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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1921

Page

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Emmart Rites Held After Spartan Resident Passes

The Sparta area mourns George Emmart, a Winchester native and long time neighbor, who died at home in 1861. Funeral services will be Wednesday with Rev. Stickley and a burial at the local cemetery. Pallbearers include Adams, Thomas Adams, C T Adams, Prest Ant, William McKnee, Joshua Neton, and Dick Davis. Survivors: widow Clark, daughters Bertha and Lee, three brothers and a sister Annie Stroth.

Southern Methodist A. Widah Clark Mises Bertha Lae Am Or Cedar Grove Ne&r Gainesboro Amnart Ree Va Annie Drmmart Son Adams Thomas Adams Ers C.T. Adams Prest ‘Ant William “McKwee Joshua Neton Dick. Davis

Republicans Elevate Figures To High Posts

Associated Press reports on June 27 that Jo Ray McCook of Nebraska and S Pat Gilbert Jr of New Jersey were appointed to newly created treasury posts by President Hard lee. The appointments include a Comptroller-General of the States and a secretary of the Treasury, amid a triad reshaping the treasury leadership.

Associated Press INS Jo Ray McCook Nebraska Hardlee Triad Too Treasury Tenury Pas Ashington S. Pat Gilbert, Jr New Jersey Harden Tretary Treasury

Two Flyers Die in California Plane Crash

Associated Press reports two aviators Harold E. Cage of California and James W. Weatherby of Texas were killed in a crash one mile south of Mento Cal on a practice flight. Details indicate the accident occurred during routine training before noon today.

Associated Press Mento Cal Harold E. Cage Calinid James W. Weatterby J. Davis Texas

Ambach and Family Visit in Baltimore and New York

The text notes Isabelle Ambach and her daughter visiting relatives in Baltimore and New York with their father A Hever. Also mentioned are Mrs Louis Loyeman, Joseph and Charles, Franck Baker on West Street, wires, and Harvey Harrison's family returning from Washington. Details are fragmentary but indicate a family travel or visitation scene and a Baltimore based link.

Ponca Cantata Creates Living Valley Scene at Church

The Ponca performance featured a parish cantata with a staged valley pike scene inside the church. Decorators Mrs. John Seal Sr and others built a flowing water backdrop, greenery, and a curved platform indicating the Winchester road as townsfolk gathered.

Ponca Winchester Chamber of Commerce John Seal Charles Ebert Charles Cross Louise Gray Carson Spillman Clarence Woods William Rathman Marshal Stryker W.W. Dellinger John Anderson Floyd Haines Rieman Recher

For Sale Good Stock Ewes from Rumsey Smith

Sale listing from Rumsey Smith of Hanging Rock West Virginia offers hundreds of young ewes for late breeding season. Includes 15 top ewes with lambs at 5.50 each and 27 young Shropshires, 20 lambs with ewes at 8.50 each. Lambs accompany the flock. Location 13 miles west of Capon Bridge.

Ayere Rumsey Smith Hanging Rock Capon Bridge

Porter resolution ends state of war hopes with Germany

AP reports a compromise style agreement on the Porter resolution to end the state of war with Germany has been submitted to leaders for formal acceptance. Senator Knox and Mr Thomas Lee were noted figures in the article as gathering and traveling.

Associated Press Germany Knox

Virginia Deputation Meets King at Palace Today

A Virginia deputation led by Professor Henry Louis Smith of Washington and Lee University visits the king at his palace. They present the Virginia statue to Britain as a token of friendship from the Commonwealth to the people of Great Britain, hoping the visitors carry home happy memories of their trip.

Virginia Henry Louis Smith Washington Lee ‘University England Wien Mond Great Britain

Winchester Gun Club Trap Shooters Scorecard

Nine members of the Winchester Gun Club competed in a regular Saturday trap shoot. Scores and placements were tallied as competitors fired at clay targets for the weekly event.

Winchester Gun Club

Stock Market Quiet After Rally Amid Short Covering

In New York the morning trading showed only moderate activity at higher price ranges. Most volume came from short covering and late last week’s rally as rail shares remained firm. Call money opened at 5 percent and London exchange rates were notably higher.

New York Exchange London

Trenary Heads to U C T Meeting in Columbus

Mr W T Trenary left for Columbus Ohio to attend the annual meeting of the supreme council of the United Commercial Travelers as a delegate from Virginia West Virginia Maryland and Kentucky He will return via Staunton Virginia where Mrs Trenary is visiting relatives

W. Trenary Columbus Supreme Council of the United Commercial Travelers Virginia West Virginia Maryland Kentucky Staunton

Boy Dies of Meningitis in Valley Pike Area

Edwin Norwood Cooper eight months nine days old died after a meningitis illness. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Hunter Cooper. Funeral services were held at four o'clock at the family home and the body interred in Mount Mount Cemetery.

