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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1921
Page
1
The Winchester stockholders seek recovery in court for alleged misvaluations by local banks for 1919, 1920, and 1921. Totals list Iowa Valley National Bank, Merchants National Bank, Union Bank, Shenandoah National Bank, and others, with a combined claim of about $1.65 million. Court of Appeals may be involved if recovery is pursued through litigation.
Bank stockholders in Winchester seek refunds of taxes assessed on bank shares for 1919 1920 and 1921 under a Supreme Court ruling. Shenandoah Valley National Bank Farmers and Merchants National Bank Union Bank and Commercial and Savings Bank would recover totals of $7 3158 95 for 1919 8315 96 for 1920 and 11554 73 for 1921 with a combined potential recovery of 27778 27 over the three years.
Owing to a death in the family the entire household goods at Smoke's farm near White Hall and Rest Va will be sold for cash. Items include bureaus beds tables chairs stoves dishes canned fruits jellies and 40 chickens. Sale starts 1 p m Wednesday Aug 3. T H Oates Coleman Dunn Auctioneer.
Hours listed as six to nine nightly. An all day dining option is offered with meal tickets priced at five dollars, a discount from the standard five fifty. The notice promotes continued operation and pricing details for patrons.
The Times Dispatch quotes Mr Tucker on road bonds and the Lynch speech. He discusses whether six hundred miles of good roads can be built annually and if the state system could finish in five years under current conditions. He does not pledge to veto bonds or lock in future actions. The cost cited runs 00 to 30000 per mile with 600 miles implying about 15 million dollars yearly.
Telegrams from Trinkle Organization leaders report shifting sentiment in multiple Virginia counties and cities. Alexandria Norfolk Newport News Fredericksburg and Hampton claim Trinkle leads by substantial margins with majorities ranging from several hundred to about one thousand.
Open letter from D W Ritenour seeking voter support for city treasurer race in Harrisonburg. Advocates fee reductions begun July 14 1921 and pledges single term service. Mentions primary August 2 1921 and endorsements, plus corrections from local editor Switzer. Also includes small classifieds: sale of a check protector and a house and lot listing.
July 30. The Northwestern Trust Company faced a bank run started by false rumors about its condition. At opening, $1,000,000 in cash was available to meet demands, while many depositors withdrew. A counter-movement boosted confidence as others increased deposits. Philadelphia papers offered a $10,000 reward for the rumor’s source.
The candidate Gilpin, seeking Lieut. governor, has backed amendments for unlimited road bonds and supported a $200 000 bond for Greenway and Chapel districts, now contested in Clarke county courts. He claims opposition to any tax raising bonds, while both Governor candidates disavow bond issues. Voters deserve clear yes or no positions.
A voter notice requests support in the Democratic primary on Tuesday August 2nd and urges participation in the election.
A public notice requests a discarded pushcart to aid a little disabled boy and mentions MISS GERTRUDE HIGGINS as District Nurse. The item is advertised by WINCHESTER SEED CO seeking seeds for summer sowing including Crimson Clover Alfalfa Sweet Clover and Vetch with price information.
Property listed for rent at 202 West Water Street owned by George W. Bochy. Advertisement notes availability from September 29 to 31 and includes contact James B. Russelia for details.
Samson tractors priced at 665 with magneto water pump air washer. options bring 775.02. Frederick county performance urged for investigation. Winchester Orchard Co. advertises 301 N. Market St. Sunoco filling station listed. Roanoke Times endorses Gunri for Lieutenant Governor noting a choice between Gamnh and Gilpin.
Advertises a Thursday auction date August 4 at C V stock yards seeking carloads of veal calves lambs and hogs. States will pay market prices and lists contact Ritter.
The author, quoted from a May 12 letter, seeks reelection as Commissioner of the Revenue. He cites experience as essential, notes revenue doubled under his incumbency with no city tax rate increase, and argues for continuity over untested alternatives. He pledges fair assessments and openness to scrutiny.
A political organization in Winchester supports J L Map his for Revenue Commissioner. The group is accused of distributing material from the American Issue to mislead voters. The article condemns late efforts to confuse voters and says the motive is to divert attention from the real issue.
Sheriff Pannett and Deputy Wigginton, acting on a search warrant, seized a 26 gallon per day moonshine still in Hunting Ridge eight miles north of Winchester. They destroyed seven barrels of alcohol and three gallons of shine, bringing the worm as evidence. No arrests were made though officials expect possible charges against one or two individuals. The operation involved a moonshining signaling system tied to an old wagon wheel at a ravine.
Harold Lloyd Bebe Daniels and Snub Pollard appear at the Empire Theater tonight in The Flirt a peach of a comedy Pauline Frederick stars in The Poliser Case with other reels Shows at 6 30 and 8 46 Admission unchanged Great program promoted with Dream Street coming next week
A mysterious murder play unfolds at the Empire theater tonight starring Pauline Frederick and Harold Lloyd. Viewers are invited to guess the killer before the finale as questions linger about the wronged girl, the betrayed man, or the disgraced father. Located at Sunoco filling station 11 North Braddock St. 27-1p-d1
A fragmented notice presents D H Lewis as a candidate for revenue commissioner with unclear affiliations. The text references influence and a possible campaign context, but details remain speculative.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Winchester Orchard and a sup company leading prices at an auction. Unclear details about participants, exact figures, or dates remain unreadable.
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