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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1920

Page

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Family Joins In Fight After Baltimore Burglary

The Allen home at 5106 14th Street was broken into in the early hours. Mrs. Allen struck the burglar with a hammer as he fled, while Catherine Allen and relatives helped subdue him. Charles Thomas Albrecht, 19, of 120 Bond Street Baltimore, was wounded and arrested, with money and diamonds recovered.

Thomas House South Main Miss Werdna Washington J. Wallace Allen Charles Thomas Albrecht Bond Street Baltimore Sibley Hospital 14Th Street Mr. Alien Allens Young Albrecht Sibley Allen

Old Shenandoah Valley Bus Line Extends to Harrisonburg

On and after Oct 1 the Old Shenandoah Valley Bus Line will extend its route to Harrisonburg leaving Winchester at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. H. L. Gruber, Proprietor.

Shenandoah Valley Harrisonburg Winchester H. L. Gruber

FOR RENT Second story office space or remodel

For rent second story suitable for offices or remodel to suit. contact J. M. Orndoff. When visiting Washington ask for Carry's Ice Cream, the purest and most delicious ice cream made in the east. 27-1p-61 WANTED Apples hand picked and good drop Bald wins for canning. Call Nat Fruit Product Co. 20-1p-31.

J. M. Orndoff Washington East Call Nat, Fruit Product) CO

Exporter of Apples 71K Markets Endorse Top Facilities

Unsurpassed facilities praised as torching the best markets. Business care meticulously handled by specialists. Boyd R. Richards Bank-Ride. Bows phones. ipat.

Ae Cialists Boyd R. Richards

Critic voices on city manager hire and street maintenance

Co E Garber of Coca Cola Bottling Co writes The Star supporting Mr. Capper's idea to hire an out of town city manager and criticizes Trier as assistant. He questions spending 3000 dollars for a manager versus buying a truck and improving street labor and wagon efficiency.

the Star Star 1 Capper Trier Co. E. Garber Mer Coca Cola Bottling Company

Woman Held for Robberies in New York

Mrs Angelina Falamones wife of a Brooklyn truckman and four of her children aged 12 to 15 were arrested in a wholesale theft ring involving cases for shipment to Italy. Police found 25000 to 30000 dollars in stolen goods at the home and say the mother and children opened cases and moved contents to the house. The husband was not arrested.

New York Angelina Falamones Brooklyn Italy

Murray Crane Dies After Illness at Dalton Home

Former United States senator and longtime Republican power W Murray Crane died at his family home in Dalton Massachusetts after four days of heavy sleep and unconsciousness. Doctors state the cause as brain inflammation following months of illness.

Associated Press Dalton Mass W. Murray Crane United States Republican Party

Retirements Highlight Long Service at Pennsylvania Railroad

The Pennsylvania Railroad issues a pension list of many long serving employees. It includes Jerry Morgan of Winchester with 30 years and nine months of service. Morgan recalls starting with Cumberland Valley Railroad after its Martinsburg Winchester line opened and notes a strong, clear service record.

Pennsylvania Railroad Company Jerry Morgan Winchester Jerry Cumberland Valley Railroad Company Pennsylvania System Martinsburg

Grand jury to continue baseball gambling probe

Chicago head of the grand jury orders continued hearings. Testimony set for Tuesday includes John McGraw Fred Toney and Benny Kauff regarding Hal Magee and Heinie Immerman. Attell inquiry in New York aims to expose crooked gambling tied to the 1919 World Series. Sullivan says a mastermind will be named.

Chicago McDonald Johnn McGraw Fred Toney Benny Kauff Hal Magee Heinie Immerman Attell New York Abe Swann Brooklyn Lewis Kings County Sullivan John J Sport White Sox Grand Jury

Fire at Galveston pier prompts guard response

A fire broke out on Pier 41 in Galveston Texas triggering a general alarm. About 250 National Guardsmen rushed to the scene as four steamships ran danger of the flames. Three tug boats battled the blaze to prevent spread. The pier two stories tall housed general merchandise.

Galveston Tex National

Apples Wanted for Immediate Use and Storage

APPLES WANTED of good grade and pack for immediate use and storage. Must be able to pack and deliver to depot. Hinton Fruit & Prod. Co. Offices Norfolk, Va., and Hinton, W. Va. See our representative before selling: C.F. Underhill, Hotel Evans, Washington visit. Call the Washington Taxt Company for reasonable and efficient service.

