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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1923

Page

1

Spanish Cabinet Resigns as Rivera Forms Government

Barcelona reports Capt. Gen Primo Rivera says King Alfonso accepted the military chiefs plan for a new government after talks. Madrid confirms the cabinet's resignation and the king's return to the capital. Rivera cites ending corrupt politics and a stubborn ministry as the revolt's aim. The movement spreads to Madrid with leaders under guard in some cities.

Associated Press Barcelona Primo Rivera Alfonso Madrid Ree Pigatins Rivera Ofrs

Land for sale including 145 acres with timber

For sale 145 acres, 85 in timber, Beanu crop to buyer. Five room dwelling with outbuildings, timber and price listed at $4,500 one third cash. Offered by Baker & Shryock.

Orclig Baker & Shryock

Swift’s Meats of Quality Advertises Specials

Swift’s Meats of Quality offers肩 shoulder at 14c lb breakfast bacon 25c lb white side 15c sugar cured side meat 20c lb bone meat 13c 9 Apple Growers urged to shop Camp wants You Pay Less Here C W Ramsburg wanted 25 bulk apples Richards Bros seeking eggs poultry and cream consignments for Fairmont Creamery Co.

Richards Bros H. D. Albin Fairmont Creamery Co

Apple Runner and Apple Picker Notices in City Classifieds

Classified items advertise Apple Runner wanted, apple pickers for Libert Fruit Co and National Fruit Product Co stock offer of 7 percent non taxable with extra cider apple bonus. Also seek housing room and board at 238 South Stewart street and a position as bookkeeper or clerk with references.

Libert Fruit Co. S*v. Bank Bldg National Fruit Product Co Hansbrough and Carter Room and Board South Stewart Care Star Office

Six Percent First Mortgage Bonds Offered

6 percent first mortgage bonds issued in $500 and $1,000 denominations secured by a first mortgage on three apartment houses, south side of West Cork street extended, representing half the property's value. Coupons payable at Shenandoah Valley National Bank in Winchester. Inquiries to Fred L. Glaize and Shirley Carter. Also notices for Bertha von Hillern rolls and rusk via Crystal Flour at Atlantic and Pacific Tea Store. WANTED 20 carpenters at George Washington Hotel.

West Cork Street Shenandoah Valley National Bank of Winchester Fred. L. Glaize Shirley Carter Bertha von Hillern Atlantic and Pacific Tea

Winchester Faces Final Pro League Game On Saturday

Shenando Valley semi pro league wraps season with Winchester and Front Royal set for final games at 3 30 p m in Winchester. Front Royal clinched first half pennant and faces Harrisonburg or Luray in the title series with out of town players boosting Winchester roster under manager Sandy Baker.

Shenan Valley Frontier Winchester Front Royal Seach Hisat Royal Blue Ridge Hoon Harrisonburg Luray Sandy” Baker Waynesboro

Gasoline sale at Farm Bureau carload in Virginia

In Harrisonburg Virginia on September 14 about 800 gallons of standard test gasoline remain from a Farm Bureau carload and will be sold to the public today at 20 cents per gallon including a three cent state levy. Secretary C V Smith said yesterday only about 1200 gallons had been distributed from the tank car and establish that Farm Bureau members bought gas at 18 1 2 cents per gallon with several large truckloads leaving for various county sections.

Harrisonburg Farm Bureau C. V. Smith Chesapeake-Western Terminal G. F. Holsinger

Apple Market Not Established This Season

Sufficient numbers of apples remain unsold as growers and dealers negotiate a market. Large sales are not yet reported and a market may take a week or two to form. Late apple picking won’t begin in large orchards until September 24. A-grade Grimes Golden bring about 5 dollars per shipment, Av-grade Grimes move 4 dollars, and several orchards have sold at 3 dollars per barrel for all varieties including Grimes Stayman York Imperial and Ben Davis.

Grimes Staymans York Imperial Ben Davis

Railroad passes recovered by Bowly family

Devereaux Bowly son of Mr and Mrs George Bowly recovered railroad passes he had lost during a visit last week. On the same day a unidentified man visited the Bowly home on Fairmont avenue and left the cards with Bowly’s mother saying he found them on the street.

Devereaux Bowly George Bowly The Star

Fort Loudoun Seminary Opens Nineteenth Session

The Fort Loudoun Seminary enters its nineteenth session on Thursday September 20 with a full faculty and new equipment. It offers Junior College College Preparatory and Elective Courses Secretarial and Commercial Piano Voice Art Public Speaking and Physical Culture Primary and Kindergarten Departments. Katherine Glass Greene is president.

