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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1919

Page

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President Wilson Remains Restful as He Recovers

The bulletin from Rear Admirals Grayson and Stitt and Dr. Ruffin reports the President had another restful night, appetite improving, and eating well. A phonograph entertains him. Mrs. Wilson reads to him as doctors plan a long rest and quiet period before a return to work, with Dr. Dercum to visit weekly.

Associated Press Washington Wilson Grayson Stitt Ruffin Francis X. Dercum Philadelphia Dercum

Child Run Over But Escapes Unhurt

Eight year old daughter of William McKee narrowly escaped death after a two horse wagon ran over her near Market and Water streets. She dodged a car, collided with the opposite wagon, and was thrown beneath the wheels but suffered only a bad head bump and walked home after cleanup at City Hall.

William McKee Market Water Streets Water Street J. W. Hillyard

Washington cops quit the AFL

Washington police officers voted to sever their affiliation with the American Federation of Labor, choosing to leave the AFL by an almost unanimous margin.

Washington AFL Associated Press American Federation of Labor

Limestone Farm for Sale Near Winchester on Martinsburg Pike

Auction set for 1 p m Saturday October 26 at the Yeakley homeplace two miles north of Winchester on the Martinsburg pike. Property includes 167 1 2 acres of improved land a fine eight room brick house a bank barn and 10 acres in orchard. Possession by March 12. Also 40 acres timber at Hunting Ridge to be sold at the same time and place. G H Yeakley, Exor, Wm R Yeakley.

Wm. R. Yeakley Winchester Martinsburg Pike Hunting Ridge G. H. Yeakley Exor R, Yeakley

Gentry Likely Named U.S. Court Clerk in Virginia

Roanoke reports C. E. Gentry of Charlottesville, deputy clerk, expected to be appointed district clerk to succeed the late Major Stanley W. Martin. Interim duties have been led by Deputy Clerk Price of Lynchburg. Judge Henry C. McDowell will confirm the appointment, with later word confirming Gentry as clerk of the Western District of Virginia.

Kernstown United States District Court Roanoke C. E. Gentry United States Charlottesville Stanley W. Martin Major Martin Price Lynchburg Hill City Henry C. McDowell Virginia McDowell Gentry United States Court For Western District of Virginia

Former Kernstown Distillery Official Tied to Local Figures

Mr. Gentry, once with the internal revenue department, served as storekeeper and ganger at the Savage distillery in Kernstown for years. He married a daughter of the late Major Vaillar, who resided in Kernstown.

Mr. Gentry Internal Revenue Department Savage Kernstown County Major Vaillar Iernstown

Street Closure Aims to Ease Saturday Congestion

Notice from the City of Worcester Common Council announces Main Street between Piccadilly and another street will close to all vehicles on Saturdays from six to twelve. Only designated delivery wagons may enter the closed area to prevent dangerous traffic and possible fatal accidents. Thomas Trier, Clerk.

Olecester Piccadilly Streets Common Council Thomas Trier

Help Wanted and Local Ads in Shenandoah Valley

Fertilizer at cost promotion with contact L. Jackson at Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar Co. Advertising snippet notes 9 to 1 and 3 to 5 time slots. Wanted at once three rooms for light housekeeping at 342 Fairview with 9 to 1 and 5 time slots.

L. Jackson Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar Co Fairview

U S Steel Shows Strength Amid Market Tap After Strike

The stock market paused briefly but steel led gains with United States Steel up 1 1/4 to 111 7/8, its best since the steel strike began. Associated issues rose one to four points as equipment motors and oils climbed and copper bought modestly.

United States Steel Southern Pacific

Seed Wheat and Farm Seeds for Sale

FOR SALE Dodge car in good condition. Seed wheat 600 bushels Fidcaster and Stoner or Miracle seed wheat rye barley alfalfa timothy and other grasses. Winchester Seed Co. Address Star office. iptt.