Hinton Fruit & Prod. CO Norfolk Hinton W. Va C.F. Underhill Evans

Population statistics show Wisconsin and Oklahoma gains

Census Bureau figures reveal Wisconsin at 2 631 839 with a 12.8 percent rise and Oklahoma at 2 027 564 up 22.4 percent. South Dakota grows 8.9 percent to 636 839 while Mississippi declines slightly by 0.04 percent to 1 789 782.

Associated Press Washington Census Bureau Wisconsin Oklahoma South Dakota Mississippi

Large lime plant expansion eyed near Strasburg

New York capitalists secure options on over 400 acres of Cedar Creek limestone land near Meadow Mills and Cedar Creek station. Local figures include Holt Hottel James Burner Irvin Rhodes and Kirby Miller. I N Conner builds a large kiln at Cedar Creek and several existing plants operate nearby including Shenandoah Lime and Powhatan Lime.

Strasburg New York Meadow Mills Cedar Creek Station Baltimore Caeeburg Cedar Creek Holt Hottel James Burner Irvin H. Rhodes Kirby Miller Messrs Bizlow Russell Winchester I. N. Conner Vaucluse Middletown J. Herbert Brumback Belle Grove Shenandoah Lime Company M. M. Orndorff Powhatan Lime Company Strasburg Lime Company Standard Lime and Stone Company Emma B. Rhodes James H. Hottel K. L. Miller James R. Burner Paat

Special Roofing Prices and Real Estate Bargains

Special prices offer two and three ply Pilot Roofing at 2.38 and 2.68. Winchester bargains claim homes never offered before, in very best neighborhoods. G Clarence Miller invites immediate phone contact from Delp residents. Lost bill-book reported with over 30 dollars inside, reward offered by WA Unger Gore Va. Finder seeks ring with diamond and sapphire. return Teressa Owens.

Winchester G. Clarence Miller WA. J

Last Minute Women Race To Register For Election

On the final day to register female voters for the upcoming presidential election, about 600 women in the city filed registrations, about 60 percent of eligible women. The list includes numerous names with registrars staying open late to accommodate last minute registrants.

Belle S. Clark Elizabeth Craig Bessie B. Emmart Gladys B. Piappane Mary Brorough Lawler Mary P. Grim Maggie B. Wood Kate C. Smith Eudora M. Moberty Sallie G. “Walter Bessie B. Lewis Nena Baker Pearle Striker Emma J. Hollis Susie R. Haines Mary Adele Burch Anna B. Haines Mattie B. Haines Sue Trenary Sue M. Himelright Norman Keeler Mary L. Schmidt Mary J. Fahrney Selina B. Brown Katherine B. Kern Alberta V. Magruder Margaret Larrick Bertha K. Hockm Margaret Walter Elizabeth H. Jones Mary G. Hershberger Virginia B. Maynard Frances W. G. Wright May Rhodes Mary A. Zirkle Louise Zirkle Mary B. Baetjer Rowena B Fries Nannie R. Fletcher Kathryn McF. Yost Araula O'Leary Gertrude V. Castleman Johanna T. Schmidt Hattie Lampkins Cora Ford Mary Minifield Emma Carter Fannie Banister Nancy H. Nickens United States

MacSwiney Clings to Hunger Strike After Final Appeal

London dispatch reports Brixton prison doctors delivered a final appeal to Terrence MacSwiney to take food. The Cork lord mayor declined, saying his decision to starve remains irrevocable. It marks the fifty first day of his hunger strike.

Associated Press London Terrence MacSwiney Brixton Prison Cork MacSwiney

Export Your Apples Prospects Bright for Sailing Dates

Government permit and space aboard steamer discussed for apples export. Application details directed to Thomas W. Mathews of 86 West Piccadilly Street Winchester Virginia opposite the Post Office.

Thomas W. Mathews West Piccadilly St Winchester

St Louis Men Lead Batters in Major Leagues

With the season’s end near, George Sisler of the St Louis Americans and Rogers Hornsby of the St Louis Nationals are favored to win the batting titles in their leagues. Babe Ruth finished with 54 home runs. Sisler leads American League hitters with .405 batting average, Speaker second at .347, Ruth at .375.

