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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1920

Page

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Devotion and Debate at Winchester Revival Meeting

The revival service drew a large Winchester audience as Evange Sana spoke on the church’s mission. Rev. Charles Adey led a song service. ministers present included F. M. Richardson and E. W. Brubaker. Mr. Eagles addressed Devils in the Church, urging believers to reclaim their commission and stop playing at religion. Mr. Bastes to speak tonight on The Dynamited Church.

Evange- Sana Charles Adey the Baptist Church Oscar Lewis Jesus Mr. Adey F. M. Richardson E. W. Brubaker W. C. Hook Eagles Hell God Winchester Rock of Gibraltar Bastes

Wayne B Wheeler to Speak Tonight at Winchester Meeting

Washington legal adviser for the Anti-Saloon League arrives from Washington to address Winchester’s crowd at Market Street Church. Local organizers, led by John W. Rosenberger, prepare a $4 000 fundraising drive as doors open at 7 30 with the main address at 8 o clock amid expectations of rain and strong attendance.

Anti-Saloon League Market Street M. E. Church Wayne B. Wheeler Washington Anti- Saloon League of America United States Winchester Methodist Episcopal Church Wheeler Virginia Law Enforcement League Frederick County Fimé John W. Rosenberger Central Committee H. Spencer Market ~Street Church F. M. Richardson Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South

Incomplete OCR Notice Mentions Fight Price and Spillman

Fragmentary OCR item references a price, a fight, and individuals named Jobe Spillman and a son. Details are unclear.

For Sale Modern Dwelling No 6088 Washington St

For sale is a modern dwelling at 6088 Washington Street with possession February 1. The owner is leaving town and a quick buyer is sought. Hansbrough and Carter Insurance Loans Real Estate advertise the listing.

Washington ST Hansbrough & Carter

Baroness Norka Rouskaya Stars At Auditorium Friday Night

The American Legion executive committee promotes a Friday night program at the Auditorium featuring Baroness Norka Rouskaya premier danseuse with the Columbia Saxophone Sextette American Marinobaphone Band and two jazz groups. Proceeds benefit the legion with Henry F Seal donating beyond expenses. Reserved seats are on sale at Seal's Music Store.

The American Legion Norka* Rouskaya Columbia Saxophone Happy Six Henry. F. Seal Legion Seal iMusic

Box Social at Carpers Valley School Friday

A box social is planned at Carpers Valley School on Friday January 23 at 8 oclock. Public invited.

Carpers Valley School

Elks Regular Meeting Notice and Refreshments

Regular Elks meeting announced for Wednesday July 21 at 1 PM. Important business planned. Refreshments after session. Limited details appear to reference local merchants and Beck's Steam Bakery for orders.

Wollofultz Our Beck's Steam Bakery Potd SE - Noeth Maia St

Young Winchester man dies after wagon accident near Bloomery

Kylie G. Hottel, son-in-law of Delegate Richard L. Omps, was found dying in the roadway near Bloomery schoolhouse after his wagon supposedly ran over him during a heart trouble episode. He was taken to the schoolhouse and died minutes later. He left the Omps home with a load of barrel staves and is survived by his widow and parents. The funeral will be held at Salem Church with burial at nearby cemetery.

Kylie G. Hottel Richard L. Omps Winchester Frederick’ County Virginia Bloomery School-House Raymond Omps Bud Mitchell Bud Leith Hotter Lyme Hottel Jet Maughter Representative Omps Pacific Coast Richmond Salem Church Newton Hottel Perry Hottel Raleigh M Hottel Edwin Hottel Samuel Hottel Ethel Hottel

NOTEce Subscriptions Renewal Notice for January

The Evening Star reminds subscribers that mall subscription renewals are required in January to obtain a discount. Renewals apply to one page 1p-11 and secure price benefits.

MALL THE Evening Star

Coal Sale Notice From Snider & Sons at Market Street

Coal delivery available now with 3 cars Pocahontas lump and 1 car Georges Creek lump. Place your order immediately for instant dispatch. W. B. Snider & Sons, 29 North Market Street, two phones listed.

