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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1921

Page

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Uncle Davy Rounds Private Janitor Remembered in Winchester

Funeral services for James Davy Hamilton known as Uncle Davy will be held at Centenary Reformed Church. He served in Company F, Second Virginia Infantry, Stonewall Brigade during the Civil War and worked as janitor at John Kerr Public School for over 30 years. Survived by a widow and children, he died after a week of illness marked by gangrene spreading from a sore. The Friendship Fire Company and local officials will honor him with funeral arrangements and a final engine-house toll.

Alin Eral Davy John Kerr Winchester Mr. Cea Missouri West Maret and Cork Streets Henry Kinzel Florida Second Virginia Infantry Stonewall Turner Ashby Centenary Reformed Church Sidney. Hamilton John H. Seal Robert. Hamilton Pitts Hburgeh Oene W. Hamilton Edward. Hamilton Macon Sidney Striker James W. Striker Vance James Harvey Striker John Conner Messrs William Conner Cumberland Edward Conner Elizabeth Daugherty Hamilton Wesley Grim South Market Street The Power Clarence Woods Inent Mount Hebron Ooste Ac Wwe David George H. Eagle, Jr Morris Roland Conner John H. Seal, Jr Robert Daugherty Friendship Fire Company

Death of Vaucluse farmer Edgar A. Stickley

Edgar A. Stickley a noted farmer and fruit grower of Vaucluse in this county died Saturday evening at Flora Dale after suffering a severe stroke earlier in the week while horseback riding near a Stickley farm. He was sixty four. He leaves wife Susie Baker Stickley and two children, Claude and a daughter, plus sisters and other relatives. Funeral Tuesday at their home with interment in Mount Carmel Cemetery Middletown.

Edgar A. Stickley Vaucluse Flora Dale Stickley Jacob Pine Pine Mr. Stickley Benjamin F Fanny D. Stickley Susie Baker Daniel Baker Middletown Claude B. Stickley Ee Ok F Estes Kline J. Harvey Kline J. Hoge Smith Presbyterian Church of Stephens City Walter Mark Depp Market St. Methodist Episcopal Church of Winchester Mount Carmel Cedar Cliff Presbyterian Church Samuel M. Chiles E. A. Humston A. Rust W. B. O'Neal John Newell R. A. Larrick

Mr Beverley Leads the Field in Weekly Gun Club Shoot

J B Beverley Jr secretary of the Winchester Gun Club tops the Equity Grounds weekly shoot with 68 of 75. J A Anderson of the VU M C Powder Co participated again, scoring 60 of 75 as other shooters include Graham Payson 63 and George B Chapman 43 with others posting lower scores.

J.B. Beverley, Jr Winchester Gun Club Equity J. A. Anderson Anderson J. B. Beverley, Jr Graham Paysons George B. Chapman Arthur Seabright A. G. Athey L M, Lamp Kk. Anderson

Miss Cline Operated Upon at Memorial Hospital

Miss Mabel Cline daughter of Claud Cline underwent an appendectomy at Memorial Hospital today. The operation was successful and the patient is recovering well. Yard party planned Thursday night July 17 by Ladies Aid Society. 13-1p-21 Bungalow site on Asphalt Pike near City 12 acres offered by G Clarence Miller. 13-1p-2t Lavalier with stone setting lost reward 41 1 S Market St 13-1p-2t For sale eighteen foot awning $15 to buyer apply H care Star office 13-1p-2t

Mabel Cline Claud Cline Memorial Hospital Stephenson Ladies’ Aid Society Asphalt Pike City G. Clarence Miller Lavalier S. Market St Antek H.” Care Star Office

Alumni Association to Attend Funeral of John Kergy School

Alumni Association members will go to the Baker and Shryock office at 3 p m on Tuesday to attend the funeral of the late John Kergy School janitor Uncle Davy Hamilton Ip.

Alumni Association Baker & Shryock John Kergy Davy Hamilton

Dempsey Reaches Peak of Training as Camp Embraces Hard Work

The worlds champion appears at peak fitness and pauses training until Wednesday. Manager Kearns offered no explanation while observers note the eye wound raises concerns. Georges Carpentier in Manhasset NY begins with a vigorous session and signals heavier sparring this week.

Jac Mpsey Kearns Dempsey Carpentier Manhasset N. Y Georges Carpentier Georges

Friendship Fire Company Meeting for Funeral of David Hamilton

The Friendship Fire Company calls a meeting at 7 30 this evening to arrange attendance at the funeral of late fireman David Hamilton. Fred W Forney serves as captain guiding the arrangements.

David Hamilton Fred W. Forney

Great Britain to Be Neutral in Greek Turkish Conflict

London June 18 The government leader in the House of Commons announced that Great Britain will observe strict neutrality in the conflict between the Greeks and the Turkish Nationalists.

