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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1924

Page

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Dyke Sentenced to Five Months for Auto Alcohol Offense

Dyke received a five month jail term plus a $100 fine for operating a motor vehicle under liquor influence. He faced additional fines of $90 and costs on separate charges. Released on $500 bonds, Dyke will serve the full five months with possible good time adjustments, and could be paroled in January. Prosecutors highlighted drunken driving as a harsh offense and noted the incident involved a collision with a painter at work.

Okaes Uggla J Dyke Adams Pancetter Copaiau Guthridge

Senators And Giants To Play World Series

The New York Giants clinched the National League title Saturday by defeating Philadelphia, while the Boston Braves and Brooklyn Washington triumphed in their respective games. The Yankees slimly remained in contention as Washington edged ahead, with only two games left to play in the American League race.

New York Giants Philadelphia Boston Braves Brooklyn Washington New York Yankees Philadelphia Athletics Yankees New York

Tickets On Sale For Rotary Band Benefit Empire Theatre

Tickets placed with Rotary Club members for a Royal Scotch Highlanders Band concert at the Empire Theatre on Thursday evening. The two hour event, under Rotary auspices, supports Boys’ Ranch and local school activities. About 250 attendees expected. intercontinental artists planned and a Rotary luncheon at the Washington Hotel precedes.

Rotary Club Empire Theatre Royal Scotch Highlanders Band Conicert Rotarians Reuss Avenue Eet Rotary Tuhcheon Washington Hotel Idas Gweathers Kiwanis

Fort Loudoun Seminary Teacher Madeleine Douglas

Mrs. Madeleine Douglas serves as a teacher at Fort Loudoun Seminary focusing on diction and physical culture, with assignments in rine and related studies at the East campus.

Fort Loudoun Seminary Madeleine Douglas East

Automobiles Overturn on Slippery Valley Pike Cause Minor Injuries

At least six autos overturned along Slippery Valley Pike near Weyers Cave and New Market in Harrisonburg area. A Ford driven by William Hughes escaped with minor head wound for one occupant. several others injured lightly or not at all. Cars slid on incline after tire blowout and toppled into culverts and rocks. No serious injuries reported among the group from Charlottesville and Staunton towns.

Sonburg Staunton Ae Harrisonburg Charlottesville Inc Ford William Hughes Cape Yeetehae Valley Pike Lewis P. Sod Pete Aes Seensian New Market

Change Made in Voting by Mail in This State

Virginia amends voting by mail rules, detailing who may vote absentee, how to obtain a ballot, and the process for returning a sealed ballot with notarized voucher. The changes specify application timing, mailing procedures, and required endorsements to ensure proper registration and delivery to the registrar.

The Star General Assembly Virginia Hig United States Notary Public

Osmar Swanson Praises The Arab at Rex Ingram Picture

Osmar Swanson calls The Arab at Rex Ingram one of the finest pictures he has seen. He compares it favorably with The Sheik and urges audiences at The Empire to view it today or tomorrow after his Philadelphia screening at The Stanley Theatre.

Osmar Swanson Rex Ingram Stanley ‘Theatre Philadelphia Osmar the Empire

Dodge Sed oH c pode Touring 3000 miles at Howard Cather

A fragmented OCR item references a Dodge sedan in touring mode with 3000 miles noted and mentions Howard Cather. The readable text is sparse on context, making precise details about event or outcome unclear.

Dodge Howard Cather

Woman who tarred on another pleads guilty

Mrs. Mary Shank pleaded guilty in Frederick Circuit Court to tar and feather Miss Dorothy Grandon in Myersville last July. She admitted applying the tar and feathers and claimed the act stemmed from Grando n tampering with her husband. Remaining 19 cases await trial before sentencing.

Grandon Mabel Mills Storm Harry Leatherman Demurters Leatherman

Skating Rink To Open Monday Night At 7

New skating rink opening Monday at 7 with a test band organ and completed art displays. Public invited to attend at Market Street rink operated by CAVE, Prop. Location details given in the notice.

Warket ST AS. Cave Market Street

Stenographer Wanted in Real Estate Office Ad Arises

Classified notice seeking a stenographer for a real estate office. Requires applicant to state age experience and salary expected. Address 8 R C care Star 29 1p 21.

R. C. Care Star

John W Davis to Tour East for Final Presidential Rally

John W Davis prepares for a major offensive tour through Maryland Delaware New Jersey Rhode Island and New York as he plans rallies and speeches. He is expected to address women at the Francis Scott Key Hotel in Frederick and speak to local Democrats in Winchester and Frederick County.

Valley L. I John W. de Paris East Addrees Maryland Derick New York Baltimore Davis Madison Square Garden Governor Smith New Jersey Rhode Island New York State Frederick Francis Stott Key Hotel Mahy Winchester Frederick County Mr. Davis

Tri State League To Hold Meeting Here Tomorrow

Tri State League and Red Men will meet at 1 pm tomorrow in Red Men's hall on Rouss avenue with all tribe and council members urged to attend. At 8 pm Shawnee Tribe No 2 and Mitiehaha Council No 1 Pocahontas will hold a joint meeting in the same hall with visits from Virginia leaders.

Prorat Order Et Red Men Ee. Im- Bearee Westante Disco Columbia Red Men's Hall Rouss Avenue Mitiehaha Council Degree of Pocahontas Great Sachem Virginia Garnett W. Johnson Danville Seteal Mbers

Oklahoma Woman Slays Family In Personal Crisis

Mangum Oklahoma reports an informal inquiry attributes five deaths in J A Melton's family to his wife Mrs Melton who was found with a razor in her hands. Melton discovered the bodies upon returning home. Authorities said an inquest is unnecessary and fingerprints implicated Mrs Melton.

