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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1921
Page
1
The United States and Britain agree to share losses from the ZR-2 disaster. US paid 1.5 million of a 2 million contract. Britain will return 500 thousand. Salvage teams lift the wreck while inquiry into the crash begins in London. Americans aboard the airship display resolve despite the disaster.
Public sale announced for Wednesday August 31 at 10 a m at 210 Water Street Fine. Antique furniture porch furniture good bugs old china and attractive pictures. One large very fine old engraving. Terms cash.
The Hull district naval intelligence officer reports the ZR-2 airship accident as described by a Mali dispatch. He says a misty dawn gave way to a clear view at about 1,000 feet before a sudden blast split the vessel and most of the crew were blown apart with bodies seen in the river.
Harry H. Lynch will open a Berryville office on September 1 and resume practicing law. He studied at the University of Virginia, worked with his father M. M. Lynch in the city, served as a lieutenant in the infantry during the war, and after discharge worked as a claim examiner for the Bureau of War Risk Insurance in Washington.
Pastor Rev George W Stover denied rumors that the United Brethren Church project halted for high material prices. He said delays arise from unfinished architect plans, with bids to follow once completed. Contractors raised effort and costs were considered, with plan changes expected to save money, including a cement composition resembling Indiana limestone.
Former vice chancellor and finance minister Mathias Erzberger was shot dead near Ossenburg Baden while with his family. He suffered twelve bullet wounds. Deputy Diez was wounded as two youths opened fire after Erzberger and Diet had separated.
The advance guard of about 9 000 miners marching from Marmet to Mingo county to protest Governor Morgan's martial law was halted near Madison by leaders Keeney and Mooney. Troops and volunteers prepared for possible federal action as officials weighed options.
The Hable brothers Fred H and Herman H confirmed they received the deed for the Charles Brown heirs parcel on North Main Street just south of the Hotel Evans and Knott properties. The 34 foot by 190 foot lot fronts Main Street and runs to Piccadilly Street, with old Masonic associations noted. Plans for the site are undecided though hotel, trust company and theater possibilities are mentioned, with banking house construction planned on the corner after Buckley’s lease ends.
Labor Day week in Shepherdstown West Virginia features five big days from Sept 5 to 9 1921. A $5000 high class circus and vaudeville program includes merry-go-round ferris wheel whip dancing and premiums totaling $4000. Daily balloon ascensions and two daily concerts by Farson's Celebrated Band of Baltimore add to the attractions for ages 12 19 26 and others.
Lieutenant Commander Richard Evelyn Byrd Jr. was named navigation officer for the ZR-2 voyage to America and was not aboard when the dirigible crashed near Hull England. Messages from Byrd to his mother and relatives confirmed his safety.
Rumsey Smith of Hanging Rock West Virginia lists for sale good young stock ewes. He will be at Charles L Baker's on Friday August 26 with 100 head or more, five miles from Winchester near Chambersville. Phone 3114. For rent two large rooms over Hable's Store Main Street entrance suitable for office or shop.
Help wanted notice for a girl to perform light housekeeping at 224 North Main Street Ip Ce.
Special Cable Dispatch from London notes three Washington D C officers including Lieut Commander Richard Byrd Jr could not join the ZR-2 trial flight because of trains delays and duties. Byrd remained in Washington on naval business and arrived too late. Maj P E Van Nostrand and Lieut C A Tinker were unavailable for various reasons.
Reports from the Chamber of Commerce indicate record attendance and thrilling events for the Winchester fair opening on Tuesday September 20. Races include a standing start dash one mile course and an obstacle race with prizes worth 200 dollars and a magnificent cup.
A Maurice Tourer production with Tops Hampton presents a light and shadow filled story of pursuit featuring June Walker as the heroine and Robert Harrison in the leading role. The release promises amiable villains and a blend of romance and intrigue set between Paris and New York.
Ten pieces in a complete orchestra tomorrow with the big feature and the two swell comedies. Come and enjoy some good lively music. Miss McCauley, pianist.
Eighteen cars received last week all gone by Saturday. Eighteen here now will be gone before next Saturday. Fifty extra cars are being shipped to catch up with orders already placed. Place your order immediately to get a car promptly. Sold on very easy terms. io Chapman’s Auto Sales. WANTED to rent a house by Sept. 256. Address B. H., care Star office.
American Legion match scheduled Saturday in Martinsburg West Virginia features teams Equity and Martinsburg with play time set early morning. Local coverage notes two clubs facing off in a regional baseball event at a neutral or shared venue.
Tonight Whitacre's Jazz Orchestra headlines Rosemont Park. Tomorrow August 27 hosts a Maryland Woodmen of the World picnic open to all. Monday August 29 Reed's Imperial Colored Orchestra returns with dancing 8:30 to 10. Exi g. August 30 Great Ps Garden Orchestra. big elimination dance with prizes, dancing 8:30 to 1.
Classified snippet lists rental notices including a finished house at 226 Amherst and another house for rent starting Oct 1. It also mentions orchard supplies and basket stock advertising from Winchester Orchard Supply.
The Handley Schools announce the 1921 22 session starts in September. Parents are asked to ensure pupils present vaccination records for contagious diseases. New pupils may register at Kerr Building each morning from 6 to 9, with no further registrations after August 27.
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