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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1920

Page

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Death shocks Winchester as A. Snyder dies at 63

John Meade Snyder a longtime Winchester resident and church and charitable worker died of heart trouble in his West Water Street apartment after a one week illness. He was born in Romney West Virginia and had worked in bookselling and sales roles before retiring to Winchester. He served as a Presbyterian ruling elder and taught the Open Door Bible Class and was War Fund treasurer and later Red Cross official. The funeral is set for 3 PM at the Presbyterian Church with burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery.

John Meade, Snyder Winchester West Water’ Street Presbyterian Church Mr. Snyder Bir Snyder E. Blair Sheetz B.B. Dutton Romney W. Va J. M. Snyders E. B. Sheetz, Sr Messrs B. Blair Sheetz HL. C. Sheetz W. L. Denny T. Wall Fort Worth Texas Fort Worth ‘China Company Paris Missouri Glass Company Mesa Rose Burton James Burton South Washington Street Mrs. Snyder Alvahy Richards West Water Street Holmes Conrad Best Fund Frederick County American Res Cross Society H. C. Sheetz J. H. Lacy Robert A. Goodwin Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Mount Hebron Cemetery

Mrs Carmichael Borne To Tomb

Funeral services were held at Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church in Martinsburg West Virginia for Mrs Anna Hetzel Carmichael wife of Mr Carmichael who died late Friday night in Martinsburg after pneumonia She was 34 a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John Hetzell and a descendant of Judge John Randolph Muncker through marriage She leaves her husband two sons one daughter three sisters and two brothers

Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church Martinsburg W. Va Anna Hetzel Carmich Harry St. G. T. Carael Carmicchael John J. Hetzell Virginia Carmichael John Randolph Muncker

Henry Huntsberry dies. Civil War veteran and Frederick County native

Henry Huntsberry, born May 19 1839 near Winchester, a longtime Frederick County native and brother of John A. Huntsberry and Charles E. Huntsberry, died last Friday in Washington. Funeral was held at his son Harry Huntsberry’s home in Washington, with interment there. He served in the Twelfth Virginia Cavalry and was a courier for Gen Fitzhugh Lee at Winchester in 1864, later wounded in an arm. He married Billymer of Jefferson County and is survived by four daughters Lucy Biggs Willie Bagby Nellie McSwene and Gussie Huntsberry, a son Harry, and two brothers John A. and Charles E. Huntsberry. Another brother Jaco Huntsberry died years ago in Rockingham County Virginia.

Henry Frederick County Twelfth Virginia Cavalry John C. Ford Frank Flowers Edward Davis Chas. Hardesty Philip Crisman William Myers Fitzhugh Lee Winchester Huntsberry Billmyer Jefferson County W. Va Washington Lucy Biggs Willie Bagby Baltimore Nellie McSwene Belmont Gussie Huntsberry Harry Huntsberry John A Charles E. Huntsberry Jaco Huntsberry Broadway Rockinsham County West Virginia

Wanted Apples for Cider Stock by Strasburg Fruit Products

One hundred car loads of good clean cider stock to be shipped after October 10 1920. Strasburg Fruit Products Co. offers market ready fruit stock for processing and sale.

Strasburg Fruit Products Co

Storage Space Sale Imminent at Winchester Cold Storage

Notice shows limited remaining space for sale at Winchester Cold Storage managed by Wm. Beverley with emphasis on prompt applications. Details are incomplete due to damaged text but indicates imminent opportunity. READERS urged to act to secure remaining units.

Winchester Wm. Beverley Mar

Hooley Divorce Decree Granted in Ohio Court

Mrs Hooley wins the divorce from Clyde H Hooley on gross neglect. The Court of Common Pleas at Urbanna Ohio awards her $100 alimony and $25 weekly child support, with custody of the infant to the mother. The father may visit the child and the wife receives all furniture from her father’s home. Continued on page 5.

James P. Reardon Clyde H. Hooley Court of Common Pleas Urbanna Ohio Hooley Olive Court Corporation Court of Winchester Frederick County

Exporter of Apples Surpasses in Market Reach

Advertisement publicizing a fruit exporter, Boyd R. Richards, located in the 8 V. N. Bank Building. Claims unmatched facilities for reaching top markets and careful business oversight by specialists. Contact phones provided.

Boyd R. Richards V. N. Bank

Wear-Ever Kitchen Outfit Ad Claims Safety First

An advertising snippet promotes a WEAR-EVER KITCHEN OUTFIT with a Safety First claim. It mentions Thomas W. Mathews of 35 West Piccadilly Yopposite Post Office, Virginia, and urges readers to obtain the outfit.

Thomas W. Mathews West Piccadilly Ter

Lutheran Synod Arrives in Winchester for 100th Anniversary

The Maryland Synod of the Lutheran Church with about 200 members will reach Winchester tomorrow by special train around 2 15 p m from Cumberland Valley Railroad to celebrate the synod's 100th anniversary. Mayor Glass will welcome them at City Hall and they will tour sites, with a 3 30 p m program at Mount Hebron Cemetery. An 8 p m program is planned at Grace Lutheran Church.

Maryland Grace Lutheran Church

180 Acre Farm for Sale in Albemarle Area

180 acre farm offered for sale in Albemarle vicinity. Interested parties should apply to L. A. Hudson, Albin, Va. Address details reference likely real estate notice and contact for inquiries. Published in 9 to 41 edition.

