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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1920
Page
1
Rear Admiral Bradley A. Fiske testifies before the Senate on naval failures in 1917 blaming the head of the service and his policy for unpreparedness. He urges the public demand a navy chief who embodies naval spirit, education, and open mindedness to ensure preparedness.
Admiral Fiske testified that the Navy was unprepared for war from 1915 to 1917 in material, personnel, and war plans. He noted differences with Secretary Daniels over aerial force expansion and staffing, and said a war planning office was only created on August 1, 1919.
Help wanted laborers apply to the foreman on site at Winchester Cold Storage Co. Immediate ground-floor recruitment note.
A carnival report claiming a traveling exhibitor had smallpox proved false after investigation. The man, not near the carnival grounds, was examined by Dr. B. B. Dutton who said he had an eruptive disease likely not smallpox. The man his wife and child were sent to the detention house for observation.
A large crowd attended the Eclipse carnival nightly this week on the Equity lot to benefit the Friendship Fire Company. New attractions offer chances to spend pleasant evenings on the grounds as the event runs.
Washington census figures released show Harrisburg Pennsylvania posting a population of 75 917. an increase of 11 731 or 18.3 percent since 1910.
Captain George W. Kurtz, recently seriously ill at home, was reported much improved today after a hemorrhage Sunday night and a second hemorrhage yesterday. His physician said he is hopeful to be out soon.
A sub-committee of bituminous coal operators and workers approved a tentative wage agreement on March 31. John L. Lewis said the general scale committee may alter provisions before signing for two years. The proposal follows President Wilson's coal commission award.
Chicago March 31 Districts in the middle west and south struck by Sunday tornadoes report 164 lives lost and rapid recovery. Committees organize to aid homeless and injured while relief funds are raised. Property loss across eight states is estimated at ten to fifteen million dollars as communications improve.
The Winchester and Frederick County Medical Society met in the city and adopted a revised fee schedule to take effect April 1. City visits cost 1 dollar at the office, 2 dollars for day calls, and 4 dollars for night calls, with obstetrical fees at a minimum of 25 dollars. Country visits are 2 dollars for the first mile and 1 dollar for each additional mile, with 50 percent more for night country calls. Consultation fees remain 5 dollars in city and county, plus mileage.
See our line of wall papers with latest designs in all grades Painting and paper hanging and floor finishing Work done promptly N D WYVIL 35 W Water St Phone 135 W
An 8 30 morning fire alarm reported an incipient blaze in the yard of Moling and Seal's dry goods store on North Main street. Hot ashes ignited paper and a nearby fence. firefighters and bystanders quickly helped extinguish the fire with water from a basin and pitcher.
The Cumberland Valley Rail Road offices in Winchester reopen Sunday morning after the war era consolidation with the Baltimore and Ohio ends. The Cumberland Valley becomes the Cumberland Valley Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad with M B Snoke named agent at Winchester. Freight hours will be 8 am to 4 pm with no outgoing freight after noon on Saturdays until 7 am Monday.
Mack Sennett's bathing girls headline at The Empire Theatre tonight with a short skit during the intermission and the feature film Yankle Doodle In Berlin. Known as the Seam botties they draw a crowd.
Local retailer reports a fresh shipment of Easter novelties now available. Special items include seasonal decorations and holiday gift ideas.
County Medical Society adopts minimum fees effective April 1 1920 for city visits office 1 day 2 night 4 between 7 pm and 7 am obstetrical minimum 25 country visits 2 first mile 1 each additional mile half more for night calls consultation 5 city 5 country plus mileage.
A local ad from Lacy and Arthur at 40 Rouss Ave promotes insurance for new cars. The message urges customers to call The Service Station at 447 for explanations. The readable fragment emphasizes comprehensive coverage across all lines.
Keckley and Shayock urge action before middlings run scarce and offer car services while all present licenses expire April 30, 1920. J L Maphis Commissioner of Revenue announces licensing for year starting May 1 1920 and requires applicants to bring state registration cards for automobile licenses.
