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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1923

Page

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British Tariff Plans Threaten Frederick Apple Trade

A plan for Britain to impose tariffs on apples could hurt Frederick County growers who export a significant share of their crop to Great Britain. The Virginia crop totals and local shipments are detailed, with prices in domestic markets and concerns over reduced British demand.

Frederick County Great Britain England Anada Nova Scotia Aust Ain Gondon Virginia ‘State Horticultural Society Royal Horticultural Show Virginia London York Ben Davis Winchester Snecx

Daughters' candidates seek votes at Confederate convention

Delegates from every state gather in Washington for the United Daughters of the Confederacy annual meeting. Amos H. Norris of Tampa and Mrs Harold of Americus are mentioned as leading ticket figures with campaigns under way. Additional officers will be chosen from division meetings as sessions run through Friday. A portrait of Admiral Matthew S. Maury will be presented to the Naval Academy in Annapolis.

Associated Press Washington United Daters of the Confederacy Berty Annnapolis Matthew Saine Maury Confederate, States Navy Naval Academy Union

Final Appeal for Funds for Local Red Cross Chapter

The friends of the American Red Cross who were not reached by solicitors during the canvass are urged to pledge funds for the coming year. Contact Robert T. Barton, chairman of recall, or R. L. Gray, treasurer, for major quarterly pledges.

Friends of the American Red Cross Robert T. Barton Recall R. L. Gray

Refusal to Allow Woman to Testify in Senate Probe

Mrs. Katherine Mortimer of Philadelphia wife of Elias H Mortimer a key witness in the Forbes affair failed to testify before the Senate veterans Committee. She said the aim was to clear her character and good name. Chairman Reed said she had private hearings at her request and if she wished the panel would release her testimony publicly. He noted no record reflects on her character.

Associated Press Washington Katherine “Mortimer Philadelphia Elias H. Mortimer Charles R. Forbes Senate Veterans’ Committee Reed Mortimer Béard

Radio Broadcast From New York Heard In Hull Church Service

An amateur radio listener in Hull reported hearing a complete church service broadcast from New York on Sunday morning. The listener said even the sound of people leaving the church was plainly audible, according to the Daily Express in London.

Associated Press London New York Hull Daily Express

Prohibition Bureau to Receive Over Ten Million Enactment

Washington officials state treasury estimates for the next fiscal year include more than 10 million dollars for the prohibition bureau. The Harrison act enforcement gets 1.25 million, up 500 thousand from the current year, handled by the narcotic division of the prohibition unit.

Associated Press Washington Prohibition Bureau Prohibition Treasury Prohibition Unit

Elks Frolic Promises A Bigger Local Show In 1923

Winchester residents anticipate the annual Elks Frolic at Empire Theatre on November 26 and 27. The production features the same cast with new talent, an engaged orchestra, and lavish scenery, promising top quality entertainment and clean comedy. Reserved seats go on sale Friday at Norton’s store.

Winchester Empire Theatre The Elks Norton's North Main Street

Lady Astor Begins Campaign In Plymouth Division

Lady Astor has been renominated by the Conservatives of Sutton division in Plymouth as their parliamentary candidate and has accepted. In a speech she voiced support for Prime Minister Baldwin and his policies and argued that the socialist party would raise the cost of living if in power. She pledged to fight for a world that is not paradise but a cleaner, kinder place.

Plymouth England Lady Astor Sutton Baldwin Socialist Party Old World

Sergt Dahlgren Weds Miss Peters

John G. Dahlgren a United States Marine Corps sergeant stationed at Quantico Va married Lydia F Peters daughter of Mr and Mrs William Peters of this city. Rev J Morgan of the First Christian Church officiated and the license was filed with the Corporation Court. Dahlgren is a native of La Grand Oregon and has visited Winchester since last summer with many local friends.

