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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1921

Page

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Wedding of Miss Mary Idella McCoy and Earl Dodson in Winchester

A wedding celebrated at Grace Lutheran parsonage on North Market street joined Miss Mary Idella McCoy and Earl L. Dodson. The bride, a popular local telephone operator, wore airy-blue canton crepe and carried Bride roses. Dodson, a World War I veteran, serves in the railway mail service in Washington and the couple plans a trip before settling at 20 Fourteenth Street Northeast, Washington, D. C.

Winchester Frederick County Mary Idella McCoy Hugh McCoy North Kent Street Earl L. Dodson Washer D. Co Grace Lutheran Church North Market Street Winchester Central Cumberland Valley Eons Company Dodson J. O. Dodson Corkville Shenandoah County Germany Office Department Washington Philadelphia New York No. 20 Fourteenth Street Northeast Washington, D. C

Christmas Savings Club boosts funds for holidays

Hundreds were helped with funds from the Christmas Savings Club this year as plans for 1922 encourage joining without delay. The Commercial and Savings Bank promotes small weekly deposits from 1c to $2.50 and invites multiple class enrollments with the tag Small Deposits Welcome.

COMMERCIAL AND SAVINGS _ ‘BANK

Delights Packed House at the Empire

The Metro production adapted from Balzac’s Eugenie Grandet drew a full house at The Empire Theatre with strong performances by Valentino and Terry. Two shows nightly at 7 and 9 o clock, admission 28 cents adults 17 cents children including tax.

Metro Four Horsement Balzac Eugenie Grandet Empire Theatre Valentino Terry Tax France

Jolliffe and Jolliffe Open Big Sale in Store

Jolliffe and Jolliffe announce a major store event with new goods and specials. The message hints at a wide range of offerings and promotional pricing as shoppers are invited to visit the store for the event.

Colonial Brick Company to Begin Winchester Plant by February

Frank F. White leads the Colonial Brick Company of Winchester in plans to start manufacture and delivery of bricks by mid February if weather permits. The 20 acre site near the city is nearly ready, with 28 workers on site and 60 to 75 expected once running. The plant will produce 6 million machine made and 2 million hand made bricks including special Mount Vernon style hand made bricks. Local financing promises bonds with 200 shares of common stock per $1,000 bond.

Colonial Brick Company Winchester Frank F. White Baltimore Handley Fund White H. B. McCormac G. M. Hansbrough Messrs. White McCormat Hansbrough J. W. Rosenberg F. Cooper T. L. Patton George B. Chapman Lane’ Company Board of Handley Trustees George Washington Mount Vernon Potomac River Washington Barr Akernstown

Hables Buy Additional City Realty

Fred H and Herman H Hable large city property owners added to holdings by acquiring rear land from Mrs Molle Avene Janney and others. Deed records show other transfers including Snapp Eddy lot on Fairmont avenue $10 and other value. Shryock Sullivan land between Baker street and B&O offices. Bayliss Orndorff house on South Loudoun street $2200. Carper Heartbarger house on South Market street $2300. Lockhart Mills house on West James street $725. Castleman assignment for creditors hotel property near Castleman's Ferry Va and nine tracts. White White East Monmouth street $10. Darlington Darlington North Market street $3800. Arthur Eshelman leaves for Washington after visit. Lost gold dollar with locket ring reward at Star office.

Fred. H Herman H. __ Hable City Real Estate Charles Brown Evans Molle Avene Janney A. Rushton Snapp Katherine K. Eddy Fairmont Avenue Wilmer F. Shryock J. Joseph Sullivan Baker Street Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Elizabeth C. Bayliss Conley L. Orndorff South Loudoun Street Margaret Ann Carper Pearl A. Heartbarger South Market Street James H. Lockhart John H. Mills Monmouth Street Joshua M. Darlington Nelle B. Darlington Nannie J. Shiner Georgia A. Darlington North Market Street

Records at Seal's Music Store Sealing New Disc Records

Large stock new disc records priced at 50c each available at Seal's Music Store. Ip.

Seal’s Music Store

Best Christmas Club in the Shenandoah Valley

Shenandoah Valley National Bank advertises a Christmas savings club with enrollment, repeat members, and a business men's plan paying $250 next December plus interest. Members may prepay any amount and receive mailed checks in December.

Shenandoah Valley National Bank Shenandoah Valley

Doors of big Italian bank close today

The Banca Italiana di Sconto closed its doors following a government moratorium allowing suspension of payments. Branches nationwide were shut with police protection as customers gathered outside. New York reports show Italian exchange fell and the Italian Discount and Trust Company also closed after a run.

Associated Press Rome Wec Banca Italiiana di Sconto Italy New York Banta Italiana di Leonto Marconi France Pain Turkey Brazil Italian Discount and Trust Company Broadway Banca Italiana di Leonto

Christian Science Service Times and Local Visit

Services are held every Sunday at 11 o'clock at 37 East Water Street. All are welcome. Clyde Morgan of Washington, a well known salesman for a large calendar concern, is here on a business trip.

East Water Street Clyde Morgan Washington

PIANO BARGAINS AT SEAL'S MUSIC STORE

Small Winchester shop offers a Chickering piano for 75 dollars aimed at quick buyers. Message expresses thanks from Mary Sherman for votes in the Sonora contest.