Pocahontas Lump Georges Creek W. B. Snider & Sons N. Market St

Stockholders Meeting for Shenandoah Valley National Bank

Notice announces a special stockholders meeting at the Winchester bank on February 3 at 11 o clock to consider increasing capital stock. Cashier WMS G Hardy signs the notice dated January 1, 1920. A separate item advertises a Titan tractor for sale and a help-wanted for an experienced stenographer and bookkeeper at Bier Oe PL.

Shenandoah Valley National Bank Winchester Wms G. Hardy

Influenza Situation Varies Across Cities As Epidemic Wanes

The Public Health Service reports California sees 264 cases last week with no expected epidemic. Portsmouth reports 60 influenza cases, Chicago notes over 6,000 ill citywide, Newark shows rising cases and deaths, New York records seven influenza deaths and 40 pneumonia deaths with 462 new cases.

Public Health Service California Portsmouth Chicago Newark New York

Making Good Time in Fourteenth Census Returns

Washington January 21 rapid progress in the fourteenth census enumeration. Director Rogers announced that complete returns from 1 145 districts in larger cities had been received and that returns from practically all districts were expected by February 15.

Washington Rogers

Powerless in Heavy Sea Plight of Transport PoWhatan

The disabled transport PoWhatan, 271 passengers aboard, was adrift in a heavy sea about 300 miles from Halifax on January 21 with no tow in sight. The Western Comet had to abandon attempts to tow after making 48 miles progress while Northern Pacific and other ships stood by to rescue passengers when conditions ease.

Associated Press Halifax PoWhatan ESTES Western Comet Northern Pacific

Mrs Morton Fractures Ankle After Street Slip in Winchester

Mrs Nina Wylie Morton of Charlottesville Virginia slipped on Wolfe Street near Washington and Willow and fractured her ankle. She was treated at Mrs R T Barton’s residence, moved to Memorial Hospital in Winchester, and placed in a plaster cast. She rests comfortably and will be unable to travel soon.

William Morton Charlottesville Memorial Hospital Morton Nina Wylie Baltimore Winchester Robert Conrad Bia

Berryville Couple Welcome Baby Girl

Mr and Mrs W G Keckkey of Berryville Virginia are receiving congratulations on the birth of a baby girl a few days ago.

W. G. Keckkey Berryville, Va

Preaching at White Hall M. B. Church

The pastor Rev PD B will preach Thursday evening January 22 at White Hall M B Church. Parishioners and friends are cordially invited to attend the service.

White Hall White Hall M. B Rea PD. B

Larrick Family Heads South for Plant City Florida Trip

Mr and Mrs John W Larrick depart with their daughters Mrs Margaret Mee Neill and Miss Mary Lee Larrick for Plant City Florida spending the winter season.

John W. Larrick Margaret MeepNeill Mary Lee-Larrick Plant—Cly, Fla. Ani Tate - Win

Boyhood friends meet in Pittsburgh after 34 years

T Ashby McVicar of Mexico and Robert Lee Grant of the Fort Pitt Hotel reunite unexpectedly in the Fort Pitt Hotel after 34 years. They met as boy playmates in Winchester Virginia and both prospered, with McVicar selling Mexican pottery and Grant known as a leading hotel manager with a vast memory for guests.

Pittsburgh Virginia T. Ashby McVicar Mexico Robert Lee Grant Fort Pitt Winchester Ashby McVicar Ebbitt House Washington United States Boniface

Salvation Army Plans A Great Revival Here

The Salvation Army announces a Winchester revival starting Tuesday January 27 and running nightly at 8 o clock in Courthouse hall. Rev Williams, with 25 years as a minister, returns from overseas to lead. Capt Van Egmond and Mrs Van Egmond will sing nightly. The revival closes February 5.

Salvation Army Winchester van Egmond Courthouse Hall Army Williams Salvations Army France van Egemond

Entertains For Her Daughter's Birthday In Thornwood

Mrs. Oca-Kurtz of Martynsbure West Virginia, formerly Winchester, hosted a birthday party for her daughter Miss Mary Kurtz in Thornwood on Monday night. The celebration featured a new mechanical orchestra providing music on the second floor.