L. A. Hudson Albin

APPLES WANTED AT SMITHBURG EVAPORATING CO

FOR RENT six room furnished house apply 4 to 6 p m 310 Highland Ave FOR SALE Overland touring car Model 8 John Dellis Greek Restaurant 11 1p 61 WAITRESSES AND CHAMBER MAIDS WANTED BY NATIONAL PARK SEMINARY FOREST GLENN MD A select school for girls in suburbs of Wash DC Good wages with good board and room free Phone or call at Hotel Jack 9 to 12 m where I will arrange terms and transportation G M WOLFE ip tf Supt Bidgs Grounds

National Park Seminary Forest Glenn Wash. D. C G. M. Wolfe

Lost New Republic grand card tire found between Berryville and Winchester

Reward offered for return of a 34x4 New Republic grand card tire found between Berryville and Winchester Friday night. Five dollar reward promised. Contact L. B. Armel at 921 p bt.

Soo New Republic Card Tire Rim Berryville Winchester T L. B. Armel

Handley Lectures Open Tonight With Powell Harris Duo

The Handley lecture series begins at 8 30 this evening in City Hall Auditorium with a combined musical lecture program featuring pianist John Powell and George Harris Jr accompanying Jacob Kwalwassee. The program includes English folk songs, American tunes, and dialogue, praised by national papers for program making and presentation.

John Powell George Harris, Jr City Hall Auditorium Handley City Hall Jacob Kwalwassee Atlanta Winchester Cecil Sharp Barbara Ellen Rendal Lord Thomas of Winesberry Howard Brockway Billie Boy New York Evening Mail George Harris Bis New York Globe Astsa, Mae

Official Version of Wilson Speech Published

The White House released what it called the official version of President Wilson's eighth plenary Paris peace address to Roumania Serbia and Czecho Slovakia delegates. Senator Spencer charged a false promise and pressed for the stenographic record. the president defended the wording and warned force remains the final guaranty of peace.

Ito Associated Press Washington White House Wilson Roumania Serbia Czecho-Slovakia Spencer Missouri United States

Pro Garam Delights With Intelligent Vocal Flair

A compact profile notes how Pro Garam captivates audiences with intelligent vocal phrasing and distinctive character. The piece highlights his engaging stage presence and clever musical interpretations.

Largest Apple Cold Storage In The World

The Winchester Cold Storage Company will complete a new plant this week with a capacity of 3,000,000 cubic feet or 300,000 barrels, the largest apple storage facility worldwide. Financed by local fruit growers and banks, the project used vast materials and labor, including 100,000 sacks of cement, 300,000 hollow tiles, 500 tons of steel, and 7 miles of steel pipe. The ice plant handles 25 tons daily, with 30 motors totaling 800 horsepower, and the buildings are fireproof and non depreciating. Officers include H F Byrd president and John Thwaite vice-president, among a large board of directors.

Winchester Cold Storage Company Cooper Cork Spain H. F. Byrd John Thwaite Ray Robinson William Beverley N. J. Wigginton E. W. Cather D. A. Robinson P.H. Gold C.L. Nicodemus James DuShane W. S. Hiett John C. Cather Hl. M. Bond H. M. Baker RT. Barton F. 5. Tavenner

Wards Escape from Custody in Red Cross Case

Contempt proceedings tied to Mrs. Blanche Ritter of Baltimore. Two children Thelma 11 and Clayton 16 were placed in Red Cross care in Winchester. They escaped custody Saturday night. suspects say they may be across the state line into West Virginia or on a Baltimore Ohio train back toward Baltimore.

Blanche Ritter Balt Md Frederick County Whiting Thehha Clayton Red Cross Winchester Baltimore Ritter Witer Panchett Shatter Migs Ritter State Line West Virg Baltimore Ohio Railroad

Winchester Orchard Supply Company Advertises Apple Equipment

The Winchester Orchard Supply Company offers Trescott apple graders presses hatchets liners and caps along with picking sacks baskets ladders and related gear. Located at 301 N Market Street with phone 313.

Winchester Orchard Supply Company

Wanted York Imperials and related fruit grafts

Hand picked bulk York Imperials 2 1 4 inches and up ciders out. FRED L GUAIZE of Amherst Street represents View Nursery Co Williamsport. Write or phone for prices. Rewards offered for lost Gold watch with black ribbon strap returned to Star office.

York Imperials Fred L. Guaize F. MT Amherst View Nursery Co Williamsport

Bulk Apples Sale Notice From Cumberland Valley

Bulk apples offered including Staymans Black Twigs Yorks and Bens with hand-picked fruit up to 2 1 4 inches. Also accepts clean drops in limited quantity. Contact phone 476 for orders. Cumberland Valley area.

Also Mentioned on This Page

John M. Snyder Mrs. Carmichael H. C. Huntsberry Gen. Fitz. Lee Washington, D. C Cemetery Lane J. W. Dyer Keifer Pears Sam Haines Pannett Cox League OF Nations The Evening Star Harding Des Moines League Friends of World Peace Gue Roosevelt Brand Germany Luther Pannett Democratic Campaign Committee Wine Amherst Street Iptf Mrs. E,.b. Byrd Lutheran Synod Smithburg Evaporating Co Bovee Highland Ave John Dellis Progaram Thelma Clayton Ritter Trescott Rubber Stampa Naila Stzea Cumberland Valdott
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