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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1922
Page
1
A notable speech by a congressional candidate in the ninth district extols the Democratic Party’s record. The remarks salute party achievements and urge support ahead of the election.
George C. Peery and former Governor Henry C. Stuart addressed a large Lee County audience in Jonesville praising Democratic achievements under Woodrow Wilson and Warren G. Harding eras. Peery highlighted the Federal Reserve Act and Farm Loan Act as landmark reforms advancing farmers and national finance.
The Literary Digest reports final tabulations show dampness in over 900000 votes with 61 percent supporting modification of dry laws. Women’s ballots reveal 55.3 percent dampness and a majority favor wetness despite calls for enforcement.
Frederick county circuit court ordered capias to arrest Hugh Lee Taylor of Roanoke for failing to pay a $100 fine and $447.60 in costs tied to a motorcycle fatality in November. Bond with Jesse D. Oliver was declared forfeited and judgment issued for the Commonwealth.
Slightly used player piano in perfect condition priced at 465 dollars. Quick sale to a buyer with easy terms offered by Io Seals Music Store.
A box of lead with each pencil offered with prices around 60 cents. A self filling fountain pen is guaranteed at $1.00. The ad is from Hodgson & Brown, dated November 21.
Miss Harmer and Dr Sager wed in a noon ceremony at Luther Place Church Washington with only close family present. The bride wore a dark blue suit with a black hat fur cor sage and bride roses. The couple, high school sweethearts from Winchester and Randolph Macon alumnae, will reside at 1414 Girard Street Northwest Washington after a Chesapeake Bay wedding trip.
The Hagerstown party involved in a Friday morning shooting at Clear Brook near Frederick is slated for a 2 PM hearing before Magistrate A J Tavenner. Richard Bogginson and Herman Wilson are jailed in Hagerstown and will be transported to the court. more members are expected to appear as the case grows. The warrants accuse malicious shooting with intent to kill a felony. Whetzell, shot in the leg, is recovering though doctors found no bullet on x ray. friends suspect the bullet lodged in his leg.
Mr and Mrs W E Jones of South Main Street celebrate the birth of a baby daughter named Virginia Lee on Friday September 8 Jones is a member of Jones Brothers firm and serves as city game warden.
An ad offers six acres of land and an eight room bungalow two miles from town. Buyer may exchange for city property or sell outright. Terms arranged through Chapman’s Auto Sales.
Enrollment in Winchester Handley Schools rises with 1,264 white pupils and 152 in the Handley system total, higher yet may test facilities. Superintendent Frederick E. Clerk said county children from Frederick may not be admitted until September 16 and decisions on capacity will be announced later this week.
In Baltimore on September 12, Bruce and France secured nomination delegates after a three candidate Democratic contest. Bruce carried three of four city districts and appears to exceed the 67 delegate threshold for the convention, facing Senator France who defeated John W. Garrett.
Dr BE C Yost of Harrisonburg and Andrew Bell of the Chamber of Commerce discuss final arrangements for a series between Harrisonburg the Shenandoah Valley League pennant winner and Martinsburg Blue Ridge League and five state series winner. Four games are planned with venues in Harrisonburg Martinsburg Winchester or Hagerstown and a Parksley club appearance in Winchester possible. If Winchester beats Harrisonburg and Martinsburg defeats Parksley a strong local series should result.
Mack Sennett presents a new comedy featuring Ben Turpin with a major feature attraction. The item highlights the star spotlight and asks audiences to see the illustrated program.
The formal opening of the Dollar Department Store on N Main street drew a rush as clerks struggled to stock shelves. Manager Clapp reported goods flying off tables while the adjoining new shoe store prepared for its own formal opening, both in the remodeled old express office building leased by the Hable brothers, boosting downtown retail vitality.
Sunday marks Rally Day at the First Christian Church with strong expected attendance since the new pastor arrived. Services include Sunday school and Christian Endeavor with prominent speakers, 11 oclock music by the male quartet, and a sermon titled The Awakening Call of God. An 730 pm service features lively song, more music, and a sermon Peace Tribulation and Victory. The pastor urges all members and invites the public to attend.
A help wanted notice calls for male apple pickers and foremen at B. F. Leneburg Orchards in Alb in Virginia. Applications accepted at the Barrle or 42 Rous Ave from 9 AM to 11 PM.
Washington dispatch reports Mrs. Harding's condition improved and the crisis seems to have passed. Attending physicians Dr. Sawyer notes stable vitals and improved general appearance with no surgical procedure needed. Dr. Mayo, who was consulted, will depart Washington as his assessment finds no surgery required.
Checks for about 10 000 pensioners and widows of Confederate veterans are being mailed for the third quarterly payment of the current year. The payments support veterans and dependents as they grow older.
Splendid five piece orchestra with the Hello Prosperity show tomorrow at the Empire. Some good music right through. Ip.
Notices advertise $100 Victory notes payment options and accrued interest to date from Shenandoah Valley National Bank. Other items include stenographer wanted at Star office and a Saxon touring auto sale. A Daughters of the Confederacy meeting is set for Friday at 10 30 AM at the president’s home.
Sept 12 A settlement on the shopmen strike was discussed by the policy committee of shopcraft with B M Jewell of the AFL noting momentum toward an agreement He declined to reveal details and urged dropping questions of plan status The government extended the temporary restraining order ten days. Cincinnati reports show rail action to move coal and Wilkerson postponed a motion by strike leaders for modification of the injunction pending further action Chicago and Cincinnati officials note the case concerns interstate commerce and railroad operations
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