Cedar Cutting Meeting For Whitacre Residents

Residents of Whitacre are invited to a Thursday night meeting at 7 o'clock to discuss cedar tree cutting. The gathering will be addressed by Mr Walker Mce Bond and others and will include Kil residents from the area.

Citiwns Whitacre Walker Mce Bond

Navy Man Tells Of Life On Ship

A veteran recalls life aboard ships during the war and describes target practice excitement. He describes the thrill of volleys of fire and the sense of pride as ships fire together during celebrations.

Winchester

Rebuke to Sims Killed by Lodge

In Washington the Senate faced a resolution condemning Rear Admiral Sims for publicizing confidential official instructions that affected international relations. Senator Walsh of Montana introduced the measure, seeking immediate action, but Senator Lodge, Republican Leader, blocked it citing grave charges against him and allowing defense.

Associated Press Washington Sims Senate Walsh Montana Naval Committee Lodge

Peck's Bad Boy Compan Arrives From Gettysburg

The Peck's Bay Boy Company arrived from Gettysburg Pennsylvania this morning after a capacity crowd performance last night. They are set to appear at the Empire tonight amid strong recommendations and wide audience interest, especially among girls.

Peck's Bay Boy Company Gettysburg the Empire

Naval officer cited over 75000 deficit in accounts

A board of officers reported a deficit of about 75000 in the accounts of Lieut. C. F. Bennett naval disbursing officer in charge of officers on duty in Washington. Bennett, in service since 1904, has been ill and unable to communicate with Washington. he rose from yeoman to commissioned rank.

Washington C. F. Bennett Naval Bennett Elt Naval Sn

Miss Novick Weds In Baltimore Maryland

Mr and Mrs Max Novick announce the marriage of Miss Novick to Mr Julius L Nachman in Baltimore at Finks Hall last Sunday night. Rabbi Hoorvitaz officiated. The couple will reside in Herndon Virginia after March 1 with Nachman taking an interest in a clothing store.

Max Novick Nor Main Street Mar Novick Jilius L. Nachman Baltimore Fink's Hall Rabbi Hoorvitaz Washington Winchester Novick Abe Novick Bessie Novick Josephs Nachman Nachman South Carolina Herndon

Defends Red Rule on Floor of New York Assembly

A Chicago man argued on the New York Assembly floor that disloyalty charges against five suspended Socialist assemblymen were undermined because the Socialist party expressed solidarity with Russia. He said the Assembly condemned the men for belonging to a party faction that supported the Soviet system, a claim he framed as not imprisonable nor a crime. The session included motions to reseat the pending trial and to dismiss proceedings as unwarranted. both sides presented arguments and the judge denied a fourth motion.

Albany Wefense Sevie New York States Sembly Eneesman Chicago Stedman England Germany Norway New York Socialist Party Alban

Baker approves new army bill amid Senate push

Washington January 21 The secretary of war urged full committee to approve a broad army reorganization bill outlining a one big army system with a 280000 person force plus a national guard and a citizens reserve army. A lost cameo near the Boy Scout home at 204 N Kent St noted.

Washington Senate Resul Fur Army National Guard Boy Scout Home Kent St

Poor Outlook For Buildings Measure Reflected In Exchange Vote

The committee decided not to recommend passage of a building bill this session due to economy concerns and low likelihood of passage, suggesting action would come in the next session. The report notes foreign exchange and levee issues were part of the context for the decision.

Washington Jan

Everything for Better Fruit and Farm Equipment Listed

An article fragment lists vendors and items such as hay sprayers, lime sulfur, and packing equipment from Cleveland and Wallis Tees. It also notes a dull stock market with mixed, irregular prices and a drop in British and Italian currencies.

Hayes Nisgarh Cleveland Wallis

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the Star William Fahnestock Dan Fahnestock S. T. Fahnestock Atia Jobe Spillman Sona Kylie Hottel Hon K R. L.omps Bloomery Star Office H. C Titan Massey Bros City Health Service Chicace Assciated Presse Near Foll Lee Grant McVicar Ashby Turner SS Cornwell Daft Bia Peck Nov'ck Baltimore, Md Saeae Spillman Baker Italien Ynane Bentow Gemerik Motors Avia Ait Hagerstown, MG F. Amos- Sho Jobe
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