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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1920

Page

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Confeder ate Memorial Day Parade Forming for June Celebration

The parade, honoring Confederate Memorial Day, will assemble on Market Street at 10 o clock and proceed to Piccadilly Main Cork and Market Street to Stonewall Cemetery for exercises. Speakers include Rev Robert A Goodwin Capt R T Barton Lieut Philip Williams and Rev Charles Adley.

Ladies Merorial Association Daughters of Confederacy Ion Market Street Piccadilly Cork Stonewall Cemtery Stonewall Robert A. Goodwin R. T Barton Philip Williams Home Guards Benediction Charles Adley

Fruit Growers Order Immediate Delivery Supplies

A fruit grower requests immediate delivery of agricultural supplies including pyro, lead arsenate, aerial and dust spray, hoses, nozzles, power, and Winchester equipment. The note lists quantities and emphasizes urgency for orchard operations.

Real Estate offers near Winchester and local store for sale

Ip Newlin & Co presents a real estate list near Winchester on a good road with orchard potential and an 8 room dwelling on a large residential parcel for $2800. Also available country store described as best in the county and lots in premier locations with monthly terms.

Winchester

Second Annual Chamber Drill Set for June 3

The second annual Chamber of Commerce drill will be held at 11 oclock on Thursday June 3. Shenandoah Valley Academy faces Winchester High School with Captain leading the Academy and Captain Baker commanding the High School. The winner earns possession of the banner for a year or permanently after three victories. the event will be at Equitable ground head of Washington Street with a large crowd expected and parking arranged by Stewart Street gate.

T Ie Chamber of Commerce Counyy Shenandoah Wa, Academy Winchester High School Baker Washington Stewart Street

Big raise for textile workers in New England

A general increase in textile wages affecting about 300000 workers went into effect today in New England mills. The raise adds roughly 5 million to weekly payrolls, lifting wages to about 150 percent above four years ago.

Associated Press Boston Mass New England Cen

Household Furniture Sale Notice

Household furniture sale Friday June 4 at 10 am items include bric a brac pictures books china press wardrobes trunks chests lamps kitchen cabinet porch chairs washstand sets chiffoniers lace curtains portieres feather bolsters pillows sewing machine good as new Mrs A M Baker 24 S Washington Street

Wheeler & Wilson A. M. Baker S. Washington Street

May Day Exer cises photos and gifts on sale

TRY HERRELLS photos of Handley School May Day exercises are on sale at C. Fred Barr's studio. Graduation and wedding gifts offered by The Diamond Store in Winchester. Valuable realty for sale includes a four room frame house on a 58 by 176 foot lot with garage and garden, possession at once.

Handley School C. Fred. Barr Winchester M. B Nz Main Street

Republican Ticket Election Notice 1920 Mayors and Councils

Republican ticket details list candidates for mayor and two council seats for 1920 election. W R Talbot as mayor Stewart Grim in first ward and Lewis F Cooper in second ward backed by W Ramsburg and L D Ritter. Laborers wanted at Wineeaeee Cold Storage Co. with $2.25 rate and Sunday work.

W. R. Talbot Stewart Grim Lewis F. Cooper W. Ramsburg L. D. Ritter Wineeaeee Cold Storage Co

Mason advertises blacksmith position in Ohio notice

Good all round blacksmith sought. Right man preferred for sober, reliable and willing to work. For particulars write 6-1-tp-4t H. G. Mason, Willard, Ohio.

Ford Cars and Trucks For Sale at Chapman Auto

Ford models from 1917 to 1919 and 1918 racer listed with prices or terms. One 1919 Overland Ninety and a Franklin Touring noted. Two Ford trucks priced 275 to 500 in perfect condition at Chapmans Auto Sales Co. Council to meet tonight in regular session with mayoral fire dept findings on agenda.

Overland Franklin FORD Ford Place Chapman's Auto Sales CO City Ward Fire Department

Shingle Cottage Offers Low Cost Home Build

A shingle cottage makes an ideal home and is beautiful durable and low in cost. Build yourself one with Cedar shingles and plastering lath in stock. Mrs. T. A. Starling returned today to Rocky Mount North Carolina after visiting Mr and Mrs George B Chapman at their West Cecil street home.

T. A. Starling Rocky Mount N. C George B. Chapman Cecil’ Street

Ill Husbands Search Sparks Winchester Visit By Wife

Mrs. Sarah Montgomery of Saginaw Michigan travels to Winchester after her husband Harry Montgomery missing for four weeks. He aged 65, health failing, last wrote from Toledo promising a visit to Winchester and a sister near Woodstock Virginia. She seeks Red Cross and police aid after exhausting funds, lodging at Hotel Evans, and hiring a cab to Woodstock without success.

