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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1919
Page
1
AP reports heavy early trading on the New York Stock Exchange with about half a million shares changing hands in the first hour. Gains among leaders like United States Steel faltered later while rubber rose. equipment and shipping fell further.
Reserve cold storage space with guaranteed low rates and free fire insurance. Manager C. R. McCann invites stores to secure storage at Winchester.
A 146 acre farm half timbered will be sold at noon tomorrow in front of the Court House. The sale announces a parcel with substantial timber value and land suitable for development.
An editorial denounces railroad workers demands including government purchase of railroads, worker management, and share ownership. It argues government operation is inefficient, warns of bond burdens and higher rates, and says labor demands threaten national prosperity and must be rejected. It emphasizes that public producers and consumers have rights over any public utility.
Winchester bootblacks learned police plans to close shops on Sunday over selling pop and cigarettes would be relaxed. Commonwealth Attorney James P. Reardon let them open for shoe shines and newspapers, with strict penalties if bottles gum or nuts were handed out on Sunday.
A local notice discusses a proposal from Councilman H. H. Hable and the City Council opposing a large increase in Chespeake and Potomac Telephone rates. The plan would raise rentals by about fifty percent and add 10 to 15 percent per message for calls between Frederick and Clarke counties, risking higher costs for Winchester residents and rural areas. The note urges careful investigation and strong legal representation for taxpayers.
The National Fruit Products Company invites Frederick county growers and investors to subscribe to 7 percent cumulative preferred stock. Proceeds fund expanding the local vinegar plant and equipment for a Martinsburg West Virginia plant. Local holders say dividends are prompt and regular. details through R Bryarty & Bro or Hansbrough & Cartersse catia.
Federated Craftsmen ordered back to work pending adjustment of the wage dispute. Reports say some 80,000 idle men may return as Wilson urges an end to unrest. Hines waits for union action before enforcing his orders. Brooklyn and Chicago events illustrate nationwide disruption.
Winchester expected to receive a carload of sugar within days and possibly other army surplus foods if authorities act promptly. Congressman's Harrison message says the sugar is on its way and the Chamber of Commerce led by Dr. B H McGuire is coordinating the effort to offer it to the public at cost.
Ad mentions a PACKARD MOTOR CAR display at Berryville Horse Show and advertises sales of farm property near Riverton including a house stable buildings and an apple orchard. Contains prices and contact Mrs. Fred R. Jackson in Front Royal Virginia with sale details and a chocolate covered cherries promo.
Apple stowers offer 150000 stock for next year to expand cold storage and grant irrevocable storage space options. Subscriptions total 152000 by August 6, open until August 16 with pro rata allocations for over subscriptions. Only fruit growers eligible to join this mutual association led by Byrd Thwaits and Robinson.
Apples damsons pears peaches plums are being bought at top market cash prices at the packing house Grain Elevator Cumberland Valley Depot Winchester. Call 476 after six p m 419. Also buying at White Post Depot. Representative Mr David Reardon. Orchards of winter fruit for sale call or visit. Come to J D Marker's sale for shoats and butcher hogs.
The Clarke County Horse and Colt Show Assembly resumes after a two year pause due to infantile paralysis. Winchester visitors arrived as horses began to enter, stalls were prepared, and old timers like Leith recalled San Juan Hill. The event features top hunters and show mares from Ayejehire Farm and Dulaney’s Rom line, with plans for exhibitions and strong entries across the grounds.
A carload of watermelons arrived at Sdim Haine on December 8. The shipment is reported as very fine quality with stock ready for sale.
A local event was held Friday and Saturday night at Mr F W Shenk's lawn in Bartonville Virginia. The notice mentions a law party with unclear details and a date range around the weekend.
The Rev Charles D Shaffer of Thi rd will preach at Centenary Church Sunday with morning at 11 o clock and evening at 8 30. open air service followed by hymn singing and sermon remarks. Local ads note Hog Feed products at Alebin s Piccadilly St with auto delivery.
An old fashioned party for veterans and service members at Friends’ lot in Washington and Piccadilly on Saturday night August 9 at 8 30 under War Community Service auspices. Also notice of J D Marker's stock steer sale at 7 to 1 p m.
A marriage license was issued in Hagerstown Maryland yesterday to George Giffin of Gore and Nina Fane ons in this county.
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