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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1921

Page

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Confederates Honor Battle Abbey Opening In Seventeen Sth Century Style

The Battle Abbey ceremony drew Confederate veterans and guests as H Snowden Marshall of New York praised the war era. General Carr presided with Gov. Westmoreland Davis arriving to seats, while Rev. Smith offered the invocation and a band and chorus provided music.

Battle Abbey Charles Broadway Rouss Winchester New York Grand Camp United Confed Veterans Reuss Seteenerles Mr. Marshall Carr Julian C. Carr Durham WN. C Institute Department of the Army of Northern Virginia D. C. Richardson Hastings Court George Pattie John Marshall High ‘School Maryland Dixie Smith James P. Smith D. D Thomas J.stonewall Jackson Rev C. C. Randolph United States Germany South Westmoreland Davis K. M. van Zandt Fort Worth Texas The United Confederate Veterans Lee Emmett Merry Oklahoma B.D. Tucker H. Snowden Marshall

East Lynne Super Special Tonight at Auditorium

A modern eight reel version of a world classic screens at the Auditorium tonight in a new first run showing. The ad touts the feature as a masterpiece with dramatic lines about Isabel and a regretful step, inviting patrons to see it. Also promotes a limited time sale of Oxford shoes and pumps for 298 dollars.

Isabel

Marine Strike Battle Line Tightens As Crews Walk Out

May 5 report shows marine workers walkout amid a 150 percent wage cut fight. Union claims most American ships would be tied up soon. engineers, firemen, and sailors depart ships. Owners say situation is under control. Mediation by Secretary Davis collapses, no meeting planned.

Ef- Washington Ibe Washington Davis

Adventures of Bill and Bob at The Empire

A new outdoor film series features Bill and Bob in single reel adventures from PATHE. Shows begin tomorrow night with first showing at 7:30 and second at 9:15 along with Passion Fruit Doraldina and Fan Tomas. aimed at boys aged four to forty and over.

the Empire Bill Fe Bobcat PATHE Bill and Bob

Cheaper Feeds Car of Oats Arrives At $1 Per 100

A car of feed oats arrived priced at 1.00 per 100 weight. The oats are suitable for horses and cattle. J. Jos Sullivan is listed in the notice.

Ip J. Jos, Sullivan

Market Advances Steady Across Stocks As volume Tops Million

New York May 5 The stock market opened with broad gains led by rails oils motors steels and shippings. United States Steel rose to above 86 the year's high. Call money opened at 6 percent with unchanged foreign exchange. Total volume neared 1.2 million shares at close as prices held firm.

New York United States Steel

Potomac River Rises Threatening Cumberland Floods

The Potomac river swells after nearly two days of rain raising flood fears in Cumberland Maryland and Piedmont West Virginia. Rail lines face landslides and service disruption as authorities monitor rising waters.

Associated Press Cumberland Potomac River Piedmont W. Va

Winchester Clean-Up Week Essays Highlight Civic Pride

Readers in Winchester respond to a Civic League campaign urging community improvement through cleanliness. Students from tenth to twelfth grades, including Ansel Solen edpager and George Hodgson, urge residents to dispose of rubbish, promote health, and present Winchester as a 100 percent clean, attractive city in the Shenandoah Valley.

Ovadaae Winchester Ansel Solenedpager Civic League George Hodgson Eleanor Childs Linda Wood Pauline Shoop Shenandoah Valley The Evere Ian Jackson Tio Tetrican Marian Barr Courine Thomas Josephine Hodges Virginia Gladstone Crim Mother Nature Anita Kern

Miss Riley Weds Mr Lovett in Winchester Ceremony

Miss Claudine Elizabeth Riley married Brown Lovett in a Braddock Street ceremony last evening. Rev W L Dudley officiated as the ring ceremony followed amid evergreen arches and bridal flowers. The couple plans an extended honeymoon to eastern cities. The bride, a popular Winchester graduate, wore Coppe satin with pearls, attended by four young girls. The groom is a Winchester merchant and World War II veteran.

