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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1923

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Aviator Fahy Involved In Washington Assault Case

Herbert J. Fahy commercial aviator aided in stopping a fight over a three year old child at Policeman Turner’s home in Washington. James H. Adams was arrested for assault. Turner sustained serious eye injuries and Adams attacked an officer with an iron bar before being taken to a patrol box. The custody dispute arose after Fahy was named co respondent in a divorce suit filed by Adams.

Herbert J. Fahy Winchester Ashington D. C Washington Herald O. C. Turner Thirty-fourth Street James H. Adams N Street Northwest Adams Henry James Adams Fahy Fairfax Turner Mergency

The Mikado at Empire Tonight with De Wolfe Hopper

Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Mikado opens tonight at the Empire with De Wolfe Hopper as Ko Ko. Hopper’s company, from Baltimore, includes fifty comic performers and a thirty-voice chorus, plus its own orchestra.

The Empire de ‘Wolfe Hopper America Frederick Harrisonburg Winchester Hopper R. Gray Williams Virginia Orchestra Washington Boys Mayor Glass R. T. Barton L. M. Baker Cecil Lean Shubert Messrs. Shubert New York

Nine Room Home For Sale on Stewart Street

Red pressed brick nine room home with garage and modern conveniences at 316 S Stewart Street. Easy terms offered. Will exchange for smaller house. Also six room home on National Avenue extended advertised by Geo B Chapman at Ford Agency. 19-19-21.

S. Stewart Street National Avenue B. Chapman Ford Agency

Hot Chocolate Now Served at Our Sanitary Fountain

The People's Drug Co announces hot chocolate available at the sanitary fountain. Price listed as 48 1p 2¢. Customer notices highlight cleanliness and accessibility of beverages in the shop.

Sanitary People's Drug Co

Anniversary of the Battle of Winchester Recalls Civil War Clash

The piece marks the fifty nine year anniversary of the September 19 1864 Battle of Winchester. It recounts Jubal Early with 11800 troops facing Gen Phil Sheridan’s larger force, the Confederate retreat to Fisher’s Hill and Harrisonburg, and Cedar Creek aftermath. It notes casualties prisoners and the lasting symbolism of Early’s defeat.

Winchester Jubal A. Early Phil Sheridan Sheridan General Early Early Barly Fisher’s Hill Harrisonburg Barry Fitzhugh Lee Cedar Creek

Fighting Blood New Series At Empire Saturday

Empire screens a new series Fighting Blood with a Western feature and a comedy. The program runs 2 to 11 PM each Saturday with admission 10 15 25 cents. Also a lost dark day mare offered by Jones Bros Meat Market and a four room apartment for rent at 115 North Market Street.

Empire the Empire Frederick County Theatre The Jones Bros. Meat Market

Bargain Day at Boyce Virginia Cattle Sale Announcement

Bargain Day at Boyce Virginia advertises sale of 150 head of cattle of all kinds and sizes to be sold Friday September 21 1923 at Boyce Stock Yard at 10 A.M. rain or shine. Terms to be announced day of sale. Seller listed as S H Bidson. Also note: eggs poultry and cream to Fairmont Creamery Co agent H D Albin.

Boyce S. H. Bidson H. D. Albin Agt Fairmont Creamery Co

Public sale of Hoover property at courthouse

The Hoover home of late W. H. Hoover at 811 South Kent Street near Handley schools will be sold in front of the Court House at 12 oclock on Saturday September 22. See sale bill. Also room and board available at 3 South Stewart Street.

Hoover W. H. Hoover South Kent Street Handley Schools Court House

Winchester Frederick raise funds for Japanese relief

The City of Winchester and Frederick County donated 1100 to the American Red Cross Japanese relief fund. They exceeded their quota of 700 by 490 with donations from churches, auxiliaries, fraternal orders, and individuals. President Coolidge praised the American response and the local campaign closed.

