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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1920

Page

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Finalists for Winchester Women Registering to Vote List

A long list of women who have registered to vote in Winchester for the November election appears. The notice asks anyone registered but not listed to report to the Star for inclusion in an updated list, noting possible errors and omissions.

Winchester Josephine B. Dean Harriet B. Seal Susan J. Mason Fannie O. Fisher Mary Alice Frye Addie Thies Elizabeth “W.” Lewis Evelyn M. Cooper Julia D. Beverley Hudy Y. Forney Myrtle £. Haines Juliet A. McCaw Mary Virginia Willis Baker Elizabeth Orndorff Mary B. Faulkner Campbell Sophie S. Harlee Cornelia Brown Susan Saulsbury Ch. M. Peery Elizabeth W. Russell Carrie Carver Elsie Virginia Henry Philomela Layen Grace Estelle Hollis Bertha Purcell Bessie B. Bentzell Mary F. Moling Sue B. Lupton Rosa Kerfoot Affleck Ann Gover Kern Lucy Marshall White Elizabeth Gratchen Charlotte N. Diffenderfer Lydia A. Davis Belle E. Jordon Baker Florence Hardy Laura Bertha Tharp Annie Ridgeway Canaday ‘V. Dunlop Louise Harmer Annie E. Carter Mary M. Lynch Matilda C. Boxwell Mary Strosnider Lucy Ritenour Maggie Amick Retta Aa A. Kater Margaret ‘Newlin Mary Stickel Bonnie Byrd Mary V. Carper Florencé A. Rice Crawford Reid Coleman Marjorie B. Kremer Gertrude &. Russell Mary Virginia Wall Martha Susan Sargeant Viola Elizabeth Sargeant Susie Stickley Shull Esther Feinberg Mary Feinberg Millie J. Bowman Sarah Moling Nellie Moling Sarah C. Ritter Mary Martin M. Delilah Harlee Emma E. Sartelle Beulah Cline Emily E. Greenawalt Frances Koontz M. Alice Newcombe Mary Katherine Henry Louise Greenawalt Mary Greenawalt Hilda O'Leary Lee Miller Edith V. Stu

Cox Spends Day Resting Ahead of Tour

Dayton Ohio October reports that Governor Cox, Democratic presidential candidate, planned rest day before a speaking tour through Kentucky Tennessee Indiana Illinois and his home state. He had no engagements for the day.

Associate Press Dayton Cox Kentucky Tennessee Indiana Illinois

Women Are Democratic in Harrisonburg Visit

Congressman T. W. Harrison of Winchester toured Harrisonburg and Charlottesville areas expressing optimism about a rising Democratic majority in the Seventh District due to new women voters. He asserted women are naturally democratic and favor Democratic policies and achievements over opponents, noting women seek full facts before voting.

T. W. Harrison Winchester Charlottesville Daily News Record Seventh Congressional District Harrison

Frank Gearing in Sidney Promotes Men's Wear at Hotel Jack

Sidney representative Frank Gearing announces at Hotel Jack in Sidney that he will stay two days October 5 and 6 to offer a full line of men s clothing furnishings and hats. The promotion includes work shirts heavy blue double-reefed at 1 28. Conner s Bargain Store supports the event with varying stock and prices.

Frank Gearing Hotel Jack Conner’s Yi We Water Sb Ghai Ieee

Miss Pidgeon Headlines Democratic Rally in Charlottesville

In Charlottesville a large crowd packed the courthouse for a Democratic rally featuring Miss Mary Pidgeon and speakers Judge R T W Duke Representative Harrison and Representative Flood. The event highlighted equal suffrage legacy and urged continued Democratic support among new voters and all attendees.

Charlottesville Mary Pidgeon Lewis Pidgeon Wadesville Clarke County R. T. W. Duke Albemarle Harrison and Flood Court House A. P. Walker Thomas W. Harrison Duke Democratic Party Fair Sex G. O.P

Brick Garage and Lawn Property Sale by Miller

Real estate sale notice for G. Clarence Miller offering immediate possession on a brick garage property with a beautiful lawn. Also advertises sewing machines for sale by R. M. Swimley.

G. Clarence Miller

Lady's flag found in Chamber of Commerce rest room

A flag made to order and easily recognized was found in the Chamber of Commerce rest room. The finder will be rewarded at the Chamber of Commerce office for its return. Also notice: for rent room with heat and bath at 22 Main Street.

