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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1920
Page
1
News of the marriage of Miss Mabel K. Haynes to Allen B. Bond in Pittsburgh Pa. on a Wednesday at the bride’s sister home Ev erell T Gooch. The couple will reside in Winchester after January 1.
Virginia officials estimate damage from last Tuesday's sleet and wind storm across Albemarle and Augusta counties at 700000 to 1900000 dollars. Orchardists report heavy destruction in central and eastern Augusta with some recovery potential, while Blue Ridge areas fare slightly better. individual losses include James Craig around 50000 dollars and other firms in Fishersville and Stuarts Draft.
In Germantown Maryland James Bolton a farmer died from a dynamite blast that destroyed his home bringing the death toll to three Officials tie the event to a long standing feud with Montgom ery county authorities noting a confrontation on election day In which Bolton shot Thompson Fifty pounds of dynamite from a hardware store is believed to have been used Authorities say Thompson and his wife gave conflicting accounts of his whereabouts during the blast.
Frederick County taxpayers must pay 1920 taxes on or before December 1 to avoid a five percent penalty, equal to ten percent per annum. Treasurer R. Smith issues the notice.
American Legion announces a concert by Deneror Welsh at the City Auditorium on Wednesday November 4 at 8 30. Seats go on sale now with prices in dollars and cents. Proceeds support Legion activities and local veterans programs.
The Men's Bible Class of Grace Lutheran Church will be addressed Sunday morning by Mr. T J Cooper about his travels in Japan. Cooper recently returned from the Orient and urges every class member to attend.
Saverday offer for army coats priced at 48 cents at Comner's Bargain Store located on 11 West Water Street. Limited stock emphasized in regional shopping notice.
In Glasgow Virginia a bank robbery led to a gun battle after a car tried to flee the town. One suspected robber, James T Rogers of Philadelphia, was killed and Officer O L Hendricks wounded. Two other occupants were captured. Police recovered an army barrack bag, a grip with Liberty bonds and jewels. Bank officials investigate losses and bond value.
A destitution appeal centers on two elderly sister maids of a church in Winchester. Both are ill and unable to work, needing food fuel and clothing. Charitable residents are urged to donate at the Friendship Fire Company hall.
George Nicols Barnes of the British delegation told the League of Nations assembly that immediate admission of Germany and other former enemy states into the league is urged by a large majority of Britain's working people who demand no delay in admitting all enemy states.
County magistrate’s court Justice Tavenner says he did not preside in the detinue suit between F. B. Lineburg and Henry Womeldorph. He sat in advisory capacity with Justice Snapp who awarded a sow and eight pigs to Lineburg. Damages of five dollars were awarded to Womeldorph for corn eaten by the sow on his land.
A deed dated June 1886 from A. R. Pendleton Special Commissioner to Humphrey Washington for one acre near Stephens City was placed on records in the county clerk's office. No consideration is named in the document.
At the United Brethren Church parsonage 108 North Avenue on Thursday November 18 at 1 o clock Rev George W Stover joined Cleo Kitchen and Mattie Martin of Charlestown West Virginia in marriage. Half an hour later Rev Stover united John F Kline and Clara Clowser, both of Marlboro Virginia in marriage.
In a historical effort Salem faced a severe typhoid outbreak. Authorities identified a water pollution source at a cross of a water main and sewer, then tapped a fresh artesian well. The town mobilized 25 doctors, Red Cross nurses from Chicago and New York, and volunteers to hospitalize, isolate, and treat with anti-typhoid serum while distributing instructions and supplies. The coordinated actions, including new nurse teams and a free chloride supply, reduced the epidemic and brought the disease under control.
In town near business centre and station with nearly 900 trees of choice varieties including Delicious Kinne Davis Stayman Winesap Black Ben Douchess and McIntosh about nine years old. Residence barn stable hire lawn fence locust posts offers view of railroad country and mountain at railroad crossing. Barrel factory evaporator two garages two new churches agricultural high school community building nearby. Price 9000.00. Geo. B. Harrison.
