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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1923
Page
1
A sequence of 273 distinct earthquakes shakes Daysan Japan over a span marked by notable seismic events. Authorities monitor aftershocks while residents assess damage to buildings and infrastructure. No fatalities are confirmed at this time.
Tokyo and Yokohama face vast devastation with estimates of 160 000 dead and 1 000 000 homeless. Relief efforts surge as international agencies and nations pledge help while fires raged and many foreigners perished.
A deed of trust records Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society property to T R Cather Trustee for a 16000 loan at seven percent to retire prior indebtness. The 23 acre fair grounds with buildings are pledged in trust to the Handley Trustees. The loan aims to pay past debts and not the recent four day fair, which should cover expenses.
The Home Grocery Corporation, composed of Berkeley County men, is chartered with principal office in Winchester. Incorporators are J. Fred Laise, Earl F. Gardner, and Leo F. Miller. The firm will run a grocery store and general merchandise business with a minimum capital of 4,000 dollars.
An advertisement from Winchester Cold Storage Co announces storage services for apples. It notes rooms are cooled and ready for fruit storage and that rate cards will be sent to interested parties on request.
Seignor Salandra told the League of Nations council that intervention in the Greco Italian crisis by the league would be unjustifiable. The debate drew Americans to the chamber as Lord Cecil urged immediate reading of covenant articles and warned of shaking Europe’s settlement. Belgium reportedly backs England to uphold the league pact despite Italy’s potential withdrawal.
James B. Russell of Winchester, a noted financier, marks his 82nd birthday born September 5, 1841. He spends the day quietly at home and office receiving well wishers, remains youthful in appearance and health with only a past auto accident limiting his vigor.
Milwaukee observers report 1000 Civil War veterans march in annual Grand Army of the Republic parade with foot and motor units forming a four mile long column. Also, Clarke county schools open September 17 with exceptions in Middletown Stephens City and Miller School. Frederick County sets October 15 opening.
Advertisement offering 7 percent non taxable preferred stock with 5 cents per 100 for cider apples. Inquiries to Hansbrough and Carter, Insurance, Real Estate and Loans.
Motor ad notes a near new 1923 Buick Sport model offered cheaply. Contact R B Rogers at 15 W Gerrard St for quick buyer. Also a personal line indicates Mrs Theresa Owen Bailey has gone on a visit to friends in Washington.
Pocahontas Egg and West Virginia screened lump coal offered as a substitute for hard coal. Author says he is booking orders for September delivery and provides contact G. O. Snapp at phone 414-1. Also notes Mr. Charles L. Bowly left on an extended business trip after vacation at his home.
The second car of high grade gasoline is sold by H. W. Ebert at over 2,000 gallons daily at 20 cents per gallon retail. Motorists travel up to twenty miles to obtain the gasoline. The Citizens' Committee has ordered the third car.
Lodge No. 1267 Loyal Order of Moose schedules its annual meeting Friday evening at eight in Friendship Fire Company hall. The session will cover securing a permanent home with a full report by chairman C Harry Hardy. All officers must attend with no excuses accepted. Once a Moose, Always A Moose.
A large display inside Eens Music Store advertises piano sacrifices and sale prices. The ad highlights discounted instruments and limited-time offers, inviting shoppers to visit the store for deals on pianos.
Frank McCormick of Frankford near Berryville dies after months of illness from pneumonia and complications. He was a vestryman at Grace Protestant Church Berryville and leaves widow Edith Ramsey McCormick and his mother Mrs Thomas McCormick. Funeral planned for Thursday at an undecided hour.
Strasburg withdraws from the Shenandoah Valley League amid dispute over player eligibility after a confrontation with league president Dr. Crawford. Harrisonburg forfeit plans follow the move as teams adjust to a five club season.
The Rev. G W Gaither announces a series of special meetings at the Methodist Episcopal Church South in Kernstown. Rev. Boyd V Switzer of Winchester will preach nightly this week and next Sunday night. Good singing is a feature and a cordial welcome awaits all attendees.
Advertisement note offers entire stock of merchandise at cost. Mentions a Nash 6 touring car and a sale at the W. B. Barnett Store on East Clifford Street in Winchester Virginia. Includes business name, location and hours.
The Virginia Division of Markets notes a wide range of apple crop conditions as buyers tour produce regions. While most orchards show 5 to 7 sprays and strong color, size varies by variety with King David, Gano, and Ben Davis thinner in some areas.
Winchester public schools require all pupils to show vaccination proof or a doctor's certificate stating vaccination is unnecessary before enrollment. The schools will open on Monday, September 10.
A notice at 326 Amherst St seeks a reliable man to plow a garden. The short classified item appears as a straightforward employment offer with a local address.
Price for cider apples set at 40 cents per 100 pounds. Canning apple prices will vary by variety and quality as per the notice.
A display ad highlights bargains in upright pianos at Seal's. The notice also lists a job opening for a bookkeeper and signs off with T. J Cooper & Sons.
Local Red Cross chapter completes plans to collect cash or checks for quake and tsunami victims. Donations may be sent to four local banks Red Cross headquarters or to treasurer Robert L Giray.
Mrs Bessie B McCann hosted a Harman family reunion at her Peyton street home. About thirty relatives gathered from nearby areas to share family history and a large dinner. Evening activities included dancing and refreshments as younger members enjoyed the celebration.
The Empire presents Rupert of Hentza u a ten reel feature directed by Myron Selznick, sequel to Prisoner of Zenda, with a romantic Ruritanian plot and a happy ending. A comedy and Pathe News with Harding funeral train scenes are added. Aesop's Fables also shown Friday.
J Jos Sullivan reports multiple cars delivered flour middlings, indicating steady supply and shipments arriving for local mills and merchants.
An offer advertises a guaranteed fountain pen with a 14K self filling point and clip for 1.50 with a bottle of Waterman Ideal Ink at Hodgson and Brown. The offer is labeled 1p-2t.
A charter for the Winchester Fruit Exchange Inc was recorded in Winchester. Incorporators are Alva C Richards president Winchester Nelson F Richards vice president Stephens City VA and W H Painter secretary treasurer. The company will buy and sell fruit as principals and brokers on commission with minimum capital of 10 000 000.
An inside display advertises Seal's Music Store featuring a selection of LP records. The notice highlights available titles and in store prices for listeners seeking vinyl albums and music accessories.
Dr. P. W. Boyd will deliver an illustrated lantern slide lecture on his recent South American trip at Handley Library auditorium Thursday evening. Admission is free and the general public is invited to attend.
Ip i lost silver vanity case with fraternity seal from Clowe's Jewelry Store. Reward at Star Office.
Large advertisement announces piano and phonograph discounts at Seal's Music Store. Also lists job notice for 20 laborers with 30 cent hourly wages, reporting tomorrow at 7 A.M. at the George Washington Hotel.
Winchester defeated Woodstock 10 to 5 as Kelly pitched six innings for the locals. The game featured heavy hitting with Brown and Cromwell homering for Woodstock and Weems Vereker and Smith contributing for Winchester. Dellinger and Hicks provided sharp defense and timely hits amid a lengthy nine-inning affair.
Regular meeting of the Friendship Fire Company No 1 will be held at 8 o'clock on Thursday September 6th. Members are requested to be present. Fred W Forney and Gale G R Haines, Secty.
A damaged notice describes a brick house for rent with three bedrooms a porch enclosure pantry and concrete cellar. Apply to R Gray Williams Cooper or John J Sloat. Also a Good Samaritan Sunday yard party planned at a house this Saturday night with all welcome.
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