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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1921

Page

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Kendall held on burglary charges after sanity ruling

Adbettjaroin H. Kendall faced a police court hearing on three burglary counts after Dr C R Anderson declared him sane. Kendall admitted breaking into three stores Thursday night and stealing cash, but only 41 cents was found at the scene. Possible jail until July if no special grand jury convenes. Lost keys reward at W and W office.

Adbettjaroin H. Kendall Iron Court C. R. Anderson Kendall Chet Dorap Pannett Corporation Court Tiéne

Detectives Carried Short Guns at Eviction Hotel

Miss Elizabeth Burgraff testified in Williamson Circuit Court that Baldwin-Felts private detectives carried short rifles while leaving the hotel before the Matewan eviction on May 19. She said she observed them entering the hotel where she worked and noted the presence of rifles at their sides.

Williamson W. Va Baldwin-Felts Matewan Elizabeth Burgraff

Weather prospects for week starting Monday in Atlantic and Gulf States

Washington reports general fair weather for the week ahead across Atlantic and Gulf States with temperatures near normal. The outlook covers Monday through the week, indicating stable conditions and no significant storms.

Reform Church Services Sunday at Centenary and St Pauls

Centenary Reform Church holds worship at 11:00 AM and 7:30 PM with Sunday school at 9:43 AM and Young People's service at 6:20 PM. Public invited to all services. St Pauls Stephenson to have worship and preaching at 2:30 PM with community invited. Mr M C Walters left for Washington DC to visit relatives and friends.

St. Paul’s Stephenson

Movement to reduce corn planting gains pace in Berryville

Berryville farmers consider cutting corn acreage this spring to avoid surplus crop and rising costs. At a County Union meeting led by Rufus Bell and Howard, about half of 24 farmers favored the plan to plant less corn, with statewide steps sought via the Virginia Farmers Union and national union to regulate crops and stabilize prices. The Berryville Union now has 97 members and aims for 100. attention turns to fertilizer needs and bid timing for spring purchases.

Berryville Howard Lynchburg Virginia Naal Farmers’ Union United States J. Baw Harris Bell Eta See ‘County Armers’ Union South Menheta Chetrmap Harris E. A. Lindsay Soi Lindsay

Farewell Performance at Empire Tonight

The Cutter Stock Co presents Kitty Gordon’s Alma Where Do You Live at the Empire Theater with original song numbers from the New York run. The company delivers fine farce and comedy and tickets should be secured in advance at the Opera House Box Office.

Empire Theater Cutter Stock Co Kitty Gordon Alma Jos. Webber's New York Opera House

Harrison trees grow largest fruit orchards in the Valley

For 2% years Harrison trees have been planted in the Valley of Va. They are the largest fruit tree growers in this War, and have more fruiting orchards to cut their buds from than any other fruit tree grower. Their principal peach orchards are at Berlin, Md., where they shipped 108 cars of peaches in August last year.

Harrison Berlin

Notice Payments on Winchester Mutual stock due March 5 1921

Payments on Winchester Mutual Building and Loan Association stock will be due Saturday March 5 1921 at the office of Baker and Shryock corner Braddock and Water Streets See adv page 5 J W Baker Society Treasurer

Winchester Mutual Building and Loan Association Baker & Shryock Braddock and Water J. W. Baker Soc Treas

Merchants Urged to Secure Special Burglary Policy

Hansbrough and Carter Insurance Loans Investments advise merchants to protect business property with a special burglary policy. They promote timely insured coverage and emphasize practical steps for safeguarding valuables.

Hansbrough & Carter

Judge Harrison's Inning March 15 in Congressional Contest

Sheriff Pannet convenes witnesses for Ludde o T Harrison as Capt John Paul challenges Judge Harrison for Congress. Hearings in Winchester and Frederick County proceed in City Hall with Notary Julian W Baker supervising. Harrison asserts a smaller witness list than Paul, predicting a brief, one to two day hearing.

Pannett Ludde O T. W. Harrison John Paul Harrison Congress Winchester Frederick County City Hall Julian W.cBaker Capt. Paul Paul

Optometrist to Exhibit Lenses and Supplies

Local notice announces WM. KLINE optometrist will exhibit optical lenses and related supplies at the Winchester hotel parlor on March 11 and 13. The event features eye exams, lens prescriptions, and mounting services, with focus on safety and purity of materials.

Winchéster

Lumber for Sale by Wingchester Cold Storage Corp

Lumber listing offers tongues and groove forms 5s 20 ft 3x8 oak pine chestnut for construction of a new building. Call William Beverley manager for Colonial Dames Candies location. Advertises immediate sale and pickup.

