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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1920

Page

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Terrific Pike Crash Injures Motorists In Shocking Head-On Collision

A head-on crash on the Valley Turnpike near the old Hillman tollgate injured several men but left none dead. John Stuart drove a Buick with Howard Grim John Murphy Murnap and Nail aboard while Loring Pingley was in an Oldsmobile owned by William Dunn and loaned for a Strasburg trip. Grim suffered a severe hand cut from flying glass. other occupants were shaken but survived.

Een Col- Halon Valley Turnpike Hillman Tollgate John Stuart Pike Howard Grim John Strasburg Stuart EB. C. Stuart Pingley William Dunn Miraculova Avena

Thomas Curtin to Speak at Chautauqua on Europe

R Gray Williams notes D Thomas Curtin, a war correspondent with varied postwar experience, will lecture at Chautauqua on Behind the scenes in Europe. Williams praises Curtin as a fact rich speaker who shares personal experiences over book knowledge.

R. Gray Williams D. Thomas Curtin Chautauqua Curtin Europe

Orchard tree supply and farm listings across Maryland

Notice from Mt View Nursery and P Lummer highlighting apple and fruit trees for fall 1920 and spring 1921. Yard party July 15 at Stephenson. Farms for sale in Maryland Virginia near Washington with prices and acreage, contact Winchester Virginia.

MT. View Stephenson

Close Call for Four at Harpers Ferry

Four occupants of a large touring car escaped serious injury when the vehicle smashed through a stone wall and tumbled down a 10 foot drop near Harpers Ferry West Virginia. Instructors at Camp Holabird, Mr and Mrs W C Mc loot Mr and Mrs C A Mcloot and Mr and Mrs C A Wallace were in the car with Mr Wallace driving. The car hit a front tire blowout on a dangerous turn near the old Baltimore and Ohio railroad bed. Passengers sustained bruises and a broken arm but all survived. A rescue party rushed to the scene and the victims were taken to Dr B B Ransom’s house in Harpers Ferry.

Guardia Harpers Ferry W. Va W C. McLoot C. A. McLoot C. A. Wallace Wallace Mr. McLoot Camp Holabird Baltimore Dr. B. B. Ransom

Antietam Fire Department to Form Reel Team for Winchester Meet

Antietam to join Cumberland Valley Firemen's Association convention in Winchester Virginia August 9 10 and 11 and compete in chase races and other contests. A reel team will practice starting next week with Clyde Bragunier elected manager and new uniforms expected before the trip.

Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association Winchester Clyde, Bragunier

Winchester Orchard Supply advertises Pyrox and Bordeaux baskets

The notice warns of limited basket supply and rising prices with immediate delivery offered. It lists Winchester Orchard Supply Co at 301 N. Market St and phone 313 for orders.

Winchester Orchard Sup. CO Market St

Ford Trucks Scar City Offer In Apple Harvest Season

Six Ford trucks featured in a sale by Searmans Auto Sales with several units already sold. Biscuits Peach and Apple Baskets priced at 30 cents each with 5 percent off when buying 500 or more. Fred L. Glaize mentioned.

Havest Er Searmans Auto Sales Fred L. Glaize

Cox to Meet National Committee in July Conference

Governor Cox, the presidential candidate, received a telegram from Homer Caromi chairing the national committee calling a meeting for July 20 to confer with Cox. Cox may host the talks in Columbus or Dayton and will set personal campaign headquarters in Columbus. John A. McFarran of Furniss Pa discussed farm matters and presented the Grangers' plank to both major party committees, expressing disappointment with the Democratic farming platform.

Dayton Ohio Tatve Ratio Party s_igi plas Cox Homer Caromi 2S Cummings National Committee Columbus Cox Ates John A. McFarran Furniss Pennsylvania State Grange Francisco McFarran

Youths Charged With Thefts Remanded For Hearing

Ward Windell and Orrie Haines white youths were arrested and arraigned before Justice Talbott in police court. They were remanded to jail for a further hearing tomorrow as officer Armel promised additional evidence to illuminate other recent robberies.

Ward Windell Orrie Haines Son Can Est Water Sea Talbott Armel

Harrison campaign cites paper shortages for no extra Harrison News Record copies

The Harrison campaign committee sought additional copies of the Harrisonburg News-Record to respond to the Harper-Worsley county Special. It was learned that 8 000 extra weekly copies were contracted by the Jefferson Club and that paper scarcity prevented extra printings. The Jefferson Club even offered to send a New York truck to obtain paper, but the Harrison committee could not fund it. No special Harrison paper copies will be circulated in Harrison County.

