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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1921

Page

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County finances: Frederick County treasurer report year ending 1921

The Frederick County Board of Supervisors reviewed the general county fund of treasurer Robert Smith in special session. They confirmed disbursements, vouchers, and a year end balance of 1,578.59 with total receipts and disbursements of 31,044.02 for county purposes including taxes and various expenses.

Board of Supervisors Frederick County General County Fund Robert 8. Smith H. B. Kline C. ©. Brannon Smith Eneral County Fund Express

Ghosts of Yesterday stars Norma Talmadge and Eugene OBrien

Norma Talmadge and Eugene OBrien star in Ghosts of Yesterday, a Wednesday film touted as a rare classic pairing. The announcement urges moviegoers to attend at regular prices, highlighting the unique screening opportunity.

Watermelons Car Unloading at Winchester Depot

A small notice reports watermelons being unloaded at the C Vv Depot in Winchester. Sam Haines appears as contact with a phone listing 476.

Sam_ Haines Winchester

Funeral for Benjamin Franklin Long in Middletown Virginia

The funeral took place Friday for Benjamin Franklin Long who died at his Middletown home. Rev. George W. Stover conducted the service at Mount Zion United Brethren Church. Long served four years in the Eleventh Virginia Cavalry with Stonewall Brigade and was wounded three times. Surviving family includes three sons, two daughters, four sisters, two brothers, and a deceased wife.

Middletown Benjamin Franklin Long George W. Stover United Brethren Church of Winchester Mount Zion Ernest Funkhouser J. W. Richard Hubert Keller Stanley Boyer J. D. Marker Mr. Long Page County Eleventh Virginia Cavalry Stonewall Conner Rosser Messrs. C. L N. D W. F. Long I. N. Jenkins Luray E. W. Miller Jacob Spitler Thomas Spitler Ira Bumgardner Henry Funkhouser Lebanon Church John F. Long W. E. Long

Last Rites of Mrs Trenary

The funeral for Mrs Elia Trenary wife of J Marshall Trenary who died suddenly at her home No 16 East Cecil Street will be held at 4 PM Wednesday. Rev Clarence Woods of Centenary Reformed Church will conduct the service and interment will be at Mount Hebron Cemetery. A Fire Star report that she belonged to Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South is corrected.

Elia Trenary J. Marshall Trenary East Cecil Street Clarence Woods Centenary ‘Reformed Church Mount Hebron Cemetery Fire Star Trenary Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal ‘Church South Harford Willis Emily Pierce Clarke Frederick County Messrs Andrew, Edwin Roger Warford Winchester Grover Lewis George Lynn Macedonia Donald Dewar Baltimore Belle Noonan

Apple Baskets and Preservation Supplies Offered by Winchester Orchard

Genuine Clark bushel baskets with round rim covers and optional caps in stock for immediate delivery. Pyrox Bluestone Bordeaux and Lead Arsenate available in any quantity at reduced prices from Winchester Orchard Sup Co. 7-2elpetf

Clark Winchester Orchard Sup, CO

Lost gold brooch with diamond and pearls

Notice requests help finding a lost gold brooch with diamond and pearls. Reward offered. Contact Star office for details.

Community concert at Rouss Hall by Seal's Orchestra

At Rouss Hall the event starts at 9:30. Music by Seal's Orchestra with six pieces under the auspices of the American Legion Auxiliary.

Rouss Hall Seal American Legion Auxiliary, Ip

Norton benefits from vacation and hospital rest cure

George F. Norton returned from Grand Rapids Michigan after a two week rest cure and operation at Burleson Hospital. Edward C Oldham of Worcester Massachusetts arrived for a visit to his mother Mrs Callie Bruce Oldham and will join in Washington. Clarence Henkel came back from a weekend visit with brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Edward L Smith near Wadesville Virginia.

George F. Norton Grand Rapids, Mich Burleson Hospital Norton Worcester Mass Callie Bruce Oldhash Clarence Henkel Edward L. Smith Wadesville, Va

Tucker Club backs fight of Virginia governor hopeful

At a crowded City Hall meeting the Harry St. George Tucker Club of Winchester and Frederick county unanimously adopted a pledge to promote Tucker in the state race. Campaign manager Luther Pannett will organize precinct chairmen and committees as W. W. Glass and R. Gray Williams plan a Tucker appearance in Winchester and Frederick County. Women voters are joining, with a large enrollment expected before the August 2 primary.

