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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1921

Page

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Death of Miss Nan McGuire News of Berryville Resident

Miss Nan McGuire longtime Grace Episcopal organist in Berryville dies after illness at her Berryville home. Funeral at Grace Episcopal Church Berryville tomorrow at 10 30 AM with Rev Malcolm S Taylor officiating. Burial in family lot at the old Church cemetery. She was daughter of the late Dr William McGuire and Mrs Nancy McGuire and sister of Dr Edward McGuire and cousin of Dr Stuart McGuire with many friends recalling her charitable traits and musical talent.

Nan Rt McGuire Grace Episcopal

Samson Tractors With Magneto Water Pump And Extras

Samson tractors advertised with magneto circulating water pump and air washer priced at 665.00. Extra equipment including fenders belt pulley brake and governor brings price to 775.02. Frederick county performance and record urged for investigation by Winchester Orchard Supply Co at 301 North Market Street Winchester.

Frederick County Winchester Orchard Sup. CO Market St

Republican Mass Convention Agenda And Pool Event Notice

All Republicans are urged to attend the mass convention Thursday July 28 to form a city ticket. All white girl children ages six to fourteen are invited to swim at the Glaize pool Friday 4 to 6 pm free of charge. White boys invited Saturday 4 to 6 pm. Bring towel and trunks. Fred L. Glaize.

Glaize Ae Avenue Fred L. Glaize

Vaccination Push for All Schoolbound Children Urged

Parents urged to vaccinate all children who will attend school next year, including those lacking a satisfactory vaccination scar, by order of the Board of Health. Walter Cox secretary. Also notices about sales and a social event at Miss Virginia Smith’s home in Kernstown VA.

T Board OF Health Walter, Cox Virginia Smith Middle Road Kernstown

No Tail Lights Fines in Police Court

Antrim county motorists convicted for tail light violations faced fines and costs. Charles R. McCann former County Treasurer paid 10 dollars and costs for speeding. Charles E Narence Butler and another driver were fined five dollars with costs.

Anneteeens Lanahan Charles R

Picnic Committee Meeting Notice

The Picnic Committee of the Friendship Fire Co. will meet at 8 o clock tonight. R. T. Jones, chairman.

The Friendship Fire Co

Widower Weds Handsome Widder in Winchester

George W. Galliford a widower from Oakfield New York and Lula Ritenour a widow of Stephens City obtained a marriage license in Winchester and were married at the Presbyterian Manse by Rev J H Lacy. The bride hails from Frederick County and the couple plan to reside in Stephens City after a honeymoon.

George W. Galliford Oakfield New York State Lula Ritenour Stephens City Winchester North Braddock Street J. Hlacy Presbyterian Church Frederick County Galliford

Blue Sunday film at Empire draws town’s hypocrites

A local promotion advertises the Empire showing a film titled Blue Sunday that lampoons self righteous church members while noting a critic questions Sunday conduct and morals in Witchester.

Empire The

Shade Motor Co Auction Of Clyde Allam Buggy

Notice states that on August 2 a buggy owned by Clyde Allam will be sold for repair costs at Shade Motor Co. The item is listed with the shop as the sale.

Clyde

SWORD OF DAMOCLES OVER VIRGINIA ROAD BONDS

Ancient warning echoes as Virginia voters decide the road bond amendment. Rockbridge supported it 1220 to 770 while Wythe opposed 785 to 1368. Frederick sided against 158 to 1746, marking the largest statewide majority against the bonds.

Damocles General Assembly Virginia Rockbridge Tucker’s County Valley

House and Jet for Sale at 27 West Water Street

Property listing notes a house and jet for sale in a desirable location at 27 West Water Street. As an old classified item it implies a combined real estate and aviation offer with emphasis on location value and unique asset mix.

Water St

Hotel Evans Restaurant Hours and Ticket Offer

Hotel Evans Restaurant is open all day from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. A $5.50 meal ticket is available for $5.00, likely for use during specified hours.

Gunn predicted to win Democratic nomination by large margin

W Beverley campaign manager for Gunn says projections show Gunn leading by about 15 000 votes over the nearest competitor in the Third district. He cites canvassing across Virginia and support from Senator Carter Glass.

Ond Raién Senter Clatiney Hig W. Beverley Gunn Beverley Carter Glass

Chapman's Auto Sales Easy Terms Offer

Cars trucks and tractors sold on very easy terms. See ad on second page. Chapman s Auto Sales.

