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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1921
Page
1
The report shows Senator West securing second place while Adams defeats Follies for Commissioner. Gilpin is listed as third in Ninth District returns, with Trinkle elected. Nansemond County notes capture of the lieutenant governor race.
A 2 45 pm Washington telegram reports a News Leader special edition announcing Senator J E West nominated lieutenant governor by about 10 000 votes. Julien Gunn second, Kenneth N Gilpin third. Gunn wins Richmond big. Tucker carries Richmond City by 200. Trinkle majority near 20 000.
In Virginia the Democratic primary yielded E Lee Trinkle as governor with a majority around 15 000 to 18 000 over Harry St. George Tucker. Votes exceeded 150 000 and Trinkle swept the Fifth and Sixth districts with large majorities and carried his home Wythe County by about 18 to 1. Senator West led in lieutenant governor returns, with Tucker supporters conceding defeat as results trickle in across districts and cities amid weather and communication delays.
A Leesburg report states H. J. Keen has been nominated by the Democrats for the House of Delegates from Loudoun County defeating his opponent by a large majority. Keen is known in Winchester and Frederick County and is married to Miss McCann daughter of the late Capt. James K. McCann and sister of Charles R. McCanich, Frederick County Democratic Executive Committee chairman.
Richmond report shows Senator Junius E. West of Suffolk leading for the lieutenant governor nomination by about 10 000 votes over Julian Gunn of Henrico Kenneth N Gilpin of Clarke and William Bullett Fitzhugh of Northampton. In Richmond West 1938 Gunn 8285 Gilpin 2959 Fitzhugh 387.
For sale a house and lot in a desirable location. Apply to Dr C R Anderaop at A3 0p 3t.
Latest shipment到了 Seals Music Store with new records in stock. Two one pound two ta packaged items noted in the receipt.
Winchester Seed Co invites buyers to seed summer crops using Crimson Clover Alfalfa Sweet Clover or Vetch. Ad lists available options and directs readers to obtain current prices for planting this season.
Help wanted notice from Lewis Jones Knitting Co seeks young ladies to operate sewing machines. Paid while learning. Also an ad for a furnished house for rent from Oct 1 at 226 Amherst St.
Auction notice for August 9 at 10 AM on Bufflick road four miles south of Winchester. Household goods, ten hogs, chickens, four stoves, and a nearly new Home Comfort Range. Cash terms. Seller A C White. Auctioneers A G Swanson. Clerk Robert Smith.
We have opened our office at 15 Reuss Avenue for apple season. The Golden Company, represented by Mr. Ashby Sprint, seeks Grimer Golden apples and other varieties. Call Bell 489-W or 141-J or visit before selling. 8-2-6t.
J Luther Maphis led in the Winchester primary to succeed himself as commissioner of the revenue with a 530 vote edge over Oscar H Lewis. City Treasurer William T Barr won a 318 plurality. Governor race outcome sees Harry Tucker lead with 245 in Winchester.
Incomplete returns from Richmond indicate Harry St. George Tucker will carry the capital by a substantial majority but his friends expect larger numbers. Senator Trinkle won two precincts in Jefferson the Second and Fifth while Tucker led by a few votes in Second Clay. Early results show the defeated candidate likely to win Lee Ward by a substantial margin. Julien Gunn won the lieutenant governorship sweep in the city.
The candidate thanks voters for their strong endorsement in yesterday's primary and expresses gratitude. If elected in November, they promise to continue using their best efforts to merit the trust placed in them.
Genuine Clark bushel baskets with round rim covers are in stock for immediate delivery. Available with or without caps and in sets using Pyrox Bluestone Bordeaux and Lead Arsenate finishes at reduced prices. Winchester Orchard Supply Company offers quantities of these baskets.
Unofficial returns from Warren County Dem primary list town by town tallies for candidates Trinkle Tucker West Gunn and Gilpin. Total results place Trinkle at 382 votes with a 153 majority over Tucker while Gilpin has 342 votes and Gunn 200, West 199.
Clarke County Virginia voters tally in the day primary across nine precincts. Tucker leads with 480 votes, Trinkle 325, Gilpin 430, and Gunn 309. Tucker and Gilpin each show clear margins over their rivals.
Empire presents Constance Talmadge in an unusual First National feature at the community theater. Edward Salisbury Field wrote the story, adapting a recent Broadway hit. Wanda Hawley is slated for tomorrow as The House Jazz Built.
Carloal of Georgia ships giant watermelons and Maryland cantaloupes to Winchester this season. The melons are described as finest flavored and quality sure to please..Local unloading announced by Sam Haines at Bell Phone 476 C.V.R.R. Depot.
Carload of veal calves lambs and hogs offered at C V Stock Yards Thursday August 4 at market prices. Also a Lost undressed kid pocket book between Shenandoah Bank and Hospital containing seven dollars in bills and change. Reward offered by Star office.
A report circulated alleging my arrest for liquor handling. I deny any arrest, suspicion, or involvement. I am Charles Lambkin.
The Times Dispatch reports Democrats of Virginia backed Lee Trinkle as the next governor. Although many results remain incomplete, enough votes show the Ninth District heavy support for Trinkle, with statewide momentum making his election on November 8 highly plausible. Tucker concedes, praising a clean campaign and noting Trinkle’s leadership qualities and party loyalty.
Samson tractors priced at 665 dollars with magneto water pump and air washer. Extra equipment including fenders belt pulley governor bring total to 776 dollars and 2 cents. Frederick county performance and record urged inquiry by Winchester Orchard Supply Co. 301 North Market Street. Phone 313.
Fragmentary notice reports a drill order issued by commanding officer GEO H GRIM to Captain Bows Co with explicit instruction Friday. The garbled text mentions admission and a theater page ad but lacks clear event details or locations beyond auditorium context.
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