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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1921

Page

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Recruits Up to Fifteen in First Virginia Infantry Company I

The First Virginia Infantry Company I now lists about 15 on roll after four new recruits were accepted since the last meeting. Royal Miller from Berryville, Frank Lee Ray Kerr, and White are among the new men. The company was praised for its well kept equipment by Captain Grimm and Lieutenants Grimm and Smith. Encampment to Camp Meade Md begins Sunday with two extra B&O railroad cars arranged for transport. All members to report in uniform next Saturday evening July 9 at the armory.

Virginia Infantry Royal Miller Berryfie Seventh Regiment United States Army Frank Lee Ray Kerr White George HH. Grimm Smith Grimm Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Winchester Camp Meade Ewes

Paramount Presents Dorothy Dalton at the Empire Tonight

The Paramount feature THE ROMANTIC ADVENTURE starring Dorothy Dalton screens at the Empire tonight. A lively Broadway audience enjoys her dancing and the film’s college football and Monte Carlo gambling hall scenes in a vivid musical revue caper.

New Orleans Paramount Dorothy. Dalton Aphrodith-Fame Miss Dalton Monte Carlo

Wallis tractor claims high reserve power for hills and heavy loads

The Wallis tractor offers ample reserve power for steep terrain and heavy loads, promising longer use, lower upkeep costs, and more acres per day. It is touted as first to draw-bar pull greater than its own weight with economical upkeep per acre, with price substantially reduced by the dealer Wiester Orchard Supply Co at 301 N. Market St.

Wallis Wiester Orchard Sup,co Enape Market St

Winchester Gun Club Shooters Break Records At Tournament

At Roanoke Virginia the Winchester Gun Club broke records in the Virginia State Trapshooters Association tournament. Claude B Stickley won the amateur handicap, Arthur S Seabright joined the Virginia amateur team for Atlanta next year, and the team tied Texas with a 496 of 500 score. Other top results include Seabright 99, Moss 338, Pacini 100, and German 129 in the long run.

Winchester Virginia State Trapshooters’ Association Roanoke Claude B. Stickley Vaucluse Arthur Seabright Virginia Atlanta Co. B. Stickley Arthur S. Seabright W. D. Wisecarver F. W. Pingley F. L. Buckley Jes E. M. Niel Lynchburg Old Dominion Cary N. Storr Norfolk Daniel Bel Moss Richmond Texas Jos. W. Pacini E. M. Daniel H Mercer L. G. Richards C. B. Stickley E. L. Moss Lester S. German Clarendon Dixie Land New York Giants R. A. Hall Fisherville

Normalcy Has Not Returned From Morgantown Visit

William E. Henry returned from an extended trip to Morgantown West Virginia with his son Basil Henry connected to the New Dominion and several Henry daughters. He reports West Virginia industry far from settled with hundreds idle and others only able to work intermittently. He observed long rows of idle coke ovens along a railroad stretch.

William E. Henry Morgantown W. Va Basil N. Henry New Dominion Emerson Copeland Christian Agnes Henry Henry West Virginia

All Day Meeting at Sunrise Church Sunday July 10

An all day gathering is planned at Sunrise Church with a program starting at 11 a.m. The event promises good music and speeches and invites everyone to attend.

Seed Types and Prices Listing for Clover and Alfalfa

The notice lists Crimson Clover Alfalfa Sweet Clover or Vetch seed options with stated prices. It references a pricing line and product codes such as 4-7-1 p-10t-eod and notes our price terms.

Loop Victim Buried With Lodge Rites

The funeral of James Arthur Shanholtz of Bethesda was held at Mount Hebron Cemetery’s chapel after he died from heart trouble at Glen Echo’s Loop ride. Masonic honors were presented by Winchester Hiram Lodge No 21 for the Bethesda Lodge member. He was 26, survived by a widow Mary S Shanholtz and three children, with a family including parents William and Mrs Shanholtz of Marlboro and siblings William M Robert M and Hunter G.