Sarah Montgomery Saginaw, Mich Winchester Harry Montgomery Saginaw General Motors Company Toledo Ohio Montgomery Green Bay Wisconsin Woodstock Evans Virginia

Lawn No Place to Pasture Cows in Winchester

Residents of Winchester's south western area protest cows allowed to roam on Stewart Street and nearby avenues. Homeowners report cows grazing the street violate city ordinances and damage flower beds, with formal charges threatened if practice continues.

Winchester South Stewart Street

Large Shipment Includes June Records From Jolson's SEAL'S

A large shipment has arrived at SEAL'S featuring June records and Jolson's latest releases along with other titles. The items are newly received and available for purchase.

Jolson Seal’s. Ip

Newly Weds Safely On Trip After Staunton Wedding

The Rev. John H. Parlett of the United Brethren Church preached across Augusta county and in Staunton, where he officiated the marriage of Lee Wooster of near Weston, West Virginia, and Annie Puffenberger of Augusta county. A wedding dinner followed at Mrs. Puffenberger's Staunton home as the couple began their wedding trip.

John H.parlett United Brethren Church Augusta County Staunton Lee Wooster Weston W. Va Annie Puffenberger Solomon Puffenberger Luther Puffenberger Mr. Parlett

Nulton Family Attends Naval Academy Finals in Annapolis

Mr and Mrs Louis McCoy Nulton traveled from their home to Washington for their child's commencement at the National Cathedral School and will attend the Naval Academy finals in Annapolis Maryland tomorrow and Thursday. Captain Nulton in command of the battleship Pennsylvania, flagship of the Atlantic fleet, spent the weekend at their home.

Louis McCoy Nulton Washington National Cathedral School Naval Academ Antapolis Nulton Pennsylvania

Woolen Mill May Curtail Operations in Winchester

The Shenandoah Valley woolen mill, the largest of its kind near Martinsburg W Va and Roanoke Va, may close the Winchester plant on Fridays and Saturdays or switch to shorter hours. Over-stocked with finished cloth, the company plans a temporary curtailment to avoid piling up inventories as the market improves. Operatives reportedly favor a reduced schedule, and the plan would last only while market conditions remain unchanged.

Wood campaign manager delays convention floor talks

Associated Press reports Senator George H Moses says a conference of Wood managers to assign floor responsibility will not occur until after the Republican national committee completes contest hearings. The item appears amid unrelated classifieds and notices.

Chicago George H. Moses New Hampshire

Berkeley Man Takes Fourth Bride

Martinsburg June 1 Clarence T Hollis 68 a local textile worker married his fourth wife Miss Fannie May Pitzer 28 of Hedg esville in a ceremony performed by Rev Roy Schmucker pastor of Winchester Avenue Christian Church witnessed by friends of the bride and groom.

Martinsburg Clarence T. Hollis Fannie May Pitzer Hedgesville Roy Schmucker Winchester Avenue Christian Church

Rev Paul Stonesifer Preaches First Ser mon in Centenary Church

The Rev Paul Stonesifer licensed to preach at the Virginia Classis in Middlebrook Va preached his first sermon in Centenary Reformed Church where his father J B Stonesifer was pastor. He returns from the classis meeting with Rev Clarence Woods and will begin work at Mount Pleasant Pa. Capt Robert L Gray was elected vice president of Virginia Classis.

Paul Stonesifer Reformed Theological Seminary Lancaster Middlebrook Augusta County Centenary Reformed Church J. B. Stonesifer Stonesifer Classis Clarence Woods Mount Pleasant Robert L. Gray Virginia Classis

Women heckle U S Senate during Armenian debate in gallery

A dozen women sympathetic to Irish freedom heckled Senator Brandegee of Connecticut as he spoke against the Armenian mandate. They yelled questions about ejecting English Huns and were briefly escorted from the chamber as ushers and Vice President Marshall tried to restore order.

Associated Press Jone Oh United States Senate Brandegee Connecticut Ireland Capitol Goard Marshall England

Soviets Given Immediate London Trading Office

The Soviet government has been granted permission to open a central trading office in London following a meeting of Russian Bolshevik ministers with Premier Lloyd George. The fee details are not clear in the report from the Evening Standard.

Associated Preas London Lloyd Georke Ars Meri Evening Standard

Fire Destroys Hosiery Plant in Hagerstown

A fire at Howard Hosiery Mills on Summit Avenue near Jonathan Street in Hagerstown caused an estimated 40 000 dollar loss to equipment and stock. The blaze started near 2 AM and firemen struggled due to inadequate water supply, finally gaining control around 4 AM. The plant was housed in a three story brick building owned by George E. Kline. adjacent structures including J W Myers and Vivian Hotel were saved by firewalls. Clarence Gaylor’s garage on the ground floor was damaged. Guests at Hotel Dagmar across the street evacuated with belongings.

