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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1924
Page
4
The piece argues criminal liability for careless driving and speed, warns motorists to obey laws, and calls for responsible leadership in Virginia. It critiques political factions and favors pay-as-you-go road funding over bond issues, praising gasoline taxes as fair to all road users.
Rumors circulate about potential 193? candidates including Senator Byrd Lt Gov Moore ex Congressmen and local figures like Price Woods and Walton as Democrats weigh possible races. The talk centers on who may enter next year amid expected party competition and shifting support.
A Walt Mason poem warns smokers to extinguish cigars pipes and cheroots properly to avoid wildfires. It urges burying or soaking embers and avoiding careless discarding to prevent fires that could destroy forests and homes. The verses mirror early 20th century social guidance.
The Standard Oil Company of New Jersey announced a one cent decrease in West Virginia gasoline prices. Service station price drops to 21 cents per gallon, tax included, effective today in Charleston.
A record was set in August as more than 20 000 Jewish emigrants entered Palestine in the Holy Land report from Jerusalem. The arrival figures mark a notable influx and reflect ongoing migration patterns during the period.
Rev Ludwig and Mount Olive Congregation schedule Sunday events with Sunday school times and sermons at Mount Olive Mount Pleasant Sunrise Pleasant Valley and Fairview locations. The day features Christian Endeavor and praise and prayer services at several churches.
A cordial invitation to all to attend regular Sunday services led by Rev J T Phillippene Demeeeane Virginia at 9 45 a m and evening Beres times. Public preaching announcements for 11 am and 7:30 pm indicate church events this Sunday.
On September 19, 1864, Union General Philip Sheridan defeated Confederate General Jubal A. Early at Winchester. More than 2,500 prisoners fell to Sheridan as Early faced a force far larger, altering the Civil War’s momentum leading to Appomattox. Early was relieved by Lee after the loss.
James A. Crain of Washington, D. C., was elected national commander of the American Legion at the sixth annual convention in St. Paul. Father Joseph Lonergan Durand was unanimously chosen national chaplain. Unopposed national vice commanders were Eugene Armstrong, Frank McFarland, A. L. Perry, William Stern, and Peyton Hogue. General John J. Pershing was named permanent distinguished guest. Crain, an attorney, began in the Washington state national guard and served in the Spanish American War and World War I. He plans to move to Indianapolis to run the Legion from its national headquarters.
Braddock Street Methodist Church schedules morning and evening sermons with Pastor delivering The Forgotten Man at 11 a m and 8 p m Epworth League meets at 7 p m and Sunday school at 9 45 a m Captain H Rosenberger is superintendent The Golden Rule Bible Class is taught by the pastor inviting all men to attend
Mrs Verda Griffith Balthis 43 wife of Rev J H Balthis pastor of Trinity Church South Virginia died in a hospital yesterday from effects of a major operation performed last week Survived by husband four sons and relatives near Gaithersburg Md Funeral services 10 am Saturday Martinsburg parsonage and burial 2 pm at Goshen M E South near Laytonsville Md
In New York on September 19 a third suspect emerged in the Edith Bohe jewel theft case. Jo ck McMahon, arrested on burglary tools charges, was partially identified as one of the four robbers in the Tuesday morning home invasion.
Army round the world flyers began the next leg of their globe encircling journey, taking off from Muskogee at 12 35 p m for Dallas Texas about 225 miles away.
Democratic candidate John W. Davis opened his Illinois campaign with a blistering attack on the Republican party. He prepared to tour Indiana, planning stops in Gary South Bend and Fort Wayne, addressing a crowd estimated around 14 000. He criticized the Wilson administration’s records and noted disputes over the world court proposal the Mellon tax plan the soldier bonus and the pension bill.
Miss Althea Johnson daughter of Mr Davis Johnson was moved to her home on Fairmont after an operation for appendicitis at Memorial Hospital Last evening in the local personals notes Katharine Dudley left for New York to spend a few days before resuming duties at Prospect Hill School Trenton Missouri Mrs T Miller of Sitt Oklahoma has spent the summer here with her sister Mrs A Hi McFarland and brother Mr H B Markell she leaves for Tulsa with her husband Mrs Harry Gordon and her two daughters Misses Virginia and Mary Hollis Gordon are guests of Mix Gordon Hollis and plan a two week stay Mr Henry Basque and family of Round Hill Loudoun county leave for Martinsburg to make their future home Mr and Mrs Logan R Fay who spent the summer at Barnegat New Jersey have returned to Hackwood.
Aubrey Harwell, a prominent real estate and newspaper broker formerly of New York, has leased a basement office at the George Washington Hotel in Winchester. The space near the Piccadilly street entrance is being fitted up for his use.
The U B Church lists Sunday worship at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with Sunday school at 9 45. Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor meet at 2 30 p m and 6 45 p m led by Miss Hollar Bailey and Hagel Bailey. Wednesday prayer at 7 30 followed by class leader election for the new year. A rally day closes the conference year September 28 with a 7 30 p m grange rally featuring choir pipe organ orchestra and five minute addresses. Public invited to all services.
L. C. Smroiley of Spring Creek Virginia reports severe headaches indigestion and weight loss. After taking Vendor he gained 17 pounds and regained sleep appetite and energy. He credits the remedy and notes local availability in Winchester Marion Mt Jackson Strasburg Edinburg and Woodstock.
A new lamp by O S Johnson offers brighter light than gas or electricity. It burns with no odor smoke or noise and uses 94 percent air. Free trial available and agency offers promising monthly earnings for early adopters.
Community church notices list Sunday services at Christ Episcopal Church corner Washington and Water Streets. Morning prayers and sermons are scheduled with subjects including Love of Law and The Presence of God, plus an evening service with sermon. Stephens City remarks appear among the notes.
Mire Craig Orndorff and son Jim La joined Mrs. Will Milhon and others visiting Mrs. Annie Ritter last Tuesday. The group included Mrs. Alice Cochran Arthur Smith and Mrs. Car Pi Dy and children in Mount Pleasant Virginia.
A fragmentary notice hints at a church service next Sunday at 1 oclock and a nine conference preceding. It also mentions a supper gathering at Mr WH Milhon's on Wednesday evening with guests present.
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