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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1922

Page

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Democrats Predict Victory in Virginia Ninth District

National and state Democratic leaders predicted overwhelming wins in Virginia two years hence. Senators Swanson and Carter Glass spoke at Murphy's Hotel urging support for the Ninth and Seventh Districts. Chairman Byrd criticized Slemp and warned that after March 4, 1923 Virginia would be free of Republican representatives.

Democratic Party Virginia Democratic State Central Committee Murphy's Hotel Claude A. Swanson Carter Glass Henry Carter Stuart B. Lee Trinkle Trinkle Harry Flood Byrd Ange Slemp Jacob Hassinger Esau Slemp Byrd Republican Committee T. W. Harrison Seventh Aid Harrison Congress Repu Slemp Nu

Isabelle Pollard Illness At Home In South Market Street

Isabelle Pollard, the attractive young daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Pollard of South Market street, is seriously ill at her parents home with complications. She has been unconscious for about four days and was thought to be somewhat improved this afternoon.

Isabelle Louis Pollard South Market Street William

Chiropractors Adams and Adams Office Announcement

Announcement from Winchester lists the Chiro practice at 23-1p-2t on Piccadilly Street opposite the Postoffice. Also notes Apple pickers wanted by F. A. Shryock with phone 93-W.

Apple F. A. Shryock

Roszels Return From Europe With American Legion Party

Major and Mrs. B M Roszel returned from Europe with a large American Legion contingent. Major Roszel resumes his fall and winter duties as superintendent of Shenandoah Valley Academy. He previously served as a liaison officer in France during World War I and joined this summer's legionnaires who toured battlefields.

B M. Roszel Europe Américan Legion Roszel Shenandoah Valley Academy Party of Legionaires France United States Army

Mrs Duntley Ill. Family Sends For Lexington Visit

Mrs. Fred W. Schmidt left this afternoon for Lexington Virginia in response to a message announcing the illness of her daughter Mrs Olga Duntley wife of Sergeant Frank E Duntley of the US Army stationed at Virginia Military Institute The message gave no particulars but requested Mrs Schmidt to come to Lexington.

Fred. W. Schmidt Lexington Olga Duntley Frank E. Duntley United States Army Virginia Military Institute Schmidt

Girls Leave For School To Attend National Park Seminary

Miss Ruth Lockhart daughter of Mr and Mrs M L Lockhart and Miss Kern Kumpe and Miss Sargeant depart for Forest Glen Maryland to study at the National Park Seminary this fall and winter.

Ruth Lockhart M. L. Lockhart Kern Kumpe Sargeant Forest Glen National Park Seminary

Treasurer Smith in Town After Appendicitis Recovery

County Treasurer Robert S. Smith, who had appendicitis surgery at Memorial Hospital, returned home to Kernstown last Friday and spent part of today at his courthouse office. He is gradually recovering from the operation.

Robert S. Smith Memorial Hospital Kernstown Court House Mr. Smithis

Grand Jury Drawn for Frederick County Circuit Court

A list of grand jurors was drawn this morning at the county clerk's office for the regular grand jury term of the Circuit Court of Frederick County to convene on Monday morning October 2. Several cases are expected for the grand jury's consideration.

Circuit Court Frederick County

Rosenberger joins Columbia journalism program in New York

Graham Rosenberger left this morning to enroll as a student at the Pulitzer School of Journalism, Columbia University in New York City. He is the son of Mr and Mrs John W Rosenberger and has long been active in Boy Scout work locally.

Graham Rosenberger New York City Pulitzer School of Journalism Columbia University Mr. Rosenberger John W. Rosenberger

Arrests for Drunkenness On City Streets

Officer Armel arrested Fred Cain Carl Milburn and Dan Wilson all on charges of being drunk on the streets. Cain went to jail Milburn deposited $10 for appearance and Wilson was released to appear this evening.

Armel Fred. Cain Carl Milburn Dan Wilson Milburn

Visiting minister preaches to large congregations

The Rev. Henry W. McLaughlin pastor of New Providence Church Rockbridge county Virginia occupied the pulpit at the Presbyterian Church here. His Sunday morning and evening sermons were understood to be appreciated by virtually all who heard them.

Henry W. McLaughlin New Providence Church Rockbridge County Presbyterian Church

Young horseman Willam M Atkinson to visit after Havre de Grace

Post card received by Mr Miller O Rear from the well known young horseman Willam M Atkinson says he is visiting friends here after attending races at Havre de Grace Maryland. He expects to arrive in a few days.