London Great Britain Austen Chamberlain House of Commons

Henry C Ide Dies Former Philippines Governor General

Henry C Ide former governor general of the Philippines and later minister to Spain under the Taft administration died at his home in St Johnsbury Vermont at age 76. He had served in prominent diplomatic posts and his death was reported from Vermont.

Associated Press ST. “Johnsbury Vermont Henry C. Ide The Philippines Spain Taft

American pensioner shot by Crown forces in Lisacul

A Dublin report to the London Press Association says Thomas Rush, 35, an American pensioner, was shot to death yesterday at Lisacul near Castlereagh by Crown forces.

London London Press Association Dublin Today Thomas Rush Lisacul Castlereagh

General Jose Gomez Dies in New York Hotel

New York June 13 General Jose Gomez former president of Cuba died at the Plaza Hotel today from pneumonia.

Associated Press New York Jose Gomez Cuba Hotel Plaza

Legion Defeats Strasburg Nine in Extra Innings

The American Legion baseball team edged Strasburg 9 to 8 in 11 innings on Saturday afternoon. Strasburg pitchers stifled the Legion until the eighth, then rallied to tie before a three-base hit by Poya in the eleventh sealed the win. Brunswick team visits for a 2:30 game following.

American Legion Strasburg Equity Poya Legion Brunswick

Will Sell For 400 Cole 1917 Touring Car

Car advertised for 400 dollars is a 1917 Cole touring model seven passenger with five good tires and running condition. Apply at 169 North Main Street.

Cole N. Main-St

REMEMBER High School Alumni Banquet Attendance Request

Alumni are asked to confirm attendance by noon Thursday. Tickets are available for purchase today. WILMER SHRYOCK, Sec. 13-ip-21.

Wilmer Shryock

Mother Leaves Infant in Field Near Berryville

Edna Kitzmiller a 26 year old unmarried woman was arrested after leaving her three week old daughter in a field on a farm owned by the late Marshall McCormick east of Berryville. A colored passerby found the baby crying and alerted Deputy Sheriff J. M. Lupton. The magistrate accepted the mother’s promise to care for the child and she left Berryville with the infant for Loudoun county. The father’s name could not be learned.

Marshall McCormick Berryville Edna Kitzmiller Berpo McCormick Place J. M. Lupton Lupton Rryville Kitzmiller Loudoun County Pennsylvania

Bonds Offering 7 Percent Tax Free in Northern Virginia

For sale details on bonds in Northern Virginia paying 7 percent tax free, provided by Hansbrough and Carter in the Insurance Loans Real Estate business. Includes a date reference 11-15-18.

Northern Virginia Hansbrough & Carter

Sugar Hits Six Cents a Pound in Refined Market

New York June 13. Refined sugar priced at six cents per pound, a new four year low amid weak raw sugar. Local refiners set the quotation as demand faltered and prices slid in the market today.

New York

Riot adds four to Belfast weekend death toll

Belfast, June 13. Rioting last night added four more victims to the weekend death toll, all killed in Belfast and vicinity. Combatants fired through windows, bullets flying in all directions. Military forces restored order.

Associated Press Belfast Ireland

Red Cross Notice and For Sale Embroidered Baby Garment

All persons making refugee garments for the Red Cross will please complete same and return to Miss Judy F. Kurtz at No 21 South Loudoun Street by Monday June 13. For sale hand embroidered pique baby carriage robe apply to J care Star office.

Red Cross Jucy F. Kurtz South Loudoun Street Care Star Office

Colonial open for business listing with exchange ad

The Colonial announces shop opening at 102 Piccadilly Street near Market with an organ wanted ad. A note offers a new talking machine in exchange for a high top organ with mirror, addressed to VML care Star office.

Care Star Office

Four Women Indicted for Kaber Murder in Cleveland

Cleveland grand jury charges Mrs Erminia Colacico midwife and three others with first degree murder in the 1922 Kaber slaying. Colacico allegedly arranged the crime and hinted at an insurance motive while detailing killer preparations.

Kaber Dine Daniel Lakewood Erminia Collacico Nts Mra. Man Colacico Assnss Kaber Decla Colaceo Cleveland Ohio Erminia Colicico Eva Catherine Daniel 8

Stocks Fall to Low Records Amid Market Selloff

New York June 13 stocks opened with broad losses including Sugar and food specialties, rails down one to two points, call money at 6 percent. In late trading Mexican and Pan American Petroleum Studebaker and United States Rubber recovered one to two points as totals topped 1,100,000 shares.

New York Pan-American Petroleum Studebaker United States Rubber

Ritenour Announces Candidacy for Winchester Treasurer

D W Ritenour of Winchester Virginia declares his platform for the August 2 1921 primary for city treasurer. He opposes a third term arguing it concentrates power and closes opportunities for the next generation. He cites experience as a U S Internal Revenue Deputy Collector and asks voters for support in the primary.