Edwin ‘Norwood Cooper Hunter Cooper Valley Pike Mount 2

Services at Welltown Preaching at 3 30 P M

The notice announces preaching services at Welltown at 3 30 p m next Wednesday July with the Rev Mr Gaither of Bruce Town circuit attending.

Welltown Wenay Gaither Brucetown

Carpers Valley School Shuttle News

Rainy night postpones event with Mrs. William W. Baldwin returning to Balitiomre this afternoon after a short visit. Mrs. Bryan Conrad and daughter leave to spend days in Washington. Mr. Charles L. Bowly departs for Richmond and Norfolk. Rep T W Harrison and Rep Miller visit New Market and the Endless Saverns in Virginia.

William W. Baldwin Balitiomre Richmond Norfolk

Mr. Grant Recovering After Farm Accident

Mr Grant is hospitalized after a farm accident that left him with a double fracture of the pelvic bone and significant abdominal bruising. Doctors report no permanent internal injuries though recovery may take several weeks. He remains cheerful and in a supportive position as he heals.

Grant

Farm Manager Injured After Fall Down Stairs

Kal Hospital reports farm manager sustains a fractured shoulder from a fall down a flight of stairs. Mr. Anderson says he woke at 1 am to a cry and, while searching in darkness, slipped and tumbled, causing injuries.

Kal Hospital Mr. Anderson

Appointment to Postal Service for Arthur W Fansler

Arthur W Fansler receives a postal service appointment after serving in the civil service. He will begin work at once on a railway assignment bridging Baltimore and Ohio routes. Fansler, married to Miss Christiana Zinn, has family ties noted and prior World War I service mentioned.

Arthur W. Fansler Timore Ohio Fansler Li. L. Fansler Mverseaa Christiana Zinn

Virginia official cites bombs killing millions of fish

Virginia Commissioner of Fisheries F Nash Bilisely warns that high explosive bombs dropped into Chesapeake Bay waters near Li Va are killing millions of fish.

Chesapeake Associated Press F. Nash - Bilisely Virginia

H. S. Alumni Banquet and Dance Planned

Alumni banquet and dance at Bartonyville is set for June 27. Tickets are two dollars each and can be obtained from Richard Gray or Wilmer on Monday morning.

Bartonyville Richard Gray Wilmer

Sale of Lot of Furniture From Braddock St Residence

Public notice of sale of a lot of furniture from the late H. M. S. Braddock Street residence. Items described read as general household furnishings with sale to be conducted by a local administrator or executor for estate settlement.

H. .M. S. Braddock

Radio Expert Mr Rabill Serves Naval Ship Crew

Mr Rabill, a noted radio expert, left Nor utie street Peet Have récol G Young for Ton Roads and joined the government service as a radio operator within a month after leaving school. He owned a wireless outfit at 12, connected with AM ington stations, then bought a larger set before enlisting.

I J. Crabill Nor Utie Street Ton Jomar Uaea Apoal Crabill Government National School Governos Ie Shenandoah

Two More Police Killed in Ireland Ambushes

Dublin dispatch reports a police sergeant and another officer shot dead in Milltown County Galway during an ambush. The previous day a patrol near Valley Castle County Mayo was attacked. five assailants were engaged, three of them IRA members captured and another killed. Police recovered ammunition and documents.

Dublin Milltown County Galway Valley Castle County Mayo Irish Republican Army

Non-Stop Transcontinental Flight Attempt Set From California

David R. Davis and Ray Springer of Los Angeles left at 6 a m for a nonstop flight to Mineola Long Island aiming to land within thirty hours their plane carries about 9 000 pounds of load the Associated Press reports from California.

Ray Erewir Cal David R. Davis Rie Springer Los Angeles Mineola Long Island

Farm Bureau Agent Arrives for Virginia Conference

Aaron Buiteau of the National Farm Bureau Federation visits Winchester and Frederick county farmers and fruit growers for a regional conference. The organizer Mr. Nelson Rue expects to spend several days in the area as part of outreach efforts.

Nelson 5. Rue Eee Virginia Aaron Buiteau National Farm Bureau Federation Winchester Preherier County Rue

Drayman Remains Ill After Chlorine Gas Burst

Mr. Lee Barr, a dray man, fell deathly ill after a chlorine gas tank burst while unloading at the Lewis Jones knitting mill. He stabilized today but still suffers gas exposure and wears soaked glasses.