A terse local notice from Thomas W. Mathews of 4h West Piccadilly Street Winchester Virginia advertises exporting apples and sailing dates, space on steamer, and a government permit, with anniversary reference.
A terse item notes activity at a sbh and Bale on November 22 with limited readable details. The fragment cites a date and locations but lacks names or outcomes.
Doorn Holland November 19 The condition of former Empress Augusta Victoria after a heart attack improved today prompting return of Crown Prince Frederick William to Wieringen and relieving other Hohenzollern family members from traveling to Doorn. A Doorn Castle bulletin said she passed a good night.
Editor The Star argues orchard profitability hinges on site choice marketing and quality control. It notes 30 to 40 percent of this year’s crop culled mainly from insect damage including Codling Moth and other pests and urges practical corrective measures to reduce losses and improve returns.
Associated Press report from Charleston states Taylor Pole of Mingo county was arrested in connection with the killing of Private Ernest L. Rippley of the state police at Sands, West Virginia, as thirty troopers were dispatched to Sands to reinforce forces amid a coal miners strike in Mingo county.
The joint legislation committees inquiry into New York's Building Trust heard testimony implicating T Brindell labor reader with payments to influence labor actions. Birmingham was named during the hearing as on leave from the police department, previously a plain clothes detective and later a member of the uniform force.
Philadelphia reports anthracite production returning to normal rate since the September mine workers strike ended, per a statement from the Anthracite Trades Information. Items include an administrator sale notice and Scout of America meeting at headquarters with times, plus Grace Lutheran Church service schedule and Sunday school.
Earlier advert reveals Hable's offers 300 overcoats consigned by a major Baltimore house to be sold below cost. Instructions are to sell and remit proceeds. The sale runs Saturday at 4 p.m. with remember sale on November 22 at Schlichting's.
Local notice lists a half ton frock and nets offered by Chapman’s at 450 dollars. The item details are sparse but indicate a general sale catalog entry with an emphasis on value and pricing.
A wedding at the Dehart home on Fairmont avenue united Edward E Slike and Miss Mary J Beck. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. George W Grover with Rev J R Collis assisting, using the ring service followed by a traditional wedding dinner. The couple will reside in Fayetteville, Pa.
The ongoing revival fills the church with large evening congregations and deep conviction of sin. Services run Friday and Saturday at 7:30 with preaching at 8, a late service at 11, and 7:30 Sunday. A women-only service is Sunday at 3 PM and Sunday school meets at 9:45 AM.
Big reduction sale on trimmed hats at Miss Newcome's located at 45 West Water Street. Event runs through the holiday period with deep discounts on seasonal headwear.
W H S Oyster Supper at Bouity Building Friday November 19 from 6 to 8 p m. Supper priced at 1.00 with music by the Athletic Association.
Classified notice offers Buick and Overland autos for hire with day and night service. Contact Rouss Garage Clo wser and Patton at 76-1p-4 for details.
The Winchester Chamber of Commerce asks residents to use gas sparingly as the city faces limited supply. Officials report a late retort failure and rebuilding delays, urging illumination reduction and careful usage while the gas plant works to resume fuller production within about a month.
Proceeds from the Dineover Welsh 01 concert at the Winchester Auditorium benefit the American Legion treasury. The program features a diverse company of artists and a large music lineup likely to attract a full house. Tickets available at the Chamber of Commerce office Showalter and Groves Drug Lacy office and at Advraissiot 9.08.
An assortment of classified items including a late model roadster with starter terms sought by Chapman’s Auto, a reward at a drug store for a lost item, open-face gold watch with Elgin inscription, sheet iron drum pipe, two feather beds in good condition, tires and tubes with engine in fair condition. Apply 422 Ss. street.
Local grocers Brown Bra Brown & 7 advertise a fresh variety of groceries at the Ritter corner on Main and Cork Streets. They invite patronage with a full assortment and courteous service.
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