James Arthur Shanholtz Bethesda Glen Behe Mount’ Hebron” Cemetery F. M. Richardson Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Winchester Hiram Lodge No. 21 Shanholtz Marlboro Glen Echo Amusement Park Shanholitz Mary. S. Shanholtz G. H. Kneisley Myrtle Catherine Audrey Louise Shanholtz Carrie Shanholtz Messrs William M Robert. M. and Hunter G. Shanholtz

Friendship Fire Company Invites Veterans to July Meeting

The Friendship Fire Company calls all veteran members to attend the regular July meeting at eight tonight. Veterans' night allows any veteran to speak and share reminiscences at Friendship hall as the group aims to connect old and young members and welcome them.

Friendship Fire Company Friendship Hall

Excellent Cast in So Long Letty at Strand Theater

A top Robertson-Cole super special, So Long Letty stars in a comedy drama produced by Al Christie. Shown tomorrow, it is the screen version of Oliver Morosco’s successful stage play. Filmed in Hollywood to mirror the stage production, preserving fine details.

Robertson-Cole Letty al Christie Strand Theater Oliver Morosco Hollywood Los Angeles

Yard Party July 9 at Bryarly School House

July 9 yard party at Bryarly School House features music by Bryarly Band and proceeds to benefit the band. A casual community event aims to raise funds and support local music.

Bryarly School Bryarly Band Benfit

Morgan Grave Cannon Arrives for Maj Gen Morgan Plot

A civil war cannon shipped from a New Jersey government arsenal has arrived at Mount Hebron Cemetery. It will be erected in the Daniel Morgan lot after unloading and processing by the cemetery association committee Messrs Stewart Bell and J J Maphis following a suggestion by Mr F B Crawford.

New Jersey Daniel Morgan

Marlboro Farmer Benjamin F Long Dies Suddenly

Benjamin F Long a respected retired Marlboro farmer and father of Mrs B W Miller of this city died suddenly of asthma last night at his son N D Longs Middletown home. Funeral services will be held tomorrow with relatives meeting at 2 PM to accompany the body to Mount Zion Church Cedar Creek grade where Rev George W Stover will conduct the services. Interment will be at Mount Zion Church graveyard.

Benjamin F. Long Marlboro B. W. Miller George W. Stover Mount Zion Church

Ben Turpin as a Star in Love's Outcast

A local cinema advertises Ben Turpin in his first star starring role in the comedy Love's Outcast. The piece invites audiences to attend the Saturday night showing for a strong humor experience and to avoid missing the new release.

Mack Sennett BN Turpin

Evans Business Site Leased to Winchester Merchant

Mrs. L. M. Nulton leased the E. J. Evans stand on North Main Winchester to Graham B. Conner, a noted young local merchant, who will assume possession August 1. The heart of the business district location will undergo improvements and aims for larger ventures. Conner stresses no hidden business connections.

Conner

Apple Baskets and Supplies From Winchester Orchard

Genuine Clark bushel baskets with round rim covers in stock for immediate delivery. Available with or without caps in quantities at reduced prices. Includes Pyrox Bluestone Bordeaux and Lead Arsenate. Winchester Orchard Sup. Co. offers sale details and contact options.

Clark

Heat wave grips Chicago and Midwest as bank bandits flee

Chicago and much of the Mid-Atlantic region endure a record heat spell with 91 degree readings and five deaths. A stolen Ford linked to two young robbers in a Virginia bank heist was recovered by a Fauquier County sheriff, while Baldwin detectives pursue the fugitives across Stephens City.

Associated Press Chicago Middle West Weather Bureau Washington Atlantic Coast Mississippi River Grottoes Augusta County Luther Pannett Frede County Lester M. Briddle Remington Fauquier County Stephens City Pannett Briddle Winchester Baldwin Grot‘toes Bank

Mrs Grove to Be Buried Friday

Funeral services for Annie R. Grove wife of Frank Grove will be held Friday at 10 a.m. from Braddock Street Church with burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Rev F M Richardson will conduct. Pallbearers are J M Orndoff M M Lynch J H Canter J L Maphis T S Joliffe and Dr Lawrence Whitlock.

