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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1921
Page
1
City Council votes 9 to 3 to appoint a police magistrate as reported by the mayor. The decision follows a council meeting where discussions focused on law and order procedures and local governance.
The December council session elected L R Dettra former Valley Turnpike superintendent as City Manager succeeding Thomas Trier. Trier became Assistant City Manager and William Wood Glass was named Police Magistrate. The meeting covered treasurer reports, licensing figures, and debt reduction steps with note on chlorination plant repairs and church land sale discussion.
An advertisement notes Pure Fruit Jellies jams preserves and canned California fruits offered at back to normal prices. It also promotes Ramseburg Auto Supply Co with a 90c gallon alcohol for radiator protection.
A 68 acre farm once owned by Fred Carver will be sold in front of the Court House next Saturday. The property lies about five miles east of Winchester and is described as a very desirable home. Sale details appear on the bills.
Ip Seal Music Store advertises ready supply of talking machines on easy terms and invites customers to visit before buying.
The Western New York apple district along Lake Ontario is highly fertile and varied. Growers diversify into peaches pears plums grapes and vegetables to secure markets and reduce shipping needs. Grapes now fetch a record $150 per ton, underscoring the case for diversification. Continued on page 2.
Bernard F. Groves announces purchase of Claud M. Showalter's stake in Showalter & Groves and will run the business under the old name Har ry Holtzman will join as pharmacist replacing Showalter all debts should be settled with Groves and patrons are asked to continue their support.
Rudolph Valentino calls his Saharan Sheik role the best of his screen career in The Sheik. Agnes Ayres lauds her English heroine. The Paramount photoplay, based on the famous novel, opens at the Empire Theatre tonight for two days with grand, romantic scenes and panoramic desert drama.
Special Xmas sale advertised Dennison's colored crepe paper at 15 cents per package. Baker's New Drug Store is referenced with a dealer code G-1p-2t deeds in the notice.
London reports King George will preside at a Privy Council meeting and call a special Parliament session to consider the Great Britain Ireland agreement creating an Irish Free state. If ratified the bill will be debated in February after a brief adjournment. Dublin notes the Irish Independent's enthusiastic outlook. London also reports a proclamation freeing Irish political prisoners. An advertisement offers one-half price made to order clothing from Virginia Tailoring Co.
The Seals Music Store advertises accepting old pianos in exchange for a new Sonora Talking Machine. Contact by phone or mail for free appraisal and pickup arrangements.
Special notice offers modern high pressure spray outfits on favorable terms to growers facing financial strain. Orders must be placed before January 19 1922 with prices 25 percent below last year and below pre war levels at Win Orchard Supply Co 301 N Market St phone 318.
Used Fords noted as repainted and running well as dealer makes room for winter stock. Short description emphasizes quality and readiness for sale.
A brief notice announces a sale event at Joe Chapman’s Auto Sales with a price tag of 75 dollars. The fragment provides no further details on date, location, or items offered.
A wireless telephone receiving set brings music and news each evening from the outside world. The radio phone receivers sold by WIN Orchard Supply Co are practical and affordable. Details at WIN Orchard Supply Co Phone 313 No. 301 N Market St.
The four powers plan a joint consultation pact for Pacific island interests, not a military alliance. It would replace the Anglo Japanese pact, exclude fortifications and Yap, and avoid China issues. If accepted, the treaty will be sent to the Senate for ratification.
An advertisement from The People's Bargain Store promotes Reed Doll Carriages and Indian scrap baskets as acceptable gifts. The small ad notes the store carries these items and invites shoppers to visit.
Look over our stock before buying at Seals Music Store featuring a large assortment of secondhand organs for immediate purchase.
Prospective shoppers are urged to start early and spread gift purchases over days, avoiding last minute stress. The message promotes buying at H. K. Green & Brother as a solution to Christmas shopping problems.
Households urged to prepare for the holidays with rug washing from Winchester Steam Laundry. Call Bell 28 for service and pickup options.
A vintage ad warns buyers to avoid fake jewelry sales and shop where overhead costs are low. It touts a dollar for a dollar guarantee, a full line of gifts, and emphasizes value, reliability, and a broad selection.
Auction announces December 15 for valuable Metz lots near Winchester with easy access to schools and churches. Advertisement notes location and reference to local amenities. Includes a brief car accessory line about skid chains from Ramsburg Auto Supply Co.
Classified brief notes a second hand floor showcase listed by Call Snapp Foundry with contact phone 219 W. indicating purchase details and availability.
Wonderful ties in Christmas boxes priced at 1.00 appear at Conner's Bargain Store. Mexican Shop showcases a fine line of Christmas goods with eye catching selections.
Harry G. Hillborn 51 former chief machinist at Lewis Jones Knitting in Winchester and musician died at his Lansdowne Maryland home after nine strokes in recent years. Survived by widow Mary and two married daughters Florae and Ivy Dell. son died young. Funeral from Washington avenue Lansdowne to Hampden Baptist Church with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery. Native of Philadelphia, long employed as machinist, later worked in Baltimore and Detroit. Member of Winchester Lodge Knights of Pythias and First Baptist Church. A trombonist with local bands. Lost eyeglasses case note inserted.
Seals Music Store offers seven fine upright mahogany pianos from $150 cash or installment plan. Select your piano now and we will deliver it Christmas Eve.
Handmade fancy articles offered at Miss Hodg son s Millinery Parlors. Listing highlights hats and accessories for sale in a local shop. Includes mention of curated craft items and potential alterations. Shop reads as a small, period style merchant notice in a community paper.
Mrs. Louise Singleton and Family of Lancaster Ohio extend thanks to citizens of Winchester for support during the illness and death of their son and brother George Singleton. Special thanks to Manager Buckley of Hotel Evans Dr Walter Cox Marshall Ba Kdiker manager of Empire Thea ter Captain Geo W Kurtz for assistance.
Pauline Frederick stars in The Mistress of Shenstone a Robertson Cole super special. The Strand will screen the Florence Is Barclay tale of a devoted woman tomorrow as managers Sanderson and Warren bring back the popular feature for a single showing.
Parman Mascoe, a young man from Winchester, drifted across the country chasing tales of gold and a utopian Arc tic wealth. He worked briefly at the Virginia Woolen Company mill in Tacoma, was fed poorly, then suffered an epileptic attack before agreeing to return to the Pacific coast.
Mrs Fred Lemley and Miss Kremer left this morning for Wilmington in response to a message about Paul Kremer a well known young lawyer of this city and son of Luther Kremer of Witchester. He contracted a severe cold that developed into pneumonia with both lungs affected. Another sister Mrs My Kremer has been with him for about a week.
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