Chamber of Commerce Office of Chamber of Commerce

Orchard Supply Co Markets Apple Harvest Tools

Orchard Supply Company advertises Trescott apple graders presses hatchets liners and more including best corrugated caps sno bak white paper caps lace circles stencils rubber stamps nails picking sacks baskets Carriere orchard ladders belts and chain conveyors everything for the apple crop at Winchester. Phone 912 301 N Market St.

Men Wanted for Winchester and West End Road Work

Winchester and West End Road wants 50 additional men immediately for construction. Good wages and board, comfortable quarters, regular winter employment. Apply at Winchester and West End RR Office 2 Pearable Street. read Moling and Seal's Ready-to-Wear ad on page 5.

Winchester and Western Rore Winchester & West

Moonshiner Sentenced Thirty Days In Frederick Court

Floyd Dunlop pleaded guilty to distilling whiskey and was sentenced to thirty days in jail plus a $50 fine and costs. His associate Henry Shirley had trial postponed and was released on bond. Sheriff and deputy seized two stills, eight barrels of mash, 12 gallons of liquor, 200 pounds of sugar, 300 pounds of corn meal, and 300 pounds of dried peaches.

Frederick County Floyd Dunlop Dunlop Henry Shirely Shirely Pannett Wigginton Iwi Bert Puffinberger Joe Puffinberger John Bennett Siler Bert Joe Laurel Cc. C. Perry Philip Bow Winchester John Wharton Archie Scott Champ Ellis Ellis Raymond Mauck

Gus Hill Minstrels Bring Evening Show To Empire Theater

Gus Hill's Minstrels arrive at noon and parade through town this afternoon with two bands. The troupe is praised as first class with versatile performers, harmony masters, soft shoe artists, jazz specialists, and lively numbers.

Gus Hill Empire Theater Hagerstown Globe

Hospital for Miners Planned in Charleston West Virginia

Plans for a $260,000 hospital in Charleston for exclusive use of coal miners were announced by district No. 17 Caledonian Workers of America officials. The facility will be modern in every respect and any profit will be reinvested into its services and facilities.

Charleston Vai Caleenes Workers of America

Rail Workers Get Increase in Canada

Seven thousand clerks freight handlers station masters and other employees of the Canadian National Railway and Grand Trunk Railway gain a general wage raise averaging 25 percent retroactive to May 1. The increase comes from negotiations between railway representatives and the Canadian Brotherhood of Railway Employes.

Associated Press Ottawa Canadian National Railway Grand Trunk Railway Canadian Brotherhood of Railway

Sugar prices drop to 12 cents as refiner cuts again

The Federal Sugar Refining Company lowers refined sugar to 12 cents per five pound granulated package in New York on October 5. The move marks the season's lowest price to date and follows another half cent per pound drop.

Associated Press New York Federal Sugar Refining Company

Population statistics by Census Bureau data

Washington reports Census Bureau figures showing state population counts and increases. Arizona tops with 383,273 residents, up 128,919 or 63 1 percent. Kansas 1,769,185 up 78,236 or 4.6 percent. North Carolina 2,556,486 up 350,199 or 15.9 percent.

The Associated Press Washington Census Bureau Arizona Kansas North Carolina

Virginia apples reach English market at ten dollar net

Nes Ra Dugha ne at Tredey reports York Imperial apples from Winchester to the fish market sold well with a net of ten dollars per barrel. State Senator John J. Miller of Rappahannock county has similar returns from his shipments to Britain. Senator Meier is said to have shipped Virginia’s first apples to England this season.

Nes Ra DuGhane Tredey York

Groceries on Decline Signal Wide Price Drops

Washington reports show grocery prices tumbling across table necessities with a predicted 15 percent average cut within 30 days. Federal Reserve Bank agents note bumper crops, thrift, and careful buying as key factors, with continued reductions expected in coming weeks and across seven districts.

Washington Federal Reserve Bank Federal Reserve

Population totals for Virginia cities by ward in 1920

The Census Bureau released preliminary 1920 population figures for Virginia cities by ward, excluding Richmond. Winchester shows 6883 residents with 3512 in the first ward and 3371 in the second, up from 5864 in 1910 and 5161 in 1900.