Iptf Winchester Seed Co Care Star Office

One Year Since the Great Flu Epidemic

Winchester and Frederick county reflect on the 1918 influenza outbreak as a warning. Miss M. K. Strickler, district nurse, offers simple health rules to curb future spreads, with daily tips to protect individuals and the community.

Winchester Frederick County United States M. K. Strickler Star

Rummage sale for Winchester Memorial

Community rummage sale to benefit Winchester Memorial. Items include clothes furniture matting carpets bric a brac and more. Please watch for the date and help raise funds.

Winchester Memorial

Mrs. Marguerite Harrison Lectures on Germany Armistice

Mrs Marguerite Harrison the Baltimore Sun correspondent lectures on Germany after the Armistice at City Hall Auditorium tonight at 8 30. She arrived from Baltimore at 6 30 and will speak about Berlin riots and the leaders she interviewed. She speaks German fluently and expects ample seating in the galleries.

Germany Marguerite Harrison Baltimore Sun City Hall Auditorium

Cincinnati Nation Celebrates Reds World Championship

Cincinnati declared a public holiday to honor the Reds for their world championship win over the Chicago White Sox. Acting Mayor Jacobs issued the proclamation urging citizens to attend Fountain Square at 10 o clock to pay homage to the champions as businesses closed in observance.

Associated Press Cincinnati Ohio Cincinnati Reds Chicago Chicago White Sox Jacobs Manly Fountain Sque

Scout meeting at headquarters with 8 o'clock address

Final organization at headquarters this evening at 8 o'clock. Inspection before meeting. Last day for registration of members of three old troops. Associated scouts urged to be present tonight. Address by President Barton. Scout Commissioner.

Associated Scouts Barton

Capital and labor clash at national conference on bargaining rules

The capital group outlined twelve principles opposing collective bargaining and the closed shop at the National Industrial Conference. They condemned sympathy strikes and blacklists, while favoring private sector dispute machines and public-utility protections. Samuel Gompers defended open sessions, criticizing press bias and urging transparency. A Martinsburg bus schedule note follows.

Associated Press Washington Capital National Industrial Conference Samuel Gompers Labor Gompérs National

Special sale of pencils and school supplies

A window display announces a special sale at People's Drug Co offering 5 cent pencils two for five cents and tabs for three cents each. Also advertised is a 150 acre farm with 490 bearing apple trees, two houses, spring water, listed by Frank Keckley of Hayfield as a bargain for quick buyers.

People's Drug CO Frank Keckley

Keifer Pear Market Opens at C. V. Depot and White Post

Keifer pears now in market at the warehouse at C. V. Depot and at White Post. Top prices quoted by apt sam haines.

C. V White Post

Chamber protests tollgate removal on Berryville Turnpike

The Chamber of Commerce board adopts a resolution opposing turning over the Berryville Turnpike to Frederick and Clarke counties. It warns loss of funds, proposes state highway system integration, and notes federal aid could cover half maintenance if national status is granted.

Chamber of Commerce Frederick and Clarke Berryville Clarke County Frederick and Clarke Frederick Boards of Supervisors Clarke Counties General Assembly Atwah

Winchester Milling ad promotes corn products and transit

An advertisement urges saving money by buying corn meal cracked corn middlings bran mixed feed and flour at Winchester Milling Corporation. A bus to Martinsburg Williamsport and Hagerstown runs daily except Sunday at 9 45 a m and 12 45 p m.

Winchester Milling Corporation Martinsburg Williamsport Mhngerstown

Early settlement of Fiume trouble eyed byGrayzioli

General Grayzioli former commander of the Italian garrison at Fiume left Trieste for Rome after a visit to Fiume with Gabriele d Annunzio. He voiced confidence an early solution to the Fiume problem would be found as irregular troops hold the city.