Annie R. Grove Frank M. M. Lynch J. H. Canter J. L. Maphis T. S. Jolliffe Lawrence Whitlock

Automotive Ads and Drill Report Highlight City Savings

A rough listing offers 75 down buys for a 490 Chevrolet Roadster and a 1920 Overland Roadster plus a Maxwell Touring at low prices with easy payments from Overland Sales and Service Co. Also notes a drill by Capt. Bobs Company at Friendship Hall Friday night July 8 at 7:45 p.m. and mentions Guthridge Motor Co and a cash register in A-1 condition.

Scripps “Booth Overland Maxwell Overland Sales. & Service CO Cor Main & Water Bobs Company Friendship Hall

Supreme Vooville Acts Shown At The Auditorium Tonight

Three acts of Supreme Vooville premiere at The Auditorium Heart of Maryland. Film praised by a critic as the best civil war film since The Birth of a Nation. Show starts at nine with hot bargain tickets from 17 22 33 cents and half price for returning audiences Friday or Saturday.

Heart of

The Star and Hicks Motor Co Promote Special Deals

The Star announces a ten percent price cut for mail subscriptions effective July 1 due to paper cost reductions. Also offers a special weekly rate on Chile Week Automobile Polish with quart and pint sizes available at reduced prices, and local notices call for Boy Scouts meeting and staff help.

The Star Hicks Motor Co

Fine support for Elsie Ferguson in latest Photoplay

Elsie Ferguson is admirably supported in her new Paramount Artcraft picture The Witness for the Defense to be shown at the Strand Theater today. Vernon Steel co stars opposite Miss Ferguson with Warner Oland and Wyndham Standing in strong dramatic roles.

Elsie Ferguson Paramount Artcraft Strand Theater Miss Ferguson Vernon Steel Warner Oland

Dr C B Harlowe Opens Dental Office in Winchester VA

Dr C B Harlowe announces the opening of a dental office in Winchester Virginia located over the Commercial and Savings Bank on Main Street. The office is equipped with modern dental apparatus including X ray equipment.

Winchester Commercial and Savings Bank Main St

Ideal six room bungalow north Winchester on Valley Pike

Roomy modern bungalow with bath hot water heat and electric lights features hardwood floors throughout one acre lot with a large lawn and shade trees. Includes garage and is described as an ideal home located six miles north of Winchester on Valley Pike near Star Office.

Winchester Valley Pike Care Star

Letter from Kenneth Gilpin on Virginia bond issues

Winchester July 6 192% Dear Kenneth I have your June 29 letter in The Star I oppose road bonds and view bond issuance as excessive The passage of bonds would burden Virginia with large debt The letter discusses your run for Lieutenant Governor and the impact of bond policy on voters and public finance The total bonded debt for Virginia and units is about 600 million with annual interest around 30 thousand.

Winchester Kenneth Gilpin Richmond Virginia Kenneth Star Focal Senate Diney Os House The of Virginia House U.S

Friendship Fire Co Meeting Notice

Friendship Fire Company will meet on Thursday at 6 o clock. Four old members are slated to attend the 41 meeting. G. R. Haines.

G. R. Haines

Hemstitching Available at No 7 N Braddock Street

The Arnns Sewing Machine Row announces opening a hemstitching and picoting service at 7 N Braddock Street Winchester and Frederick Counties. First class work, 10 cents per yard, with personal courteous attention. Mail orders given special prompt attention. guaranteed workmanship. Write or call to arrange service.

Winchester Frederick Co N. Braddock Street

Relief manager Miss H F Bowman appointed in Winchester

Miss H F Bowman of Virginia has been acting as relief manager at the local Office of the Western Union Telegraph Company since Manager Blair left Winchester today. She fills the temporary post, overseeing tel ecommunications and directing office business as managers depart. Special sale notice follows for Nipples at People’s Drug window display.

H. F. Bowman Weg Union Telegraph Company Blair Winchester Tel Ai Com

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National” Guardsmen Dorothy Dalton the Empire Tonight County Court House Rouss Robert T. Barton Stickley Lodge J. A. Shanholtz Glen Echo Chelsea Evnas Morgan Benj. F Ben. Turpin Empire Evans Winchester Orchard Gho. H. Grimm Rh WoSmith Seret Guthridge Motor Co Supreme Vooville TREIO Chile BOX Scouts OF Americas Bayote Scouvt Executive C. B. Harloe Senator Byrd Clarke Co
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