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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1920
Page
1
Four hundred regulars from Camp Sherman were ordered to Williamson and Mingo County to quell violence in the coal strike zone. Governor Cornwell sought martial law as federal troops take command after months of disorder and fatalities in the Mingo region.
News item reports a prison breakout in Hagerstown Maryland with four prisoners including Dykes and Fuchs escaping using an iron bar and gate in the jail yard. Authorities, led by Chief Doran, pursued toward Baltimore as a telegram warned of suspects heading that way.
Mr and Mrs Howard M Hoge of Lincoln Va will attend a Winchester Branch W C T U meeting at 7 30 pm Monday November 29 at the First Baptist Church. Mrs Hoge who has led the Virginia branch for years will make an address the public is invited to attend.
Testimony before the congressional committee investigating the Shipping Board cites alleged cost abuses in repairs to board vessels. Harold F. Panes testified at Norfolk about a $48 pill for a 50 cent hinge and a machine used to cut the hinge from steel. He also noted gifts of watches to board employers and an auditor paid to help prepare a bill. The investigation led to the auditor’s removal. Christian Batser and Aenehte of Staunton are visiting relatives in this city.
Notice to the public that the office will be closed on Sundays after November 14 1920. Whlock Herb Kaatiiths Co. Ince pi 18 Lp.
A regional committee filed objections to proposed higher freight rates for fruits with the Interstate Commerce Commission. The group, including growers from Maryland West Virginia Pennsylvania and Virginia, argues higher charges would burden fruit production while freight costs already strain budgets. A Martinsburg meeting announced government guarantees of rail dividends but noted October reports show a 25 percent shortfall. Committee members planned to present the case Tuesday at the commission with Farm Bureau and horticultural society leaders in attendance.
The Woman's Auxiliary to Robert Y. Conrad Post will meet Monday November 29 at 7 30 p m in Handley Auditorium an important matter will be presented by the president. Lost brown pocketbook with chain contains ten dollar bill small change and receipt for English money order reward Miss Grell Evans
An auto dealer touts Ford product as a necessity not a luxury and notes October production hit 102,810 cars. It claims Ford prices are lowered to beat inflation, promises no further cuts but possible price increases, and urges buyers to act now to avoid higher costs.
The usual percent will be added to all 1920 State Taxes not paid on or before Dec. 1. This includes poll tax. City Treasurer notes this assessment should not be overlooked.
A former railway mail clerk on Abe Soulthindre and Ohio Railroad was convicted in the United States District Court at Harrisonburg for tampering with mail and sentenced to sixty days in jail, but the sentence was suspended until January 27, 1921. Bail set at $750 for his appearance. Several other indictments under the national prohibition act resulted in fines of $100 and suspended sentences for each. Meadows and Sly of Page County and the Wood-West Company of Charlottesville faced updated proceedings. coal prices under the Lever Act led to an indictment transferred to Charlottesville for April term. All civil cases from the last term were continued.
Readers advised to submit their Thanksgiving offering for Memorial Hospital through their church or via Rev. Charles Adey secretary of the Ministerial Union, ensuring timely delivery.
Notice to parents of scouts announces stock of Scout gear suitable as Christmas gifts and samples from the Scout Building Quartermaster John H Kern dated 11 24 61. Golden Rule Bible Class invites working men to next Sunday discussion Evidence by Demonstration or the Answer of Good Works By Twice Born Men with all class members and others urged to attend.
The New York Times reviews Mr. de Gogorza in a long recital filled with Basque folk songs and translations from Cesar Franck, Debussy, Moussorgsky, and Rachmaninoff. His mezzo is praised for its control, expressiveness, and unity across languages and styles, though he declines an encore due to a cold.
Funeral services for Mrs. Florence Robinson wife of Silas D. Robinson Newport News Va were held at her daughter Ray Robinsons home. Burial followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery. The accident occurred when a taxicab hit a street car near the Capitol complex in Washington DC. Security and police actions followed with an investigation and manslaughter charge against the taxi driver.
S Paul s Av Ml church announces morning service at 11 with subject quoted. Sunday school at 2. No evening service. Pastor J G Parola. Madison Lodge and visiting Odd Fellows urged to attend a 7pm service Nov 28. Secretary notes. Lost truck chain between Boyce and Chester. Reward at Coca Cola Spelling Works.
District Nurse report shows rising tuberculosis in town and county. Lily H. Baker urges county support for Christmas Seal sale. seals available at 106 S. Washington St or mailed upon request.
Morning worship at 11 o'clock with a message on The Great Handicap. Evening service at 7.30 features gospel songs and a talk Can Man Defeat God's Plan. Sunday School at 9.45. Young People's Meeting at 6.30. Mrs. A. Pi. Holland of Gainesboro visited town today.
Deceased J Albin's estate to sell at his late residence east of City on Wednesday December 1st. Goods include furniture corn fodder hay buckwheat a horse a milch cow chickens and more. See sale bill for details. WANTED Barrel headers at Win anddy Cold Storage Co for steady work.
Edna Etta Lege daughter of J F E Lege of Wadesville Virginia married Harry J McAboy son of C E McAboy in a Thursday evening ceremony at the Lege home conducted by Rev C D Lambert Bruce town. The bride wore white satin with a carnation bouquet and fern. A buffet supper followed and Thanksgiving day dinner honored the couple with many gifts. The groom a World War I veteran served a year in France and both are popular with a wide circle of friends.
Parlor suites featured by R M Swimley with an array of hear about prices and offers. Advertisements highlight blankets robes for automobile and buggy use and invite readers to see the selection.
The Chamber of Commerce endorses Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company's plan to acquire Cumberland Valley outside plant and connect rural subscribers with Bell system. Cumberland Valley's representative says sale would eliminate two-phone rentals and give subscribers the Bell advantages. rates would stay set by the State Commission.
The bank invites readers to join the Xmas Savings Club with eight deposit classes from 1c to $2.50. Membership is urged now to avoid December rush and help over 1000 people fund their Xmas. Open Saturday at the bank.
Mr. Robert W. Snapp and Miss Maude V. Renner, both of the city, were married at seven on Thanksgiving evening at the parsonage of Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church. Rev. Walter M. Depp officiated and intimate friends witnessed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. John M. Renner.
Mrs A E Berryhill of Washington announces the marriage of her daughter Miss Zula Hortense Berryhill to Mr William Edward Smith of Gorey this county in Washington on November 17. The couple are honeymooning in Mississippi.
Forecast issued today by the Bureau predicts rain and snow across the North and Middle Atlantic regions next week. Heaviest precipitation is expected in southern areas with lighter amounts in the north. Temperatures will be fair overall.
Owing to changes cream service discontinued until further notice. We value customers for past business. Lost item Perryville Pike reward offered if found. Return to 390 National Ave Winchay. Export apples prospects and sailing dates advertised. Contact Thomas Wa 35 West Piccadilly St Winchrater Va.
Four armed men robbed a Pa bank and seized boxes containing diamond jewelry valued at about 60000 dollars. Messenger Te Davis Saylor resisted the attackers near Forty ninth street and Enth avenue as crowds watched in shock. The four robbers escaped in a car nearby.
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