Winchester U. S Internal Revenue District of Virginia D. W. Ritenour

Fire on Buckeye State Aboard New Steamship

The Buckeye State, a new Shipping Board steamship sailing for San Francisco, caught fire in the boiler room and returned to Baltimore. Passengers disembarked after the vessel was towed in. Crew praised for handling the blaze caused by ignited oil and waste. passengers presented $500 in thanks.

Associated Press Baltimore New Shipping Board Buckeye State San Francisco

Washington Street Residence For Sale In Winchester

On behalf of the owner sale offering a highly desirable residence in Winchester. Attorney Robert T. Barton represents the listing and outlines the property as an attractive Winchester address with strong appeal.

Washington Street Winchester Robert T. Barton Atty

Judge Harrison Addresses Sperryville Graduates

Judge Thomas W. Harrison delivered the graduation address at Sperryville High School in Styville Masonic Hall on June 3, praising the district’s representative in Congress. He commended Harrison for service on the Appropriations Committee and lauded his loyalty, diligence, and national regard while urging graduates toward diligence and patriotism.

Sperryville High School Styville Masonic Hall Louis Hudson Virginia Gore Mra Anderson Robert Smedley Ecas Mine Stickley Margaret Wayland Voce Stone Anderson Bruce Aif James Toliam Meade Thomas ‘W. Harrison P. H. O'Bannon William Dane Virgil Rappahannock Virginia Seventh Congressional Distri Congress Southland Congressional Committee On Military Affairs Harrison Virgin South Committee On Appropriations Thomas W. Harrison

Garden Spraying Equipment From Winchester Orchard Sup Co

Leaf eaters and insects, plus fungus diseases, can be controlled by thorough spraying with special hand dusters and powder, knapsack and hand sprayers designed for flower and vegetable gardens. Low prices on garden hose, nozzles and fittings. Winchester Orchard Sup Co, 301 N Market St, Phone 313.

Winchester Orchard Sup. Co Market St Iptf

American Legion Dance at Rouss Hall

Dance at Rouss Hall on Thursday night June 14 from 9 p m to 1 a m everyone invited good time for members and friends notice posted by American Legion post officials

Rouss II Ike

June Musicale Honors Young Pianists at Minnie Adier Millers studio

The semi annual event at Minnie Adier Millers studio on Dock Street featured numerous young performers. Lucy Ann Kinzel Verdi Liszt Rigoletto impressed with refined technique while Virginia Barrem showcased Rachmaninoff Prelude. Sadie Finkelstein Mendelssohn, Lucile Anderson Mendelssohn and others offered varied salon and duet pieces. Guests concluded the program with a reception at Crystal, praising the piano students and teachers.

Minnie Adier Millers Dock Street Susan Godard Trovatore Eligabeth Crawford Sadie Fitkelstein Lucile Anderson Mendelasohn Lillian @heetz Jane Gray Zothy Anderson Edith Cornwell Edna Lamb Judith Moth Beth Baker Mary ‘Kin Mildred Richard

Crash stirs funeral crowd as truck disturbs taps

Police report a speeding truck roared by a funeral in Frederick during the wake of W Wingfield, a World War I casualty. Officer Clark arrested Manuele after the incident, citing excessive noise. a large crowd confronted the driver as taps sounded.

W. Va Clark Sion W Wingfield Frederick. Young France Manuele

City Hall Clock Runs Fast Then Returns to Time

A city clock ran ahead of Eastern Standard Time from last week until this morning. City Hall called the clock to adjust in the afternoon, and it was set back five minutes to correct the time.

Winchester

Outing and fishing trip along Capon River participants named

Walter Miller John Dyer T Y Kinzel and George head a fishing and camp trip along Capon River with plans to meet John Hook the noted angler guide in Petersburg W Va Elma Guthrie departed for Martinsburg to visit Mr and Mrs I ther Beckley and a party of friends explored nearby towns and battlefields era Hagens town by way of rodburg taking in the sights and history

Walter Miller John Dyer T.Y. Kinzel George Have Capon River Petersburg W. Va John Hook Elma Guthrie Martinsburg Ither Beckley Hagens Town Rodburg Apent

Seed seed cow peas and soy beans at Winchester seed store

Reward offered for information leading to arrest of persons who strayed from a sign at our place. Advert reads seed varieties including sorghum and German millet, with a price of $106.00.

Sudan Andor

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Ity Uncle Davy MR. Beverley Miss Cline Alumnis Association Gomez Moling & Seal the Colonial Piccadilly St Cor, of Market Seal’s Music Store NEW Steamship William Meade Fletcher Minnie A Miller Caron Devil
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