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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1920

Page

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Clothing bargains as midwestern fair opens in Chicago

At the United National Clothiers semi annual buying convention in Chicago buyers see immediate delivery menswear 10 to 60 percent below wholesale prices spring and summer lines 10 to 33 1 8 percent under last year W L Mohr notes overstock and falling prices retailers to cut costs The Rochester reduction cuts 33 1 3 percent on suits and overcoats sugar hits 6 1 2 cents per lb in New York Minneapolis flour under 10 a barrel first time in four years

Associated Press Chicago United National Clothiers W. L. Mohr Rochester N. Y Minneapolis Neapolis Minn

Pasture Lease Ends. Equity Grounds Cattle Treated as Trespass

The Equity Grounds pasture lease expired November 1 and grazing will not be permitted after November 7. Any cattle found on the grounds after November 7 will be considered trespassers and impounded. Winchester School Board. EB Clerk, Supt.

School Board of Oe of Winchester EB. Clerk

Export Your Apples Prospects Never Better

For sailing dates space in steamer government permit apply to Thomas W. Mathews 36 West Piccadilly St opposite Post Office Winchester Va. lp tf

Thomas W. Mathews West Piccadilly St Winchester

City finance report to be reviewed by council tonight

The Common Council defers to 8 o clock for a detailed city financial statement by C Harry Hardy. The report covers eleven years of income and expenditures, debt trends, and future prospects with charts, likely printed for taxpayers.

C. Harry Hardy Finance Committee of Council Hardy

Legal to Kiss a Stenographer in Oklahoma

Oklahoma Supreme Court rules it legal for judges to kiss their stenographers. The decision stems from ouster proceedings against Judge R. E. Davenport of Chicksaw in Grady County. A district court had dismissed the indictment for moral turpitude, a ruling upheld by the high court.

Oklahoma City Romeo Oklahoma Supreme Court R. E. Davenport Chicksaha Grady County Supreme Court Grand Jury

Send for the Red Cross now in disaster plan

In a call to preparedness a town should call for Red Cross aid if a flood or tornado strikes tomorrow. The piece emphasizes that the Red Cross is the first responder when disaster hits and is present where needed.

Red Cross

Special Tire Sale and Miscellaneous Advertisements

Special sale listings include tires with mileage specs and prices, plus assorted notices for flowers, a used Maxwell Touring Car, and lost cuff links. The ad mentions Huntsberry's, Northern Virginia Power Company, and a reward offer.

Mexicans Praise Opera Singer Miss Bula Ray Shull

Word comes of Miss Bula Ray Shull, opera singer, enjoying great success in Mexico City at the Iris Opera House. Debuting as Aida, she has already performed to bravos, with plans to sing scenes from Tosca La Gioconda Fedora Cavalleria Rusticana Il Trovatore La Forza del Destino and Ballo in Maschera.

Bula Ray Shul Mexico City Mexico Iris Opera House Miss Shull Aida Misss Shull

Virginia Banks Close For Armistice Day Holiday

The Governor declares Armistice Day a legal holiday and Winchester banks will close that day. Notes maturing on Thursday may be paid Friday. May include notices from Savings Bank Commercial and Farmers and Merchants National Bank Union Bank of Winchester Valley National Bank and executives. Also listed are a Studebaker ad and local sale notices and a note on Miss Elizabeth Kern’s visit to Ripley Tema.

Virginia Winchester Savings Bank, Commercial John J. Sloat Farmers & Merchants Natlank H. D. Fueler UNION Bank OF Winchester Chas Summers Ee Valley National Ank WM. G Hardy

War Declared as Loyal Clubs Fight New Baseball League

Ban Johnson and five loyal club owners vow to block a 12 club league with Chicago Boston and New York slated to replace rebel clubs. Minor leagues resist the Lasker plan and seek to run their own affairs. Judge Landis pondered seven year board chair salary while Yankees deny Ruth transfer to the new league.

Associated Press Kansas City Ban Johnson American League Johnson Chicago Boston New York Lasker Thomas J. Hickey American Association David L. Fultz International League A. R. Tearney Western League Hickey Landis Kenesaw Mountain Landis United States District Court For Board of Control Babe” Ruth Huston Yankees Ruth Paris

Tennessee district canvass nets GOP gain in House

Official canvass in Tennessee's Eighth District shows Republican Lonn A. Scott defeating his Democratic opponent by 638 votes. The results fix the delegation at five Republicans and five Democrats, marking a net gain of three Republicans for the next House.

Associated Press Memphis Tenn Eighth Lonn A. Scott Tennessee House of Representatives

Man Fined for Striking Child in Head with Coal

Dave Baker, a middle aged former county resident, was fined nine dollars in police court yesterday for striking seven year old Elmer Mason in the head with a lump of coal. The incident followed Elmer’s elder brother Roy Mason firing a gravel shooter at Baker, provoking the throwing of the coal which hit Elmer and caused a severe scalp wound.

