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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1920

Page

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Evangelist Williams Calls Audience to Glorious Lifting Up

Despite bad weather many attended the Salvation Army meeting led by Mr. Williams. He spoke on A Glorious Lifting Up highlighting humility, biblical examples, and lifting in grace and death. The audience prayed for consecration and service with a future talk on The Second Birth tonight at 7 45.

Salvation Army Williams Jesus Mary Magdelene Jerry McCauley New York Ash Barrel Jimmy The Melvin Trotter Michigan Evangelist Saul Tarshis John Bunyan General Williams Booth John Wesley Whitmore Bluebird Elijah Lazarus Newsboy

Public Evening Schools to Host Auto Care Lectures

The Winchester auto distributors plan Thursday night lectures for car owners covering care, driving and maintenance by visiting experts. Capt. George Kurtz supplies chairs, Hicks Motor Company provides sight and room, and the auto school coordinates the events. Future meetings will focus on tires and batteries with Goodyear providing lecturer and moving pictures from Akron.

Hicks Motor Com Gil Wicinery Variabile Bus Arto Distributors George Kurtz Hicks Motor Company Auto School Winchester Pubiic Goodyear Tire Company Akron Ohio

D W Ritenour Struck by Mumps in City Notice

Deputy collector of internal revenue D W Ritenour on East Piccadilly street is ill with mumps. He fell ill last night and will miss he planned week at the post office building aiding tax returns.

Dave Ritenour Internal Revenue East Picca~ Iy Street Ritenour

Farmers to Meet at Stephens City rescheduled meeting

Weather delays push Farmers' Club gathering to Friday February 6 at 9 30 p m in Stephens City High School hall. Bowles state organizer of the Farmers' Union will attend to organize a National Farmers' Union branch. Members and others urged to attend. Also Buick demonstration set for Thursday February 5 at 7 30 p m inviting ladies. Public sale Saturday February 7 at 1 p m at 312 Highland Ave features household goods carpets canned fruits meat and lard.

Farmers’ Club Stephens City High Schoo Bowles Farmers’ Union National Farmers’ Union Highland Ave John Mason

Everything for better fruit ad from Winchester Orchard Supply Co

An advertisement lists lime sulfur solution and powder Gealocide Pyrox lead arsenate Bordeaux dusting materials. Promotes Winchester Orchard Supply Co at 42 Rouss Avenue offering farming inputs for fruit cultivation.

Winchester Orchard Sup. CO Rouss. Avenue

Three Americans killed in Syria convoy attack

The State Department reported that three Americans were killed by brigands on February 4 near Esmali north of Aleppo. They were part of a relief convoy under the American Committee for Relief. Names were not released.

Associated Press Washington Fev Syria State Department Esmali Alléppo American Committee For Relief New York

Shenandoah Valley National Bank Ad Encourages Small Accounts

Where Saving Are Safe invites customers to transact business with Shenandoah Valley National Bank. No account is too small.

Shenandoah Val NAT'L _ BANK

Martens Charges US Officials as Soviet Propaganda Covert

Soviet representative Martens told a Senate committee that U S officials cooperated with the Russian soviet government in propaganda efforts. He named Raymond Robins of the Red Cross as an agent of the committee on public information and criticized Creel era public information work.

Washington United States Ludwig” “Coat Martens Russia Gov Crnment Sisson Document

President Wilson Recovers From Cold At White House

President Wilson, despite a hail sleet and windstorm, spent time on the south portico today at the White House and appears to have recovered from a slight cold contracted several days ago. Buick demonstration announced for Thursday evening at 7 20 p m with notice by H W Ebert.

Washington Wilson White House Buick H. W. Ebert

Near Blizzard Hits Valley of Virginia and Oak Valley

A heavy snowstorm moved into the Valley of Virginia and Oak Valley early this morning. The storm produced wet heavy snow that turned lighter, with high winds causing drifting. Indicators suggested the blizzard would continue for a time.

Valley OF Virginia Oak Valley

Winchester Public Schools Reorganized Under Expert Review

Public notice announces a complete reorganization of grades in Winchester Public Schools effective February 9 after a scientific study led by Harvard and University of Virginia experts. The aim is to raise standards, adjust grade placement without interrupting progress, and deliver education matching children's abilities with hopes of surpassing Virginia city standards in two to three years.

