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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1919

Page

1

Law Enforcement League Protests Local Disorder and Upholds Prohibition

About 600 attendees at Winchester City Hall hear the Law Enforcement League denounce March 26 disturbances at Hotel Evans. Resolutions condemn mob actions against officers, affirm adherence to prohibition laws, and urge citizens to defend law and order while awaiting court action.

League Cty Law Enforcement League City Hall Commonwealth Hotel Evans Virginia T. S. Jolliffe Law Enforcement League of Winchester Meta Sartelle Mandolin Club Gertrude Schneider Mary Rathman Sidney Eagle Marguerite Daugherty Ida Fisher Georgia Shoop Bessie Sartetleie

Alfalfa Acreage on the Increase in Frederick County

The Frederick County Farm Bureau notes rising alfalfa seeding in August on valley farms and how wheat shifts boost alfalfa and hay mixtures. Reports from the Seed Reporter warn high grade alfalfa seed remains scarce while demand grows. Kansas Grown Common Alfalfa shows best results in Clarke and Frederick counties. King Corn and Queen Alfalfa constitute a balanced livestock ration.

Virginia United States Department of Agriculture Winchester Kansas Frederick CO. Farm Bureau

Grace Lutheran leaders spark civic league meeting

Rev F M Richardson of Brad dock Street M E Church South opened the gathering outlining the league's purpose and potential. Prof Hugh S Duffey of Winchester Public Schools sang a solo as resolutions led by Jolliffe were approved. Rev Charles Adey urged a motto Clean Up and Build Up and pressed for law enforcement against bootleg liquor.

Charles Adey The Baptist Church League W. S. White

Funeral for George J. Cunningham Held in Berryville

The funeral for George J. Cunningham of Berryville will be at 11 am from the Methodist Church South in Berryville with Rev. Herbert Bean officiating. Burial follows at Mount Hebron Cemetery in Winchester. He formerly ran Valley Mills and Berryville Milling Company and is survived by two sons, two brothers, and two sisters.

George J. Cunningham Berryville Methodist Episcopal Church South Cunningham Winchester W. B. Baker Abrams Creek Mr. Eddy Berryville Milling Company Mr. Cunningham Hattie E. Eddy Edward Cunningham United States Army Laredo Tex Pocahontas W. Va Douglas Cunningham Frederick County Charles C. Cunningham Inwood Joseph Snapp Frederick

Fel From Window, But Escapes Unhurt

Cecil Baggerly two year old grandson of Mr Max Updyke of National avenue had a remarkable escape on Saturday afternoon. Locked in a second story room with an open window he climbed to the sill and fell to the ground outside. He cried out and neighbors found him unhurt with no bruise after a later examination. The soft ground likely cushioned the fall.

Cecil Baggerly Max Updyke National Avenue

Miller Bros Floral Opens Window for Easter Designs

Faster Flowers offers funeral designs and Easter cut and potted flowers. Visit the window display and floral opening Tuesday April 15 at 11 W Piccadilly St. 12-1p.

W. Piccadilly St Miller Bros

Fell From Wagon And Sustained Injuries In Accident

Mr. Walter Barnett of this city was thrown from a hay wagon when a boy driver made a sudden turn. He fractured a rib and suffered a bad head wound but resumed duties with the National Fruit Products Company today.

Walter Barnett Barnett National Fruit Products Company

FORD AD AND REAL ESTATE SALE ITEMS

Classified notices announce used Fords in perfect condition with a Chapman’s Auto Supply ad on page 1. A separate listing offers 97 acres near Winchester with a brick dwelling, new barn, water, and outbuildings sold by Hansbrough & Carter. Also estate of Jacob H Rosenberger to be auctioned in Winchester on April 19 1919 with 567 acres described as virgin timberland.

