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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1920
Page
1
The Frederick Maryland Common Council debated sewerage from the Virginia Woolen plant and a Norton Bird and Whitman report. Officers discussed crime, traffic, jail improvements, and a $15 000 borrowing ordinance while approving licenses and budget items.
Emilio de Gogorza, famed baritone, says he would not trade his Bath Maine home for any in New York City. He criticizes Manhattan as necessary for artists, preferring a quiet rural setting with family, friends, and a nearby accompanist. He plans a recital at the Empire Theatre on December 28 with tickets selling through the Chamber of Commerce office.
The ad promotes Fancy Box apples including Staymons Winesaps King David Sweet Paradise Jonathan Albemarle Belle Fleur Rome Beauty Grimes Golden York Imperial and selected pears with barrels of the same varieties. It urges early orders to ensure delivery and provides a phone contact 419 Iptf.
A three day sale features a special lot of sample furs showcased in Joliffe and Joliffe's window. Shop hours and pricing are listed as part of the promotion.
Advertisement seeks a energetic salesman and business man to acquire a 50 percent stake in a Ford Tractor and Farm Implement business. Clarifies this is not for Ford cars or trucks, but for trestor and farm implements. Requires $5,000 cash capital. Apply Chapman’s Auto Sales Co.
Sealed fundraising notices promote Christmas Seals to aid tuberculosis prevention. Field reports urge readers to purchase seals to support public health campaigns and vaccination efforts during the season.
Carver and McVicar advertise a fine line of Christmas goods at their Mexican Shop located at 130 S Market St. They also promote best grade agricultural lime in bulk at a reduced price for a limited time, urging customers to call John W Rosenberger at Quality Building Material for details and phone contact 72.
Notice on back page highlights an advertisement with an ip 7 room house in good condition and adjoining lot. Property in a section is listed with reduced price 2800. Sold by G Clarence Miller with an August notice reference.
The Greek government sent a note to former King Constantine demanding immediate abdication in favor of the crown prince. Athens later reported that Constantine’s return to Greece this week seems abandoned as the government keeps a wait and see policy amid British pressure.
American Legion officers announce War Department Insurance Bureau policy effective January 1 1921 requires a full medical exam for reinstatement of war risk policies. Previously ex servicemen could be reinstated regardless of health. The change aims to curb conversions and emphasize government insurance as economical.
In New York on December 8 the Associated Press reports increasing confusion in dealings as rails rise while coalers, oils, motors, steels, and specialties pull back. Norfolk and Western gains 3 percent as heaviness spreads by noon. call money opens at 7 percent with rates steady.
London reports the British government is debating asking the United States to officially note Éamon de Valera's anti-British activities in America. Andrew Bonar Law stated this in the House of Commons amid questions on Anglo-American friendship. Also a sale notice lists fresh cows at John Harmer's sale on December 11 and household goods.
Six ladies are wanted to canvass for $2.50 per day no experience needed. Apply morning 9 a m to Mr Larman at Seal's Music Store. Attend Friendship Dance Friday night public invited ladies 26c gentlemen $1.00 Strand Theater adjpptf. 4 WANTED six room house or small apartment Strand Theater iptf
Market note from A P Beck seeks a few good York cars. The ad requests prompt contact before transport and mentions buying at market terms. No locations beyond New York implied.
Johnston's jewelry highlighted by Showalter and Grove as a trusted source for diamonds priced below competing retailers. Advertising copy emphasizes quality and value to attract shoppers.
Mickey Shannon a heavyweight boxer died after a sixth round knockout in Jersey City. He suffered internal skull hemorrhages and never regained consciousness. Opponent Al Roberts was arraigned on a charges and posted bonds. Shannon, a former Staunton Military Academy pupil, was 10th bout of note and hailed from Eckhart Maryland with ties to Carnegie Steel Pittsburgh.
Three town residents B. M. Russell Lavan Bailey and Thomas F. Bailey former Chamber of Commerce secretary are summoned to appear in police court for exceeding the ten mile per hour speed limit. Two were summoned by Motorcycle Policeman c. Co. Clark and one by Policeman Armel.
The funeral for Miss Fannie R. Wolfe who died yesterday will be held at 2 PM tomorrow from her West Piccadilly Street home. Reverend A A Kelly of Grace Luthern Church will officiate and burial will be in Mount Bron Cemetery. Pallbearers are Dr A D Henkel Fred Boyd William C Miller William Rea Miller Godfrey Miller and Robert B Beil. Trys box of Johnston's Miet-Brade candies at Showalter Grove's.
Charity message urges Christmas Seals for those in need while a drill notice requires all members to report Friday night December 10 at Friendship Hall for Browning auto rifle instruction with strict no excuses policy. Also notes John Harmer milkers sale and Mrs Ellsworth Boxwell visit and recovery, plus a classifieds line seeking a stenographer and typist.
The article notes President Wilson urging support for a Christmas sale to fund tuberculosis prevention. Dr. Charles J. Hatfield leads the National Tuberculosis Association campaign, aiming to educate the public and combat the disease which claims many lives annually. The adopted emblem is the double barred cross, symbolizing the fight against TB.
Sammie Nichols received a thirty day pendency on vagrancy charges after arrest on State roads. Officer Massie reported Nichols habitual loafing and refusal to work. He promised to secure a permanent job within 43 hours and was released. police anticipate handling more loafers in court.
The Salvation Army led by Ensign Leigh and Woodall invites townspeople to a church evening at the Court House tonight at 8 o clock. Mayor Glass Presbyterian and Braddee Church leaders will attend to promote Christmas seal sales aiding tuberculosis prevention. Leigh Cadet will entertain with familiar songs and the audience will enjoy selections.
New York markets show sugar prices slipping to 3 per pound, the lowest level of the season, as trade continues to weaken.
An A A regular monthly meeting is set for Thursday evening at the club in the main hall. Attendees will discuss upcoming business and community matters in a formal gathering.
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