Seal’s

Lime Sulphur Ready for Delivery at Win Orchard Supply

Lime sulfur is ready for delivery at the Win Orchard Supply Co with a 12 to 1 price window and one for one stock note.

Orchard Supply CO

Champion Boxer of A. E. F. Hart

Bob Martin heavy weight boxing champion of the American Expeditionary Forces was injured in an automobile accident near Terra Alta West Virginia and his condition improved today according to the attending physician. Internal injuries are reported and several days may be needed to determine the full severity.

Associated Press Terra Alta W. Va Bob Martin Martin

Submarine warfare rules debated by Arms Conference

American delegates urged adoption of the Root resolution to regulate submarine use against merchant ships with Britain supporting it while Japan and Italy push to refer the issue to experts. The Armament Conference aviation subcommittee also endorses limits on aircraft use in war, with a report due to the land armament committee at 3 p.m.

Associated Press Washington Arms Conference Naval Committee Great Britain Land Armament Committee

Friendship Fire Company to Elect Officers at January Meeting

The regular meeting of the Friendship Fire Company is set for Thursday evening January 5th at 8 o'clock. All officers of the company will be elected for the ensuing year. ip tf G R Haines Secretary.

Friendship Fire Company Ip-Tf G. R Haines Secty

Bank Officers Shot by Armed Gang in Pearl River Heist

Four bandits killed First National Bank assistant cashier James B. Moore and clerk Sigfrid Butts during lunch at Pearl River New York. The men fled in an automobile after wounding railroad guard Otto Miller, who was hospitalized after fleeing toward the bank. Police did not confirm loot.

Associated Press Pearl River N. Y First National Bank James B. Moore Sigfrid Butts Otto Miller Nyack

Charlie Chaplin Aud Saturday Features Wild Western

The program at Charlie Chaplin Auditorium Saturday includes Buck Jones in Riding With Death and The Toreador, with Ady Ruth, plus The Jitney Hlopement. Charlie Chaplin drives his famous flivver in remarkable auto stunts. Matinee for children at 6 and 1/2.

Buck Jones Ady Ruth Charlie Chaplin Charlie

Shen Valley National Bank Notice

A brief offer advertises a payment plan promising $50.75 by next Christmas in exchange for $1.00 per week. The notice notes Saturday evening hours from 7 to 9 for customer service.

Valley National Bank

South End Hose to Elect Officers at January Meeting

The South End Hose Company invites members to a regular monthly meeting on Monday night January 2 at 7 30 with officer elections to follow. Attendance urged and noted by local sources. A local piano sale and repair notices appear among community notices.

South End Hose Company

Businesslike plant praised for swift, profitable start

Observers commend the new facility for its capable management and early success predicting strong profits for stockholders from the outset.

Whatever She Wants at Auditorium Starring Eileen Percy

A Fox feature titled Whatever She Wants stars Eileen Percy in a lighthearted tale about sweethearts and wives. The program plays tomorrow night at Auditorium with a merry mix-up and entertaining romance.

Smed Fox Eileen Percy

Opie faces charges of killing Woolwine during World War I

Washington reports Lt Colonel H L Opie of Staunton Virginia is charged by third man Lemuel Smith with killing orderly William Woolwine in a Argonne dugout in October 1918. Opie denies all charges and says he will testify before the Senate committee.

Washington H. L. Opie Staunton Willam Woolwine Argonne Waa Watson Georgia Brandegee Connecticut Opie 116Th Infantry Lemuel O. Smith Marion Virginia Pergeant Company M Smith Toad” Ellison Lee Collins William Askew William Woolwine Woollwine Henry L. Scott Kenmore Ohio Scott Ople Grayson H. Withrow Retreat Street Baltimore Senate France

Upright Pianos Seized for Quick Sale at Seal's Music

Fine used upright pianos must be sold at once with no reasonable offer refused at Seal's Music Store.

Jolliffe & Jolliffe Seal Leffer Seal’s Music Store

Architect Clarence L Harding Plans New Washington Hotel

Washington architect Clarence L Harding returned from Shenandoah Valley National Bank with plans for a new hotel to be erected by George Washington Hotelton, promoted by Robert Lee Grant. Committees of the hotel corporation report progress while Grant negotiates financing and site on Market Street for a large celot plant site anticipated to spur nearby development on Piccadilly Street.

Clarence L. Harding Washington Shenandoah Valley National Bank Harding George Washington Robert Lee Grant Grant Tve If Corsa Hotel Corporation Grant Ag Fim Market Streets Piccadilly Street

Out of the Depths shown with Keystone comedy

Violet Mersereau stars in a western atmosphere story praised for truth and human appeal. The film runs at the Auditorium with a Keystone comedy night showing.

Also Mentioned on This Page

War Vetan Lutheran Church Parsonage Earl Dodson the Empire Rudolph Valentino Alice Terry Colonial Company Frank White Hables City Realty Arthur Eshelman Hable Christian Science Care Star Sonora Mary Sherman A. E. F. Hart Harry L. Wood J. M. Orndoff Elmer E. Brengle East Cecil Street Meuse-Arzonne Violet Mersereau H. D. Fuller Farmers and Merch Canaries Seal's Music Store Pauline Frederick Strand Theatre
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