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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1922
Page
1
The Common Council schedules a special session at 8 tonight to lay taxes for 1922 and finalize the current budget. A proposal would split the town into four wards from the existing two to better reflect new female voters and ease election duties.
The Empire Theatre offers six high priced new releases this week with daily announcements guiding patrons. Fans can see each film including comedies and short subjects as part of the lineup.
Call 323-1 or atop at show room for new prices on Dodge Brothers Motor 81 1p 31 by J Howard Gather.
Commonwealth Attorney James P. Reardon has bought a lot on Stewart Street, near the east side opposite the Equity baseball park, and will begin erecting a residence soon. The lot comes from the late N Rout property and was purchased by Wilmer Shryock. Also notice sale of an eight room house at 444 Fairmont Ave or 7 B Piccadilly St.
Chicago heiress Mrs. Marion Stephens 45 and Anastaes Andreivitch von Siatskoy Siatsky 23 announce engagement. He works in Baldwin locomotive plant Philadelphia. wedding planned in New York Russian Church next Saturday. She was formerly married to B. Stephens, attorney, who divorced in 1918.
Sixty patrolmen faced a Boston mob after Benzy Murray, a Black man, fired on officers and residents in the South End. A woman was wounded, a baby and others were endangered as Murray set a bed on fire and shots rang through the house until police breached the door and he surrendered.
Thomas H. Seal formerly of Winchester and longtime head of grain and elevator work for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad received a testimonial dinner Saturday night at the Merchants' Club in Baltimore. The Baltimore Sun published his photograph. He belongs to the Winchester family and is related to Baltimore and Washington notables.
Democratic Executive Committee of Winchester meets tomorrow at 7 30 to choose between an all day primary or a mass convention to select councilmanic candidates. The election is set for the first Tuesday in June. No decision has been announced yet.
A revelation about married life and its trials and diffi culties. The piece presents what to avoid and promises a true depiction of domestic challenges at Empire tonight.
Chief of Police Dear warns automobile owners today is the final grace day to purchase 1922 license plates. Beginning tomorrow arrests will be made for those without plates. the Chamber of Commerce has sold plates since December 20th and may still supply them.
Cael 323 J shows or stop at showroom for new prices on Dodge Brothers Motor Cars. J Howard Cather.
A seven part feature on marriage depth showcases the husband’s perspective and what brides and fiancés should know before matrimony. Ruth Roland stars in White Eagle episode two with special added traction.
More than 1,000 striking members of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butchers' Workmen of North America voted to end the strike at a mass meeting in Omaha Nebraska. The resolution passed almost unanimously, effective in local packing plants since December 5.
Mr. Lansdon National Lecturer of the Farmers Union speaks at Kaufman’s School House near Stephenson Depot on Wednesday February 1st at 7 30 P M 81.
Due to unusual bad weather and to help readers, the Evening Star extends the reduced subscription rate for another week. Subscribers are urged to pay now to secure the discount.
The Market Street Church crowd filled the main area and galleries for an evangelistic meeting led by Prof. Melnee. Rev. F. M. Richardson delivered the sermon on Gideon and his 300, warning that sin leads to desperate fate.
Mr Joseph 8 Patterson, a tollgate keeper on the Frederick pike, was badly hurt late Saturday night while walking home. A car driven by Fred Hiett offered him a ride and struck him as he stepped in front, leaving him with painful cuts and bruises. Dr Swimley treated him and he was improved today.
Daily matinees at the Empire feature free popcorn for all children and young people. Two shows weekly at 2.30 and 4.00 on Tuesday and Thursday, with special balcony prices for children at 10 cents and a 15 cent down payment. Tax included in prices.
Help wanted for selling used Ford cars at Chapman’s Auto Sales. Prior automotive sales experience required. Location listed as 30-1p-41. Apply with proof of experience and references.
Employment bureau of the Chamber of Commerce seeks to place two stenographers. Apply at Chamber of Commerce for consideration.
