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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1920

Page

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Apple price outlook praised by Richards after Europe trip

Alva C. Richards of Starks Brothers, fruit growers, returned from a two month trip to England France and Germany and predicts a good price for York Imperial apples in British markets this winter. Returns seen at 5 to 6 dollars per barrel with government price controls possibly lifting to about 6.50. Richards noted stable handling in England and Scotland and said shipments from New York cold storage will start mid December.

Alva C. Richards Stards Brothers England France Gerwitty York Great Britain Richards Scotland New York G. R. Cooper Company Liverpool Glasgow Germany Baltic

Washington Man Gets Local Bride

A marriage license was issued in the Corporation Court to Milred 1 of Washington DC and Bertha B Williams of this city. He is a widower and she is a widow. She was formerly Miss Dunlop daughter of J P Dunlop of this county. Mr Randall is a carpenter.

Corporation Court Milred 1 Washington, D. C Bertha B. Williams Miss Dunlop J. P. Dunlop Randall

Grant Buys Lupton Residence from Mrs Lupton

Real estate dealer Bernard M. Sullivan announced the sale of Senator S Lucier Lupton's South Stewart Street residence to Mr Scott Grant. Grant will occupy the house as his residence. The price is said to be near 30000 dollars in a prominent city sale occurring after Lupton's death in Washington two months ago.

Bernard M. Sullivan S. Lucier Lupton South Stewart Street Lupton Scott Grant Washington

Suit Brews Over Alienation of Affections in Scrabble

Phineas Rush of the Turner farm at Scrabble sues his father in law George F. Turner for alienation of his wife Ellen Turner’s affections. Rush seeks $30,000 in Jefferson circuit court as family troubles drive Mrs. Rush and their two children to rooms at the Rumsey Hotel in Shepherdstown. Local observers note prominent residents Harry H. Byrons and Forest W. Brown may aid an amicable settlement.

Epherdstown Phineas Rush Turner Circuit’ Court Jefferson County Harry H. Byrons Forest W. Brown Charles Town

ALE VALUABLE FARM AUCTION AT WINCHESTER

Auction in front of Court House Winchester for tract land and improvements about 8 miles northwest of Winchester and 1 mile east of R railroad station at Gainesboro Heirs at Law of Chas H Cather announce sale 11-16-16 41 West Frederik Charge Also notice of preaching at Mt pron next Sunday at 10 30 a m and at Grove at 3 30 p m and at Hill at 1 30 p m Pastor SampSELL SAMPSELL

Court House Winchester R.rk Gainesboro Chas H. Cather West Frederik Mt Pron Pass Grove Sp. m Et Hill Sampsell

ISPUTE OVER SABLE RESULTS IN OPEN BREAK

The Union Telegraph Company has issued an open break on cable messages for the department unless prepaid. The November 10 order affects all departments, though other departments reportedly were informally exempt. Western Union retaliates citing department payment delays for past cables. Miami and Havana are mentioned in the broader staffing and landing dispute with the cable from Barbados.

Associated Press Union Telegrap Depa Western Union Company Department Miami Tla Barbadoes South America

Hoover with A. F. L. Chiefs

The question of industrial peace and related problems were discussed today at a conference between leaders of organized labor and Herbert Hoover former federal food administrator and member of President Wilsons second industrial conference. Hoover said he had no definite program but expected to advise and discuss with labor officials on money conditions.

Associated Press Washington Organized Labor Herbert Hoover Wilson Hoover Executive Council American Federation of Labor Gompers San Francisco

Government Liquor Permit Renewals Set To One Year

Washington officials announce all existing liquor permits issued before January 17 will expire December 31. Renewals must be filed by December 1 as regulations shorten permit life from indefinite to one year, stated by Commissioner Williams.

Associated Press Washington Commissioner of Internal Revenue Williams The Revenue Bureau

Farmers Hold On To Wheat

Chicago officials report 86 000 bushels of contract grade wheat in public elevators with 4 000 bushels Canadian. The supply fell by 168 000 bushels in the last week as farmers slow their movements and stockpiles remain low across western markets.

Associated Press Hicago Chicago

Burglary and Hold-Up Insurance Adverts

Retail prose advertises burglary and hold-up insurance with mentions of agencies Showalter and Groves and firms Hansbrough and Carter. It also references loans real estate and Vicks Vapor Rub product. The fragment notes seasonal offers and a listing style typical of classified pages.

Hansbrough & Carter Vicks Vapor Showalter & Groves

Venizelos Resigns as Greek Cabinet Falls

Premier Venizelos steps down as Admiral Coundouriotis acts as regent requests George Rhallis to form a new ministry. Demetrios Gounaris may lead a cabinet inviting former Crown Prince George to the throne amid electoral gains by the opposition. World reaction centers on possible Constantine return being barred.

