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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1921

Page

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Plebiscite results spark mixed reactions in Upper Silesia

Reports from Beuthen and Warsaw describe tumult over Sunday plebiscite results with fraud charges and quiet districts. in Warsaw cheering crowds hailed Poland gains while German sources cite a three to two German majority overall with pockets voting Poland.

Opemin Beuthen Poland Germany Polex Warsaw Upper Silesia Ayers London Upper Silesian Rosenberg Krappitz

Orchard Supply Co Power Sprayers Ad

Local ad promotes Power Sprayers by The Orchard Supply Co. highlighting bean and Hayes models. It emphasizes fast, efficient spraying with quality service and competitive prices. Contact at 801 N Market St, with phone 313 for more details.

Hayes THE Orchard Supply CO N. Market St

Trade Week Ends In Mixed City Business

The Winchester trade week tied to the automobile show opened slow with weak business but improved sharply on day two as crowds increased. Saturday brought best activity with streets crowded and stores reporting far above normal sales. Merchants thanked the Chamber of Commerce for promoting the event.

Winchester Chamber of Commerce

Chapman’s Auto Sales Advertisement at Braddock Street

Rebuilt Ford cars described as hard to distinguish from new. Located at Chapman’s Auto Sales on Braddock Street just north of the Post Office. 22-1p-4¢

Ford Chapman's Braddock St Postoffice Braddock St.Eiust North Postoffice

German reply to reparations demand to be issued soon

Berlin reports that Germany will refuse to pay one billion marks in reparations before the March 23 deadline. The German government's reply to the Allied note is being drafted and will be presented within 48 hours as the time limit nears.

Berlin Germany

Winchester Seed Co announces lawn grass garden seed

An advertisement from Winchester Seed Co Inc promotes new crop lawn and garden seed with fine qualities in all kinds.

Winchester and County Red Cross Board Reports February Work

The Winchester and county Red Cross executive board met at Handley Library. February contributions totaled about 60, and nurse Gertrude Higgins leads a free weekly home nursing class for eighteen students. County nurse Miss Strickler runs a home nursing class at Cross Junction School. Martha Stowers serves as truant officer at Handley School since February 1, aiding 41 families and helping discharged soldiers. many overseas servicemen face gas exposure. Virginia Lines donated sports equipment to several schools to aid playground programs, while King’s Daughters Camp Fire Birds and students from Handley School offered significant civic backing.

Winchester and Ek County Redi Rt Handley Library Gertrude Higgins Strickler Virginia Lines Frederick County King’s Daughters

Wise preaches on sin and gospel at Centenary Church

Mr J S Wise spoke at Centenary Reformed Church on the first weekday service of Holy Week. He argued sin origins in moral, social, and religious woes and urged the gospel of Jesus Christ as the only remedy. Evening service set for 7 45 with old hymns and an Easter preparation theme.

J. S Wise Centenary Reformed Church Judas Jesus Christ

Indian Minister to Hold Revival Services

The Rev. Dr. J. H. Lacy of the Presbyterian Church announced evangelistic services starting April 10. Rev. Frank Hall Wright, the Indian evangelist, leads with chorus by Mr. Earle Stapleton. Wright has conducted successful revivals in Charlestown Hannibal and Harrisonburg and brings a strong earnest message. The meeting opens Sunday April 10.

J. H. Lacy Presbyterian Church Frank Hall Wright Earle Stapleton Wright Charlestown Ihnnton Harrisonbures South Adewell

Easter Candies Sale at The Flower Shop

Advertising note for Easter display at The Flower Shop promoting Colonial Dame Easter Candies cut to 90 cents per pound at Apt location side page display.

Apt

Auto Dealers Honor Winchester Secretary With Gift

The Winchester auto dealers presented Secretary Burley with a solid gold pencil as a token of appreciation for his work with the local chamber. George B. Chapman stated the dealers formed the organization to foster legitimate profits and fair pricing, thanking the chamber for supporting the first annual automobile exhibit and hoping Burley stays on to assist future efforts. The secretary thanked the dealers and emphasized the chamber’s role in promoting prosperity and advertising Winchester.

Oken Autoo Winto Burley Jember of Commerce Winchester Garage George B. Chapman Pman Chapman Chamber of Erce Chamber of Commerce Wessel Chamber of Commerce of Winchester

Auto Owners Notice

An insurance advert urges readers to consider automobile policies to avoid lawsuits after accidents. It promotes H. R. Bryarly & Bro as general insurers offering free consultations and stressing the value of having proper auto coverage.

Three Guilty In Building Cases

After 17 hours the jury found two master plumbers and the Wells and Newton Company guilty of violating the state anti trust law in the building trust investigation. Frank J. Fee was cleared. Clemency was recommended in Knight's case.

Associated Press New York Building Trust Charles. A. Murphy John L. Knight Wells and Newton Company Frank J. Fee Knight

Passion at Empire Theater This Week

A European film Passion starring Pola Negri screens at the Empire Theater in Winchester with a complete orchestra and a Broadway play by Pickett Stock Company following the film. Shows on Thursday and Saturday evenings at seven with affordable admission prices and a guarantee of satisfaction.

Newpitol Ynes Babar Ientaeresoes Aca First National Picture Corporation Countess du Barry Louis XV France Pola Negr Poland Fae Attra New York Winchester Empire Theater Pickett Stock Company Madam Wanda Jack Raymond

Awnings Order Now From Miller and Bro

Hardware firm Miller and Bro invites customers to submit samples and prices for awnings. John 8 appears in the notice date 3 19 31 and requests orders or inquiries.