Harry St. George Tucker Club Tucker Winchester Frederick County Virginia Luther Pannett W. W. Glass Robert M. Ward Tucker Club R. Gray Williams Williams Pannett Mr. Tucker M. M. Lynch John M. Steck James B. Russell H. S. Larrick J. H. Lacy B. West Baker R. P. Glass J. F. Ward G. C. Adams Col Bryan Conrad Michael Lillis J. B. Beverley Harry Hardy D. C. Randolph W. A. Baker Victor Arthur D. B. Conrad W. Nelson Page Oscar H. Lewis Ottie Hollar John Collins Samuel W. Bell Augusta Conrad Caroline Hunter Virginia Kurtz City Hall

Removal notice for Miss Hodgson to 105 N Main St during repairs

Miss Margaret Hodgson has moved for two weeks to the office of the late Dr Goff Miller 105 N Main St during repairs to the millinery parlor over Nortons after which she will resume her former quarters.

Margaret Hodgson Goff Miller N. Main St Norton’s

Reward for Black Sample Case Between Mt Williams and Winchester

Reward offered for return of a black sample case lost Monday afternoon between Mt Williams and Winchester. Case contains papers belonging to the Creditors' Protective Association. Notify Star office. Woven wire fence price drop slated July 15 to 5 to 10 ets per itd by P M Funkhouser.

Mt. Williams Winchester Creditors’ Protective Association Star Office P.M. Funkhouser

Condensed Life History of Julien Gunn

Julien Gunn was born July 1 1877 in Cumberland county Virginia to Captain Joseph M Gunn and Elizabeth Riddle. He grew up in Henrico county, attended public and preparatory schools, studied at Richmond College while working at C and O Railway, then earned a Va law degree in 1904. He counts many Virginia leaders among friends and supporters urge his political bid.

Julien Gunn Cumberland County Virginia Joseph M. Gunn Elizabeth Daniel Riddle Buckingham Cumberland Henrico County Richmond City C. & O. Railway Richmond College University of Virginia General Assembly Senator Gunn

Car of fancy large Georgia Water melons arrive Wednesday

SAM HAINES and V. Bebo announce the arrival of a carload of fancy large Georgia watermelons expected Wednesday. Phone 467.i

Georgia Sam Haines V. Bebo

Plans to Build New Home On Beutelle Place Near Kernstown

Mr and Mrs A Rundell formerly of Chicago moved into the Beutelle home near Kernstown in this county yesterday. The ten acre Beutelle place near the Valley Pike is the Rundells new residence while they plan an attractive home to be built shortly after settling in.

Rundell Chicago Kernstown

Playgrounds Close Temporarily During Chautauqua Week

The community playground at Washington and Piccadilly streets will be closed during Chautauqua week. It will likely reopen in the morning and again after the 21st with announcements in The Star for children and families.

Washington and

Special rates to Endless Caverns and surrounding sites

An advertisement lists July and August special rates to Endless Caverns Luray and Natural Bridge. Separate notice invites Winchester women favoring Harry St George Tucker for Virginia governor to meet August 2 1921 at City Hall Auditorium to form an support organization with J Mack Noonan listed as contact. Walnut and Oak Dining Room Suite promoted by R M Swimley with dates 11 1p 2t.

Endless Caverns Luray Natural Bridge J. Mack Noonan Winchester Tucker Harry St. George Tucker Virginia City Hall Augusta F. Conrad Sec’y R. M. Swimley

Death of Mrs Alvira Harford in Winchester

Mrs Alvira V Harford died at 3:10 pm at 616 North Market street Winchester after weeks of heart trouble linked to a prior influenza illness. Survived by husband Lewis F E Harford and six children, plus sister Belle Noonan. Funeral by Rev F M Richardson at 3 pm tomorrow at North Market home. interment Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Lewis E. Harford Alvira V. Harford Lewis FE. Harford Winchester North Market Street

Foot Specialist Ad at Grove Bros This Week

An advertisement promotes feet relief by visiting the Grove Bros Foot Specialist on Wednesday or Thursday for quick treatment and care.