Hagerstown Howard Hosiery Mills Howard BE. Stamm George E. Kline Summit Avenue Jonathan Street Clarence Gaylor J. W. Myers and Company Vivian Hotel

Mike's Barber Shop Secures Prime Grooming Artist

A local shop announces the recruitment of a distinguished barber, highlighting his first class reputation and recent securing for ongoing services. The announcement invites patrons to experience the upgraded grooming offerings.

Mike Ipit

U.S. Agents Accused in Prohibition Trade Probe

Senator Caldwell of New York charged in Washington that federal agents were linked to illicit liquor sales at inflated prices in New York. He alleged profits from counterfeit certificates authorizing liquor withdrawal and possible government profiteering. The testimony hinted at widespread corruption in enforcing Prohibition.

Associated Press Washington New York Senate Calder Republican

Girls Athletic Exhibition Sparks Community Interest

The Girls Athletic Association held an armory event featuring drill, relays, dancing and basketball. Parents applauded as the girls enjoyed refreshments, then visited Crystal and Asco venues. They plan swimming and tennis this summer and recently spent a Scout cabin night with a moonlit guitar singalong.

Girls Athletic Association Armory Market Street Asco Pierce Lacy Noble

Atterbury A Dark Horse For Gop Nomination

Rep John M Morin of Pennsylvania said Brig. Gen. William W. Atterbury could be a dark horse candidate for the Republican presidential nomination. He argued Atterbury would appeal to business workers laborers and soldiers alike in Atlantic City.

Associated Press Atlantic City N. J W. W. Atterbury Saateday John M.morin Pittsburgh Thirty Pennsylvania Borin General Atterbury

Quaker Oats Suit Dismissed by Supreme Court

The government appeals in the federal antitrust case against Quaker Oats Company were dismissed today by the Supreme Court. Dissolution under the Sherman Act was sought, but the company prevailed in lower courts. Also noted is visiting Bethlehem residents Mr and Mrs Paul E Stover at the Stover home on North Avenue.

Washington Quaker Oats Company Supreme Court Bethlehem, Pa George W. Stover North Avenue Mr. Stover Schwab 2 Steel Works Bethlehem, A

William W Glass Praised for Winchester Mayoral Candidacy

Charles S Gaw, Waynesboro businessman, endorses William W Glass Jr for Winchester mayor. He cites Glasss public utility work in Waynesboro including post office library schools streets and water supply improvements and lauds his qualifications and civic judgment.

William W. Glass Winter Waynesboro Augusta County Star @ day Charles S. Gaw Wayne the Star Winchester W. W. Glass, Jr Charles

W. W. Pence Injured in Harrisonburg Railroad Collision

W. W. Pence a well known ing salesman was badly hurt yesterday in Harrisonburg Virginia when a Pullman car being moved onto a siding struck his auto at a railway crossing. He suffered two rib fractures deep leg gashes severe bruising and head cuts. His physician reported his condition as satisfactory.

W. W. Pence Harrisonburg Man Produce House Pence

Ford Car or 200 Cash Giveaway Notice

A promotional notice invites participants to enter for a Ford car or 200 in cash by bringing or sending a page entry form. The offer urges timely submission and outlines how to participate.

Fort Loudoun Seminary Finals at Empire Theater

Public notices announce Fort Loudoun Seminary finals with performances titled Modes and Manners Old King Cole Two Little Rebels and An Egyptian Princess. Shows run June 3 7 30 pm and June 4 11 am and 7 30 pm admission 17 cents proceeds benefit the Robert Y Conrad Post American Legion featuring Miss Guy Bratton and other students from Alma Mater and Winchester. Also a seed supplier ad and a Virginia trip notice conclude the item.

Empire Theater Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion Old King Cole Guy Bratton Alma Mater Winchester

Also Mentioned on This Page

Philip William Turner Ashby Camp V. Home Guard Fruit Growers ARD Supply CO N. Market ST Newlin & CO Rouss Ave Equity Herrell Star Office Sarah Brooks Fixe Washington, D. C H. G. Mason Wiltard Frederick County Senator Harding Care Winchester Star Big Winchester Burg, W. Vic Roanoke, Va TO. Pick. Wood The W. D. Lewis George E. Manuel North Market St T. Care Star Shepherd Pup Berkeley U.S. Senate MR. Walter Fletcher U.S John Strickler Strickler Harris Addition Harvey Strickler Atterbury Dacceas Ipity Fort Loudoun Seminary Winchester Seed Co., Inc Charlies Frazier W. Frank Stuck Mildred Woeman Y. Frazier Burg East Piccadilly
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