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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1921

Page

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Police Officers Deny Warrantless Search in Store Raid

In a public hearing, Armel and Clark deny accusations of entering and searching Russell Jackson's store without a warrant. Russell Jackson and his mother recount the raid late Saturday night, while Armel and Clark describe their patrol and a separate poker game claim. The panel led by Justice Worsley plans a written opinion to be issued this evening after hearing witnesses and closing remarks.

Worsley Talbot Armel C. Clark Russell Jack Rassant Union Clark Jentering Jackson Russell ‘Worsley Wa al All City E County Corporation Court Ity City Hall Justice Worsley Oscar Kremer Armel Mga Alice Jackson Oscar. Kremer Rus Midni Breae Sr Charles Ei Arme Shawner Kent Street Rhim Gouth Hotel Evans Mead Gami Russell Jackson Opeer Arael

Jackson Arrest Trial Sparks Contempt and Conflicting Warnings

Testimony portrayed a chaotic police station scene after Jackson was arrested on Sunday for disorderly conduct. Police Justice Worsley described attempts to manage the crowd while witnesses debated the time of events and whether officers acted properly. The court adjourned with evidence under advisement until morning.

Jackson Ds Ae Dovan Russell Jackson W. ¢. Hawkins Fred Wingfield Luther Gore Horace McKinster Thomas Kremer Legg Stanley Jackson Worsley Armel Orother Act &S Mormey Cather Talbot

Winchester Orchard Supply Co Advertisement

An advertisement for Winchester Orchard Supply Co promotes ajay materials claiming purity safety and effectiveness. It lists lead arsenate powder and paste dry and liquid lime sulfur sprays sprayer fittings and supplies with a call to compare prices at 301 N Market St Winchester and phone 313.

Winchester Orch. Supply CO N. Market St

Wayward Lot Resale Ad by Baker and Shryock

A classified note promotes Washington Street building lots once bought for 700 dollars now offered at 620 dollars in five years. The ad invites readers to inquire about the lots, stating the deal is available for a limited time from Baker & Shryock.

Washington St Baker & Shryock

Philip Langley farm sale near Winchester on 54 acres

The Langley farm of 54 acres four miles northeast of Winchester, watered by a reliable stream, with a comfortable residence and barn, will be sold this Saturday in front of the Court House. Sale bills available for details.

Philip Langley Winichester Court House

Barrel and basket standardization discussed at West Virginia meeting

The meeting led by Mr. Sommers of the Division of Markets, WV, heard talks on standard barrels baskets and boxes for fruit shipping. Attendees from Winchester Cumberland and Virginia urged adherence to Western box specs, with plans to publish committee reports and push improved half barrels for the market.

Atl West Vicfaryland Georgia Delaware Sommers Division of Markets West Virginia Fecte Industry Widcom William Ferris Cumberland W. 8. Campfield Winchester Campfield Peter Kraft Associated Cooperate Industry Pat Gaviold Virginia Barrel Company Messra P. Massey Virginia State Horticultural Society Paul Gaylord George Whitehead

Andrew Carnegie’s Advance Real Estate Offer in Winchester

Real estate ad encourages buyers to purchase lots on Haddox Terrace in Winchester. Promotes cheap down payments and small periodic installments with quick action urged to avoid future price increases. Describes lot sizes of 560 by 150 feet and prices from 350 to 5500 with payments of 109 down and 50 every three months.

Horace Greeley Good & CO Haddox Terrace Winchester Good & Company Rous Ave

Building sites offered by Baker and Shryock

The scarcity of well located building lots at moderate price has hampered Winchester building. Baker and Shryock now solve the problem by selling beautiful building sites.

Winchester Baker & Shryock

American Legion Show Rehearsal Notice on Scout Floor

Announced rehearsal for American Legion Players on the second floor Scout Sitting room at 1 p.m. All members are urged to be on hand. Also listing for sale two coal carts by Slonaker & Son.

Ae Slonaker & Son

Handley School Fire Cleanup Urges Citizens Help

Public notice calls on residents to volunteer for debris cleanup after the Handley School fire. It praises the school as the city's greatest asset and urges citizens to assist in rapid recovery and normal functioning, stressing civic duty and support for education.

Izent “Appett Tamer Rine Handley School

Committee to Hear Protest on Legislative Redistricting

Bath county chair John W. Sim heads the commission named by the Legislature to redraw state districts for the General Assembly. A hearing is set for March 29 for all who wish to present views on the tentative report, with Mr. Stephenson promising everyone a chance to be heard. Opponents argue the plan shifts rural members toward cities.

Richmond Eeiealies John W. Sim Bath County Legislatura General Assembly Stephenson

Scout Building Meeting Notes Near Toga

Scout meeting at 8 p m in Toga on March 25 invites all members of the American Le.

Cutter Stock Company Presents Playthings at Fire Theatre

Cutter Stock Company returns to Winchester after a week at the Academy of Music in Hagerstown to stage Playthings a romance of the city skyscrapers at the Fire Theatre tonight. The familiar cast is expected to draw a good house with special and vendrille and the Empire orchestra providing music from 8 o'clock.

Academy of Music Hagerstown Cutter Stock Company Winchester Fire Theatre Venderille Empire Orchestra

Good scoring despite rain at Winchester Gun Club shoot

In a driving rain and high wind six members of the Winchester Gun Club posted scores led by Segiget Shot At Broke W. D. Wisecarver with 100 89. CG. B. Stickley scored 100 and T. J. Buckley 100. FP. W. Pingley 50 43 J. B. Beverley Jr. 50 29 BR. B. Coleman 58 29. The next regular shoot is set for Thursday March 17 at 3 30 PM.

