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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1921

Page

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Tragic Farm Death Of Walter Gore Under Tractor

Walter T Gore of Frederick county was found dead beneath a Wallis tractor on his Northwestern Turnpike farm three miles west of the city. Doctors ruled no bones broken but bruises to chest throat and leg indicated fatal crushing by a rear wheel cleat. The death likely occurred shortly after 2 PM yesterday with Gore last seen at 1 PM continuing work after lunch.

Walter T. Gore Perry C. Gore Frederick County Gore Mr. Gore Northwestern Turnpike Woodchuck Lane Pope Barr Phil. H. Gold Dutton Richard E. Griffith

Virginia Democrats Unfold Campaign in Open Debate Sessions

In Richmond on the Virginia campaign trail Senator E Lee Trinkle leads the Democrats with H D Flood as state chairman. Debates across counties feature Flood, Otey and Hooker while Republican candidates spar with debates mostly favoring Democrats.

Richmond Virginia E. Lee Trinkle Wythe H. D. Flood Tenth Saluda Middlesex Parsons Flood W. D. Evans Elizabeth Lewis Otey Lynchburg Superintendent of Public Instruction Otey Lovingston Nelson Eugene Debs Atlanta Josiah Hank Commonwealth Whitehead C. B. Jones Samuel L. Kelley General Assembly R. A. Anderson Smyth County House of Delegates Amelia Robert G. Southhall Anderson

The Empire Presents The Frisky Mrs. Johnson with Keith Vaudeville

Regular prices for The Frisky Mrs. Johnson at The Empire tonight include 26 cents for adults and 15 cents for children. Two shows at six thirty and nine, vaudeville acts at eight and ten. Billie Burke stars in the Paramount six part success.

the Empire Keith Billie Burke Mrs. Johnson Paramount

Bargain Store Ad Offers Blue Serge Suits at 22.50

Local ad notes a sale on guar anteed sun-proof blue serge suits priced at $22.50. Conner's Bargain Store promotes affordable menswear with a focus on durable fabrics.

Conner's

Priest Candidate Nominated for Blessed Sacrament Parish

Members of the Catholic Church of the Blessed Sacrament in Nburb seek Rev. William J. Meredith of Winchester as pastor. The petition, supported by prominent members, awaits Bishop O Connell in Richmond diocese, as the parish has been without a stationed priest for months. Meredith serves as assistant at Church of the Sacred Heart in Winchester.

Nburg Catholic Church of the Blessed Sacrament O'Connell Richmond William J. Meredith Winchester Harrisonburger Meir Father Meredith Church of the Sacred Heart of Winchopton Thomas Ain

Mrs. Otey Named Republican Candidate for Public Instruction

The Lynchburg woman Elizabeth Lewis Otey is described as impartial and active in politics. The piece notes her past shifts from Democrat to Socialist and hints at future changes, praising her as a versatile figure while questioning her 1922 political alignment.

Elizabeth Lewis Otey Lynchburg Eugene Eric Far Nla Otey

Friendship Fire Company Meeting Notice

Friendship Fire Company will hold their regular meeting at 8 o'clock on Thursday evening October 6. Business of importance. G R Haines, Sect. 3 1p 31

Friendship Fire Company G. R. Haines

Dancing Instruction in Rouss Hall Starts Oct 4

Dancing class details in Rouss Hall begin Tuesday October 4 at 8 p m led by Professor and Mrs Waltz. A lost black cat is to be returned to Mrs R E Byrd Amherst Street iptt.

Rouss Hall Waltz Black Cat R. E. Byrd Amerst St. Iptt

Wanted Orchard Foreman With Tractor Experience

Classified notice seeks an orchard foreman with tractor experience. Apply by letter to Box 27 Winchester. Also a furnace coal car ad by H. B. Keckley appears in the same page item.

Box Winchester

Lady of the Dugout Western Audit Feature

A brief item describes Strong Western at audit and a Saturday Evening Post style feature about Al Jenning's life store. It mentions dancing instructions at Rouss Hall and notes Prof. and Mrs. Woltz.

al. Jenning Life Rouss Hall Woltz

Baler wire in stock for immediate delivery

Winchester Orch Supply Co announces in stock baler wire ready for immediate delivery. Available in all lengths with single loop and cross head configurations.

Winchester Orch, Supply CO

Will Rogers at Auditorium in Boys Will Be Boys show

Local notice advertises a Thursday appearance by Will Rogers at the auditorium. The feature is described as one of his best and latest acts titled Boys Will Be Boys, with arrangements to see the show.

