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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1920

Page

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Cox Receives Warm Ovation in Columbus Return

Governor James M. Cox, Democratic presidential nominee, returns to Ohio capital to greet crowd at the statehouse. He reviews his three terms, pledges progressive governance, and cites Roosevelt as ally. Cox previously left Dayton to resume duties as he met Roosevelt on arrival.

Associated Press Ohio James ‘M. Cox Den Columbus State Capitol San Francisco Cox Commonwealth Roosevelt Ent Franklin D. Roosevelt

Shryock Family Welcomes Daughter at Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs F Amos Shryock announce the birth of a daughter at Memorial Hospital on Saturday. Mrs Shryock is formerly Miss Hall of Warren County Virginia and lived in the city years ago before her marriage to Mr Shryock who resides with his father AM Mr Twentyorn at the old home.

F. Amos Shryock Memorial Hospital

Former Miss Markell Has Son Birth in Baltimore

Mr and Mrs Reese Cassard of Baltimore are congratulated on the birth of a son in Baltimore last week. Mrs Cassard was formerly Miss Antionette Markell of Frederick Maryland and has many Winchester friends who recall her visits as the guest of Miss Douglas Fuller daughter of Mr and Mrs HD Fuller.

Reese Cassard Baltimore Cassard Antionette Markell Frederick Winchester Douglas Fuller HD. Fuller

Captain Henry Schneider Takes Leave for Frederick County Visit

Captain Henry Schneider of the United States Army quartermaster department departed from home on extended leave due to rheumatism. He has shown improvement and will spend time visiting his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Luther Jones at their Frederick County home.

Henry Schneider Quartermaster Department United States Army Luther Jones Frederick County

Lithuanians and Soviet Union Reach Peace Agreement

Moscow reports a peace accord between Lithuania and the Soviet government. The agreement recognizes certain Lithuanian territorial rights and outlines an arrangement for establishing peace.

Associated Press Moscow

Electric power at low ebb halts Star production

Power shortages forced significant cuts and omissions in The Star as linotype machines stalled. Power hovered near normal until 9 30, then dipped until 11 15 with a slight recovery, and again stayed below normal into the afternoon. Mrs. James R. DuShane left for Takoma Park Sanitarium, while Mrs. M. J. left for Baltimore visiting friends.

Star Today James R. DuShane Takoma Park D. C

Dorsey Family Leisure Visit Noted at Old Slane Church

Notice lists Williard G. Dorsey of the Government Printing Office Washington with his son Miller Dorsey and daughter Virginia Dorsey spending time with relatives in town. Event noted at Old Slane Church on Saturday July 17 from 12 to 1.

A. Pienie Williard G. Dorsey Government Printing, Office Washington Miller Dorsey Virginia Dorsey

Two Die as Lake Branton Sinks After Collision Off Atlantic City

A collision between the Lake Branton and the steamship Comus early today off Atlantic City, New Jersey, caused the Lake Branton to sink within minutes. The Comus was damaged but anchored for daylight, with three crew members reported missing from the Lake Branton, a 4200-ton vessel operated by West Indies Steamship Co.

Ocinted Press New York United States Shipping Board Lake Branton Comus New Orleans Atlantic City N. J Shipping Board Norfolk Naval Communication Office West Indes Steamship Company

New Party Formation Declared by 48 Convention

Gutcaco July 12 formation of a new party is no longer in question says Arthur A. Hayes, chairman of the conference committee. He presented the committee’s first report to the 48 convention as discussions continue among the 48 panel, the national labor party, non partisan league of South Dakota, world war veterans, American constitutional committee, rank and file veterans and single tax parties.

Gutcaco Arthur A. Hayes Committee of 48 Hayes National Labor Party League of South Dakota World War Veterans American Constitutional Committee Rank and File Veterans

Plans to Make Mexico Dry

Mexico City July 12. Legislation to make all of Mexico dry is being prepared for presentation to the next Congress at the office of Provisional President De La Huerta. The provisional president has decided on this step to achieve regeneration of Indians and half bred races, who are great consumers of alcohol.

Associated Press Mexico City Mexico de la Huerta el Universal

Polish Forces Hold Line as Bolsheviks Advance

Polish armies on the defensive struggle to stem the Russian Bolshevik advance on the southern front near Royno. An official Moscow statement transmitted by wireless says Soviet forces drive north of the Dnieper and occupy Nevada Usihtsa.

