Winchester City Council in Regular Session
The Common Council met in regular session with President Glaize presiding and all members present except Mr. Hardy. Reports showed September receipts of 11182.58 and disbursements of 9475.77, balance 1656.76, with no reports from the Revenue or Health Officers. Fines totaled 70.50. Discussions covered sidewalks on Highland avenue, sewer and water extensions on Handley avenue, and street dedications. Debates over roadways and condemnation proceeded, with referrals to committees and potential legal action if needed. Proposals included school-site planning for a North Side primary school and reappointment of three Hamley Trustees for twelve years. Fire prevention day proclaimed for October 9. The session adjourned with business to continue on page 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glaize
Hardy
R. M.mills
Ja. Lacy
Highland Avenue
Glass
Brumback
Braddock
Monmouth Streets
Messrs. Baker and Shryock
Gearing
Shiner
Handley Avenue
Winchester
Burton
Rosenberger
Frank Harris
East
Harris
Winchester Gas Company
South Braddock Street
Baetjer
Andiey Trustees
North
Handley Torium
Hamley
R. Gray Williams
Board of
He - Trustees
Messrs
Shirley Carter
H._D
Fuller
John J. Sloat
Law Council
Baker Messrs
Carter
Fuller and
Sloat
Henry
Wilson
Frederick County
Orchard supplies at Winchester Orchard Supply Co
Trescott Apple Graders Best Corrugated Caps Sno Bak White Paper Caps Lace Circles Stencils Rubber Stamps Nails Picking Sacks Baskets Cartlery Orchard Ladders All Sizes Belt and Chain Conveyors for the apple crop Winchester Orchard Supply Company Phone 318
Writ Ordered for Trial in Custody Contempt Case
In Frederick County Circuit Court an order directs a writ against Mrs Blanche Ritter to show cause why she should not be held in contempt for taking their five children to Baltimore after custody was awarded to her husband H Eugene Ritter The writ is returnable on Saturday October 9 at ten o clock and is to be served in Baltimore where she resides with the children The writ follows Ritters ongoing criminal case delayed to secure key witnesses including Mrs Ritter The court requires the children to appear in Baltimore then be subpoenaed to testify in the Ritter case
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Circuit Court
Frederick County
Blanche Riter
H. Eugene Ritter
Baltimore
Pilgrimage to Williamsburg Marks Virginia Tercentenary
The Associated Press reports in Norfolk on October 6 that Alton B. Parker of New York gave an address and a pilgrimage to Williamsburg, the colony’s first capital, as the main events of day two of Sulgrave Institution’s ter centenary celebration. Representatives of the Sulgrave Institution attended the Virginia Historical Society event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Norfolk
Alton B. Parker
New York
Williamsburg
Virginia
Sulgrave Institution
Virginia Historical Society
Belief of Half‑Million Pool to Fix 1919 World Series
Assistant District Attorney Smith said a half‑million‑dollar pool backed by big money men was set up in New York to fix the 1919 world series. He said he would push investigations until crooks are jailed.
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Associated Press
NW York
New York
Smith
Swann
Population statistics show state gains and losses
Census Bureau figures released today report population changes for states. North Carolina 1,683,662 with an increase of 162,462 or 1.1 percent. Nevada 77,407 with a decrease of 4,468 or 5 percent. Alabama 2,344,008 with an increase of 209 or 33.2 percent.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Carolina
Nevada
Alabasie
Frost Tonight Warns of Cold Conditions in Virginia
Weather bulletin from the United States Weather Bureau warns Virginia residents of continuing coal tonight with frost likely in the western portion. Portable notes indicate sharp temperature drop and frost risk across western counties.
Massie Elected First Assistant Policeman in Winchester
The Winchester Common Council chose John M. Massie as first assistant policeman under Chief Doran with four ballots. Six applicants competed for three assistant posts, including Ernest Dove and Benjamin Armel. Massie, Armel, and Dove were elected. Massie named first assistant, Armel second, Dove third. The council also reelected Chief Doran and night officer Legg, and approved funding for a motorcycle to enforce automobile laws as a new special patrol.
