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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1921

Page

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West’s lead narrows as late returns shift Virginia Senate race

In incomplete returns the Suffolk Senator Junius E. West leads over Gunn for lieutenant governor with about 6 000 votes. West claims an 8 000 to 10 000 possible plurality. West carries Alexandria Arlington Washington county and districts while Gunn leads in the Seventh and Eighth districts. Governor race remains decided for Trinkle with about 20 000 margin. Richmond tallies give Trinkle a 271 majority.

Henrico Gunn West Alexandria Times-Dispatch Senator West Gunneles Gate Kenneth N. Gilpin Arlington County Washington County Suffolk Richmond Gilpin Trinkle Harry St. George Tucker

Trinkle Nominated Governor of Virginia Wins Big

Wytheville gathers with Senator Be. Lee Trinkle as results show his home county giving a 1792 vote plurality. Wytheville votes solidly for Trinkle while telegrams from Edith Bolling Wilson and Harry St. George Tucker supporters flood in. A Trinkle celebration in Wytheville on Saturday night plans to draw thousands from nearby counties.

Wytheville Virginia BE. Lee Trinkle Trinkle Fourth Avenue Edith Bolling Wilson Woodrow Wilson J. R. Tucker Harry St. George ‘Tucker

Mr. Clerk Takes Restful Vacation At Maine Island

Mr. F. B. Clerk, superintendent of Handley Schools, and his wife and children have left Winchester for Austin's Island Maine to spend August. He has split time between Handley project duties and lectures at the University of Virginia summer normal school and now takes a needed rest off the Maine coast. He will return to Winchester to prepare for the September 12 opening of the public schools.

F. B. Clerk Handley Schools Clerk Chilen Austin's Island Maine Winchester University of Virginia Winchester Public Schools

Used Carl Ford with good tires at $150

Prices reduced on all others at Overland Sales & Service. Easy terms offered. Cor Main and Water location. Also Fern Sale advertised at The Flower Shop for Saturday only.

Ford Overland Sales && Service-Co Main & Water

Bargain Prices at Auditor Tonight

Advert shows discounted cinema pricing with 15¢ adult and 10¢ child seats, tax included, urging readers to attend the Auditorium tonight for usual fine pictures.

Giant Watermelons and Cantalooupes In Winchester Carload

A Winchester notice announces a carload of Georgia giant watermelons and Maryland cantaloupes just arrived. The shipment from Sam Haines at Bell Phone 476 describes the finest flavored produce unloaded at C.V.R.R. Depot with a price tag of $2.12 per car ticket.

Carload Georgia Maryland Winchester SAM “Haines Bell Phone C.v.r.r.depot

Orchard supply ad promotes baskets and glassware

The Winchester Orchard Supply Company advertises genuine Clark bushel baskets with round rim covers available in stock for immediate delivery. It also lists Pyrex Bluestone Bordeaux and Lead Arsenate options in any quantity at reduced prices.

Clark Winchester Orchard Sup. CO

Firemen Plan Annual Picnic At Rock Enon

Friendship Fire Company maps its September 5 picnic at Rock Enon with swimming pool opening early and two strong baseball teams to entertain. Committees report progress. next call meeting scheduled. Mayor Glass praises the Winchester fire department. thanks extended to Violet and Grim for fundraising to paint the engine house and install a siamese connection.

Rock Eno Sprites Friendship Fire Company Rock Enon Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association Martinsburg Glass Winchester Fire Department

Robinson Circus Arrives Sunday in Winchester

The John Robinson circus will arrive from Hagerstown Maryland early Sunday morning nine over the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for a Monday show on August 8 in Winchester. Two or three trains expected and unloading at Piccadilly and Kent streets. A large crowd is anticipated to watch tent pitching and animal care at North Main street grounds.

John Robinson Winchester Hagerstown Baltimore and Ohio Piccadilly Kent Streets North Main Street Robinson Circus

Just Right Ground for Tractor Work at Chapman’s Auto Sales

Ground just right for tractor work with plenty of tractors on hand. $660 delivered. Chapman’s Auto Sales offers Crimson Clover Alfalfa Sweet Clover or Vetch seed for summer sowing. Winchester Seed Co.

Winchester Seed CO

Seven Men Arrested In Pennsylvania Mail Robbery

Seven men alleged to be part of the gang that rifled the Manhattan Limited Pennsylvania train at Cassandra Pa. are arrested in Cleveland Ohio. Officers say all seven will be booked on highway robbery charges after postal inspector Calvert learned the men, former Cassandra and Gallitzin residents, were gathered in Cleveland following the heist last Saturday.

Associated Press Cleveland Ohio Manhattan Limited Pennsylvania Cassandra Calvert Altoona Gallitzen

Four children die in Bronx tenement fire blaze

A Bronx fire killed four children and left several others seriously hurt as flames swept three tenement houses. Firefighters used aerial ladders to rescue more than a score of panicked women and children gathered at windows seeking aid.

Associated Press New York Bronx

Bandits Escape With Fat Payroll in New Jersey Holdup

Six armed bandits intercepted the Barrett Manufacturing paymaster near Shady Side, Hackensack, seizing a payroll estimated at 10 000 to 15 000 dollars. An armed guard of five accompanied the paymaster as stones were thrown to halt the car before the robbers overpowered the escort.

Associated Press Hackensack N. J Barrett Manufacturing Company Shadyside

Flower Shop Ad with Special Saturday Offer

Gladloss announces a one day only sale at The Flower Shop offering fifty dollars per dozen. Mentioned is Mrs Riggs and Philadelphia in the morning hours.