Winchester Frederick Red Cross Robert B. Nelson Washington Frederick County Coolidge United States Japan American Red Cross Calvin -Coolidge Nelson

Paul Rainey Explorer Dies Aboard Ship

Paul J. Rainey famed explorer and big game hunter died at sea aboard the Saxon while sailing from Southampton to Cape Town. He had been bound for his Nairobi East Africa jungle ranch when a paralytic stroke struck him and his body was buried at sea.

Associated Press New York Paul J. Rainey Southhampton Cape Town Grace Rainey Rogers Nairobi British East Africa

British reply on reciprocal ship liquor plan viewed as not sympathetic

The British response to Secretary Hughes on a reciprocal treaty for ship liquor and smuggling was described as generally not sympathetic. Officials say London will raise the issue at the Imperial Conference next month while leaving room to negotiate a double barreled treaty to curb rum runners and aid legitimate shipments.

Associated Press Washington Hughes State Department Imperial Conference London

Yom Kippur Observed Across Winchester and World

Beginning at sundown this evening Yom Kippur the Day of Atonement will be observed in Winchester and throughout the Jewish world. It is described as the most solemn of Jewish observances. Miss Cora M Newcome of Winchester is visiting Miss Carrie V Croson of Washington.

Winchester Cora M. Newcome Carrie V. Croson Washing

Suit Seeks Accounting In Tombstone Firm Partnership

Geo R Silvius sues Harry C A Funk in Winchester Corporation Court to force an accounting of a tombstone business partnership. He claims about 3000 dollars due personally and profits totaling around 6000000, while Funk says Silvius owes about 1500 and that capital came from Funk and Son. The case lacks a specific amount in the filing.

Corporation Court of Winchester Geo. R. Silvius Harry C. A. Funk Funk and Son South Main Street Warren ‘Rice Silvius Punk Fink Pink and Son

Trinity Wiped Out by California Fire

The town of Trinity with about 30 to 40 houses was destroyed and a 2 to 5 mile wide strip between Kenwood and El Verano burned. Fifteen highway bridges between Santa Rosa and Glen Ellen were destroyed and ranches farms and crops across the district were ruined.

Santa Rosa Cal Trinity Kenwood el Verano Glen Ellen Valley of the Moon

Navy Ships Collide During Night Maneuvers Off Newport

The battleship Arkansas and destroyer McFarland collided off Newport early today. The McFarland was seriously damaged on the port side forward of the bridge and is under escort to Boston. Both ships were in night maneuvers.

Associated Press Washington Arkansas McFarland Newport Navy Department Boston

Carload of Gasoline and Local Roll Sale Noted

A second carload of gasoline secured through the citizens committee is expected in Winchester tomorrow afternoon or by Friday morning and will go on sale at the former reduced price. The advertisement also promotes Bertha von Hillern's Homemade Rolls and Rusk and the Blue Ribbon bread made with Crystal Flour branded as prize flour.

Winchester Yaye An Bertha von Hillern

Pressmen Strike Threatened Return To Work In City Papers

George L Berry of the International Printing Pressmen and Assistants Union met with officers of New York Webb Pressmen's Union No 25 to seek settlement. The strike halted publication of most daily papers since midnight Monday with limited editions labeled The Combined New York Newspapers. Berry warned of suspension of the union's charter if workers do not return, while some strikers discussed a ten day truce.

New York George L. Berry International Printing Pressmen and Assistants Union New York Webb Pressmen's Union Berry Webb Pressmen

Graco Italian Incident Is a Closed Book

Greece today dropped the apology measures over the Janina murders marking the incident as closed. An Allied squadron led by the Conte de Cavour entered Phaleron harbor with a 21 gun salute. Memorial services were held at the Roman Catholic Cathedral in Athens with the Greek cabinet and Allied diplomats as the bodies of the murdered Italian boundary commissioners were shipped to Italy with honors.