John G. Dahlgren United States Marine Corps East Coast Expeditionary Force Quantico Lydia F. Peters William Peters J. Morgan First Christian Church Corporation Court la Grand Oregon Charles C. Dahlgren Winchester

Handley High Receives New Uniforms In Military School Update

Jacob Reed's Sons of Philadelphia delivered about forty new Handley High School uniforms via representative J. M. Orndorff with more orders to come. At a Wednesday inspection on campus Captain Morrow of the War Department and Captain Manning praised the fit and appearance. W Lee Fisher, who handled measurements since the school became military, attended and noted his firm's minimal alterations.

Jacob Reed Philadelphia J.M. Orndorff Winchester High School Morrow War Department Manning W. Lee Fisher J. Myrndoff Fisher Jacob Reed and Son

Henson Motor Co Seeks Buyers for Used Cars

Largest stock in the valley with all makes and types. Advertisement urges customers to shop at Henson Motor Co 118 1p 1t. Also notes Gold Fish sale at Jolliffe and Jolliffe on Thursday Friday and Saturday with 10 15 20 cts and free water plants offer.

Valley Henson Motor. CO Jolliffe and Jolliffe’s

Man Seriously Wounded by Accidental Gunfire on Bartonsville Farm

Mr. Good sustained a severe left thigh wound when a loaded shotgun discharged unexpectedly while a group of men chased pigeons at a Bartonsville farm. He was treated at home, then hospitalized for surgery and cleansing of the wound, in improving condition and expected full recovery.

Mou Real Espute Mr. Good Bartonsville North Sraddoc Straet Gilliard Lineburg Harvey Lineburg Charles Patterson Se Andigun Mr. Id Rouss Avenue North Braddock Street B. B. Dutton

Local sales and notices from Cedar Café Bazaar and real estate

Ip 2t 19 YEW FORD SEDAN for sale by J. Howard Cather and Co. Cedar Cafe Auxiliary Bazaar Thursday at Mrs W H Dinge's home near Wiedletown after seven. Aprons and handwork offered at reasonable prices. Take six room house near Washington street for fifteen hundred cash. Mr and Mrs Wilbur E Cather left on a short trip to eastern cities.

J. Howard Cather and Co Washington— Street Frank. Kecklrby

Legionnaires Aim to Raise 10000 for Mortgage on Post Home

Robert Y. Conrad Post No 21 American Legion seeks about $10000 to pay off the first mortgage on its Northe Main street building. A special meeting is set for Thursday to approve a complete working plan and bond issue of 100 each for members and ex service men.

Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion Northe Main Street Barton R. T. Barton W. A. Baker Tig Cabie Neta Te Wwas

Walton plans appeal to US courts to retain governorship

Governor Walton moves to appeal impeachment verdict in Oklahoma to a federal judge for a retroactive injunction and, failing that, to the US Supreme Court seeking to remain in office until final resolution. The Senate court found him guilty of moral turpitude, corruption, neglect, and incompetency, ending his brief tenure.

Associated Press Oklahoma City Okla Walton Senate Oklahoma United States Court United States Supreme Court

Frederick R Jones Granted Absolute Divorce Decree

Frederick Ross Jones awarded an absolute divorce from Laney F Jones in Corporation Court. The couple wed in Martinsburg West Virginia on May 21 1919. The decree preserves property rights and prevents remarriage for six months. Laney F Jones may resume her maiden name Harley.

Frederick Ross Jones Laney F. Jones Corporation Court Martinsburg W. Va Sena Forth Winchester Harley

Wanted Turkeys Loaded at C. W. Railroad

Wanted turkeys loaded at C. W. Railroad on Tuesday and Wednesday. Phone R. F. Robert at the Commercial Hotel.

C. W R. F. Robert Commercial Hotel

Entente Hopes For Compromise On Ex Crown Prince

London reports British officials foresee a compromise after the Council of Ambassadors considers the ex crown prince issue and Allied military control in Germany. Berlin notes talks continue on a 1.4 billion gold mark loan to Germany, contingent on political stability and exclusive to Stresemann era terms. London press voices cautious optimism about avoiding a major dispute.

