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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1920

Page

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Cox to Meet Wilson Sunday in White House Conference

Gov James M Cox and Franklin D Roosevelt will confer with President Wilson at the White House on Sunday. The meeting, arranged by telephone, marks Cox's first in-person talks with Wilson since the San Francisco nomination and centers on campaign plans and policy issues including prohibition and the league of nations.

Associated Press Washington Jas. Mf. Cox Franklin D. Roosevelt Wilson White House Cox San Francisco Business Administration Trail’s End Etettic Noithetic Chareed Congress League League of Nations Jengsue of Nations

Eight Million Bottles of Champagne at Baron de Mommt Auction

Paris reports eight million bottles of champagne among the items to be auctioned on Bate January 28 as the sequestered property of Baron Walter de Mumm is sold. The seizure follows the Baron's resumption of German citizenship at the war's start in 1915.

Associated Press Paris Bate Walter de Mumm

Suffrage foes lose in court ruling on equal rights

Justice Bailey of the District Supreme Court dismissed injunction proceedings by Charles F. Fairchilds of New York, president of the American Constitutional League, to block ratification of the suffrage amendment and to challenge the equal suffrage laws. Hearings had been before Justice Bailey with Fairchilds represented by himself and government lawyers Pier son and Archer.

Associated Press Washington Justice Bailey District Supreme Court Charles F. Fairchilds New York American Constitutional League Bailey Fairchilds the Treasury Cleveland Pierson Archer

Minsk falls to Bolshevik forces in July advance

An official Moscow communique reports Minsk is now in Bolshevik hands after troops occupied the town on the morning of July 11. The message also states the capture of Shentsi, located about 95 miles south of Dvinsk and 50 miles northeast of Vilna.

London Minsk Moscow Shentsiany Dvinsk Vilna

Liberal groups unite to form new party in Chicago

Chicago July 13 liberal groups announce merger efforts. The committee of 40 votes to join the national labor party while a large nonpartisan league and a delegation of single taxers also join labor convention. The committee of 48 plans afternoon joint sessions with the labor party.

Chicago National Labor Party Labor Convention Labor Party

Market Churns Amid Uneven Tone and Oil Decline

Forenoon trading showed alternating gains and losses with Harecis equipment and oils lifting early but reversing as Houston oil dropped six points. A later rally helped recover many losses as motors, their specialties, and shipping joined the upturn while the money market held steady with loans opening at eight percent. For sale notices follow.

New York Houston Oil

Judge Harrison At Middletown Meeting Draws Hundreds

In Middletown the Seventh Virginia district representative T. W. Harrison spoke on congressional campaign issues before a crowd estimated at no fewer than 300 at the Middletown Agricultural High School auditorium. Winch ester voters attended, Mr. R. Gray Williams introduced Harrison, and the Middletown Cornet Band provided music. The Star could not publish a full report due to a power outage affecting linotype machines, but plans to run a full recap tomorrow.

Middletown T. W. Harrison Virginia

Orchardists notice on fruit tree supply for 1920 21

VIEW NURSERY CO announces readiness to supply apple trees in leading commercial varieties for fall 1920 and spring 1921, plus peach and other fruit and ornamental trees. Located at 9 1p 21 Williamsport Md.

View Nursery CO Williamsport

Public Health Urges Vaccination After Town Case

Board of Health urges all unvaccinated residents to get vaccinated at once due to a smallpox case in town. Officials emphasize immediate protection and vaccination status for community safety.

Board of Health Iptf Board OF Health

Trescott Apple Grader touted to boost output

Winchester Orchard Supply Co promotes a Trescott Apple Grader claiming higher daily barrel capacity with fewer workers. Contact at Market Street office, phone 313. 301-N. 1p-tf.

Winchester Orchard Sup. CO

Summer Apples Wanted at Top Market Prices

Sam Haines of Winchester grain elevator at C. V. R. R. Depot invites growers to bring all varieties of apples for top cash prices. Bell phone 476. Also note MW. of A. picnic at Old Slate Church on Saturday July 17 from 12 to 1 and 5 o'clock.

