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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1919

Page

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Troops Patrolling Chicago After Rioting Bloodshed

Chicago witnesses four nights of race rioting leaving 30 dead including 17 blacks and 13 whites, with 500 injured as 6,000 troops surge through negro quarters. Governor Lowden ordered federal soldiers after Mayor Thompson’s request, with multiple regiments deployed and ambush attacks reported but no soldier fatalities.

Associated Press Chicago Lowden Thompson Illinois Infantry Dickson Ninth Infantry

Secretary Field Quits Tonight at Winchester Chamber

Mr. Arthur M. Field resigns as secretary of the Winchester Chamber of Commerce effective at midnight and will join a Rochester based engineering firm as a partner. Irving Potts will serve as acting secretary until a permanent replacement is found. The chamber vows continued activity while plans for the future proceed.

Arthur M. Field Winchester Chamber of Commerce Rochester Irving Potts Chamber Field Winchester

Bankers Banquet a Decided Success in Cumberland

A banquet hosted by John Keating, director of the Second National Bank of Cumberland, honored banking associates from Cumberland and Winchester. Toasts by R Gray Williams and others featured speeches by Daniel Annan, James McHenry, John Swartzenbach and local officials. Cumberland guests returned home today.

John Keating Winchester Cumberland Hotel Jack Second National Bank of Cumberland Keating Banks of R. Gray Wiliams Shenandoah Valley National Bank Daniel Annan James‘ A. McHenry John Swartzenbach W. W. Brown The Cumberland News James B. Russell H. S. Larrick John W. Rice M. M. Lynch Winchester Banks W. B. Cornwell

First tariff measures move before Congress in new GOP era

Washington July 31 Associated Press reports the first tariff bills since Republicans won control reach the House agenda. Leaders aim to dispose of three measures to shield war born industries though passage is uncertain. Democrats plan to oppose high duties and seek retained rates with licensing controls on imports to protect domestic industries.

Washington Congress House

Primary Officers Shawnee District

The Star lists primary officers for Shawnee district with errors in omitting some officials. For Carpers's Valley the judges are R B Go lightly Scott Carper clerk William Carpenter. Kernstown judges J R Triplett John C Gold clerk Martin Crabill. Greenwood judges John Cath er John A R Snapp clerk Leslie Wood.

Shawnee Carpers

Fine lumber for sale barn frame by W Roy Stephenson

A barn frame for bank barn 72 by 45 by 18 ft to square is offered for sale at a low price. Enquire of W Roy Stephenson.

W. Roy Stephenson

Extra bus to Fishers Hill Picnic Saturday

H L Gruber announces an extra bus run to Fishers Hill Picnic on Saturday August 2 leaving Winchester at 9 15. The notice provides a single departure time and pickup location.

Fishers Hill Winchester

Burnt Factory Church Yard Party Scheduled

The ladies of Burnt Factory Church plan a yard party on the church lawn this Friday August 1. Public is cordially invited.

Burnt Factory

Insurance ad seeks wheat coverage and loans

An insurance notice offers fire and lightning coverage for wheat on any farm with Hansbrough and Carter. Also advertises loans and real estate services. A lost brown folding purse with $32.4 is reported with a liberal reward at the Star office.

Hansbrough and Carter Insurance Brown Star Office

Yard party planned to benefit Gainesboro school fund

Gainesboro Virginia announces a yard party on August 2 on the school house lawn to raise funds for the school. The event invites all members of the public. The report also notes visitors including Mr. B F DeHaven visiting his twin brother in Chicago and a list of residents visiting various relatives and towns.

Gainesboro School House B. F. DeHaven Chicago Ebenezer Hilda Patton Margarite Wingfield G. D. Kiracore Mount Solon Walter Adams

Auto Thief 18 Caught After Delco Ford Joyride

Charles Washington of Linden was caught after stealing C. W. Edmonds Delco light Ford in Strasburg leaving Berryville road. He was jailed at Woodstock after pleading guilty to larceny and facing grand jury in September. Washington had been casing Strasburg for days and also implicated in other thefts at local garages and a box car.

