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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1921

Page

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Major Lloyd Williams buried with full Marine honors

Major Lloyd W. Williams of the United States Marine Corps was buried with full military honors at Green Hill Cemetery Berryville after arriving from Hoboken. Funeral services at Grace Episcopal Church drew hundreds as Marines from Quantico fired volleys and a bugler played Taps. Williams, a 1898 Virginia Tech graduate, inspired Marines at Belleau Wood by seizing the colors and leading his men forward.

Lloyd W. Wil United States Marine Corps Belleau Wood Green Hill Cemetery Berryville Hoboken N. J Grace Protestant Malcolm 8. Taylor Grace Church Lloyd Williams American Legion Quantico Williams Virginia Polytechnic Institute Blacksburg H. B. McCormac Winchester Maj. Williams Gresham Enright Hay Luneville Lorraine General Pershing

Richmond Telegram Denounces Tucker Speech and Bond Issue

Western Union telegram from July 13 1921 in Richmond Va quotes BE SEE TRINKLE urging correction of a Harrisonburg News Record report on Hon. Harry St George Tucker speech in Woodstock. The note claims misquotation re the bond issue and cites a 1921 letter from George P Coleman to counter Tucker’s support claim.

Richmond C. F. Headly Edinburg Virginia Harrisonburg Harry St. George Tucker Woodstock Tucker Norfolk Trinkle

Conner's Bar Gain Shop Owner Sails East for New Goods

Graham B. Conner of Conner's Bar gain Store departs for New York and eastern cities to buy a complete new line of merchandise for his forthcoming store. The new shop opens August 1.

Graham B. Conner Conner New York

Two Women Sentenced to Reform School in Bon Air

Mrs Ian von Caton and Gracie Rinker, both known street workers, were ordered confined to the Girls Industrial School at Bon Air near Richmond after authorities found them street walkers. Rinker is 16, Tenshion older. Tenshion is wife of Alvin Haynes.

Ian von Caton Gracie Sonia Obi Raighed Magath Csr Girls’ Industrial School Bon Air Richmond Nére Reform School Gracie Rinker

Fatty and Tom Mix At Audit Tonight

Two reels feature Tom Mix in The Road Demon and Fatty Arbuckle with Mabel Adrift plus Ruth Roland in Ruth of the Rockies. Adm. only 10 14 20 and 25 cents. Open admission.

Tom Mix Fatty Arbuckle Fatty Mabel Ruth Roland Ruth Rockies

Virginia Collegians to Meet American Legion Here Wednesday

The Virginia Collegians an all star baseball team will play the American Legion at the Equity diamond at 3 30 PM next Wednesday July 20. The Collegians recently beat Shepherdstown WV which had defeated the Legion here. Plans are in place for the Legion to play two games in Lynchburg VA on August 5 and 6.

Virginia Collegians American Legion Equity Collegians Swift Shepherdstown W. Ve Legionnaires Legion Lynchburg

Robinson Show Here August 8 in Winchester

The old John Robinson circus returns to Winchester on Monday August 8. Tents rise on the Kremer lot on North Main street with afternoon and night exhibitions and a free street parade. The show arrives from Hagerstown Maryland on Sunday the 7th and moves on to Harrisonburg Virginia. Advanceman C W Finney has long toured with major circuses and is in town arranging details.

John Robinson Winchester C.W. Finney Kremer North Main Street Hagerstown Harrisonburg Finney Circus America

The Atlantic City opens bathing pool in Rosemont Park

Notice from Rosemont Park Martinsburg West Virginia announces a new bathing pool open daily from 2 to 5 PM and 7:30 to 11 PM with Sunday hours included. Swimming suits available on request and refreshments available.

Martinsburg W. Va New Atlantic City

Butchers announce summer closing schedule by date

Notice states the undersigned butchers will close at 7 PM on Saturdays excepted, from July 18 to September 1, with signatories W L Zirkle Jones Brothers Conner and Brown L D Ritter per Jones W P Anderson C R Grubbs.

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

Mrs Wainright Returns Home To Norfolk

Mrs Wainright widow of Robert Wainright, a former prominent Norfolk businessman, left Berryville Clarke County yesterday for her home. She was formerly Miss Vida McCormick of Berryville.

Wainright Robert Wainright Norfolk Berryville Clarke County Vida McCormick

Ohio Woman Guilty in Plot to Kill Husband

Eva Katharine Kaber is found guilty of first degree murder in the plot to kill Lakewood publisher Daniel F. Kaber. Jury recommends mercy but law imposes life imprisonment in the Ohio Reformatory for Women. No pardon possible. Kaber to spend remaining years in prison.

