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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1921

Page

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President prepares for theater night snow delays outing

Washington reports suggest President plans a theater visit after snow caused a postponement. Other items note Senator Willis taking seat to replace Harding and Idaho's Gooding set to take oath, expanding Republicans in the Senate. Cardinal Gibons improves, and Irish conditions receive scrutiny by a U.S. inquiry. Multiple reports from Chicago to New York cover Prohibition enforcement, stock market activity, rail rates, and border whiskey shipments.

Washington Frank D. Willis Ohio Senate Harding Willis Press’g Pomerene Governor Gooding Idaho Nugent Federal Trade Commission Gooding

Modern Ethics On Coughing And Sneezing

County school nurse Miss Strickler teaches children to guard against diseases. A health crusade visit with Red Cross literature, slides, and home nursing demonstrations reached ten schools, with ninety attendees at two meetings.

Miss Strickler Ed Cross Modern Health Crusade Bn Tytela Red Cross High Hill

Marion Harris and Columbia Saxo Sextette At Auditorium

Theater advertises Miss Marion Harris with the Columbia Saxo Sextette and Yerkes Marimbaphone Band performing Tuesday January 18 at the Auditorium. It notes all artists are Columbia Graphophone Company records makers and that no substitutes will appear, with tickets selling quickly.

Marion Harris Dainty Little Comedienne Columbia Saxo Yerkes Columbia Graphophone Co New York Henry F, Seal

Winchester Butchers Post Steady Prices on Stock and Meat

Winchester butchers today posted steady on hoof prices for steers 10 cents per pound hogs 14 to 15 cents per pound lambs 10 cents per pound calves 14 cents per pound. Retail prices listed include beef steak 30 cents roast beef 26 cents boiling beef 20 cents veal steak 40 cents veal roast 30 to 35 cents pork chops 30 cents boiling pork 25 cents pudding 15 cents sausage 30 cents lard 26 to 28 cents. carcass of lamb 30 cents.

Winchester

Marion Harris Matinee at Auditorium Tuesday

Dainty comedienne Marion Harris headlines a matinee at the Auditorium on Tuesday the 18th. The Columbia Saxophones and Yerkes Marimba Band provide musical interludes as a light program plays to audiences at 3 pm. Ticket prices include 5 and 8 .

Dainty Little Comedienne Columbia Saxo Mesate Yerkes Ma Rimba Nia

Shenandoah Valley National Bank Increases Surplus At Annual Meeting

At the annual meeting of Shenandoah Valley National Bank the surplus rose to 500000 dollars from undivided profits. Capital remains 300000 dollars and total assets near four million. Deposits increased by about 300000 dollars year over year. John W. Rice remains president and trust officer. R Gray Williams vice president and board chair. officers re-elected include Gray Williams, John W. Rice, W. F. Cooper, M. Lohr Capper, Stewart Bell, A. B. Richards, W. S. Hiett, E. V. Weems, W. A. Baker.

Shenandoah Valley National Bank Jno. W. Rice John W. Rice R. Gray Williams Gray. Williams Wis F. Cooper M. Lohr Capper

Ford fan trick sale with tires Grimes Va notice

For sale a Ford item described as cheap to quick buyer with pneumatic or solid tires. Written contact details include Abshire Grimes, Va. 14-1p-2t.

Ford Grimes

American to publish earlier Sunday edition in Shenandoah Valley

Mr J E Massh of the Baltimore American circulation department, now under Frank A Munsey, will have agents deliver the paper early on Sundays starting January 16. A late edition will reach readers by 8 am via motor truck, distributed in Winchester Stephen City Middletown Charles Town Summit Point Halltown Millville and Bunker Hill. The Baltimore Sun has previously held the early-morning market in the area.

J. E. Massh Baltimor American Frank A. Munsey Shenahdoah Valley West Virginia The American Winchester Stepheny City Middletown Charles Town Sumit Point Halltown Millville Bunker Hill Baltimore Sun Virginia

Money vs Salvation discussed in Golden Rule Bible Class

The Golden Rule Bible Class invites members and visitors to a Sunday morning discussion titled Money vs Salvation. Goals for 1921 include doubling active membership maintaining 60 percent attendance basing study on the Bible increasing sociability and becoming a soul winning class.

