01 Jul 1919
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1919
Page
1
News from Atlantic City reports bars not closed as liquor sale policy remained unsettled by the United States government. Mayor Bacharach noted decision rests with federal authorities while hotels and restaurants faced wartime restrictions and potential sales of light wines and beer.
Americans report bootlegging has spread in Agua Prieta Sonora across the border into Douglas Arizona. Saloon reopenings are debated as Gen Calles favors legality to boost revenue while tackling bootleggers. Mexican police arrest Americans for boisterous conduct, with threats of prison or heavy fines.
Farm insurance notice offers fire and lightning coverage for wheat storage and crops. Hansbrough and Carter provide insurance, loans and real estate services with low rates for farm operations.
A rear end collision on the New York Central near Dunkirk New York at 2 20 am left nine dead and more than forty injured The wreck involved train No 41 and The Westerner The first passenger car buckled back into a wooden express car and the boiler exploded injuring the engineer and fireman Investigations point to a tramp as a probable cause and a brakes control valve was found shut off The toll includes victims from Williamson West Virginia and others The tragedy prompted emergency work and torch teams to separate wreckage
Justice James B. Snapp issues a warrant for Milton Sager on charges of disturbing public worship and assault at a Mount Williams Lutheran Church Sunday school. The alleged incident on June 22 involved a dispute over $50 for an organ, with trial postponed to July 6 due to missing witnesses.
The board of the Shenandoah Valley National Bank has declared a five percent semiannual dividend payable to stockholders on and after July 1. W. G. Hardy, cashier. 6-30-1p-tt.
In Winchester Corporation Court a decree of absolute divorce is entered for John C. Unger and his wife Lillie Belle Unger after a prior partial divorce on January 28, 1916, with more than three years of separation.
The wholesale firms Baker and Company and T. J. Cooper and Sons will be closed all day Friday July 4. This temporary closure affects customers and operations for Independence Day observance.
Claudia M. Hasson wife of Joseph Hasson died in Baltimore Maryland on Sunday after a lingering illness. She formerly was Miss Leach daughter of Magnus C Leach and Elizabeth Leach of Warren county Virginia. Funeral held at noon from 4119 Cedar Avenue and body taken to Warren County for interment.
Valuable building lots on Kremer property offered for sale by G. Clarence Miller. Located on Braddock Street extended, listing details reference parcel 25-1p-61 and ownership by G. Clarence Miller.
Pre war rates for first class mail take effect today under an amendment repealing the 1917 act. One ounce letters cost two cents and postal cards one cent. Second class rates remain unchanged. FOR SALE Royal typewriter at Hotel Evans. 18-1p-tt
The First Troop of Boy Scouts held a meeting to prep for summer camp. Attendance was strong as uniforms were inspected and equipment discussed. Awards were announced for top students and medals for Best Averages, with camp plans and after-hours hikes outlined. Second and Third troops will camp separately in July, and work on the scout building should finish by July 8.
All persons having claims against the estate of the late Joseph Jackson are asked to present them at once. All persons indebted to said estate should call and settle with the undersigned. dated Warren Norton 6-25 1p-6t.
Richmond Evening Journal reports Governor Davis granted clemency to lifers including William Reynolds of Alleghany County a third term reduction. Reynolds, linked to larceny carbreaking and unlawful shooting, may not be the man who shot C and O claim agent Luther L. Scherer. No petition backed Reynolds. superintendent Major Wood did not endorse. Reynolds’ case reflects good behavior law reducing his 15 year term to 10 years with five served. A Jersey cow about 700 pounds strayed near Winchester. reward offered. Spit Mr. Perry Ritter of the railway mail service has returned to Washington after visiting relatives here.
For sale cheap two spring wagons listed under C. W. Ramsburg. Also wanted fresh cows and springers by M. B. Conner with contact at McTiwee's Livery. Both phones available.
In compliance with Governor Davis the Winchester banks will close Saturday July 5 as Good Roads Day. Friday July 4 will be a two day holiday for Independence Day and Good Roads, creating a three day weekend including Sunday. Banks usually open Saturday nights for public, a rarity in Virginia. Bank officials say the three day rest will be appreciated amid their busy work.
Optometrist William Kline from Waynesboro Virginia will visit Berryville on Friday and Saturday July 11 and 12 at the Hotel for scientific eye examinations without drugs. Special glasses made to order by H G Owen representative Berryville Virginia.
Estate advertises the valuable home of the late C M Gibbens for sale. Offers will be received for the property in its entirety or in parcels as handy. Sale notice appears in the local listing with details on location and terms.
Mrs Anne Jane Lupton died at her home near Opequon at 2 am after a fracture from a fall six weeks earlier. The 66 year old widow of Snowden Lupton left two children, and is survived by brothers Joseph M. Snapp and John A. R. Snapp. Funeral services were held at St Pauls Lutheran Church with Rev. R H Cline officiating.
Classified notices list a large lot and brick warehouse near the railroad on Market Street suitable for garage or manufacturing. Includes a 25-foot? open space and references Clarence Miller. Also items include a Red Men meeting and a lost signet ring with initials B M and a rental of an eleven room brick house with electric lights.
The American Fruit Growers Inc has acquired between 4000 and 7000 acres of apple oriented orchards with investments between 6 and 7 million dollars. Offices will be in Union Arcade Pittsburgh under Charles J. Brand. The company plans to grow and distribute fruit and vegetable products with nationwide branch distribution and expert disease control. Details will follow in two weeks as the venture organizes.
The governor has declared Saturday July 6 a legal holiday and Winchest banks will close all day. Customers are asked to prepare payrolls and change before Thursday evening. Notes dated on these days may be attended to Monday July 9 by bank officials.
Montreal police seized Bolshevik and socialist literature in a raid on the foreign quarter. The operation involved 130 patrolmen under the chief of police.
Anti Bolshevik forces push toward Kursk and Coron ech aiming to reach Moscow, per a Russian wireless message quoting Izvestiia. Bolsheviks suffer heavy losses at Kharakov and Ekaterinoslav near 115 miles southwest of Kharakov.
A prisoner named Brown, serving a twelve year term for highway robbery at Newport Va, escaped from a camp near the city early this morning. He slipped from sleeping quarters while guards were distracted, evading pursuit as the outside search began. The escape occurs amid preparations for a new stone road project from Willchester to Boyce.
Ambiguous text outlines a summer sale for large jet style appliances. Mentions sanitary standards, prices and a wide selection. References Water and possible stores or brands, but details are unclear.
In Stonewall District, several magistrial district posts have been filled by the Circuit Court. Judge L. R. Payne is named justice of the peace, W. C. Grim as treasurer, and W. Baker appointed to serve the estate of the poor, filling the vacancy caused by Philip Langley's death.
Advertises supply of six threshing reels for Big Vein Georges Creek Coal and threshing equipment. Mentions G. O. Bell and a model for 1928. No date or location beyond Georges Creek region.
Classified notice lists a sale of household items including mad lor bedroom furniture and carpets on July 2. Seller listed as Mrs Emma Nald.
A local appeal urges Mr. Farmer to guard crops against fire with a small cost. The notice credits R. R. Bryarly & Bro. as the supplier.
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