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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1921
Page
1
Dorothy Anderson urges readers to clean up yards and street litter before wind scatters paper. The note compares tidy exteriors to appealing homes and warns that neglect invites a messy, unkept appearance and wasted time and money.
The body of E. Joseph Athey, longtime Baltimore and Ohio Railroad employee, died at his son J Oscar Athey's Renova Pennsylvania home. The funeral will be held Saturday at 4 PM at the son and daughter in law's home 513 South Kent Street with Rev J H Lacy officiating. Interment Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers named. Survived by two sons Herbert and J Oscar, a daughter Mrs Ray Riser, and a brother Charles J Athey and Luther Fleet of Winchester.
POWER FARMING says the right machinery and implements cut production costs nationwide. Read of Wallis and Samson Tractors Tractor-Control Disc Harrows orchard plows cultivators. NCHER ORCHARD SUP CO at Market Street offers inventory and service.
Service sells Fordson Tractors with competent mechanics and a complete stock of repair parts. Auto sales at CANS Auto Sales located just north of the Post Office on Braddock Street.
W F Nutter a local musician was convicted in police court of cruelty to his wife. Neighbors testified against him. The court ordered a $100 peace bond for a year and a $5 weekly support commitment until the wife’s separation suit is resolved. failure to comply could send him to jail.
Charles Holida was convicted in police court of crime against his step daughter Marjorie under 14. He must post a peace bond for one year or face jail. The King’s Daughters plan a meeting with Mrs. George S. Bailey Saturday at 4 PM. Health means wealth and a cleaner life.
Herman H Hable prepares a May Day anniversary event at his store marked by a notable display. A corkscrew cloth black suit purchased in 1872 by J C Ritter is shown, with Ritter planning to be present. Hable's has sent a suit to chief Wenbo Niami of the Batela Tribe in Belgian South Africa via parcel post.
Fritz Leiber arrives with the Superior Metropolitan company in Winchester to perform Macbeth at the Empire this evening. The cast includes Irby Marshall of the Belmont Theatre New York and promises a second full house, with critics praising the troupe.
The Empire Theater in Winchester and Frederick County presents THE RESTLESS SEX just released by Paramount. Marion Davies stars with Carlyle Blackwell in a six reel feature costing more than any Winchester picture. Also included are a SENNETT COMEDY Fantomas episode a late PATHE News and a Kinetoene-reeler THE HOLY CITY. Prices remain fifteen twenty five cents for adults and ten to fifteen for children.
An advertisement from Chapman’s Auto Sales promotes Ford products highlighting a Fordson Tractor at 660 dollars with delivery offered.
Friday at 7 p m. Sarah Zane Fire Company notices a special meeting to settle the purchase of a new truck and urges participation. A Truck Committee note mentions unloading a car of woven wire fence and posts. Also wants to rent a large home or apartment. Call for details.
H F Byrd president of Frederick County Fruit Growers Association protests proposed Interstate Commerce Commission rate increases on apples and other Virginia produce. He warns tariffs could raise costs by over 125 percent and devastate apple industry across Virginia West Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania New York and New Jersey with dispatch to Washington D C dated April 28 1921.
The Rev W M Depp announces preaching at Greenwood Methodist Episcopal Church at 3 30 oclock Sunday afternoon with Sunday school at 2 30. All are invited.
The Rev G W Gaither announces Sunday services for Brucetown circuit of the Methodist Episcopal Church South with Brucetown at 11 a m Welltown at 8 p m and Stephenson at 8 p m.
A weather forecast from the Weather Bureau in Washington notes the chance of light frost tonight in the extreme western portion of Virginia.
Mr and Mrs William P Harris of near White Post Virginia welcomed their son on Sunday April 24 weighing eleven pounds. He will be named William Penn Harris Jr. Congratulations pour in from family and friends on the new arrival.
A meeting is called at Boyce Parish Monday night at 8 to hear a committee report from Richmond on proposed $200 900 road bonds for Greenway and Chapel Districts. The election on the bonds is set for Wednesday May 4 1921.
Louis Aoreriz, assistant instructor in applied physiology at Harvard, was arrested by federal officers in Boston Back Bay on a moonshining charge. He pleaded not guilty and was released on $600 cash bail.
In Winchester, Conner Bargain Store showcases a large selection of dress and work pants and over 500 pairs of Army shoes. The ad touts a hearty line of work apparel and emphasizes its status as the place for bargains.
Cardinal Logue spoke at a Clone Tyrone service urging peace and condemning crime. He warned that abandoning crime could yield necessary gains for Ireland and cautioned that an Irish republic depends on England's strength to fight if needed.
Field day at Middletown High School Saturday May 7 will group children by weight for events suited to each group. Winners receive ribbons. Berryville will visit May 14 for a league meet with Berryville and there will be a baseball game after the field events.
The Robert H Ingersoll and Brother plant in Waterbury Connecticut will reopen May 9 after a weeks long closure due to business depression. About 600 employees were affected by the lay off.
Bishop William Frazier McDowell has agreed to speak to the Wesleyan Men's Bible Class Sunday at 9:45. The class invites all city men’s Bible classes to join in worship, with the Golden Rule Class of the M E Church South attending in a body. Other classes are expected to attend and hear the noted orator.