Winghester Cold Stor. Corp Beverley Mgr

Empire Monday and Six Other Daily Showings

The note lists showtimes at 2 15 in the afternoon and 6 evening across multiple days with the Cherley Roche Fire Company calling a Sunday hall meeting at 8 o'clock. The message emphasizes the sensational feature and urges all members to attend the annual gathering with specifics on date and organizers.

Empire Cherley Roche Firé’ Company

Body Found in Central Park with Bullet Wound

A well dressed man about 40 years old was found dead in Central Park with a bullet wound to the forehead. A revolver lay nearby and a notebook named 813 M. Avenue, Washington, with initials D. C. was engraved on it. Police suspect Spanish or Cuban nationality.

Associated Press New York Ces Central Park M. Avenue Washington D. C

Harding Presented With Airedale Dog For White House Pet

Washington March 5 Prop an Airedale named Caswell Laddie Boy is presented to President Harding as a potential popular White House pet. The dog’s sire is Tim Tern Tiptop, a champion American breed. The event is described by Charles W. Quetschey of Toledo Ohio.

Associated Press Washington Harding Airdale Caswell Laddig iBoy Hegs White House Madeharles W. Quetschey Toledo Tim Tern Tiptop United States

Return of Unknown Hero Interment Arranges in Arlington

The Associated Press reports a joint restitution proceeding for the return and burial of an unknown serviceman at Arlington National Cemetery. The War Department today approves the measures to identify, transport, and inter the body with appropriate rites.

Associated Press Washington Ilington National Cemetery War Départment

Concert Singing and Dancing Benefit at Auditorium

A March 9 program offers singing and dancing to support a hospital ambulance fund. Admission 23 cents with pictures. proceeds help buy Fi am bu tanre. The event features the Jazz 3-3-1p-00% and a performance by Bird Horace in the city, advertised in a clothing store window.

Barnhard Fi Am Butanre Horace Byrns America J. AL Orndoir

Costa Rican Forces Overrun Panama Towns Across Frontier

Costa Rican troops crossed the Sixaola River into Bocas del Toro advancing to Alamandry and overrunning Guacizca. Panamanian forces evacuated Almira nd and retreated. The bridge owned by United Fruit was destroyed. Bocag del Toro capital later reportedly fell to Costa Rica with many Panamanian casualties and about 150 taken prisoner.

Associated Press Panama Paama Bocas del Toro Sixaola Guacizca Almrandy Almirand United Fruit Company San Juan del Sear Nicaragua

Allied demands not unexpected in London talks

A semi official statement indicates allied demands could affect Germany's economy and may force precautionary actions. The interior minister met with parliamentary representatives from occupied territories as authorities warned measures were not war but necessary.

Assoerte Vine Susme Council Fhrabint Alent London Koe Hee Loniop

Former Senator Henderson Shot by Old Client in Washington

Former Senator Henderson of Nevada was shot in the wrist at the Senate building by Charles A. Grock, a former Nevada resident. Grock, 61, from Takoma Park, Md., was taken to police custody after claiming he acted on a 26 year old legal matter.

Associated Pres Washington Marth Henderson Neada Senate Chas. A. Grock Ne Vaca Pérator Wis Koralim

Luther Tyler Identified as Escaped Prisoner on Winchester Road

An escaped life prisoner Luther Tyler, noted as serving a life sentence for rape, was identified by Captain H. Jackson of the convict road force near Winchester while on the state road. After police scrutiny and grilling, he confessed to being the fugitive and was recaptured to resume his sentence, with earlier details of his escape from Richmond and Canada noted.

State Road Winchester Luther Tyler Tentiary Richmond H. Jackson Tyler Couphys Va Cearage Encé Pentt Ja Wale Venitiacieau Jackson Cape Canada

Stills and mash seized at Bly properties near Strasburg

Federal authorities seized two stills with mash and liquor components at Marion Bly and Thomas Bly locations west and south of Strasburg. Arrests were made and hearings set at Marion Bly’s house and nearby areas. Evidence included forty gallons of mash and seventeen barrels of cider or related liquids.

Federal Walinar Atkinson Shenandoah Marion Bly Chester Palk Strasburg Thomas Bly

New York Stock Session Ends With Dull Trading

A New York stock session closes with extremely dull dealings the smallest total of the year. Traders focus on operatic shorts and popwar issues while food and low-ric motor shares show activity. Raila leads Reading and railway equipment amid general reaction, with about 150,000 shares traded.

York Raila

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