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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1921

Page

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Nurse Brutal Assault Near Naval Academy Grounds

A nurse was found unconscious on government property near the Naval Academy grounds after being struck with a lead pipe. She died at a hospital as police pursue clues and a board led by Rear Admiral investigates possible motives, with robbery suspected but unconfirmed.

Sass M. Kavanaugh Bulsilo Waval Lorriny Conselo Sealed Naval Academy Kenneth W. Riley

Alexander Taylor Inaugurated Governor in Nashville

Jan 15 in Nashville Alfred Alexander Taylor a Republican is sworn in as governor becoming the second Laylor family member to hold the office. The ceremony took place in the Hall of the House.

Nashvilias Venu Alfred Alexander Taylor

Harding and aides discuss federal taxation at Marion visit

Representative Fordney of Michigan, as Ways and Means chairman designate, met in Marion at the invitation of President-elect Harding to discuss framing tax legislation. Also present were ex Senator Weeks of Massachusetts and ex Governor Odell of New York.

Fordney Lee Harding Marion Fordney Michigan Ways and Means Harding Job W. Weeks Massachusetts Navy Odell New York

Petition Against Landis Faces Chicago Contingent

A petition protesting Herman J. Sutherland's report to members urges action on Judge Landis serving as judge and agent of the baseball commission. The document arose during Chicago discussions on baseball governance.

Landis Chicago Oe 4 Mookaiidis Herman J. Sutherland Baseball Commission

Reds Ousted By Germans in Berlin Note

Bolshevik agents active in listing German workers for emigration to Russia have been ordered to leave Germany, per a Berlin wireless message. The Berlin government says such activity cannot be tolerated amid Russia's economic conditions.

London Russia Germany Berlin

Stocks End Week With Firm Close In New York

The week end session in New York stock market opened uncertain but later firm. Trading around 300000 shares changed hands as activity picked up and prices closed stronger.

New. York Jai

Tariff Bill Approved by Senate Finance Panel

The House emerg ency tariff bill, with 10 amendments, won Senate finance committee approval and will be reported to the Senate Monday. In a separate action, the House foreign affairs committee approved a joint resolution urging President Wilson to call a world disarmament conference without a dissenting vote, rejecting an amendment to invite Ireland and the Philippines.

Washingdon Senate Finance Committee Senate Washington Wilson House Foreign Affairs Committee Mason Illinois Ireland Philippines

Former Soldier Takes a Bride in Stephenson

In Stephenson Virginia on January 16 Mr Howard Swartz of Stephenson wed Miss Stella Smallwood of Ridgeway West Virginia at the Methodist Church parsonage. Swartz served overseas in World War I and was in the guard of honor for President Wilson in Paris. The couple will reside in Ridgeway after March first.

Stephensons Howard Swartz Stephenson Stella Smallwood Ridge- Way W. Va Methodist Chorch Smallwood Artz Ow. Swartz Ridgeway Swartz Wilson Paris Guard of Honor H. J. Benner Ethel Clevenger Charles Town Norman Harmon Newton Harmon Clearbrook Claire Henney

Hospital Benefit Empire Tuesday January 18

A hospital benefit event titled Pinafore at Empire is scheduled for Tuesday January 18. Proceeds support hospital services with performances by local musicians and volunteers.

Benefit Empire

Brief Courtship Leads to Washington Wedding

Miss Jane Bushong of Charles Town West Virginia married Mills Kitchin son of Representative Claude Kitchin of North Carolina in Washington after a romance that started at an Annapolis football game about a month earlier. Mrs Kitchin, once called among the prettiest girls in Charles Town, had moved to Washington six months ago to study magic and her recent photograph circulated in a newspaper syndicate.

Jane Bushong Charles Town W. Va Washington Mills Kitchin Claude Kitchin North Carolina Annapolis

First Baptist Church Schedule of Sunday Services

The First Baptist Church presents a 11 a m divine worship with sermon The Joyful Sound and 7 30 p m fervent service and sermon The Satisfying Christ. Sunday school and Mission Bible Class at 9 45 a m with Young People's Union at 6 30 p m on Stewardship of Time led by Pastor Charles Adey.

