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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1919

Page

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Willard Dempsey Heavyweight Title Bout Nears

Toledo July 3. Jess Willard defends his world heavyweight title against Jack Dempsey in a high profile bout. promoters Tex Rickard expect a massive gate and record purses as both fighters train intensely for the twelve round clash. Willard, 37, vs Dempsey, 24, feature strong wagering and financial stakes in Havana and Reno tied to big betting and moving picture rights.

Associated Press Toledo Jess Willard Kansas Jack Dempsey Utah Willard Dempsey Jack Johnson Havana Cuba Rickard Tex Rickard Reno Am Enor

Murder at Baltimore Police Station Ends in Turnkey Fatality

Turnkey John J. Lanahan was shot and killed at the central station while about to search a prisoner. Frank Wozniak, from East Baltimore, was beaten by officers after firing. Wozniak, arrested as a larceny suspect, had a second pistol and extra cartridges. He confessed to a later post office break in Sudbrook and attempted to sell stolen watches and jewelry identified as sent to Robert Corbett and Son. Federal agents probe ties to radical plots as Wozniak claimed drinking and amnesia about weapons.

Associated Press Baltimore John J. Lanahan Central Police Station Kiinefelter Lanahan Frank Wozniak East Baltimore Wozniak Ludbrook Postoffice Brill Western Maryland Sudbrook Sudbrook Park Robert Corbett and Son Pikesville Dodniak Poland Turnkey Lanahan

Officers Appointed for W. H. S. Cadets 1919 20

The High School Cadet company selects officers for 1919 20 after an infantry drill exam and classwork. Captain Harmon Baker heads the list with William Brown as First Lieutenant and Herbert Solenberger as Second Lieutenant. The NCOs and corporals include Charles Fansler, Rey Ritter, Floyd Haines, Robert Hook, Kenneth Bush, Robert Rogers, Roy Carper, Paul Poston, Kenneth Crowell, James F. Ritter, Beverley Rice. The season ends with a win over S. V. A. and next year promises a larger unit. Equipment hopes rise as the U S government considers real rifles for cadets.

Harmon Baker William Brown Herbert Solenberger Charles Fansler Rey Ritter Floyd Haines Robert Hook Kenneth Bush First Corp Robert Rogers Second Roy Carper Third Corp Paul Poston Fourth Corp Kenneth Crowell Fifth Corp James F. Ritter Beverley Rice S. V.A United States Adjutant-General of

Winchester real estate sale offers bargains on homes farms

Real estate ad from Winchester Virginia lists a 9 room pebble dash house, modern conveniences with garage and bath at 4500 dollars, a Main street pebble dash house, a 15 acre farm with 500 bearing peach trees, a 151 acre limestone land parcel at 90 dollars per acre, plus large farms. Nos 11 and 18 Court Square.

Hospital Winchester Main Street Isaalcale Bees Real Estate Court Square

British Airship R-34 En Route Across Atlantic

The R-34 dirigible reports position near 52 30 N 30 W as it crosses the Atlantic. The Renown notes calm seas and clear skies while signals affirm all well. London expects landing at St Johns Friday morning and Long Island Saturday morning.

London Air Ministry Atlantic New Foundland Renoun mid-Atlantic ST. Johns N. F British Air Ministry Mid-Ocean Long Island

Greenway Church Lawn Garden Sale Ad

Community notice from Maine group promoting a seed sale at Greenway Church lawn near Double Tollgate. Advertisement lists Green Mountain Seed and peas, with dates and product offers for a limited period.

ARD Greenway Church Double Tollgate Maine Winchester Gd Co Tne Apt

Boy Scouts Hold Meeting at Handley Library

Scouts from the First Second and Third troops report to Handley Library auditorium at 8 o clock Friday evening for an important camping meeting, per the Scout Commissioner.

Boy Scouts Handley Library Ip Scout

Local Council Meeting at Handley Library Friday Night

Brief notice announces an important Local Council of the Boy Scouts meeting at Handley Library at 9 o'clock Friday evening. Also appears an advertisement for furniture gifts and a job listing seeking a guard at a convict camp aged at least forty.

