Disfranchised Voters Question in 1920 Contest
A list from Frederick County precincts alleges illegal registration by supporters of John Paul Republican candidate for Congress. Despite claims, Paul urges these voters to cast ballots next Tuesday to rebuke him and the Dallinger committee. Names listed include Adams, Doggett, Deane, Carter, Weaver, Hale, Evans, and others. Continued on page 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Aeto John Paul
Didate
Congress
Mr. Paul
Paul
Dallinger Committee
Newtown
M. D. Adams
H. L. Doggett
L. E. Deane J, McCartney
E. P. Carter
A. E. Weaver
V. D. Hale
K. Evans
M. Adams B. L., Watson L. B. Shryock H. V. Dean S. McCarty
A. Townsend
A. N. Samsell
V. Steele
M. C. Strother
Public Speaking Democratic Rally at City Auditorium
Public speaking rally announced for Monday November 6 at City Auditorium and P M. Congressman T. W. Harrison Hon William Meade Fletcher of Rappahannock County and Hon W F Keyser of Luray to attend.
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Democratic Rally
William Meade Fletcher
Rappa
Public Meeting on Winchester Water and Sewer Bond
Citizens are urged to attend a public mass meeting at Handley Library Friday at 8 PM to discuss the proposed $200 000 bond issue for water and sewer extensions and improvements. Gustav J Reqnardt of Norton Bird Whitman will speak as representative of Major Ezra B Whitman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Handley Library
Gustav J. Reqnardt
Engineer News Firm
Norton, Bird and Whit
Georges Creek Coal Delivers Immediate Low Price Orders
G O Snapp announces unloading Georges Creek coal and will take orders for immediate delivery at reduced prices.
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Georges Creek Coal
G. O. Snapp
Southenders to Celebrate Twenty Seventh Anniversary
The South End Mose Company marks its 27th anniversary with a Monday evening event after the regular 7 30 p m meeting. Invitations were sent to speakers including Merton W Kremer and R Gray Williams. Charter members are expected to attend as captains of five companies are invited. refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End Mose Company
Merton W. Kremer
R. Gray ‘Williams
Byrd Opposes Call for Virginia Constitutional Convention
Senator H F Byrd releases a statement explaining the November 7 referendum on whether Virginia should convene a new constitutional convention. He notes the cost near 1 million dollars and favors amendments over a new convention, urging voters to oppose the measure. The release also mentions a separate marriage of Marshall Lee Allabaugh and Georgie K Nichols at Centenary Reformed Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Byrd
Virginia
Byrd
Senate
Marshall Lee Allabaugh
James Allabaugh
Winchester
Washington
Georgie K. Nichols
E. R. Nichols
Culpeper
Clarence Woods
Cen‘ttenary Reformed Church
Willard Batteries Price Increase Announced
Willard Batteries announce a price advance effective November 1 with sales from existing stock at old prices through November 10 at Valley Service Station.
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Io-31
Valley
Empire Theatre Fifth Page Reservations Tip
Special announcement for theatregoers urges readers to take a tip and secure choice reservations now to be glad later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Theatre
Men Wanted for Winter Work at Colonial Brick Plant
Employment offered to reliable men for entire winter season. Apply at the Colonial Brick Corporation plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Brick Corporation
Public Farm Sale Near Stephens City Virginia
Public sale advertised for Saturday November 4 at 10 oclock includes a farm of 80 acres with 8 acres bearing orchard located 3 miles east of Stephens City Virginia. Farm implements horses cattle hogs and some household foods offered. Auctioneer Leo J Miller reserves right to accept or reject all bids.
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Stephens City
Leo J. Miller
Vandalism at Bryarly Home Sparks Hallowe'en Anger
In Winchester on Hallowe'en a group of grown vandals damaged the Bryarly residence on Fairmont Avenue. Shutters, pots, and furniture were wrecked, with damage estimated at 60 to 75 dollars. Mrs Bryarly and her ill son were in bed as police took no action. Local reports note other property damage though no arrests were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe'en
R. T. Bryarly
Fairmont Avenue
Mr. Bryarly
Bryarly
Hagerstown
Winchester
Hallowe
Hallowe’en
Orchard Farm for Sale Near Winchester on Martinsburg Pike
Notice of sale of Paul Shryock’s orchard farm on November 4 at 11 a.m. The 150 acre property includes 90 acres in prime orchard stock with Stayman Winesaps and other varieties, a 10 room house, 44-70 bank barn, outbuildings, water supply, and proximity to B&O railroad. Located 4¼ miles north of town, near markets. favorable for shipping and future bearing trees. Sale to highest bidder. 1p
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Paul
Shryock
Winchester
Martinsburg Pike
MID CITY GARAGE HIRING FOR NATIONAL FRUIT PRODUCT CO
Automobile work openings announced at Fairmont Avenue location. Positions involve radiator covers, automobile robes, deluxe chains and Nash cylinder head gaskets. Apply at the office for men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nash
National Fruit’ Product Company
Fairmont Ave
Notice to Captain Bob Company drill on Friday
All men are ordered to report for drill Friday November 3 1929. No excuse will be accepted. By order of Commanding Officer George H Grimm Captain Per E E Brengle 1st Set 2 1p 2c
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Bob
George H. Grimm
Per E.E. Brengle
Rouss Fire Co. To Hold November Meeting Evening
Charley Rouss Fire Co. announces the fourth monthly meeting set for Friday November 3 at 8 p.m. A full attendance is desired per President W. E. Huntsberry. The notice highlights local fire company activity and upcoming routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Rouss Fire Co
W. E. Huntsberry
Contested 1920 Virginia election details in Fifth District
Extracts from the Seventh Virginia district contest between John Paul and T W Harrison show precincts rejected by Dallinger committee. Witnesses describe registrars and judges as of high character with no discrimination, while others note disfranchisement and uneven witness access.
