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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1921

Page

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Miss Henning Weds In Episcopalian Ceremony In Baltimore

Miss Henning marries in an Episcopal service performed by T Ridgeway. The ceremony featured autumn leaves, a white and orange color scheme, and a bridal gown of white georgette over silk. Elsie Jus of Baltimore was maid of honor, Harry is acted as best man, and a reception with buffet followed. The couple left for a northern trip and plan to reside at 125 Mosket Street in Baltimore after October 20.

T. Ridgeway Episcopal Church Ith Arthur Henning Elsie Jus Baltimore Harry Ru N. Krumpe Léeh Mccartney Sparrow Mosket Street Ys. J. Barton Chicago

Walter Gore Funeral Arranged For Friday

The late Walter T. Gore found dead under his tractor at his Winchester area farm will have a 3 o'clock funeral Friday at the Presbyterian Church where he long belonged. Rev. J. H. Lacy and Rev. C. D. Gilkeson will officiate, with burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers not yet chosen. Mrs. Alexander Burns and husband will arrive Martinsburg early Friday morning. home at Nowata Oklahoma, not completed until then.

Walter T. Gore Winchester Presbyterian Church J. H. Lacy C. D. Gilkeson Mount Hebron Alexander Burns

Mistress of Shenstone at Strand Theatre features Pauline Frederick

Pauline Frederick stars in The Mistress of Shenstone in the Robertson-Cole special shown at the Strand Theatre tomorrow. The famed dress icon, called the best dressed on screen, showcases seventeen outfits from street to dinner and evening gowns. Regular meeting Friday evening Sept 7 at 6 o'clock. full attendance desired per C. Douglas Brown, Sec’y.

Mistress of Shenstnoe C. Douglas Brown Sec’y

Wanted Orchard fereman with tractor experience

Wanted. Orchard fereman who has had experience with tractors. Apply by letter to Box 27 Winchester. Coal car of furnace coal H. B. Keck-Te y.

Orchard Férenan Jetter Winchester H. B. Keck- Tey

Meeting Friday on Important Business For Members

The note calls all members to attend Friday at 8 p m to discuss the dew truck proposition. Attendance is requested to participate in the discussion and decision.

Peat Ae

Unknown Friend Stamps Memorial Fund For Dr. Miller

Frederick county officials report anonymous gift of 200 dollars to a memorial fountain for the late Dr. Godfrey L. Miller. Contributions from New York Chicago church groups and local donors total numerous sums including 15 10 15 17 5 and a penny offering. Work on the fountain will take several months with completion planned for next spring.

Charles L. Bowly Frederick County Court House Godfrey L. Miller Godfrey Miller Fred, Boyd Dr. Godfrey Miller Braddock Street Y. Bardr Burnt Church High- Rand Avenue

Williams Praises Four Horsemen Film as Epic War Panorama

Hon R Gray Williams lauds The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse as a serious ambitious motion picture. He praises its artistic scope, powerful acting, and the epic World War I setting with themes of sacrifice and redemption enhanced by a crucial musical score.

Hon R. Gray Williams Four Horsemen Mr. Williams

The Four Horsemen Tickets Limited to Purchase Night

The theatre informs patrons that MPhe tickets are valid only for the night they were bought for. The numbers listed are Thursday 86, Friday 87, and Saturday 88.

Four Horsemen

Baler Wire In Stock For Immediate Delivery

In stock for immediate delivery all lengths. Winchester Orchard Supply Co. 1p-tf.

Cross Weed Winchester

V N Bank Pays Tribute to Mr Gore

Shenandoah Valley National Bank notes Walter T Gore’s death after a tractor accident on his farm. Gore served the bank from 1905 to 1918 as bookkeeper and teller and was highly regarded for his character and devotion. Board resolves funeral attendance and publication of resolutions.

Walter Gore Shenandoah Valley, National Bank Gore She Valley National Bank M. Lohr Capper Stewart Bell R. Gray Williams Weer Shenandoah Valley National Bank Walter T. Gore

The Four Horsemen Tonight at Empire Theatre

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse opens a three day run at the Empire Theatre with daily matinees. The film has drawn high advance sales from surrounding towns and promises strong local attendance and repeat viewings.

