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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1921

Page

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Sir Paul Dukes to Speak on Secret Service in Red Russia

The article previews a Winchester lecture by Sir Paul Dukes, a British agent who operated undercover in Petrograd and Moscow during the Bolshevik era. It highlights his covert work, escape from Russia, knighthood, and support from McClure's founder S. S. McClure, noting Duke’s assessment of Bolshevism and his eye witness account of czarist and revolutionary Russia.

Ian Sassage Paul A Secret Service Hea Russia Em- Tutaire Handley_ public Ures R. Gray ‘Williams Handley Board Handley Sec Red Russia Imperial Marinsky Opera Sir Paukés London de Kerensky Negrice Inecvics Petrograd Paul Zennths Sirul Moscow Red” Army Sir Paul Lettish Paul Dukes Lee Keedick Gilbert Chesterton New York Keedick McClure Winchester

Plan to create national railway service agency urged by owners group

The National Association of Owners of Railway Securities presented a plan to Sen. Cummins to form a national railway service via a congress created agency. The plan aims to lease equipment to railroads, lower fares, and improve efficiency, arguing federal operation could be avoided through intensive economic management.

Associated Press W. N Warfield pPlan

Power Sprayers Ad From Orchard Supply

An Old ad promotes power sprayers for efficient spraying with quick coverage and low cost. It mentions Orchard Supply Co at 301 Market Street and a contact phone number 313 for service and pricing.

Hayes Ad Orchard Supply Co Market St Iptf

Organ Recital at White Post by Edgar Priest

Edgar Priest, renowned organist at Washington Episcopal Cathedral and associate of the Royal Manchester College of Music, will perform at Meade Memorial Church White Post on March 29 at 8 p m The program includes Suite Gothique Choral Minuet Gothique and other selections.

White, Post Edgar Priest Notre Dame Shubert Lemare Will O Nevin Scherzo Alex. Guilmant Alec. Moncrief Caprice Esceseees E. J. Sturgis E. Bairstow

Madam Wanda at The Empire This Week

A local entertainment note invites patrons to ask Madam Wanda what they want to know and assures she will answer at The Empire each night this week beginning at 1 p.m.

Wanda the Empire

Lost travel bag in Gainesboro area prompts reward

Between Gainesboro and Albin on March 18 a tan traveling bag with clothing and a mall inside went missing. Reward offered by W. H. Emmart, Gainesboro, Va. And an investment ad touts buying lots in a good location with right prices and terms to avoid future hunting.

Baker & Shayock Gainesboro Albin W. H. Emmart

Awnings Order Now from Miller and Bro Hardware

John 8 submits sample and price inquiry for awnings to Miller and Bro Hardware dated 8 19 31. The note requests samples and price quotations for the product line.

John Miller & Bro

Wise of Philadelphia Speaks at Five Reformed Meetings

Mr. J. Wise, general treasurer of the Board of Home Missions, addressed five audiences at the Reformed Church. Though not a minister, he spoke on the triumphal entry in the morning and the Saviour’s sacrifice in the evening, presenting the gospel plainly with old hymns featured. He offers further services nightly at 7 45, urging attendance.

Wise Philadelphia Board of Home Missions Re Church Reformed Church Duie Perempsion

Pickert Stock Co at Empire presents Dora Dean and The Wolf

The Blanche Pickert Stock Co. returns to The Empire for a week of vaudeville. Madam Wanda the mentalist appears nightly and answers questions. Jack Raymond performs piano and xylophone between acts while Dora Dean and The Wolf are featured on different evenings.

Pickert Stock CO Empire Madam Wanda Blanche Pickert Stock Co the Empire Dora Dean Wanda Jack Raymond

Silesia Prefers German Rule in Plebiscite Outcome

The report notes that final plebiscite returns show 876100 votes for Germany and 389000 for Poland as two districts were still missing. Entente forces in Opplen vow to suppress Polish advance and await Paris ambassador council actions. General Lerond dismissed rumors of Polish troop concentration on the Silesian frontier.

Germany Poland Entente Oppeln Upper Silesia Council of Ambassadors Paris Lerond Inter-Dlliedt Associated Press Silesian

Attractive country house at private sale near Opequon

The estate of the late Mrs. Gertrude Peery offers an eight room residence on about ten and three fourth acres of excellent lime stone land, with about one third in orchard. Three miles southwest from Opequon. Immediate possession. For terms, contact M. M. Lynch, Attorney.

Gertrude Peery Opequon M. M. Lynch Atty

Death summons former resident Mrs Yingling in Baltimore

Mrs Afinie Bele Yingling wife of Jerome A Yinglitz of Baltimore and daughter of the late Jacob and Bobersole died suddenly at her home. Funeral services are held at the Baltimore residence and will be held in Winchester at 3 PM Wednesday with Rev. A A Kelly. Interment Mount Hebron Cemetery. Survived by husband two sons Roy and Clifton two daughters Emma and Annie two brothers A L Eber sole and two sisters Mrs Emma Goshert and Mrs Charles Latham.

