City Improvement Bond Issue Called for 10N
A bond issue is proposed for city improvements with the designation 10N as the calling point. The notice outlines the plan and its anticipated scope for local infrastructure upgrades.
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Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1922
Page
1
Objection To Alloting Portion Of Rouss Spring Lot For Camp Site
City Council discussed using part of the Rouss Spring property as a tourist camp site and erecting highway signs. The proposal drew safety concerns about water supply, leading to a study and referral to a special park committee for reports to voters in a future bond election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eyic
South Stewart Street
South Kent Street
Highland
Glaize
John McDonald
Centenary Reformed Church
Rouss Spring
Anderson
Nelake
Valley Pike
MecVicar
Page
Commissioner of the Revenue
Meat and Milk Inspector
Parade of Local Firemen Prep Draws Winchester Crowd
A mass meeting of Winchester firemen urged merchant participation in the May 11 parade. Committees contacted area businesses to advertise on service vehicles, set up ribbon markers, and arrange fireworks with Keller's Hardware. Assistant marshal Nelson praised support. participants from Strasburg and nearby towns expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Fire Company
Winchester
Strasburg
Boyce
Berryville
Licenses Expire April 30 1922 Renewals Urged
All 1921 22 business and Automobile Licenses expired April 30 1922. They should be renewed at once. J L MAPHIS signs off urging prompt renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Maphis
Sanitary Cash Store Promises Safety for Your Money
A promotional line claims the Sanitary Cash Store will stretch your cents into dollars, offering secure spending and safer shopping. The claim emphasizes value and protection of customer funds.
Members urged to cast votes for chamber election
The Winchester Frederick County Chamber of Commerce urges all members to vote for seven directors. Vote for public spirited members who will dedicate time to the upbuilding of the area and mail ballots to the chamber by May 4, 1922. Signed GEO. B. CHAPMAN, President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Winchester
Frederick County
Chamber of Gegen
Geo. B. Chapman
Council weighs theater repairs and parade preparations
The committee was directed to inspect the theater for needed improvements. Henry reported fire apparatus drivers warned to avoid Main Street when responding to alarms and asked motorists to stay clear of fire trucks. The fire committee may spend up to ten dollars for red fire for the bicentennial parade on May 11. Solicitor Williams advised on Gray avenue extension and Virginia avenue widening with Athey interests, promising to seek adjustment. Page urged postponing the traffic ordinance to a special meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inion
Baetjer
Sale
Rosenberger
Highland Avenue
Anderson
Herbert S. Larrick
Kate Woodward
Town Run
Indian Alley
Henry
Messrs
Grimm
McVicar
Glaize
Handley School
Baker
South Kent Street
Stewart Street
Stewart
Kent Street
Southwark
James
Bond
Nandley
Committee On Rights
Page
City Hall
Main Street
Williams
T. Barton
Athey
Gray Avenue
Virginia Avenue
Estate of Mr Jones Shows Valuation of Personal and Real Property
The late Mr Jones of South one street left an estate valued at ten thousand five hundred eight dollars and ninety two cents. Appraisers J H Yost T Swanson and C B Grubb filed an inventory with the clerk of the Corporation Court. The personal estate was appraised at seven thousand three hundred forty nine dollars and seven cents, with merchandise eight hundred thirty four fifty nine, Liberty bond six hundred fifty two six cents, cash in store three hundred sixty one forty five, three shares Farmers and Merchants National Bank stock six hundred, and other bank certificates of deposit and savings. Real estate, a house and lot on South Main street and a vacant lot, appraised at four thousand nine hundred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Br. Jones
Merao South
J. HB. Yost
T.swanson
C. BR. Grubb
Corporation Court
Herbert S. Larrick
Mr. Jones
Liberty
National Bank
Winchester
South Main Street
Fathers Day in Winchester Honor for Local Boys
