Fined after near riot at wedding celebration
Katharine Walters and her county marriage license couple joined by a crowd of youths on the southern turnpike staged a noisy celebration. They battered property at Mr. Rogers home, invaded the room of the newlyweds, and Maynard Kendall faced a police court charge with George Lil. Magistrate Worsley imposed fines of five dollars and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katharine E. Walters
City
Ing
Ywn
Fede Turnpike
Rtg
Rogers
Maynard Kendall
En” Kendall
George Lilto
Worsley
Cooler first part of week described by AP
Weather predictions for the week starting Monday call for considerable cloudiness and occasional showers in the North and Middle Atlantic States with cooler early days and moderate temperatures later. The Miller Lumber Company has bought timber tracts in Berkeley and Jefferson counties West Virginia and Clarke County Virginia with operations to begin soon. Rye sought next week by H Beckley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Aus
North
Middle Atlantic
Miller Lumber Company
Berkeley
Jefferson
W. Va
Brown Lefever
Nha
Overy Farm
Bunker Hill
Berry
Clarke County
Carestian Church Sunday Services
Sunday school at 9 45. Lesson on Paul in Teonium and Lys the day. Worship at 11. Dr Walters of Richmond Christian Church will speak. Evening service at 7 30 with True Temperance to Life followed by closing prayer. C A McDaniel Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
Paul
Teonium
Lysthe
Nemeing
Walters
Richmond Christian Church
Priof
C. A. McDaniel
Pastom
Winchester Eye Examinations Then Glasses by Optometrist
Optometrist wm. Kline offers eye examinations using newer methods at Hotel Evans on Tuesday and Wednesday August 23 and 24. Special glasses made to order available during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Kline
Winchester
Evans
Last Confederate Congress Member John M Martin Dies
Colonel John Marshall Martin, believed last survivor of the Confederate States Congress, died at his Otala Florida home after several months illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Marshall Martin
Congress of the Confederate States of America
Otala
Fla
Miss Graham in Town Visits Friends
Miss Evy Tucker Graham daughter of the late Rev. Dr. James R. Graham longtime presbyterian pastor in Winchester is visiting friends. She now resides in New York with her brother in law Dr. J Randolph Graham and Mrs. Graham formerly Miss Belle Ward of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evy Tucker Graham
James R. Graham
Presbyterian Church
Winchester
Miss Graham
New Her
York
Bret Law
J. Randolph Graham
Belle K. Ward
Fourth bounty barn burns near Welltown in farm of Mrs Cochran
A fourth barn blaze in ten days struck the Hiram Cochran farm near Welltown north of Winchester last night. The cause is undetermined with early theories of spontaneous hay combustion discounted. Loss around 3000 dollars includes wheat hay fodder machinery and a threshing machine owned by Robert Schultz. The Friendship Fire Company fought the blaze but water was scarce at an old well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Cochran
Welltown
Winchester
Robert Schultz
Cochran
Friendship Fire Company
Judge Carson A Visitors Here In Winchester
Judge A C Carson and Mrs Carson with daughters Susan and Caroline arrived in Winchester for a several week stay. They traveled by auto from Flushing New York noting fine road conditions. Carson once served as associate justice on the Philippine Supreme Court and now heads a New York law firm with Nicoll. He formerly lived at Riverton and is a Virginia UVA graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Carson
Manila
Carson & Nicoll
New York
Winchester
Riverton
Warren
County
University of Virginia
Philip ‘Pines
Flushing
Long Island
William E. Carson
Fresh Arrival Giant Watermelons and Canteloupes
Carload of Georgia Giant Watermelons and Maryland cantaloupes arrived in Winchester this season. Finest flavored produce now unloading at C.V.R.R. Depot. Sam Haines sells by Bell Phone 476. Depot location: Bell Phone 476.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Maryland
Winchester
Sam Haines
Bell Phone
C.V.R.R. Depot
Empire Theatre announces next season program and stars
Management unveils fall schedule with Carnival and Dream Street as top films. Stage lineup includes Bringing Up Father and Matt and Jeff in New York and Chinatown settings, plus Shubert shows, Madge Kennedy and Gilda Varasi appearances, and Fritz Leiber before Christmas. Empire promises new releases from First National, Famous Players, Metro, and United Artists, with a focus on modern productions and exclusive screenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley Knoles