Associated Press London Royno Moscow Dnieper River Nevada Usihtsa

Empress Eugenie Dies in Madrid After Brief Illness

Former Empress Eugenie of France died in Madrid yesterday after a short illness. She was reportedly conscious of death and, those at her bedside said she seemed glad to die in Spain, her native country, after a calm last day including a midday meal.

Associated Press Madrid Eugenie France Spain

Vermont Governor Declines Call for Woman Suffrage Vote

Gov. Clement of Vermont issues a proclamation refusing to convene a special session to ratify the federal amendment for woman suffrage. He cites constitutional conflict and the current legislature’s preexisting election as reasons and urges the next legislature and candidates to take a position on the issue.

Associats2 Wat Ecole Vt. Pdouts Peral W. Clement Washington Harding Vermont Clements

Frederick county girls short course to be held at Middletown High

The Frederick county short course for canned goods cooking sewing and more runs July 19 to 22 at Middletown High School. Girls must arrive by Monday evening July 19 bringing listed supplies and one dollar and a half, and notify Miss Haynes of attendance.

Frederick County Middletown High School Middletown

Why Be Ashamed The Jefferson Club Silent on Membership

A reform group denounces the Jefferson Club for secrecy about members and funds. The letter questions who finances Leedy’s campaign, the Harrisonburg Record ad buys, and whether contributors will be disclosed as required by law.

Jefferson Club Leedy Sclub Harrisonburg Lupton Buz Henry Harper Birmingham Worsley National

Debt Settlement Weighs In At Over One Million

The West Virginia Debt Commission case yields total costs of 1,094,016.60 with $13.5 million in bonds involved. Randolph Harrison and Major Holmes Conrad’s administrators stand to gain about 160,000 each in fees, while Virginia receives 664,061.87 from bond cancellations. Brown Brothers' expenses are set at 194,016.60 with other attorney fees totaling tens of thousands.

West Virginia Debt Commission Robert F. Scott Scott Richmond Randolph Harrison Holmes Conrad Winchester William A. Anderson Virginia John B. Moon Sanford — Robinson Joan B. Purcell Bollickoffer Ivanhoe Sclater Ses John T. Sale Debt Commission At Rneys

Mrs Reynolds to Give a Musical at Audley Home

Mrs Frank Reynolds a former Scranton resident now of Winchester will present a musicale at Audley home of Mr and Mrs Archibald admins on Thursday evening July 15 at 8 for Grace Protestant Episcopal Church Parish Aid Society. She will be accompanied by Miss Nan Maynard of Winchester and Miss Meta Sartelle of this city with violin selections.

Berryville Frank Reynolds Scranton Winchester Germany Nan Maynard Meta Sartelle

Railway bill defended by Cummins in Marion talks

In Marion Ohio on July 12 Senator Harding and Senator Cummins Iowa discussed transportation and living costs with J L Taber Ohio head of the State Grange. Cummins termed railroads unable to handle business, warned costs rise daily, but said people oppose government ownership.

Associated Press Marion Ohio Harding Senator Cummins Iowa Senate Interstate Commerce Committee J. L. Taber Barnesville Ohio State Grangy Cumming Senate Cummins

Virginia Valley Orchard Company forms and buys large Frederick farm

Winchester Virginia July 10 The Virginia Valley Orchard Company has purchased the Dr Miller farm near Winchester containing 500 to 600 acres in peak cultivation for 110 000. Company plans include 30000 apple trees and additional pear orchards. Directors include Boyd Richards Alva C Richards William P Massey and Carl F Massey. The Miller farm has belonged to the Miller family about a century and sits on the Valley Pike at New Market with the seller surprised at the sale.

Martinsburg W. Va Winchester Virginia Valley Orchard Company Dr. C.c. Miller Frederick County Stephens City Grimes Golden Jonathan Boyd RK. Richards Alva C Willliam P. Massey Carl F. Massey Boyd Richards Alva C. Richards Alden Orchard Company Berkeley County Northern Virginia Orchard Company William P. Massey Eastern Fruit Growers’ Association National Apple Growers’ Association Virginia State Horticultural Society Falma Orchard Company Winchester Orchard Supply Company Ghenandoah Valley Agricultural Society Massey Bros United State Shenandoah Valley Dr. Miller Miller Dr Miller Valley Pike New Market

Five Thousand Dollar Suburban Country Home on Pike

Beautifully located 17 acre suburban estate with good dwelling. Includes stable outbuildings and strong limestone land. Six daily bus line service. Short time sale offering $5000.00 by Harsborough and Carter.

