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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1920
Page
1
The Winchester tale of The Woman in Black returns as a shadowy figure in black veils prowling at midnight. A local incident near a garage ends with a man striking at the mysterious intruder and others pursuing the unseen threat through a dark alley. Page six continues.
Clarke county Virginia reports shifting farm patterns with reduced wheat acreage and uncertain corn yields. Labor cost and fertilizer prices curb output while livestock breeding and apple growing gain prominence. Historic colonial estates and high land values persist, reflecting stable local land prices and self-sufficient farming traditions.
Albin Virginia May 17 Mr and Mrs Ss E Brown were calling on Mrs W M Janney recently Mr and Mrs Charle Miller of Welltown spent the day with the latter's sister Mrs C C Malone Mrs Scott Fathnestock was visiting her daughter Mrs E P Janney last week Mr Joseph Hawkins was a caller on Mr R L Lewis last week Mrs Joshua Marple is spending time with relatives and friends in Hagerstown Maryland
The Associated Press reports Dr. Ernest G. Richardson of Brooklyn New York was elected a bishop of the Methodist Episcopal church on the ballot taken Saturday evening and counted Sunday morning at the general conference in Des Moines Iowa May 47.
The notice markets immediate delivery of agricultural sprays and tools including pyroxy, lead, arsenate, bluestone and dusting materials. It lists spray hoses, rods, guns, nozzles, fittings and power and handheld sprayers. Everything for better fruit.
Winchester Orchard Supply Co. at 301 N Market St promotes Cow Peas and Soy Beans as scarce and urges orchard men to buy now. They call themselves headquarters for Crimson Clover and advertise Winchester Seed Co Inc.
Gilbert Henson, adopted son of James Henson, died when a water spraying cart overturned on the Pifer farm near Strasburg. The 14 year old was found beneath the cart. his body was later interred at Mount Hebron Cemetery in Winchester. Mrs. Henson, living destitute in Winchester, was informed of the tragedy by The Star.
An eight percent real estate investment offer cites quarterly interest and tax exemption in Virginia. Details invite inquiries to Hansbrough & Carter for insurance loans and real estate. Also notes a lost item between Winchester and Nineveh with a reward offered by Hicks Motor Co.
Public auction scheduled in front of the Court House at 12 o clock on Saturday May 29 1920 for the Spotts no 523 South Main street eight room brick stone residence with a large lot and potential to split into several building lots. Sale bill printed on another page. Winchester Seed Co Inc advertises high grade pedigreed yellow and white corn seeds.
Wanted 30 bushels of potatoes for storage at Winchester Cold Storage. Advertisement lists contact and sale details with the Massey Bros power sprayer and other farm equipment for sale.
The nation’s railroads seek relief from the Interstate Commerce Commission after hundreds of thousands of cars are stranded due to equipment and labor shortages. Officials say priority orders may target coal, food, and perishables to restore movement and aid essential supply chains.
In a Harrisonburg News-Record letter Colonel Leedy repeats false claims about the Frederick county Democratic mass convention and says no county or city endorsed him for Congress. The Winchester convention drew over 250 attendees and Harrison supporters predominated in Page county.
In Rome on May 16 Joan of Arc, the shepherd girl who led French forces in the 15th century, was canonized. The ceremony honored the life and leadership credited with shaping modern France and influencing allied nations during war. Impressive rites and ancient traditions marked her addition to the saintly roll.
Mayence May 17 French troops evacuated Frankfort Darmstadt and other east bank Rhine cities today. Evacuation proceeded in an orderly fashion amid quiet conditions as announced from the occupied area.
Mr Rh Barton of Winchester was elected vice president for the Seventh Congressional district of the Virginia State Bar Association. His nomination was presented by R Gray Williams and approved unanimously at the Richmond annual session. The honor surprised Barton who learned of it from The Star. His father, the Hon R J Barton, led the association about 25 years ago. Williams serves on the association's executive committee.
Officials attribute three day embargo on Cincinnati express service to staffing shortages and inability to keep workers in local offices. Colonies paying 95 a month reportedly worsened congestion.
Mrs. Lewis of Cedar Grove died Saturday at home of Oliver C. Lewis after a sudden heart attack. She leaves four sons James, John, Luther, Oliver. four daughters Rachel, Margaret Adams, Vina Lewis, L. Clark. twenty six grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. Husband died in 1887 at eighty six years old. Funeral at Tittle Mountain Church with Rev John Parlett officiating. Burial in local cemetery.
The Associated Press reports the U S Supreme Court again failed to decide the validity of the prohibition amendment and the enforcement act. The court recessed today until June.
Secretary Daniels told a Senate committee that supporters of a general staff sought to Prussianize the Navy and make the civilian secretary a rubber stamp. He said Rear Admiral Sime and others aimed to curtail civilian control and remove the Navy from civil oversight.
A report to the Southern Baptist Convention accuses moving pictures and intemperance of driving U S divorces. It urges a uniform code for marriage and divorce laws and cites 1916 figures of 172 036 divorces with war era increases anticipated.
The mass Democratic convention met in Luray on Saturday March 3 and elected eight delegates. Harrison’s slate won six seats with Beale county endorsing Harrison while Leedy received no county endorsements. Delegates named include Charles S. Stevens and W. Leo Zett for Harrison and John D. Poon Rot for Leedy. The convention declined to adopt the wine and beer platform.
General Candi do Aguilar governor of Vera Cruz and son in law of Carranza fled from revolutionary forces near Origaba after a week long siege. He is believed to be making for Carranza who himself has disappeared into the mountains. Aguilar and about 3200 followers were with him at the time of escape.
Entertainment at Brucetown by the Branson school is postponed due to sickness. Advertisement notes a three peak brick house for sale at 515 517 South Main, listing Sam Ensogna as contact. Also mentions reading Moling and Sears Cold Voile advertisement on fifth page.
A local notice urges shoppers to seize a 20 percent savings opportunity as yellow packages are spotted on the street. The sale prompts readers to visit the store and take part in the continuing discount event.
SSS FARM UTILITIES CORP announces a demonstration at Tidball farm on Northwestern Grade Tuesday May 18 at 2 30 p m and at Parrett's farm Gainesboro Pike Hunting Ridge Wednesday May 19 at 2 30 p m. all interested urged to attend. Also a help wanted notice seeks a good cook for a two person family at 142 N Washington St after five p m.
The Robert Conrad Post of the American Legion holds a meeting at Handley Library Auditorium on Thursday evening May 20 at 8 o'clock. Topics include launching a big push to recruit more members and plans for permanent post quarters, plus preparations for the June parade.
Paris reports that the Anglo French conference closed with a 120000000000 mark total reparation for Germany, about $30 billion in gold. The decision is understood in official circles.
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