First Baptist Church Mgn Young People’s Union Cmanles Adey

Secret Wedding Revealed After Four Months in Harrisburg

Marriage of J Henkel Henry and Edith Pearl Janney was performed four months ago in Harrisburg Pa by Rev George E Hawes at Market Square Presbyterian Church parsonage. The couple returned to their home here. The bride is widow of Elias P Janney and daughter of Scott T and Mrs Fahnestock. Henry is a printing business owner and longtime theatre manager.

J. Henkel Henry Edith Pearl Janney Harrisburg George E. Hawes Market Square Presbyterian Church Henry Scott T. Fahnestock Albin Elias. P. Janney Empireentre T Auditorium

Columbia Saxophone Quartet with Marion Harris at Auditorium

The Columbia Saxophone Quartet with Marion Harris performs Tuesday January 18 at the Auditorium. Seals are on sale at Seal's Music Store.

Marion Harris Seals Seal’s Music Store

Cost of stock versus meat prices in Winchester today

The report lists live cattle and hog prices per pound and retail meat prices in Winchester. Steers at 10c on hoof, hogs 14 to 15c dressed, lambs 1 cent on hoof, calves 14c. Retail beef and pork items priced from 15 to 40 cents per pound with varied cuts.

N. Winchester Winchester

The Furnace Delights Audience At The Empire

A packed house enjoyed The Furnace at The Empire last night with Agnes Ayres and Theodore Roberts drawing praise. The cast of one thousand was well used and the photography noteworthy. Evening showings return due to high demand. admission is fifteen and twenty five cents, plus a Harold Lloyd comedy and Pathe world happenings.

Empire Agnes Ayres Theodore Robrets Harold Lloyd

Are You Coming to Pinafore? Tickets On Sale Now

Chamber of Commerce advertises ticket sales for the upcoming Pinafore show. Public notice urges patrons to secure seats promptly.

Pinafore Chamber OF Commerce

Basketball Doubleheader With Massanutten and Penn State Forestry

Basketball Friday and Saturday at 7 p m with Massanutten Academy Woodstock Va and Saturday with Penn State Forestry of Pennsylvania vs Boy Scouts of America Massanutten has top Shenandoah Valley team and Penn State Forestry a leading Pennsylvania squad Admission 25c Armory Building 12 1p 31.

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

A Few Good Seats Left for Pina Fore

A brief theater note lists remaining tickets for Pina Fore with a contact call to 362 for seat inquiries and reservations.

Girl Athletes Elect Offcers For This Year

The Girl Athletes Association held elections naming officers and committee members. Miss M Opal Robinson was unanimously reelected president with Grace Lauck as chair of the ten member committee, and Miss Aulick named physical director.

Jation Ahd Gertende Schneider Abl Mpaeli Pavileity Hilda B Dean Équipme Janet Rinker Duilding Tee Grace Lauck Tion Hian Sampeel Alten Rl Brown Lucy Sprint Nan K An Wine Arguerite Ugherty Esther C. of M. Opal Robinson Sple Fale Miss Grace Lauck Miss Aulick Miss Scheuster

Ford ton truck for sale with tires in Grimes Va

For sale Cheip to quick buyer one Ford ton truck with pneumatic or with solid tires. Write, phone or call B. L. Abshtre Grimes Va.

Cheip B. L. Abshtre Grimes

Executors Sale of David Leight Property in Frederick Co

The sale offers 201 acres of limestone land near Grimes Frederick County. It will take place in front of the Court House in Winchester on Saturday January 22 1921. See sale bill on another page of this paper. Hansbrough Carter announce the property and sale details.

David Leight Grimes Frederick County Court House Winchester

Politician J T Paul contest disputed by Democrat rival

Representative T W Harrison of the Seventh Virginia district counters Paul’s poll tax complaint page by page, alleging the list of alleged fraudulent voters is largely false and suggests clerical errors and voter classes affected. J T Fisher laid to rest in Mount Hebron after services in Winchester with burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery. survivors include widow Belle Carroll Fisher and brother M W Fisher.