Winchester Gun Club Segiget W. D. Wisecarver CG. B. Stickley W. Pingley J. B. Beverley, Jr BR. B. Coleman

Fruit Growers Meeting at Handley Library

A fruit growers meeting is scheduled at Handley Library at 1 PM on Saturday March 26. A. J. Ball of Pennsylvania Railroad will speak on better methods of exporting apples followed by Dr. M. B. Waite of the U S Department of Agriculture on spraying. John C. Cather leads a practical discussion on establishing a community packing house.

Handley Library A. J. Ball Pennsylvania Railroad M. B. Waite U. S. Department of Agriculture John C. Cather

American Legion Show at Scout Building Tonight

American Legion show to be held on the second floor of the Scout Building at 8 p m with all members urged to attend. The event features the American Legion Players led by Martel and promises entertainment for attendees.

American Legion Show P. m Martel American Legion

Best in Art Displayed at the Library

Emma Howard Wight reports on the Handley Library exhibition by the Island Institute of Fine Arts. The display features textile designs, linoleum art, mosaic patterns, gown and dress designs, water color interiors, charcoal portraits, still lifes, and sculptures. It highlights mechanics art, marine drafting, architectural drawing, and a Chinese instructor from Nanjing University, with proceeds benefiting library programs.

Emma Howard Wight Island Institute of Fine Arts Handley Library Ling Ying Nanjing University Nanjing China Fine Arts Keyser Bullfinch Arta Raith Hoyt Stewart Winchester Shouk

Harrison's Case Begins Tomorrow in Town Hearing

Captain John Paul contests the congressional seat of Judge T. W. Harrison with hearings to start tomorrow in City Hall. The proceedings are expected to last two days with both sides’ counsel from prior sessions attending. Witnesses include William Meade Fletcher and local Republican leaders Jean Cooper and Alber Brown.

John Paul T. W. Harrison City Hall Cap’ Paul Jean Cooper Winchester Republican Executiv Committee Alber Brown Frederick County Republican Committee

For Sale Privatly House at South Marke Street

Good two story frame dwelling with five rooms and a large lot. Mrs Mary Grimm lists the property at 117 East Leicester Street offering a private sale. Also advertised items include a 1920 Ford Touring car with electric starter and shock absorber in good condition and a St Regis raspberry plant listing.

Sonth Marke St Mary Grimm Leicester St Braddock St. Ay

Postal Loot Recovered Across Cities In Robbery Case

Postal inspectors announced today recovered part of the loot from the February robbery. About $240,006 were found in Toledo with further sums totaling more than $1,146,000 recovered in New York Detroit and Philadelphia.

Associated Press Toledo Mareh New York Detroit Philadelphia

Laird Tyler Recaptured After Prison Escape

Captain Jackson of the State road force near town recaptured Luther Tyler, an escapee from the Richmond penitentiary. Tyler, once a condemned man under sentence of death for assault, had wandered the country before returning to Virginia and Alexandria. He faces life imprisonment and will be chained for life in the penitentiary after recapture.

Jackson State Road Town Bas Richmond Luther Tyler Tyler Cana Virginia Alexandria Seeu Cam Liteler

Confessed anarchy student claims murder link in Madrid

The 23 year old anarchist Petro confessed to the crime before a judge in Madrid March 14. He said he fired two shots from the side and named his accomplices. The Associated Press reported the admission amid investigation into the Premier murder.

Preda Madrid Petro Arts Perihat

Railroad executives hold concealed wage meeting

Confers with Warren Ke Stone head of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and others as Taylor of the Railway Executives meets. Pennsylvania Railroad officials refuse to discuss the conference amid a wage cut announced last week.

Warren KE. Stone Rhoad Carter Sheppard Here Taylor Pennsylvania Peleeay Mr. Caylér Mr. Stone Pennsylvania Railroad

Oil issues rise on steady market and covering

New York reports a firmer opening as Otis issues show gains with Atlantic Gulf and American Tobacco strong. Rails remain dull but steady amid weekend disclosures of tonnage reductions. Money market conditions unchanged with call loans at percent and London exchange firm.

Associated Press New York Otis Wsn Atlantic Gulf Eather American Tobacco Lonlou

China Famine Stamps for Sale by Boy Scouts

Fragmentary note indicates a Boy Scouts event selling famine stamps or stamps related items. The readable text mentions sale by the youth group and invites purchase, but details are unclear and no further context or names are available.

Boy Scouts bin Bos

Scout Headquarters Sells Bird Houses at Low Prices

A note invites scouts to call the scout headquarters to place orders for bird houses offered at very reasonable prices. It emphasizes facing the order promptly or guiding a scout to assist.

Quarterly Conference Set By Rev C D Lambert at Bruce

The Rev C D Lambert announces a quarterly conference at 11 oclock on Thursday morning March 17 at the church in Bruce town. All officials are requested to be present at that hour. Mr William B Cornwell left this morning on a business trip to Washington and Baltimore. Mrs Le turned today to visit relatives here. Mr W Ray Smith from Roslex Maryland spent this day.

William B. Cornwell Washington Baltimore W. Ray. Smith Roslex, Md

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