Winchester — Publi Alexander Inglis Harvard University Virginia Educational Commission W. Bs Dearborn 3B. Manahan University of Virginia George Ferguson W. L. Prince Virginia A. D. Wright Star Winchester

Orchard Foreman Wanted for Martinsburg Commercial Grove

Wanted competent experienced orchard foreman for commercial orchard. Also strong worker for general orchard tasks. Apply X. Poole or Walter W. Trout, Martinsburg, W. Va. 4-30-31.

X. Poole Walter W. Trout Martinsburg W. VA

For Sale Titan Tractor and Massey Bros Machinery

An OCR fragment notes a Titan tractor and Massey Bros equipment offered for sale in excellent condition. Also mentions a grocer offering CLARO Flour and a hazy market listing with unclear dates or places. This item appears as a small classified notice with limited legible details.

Titan Tractor Massey Bros I. H

Card of Thanks for Kind Friends in Time of Death

The note expresses gratitude to friends who offered support during a death and hardship. It thanks neighbors for kindness and friendship and hopes readers understand the sorrow while recalling the bright side of humanity. The message names a family and mentions enduring memories and shared sympathy.

Von Lersner Relieved of Job Amid Berlin Tense

Paris dispatches report Kurt von Lersner, head of the German peace delegation, has resigned and will depart for Berlin. The Allied Council of Ambassadors met to discuss the crisis after his withdrawal and the demand list for extraditions. The German premier was informed of the resignation and the envoy was ordered to transmit the extradition vote to Berlin.

Kurt von Lersner Wead Paris Ead Ete Miler Berlin Coun‘b. of Jnto Baron von Lersner Kurt von Ersner von Leisner

Free Field For Shorts In Busy New York Stock Market

In New York Feb 3 continued collapse of foreign exchange and higher rates let shorts run in the stock market in a morning that showed little incentive to buy except small declines in rails. Wealthier issues led losses with General Motors Crucible steel American Woolen Endicott Johnson petroleum and motor stocks down 3 to 7 points. Low priced oils fell further and bonds including Liberty issues slipped as money opened at 14 percent.

Associated Press New York Shorts General Motors Crucible Steel Amelcan Woolet Endicott-Johnson Petroleum and Motor Ce

Blames Day Law For Ship Sales

Washington, Feb. 4. The sale of former German passenger liners seized at the outbreak of the navy was compelled by the national prohibition law, Chairman Payne told President Wilson. He said the government could not operate ships on which intoxicants were not sold, and noted limitations under the law.

Associated Press Washington United States Shipping Board Payne Wilson

Wet U MEETING at Mrs Supinger’s 25 North Braddock Attock

The regular meeting of the W T U will be held at the residence of Mrs Charles Supinger at 25 North Braddock Attock on Thursday after ear ry mates moon at 3 o clock.

The T. U Charles Supinger North Braddock Attock Ear Ry

Trial of five Socialist members features flag-spit testimony

In Albany on February 4 a sensational moment arose at the trial of five suspended Socialist members of the New York Assembly. Assemblyman Maurice Bloch moved to remove Miss Elfen B. Chivers's testimony claiming her account of Charles Solomon spitting an American flag was obviously impossible. The chair denied the motion as the witness testified Solomon spat at a 1917 street corner incident after refusing to surrender to soldiers.

Albany Feo New York Assembly Maurice Bloch Assembly Judiciary Committee Elfen B. Chivers Charles Solomon Martin Lyw Solomon Weech Bloch

Shipping Board invites bankers on committee to promote ship securities

Washington february four leading bankers were invited by chairman payne of the shipping board to join a committee to educate the investing public on the value of shipping securities. the board faces selling ships valued at two billion dollars and seeks public appreciation of the shipping service and industry.

Washington Payne The Shipping Board

War on aeds has its effect and arrests rise

Washington reports deporation of radicals and nationwide arrests as the government vows to enforce laws. Attorney General Palmer told the House judiciary committee the crackdown will continue and help improve conditions. He says arrests and deportations are essential to punish crimes of Reds and communists under a state order.