Triesty Grayzioli Fiume Triest Rome Rium Gabriele d'Annunzio

Shenandoah Valley Academy Opens 1919 Football Season

Shenandoah Valley Academy begins the 1919 football schedule facing Massanutten Academy of Woodstock. Coach Pate Marshall and veteran staff lead a large squad with a strong lineup under consideration for the opener and a demanding future slate including Fishburne Military School and Episcopal High School.

Shenandoah Valley Academy Academy Massanutten Academy Woodstock M. A Lewis Saunders Q. B Taylor F. B Plank Breckenridge Little Arias McCauley Arthur Koch McGill and Coyner Shannon Peraza R Peraza F Koch W Anderson Hammond Creswell Wilcox Winchester Fishburne Military School Waynesboro Alexandria High School Episcopal High School Augusta Military Academy University of Virginia Central High School and Technical High School of Washington Staunton Military Academy

Descriptive Classifieds Include Goods For Sale And Jobs

Several short classifieds list work involving 5000 barrels to 1.4 inch up at National Fruits Products Co. and a 9 1 31 date. Also offers for homes in good vacation spots near schools priced around 3500.90 by Hansbrough and Carter. Additional for sale items include a Boy's wagon and clothing via Star Office with a 9 1p 4 listing.

Hansbrough & Carter Star Office

Engine House Men of Penns Strike Altoona and Hollidaysburg

Virtually all mechanics in Pennsylvania Railroad engine houses at Altoona and Hollidaysburg struck to press the seniority rule in promotion. Railroad officials cautioned it could hinder engine availability, but no重大 disruption to passenger or freight traffic occurred. An all night conference failed to produce a settlement with no immediate impact on train movement.

Altoona Holidaysburg Pennsylvania Railroad Hollidaysburgs Engine House

Racers Forge Ahead Despite Bad Weather

Army aviators push a trans continental race from Chicago to New York amid squally winds and showers. Head winds of 46 mph hindered leg between Buffalo and Chicago, forcing a field change at Ashburn to Grant Park. Weather varied from Chicago to Cheyenne with low temperatures and variable winds toward San Francisco.

Associated Press Chicago Army New York Buffalo Ashburn Field Grant Park Cheyenne Cheyenni Wi San Francisco

Flying parson and crew make progress toward Cleveland after crash

Lieut B W Maynard known as flying parson and Lieut Lowell H Smaltts head for Cunatasie area from Mineola with high hopes of reaching Cleveland or Buffalo before dark. In a separate report Lieut B C Wales dies after a crash near Saratoga Wyoming in a snowstorm, army service announces.

B. W. Maynard Flying Parson Mineola San Lowell H. Smaltts Cunatasie Cleveland Buffalo Wales Agia B. C. Wales Army Saratoga Wyo Westead Army Service

Smith Reaches Rock Island From West

Capt L H Smith in a DeHavilland 4 arrived at Rock Island at 10 34 this morning from Des Moines after a 158 mile leg in 1 hour 21 minutes. Weather woes slow bid to fly across the country as flyers contend with snow and rain along the route from Mineola to San Francisco. Smith leads westbound group with 1480 miles flown in two days and faces further mountain snowstorms en route to Omaha control.

Salt Lake Utah Cage Greener Smith Rock Island Tll L. H. Smith Des Moines Chicago Mineola San Francisco Cal Lieut B. W. Maynard Pacific Coast Cheyenne Wyo Lowell H. Smith Omaha Neb

Fatty in Back Stage on Empire Tonight

The item notes Fatty stars in Back Stage as part of Empire Tonight and credits Cris ma Hamilton with Men Women and Money and Pathe News Review and Topics of the Day. It lists pricing at 21, 17, and 22e with nine heels mentioned.

Fatty E. Clayton Crisma Hamilton Pathe News Pathe

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Alsocias Limestone Farm J.E. Gentry Martin Main Street U.S. Steel Mrs. Harrison REDS BOY Scouts OF America Gompers Keifer Pears Sam Haines FUME The S. V. A. Academy National Fruits Products CO Penns Maynard And Maynard and Smith Empire Tonight
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