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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1921

Page

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War Eagle is Bride and Groom Plan Winchester Home

Miss Sidney Seal Bagi and Herman M. Sts Jorn rville were married at Market Street Methodist Church in a quiet ceremony due to the bride’s grandfather’s death. The groom, a World War I veteran from Rockingham County, recently residing in Winchester, plans to return to live there after a trip to Washington and Chesapeake Bay areas.

Herman M. Sts. Jorn Rville Chinchamco Sidney Seal Bagi George Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church Walter Mark David H. Hamilton Grooma See James W. Lee Rockingham County France One Hundred Sixteenth Infantry Robert Y. Conrad Winchester Lee C. R. Grubb South Main Street Washington Chesapeake Bay Virginia

Senator Gunn Here For Night

State Senator Julien Gunn of Henrico county, candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, visited the town last night staying at the Hotel Jack. He left for Staunton this morning and will travel through Augusta and nearby counties. Reports indicate he has gained strength in Rockingham Shenandoah Augusta and the Valley counties.

Julien Gunn Henrico County Virginia Harrisonburg Jack Gunn Staunton Augusta Star Rockingham Shenandoah

Little Colored Boy Steals Three Teams in a Day

In police court 12 year old George Douglas Gaither described as the most accomplished liar faced charges for stealing three horses and buggies and three white ducks in one day. Gaither stole Dr. I M Brumback’s team and two county teams from the Market and Water Streets hitching yard and cached the ducks on his way back from Berryville where a circus was attended. Magistrate Worsley ordered detention pending commitment to the Negro Reformatory at Hanover Virginia.

Worsley George Douglas Gaither Darkey Gaither I. M. Brumback County Uien Dr. Brumback Berryville Here Negro Reformatory Hanover

Police Search Held for Ransom Suspect in Sharon Abduction

Western Pennsylvania authorities sought Thomas B. Randolph of Sharon after he was abducted Monday night and held for $50,000. A note to his wife requested the ransom and officials said Randolph left Franklin with two others while claiming he would board a steamer to Cleveland. His wife denied prior knowledge of his whereabouts.

Associated Press Sharon Pennsylvania Thomas B. Randolph Randolph Franklin Erie Cleveland Oil City

JUDGE HARRISON NOT ILL DENIALS FROM FAMILY

Reports that Representative Thomas W Harrison of this district was ill in Washington and would undergo an operation were denied by his family. They said he was not ill and had been resting after fatigue from hot humid weather while traveling in Virginia, and he has since continued duties in Congress.

Winchester Thomas ‘W. Harrison Washington Judge Harrison Virginia Harrison Congress Committee On Appropriations

Off Shore Pirate at The Empire Tonight

Real surprise and treat headline for Empire show with Viola Dana in The Offshore Pirate. Advertises the picture as one of the best seen and promises other reels for the audience tonight.

Empire Metro the Empire Viola Dana

Water supply not dangerous milky from Rouss Spring explained

City authorities denied water is impure and blamed air in the pipes from a possible pump defect at the pumping station. City Manager Trier and council members urged residents to let the water stand a moment to clear the air while tests showed little variation and no indication of impurity.

Rouss Spring Trier Richmond

Furniture Sale for Mrs Martha Mayhew at Main Street

Auction of the entire household goods of the late Mrs Martha Mayhew at 9:00 a m on Thursday July 21 at 566 North Main Street. Items include all furniture and household contents.

Main St Martha Mayhew

Used Cars At Overland Roadster Lot Easy Terms

Overland Sales and Service Co offers a Dodge Roadster Chevrolet Roadster Scripps Booth Touring Maxwell Touring with low prices and easy terms. Located at cor Main and Water Sts, phone 492.

Overland Dodge Chevrolet Scripps Booth Maxwell Overland Sales and Ser. CO Main & Water

Richards Outline of His Views for Democratic Primary

Boyd R Richards of this city replies to Stephens City Farm Union members on education compulsory schooling and farm marketing laws. He supports expanded rural school funding and an effective compulsory education law and favors allowing collective marketing by farmers through organizations. Continued on page 7.