Gladloss

Scouts Public Picnic Near Winchester With Contests

Public invited by the Scouts for Saturday August 6 at 1 30 P M offering a full day outing. Activities include canoeing swimming fishing and athletic contests with a Scout Orchestra formal ceremonies and vaudeville entertainment by Scouts and Winchester artists. Refreshments sold.

Winchester

Libel Proceeding Contemplated Over Seized Schooner

Justice Department weighing libel proceedings in New York to seize the British schooner Henry L. Marshall seized as a liquor smuggler Acting Attorney General Goff announced today in Washington

Associated Press Washington New York Henry L. Marshall Justice Department Goff

America Wins Fourth International Yacht Race

In Cowes Isle of Wight on August 5 America won the fourth international yacht race by a close margin beating Britain 17 to 16 after Britain won the first three races.

Cowes Isle of Wight America Great Britain

Workers Strike At Chester Shipyards In Wage Protest

About fifteen hundred shipyard workers walked off the job in Chester Pennsylvania to protest wage reductions. The report also notes visiting relatives staying with local residents and a trio of women planning to depart for Baltimore.

Associated Press Chester, Pa Chester

Mrs Harrison to Tell Her Story on Handley Platform

Mr R Gray Williams, president of the Handley Board of Trustees, invited Mrs Marguerite Harrison to recount her prison experiences in Russia on the Handley lecture platform. She has just returned to Berlin after ten months in a Russian prison and spoke in America here about Germany after the war with posters and questions from the audience. She plans to sail for Poland then Russia again to pursue the big story, and bureaus expect heavy demand on her return.

R. Gray Williams Handley Board of Trustees Marguerite ©. Harrison Handley Harrison Berlin Poland Russia

Bears Control Stock Market In Extended Decline

New York Aug 5. A broad selling wave started early and spread across all industrials. Railroads declined with dividends and low-price shares, forced liquidations and higher time money rates showing weakness as bulls delayed until outside uncertainties ease.

New York

Samson Tractor Ad Seeks Performance Record

Tractor listing with magneto circulating water pump and air washer priced at 665.00 and 775.02 with extra equipment including fenders belt pulley brake and governor. Inquiry urged into Fr county performance record. Phone 313 301 N Market St. 1p tf

Fr County Winchester Orchard Sup. CO N. Market St

Wage Cut Approved by Pottery Workers Union in Atlantic City

In Atlantic City on August 5 a 19 percent wage reduction was accepted by the National Brotherhood of Pottery Operatives after talks with the United States Potters Association. The cut is 10 percent immediate and 9 percent to take effect in January.

Atlantic City National Brotherhood of Pottery Operatives United States Potters Association

Young Ladies Wanted at Lewis Jones Knitting Co

Job notice seeks young women to operate sewing machines at Lewis Jones Knitting Co. Paid training offered while learning the craft.

Lewis Jones Knitting CO

New York Bars Jack Johnson From State Boxing Licenses

The New York State Boxing Commission adopted a rule setting 38 as the age limit for boxers to receive licenses. The rule bars former heavyweight champion Jack Johnson, who is 48 years old, from competing in New York.

New York State Boxing Commission New York State Jack Johnson

Gor. Va. Picnic and Tournament Saturday August 27 1921

Local event in Gor. Va features a one day picnic and competitive tournament. Organizers promote games, food stalls, and community fellowship with games for all ages and prizes for top performers.

M. W. Ofa Gor. Va

Legionaires Off to Visit French Front

More than 250 American Legion members sail on the George Washington to visit World War I battlefields in France. The party includes Major Rossel from Shenandoah Academy and officers from the United States Army, with plans to attend ceremonies in Paris Verdun and Flirey and to meet French officials, including President Briand, as they honor wartime allies and Joan of Arc statue dedications.

American Rossel New Winchester Legionnaires Cman Legion Party John Cher Pepres Rades Miller Indaia Briand Paris Marshal Fook Flirey Henry T. Allen Cobleme Blolg Joan de Arc Joan of Arc York City Verdun

Empire Tonight and Tomorrow at the Big Program

The page advertises a big program empire tonight and tomorrow with film offerings. A back-page note promises varied pictures including a comedy with Snub Pollard and a Pathé feature The Blood Bat, with showings at 6 30 and 8 45 and ticket prices 10 15 and 26 rents including tax.

Niels Big Pathe

Apples Wanted for Coming Season at 15 Rouss Avenue

An advertisement seeks apples for the upcoming season. Listings request Golden apples carat or 141-1 from any town. Managed by Mr Sprint and represented by Ashby data. Contact via motel phone in market.

Ofsted Rouss Avenue Sprint Ashby Data

Firemen Meeting and Convention Discussion Friday

Regular meeting of the Rouss firemen held Friday night at eight referenced as State Firemen’s convention trip to be discussed. Secretary C Douglas Brown signs off. Card of thanks from William T. Barr expresses gratitude for support at the primaries. Also small notices for job and help wanted.

Regilar Sth Douglas Brown Rhanks William T. Barr

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gran Ernest Eek Skuis Capon MR. WI Messrs J. B. Violet Fred. L. Grim Chapman's Amherst St Mrs Riggs Ettins Pati Dalphia THE Scouts Boy Scouts of America Camp Cornwell Japan Edward Giles William B. Wagner North Braddock Street William Pp. Lawler Lowell Mass J. Harry Spencer Baltimore Edward J. Vilwig North Market Street Mr. Williams Handley Board Samson Tractors the Associated Press Legionaires Major Rossel ROUSS Schumacher- Bisrye Albin Tel Fairtex
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