Mrs Mamie Rhodes Whitlock wife of Dr J Lawrence Whitlock died at 2 yesterday at her Valley Pike home after a lingering illness from complications Aged 41 she was born in West Virginia and leaves husband one child Madeleine Whitlock two brothers and a stepdaughter Funeral at 4 tomorrow at Braddock Street Methodist with Rev F M Rick and Rev D L Blakemore officiating Mount Hebron Cemetery pallbearers listed The notice also includes a teachers wanted advertisement for Winchester Public Schools 1920-21 postings by F E Clerk Superintendent
The Ladies Aid Society of the United Brethren Church will hold an Easter Cake Sale at the W P Ander ton store on North Main street on Saturday April 3 from 10 a m to 10 p m. There will be cakes home made candy and other tasty items for sale.
Question about insurance coverage and loss with a call to contact The Service Agents Spit Lacy and Arthur for details.
New eight room bungalow with hot air, cellar and two porches sits on six acres with fruit trees and garden plots. Located two miles from town on Berryville pike near Harris addition. Terms offered include 500 dollars down and rest on balance with yearly cash flow at 25 dollars per month. Also several building sites and desirable plots near Harris.
An advertisement announces a car of scaleicide available for delivery by Winchester Orchard Supply Co located at 301 N Market St, calling for phone orders at 315.
A brief classified style notice invites disposing of old papers via a Boy Scout, referencing The Service Men insurance ad and contact at 447 headquarters with names Lacy and Arthur at 40 Roussave.
In front of Hotel Evans a package containing shirts and four pair of hose was found. The finder is asked to return it to Gray and Sheetz. No other details provided.
Advertisers must have ads at the office by 10 30 am for the next issue. The Star Hob-Nalls features Genuine Army Hob-nail shoes in stock with early sizing. Little Joe's cranberry sale announced. A Cranmer annual sale set for Thursday at 2 pm at the Misses Zirkle home. Winchester Seed Co advertises pedigree seed oats as a bumper crop option.
Wanted laborers for shop work 40 cents to big per hour. Also seek boilermakers and pipefitters. Promises good opportunity for men to advance with good living conditions, pay, and treatment. No labor troupe. Waynesboro, Pa. Part 29-1p-3t.
A local Boy Scout requests any old papers residents wish to dispose of. They are asked to notify him, offering to take the papers off the residents' hands.
A wedding was solemnized at the Beck home on North Main Street at noon with Olga Amelia Beck becoming the bride of Edwin Snider of this city. The ceremony, conducted by Rev. A A Kelly and Rev. F M Richardson, featured Lohengrin’s Wedding March and a blue tricotine traveling suit for the bride. The couple plan a trip to Philadelphia Atlantic City and New York, and Snider is a son of W B Snider and Sons.
Penna R R announces the Cumberland Valley Division office will reopen with Mr. M B Snoke as agent. The coat Freight and Ticket Office will be dissolved after passenger train No 6 departs at 7 10 a m Sunday April 4 1920.
A public notice warns against counterfeit Ford parts and advises seeking real Ford parts from the Ford Company through Chapman’s Auto Sales to save money.
In Skibbereen area on March 31 Irish raiders estimated over 100 strong attacked the Durrus police barracks seven miles southwest of Santry using rifles and petrol bombs. A section of the building was blown up and two policemen were wounded, one seriously. After a fierce engagement the raiders, some believed wounded, were driven off.
Misol SolPPI urged to beat Delaware as the Mississippi Legislature considers ratification of the federal woman suffrage amendment. Speaker Connor proposes taking the Senate’s notification action directly. national Democratic leaders urge immediate action before the Republican Legislature.
William J. Bryan warned that ratification will aid the campaign in the western states. He cited the western woman vote as crucial to preserving prohibition and peace, while Secretary of the Navy noted party principles in urging legislators to seize the voting opportunity.
Former treasury secretary Will G. McAdoo tells the Associated Press he is not a candidate for the Democratic nomination and that his campaign is not financed because supporters are pursuing him. He favors an immediate appeal to Congress to pass legislation requiring disclosure of all campaign spending.
Report from Berlin notes the Ruhr crisis escalating as workers move and troops reinforce fronts. France denies permitting a neutral zone near its border. In Düsseldorf revolutionary leaders hold secret sessions seeking a way out of the confrontation.
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