Empire Theatre Winchester Ibanez Ingram

Frederick County Board Sets Hearing on New Western Road

Frederick county Board of Supervisors sets November 7 hearing to establish a road from the Singhass farm to the Northwest pike. Viewers’ report approved. warrants issued for four viewers and a deputy recommended for Back Creek district. County funds may borrow up to 500 dollars. several small claims approved.

Board of Supervisors Frederick County Hew J. B. Singhass Singhass Northwestern Pike W. B. O'Neal Asa Rosenberger Ray Robinson Aljourn Lockhart C. B. Whitacre Singhass Road Jame F. W. Pingley R. L. Hodgson Back Creek Department of Game and Inland Fisheries Grant General County Fund J.D. Marker E. W. Adams

Slonaker Store Robbed of Cash

The A. C. Slonaker and Sons coal firm near the Northwestern grade reported a robbery of cash and checks late Tuesday night or early Wednesday. About $20 to $25 was taken plus a bank bag with two or three checks. entrance was gained via a west window using a box or small ladder. Banks were notified and checks stopped. Police investigate.

A. C. Slonaker and Sons Pennsylvania the Star

Priest William J Meredith Transferred to Harrisonburg

Bishop O Connell of the Richmond diocese appoints the Rev William J Meredith of Winchester as pastor of the Church of the Blessed Sacrament in Harrisonburg Va He succeeds Father De Cryse and will begin his first regular pastorate The transfer was forecast by The Star and announced by Rev Thomas A Rankin who lauded Meredith s valued services and mourns his departure for a promotion in the ministry

O'Connell Richmond William J. Meredith Winchester Church of the Blessed Sacrament Harrisonburg Thomas A. Rankin Church of the Sacred Heart Father Meredith Father Rankin Charlottesville John MecVerry Father de Cryse Rankin

Financial Condition Outlined by City Finance Committee

A report presented at the October Common Council meeting by Chairman Hardy and the Finance committee outlines the city’s financial position. It notes the city treasurer’s accounts and vouchers for July 1, 1920, to July 1, 1921, were in order and certified, while offering a supplemental analysis of expenditures for clearer insight, not affecting the current budget. Continued on page 4.

Common Council Hardy Anance Committee

Friendship Fire Co. to Meet In Regular Session Tonight

Friendship Fire Company calls a regular meeting for tonight at eight o'clock. All members are urged to attend. Captain Fred W. Forney signs the notice.

Friendship Fire Co

Double Header Opens Local Football Season Saturday

The season starts Saturday with a 2.15 p.m. kickoff between SV A and Staunton School for the Deaf, followed by a second game with WW H S and Massanutten on the academy field. SV A beat Martinsburg High last week, Massanutten is expected to challenge. Admission is 60 cents, with high school season ticket holders paying 2 cents extra.

Staunton School For the Deaf Www. H. 8 Massanutten Academy SV. A Martinsburg Staunton

Nineteen Die In Paris Train Tunnel Collision

An October 6 AP report states nineteen people were killed in a collision of two suburban trains in the Saint Lazare tunnel in Paris. Some victims were so mutilated that sex could not be determined. The crash is blamed on a signal failure or operator error.

Associated Press Paris Saint Lazare Railroad

Nine Moros Killed in Kulaykulay Clash in Sulu

An official dispatch from Manila reports that nine Moros were killed in a fight at Kulaykulay Sulu Province. A detachment of 16 constabulary men led by Governor Carl Moore engaged about 30 Moros. The incident was confirmed at police headquarters.

Associated Press Manila Kulaykulay Sulu Province Phillppine Constabulary Carl Moore Sulu

Fresh Trout and Nortol Spots for Friday

Local note lists fresh trout and Nortol spots for Friday. C P McVicar signs the notice with a 6 1 pit annotation.

C. P. McVicar

Blind veteran pursues Pictorial Review subscriptions

Oscar Miller, an honorably discharged U S Army veteran and Red Cross Institute for the Blind student, travels to Winchester to solicit subscriptions for the Pictorial Review. He is backed by Major W W Glass and Post Commander W A Baker of the American Legion and is accompanied by three helpers to promote the sale across West Virginia Maryland and Virginia.

