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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1921

Page

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Byrd Elected Trustee After Ballot Several Rounds

The Handley board elected Mr. Hi F Byrd as trustee after a multi ballot process where Byrd, McCormac and Ironacre vied in successive rounds. Final vote swung 8 to 4 with Byrd declared winner and later bid to make the result unanimous.

Hi. F. Byrd Harry FL Handley Om Senate W. Nelson Page Mr. Gar C. Harry Ray Monacres Dr. Ander W.A. Baker Inrtias W. A. Sale Charles P. McVicar Nomi Cooper Seeck Byrd Ironacre Bone Cooper Tea Mr. Byrd Mr. McCor Mr. McCormac Glaize Y Henry Handley Board

Central heating plant eyed for county courthouse area

The county contemplates a central heating plant to serve all county buildings, locating it in the courthouse basement with pipes to offices, public rooms, and vaults. The plan aims to reduce janitor workload and heating costs, in contrast to the current stove system. A contractor was appointed to obtain army trucks from Richmond for road use. A petition to confine self hunting dogs during breeding season was tabled.

Fmtaing Es Sipersndea Hu Tr Ite In Ling Wae Lie Aan Eoperes Mear Court House Scott Grant Richmond Frederick County

Firtz Lieber to Star Hamlet in Winchester Stop

Shakespearean star Fritz Lieber begins his first trans continental tour with a one night engagement in Winchester on Wednesday March 16. He recently drew crowds of over 40 000 in Lexington Theater New York City and has just completed a feature film version of the Queen of Sheba portraying King Solomon with Fox Films. He will be supported by a renowned Shakespearean company in this engagement.

Winchester Lexington Theater New York City

Winchester Orgh Supply Co Ad Unclear Text

Spray materials guaranteed pure safe and effective. Lead Argentate Powder and Paste Dry and Liquid Limp Sulphur Sprayer fittings and supplies. Get our prices you will save money. Winchester Orchard Supply Co Phone 313 301 N Market St.

Winchester Orch Supply CO

Optometrist Will Visit Winchester March 11 12

Notice of eye exams by WM Kline registered optometrist from Waynesboro Virginia. He will be in Winchester at Hotel Evans Parlor on Friday and Saturday March 11 and 12. Exams cover all eye issues including nerve strain with no drugs used. Lenses will be prescribed grounded and mounted to order.

Winchester Hotel Evans

Election advocacy favors candidates in north town

A prepared article urges support for Someone living in the north town area and endorses Mr. Lewis F. Cooper. Mr. L. C. Janney argues for Mr. H. F. Byrd. All council members were present when the rail issue was raised, with President Glaize presiding.

Lewis F. Cooper L. C. Janney H.F. Byrd Council of Secret Glaize

Centennial Endowment Drive Endorsed by Presidents

The centennial endowment campaign for the University of Virginia seeks 3 million dollars to strengthen finances, support development, and fund building. Letters from President Harding and Woodrow Wilson urge backing, with regional chairmen named for Winchester, Clarke, Warren, Shenandoah, and Page counties.

Harding Wilson University of Virginia United States Winchester Rst Byrd Derick Victor Arthur Clarke Joe Moore Warren Aubrey Weaver Shénandoah M. L. Walton, Jr Page R. Lauck Benson Friends of Education Ecrane Jefferson Madison Monroe White House Dobie Cole Picea Furid Uiversity Virginia

Lumber for construction sale by Winchester Cold Stor Corp

We offer a quantity of lumber for building our new structure including tongue and groove forms 6 8 ft 10 ft 2x4s in oak pine and chestnut. See the undersigned at once Winchester Cold Stor Corp 4 1p 61 Wm Beverley Mer.

Winchester Cold Stor. Corp Beverley Mer

China famine stamps offer life saving aid

Boy Scouts of America sell three cent stamps to aid famine relief in China. Each stamp purchases a day of life saving assistance as China faces widespread hunger.

China Boy Scouts of America

Rare Opportunity To Buy An Up-To-Date Home

Rare opportunity to buy an up to date home on a 53 acre Limestone Farm with eight room dwelling bank barn silo and other outbuildings small commercial orchard spring possession arranged Goop & Company 18 Rouss Ave. WANTED Young lady to work in cleaning plant apply between 6 and 8 p m Jones 14 Water St

Goop & Company Rouss Ave Jones Water &T. Ip

Government says physicians control liquor for medicine

The attorney general's opinion released by the Internal Revenue Bureau holds the government has no authority to limit or prohibit the manufacture or sale of liquor for non beverage purposes. It states that prescribing limits are to be set by Congress for spirituous liquor sales to one pint in ten days and leaves quantity decisions to physicians professional judgment. The opinion dates March 3 and argues permits should not be strictly limited by officials.