Matheson Lang
Venice
Italy
United Artists Corporation
D. W. Grimt
Empire Theatre
Gus Hill
Father
Wall Street
Matt
Jeff
Chinatown
New York City
Shubert
Madge Kennedy
Broadway
Astor Theatre
Gilda Varesi
New York
Fulton Theater
Madame
Cecil Lean
Cleo Mayfield
All Winchester
Fritz Leiber
Empire Stars
Empire
Moving Picture
Winchester
First National Pictures
Famous Players
Paramount
Metro Pictures Corporation
Select Pictures
Realart Pictures
Alice Joyce
Vitagraphystars
William S. Hart
Wallace Reid
Douglas MacLean
Gloria Swangon
Richard Barthelmess
Barrymore Brothers
Wallace R. Cutter
Visitors Beat Local Legion in Romney Baseball Clash
Romney players returned to their hometown after a 5 to 3 defeat at the hands of a local Legion team. An ex governor led the Romney rooters until summoned to Washington. Several errors by locals contrasted with a clean fielding performance by the visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rompey
CW. Va
Legion
Romney
Thei
John 4
BIDS WANTED Ice Cream for Rock Enon Springs
Bids are solicited to furnish and deliver 100 gallons of ice cream for the Friendship picnic at Rock Enon Springs on September 5. Address W. E. Jones at Jones Meat Market for details and submission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Enon Springs
W. E. Jones
Jones Meat Market
Yard Party Benefit at Crum's Memorial Church
September 16 event at Crum's Memorial Church benefits the church. Activities run from 8 to 1 and 7 to tbd. Proceeds support church programs with community participation expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crum’s Memorial Church
Benefit Church
Vodvil Empire Tonight at Same Prices
Six famous Hawaiian players and singers from Honolulu perform tonight with similar pricing, offering hour long acts of music on native instruments. Harold Lloyd and Frank Keenan appear tonight and Madge Kennedy performs Monday night for an ongoing series of entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
the Empire
Harold Lloyd
Frank Keenan
Madge Kennedy
Balloon Ascension Promises Prize Coupons At Elks Club
Balloon ascent at the Elks Club building on Wednesday August 17 at 6 45 P M attaches a coupon to each of five balloons. The coupon, found and presented at Showalter and Groves, redeems an excursion ticket to Rock Enon on August 11. Also notes a furnished house for rent at 226 Amherst Street starting October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks’ Club
Showalter and Groves
Rock Enon
Eye openers on B and O Diners introduce demi tasse coffee
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers a demi tasse of coffee served with breakfast on some dining cars. Travelers and especially morning riders reportedly welcome the small coffee treat as a pleasant start to the day. The feature has begun on a few through trains and may expand to additional services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Davie Railroad Company
Thanmy
Baltimore and Ohio Company
Royal Fetes For Buddies During Legion Meet
Delegates from 102 posts of the American Legion will attend the Virginia state convention in Norfolk September 1 to 3 and stay through Labor Day. Local Post No 36 coordinates with chambers and clubs as city funds 2500 for expenses. A full program includes a Monticello ballroom opening, naval base visit, Nip and N steamers, Ocean View Park finale, and weekend stays at Ocean View.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Norfolk
American Legion
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary
Kiwanis
Civitan
Monticello
Reveile
R. T. Barton
Winchester
Naval Base
Capes
Ocean View Park
Ocean View
Wardensville Camp Meeting Excursion Planned
A large turnout is expected as about 5000 people travel to Wardensville for the annual West Virginia camp meeting. The site features a modern, electrically lit tabernacle and a village grove with ministers from afar. The Winchester and Western Railroad will run an excursion from 7 30 a m to 4 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wardensville
West Virginia
Tabernacle
Winchester
R. R
W. VA
Inter-Mountain Construction Company
Winchester and
Hill Crest
Chambersville Ee
McGuire
Hogue Creek Indian Hollow
Gainesboro
Back Creek
Midway
Shiloh
Nero
George Farmers
Capon Springs
Éune Intermont