Associated Press Athens Greece Alles Janina Balkans Conte de Cavour Phaleron Harbor Preveza Italy

Postmaster Removal Sparks Civil Service Protest

Representative Thomas W. Harrison denounces the Mount Crawford Virginia removal of Postmaster A. B. Piter as an outrageous violation of decency and civil service law. He cites Civil Service Commission records and plans to press Senators Glass and Swanson on the matter. John H. Bartlett, who approved the dismissal for “food of the service,” is ill after a car accident.

Washington Thomas W. Harrison Virginia A. B. Viter Mount Crawford Civil Service Commission Harrison Piter Glass Swanson Pifer John H. Bartlett Postoffice Department

Cosgrave Reelected President of Irish Executive Council

Dublin reports William T. Cosgrave was reelected by the Dail Eireann today as President of the Executive Council of the Irish Free State. The vote confirms Cosgrave's leadership in the government and continues the current administration's policies.

Associated Press Dublin William T. Cosgrave Dail Eirann The Irish Free

Classic Dances and Violin Recital Promised by Local Event

Madame Gray-Shevinne will headline a violin recital next Monday night, praised as The Violiniste of Inspiration. The Girls Athletic Association will perform graceful dances including a Mozart Minuet by eight dancers, with several other numbers to follow.

Madame Gray-Shevinne Madame Gray-Lhevinne The New York Times Madame Gray- Shevinne America Girl's Athletic Association Raede LA Lon

Winchester Theatregoers and Theatres Etiquette

Marshall Baker, manager, urges Winchester theatre patrons to arrive on time and remain seated until the final curtain. He warns late arrivals disrupt performances and risk unsafe crowds, noting exits and the Empire Theatre can empty in three minutes with orderly walking.

Empire Theatre Winchester Empire The Marshall Baker

Tourists ask to see town in Winchester Confederate cemetery planned tour

Chief of Police Doran received word from Martinsburg WV that over a hundred automobilists would arrive about 2 30 p m and seek a designated officer to guide them to points of interest including the Confederate cemetery and Handley Schools. Officer Arme l was assigned to lead the visitors.

Doran Martinsburg West Va Winchester Handley Schools Officer Arme

Trustee sale of Joseph Pifer farm near Armel

The Joseph Pifer farm near Armel along the Winchester and Front Royal turnpike offers a comfortable residence, a large new barn, and about 40 acres of young timber. It will be sold in front of the Court House on the sixth with immediate possession.

Joseph Pieer Joseph Pifer Armel Wihchester Front Royal Turnpike Court House

Lumber shipments soar as Wil Chester Lumber reports August totals

The Wil Chester Lumber Corporation's August statement shows 54 cars of lumber and forest products, including 36 lumber cars, 11 ties, and 1 bark car. W. B. Cornwell notes labor shortages from apple harvests but plans to start more mills. earthquakes and Japan drive a surge in orders, with $260 million in demand expected in the Pacific states over four years.

Wilchester Laimber Corporation Iim W. B. Cornwell Hig Japan Pacific States

Apple Harvest Begins Monday in Frederick County

The report notes apple harvest starts Monday with Yorks expected to color by September 24. The Yorks are not fully colored yet but are developing color quickly in cold nights. Frederick county fruit quality is described as very fine.

Frederick County

Woodstock Welcomes Rev R H Cline as Pastor

At the Lutheran Church of Woodstock a morning service installed Rev R H Cline as pastor in accordance with Lutheran Church requirements. Visiting ministers Rev A A Kelly of Winehe and Rev George B Bearden of Brook delivered addresses. A choir and soloists provided special music for the occasion.

Lutheran Church of Woodstock R. H. Cline Luther Church A. A. Kelly Winehe George 8. Bearden Brook An B. Spiker H. Ww. B. Fahrney W. C. Shinier Duke L. Shaver J. L. Shaffer Hy Supinger H. Morrison Nne Snyder Cline Woodstock

Redmen Visit Heré Redmen Visit Heré Martinab a number of other

The fragment mentions Redmen and Heré with limited context and names like Martinab Maryland, but no clear event, date, or outcome to summarize.

Martinab Maryland

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