Associate Press Chicago George Sister St. Louis Americans Roger Hornsby St. Louis Nationals Babe” Ruth Sisler Tolday Lafely Chris Speaker Ruth

York Imperials Sought in Bulk Sale Listing

A terse classified notice seeks bulk York Imperials fruit with 21 4 in size. Contact info appears as a partial web address and terse auction style shorthand.

York Imperials Pred. L, Glaize

Overcoat sale offers 20 percent cut and refunds

The Youngstown Ohio advertisement from October 2 reports a clothing merchant cuts all overcoats 20 percent and offers a refund equal to the discount on those already bought this season. Suits are reduced 20 percent but not refunded.

Associated Press Youngstown Ohio

Couple to Spend Winter in City After Honeymoon

Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Davis of Blissfield Michigan are visiting Mrs. Grove and Mr. Grove on North Braddock street. They will spend the winter here and return to Michigan in spring. Mrs. Davis, formerly Miss Virginia Grove, wed here in summer and the couple have been on an extended honeymoon visiting the Middle West.

Sylvester Davis Blissfield Michigan Newton Grove North Braddock Street Davis Virginia Grove Middle West

Harding urges one for all motto at Ohio rally

Senator Harding the Republican presidential nominee spoke at a West Jefferson rally advocating an agricultural and industrial policy to coordinate American resources for the common good. He said one for all and all for one should be the motto guiding individual effort to achieve the nation’s full potential.

Associated Press West Jefferson Harding

Huge tax paid on inheritance in coal holdings

Charleston West Virginia October 2 Executors of the Henry C Frick estate paid 829926 to the state treasury as inheritance tax on coal holdings owned by the Farady Coal and Coke Company of Pittsburgh This was described as the largest inheritance tax ever received by the state.

Charleston W. Va Henry C. Frick Farady Coal and Coke Company Pittsburgh

Profiteers of Peace Attacked by Cox in Ohio and Missouri

Governor Cox criticizes the profiteers of peace in speeches at Miami Ohio and Joplin Missouri. He argues they oppose the league of nations humanitarian provision to avoid scrutiny of sweatshops and insanitary factories.

Joplin Miami Ohlo Cox Ohio League of Nations

Property brings highest price in Winchester real estate

Mr. Shirley Carter bought a vacant eight acre lot of 800 feet on Clifford street and 800 feet on Cork street from James B. Russell for 24000 dollars. Russell had previously sold half this property to Mrs. Holmes Conrad for 5000 dollars. The sale signals rising realty values and Carter plans to develop the parcel into building lots near Handley Schools.

Shirley Carter James B. Russell Clifford Street Cork Street Russell Holmes Conrad Mr. Carter Winchester Carter Handley Schools

Humston Family Returns from Natural Bridge Visit

Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Humston and family returned from a trip to Natural Bridge where they spent a few days sightseeing.

J. L.humston Natural Bridge

Apple Market Reports Slow Demand and Large Storage Stock

Martinsburg field station notes dull demand across centers. much Apple stock rolling to storage. Carlot shipments include 66 from US 23 from West Virginia and 118 from New York. total 522 cars. Prices vary by variety and grade with steady to slow movement and scattered sales across Baltimore Philadelphia and Pittsburgh markets.

Martinsburg W. Va United States Bureau B. C. Borec Applea Carlot US 23 West Virginia New York York Grimes York Imperiala Ben Davis Rochester N. Y Baltimore Virginia Virginia Fruit Philadelphia Pittsburgh Virginia Grimes Washington Orchard Run

Orchard Supplies for Apple Growers at Winchester Orchard

The Winchester Orchard Supply Company advertises a wide range of orchard goods including Trescott apple graders presses hatchets liners caps sno bak paper caps lace circles stencils rubber stamps Natta picking sacks baskets carriers ladders conveyors and related equipment. Phone 3818 located 301 North Market Street.

Men Wanted for Winchester and RR Construction

Recruitment notice seeks 50 addity workers for immediate employment at Winchester RR office 27 Picca Street. Good board and quarters provided. reemployment will be offered during the project.

Winchester and Ern RR Winchestern RR Picca Street

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Murray Crane Ahe Attell The Washington Taxt Company Star Office Harris Addition City Hotel Rom Swissley Braddock St County J. B. Russell America Swimley Teressa Owens ST. Louis Profiteers OF Peace Sam Flames Trescott Iit Croy Winchester Orchard Market St Iptf Lenore Bunker Hill Regis M. Lynn Heat Star Office Bell
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