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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1920
Page
1
Chicago reports a rise in mild influenza with 2,279 new cases and 26 deaths in 48 hours while pneumonia cases climb. Health officials say overall U S influenza activity remains mild and under control with serum research and medical staff deployed.
Notice states all members must appear at the Court Room City Hall at 7.45 P.M on January 22, 1920 to receive instruction in the use of the automatic rifle by order of First Lieut R S Jolliffe commanding.
The Assembly judiciary committee in Albany opened the trial of five suspended Socialist members and refused to vote on a request from the Association's committee led by Charles E. Hughes to be heard in the public interest.
Ten second hand upright pianos in AI condition offered at clearance prices starting at 135 dollars. Bargain buyers can pay cash or use convenient terms as the shop needs to clear stock within a week to make room for new arrivals.
DeRue Brothers Minstrels perform at The Empire Theater tonight after a noon street parade and a courthouse concert. The troupe, a recurring act, promises their best show yet as the season’s first minstrel presentation.
In good condition organs must be paid for immediately to make room for new goods. Prices start as low as 23 dollars, cash or installment. The SEAL'S MUSIC STORE.
Five hundred tugs halted operations as a labor dispute escalates. Union demands include higher wages from 30 to 35 dollars monthly and an eight hour day, while city officials seek a quick settlement to restore service.
In Richmond officials seek a new trial for Joseph Williams who was convicted and sentenced to four years for voluntary manslaughter in his wife’s death. Hastings Court Judge Richardson set February 14 for hearing arguments on the motion. Williams, Prohibition Inspector Hall’s chauffeur, testified in the two Shackelford and Hudson bootlegger cases.
Funeral services were held at Ridgeway Berkeley County West Virginia for Mrs. Malinda C. Morgan 78 who died Saturday of heart disease. She lived with her daughter Bettie Pierce at Ridgeway and is survived by son W. H. Morgan of Bunker Hill two daughters Mrs. Pierce and Mrs. E. B. Locke and brother George Grubbs. Burial followed at Paynes Chapel.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Shryeck recently married in Frederick Md returned home and were guests of groom mother Mrs FP A Shryeck at 515 South Washington Street. They attended a theater party at the Empire to see Henpecked Henry. The couple plan to reside on the Stephenson farm in the county with Mrs Shryock formerly Miss Ruth Yost.
A brief notice indicates a subscription discount offer from The Evening Star with instructions likely requiring action in January. The fragment references a mall, order, and possibly a buyer engagement. Details are incomplete but the purchase or renewal incentive is the focus.
Mr J H Miley manager for Winchester of the Standard Oil Company was run down by an automobile at Charlestown West Virginia. He was severely injured with cuts and bruises and confined to bed. His physician says it will be ten days before he can resume work.
For sale notice offers a modern dwelling at 608 S Washington St. with possession February 1. Owner leaving town seeks quick buyer. Hansbrough & Carter Insurances, loans, real estate involved.
A marriage license was issued for Roy Janney Teets and Edith Sadie Jenkins, both natives of Frederick County. The groom is a farmer and the bride is daughter of Sheridan Jenkins. The ceremony took place in the city clerk’s office.
The 62nd Infantry Trumpet Corps arrives in the city with headquarters on North Main near Hotel Evans. With over twenty men and officers, they parade and plan a free public recital at Empire Theater or the Auditorium, showcasing army training and the promise of skilled careers for recruits from Camp Lee.
Elks hold a regular meeting on Wednesday January 21 at 8 p m with important business and refreshments. W L Fultz is listed as Exalted Ruler.
Londonderry Ulster Ireland January 20 The Unionists of Londonderry were defeated in the municipal elections of last week. The new municipal council will be composed of 19 Unionists and 21 Sinn Feiners or Nationalists.
Antique upright pianos and slightly used instruments to be sold off next week to make room for new stock. Sale starts Thursday January 22 at 7.00 pm with every piano baring a tag and price.