Associated Press Cleveland Ohio Eva Katharine Kaber Daniel F. Kaber Lakewood Ohio Reformatory For Women

Chautauqua Opens to Enthusiastic Crowds

Chautauqua opened on Wednesday with growing enthusiasm from crowds. The Boston Musicians Quintet from the Boston Symphony Orchestra impressed attendees. A comedy drama drew strong laughs and lectures were of high quality. The opera The Bohémian Girl is set for Monday night. There are 25 in the east.

Chautauqua Boston Musicians Boston Symphony Orchestra Winchester Chautatqua East

Rigid Silence Shapes Irish Talks Ahead of Renewal

London July 16. Ulster premier Sir James Craig calls the behind the scenes Irish party talks a rigid silence. He warns that any indiscretion could harm peace efforts and urges restraint outside official consultations before Eamon de Valera and Prime Minister Lloyd George resume discussions Monday.

Associated Press London Eamonn de Valera Lloyd George James Craig Ulster James

Cooler Weather The Coming Week

Weather predictions for the week ahead call for generally fair skies and normal temperatures across the North and Middle Atlantic States with a chance of local thundershowers early in the week. Plus local notices include August 1 bank CD offerings, bargain footwear, furniture specials, and a social visit from Mr and Mrs W H Harmer to Mrs John Winzfield on North Kent Street.

Washington North Middle Atlantic W. H. Harmer John Winzfield North Kent Street

Mrs. Martha Mayhew 68 Dies After Illness

Mrs. Martha Mayhew 68 widow of Henry Mayhew died after Bright's disease and complications at 566 North Main Winchester. Born Clarke county Virginia December 9 1863 she leaves two daughters Mrs. C. H. Smith Clifton Forge and Mrs. Clarence Penn Winchester a adopted son Brownie B. Coleman Baltimore and sister Mrs. Lavinia Taylor. Funeral 4 p.m. Monday at home with Rev. Dr. J. H Lacy. burial Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Martha Mayhew Henry Mayhew North Main Bright Mayhew Clarke County Griffin and Catherine Swartz Taylor Winchester Opequon C. H. Smith Clifton Forge Clarence Penn Brownie B. Coleman Baltimore Lavinia Taylor

Farmers Seek Local Control of Highway Funds in Virginia

Clarke county Farmers Union adopts resolution for radical Highway Department reorganization and return of at least fifty percent of state road taxes and automobile licenses to counties. Funds would finance farm to market road construction based on county tax values. Resolution offered by W M Price and to be shared with candidates and branches.

Farmers’ Union of Clarke County Highway Department W. M. Price Virginia

Real Estate Ad Promotes Low Rent for City Nearby Property

Advertisement urges buyers to act young and invest, promoting a high room bungalow on six acres near the city. It highlights monthly payment options and lists GEO. B. CHAPMAN at Ford Agency as the contact.

Rare Bargain Overland Coupelet at Great Saving

Chapman's Auto Sales advertises a new Overland Coupelet at a bargain price with monthly payment plans offered if desired.

Chapman

Local merchants close stores for summer period

Mr. L. L. Grubbs Potts and Potts and J. P. Chamberlaine close their stores at 7 o clock commencing July 8 and continuing until Sept 1, Saturdays excepted.

Ll. D. Grubbs Potts and Potts J. P. Chamberlaine

Apple Baskets and Supplies by Winchester Orchard Co

Advertises genuine Clark bushet baskets with round rim covers in stock for immediate delivery. Includes Pyrox Bluestone Bordeaux and Lead Arsenate in any quantity at reduced prices. Also mentions Winchester Orchard Supply Company address 7 2 Ip tf.

Clark

Lost keys at Chautauqua Cedar Creek Yoad

A local notices lost keys at Chautauqua near Cedar Creek. Reward offered to return the bunch to 16 1p 11 at Ford Agency.

Chautauqua Cedar Creek

Bonds threaten county debt and land seized in Culpeper era

A Virginia letter to Culpeper editor denounces bond issues and road projects. The writer cites Nelson and Shenandoah county protests, recalls historic debts from 1874, and claims Coleman supporters seized his Greenwood quarry. He warns of higher taxes and road bond funding harming citizens.

Culpeper J. B. Barnett Board of Supervisors Clarke County Berryville Nelson County Great Roads Richmond General Assembly Ie Aurea’tate Dart Mae N. and. W Greenwood Farm Coleman Gibson Commonwealth Attorney Lee Greenwood

Mens Bible Class At Grace Lutheran Church News

Grace Lutheran Church holds a men’s Bible class with an urgent notice that every member is expected to attend tomorrow for important discussions and matters.