J. W. Riley Braddock ‘Street Claudine Eizabeth Riley Jonheggrin Harry H. Cookus W. L. Dudley Church of Christ Juanita Riley Levett Virginia Bailey Cookus Winchester Theo Albert Lovett Capon Bridge W. Va Vancouver Barracks Water and Braddock Streets Albert ©. Lovett Russell Lovett Ward Lovett Bridge Ralphey MT Eders

Reputation The Tractor Control Disc Harrow Wins Tests

In Frederick and Clarke counties three recent tests the Tractor Control Disc Harrow won on light draft due to bearings depth and even furrows center ridge removal and ease of control. Built in sizes for all tractors the harrow has earned two carloads delivered to local owners. Winchester Orchard Sup, 0. Phone 313. 301 N. Market St. lp tf

Frederick Clarke Counties Winchester Orchard Market St

Rouss Fire Company Calls Regular Meeting May Sixth

The Rouss Fire Company announces a regular meeting Friday May 6 at 8 o clock. All members are urged to attend due to important business. Douglas Brown, secretary.

Rouss Fire Company Douglas Brown

Red Cross to Distribute Ready Garments at Handley Library

A Red Cross meeting invites Winchester Chapter volunteers to pick up cut out children garments Friday at 5 PM. Members will take home ready to sew pieces to help clothe near east children. Winchester quota is 400 garments. The appeal invokes charitable duty and the Master's words.

RED Cross Handley Library Winchester Near East

Voters Must Pay Poll Tax by May 7 1921 in Frederick Winchester

Taxpayers are notified that poll tax for 1920 and any outstanding 1918 1919 taxes must be paid by May 7 1921 to be eligible to vote in November. Frederick County Treasurer Robert S. Smith and Winchester City Treasurer William T. Barr sign the notice dated April 26.

Robert S. Smith Treas Frederick Co WM. T. Barr City of Winchester

Winchester pupils rally to fight dirt and disease

Jessie Woore quotes a call to action for cleanliness in town schools. Clara Smithey adds Kipling style notes praising close cooperation as key to victory, stressing teamwork among every student to defeat dirt fortifications.

Jessie Woore Army of Winchester Clara Smithey Kipling

Arkansas Tax Revolt Sparks Strong Petition Drive

Report from Arkansas recounts residents opposing new district road taxes. [Continued from Wednesday] A 90 percent petition urged repeal as a nine mile road would add 160 000 to 200 000 debt. In Poinsett county a farmer near the St Francis river faces 400 annual tax for improvement, threatening possible armed resistance. In Mississippi county land taxes average four dollars per acre, risking widespread hardship among small farmers if rates rise again.

Live Rock State Senate Poinsett County St Francis River Arkansas Mississippi St. Francis River Poinsett

Life Story Told by Joe the Turk at Salvation Army

Joe the Turk, longtime Salvation Army servant, touring the United States to preach Christ. He spoke at the Court House Auditorium last night about his early life and leaving his business to serve the Lord. He will speak again tonight about his sister's conversion in Turkey. All are invited.

Joe the Turk Salvation Army United States Court House Turkey

WANTED Carload of Calves Friday Morning

WANTED Carload of Calves Friday morning May 6 at B and O stock yards. Pay market price. G C Ritter. WANTED fifteen coopers to make truck barrels. Apply to Amory and Co. 8 V N Bank Building. FOR SALE Typewriter practically new Greek Restaurant. STRAYED From Gore my place a young dark gray mare Reward for information as to whereabouts W C Marshall.

G. C. Ritter Amory & Co V. N. Bank Gore W. C. Marshall

Chas. Ray in The Deserter Civil War Drama Screenings

Auditorium schedule lists Charles Ray in his greatest film The Deserter a Civil War drama. Also shows Keystone comedy Nature's Dance Tiger's Trail Ruth Roland week old news world events topics of day admission 10 to 25 cents.