Washington Lawa United States Palmer House Judiciary

Dogs to be killed if 1910 taxes unpaid in city notice

City announces owners of dogs must pay due taxes for 1910. If taxes are not settled, the dogs will be killed. The notice appears in the public records under city housing and property responsibilities.

Barr City Reas

Wages retention of state bureau debate stirs Virginia

The House committee held a public hearing January 24 on abolishing the prohibition enforcement department. Telegrams and petitions from across the state opposed the move, arguing federal agents and local officials would suffice. A letter from S. R. Donohoe, federal director for Virginia, urges preserving state enforcement, noting his small force and the department’s role in supervising liquor permits and preventing violations. A social will follow at Stephens City High School Auditorium on February 6 at 8 PM with a musical program and civic league activities.

Moral and Social Welfare Committee House of Delegates Hac &A Prohibition Commissioner's Department Federal Prohibition Department R. 10 Hoe Virginia Richmond G. Walter Mapp State Senate Mapp ilMeit Stille S. Riv Donohoe Ich Stephens City

Circuit Court Trials Begin in Frederick County

February term opens with Judge B F Whiting presiding. Grand jury indicts E W Ritter former justice on a felony charge with death as extreme penalty. Ritter jailed. jury may be summoned for later trial. Several motions heard and trials set including Lee vs Glaize for 1449 dollars. Grim estate suit for 193.13 taxes. company suit for 260 dollars. note by Bernard Wine cited.

Circuit Court Frederick County B. F. Whiting E. W. Ritter Ritter John .C. Lee Fred L. Glaize Wan E. Lutd Lasi_T. F. Grim Diaimutr Netémyer Ang Bernard Wine Stephens City

Turks Plan Holy War On British Forces

dispatches from Constantinople report the Young Turks seek a holy war against Britain with a large red army poised to strike The warning notes the threat is not regarded as immediate by Washington officers and cites related clashes near Mesopotamian regions and Aintab in Asia Minor involving French and Turkish nationalist forces.

Associated Press London Exchange Telegraph Company Constantinople Red’ Army Bolabevi Washington Red” Army M md Aintab Turkey Asia

Baltimore Woman Grace Scherer Dies at About 26

Mrs Grace Scherer dies in Baltimore following no stated cause of death. She was daughter of Mrs Therese Henry and the late Hugh Henry and was connected to Winchester through frequent visits. Her husband is Mr Edward L Heney and she had a sister who died a month earlier.

Edward L. Héney Tite Grae Scherer George R. Henry Scherer Lie Henry Hugh Henry Mr. Scherer Winchester

Mrs. Barr Improving in Lancaster Hospital

Mrs. Carrie Parker Barr widow of M. L. Barr of its city is reported in Lancaster Pa hospital receiving good attention and improving, according to Mrs. D W Poisal of Dank who was in Winchester yesterday on Dustiness. Mrs. Barr moved to Lancaster a year ago to live with Mr and Mrs Poisal and was seriously ill about a month ago but has shown improvement recently.

Carrie Parker Barr M. L. Barr Lancaster Mm. D W. &. Poisal Dank Winchester

Davis Child Dies After Illness in Winchester

Frederick Raysor Davis, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence A. Davis, died at home on Fairmount avenue from intestinal inflammation. He was 1 year 3 months old and leaves a brother. The father works for People's Drug Company. Funeral arrangements not yet made. Civic League to meet Friday February 6 at 3 pm at the library.

Frederick Raysor Davis Clarence A. Daevis Fairmount Avenue Taeknil People’s Drug Company Winchester

Also Mentioned on This Page

D. W. Ritenour Aye Ebert Martens U.S Nothe F.E. Clerk Thomas R. Marshall Little Morrison Warshall Fe U Allied Council Giry Specks Gers Sassemblyman AEDS Department of Prohibition Donohoe BOX Social Civic. League Red Hare Grace Scherer Baltimore Mrs. Barr Lancaster Hospital Mr. and Mrs. Davis Civic League Frank Ver Cook Munger Eust Mobrae County E. Ritter
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