Pike Harsbrough & Carter

Training Class Meeting led by Miss Strickler

Miss M K Strickler county nurse to conduct the nurses house meeting at 2 20 tomorrow afternoon Tuesday in the county concludes the session for trainee staff at the health center.

M. K. Strickler

For Sale Items Notice from Winchester Seed Co and Millwood VA

One new Ontario lime spreader a L Diehl generator and one switch board offered by Mrs. Jack Henderson of Jay Hill Millwood Virginia 8 1p at. Later potato sacks Maine Grown Irish Cob with crimson clover seed assist.

Maine Winchester Seed.Co., Inc Ontario Jack Henderson Jay Hill Millwood

Farmer John Rickard Dies After Bull Attack in Virginia

LURAY Va July 12 John Calvin Rickard an aged wealthy farmer in Springfield district died at his home four miles north of Luray after being gored by a bull six weeks earlier He was driving cattle when the bull knocked him down and the injury led to peritonitis His death ends a long career as a substantial landowner and longtime Democratic judge he and his wife had been prominent in local elections and the Rickard family is among northern Virginia’s oldest

Luray John Calvin Rickard Sprinefield District Mr. Rickard Richard Mr. Richard Rickard Virginia

Summer Apples Wanted by Grain Elevator

Advertises a summer apple request from Sam Haines of a grain elevator in Winchester with Bell phone 479. The terse notice cites contact and location details for sellers.

Sam Haines G. Vv. BR. R. Winchester Bell Phone

Jefferson Cla Leaders Deny Seventh District Claims

The Star reports statements by Jefferson Clan leaders denying the Seventh District accusations as false.

Jefferson Cla

Chapman Auto Sales Offers Ford Cars By Freight

Ford cars available by freight at Chapman’s Auto Sales. Save on driveaway rates with shipment options and easy charges. Hurry to secure a car run deal today.

Ford Chapman

Wheat Insurance Offer For Farms Short Term

Hansbrough and Carter advertise short term wheat insurance and loans for farms. They provide insurance and real estate services across unspecified locations.

Hansbrough & Carter

Trescott Apple Grader Boosts Output With Fewer Men

Advertisement notes improved production efficiency using the Trescott Apple Grader. Mentions Winchester O'Hard Sup Company contact details and a Fordson Tractor offering, with Jobe & Spillman listed in the line of notices.

Trescott Winchester

Home Canning Urged This War Year by USDA Advice

The USDA weekly newsletter urges home canning as essential during the war citing sugar scarcity high prices and transportation costs. It notes high factory costs and labor shortages push prices up and suggests a 10 percent sugar syrup and partial substitutes to keep canned fruit affordable.

United States Department of Agriculture Mabel Haynes United States Depo of Agriculture

Scout Master Leads Town Camp Incharge

Assistant Scout Master H Gray will oversee the summer camp operations. Scouts or informants for camp days should contact him, call Bell 11 Now, or leave word at home. Plus various classified notes about alfalfa sales and wanted help.

RB. H. Gray Sumime Bell BOY Scouts OF America

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gov. Cox GE Belivees MISS Markell Qi i Conrad Mrs. Reynolds Ada Lakeman Charles Cather Gainesboro NEW Orchard Company Miller Farm To Head Corporation Board of Health Iptt Board OF Health Jobe & Spillman Kern & Camp Warehouse V. Yard Weenies John C. Rickard Page County Just H. B. Keckley Stephenson Fordson Tractor Wifw Nursery CO Williamaport, Md W. D. Myers W. Waters Winchester Orchard Sup N. Market St A Fred. L, Glaize Canning Mr. Wright Rice’s Scouting Moling & Seal Toby Walter T. Gore Rippon W. Ve Hdinburg Aute-Tire Star Office Grove Main St. In Miement Rete William Beverley Sie Overland
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