Charles Washington Linden D. W. Stoner Woodstock C. W. Edmonds Strasburg Officer Dove Winchester Piccadilly Street Berryville Clarence Keister Mr. Edmond Studebaker Washington IL. Hurn Mr. Edmonds C. S. Painter

Does She I ll Say She Do Jolson Record at SEAL S

Al Jolson track Does She I ll Say She Do released on Columbia. SEAL S music store reports receipt of new record titled Ip.

al Jolson Columbia SEAL

Clerk Wanted Young Lady For Office Work

An advertisement seeks a capable young lady to fill a clerk position with good wages. Applicants must be willing to work and conduct business diligently. Applications must be in the applicant’s own handwriting and addressed to DPM care Star Office.

DPM Care Star Office

Lupton and Son Insurance Ad in Winchester

Wheat livestock and hay insurance offered by Hugh S. Lupton & Son based in Winchester Virginia. Advertises lowest rates and liberal policies with two phone numbers.

Hugh S. Lupton & Son Arts Winchester

Seal's Music Store Lists New Jazz Records for Columbia

Large shipment at Seal's Music Store features Columbia Records with "Yelping Hound Blues" and jazz numbers by the Louisiana Five. America's greatest jazz orchestra of colored artists highlighted.

Columbia Records Louisiana Five America

Shopmen urged to stay at work amid wage talks

Washington reports say railroad shop employees were asked not to strike while union and railroad officials negotiate. The administration agreed to pursue a national agreement on rules and working conditions after discussions with union reps.

Associated Press Washington Railroad Railroad Administration

Summer Apples Wanted at Cumberland Valley Depot

Buyng all kinds of fruit in large or small quantities at top market prices. Grain Elevator Cumberland Valley Depot Winchester Va. SAM HAINES phone 419. ipts Read adv of Jenkins sale Aug 2 on fourth pages ab Apts.

Cumberland Valley Depot Winchester Sam Haines Jenkins Sale Apts

Directorate of American Fruit Trust Announced

The United States reports the formation of the Directorate of American Fruit Trust with officials named and a stated mission to oversee fruit industry standards and production policies nationwide.

Directorate OF American Fruit Trust

Complete List of Officers and Directors Is Given Out For First Time

Los Angeles July 25 American Fruit Growers Inc will open in California around September 1 with headquarter floor space planned in Los Angeles. Pittsburgh main offices will supervise, while Los Angeles Seattle Sacramento and Florida will host branch HQs. The firm aims to own and control more than 20 000 acres of apples grapes citrus and vegetables. Crutchfield Woolfolk and T H Peppers Co led the organization with Vanderlip and Armour alleged connections not confirmed.

Los Angeles Thomas H. Peppers Theo New York Packer Apple Trust American Fruit Growers, Inc California Los Anggeles Pacific Coast Pittsburgh Seattle Sacramento Florida Atone Haseltine Lodi Calif T. J. Woodin O. W. Schleussner T. H. Peppers Company Strees Frank Vanderlip National City Bank of New York United Fruit Company Jos. Didiorgio Armour & Co Crutchfield & Woolfolk T. H Peppers Company JS. Crutchfield Tom Peppers J. S. Crutchfield R. B. Worfolk Charles J. Brand Bureau of Markets Washington C. J. Tyson Floradale

County Primary Set For Next Tuesday

The regular Democratic primary to nominate Frederick county officers will be held Tuesday August 5. Polls open sunrise to sunset. Several offices show opposition while others have unopposed nominees. results will be reported Tuesday night or early Wednesday.