Dave Baker Elmer Mason Roy. Mason Baker

Home welcome for Bill Hays in Sullivan Ind

Will H. Hays chairman of the Republican national committee was given a hearty welcome at his Sullivan Indiana home with local supporters and delegations from Indianapolis and nearby towns attending a non partisan reception after the campaign.

Associated Press Sullivan Ind Bill Will H. Hays Republican National Committee Indianapolis

Hodges Libre Car Plant Closes After Wage Cut Rejected

Springfield Mass November 9 The Hodges Libre Car pet Company factory shuts today after 350 workers refuse a 15 percent pay cut, which management says is needed to keep the plant running.

Associated Press Springfield Mass Hodges Libre Carpet Company

Scout Parade Call and Community Notices

Boys and adults urged to attend American Legion parade as part of Boy Scout community event at the armory and Wilkinson Auditorium. Lost item a split-bottom rocker at 118 N Washington. monetary reward offered. Classifieds include partner hire, sales position, box social at Armel School House to benefit the school. Wilkinson violin recital tonight at the auditorium.

Hallowe'en N. Washington Street Armel School House

Bunker Hill Man Fined for DUI After Vehicle Crash

W A Santmyer of Bunker Hill West Virginia was fined nine dollars in police court for operating an automobile while under the influence. He admitted drinking cider and said it affected his hand on the wheel. He backed into Marion Goss on East Piccadilly street causing $28.99 damage and must pay the bill.

W. A. Santmyer Bunker Hill W. Va Marion’ Goss East Piccadilly Street

Salvation Army Officers Return from Council

Ensign Mary Leigh and Cadet Anne Woodall of the Salvation Army have returned from officers’ council in Baltimore and will lead a Salvation Army service tonight at 8 p m in the Court House Auditorium. The public is invited. Miss Peart Haldeman left this morning to visit friends at Brandy, Va.

Mary Leigh Anne Woodall Salvation Army Officers’ Council Baltimore Salvation ‘Army Court House Auditorium

Striking Tires film promotes tire care for auto owners

An informational film titled The Striking Tires screens tonight for auto owners, offering tire maintenance tips and higher mileage. The showing is free, not a sale, and aims to put money back in viewers' pockets. Also on tonight Wilkinton violin recital at the Auditorium with tickets from Showalter and Groves.

Wilkingon Showalter & Groves

Armistice Day Gridiron Duel With VMI Highlighted

The American Legion football squad agrees to meet Virginia Military Institute on Armistice Day Thursday the 11th in a top regional clash. VMI is rated the South’s strongest, having beaten top teams like the University of Pennsylvania, while the Legion hopes to counter with stars such as Sandy Baker Peyton Marshall and McFadden promising a sturdy game. The program notes daily practice and a strong backcourt of veterans as they prepare to challenge the powerful VMI machine.

American Legion Virginia Military Institute Navy Mose South University of Pennsylvania Legion Sandy Baker Peyton Marshall Prof Lewis

W J Dickens Dies in Virginia After Flu Battle

W J Dickens a well known traveling salesman for R J Reynolds Tobacco died in Harrisonburg Virginia from tubercular complications after influenza. He lived in the Shenandoah Valley for years and was active in the United Commercial Travelers and the Travelers Protective Association. Surviving are his widow two children his mother and a sister. Funeral plans awaited arrival of his mother and sister.

Winchester W. J. Dickens R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Harrisonburg Dickens North Carolina Norfolk Shenandoah Valley United Commercial Travelers Travelers’ Protective Association Bagman Annie Grace Dickens Ida F. Dickens Halifax N. G Jessie Dickens Norlina N. C

Wedding of Margarete Stipe and Garland Sayeer at Brucetown Church

In Brucetown Virginia on November 4 at p m a wedding joined Miss Margarete Virginia Stipe and Mr Garland Lee Sayeer in the Brucetown Church in autumn decor with white and yellow. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Stipe, wore a dark blue suit. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Snyder, is described as of sterling character. A reception and supper followed at the bride’s home before the couple left for Washington by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.

Snyder Brucetown Margarete Virginia Turner Sencindiver Harry Stipe Frank Snyder Clearbrook Baltimore and Ohio Railroad O. D. Lambert

Mr Winston Wilkinson Violinist Concert Tonight at City Hall

Renowned violinist Winston Wilkinson appears at Winchester City Hall Auditorium tonight at eight. Proceeds from the concert support the District Nurse Association. Managed by Mrs R T Barton, tickets are on sale at the Chamber of Commerce office.