Grove‘ Bros Grove Bros

Butchers Schedule Notice for Summer Closing Time

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned butchers will close at 7 o clock P M Saturdays excepted from July 18 to September 1 W L ZIRKLE JONES BROTHERS CONNER BROWN L D RETTER per Jones W P ANDERSON C R GRUBBS 12 1p bt

W. L. Zirkle Jones Brothers Conner & Brown L. D.retter Per Jones W. P. Anderson C. R. Grubbs

Shepherdstown Defeats Legion 5 to 1 in Home Game

Shepherdstown defeated the American Legion club 5 to 1 in the home game, handing the Legion its first loss of the season. The Shepherdstown team delivered a swift and strong performance, earning praise from rival players after the tight contest in Shepherdstown, West Virginia.

Alice Baker Recovers From Major Surgery

Bright and attractive Alice Baker the daughter of Mr and Mrs Maynard C Baker of West Monmouth Street has been moved home from Memorial Hospital after a serious operation She remains under the care of her family physician during the recovery period

Alice Baker Maynard C. Baker Monmouth Street Memorial Hospital

Chautauqua season opens with accessible tent entrances

The Chautauqua season starts Wednesday with gate access at Washington Street and Braddock Street for convenient entry. Weather forecasts call for normal temperatures, likely boosting attendance. Few season tickets remain as sales pace quickens for the twelve entertainment series priced at 2.50, with single admissions 76 cents.

Patrona of the Chautauqua Washington Street Equity Stanhds Braddock Street

Louise Huff Stars in Dangerous Paradise at Empire Theater

Louise Huff appears in a true-to-life tale of a girl who seeks flirtation while a modern cooling system promises comfort for patrons at the Empire Theater. The theater advertises nightly showings all month with new and unusual features.

Louise Huff Empire Theater Empire

Sunday School Picnic at Capon Lake Inn

The annual Sunday school picnic of the First Christian Church was held at Capon Lake Inn near Capon Springs West Virginia. About 100 attendees traveled from town on a Winchester and Western Railroad special train departing at 9 am amid rainy skies, later giving way to sunny, hopeful weather.

The First Christian Church Capon Lake Inn Capon Springs W. Va Winchester and Western Railroad

Hotel Evans Restaurant Opens All Day During Summer

Hotel Evans offers all day dining with hours 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Advertisement promotes summer sowing seeds including Crimson Clover Alfalfa Sweet Clover and Vetch from Winchester Seed Co. Notes farm wagons harnesses and prices from R M Swimley. Also listed are a help-wanted child’s companion and a square soda cracker price from Riley & Son.

Winchester Seed CO

Miss Carper Weds Capt MacLeod in Virginia Church

Margaretta Colatom Carper of Boyce Virginia married Charles Campbell MacLeod of Lynchburg Virginia at Emmanuel Chapel Boyes county. Rev B D Chambers officiated. Guests included Leida MacLeod and B J Laws. The couple will live in Lynchburg after a reception and honeymoon drive. Captain MacLeod is an overseas veteran of the American Expeditionary Forces.

Emmanuel Chapel Boyes County Jilly Margaretta . Colatom Carper J. L Boyce Charles Campbell MacLeod Burg Charles MacLeod B. D. Chambers Christ Episcopal Clarke County Emmanu Decker Roderick MacLeod Ham Alabama Sconery Tanaka Harriet ‘Gatewood Ne Va Donia Reid Jollitte Jennie Lynchburg Méerick Beddow Birminhama William Maghead William Bri Boyce Fork City Leida MacLeod B. J. Laws Wanna C Albert Onthatik F. Gy Arper Julian Carper Innerste Ford Washington DD. C Sweet Briar College Ame County Virginia MacLeod Craddock-Terry “Shoe Company

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Easurer Smith Commonwealth Ding Cedar Commissioners of Revenue Norma ‘Talmadge I and Eugene ‘O’brien Benj. Franklin Young Stonewall Brigade Mrs. Trenary Valley Man Minnie Wood Chapel Berryville Winchester Pike Clearbrook Presbyterian Church Shepherdstown Legion Chautauqua Equity Washington St Riley & Son OS Ee Miss Carper Macle Snub Pollard Samboady Studebaker Trary
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