Afinie Bele Yingling Jerome A. Yinglitz Baltimore Jacob—Bobersole Wailbrook Avenue Winchester A. L. Ebersole South Market Street A. A Kelly Grace Lutheran Church Mount Hebron Cemetery A.L. Ebersole Emma Goshert Charles Latham This City

Tailor Made Suits Offered At Spring Sale

Special notice announces two full lines of spring suit samples at reasonable prices available to all men. Little Joe's at 19-19-31 invites customers to order a tailor made outfit with affordable options.

Little Joe's

Not Guilty Verdicts In Matewan Felts Death Case

In Mingd County Circuit Court the 16 defendants charged in connection with the death of Albert Felts during the Matewan gun fight last May were found not guilty by the jury. They were discharged but remanded to jail for bond arrangements on six indictments linking them to six other private detectives killed with Felts. Trial lasted 46 days.

Associated Press Whaiamson W. van Mekin Albert €. Felts Duritge Matewan Mingd County Bailey Felts

Verdig Verdic Acquittal Cheers Roar From Miners

News of the acquittal drew loud cheers from miners outside the court as families and residents reacted with relief and celebration. Wives and relatives gathered near the county jail while Williamson residents kept a quiet, orderly response amid the vigil.

Williamson

Man Held for Stealing: Uncle Kidnaps Niece

Athens Ohio March 21 Frank Reeves 40 pleaded guilty to kidnapping his 12 year old niece Mary Llewellyn last year held on 65000 bond. They were arrested by local officers and brought back from Suffolk Virginia. The girl said he repeatedly attacked her and tied a rope around her waist to prevent escape. The Suffolk sheriff said he suppressed the story fearing lynching.

Associated Press Athens Frank Reeves Mary Llewellyn Suffolk Virginia Ohioiver Reeves

Attacks on Police Reported in Various Irish Areas

Official reports from Dublin on March 21 describe multiple attacks on police across Ireland. In Faltarrah Donegal one policeman was shot dead, in Greenore Lough one policeman and a civilian were wounded, in Rochester Cork two policemen were wounded, and in Mullinahone Tipperary one policeman was shot dead.

Associated Press Dublin Ireland Faltarrah County Donegal Greenore County Lough Rochester County Cork Mullinahone Tipperary

Revival Services Continue at Market Street Church

The Rev. W. M. Depp will preach nightly at 7.45 o clock this week at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church. Tonight’s theme is Im possible Neutrality as attendance remains record breaking and the spirit is strong.

W. M. Depp Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church

Chamberlain Succeeds Law as Unionist Leader

London March 21 Austin Chamberlain chancellor of the exchequer was elected leader of the Unionist party in the House of Commons He succeeds Andrew Bonar Law whose retirement due to ill health was announced last week

London Austin Chamerlain House of Commons Andréw Bonar Faw

Display Ads Resumed After Two Week Printer Strike

Binghamton newspapers publish display advertisements again after nearly two weeks of suspension caused by a strike of union printers seeking to enforce demands. The stoppage affected the onen shop policy and display ads in the Binghamton area.

Associated Press Binghamton Binchantton Newspapers Onen Today Atvertisine Nniom

Large Chorus to Render Cantata at Christ Church

Maunter's cantata Olivet to Calvary will be performed Thursday evening at 8 o'clock at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church. The event features about 30 voices conducted by Mrs. Frank Reynolds with organist Mrs. H. D. Fuller. Soloists include Mrs. Reynolds and others from Berryville. The program benefits the country and will be repeated at Grace Church Berryville on Good Friday.

Maunter Olivet Calvary Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Sviriet Church Frank Reynolds H. D. Fuller Reynolds R. B. Griffith W. Neilson Page J. R. DuShane Susan Reid Williams Archibald P. Osborne Berryville Alfred Kerfoot Grace Church

Sale of Doran Furniture Items March 25

Auction notice lists coal and wood stove range refrigerator and large urn among items to be sold Friday March 25 at 1 p.m. Includes sale of furniture and related goods from Doran.

Cooler Weather Expected Over East After Warm Spring Start

The Weather Bureau forecast a rapid cool down east of the Mississippi within six hours from an unusually warm start. Cold wave warnings were issued for Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, western Pennsylvania, western New York, and northern eastern New York. Rain was expected late today in the middle Atlantic and New England regions. Nursing class postponed due to illness of the District Nurse with no class Tuesday evening.

Associated Press

Lower rate on call loans in early stock market activity

New York shares in automobiles and rubber rose while rails and steel faded with New York Central and Reading lagging. Call money opened at 6 percent, the lowest in weeks, with private loans negotiated at 6 and 5 percent.