Fort Loudoun Seminary Katherine Glass Greene

Lost watch near Handley School with reward offer

Classified item notes a lost gold wrist watch near Handley School with a reward at the Star Office. A second listing seeks a used Franklin stove for hard coal from Shenandoah Valley Academy and posts a 1p insert.

Handley School Star Office Franklin Valley Academy

You Are Invited To Hear Dempsey Firpo Returns Tonight

Announcing radio coverage of the Dempsey Firpo boxing match at Charley Rouss Fire Company hall tonight. Also classified notices advertise a home for sale at 315 S Stewart Street and job openings for wrapping and packing apples at 30 Rouss Ave.

Dempsey Charley Rouss S.stewart Street Andley School Chapman’s Auto Ales Rouss Ave Massey Bros

Winchester tops Front Royal in seven inning baseball clash

Winchester used heavy hitting led by Sank two home runs in four at bats. Kelly also homered as Sank drove in runs and aided by Lyston Dre. Front Royal pitchers Smith and Cook held by strong Winchester bats. Layne, Schindler and Herrell produced for Front Royal. Continued on page 2.

Hester Front Royal Jo Smith Royal Akmire Front Roya Winchester Sank Kelly Lyston Doyle Garrett Vereker Schroll Link Aor Cook Russell Layne Schindler Herrell A. Cook Lynch Smith Lyson Lank Hope Settlemiré F. Cook Settlemire Linkowas Eigth

Light Frost Forecast for Western Virginia Tonight

The United States Weather Bureau forecasts fair and cooler conditions tonight with light frost in the extreme western portion of Virginia. The rest of the section should remain frost-free with clear to partly cloudy skies.

Brockton Shoe Workers Get 10 Percent Wage Increase

The Brockton Shoe Manufacturing Association announced a general wage raise of 10 percent in all member factories effective September 30. About 13,500 employees across 63 factories will be affected.

Boston Mags Brockton Shoe Manufacturing Association

Circular Meeting Notice at Hopewell and Winchester

A circular meeting will be held at Hopewell Friends Meeting House on Sunday September 16 at 10 am and at Winchester the same day at 2 pm. Isaac Wilson a well known minister will be present. The public is cordially invited to attend these meetings.

Hopewell

Dempsey Firpo Title Fight Set at Polo Grounds

North America watches as Jack Dempsey defends against Louis Firpo at the Polo Grounds tonight in a high profile heavyweight bout. Dempsey weighs 192 1 2 pounds and Firpo 216 1 2, with the match slated for 15 rounds and an estimated gate of over a million dollars.

North America Republic Nto Polo Grounds Bue Tex Rickard Dempsey Firpo Rickard Perts Enthusiastis Rpo New York Jack Dempsey Belmont Central Park Mike Trant Chicago Louis Angel Firpo State Athletic Commission Jess Willard

In sad remembrance of Laura V Keller

Four years have passed since Laura V Keller departed this life on September 14 1919 Her sister Mrs Etta Jenkins pens a loving tribute noting eternal rest graveside flowers and the enduring memory of Laura with a final token of remembrance.

Laura V. Keller Laura Etta Jenkins

Salvation Army Forms Boys Club in Court House Auditorium

Ensign Van Pelt leads a Salvation Army effort to organize a Boys Club for youths ages 8 to 15 at the Court House Auditorium with a further meeting planned next Wednesday. A pledge outlines abstinence from intoxicants tobacco and drugs, honesty, respect for property, church attendance, and obedience to officers.

Ensign van Pelt Salvation Army Salvation Army Boy's Club Salvation Army Boy's’ Club

Frost Tonight In Mountains Signals Early Winter

The weather bureau notes a new winter pattern as a cold wave moves into the mountains. Rapid shifts in high and low pressure indicate a definite onset of cooler temperatures, ending the summer lull in air movement.

Associated Press Washington Government Weather Bureau Weather Bureau

Coal Commission Report Urges Industry Reform

The Coal Commission told President Coolidge that a stable coal industry is possible with fair wages, reliable fuel supply, and reasonable returns. It called for 37 recommendations, including joint study by miners and operators to curb unemployment and uneven production and a mutual defense and cooperative organization among operators. It also urged compulsory contract renewal clauses and timely automatic renewal to prevent wage renewal disputes.

Washington National Coal Industry Coal Commission Coolidge

Crowds at Shenandoah Fair Spark Largest Turnout in Woodstock

At Woodstock on September 23 the Shenandoah Fair drew its biggest crowd yet, with grounds packed before a top racing program. The Free-for-All featured a dramatic finish as Unidilla Belle edged Minor Hal after a hard stretch duel. The 2:20 Trot went to Bingan in straight heats, while Grace D. won the 2:24 Pace after overcoming a rough first heat.