Winston Wilkinson America City Hall Winchester Wilkinson Wilkingon District Nurse Association R.T. Barton Chamber of Commerce

Long Beach Man Joseph Savage Returns to City

Mr Joseph Savage of Long Beach California former Winchester resident spent time here greeting friends after a serious operation in Baltimore recently benefiting from the treatment.

Joseph Savage Long Beach California Savage Winchester Yester Baltimore

Virginia Sets 100000 Christmas Seals Quota

Richmond announces that Virginia’s quota for tuberculosis Christmas seals is 100000. Nationwide, 900 million seals have been distributed to states and local groups with sale running November 25 to December 31. Funds support public nurses, dispensaries, and disease prevention.

Richmond National Tuberculosis Association United States Virginia Virginia Tuberculosis Association Wmen

Armistice Day Preparations in Frederick County

Plans for Armistice Day by the American Legion under Robert Y Conrad are nearly complete. Features include the Washington Boy Scout Band in the parade and a reception dance at W A Baker’s Washington street home, with a 8 PM start. A noon barbecue at the Fair Grounds is for ex service and legion men only. Citizens of Frederick County and Winchester are urged to attend and support the ex service members.

BOY Scouts OF America American Legion R. T. Barton L. M. Baker Robert. Y. Conrad Boy Scout Band of Washington W. A. Baker Washington Street Fair Grounds Frederick County Winchester

Extra Police Protection in Wall Street

New York November 9 extra patrols were dispatched to the Wall Street district to guard financiers and institutions amid alleged threats from radicals. Police intensified presence, with migration commissioner Wallis reporting possible agitator activity and ship crews being bribed to land radicals. Rotterdam frontier measures and broad security cordons were also noted to curb suspected Red agents crossing.

Associated Press New York Wall Street Wallis Bile Island Islands Rotterdam Ben Bvik Rmany

Marlboroughs Divorced After NY Marriage

The Duchess Consuelo Vanderbilt, formerly of the Vanderbilt family, and the Duke of Marlborough saw their 1806 marriage dissolved in a London divorce court. Judge Horridge ruled for the Duchess, with decree and costs awarded in her favor after a brief hearing.

Associated Press London Duchess of Marleborough Consuelo Vanderbilt W. K. Vanderbilt Duke of Marlborough New York

Miss Larrick Weds in Page County

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Mary Virginia Larrick to Edward J Bumgarner. The bride is daughter of Marvin and Mrs Larrick of Frederick County and a teacher in Page county schools for three years. The groom is a Page County native with the Norfolk and Western Railroad. They will reside in Shenandoah City.

Mary Virginia Larrick Edward J. Bumgardner Marvin Larrick Frederick County Page County Norfolk and Weatern Railroad Shenandoah City

Baker and Co. to Close for Armistice Day Observance

Baker and Co.'s store will be closed all day Thursday November 11 in observance of Armistice Day. The notice states the business will resume normal hours after the holiday.

Minstrel Show Promises Largest Local Attraction

Theatergoers are invited to a minstrel performance by a troupe described as the largest and best to visit, featuring WRS and Empire bands. The event at the City Auditorium in Winchester is set for Friday November 9 at 8 o'clock with Henry J. Hy Henry and Winston Wilkinson listed among the organizers.

Empire Winchester 'T J. Hy Henry

Real Estate Ad Promotes Winchester Valley Farms

Real estate ad invites buyers to see city and suburb properties from $1,500 and up. Promises country farms and valley sites as the best money can buy. Sullivan Real Estate Exclusively at 11 12 Court Square pledges De siveness and selling leadership following W. L. Fulta.

Catton W. L. Fulta

Army company drill notice at Friendship Hall

Captain Bob's Company orders all members to report for drill on Wednesday night November 10 at 7 30. Arrangements for the Arm rade will be in place. Full attendance required with proper clothing. First Sergeant R W Smith signs as witness.

Bob Friendship Co. Hall GA Grimm Con R. W. Smith

Recount requested after West Virginia election defeat

Representative M. M. Neely a Democrat who lost reelection filed for a recount in Ohio County Wheeling with his attorney. A recount application was to be filed in seven counties. Also a notice promotes a concert by America’s leading violinist at Hall Auditorium on Tuesday at 8 o'clock.

The Associated Press W. Va M. M. Neely Congress First West Virginia Rosenbloom Ohio Wheeling America Hall Auditorium

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Council Huntsberry's Northern VA. Power Company Maxwell Star Ptt Studebaker Bromley Woodstock Lane Elizabeth Kern Daniel Major Ripley, Tema Bill Hays Care Star MR. Snyder Miss Stipe MR. Wilkinson Red Cross Society Leatis Bolshevists Marlboroughs Larrick Baker and CO Winston Wilkinson Nital City Han Tus O'Elock
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