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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1922

Page

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Miss Cora Lamp Dies After Illness at 57

Miss Cora Lee Lamp a member of an old Frederick County family died at her home 434 North Main Street after a long illness from a complication of diseases in her fifty seventh year. She lived in Winchester many years and was known for her kind acts. Survived by two brothers James and Edward Lamp and five sisters Annie Cochran Seldon Polhamus Bettie Hoover Gertrude Lamp and Mrs Harry Markell. Funeral at 4 pm Thursday at the house with Rev Boyd V Switzer of Shack South Methodist Episcopal Church officiating. Interment in Mount Hebron family lot.

Cora Lee Lamp Frederick County North Main Street Miss Lamp Memorial Hospital George M. Lamp Freder County Winchester James Edward Lamp Annie Cochran Seldon Polhamus Summit Point W. Va Bettie Hoover Gertrude Lamp Harry Markell Par Shack South Methodist Episcopateh South Mount Hebron

Mail Boxes Free at Shenandoah Valley Bank

Large numbers of metal mail boxes are being distributed at the Shenandoah Valley National Bank to all applicants in person. The bank aids residents in meeting a Post Office Department order requiring mail receptacles at the front door or a slot in the door. The order takes effect October 15, and boxes are offered to any caller, not just bank patrons.

Shenandoah Valley National Bank Post Office Department Shenandoah Valley ‘National Bank

Heating Plant Ready At County Court House

Work completing a new Bromell steam heating system by Frank H. Taylor prepares the county court house and clerk's office for this fall. Officials praise preliminary tests and expect ample heat for both buildings including the court house hall. Custodian Harvey Lineburg reports the plant will reduce interruptions during trials and provide steady warmth for county offices this winter.

County Court House Frank H. Taylor Board of Supervisors Court Hose Bien House Court House Salvation Army Harvey Lineburg

Work for Women to Begin at Caning Plant Thursday

WORK FOR WOMEN will begin in our canning plant tomorrow morning. Thursday, Sept. 14. Make application at office. NATIONAL FRUIT PRODUCT Co. 2

National Fruit Product Co

Harding’s Wife Shows Rapid Improvement Says White House

A White House bulletin reports Mrs. Harding’s 8 a.m. condition improving with a comfortable night. Temperature 98.0, pulse 88, respiration 28, and swelling gradually subsiding, indicating faster than expected recovery.

Associated Press Washington W Harding White House

Maine electoral slump reshapes GOP strength at home

Cordell Hull notes Maine’s 1922 results shrink Republican margins from 1920. He cites a drop in congressional majorities, a 20 percent rise in Democratic votes, and large GOP voter abstention while Democrats gain in the legislature and local offices. He warns Republicans may misread the trend.

Washington Maine Cordell Hull National Democratic Harding Congress

Savage acquires 99 year lease on Caldwell apartments

Joseph H. Savage formerly of Kernstown now in Long Beach California has acquired a 99 year lease on the six story Caldwell apartments at 449 East Seaside Boulevard The transfer was made from W G Caldwell for about a million and a quarter dollars The building described as reinforced concrete is among the citys largest and best equipped structures Savage will take possession on the 15th of the month

Joseph H. Savage Kernstown Long Beach Cal Caldwell East Seaside Boulevard J. H. Savage W. G. Caldwell H. C. Clowett J. Walker Craven Company East Ocean Boulevard Mr. Savage Los Cerritos Kennabec Hotel

Local Firm Offers Car Parts and Service

Mr. Samuel A. Mathewson, who motored to Winchester from New York, is spending the week with friends here. The Mid City Garage advertises for parts such as axles gaskets springs tire covers and more for all makes of cars.

Mid Samuel A. Mathewson Winchester New York

Kipling Denies Criticism Attributed To Him

Associated Press reports Rudyard Kipling denied giving the Clare Sheridan interview and disputed quotes in the New York World. He claimed he did not say the statements attributed to him about U.S. entry into the war, lending to the Allies, or pressuring an early end to hostilities.

Associated Press Rudya Kipling Acces Times Clareheridan New Yorkorld Clare Sheridan Kiptine United States

Apple Picking Season Starts September 25

Most of the large orchards will start apple picking Monday, September 25. The Yorks have not colored sufficiently to pick earlier and with cool nights the color will greatly improve.

Foster Jailed in Michigan

William Z. Foster, radical leader, is in a St. Joseph jail cell with seventeen other radicals facing criminal syndicalism charges. Foster arrived in Michigan yesterday from Chicago and is held in Benton Harbor.

Associated Press Benton Harbor Mich William Z. Foster St. Joseph Foster Michigan Chicago

Call Meeting Tonight for Friendship Fire Company

Friendship Fire Company calls a meeting at 7.45 PM urging all members who want red shirts to attend. Samyleg display at the engine house tonight. COMMITTEE.

