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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1921
Page
1
A major blaze in downtown Athens Georgia destroyed three city blocks and damaged neighboring structures. Fire originated before midnight and was fought by local and neighboring crews for five hours. No fatalities were reported as flames spread along Wall Broad and College avenues. widespread property loss affected merchants and homes.
WANTED DRIVER For Friendship Fire Co. truck. Apply in writing not later than Jan. 31 to U. Reginald Haines, Secretary.
James A. Carper died recently and left his estate to neighbors Naomi Perry Ruth Perry Eva Miller and to niece Pearl A. Beatty. The Mount Hebron Cemetery trust gets 100. Miss Bowman inherits the remainder. A codicil dated December reduces Bowman share by 500 and honors sister Mrs Clevenger for care. Executor Rmy M. Lynch qualified with bond. The will was executed October 2 with codicil in December.
Miss Bess Johnson, who had been attending school in Winchester Virginia, was confined to her Cumberland Maryland home with tonsillitis after returning to attend the Adams Smith wedding. She traveled with her mother Mrs Henman and G Johnson as she grew ill and needed removal home.
Mutiny breaks out among Soviet troops near Latvia with several commissaries killed. Copenhagen dispatch via Riga says the uprising was quelled by force but similar disturbances are reported elsewhere. Hunger and cold cited as causes amid enforced requisitions provoking civilian rioting.
Tokyo January 25. Japan will study armament limits if proposed by another nation but Foreign Minister Uchida sees little chance of immediate movement toward disarmament. He spoke to opposition members in the tower house of Parliament and acknowledged that major powers are discussing limits on armament.
Police and military patrol ambushed near New Birmingham Tipperary Ireland. Officers faced bullets from front and flanks as assailant hid in low buildings. One officer and two privates were wounded. sergeant and two privates of the Lincoln regiment were killed. Three constables injured.
Major Otto G. Pitz directs the Coast Artillery Corps and Major Robert T. Barton leads the Third Battalion in a February 23 inspection. All public property including books and records will be examined, with units under arms in heavy order by eight o'clock night, and surplus articles grouped, tagged, and ready for certification.
A defendant failed to appear in court on a drunken and disorderly charge. It was learned Helen, who had been out on her own recognizance, had departed for Hagerstown to stay with relatives, promising not to return soon.
Fanta Rena, a 40 year old Italian, shot and severely wounded his American wife at their East Liberty street home in Hagerstown. Police say the couple had not lived together for months and the shooting occurred at the wife’s residence with a hip wound reported.
Fire which destroyed the Mendell and Freedman department store on Chapel street and spread to adjoining structures caused about 1,000,000 in damage. Firemen fought in zero weather for three hours to control the blaze. The five story H. M. Bullard warehouse also burned. Cause of the fire was not yet determined.
In Pittsburgh area a mob of about fifty women urged violence as Mrs Lillian Bangham pressed a pistol against William Wilson a Black prisoner charged with assaulting her. The weapon misfired and detectives escorted Wilson to a car and then to the county jail amid shouting threats.
Track load of kindling wood delivered for three dollars per load. Telephone 9654 for order. Winchester cold storage.
The Star continues printing charges against John Paul for Congress with Judge T W Harrison replying. Charge seven accuses secrecy failures at many precincts with insufficient booths and partisan judge interference. Sperryville precinct allegedly had no booths though secrecy claim disputed. The contestee denies near ballot box collection and improper assistance and asserts election laws were followed. To be continued.
The Empire screens Twin Beds tonight with a bold, high energy feature aimed at night owls and cinema enthusiasts. This engaging program promises lively performances and a vibrant revue atmosphere for local audiences.
Cotton coats 23c wool OD pants 1.98 wool OD coats 1.48 overcoats 6.98. Goods sold with removed buttons. Read other article. Conner's Bargain Store 11 West Water Street.
Local clothing dealers report government guidance that army coats need not be dyed to be worn. Owners may cut off metal buttons bearing Ge and Caries and sew on new buttons. Overcoats can be worn if insignias are removed and buttons changed.