Harrison Harrisonburg Harrisonburr News-Record News-Record

Political ads dominate Seventh District coverage

The Starwill reports ongoing speedy political advertisements in the Seventh District. Jefferson Club leaders dispute the claim, calling the statements false.

Jefferson Club

Chapman’s Auto Sales Bargain Counter

Bargain counter offers cars and accessories at half price compare to elsewhere. Customers urged to inspect inventory for bargains and savings.

Chapman

Summer Apples Wanted At Winchester Market

Top market cash prices sought for various apple varieties. Contact Sam Haines at the Grain Elevator Depot in Winchester. Bell phone 476. Advertisement notes summer apple demand and listing details.

Sam Haines C. V. R. R. Depot Winchester Bell Phone

Used Cars Ford Overland Oakland 6 Maxwell Prices Right

Overland Sales and Service Co lists used cars including Ford Overland Oakland 6 and Maxwell models with prices advertised. Contact at 492 Cor Main and Water Streets.

Ford, Overland Oakland Maxwell Overland Sales. & Service CO Main & Water Streets

Convict Davis Missing From State Camp Near Shenandoah

George Davis a trusted prisoner from the southeast of town camp has been missing since Wednesday afternoon. He was last seen in Shenandoah county and is described as a light brown Negro with a scarred body and a large spotted lower lip. Davis, nine months into a three year term, reportedly fled after entering a Bartonville home and stealing clothing. A $20 reward is offered.

George Davis State Convict Road Ttme Shenandoah County eDavis Jack Davis Newport News Watson Bartonville Fugiiver

Lucky Numbers Parade Draws Chautauqua Winners

Over two hundred children marched as jolly juniors from the Chamber of Commerce to Equity grounds for the lucky numbers draw. Winners include Dorothy Nurton, Isabel Christian, Inez Funkhouser, George Barr, George Haines and Carl McKee, each receiving a free season ticket.

Jolly Chautauqua Chamber of Commerce Equity Grounds Chautaugut Dorothy Nurton Isabel Christian Inez Funkhouser George Barr George Haines Carl. McKee Aett

Wilson Prepares Assembly Call for Geneva or Brussels

The State Department said a formal assembly call is in preparation and will be issued soon. It is understood the meeting will be held in Geneva or Brussels.

Dye Theft Hits Hoboken Warehouse Stolen $15000

Two armed men bound and gagged watchmen at the United States Textile Alliance warehouse in Hoboken early today and carried off 20 boxes of German dyes valued at 15000 dollars. The alliance acts as the government supervised distributing agency for German dyes to American manufacturers.

Associated Press New York United States Textile Alliance Hoboken Alliance

Greeks occupy Brussa in Asia Minor

Athens reports Greek forces have occupied Brussa, a key town about 57 miles south of Constantinople, marking a significant advance in Asia Minor.

the Associated Press Athens Brussa Asia Minor Constantinople

Huerta Says Revolt By Generals Is Not a Military Menace

Provisional President De La Huerta told foreign correspondents that five generals have taken up arms against the new Mexican government but do not constitute a military menace as they have few followers. He estimated no more than 500 men involved in the outbreaks.

Associated Press Mexico City de la Huerta

Hat makers win 24 percent raise to ten dollars a day

Five hundred hat makers gain a 24 percent wage increase after a conference of manufacturers and leaders in Orange New Jersey. The raise lifts pay to about ten dollars per day for the workers.

Associated Press Orange N. J

Missouri delegates funded by rival factions in 1930s convention

Witnesses told the Senate committee investigating campaign expenditures that Missouri Democratic delegates to the national convention received expense money from two opposing groups. One faction backed Attorney General Palmer and the other backed Governor Ox of Ohio, with Howard F. Goldra signed documents indicating payments to delegates.

Associated Press ST. Louis Reed Palmer Ohio Senate Chetka Howard F. Goldra Missouti Beth James A. Missouri Henry Scheicker Mitteeman

Campaign funds under review in state party plan

The plan aims to regulate campaign expenditures as fully as possible. It follows conferences by state Republicans after reports of pre convention fund handling by party leaders.

Soviet Drives Poles Backward

London July 9 The Soviet forces announced by Moscow that Staro Konstantinof on the Galician border was captured after fierce fighting. In the Sarny Kozel railroad area Soviet troops continue driving Poles backward.

