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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1921
Page
1
Willem Hollis a well known Winchester coal dealer died suddenly at home after a heart attack. His death drew swift sorrow from family and friends with tributes from neighbors and a large loss felt by his son Lawrence Hollis and the community.
Coupon cash savings adopted for sale of ice at the Winchester Cold Storage Co. Inc. The notice mentions reduced rates and a contact phone 95-3 for inquiries.
Mr. Harry D. Albin has returned from a several days business trip to New York City. The notice advertises groveside lots on Valley inte for price and terms offered by HPRRELLS.
The Star reports racing at the fair grounds will be lively if the weather holds. Secretary Noossa promises full preparation, with Uncle Bob Barr overseeing the track which is expected to be spick and span by June 6. Three events are planned with five horses in A class, seven in B class, and more in C class, promising plenty of speed and excitement.
A Blue Ridge Hunt Club meet was held at Sarter Hall grove near Millwood on Saturday afternoon with several locals from the area in attendance. Mr and Mrs Dellinger of Woodstock are visiting their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs C W Fritts.
For the garden we offer special hand tools and dusting powder, a liquid spray and Paris Green Bordeaux for flowers and vegetables. Special prices on garden hoses nozzles and fittings offered by Chester Orchard Supply Co at 313 Market Street Epclodune.
The notice lists events for Fort Loudoun Seminary finals including addresses and times for a baccalaureate sermon May 20 at 11 00 A M Chaplain J B Frazier United States Navy. recitals and operetta at Empire Theater May 81 June 1 with 25 cent admission benefiting Sarah Zane Fire Company.
All members and prospective members are requested to attend the Hall Monday night May 30 at 7 30 for business of importance as stated by the secretary.
Sunoco Oils announces that Winchester Garage is not a Sunoco filling station. F M Reynolds & Co., distributor, 28 1p 21.
Co-discoverer Padi lived in Pittsburgh. Friends say her strength was taxed by duties in her honor. A tram tour planned to begin next Wednesday was held in abeyance amid uncertainty over her condition.
Denver May 28 twenty seven alleged members of the W. W. are arrested after a freight train bound for Denver from Cheyenne is seized outside the city. Police say the group formed a band and planned travel south together after being driven from Cheyenne. Charges of vagrancy were filed.
Noted actress Miss Martan plans to meet the boys and girls after the matinee at Winchester. Admission is twenty-five cents for all, with prizes for best looking girl and boy and a post show interview.
Columbus aviator Eddie Rickenbacker landed at McCook Field Dayton at 10 10 this morning while en route from Chicago to Washington. He took off from McCook Field at 11 07 am and aimed to reach Columbus then the capital between 2 30 and 4 pm. Flight time Chicago to Dayton was two hours and ten minutes. He passed over Columbus at noon without stopping en route to Silvie from Dayton.
Winchester Public Schools announce registration for all new pupils in grades one to six at the John Kerr Building on May 28 and June 4 from 9 to 12. New pupils for higher grades register at the Equity Building on the same dates. Kindergarten registration to be announced. Children aged 6 before Oct 1, 1921 may enter first grade. Open to city and county pupils.
Ice delivery routes announced. Trucks go to Gamesboro on Tuesday and Friday, to White Hall on Wednesday and Saturday, and to Boyce Millwood and Paris on Friday. Orders by telephone to Winchester Cold Storage.
Mrs. Iter Martin faces a charge of improper pre arraigned. Worsley was released on $500 bail with bond to be furnished by Charles Green. A June 3 hearing date was set. The case involves allegations Carter delivered a note demanding vacating a house. witnesses were reportedly ready but police gave no comment at the time.
The Rev George W Stover of the United Brethren Church returns to lead his congregation after attending the General Conference of the United Brethren Church in Indianapolis Indiana. He served on key committees and observed debates reflecting postwar church challenges. The conference drew about 500 voting delegates and 1500 daily visitors with remarks from notable figures including William J Bryan A J Beveridge and Robert E Spear.
For the first time in Winchester the movie star Marian Martin will appear in person at the Empire Theater. She will tour the country in The Son of Tarzan serial and perform a selected recital of popular melodies at matinee and night shows. She will appear three times daily at the Empire and nowhere else in the city.
Equity defeats Waynesboro in an 8 PM Legion baseball game on a Monday evening. A Pearl Crescent pin reward was returned to the Star Office after a Sunday loss on May 22.
Feeders are invited to see new low prices on Bran Middlings Mixed Feed and Getton seed Meal at Winchester Milling Co. Prices offered before buying. Also rental notice for Mrs. W. Whitlock. Winchester Seed Co advertises seed cow peas soy beans Sudan grass sorghum and German Miller at very low prices. Mr. J M Orndoff has returned from New York City on business.