Associated Press London Brance Germany Council of Ambassadors Berlin Boersen Courier Stresemann The Times

Rouss Fire Company Holds Bazaar and Carnival Meeting

All members are asked to meet at the hall on Tuesday evening November 20 at 7 15 for the opening of the Bazaar and Carnival. Organized by W Be Huntsberry president.

Sherp W. BE. Huntsberry

English Apple Market Shows Firmer Prices in Britain

Scott Grant of Frederick County, a noted fruit grower, received $781.94 for 200 barrels of standard variety apples shipped to Hull, England. The sale signals a firmer British market after a prior price drop and October shift, with A Goodwin of New York and agent Fred Yeakley handling the deal.

Scott Grant Frederick County Board of Stonewall District Grant A. Goodwin New York Fred Yeakley Hull Eng

Ohio Grange Elects National Master Louis Taber

Louis G. Taber of Barnesville Ohio was elected national master of the National Grange at the convention in Pittsburgh. Taber had served as Ohio Grange master for eight years and was a former secretary of agriculture for Ohio. Other officers named include Overseer John Black of Roslyn Maryland and Lecturer Orlando L. Martin of Plainfield Vermont.

Pittsburg Louis G. Taber Barnesville Ohio National Grange Taber Ohio Grange John Black Roslyn Maryland Grange Orlando L. Martin Plainfield Vermont Grange

Christmas Auction at Winchester Pharmacy Promoted

Advertisement notes an auction at Winchester Pharmacy on Saturday with offers for Christmas presents. Reads garage gasoline 18c and Roth's items as featured lots to view inside.

Borgan Roth Winchester Pharmacy

Directors Meeting For George Washington Hotel Company

An important meeting of the directors will be held Wednesday night at 8 15 at the F M Bank building. All directors urged to attend as business of importance regarding final completion of the hotel will be considered.

George Washington Hotel Company F. & M. Nat. Bank

Shenandoah Apple Cider Restricts Returns After Nov 22

Notice states no cider apples will be accepted after Thursday November 22 by Shenandoah Apple Cider and Vinegar Co. Includes reference to a Fur Collar Coat Ad on page 7 and Winchester Pharmacy auction details inside the advertisement.

Shenandoah Apple Cider & Vinegar Company

Value of the Commercial Department

A business college reports enrollment at a historic high for fall and winter. The article argues demand for clerical and stenographic work drives growth, and outlines cost comparisons for training in Winchester. It notes the John Handley School offers a broad business curriculum and predicts strong future employability.

Business College Winchester John Handley School

Empire Theatre Announces New Attraction Series

The Empire Theatre schedules a Thursday 10 o clock office reservation for a new act described as a fine, distinctively attractive show. A Thanksgivings program features N s Quartet from Washington and the feature Woman Proof with Thomas Meigan. A series of m reels to debut live on Friday aims to draw large crowds with a modern catchy reel.

Tone Theatre Empire National Washington Woman Proof Thomas Meigan New York City

Democratic Club Meeting Pushed to Evening

The Democratic Club monthly gathering is postponed to the evening to accommodate women’s attendance at the educational meeting.

Water and See 11-20-1p-31 Sullivan sale notice

For sale property on Main Street Water and See area Sullivan listings advertise wallpaper and paint sale. See side ad N G 1p-11-20-4t.

Sullivan

Also Mentioned on This Page

APPLE Fred DuShane Indu Camdidates Bunker Hill L. C. Hoffman Sergt. Dahlgren Miss Peters Handley High I. N Bartonville C. R. Anderson R. W. Hockman Bartomsville W. H. Dinge Wiedletown Legionaires Gov. Walton Fred’k R. Jones Entente Rouss Fire Company Graner Heads Society Gres Handley High Sch Woman's Democratic Club Man's ‘Democratic Club FISK Rouss Garage
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