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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1921
Page
1
The John Robinson Circus arrives by train in Winchester with 52 colorful cars and 14 tents. A grand street parade leads to a matinee featuring the Nelson Family act, elephants, seals, and aerialists as townsfolk enjoy one of the season’s largest crowds.
The Charley Rouss Fire Company reports transportation arrangements for its Lexington Va trip for the Virginia State Firemen’s Association annual convention. Elected officials include Mayor W. Glass as representative vice president and delegates Walter Huntsberry John Seal Jr Oscar Lewis and William Atkins with alternates Grim Brown Orndorff and Reed. Additional plans set delegates to the Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association in Martinsburg W Va this month with J Howard Cather Harry Stouffer and William Aikins attending.
Mil and Mrs G O Miller and a party of relatives and friends plan an early morning departure for Hooks Mill area Hamp shire county West Virginia for their annual fishing trip. The group includes Louise Cooper Lucille Lynn Mary Miller William Miller Charles Miller Helen Waters of Washington and Harry R Henning of Baltimore. They will stay at the home of Edgar Arnold near the river.
Mr. W. L. Ramsey of Martinsburg West Virginia joins P Neidemeyer and Company in Winchester as an active member bringing broad furniture trade experience to the firm and the local market.
The Baltimore and Ohio excursion train from Baltimore and Washington arrived in this city with 527 passengers on Sunday. The run to Harpers Ferry and Winchester drew many former residents and relatives, delaying the 11:45 a.m. schedule by about half an hour before the 6 p.m. return trip.
Winchester Orchard Supply advertises genuine Clark bushel baskets with round rim covers in stock for immediate delivery. Pyrex Bluestone Bordeaux and Lead Arsenate offered in any quantity at reduced prices.
William Henry reports Basil N Henry, connected with the Dominion Newspaper Company in Morgantown West Virginia, has fallen seriously ill after a sudden onset. He suffers from a rheumatic like condition causing intense pain and immobility, with slight improvement observed yesterday.
Funeral services held for William Catlett aged about 50 at Wesley Chapel near Gainesboro following several weeks illness. Survived by widow formerly Miss Bennett, four daughters Ella Ada Hilda Thurman Moore Catlett, father Frank Catlett, four brothers Jefferson Edward Sherman Oscar Catlett, two sisters Sarah Rainer and Mrs Harvey Steele.
Six Auburn inmates and 30 more were placed in isolation after a yard fight sparked by a Saturday baseball game dispute. The clash involved members of the Mutal Welfare League team and sympathizers using bats and sticks, with guards using revolvers and clubs to separate rival groups in the prison yard.
For sale hundreds of first class young stock ewes from Highland stock. They develop well when moved to limestone pasture. Viewable within a 30 minute drive from Winchester at Charles L. Bakers. Phone 3114 Rumsey Smith Hanging Rock West Virginia.
Train 52 of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad from Strasburg Junction arrived at 8 32 am to a mass of circus fans from southern Frederick county. Cars were packed with passengers standing in vestibules and on platforms, with many filling baggage and express cars. Only two engines powered a heavily loaded outfit, while federal law blocked use of the mail car.
Rt Rev. Charles Edward McDonnell head of the Brooklyn Catholic diocese dies at 67 in the Can Pan of the Sister of St. Joseph Brentwood Aug 8. Local church leaders mourn the longtime figure who led the diocese through decades of change.
Official returns from the Democratic gubernatorial primary in the Seventh District show Trinkle with 5 264 votes to Tucker 4 163, a 1 111 edge. Gunn tops Gilpin 4 156 to 2 764 and 1 614 for West, a 1 392 plurality. Rappahannock vote uncertain but Tucker carried it by 148 and Gilpin by 28.
Carload from Georgia features giant watermelons and Maryland cantaloupes. Finest flavor arrives in Winchester this season. Now unloading at C.V.R.R. Depot. Sam Haines, Bell Phone 476. August 2 notice.
William Beverley manager of Winchester Cold Storage Company travels to Cincinnati to attend an industry convention with plans to secure apples from Oregon and Washington for storage in transit under new Interstate Commerce Commission privileges at Winchester plant.
The Mayflower, carrying President Harding and his party from New Hampshire, was reported 70 miles southeast of Cape Henlopen, Delaware Bay, at 7 this morning as it returned to this port. A help wanted ad follows: Lady wanted for store work bookkeeping selling and collecting. Address S. B. care Of Star office.
Notice for a lawn party hosted by Chapter No. 1 M. E. Church South at 340 National Ave on Tuesday night. Every one invited.
Mr Robert L Gray Jr of the United States consular service has moved from Lugerne Switzerland to Germany and is now in Berlin Relatives report he did not say if he will stay in Germany but may be assigned to a post there when U S resumes diplomatic relations He previously served as American consul at Hanover during World War I.
Washington Aug 8 The House adjourned after a five minute session out of respect for the late Representative Rovera James of Virginia who died Saturday at his Danville home.
In East London 500 unemployed workers frustrated by failure to get timber yard jobs attacked the premises of a yard advertising 50 men. They broke in and set fire to timber valued at 1,000,000 pounds. fire brigade arrived as mounted police cleared a path through the crowd.
A community yard party is set for August 16 at Cram's Memorial Church to raise funds for Salpeit Church. Organizers urge attendance and donations to support church programs.
Washington August 8 Immigrants in excess of July and August quotas at various ports will be admitted under personal and charged in the year's total. Commissioner General Husband of the immigration bureau announced today after a conference with ship line representatives.
Community yard party announced for Rownd Hill School House to benefit the Methodist parsonage. Fundraising event name Belope4t appears in fragmentary form.
The Golden Company seeks Grillet Golden and Calfil Bell apples for the upcoming season. Office at 18 Rouss avenue managed by Mr. Ashby Sprint invites sellers or visits via phone 141-1. Also purchasing other varieties.
Paris reports the British government will release John J. McKeown the last imprisoned member of the Irish Republican Parliament. Fourteen Sinn Fein MPs released from Ballyminiar camp also depart. A message from the Irish Republican cabinet was delivered to Mr Lloyd George in Paris.
The Community Yard Party Committee expresses hearty thanks to all who contributed to its success. Signed by Mrs. W. C. Crim secretary and Mrs. E. B. Smoke treasurer Grimes, Va. August 6, 1921.
The Richmond Times Dispatch reports West has widened his lead over rival Gunn as returns come in. Counts show West leading by about 6,242 votes with incomplete tallies, including county results from Pri Ward and Madison, while official canvass awaits state board verification.
Metro presents May Allison in the photo drama Big Game at the Empire. The star’s latest film draws crowds with seat gripping scenes and popular pricing at 10 15 and 26 cents. Keep cool and comfortable at your theater.
Samson tractors equipped with magneto circulating water pump air washer priced at 665.00 with extras including fenders belt pulley brake and more at 775.02. Centered in Winchester with Orchard’s Supply Co at 301 N Market St phone 313 urging performance and record in Frederick County.
Chapman s Auto Sales lists tractors available for rent and delivery at 660 dollars. The notice mentions a finished house for rent from October 1 with an address and contact details.
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