23 Sep 1922
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1922
Page
1
The article emphasizes that freeing the seal remains paramount as the war’s spread continues. Notable phrases highlight urgency and policy focus, with emphasis on security and public interest amid unfolding events.
London reports Lloyd George asserts aim is free passage of sea lanes under League supervision. France dispatches emissary to Kemal Pasha as Britain and France drift on terms for Near East conference. Tehitcherin says Russia and Turkey in full agreement over Dardanelles disposition. Dreadnaught Jaime Primero sails toward Constantinople. reinforcements for British forces prepare to depart Malta.
Mrs. Martha Riddle wife of H A Riddle of 503 Philadelphia avenue Chambersburg died Thursday at her summer home Aircastle Graedenburg at 72 after a stroke. She was active in Falling Spring Presbyterian Church and Sunday school, president of the missionary society, with a large regional family. Funeral 2 30 in Falling Spring Church with Rev L Mudge officiating, interment Falling Spring cemetery.
Rev. David Hepburn head of the Anti Saloon League of Virginia says he may sue former Governor Westmoreland Davis for libel alleging statements during the U S Senate campaign. He notes a Loudoun Mirror editor Williams has already sued him for 10000 dollars and cites Davis’ claim that Hepburn moved through the Virginia Legislature like an evil spirit.
Help wanted for several reliable men to secure winter employment at the Colonial Brick Corporation plant. Apply now at the plant location.
Help wanted for apple picking at Weems' orchard on Valley Pike. Daily pickup time 6.45 a m. Pay rates include 45 cents per apple barrel and 30 cents per picking cake. Advertisement appears to be in rough form with garbled lines and brand mentions.
In police court E H Dehaven was released on personal bond after being charged by John E Stottlemyer in a statutory offense involving Stottlemyer's wife. He previously was fined in police court for a similar offense. Stottlemyer and his wife are separated. Dehaven says he is a boarder in Mrs Stottlemyer's home.
Announcement states the opening of a chiropractic practice in Winchester on Wednesday September 27 at W Piccadilly Street opposite the Post Office. Adams and Adams, Chiropractors, invite the public to visit for services.
Sunday School at 22 to 21 begins at 11 a m with morning prayer and address by F E Clerk, Handley Schools superintendent. Evening prayer follows at 7 30 p m with the sermon titled The Voice of God As a Call to Duty.
The General Convention's House of Deputies approves a new canon tightening marriage rules for divorced persons in the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States. Clergymen may not wed divorced parties unless divorce was for infidelity, with no stated punishment for noncompliance and a pending proposal for excommunication of those remarrying contrary to the canon.
In Cork last night National Army outposts endured a heavy assault using bombs rifles and machine guns. Three civilians were wounded as the only casualties on the defense side.
The Associated Press notes the forecast for the week starting Monday calls for generally fair conditions in the North and Middle Atlantic States with normal temperatures.
The battleship Maryland carrying Secretary of State and Mrs Hughes and their party arrived back in New York after leaving the Brazilian Centennial events. It passed Sandy Hook and anchored in the harbor.
Governor Trinkle told supervising state game wardens that cranks exist on both sides of the game and fish issue. He urged a middle path between shutting down business and polluting streams, citing Virginia’s oyster industry and hopes to regain top production. Commissioner Lee hosted a dinner at the Motor Inn to close the conference.
The Trescott Grader with a new roller conveyor turns apples for inspection saving labor and time. Complete stock of picking and packing supplies. Special or hard ladders offered at lowest prices.
A brief market note references daily cables on British and U S markets. The text mentions contact by telephone or letter and provides an address Shenandoah Valley Bank Building for Boyd R Richards. The fragmentary note presents contact methods rather than a complete report.
Richmond report on Democratic State Central Committee led by Harry F. Byrd condemns Slemp abdication while retaining influence. It highlights George C. Peery as ideal candidate in Ninth District and argues Harrison’s seat in the Seventh District faces removal after an extensive inquiry and political maneuvering.
In Maryland near Savage four men in a car crash after leaving Washington. W F Dennis of San Jose died from crushed head and ribs. Rep Arthur M Free suffered head lacerations and internal injuries. Grant B Freeman secretary to Free and N E Dennis from San Francisco were injured. Witnesses said Dennis was blinded by headlights before the road plunge. The group had been in Baltimore, then returned toward Washington.
Former Ohio Governor James M. Cox, Democratic candidate for president in 1920, warned Cleveland's City Club that voters in 1922 face choosing a Congress to undo the tariff monstrosity. He tied the tariff fight to broader international questions and press for policy change.
Pittsburgh reporters note a preliminary city inspection confirms the Grand Motion Picture theatre poster misled patrons as the ceiling and concrete floor collapsed. Coroner McGregor cites rotten joists while Sol Selznick and others, including eight year old Madeline Runkle, suffer severe injuries and uncertain recoveries. The death inquiry awaits an official determination of responsibility.
LOST Female setter pup white and black tick left eye black reward offered. Contact W B Brecken J at 20 1p 4t. Also position notice to work at National Fruit Products Co Fairmont Ave Winchester Va. 23 1p 31.
Used Ford cars offered including a 1921 Roadster described as looks new and a 1918 Touring at reasonable prices with easy terms. Nearby buyers offered by S. B. Price & Son at 226 Amherst St. Apple pickers wanted. 22-1p-21 22-1p-3t.
Employment notice for women to work at the Inwood canning plant. A free bus will depart Hotel Evans at 5:50 a.m. daily. Contact C. H. Musselman Co for details.
A letter from B W Grills secretary of the McKeesport Chamber of Commerce thanks Winchester for hospitality shown to three visiting members. The letter marvels at Winchester growth since the Civil War and notes Captain C C Fawcett's surprise at the thriving, modern village and its live wire activities.
Help wanted ad seeking pickers to work by the barrel. Apply to Richards Brothers. Also listing for a five room apartment for rent near a location, apply to Star. Includes contact style 23-1p-3t.
Mr. Eugene Aulick Jr. returns to Virginia Polytechnic Institute to join the senior class in electrical engineering and serves as manager of the track team. Mr. Daniel W. Lupton has been in Atlantic City and registered at Hotel Iroquois.
All members traveling to Harrisburg for shirts will be informed by W. EB Jones and the group. Members not going should return Gray uniforms caps and hair items as directed.
A surprise dinner was held last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Carper on Paper Mill road for Mrs. Carper on her birthday. Twenty five guests attended including Mr. and Mrs. Edward Carper Bobbie Carper Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Boyd Mr. and Mrs. Henkel Boyd Mr. and Mrs. Carson Yeakley Mr. and Mrs. William Hubbard Mr. and Mrs. Albert Foreman Mrs. L. F. Cowell Mrs. Iva Boyd Miss Elsie Boyd William Caldwell Misses Eva Foreman Mary Glass Boyd Lillian Foreman Marshall Boyd Marshall Foreman Robert E. Boyd and Taylor Harris.
Rev. R. M. Wheeler his wife and daughter Mattie of Church Hill Maryland were visiting Winchester Virginia and spent Tuesday in New Market with Mrs Lucy Williamson and daughter Elizabeth. They were joined by Miss Agnes Moore who has just returned from a year in Honolulu.
Rev J H Hawkins pastor of St Stephen s A M E Zion Church returns from District Conference in Harrisburg Pa.
Directors urge community support for a $161,000 stock issue with $70,000 already pledged to back a new Winchester hotel. Preferred stock carries one vote per share while common stock has none. Officials tout indirect benefits to Winchester and predict earnings to sustain 7 percent payouts, with surplus going to common shareholders if profits exceed projections.
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