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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1921
Page
1
Sid Hatfield former Matewan police chief and Ed Chambers policeman were killed in a courtyard gun battle in Welch West Virginia. C E Lively a private detective and four others were arrested in connection with the shooting.
The Roanoke World-News endorses Senator Julien Gunn as the logical choice for Virginia Lieutenant Governor. It critiques other candidates, notes Gunn's Senate record and emergency leadership potential, and argues he best fits the office’s duties and responsibilities.
Announcement of Miss Jean Douglas Fuller daughter of H Douglas and Mrs Fuller of Winchester marrying George H. Smith of Richmond. The 4 PM ceremony at Memorial Protestant Episcopal Church in Baltimore featured Rev Page Dame. The couple will divide time between Winchester and Richmond.
A candidate pledges to reduce city treasurer fees and seeks voter support for a second term if elected. The missive notes past treasurers, calls for fair service, and urges August 2, 1921 primary participation.
A Tucker headquarters statement in Murpys Hotel forecast a Richmond vote under 18 000 with Tucker's tally near 5 000 from Clay Lee Madison and Jefferson wards after allowances for absentees and illness. Since Saturday reports favored the Lexington candidate and volunteers offered at polls.
Advertisement for Lewis Jones Knitting Co seeking young ladies to operate sewing machines while learning. Featured as a job notice with location and pay details implied.
Senator Carter Glass declares in favor of Harry St. George Tucker over Trinkle, praising Tucker’s vision and experience. Winchester residents and Bishop Denny voice strong support, urging a large hometown majority for Tucker tomorrow.
Auction notice for August 6 at 10 a.m. on K road four miles south of Winchester. Household goods, ten hogs, chickens, four stoves and a Home Comfort Range nearly new. All must be sold as seller is leaving. Cash terms. A C White. Swanson Auctioneer. Robert Smith Clerk. Public notice.
Just before moving on Main street, Conner's Bargain Store offers odds and ends in men’s suits pants shirts flats caps and work goods at sacrifice price for two days Tuesday and Wednesday. For rent furnished house at 226 Amherst St available Oct 1.
The American Legion faces the Woodstock All-Stars in a reduction special event. Silk fabrics and voile dresses featured in the arid collection headline the silk offer.
Senator Julien Gunn writes an open letter disputing a Harrisonburg News Record editorial claim that Senator West supports a fifty million dollar bond. Gunn says West was misinformed about the report and notes West’s assertion of a large nomination majority, while campaign manager Bevérly forecasts a ten to fifteen thousand vote lead.
Mrs Henry Myer urges Virginia women to support Trinkle, who long championed Woman's Suffrage, over Tucker who opposed it. The letter defends Trinkle's record and questions why women would back Tucker.
Due to a death in the family a full farm sale will be held at Dr E B Smoke's place near White Hall and Rest Virginia. Items include bureaus beds tables chairs stoves dishes canned fruits jellies and 40 chickens. Cash sale begins Wednesday August 20 with H Oates Coleman Dunn acting as auctioneer.
Genuine Clark bushet baskets with round rim covers offered in stock for immediate delivery. Available with or without caps in quantities at reduced prices with Pyrox, Bluesions, Bordeaux and Lead Arsenate. Winchester Orchard Supply Company.
C H Lewis promotes a working man's candidate for commissioner of revenue seeking support and influence to boost his campaign efforts.
Democrats in Winchester and Frederick County move toward primary voting tomorrow with a full slate on the ballot. The local board finalizes registration and judges while listed nominees include Governor Trinkle and Tucker for state tickets and Barr, Ritenour, and Fletcher for city posts.
The area around polling booths will be taped off at a distance of 100 feet to prevent confusion at the polls. Officials emphasize compliance with legal spacing requirements to ensure orderly voter flow.
Kenneth W N Gilpin declares vehement denial of supportive reports for a 50 million bond issue and any state bonds. He states he would vote against the bond if elected lieutenant governor and urges friends to ignore late reports.
The notice sets August 2 as the date for the Commissioner of Revenue J L Maphis. The document outlines required actions and deadlines for tax assessment procedures and related official filings.
Carlcad veal calves lambs and hogs offered Thursday August 4 at C V stock yards. Will pay market prices. BevTEnn Sunoco Filling Station 11 North Braddock St. 27-1p-51
Magnus C. Leach of Nineveh ren county Va attacked Aubrey G. Weaver, a well known Front Royal lawyer, at Weaver’s office. Leach drew a revolver, fled toward the bank, was jailed, and is under consideration for lunacy or trial on assault with intent to kill. The case followed a contested custody dispute over two sons aged seven and nine.
Trinkle campaign claims a statewide lead based on precinct totals from county and city results. They say Trinkle will win a majority with roughly seventeen of twenty two cities including Richmond, asserting a strong showing in the tenth district.
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