Oscar Miller United States Army Red Cross Institute For the Blind Winchester Pictorial ReView Miller W. W. Glass W. A. ‘Baker American Legion Mbsars FE. A. Schutte J. F

Charles Carroll Dead in France

Charles Carroll of Carrollton Maryland died suddenly in the garden of his Mentone villa near Nice France. He famed for Red Cross work in Italy during the war and traced to signer Charles Carroll of the Declaration of Independence. He leaves a son Charles Bancroft Carroll and a Paris residence with wife Anita Hack Carroll and a Maryland family lineage.

Associateds Press Nice France Charles Carroll Carrollton Maryland Red Cross Italy Mentone Here Mr. Carroll John Lee Carroll Miss Phelps Newport, R. I Carroll Miss Bancroft Dourghoreghan Manor Ellicott City Charles Bancroft Carroll Anita Hack Baltimore

Republicans to Revise Tax Bill in Senate Action

Washington Oct 6 Radical revision of the tax bill was in prospect as Republicans debated. Proposed changes include repealing transportation taxes from January 1 except for Pullman accommodations, raising income surtax on earnings over 66 000 to about 59 percent, repealing many luxury and nuisance taxes, lowering the corporate tax rate to 16 percent, while continuing the capital stock tax.

Associated Press Washington Pullman

Scout Meeting Friday Evening Plans Glance

The 6-21 Scout Executive announces a Friday at 7 30 p m meeting. Councilmen will be present to explain a new troop plan and every scout should attend.

Football double-header at V A grounds on Saturday

Two games scheduled at the V A grounds starting at 8 with a double-header. First game features S V A against Staunton School for Deaf, followed by W H S versus Massanutten. Admission is 50 cents.

Banking group buys stock of First National Hagerstown

A banking consortium transfers control of First National Bank of Hagerstown from the Wingert family to Curvy and Pook of Baltimore and other investors led by Emory L. Coblentz. The deal requires federal approval as the bank faces potential receivership amid charter violations and a pending suit. The Wingert family held 5,384 shares. transfers would bring total to 6,000 shares with a 10,000 share capital. Officers to be chosen at an afternoon meeting in Hagerstown.

Associated Press Hagerstown First National Curuy & Pook Ofville

Douglas Fairbanks Auditorium Sat Showings

In Habit of Happiness a new Sunshine comedy plays at the Douglas Fairbanks Auditorium on Saturday with Ruth of the Rookies appearing as a feature attraction.

Douglas Fairbanks Ruth

Harrison Wiley responds to Anderson at Berryville court house

Dabney G. Harrison promises to answer Col. Henry W. Anderson on Saturday evening at the Berryville Court House. He will give his views on the Democratic and Republican parties with a reserved opinion on both.

Court House Berry~ville Henry W. Anderson Ofginia Anderson Ox Dabney G Harrison

Graham Stock Co Audit Next Week at the Auditorium

Announcement in this issue promotes the Graham Stock Co season opening at the Auditorium next week. A carload of scenery and a large cast present One Shall I Marry in a vaudeville program between acts. Free Monday night. Details in ad.

Winchester Acta Ledieg

Big Orchestra Empire Tonight at World’s Greatest Picture

A double header starts at 8 with the Film The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse accompanied by a full symphony orchestra. First game at 2:15 features S.V.A. versus Sta ten School for Deaf, second game M.H.S. versus Massanutten. Admission 50 cents.

BIG Empire Tonight V. A Staten School M H. S Massanutten

Marriage Licenses Issued at City Clerk Office Tonight

James C. Franks of Uniontown formerly Hampshire county Va and Miss Zada Me LaPollet daughter of Richard LaPollette Hampshire county. George Monroe and Mary Elyett a colored couple received marriage licenses at the city clerk's office tonight.

James C. Franks Uniontown Hampshire, County Zada Me LaPollet Richard “LaPollette Hampshire County George. Monroé Mary Elyett

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Henning Olg Spari IV Pauline Frederick Rouss Fire SARAH Zane Fure .Co Mrs. Bowly Dr. Miller Sincerely Yours, W. Davis Conrad Chicago, Tl New York V.N. Bank MR. Gore THE Rouss Hall Woltz R. E. Byrd Amerst St Iptf H. B. Kline J. Scott Grant F. D. Goodyers W. E. Smith Slonaker Meredith Fred, W. Forney DEA BOY Scouts OF America S.V. A School For Deaf Banking Group Anderson Graham Stock CO
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