Bond Proposal Delayed as Council Plans Special Election
The October meeting adjourned before voting on a $200,000 water and sewer bond and the annual police and city employee elections. A special Friday session is needed to finish these items. Attendees included W. A. Baker and council members Trenary Page Grim Sale Cooper Baetjer McVicar Henry Robinson and Dr. Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Baker
Messrs
Trenary
Page
Grim
Sale
Cooper
Baetjer
McVicar
Henry
Robinson
Anderson
Hodgson
World Series Opens at Polo Grounds Giants vs Yankees
The 1921 World Series begins at the Polo Grounds with the Giants facing the Yankees before 35 000 spectators. All players reported fit except Giants pitcher McQuillan who was slightly hurt in practice and Neff and Bush, while Babe Ruth is ready to play after receiving a testimonial in his honor.
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Polo Grounds
N. Y
New York
Giants
Yankees
McQuillan
St. Mary’s Industrial School
Baltimore
Babe Ruth
Ruth
St. Mary’s
Life terms for two in Norris case
In Baltimore on October 4, John L. Wiggles Wimith and Charles P. Country Carey were arraigned and sentenced within a minute to life imprisonment in the Maryland penitentiary for their role in the daylight murder of William B. Norris at Madison street and Park avenue on August 18. They were immediately sent to the penitentiary to begin their terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
John L
Odd Fellows officer visits Virginia and new Rebekah lodge founded
Assistant Grand Secretary James P. Goodrich of the Odd Fellows of Virginia returns to Richmond after visiting Stephens City where Mrs. Whisson opened a new Rebekah lodge with a large class. Mrs. Whisson recently received a ring from the Tri-State League of Red Men and Daughters of Pocahontas in Martinsburg featuring Daughters of Pocahontas emblems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Goodrich
Odd Fellows of Virginia
Richmond
William Whisson
South Braddock Street
Whisson
Rebekah Lodge
Stephens City
Martinsburg
W. Va
Tri-State League of Red Men and Daughters of Pocahontas
Daughters of Pocahontas
World Champion Greenleaf Faces Masked Marvel Display
The match at Bahlmans Billiard Parlors showcases Greenleaf in a championship style bout with Fancy shots noted. Friday features a four and eight game format attracting local billiards followers.
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Greenleaf
Masked Marvel
Bahlman's
World Series play by play results for Braddock Water Sts
Braddock and Water Streets receive ongoing World Series play by play results during the series games at Winchester Pharmacy. Listings appear daily around 2 p.m. and 1 p.m. as games progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock and Water Sts
Winchester Pharmacy
Thanking those who showed sympathy during illness and death
A family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during the prolonged illness and after the death of C. Hawkins. Signed by his children.
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C. Hawkins
Winchester Firemen Attend Harrisburg Convention Parade
Winchester firemen and Cumberland Valley members travel to Harrisburg for the annual convention of the Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association and the Pennsylvania State Firemen’s Association. Capt Robert L. Gray will preside. a grand parade is planned with about 40 Charney Rouss Fire Company men in red flannel shirts.
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Harrisburg
Umberlain Valley
Pennsylvania State Firemen's Association
Pennsylvania
Robert i L. Gray
Winchester
Cumberland Valley Society
Charney Rouss Fire Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
W. E. Huntsberry
Friendship Fire Company
Convention City
Friendship
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Seagrave
South Pad
Pool Champion Ralph Greenleaf to Exhibit in Winchester
Ralph Greenleaf world champion pocket billiards star comes to Bahlman billiard parlors Friday for 125 point 14 1 rack exhibition matches with the Masked Marvel. Greenleaf has held the title four years with 27 title wins and a 100 point world record run. The Masked Marvel, never unmasked, has defeated many top cue stars and this will be his first appearance here.