The community marks boys day with youths performing helpful deeds and fathers planning a Dad's Day to celebrate their sons. Rotarian L Marshall Baker arranged a reduced theater rate for boys to see Turn to the Right at the Empire Theater, encouraging fathers and sons to attend together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Fathers of
L. Marshall Baker
Empire Theater
Friendship Fire Company Meeting Notice
All members are requested to attend the regular meeting on Thursday evening May 4 to discuss important business. Captain Fred W. Forney signs and Secretary G R Haines approves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Fire Company
Fred. W. Forney
G. R. Haines
Famous Play At The Empire This Week
In conjunction with National Boys Week the Empire Theatre presents Turn To the Right today and tomorrow with three daily shows. The eight part production stars Alice Terry and Jack Mulhall and is offered at special father and son prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Organization
United *‘ States
Empire Theatre
Gaiety Theatre
New York City
Four Horsemen
Winchester
The
Empire
Alice Terry
Jack Mulhall
Joe Bascom
Winchester Seed Co promotes crops for orchards and soil health
The notice highlights Maine grown seed potatoes and chard options. It promotes cow peas and soy beans as soil improvers and profitable hay crops. It also notes alfalfa and sweet clover rising in popularity for orchards and good returns. Foxy Grandpa story is referenced with dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Winchester Seed Co., Inc
Woman's Auxiliary Convention Opens in Virginia Diocese
The opening session at Christ Church in Virginia began with a quiet hour led by Rev. Conrad H. M. Goodwin of Charles Town and prayers for missionaries. Bishop William Cabell Brown presided at the 9:30 Holy Communion service, with near full delegate attendance and greetings from local leaders. The afternoon featured missionary talks from Mrs. Welborn, Deaconess Ranson, and Mrs. Randolph Shields, with plans for a missionary mass meeting that night and continuing through Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Organization of Virginia
Christ Church
Woman's Auxiliary
Protestant Episcopal Church
Virginia
Christ, Church
Conrad HM. Goodwin
Charles Town
W. Va
H. D. Fuller
William Cabell Brown
Robert B. Nelson
Robert M. Ward
Walter Christian
Richmond
Louise Davis
Leesburg
Roh
Hiram R. Hulse
Cuba
Welborn
Ranson
Japan
Randolph Shields
China
Winchester Poster Ad Co Outdoor Advertising Sign Work
It promotes window and truck lettering bulletins banners and special sale cards. The office is at 47 West Water Street with phone 35 offering sign work for outdoor advertising through Winchester Poster Adv. Co. 1-1p-31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water St
Winchester Poster Adv. CO
Linen Finish Writing Paper at People’s Bargain Store
In a brief note a listing advertises linen finish writing paper in white and tinted colors for 18 cents a box at People’s Bargain Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People's Bargain Store
Better Spraying Equipment Ad From Orchard Supply Co
High pressure spray hose and trouble proof hose connections with spray guns rods nozzles and fittings. Includes strains fillers tank pumps and leads. Kayso additive recommended to spread spray and improve efficiency. Contact Orchard Supply Co at 301 N Market St phone 313.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WIN. Orchard. Supply CO
N. Market St
Fengtien Army Halts Drive Toward Peking in Civil War Signals
The Fengtien army under General Chang Teen halted General Wu-Pei-Fu’s movement toward Peking after repelling the Changsin-tien push. Heavy losses and wounded fill Chang-sin-tien as reinforcements rush to a decisive front along the 100 mile line to Tien-Tsin. Sun Yat-Sen plans aid to Chang Ts0-Lin. reports say Wu-Pei-Fu killed in action per Chang Ts0-Lin headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Fengtien
Chang Teen
Changsintien
Wu-Pei-Fu
Peking
Chang
Tien-Tsin
Sun- Yat-Sen
Chang-Ts0-Lin
Prkeng
Wu-Pei
Attack on Virginia Green Leads to City Court Fine
Ernie Green was arrested on a state warrant for assault with a deadly weapon after an incident with his wife Virginia Green who said he showed a pistol but it was not fired. He was also charged with carrying concealed weapons and fined 60.50 in total after a hearing before Mayor Glass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie Green
Dove
Virginia Green
Green
Hepe
Glass