Central Fre Farmers’ Club Stephens City Boyd R. Richards House of Tes Virginia L. J. McCartney Secy.Treas Partners’ Educational and Co-operative Union Farmers’ Educational and Co-operative Union General Assembly

Capper Bride Weds Maurice Wisecarver at Local Presbyterian Church

Miss Camille Bruce Capper and Maurice Franklin Wisecarver wed quietly at 6 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. Bruce Capper. Rev. J. H. Lacy officiated as family guests attended. The couple plans a northern wedding trip and will reside at the Battletown Inn in Berryville after August first.

E. Bruce Capper East Water Street Camille Bruce Capper Maurice Franklin Wisecarver Berryville J. H. Lacy Presbyterian Church Edward G. Hollis Nettie Wisecarver Isaac Wisecarver

Used Cars at Chapman's Auto Sales

Offer for all models with prices from 100 to 500 dollars. Easy terms advertised by Chapman’s Auto Sales.

Chapman

Modern Woodmen Picnic at Woodman Park Middletown Va Aug 20 1921

The Modern Woodmen of America hold a picnic on the usual third Saturday at Woodman Park in Middletown Virginia. Event listed for August 20 1921 with organized activities and community gathering.

Modern Woodmen OF America Woodman Park Middletown

Winchester Orchard Sup Co Ad Listing

Pyrex Bluestone Bordeaux and Lead Arsenate offered in any quantity at reduced prices by Winchester Orchard Supply Co. 7-2.1p-tf.

Winchester Orchard Sup. CO

Tucker and Trinkle clash over road bonds and taxes

A campaign letter from Harry Tucker's managers argues Tucker opposes road bonds and tax increases now. It contrasts Tucker with Senator Trinkle, faulting the highway department and asserting Trinkle shares responsibility for its failures. The piece frames the candidates' positions as similar on public road finance.

Harry Tucker The Star Tucker Trinkle Harry St. George Tucker Highway Commissioner Highway Commission Highway Department

Great Legless Character In Film The Penalty

Lon Chaney stars as Blizzard in The Penalty at Auditorium for a two day run. The crippled character with legs off at the knees delivers a powerful performance, promising Winchester its strongest drama in a long time. Admission ranges 10 to 25 cents.

Auditorium Lon Chaney Winchester

Wardensville Man Dies Here

Wardensville West Virginia resident Mr. Warden Liggett aged 44 died yesterday at Memorial Hospital after a blood vessel burst. He had been a patient only a few days. The body was taken home for funeral services expected today. He leaves a widow Leah Liggett six sons Clyde William Boyd John James and William Liggett three daughters Carrie Armida and Henrietta Liggett and five brothers and two sisters.

Warden Liggett Wardensville W. Va Memorial Hospital Liggett Leah Liggett Clyde William Boyd John James William Liggett Misses Carrie Armida Henrietta Liggett

Viola Dana in New Picture at Empire Tonight

Viola Dana stars in a new film on the Empire program with showings at 7 and 8 45. Local patrons are urged to attend this season’s entertainment highlight.

Empire Viola Dana

Bootleg Whiskey Ring Reported In Charles Town

John Dean of Hagerstown arrived with a load of bootleg whiskey. Police seized 11 gallons at the Houcke home and arrested a Walker woman with a gallon under her apron. Dean has allegedly been bringing whiskey to Charles Town for months. liquor sold for 10 to 15 dollars per quart.

Charles Town W. Va John Dean Hagerstown Charles Houcke Eliza Walker Smith Lawrence Houcke Walker Dean Charles Frederick

Strayed or Stolen Horse and Buggy Near Winchester

A Dun mare horse with black tail and mane and hair off one hip is reported missing from the hitching yard in Winchester. The owner is Dr. I. M. Brumback of non, Va.

Hitching Yard Winchester DR. I. M. Brumback Non, Va

Rockefeller Liquidates Major Standard Oil Holdings

John D. Rockefeller has disposed of nearly all his Standard Oil of New Jersey holdings with only 1,000 common shares remaining. The New York World lists Rockefeller Jr and affiliated trusts owning substantial common and preferred stock in various Rockefeller enterprises. No details on other holdings transfers are provided.