Associ Press London Staro Konstantinoff Tarnopol Lshevik Moscow Sarny Kozel

Campaign to amend constitution to curb divorce evil

In New York on July, Rev. Dr Walter Gwynne announced a campaign to propose a federal constitutional amendment banning divorce. The Society of the Upholding of the Sanctity of Marriage will broaden membership across Christian denominations and urge ministers to refuse marriage rites to divorced individuals. Episcopal clergymen and many judges reportedly support the movement.

Associated Press New York Walter Gwynne Society of the Upholding Episcopal

Trescott Apple Grader touted to increase daily output

An ad touts the Trescott Apple Grader promising higher barrels per day with fewer workers. Breen of Winchesteek Orchard Sup. advertises at 318 301 N Market St with a sale of ladies summer vests at 28 cents each and a Skidoo item in tomorrow’s morning sale.

Winchesteek Orchard Breen Market St H. K. Green & Bro

Notification plan of G. O. P. gone over

Associated Press dispatch from Marion Ohio outlines plans for Senator Harding to be notified of his Republican presidential nomination. Attendees include Henry L. Stoddard and J. Frank Handley, with T. DuPont and Harry M. Daugherty coordinating arrangements. Officials expect a speech outline and platform interpretation, date uncertain as meetings continue.

Associated Press Marion Ohio Harding Henry L. Stoddard New York Harding-Coolidge J. Frank Handley Hardin Roosevelt Mr. Sheghes Seiy T. Ra DuPont Delaware Republican National Harry’ M. Daugherty King Certal Jecta

Villa states peace terms in Mexico

Francisco Villa proposes peace terms to the government asserting Chihuahua would be the safest state if accepted. El Universal reports the plan includes his provisional general rank for policing, a tract in Chihuahua for soldiers, and 500 troops under his command.

Mexico City Francisco Villa Rosedale Wi Chihuahua el Universal Villa

Judge Harrison to Speak in Frederick County Campaign Tour

Judge Thomas W. Harrison of Win canvasses the Seventh Virginia district for reelection. He will speak in Frederick county next week at Middletown on Monday night July 12 and Gore on Thursday night July 14. The meetings start at 8 p.m. and the public is invited.

Thomas W. Harrison Wincanvass Virginia Frederick County Harrison Middletown Gore

Ford cars arrive by freight with driveaway deal

Just received shipment of Ford cars by freight offering savings on driveaway charges. Get one now before stock runs out and a car that does not beep. Hurry.

Ford Chapman

Stock Market Rises on Allies Terms and 7 Percent Call Money

In New York on July 9, reports said Germany accepted the allies terms and the 7 per cent call money rate would continue. Trading held near recent activity but grew more erratic, shifting from leading issues to obscure specialties. Independent steels, robbers, sugars, and tobagoes aided higher volume, with Pacific and coal road shares contributing to the movement.

Associated Press New York Germany

Tuberculosis Clinics Announced for Winchester and Frederick County

Virginia Tuberculosis Association announces a July clinic tour with Dr. Roy Flannagan in charge. Locations include Brucetown White Hall Gore Gainsboro Stephens City and Winchester for both day and evening slots July 27 to 30. Free chest examinations offered by nurses. aims to raise community awareness and early diagnosis.

Winchester Frederick County Roy Flannagan Virginia Brucetown White Hall Gore Gainsboro Stephens Staricena

Louisiana House Deadlocks on Woman Suffrage Vote

Baton Rouge reports the Louisiana Legislature adjourned a session with federal woman suffrage ratification stalled. The House blocked the needed two thirds to amend the state constitution, while “State right­ers” failed to push bills granting white women voting rights by state amendment. Special holiday ads and notices follow.

Baton Rouge Suffra Ures Louisiana

Wheat Insurance Offer for Farmers by Hansbrough & Cart

Short term wheat insurance available from Hansbrough and Cart Insurance Loans Real Estate. Coverage offered for farms and fields with prompt service.

Hansbrough & Cart Insurance

Special Candy Sale and Drugstore Offers

Local ad announces Miss America Chocolate Cordial Cherries at 79 cents per box for Friday and Saturday. Also promoted are a special 25 cent toothbrush and toothpaste set while supplies last from The People's Drug Co. and The Ple's Drug Co.

People's Drug Co., Inc the Ple’s Drug Co People’s Drug Co

Public Notice Gist of Business Hours Change

To the public on and after July 12 conduct my business on hiatus pans 9 1p 3t. The fragmented notice indicates a temporary halt in operations with new hours proposed. Further details are unclear due to missing context.

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