The Handley Library Auditorium hosted apple growers from Frederick and nearby counties for an all day meeting led by H F Byrd president of Frederick County Fruit Growers Association. He outlined the tough season, need for a spray expert, a county marketing plan and cooperative practices to improve apple quality and sales with a February follow up meeting planned.
The Twin Beds company arrives from Frederick Maryland for a return engagement at the Empire Theatre tonight managed by Baker. Dorothy Dunn leads the present company as Selwyn and Co's comedy promises another season of success.
Real Jazz Pep Orchestra performs at The Empire tomorrow night continuing a lively local music series. The advertised show promises energetic brass rhythms and vocal solos drawing steady crowd interest.
J. Frank Baylis advertises Sugar Maples in Winchester Virginia, promising trees that grow well and provide summer shade and autumn beauty. The note invites readers to contact him at 311 North Braddock Street for references from satisfied customers.
P. R. Rosen was arrested on a warrant for selling goods without a license. He allegedly sold a check protector to John Dill for 65 dollars with payment by check. Bail set at 100 dollars. court appearance scheduled for tomorrow morning. The offense carries a 500 dollar penalty and double licensing requirement.
John Stuart was fined 25 dollars plus costs in police court on Sunday after pleading guilty to a statutory offense. The warrant was issued by Chief of Police Doran following a City Hotel management complaint.
Butchers in Winchester quoted live animal prices with steers at 8 cents per pound and cows and bulls up to 66 cents per pound while dressed beef and veal cuts ranged from 14 to 40 cents per pound for various items. Retail prices list beef steak 30 cents, roast beef 25, veal steak 40, veal chops 30 to 35, boiling veal 9 to 65 cents, pork chops 30, pork sausages 30, lard 20 to 25, lamb carcass 30 cents.
With almost 40 percent of Frederick County's apple crop culled last year growers faced losses. The piece urges a hardier approach and spraying to improve quality and price, endorsing a guaranteed efficiency sprayer from The Winchester Orchard Supply Co, 301 N Market St.
Four bandits robbed the Daniels jewelry store in Toledo bound the proprietor and customers, then escaped in an automobile with jewelry valued at more than $30,000.
Limited supply of the 20 edition of The Trail published by Troop 1, B 8 A awaiting distribution. Place orders with a scout for home delivery on immediate approval. Price set at $3.26. Miller's Drug Store advertises Eastman’s Kodak at reduced prices. After observations at Twin Beds visit Showalter and Groves fountain.
Martinsburg visitors including C Henshaw Emory Thomas and James Maples attended the Frederick County Horticultural Society meeting at Handley Library. About four hundred people heard talks by Gold Miller of Gerrardstown and a Growers representative from the American Fruit Growers. Berkeley county fruit growers are urged to take more interest, as Virginia growers do.
A cinema note lists The Inferior Sex showing at The Empire with Mrs Charlie Chaplin, scheduled for Wednesday night at The Empire.
I am now moving my business to 131 S. Main St north side. We do your work while you wait. Prices reasonable. 25-1p-11. SAM ENSOGNA 121-8 Main St. LOST-Sat noon B O train silk umbrella ebony handle reward at Star office. 25-1p-21 After seeing Twin Beds visit our fountain SHOWALTER GROVES Ip Mr K Woodcock Bank of Commerce New York City visiting Georgia Graves on South Braddock street returned to New York.
Stonewall teachers gathered at the Miller Be Winchester for a Saturday meeting with six topics including Reading Courses for certificates and mental health in teacher programs. Red Cross speakers and Junior Red Cross details, plus district leaders and community projects, dominated the discussion aimed at expanding school outreach and press reporting.
1921 dog taxes due with penalty assessed. A Ford property on Souk Dock Street sold at public auction. Mr Hauptman of Clarke’s district claims did not buy the property. Schlack asserts Hauptman’s wife was involved. property sale details and names appear in the notice.
Announcement states weekly sessions on Fridays at 7 30 for home nursing training. Organizers invite locals to attend.
The Salvation Army will hold a meeting at 8 o clock in the Court House Auditorium. The design and officer in charge are noted, and the public is invited to attend.
Limited time remains to pay your subscription at a reduced rate. The notice urges prompt action before the deadline, highlighting savings and continuation of service.
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