Willam M—Atkinson Havre de Grace Miller O’rear

Winchester man Joseph M Franks dies of pneumonia

Joseph Marshall Franks 61 years old died Sunday at his home 811 South Braddock street after a pneumonia illness. He was a Winchester resident long engaged in huckstering and vegetable sales with Kern and Campbell. He leaves a widow Sallie Franks four sons and three daughters and several siblings. Funeral at Braddock Street Episcopal Church South at 3 pm Tuesday, burial Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Joseph Marshall Franks Winchester South Braddock Street Mr. Franks Frederick County Kern and Campbell Franks Sallie Franks William Luke Cornelius Joseph James Franks Washington Ella Franks Mamie Racey Tirederick County Grace Bowen Laura Rodgers Erie Elizabeth Hite Gerrardstown W. Va Fannie Brown Charles Town Amanda Ellyett Shenandoah Junction Ida Cooper Chambersville Henry Charles Franks Braddock Sreeiagdis Episcopal Church South Boyd V. Switzer Mount Hebron Cemetery

Brick Plant Seeks Reliable Men For Winter Work

Advertises winter employment at Colonial Brick Corporation. Several reliable men are wanted and those who apply now will have work throughout the entire winter at the brick plant.

Colonial Brick Corporation

Pickers Wanted and For Rent Notice

Pickers wanted to work by the barrel with applications to Richards Brothers at 23-1p-4t. For rent a five room home in a desirable location, apply to Star office at 23-1p-3t.

Star Office

Work for Men Apply at National Fruit Products Co

Job notice directing men to apply at the National Fruit Products Co office on Fairmont Ave Winchest elien cn 34 Tp-3t- for employment opportunities.

National Fruit Products Co Fairmont Ave Wincheselien Cn

For Sale Apple Barrels and Picking Crates

For sale items include Apple Barrels No 4 priced at 45 cents Picking Crates at 30 cents. Describes thoroughly seasoned material from Glaize and Bro.

Glaize & Bro

Local public school system praised as state’s best

Editor criticizes a September resumable paper praising old time public schools while defending newer systems. The piece argues against clinging to past methods and notes the value of teachers from the old school, yet asserts no plan to divert youth from modern education.

the Star Handley Virginia

Sarah Zane Fire Company to Harrisburg Convention

The Sarah Zane Fire Company plans to attend the Harrisburg convention of Cumberland Valley and Pennsylvania fire associations with a new apparatus competing for a $1900 prize. About 400 members from Winchester will travel, joined by 50 bands, with Harrisburg hospitality and a large public parade and demonstrations expected.

Sarah Zane Fire Company Harrisburg Cumberland Valley State of Pennsylvania Robert L. Gray Cumberland Valley Association Winchester Pennsylvania Railroad Russell Potts John W. McDonald Potts Susquehanna River Bridge Allison Fire Company Sarah Zone Company Sarah New Jersey Virginia Maryland West Virginia United States Sarah Zaners

Trescott Grader Cuts Packing Costs with New Conveyor

The Trescott Grader features a roll er conveyor that turns apples for inspection saving labor and time. Complete stock of picking and packing supplies to meet all needs with special or hard ladders offered at low prices from WIN Orchard Supply Co.

WIN Orchard Supply CO

Apple Pickers Wanted by S B Price and Son

Help wanted notice from S B Price and Son at 226 Amherst Street seeking apple pickers. Apply in person for seasonal labor starting soon.

S. B. Price. & Son Amherst St

Injunction in Force in Rail Strike

Athens reports Admiral Itos informs Greece that the United States will use destroyers to help move 150000 refugees from Smyrna if Greece provides transport. The U S will also shelter and feed the refugees with a one week embarkation limit. Greece accepts the offer. Near Eastern settlement praise varies with some calling concessions excessive.

Associated Press London Reuter Drswe Athens Itos United States Smyrna Greece

Fisher Improves After Appendix Surgery

W Lee Fisher of J M Orndoff's clothing shop shows continued improvement after an appendicitis operation at Memorial Hospital. He recently suffered a bronchitis setback but now expects to return home within a week.

W. Lee Fisher J. M. Orndoff Memorial Hospital Fisher

Wedded at Parsonage in Virginia

Royal Nesmith of Shockeysville and Dorothy Luttrell of the county married after a Saturday license in the county clerk’s office. Rev George W Stover officiated at the United Brethren Church parsonage on North avenue.

Royal Nesmith Shockeysville Dorothy Luttrell George W. Stover The United Brethren Church North Avenue

Firemen Accept Invitation Of Long Standing

The Charley Rouss Fire Company will visit Washington Hose Company No 4 of Harrisburg during the Cumberland Valley Volunteers Firemen's Association and Pennsylvania State Firemen's Association joint convention next week. The Harrisburg group had extended the standing invitation since 1894. The trip includes a reduced rail fare of six dollars and eighteen cents round trip from Winchester. The Reuss firemen depart October 4 at 7 25 am and expect a large turnout. Red shirts for the occasion will be provided at no cost. members should submit shirt sizes to the president or secretary.