Chapman's Auto Sales advertises Fordson Tractors at 660 dollars delivered claiming performance of two plow tractors. Nearly fifty in Frederick County report satisfaction and a farm demonstration is offered.
Straw hats in new shapes and styles go on sale at Conner's Bargain Store located at 11 West Water Street. Saturday bargain bonanza promises value on a wide selection of hats available to shoppers seeking fresh summer headwear.
Miss Margaret Hodgson returns from Eastern cities with an attractive line of advanced millinery for ladies and children for display Saturday April 50th. Odd Fellows meet at the hall Sunday May 1 at 7 30 p m for annual sermon by Rev Harold Smith at Braddock J M E Church by order Secretary.
The Church of Christ holds Bible school at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. in Odd Fellows hall next Lord's day with evening services at 6 30 p.m. and 7 30 p.m. Morning topic The Golden Rule evening Bible Reading. Mid week prayer at 11 Amherst Street Thursday 7 45 p.m. Everyone welcome led by W L Dudley minister.
Overall Co Inc of Lynchburg extends its territory into the Valley of Virginia. Broder's Under selling Store in Winchester has been named exclusive sales agent for Winchester products in the area.
President Harding returned to the White House this morning following the Atlantic fleet review in Hampton Roads. He arrived amid celebratory scenes from the Hampton fleet event and preparations for ongoing domestic duties.
The Braddock Street and Street Methodist Episcopal congregations will join for a 11 o'clock service on Sunday May 1 led by Bishop William I McDowell of Wallo. The event gathers both branches in one large Winchester observance with choirs and clergy from both sides. Bishop McDowell and his party will stay at Middletown Way Side Inn guest of Mr and Mrs Chapin and travel to Winchester Sunday morning. Dr France will address Market Street Church Sunday school and later preach there in the evening.
Mrs James 8 Campbell widow of a well known Stephens City resident died at home at 9 this morning after brief illness of acute indigestion. Funeral services by Rev Frank T Ridgeway with Rev Frank A Strother and Rev R H Mine follow at 3 30 Sunday. burial in Green Hill Cemetery. She leaves her husband two brothers A and G F Lemley and three sisters Mrs Jacob Carbaugh, Mrs Kate M Parker, and Mrs Hollingsworth of Cleveland Ohio.
Frank R. Fansler of Winchester first class bootswain's mate on the battleship Utah arrived on a 15 day furlough while President Harding reviewed the Atlantic fleet at Hampton Roads. Fansler has served since before World War I and previously sailed in Chinese waters and other Asiatic stations with the Utah during target drills in Cuan tanams bay Cuba last winter.
The Associated Press reports a lively forenoon with stock gains across sectors. Automobiles and locomotives led advances while steel makers Crucible and rubber group firms posted notable rises, aiding overall market momentum despite heavy selling toward midday.
The Ranson post office near Charles Town was robbed Wednesday night. The safe was broken open and about $400 in stamps taken. Tools used were stolen from a nearby Baltimore and Ohio Railroad section house.
Chicago April 29 Chief of Police George Rehns was killed when a stranger he and James Schaner stopped to question fired twice. Schaner was wounded in the leg as the assailant fled in a car with two women toward Chicago. The women later stopped for directions to St Charles.
A two day run of Blind Wives opens at The Auditorium tonight. Miss Stelle Taylor stars, wearing twelve gowns from Lucile Ltd. The program includes five other reels and the Sunshine Comedy The Limp. Two showings at 7 and 9, price 15 to 20 cents including tax.
Eye examinations by latest scientific methods at Hotel Evans in Winchester on Friday and Saturday May 6-7 from 8 a m to 5 p m. Ground and mounted lenses available to correct eye defects nerve and muscular strain and headache causes. WM Kiline resident optometrist Waynesboro Va.
Seven Fordson tractors arrive with seven already delivered this month. Price is $660 delivered. Chapman’s Auto Sales invites customers to demo the tractors on their farm.
Announcement offering high grade pure fee at any hour in any quantity with satisfaction guaranteed. Contact WM. Beverley, Manager, at phone number 95-1 for delivery details. Location listed as Winchester Cold Storage Go New Cold Storage.
Bids invited from contractors to supply crushed stone sand cement farm lumber and to unload haul rent and operate concrete placing equipment. Specifications at the Superintendent of Schools office with bids due by 12 noon April 29 1921 FE Clerk Superintendent. Seed corn advertised by Winchester Seed Co with high germination.
In Richmond on April 26, Trinkle, candidate for governor, issued a statement outlining his stance on road improvements. He supports a central state highway department but favors shifting decision power away from the Highway Commission to ensure efficient funding and accountability. He rejects attacks on individuals and calls for careful, economical use of funds, and notes the bond issue should reflect the will of the people.
Washington reports discuss reparation proposals as President Harding and Secretary Hughes seek views of the allied powers. Meantime the German commission heads refuse to commit to a meeting, citing current conditions and method. Paris dispatch notes the German negotiator’s stance.
Benefit sale on Washington Street at Mrs. R M W home to provide clothing shoes hats and other items for the Society Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Auction at personal price. Petey and cheerleaders featured at lawn event.
Advertisement notes a last shipment of rose and fern plants for a Saturday sale at The Flower Shop. It mentions a special fern sale with little ferns growing big and learning price of $3.00. Also references a 10x20s Internation Trader and names FP M Kremer and R W chwater in Virginia.
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