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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1924

Page

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Butler Found After Wandering Away From Visit

The retired Falls County farmer Butler, who wandered off during a visit to his sister, was located after several days. Relatives were alerted when he was identified in the Winchester area and later moved to a county infirmary for observation. He had been living with his brother in law’s home prior to his disappearance.

Butler Falls Osganda Aia Tier Bellevue Erstown Wi Puadior Feason J .Bik A. Ather A Apenslans Powers Winchester Washington County Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Hagerstown Doirnty Infirmary Lotans Tér Virginia Espeter Mountain Falls Aid Cain West Pall Mall Street Conn

Danville Firemen Protection Move Backed by Magistrate

Danville Virginia magistrate H Carter announced plans to enforce fire ordinance limiting crowding of firemen by racing drivers rushing to alarms. The measure aims to preserve access for aerial and engine companies and to speed response times amid chaotic scenes at fires.

Prince of Wales Ends New York Visit Early

The Prince of Wales, after three quick visits to New York City, ends his stay in the metropolis. He will return to his holiday home at Burden State and leave for his Alberta ranch next Sunday night. He hints at possibly returning to America in 1926.

Associated Press MN. Y Prince of Wales Ansiount New York Alberta Ss York America

Dividend Omission Shakes Market Across Sectors

The morning stock market opened with mixed results as standard industrial offerings faced pressure while high grade specials rose. The omission of the Jones Brothers Tea preferred dividend and Gulf Mobile and Northern directors' failure to place preferred stock on a 6 percent basis dampened speculative sentiment.

Associated Press New York Jones Brothers Gulf, Mobile Northern Diace

Brant Of Battle Now Being Borne By Ho Seng-Lin

The third Chekiang army defending Shanghai shifts the battle toward the first army under Gen Ho Seng-Lin as fighting for Shanghai continues. An airplane bombed two foreign ships near Limwanksi breakwater in Chihli with no damage reported.

Brant Ho Seng-Lin Associated Press Shanghai Prking Chang- Tso- Lin Limwansko Chihli Province

Virginia Apple Week Set Across State To Promote Homegrown Fruit

Richmond Virginia September 19 with cooperation of the Virginia State Chamber of Commerce and the division of markets of the state department it is announced a statewide campaign to promote consumption of homegrown fruit next month The campaign peaks in National Apple Week October 31 to November 6 known as Virginia A Week throughout the state Local civic and commercial groups will be asked to feature Virginia apples that are carefully graded and inspected by certifying agencies The effort aims to encourage Virginians to patronize local orchards and prefer fruit from nearby regions over other sections of the United States

Richmond Virginia Saeorae Ba of Commerce Setsuae Virginia Sepia Growers United 48 J. H. Meek Directiff United States Inspection Danville Bristol Roanoke

Nest of copperheads found under Virginia barn

A.M. Brown of Caroline county discovered a bed of eleven copperhead snakes under a barn floor while tearing up the old foundation. He killed all the snakes with a pitchfork. the largest was three feet long.

Fredericksburg A.M. Brown Caroline County

Cake Sale This Saturday at St. Mary’s Church

A bake sale event by the Young Christian Circle of the M. E. Church proceeds to support church activities. The sale includes steers pies candy and refreshments at the Bell building near Majin and Water Streets.

Ge M. BE. Church

Firemen sue to recover funds for outlay on Long rescue

The Friendship Fire Company sued Newton Long in county magistrate court seeking 180 for services rendered during a June 25 fire at his home west of Middletown. Long says he did not request aid or authorize payment. Firemen claim a caller for Long requested help and the crew acted in good faith.

Friendship Fire Company Newton Long Middletown Frederick Mr. Long

Paymaster Robbed of $6000 in Newark Leather Firm Heist

Two armed bandits held up the paymaster of Blanchard Brothers and Lane leather manufacturers on McWorter street Newark N J and fled in an automobile with six thousand dollars.