The Boy Scouts Handley Library

Night Market Opens Saturday With Limited Farmer Attendance

The municipal market will run Saturday morning from 6 to 11 and 5 to 9 in the evening. Fewer hucksters attended today as farmers busy with harvest could not spare time to bring produce. The Saturday night market is expected to draw more attendees from hucksters, growers, and town shoppers after five o'clock. An important Sarah Zane Fire Company meeting is set for Thursday at 8 o'clock. all members should attend.

Sarah Zane Fire Company W. Lee Fisher

Last Appeal for Children's Home in Virginia

Richmond committee reports strong over the top support for the Children's Home Society drive. Churches and Sunday schools led liberal contributions while a few county pastors have yet to report. The group urges signatories to deliver pledges to Good, Humston, or Snyder to close the drive and publish a full contributor list by July 12.

Richmond Virginia Children's Home Society T. N. Good E. A. Humston John M. Snyder

Banks Close For Legal Holiday In Winchester

Saturday July 5 observed as legal holiday by state governor. Banks in Winchester close all day after closing July 4. Customers urged to obtain payrolls and change by Thursday evening. Notes payable Monday July 7. Signatories include W G Hardy cashier S V National Bank, Fuller cashier F M National Bank, Chas Summers cashier Union Bank of Winchester, John I Sloat cashier Com and Savings Bank.

Winchester S. V. National Bank W. G. Hardy F. & M. National Bank H. Dpd. Fuller Union Bank OF Winchester Chas, J. Summers the Com. & Savings Bank John I. Sloat

Holiday Hours At Local Winchester Postoffice

On Independence Day the Winchester postoffice observes holiday hours. General delivery and stamp windows run 11 am to 12 pm and 1 to 2 pm. City carriers do one delivery starting 8 am. No rural free delivery, no money orders, business, or night mail collection. Lost Jersey cow from Glass pasture west of Winchester. liberal reward offered by M E Conner.

Winchester Jersey M. E. Conner Iptf

Divorce for Leading Colored Couple in Winchester Court

A prominent colored couple from Winchester, Mary F. Wilkinson and William H. Wilkinson, were granted an absolute divorce in Corporation Court. Wilkinson, a headwaiter at major East resorts, was found to have another woman in Stroudsburg, Pa. Mary F. Wilkinson resumes her maiden name Mary F. Burwell. no alimony.

Corporation Court Winchester Mary F. Wilkinson William H. Wilkinson Whiting Stroudsburg Wilkinson Pennsylvania Florida Kittitany Hotel Delaware Water Gap Mary F. Burwell

Early Market Activity Fades After Opening Surge

New York June 3. Early trading showed brisk start in the stock market but turnover for the first half hour dropped from yesterday’s total. Profit selling hit General Motors Industrial Alcohol and Baldwin Locomotive. steels rubber tobacco and other issues recovered. rails improved. A fresh upward move began near noon with United States Steel at 112 1 2. Money rates drew attention as offerings held to next Monday. Call loans opened at 6 and 6 1 2 percent.

New York General Motors Baldwin United States Steel

Public Hearing Set on Extradition of Harry K Thaw

Attorney General Schaffer fixed Wednesday July as the date for a public hearing at his office on the extradition application of Harry K Thaw to New York. The basis is Thaw's mental condition to stand trial. Also notes a special sale and a social note about Frances Cline and Margaret Hodgson visiting Washington.

Harekishvirg Attoreney Thaw

Canning Club Short Course Set for Middletown

The Agricultural and Home Economics Club girls from Predetick county will hold a five day short course at Middletown High School July 7 to 11 under Miss Haynes. Activities include canning cooking sewing poultry and health tasks with dormitory style classrooms. About twenty five girls from various communities will attend and Clarke Frederick exchange visiting pairs will participate. A mattress or extra blankets are advised for those without cots and a mattress truck will run Monday at 4 pm for transport to Middletown.

Agricultural and Home Economics Club Predetick County Middletown Miss Haynes County Clarke County Club Frederick Clarke Girls Canning Club Tugenes

Kaiser to be tried in London says Lloyd George

London reports indicate former German emperor will face trial in a London tribunal. Premier Lloyd George told Parliament the German army is too weak to threaten neighboring states and that German officers who committed infamy will also be tried.