Washington Virginia Richmond Winchester Alexandria Bristol Buena Vista Charlottesville Clifton Forge Danville Fredericksburg Harrisonburg Lynchbore Newport News Norfolk Petersburg Portsmouth Radford Roanoke Staunton Suffolk

Heir Declared Dead In Kohlausen Estate

In Worcester district the Corporation Court of Winchester distributes the estate of Miss Kohad among heirs. Luther Kohlhausen is declared dead after long silence, and William Kohlhausen is missing. General Receiver Harry R. Kern holds their shares until locating the heirs.

Luther Kohlhausen William Kohlhousen Harry R. Kern

Export Your Apples and Trade Notices

The ad directs readers to send sailing dates space in steamer and government permit details to AS W. MASHEWS at Piccadilly St opposite Post Office Winchester VA. It also promotes furniture bargains at R. M. Swimley s, listing four items with price references.

W. Mashews Piccadilly St Winchester

Tires Reduced at Chapman’s Auto Sales

Overstamped tire sale advertises 30x3 tires at 8.20 off and 30x8 1/4 tires with 2.34 off plus tubes at 1.40 off. Present ad to receive 25 cent extra discount before sale ends.

Chapman's Auto Sales Coo

Witnesses Won't Come to Case Here in Frederick Court

In the Frederick County Circuit Court the Commonwealth against Eugene Ritter was adjourned as prosecuting witnesses from Baltimore were unavailable. Judge Whiting set October 9 for further action after state efforts to reach witnesses, Ritter facing a statutory charge with the death penalty if convicted.

the Commonwealth Eugene Ritter Frederick County T. R. Cather Baltimore Cather Ritter Ward Larrick Red Grass Society Messrs Ohio New Jersey Maryland Whiting Mount Royal Avenue Monumental City

Son in law of A Moore dead in Ogdensburg

Samuel C Williams a Baltimore native and member of a prominent family died at 3 o clock Sunday in Ogdensburg New York. He is survived by a widow formerly Miss Elvira Moore of Berryville a daughter and a sister Mrs Henry Steming of Baltimore. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Berryville Samuel C. Williams Ogdensburg N.Y Williams Baltimore Elvira Moore Aard Ay Moore

Were Wedded in Washington

Mrs Emma Shuli of South Washington street announced the marriage of her daughter Emma Johnston to Perry Wilson in Washington DC last Saturday in a quiet ceremony witnessed by a few friends. The couple will reside at 617 South Washington street.

Emma ‘Shuli South Washington Street Emma Johnston Perry Wilson Washington, D. C Corple English Mma Shall Buc Boyd Cruz

Indians Beat Dodgers 3 1 In World Series Opener

Cleveland takes early lead as Gardner and O Neill power two doubles scoring Wood and Sewell. Brooklyn fails to score in the first four innings as Ebbet’s Field hosts a brisk opening game with 25 000 fans braving a cool day.

Ebbet’s Brooklyn O. Y Eland Indians Lyn Dodgers Mai Robinson Clevelands Sf Speaker Goh Ebbet Klein O'Day Dineen Ee Aaveleskie O'Neill B .Marquard Kruger Cleveland Gardner Sewell Wood

Hard coal men May Quit in Canton District Action

The policy committee of the anthracite workers asked to hold a district convention of Pennsylvania hard coal workers to consider authorizations for a general strike in protest against alleged mine operator discrimination. President Golden of district No. 7 United Mine Workers announced the plan during a conference with Secretary of Labor Wilson.

Canton Vania Iietas Golden United Mine Workers Wilson

Spencer's Yarn Branded False by White House

President Wilson denied Senator Spencer's claim that the President promised American military aid to Roumania and Serbia if they were invaded. Secretary Tumulty called the senator's statement absolutely false, and Spencer issued a reply asserting his belief the President had made such an assurance.

Washington Wilson Spencer Roumania Serbia Missouri Tumulty Andy

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Sidney “West Flood R. M. Swimley Star Office Wodeeortittepe Tett Main St Trescott Market St Moling & Seal Adon Boas Odd Fellows’ Hall Harris Addition City Hotel P. Co Iptf York Imperials Fred K. Glaize John Garber, Winchester Wit Bell Phone Connor Ape Keifer Pears Sam Haines D.cialists Poyd R. Richards Vote Bank Jugent Ritter A. Moore Bulletin Spencer’s
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