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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1921
Page
1
The Star prints charges against John Paul contestant for the seat won by Judge T W Harrison and prints his replies. Twenty three charges exist and one reply per day will be published. Here is charge Number 11 and Harrison's answer.
The document details claims of improper ballot handling in Eleventh Ward precincts during election day, noting open ballot viewing by judges, potential coercion, and contested registrar actions in Albemarle County and Charlottesville. It cites denials of misconduct and asserts fair counting, with further continuation promised.
The notice highlights Harold Lecy D performing a humorous act with Wallace Reid as a feature at the Empire tonight. A separate line seeks a second-hand safe through Winchester Cold Storage, dated the 27th.
One hundred twenty subpoenas issued for Winchester and county witnesses in the Soesinet case where Paul contests the seat of Hon. T. W. Harrison in Congress. Testimony to be taken February 7 at 10 in Sarah Zane Fire Company hall before Notary Joseph B. Newlin. Sheriff Pannett served the subpoenas today.
Officials from labor unions representing skilled shipyard workers ordered a general referendum on wage scales proposed by the Atlantic Coast Ship Builders Association and Bethlehem Ship Corporation to cut wages by 10 percent as part of a drive to lower production costs.
Four Baltimore and Ohio Railroad employees died when a locomotive boiler exploded near Briar Tunnel on the Wheeling division of the Wheeling and Lake Erie line. The victims were riding the engine and the blast collapsed the locomotive, officials opened an investigation into the cause. The dead include road foreman Matt Walsh and engineer Wilfong.
Wallace Reid stars in What’s Your Hurry shown at the Empire tonight. The lighthearted comedy romance promises amusement and witty lines with the noted performer delivering a pleasing screen presence.
Wanted driver for Friendship Fire Co truck. Apply in writing no later than January 31 to G Reginald Haines, secretary. 1p
Mrs Annie Herbert widow of George N Herbert longtime Winchester resident has been seriously ill for a week at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Charles W Beall Rockville Md with no notable improvement since Monday The late Mr Herbert was for years an agent for Adams Express in Winchester.
A Delco Lighting Company salesroom on West Water Street was broken into overnight and two pull chain sockets were reported missing. little else of value was taken according to a statement.
Winchester Memorial Hospital plans a modern motor ambulance to replace the old horse drawn vehicle. A fund exists but needs about 1500 more. contributions have begun from Clarke county and Winchester residents. Local Buick agent Harry Ebert offers chassis at cost with body makers cutting 160 off, donations may be sent to the hospital or H. K. Green and Brother store.
Funeral services were held at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Boyce Clarke county for merchant Philip T. Grim who died Thursday after a brief pneumonia illness. The body was taken to Winchester for interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Grim, a native son and son of the late Morgan Grim, is survived by a brother William Grim, a carpenter in this city, and other relatives referenced in Thursday’s Star notice.
Local seed firm Winchester Seed Co Inc advertises home grown clover seed alfalfa cow peas and soy beans. They request samples and invite buyers in the market for cover crops to get their prices by phone.
Tam Ensonogna announces relocation of his business to 131 South Main Street on the west side. The sign promises services done while you wait with reasonable prices. The old address listed as 1318 Main Street.
Effective Monday January 31 the price of milk drops to 12c per quart and 6c per pint. Cream priced at 28c per pint and 14c per half pint. James Graring notes savings and Hodgson Brown's special clock sale advertised for Saturday on page 3.
AP reports Justice Department officials deny alleged American detectives charged with planning to kidnap Grover Bergdoll are FBI agents. No agents on duty abroad. No extradition treaty in force. possible German handover would be politically awkward. State Department had not considered the issue.
The Woonsocket Rubber Company foot wear division of United States Rubber Company announced a wage downward revision effective February 7. The percentage cut was not disclosed. Two Woonsocket factories employing 200 persons are affected.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company was authorized to issue 2,744,000 refunding and general mortgage bonds. Its subsidiary lines were authorized to issue 1,860,000 in bonds. Parent bonds will be held in the treasury until authorized for sale by the commission, while subsidiary bonds finance additions to their lines.
