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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1921
Page
4
The notice directs all correspondence to The Evening Star Publishing Company and instructs not to address individuals connected with the office. It emphasizes formal channels for inquiries and official documents.
The Arkansas road law is declared invalid by the Supreme Court. The article warns of decades of higher taxes and debt from bonds issued, urging Virginia voters to oppose road bonds to avoid repeated waste.
The country shows little enthusiasm for new debt as President Harding faces a task for Republicans to deliver. Congress increased appropriations to a staggering 5.7 billion dollars, with Virginia paying about 100 million and roughly 75 dollars per person when state and local taxes are included. The piece argues this is an ill moment to issue bonds.
The verse rails against critics and gloom, urging cheer and vigor over doom. It mocks sour talkers and old browbeaters while praising lively effort and hopeful action. Copyright.
Three unmasked men entered the Jefferson garage in Charlottesville Virginia late last night and knocked night watchman J L Davis senseless with a rock He died from injuries sustained during the assault They gagged and bound him and stole about 50 from the cash drawer and a large Buick owned by E S Holland the garage proprietor The trio spent an hour trying to pry open the office safe but fled still at large late tonight
Miss Mary C. Collins 35 was found dead at her Charlottesville home with a handkerchief smelling of chloroform and a corked bottle nearby. Her diamond rings were missing and neighbors report three strange men leaving the house after noon. Physicians say she had been dead for hours. she was a native of Fincastle and survived by three sisters.
Yesterday he declared support for stringent and impartial enforcement of the laws, aiming to have his department execute them thoroughly. Fulchler requests establishing offices in Staunton, his home city, with 15 to 20 clerks and about 200 agents to operate in the district.
Robert A. Fulwiler of Staunton is appointed supervisor of the prohibition enforcement agents for the southern department. He stated the new role would emphasize strict enforcement and coordination with local authorities.
In Atlanta on June 9 a mass meeting of mothers at the Atlanta Woman's Club decided that dances attended by the younger social set will end at midnight and require a chaperone. The rules bar anyone who has used liquor from the floor and station a traffic policeman to keep cars moving promptly after events.
The Common Council of Winchester enacts a rule forbidding wooden buildings over ten feet tall without written permit. It defines wooden as walls of wood or inflammable material and limits permits to certain city zones. Violations carry fines from twenty five to five hundred dollars with daily penalties for ongoing construction. The ordinance towns limits and enforcement dates. June 7 1910. approved June 9 1910.
By virtue of a deed of trust dated February 25, 1915 recorded in Winchester, Virginia, the undersigned will offer at public auction June 25, 1921 at 12 o'clock noon in front of the Court House the property at 116 East Cecil Street, a 5 room residence with 29 12 by 100 feet lot fronting aid Street. One third cash day of sale, balance in two equal annual installments secured by deed of trust, with bonds and building insurance policy. Harry H. Lynch trustee.
At a Monday luncheon at Airlie the Clarke county event featured the engagement of the popular daughter Nancy to a Washington based suitor. The wedding is planned for the fall.
In sad memory of our little son David Strobridge who departed this life one year ago June 8 1920 We laid our darling to rest when the roses bloomed fair And then we sorrowfully turned away and left our hearts treasure there By Mother
Dissolution notice states Knee & Omps is dissolved and all claims against the firm must be settled within 300 days from the date. The business will be continued by Knee & Long. Miss Bess G. Rush has returned home after attending Farmville State Normal School winter session in Farmville Virginia.
Attorney advertises public auction of four city lots owned by the Evans estate in Winchester on Saturday June 11 1921 at noon. Properties include two adjoining 8 room residences Nos 315 and 313 known as the Hibbard Property on North Main Street, a 4 room residence No 307, and two 7 room residences No 305 and 303 with frontages and depths described. Sale may be separated or as a whole. Terms: one third cash day of sale, balance in two equal annual installments by bonds with interest, secured by deed of trust and building insurance. plat available at the attorney’s office.
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