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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1921
Page
1
Warren G Harding of Ohio and Calvin Coolidge of Massachusetts were sworn in as President and Vice President. The ceremony featured Harding pledging anew to America, condemning entangling alliances, and calling for a return to normalcy, while Wilson watched from the Capitol as Coolidge took oath.
Mr. Robert G. Gibbens sold to Mr. Harry W. Butler a 65 by 220 foot lot on the Main street side of the Gibbens home property for 3250 dollars. The deal was arranged by Mr. B. M. Sullivan. Gibbens said this sale closes all lots except the residence and two Braddock street lots listed with Sullivan.
Benjamin H. Kendall, 42, an electric light worker, was arrested after a midnight robbery at Fairplay Store. He allegedly broke in through a side window, fled via a torn ceiling panel, and confessed to the Fairplay theft along with other nearby burglaries in the city. About $25 in cash and various receipts were taken, with more loot possibly recovered from the Meat Market and North Market Street shops. Kendall, a former soldier, has a history of mental illness and may be committed soon.
Ambience and entertainment note a March 8 event at Bernard's Philadelphia Auditorium featuring singing and dancing. A benefit for hospital ambulance service with admission 25 cents includes pictures. Jazz and liveliness promised as audience can buy an ambulance ride.
Equity seeks workers at Betts and Bolich Inc with grounds scheduled Monday. Local teams and labor groups urged to report for job opportunities and employment action.
President Harding delivers an inaugural speech urging liberty within the law and a noninvolvement stance in old world affairs. He emphasizes protection of home industries, faith in republican foundations, and dangers of entangling alliances while pledging to promote understanding of government as public will.
Miss Martha Williams fourteen daughter of Mrs Ethel Williams died after a brief illness from tetanus at her grandparents home 123 North Market Street She had recently recovered from a prior illness and attended Handley Schools She weakened and died last night doctors failed to halt the convulsions Her funeral will be held at 4 tomorrow at the Miller residence with Rev J H Lacy officiating and burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery She leaves a mother grandparents an aunt and several uncles.
The Cutter Stock Co presents Pollyanna at the Empire tomorrow at 2:30 PM with 15 and 25 cent tickets plus tax. The show includes music and aims to please children and adults alike. Lost keys offered reward at W. & W. Ry. office.
Warning that only a few 33c coats remain at Conner's Bargain Store on 11 W Water St. The coats are hard to obtain and may be the last supply.
Today President Harding starts engagement while Winchester Mutual Blog and Loan begins tomorrow. Many are joining the appeal to sign up now. Full in formation cheerfully given at Baker and Shrock's Office Ip
Payments on Winchester Mutual Building and Loan Association stock will be due and begin Saturday March 3 1921 at office of Baker and Shryock at Braddock and Water Streets. See adv page 5. Signed FW Baker secretary treasurer.
Local note advertises a strong stock company performing at the Empire on Saturday with a vaudeville and musical show package and movie and orchestra offerings. comes with urging to arrive early.
Mr. W A Baker was elected unanimously as vice president to succeed R Gray Williams who became bank president last Friday. He comes from a prominent family with ties to the bank and local industry and serves as director in the Virginia Woolen Company and Lewis Jones Knitting Company and president of Baker and Company. Continued on Page 3.
SARAH ZANE FIRE CO. meeting tonight at 8 o'clock for important business. SWEET HOME MADE DOUGHNUTS at Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. store Saturday with home-made rusks and rolls. LOST Monday night at Empire two glasses in a black case. Reward. 42 South Market Street.
For sale a quantity of construction lumber including tongue and groove 5x8 inch boards 10 feet long and 3x4 inch pieces in oak pine and chestnut. See the undersigned at once. Winchester Cold Storage Corp. William Beverley manager.
Rouss Firemen hold a regular meeting tonight at eight o'clock with business of importance. Secretary Douglas Brown reports the details.
Tomorrow at 3 p.m. in 8S. V. A. Gymnasium admission 25 cents. Biggest game of the season. Don't miss it.
Hansbrough and Carter Insurance to offer a special burglary policy for merchants seeking protection. Ad urges prompt action and insurance procurement.
An urban ad offers spray materials including lead arsenate powder and paste, lime sulfur in dry liquid forms, sprayer fittings, and supplies. It boasts guaranteed purity and safety with price advantages and lists the Winchester Orchard Supply Co., 301 N Market St, phone 313.
The piece outlines Woodrow Wilson facing illness and disability yet maintaining mental engagement. It notes his past strains while in office, debates over retirement or third-term candidacy, and the enduring public and private questions surrounding his presidency.
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