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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1921

Page

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Disorderly conduct arrests in police court actions

The summary reports multiple cases before Magistrate Worsley. Boon Somptatt Hodgson faced arraignment for disorderly conduct and was lectured on word choice after a dismissal. Robert Cave Ray Kerr were jailed a day for theft from a lunch basket, while Warren Clowser Boyc tickley paid fines for tail-light violations. Hunter Lee Brown received ten days for disorderly conduct, and a police inquiry sought property identification from M A Doran regarding a satchel found on Millwood road.

Boon Somptatt Windi Coality Magis Trate Worsley Miss Harmer Whtil Mr. Hodgson Robert Cave Ray Kerr Fair Grounds Hitzler Mar Worsley Ler Warren Clowser Boyc Tickley Frederick County Hunter Lee Brown Winchester Katharine R. Glass Brews M. A. Doran Millwood Road

Model airways planned to span continent by Army service

Washington July 5. Army air service announces plans for continent spanning airways with Washington to Darton Ohio as the first leg. Sub stations along the route will include landing fields at Leesburg Veek and Charlestown West Virginia. Appeals will be made to chambers of commerce and civic groups due to lack of congressional appropriations.

Washington Army Air Service Congress Chambers of Commerce Darton Ohio Leesburg Veek Charlestown W. Va

Council Meeting Called for July Evening

The Common Council holds its regular July meeting tonight at City Hall Council Chamber starting at 8.00. Officials urge residents to attend and discuss city matters and district issues.

Chautauqua Tickets On Sale and Hotel Staff Updates

Hudson reports Buick Touring and Oldsmobile Touring for sale along with trucks. F M Reynolds and Co announce Chautauqua tickets at The Peoples Drug Co. Mrs James Hammond named assistant clerk at Hotel Jack, beginning disorder duties. Mrs Ham Tiond from Hagerstown has resided in Winchester for years. Carroll Evans returned to Harrisburg after Fourth with his father Samuel Evans. Mrs Evans accompanies him for a weeklong visit.

James Hammond Jack Ham Tiond Hagerstown Winchester Carroll Evans Harrisburg Samuel Evans North Kent Street

Farmers Meeting At Clearbrook Farm

A farmers meeting will be held at the school in Clearbrook on Thursday night at o clock under the Frederick County Fruit Growers and Farmers Association. Two Virginia Farm Bureau representatives will explain state and bureau activities and plans for a Frederick county campaign. Mr James Duke will discuss rust Growers and Farmers Association plans. All are urged to attend.

Clearbrook Frederick County Fruit Growers’ ’and Farmers’ Association Virginia Farm Bureau State Tha Farm James Duke Rust Growers and Farmers’ Association

Call Out for National Banks by Comptroller

The Comptroller of the Currency issued a call on the condition of all national banks as of the close of business Thursday June 30. The release from Washington provides a nationwide snapshot of bank compliance and health.

Associated Press Washington Comptroller of the Currency

All Day Picnic by Dr Mitchell at Lantz Mills Island

The patients of Dr. R B Mitchell host an all day picnic on Saturday July 31 1921 at Lantz Mills Island. Attendees include cured patients as proof of his treatments there will be a lecture on The History and Philosophy of Chiropractic and a nationally known speaker. The day features humorous entertainments games a band concert and invites all to bring lunch baskets for a day of activities.

R. B. Mitchell Lantz Mills Island Mitchle Mitchell Allo

Wallis Tractor Promises High Reserve Power and Low Costs

Winchester Orchard Supply Co advertises the Wallis tractor with large power reserve for steep hills and heavy loads. It claims draw-bar pull surpasses its own weight, exceptional upkeep savings per acre, and substantial price reductions with convenient terms. Phone 313. 301 N Market St. 27-1p-tf

Wallis Winchester Orchard Sup. CO Market St

Heart of Maryland Audit Promoted at Auditorium

The Vitagraph Super Special film The Heart of Maryland will be shown at the Auditorium tomorrow and Thursday. A promotional note invites patrons to see the big, expensive production on the two dates.

Heart OF Maryland Audit Heart of Maryland

Woman's Christian Temperance Union to Meet July 7

Regular meeting of the Wo man's Christian Temperance Union is set for Thursday July 7 at 930 am. District Nurse Association also holds its monthly meeting in City Hall Council Chamber on Wednesday July 6 at 1130 am. Mrs H D Fuller presides. Mrs Martin Wisecarver sec'y. Reward offered at Star office for two auto tires between Winchester and Caleb De Haven via Gainesboro and Beaver Dam.

Woman’s Cristian Tempérance Union District N “Nurse Ass District Nurse Association Council Chamber of City Hall H. D. Fuller Martin Wisecarver Sec’y Winchester Caleb de Haven Gainesboro Beaver Dam Star Office

Willard Seeks Rematch With Dempsey On Farm

Jess Willard announced from his Kansas farm that he is willing to meet Jack Dempsey again to try to recapture the world heavyweight title. He said he would train three months and is in excellent shape today.