A Ip

Old Hillman Tollgate Passes Into New Hands

The Hillman tollgate on the Valley Pike, once a Civil War landmark where Mrs. Lottie Hillman challenged Gen. Phil Sheridan, has been sold by George P. Coleman to Roy N. Cook and wife for $3,500. The Hillman tollgate area becomes unnecessary as the Wallpike becomes a state highway. Deeds filed include Ella N. Didawick’s tollgate property near Middletown for $2,000 and multiple county land transfers, with various buyers and sums recorded in Frederick County Circuit Court.

Old Hillman Valley Pike Lottie Hillman Phil Sheridan George P. Coleman Roy N. Cook General Assembly Hillman Tollgate House Coleman Ella N. Didawick Middletown Circuit Court Frederick County J. H. Derflinger Charles A Smith Stephens City Lee L. Herrell Fred. L. Glaize Rock Enon Springs Pratt and Son, Inc Washington Spencer E. Harlee Grover C. Henson BE. E. Greenawalt Jackson A. Ashton Virginia Avenue O. A. Ashton W. J. Whitlock C. T. Ritter M. M. Lynch Co. M. Lockhart Herbert $. Williamson Harris J. H Henry B. Pickeral Sarah A Mary M. Pickeral Ss. G. Orndoff Sidney M. Orndorff Frederick Shenandoah George W. Haddox Walter R. Talbot Senseney Road Shawnee E. E. Greenawalt Marion H. Tevalt Euclid Avenue E. W. Steele Halbert D. Warner Db. C. Funkhouser Marshall Orndorff Back Creek Encie K. Hyde Piedmont W. Va P. Stanley Hyde Siler C. A. Ashton A. H. Jackson Ada May Carper Chestnut Street Harris Orchard Tract B.C. Emmart Sarah K. Emmart James P. Reardon Caleb Newcome Armel

World Baseball Title Battle Opens Giants vs Yankees

The Polo Grounds in New York hosts the 1905 World Series with 38,000 fans. Early crowds fill stands as Giants and Americans vie for the championship with Mays, Snyder, Schang and Umpires Riglerald Quigley and Morality guiding the game.

Associated Presa Polo Grounds N. Y New York Giants Yankees New York Giants New York Americans Coogan’s Nationals Mehf Snyder Americans Mays Schang

Conner's Bargain Store Offers Heavy Underwear Line

A promotion from Conner's Bargain Store highlights a sale on heavy underwear sweaters and socks. The message emphasizes low prices and value for customers seeking warm winter apparel.

Ip. Conner’s

Winchester Receives Rare Honor This Week

Winchester becomes the second smaller city to view The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, drawing attention from residents and regional media. The event marks a notable cultural moment for the community amid broader exhibition plans.

Winchester

Rudolph Valentino in The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

A fragment notes Rudolph Valentino as Julio in a showing of The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse at the Empire theater. A Chicago visitor praises Winchester and the local ad campaign as the film nears its debut with previews in Hagerstown and other cities.

Rudolph Valentino As Julio Hagerstown Baltimore Norfolk Richmond Chicago Empire Winchester the Empire

Handley Board Approves Widening Smithfield Avenue

Handley council meets to authorize widening Smithfield Avenue and to appoint a committee to negotiate with property owners. An order to revise city plans was read. discussions include water facilities for colored schools and a portable building option. City finances show receipts of 18 577.16 and expenditures 16 AB8.18 with a balance of 2 088.98.

Baker Bent Glaize Smithfield Gray Avenue Yng Alty Ixsne Nithfield Nue Williams Handley Smithfield Avenue Hardy Amittee B. F.inch Rubber Company Cornell the Revenue Police Court Richmond

Billie Burke Empire Tonight in The Frisky Mrs Johnson

Billie Burke stars in a six part drama The Frisky Mrs Johnson at Paris tonight with a late Pathe reel. Tickets priced 15 20 25 cents.

Five Buick Cars In A-1 Condition For Quick Sale

Five second hand Buicks in fine condition with models include a 1920 Buick 5 passenger touring car a 1918 Buick 5 passenger a 1917 Buick 5 passenger and a 1917 Buick 7 passenger. Cars are very cheap and must be sold at once.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Walter Ore Benjamin B. Dutton Dr. Dutton Mr.Gore George W. Kurtz Trinkle Hooker Galax Clintwood Inerson County Es O18 Dominion Halifax Star of Elizabeth Otey United States Colonel Anderson Meredith Mrs. Otey COAL Will Rogers Old Hillman Tollgate Roy N. Hook Battle Handley Board BILLIE BURKE _ EMPIRE
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