Chas. Ray Ruth Roland

Leaders Hold Conference on Irish Question

In Dublin and Belfast reports a high level talk between Sir James Craig Ulster leader and Eamonn de Valera Irish republican. A Belfast meeting of the Ulster party is planned to discuss the situation as de Valera’s recent proclamation prompts calls for Irish home rule changes.

Associated Press Belfast Belfas Telegraph James Graig Eamonn Ge Valera Dublin James Ulster Party de Valera Ulster James Craig E Valera

Gas explosion in Scranton claims two lives

Explosion of a gas line tank near the Diamond and Company area in Seven Sroups, Scranton, Pa, caused two deaths and serious injuries to two others. A building was nearly destroyed by fire and two men remain unaccounted for. Names given include Anna Cummings, William McGee Jr, James Riley, and Thomas McGee.

Scranton Ceadh Anna Cummings William McGee James Riley Thomas McGee

Slacker List to Be Printed in Congressional Record

The Department slacker list will be published in the Congressional Record. Representative Johnson of South Dakota urged the request in the House, noting publication would privilege the lists and shield newspapers from liability for any erroneous names.

Associated Press Washington Congressional Record House Today Representative Johnson South Dakota Johnson

Mail Aviator Burns to Death in Wyoming Crash

Walter M. Bunting, a mail service aviator, was burned to death when his airplane overturned and crashed during takeoff for a flight to Cheyenne near Rock Springs Wyoming. His wife resides at Carney's Point New Jersey.

Associated Press Rock Springs Wyo Walter M. Bunting Cheyenne Carney’s Point N. J

Freight rate hearings on apples and fruit

A letter from the Interstate Commerce Commission dated May 3 1921 acknowledges receipt of a petition from Frederick County Fruit Growers Association urging cuts to freight rates on Virginia West Virginia Maryland fruit. The schedule is suspended and a hearing before Examiner Goddess in St. Louis is underway with a decision expected soon.

Interstate Commerce Commission Washington Harry +. Byrd Frederick County Fruit Growers’ Association Winchester Virginia West Virginia Maryland Mississippi Valley Memphis New Orleans F. L. Spelden St. Louis

Bond Issue Carried in Clarke County Vote

A special election in Greenway and Chapel districts Clarke County carried a $200,000 bond issue to aid road construction from the Open Loudoun county line toward the mountain. The net majority was 99 as votes totaled 215 for and 116 against with rain affecting turnout. Millwood led with 118 for and 40 against. White Post 65 for 46 against. Greenandogw 2 for 23. Turner's Shop 15 for 1. Morgan's Mill 16 for and 0 against.

Greenway Chapel Clarke County Loudoun County Millwood White Pogt Turner's Shop Morgan's Mill Aga Tinst Virginia Opey Loudoun Winchester Clarke

Regular Meeting of Friendship Fire Company No 1

The Friendship Fire Company No 1 holds its regular meeting on May 6 in the evening. Secretary G R Haines records the proceedings and notes business of importance for the session.

G. R. Haines Secty

Barbecue Day Near Wardensville With Special Train

A special excursion train from Winchester to Wardensville is planned for May 10 with a round trip fare of $1.50. Stops include Hogue Creek Gaine Gore Larricks Shiloh Capon and others, departing Winchester at 9:40 and returning from Wardensville by 4:30. Mr. Sutton leads the event to host a free camp meeting feast and large turnout is expected.

Densville Winchester Can Sutton Wardensville D. H. Seneindler Winchester and Wes Railroad Company Timore and Ohio Railroad Hogue Creek Gore Shiloh Capon

Flower Shop Ad Encourages Mother's Day Gifts

An old advertisement notes flowers are ready for Mother’s Day and promotes a sale. It mentions the Flower Shop and a general sense of beauty, urging customers to buy flowers to convey the right tribute.

Sean A

Box Social at St Marys Episcopal Church

Remember Box Social at St M E Church Tuesday at 8 p m. Refreshments served. Be cordially invited. 6 WANTED TO RENT Misia apartment of 5 rooms or 105 Jet hag FULL O PEP Growing. Bell phone 323 We

St. M. E Church Misia Albin

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