Jess Willard Jack Dempsey Willard Jack Denpely

Two Thousand Shopmen Return to Work in Albany

About 2,000 shop workers for the Delaware and Hudson Railroad in New York returned to work as several company shops reopened after a period of layoff. The move ends a lengthy idle spell for the workers.

Associated Press Albany N. Y Delaware and Hudson Railroad Company

Admiral Eberle Takes Command of Pacific Fleet

Admiral E W Eberle assumed command of the Pacific Fleet flying his flag from the battleship New Mexico. He succeeds Admiral Hugh Rodman who is reassigned to Norfolk Navy Yard after two years of sea duty. Eberle formerly headed the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis.

Associated Prem San Francisco Cal E. W. Wherle United States Navy New Mexico Hugh Rodman Navy Yard Norfolk Eberle United States Naval Academy Annapolis

Mexican oils show weakness on New York exchange

July 5 report notes resumption of trading with renewed weakness in Mexican oils as Mexican Petroleum opens lower and slides seven points before slight recovery. Steel and equipment stocks drop 2 to 2 1/4 points. Rail shares slip with Reading down 1 5/8, Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Coast Line each down 1 point. Call money opens at 6 percent.

Associated Press New York Stock Exchange Mexican Petroleum Reading Canadian Pacific Atlantic Coast Line

Labor Leaders Weigh Wage Cut Action in Chicago

Railway union leaders met in Chicago to decide on their response to the wage cut that took effect July 1. Dan Corrigan, vice grand chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, said no major disagreements remained and final action would set the phrasing of their move. A conciliatory tone was anticipated as the session stretched toward a conclusion.

Associated Press Chicago Dan Corrigan The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers

Public sale of motor trucks in Winchester Virginia

By deed of trust I offer two motor trucks at public auction in front of the County Court House Winchester Virginia at 10 a m Saturday July 9. One truck is in excellent running condition and the other needs repairs. Both may be inspected at the Rouss Garage. Robert T Barton Trustee.

County Court House Winchester Virginia Robert T. Barton

Seven room country home north of Winchester Valley Pike

Modern seven room dwelling with six baths and utilities including hot water heat and electric lights. Hardwood floors throughout on one acre with a large lawn and shade trees. Garage attached. Located six miles north of Winchester at Valleypike. X Y Z care Star Office. 5-1p-3t.

Winchesterton Valleypike Care Star

U S Warships Sent to Tampico

The cruiser Cleveland and the gunboat Sacramento have been ordered to Tampico Mexico to protect American interests amid labor troubles tied to rising unemployment in the oil industry. The Navy Department noted unemployment there has been increasing due to oil stagnation.

Associated Press Washington Cleveland Sacra+ Mento Tampico Mexico Navy Department

Knoxville Boy Scouts Undertake 1400 Mile Washington Trip

Forty three Eagle Scouts from Knoxville Tennessee spent the night at the Scout building under Scout Executive Gore. The group is on a fourteen hundred mile ride toward Washington to call on President Harding. Local leaders praised the Knoxville movement and its progress.

Knoxville Tenn Gore Washington Harding

Deception film presents massive England themed scenes

The Empire Theatre screens a grand photoplay depicting Henry VIII era England. Henry Porten plays Anne Boleyn alongside Emil Jannings as the king in a large cast, with scenes from Anne’s betrothal to coronation and court trials directed by Ernest Lumitsch.

Paramount Empire Theatre Henry Porten Emil Jannings England Henry VIII Anne Boleyn Hal Westminster Abbey Thames Anne Ernest Lumitsch King

For Sale Three two year old males ready for sale

For sale three two year old male animals described as not large but strong. Heavy bodied in proportion to limbs. Asking price 325 dollars or 110 dollars each. Contact Rumsey Smith Hanging Rock West Wai 13 miles east of Capon Bridge. 30-1p-21

Rumsey Smith Hanging Rock Wai Capon Bridge

Apple Baskets in Stock with Glassware and Baskets

In stock for immediate delivery are Genuine Clark Bushet Baskets with round rim covers and optional caps. Also available Pyrex Bluestone Bordeaux and Lead Arsenate in any quantity at reduced prices for quick purchase.

Clark

Sunset League opener Boy Scouts of America vs Reuss Fire Co

Notice to Capt Bows Co orders all men to report at company barracks tonight at 6 48 for inspection by order Capt Geo H Grim Com Per EP Brengle First Sergt Also lost Brown Pointer dog named Topsy owned by Nelson Page 5-Ipti.

Boy Scouts of America Reuss Fire Company Geo. H. Grim Brengle Nelson Ipti

Local pastor condemns beastliness of Jersey City bout

In a Market Street Methodist sermon Rev. W. M. spoke against last Saturdays prize fight in Jersey City calling it commercialized brutality and a national disgrace. He compared Harvey and draft evasion to traitorous acts and urged stronger enforcement of the eighteenth amendment amid protests over a New York wet parade.

