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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1920

Page

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Nationwide Roundup Nets Thousands of Radicals

United States raids across 16 nations arrest more than four thousand radicals and communists. The Justice Department reports 2,616 as perfect cases, with major actions in New York Newark Detroit and Philadelphia. Deportations and transport ships planned.

Washington Department of Justice Garvan Philadelphia Alteged Department ‘of Justice Scranton Wilkes Trenton Camden N. Z Macree Wrene Todd Daniels Boston Department Newark N. J Frank Stone Elizabeth New Jersey Bilis Island New York Elis Island William J. Flynn Bureau of Investigations of the Owners of Justice Communist Party Chicago Jin Baidy United States Russia America Central West Detroit Detroit J Kansas ‘City Kan Sxort Ludwig C. A. K. Martens

Dorothy Virginia Arrives at Clearbrook Family Home

Mr and Mrs John Anderson of Clearbrook welcome a daughter named Dorothy Virginia. Mrs Anderson is formerly Miss Ethel Davis of Clearbrook.

John Anderson Clearbrook County Dorothy Virginia Anderson Ethel Davis

Christmas Club Offers Attract Readers At Local Bank

Read all the Christmas club advertisements and visit The Commercial and Savings Bank to JOIN. Seven attractive classes fit every pocketbook with the club remaining open only a few days.

Commercial and Savings Bank

Winchester Wood Co Advertisement in Belphone

When you want wood of any size, phone your order. We give you more and better wood for your money. Winchester Wood Co at 49 S Market St Belphone 83. 1-2-1 p-2e.

Winchester Wood Co S. Market St. Belphone

Stock Exchange Closes Strongly on Busy Day

Confident buying by generalists and gains across steels equipments shippings motors and oils drove a brisk session. About 800000 shares traded as the market closed with strength. Lost watch and bracelet reported Friday night near 405 Market Street and Winchester Garage with reward offered.

Associated Press New York Stock Exchange Shorts New S. Market St Winchester Garage B. C. Jackson

Clemenceau to Convene League of Nations Council Meet

Paris dispatch reports Premier Clemenceau will issue an informal call for the first meeting of the league of nations council as decided by the supreme council. The item is part of ongoing efforts to organize postwar international cooperation. Nearby, Centenary Reformed Church plans Sunday services and a 2.30 pm preaching at St. Paul’s Church in Stephenson.

Associated’ Press Paris League of Nations’ Council Fremier Clemenceau Supreme Council Centenary Reformed Church Centenary = Reformed Church Providence St. Paul's Church Stephenson

Commercial & Savings Bank Plans Stock Increase

The Commercial and Savings Bank, growing rapidly, votes to increase capital by issuing stock at $17 per share. Bank reports assets near three quarters of a million dollars, plans to move into the Hotel Evans property at Main and Piccadilly and install large vaults. Officers Herbert Larick, H C Sheetz, and John T. Sloane invite subscriptions as the bank seeks growth and higher earnings.

Commercial and Savings’ Bank Evans Main Piccadilly Streets Winchester Virginia Direettors Herbert La’rick H. C. Sheetz John T. Sloaz

Veteran Firemen Elected Officers At Sarah Zane Hall

The Sarah Zane Fire Company elected new officers for the coming year including ex Captain J T Brown as captain and John W McDonald as first lieutenant. A large crowd attended with ex captains present and plans include February services an oyster supper and a March banquet.

Sarah Zane Fire Company Roland C. Ryan J. T. Brown Brown John W. McDonald Fred. Thomas A. J. Novick H. Russell Potts Mervin W. Shank William T. Barr George W. Stover A. C. Swimley Boseman J. W. Sumption Lee Brown R. Jackson Allen Coleman Ralph Brown George Taylor Pp. O’rear G. Snyder C. Car‘per H. Kerns John W. Cardington A. R. Snapp John H. Colvin C. M. Hodgson H. H. Willis Roy i. Potts Loring Crabill Charles Carper Herman Barr Wayne Capper William Shank Con. Company Nemo

Shenandoah Valley National Bank Plans Stock Sale

The Shenandoah Valley National Bank proposes to raise capital to 300000 by selling 1000 shares at 275 per share. Stockholders meet February 3, 1920 to approve the issue. The bank cites strong earnings and surplus and invites interested buyers to obtain full details at the bank.

Shenandoah Valley National Bank

Transfer CoA BS Market St. Belt advertises moving services

A historical notice offers long and short distance healing moving services by Transfer CoA BS on Market Street Belt. It promises to move items including one and three ton trucks and mentions a contact phone 83 lp 21. A missing or arrayed front stable with two red ang tornes cows is noted with a reward and re ura ition.