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John M. Massie
Chief Doran
Ernest Dove
Benjamin Armel
Scott Fuller
Herbert Willey
Charles A. Hilton
Robert A. Doran
Massie
Dove
Armel
Hilton
Willey
Fuller
Michael A. Doran
Lewis Legg
Winchester
Baetjer
Doran
Men Wanted Winchester and West Advertisement
Men wanted immediate construction work with good board quarters and regular turning winter employment. Apply Winchester and West at Er y RR off Piccadilly 27 February notice urges swift action for steady wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G Shinghester
Ands West
Thern RR
Winchester & West
ERY RR
Offic Street
Piccadilly
Tires Reduced at Chapman's Auto Sales Co
Overstocks advertised with price cuts on Pneumatic Truck tires and tubes. 30x30 Ye tires discounted 30x3 tires and tubes reduced with stated cents off. Ad notes 26 cent value and store sale cancellation.
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Chapman's Auto Sales CO
Keifer Pears Sale Ad Ends This Week
Local ad urges bringing in Keifer pears this week with a final call. Mentions Sam Haines as contact or sponsor and notes 1 point price or prize context.
Unsurpassed facilities for reaching the best markets
An advertisement notes expert care by specialists at Boyd R Richards in the Olives N Bank Building with both phones listed, highlighting superior market access and detailed business service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd R. Richards
Olivs N. Bank
Corn Cutters Wanted in Winchester VA Ad
Export your apples prospects never better per sailing dates space in steamer government permit apply to Thomas W. Mathews 35 West Piccadilly St opposite Post Office Winchester Va 1n-11 Corn cutters wanted John C. Cather Winchester Va 4 Lordite
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Mathews
Weat
Piccadilly St
Winchester
John C. Cather
Lordite
Cox Begins Second Campaign Swing From Dayton
Governor Cox left Dayton by early train for Columbus to handle executive business and meet state Democratic leaders. He plans a second extensive campaign tour, with stops planned in Kentucky Tennessee Indiana and Illinois before resuming the Ohio effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dayton
Cox
Columbus
Ohio
Kentucky
Tennessee
Indiana
Illinois
Carter Racey's Body Returned From Overseas
The body of Private Carter Racey of Company B 112th Engineers who died of pneumonia in France in 1918 was brought to Winchester from Hoboken. It was the first overseas arrival here. The casket was hermetically sealed with metal case and flag. The procession moved to Funk and Son funeral parlors and then to Yellow Springs near Hampshire County, W Va, to the Racey home. He was 30 and survived by a sister Mrs Ethel Brill.
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Carter €. Racey
One Hundred
France
Winchester
Hoboken
N. J
Pennsylvania Railroad
Fred. Broadquist
Camp Dix
New Jersey
Funk and Son
Main Street
Yellow Springs
Hampshire County
W. Va
Walter W. Racey
Ethel BE. Brill
Coal Operators Ask ICC for New Priority Orders
Coal operators and railroad executives petitioned the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington on October 6 to issue new priority of service orders to relieve fuel shortages hitting several cities in Ohio Indiana and Michigan. Petitioners expect an early decision from the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
Commission
Red Cross Allocates Half Million for Chinese Famine Relief
The American Red Cross with the State Department allocates 500000 to aid famine victims in the Peking district. Minister Crane reported severe distress and food shortages in Beijing area, prompting this joint relief effort announced from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Peking
American Red Cross
State Department
Red Cross
Crane
Cotton Gins Guarded After Threats in Danpa Georgia
In Danpa Georgia armed guards now surround several cotton gins and business houses after threats to cease operations while prices are perceived as below the cost of production. The unrest follows destruction and intimidation in the cotton belt and has led to business closures in at least one community.
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Danpa
Police Court Reports Show Many Arrests in Winchester
A report to the Winchester Common Council covers the police court year ending Sept 1 1920. It records 130 arrests for city ordinance violations, with 105 drunk and disorderly and 67 disorderly alone. It notes 11 juvenile arrests for theft, all sent to Reform School with parole conditions, and nearly $800 in fines collected. The rise in enforcement is balanced by fewer total arrests than previous years due to stricter Prohibition laws and stronger police patrols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Common Council
Ee Justice
Arvot
Reform School
Arrested on a serious charge against daughter
Thomas W. Marple a noted warpenter and barn builder was arrested on a warrant by David M. Hook charging abuse of his daughter Lena Hook under 14. He faced a preliminary hearing before Justice A Je Taven ner in County Magistrate’s Court with $1 500 bail for a artesan jury. Marple, a married man, moved to Ohiey after his wife died and has since returned.