Lee Barr Drayman Lewis Jones Comaete Tedrix

Legion and Auxiliary Mass Meeting Tonight

Handley Library hosts a mass meeting at 8 00 p m inviting everyone to attend.

Box Seats go on sale for fair races under Sarah Zane Fire Co

The Sarah Zane Fire Company announces box seats in the grandstand at the fair grounds for July 4 races under W. Lee Fisher in charge. Boxes sell for $4 each. Nearby notes mention visits and returns of Miss Frances Eggleston, Mrs. W. H. Cochran, Miss Virginia McCauley, Miss Mazie Potter, and Mr. and Mrs. William Cronk visiting relatives and friends in Charlotte, Baltimore, Washington, Atlantic City, and Memorial Hospital.

Sarah Zane Fire Company Fair Grounds W. Lee Fisher Frances Eggleston Charlotte, Va Mrs. C. E. Koontz W. F. Potter Mazie Potter Sire Alenander Barrie Atlantic City William Cronk Harpers Ferry W. Va Memorial Hospital

Heatwave Relieved by Thunder Storms and Ice Sales Surge

The region endured a hot spell with about 125 people seeking relief in water holes along the Opequon. A thunderstorm brought cooling, rain, and winds, boosting sleep for many. Ice plants ran at full capacity, selling roughly 115,360 pounds on the platform and shipping by carload to local customers.

Font Winchester Famole Clevenger Opequon Romen Shenandoah River Eba Nooks Saterar

WALLIS Tractor Promises High Draw-Bar Pull And Low Costs

The WALLIS tractor is touted as superior in daily work with a draw-bar pull exceeding its own weight and claimed to offer the lowest per acre costs. Prospective buyers are urged to investigate its efficiency and potential savings, with special terms and contact details for Winchester Orchard at 301 N Market.

Wallis Winchester

Jack Dempsey Arrives Wednesday at the Auditorium

Fans will see Jack Dempsey this Wednesday at the Auditorium presenting the only true record of the world heavyweight championship training for his July 24 bout with Carpentier. The event promises an authentic, repeated picture of the fight preparation. Also promoting a real estate listing for a small farm at Learbrook with outbuildings and housing.

Jack Dempsey Carpentier Winchster Learbrook Clarence Miller

Yard Party at Gray Lawn This Thursday to Saturday

A lawn party is planned at J. Robert L. Gray on National avenue. The event runs Thursday Friday and Saturday nights this week invites Scouts and neighbors to attend.

Bay J. Robert L. Gray National Avenue

Attention Farmers Benefit From Engine Parts Offer

A brief notice addresses Mr Farmer with a promotion offering top engine parts and an accompanying statement. The message implies a sales pitch and urges action from the reader to take advantage of the deal.

Auxiliary of the American Legion to Meet Tonight

The regular monthly meeting of the women's Auxiliary of the American Legion will be held tonight at eight o'clock at Handley Library.

Women’s Auxiliary of the ‘American Legion Handley Library

Jack B Carries Hopes Against Carpentier in Ring Clash

The Atlantic reports Jack B enters the arena Saturday afternoon to face Georges Carpentier of France in a champion showdown. Carpentier trains and Carpentier appears set for a strong defense as promoters expect a close, high powered bout tomorrow. Secretary Howard of international reforms plans Camden appearance as boxing licensing debates surface under New Jersey statutes.

Asset Atlantic Jack B Georges Carpentier Jack E Carpentier Mar Nivelle Atlantic N. Howard Camden Jersey City O Junction

Empire introduces new music pictures and lease listings

The Empire highlights take a bow with fine music pictures and advertises leases with accompanying imagery. It promotes a viewer friendly page featuring Cook and Cauley in a promotional context and suggests upcoming matinee style displays.

Empire Cauley

GeEreNS Inquiry Notes Lingering Confusion

An unclear message asks about an identity or group named GeEreNS and contains fragmented phrases about authority or access. The text lacks coherent details and concrete facts to describe a specific event or statement.

Ford Sale Offers New and Used Cars

One new Ford sedan plus equipment and rims offered. Also one used Dodge Touring for sale in lent shape. Will sell or deal on any car.

West End Athletic Club Prize Baseball News

Mr and Mrs P. Boxwell of Brumewick arrived Saturday evening to visit relatives. Miss Elizabeth Barr returned Saturday morning from a trip to Charlottesville Virginia.

West End ‘Athletic P. “Re Boxwell Brumewick Wlizabeth Barr Charlottesville Vax

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