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Winchester
Bahlman Billard
Ralph Greenleaf
Masked Marvel
Greenleaf
Tom Hueston
The Bat Breaks Records Across U S The Bat Breaks Records Across U S
The Bat, a famed mystery play, plays nationwide to full houses. In Boston audiences fill to capacity with weekly grosses over 18000, the largest in the city’s dramatic history. In Baltimore the show earned over 17040 last week after four prior engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Baltimore
Capt Mullan Visits Friends in Annapolis
Capt D W Mullan USN retired from Annapolis arrives for a visit with Squire H O Pierce and other friends, staying at Hotel Jack. He recalls naval service including a hurricane in the Samoan islands while commanding the Nipsic. Also a local for sale notice and a reward notice appear in the same item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Mullan
United States Navy
Annapolis
Squire H. O. Pierce
Jack
Captain Mullan
Amon
Samoan Islands
U. S
Nipsic
Drought Strains Frederick County Water Supplies
Dry spell grips Frederick and adjacent counties with twenty three days of no rain. Dust enshrouds roads as wells and cisterns run low and corn farming is hampered. City of Winchester braces for restrictions as City Manager Dettra orders halting street sprinkling amid forecasts of little rain into October.
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Frederick
Winchester
Dettra
Court Ready For Stillman Case Report
White Plains N Y October 4 Justice Morschauser reserved decision on an application to confirm Referee Gleason report in the Stillman divorce case He said he would decide before next Friday and was prepared to confirm the report but allowed that counsel for Mrs Stillman asked for time in case the banker carries the case to the Appellate Division He noted the report had not been hastily confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Plains
Supreme Court
Morschauser
Gleason
Stillman
Mrs Carnegie on Valley Tour Heads Toward Springs
Mrs Andrew Carnegie widow of the steel magnate is due in the Shenandoah Valley by auto on her way from New York and Philadelphia with friends. A telegram from New York requested two rooms and baths plus maid and chauffeur rooms for Thursday. The party is believed bound for Hot Springs or Greenbrier.
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Andrew Carnegie
New York
Philadelphia
Shenandoah Valley
Hotel Jack
Army seeks second lieutenants in regular army
Capt Guy E Manning of Handley High School reports from the Third Corps Area Baltimore that applications for the October 23 second lieutenant examination in the regular army must be received by October 10. The army seeks many lieutenants and nearly any citizen of the required age may apply. Winchester and Frederick County applicants should contact Captain Manning promptly.
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Guy E. Manning
Handley High School
Third Corps
Baltimore
Third
Winchester
Frederick County
Manning
C. H. Musselman Co. prompts fruit growers to pick apples
Attention to fruit growers about good picked canning apples at Winchester Cold Storage. Representatives available at cold storage or call Inwood Factory office in Inwood West Virginia.
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Winchester
Inwood
C. H. Musselman CO
W. Va
Orchardists Warned On San Jose Scale Pests In Apple Orchards
James Craig of Rose Cliff Farm Waynesboro warns Lexington fruit growers to guard against San Jose scale and scale. He stresses constant spraying, fall and spring treatments, and tracing infection to roots, citing a method with pine tar for pest control and past crop losses.
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James Craig
Rose Cliff
Waynesboro
Frank T.glasgow
Lexington
San Jose
Penn- Seven
Georgia
Joseph B. Seth
Easton
V. B
In the Name of the Law Thriller at Empire Theatre
Manager Baker brings the eight reel crime drama to the Empire Theatre tomorrow. The Geo M Colian Theatre offering from New York City is billed as one of the day’s finest pictures with thrilling scenes and strong acting. A Paramount short subject precedes the feature as Winchester patrons are urged to attend and witness the old saying murder will out.
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Baker
Geo. M. Colian
New York City
Winchester
Empire Theatre
Paramount
Employment offered for winter at Colonia Brick Plant
Classified notice states several reliable men are wanted for steady winter work at the Colonia Brick Corporation plant. Apply now to secure employment for the season.