Trinkle Opposes Bonds and Tax Increases

Senator Trinkle declares that if elected governor he will veto any legislation aiming to increase taxation through bond issuance. He also supports a reorganization of the Highway Department as sound and right.

General Assembly Trinkle Highway Department

Five per Cent for Call Money Upheaval in Early Trading

New York July 26. Stocks opened with gains but oils and motors pulled markets down in the first hour. Bethlehem Steel Crucible and Westinghouse Electric softened as American Tobacco led the declines. Call money opened at 5 percent on the exchange and was offered at 5 percent in private loans.

Associated Press New York Bethlehem Crucible Westinghouse Electric

Warrant Service Rules Set for Governor Small Case

Judge Smith allows warrants to be served on Governor Small with a later appearance window. Sheriff to notify the governor and avoid embarrassment. no arrest rush. Also notes Lena Hollis visits in Gerrardstown before returning home to West Virginia. For sale seven passenger Olds car recently overhauled and guaranteed mechanically sound by Allen Gray.

Associated Press Springfield Ill Smith Governor Small Allen Gray Saye Ogee

President asks Congress aid for farmers and railways

The President urged Congress to authorize the War Finance Corporation to fund railroads in debt and to expand credit for agricultural exports. A plan to raise the corporation's revolving fund to 1 billion dollars and extend powers to export finance is paired with a Kellogg proposal for a government export finance corporation with 100 million dollars capital. No new taxes or investments are required. the measure enables use of existing funds.

Associated Press Hoover Department of Commerce War Finance Corporation War Corporation Kellogg

Senator Trinkle Fights Bond Report Inaccuracies

The Star corrects garbled Norfolk speech coverage claiming Trinkle supports bonds if elected. Trinkle denies backing a bond issue and reiterates opposition while pledging highway department reform. Harrisonburg News Record defends fair play against deceptive front page headlines.

E. Lee Trinkle The Star Trinkle Norfolk Highway Department Tucker Harrisonburg News-Record Daily News-Record Mr. Tucker News-Record Bonds Harrisonburg Partizan

Mr Sine and Miss Horner Wed in Maryland Ceremony

Miss Myrtle V. Horner of Hampshire West Virginia and Edgar C. Sine of Hagerstown Maryland were married last Wednesday at the Washington Square M E parsonage in Hagerstown by Rev L M Ferguson. The bride is daughter of I B Horner farmer of Hampshire, the groom son of Mrs Effie A Line of Hagerstown. The couple will reside in Trore Virginia where the groom serves as rural mail carrier.

Myrtle V. Horner Edgar C. Sine Trone Frederick County Washington Square M. E Hagerstown L. M. Ferguson Horner Hampshire W. Va Effie A. Line Luther C. Good Trofre

Huge Liner Gutted by Fire Lying at Dock

Cunarder Mauretania at Southampton caught fire in her pier side hold after a 12 hour battle. Firemen finally conquered the blaze early today, interior damage serious though not as extensive as feared. Passengers booked to sail will be moved to other ships. financial loss not yet estimated.

Associated Press Southampton England Mauretania

Turkish losses reach seventy five percent in Asia Minor

Greek official agency reports Turkish losses including killed wounded prisoners and missing total 75 percent of their fighting strength in Asia Minor. Turkish Nationalist government moves capital to Sivas due to Greek advances, as reported by Exchange Telegraph Company.

Associated Press Athens Asia Minor London Sivas Exchange Telegraph Company

Doctor McGuire Expected Home From Edgartown Visit

Dr. William P. McGuire spending vacation at daughter Mrs. Lewis H. Hyde's home in Edgartown Mass. is expected to return to Winchester tomorrow evening July 27 after several weeks away from home.

William P. McGuire Lewis H. Hyde Edgartown Mass Winchester McGuire

Gunn Opposes 50 Million State Bond Issue

The Gunn headquarters declares Senator Gunn opposes the 50 million dollar state bond issue, citing tax increases for interest and a sinking fund. He champions strict economy and has never wavered on his opposition since his first announcement.

Gunn

Wanted Carload Veal Calves and Lambs at Stock Yards

Wanted carload veal calves and lambs at C. V. stock yards on Wednesday July 27. Will pay market prices. Contact C. Ritter.

