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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1921

Page

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Keezell Attacks Large Virginia Tax Bonds

Former Virginia senator Keezell of Rockingham blasts the proposal for a 50 million dollar road bond issue and the Good Roads Association propaganda. He argues that tax burdens rise with higher assessments and doubled rates, harming farmers and taxpayers who must pay more for equal public value. Harrisonburg, Va. correspondent.

Cupre Si ‘Keezell Rockingham County Senate Virginia Good Roads Association Notth B. Keezbell Harrisonburg

Auto Dealer Listing Hudson Buick Touring and Trucks

Used cars include one Hudson one Buick Touring and one Oldsmobile Touring with several good trucks available from F M Reynolds and Co.

Hudson F. M. Reynolds & CO

WALLIS Tractor Delivers High Reserve Power for Hills

The WALLIS tractor offers ample reserve power for steep hills and heavy loads, promising longer life and lower upkeep costs. It boasts a draw-bar pull exceeding its own weight, a standout claim among tractors. Prices have been reduced with convenient terms available through Winchester Orchard Supply Co at 301 Market St.

Wallis Ian Winchester Orchard Market St

Lost tires reported between Winchester and Gainesboro area

Two automobile tires missing on a road between Winchester and Gainesboro via Caleb De s. A reward is offered at Star office for return or information.

Winchester Caleb de Gainesboro- and-Beaver Dam

Frederick County Supervisors Inspect Funds and Approve Measures

The Frederick county Virginia Board of Supervisors reviewed road funds and county accounts on July 1 1921 and approved disbursements with vouchers. They authorized transfers of 1920 dog taxes to the road fund and maintenance to the construction fund and allocated funds for Stephens City and Middletown roads. A sympathy resolution for Scott Grant was adopted and a $250 appropriation was set for a WWI county history project.

Board of Supervisors Frederici County Sec R.S Smith General County Fund Stonewall Gainesboro Opequon Scott Grant Frederick County Grant Winchester L. B. Hottle Good General County Road Fund

Northwest to Produce Bulk of Apple Crop

Virginia reports near total loss of the apple crop in the Valley and Piedmont due to frost. Pacific Northwest leads carryover with strong prospects. New York Michigan Ohio also downscaled. Boxed Jonathans selling at 1.75 and Delicious at 2.50 fob for fall delivery. Annual meeting moved to January 10 1922 Richmond with exhibit canceled.

Virginia Virginia State Horticultural Society Just Out United States Pacific Northwest Piedmont West Virginia Pennsylvania Maryland Delaware New York Michigan Ohio Mississippi Valley Missouri Nebraska Kansas

Ben Turpin and Dorothy Dalton Tomorrow at the Empire

Tomorrow at the Empire new stars break in with Ben Turpin in Love's Outcast a funny comedy and Dorothy Dalton in The Romantic Adventuress. Also a Paramount feature with Dalton follows. A sale ad notes rugs and gauze vests with store hours and closing times.

Ben Turpin Dorothy Dalton THE Empire Ben ‘Turpin Love Paramount Miss Dalton New York

Bishop Brown and Family Arrive in Winchester for Summer

The Right Reverend William Cabell Brown and his wife and two daughters arrived in Winchester and are staying at Christ Church rectory on West Water Street for July and August. The rectory has been renovated for their occupancy after the previous rector left in March. Bishop Brown may fill the pulpit on Sundays until the new rector, Rev. Robert B. Nelson, arrives around September 1.

William Cabell Brown Diocese of Virginia Christ Church Robert B. Nelson Bishop Brown Mr. Nelson Winchester

Winchester Gun Club Trap Scores Report

At the regular shoot on Saturday July 2 the Winchester Gun Club listed trap scores. Top shooters posted scores and standings among members, with results highlighting accuracy and consistency across events.

Winchester Gun Club

Winchester Youth Fined for No City License

W F Russell, a young Winchester man, was arrested by Policeman C C Clark for not displaying a proper city license on his automobile. He was arraigned before Magistrate Robert Worsley and fined $5 plus costs totaling $9, which he paid. Commissioner J L Maphis had warned motorists to obtain city licenses, noting several owners had failed to do so and the matter was turned to the Police Department.

