.
The Handley School project in Winchester will be built at a cost not to exceed 546 758 dollars by Greensboro contractor J L Crouse after bids were reviewed by the building committee. Architect Walter R McCornack stated Crouse offered the lowest bid and the committee praised the effort of Stewart Bell and H F Byrd in negotiating the deal.
Announcement that the milling shop formerly on Piccadilly Street has moved to 20 West Water Street and will begin morning business. The notice confirms the relocation and opening time.
A Roanoke man named W P Simpson was arrested near Kernstown after a high speed chase beginning on North Main Street. Officers confiscated a Buick roadster and liquor in fruit jars, with two companions escaping into a cornfield. Simpson faced a police court hearing for transporting liquor in violation of state law.
An ad lists packing cost cuts with the Trescott Grader and new roller conveyor for apple inspection, plus inventory for picking and packing supplies. It also promotes hard ladders and hardware at low prices and notes job openings for general housework at Ridgewood Orchards.
The Fairview U B Sunday School announces its annual all day picnic on September 9 1922 with the Green Spring Band in attendance. Everyone is invited to join.
The Empire Theatre expects a packed house tomorrow for the season opener of a fast paced musical comedy Mary with a strong cast and three dancing teams plus a witty chorus. Manager Baker promises another big hit next week and Fritz Leiber may perform in The Taming of the Shrew the following week.
Marriage licenses issued in recent days include William Welch Barr and Edith Gay Ahler of Hagerstown Maryland. Loring James Funk and Mabel Odear Fristoe, formerly Middletown Virginia now Martinsburg West Virginia. Howard A. Moog, U.S. Army, now remount station near Front Royal Virginia, and Kathryn V. Venable of Front Royal.
Property lots available in Harris Addition. See Russell Potts at 118 E Piccadilly St for details. Includes parcel 2-1p-21.
New York reports two actresses attempted suicide by poison. Donnie Harrison, 20, left a note blaming drug addiction and was found unconscious as her fire-ravaged bed smoldered. Vera Maynard, 32, recently discharged from Bellevue Hospital, says she tried again after failing to pursue film stardom.
DeWolf Hopper paid a Sunday visit as guest of honor at a supper at the Wayside Inn in Middles town hosted by Judge and Mrs. A Carson and Mrs. William H. Baker. The renowned stage star recalled New York’s past and discussed his career, with Humbire Duffey as a noted company member in Baltimore. Hopper plans a tour of the South followed by a 15 week New York engagement.
Storage facility offers pre-cooled rooms in a new fireproof building. Winchester Cold Storage operated by Wm. Beverley, Mer., advertises readiness to receive apples for storage.
Laborers sought immediately 25 men to open trenches and lay gas mains at 2.00 per day. Apply Gas Office 21 West Piccadilly Street. Also notices for District Nurse Association meeting September 6 11 30 a m in City Hall Council Chamber and Captain's drill order for Sept 8 1922 with khaki uniforms.
Charles Pendleton Collins a longtime resident of northern Frederick county Virginia died at his home in Cross Junction on Sunday at 1 o clock. He was 76. He served in the Confederate Army, was a magistrate for many years, and is survived by his widow Mrs Sarah Stotler and four sons Carlton Edward Eugene and two daughters Mrs W Braithwaite and Mrs W Clark. Funeral services were held at Wesley Chapel with interment in the chapel graveyard.
Washington reports confidence that Philadelphia agreement will be ratified by the anthracite miners convention in Wilkes-Barre. Senator Reed says hard coal production will be well under way by next week. In Ohio, Governor Davis calls a special legislature session for September 11 to ensure coal supply at fair prices.
The advertisement offers a Dodge Touring Car and a Roadster in good condition for sale at a low price or for trade in stock. Easy terms available. Interested buyers are directed to contact Louis Zuckerman at Baker Street in Winchester Virginia.
Chicago September 5 Bishop Samuel Fallows presiding bishop of the Reformed Episcopal Church died today at his residence after an illness of less than a month. He was approaching his 87th year and was famed as a preacher soldier author and lecturer. The death shocks the religious world and causes general sorrow.
Jacob Daniel Funkhouser aged 17 of near Fawcett Gap dies at Winchester Hospital from injuries suffered in a stable incident at his father’s farm. He died between 4 and 6 pm after arrival at the hospital about 1 pm. Funeral set for Thursday at 11 am at St. John’s Episcopal Church with interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, two brothers, a sister, and grandparents.
The B and C orders two trains off the Valley Branch effective tomorrow due to strike conditions. Trains 66 and 407 are annulled. No 56 makes its last trip today at 1 26 PM from Winchester. Three eastbound and three westbound passenger trains remain daily from Winchester. The Southern Railway also cuts several mail trains amid strike disruption.
The Winchester public schools begin the 1922 23 session on September 11 with registrations for new Winchester residents September 4 to 6 at the John Kerr Building. Grades 1 6 and 7 12 labeled Equity Grounds. Women county pupils register by September 16. Only new pupils must register and unregistered pupils will not have reserved places after September 8.
Racing preview lists Winchester Colored Horse Show and Race Meet at the Fairgrounds on September 6 and 7 with reserved seats for white patrons. Note of an automobile race at 4 o'clock on the 7th and a separate rental notice for 412 South Kent Street. Bett Dr. and Mrs. J. Jett and McCormick of Norfolk, Va., visiting Berryville.
In Harrisonburg Virginia on September 5 Winchester pitcher Holden bested Ha rs hurling ace Jesse Moneymaker as Winchester won 7 to 1. Weems Switzer Norris R Heatwole and Fravel produced key plays while Harrisonburg left seven on base and mustered only one run as Moneymaker worked seven innings. Time two hours. Umpire Shaver.
Announcement reports the marriage of Miss Ethel Ophelia Dick of Martinsburg West Virginia to William B Haymaker of Winchester. The ceremony occurred Saturday afternoon at Christ Episcopal Church in Martinsburg with Rev Robert B Nelson officiating and only close friends present. The bride wore a tailored brown dress and hat while Mr Haymaker works as a bricklayer and is the eldest son of Franw Haymaker of South Market. The couple will reside in Winchester.
Management announces box office open day and night for redeeming reservations. Bell phone 5:3. Balcony seats priced at 1.10 and levy seats at 85c. Every seat in the house guaranteed to be a good one.
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