Sam Haines C. V. R. R. Depot Winchester Bell Phone Old Slate Church Sat

Fifty Workmen Wanted at Winchester Cold Storage Plant

Job notice from Winchester Va plant seeks fifty workmen with board furnished. Apply to William Beverley, Manager. Also a legal notice about political advertisements and a lost item reward appears in the Star.

Winchester Cold Storage Company Winchester William Beverley Rippon W. Va Féinbure Star Office

Late Potatoes Brings New Seed from Manchester firm

A truncated readers note references seed from Cri Aptt Mirinchester and Con Inc. It mentions late potato varieties and a Manchester based supplier. The readable text suggests a business notice or catalog snippet about seed potatoes.

Trish Cobblers Mirinchester Set Con, Inc

Back to the Constitution campaign and its prohibition stance

The piece argues Colonel Leedy’s “Back to the Constitution” implies support for prohibition, contending the eighteenth amendment and enforcement act are constitutional. It questions how light wines and beer could be regulated without creating a grog shop and asserts the platform would undermine the Declaration of Principles and the government.

Leedy Henry Worsley Supreme Court of the United States Emery Sal Congressman Upshurt

Empire Theater Reopens Under New Management

The Empire Theater, leased by L Marshall Baker, will show only high moral character pictures and plays. The editorial praises the move as a civic improvement and a safeguard for youths, noting the theater’s modern facilities and the Baker family's public spirit.

L. Marshall Baker Empire Theater Winchester

Market Basket Prices Jump Warned By Supplier

Limited basket supply seen pushing prices higher. Customers urged to order now to save costs and avoid delays. Pyrox and Bordeaux offered for immediate delivery to Winchester Orchard. Sup. Co. lists phone 3135 and address Market Street apartment.

Disciples of Christ organize new church in town

The Disciples of Christ formed a church at Odd Fellows hall last Sunday at 10 am, with 22 members enrolled and many more in the area expected to join. Rev J Alva Hopkins preached from Acts 4 32 on unity and restoration, while L Hockman was elected superintendent of the church school and Miss Gertrude Clevenger serves as secretary.

Disciples of Christ Odd Fellows’ Hall Church of Christ J. Alva Hopkins Edinburg Bartonville Jerusalem Church School Hopkins G.W. Riley Oscar C. Miller Gertrude Clevenger H. H. Cookus

Belgian Veterans Band In Concert In Winchester

The Belgian Veterans Band conducted by Emil Chautard performed yesterday afternoon and last night at Chau taiqua in Winchester. The group showed good time harmony and varied programs mixing jazz touches with classics though it lacked top nationwide standing. Torcum Bezazian, a baritone soloist, drew hearty applause for his selections.

Coun ‘Try Torcum Bezazian

Legion Bears College Boys Triumph Over Waynesboro 9 to 3

The American Legion ball club earned their eighth win Saturday afternoon by defeating the Waynesboro Collegians 9 to 3. A six-run sixth inning featured two hit batters, two walks, a passed ball, a wild pitch, and two hits including a Pope homer. The win highlighted Tay lor pitching with Pope, Marshall and Plank contributing strong hitting as Shepherdstown and Weems spearhead summer matchups at Reservoir Park.

American Legion Ball Club Waynesboro Collegians Winchester Pope Marshall Plank Taylor Shepherdstown Reservoir Park Weems

Northern Virginia Power Faces Prolonged Weak Electricity

The Northern Virginia Power Company reported extremely weak electric current with little improvement today. From 9.30 to 2.00 p m the Star could not obtain local and Associated Press news or handle many advertisements. Officials said they were working to raise voltage and expected the outage to be temporary.

Northern Virginia Power Company Star Associated Press Power Company

Scouting in Town Aide for Summer Camp Noted

Assistant Scout Master R. H W. Gray leads scouting services during the camp. For information or special-day visits contact Bell Telephone No. 11 or leave a message at his home. Roy scouts OF AMERICA: 12-1p-51. Will be in.