Chapman’s Auto Supply Winchester Pike Hansbrough & Carter Iiptt Insurance Jacob H. Rosenberger

Dange and Fair Well Attended Fire Company Fair Dance

The Dange and Fair fair dance at the tania Fire Company's engine house on East Cork street drew the largest crowd yet with dancing starting at 8 o clock. An excellent orchestra provided music as attendees enjoyed lunches oysters and refreshments on the first floor. The event supports the truck fund with proceeds to be added when the fair closes on Saturday night.

Tania Fire Company Cork Street Fire Company

Too Bad Ean Flight Heads For Atlantic Run Weather Delays

London reports unfavorable weather will persist for 24 hours affecting a trans Atlantic airplane flight. The air ministry announced at noon today.

London Air Ministry

Bolsheviks Stir Unrest in Turin Italy

Wire service report from Washington says Bolsheviks stir unrest in Turin Italy with posters on houses and rumors of a general strike. Rome advices state police are preparing. authorities claim to have situation under control.

Washington Turi Italy State Department Rome Turin

Wounded Corporal Hicks Returns Home on 30 Day Furlough

Corporal Harry Hicks of Company IL, 118th Regiment, 80th Division, is home at Kernstown on a 30 day furlough from Fort McHenry. He was wounded near Verdun on November 3, receiving six serious body wounds and a compound arm fracture just before the armistice.

Harry Hicks One Hundred and Eighteenth Regiment E. J. Hicks Kernstown Fort McHenry Hicks Verdun

Germany to pay sixty billion in demnity over fifty years

The Times stated today that Germany must pay a total of 60 billion dollars in demnity, to be spread over fifty years, according to a London report dated April 14.

Germany London the Times

Cardinal Mercier Plans U S Visit Next October

Cardinal Mercier, a heroic wartime figure, told visiting American congressmen at Louvain that he will visit the United States next October to thank the American people for their generosity to the Belgians.

Brussels Cardinal Mercier Louvain United States

John Coe Farm Offered For Sale This Saturday

250 acres near Winchester with 100 acres blue grass 75 acres timber watered by springs and streams fronting Millwood turnpike and Senseney road. Property may be split into two farms auctioneer lists constraints and potential division.

Winchester Millwood Senseney Road

Fishpaw Stock Sale Promises Fresh Cattle and Draft Mules

April 15 sale featuring beat fresh cows and springers stock steers draft mules and sows plus related livestock items. Local buyers invited to inspect at the farm before bidding.

Pangle Awarded Custody Of Daughter In Baltimore Decree

A Maryland Circuit Court ruling by Judge Gorter grants John W. Pangle custody of his 6 year old daughter Myrtle Anna Pan gle. The child will reside at Mount St. Agnes College in Mount Washington with visitation for the mother, Myrtle Brooks, under college regulations. Pangle to have custody with him as desired.

John W. Pangle Myrtle Anna Pangle Baltimore Gorter Circuit Court Court of Appeals of Maryland Court of Appeals Stump Pangle Myrtle V. Brooks Mount St. Agnes’ College Mount Washington Brooks Johnnie” Pangle Cuba Winchester Saratoga Street

Notice to State Guards Payroll Signers

Members of the State Guard who were present on Thursday March 27 must appear Thursday night April 17 to sign the payroll. The notice directs all non signers to report and complete payments.

State Guard

Wilson Not Asked To Save The Wets

White House officials say President Wilson has not been approached about delaying or revoking war time prohibition set to take effect July 1. Officials would not speculate on his possible stance if pressed to alter the dry period that could last until demobilization and the constitutional amendment takes effect next January.

Washington White House Wilson

Brucetown Cemetery Lot Holders Meeting Notice

Notice to lot holders asks those with kin buried in Brucetown Cemetery to meet or send representatives on Saturday morning April 19 to clean up their lots. Do not neglect duty to the deceased. iptf committee.

Brucetown Iptf

Luke's Heroic Death Honored With Posthumous Medal

Washington April 14 details of Second Lieut Frank Luke American ace were released with a posthumous Distinguished Service Medal. Pershing praised his 17 days of air combat including attacking balloons and fending off eight German planes. He destroyed balloons and fired on ground troops, killing and wounding, before he fell.

