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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1919
Page
1
Chicago endured bitter racial fighting with casualties rising to twenty seven as whites and negros clashed across the city. Two authenticated deaths occurred last night including Ira Henry a 40 year old man shot by police after resisting search at Fiftieth and State streets.
EMS will run an extra bus to Fishers Hill Picnic on Saturday August 2, leaving Winchester at 9 15. H L Gruber signs the notice for the service addition.
Washington reports that pale post age stamps will be reissued as in prewar practice. James L. Wilmeth director of the bureau of engraving says staff have caught up with wartime demands for bonds and money stamps and that postage stamps will again be engraved rather than printed cheaper methods. The note links wartime changes to meatless Tuesdays and heatless Mondays era.
A Cumberland Maryland party led by Col John Keating arrives in Winchester to gather ideas for Cumberland bank improvements. The group tours the Farmers and Merchants National Bank and plans a banquet with local directors before returning home. Another delegation from Waynesboro Pennsylvania also visits Winchester to study the bank’s modern facilities.
A fine barn frame for sale described as a bank barn measuring 72 by 45 by 1sft to square offers at a low price. Enquiries directed to W Roy Stephenson.
The House subcommittee led by Royal C. Johnson began examining American army property losses in France. Witness Paul Lockwood testified that planes from the 1st Pursuit Group were damaged and burned after returning to the United States. Bertha and Ruth Poston depart for Elkins West Virginia to visit their aunt.
Major Howard cites a New York Times article showing 911 U S regular army members advanced from private to field and general ranks. Virginia stands sixth with 87 officers from private origins, led by New York and Pennsylvania, while Col Bryan Conrad, from Winchester, rose from private to colonel during WWI.
Subscribers of preferred stock for additional storage may reserve space in the current building this fall. For each dollar of stock, one barrel of storage space may be taken this year with notice to the manager by August 10. $130,000 of preferred stock sold, $20,000 remaining. Payments not required until spring and summer 1920. H. F. Byrd president.
The English government has authorized imports of apples while prohibiting pears. The policy aims to boost the apple market and expand trade opportunities for apple producers.
Classified notice calling for a young lady to fill a clerk vacancy. Must be competent, willing to work and attend strictly to business. Applications to be written by applicant and sent to DPM care Star Office. ip tf
Community notice invites all to a yard party on Thursday evening July 31 at Smiths Mill Boy Scout Camp Ground. Committee Ip urges attendees to come enjoy a good time together and support local activities.
Insurance advertisement by Hughes Lupton and Son notes low rates and liberal policies for wheat, livestock, and hay. Markets the agency in Winchester Virginia with contact phones.
W D Mahon international president of the Street Car Employes Union arrives in Chicago to oversee the 15000 worker strike. He calls a 2 pm conference with local officials and says he will seek details of the mass meeting that prompted the strike and may urge a referendum.
The electoral court appoints judges and clerks for the August 5 primary in Frederick County listing each precinct with its judges and clerks. Nominations for sheriff clerk of the Circuit Court commissioners of the revenue and other county officers will occur, with the November election pending.
The Victory Celebration and Home coming Committee in Winchester selects chairmen for Finance, Parade pageant, Music, Decorations and other roles for the September 1 demonstration honoring returned soldiers. Executive team includes W. K. Fults as chairman and Leslie D. Kline as vice-chairman.
All mall subscription payments for July must be received by Thursday July 1 to retain the discount.
Staunton Virginia plans to buy several hundred thousand pounds of government owned sugar at cost. City officials will have the manager contact Representative Flood to arrange purchase and distribution to residents at about four cents per pound. About 200000 pounds are expected in 25 pound cotton bags for easier handling.
President Wilson prepares to resume talks with Republican senators as both Senate and foreign relations committee recess. Hard ing Ohio Dillingham Vermont Fernald Maine Lenroot Wisconsin invited for upcoming sessions. Indiana New Watson and New Hampshire Keyes also listed.
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors entertained officials at dinners this week while reviewing the Northwestern turnpike and a proposed Singhass road route through J. W. Larrick lands. Dissatisfaction with the viewers’ route recommendations prompted calls for a new panel and another report to the board.
Fruit buyers seek all kinds of apples in large or small lots at the Grain Elevator Berland Valley Depot Winchi Va. SAM HAINES contact 419 for details.
Mr Remus Oates and Miss TL Jenkins were quietly married in Falls New York on July 12 at 3 pm. The J E Todd of the Methodist Church officiated. Oates is the eldest son of Mr and Mrs J H Oates of this city who recently were discharged from army service. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Jenkins formerly of this city now living in Philadelphia. The couple will reside at Niagara Falls where the groom has a position.
Insure your wheat any place of farm. Lowest rates. Fire arts Lightning. Hansbrough and Carter Insurance Loans Real Estate 24-1p-tf)
New York July 30 figures from the customs house show European imports arriving in New York in June 1919 valued at 44.11 million dollars, up from 26.10 million the previous year, a gain of over 18 million. The June 1919 total surpasses June 1918 by a wide margin as economies recover after the war.
The foreign affairs committee of the Belgian Chamber of Deputies today passed favorably on ratification of the peace treaty with Germany in Brussels.
Prices for Delco-Light advance in August offered by dealer C M Henkel at 38 W Water St Winchester Va. Also a lost brown folding purse with $2240 reward advertised at Star office. ip tt
The Shenandoah Valley and Cumberland Valley branches of the Associated Industries of Barrel Manufacturers of America met in Winchester for the first time as a regional session. Delegates from territory spanning from ok to Harrisburg, Pa attended. Secretary W W Kraft presided.
A late yesterday crash near Shenandoah County left a Tennessee party car, driven at high speed, overturned after attempting to pass an Oakland vehicle. Mrs Poole suffered a broken collarbone and other injuries while others were treated at Winchester Hospital.
The ladies of Burntt Church announce a yard party on Friday August at the church lawn. Everyone is cordially invited to attend and support the event hosted by the committee.
Corporal Carl F. Schmidt of the 509th Motor Gar Company is home on furlough and visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Fr. W. Schmidt in this city. He saw active service in France and is at the Oteen General Hospital in Ville, NC, awaiting discharge after being treated for illness.
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