24 Dec 1919
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1919
Page
1
General John J. Pershing arrived in Lincoln to visit his family. The return to the University of Nebraska city recalls his early days as a law student and university cadet commander, with local friends hinting at possible Republican presidential bids.
Winchester Va December 23 1919 the board of directors of the Union Tank of Winchester have this day declared a semi annual dividend of three percent payable on and after January 1 1920 All taxes paid by the bank CHAS J SUMMERS Cashier.
The Boy Scouts announce a special Christmas meeting and the regular weekly gathering this Friday at 8 p.m. All associate members are urged to attend. Major B. M. Roszel and Mr. F. E. Clerk will speak. Uniforms encouraged. Scout Commissioner page 4 person 21.
Regular services will be held tomorrow morning at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church to celebrate the Nativity. Rev. Dr. Rollins of the Virginian Theological Seminary will preach and celebrate the holy communion. Music directed by organist Mrs. H Fuller features a full Christmas program with choir soloists and organ selections.
The Winchester Garage Inc invites all to a grand opening on January 2 featuring free dancing and music on two floors. Mrs Richard Griffith leads round dancing on the first floor while Mr Pierce Wathey oversees square dancing on the second. local soloists perform. Free storage is offered from December 28 to January 2.
Advertises highest payment for fat turkeys. Call at the Valley Hotel at Market and Piccadilly Street. Contact J. M. Oates and H. W. Sterlite for pricing and arrangements.
Public notice of a sale Tuesday at 11 o'clock on parcels to suit purchaser. Lap wood from 12 acres adjoining Frank Russell and Myron Parson, located 1 mile from Nain post office. Creditor W. M. Janney signs the notice.
Les Lacy and Arthur Winchester operate a small insurance agency at 40 Rouss Avenue. They offer policies for households and businesses and emphasize personal service and reliable coverage for the community’s needs.
The Commercial and Savings Bank will stay open Wednesday night from 7 to 9 o'clock for customers and the public.
Santa Claus will meet all worthy children at the Elks Home on Christmas night between 6 and 10 pm. An entertainment will be given and each child will be remembered by Santa.
Over forty varieties of pure fresh candies priced at 50 cents per pound offered by the Peoples Bargain Store.
A classified notice from Chapman’s Auto Supply Co on Main Street Bell 45 seeks a second hand safe and offers freed stock on hand or can source items. Massey Bros. is also listed in the ad section.
Xmax Candies presents homemade confections including fancy boxes chocolates bonbons caramels and candy canes with special pricing for schools and Sunday schools. Crystal. Compe Elon Ery: 18 1p fit.
Savings club promotion announced by Shenandoah Valley National Bank inviting customers to join during holiday season. Details are limited in the fragment.
A fragment from a historic ad notes Chapman on Main Street offering automotive springs for all cars. The terse copy mentions a phone line and a sales pitch style placeholder typical of late period classifieds.
Five percent additional charge applies to all 110 state taxes not paid by December 31. City Treasurer T Barr issues the notice.
Hansbrough and Carter Insurance Loans Real Estate advertise 10 acres of fine saw timber totaling about 250000 feet with water convenient for a mill. Cheap to quick buyer based on local listings.
Edith Evelyn Hook of Winchester wed Ernest O'Brian in Martinsburg West Virginia last Saturday at 7 30 p m The Rev Roy Schmucker of the Christian Church Martinsburg officiated After the ceremony the couple traveled to Winchester then Berryville to visit the bride's sister Mrs J M Rutherford They returned to Martinsburg today
Last Friday at Calvin Burns home on North Market Street two fat hogs were butchered and salted. During the night a thief entered and stole the hogs or most of them. Today Burns obtained two search warrants and Officer R. Robert Doran was searching suspected premises.
An ad from Chapman’s Auto Supply Co promotes a product line with a price of $2.00. It warns about injuries and emphasizes safety and availability, urging customers to buy now.
Farmers and Merchants National Bank announces extended hours on Wednesday Christmas Eve from 7 30 p m to 8 30 p m for the convenience of customers and friends. H D Fuller vice president cashier signs the notice.
Dayton offers airless tires promising no punctures or blowouts and no inner tubes. The ad claims such tires are available or can be obtained, with contact at Bell Phone 45.
A plea urges Santa to open savings accounts for every child at National Bank in Winchester Virginia. The ad promotes teaching children to save and features the bank slogan The Bank That Helps You to Save.
S. L. Larew advertises coal unloading and immediate delivery in The Star, urging customers to place orders now and assuring honest handling of goods.
Local drug stores will open 9 a m to 1 p m and close from 1 p m on Thursday December 25 Christ mas Day The list includes Franck Baker and Son Showalter s Drug Store Boyd Drug Co Muller's Drug Store People s Drug Co H R Bryarly and Brothers Winchester Va extend wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Public sale announced for Tuesday December 30 179 at 11 AM featuring 2 horses 20 head cattle 30 head sheep and large hay and grain lots with 20 bbls corn 150 bu buckwheat 400 bu oats 150 bu rye 20 bu potatoes 15 bu apples plus household goods to A L Slonaker Trent Royal Road 5 miles from Winchester. Sale held at Mountain View School House Friday December 26 at 7 50 PM refreshments served public invited to attend.
Chapmans Auto Supply Co on Main Street announces stock tires in popular sizes including non skid 30 x 31 2 priced at 18 dollars each. They claim to have the tires now or can get them with Jan 1 as the date to availability and urge customers not to waste time searching elsewhere. Bell phone 45 24 1p 41.
E W Brubaker pastor schedules worship at Paxton Chapel on Sunday with two services: 3 pm and 7 pm. Reading notes indicate December 28 as the date for the circle’s preaching gatherings.
Sott Little James Harry Filing son of Mr and Mrs H 8 Fling was seriously ill for some time and was reported to be improved today. Also mentions Lacy and Arthur regarding insurance and a Christmas greeting.
A Christmas notice proclaims the bank will be open from 7 to 8 o clock for customers and friends to cash checks make change receive deposits and provide new money or gold for gifts. It promotes the Xmas Savings Club for the year 1920 and includes the motto Where Savings Are Safe.
All guardsmen are notified there is no drill on December 25. Members wishing winter overcoats should leave their measurements with Grover C. Cooper, 2nd Lieutenant.
The Board of Directors of the Peoples Bank of Stephens City Virginia at their regular meeting declared a semi annual dividend of five percent payable to stockholders on January 1. Russell A Shryock cashier.
A Christmas saving club advertises a special department with a window and clerk, offering classes to suit all, polite and efficient service, and liberal treatment. Join now and give a Christmas club as a gift. the bank promotes itself as the bank that helps you save.
The Directors of this Bank have declared the regular semiannual dividend of 4 percent and an extra dividend of 1 percent. All taxes paid by the bank. Checks will be mailed December 31. Vice-President-Cashier.
Washington reports Wilson orders a Monday meeting of the wage inquiry commission for the bituminous coal industry. The panel is expected to propose pay plans, likely extending over several weeks, amid ongoing operator miner negotiations in Terre Haute and Pittsburg Kansas.
The notice states business will be suspended tomorrow during a holiday observance. Government offices including county, municipal, and deity offices will be closed all day while some drug stores operate part of the day and other businesses remain closed.
Wanted turkeys, pen eggs and heavy fat hens for market. Deliver not later than 2 Mondays. H. Albin. Piccadilly 6 24-19¢3t)
Centenary Reformed Church will hold two Christmas day services with an early 6 am praise and devotion service featuring carols and the nativity story. The 6 pm Sunday school Christmas program includes music and recitations with a season prayer.
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