Boyce
Ag aTaoe
Treasury Fire Extends Near White House Roof
A roof fire at the Treasury on May 3 forced President Harding and Mrs. Harding to witness the blaze from a window. Firemen battled flames for about thirty minutes, burning through a superstructure section and spreading to neighboring roof areas. External damage was estimated at about 15000 dollars with an investigation under way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
White House
Harding
Treasury
Sprayer Offered by Massey Bros for Orchards
Massey Bros announces a mechanically sound sprayer for orchard use. The unit is of modern design, has only one section in service, and is sold at a bargain for buyers needing extra equipment in their sprayer fleet. City listing indicates location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iptt Massey Bros
City
Special Tire and Tube Sale at Murray Tires
Local ad promotes special prices on tires and tubes for Saturday. The store lists ladies silk hose and other bargain items with low prices. Located at 15 Rouwss Avenue, Hi Sprint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi Sprint
Rouwss Avenue
Desirable nine room dwelling house for sale
Attorney for owner offers a nine room dwelling on National Ave for sale. A quick buyer can secure a cheap price. Property details are presented by Warren Rice, attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Ave
Home Chargers For Radios And Cars At Jolliffe's
In window display at Jolliffe and Jolliffe a new line of home chargers promises to recharge any radio or automobile storage battery for a few cents. The items are described as efficient affordable charging solutions for household or car use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolliffe & Jolliffe’s
Oldest Virginia bank president re elected for 34th year
James B. Russell of Tila City and Union Bank of Windhawarwan is re elected president for the 34th consecutive year. Born September 6, 1841, he remains the oldest banking leader in Virginia. Election held among stockholders two days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
James B. Russell
Tila City
Chant
Union Bank
Rosesell
Wineptember
Union On
Windhawarwan
Ginia Celebates
Mare
Raysag
Icorporator
Clark Charles L. Crumzel
E. Holmes Boyd
M B
Henry Beetjer
Léwia
N. Huck Wi R. den
Richard Parker
John Brown
Old Town
Ee Union
Bankei Pe
William E
Jia
Tabb
Daniel W. Lapton
Eek
Ee Weide
George
James B. Wa
Theater Manager Guilty in Rialto Fire Tragedy
In New Haven area the Rialto Theater manager was found guilty after a Sunday night blaze that killed ten. He received a one year jail term with execution suspended pending an appeal to the Supreme Court of Errors. The verdict blamed lax supervision and unsafe practices contributing to the fatality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pant
Rialto Theater
Supreme Court of Errors
Notice to all hands for drill Friday May 5
Notice to Captain Bobso and all men to be present for drill on Friday May 5. No passes will be accepted. By order of the commanding officer, Geo H Grimm. Provisional or acting officer E Brengle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herp Gered Aa
GEO
Protelester
Card of Thanks for Wm Go Sr Bereavement Expressions
The family of the late Wm Go Sr thanks Evening Star for kindness and assistance shown during their recent bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. . Go Sr
Auction Sale At 216 N Main St
Auction notices list a sale on Saturday April 10 o'clock of household and furniture items including a kitchen buffet at 216 North Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main St
Rose Plants Two-Year-Old Mer
A short note records two year old rose plants bred or labeled as mer with a brief mention of age and plant type.
Taxpayers' Notice on Unpaid 1921 Taxes Penalties
Taxpayers who have not paid their poll tax for the year must settle by May 6 to be eligible to vote in November. Notices indicate unpaid 1921 taxes are long past due and will be enforced. City officials urge prompt payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pergons
Wm. T. B
Also Mentioned on This Page
Council
W. Lee Fisher
D. M. Martin
South End
John’ Boxwell
Rouss
Keller’s Hardware Store
Sanitary Cash Store
Tomorry
the Empire
E. L. W. Howard
Alfred Carey
United Bank
Culp
Miss Davis
Missionary Mass Meeting
Murray Tires
Capt
Bobsco
Mer
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