Associated Press Washington Internal Revenue Bureau Congress Commissioner of Internal Revenue Secretary of the Treasury A. Mitchell Palmer

Kindling Wood For Sale By Winchester Storage Co

Truck load good kindling wood delivered for three dollars. Winchester Cold Storage Co announces sales with Wm Beverley as superintendent.

Winchester Cold Storage CO Beverley

Lady Roomers Wanted by an Attractive Bachelor

Classified notice seeks female roommates for an appealing bachelor described as a gentleman of good character. Include response via Box 218 with reference to Ford Touring body advertisement from J. 8. Grant on Market Street. Dated 9-1p-2t.

Ford Grant N. Market St

Notorious Miss Lisle at Empire Tonight

The Empire presents Kathiérine MadDonald in The Notorious Miss Lisle at a showing tonight with an additional Toonerville First National Comedy and Pathe News. A second show follows the prayer meeting at 8 45 p m.

Kathiérine’ MadDonald America the Empire Miss Lisle Toonerville Pathe

Rebuilt Ford Cars For Sale At Chapman's Auto Sales

Large collection of rebuilt Ford tourings coupes sedans all mechanically good and repainted. Prices range from 200 to 650 dollars. Terms available. View and choose now at Chapman’s Auto Sales Braddock Street north of the Post Office.

Chapman's Auto Braddock Postoffice Chapman's

Wanted Work Teams for Hire at Equity Grounds

Advertises for sale of work teams and invites inquiries at Equity Grounds, Betts and Boice ING company listed as contact. Limited readable details mention buying teams and a contact point.

Equity

Drift drill call for March 11 1921 at Barrtckg

All meters are directed to report for drift Friday night March 11 1921 at the Company's Barrtckg at 7 30 p m By order of G H Grimm Capt Com R W Smith First Seret For sale Car fertilizer to day Mrs A C Moore Gainesboro Va

G. H. Grimm Com A. C. Moore Gainesboro

Motor passenger car equips Chesapeake Western line

The Chesapeake Western Railway in Harrisonburg Va adds a motor passenger car on its Elkton to Stokesville Va run replacing an expensive schedule. The move is temporary with potential for permanence if justified by travel. The Winchester and Western Railroad previously tested similar cars.

Chesapeake-Western Railway Harrisonburg Elkton Stokesville Winchester and Western Railroad Wardensville W. Va D. H. Bencadiver Winchester and Western Chesapeake- Western Sencindiver The Star Cornwell

Farm Sale Ann Nolen’s Winchester area acreage

Announcement advertises the sale of Ann Nolen’s 171 acre farm located four miles east from Winchester near Millwood Turnpike. The property includes about 70 acres timber two springs and is set for noon on Saturday in front of the Spur House. Also listed are a rental double office at 16 Rouss Ave with modern utilities from Jas B Russell & Son.

Integra Ann Nolen Winchester Millwood Turnpike Yale Rouss Ave Jas, B. Russell & Son

Spalding sporting goods and Boy Scouts ads

Local representatives for Spalding Bros. advertise baseball uniforms caps gloves and equipment plus swim trunks and bathing suits and Scout gear in stock. Call at the building to place orders. Paul Anderson Q M offices listed for Boy Scouts of America.

Spalding Bros BOY Scouts OF America Paul Anderson Q. M

Teachers Meeting in Winchester Thursday Afternoon

Frederick county teachers will meet at the Court House in Winchester on Thursday at 1 30 o'clock. Dr J L Manahan of the University of Virginia and Miss Rachel Gray of the Department of Public Instruction will discuss important educational questions.

Frederick County Court House Winchester J. L. Manahan University of Virginia Misa Rachel Gray Department of Public Instruction

Printers Demand 44 Hour Week in Binghamton Strike

In Binghamton New York today the city lacks local newspapers for the first time as printers strike to push wage schedule increases and a seven hour day. The action halts presses and leaves residents without editions across the area.

Associated Press Binghamton N. Y

Roosevelt Confirmed as Assistant Secretary of the Navy

The Senate confirmed Col. Theodore Roosevelt today for the role of assistant secretary of the navy. The action was reported by the Associated Press from Washington.

Roosevelt Associated Press Washington Col Theodore Roosevelt Navy Senate

Assault on Kronstadt Repulsed Amid Conflicting Reports

A Kremlin forces assault on Kronstadt was reportedly repulsed with heavy losses. Conflicting Helsingfors dispatches said fortresses were captured or attacked while Petrograd saw revolutionary action and mutinous friction. Finnish and Moscow sources note widespread unrest and refugees seeking entry to Vinland.