New shipment of wallpaper arrives at Hoettle on South Braddock Street 428 31 with prices listed at 10 11 and 12 cents.
May 28 report says operator Jose Leone was shot while walking with a 17 year old girl who died instantly after a spectator fired twice from a scaffold. The assailant, a discarded suitor, fled. A college student with the pair was detained as a witness. Police pursue the former suitor.
Crown forces invested a wide area around Dublin Mansion House on May 28 and cordons and barbed wire were laid on surrounding streets. Exhaustive house searches began as authorities claimed capture of I R A headquarters in a recent raid. In Belfast a staff officer was shot at with no injuries.
Paris May 28 The allied council of ambassadors has virtually approved plans to establish a neutral zone between German and Polish forces in upper Silesia. It decided at its meeting today to desire before taking definite action.
Washington May 28 David H Blair assumed duties as commissioner of internal revenue in a conference with Prohibition Commissioner Kramer. They discussed reorganizing the prohibition forces and tentative medical use regulations for beer. Blair had not read beer rules yet but would address them soon. Kramer will remain as prohibition commissioner for a time.
A brown hat was left in the office of Mr. R. Gray Williams on Thursday night May 26. The owner may retrieve the hat by returning it to John W. Philips.
Poppies sold to aid the American Legion honor fallen soldiers in French cemeteries. The flower’s fame comes from Lieutenant Colonel McCrae’s poem We Shall Not Sleep, commemorating those who died in Flanders fields.
Washington May 28. General weekly weather outlook for the North and Middle Atlantic States calls for normal temperatures and generally fair conditions with local showers probable in the latter part of the week.
May 28. Edward A. Wilson, 35, a sergeant of police reserves, was killed and four others shot when a negro ran amuck with a pistol in a house on Clinton Street, a largely Negro occupied area, late last night.
Light snow fell in widely separated areas of Montana today with heavier amounts in the mountains. The showers moved through the state after earlier rain, and Billings logged a temperature of 34 degrees.
May 28 reports from Atlantic City and Manhasset describe Jack Dempsey nearing full fighting condition and his camp’s plan to four days of rest before a renewed training phase. Manager Jack Kearns enacts a rest period after tomorrow’s and Monday’s sessions, aligning with the Toledo conditioning camp. Georges Carpentier maintains steady prep with sunlit road work, gym sessions, and sparring with Joé Gans and Marcot.
The x Film Corp grants a pre release of Tom Mix new Ridin Romeo to Richmond theater to extend The Face Your Window one more week. Trade papers hail Mix as a premier western star delivering action and comedy. Monday showcases include short subjects with admission 15 and 20 cents for adults and 5 and 10 cents for children.
Local notes report Ida Arnold is slightly improved after a period of illness in Trone Virginia. Sunday visitors at Miss Beall Garvin’s home included Mr and Mrs M Garvin of Gore and Mr and Mrs W J Muse. Additional visitors to Mr and Mrs I N Johnson on Sunday were Mr and Mrs Will Johnson and Mr and Mrs Vanse Whitacre. Further, Mr and Mrs J P Johnson and Mr and Mrs FE K Giffin visited in Winchester on Monday.
Properties Nos 303 305 307 313 and 316 North Main Street to be offered for sale in front of Court House on Saturday June 11. Sale bills referenced on another page.
The third annual drill contest between rival teams from Shenandoah Valley schools unfolds at the Winchester fair Tuesday at 10 am. The winner receives a ribbon, a year’s honor, and a traveling flag homage. Major Fishburne, R Pateh Jr, and Capt W in charge oversee the competition with Staupt Academy and Capital Cord among participants. Admission supports Memorial Hospital and covers expenses.
Milton Sills and comedies Empire program tonight at 6 30 and 9 features. Doctor Harmon noted for answering questions satisfactorily with same admission as regular nights. Balcony tickets twenty cents up, fifteen down, complete orchestra, tax included.
Ladies invited to a meeting at the residence of Baker on Monday May 30 at 4 30 to help form self starters for machinery and honor heroes of the district state and nation Tea will be served Secretary 27-1p-21
Insurance and loan notice from Hansbrough & Company announces lowest rates on wheat corn rye and apples delayed by old ford remark. The fragment outlines finance and insurance services with reference to a May 24 deadline and a coded document number.
Notice alerting property owners that water and sewer taxes must be paid by June 1 1921 to avoid a penalty. Signed by WM. T. Barr.
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