In Hagerstown Maryland coroner's jury finds Clarence F Walker justified in shooting plasterer Harry L Taylor after a scuffle at the Walker home. The verdict absolves Walker of blame though Taylor had been observing Mrs Walker. Lieutenant Woods announces trumpet corps concert at Empire Theater with free Friday performances and victory button distribution for ex servicemen.
Reported reception outside a village for deported radicals includes Alexander Berkman Emma Goldman and comrades amid a crowd. M Zorien of the all soviet executive committee says the party will be welcomed in Bolshevik Russia and assigned work with homes.
New York traders saw a slow, irregular session with no major catalysts. Hess interests held off sparked by potential Federal Reserve Board action as general credit conditions were in focus. Steel, equipment, oils were comparatively strong while General Motors shed nearly six points before recovering. call money opened at 8 percent and eased to 7.
The Boy Scouts offer admission tickets for a Sextette Rous Kaya concert at the Auditorium on Friday January 2. Prices range from 50 cents to 1 dollar 50 cents. Ips.
Lieutenant General Hunter Liggett, commander of the first American army, told a House war investigating committee that charges of American troop attacks on Armistice Day causing needless deaths are unfounded. He said the Meuse Argonne advance could not have occurred astride the Meuse river and that enemy action would have been catastrophic.
Minneapolis report notes flour down 50 cents per barrel amid a general market decline in wheat. Wheat sold for 2.60 per bushel at Winchester today as prices held for about a week.
Concert event at Auditorium on Friday featuring Satepione Sextette Baroness Rouls Kaye. Tickets available at Beals Music Store and Seals Music Store with sale ongoing.
Miss Docie Harper was taken to Memorial Hospital today for a serious operation in a day or two.
A large Winchester congregation heard Rev George D Eastes of Raleigh preach that prayer is the sole link between heaven and earth. He urged unwavering prayer as the key to revival, citing early church examples and urging all denominations to join in prayer during the ongoing meetings led by Rev Hastes and supported by local clergy and Salvation Army aides.
Washington January 20 Attorneys General Palmer said he has no information that bituminous coal operators added the 14 percent wage increase approved by Wilson to coal prices. He noted some regions show higher prices than the fuel administration rate, attributed to pre October 31 1919 contracts exempted from government price controls.
Jackson Mississippi January 20. In his inaugural address Lee Mie Russell urged ratification of the federal woman’s suffrage amendment. The move comes as Russell succeeds himself as governor in Mississippi.
Bi partisan leaders signal possible suspension of the conference over foreign relations committee voting equality reservations. The report notes the talks occur amid broader disputes and mentions a separate community meeting organized by the Golden Rule Bible Class at Mr. William March’s South Braddock Street home. A bread advertisement appears with local pricing and street directions on North Main Street.
Special meeting of stockholders of National Bank of Winchester to consider increasing capital. Held at banking house on Tuesday February 1 at 2 PM. WM G Hardy cashier announces details.
Alp and Mrs. Rey Hillyard announce Mrs. Hillyard will test this morning in New York City where Mr. Hillyard has secured a lucrative position.
Grand jury returns not a true bill against George Reid who shot Grandison Preffitt after an intruder was spotted in his yard. Preffitt, later recovering in hospital, refused to prosecute, and Reid was released on bail after the decision.
A coal dealer advertises immediate delivery for three cars of Pop coal and one car from Georges Creek. The notice lists W. B. Snider & Sons with two phones and a Market Street address for placing orders.
The Rev. Mr. James formerly of Braddock Street church and longtime pastor of the Southern Methodist Church in town died of heart failure at the Hotel Taft in New Haven while visiting his ill son at Yale. He was a son-in-law of Col. William R. Denny, married to Denny's daughter Ming Margaret Denny, and survived by one son and two daughters. He also was brother-in-law to Bishop Collins Denny of Richmond.
Prohibition rally on Market Street causes cancellation of the Methodist prayer meeting. Rev A Ay Kelly announced the change and noted the event will resume tomorrow night at the usual Chuaveh location.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a sale notice requesting advance preparation for upcoming sales. The readable lines mention furnishing sale details and obligations of those conducting or attending the sale, with emphasis on timeliness.
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