Charley Rouss Public Square Pennsylvania W. E. Huntsberry Burt New York Pennsylvania Railroad System Winchester Harrisburg Reuss Philadelphia Douglas Brown

Mrs. Susan Boxwell Dies On Birthday In Winchester

Mrs. Susan na Boxwell widow of Aaron Boxwell of Winchester died peacefully early Sunday at her daughter’s home in Williamsport Maryland. She was born September 24 18 and died at age seventy one. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 30 pm at her East Water Street home with Rev. Walter Mark Depp and Rev. J F Morgan assisting. Interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery. She is survived by four sons and five daughters plus twenty grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Susanna Boxwell Aaron Boxwell Winchester Bennett Russell Williamsport Boxwell East Water Street Walter Mark Depp Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church J. F. Morgan First Christian Church Mount Hebron Cemetery John H. Seal, Sr George H. Eagle William B. Flemister Nat, Hawkins Stewart A. Seabright John Renner William Shenandoah Valley Frederick County R. Uee John Boxwell Ellsworth Boxwell Pittsburgh A. C. Boxwell East Riverdale William Allamong Harry W

Seat Sale Starts Three Weeks Early for The Bat

Empire Theatre announces advance sale for The Bat on October 14 with seating in Gallery 50 cents Balcony 1.90 and 1.60 or $2.50 for Orchestra options. Prices are subject to tax.

Empire Theatre New York City

For Sale No 5 Geiser Threshing Machine with feeder

For sale No 5 Geiser Threshing Machine with feeder and blower cheap to quick. Contact T Anderson in Trone Va.

Geiser T. T. Anderson Trone, Va

Price Reduction Notice for Hudson and Essex

A Mid-City garage advertises a price reduction on Hudson and Essex models on page 2. The notice highlights lower sale prices and directs readers to contact the garage for details and availability.

Hudson and Essex

Special Meeting of Sarah Zane Fire Co Sunday September 2

Special meeting notice for Sarah Zane Fire Company urging every member to attend. Describes it as the last meeting before a convention and fixes a 2 p.m. start. Includes date shorthand and internal codes 25 16 21.

Sarah Zane Fire CO

Death claims Jos A Massie after lingering illness

Jos A Massie dies early Sunday after a period of lingering illness. The obituary notes the longtime resident’s civic involvement and family ties in the community. Services are pending.

Jos. A. Massie

Massie R N Newport News Lawyer Dies After Illness

Joseph A Massie a prominent Newport News Virginia lawyer and vice president of Citizens and Merchants Bank died at his home after a long illness He was born in Rappahannock County on October 24 1871 and educated at the University of Virginia He was a former city solicitor and held several key local business roles leaving a widow Elizabeth Latane and three children. Funeral services were held in Newport News with burial to follow Massie was widely respected as a popular Tidewater figure and a leading attorney in the state

Elizabeth Love Latane Wade Hj Massie Rappahannock County Joseph A. Massie Newport News Virginia Citizens’ and Marine Merc Secent News Massie Samuel P. Latane William Love St. Agnes —Pital Baltimore Jpeaple Massie Sherrard Winchester Tidewater Port News 2Ie Aehannock County Royal Roya Aober Thomas Sawa Eliza Pele ¥Er University, of Virginia Ile University of Virginia Loge R. M. Lett Masaie S. Fi Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad State Bar

Friendship Fire Company Meeting Before Harrisburg Trip

All members of the Friendship Fire Company who plan to go to Harrisburg are urged to meet at the hall tomorrow night at 8 o'clock to finalize arrangements for the trip. Attendance is absolutely imperative as this is the last meeting before the trip. Fred W. Forney, Captain.

Friendship Fire Company Harrisburg

Also Mentioned on This Page

Democrats Richmond Richmond Times-Dispatch Moling & Seal Tul Grey of Chiropractic Piccadilly’ St Postoffice Adams & Adams Chiropractors Roszels Major Mrs. Roszel Smith Jos. M. Franks the Empire Tomorrow Robert Y. Conrad American Legion Traction of Cardigan Empire Legion Richard Harding Davis Johnstown Michael Cardigan King Silver Heels R. B. Nelson Star London Press MR. Fisher B. F. Arthur Charles W. Trenary Thomas F. Clemmer Middlebrook Augusta County Harry Hardy W.H. Baker Chocolate Company Williamsport, Md Ata UE Newsport News Fred. W. Forney
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