Newark N. J Blanchard Brothers and Lane McWorter Street

For Sale Dining-Room Suite in Mahogany Finish

For sale a 9 piece dining room suite in mahogany finish described as good as new. Quick buyer favored with a cheap price and a contact phone number 195 W.

Appreciation for Empire Theatre film shows draws wide support

Marshall Baker thanks the Empire Theatre for three days of the film America. He notes several thousand spectators from Winchester and nearby counties witnessed the production and praised its quality and the Empire’s exclusive distribution in the territory.

Empire Marshall Baker Mer

Opening Announcement Drive In Filling Station

Shenandoah Motor Co announces a Saturday event offering a free 50c box of Firestone Patching Rubber with every $1.50 purchase. The drive in station is located opposite Handley Schools and run by H. A. Schmidt and C. H. Schutte.

Shenandoah Motor Co.,. Inc H. A. Schmidt C. H. Schutte Handley Schools Ip-It

Rotary Club Hears Ward On League Of Nations

The Winchester Aponue meeting heard Hon. Robert Ward speak on the League of Nations and international goodwill. Ward praised the League’s progress and noted the U S may join. other remarks covered Paris, Geneva, and World War I battlefields. A motion urged raising funds for a Daniel Morgan monument.

Ward Europe Berengeria Prince of Wales League of Nations United States Bill Glass Bill Cooper Marshall Baker L. C. Caldwell Richmond Donald L. Weems Jesse Oakes Henry Lebertz Bill Lebertz Tred ‘Houghton Guy Motter Frederick Rotary Golf Rotary International Rotary Club Doug Fuller Dick Bryarly Daniel Morgan America Morgan

Tailoring Opening by Kemp ler Armiger in Baltimore

Mr Childs of Kemp ler Armiger, Baltimore. will be here Thursday Friday and Saturday for suit making to measure. Local customers urged to schedule fittings and obtain custom garments.

Childs Kempler & Armiger Baltimore

Will of Erastus Baker Leaves $30 000 Estate to Relatives

The probate lists a 800 acre Frederick and Hampshire county land holding and $10 000 in bonds with cash in bank. Executors are Charles T. Adams and Thomas B. Adams. Provisions include burial wall and vault funds and lifetime interest to Dr I N Baker, with several nephews and nieces receiving specified sums. Baker, aged and frugal, walked 18 miles to lend the government money in World War I.

Erastus B. Baker Frederick Hampshire G. C J. Ie I. N. Baker Charles T. Adams Liberty Richelms Dehaven Lonas .B. Adams Walter FE. Adams Cary L. Adams Nanny Vu. Adams Emma Winters Laura Habe Thomas B. Adams Walter Adams Mr. Baker Winchester

Fritz Leiber to Star in The Three Musketeers at Empire

Fritz Leiber comes to the Empire Theatre for one night on Wednesday September 24 in a new version of The Three Musketeers. The production features elaborate mounting and a large cast including John Burke Virginia Bronson Queen Ann Paulinerell Constance James Mulvey Richeleau John Alexander Porthos Phillip Quinn Aramis Anderson Lawler Athos and others. This marks his American premiere in this great role.

Three Musketeers Fritz Leiber D'Artagnan Leiber George Ford the Three Musketeers Book of Dumas Queen Ann Paulinerell Lady de Winter Gertrude Linnell Constance James K. Mulvey Richelieu The Musketeers John Alexander Porthos Phillip D. Quinn Aramis Anderson Lawler—-Athos Robert Strauss George Winn Richard Allen Leonard Gordon Forrest Stephenson Olge Lee Mr. Leiber Empire Theatre

Virginia Green Family Moves to Winchester Home

Mrs. Virginia Green and her two sons relocate from Front Royal to Winchester and occupy their newly purchased residence on West Monmouth Street.