President elect Harding limits public appearances during his Florida coast vacation. He makes a brief stop in Miami to play golf, while the houseboat Victoria with Harding and companions remained near Fort Lauderdale overnight, about 30 miles away.
A petition circulated by W Lee Fisher asks Supt F E Clerk to add an advanced salesmanship course to Handley Night School. Signatures are requested to justify the new curriculum, which would cover business broadly as part of the night school program.
223 acres on National High Peeanles with excellent improvements and running spring water. 30 acres apple orchard 15 years old. 1920 crop 3800 bbls, 1919 crop 1300, 1918 crop 2900. Farm has paid landlord over 12 percent on price asked in recent years. 235 acres of smooth level red loam limestone on hard surface macadam road near RR station, store and grain elevator. 12 room brick residence heated by furnace, bank barn 100 by 50 ft, and other buildings. Price 160 per acre. W. T. Birmingham at 29-Ap-31 a5 W. Water Street for full information.
The funeral of Joseph Hollenshead, of Greene County, Pa, who died by suicide after shooting Mrs Mason during a sudden fit of insanity, was held at Kernstown at 10:30. Rev George W Stover led the service at Mount Hebron Cemetery as family members gathered.
Popular pictures at the Empire with two shows after school each day. Second show added to accommodate audiences.
With nearly 40 percent of Frederick County's apple crop culled last year growers faced losses. The article urges a hardier spraying regimen this year, noting that apple prices reflect sprayer quality and recommending a guaranteed efficient sprayer from The Winchester Orchard Supply Co at 301 N. Market St. Phone 313.
Wallace Reid leads a nationwide popularity contest and is set to attend a showing at the Empire tonight drawing fans and media attention.
All members are requested to attend Monday night January 31 at 8 o clock. Grand Master of Virginia will be present. Banquet. By order of the secretary 29-1p-21.
W. C. Hall, former Virginia prohibition agent, faces a third trial in Prince William Circuit Court at Manassas on February 7 for the March 26, 1919 killings of Raymond Shackleford and Lawrence Hudson near Fishers Hill. Subpoenas in Winchester named 15 witnesses including Dr. P. W. Boyd and Dr. E. B. Stuart. Prosecution says Hall shot bootleggers during a liquor blockade. Hall argues the men fired first.
Lost bag reported between Winchester and Welltown containing a bank book cash amount about 70 to 80 dollars and a box of medicine. Reward offered for its return to the Star office.
Williamson West Virginia January 29 James Daniron former judge of Midge County Circuit Court and a leading figure for the prosecution in the Matewan murder trial today sought permission to carry a pistol He presided when the Matewan fight occurred last May and summoned the special grand jury that returned the indictments The trials were postponed from September to this month and he declined to explain his reasons to reporters Prospects of obtaining a jury before adjournment were slim today
Truck load of kindling wood offered for 3 dollars per delivery. Telephone number 951 is listed for orders. Winchester Cold Storage appears in the ad with a 26 1p 10t reference and a brief note.
Basketball tonight features Front Royal High School against the Boy Scouts of America at Armory Building. Admission is 25 cents and tipoff is at 8 p.m. Later, the Woman's Auxiliary to Robert Y. Conrad Post holds a January 31 meeting at Handley Auditorium with officer elections on the agenda.
Donald J. O Callaghan lord mayor of Cork has been ordered to depart the United States by February 11 by Secretary Wilson of the Department of Labor. He arrived in the country as a stowaway without a passport and is in the country as a seaman awaiting an opportunity to re ship.
The will of J. Taylor Fisher, late merchant in Frederick County, probate in Berkeley County shows an estate valued between 80 000 and 100 000 dollars. Real property includes 60 acres in the county and multiple lots in Wardensville and Oklahoma with several cash bequests and a fund for the Church Extension Society in Shenandoah. The estate divides one half to his widow Belle C Fisher and the other half to his brother M W Fisher and his issue, with various legacies to cousins Rosa Hawes and George Hawes and a trust for the widow’s income.
All the household effects of A. Carper, deceased, will be sold for cash at his late residence No. Market street at 11 o'clock next Saturday February 6 1921. The sale is conducted by the executors.
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