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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1921
Page
4
Attorney General candidate John R. Daund ers of Middlesex is identified in court filings as a prominent legal figure seeking statewide office. The reference outlines his association with Middlesex and his role in legal proceedings connected to the position.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger notes Armistice Day on November 11 with solemn ceremonies in Arlington. It recalls a battlefield soldier’s death and urges the commander in chief to attend the graveside to honor the dead and support disarmament at the Pacific conference.
Richmond Times Dispatch reports Senator Trinkle’s Chesterfield address as a palpable hit praising the senator’s form and audience enthusiasm. The piece contrasts Anderson’s leadership with a claim the state would gain security and opportunity through citizen participation, while condemning costly government and calling for political control in Virginia.
The article argues that white Democrats and white Republicans in Virginia share equal strength and that black Republicans could gain power. It cites Senator Trinkle’s case for maintaining Democratic rule and opposing the idea that a political shift by black voters could threaten Democrats.
A humorous verse recalls Ebenezer Jones tempted by persistent car salesmen. Nine wagons line the curb as dealers urge a drive with me, offering installment plans and strange trade offers. The narrator resists, vowing to tell his own tale alone.
The Centenary Reformed Church hosts a Sunday night service featuring a showing of the film David and Saul. Rev Dr Mullan of Baltimore and Philadelphia will address the congregation. Henry Seal will lead singing with a chorus of young women from the Sunday school and church. Hymns will be familiar. You are invited to attend.
Brad dock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South will hold a Sunday school rally and promotion day at 11 a.m. in the church auditorium. The event, postponed from last Sunday due to furnace trouble, features prominent speakers and visiting superintendents. Certificates will be awarded to promoted children, with a general rally of Sunday school and church work to follow. Members of active, home, and cradle roll departments are urged to attend at 9.45 a.m.
The fire Baptist Church announces Sunday schedule with 9 45 a m Sunday School session, 11 a m worship and sermon One Thing Painful to the Heart of Jesus, 6 30 p m youth union Stewardship of Talents, 7 30 p m evening song service and sermon Some Things That Rejoiced the Heart of Jesus. Pastor Charles Adey leads.
Hickory Camp No 34 Woodmen of the World initiated the uniformed degree team for the first time after receiving full equipment. Visitors included H F Crismond of Fredericksburg who spoke to excite the crowd. A buffet supper followed with local leaders Philip Klompus C M Hodgson and D W Ritenour speaking as 145 members attended.
A 122 acre Capon Springs tract part of the Las Lafollette place sold by special commissioner J Sloan Kuykendall under a Circuit Court decree in Lafollette vs Fauver. Mahlon Lafollette purchased it for 1129 dollars at the sale held last Thursday in Romney West Virginia.
A vintage housing pitch extols home ownership relief from rent, urging buyers to discuss options on lumber and building materials. The ad frames owning as calm after work and a solution to rent burdens, inviting readers to meet and arrange a purchase.
Listings offer two six room houses at 1450 each and additional homes from 1000 to 3700 with features like gas lights water and basements. Includes a 10 room house with garden and room renting option. Also rents two new houses at 25 monthly. Real estate firm promises best results.
In 1921 taxes are ready for payment with a 3 percent penalty on city taxes added November 1 and a 5 percent penalty on state taxes added December 1. 1161 WM. T. Barr serves as Treasurer.
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