R. H W. Gray Bell Roy Scouts OF America

Alfalfa For Sale and Beagle Pups advertised

Walter T. Gore seeks sale of alfalfa in field with a notice dated July 15. The ad lists past thoroughbred English Beagle pups and provides a mailing address at 33 8x Main-St in Arkansas Spe district with postal details.

Walter T. Gore Main-St

Revolt Breaks Out in Bolivia Overthrows President

Dispatches from La Paz report a Bolivian revolution has overthrown President Jose Gutierres Guerra. The president and cabinet are prisoners as Vautista Sabetra seizes power with army support and names Kalmapa minister to Brazil.

Bolivia Associated Press Lima Peru la Paz Jose Gutierres Guerra Vautista Sabetra Jose Cam Rasto Kalmapa Brazil Chan

Summer clearance sale and guest notices in town

Announcement notes J M Orndoff’s summer clearance on page 3 and lists visitors staying with Mrs W R Talbot on South Washington Street. Also mentions Misses Hollis visiting Lena Hollis in Gerardstown and Miss Hendricks vacationing with Mrs John Elenbaas in Middletown.

Elizabeth Hollis Philomena Laren Lena Hollis Gerardstown W. Va Anna Hendricks Chicago John Elenbaas Middletown

Miss Haddox Undergoes Throat Surgery at Memorial Hospital

Miss Eliza Haddox daughter of A P Haddox underwent a throat operation at Memorial Hospital yesterday. The procedure aimed to relieve a lingering condition and was carried out by the hospital surgical staff.

Eliza Haddox A. P- Haddox Memorial Hospital

Prayer service canceled at Grace Lutheran Church

No prayer service will be held at Grace Lutheran Church on Wednesday. The notice states the cancellation with no further details and refers to the church’s schedule.

Grace Lutheran Church

Resting at Healing Springs

Dr. William P. McGuire has gone to Healing Springs Virginia for rest and vacation. F A Mots and G I Rals of Blacksburg Virginia experiment station are in the city on business. A W Richards of Edmonds and Richards architects left for Washington. Miss Elizabeth Ebersole visits friends in Charlestown West Virginia. Mey Alva Richards also left for Washington.

William P. McGuire Healing Springs, Va Messrs F. A. Mots G. I. Rals,ton Blacksburs A. W. Richards Edmonds and Richards Washington Elizabeth Ebersole Charlestown W. Va

Virginia Dog Law Enforcement Letter to Frederick County Warden

A 1920 Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries letter to Henry M. Baker, Frederick County Game Warden, orders strict enforcement of the state dog law. It cites dog damage to stock, requires warrants for violators, and directs actions on dogs not licensed or under control, with court fines and possible dog destruction.

Henry M. Baker Frederick County Department of Game and Inland Fisheries Virgina Richmond Winchester Virginia Gary

McClain sells residence on Stewart Street in Winchester area

Mr. W. W. McClain of the Winter and Western Railroad Camp sells his brick residence on a large west Stewart Street lot between Clifford and Cecil streets. The new owner will take possession August 1. The property, once owned by Fred L. G., cost about 7 000. McClain plans time in Washington but will keep ties with the Winchester and Western Railroad Company.

W. W. McClain Winter and Western Railroad Stewart Street Fred L. G McClain McClaim Washington Rone Winchester and W Railroad Company

Germans Given Time by Allies

Spa July 13 The allied ministers have decided not to accept a German reply to the allied ultimatum by 3 p m today The Germans will defer their reply until tomorrow for further examination by experts on both sides.

Spa

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Kern’ & Mns Ae Warehouse Co. V. Yard Pike Hansbrough & Carter Insurance REDS The We D. Myers Harrison Jefferson Club Empire Winchester Orchard SUP. CO Legion Bears J. M. Orndoff Miss Haddox Healing Springs Ness Mey -Alva Richards VG Advange
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