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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1921
Page
1
Publicity statement argues for soft water through mechanical treatment to replace hard water. Cites health benefits and soap savings, estimating hardness around 150–200 ppm and potential savings of about twenty dollars per million gallons, urging action.
Funeral services for David H. Hamilton known as Uncle Davy were held at Centenary Reformed Church. He served over 30 years as janitor for the John Kerr Public Schools and was a longtime Friendship Fire Company member. Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers named.
A Berryville mass meeting of Clarke County taxpayers, led by J E Barnett, opposed the road bond issue passed by Chapel and Greenway districts. Opponents argued misrepresentation influenced the vote, noting only 40 percent of qualified voters participated from about 800 registered. A resolution against all bonds was adopted, urging voting opponents of candidates backing bonds.
An old time classified ad advertises cars for sale from Chapman’s Auto Sales. It lists a sedan priced at 2800 dollars and a coupelet for 900 dollars with emphasis on easy payment terms and Ford models.
Desperate fugitives William C Young and Cogivan escaped from Shenandoah county jail at Woodstock by prying a 18 inch thick wall with a steel tool. Sheriff Line heard nothing during their night flight as a band concert distracts crowds nearby. They fled south in a Liberty Six vehicle theft linked to recent robberies in Shenandoah county.
Yard party advertised by the Ladies' Aid Society for Thursday night July 7 features seed peas soy beans Sudan grass sorghum and German millet at very low prices. Winchester Seed Co offers seed sale notices and a wreck buyer ad for 15 dollars at HH care Star office with classified line references included.
Chicago reports Timothy Big Tim Murphy a former state legislator and president of the Gas House Workers Union was arrested with seven others in connection with the Dearborn Street Railway Station mail robbery. Police seized 98 600 in Liberty bonds and 14 300 cash at the Diegel home.
Miss Lucille Guinan, Texas born film star and leading lady to William S. Hart, toured Winchester and Frederick County in California studio fashion. She praised the Shenandoah Valley for climate and scenery and urged local business leaders to attract a motion picture studio to Virginia.
The Associated Press reports sugar prices hit four cents per pound in New York on June 14, the lowest in five years, as 24,600 bags of centrifugal sugar were sold.
An Associated Press report from Pittsburg states that about six thousand workers across ten oil companies in New York Pennsylvania and West Virginia will see a 10 percent wage reduction. The move was announced today and affects multiple firms in the region.
The Red Cross requests all persons making refugee garments to complete them and return to Miss Lucy F. Kurtz at 21 South Loudoun Street no later than Monday June 13.
High School alumni must RSVP for the REMEMBER Alumni banquet by Thursday noon. Ticket sales ongoing with a note from WILMER SHRYOGK secretary. The message requests a headcount and urges purchase today.
The inauguration at Salem Va marked a significant event for Salem and Roanoke College as Dr. Charles J. Smith, born 1882 in Mount Tabor Augusta County, assumed office after a path of studies at Roanoke Princeton Mount Airy and Holy Trinity Church tenure. The ceremony featured welcome addresses by Virginia officials and university leaders followed by a luncheon and a reception for visitors.
A reader proclaims a transformation from renter to landowner and notes buying a six acre plot near Winchester with a bungalow, water, and proximity to a school and church. The notice lists GEO. B. CHAPMAN at Ford Agency as contact.
Leaf eaters and other insects and fungus diseases can be controlled by thorough spraying or dusting with proper materials. Winchester Orchard Sup. Co. offers hand dusters powder knapsack and hand sprayers for flower and vegetable gardens. Low prices on garden hose nozzles and fittings. Phone 313. Market 301 N. Market.
The scout executive reports many honors by active and associate scouts. Ten Scouts graduate at Winchester High School and two at Shenandoah Valley Academy. J Harmon Baker major in local cadet corps. Garland F Potts captains Winchester School baseball with a 460 batting average. team won 15 of 16. Kenneth Cornwell 380 average, next season captain. George W Good wins drawing prize at Washington and Lee. Ritter and Crowell attend University of Virginia representing Winchester High School debating society. Harry J Greene graduates Navy Yeoman School with 90 average. B M Knight Jr completes Penn State agricultural course. Elbert Magruder shines at Lehigh. Mauri J Pifer chosen troop treasurer and next year captain at S V A.
In police court Jimmy Chouderis owner of the White Palace restaurant was charged with selling coca cola on a Sunday. Magistrate Worsley dismissed the case with a warning after finding the tourists were bona fide and no wilful violation appeared.
American Legion dance at Rouls Hall tonight June 14 from 9 p m to 1 a m invites all. Lost white shepherd shaved weight about 75 pounds at Clarke Go license 1920 1921 phone. Battle town Inn Berryville yard party Highland Avenue Mission Church Web June 15 Lavalier with stone setting lost reward 4118 Market St.
A large blaze in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, today destroyed the garage of H. W. Aiken and damaged several houses. Estimated damage reached $100,000 with an early tally of 1088 in losses. Fire crews battled the flames for hours.
The coroner's jury in Rowlesburg indicts Mariod A. Carl alias Alvin Lewis for fatally wounding Lieut. Thomas C. Barnard of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Secret Service. Three others, James Waynes, Eird, and Ward Mason, are held as state witnesses at Kingwood. Reports indicate Army deserter links and ongoing investigations by Preston county authorities.
Ane 14-1p-21 R. M. swig promotes the largest line of Bebe Carriages and strollers in a bold air ride display. The wording suggests a promotional focus on baby transport products and a brand emphasis.
Greensburg native Mr Woods chosen by President Hardin for a Spain posting and to serve as secretary at the Pennsylvania secretaryship. He is 60, born in Clearfield, Pa, and has served as a military aide to Portugal.
Washington June 14. Officials say government heads who opposed the reorganization plan will be dismissed. The president and cabinet plan to promulgate changes at each department immediately. insiders say loyal bureau chiefs are pushing against readjustment. Also a wanted ad seeks boys to carry Stat duties and write plainly, at the office.
Miss Maude Larrick arrived yesterday afternoon to visit her parents Mr and Mrs John W Larrick Sr at their Washington Street home. The professional nurse assists in nursing Mr James Tr who is in delicate health at Ville North Carolina.
An advertisement touts the New Taylor Oil Stove promising greater heat with reduced oil consumption. It features a model name Li-ip-2t and uses period sales language.
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