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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1920
Page
1
A chaotic Commons session over Ireland ends in a fight. Reports from Cork Meath and Dublin describe killings, ambushes, and mass casualties at Croke Park. Britain weighs sending more troops as violence escalates.
The Empire Theatre under Mr. J. M. ry will reopen on December 22 after a full cleaning and new service. Two Simplex moving picture machines with a generator will boost picture clarity, and a gold fibre screen will enhance viewing. It will hold exclusive rights to Associated First National Realart and Paramount, with Mary Miles Minter to Douglas Fairbanks among featured stars and an eight piece orchestra led by Harry Homer. First class road shows planned for January aim to offer quality entertainment at popular prices.
The Star reports the Friday issue misstated that two women needed help. It asserts no call for public or church assistance was made, labeling the claim completely untrue.
Cincinnati attorneys Kramer and Bettman urge dealers that no ruling limits malt extracts hops to bakers and confectioners. The communication suggests no enforcement department ruling exists or is planned in Ohio.
The American Legion will present a concert in the auditorium on November 24 at 8:00 PM. Tickets are 1.00 and on sale at Showalter & Groves, Lacy & Arthur, and the Chamber of Commerce. For quick service call 97.
Miss Ada Oakes of Washington marries Walter Pine of Salisbury in a wooden wedding. Leading participants adopt tree inspired names such as The Groon Walter Pine and bride Ada Oakes, with best man Robert L. Birch and bridesmaid Anna Lee Laurel. The couple plans a week in Hickory with the groom’s aunt Mrs E W Shingle.
Concert under the auspices of R Y Conrad at City Hall Auditorium with the American Legion presenting posts at 830 PM. Tickets available now with seating details 22 1p 31.
A car carrying Pimer Robinsony Charles Hoover and Jacob Haines left the Martinsburg pike near Stewart Strong by Inwood West Virginia. Robinsony suffered a fractured skull and was taken to Winchester Memorial Hospital in critical condition. Hoover sustained a broken collar bone and several cuts. Haines had minor injuries.
In Bologna on November 22 seven people were killed and 30 wounded during clashes between socialists and anti socialists at the first meeting of the new municipal council.
Real estate agent B. M. Sullivan announces the sale of a 90 by 100 foot lot opposite the Winchester Cold Storage plant on North Main Street. Seller is Robert G. Gibbons, buyer listed as W. Taylor Wall. Price paid not disclosed.
Albany report shows Republican National Committee expended 4 022 590 09 dollars in the recent presidential campaign, according to Treasurer Upham filing with the secretary of state.
A union service will be held Thursday at 11 o clock in Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church. A tank offering will be taken for Winchester Memorial Hospital. What will you give?
Mr. James H. Botts and Mr. T. J. Hicks were hurt last night when thrown from a bogey after a truck struck it on the Berryville pike at Harris Addition. The truck is alleged to have been on the left side of the road. Both men suffered cuts and bruises.
The American Legion hosts a concert at City Hall Lavatorium on Wednesday November 24. Seats are on sale now with details available from Thomas W. Mathews in Winchester Virginia.
A loose envelope addressed to Sophia Staff of Stephenson Virginia contained 28.50 dollars and was found. A liberal reward is offered if returned to the Star office. Also a notice seeks a refined young lady at the Strand Theater office for a position.
A model of the proposed Handley Schools and grounds is on display in the Handley Library lecture room from 3 to 5 today and 7 to 9 this evening. It shows buildings, walks, trees, roadways and the entire development as completed, with explanations available to visitors.
The Dinegor Welsh Concert Company will perform at City Hall Auditorium Wednesday under American Legion post management. Notable artists include Jeanette Christine, John George, and Ben Davies with tickets sold at Showalter Groves Lacy Arthur and Chamber of Commerce for one dollar. Seats for the event go on sale locally.
For sale in Boyce Clarke County Virginia near town business centre and station. Nearly 900 apple trees of top varieties Delicious King Davide Winesaps Black Bens Staymans Duchess MacIntosh nine years old. Includes residence barn stock yards and riparian rail crossing features. Price 9000. One half at same rate either divided or undivided. Also note two Jersey cows strayed from farm reward offered.
Song books of old favorite songs priced 25 cents are offered free with every purchase of 25 cents or more at Seaj/S Music Store.
An appeal for funds to aid starving European children amid war was presented to Capt. Robert L. Gray by the National Allied Relief Committee of New York led by Miss J. A. Morton. The appeal urges Thanksgiving contributions to Poland and calls for quick action to ease hunger, disease, and starvation.
A new passenger timetable will go into effect at 2 a.m. Sunday in the Ci Valley division. Key changes include No. 5806 Winchester to Harrisburg at 7 15 a m, No. 6816 Winchester to Hagerstown at 2 20 p m, and connections via No. 6810 to Harrisburg. Other departures from Winchester and Harrisburg adjust daily and Sunday service with revised arrival times.
All members are notified to attend at Kauffman's School House on Wednesday November 24 at 8 p.m. J M Fishpaw Consul Roy P Duvall Clerk.
The Supreme Court today advanced to January 3 the argument in the case of Senator Newberry of Michigan and others convicted of violating the corrupt practices act.
Paris reports the French government will not oppose the return of former King Constantine to the Greek throne. The foreign office regards the move as inevitable, per Associated Press dispatches.
Hand-picked apples available packed or loose. Communicate at once for good prices and delivery to warehouse via Cumberland Valley Railroad. Contact Sam Paines Winchester Virginia. Christmas oysters offered by Crisfield source G O Snapp 427 North Market Street.
Brown and Brown announce they have purchased the W. Ritter grocery at Main and Cork Streets and now offer a full line of staple and fancy groceries. They solicit patronage and list phone number 159-1.
The Western Union Telegraph Company asked the District of Columbia Court for an injunction to preserve its operations. The filing accuses the secretary of interfering with telephone and cable instructions affecting Miami and other locations.
The musical comedy Dardanella is set to play at the theatre tonight after a crowded show from York, Pennsylvania. The production features about 36 performers and promises a sparkling chorus and captivating music as one of the season’s pretentious offerings.
Seven armed men halted a Jersey State freight train 27 miles from Jersey City. A battle with railroad police ensued injuring one officer. The robbers loaded 40 bales of silk into a five ton truck before being captured.
The American Wringer Works in Woonsocket and its wringer department will close until December 6 due to general malaise and market conditions, the official says. About six hundred employees are affected by the shutdown.
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