Associated Press Copenhagen Helsingfors Petrograd Vinland London Soviet Russia Kronstadt Moscow

Bowles Funeral Held In Hebron Cemetery

The funeral of Joseph W. Bowles who died after injuries near Frederick was held at 3 PM at a church in Frederick. Rev Dr J H B Lacy officiated and pallbearers from Elka Lodge served at the church and graveside.

Joseph

Man Dies in Baltimore Accident. Winchester Native McCarty

William Norvale McCarty, a Winchester native, died in Baltimore on Sunday from a broken neck in a fall during an accident. He was the son of the late Charles A. and Mrs. McCarty and lived in Baltimore for years. Survived by his widow Mary Belle McCarty and two brothers Charles and Stewart, with cousin Howard McCarty traveling from here for the funeral. The service was held at 2 pm today from the residence at 117 West McComas Street, Cedar Hill Cemetery, Baltimore.

Bal William NorvaleCarty Winchester Baltimore McCartney Charles A. McCarty Mary Belle McCarty Miss Brooks Messrs Charles McCarty Stewart McCarty Howard McCarty West McComas’ Street Cedar Hill Cemetery

Harding's Doctor to Lead Public Health Coordination

Dr C E Sawyer named by President Harding as White House physician with brigadier general rank to also investigate public health matters. He will be authorized to propose a concrete plan to coordinate government agencies for safeguarding the public welfare.

Associated Washington C. EK. Sawyer Harding White House Army Medical Reserve Corps

Worst is over says Uncle Henry

Henry Ford told reporters in Detroit that the worst of the business low mood is over and business is improving. He predicted gains would spread nationwide after the readjustment with more economy and a continuing increase in business activity.

UNC Associated Press Detroit Mich Henry Ford

Premier Eduardo Dato of Spain Shot in Madrid Ambush

Madrid awoke to shock as Premier Eduardo Dato, minister of marine, was assassinated while returning home from the Senate. A motorcade ambush involved two gunmen who fired on his car, sending the premier's party fleeing and leaving the government in a crisis minutes after the crime. The attackers were said to have fled, leaving police to search for leads as the city mourned.

Associated Presa Madrid Eduardo Dato Dato Cm Conqu

P R R Plans General Wage Cut Across Road Company

March directors of the road company adopted a resolution directing officers to give prompt notice that the company will reduce salaries and wages to meet financial conditions. The measure would affect all levels of staff including executives and clerical workers, though no specific amounts were named.

Associated Press Philadelpata Presid

Ruthenians Declare Independence in Minsk Report

A Minsk dispatch reports Ruthenians in southwestern Rus province declaring independence from Russia. The Ruthenians, described as inhabitants of what is called white Russia, seek self rule amid regional tensions and shifting ties.

Warsaw Russia Minsk

County Road Fund Reported by Treasurer to Board

County Treasurer presents road fund record to the board of supervisors. The report lists entries credited to the Pmn road fund covering Stonewall Gainesboro Opequon Shawnee Back Creek and North Frederick districts.

Board of Supervisors Pmn Funda Stonewall Gainesboro Opequon Shawnee Back Creek North Frederick

Marion Man May Be Comptroller of Currency

Reports from Washington indicate Crissinger of Marion may be considered for appointment as comptroller of currency or as a member of the Federal Reserve Board. No definite selection has been made though Mrs. Crissinger’s name is listed among candidates for some high government post.

Crissinger Marion Eral Reserve Board

Funeral of William at Grace Church Fort McHenry

The funeral for William, who died at the base near Fort McHenry, will be held at Grace Church. The Rev. officiant will lead the service, with members of the old Codens and Virginia Regiment in attendance. The body arrived from Fort McHenry and will be laid to rest at the home of his father-in-law on West Cork Street.

William Fort McHenry Tubere Grace USA Mount Old Codens Virginia Regiment Locke D. Grim Cork Street

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Council On Handley Ee Apeneiem Emmett L. Henry Hardy City Hall Committee Ity Valpike Sale Committee On City Plan- LS Baetjer Variou Rosenberger Iaratey William M. Lupton Piast Care Star Fritz Lieber WM. Kline Waynesboro, Va Wison Appeal of Woodrow Wilson Fritz Leiber Federal Attorney-General Bob Chesapeake and West Tn Line Doran MR. Bowles Spain Marion Man Comptr Charles Murphy Wad Washi Ins
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