Anclé Sam Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church W. M Jersey City Bergdoll Harvey London Jefferson New York City Machiavelli Bernhard New York Ciitizens

Glorious Fourth Dance Draws Winchester Crowd

The Winchester celebration ended with a community sing and block dance before Hotel Jack on West Piccadilly Street. Seal's jazz orchestra played from 9 PM to midnight as locals Marcellus Anderson and Osmar Swanson sang solos. The event supported the Sarah Zane Fife Company truck fund.

Winchester Hotel Jack West Piccadilly Street Seal Marcellus Anderson Osmar Swanson Main Braddock New Truck Fund Sarah Zane Fife Company

Martinsburg Man Charged in Child Assault Case

James Meadows of 4 Winchester is held in jail after being charged with felonious assault on 13 year old Elsie L Cox. Police seek a suspected assailant known as Doc Barton, a Black man alleged to have attempted to assault a 10 year old Johnson girl near city outskirts. complaint filed by the girl's parents.

Martinsburg W. Vnd James Meadows Winchester Elsie L. Cox Doc” Barton Johnson Hai

Dentist Opens Winchester VA Office Over Main Street Bank

C B Harlowe announces the opening of a dental office in Winchester Virginia. The new practice is located over the Commercial and Savings Bank on Main Street and features modern equipment including X-ray capabilities.

Winchester Commercial and Savings Bank Main St

Wet parade sparks fears of repeal momentum

The anti saloon league reports a turnout of just over 34 000 at a Fifth Avenue wet parade. Promoters sent telegrams to Senators Wadsworth and Calder claiming more than 100 000 backers would support repeal efforts of the Eighteenth Amendment.

Associated Press New York Prohibition Anti-Nation League Fifth Avenue United States Wadsworth and Calder

President Harding ends vacation at New Jersey home

President and Mrs. Harding wrap up a weekend at Senator Frelinghuysen’s Raritan residence. They depart Bound Brook station at 8 45 am and head to Washington arriving early afternoon. Earlier, officials reported the return from the New Jersey trip at 1 20 pm as the couple moved to the White House.

Associated Press Raritan N. J Harding Frelinghuysen Bound Brook Station Washington White House

Enid Bennett in Silk Hosiery at the Em pire

Enid Bennett stars in a romantic tale as a Fifth Ave model whose dreams near fulfillment. The feature promises stylish costumes from New York shops and a striking romance with a handsome stranger, screening at 7 and 8:46 tonight.

Enid Bennett Empire Fifth Ave Polar Enid Bennett New York Paramount

New Management at Rouss Garage

New management takes over Rouss Garage operated by Guthridge Motor Co agency for Franklin Motor Cars. Offer includes tires tubes and accessories with twenty four hour service and prompt repairs.

Guthridge, Motor CO Franklin Motor Cars Service the Minute

Dorothy Gish at Auditor's Tonight in Irish Comedy

Dorothy Gish will be seen in a picture matching her forte a light Irish comedy drama The Flying Pat Also showing with the latest News Reel a Snub Pollard and Sambo comedy Save Your Money Admission 10 15 20 cents.

Dorothy Gish

FOR SALE Good Stock Ewes and Lambs

Rum bey Smith of Hanging Rock West Virginia offers hundreds of young ewes for sale with lambs. Top ewes priced at five fifty per head with lambs included. Twenty seven young Shropshires nearly all with milk teeth. Twenty lambs averaging fifty six pounds offered with the group at eight fifty per head. All stock described as exceptionally quiet. Located 13 miles west of Capon Bridge. Ip-wd-mon

Rumbey Smith Hanging Rock W. Va Capon Bridge

Two Lots for Sale Near Handley Schools

Good buy offer for two adjacent lots on West Leicester Street two blocks from Handley Schools. Pavement, water and gas access noted. Terms described as reasonable. Contact R C Green at 22 Rouss Avenue for details.

Leicester St Handley Schools Rouss Ave

Trujo Special This Week Automobile Polish

Special this week on Trujo automobile polish appears in a small ad. It offers 1 quart at 1.00 and 1 pint at 0.85, with regular prices listed as 1.25 and unspecified. The text is fragmented but clearly promotes discounted polish products.

Races thrill at Worcester fairgrounds benefit for new fire truck

A hot afternoon crowd enjoyed horse races and motorcycle events at Worcester fair grounds. Proceeds from grandstand and water receipts supported the Sarah Zane Fire Company truck fund. Local riders Bruce Shafer and J G Grove drew cheers for record times in five mile moto races and a sidecar event.

R. M. Henry Bruce Shafer Williamape J. G. Grove Marshall W. Larrick P. C. Pettie R. M Linda Milton Pre Junior Wetwall Lady May Virgil Prince Lady Bird Allemony Lady Hammond James G. Sanders Chambersburg

Yard Party for Baptist Building Fund to Aid Church

A yard party is planned for July 7 at the residence of Mrs. Clinton on Valley Pike to raise funds for the Baptist building fund. The event is associated with Stephensons M. E. Church and labeled WB yard party with weather noted as rainy.

Clinton Valley Pike Benefit Baptist / building fund Stephensons M. E Gry Cortiegae

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