Euree
Wardensville Camp Ground
D. H. Sencindiver
Genral Mangaer
Apple Baskets and Rims Offered for Immediate Delivery
Winchester Orchard Supply Co advertises genuine Clark bushet baskets with round rim covers, with or without caps, in stock for immediate delivery. Available in Pyrox, Bluestone, Bordeaux and Lead Arsenate with any quantity at reduced prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Winchester Orchard Sup. CO
Funeral notice for Manly Payne ordered for Aug 14 1921
All men are ordered to their company barracks on Sunday August 14 1921 at 11 45 to take part in the funeral of Manly Payne of old Company by order GEO H GRIMM Capt Com Per E Brengle 1st Sgt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manly Payne
Old Company
Geo. H. Grimm
E.“ E. Brengle
Red Bud Sunday School Thanks Public for Support
The Red Bud Sunday school extends gratitude to the community for attendance and generous gifts aiding church repairs. The note commends public spirit and hospitality shown during the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Bud
Alfalfa Seed Grade Notice from Winchester Seed Co
Advertisement for Kansas grown non irrigated alfalfa of very high grade. Seed offer by Winchester Seed Co dated 8 19 19 121.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Winchester Seed CO
Council Fails to Obtain Quorum in August Session
The Common Council could not muster a quorum for the August meeting last night. President Glaize and four members attended while several others were out of town or absent. Northern Virginia Power Company representatives were present to discuss a new electric light proposal, but no meeting occurred and details remained undisclosed. An informal session was held until about 9 o'clock, with plans to try again next Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glaize
Messrs
Baetjer
Henry
MéVicar
Baker
Hardy
Grim
Anderson
Rosenberger
Knight
Page
Sale
Northern Virginia Power Company
R. Gray Williams
Messrs. Pooler
Moler
Shirley Carter
Washington coffin handle shown in Charles Town exhibit
The brass handle from George Washington's coffin, once buried at Mount Vernon, was displayed by Mr Wash Hooff. Presented to his father Maj James Lawrence W Hooff by Bushrod W Herbert, a Washington descendant. Herbert witnessed the 1831 transfer of Washington’s remains to the Mount Vernon vault. A certificate accompanies the relic in a plush case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Town
Wash Hooff
George Washington
Mount Vernon
Hooff
James Lawrence W Hooff
Bushrod
W. Herbert
Washington
Prospect Hill
Charlies Town
Herbert
Fire Rages Through Polish City of Pinsk
Cable reports from New York say a blaze that began Wednesday wiped out the city center of Pinsk and threatens total destruction. Five or six American kitchens were reported destroyed in the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fite Tae
Pinsk
Polat
Ireland Offered Dominion Status
Official confirmation that Britain offered Ireland dominion status came with a public letter from Premier Smuts disclosed at Premier Lloyd George's residence before Smuts departed for South Africa. The document signals a potential constitutional change for Ireland amid wartime governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Ireland
Memorial fund grows for Dr Miller Memorial
The Winchester community raises funds for a memorial to Dr Godfrey Miller. Letters from supporters across the country send checks from 5 to 26 dollars. Prominent donors include Verona Daws, Harry Kanedis, and James Russell, with Mrs C L Bowly leading the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wincheston
Frey L. Miller
C. L. Bowly
F&f
Star
Newport News
Winchester
Eretta
Godfrey Miller
Allen
Newton
Fred. Boyd
Fred
Harry
Dr. Miller
James I Russell
Come On Along Elks Jazz Picnic at Rock Enon
A large Elks Jazz Orchestra picnic is planned at Rock Enon on Friday August 19. Activities include baseball boxing wrestling running races roast barbecue and variety amusements with no speaking required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Elks’ Jazz
Rock Enon
Elks
Jazz Orch
Stock for Sale by George H. Eagle
Due to barn fire I must discontinue the mile business and sell my entire herd. Includes Sharpless stock, home grown steers, heifers, and bulls. First choice for early buyers. no reasonable offer refused. December listing 1p-3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commie
George
H. Eagle
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