W. F. Russell Winchester C. C. Clark Robert Worsley Commissioner of the Revenue J. L. Maphis Police Department Maphis

Massive Taxes From Big Fight At Jersey City Arena

July 65 in Jersey City reports estimated receipts of 1.5 million dollars from the big bout. Dempsey's share 300000, Carpentier's 200000, arena cost 250000, Rickard staging expenses 960000, estimated profit 300000 after taxes. U S taxes total 1 million with 161000 from Dempsey and 93000 from Carpentier. Rickard's estimated tax 250000 plus 150000 amusement tax on tickets. Remuneration and costs for referees and preliminaries noted at 2500 and 5900 respectively.

Arena Jersey City Dempsey Carpentier Rickard United States

Apple Baskets and Orchard Supplies On Sale Now

Genuine Clark baskets with round rim covers in stock for immediate delivery. Pyrox Binestone Bordeaux and Lead Arsenate available in any quantity at reduced prices. Relief Yard Party benefits M EB Church Saturday July 9th at Relief.

Clark M. EB. Church

Mrs. Annie R. Grove Dies at Winchester Memorial Hospital

Mrs Annie R Grove wife of merchant FP C Grove dies at 415 this morning after weeks in Winchester Memorial Hospital aged 56. She leaves husband son Franklin N and step son Howard K all of Winchester and seven brothers and three sisters. Funeral at Braddock Street Methodist Church South Friday at 10 with burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Annie R. Grove FP. C. Grove Winchester Winchester Memorial Hospital Grove Grove Brothers Annie R. Cooper Ignatius Cooper Prederick County Herbert Cooper Brunswick Marshall Cooper Gore Co. N M. Cooper Allen A. Cooper Inavale Nebraska Lydia Hawkins A. H. Jackson This City Nora Crider Beach Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South

Star announces ten percent mail subscription cut

The Star lowers its mail subscription price by ten percent effective July 1 due to a corresponding drop in paper costs. The advance payment price is set at 8.60 dollars, reflecting the new rate for mailed issues.

Star

Silk Hosiery Attracts Enid Bennett At Empire Tonight

The Empire shows silk hosiery as a feature with Enid Bennett in a crackling good picture. A Paramount program runs nightly this week with stories including a Fifth Ave model and a dashing New Yorker amid other reels.

the Empire Paramount Fifth Ave

Handley Teachers Now At Harvard

Prof. Hugh 8. Duttey, head of Handley Schools, travels to Cambridge for six weeks at Harvard University Summer School to study advanced public instruction. Summer faculty also includes Miss Eveline Kent of Ohio Miss Bessie Corkey of New Jersey and Miss Florence Robinson of New York.

Hugh 8. Duttey Handley Schools Cambridge Mass Harvard University Handleyaculty Eveline Kent Ohio Bessie Corkey New Jersey Florence Robinson New York State

Small Office Cellar Fire Alarmed by Cigarette Stub

A small blaze in the cellar of the Lacy and Arthur insurance office on Reuss avenue was likely started by a discarded cigarette stub. Col. Bryan Covad spotted the fire, which was extinguished without damage to the property.

Lacy and Arthur Reuss Avenue Bryan Covad

British Fleet Ready to Act Against Turks

British Mediterranean fleet gathers off Malta and near Constantinople with reinforcements from England. London papers say Britain France and Italy may take stringent measures against Turkish Nationalists. reports of nationalist penetrations near Constantinople and the Sea of Marmara lack confirmation.

Associated Press Malta Constantinople England London Great Britain France Italy Sea of Marnara

Regular session set for Thursday July 7 at eight

Old members urged to attend the regular meeting at eight o clock on Thursday evening July 7. G R Haines secretary.

G. R. Haines Sec'y

The Heart of Maryland touted as coolest theater in town

The auditorium at City Hall offers a cool breeze from west windows as patrons are invited to enjoy The Heart of Maryland described as one of the year’s biggest and best films. The piece praises its production and calls it a super special.