Grace Lutheran Church

Funeral Rites For Mrs Henry Held At East Gerard Street

Funeral services were held this afternoon for Rosa Ellen Henry widow of George W. Henry after a long illness. The services at the family home 20 East Gerard Street were led by Rev P M Richardson of Braddock Street Church. Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers were nephews James Singhass Benjamin Russell Charles B Henry William L Henry Claude Carper and Eston Ameck. Relatives and friends from Warren and Rappahannock counties attended. She was 79, born in Frederick County in October 1842.

Rosa Ellen Henry George W. Henry East Gerard Street M. ‘Richardson Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Mount Hebron James Singhass Benjamin Russell Charles B. Henry William L. Henry Claude Carper Eston Ameck Warren Rappahannock Gertrude Creel Flint Hill Betta Reeves Front Royal Henry Frederick County

Empire Cheap Admission for Children in Winchester

Since the Empire reopened under current management admission prices for youths have been the most reasonable in Winchester. Ten cents including tax admits any child to the best balcony seats and fifteen cents admits downstairs. Balcony seats at the Empire are described as superior to orchestra seats elsewhere. We hire special children's pictures and appreciate their patronage.

Empire Winchester The

Defective Eyes Warn of Pain and Ills

An advert for optometry by William Kline at Hotel Evans Parlor notes defective eyes bring pains and ills. R. M. Swimley also appears in the advertisement alongside a large line of children’s carriages and strollers.

William Kline Evans Parlor R. M. Swimley

Federal Reserve Board Plans Cotton Sector Conference

Governor Harding announced a July 21 conference in Washington with governors of five reserve banks in cotton regions to craft a uniform policy on bottom loans for the upcoming marketing season.

Associated Press Washington Harding Federal Reserve Board

German Officers Sentenced To Prison

Leipsic, Germany July 16. Lieutenant Dittmar and Lieutenant Boird were found guilty of murder in the first degree for firing on the hospital ship Landovery Castle after it was torpedoed in 1918. Each was sentenced to four years in prison.

Associated Press Leipsic Germany Dittmar Boird Hfeboata Landovery Castle

Noted portrait painter dead in Lancaster County

Livya Mifflin portrait painter and lyricist died of paralysis at his Norwood home in Lancaster county aged 75 or 76 after four years bedridden. He published more than 500 sonnets. Colston and Holmes Trapnell sons of Mr and Mrs Trapnell visited the home and left for Atlantic City en route to join their parents. Mr Trapnell a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad clerk recently had an art operation for appendicitis in Elkins West Virginia Hospital and plans a seaside recuperation.

Associated Press Lancaster Livya Mifflin Norwood Lancaster County Mifflin Colston and Holmes Trapnell William ‘Trapnell William B. Cornwell Atlantic City Mr. Trapnell Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Clal Elkins W. Va

Farmer Prices and Farm Bureau Address Highlight Local Meeting

At the Frederick County Growers and Farmers Association headquarters a morning meeting discussed price parity and economic strains on farmers. The talk referenced Senator Cappér and noted actions by the Farm Bureau Federation and local associations affiliated with the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation to address rising costs and supply issues.

Frederick County Senate Kansas Rockefeller Washington Tee Os Campfield Cappér A Hiertona Farm Bureau Federation Virginia Farm Bureau Federation

Man Who Lost Himself at Empire Tonight

Empire Theater presents a one night showing featuring Wm. Faversham in The Man Who Lost Himself a powerful drama with an all star cast promising romance comedy and a touch of Yeal wake with notable stage acting and lavish production for Winchester audiences.

Empire Theater Winchester Wm. Faversham America Ivake Mack ‘Sennbett

Lost Yale key on black velvet ribbon bow

Reward offered at Star office for return of a Yale key found on a black velvet ribbon bow. Contact Star office with any information leading to the owner.

Yale Star Office

Beamers stolen demand notice from Winchester Auto?

Neighbor reports seeing a party take a set of Beamers and warns they will press for full restitution. Winchester Auto Sales Company offers lenient terms if the items are returned and threatens legal action if not.

Winchester Auto Sal ® S. CO

Wanted Girl for Office Work At 46 W Water Street

Help wanted advertisement seeking a girl for office work. Knowledge of stenography essential. Apply to Stuart H. Edmonds at 46 W Water Street.

Stuart H. Edmonds W. Water Atreet

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Quantico, Va Hero Western Union Telegram Fatty & Tom MIX Rosemont Park Middletown State Bank, Inc Brill & Ritter Silas G. Cather Dickerson, Md Geo. B. Chapman Ford Agency Winchester Orchard Sup. CO Studebaker Barnett Clarke Supervisors Farm Bureau Fedératin Capper Tde Sennett Empire Tonight
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