To manufacturers only this ad seeks ten thousand dollars worth of merchandise by February 1, 1922. The goods must be first class and delivered by February 15 without fail to Conner's Bargain Store.
Reports from Harvard Cambridge Chicago Regis College San Francisco and Georgetown describe a massive earthquake felt across the U S. Seismographs at Harvard briefly failed while readings at Chicago and Denver showed strong shocks. Geologists traced the quake to off South America with tremors noted from New York to the Pacific coast.
J Howard Cather advertises new price listings for Dodge Brothers motor cars with call 323 or showroom visit for updated figures. Local dealer details and contact methods included.
Schedule lists nightly services except Saturday at 7 30 with Tuesday and Thursday 3 00 o clock cottage prayer meetings. Women mass meetings at 3 00 on Wednesdays and Fridays. Noon day meetings for men begin Tuesday Feb 7. 1ptf
The Star appeals to readers to donate clothing for tuberculous patients in a state institution. Remaining needed items include a size 40 suit, a size 36 suit, a size 9 men's shoes, and a size 12 boys' shoes. Donations should be sent to Mrs. W. A. Baker or Mrs. R. T. Barton at once.
1922 dog taxes now due with penalties to be added after February 23. Local treasurer WM J T Barr reminds dog owners to settle assessments and comply with levies.
Washington dispatch reports 97 people died with a final official list issued by District of Columbia authorities. Officialsattribute roof collapse at the Knickerbocker Theater to material defect, not design fault, with extended injuries still under review. Edward H. Shaughnessy of Chicago and his family were among the injured.
James H. Orndorff infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel I. Orndorff of 1219 South Braddock street was found dead in bed Sunday morning, believed to have suffocated under bed covers between 6 and 8. He was three months and seventeen days old. Funeral services at the parents' home at 2 o’clock this afternoon.
Le Van Bailey was brought to a Saturday hearing on a bench warrant issued by Judge Whiting. He paid about $360 in arrearages and counsel fees up to February 1 in the divorce case with Theresa Owen Bailey. The bench warrant followed fears he might leave the state for Cumberland Maryland to live with his parents. He denied evading orders and wished to stay in Winchester if employed. The court had set alimony at 60 a month.
Washington January 31 officials expressed gratification at the Shantung settlement reached through Washington negotiations. President Harding regarded the agreements as an important accomplishment though it was noted Japanese and Chinese had reached a complete accord, with indications they were virtually in agreement.
The regular monthly meeting of the District Nurse Association will be held in the Council Chamber, City Hall, Wednesday February 1 at 4 pm. Mrs H D Pullor presides and Mrs Martin Wisecarver is secretary. Also note: Mr and Mrs Fred Allen, formerly Miss Ruth Perry, have returned to Philadelphia after visiting relatives here.
In Richmond Virginia the Senate confirmed Gov Wentmoreland Davis on the state board of directors by a 24 to 11 vote. Earlier that day the chamber favorably acted on another Davis nomination. a major fight centered on jail reform and the penitentiary overseen by Davis allies. The session drew spectators as clergy and reform advocates spoke on changes amid the Capitol’s reforms. Adele Clark mentioned among participants.
F B Whiting presided as the court sentenced Stottler to a two year penitentiary term after pleading guilty to one forgery indictment. Three counts were found against him involving forged notes totaling about 3000 dollars. He had attempted to feign insanity claiming a head injury but no sanity commission proceeded.
Metro's drama returns for one day with shows at 2 30 6 and 7 30 p m For 28¢ you can see the world’s greatest L tomorrow children who see it for a Orchestra prices are 28¢ and 55 children and adults respectively Special and original sic come around Ip
A fire at Great Dock No. 2 in Allotieg, Superior, Wisconsin, began last night from an unknown cause. Firemen and nearby crew battled the blaze for hours, preventing a larger disaster. total losses estimated but not finalized as crews continue containment.
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