Associated Press Athens Venizelos Coundouriouis Greece George Rhallis Macedonia Attaca Kitled Foreign Office M. ‘Venizelos Demetrios Gounaris Paris Zenizelos Legation Demetrios Gounaris M. Gounaris George Duke of Sparta Constantine England France

Joseph Sirbaugh Dies in Keyser West Virginia

Joseph Sirbaugh formerly of Hampshire county West Virginia died in Keyser West Virginia on Sunday. The 70 year old man had lived in Keyser 19 years and was employed by contractor Thomas Liller. He survived by his widow and daughter Mrs Lula Buxton of Relay Maryland. The body was brought to Winchester for burial and laid to rest in Capon Bridge.

Joseph Sirbaugh Hampshire County W. Va Keyser Sirbaugh Thos. Liller Lula Buxton Relay Winchester Capon Bridge

Two Dwellings For Sale With Lights And Water

Real estate notice lists two houses offered by G Clarence Miller at 1700 and 2500 dollars. Includes mention of electric lights and running water for each dwelling. Located in 15 1p 21 area.

Clarence Miller

Miss Kent to Wed in Virginia Chapel

Invitations issued by Mrs Charles William Kent of the University of Virginia announce the marriage of Eleanor Douglas Kent to Howard Watts Gamble Sr of Savannah Georgia. The ceremony will be held in the University of Virginia chapel on Wednesday evening November 24. Eleanor Kent is a Hollins College alumna and daughter of the late Dr Charles W Kent English chair at UVA.

Charles William Kent University of Virginia Eleanor Douglas Howard Watts Gamble Savannah Miss Kent Hollins College Charles W. Kent South

Brown & Brown opens grocery store at Ritters corner

Brown and Brown announce the purchase of C. W. Ritters grocery at Main and Cork Streets and open with a full line of staple and fancy groceries. They solicit patronage.

C. W

Thanksgiving Proclamation by President Wilson

President Wilson designates Thursday November 25 as a day of thanksgiving and prayer. He urges citizens to cease ordinary tasks, reflect on blessings, and acknowledge God’s mercies amid wartime and peacetime recovery. The proclamation emphasizes gratitude for liberty, justice, and the return to peaceful pursuits.

Wilson Amer Woodrow Wilson the States of America

Young veteran takes bride in Baltimore

Cards from Abram Davenport Long of Whamsport Maryland announce the marriage of Elizabeth Anderson Long to Ford Arnold Grim of Richmond Virginia. The ceremony occurred in Baltimore on November 10 with Rev. Dr. F L Heisse officiating. Elizabeth Long worked as a statistician for the U S Department of Agriculture in Washington. Grim, a Winchester native, served in France during the war with Germany and later held a key post with the Pullman Palace Car Company in Richmond.

Abram Davenport Long Whamsport Elizabeth Anderson Long Ford Arnold Grim Richmond Grimm 9. Rielly Grimm Winchester Baltimore F.L. Heisse Methodist Episcopal Church Washington County United States Department of Agriculture Washington Germany France Ninth Battalion Infantry Orador and McVicar

Apple Growers Seek Hand-Pie Or Loose On Hand Apples

Sams Haines of Winchester Va advertises ready buyers for on hand hand-pie or loose apples and asks growers to contact him at 476 or Cumberland Valley Route 419 for clean drops delivered. He offers good prices and needs a few cars to warehouse.

Cumberland Valley Sam Haines Winchester

Will of W. Fultz Probate Confirmed Here

The will of real estate operator W. lu Fultz, who died recently, was admitted to probate in Winchester Corporation Court. It leaves the estate to widow Clara Fultz for life with remainder to their son Lenwood Fultz. Executrix Clara Fultz qualified with a $4,000 bond.

W. Lu Fultz Corporation Court of Winchester Clara Fultz Lenwood Fultz James P. Reard Mary J. Brown

Treaty requests withdrawn as Bolivia and Peru pull revision bids

Geneva November 16. The assembly will not threaten the Monroe doctrine as Bolivia and Peru withdraw their requests for treaty revisions with Chile. No other American question with risky potential is expected to arise this session.

Associated Press Geneva Assembly of the League of Nations Bolivia Peru Chili Assembly

Football game to aid American Legion at Equity grounds

If weather allows, a charity football game at Equity grounds tomorrow at three p m features S V A versus the High School. Rivalry runs deep as both squads have trained hard with the High School coming off a 34 to 20 win over A M A at Front Royal. Admission is 50 cents.

Equity American Legion Front Royal Equity Grounds

Notary Appointment for Helen M Cooper in Winchester

Miss Helen M Cooper stenographer for Attorney Harry R Kern has been appointed notary public for Winchester. She qualified in the Corporation Court by giving a $500 bond with Mr Kern as her surety.