Associated Press New York New York Central Reading

Sale of Personal Property of Levi Miller

Personal property of Levi Miller deceased to be sold for cash at his late residence west of Stephens City at 10 o clock Wednesday of this week. See sale bills for details.

Levi Miller Stephens City

National rail labor agreement seen as top issue

W. W. Atterbury vice president of the Pennsylvania lines told the Railroad Labor Board that national agreements are the era’s most serious problem. He accused labor leaders of blocking talks and said the agreements were folded on the roads without conference during cross examination by Frank Walsh.

Chicago W. W. Atterbury Pennsylvania Lines Railroad Labor Board Frank Walsh Atterbury Tabor

Mrs. Edward C. Oldham Visits Winchester After Mother's Death

Mrs. Edward C. Oldham of Worcester Massachusetts arrived in Winchester to visit her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs H Clay DeGrange after traveling from Washington where she had gone for her mother's illness Mrs Oldham formerly Miss Heloise DeGrange and recently married Mr Oldham son of Mrs E C Lee of this city The marriage occurred in New several months ago.

Edward C. Oldham Worchester Mass Washington DeGrange Winchester H. Clay DeGrange Odham Heloise DeGrange Oldham E. C. Lee New

Supreme Court Hears Seven Year Limit On Prohibition Amendment

The Supreme Court heard a fresh challenge to the prohibition amendment’s validity arguing the seven year ratification deadline violates article six. The brief for J. J. Dillon of San Francisco contends Congress cannot set a ratification limit or control state legislatures. It cites quotes from Harding and Borah on the constitutional issue.

Associated Press Washington Supreme Court J. J. Dillon San Francisco Dillon Harding Borah Senate Congress Senator Harding Senator Borah

Orchard Supply Ad for Sprayers and Spraying Gear

High Test Lime Sulphur solution Sherwin Williams products and a full range of sprayer parts and repairs. The Orchard Supply at 301 N Market St offers Pyrex Bordeaux Bluestone Black Leaf 40 for aphids and tools from rods to nozzles with telephone orders via 660 313.

Sherwin-Williams Bordeaux Iptf

Special Holy Week Services at Christ Church Winchester

The Rev Dr Papa Kentedy of the Virginia Theological Seminary will lead special services at Christ Church on Thursday Friday and Sunday of Holy Week. Holy communion will be at 7:16 pm Thursday with the Olivet to Calvary cantata by J H Maunter at 8:30 pm. Easter services at 9 am with holy communion revival and Sunday school Easter celebration at 4 pm. Choirs from Winchester and Berryville assist.

Papa Kentedy Virginia” Theological Seminary Christ Protestant Episcopal Choirs of Christ, Church of Winchester Grace Church of Berryville Olivet Calvary J. H. Maunter

Community Sale At Lupton Farm In March

Lupton farm holds a community sale on March 24 offering 16 head Percheron draft stock 15 or 20 milch cows 20 to 25 hogs and assorted farm machinery harness and furniture. Lunch by ladies for Winchester Hospital benefit. James R Lupton manager. Price listed 21 dollars in plan.

Lupton Farm Thurs Mar Gale Ladies For Benefit Winchester Hospital James R. Lupton

Fresh shipment of Dame Candies for Easter at THE FLOWER Shop

Fresh shipment of Dame Candies for Easter available at THE FLOWER Shop. Also featuring Read Moling and Seal's advertisement and a portion of ready-to-wear garments.

Just Miss Holladay Morris The People’s Drug Co Moling & Seal’s

Fruit Growers Meeting at Handley Library

A fruit growers meeting is set at Handley Library at 1 PM on Saturday March 26. Pi M A J Ball of Pennsylvania Railroad speaks on Better Methods of Exporting Apples at 1 PM, with Dr M B Waite of the U S Department of Agriculture presenting on Spraying at 2 PM and a 4 PM session on practical discussion of Community Packing House led by John Cather.

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

Furnished rooms for rent in best city area

Public notice notes furnished rooms for rent in the city’s Quist district. Contact Bell phone 42003 for details and availability.

Quist Bell Phone

Winchester Auto Show Drives Strong Sales in Three Day Event

Winchester Automobile Dealers staged the first annual auto show held in the Garage showroom over Thursday to Saturday. The event drew praise for Butler Gray and featured Buick Cadillac Chevrolet Studebaker and Handley models with significant sales across booths. The Cumberland and Frederick shows were cited as benchmarks, and organizers expect next year to surpass this debut in display and attendance.

Winchester Leebl Butler Gray Acrogs Rolds Reynol Can Humber Hudson Hicks Shade Motor Company Chalmers Maxwell Cumberland Frederick Washington Richmond Carson

Wanted Private Garage Space Advertised

A classified item seeks a private garage space or storage area. Contact via Box 149 in SPE WAP TEN with details and terms.

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W. D. Myers White Post L. Boelmann Chamberlain Law Christ Church Lanew Considera Larew Bbert Chevrolet and Studebaker Biles Dell
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