Kaiser London Associated Press Lloyd George House of Commons Germany

Dr Wehler to preach at Centenary Reformed Church

Rev Charles I Wehler D D of Hood College Frederick Md will preach at Centenary Reformed Church on Sunday July 6 in the morning and evening and at Stephensons at 3 oclock Sunday school at 930 am.

Charles I. Wehler Hood College Frederick Centenary Reformed Church Stephensons

Wheat insurance offer from Hansbrough and Carter

Insurance ad for wheat coverage across farms with fire and lightning protection. Hansbrough and Carter advertise low rates and real estate services.

Hansbrough and Carter Insurance

Valuable Gibbens home for sale or lots in Frederick

Notice states the late C. M. Gibbens estate offers the home in full or as building lots. Address to Gibbens is 447 N Main St Frederick Circuit. Also lists Sunday preachings at Carpers Valley Macedonia and Relief with times and services by Pastor E W Brubaker.

C. M. Gibbens R. G. Gibbens N. Main St

Unloading a car of barbed wire and woven fence

Unloading a car of barbed wire and woven fence called at Bailey Bros'. Also an ad for a neat eleven room brick house for rent by W. L. Fultz. Modern with electric lights and bath and available immediately.

Bailey Bros M. Funkhouser W. L. Fultz

Bank announces semi annual dividend and holiday closure

The wholesale firm and T J Cooper and Sons will close Friday July 4. The Board of Directors declares a five percent semi annual dividend payable to stockholders on and after July. W G Hardy cashier. 8 26 1p tf.

Baker and Company T. J. Cooper and Sons W. G. Hardy

Tin Roof Fatal Heat Says Winchester Fireman

Edward J. Jones a tinner and longtime fireman died of heart failure attributed to the heat while on a tin roofing job in Winchester He was found dead at his home 134 South Main Street with his brother Charles Jones and a grocery business partner nearby The 68 year old man had worked yesterday for William Keating on Dr P W Boyds West Water Street residence and collapsed while resting in shade The funeral is set for Saturday at 9 o clock at his home

Winchester Edward J. Jones South Main Street Jones Charles H. Jones Main Street William Keating Amy Provement Dence West Water Street Meo Qlase Re Ca Jones

Mrs A V Arnold Dead In Augusta

Mrs A V Arnold widow of Ay An Arnold died July 1 in Augusta. Miss Virginia Whit sell, her sister in law, notes her as one of Augusta county's oldest families. She led Mehersville Methodist work into retirement but remained active at seventy five. Her loss saddens a large circle of relatives and friends. Special Fourth of July sale at The People's Drug Co offers full pound chocolates and covered cherries at 49 cents.

the People's Drug Co

M. E. Sunday School Picnic at Rousse Spring

The Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday school will hold its annual picnic tomorrow afternoon at Rousse Spring. Members and friends will leave the church by 1 o'clock in automobiles for the grounds. Outdoor games and music by the Mandolin and Guitar Club are planned, and attendees are asked to bring well-filled lunch boxes or baskets.

Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church Mandolin and Guitar Club

Constable's Sale at Cumberland Valley Tie Yard

On July 5, 1919 at 1 pm I will sell ties to satisfy two claims for Roy DeHaven and one tax bill. Notice to Jas. E. Anderson. Fourth of July Special chocolate covered cherries 19 cents at The People's Drug Co.

Cumberland Valley Roy DeHaven Jas. E. Anderson

Preaching Canceled Next Sunday at Berryville Church

Church notice states no preaching next Sunday at Berryville Presbyterian Church or Stine's Cave but plans preaching on a Sunday in July.

Berryville

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hppters Legion Jack Fred Fulton Jess W. HS P. C. Neidemeyer & CO New Furniture Store Cor. Water and Malin Sti Frederick County Mary Wilkinson H. Thaw the People’s Prog Co Frances Cline Margaret Hodgson Iest Washington DR. Wehler Reformed Church Shenandoah Val Nat's Bank Terrific Tirner Edward Jones A. V. Arnold Augusta M. E Constable’s Sale People’s Drug ‘ Co
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