Helen M.cooper Harry R. Kern Winchester Corporation Court Mr. Kern

Autos for hire and service at CLOWSER & PATTON

Buick Overland car service advertised with day and night operation. Contact Rousse Ga rage at 16 to 41 in care of CLOWSER and PATTON for hire autos and repairs.

Buick Overland Rousse Clowser & Patton

Export Your Apples Prospects Never Better

Sail dates and space on steamer arranged for Government permits and related needs. Contact ae DEW at 35 West Ply St opposite the Post Office, Winchester, Virginia, for details and bookings.

Winchester

University of Virginia Glee Club to staged Visiting Girl tour

The Virginia Glee Club prepares The Visiting Girl for its first performance in Culpeper on November 30 with sixteen booked shows across Virginia and West Virginia. Winchester hosts January 12 as part of a revival tied to UVA Centennial and focusing on Thomas Jefferson. The production features an all star student cast, orchestra, new songs, and original scenery.

Charlottesn! LE University of Virginia Glee Club Culpeper Virginia West Virginia Winchester Glee Club Nevill .G. Henshaw University of Virginia Stuent Thomas Jefferson Aig

Clarke county contest looms over Harrison Paul vote

Clarke County canvass sees objections from Capt. Paul camp to precinct clerks being sworn and ballot seals missing. Attorneys copy poll books and tax lists to present to Paul advisers. Contingent plan cites nationwide procedure ending in Congress for seat decision.

Clarke Courier Berrysville Clarke County Harrison John Paul Messrs Charles Curry Staynton Gilbert EB. Pence Woodstock C. Conrad Harrisonburg Capt Paul Clarke Ca Paul Capt. Paul Mr. Pence Millwood Morgans Mill Pierces White Post Shenandoah Joseph M. Slusher T. Hardesty A. G. Kimmel C.w. Fishpan L. Shiley Berryville Mt Airy Morgans Mat Tusuelis Congress Secretary of the House of Representatives JO Auo House

Gypsy moth fears prompt New York border precautions

The Gypsy moth pest nears New York’s border, prompting Commissioner Hogue to issue safeguards. Dr. Atwood directs inspections for trees or plants from outside the state, requiring a permit before unpacking to ensure no dangerous insects or fungi are present. Transportation firms and brokers must report stock routes as required. Also, a pocketbook worth $27 to $30 was lost near Fairfax Hall Library and turned in to Mr. Cooper, a truck driver.

Albany N. YY New Yorks A. George EB. Hogue New England New York Newsey Commiss Hogue George C Ag Culture Oomissioner of Agriculture Tom House Asr Fairfax Hall Handley Library Mr. Cooper Friendship Engine House

Soldiers Thankgiving Turkey Visit by Daughters of the Confederacy

The Turner Ashby Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy organizes an annual custom of presenting keys to soldiers at the Sevier Home in Richmond Virginia for Thanksgiving day dinner. Members may send contributions to treasurer Mrs Lucy W. Ru ee via Union Bank. An accompanying ad promotes Vicks Vapor Rub and related cold remedies.

Turner Ashby Daughters of the Confederacy Seediers Richmond Lucy Union Bank

Crawford Rader auction for car and parts

First sale listing offers Crawford Rader with new tires tubes and engine in class wording. Auctioneer item notes include RAHAM B CO and Sonner ie iptt unclear. Proceeds to bidder for 125 dollars.

Crawford Sonner Ieiptt Raham B. CO

W M Society Ton Evening At Braddock Street M E

Notices announce a W M Society event at Braddock Street M E church tonight hosted by Mrs A H Jackson. Sale Friday November 19 features cattle hogs and farm implements with details for Bartonville buyers and local buyers. Also announced are Pinafore rehearsals at 9 PM and a classified seeking a sales salesman for Baltimore Packing Co and a vanload shipment to multiple cities. Mr J I Affleck and family plan a winter in Jacksonville Florida returning late April. November 20 sale seeks consignments for major city routes Washington Baltimore New York Pittsburgh Cleveland.

Salvation Army Meeting Tonight at Army Hall

Ensign Leigh and Sadet W invite local officers and the public to a Salvation Army gathering tonight in the Army Hall House Auditorium. Music and good singing are promised as part of the program.

Salvation Army Army Hall Ensign Leigh Sadet

Also Mentioned on This Page

Alva C. Richard MR. Grant Sable Western Union Demandance Eee Havana Fla Western Union Telegraph Company United of Government New Nans Cuba M. Venizelos Britain Costantine Jos. Sirbaugh Brown & Brown F. Arnold Grimm Miss A. Long Williamsport, Md MR. Fultz U. VA Cate Hee Read Moling & Seal's Orchard New York State Turkey Vicks Woman's the Braddock St A. H. Jackson Sale Priday Bartonville Guernsey W. Shenk & Son Mi Galore Exveridgee A Iitory J i. Affleck Jacksonville Affleck Baltimo Pittsburgh Cleve Ars St. v Washington, D.C
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