Sleet Follows Snow Storm In Local Weather Turnaround

A winter spell began with several hours of snow then sleet that persisted overnight. Warmer conditions today brought steady rain and flooded downtown streets, keeping street workers busy clearing gutters to handle the water flow.

One Thousand Turned Away from Each Showing of The

A fragmented note notes crowd limits as a film showing of The Kur Pil is limited. Patrons are turned away due to seating constraints and ongoing demand.

J T Fisher Dies at Winchester Home

J T Fisher a well known retired merchant of Winchester died at his home 102 West Peyton street last night at 8 46 o clock from a complication of diseases. He was 72 born in Bloomery West Virginia August 24 1848 survived by his widow a nephew and two nieces. He was a longtime member of Braddock Street Methodist Church and official board pallbearers will be officials from Braddock Street Church. Funeral from 102 Peyton street Saturday at 2 pm with Rev F M Richardson presiding elder assisted by Rev D L Blakemore and Rev I R Markwood interment Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Winchester West Peyton Street Fisher North Market Street Bloomery W. Va M. W. Fisher Braddock Street Braddock Street Church R.év. D. L. Blakemore I. R. Markwood Mount, Hebron Cemetery

Salvation Army Series of Meetings in Winchester

Major H. Bale of the Chesapeake Division will lead a special meeting at Court House Auditorium at 8 A M on Monday January 17 with a slide trombone solo. Mrs Bale known as the Welsh nightingale will sing and play cornet and guitar. Staff Captain Yates will address the youths at 646 PM and present items on the Concertina. A youth program of dialogues recitations tableaux solos and music follows Tuesday January 18 at 746 PM. A rare religious literary and musical program awaits attendees.

H. 8. Bale Salvation Army Chesapeake Virginia Maryland West Virginia England Canada United States Court House Auditorium Bale Army Yates Winchester

Coming to Pinafore Tickets Now Available

Community theater announces tickets for the production Pinafore with a noon to 1 pm sales window today. Local residents are urged to reserve seats before sold out.

The Furnace at Empire Tonight with Fantomas Serial

The seven reel Realart feature The Furnace screens at the Empire tonight with the third episode of the Fantomas mystery serial. Advertisers hail the film as a big city treat and promise good value with showings at prices from fifteen to twenty five cents depending on location. Two complete shows available.

Empire Baltimore Philadelphia Winchester

Dodge 1920 Five Passenger Car For Sale

Five passenger Dodge from 1920 in excellent condition with all winter top. Sold by Hodgson and Brown.

Ip Hodgson & Brown

Weep and Rid O Skid Automobile Chains Ad

Ramseburg Auto Supply Co advertises weed and rid o skid automobile chains in all sizes with prices stated as right and a safety slogan emphasizing being careful.

Ramsburg Auto Supply CO

Funeral Services for James W. Carper Held at Market Street Church

Funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church for James W. Carper a longtime city resident who died Monday evening in Memorial Hospital after a general breakdown. The service led by Rev H G Sperber former pastor now of Piedmont W Va and assisted by Rev Walter M Depp followed Carper s request. Interment was beside his wife Sallie Grim Carper in Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers George H Engle Harry Fletcher John W Rosenbenger Edward J Sartelle and Edward and David Grim.

Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church James W. Carper Memorial Hospital Carper H. G. Sperber Piedmont W. Va Walter M. Depp

Commercial and Savings Names Officers for 1921

The Commercial and Savings Bank board reelected H. C. Larrick as President H. C. Sheets as Vice President John J. Sloat as Cashier and 8 D McFadden as Assistant Cashier. The bank reported its most successful year and an optimistic outlook for 1921.

The Commercial and Savings Bank Cnusing H. C. Larrick H. C. Sheets John J. Sloat D. McFadden Ite

Oh Daddy Show Arrives in Tow Tonight at Auditorium

The Oh Daddy show arrives in town for a one night engagement at the Auditor ium following a Virginia tour. The company played to a crowded Waynesboro crowd and has previously appeared at The Empire Theatre here, drawing praise for its comedy and dancers. This marks the first large production since the Auditorium reopened under manager J H Henry.

Virginia Waynesboro

Grove Bros Department Store Saturday Specials

Saturday specials from Grove Bros depart store offer low prices on household fabrics and garments. Gingham house dresses are 98 cents, bleached muslin 15 cents, brown muslin 12 and a half cents, seamless bleached sheets 1.39, and staple ginghams 14 cents. All coats suits dresses and millinery advertised at sacrifice prices.