Friendship Fire Company Samyleg

Hughes Leaves Rio For Home After Centennial Visit

Secretary of State Charles E. Hughes sails from Rio aboard the U S S Maryland after attending Brazil's Centennial celebration. The ship departs amid fort salutes and is expected to reach New York in about twelve days. Hughes spent his last day meeting with Rio de Janeiro bar association and Brazil's foreign minister.

Associated Press Rio DE Janeiro Charles E. Hughes United States Brazil U. Ss. Maryland Hughes New York Bar Association Exposition Grounds

Treasurer Smith Has a Good Night

County Treasurer Robert S. Smith, who had an appendix operation Monday at Memorial Hospital, passed a comfortable night and was bright and cheerful. Doctors and nurses are optimistic about the outcome. Smith, a popular Frederick county official, has drawn many inquiries and visitors to the hospital, though only his family is currently allowed to visit.

Robert S. Smith Memorial Hospital Smith Frederick County Court House Mr. Smith Khim

Exchange for City Property for Sale and Terms

Notice lists options for six acres of land and an eight room bungalow two miles from town with easy terms. Chapman’s Auto Sales advertises exchange and sale possibilities. Mr George Heatwale of Winchester Milling Company is in North Carolina on business for that firm for several days.

Chapman George Heatwale Winchester Milling Company North Carolina

Seeking Men to Join New Reserve Army

Col. George T. Langhorn of the U S Army spoke in Winchester on forming the Organized Reserves under the National Defense Act of 1920. The act envisions field armies built from Regular Army, National Guard, and Organized Reserves with recruitment targeting men in Pennsylvania Maryland and Virginia. Langhorn plans another visit to recruit officers and men for the Organized Reserves, noting possible commissions for WWI veterans after exams and training.

George T. Langhorn United States Army General Staff Winchester Langhorn Sixty-second Cavalry Division Organized Reserves Hagerstown Pennsylvania Maryland Virginia France Regular Army United States National Guard Organized

A Man s Home at Strand Theatre Friday

Acclaimed photoplay featuring Harry Morey Kathryn Williams Faire Binney Matt Moore Grace Valentine and Roland Bottomley shown at Strand Theatre Friday. Labored themes of work and battle for love and home in a praised screen drama.

Harry Morey Kathryn Williams Faire Binney Matt Moore Grace Valentine Roland Bottomley Strand Theatre

Wanted Apple Pickers for Barrie Orchards

A notice seeks male workers for apple picking at Barrie Orchards. Foreman B. F. Lineburg is based in AlbIn, VA, with address at 42 Rouss Ave. Applicants are directed to apply locally. The item appears as a job recruitment brief.

Barrie B. F. Lineburg Albin Rouss Ave

Mr Nininger Visits Winchester To Review Apple Situation

Roanoke Virginia businessman Mr. RE D Nininger a Virginia State Horticultural Society director and Roanoke Fruit Growers Association secretary spends a day or two in Winchester with Mr. W P Massey society secretary to inspect local apple prospects.

RE. D. Nininger Roanoke Virginia State Horticultural Society Winchester W. P. Massey State Society Nininger Roanoke Fruit Growers Association

Drill call and meeting notices amid town ads

Attention order directs a Thursday drill at 7 30 pm for all members with strict attendance. First Lieutenant Peyton J Marshall signs the notice. Also an ad offers furnished house for rent near town at 23 W Cork with phone 751. Daughters of the Confederacy announce a Friday 10 20 am meeting at the president’s home.

Peyton J. Marshall Cork Dd. OF the Daughters of the Confederacy

Northoclippe's Pong Nomination Worth Over Twenty Million

Swen Sona for provisional probate leaves a gross estate valued at 2,000,000 pounds with net personal estate the same. The 2,000,000 pounds gross value is provisional and may not represent total value, though personality alone is believed to reach that amount.

Swen Sona

Hello Prosperity at Empire Theatre A Clean Musical Revue

Theatregoers hear Hello Prosperity at the Empire tonight a genuine musical revue noted for fast snappy comedy clean shows and a full company of fifty. Manager Thropp of the Maryland Theatre Hagerstown confirms strong audience demand and good seating with prices from 50 cents to 1.50 plus tax.

Empire Harrisburg Hagerstown Cumberland Thropp The Maryland Theatre

Five Held for Lead Conduct Case at City Hall

A girl using the name Roberts and four men Alfred Henry Roy Shiner Maurice Lillis and John Lillis faced a private hearing before Mayor Glass in police court on loud and lascivious conduct charges. The group reportedly attended the Winchester fair and stayed at The Shanty Shawnee Hollow. The mayor and officials held a closed morning session and remanded all five to jail until Saturday with sentencing expected.

