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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1921
Page
4
The notice states the Associated Press holds rights to news dispatches credited or not credited in this paper and to publish local news contained herein. It reserves republication rights and attribution across the publication.
A 1920 Ohio auditor report is cited warning of financial chaos from bank failures and bond repudiation. It urges Virginians to unite labor and capital for a fair tax system and to compare Ohio's higher debt with Virginia’s smaller assessed values. The warning emphasizes faster debt growth and the risk to future prosperity.
Mrs. Oliver Good travels with relatives visiting Keyser West Virginia and Snetane Maryland, as compiled from four papers last week.
Prohibition enforcement figures Russell Bowers and L. O. Haugh targeted in two bomb incidents in New Philadelphia Ohio. A dynamite charge exploded at Bowers home porch at 1 50 this morning causing damage but no fatalities. A second bomb at Haugh’s home failed to explode. two suspects are in police custody.
A humor piece in verse by Walt Mason contrasts cheerful selling with the gloomy merchant. The speaker mocks shopkeepers who lament losses and crowd customers with tall tales, urging bright, upbeat salesmanship to win buyers and prosper in Easy Street.
There will be no service at Stone's Chapel on Sunday June 12. The pastor Rev L F Harper recently had his tonsils removed at the Berryville clinic and will be unable to preach next Sunday.
London June 10 The Coal Miners delegation council decided to ballot on the mine owners settlement proposal. The strike, ongoing since April 1, has halted the entire industry and a peace step is seen as promising.
A Winchester Masons party from Hiram Lodge No 21 A K A M visited Berryville last night to confer the sublime degree of Master Mason on two candidates. The ceremony took place in Treadwell Lodge's lodge room and was described as impressive. Attendees included Beverley Eddy Hartman Slondker Tavenner Har mer Fansler Klompus Shade Du Shane Wazner Breckenridge Philips McCanni and P E Williams of Burnt Factory.
Pittsburgh police chief Parrell issued a drastic order prohibiting gambling at National League games. A large force of plain clothes officers and detectives was to report to the ball park to conduct the campaign against gamblers this afternoon.
John C. Lee, farmer and stockman of Milldale, seeking the Democratic nomination for the House of Delegates from Clarke and Warren counties, was a Winchester visitor yesterday. He met many Warren and Clarke residents on the streets and exchanged handshakes with supporters. A Winchester excursion train on June 6 carried local people to the event.
City ordinance bars wooden buildings over ten feet tall within Winchester without Common Council written consent. Applications must state location and dimensions. council may grant or refuse permits at its discretion aside from protected zones. A wooden building is defined as outer walls of wood or inflammable material. Violators face a fine of 25 to 500 dollars, with each day of construction or existence after completion a separate offense. Approved June 9, 1910.
50 acres of limestone farm with improved bank barn eight room dwelling and outbuildings on mac adam road. Includes blocks of four dwellings six rooms each with cellars alleys sewerage and water in each. As a whole 6000 dollars. Inquire of Good & Company about Haddox Terrace race lots for beautify building site or investment where values will rise.
By deed of trust dated Feb 25 1915 the undersigned will of fer for sale at public auction in front of the Court House in Winchester Virginia at 12 o clock on Saturday June 25 1921 that desirable lot of land at No 116 East Cecil Street fronting 29 12 feet with 100 feet depth improved by a comfortable residence Terms one third cash day of sale balance in two equal annual installments evidenced by bonds bearing interest from date secured by deed of trust on the property and policy of insurance on the buildings Harry H Lynch Trustee 5 24 4wks inside
Dissolution notice states Knee & Omps is dissolved and claims against the firm must be settled within 60 days. The business will continue as Knee & Long.
A formal announcement declares candidacy for the House of Delegates from Frederick County and Winchester City under the Democratic Primary set for August 2, 1921. The statement names the office and aims to win in the upcoming election.
As attorney for the estate of E. J. Evans the owner offers four city residences at public auction in Winchester in front of the Court House at 12 o clock on Saturday June 11 1921. The properties include Nos 315 and 313 known as the Hibbard Property 307 305 and 303 with detailed fronts and depths. Terms require one third cash with balance in two annual installments secured by deed of trust and insurance.
Dr Charlies Harloe, son of the late William Harloe, formerly practicing dentistry in Strasburg Virginia, locates in Winchester renting suites on the second floor of the Commercial and Savings Bank building on North Main street. He is a graduate in pharmacy and alumnus of the old University College of Medicine of Richmond.
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