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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1922

Page

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Sheriff Probes Shootings In Maryland Village

A driving party from Saginaw Michigan was shot at in a Maryland village near Clearbrook. Whetzell suffered a leg flesh wound but doctors could not locate the bullet. Sheriff Pannett interviewed witnesses to identify a blue car owned by Richard Barkerson of Hagerstown and possibly occupants Blue and Ned Weaver.

Saginaw, Mich It Whetzell Frederick County Lgan Mr. Whettell Clearbrook Hagerstown Winchester Fair Grounds Whetzell Mermorial Hospital Richard Barkerson Blue Ned Weaver Jefferson County W. Va

Mysterious suburb shooting wounds John Holsinger

John R Holsinger about 29 was rushed to Memorial Hospital with a gunshot wound to the foot after a dispute with several men. A woman reportedly visited the County Commonwealth Attorney Cather to tell her story, but officials denied any report. Police noted conflicting details and masked men were said to be involved in the incident.

John ‘R. ‘Holsinger Memorial’ Hospital Holsinger County Commonwealth Cather Commonwealth Memorial Hospital Hollinger

Hancher Heads Frederick County Sunday School Society

The fifteenth annual convention of the Frederick County Sunday School Association met at Rest M. E. Church South despite rain with about two hundred attendees. Officers were elected: President J. A. Hancher. Vice President M. S. Glaize. Secretary C. S. Shepard. Treasurer I. N. Good. and department heads including Mrs. Harry Stipe and D. F. Kern. The resolutions thanked hosts Rest and Payne's Chapel, praised speakers, urged standards for county Sunday schools, and directed publication of the proceedings in The Winchester Star.

Frederick County Sunday School Association M. E. Church South Mr. Wilson W. H. Causey Margaret Young H. E. Richardson Ladies of Rest Payne’s Chapel Perry Funkhouser Miss Young Ballengee J. A. Hancher M. S. Glaize C. 8. Shepard I. N. Good Harry Stipe W. H. Spallengee D. F. Kern J. W. Schlack John Lodge Rest Winchester Star S. Shepard Cor

Winchester Public Schools Open 1922 23 Start September 11

Notice announces the Winchester Public Schools session for 1922 23 begins September 11. New Winchester residents in grades 1 6 register September 4 6 at John Kerr Building and Equity Grounds for grades 7 12. County pupils may register starting September 16. existing pupils need not register. No space held after September 8.

Winchester Public Schools Winchester John Kerr Equity

Government fish car arrives in Winchester to aid Frederick Co

A government fish car with 50 cans of fish arrives in Winchester for Frederick County Game and Fish Association. Members are urged to meet the train at noon Monday September 11 to assist in distributing the fish.

Winchester Frederick Co. Game and Fish Association

Rouss Firemen Hold Regular Meeting Tonight at Eight

Regular meeting of the Charley Fire Company is scheduled for tonight at 8 o'clock. Huntsberry serves as president.

ROUSS Charley Fire Co Ip W. BE. Huntsberry

Simpson Hearing Put Off In Roanoke Case

Simpson of Roanoke Virginia was detained on a charge of illegally transporting liquor. His hearing in police court was postponed pending further investigation and he was remanded to jail to await trial on a date set by Mayor Glass.

Mystery surrounds fate of Richmond broker Edward Moon

Edward H Moon prominent Richmond broker disappeared last week between Richmond and New York aboard the steamship Jefferson en route to Norfolk from New York. His clothes and effects were found in his stateroom with Dr William Coan. A hotel check drawn in New York came back marked No funds. Moon and Coan shared a crowded stateroom. Moon was seasick and last seen by Coan Tuesday morning. The New York hotel clerk says Moon checked out Tuesday afternoon.

Edward H. Moon Richmond New York Jefferson Norfolk Moon University of Virginia Kenneth N. Gilpin Boyce Clarke County Winchester Coan

Sarah Zane Fire Co Meeting Tonight

Delegates appointed and arrangements made for Cumberland Valley Firemen convention. Reports of committees. Be there. Ip H Russell Potts Secy.

Cumberland Valley Firemen's Convention Ip H Russell Potts Sec’y

Laborers Wanted for Gas Mains and Streets

25 men needed at once to open trenches and lay gas mains at 2.00 dollars per day. Apply Gas Office, 21 West Piccadilly Street. Also, men wanted for street work in Harrisonburg at 2.775 dollars per day. Betts and Boice, nc.

West Piccadilly Street Harrisonburg Betts & Boice

Dormant spray halts apple aphids in Winchester district

A summary from New York Agricultural Experiment Station explains delayed dormant spray methods to control rosy and green apple aphids. It notes pests cause dwarfed misshapen fruit and staining from honeydew fungus, with green aphids using grasses as summer hosts.