Frederick County Circuit Court Phil H. Gold C. C. Brannon Luther Pannett John M. Massie A. R. Rinker Board of Supervisors Shawnee John H. Myers 8. M. Chiles Gainesboro William E. Smith Marshall Lewis B. D. Shenk William DeHaven Revenue Lee N. Whitacre Hugh DeHaven Robert Shade H. ©. Reynolds State Senate Harry F. Byrd House of Delegates R. L. Omps Robi. S. Smith Commonwealth T. Russell Cather Southern Isaiah @. Roe Stonewall Scott Grant Opequon H. B. Kline Back Creek F. D. Good Pelée Éone

Another Dance Saturday Night at Rouss Hall

The War Camp Community Service holds a Saturday night dance at Rouss Hall after the American Legion library meeting. Music by Nutter and Dunn. Thirty five women are asked to chaperone. not all may attend, but enough will ensure orderly dancing for returned service members and civilians.

War Camp Rouss Hall American Legion Nutter Dunn

All Mail Subscriptions Due in July

All mail subscriptions must be paid by Thursday July 31 to receive the suave discount.

Desertions Force Hard Boiled Smith Defense Declares

AP dispatch from Phoenix July 31 reports Col. Edgar Grimstead defending Lieut. Frank H. Smith amid charges of prison crimes in France. He says thousands deserted front lines, that harsher measures would have been needed, and he rejects scapegoating Smith while asserting Smith did his duty on farm No. 2.

Phoenix Ariz Frank H France Grimstead Lieutenant Smith Smith

Mid-Season Apple Prospects Report Mailed Nationwide

The State Horticultural Society mails a mid season report detailing crop prospects by region. The Cumberland district shows about half a crop with poor quality while New York aims for around 40 percent of last year’s output.

Sion Will P. Masney State Horticultural Society Cumberland Massey

Shipping Board Members Named

Senate commerce committee reports favorably on nominations of John Barton Payne Illinois Thomas G. Scott Connecticut and Henry M. Robinson California to be members of the Shipping Board.

Washington Senate Commerce Committee John Barton Payne Illinois Thomas G. Scott Connecticut Henry M. Robinson California Shipping Board

Troops to Leave Archangel Region

The British government plans to send a naval force to Russia to cover the evacuation of Archangel district by troops there. A contingent of regular army troops is held in readiness to assist if needed.

Associated Press London Russia Archangel

Austrian Cabinet Resigns Under Kenner Leadership

The Austrian cabinet led by Dr Karl Kenner votes to resign in Vienna amid a political upheaval. Prime Minister Kenner’s government faced escalating tensions and announced their decision to step down. The move follows a government crisis and shifts in Austrian politics.

Associated Press Vienna Vial Berne Karl Kenner

Minister to Lead Services in Middletown Episcopal Church

The Rev. Dr. W. D. Smith will conduct services at the Episcopal Church in Middletown at 4 o clock Sunday afternoon August 3.

W. D. Smith Episcopal Church Middletown

Chicago Strike Near a Solution

Chicago July 11. Word reached that the car strike may end soon as 15,000 surface and elevated workers, on strike since Tuesday, plan to ballot tomorrow on accepting the wage scale agreed by their representatives and the companies after a mass meeting of 6,000 carmen.

Chicago Cbhica&a

Fishing Tackle Shipment Arrives at Seal's Music Store

A large delivery of fishing tackle including steel rods reels lines and hooks arrived at SEAL'S music store. The assortment promises new gear for anglers and casual hobbyists alike.

Seal’s

Winchester Circuit Preaching Schedule From Sunrise to Mt Zion

Sunrise Church next Sunday at 10 30 a m Mt Zion at 3 p m and Mt Pleasant at 8 30 p m Pastor W H Sampsell to lead services Also a lost Shenandoah Valley Bank money bag about 460 reward Apply at Star office Also Crimson Clover sowing Buckwheat sowing until August 1 seeds alfalfa now Winchester Seed Co offers prices and timetables লগতে.

Sunrise Church Mt. Zion Mt. Pleasant H. Sampsell Shenandoah Valley Bank Star Office

Wanted notices and subscription renewal appeal

Wanted boy over crystal confectionery aged 16 at Ip tf Thursday 18 last day to renew mail subscriptions now due and save discount 29 1p 31 order your Prescott Apple grader now Massey Bros city ip tf plate glass 72 by 78 at New Lunch Room No 180 N Main S 1 1118t

Massey Bros City Main

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