Glass Roberts Alfred Blanket Doran Reardon

Negroes' Trial Postponed Again in Maryland Case

Five Hagers Meetington Md negroes charged with malicious shooting and wounding Stuart Whetzell near Clearbrook had their trial postponed as attorney Wolfinger was tied up in Oakland Md. A crowd gathered at the courthouse but the hearing was delayed with observers unsure whether it would resume tomorrow or later today.

Hagersmee Stuart Whetzell Clearbrook Wolfinger Hagerstown Oakland Tavenner Backcreek

Masked women flog woman in Fort Worth attack

Mrs. I. C. Tatum, 44, was found in serious condition after four women, one masked, flogged her with strapped cords for allegedly ruining their daughter. They enticed her into a car, drove six miles, and inflicted 100 lashes, leaving her bruised as relatives witnessed.

Associated Press Fort Worth Texas I. C. Tatum

Hello Prosperity Company Opens Outdoor Theatre Run

The Hello Prosperity Company arrived from Hagerstown midmorning and performs at Harrisburg after recent engagements in Reading. Broadway comic Harry N. Cooper headlines a lively revue with a strong chorus and fine costumes. An orchestra accompanies the 22 scenes with extra musicians from Maryland Theatre. Curtain at 8:15 sharp. late seating prohibited until intermission.

Harry N. Cooper Ae Wtveheng Maryland Theatre Hagerstown

McLeod Nominates Over Blease in South Carolina Primary Runoff

Returns show Thomas C. McLeod leading Cole L. Blease for governor in the Democratic primary runoff with fewer than 100 precincts unreported. The result appears settled as officials tally the late ballots.

Associated Press Columbia D. C Thomas C. McLeod Cole L. Blease South Carolina

Three Million Plant Burned at Terre Haute Factory

Terra Haute Indiana September 13 Damage estimated at nearly three million dollars is believed to have been caused by a fire that early today practically destroyed the plant of the American Homing Company, one of the largest of its kind in the world. Eleven men were injured by falling walls, none seriously.

Associated Press Terra Haute Indiana American Homing Company

Prison guard attacked during clash at Mountjoy Prison

Dublin reports say irregulars attacked the national army guard at Mountjoy Prison in Dublin last night. A half hour fight followed with several irregulars wounded. Mrs. Arthur Duvall and four Duvall family members of Savage, Maryland, are visiting at 410 South Market Street with the Sargents.

Associated Press London National Army Guard Mountjoy Prison Dublin Belfast Star Arthur Duvall Mildred Hiltrude Duvall Adelaide _Duvall Marjorie Sipelair Savage, Md John W. Sargent No. 410 South Market Street

Handsome 1923 Buick Coupe Delivered for Display

Local Buick dealer Harry Ebert delivered a 1923 model Buick coupe to Dr. A C Swimley. The car was on display at Ebert's establishment forenoon and drew much admiration.

Harry Ebert Buick A. C. Swimley

Transfer of Clarke Roads Commended by Local Citizen

Clarke county residents applaud the state transfer of roads into the state highway system and the removal of six gates. The letter argues the move will save maintenance and toll costs for users, while noting Clarke County previously paid taxes without state funds. The writer urges endorsement of the transfer and bridge actions as a major local welfare step. Berryville, Va. September 14, 1922.

the Star Board of Supervn Clarke County Board Ofvisors Berry's Ferry Stoner Coleman George H Winchester Edo Clarke Clarke Coty Berryville, Va

Mail Box Free Offers Spark Postal Regulation Debate

Ambiguous notice describes free mailbox offers tied to postal rules and customer benefits. It references limits and a push to advertise savings while cautioning about advertising restrictions. The message alludes to a limited supply and a campaign aimed at customers and friends.

Bowman Recovers From Disability In Winchester Visit

In Woodstock Virginia Burder B Bowman a noted Republican figure from Shenandoah county was a court day visitor at Winchester Memorial and reportedly recovered from a physical disability appearing well in public.

Woodstock Burder B. Bowman Si Doah Winchester Memorial

Wanted Cook Call After Eight A.M. In Stewart Street

Help wanted ad seeks a cook position. caller asks applicants to call in the morning after 8 o’clock and mentions Stewart Street. The fragment notes a local employment notice seeking kitchen help.

Stewart Street

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Valley Bank Jos Kipling Rio NEW Reserve Army Reserves Branch MR. Nininger Attention. Headquarters CO Northoclippe Vitor Orpheum Harrisbore Reading Cole Blease J. M. Fishpaw the Commercial Savings Baneg Ip MR. Bowman LIS & Wagner Winchester Cold Ltd Wm. Beverley Mgr Orchard Supply CO Iptf W. H
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