Woodstock Bingan Benjamin Mabel Gray Wilbur the Great Tempest Grace D Oak Warden Tees Fae Peter Gaul Ormanda Bowers Ida Sik Minor Hal Grey Ghost Unidilla Bellé Unidilla Belle Minor Hall

Rural Churches Supply Leaders at Virginia United Conference

At the Virginia United Conference session in Martinsburg West Virginia leaders for rural churches and broader communities were discussed. L B Harnish Carlisle Pa. urged cooperation with Sunday Schools and Home Missions Day was set for November 25. Elders orders were proposed for several candidates and Bishop W M Bell preached to a large audience. Dr A T Howard Bonebrake Seminary Dayton Ohio was the main speaker.

Martinsburg W.va J. H. Vote Bush Shenandoah Legiateer Dayton Virginia United Christian i . Inca Seatter “Ser L. B. Harnish Carlisle R. Nong Berkley Springs J. 8. Fulton Alleghany (Pa W. O. Freis Ohio Daniel A. Frazier Elkton P. W. Fisher Staunton George M. Keesecker Sleepy Creek Joseph R. Collins Inwood W Va Lucius G. Bridges Ridge-ley W. Va Claude A. Ryan Riverton W. M. Bell Harrisburg Pau A.T. Howard Bonebrake Seminary

Socials and visits noted in local area

Mrs. Carson Haymaker and Mrs. Percy Miller are visiting friends in Baltimore having left yesterday. Mrs. Charles J. Affleck of Brooklyn N Y visits relatives here and stays with Mrs. H E Gover on West Piccadilly Street. Mr P Woodward of Olivett Brothers New York discusses apple crop prospects in Frederick county with Mr Ashby Sprint. Lawrence E Weems returns from eastern cities. Mr and Mrs Earl Dodson stay with her father at his home on North Kent Street then depart for Washington.

Carson Haymaker Percy Miller Baltimore Charles J. Affleck Brooklyn N. Y H. E. Gover West Piccadilly Street P. Woodward Olivett Brothers, Fruit Dealers of New York Ashby Frederick County Earl Dodson Hugh McCoy North Kent Street Washington

Mrs McCartney Visits Family in Harrisonburg Virginia

Mrs Joseph O McCartney formerly of this city and Hagerstown Maryland now of Takoma Park DC visits Mr and Mrs William N McCartney at their Harrisonburg Virginia home during a travel period.

Joseph 8. McCartney This City Hagerstown Takoma Park D. C William N. McCartney Harrisonburg, Va

Heirs Claim Vast Fortunes in Ancestry Quest

A dispatch from Chicago notes Frederick County offices report daily searches by people seeking heirs to large estates. Some allege ancestral ties to landowners, hoping to claim millions. various groups target these claims through local courts.

Fortine Chieame Frederick Dexe Elaine

New Auto Store Planned by Valley Automobile Corp

The Valley Automobile Corporation, Inc., a recently formed state chartered firm, plans to open a full line of auto accessories and related items. Officers include Browne president Baker vice-president Haines secretary-manager Arthur treasurer, with Haines returning from Pittsburgh to establish a permanent stake in the venture.

The Valley Automobile Corporation, Inc Dead Valley Browne Baker Haines Om Arthur Haines Ig Wingter

Harding Memorial Stamp Sold In Postoffice Sale

The Winchester postoffice has an ample supply of the Harding memorial 2 cent stamps. The stamps feature a Washington profile with the Harding portrait and birth and death years. The sale will discontinue after the current issue is exhausted.

Winchester Postoffice Tate Postoffice Washington Harding

Apples Direct Visit Highlights Local Summer Ties

A fragment notes Mrs. James Yates and Elsie Ramsburg visiting from Kennebunkport after spending the summer here. The clipped text mentions a Spri representative and a Costa location phrase, indicating a regional exchange or arrival.

Spri James Yates Elsie Ramsburg Kennebunkport

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A.C. Slonaker & Son Swift's Spectal C. W. Ramsburg APPLE F. A. Shryock George Washington Hotel Pajeloossy Ey Ag Tion Virginia Ed States Weather Bureau Brockton Shoe Thomas A. Painter Painter J. Few Brown Emporia Mr. Painter Presbyterian Church Joseph W. Sargent Eugene de Bullett Roy Richards Catonsville Nid George Branner Relief James A. Williams Herbert Solenberger Dickinson College John 8. Solenberger Pennsylvania Lawrence E. Weems Springer
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