Maryland

Dentist Office Opens in Oester Virginia

An announcement states a dental office has opened above the Commercial Savings Bank on Main Street in Oester Virginia. The facility includes modern dental equipment and an X ray outfit.

Oester Themercial Savings Bank Main St

7 room bungalow north of Winchester with yard and garage

Modern 7 room bungalow features bath hot water heat electric lights and hardwood floors throughout set on one acre with large lawn and shade trees. Located six miles north of Winchester on Valley Pike near Star Office. Store hours note early closing and a special morning sale offering old time bargains in rugs and gauze vests by H K Green & Brother.

Winchester Valley Pike Care Star H, K, Green & Brother

The Yellow Arm mystery on screen by Hansen and Warner Oland

A teaser announces the mystery film The Yellow Arm featuring Juanita Hansen with Warner Oland and Marguerite Courtot. It promises perplexing twists and a perplexing plot to follow.

Juanita Hansen Warner Oland Marguerite Courtot

TREAD SPECIAL THIS WEEK AUTOMOBILE POLISH

Yard party notices list events at Hicks Motor Co and Stephensons M. & Church. July 7 yard parties at Mrs. Clinton Stouffer residence to benefit Baptist Church building fund. Rain date noted.

Hicks Motor CO Clinton Stouffer Valley Pike Benefit Baptist Church Building Fund

Council Meeting Called Off For Lack Of Quorum

July Common Council session was not held due to several members being absent from the city. A meeting is expected to be called soon. Mrs. C. R. Anderson and Mrs. C. C. R. Grubbs are spending part of the summer at Rock Enon Springs, Va. A loss of 250 dollars reported with two hundred-dollar bills and smaller notes missing, reward offered by Star office.

C. R.anderson Rock Enon Springs, Va CC. R.grubbs Rock Enon Springs

Byrd Letter on Clarke road bonds and bonds timing

A letter from Kenneth N. Gilpin to Senator Harry Byrd discusses Clarke county road bonds and a plan to delay issuing bonds until after the next legislative session. Gilpin explains counties will bond if state money is available, and that the approach would minimize risk while keeping funds ready for highway construction. Continued on Page 3.

H. F. Byrd Kenneth N. Gilpin Clarke Gilpin Richmond Vai Harry ¥. Byrd Winchester Harry Greenway Clarke County Win Frederick County Chester Antis Cousti Albemarle Louisi Aampton Fairfax and Renyvance Sta Highway Common

Hemstitching Service Opens In Winchester Area

A new hemstitching shop at No 7 N Braddock Street Winchester and Frederick County offers first class hemstitching and picoting at 1 cent per yard on all materials. Personal courteous service guaranteed with prompt attention to mall orders. write call or phone to visit.

Winchester and Frederick Co N. Braddock Streat

Boy Scouts Thank Mothers and Donors for Cakes and Support

The Boy Scouts of this city express gratitude to the mothers of the Scouts for the fine homemade cakes and to all who generously patronized the sale, naming Russell Potts and others who contributed to the fundraiser.

Scou Sco BOY. Scouts OF Allo H Russell Potts

Also Mentioned on This Page

MR. Keezell Stephens City Road Baltimore and Ohio Middletown Road Stephens City J. W. ‘Baker T. Adams G. €. Dinges J. R. Triplett John Snapp Myers H. B. Kline F. D. Good John Myers W. %. Smith Adolph Richards Washington A. B. Richards Brown Topsy Nelson Northwest Virginia Society Society Murphy’s Hotel Meétiey Hotel Murphy H. K. Green & Brother Moling Seal Broke W. D. Wisecarver Geo. B. Chapman J. B. Beverley, Jr Graham Parsons L. M. Lamp G. F. Pierce F. W. Pingley B. Peters U. S BIG Fight Rickard’s Beene Orchard Sup. CO Frank C. Grove Enid Bennett Handley Harvard Clarence Miller Mediterranean Outfit Stephensons M Star Office Tair
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