Grove Bros

Massanutten Academy and Penn State Forestry Play BSA Weekend

Basketball schedule lists Massanutten Academy of Woodstock VA and Penn State Forestry of Pennsylvania facing the Boy Scouts of America Friday and Saturday at 8 p m in the Armory Building. Massanutten's top Shenandoah Valley team and Penn State Forestry's strong Pennsylvanian squad attract local fans with 25 cent admission.

Massanutten Academy Woodstock Penn State Forestry Pennsylvania Boy Scouts of America Massanutten Shenandoah Valley Penn State Forestry Armory

Apple Grower Seeks Share of Export Shipments

Mr Apple Grower advocates sharing returns from abroad for exported apples. The note urges exporters to allocate a portion of shipments to the sender, claiming overseas profits exceed domestic earnings. There is a reference to a contact in Winchester Virginia with a dyeing service suggestion for army uniforms and overcoats.

The Furnace A truly great picture at the HM Pire Friday

A short film review notes The Furnace as a standout feature at HM Pire on Friday. It highlights strong performances and a gripping narrative that captivates the audience despite modest production.

Hmpire

Columbia Sax Prance Quartet Opens Annual Auditor ium Show

The Columbia Sax'Prnce Quartet announced an annual appearance at the auditorium on Tuesday January 18 with Marion Ano seen at Atlas.

Marion Ano Atlas

Harrison to file answer in contest in Harrisonburg

In Harrisonburg News Record it is reported Judge W Harrison will file his answer to Captain Paul’s contest within the next few days. His attorney plans a Washington conference later this week and the document will deny Paul’s charges regarding precincts in Rockingham, Page and surrounding counties.

Harrisonburg W. Harrison Paul Harrison Washington Rockingham Page Albemarle McGaheysville Port Rockingham

Harris Columbia Band Concert Changed to March 18

The Harris Columbia Band concert date has been moved to the 18th. The event now starts at 3.00 p.m. and benefits attendees unable to join in person. Tickets are on sale for this special performance.

Harris-Columbia BA

American Railway Express Authority Seek Intrastate Business

Notice announces filing on Thursday day 1921 at 10 a m in Richmond Virginia to obtain authority under Official Express provisions to operate intrastate traffic. Commerce Committee approval indicated. Also mentions sale of horse farming implements and personal property of D J Bowman and executors sale of David Leight property 201 acres limestone land in Grimes Frederick Chester with sale in front of Court on Saturday January bee sale bill in another paper.

American Railway Express. Pany State Corpération Mission Richmond American Railway Cara Ie J. D J. Bowman Wat Hee Grimes Frederick Courtchester

Curtain Church of Christ Services Listed at Odd Fellows Hall

Lord's day Bible school at 10 and preaching at 11 am. Evening service at 7 30 pm with prayer and choir. Midweek prayer service at home of G. W. Riley on Braddock Street. W L Dudley delivers notes on Rightly Dividing the evening.

Church OF Christ Odd Fellows G. W. Riley Braddock

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Associated Press Jaok Cloge Jadeville Cardinal Gibons Chicago Council of the Board of Benevolences Methodist Episcopal Church Brattleboro Ralph K. Diffendorfer Council Niffendorfer Ireland O’calaghan Cork Father Griffin Galway Cago Frank D. Richardson Richardson Windsor Ont Montreal Ontario Muskegon Mich Morton Mexican Petroleum Royal Dutch Oho Investige Ohio S Charleston Mingo County Mingo Cornwell Metropolis Department of Justice Kloor Farrell Hinton Moose Factory Rockaway Naval Air Station North Woods Mattice West Frankfort Ill Ben Coalt Corporation Here Clearfield Jax Madera Mount Vernon Jana Daser Franklin Coal Mines St.Louis O'Callaghan Committee of 100 Lapedianeine Ficht Ft. May Rice Bros America Rie Ohid Cantile Aalto Money VS J.T. Fisher Funeral Services J. W. Carper Comm. & Savings Names Officers Migel Rt. Thomas W. Mathews C. A. Heller & Co Columbia Sax’prnce Quartette Chan David Leight Piccadilly the” Fairent Jos
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