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Frederick County
Massachusetts
Dallinger’s
Virginia
John Paul
T. W. Harrison
Iat Cammer
R. Triplett
J. H. Rudolph
Martin Graybill
John C. Gold
Jacob Metz
J. William Cammer
Harrison
Paul
J. R. Triplett
J. S. Haldeman
Commissioner of Agriculture
Haldeman
Old Forge
B. Smith
C.’ CT
J. B. Smith
C. C. Bauserman
Brucetown
R. B.carter
William Jake
W. B. Timberlake
J. John Jolliffe
Huyett
John W. Locke
Voters urged to cast ballots despite challenges on election day
The Democratic Congressional Committee warns challenged voters especially newly registered women not to be deterred. They affirm any qualified voter may exercise the right to vote and will be protected from coercion or intimidation on November 7th.
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Democratic Congress Committee
Paul
Democratic Congressional, Committee
Three Masses Rendered at Priest's Lot Memorial
Bishop Dennis J. O Connell of Richmond celebrated three memorial masses today at Priest's Lot in Middleway Jefferson County West Virginia on All Souls Day. The event drew hundreds from Baltimore Washington and surrounding areas to the four acre site once owned by Adam Livingston and recently acquired by the Richmond diocese after litigation. The masses were said at a temporary altar with a big tented dinner afterward drawing many local and regional attendees.
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Virginia Valley
Middleway
Jefferson County
W. Va
Dennis J. O'Connell
Richmond
Catholic Church
Adam Livingston
Hint
Diocese of
Livingston
Bishop O'Connell
Baltimore
Washington
Jefferson
West Virginia
Virginia
Livingston Land
A Wighty
Baltimore Catholic Review
John A. Curran
St. Peter’s Church
Harpers Ferry
Swanson and Montague rally crowds in Luray Virginia
United States Senator Claude A. Swanson and former Governor A. J. Montague spoke at a large Democratic rally in Luray as they urged voters to support Democratic candidates. Swanson praised Wilson era prosperity and criticized tariff changes while Montague argued against Republican policies and urged for a Harrison majority to deter Congress tampering.
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Star
Luray
United States
Claude A. Swanson
A. J. Montague
Richmond
Page
Swanson
Wilson
Harding
Woodrow Wilson
Virginia
Congress
Slemps
Rep Mittee
Harrison
Montague
Congressman Montague
Senator Swanson
W. C. Lauek
William F. Keyser
Friendship Fire Company Regular Meeting Notice
Friendship Fire Company will hold their regular meeting tonight at 8 o clock. All members are urged to be present. G. R. Halnes, Secretary.
Open Letter Counters Editorial on Election Day Scene
The writer disputes your Oct 31 editorial about Chief Doran’s office on election day. He describes Democratic women workers and himself in the office, claiming they were invited to stay and assisted voters, denying wrongdoing and insisting his thanks to judges was only for courtesy, not admission of lawfully conducted voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief Doran
Democratic Women Workers
Electoral Board
Byrd
Capt. Paul
Winchester
Frederick County
Stig
Letter to the editor on Virginia voting rights and election committee
A reader argues that votes were uniformly thrown out for invalid registrations in Virginia. She notes Judge McLenmore and Judge Harrison as pivotal figures, contending the Election Committee acted partisan by seating Democratic challengers while omitting Judge Harrison. She questions the editorial stance and defends the student view.
Lightnin' Delights Winchester Audiences With Nobles
Review notes Milton Nobles in Lightnin' at the Empire played opposite a large Winchester audience including ministers. The performance drew praise for Nobles and supporting cast, with the witty comedy marked by rapid laughs and moving moments.
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Milton
Nobles
Empire Theatre
Lightnin
New York
Frank Bacon
Milton Nobles
Winchester
Bill Jones
Mr. Bacon
Mr. Nobles
Bacon
Empire
Frank
John Golden
The
Pla
Baker
Nevada
California
Stuart Fox
John Marvit
Barney Gilmore
Lemuel Townsend
Dolly W. Nobles
Sarah Elizabeth Reynolds
Davis
Clarke County
Motion Picture Production Coming to Winchester
International Motion Picture Co plans a Winchester shoot by their Rosslyn Virginia studios. Empire Theatre promoter Mr. Baker and Mr. Cross organize local casting with a daily Winchester Evening Star ballot to select leads. About twenty locally chosen actors will appear, with a leading pair voted by readers.
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Winchester
International
Rosslyn
Baker
Empire Theatre
Gross
Lost Black Fur Neckpiece Notice
Lost brown black fur neckpiece with a head design. Reward offered for return to Star office. If found please report to the Star office location.
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Star Office
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Pyor
City Auditorium
P. M
Annock County
W. F. Keyser
Headers
Coopers
Manchester Cold Storage Corp
Willard Batteries
Hallowe’eners
Rouss Fire CO
WIN Orchard Supply Co
O’connell
TRY Herrell’s Real Estate
Winchester, Va
Election Committee
Suffolk
McLenmore
Circuit Court
Congressional Election Committee
France
Elizabeth
Kern
Motion Picture
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