John Miller & Bro Little Joe's

Attractive Country House at Private Sale Near Opequon

The home of the late Mrs. Gertrude Peery offers eight rooms on ten and three fourth acres of lime stone land with about one third in orchard. Located three miles southwest of Opequon. Immediate possession. For terms, contact M. M. Lynch, Attorney.

Gertrude Peery Opequon M. M. Lynch Atty

Colonial Dame Candles for Easter

Easter season display features Colonial Dame candles from the iptf Tue Flower Shop with arrangements and decorative scents for spring celebrations.

Iptf

Foreign relations dominates Harding cabinet session

President Harding and his cabinet spent most of a two hour session reviewing foreign relations with Secretary Hughes detailing the general situation. The discussion avoided specific questions on the league of nations and focused on restoring relations after the war, expanding American trade, and pan American ties. In Washington observers noted possible agreement on wage relief and arbitration plans within the meat packing dispute.

Associated Press Washington Harding Hughes League of Nations

Fruit Growers Meet Saturday in Winchester

Frederick County Fruit Growers Association invites all orchardists to a meeting this Saturday in the Handley Library Auditorium. Nationally respected speakers will attend to share ideas on improving fruit business. Membership costs ten dollars and runs to January 1, 1922.

Ders’ Asac Wil Ce Handley, Library Frederick County Winchester Frederick County Fruit Growers’ Association

Personal Property Sale and Local Notices

Classified items announce multiple notices including an estate sale for Tevi Miller west of Stephens City at 10 o clock Wednesday this week, a March 25 sale at Duran Furniture with gas coal wood stove and more, and local business ads urging tire changes and battery care with specials.

DURAN Tevi Miller Stephens City

Vaccination Urged by Winchester Health Board

The Winchester Board of Health urges vaccination after three mild smallpox cases, with two nearly recovered and no new cases in a week. It warns against unauthorized reports and asks the public for confidence and patience while authorities manage the contagion.

Winchester Board of Health Ardiil Alter Cox, M. D

Holiday declared for over 6000 Angud shop employees

The Associated Press reports in Canada that more than 6,000 Angud shop employees of the Canadis Railroad were notified of a holiday measure. Officials declared the break necessary to expose and resume work, with the holiday deemed essential.

Presa Can Canadis

Lupton Farm Sale Planned for March 24

Community sale lists 16 head of pure-bred and grade Percheron horses, 15 to 20 milch cows, 20 to 26 hogs, farm machinery harness and furniture. Twenty contributors support the sale, proceeds benefit Winchester Hospital. James R. Lupton is manager.

Hugh Lupton Thurs Mar Winchester Hospital James R. Lupton

Reds Occupy City of Batum in Turkish Front Line

Russian Bolshevik forces have occupied Batum after entering the city. Dispatches say the troops pillaged for hours before order was reestablished and Bolsheviks were greeted enthusiastically by residents. Evacuation by the Turks followed.

Associated Press Constantinople Batum

Fruit Growers Meeting at Handley Library March 26

A community event listing for Saturday March 26 features a Fruit Growers Meeting at Handley Library with 1 PM start. Topics include Better Methods of Exporting Apples by J Ball of Pennsylvania Railroad and Spraying by M B Waite of the U S Department of Agriculture, plus a packing house discussion led by John C Cather.

Fruit Growers Meeting Handley Library

Doctors Find More Shalom in Frederick County

Dozens of new smallpox cases are reported in the northwestern sections of Frederick County, with officials citing ongoing physician reports from affected districts. Vaccination efforts extend to schoolchildren in affected areas as teachers distribute a state health vaccine, while doctors vaccinate students and others in the county.

Frederick Re Health C. R. Anderson Chdren Winchester

A Good Investment To Worth A Tot Of Labor

Fragmentary notice discusses building costs and prices with a note on work value and labor. Mention of BAKER & and unclear lot details appears, suggesting a real estate or construction context from a historical page.

Suanabe Baker

Revenue Commissioner Seeks Replies on Personal Property and Income

A terse notice from L. L. Maphis, Commissioner of the Revenue, asks recipients to return rapid responses to personal property and income interrogatories or face assessment delays. The plea stresses timely cooperation to avoid hindrance to his work.

L. Maphis

Orchard Supply Ad Offers Sprayers and Accessories

Local ad lists high test lime sulfur Sherman Williams products and spray supplies including sprays, strainers, fillers, fittings, spray guns and rods. Mentions spray time use, sprayer repairs, gasoline and kerosene hand and power tools. Phone contact 313 301 N. Iptt ye.

Sherwin-Williams

Investors buy up wide city streets in full section

Investors and home builders are purchasing the area described as a full section of the city. The message indicates buy activity across a broad street footprint with potential for development.

Winchester Seed Co Offers Sapling Clover for Sale

Clover seed just received two cars of sapling clover. Phone for prices. Winchester Seed Co, ing 22 1p 61 Po.

Miss Holladay the People'’s Drug Co Winchester Seed CO ING

Hudson Speedster runs one season with cash-ready price

Mechanically perfect Hudson Speedster for sale. One season run, excellent tires, price for cash buyer. Contact Hicks Motor Co for details.

Hicks’ Motor Co Hicks Motor Co Hicks Motor GB

Kansas Coal Strike Sparks Court Battles In Pittsburg

A coal miners strike in Pittsburg Kansas grows heated as 160 workers walk out. Legal actions loom with mentions of Vander Howat three industrial court figures and an injunction tied to Curran.

Pittsburg Kan Vander Howat Court of Thdustrions Ja _ Curran

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Winchester Seed Co., Inc Nursta MR. Wise Empire Pola Nogrk Hale Urvey J. R. Dushane Sec’y R. M. Swimley Spett Health Board Sale REDS C. Cather Hick Motor Co, Inc Marion Court House Hudson Kansas
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