Washington Frank Luke War Department General Pershing Luke

Fine 150 Acre Farm for Sale at Stephenson's Depot

Private sale offers one of the valley's best farms at Stephenson's Depot. It comprises 150 acres of strong limestone soil, well fenced with buildings. Location and productivity make it highly desirable. inquire for price and terms.

Stephenson's Depot

Death of Edward Francis Boxwell in Hoisington Kansas

Edward Francis Boxwell 69 died at home in Hoisington Kansas due to rheumatism and complications. Born February 10 1850 he married Anna Anderson February 6 1873 and moved west in 1886. He leaves wife eight children seven living two sisters and four brothers with local obituary noting his long hair and Democratic politics.

Charles H. Boxwell Edward Francis Boxwell Hoisington Kansas Anna Anderson Boxwell Mary Paskell Martinsburg W. Va Mary Whitacre Whitacre This Messrs C. H. Boxwell Robert Samuel Boxwell Washington Daniel Boxwell Aertaerary Cut Hall Kan Buddy Bartoh County Caime Aoe Wilson United States Holsington

Special Easter Services At Grace Lutheran Church

In the Mes senger Rev A A Kelly announces Easter Sunday services at Grace Lutheran Church including communion baptism and confirmation in the morning. The Sunday school holds its annual Easter service that evening. Communion will be offered in sick homes if notified. The Men's Bible Class reported 67 attending last week as it grows. many returning soldier boys are noted. Mr and Mrs Charles Fries will present a quad rup le silver communion set on Easter morning.

the Messenger A. A. Kelly Grace Lutheran Church Charles Fries

Shipman announces independent bid for Eighth District

Charles H. Shipman of Leesburg Virginia announces he will run for Congress in the Eighth District on an independent ticket. He cites the Democrat primary cost of one thousand dollars as the reason and notes his background as Governor Davis's campaign manager and his anti prohibition stance.

Charles H. Shipman Leesburg Shipman Davis

New Meat Market Opens on Fast Piccadilly Street

Edward Conner and Harry Brown have bought Roy Derry’s meat market on Fast Piccadilly Street. They will offer fresh and salted meats green groceries and fish in season and solicit the patronage of their friends.

Edward Conner Harry Brown Roy Derry Piccadilly St

L Y Jolliffe Photo Studio Listing

Quick neat note announces finishing and ing services by L Y Jolliffe at 15 percent of water street location W Water Street. Local photo studio advertisement highlights finishing work.

Ing. L.Y. Jolliffe

Munich Garrison Revolts Against Reds in 1919

Berlin reports a counter revolutionary moment in Munich as radical leaders Lapp Levien Landauer Wane Musehan are arrested or fled. The Munich garrison revolts against the red government with martial law proclaimed in several German cities.

Berlin London Munich Lapp Peoples’ & Er Lev« Ien Peper Landauer Wane Musehan Copenhagen Rison Bba Red Treupen i Hoffman Saxony Bae Dresden War Ministry Ofa Ae

Italy Demand Still Moves At Paris Peace Talks

Reports from Paris indicate Italy seeks consideration on a key issue as delegates press for an early decision. German-summons and a racial equality clause in the league of nations are debated, with American delegates aligned as talks proceed. White House officials say progress at the peace conference is rapid despite complex, evolving negotiations.

Italy Oyey Wilson Sailles New Zealand League of Nations Washington White House Paris

Lost Child’s First Trip Into Big World

Four year old Robert Lee Kline wandered from home at Cemetery Lane about 7 o'clock this morning crossing four railroad tracks and reaching town. Chief Doran brought him to the police headquarters where he enjoyed candy and pennies, then taken to dinner this afternoon for a big time. He seemed unfazed by being lost and efforts were made to learn his name and address.

Robert Lee Kline Cemetery Lane Doran Police

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Law League Beolka Miller George Cunningham Riptt Wire John €. Coe Philip Williams Atty Rouss Ave Coward F. Goxwell Congress State Dusseldorf Amsterdam Big World
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