T. W. Harrison Virginia John Paul Republcan Harrisonburg Paul Pirst Pme Congressional Committee

Street Fisticuffs End in Arrests for Henry and Stuart

Police say Mr. J. H. Henry and Mr. John Stuart were arrested about midnight charged with street fighting and bailed for a 7 o clock tonight trial. Henry had prior trouble with Stuart at The Auditorium where Henry is manager. After a performance Henry and his family went to the American Restaurant. Henry says Stuart insulted him and Stuart denies it. The two then fought outside the restaurant.

J. H. Henry John Stuart Mr. Henry Mr. Stuart Henry Stuart

Daughters of Confederacy Chapter to Meet at President’s Home

Turner Ashby Chapter Daughters of Confederacy schedules a meeting at president Mrs Holmes Conrad’s home on Monday morning January 17 at 10:30. Also notes a lost small gold ladies watch from Thanksgiving football fame in Equity with a $5 reward offered by Mrs Georgiana Graves of Braddock St.

Turner Ashby Daughters of Confederacy Holmes Conrad Equity Yeward Georgiana Graves Braddock St

Coming to Pinafore Better Get Your Tickets Now

A brief notice urges readers to secure tickets for the Pinafore show. It emphasizes limited availability and urges action during the afternoon window. The item serves as a quick public alert for theater attendance.

Penn State Forestry versus Boy Scouts headline game

A late evening matchup at the Armory Building schedules a 8 p.m. tip between Penn State Forestry and the Boy Scouts of America. Viewers are promised the best game of the season with strong crowd interest and local talent.

Armory Penn State Forestry Boy. Scouts of America I. Cg Bias Te

Opening Show at The Auditorium Delights Despite Weather

A good sized crowd attended the opening performance at The Auditorium the premier since Manager J. Henry opened the venue with the musical comedy Oh Daddy. Despite bad roads many turned out with plenty of singing and dancing drawing strong applause while tickets ran short in Winchester and surrounding counties.

Henry Winchester

Apple Grower Seeks Better Returns From Exports

A note from Thomas W. Mathews of 25 West Piccadilly St requests a share of apple shipments for export profits. The message also mentions sending imported goods for tailoring and dyeing, with A. Heller & Co. named as agents.

Thomas W. Mathews West Piccadilly St Winchester, Va

Ice Weighs Pole Down In Braddock Street Accident

Heavy ice coating snaps a large telephone pole in front of Mrs. Bertha Purcell’s home on North Braddock Street. The pole falls onto electric wires, cutting power to the town’s northern section. Workmen replace the pole and restore service.

Bertha Purcell Braddock Street

Memorial for Mrs. Mary Evans at North Main Street

Mrs. Mary Adams Evans died at home on North Main Street after a four month illness. The funeral will be at her late residence at 3 PM with Rev. Dr. J. W. Rockville and Rev Richardson officiating. burial at Moubt Cemetery. She was 76, widow of Edward J. Evans, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, active in church societies and local charity. Survived by a daughter Mrs. Ton, wife of Captain Nutton, Navy Yard Philadelphia, and other relatives.

J. T. Fisher Peyton Street BE. Huntsberry A. H. Jackson Jolliffe R. C. Baker R. Keeler Willey BH. G. Calvert Mount Hebron Fisher Bloomery W. Va B. B Rebecca Fisher Belle Co. Carroll Burlington M. W. Fisher City Winchester Mary Adams’ Evans Edward J. Evans North Main Setreeto Evans Mery Paeter J. W Rockville Richardson of Braddock Et” Odist Episcopal Church Mre Zatier Methodiat Episcopal Charles A. Ryahs Mra Ton Nutton I Navy Philadelph

Sale of J. D. Bowman’s Farm Stock and Implements

A fine lot of horses and farming implements from the Bowman estate will be sold at the late J. D. Bowman’s property on Thursday January bills 3. The sale lists horses, gear, and various farm tools to be disposed of by public auction.

D. J. Bowman

Lost Dog Marion Harris Seeks Return to Fisher Care

A large plush lap dog named Marion Harris vanished between Capon’s and Winchester. A reward is offered for its safe return to Fisher Care, with J. M. Orndoff listed as caretaker.

Capon Bri Winchester Fisher Care J. M. Orndoff's

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