New York Agricultural Experiment Station Geneva N. Y J. D. Luckett Winchester New York

Sanitary Cash Store Buys U-Save.It Brown & Brown

Sanitary Cash Store at Main and Cork purchases U Save It Brown and Brown. Stock increased. Prices decreased. You can not afford to miss the saving. Call or visit the Sanitary Cash Store at Main and Cork.

U-Save Brown & Brown’s Cor Main Cork Sts Sanitary Cash Store Ance Us Main and Cork

Winchester Rotary Club Meeting Highlights Civil Engineering Talk

The Winchester Rotary Club gathered about fifty five members and guests in the Farm ers and Merchants National Bank building for an elaborate luncheon. President H. D. Fuller presided as speakers from Winchester and Charlottesville discussed civil engineering and Boy's Work at Handley Schools.

Winchester Rotary Club Farmers and Merchants’ National Bank Jennie May Manuel Lucien Nickens H. D. Fuller B. F P. Arthur, Jr Winchester Patton W. B. Cornwell Scott Charlottesville Frederick E. Clerk Handley Schools

Handley School schedules first day for fall term

Handley Schools inform that new students in kindergarten through sixth grade and arts enter this year at 10 a.m. on Monday. Old pupils report at 9 a.m. In grades seven to twelve all pupils report at 9 a.m. No new pupil registration occurs Monday in any grade. Sale notice appears for J L and J W Jollifa near Stephenson on September 14 at 11 a.m.

Handley Schools

Harrisonburg Wins Pennant for Year 1922

Harrisonburg clinches the Shenandoah Valley League pennant in 1922 by defeating Woodstock 4 to 3 at Woodstock with Drake pitching and a bases loaded threat fully thwarted in the ninth. Winchester suffers a 6 to 0 loss to Strasburg, while Front Royal contends for third place. observers praise Harrisonburg’s clean play and talent.

Harrisonburg W Tack Woodstock Drake Gibbs Lonst Patterson Winchester Strasburg Front Royal New Market Schrider Harrisonbureg

Mrs. Harding in Serious Illness Raises Public Concern

Washington reports serious complications in Mrs. Harding’s illness after a cold and hydronephrosis recurrence. Brig. Gen. Sawyer said she rested better this morning though condition remains a concern as Dr. Carl W. Sawyer and others arrived for consultation aboard the Mayflower with nurses and staff attending.

Washington Harding White House Sawyer

Jolliffe Sale Offers 150 Sheep and More at Stephenson VA

Wanted buyers for 150 sheep 145 hogs 40 cows and springers 25 steers and heifers with some horses and bulls at J L and J W Jolliffe sale on Sept 14 at 11 am in Stephenson Virginia. Stenographer position advertised care Star. Tan shepherd pup lost text says contact Star office.

J. L J. W. Jolliffe Stephenson J. W. Jolliffa

Rumors of Peace Move In Strike Amid Tense Talks

Reports circulate that negotiators are discussing a peace move amid ongoing labor strike tensions. Officials from involved unions and management press for a settlement as crowds gather outside the dispute site.

Rail heads meet amid peace talk amid rail crisis

Daniel Willard of the Baltimore and Ohio and other Western railroad executives planned a Chicago meeting to discuss separate peace agreements with shopcraft leaders. Reports say no formal settlement was announced, and union leaders avoided confirming new proposals as rumors persisted.

Associated Press Rail Daniel Willard Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Agi Ashies Willard S Willard Western Chicago

CUT PACKING COSTS AT WIN ORCHARD SUPPLY GO

The Trescott Grader uses a rell er conveyor to turn apples for inspection saving labor and time. Complete stock of picking and departing supplies to meet all needs with special orchard ladders at lowest prices.

Winchester Cold Storage Ad Promotes Fireproof Rooms

Announcement for Winchester Cold Storage offering ready rooms for apple storage. Claims fireproof facilities and readiness for fruit storage, with William Beverley listed as manager.

Winchester Wm. Beverley Mgr

First Display of New Autumn Performance in Winchester

Announcement invites public to the first display of New Autumn pernipaeey on Friday and Saturday, September 7 and 9. Margaret L. Hodgson leads the event with Friendship Fire Co meeting at 8 p.m. Monday, September 11 to begin practice.

Margaret LL. “Hodgson

McVay Couple Purchase Grove Property on South Main

The O. P. Grove property on South Main Street, sold by Charles H. Har per, was bought jointly by Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. McVay who each paid half the price. They are moving from Grimes and will occupy the new home here after next Monday.

O. P. Grove South Main Street Charles H. Harper Charles B. McVay McVay Grimes

Regular South End Hose Co meeting urged for Sept 11

The regular monthly meeting of the South End Hose Co will be held Monday evening September 11 at 7 45 oclock. Every member is urged to be present. Claude M Grim secretary. Cheap Ford sedan new Hicks Moore Motor Co. 8 1p 31

Friendship Fire Co South End Hose Co Claude M. Grim Seety. Ce Hicks-Moore Motor Co

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