Associated Press New York John D. Rockefeller Standard Ol New Jersey New York World Today John D. Rockefeller, Jr Rockefeller Education Board Rockefeller Foundation Laura Spelman Rockefeller Memorial Fund Rockefeller

Tucker to Speak Saturday on Governor Nomination

Hon. Harry St George Tucker, Democratic candidate for governor, outlines his position to the people at two o clock next Saturday afternoon. He will address the crowd in front of the County Court House with a hall to be used if rain moves the event indoors.

Harry St George Tucker Tucker

Playground Reopens After One-Week Closure

The community playground at the corner of Washington and Piccadilly streets reopens tomorrow after a one week closure for Junior Cue. It will be open weekdays from 9 30 to 11 30 a m and 3 30 to p m for children aged five to fourteen. Handley alumni supervise under a trained play-ground worker with a thirty member advisory committee inviting local youth to enjoy slides sand-piles and story hour this summer.

Washington and Piccadilly Streets Handley

Meetings Held in America Likely for Disarmament Talks

The Associated Press reports that a London proposed preliminary meeting for the Washington disarmament conference may be abandoned. Well informed quarters state that any conferences on the Far Eastern questions and disarmament will be held in America.

Associated Press London Washington America

Constance Binney Starred at the Empire in The Magic Cup

Winchester patrons will see Constance Binney in her new vehicle The Magic Cup at the Empire tomorrow night. The program also includes a First National comedy. Showtimes and prices remain the same.

Winchester Constance Binney the Empire Miss Binney Empire

Robert Y. Conrad Post to Hold Legion Meeting

The Robert Y. Conrad Post of the American Legion will hold a meeting in the Handley Library Auditoria Friday 22 at 8 oclock. Topics include plans for a post club house and community center, resolutions on current bills, and a campaign to recruit more ex service members.

Robert Y. Conrad American Legion Handley Library Resol Ybassador Har London Debs Total Post Legion

Bootlegging charge against Harry Ranson in Martinsburg

Harry Ranson a colored man was to appear in Martinsburg Wy Va on a charge of selling liquor. He was arrested last week at a colored residence near Pikeside by the police chief. The Max Journal notes Ranson owned property in Winchester and had substantial money in the bank. He was held on $1 000 bond for trial on July 20 at Destine insburg.

Harry Ranson Eetrate Wolf Martinsburg Wy Va Hanor Pikeside Max Journal Virginia Ranson Winchester Insburg

De Valera and Lloyd George Meeting Anticipated

London dispatch reports the anticipated talks between Eamonn de Valera and David Lloyd George on July 21. The plan is to convene the Irish Republican Parliament to allow de Valera to report and set a new political course from Downing Street discussions.

Associated London Eamonn de Valera Lloyd ‘George South Ireland Downing Street

Closing Ice Announces Summer Closure Through September

The notice states the business will close starting Monday July 25 until September 16, 1981, with exceptions noted for certain nights and a specific side and report reference.

Kodak film and printing supplies listed with prices

An OCR fragment lists Kodak developing films in all sizes and printing options with prices such as Vest Pocket prints, 2 1-4x3 1-4 at 3 cents, and several other sizes. It reads like an old shop ad with unclear lines and partial numbers.

KODAK Rae Se

M. W. of A Picnic and Tournament at Gor Va

A notice records an M. W. of A. picnic and tournament set for August 27, 1921, at Gor Virginia. The brief item names the event and date for participants and attendees.

M. W Gor

Also Mentioned on This Page

M. E. Chur Parsonage Yau Iughod Jagle Senator Gunn MR. Richards Winchester Gun Club Broke D. Wisecarver George B. Chapman J. B. Beverley, Jr A. G. Athey Arthur Seabright F. W. Pingley F. C. Campbell L. M. Lamp A.white Capper MR. Wisecarver Hicks Clark Bonds Tucker Club Empire Tonight John D Standard C. W. Ramsburg Cate DE Valera
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