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Thomas W. Marple
David M. Hook
Lena Hook
A. Je Tavenner
A Artesan
Mr. Marple
Ohiey
For Rent Second Story Office Space
Second story space available for offices or possible apartment remodel. Contact J. M. Orndoff for details.
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J. M, Orndoff
Daughters of the American Revolution meeting and local notices
Local notice invites members of the Daughters of the American Revolution to meet at the Handley Library on Thursday October 7. Also offered are kitchen cleaning tips and ads for a WEAR EVER kitchen outfit, a Cole’s Down Draft range, and a pair of brand new men’s English walking shoes with size 6 4 D.
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Daughters of Thee
Rexvolus,tion
Handley Library
At & Po. m
Will Watt
Brooklyn Wins World Series Game Two
Brooklyn defeats Cleveland 33 to 0 at Ebbets Field in the second World Series game. The Indians look to rebound as over 20,000 fans attend under overcast skies with a north wind and strong Brooklyn defense.
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Associated Press
Ebbets Field
Brooklyn
N. Y
Konetehy
Kilduff
Miller
Grymes
Tnning
Cleveland
Johnston
Wheat
Bagby
Griffith
Bi “Lyn
Olson
Sewell
Creveland
BROOKL _EBBETS FIELD
Neveland
Wilbert Robinson
Lick
Speaker
Tris Speaker
Brooklyns
Bombs Thrown At Temperance Advocate in Redding Meeting
A restless crowd interrupted American temperance advocate Johngan in Redding last night and attempted to break into the hall. Bombs with foul smelling chemicals were thrown as police and guards struggled to contain the disturbance.
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Associated Press
London
William PF
Puseyfoot
Johngan
Redding
Evening News
Sugar prices slide further as Refineries cut prices
The Federal Refineries Company reduced its list price by half a cent per pound to 11 1/2 cents for fine granulated sugar, marking a new yearly low. Miss Bertha Dunlop of Rock Enon, this county, was visiting friends in the city today.
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Associated Press
New York
Federal Refipins Company
Bertha Dunlop
Rock
Enon
Handley Free Lectures Begin Monday With Noted Musicians
The Handley free lecture course opens Monday at 8 30 p m in City Hall Auditorium with pianist John Powell and tenor George Harris. Powell, renowned in Europe, arrives from the Worcester Carnival to perform. Harris will sing.
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City Hall Auditorium
John Powell
George Harris
City Hall
Powell
Europe
Ester
Mitk Handley
R. Gray Williams
Handley Board of
Tri
Handley Second
F. B. Clerk
Handley Schools
Clerk
Chauncey Hayes
Wild Hearts of Woods
Hawkins
Big Forest
Sterling Bat Aftrayal Dickens
Battis
Micawber
Henry
Courtis
Cow
Bhasker
Mivale
Mdis
Hivale
Grubbs Marries Miss Carson in Local Ceremony
Mr. Grubbs and Miss Carson wed with a county clerk license. Grubbs, of Washington DC and former Machine Gun Company veteran, is son of Mr. and Mrs. James T. Grubbs. The bride, daughter of Mrs. George M. Carson, hails from Marion North Carolina and is 17. Her father moved to White-Hall ten years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ah eSsul
King Bland Grubbs
Annie
Carsém
Grubbs
Hving
Washington
D. C
James T. Grubbs
American Railway Express Company
George M. Carson
The
Marion
Northlina
John H
Claytrest
White—Hall
For Sale Two 1919 Chevrolet Cars Model 490
Two 1919 Chevrolet Model 490 cars offered for sale. One has about 4000 miles since a run and overhaul with all new tires. Quick buyer urged. contact details partially legible.
Rental Notice For York Imperial Pettes And Other Items
Fragmentary classified notice indicates items for rent or sale including York Imperial pettes and a bath unit. The readable line lists a price hint and location fragment suggesting a public or commercial rental listing.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Trescott
BIG Money
Frost
West
Mia
Metro
Keifer Pears
SAM “Haines
Carter Racey
R. M. Swimley
William F. Greene Y
George F. Norton
North Braddock Street
People’s ‘Drug Store
the People’s Drug Co. 2
Columbia Records
Love Nest
Seal's
Robe Just
J. W. White
Berryville, Va
Dodgers
Bulletin
Pussyfoot
Handley
MR. Grubbs
Miss Carson
York Imperial
Bath
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