Mangum Okla J. A Melton Here Mrs. Melton

Kendrick To Take No Action Now In Gen Butler Case

Philadelphia mayor Kendrick announced no action will be taken regarding General Butler as he remains ill and absent from the city hall. A mass meeting protesting Butler’s dismissal was organized by the Law Enforcement League, with physicians noting Butler cannot return before Thursday.

Kendrick Gen. Butler Associated Press Philadelphia Smethey D. Butler Public Safety Law Enforcement League

Crime costs the United States more than three and a half billion

The American Bankers Association report to its fiftieth annual convention in Chicago says crime costs exceed the national budget at over 3.5 billion dollars. It urges eliminating politics from police affairs and notes forgeries may reach 100 million with uninsured losses around 100 million for 1924.

United States Associated Press Chicago American Bankers’ Association Massachusetts Connecticut Maryland New Jersey West Virginia Pennslvania New York

Miss Sallie L. Cabell Dies After Long Illness in Warren

Miss Sallie L. Cabell, 63, a member of Virginia's prominent Cabell family, died in Cedarville Warren County after a prolonged illness marked by brain trouble and paralysis. Funeral at Cedarville at 10 Tuesday conducted by Rev. Torrence with interment in the family plot at Front Royal Cemetery. She was born at Ingleside Nelson County and survived by brothers Samuel Jordan Cabell and Charles Cabell and a niece Frances Lehew Cabell.

Sallie L. Cabell Virginia Cedarville Warren County Miss Cabell Henry Lee Cabell Mexico Cabell Tedan Southwest Winchester Nelson County Ingleside Samuel Jordan Cabell Charles Cab

Competent Shoe Mechanics Extend Repair Capacity

Progressive Shoe Repair Shop announces addition of a competent shoe mechanic to speed service. Located at 7 W. Piccadilly, the shop invites customers to bring work for prompt handling.

Progressive Shoe Repair Shop W. Piccadilly

Fort Loudoun Seminary Teacher Miss Virginia Burgess

Miss Virginia Burgess is listed as a teacher of fine art and home economics at Fort Loudoun Seminary. Document notes 26 1p 3t in the roster.

Virginia Burgess

Pneumonia Fatal To Price Infant

Infant Nettie Virginia Price daughter of M C and Marietta Price died Friday near Double Oak in the county aged about six years from pneumonia. Body taken to Dry River Church for interment with Amos Helteel conducting rites. She leaves one brother Faust Price and parents residents of the area.

Nettie Virginia Price Daugter Marietta Double Aee Penn Church Amos Helteel Faust

Knights of Grip Banquet Follows Initiation

After initiation, members of the Knights of Grip held a banquet with toastmaster Andred Bell. Grand Senior Counsellor Smoot spoke on the Supreme Council’s work and the widows and orphans fund. Guests from Hagerstown included Mathews, McCune, Paxon, Austin, Ritter, Lehman, Mowen, Dietrick, Bloom, Foreman, Kremer, and Shank.

Winchester Grand Setion Ub Couel F. C. Smoot Andred Bell Smoot Supreme Council of the United Commercial Travelers Widows and Orphans’ Fund United Commercial Travelers of America C. M. Austin J. Tra Ritter Percy Lehman W. D. Herring Roy D. Mowen EB. G. Dietrick O. C. Bloom A. L. Foreman Fred Kremer Clarence A. Shank

Joint luncheon ticket sale for Kiwanians Lions and Rotarians

Tickets for the joint luncheon to be held Thursday are on sale at the George Washington Hotel. Buyers should secure them by Tuesday night to ensure seating for themselves and their guests. The management needs an accurate headcount in advance.

George Washington Hotel

Desirable House for Rent in Modern Improvements

Attorney for owner offers for rent a desirable residence with modern improvements. 39-1p-21 ROBT, T. BARON, Atty.

Robt T. Baron

House For Sale Near Handley Schools On Market St

Seven room house with modern improvements on a corner lot two blocks from Handley Schools located at 816 Market Street. Features include updated amenities and convenient access for families seeking a central location in the Handley area. Contact for details and price.

Handley Schools Market St. Ip

Justice Tavaner Court Delivers Ruling In Garage Dispute

In a magistrate court, Justice Tavaner issued a laiddictum concerning Guerniee and the owner of a garage. The case centers on a contract dispute over operations in the absence of Py, with references to a truck road and Gerase. The decision outlines responsibilities and containment of the garage activities pending further clarification.

Tavaner Magistrate’s Court Guerniee Aftergees Gare Genes

Lions Clubs Meet Notes Include Dame of Ted Frée

Fragmentary OCR shows Lions Clubs meetings referenced with a Dame of Ted Frée and a single picture. The text includes a price line 10¢ 16¢ 26c possibly from an ad or program. Details are incomplete.

Ted

Wanted Apples At My Water Crossing

A brief classifieds notice seeks apples for exchange or sale at a water crossing location. Contact by phone 93 W for pickup or delivery arrangements.

Correction on Brunswick price listing

A corrected price note for Brunswick items cites 45 cents and 2.06 dollars in a line referring to Seal's Music Store. The correction clarifies the prior entry and preserves the retail context and store name.

Seal’s Music Store Vi. i Ad

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