Virginia Green Front Royal Winchester West Monmouth Street

Wythe Growers Ship Apples to Foreign Markets

Wytheville Va Sept 19 Wythe county fruit growers ship apples from M J Taylor Charles W Browning and Alfred C Moore to foreign markets chiefly Liverpool England first time in history gentlemen expect this to widen trade and boost the season crop pleased by county growers

Wytheville Wythe County Liverpool England M. J. Taylor Charles W. Browning Alfred.c. Moore

Frederick Golfers Fall To Winchester Team in Interclub Match

A Winchester Rotary Club quartet defeated Frederick Rotary Club four in an inter city match at Winchester Golf Club yesterday. Houghton and Lebherz of Frederick faced Weems and Page of Winchester in the opening pair with Winchester edging by one point. The Frederick pair W Kertz and rere lost to Duffey of Winchester by twelve. Myers and Duffey won for Winchester in the second match. Supper followed the event and both sides praised the overall evening, with a return match planned in Frederick soon.

Winchester Golf Club Pfs Winchester Rotary Club Frederick Winchester Myers Duffey Golf Fulture

Farm Problem To Be Tackled By Gen Dawes

Republican vice presidential candidate Charles G. Dawes travels through the corn belt toward Sioux Falls after urging voters to Save the Constitution and support farm policies. He plans a Sioux Falls speech tonight, his second in the Midwest campaign region, following a stop in Milwaukee.

Sioux Falls Coliseum Acer Falls Charles G. Dawes Dawes Rockford Freeport Sioux Falls Republican Party Campign la Follette Milwaukee

White Family Guests From Winchester and Washington

Mr and Mrs James White of near Winchester host as their guest Mr White s sister in law and Mr and Mrs A W White of Washington who expect to stay a week or ten days.

James White Winchester Mr. White A. W. White Washington

Cal the Gavell Colony Plain Restrat Not Justified

Unclear OCR fragment notes a plain restraint not justified by legal letters. The readable text mentions a Cal gavell colony and reference to Ne This, with garbled phrases suggesting a historical legal or land dispute summary.

Music Studio Opens For Saturday Session

Mrs Harry Sobkus and Virginia Green invite Abeipa the music to a Saturday session on the 20th from 2 to 6. Sp it shows the event details in a brief community notice.

Harry Sobkus Anteginia Green Abeipa

Early Winter Predicted in Yellowstone by Ranger Doug

A Yellowstone ranger notes an unusually early winter pattern with frequent cold, clear nights and heavy snowfall. He recalls meeting a visitor named Doug and cites lunar cycles as a factor, describing blizzards in June July and August, and noting consistent monthly snowfalls.

Doug

Busy Business Man Enjoys His Evening Star

A county resident and head of a large industry writes to The Star praising the newspaper for its extensive, congenial atmosphere and engaging content. He expresses pleasure in reading the paper and wonders how it is able to provide so much in one issue.

The Star

Wanted apples and pears at Milewood road crossing

A short classified appeal from A. Sbhryock seeks apples and pears at a warehouse near Millwood road crossing. Contact via phone 93-W with initials.

Millwood Road Crossing A. Sbhryock

For Sale Chevrolet Touring in Excellent Condition

Classified ad notes a Chevrolet touring car offered for sale by E. J. Snapp located at 224 North Market. Listed condition described as excellent with a date stamp of September 18 and a reference to 1p-21.

Parish House Saturday Service Hours at Episcopal Church

At Parish House of the Episcopal Church the event runs each Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sp it unclear text follows.

Episcopal Church

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William ‘Butler Washington Cobrity’ Infirmary Ré- and Ohio Rail Danvlle W. F. Brown Braddock St Nations’ League RM Ward Dick.Bryarly Danis ‘Morgan Winchester A Ponue Robert ’M. ‘Ward Erastus Baker Mart WYTHE Gen. Dawes Oferica Missouri Openel Yellowstone Ranger Chevrolet E. J. Snapp
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