C. V C. Ritter

Be Sure to Read Our Ad on Chapman's Auto Sales

An automotive ad urges readers to check Chapman's Auto Sales for deals. The notice emphasizes a consumer message about available vehicles and promotional pricing. It mirrors a late 20th century classified ad style.

For Rent Furnished House August Availability

Sale and miscellaneous notices advertise apple baskets in stock with round rim covers and caps, discounted prices on arsenate blends, fresh cows from John Harmeris near Fair Grounds, and a crank case cleaning offer at 11 North Braddock Street. Sale starts at 10 a.m. at Ir zsh Crank case cleaned free.

Clark Sale Ata North Braddock Street

No sales tax in revenue laws announced

Washington July 26 agreement among members of the House ways and means committee that no provision will be made for a sales tax in the revision of revenue laws was announced by Chairman Fordney at the opening of hearings on the proposed measure.

Washington House Ways and Means Committee Fordney

M W O F A Picnic and Tournament at Gor Va

A M W of A picnic and tournament are set for Gor Virginia on Saturday August 27 1921. Local participants and area teams expected to compete with games and social events planned.

M. W. OF A Gor

Military honors planned for Corporal Beatty in Arlington

Corporal Russell T. Beatty of Bluemont Virginia died from wounds received in action in France during the Meuse Argonne offensive on October 3 1918 His body was returned to New York with other American war dead Public funeral services with full military honors will be held Thursday July 28 at 2 pm in Arlington National Cemetery Washington His aunt Mrs EB Grim of the city will attend the service

Russell T. Beatty J. ¢. Beatty Bluemont Loudown County France New York Meuse- Argonne Corp Beatty Virginia Arlington National Cemetery Washington Arington EB. L. Grim Beatty Arlington

Tucker Camp Gets Favorable Reports From Cities

Reports from Murphy’s Hotel in Richmond cite strong local support for Harry S. Tucker. Mayor Duncan of Alexandria predicts a substantial Tucker majority with physicians, lawyers, bankers and businessmen backing him. A letter from Staunton Augusta counties claims Tucker will win by at least 2,000, while Norfolk backers expect a 4,000 margin.

W.W. H. Landes Augusta County Tucker Staunton Augusta Norfolk

Irish Republican Parliament members to be released

Belfast reports all jailed members of the Irish Republican Parliament will be freed soon to allow them to meet and discuss a settlement of the Irish question, the Belfast Telegraph correspondent says.

The Associated Press Belfast Belfast Telegraph Adda

Bank officer shoots himself in bank vault tragedy

New York July 26 James Brehm of East Orange New Jersey a receiving teller at Public National Bank shot himself in the bank vault and died in a hospital Bank officials said his accounts were in good order.

New York James Brehm East Orange N. J Public National Bank

Dry Age Says It’s Easy to Get Hooch

A disaster era report notes liquor supplies are rising as imports from abroad increase and bootleg operations expand. Officials say rare brands enter via coast routes and across borders, with trucks and hidden shipments easing access to larger cities.

Prohi United Bootlee United States

Subscriptions Due at Reduced Rate This Week

Only six days remain to renew your subscription at the lower rate. This alert from The Evening Star urges subscribers to act quickly to continue service without interruption.

STAR

Benefit funds drive notices and Elks meeting items

Community notices include a church benefit funds event at Ba créd Heart Catholic Church on Tuesday July 26 with address 324 S Main St. Also an Elks Regular Meeting scheduled Wednesday the 27th at 8 pm with remarks from Exalted Ruler Wilbur E Cather.

Bacréd Heart Catholic Church Ing S. Main St Church Fe Lp ELKS Tance

Also Mentioned on This Page

Samson Tractors John Dillis Sunoco Filling Station N. Braddock St BOX Social Sunoco Vacation Braddock St Harmer Fair Grounds Dicks Motor Company R. T. Jones Sword OF Damocles Chapman Senator Trinkle Lena Hollis Gerrardstown William Hollis South Main Street Congress Highway Dept MR. Sine Miss Horner DR. McGuire Chapman's S. Washington St Harmer’s Sale William, Striker George W Kurta Detroit Michigan Molig “& Sears Page Warner Tucker Camp OF. Revenue J. L. Maphis D. W.ritenour Chapman's Auto Sales B. P. D. Factnet Trinkte Coleman H. Highwess Department H. B. Keckley Braddock Street
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