Spubirc

Shenandoah Valley National Bank Officers Named

Shenandoah Valley National Bank lists Rice as president R Gray Williams as vice president William G Hardy as cashier and Few Brown as assistant cashier with others identified in the roster.

Fis Ino WE. Rice R. Gray Williams WM. G. Hardy FEW- Brown Asst

Rousse FiremenReelect Officers At Annual Meeting

The Charley Rousse Fire Company held its annual meeting drawing the largest crowd in years despite a near blizzard. Veterans recalled old fire days as John H Seal Jr led speeches. Seal was unanimously reelected president with all officers and trustees also returned.

Charley Rousse Fire Company Union Fire Company Hall Water Street Road of the Company Ees John H. Seal, Jr Mesarslip —A Williams Herman H. Hable Harry C. Stouffer W. W. Glass R. T. Barton Seal Odee J Huntsberry B.A. Carper Oscar H. Lewis IL. J. Anderson Douglas Brown Merman H. Hable E. C Stuart Clarence Woods William A. Ailyyard Harry H. Taylor M. T. Reed H. C. Stouffer BL McCormac T. HW. Ritter C. EB. Huntsberry Wi W. Glass

Auto listings and timber sale notice from Chapman and Hansbrough area

The item lists 10 Ford cars priced 200 to 400 dollars and multiple model years 1917 1916 1914 plus one light delivery and several trucks including Twin Six seven passenger and Packard Eight Cylinder Olds six cylinder Franklin two ton and one ton trucks with easy payments. Also 100 acres of fine saw timber offering 250000 feet with water nearby for mill and a brief insurance real estate note from Hansbrough Carter.

Chapman Auto Supply Bell Main St Hansbrough & Carter T Insurance

Night Schools Begin Registration at John Kerry Building

Registration for Free Public Night Schools will be held at the John Kerry Building Monday evening January 5th from 7 to 9. Regular classes start at Equity Grounds on Wednesday March 1st if attendance remains steady. Courses available to any subject with ten or more students. Fr. B Clerk, Superintendent.

John Kerry Equity

Win a Ford Car Ot cash Contests at Chapman’s Auto Supply

A local promotion offers a Ford car and $260 in cash with a claim that every 50th purchase grants a chance. The advertisement urges customers to fill a complete entry line and notes Chapman’s Auto Supply Co at 2 Main Street as the source. Also mentions a stockholders meeting at Shenandoah Valley National Bank in Winchester VA on February 2 to consider increasing capital stock.

Chapman's Auto Supply CO Main Street Shenandoah Valley National, Bank Winchester Thesday Wm.g Hardy

The Xmas Savings Club at Shenandoah Valley National Bank

Fragmented ad copy announces a savings club at Shenandoah Valley National Bank. It mentions a rental and a fire co inclusion, with unclear dates and figures. The readable elements reference savings accounts and small deposit amounts like $1 and $2.

Winchester Garage Extends Grand Opening Night

The new Winchester Garage at Braddock and Amherst streets opened to the public with a reception and dance last night despite a sudden blizzard. About 2,000 attendees enjoyed two orchestras led by Miller Jenkins and Ralph Kater as souvenirs were handed out. The brick steel concrete facility seats about 500 cars and offers full repair services. Officers D. W. Melswi ee, Boyt- Robert S. Brill, and secretary Henkle head the company with directors Mellwee and Huyett.

Braddock and Amherst Streets Winchester Garage, Incorporated Forernyone Winchéster Miller Jenkins Ralph Kater Richard Virginia Téok D. W. Melsiwee Boyt Robert 8. Brill Secrety Henkel H. Or A W. S. Huyett Charles Mellwee

No Fees No Fines and Christmas Saw Club Offer

Join the Christmas Saw Club of The Commercial and Bank. The first payment makes a member. Smeal payment weekly or monthly keeps you in good standing and you receive money next Christmas. Seven attractive classes offered.

Shenandoah Valley National Bank Christmas Savings Club Ad

The Shenandoah Valley National Bank promotes a Christmas Savings Club with the invite to join now. The ad emphasizes starting the New Year with a savings book in your possession and features the slogan Where Savings Are Safe.

SHENANDOAH VALLEY NATIONAL _BANK Iptft

Automobile Stolen From Plaza Under Police Shadow

Insurance firm Hansbrough & Carter reports a stolen car incident at a plaza near the police station. The vehicle was insured with the firm. No further details on suspects or location provided.

Hansbrough & Carter

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