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Colonia Brick. Corporation
Near East Armistice Seen as Concluded
AP dispatch from London reports an agreement between Allied generals and Turkish Nationalist representative Ismet Pasha at Mudania on near eastern settlement. Protocol expected to be signed today as Turks accept Allied note in principle. Venizelos appeals to Ambassador Harvey for U.S. intervention to urge occupying Thrace.
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London
Ismed Pasha
Mudania
Antice
Constantinople
Near Eastern
Harington
Venizelos
Harvey
Greece
Washington
United States
Thrace
Stake family mourns death of John B. Stake at 81
John B. Stake, 81, died at his home at 273 Gaank a in the afternoon. Survived by widow, several children including Mrs. E. Barner of Hagerstown and W. Stake of Martinsburg, plus Leslie M. Stake of San Diego, siblings William and Melcher Stake of Williamsport, and Miss Mary Stake. Funeral services held at 2 this afternoon at his late home with Rev. Dr. J.S. Simon of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Interment in Rose Hill Cemetery.
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John B. Stake
Arterio
Mr. Stake
Darner
Hagerstown
Ww. Stake, Co. & P. Telephone Manaster
Martinsburg
Lola Phiene
Pascendane
Cal
Leslie M. Stake
San Diego
William and
Melcher Stake
Williamsport
Watering ban imposed due to water shortage
City issues a notice banning street sprinkling because of water scarcity. Penalties under Section 36 will be strictly enforced. City Manager L R Dettra signs the notice.
Brothers Celebrate Reunion After 40 Years apart
Frederick county born brothers James R. Albin retired Gettysburg businessman and Martin H. Albin prominent St. Paul attorney arrived in Winchester for a joint birthday celebration at Hotel Evans. They are brothers of Milton D. Albin of Kernetown. James born October 6, 1852 and Martin born October 6, 1856.
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Frederick County
Winchester
James R. Albin
Gettysburg
Martin H. Albin
St. Paul
Orchard Supply Co Cuts Packing Costs With New Conveyor
The Trescott Grader introduces a roll er conveyor that turns apples for inspection saving labor and time. Complete stock of picking and packing supplies to meet all needs. Special orchard ladders offered at low prices. Win.
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Orchard Supply CO
Potatoes Offered From Carload at Special Price
A carload of U. S. inspected No. 1 potatoes will be available around October 9. Place orders now to be filled from this car at a special price. Sanitary Cash Store, Market and Piccadilly Streets.
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U. S
Timothy Seed Dust Crop Grades Reported
Timothy Seed reports very high grade crop yields amid new harvest. Winchester Seed notes strong performance with premium quality results and widespread demand across markets.
Apple Growing Progress in Winchester Virginia
A regional outlook discusses advances in apple cultivation at Winchester with notes on spraying, grading, storage, and scientific pest management. It contrasts past manual methods with modern high pressure sprayers and professor-led fungal knowledge, predicting substantial growth in the next five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meenage
Yenter
O Smith
Byron
Winchester
Virginia
South
F. J. Schneiderhan
Patholoxist
Unusual Bargains in 1922 Dodge Cars
Selling unusual bargains from J. Howard Cather & Co includes a 1922 Dodge Touring and a Dodge Roadster both in perfect condition. Advertisement notes date and place for purchase details.
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Dodge
J. Howard Cather & Co
Directors of Needlework Guild Schedule Thursday Meeting
The Needlework Guild directors will hold their regular meeting Thursday afternoon. Members are asked to send their articles to the directors before that time.
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R. Gray Williams
Northern Virginia Power Company
Paul Smith
Potomac Public Service Company
Smith
Whitman
Public Service Commission of
Maryland
Cumberland
Charles Town
Frostburg
The
Associated Press
Norris
Robert L. Gray
Cumberland Valley Association
the Bat
U.S
Schumacher
Carload
H. C. Albin
Capt. Mullan
Berryville Pike
Manhattan Tirev
Rim
Star Office
Market St
Cy the Associated Press
Carnegie
ARMY
Mr. Craig
the Empire
Near East
Stake
L. R. Dettra
Timothy
Needlework Guild
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