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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1920

Page

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Winchester Rites For Mrs Barnum And Enriching Music Event

Funeral services held for Mrs. Barnum at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church with Rev. Goodwin officiating. Grand Opera and Concert Quartette at City Auditorium wowed Winchester with Mme Bonelli, Miss Cobb, Mr. Bonelli, and others delivering operatic and folk selections.

Igi Folgrinea Hanley Library Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Robert A. Goodwin Jesus Mount Hebron Robert M. Ward Mann Page Carter J. B. Beverley James B. Russell Maurice M. Lynch Melvin Green Barnum John G. Walker Otis James Glooucester Frances Walker Washington Winchester City Se Fort Loudoun Academy Mme Bonelli Miss Cobb Richard Bonelli Badami Speak Mandalay Raymond Simonds Moses Medcalf Miss Shaw Merry Breland Martha Collenen Womes

Man Hunt for Frederick County Convicts In Progress

A posse led by Sheriff Pannett and Capt. Jackson pursues two escaped black convicts who jumped from a truck on the Northwestern pike near Winchester. They were seen near Memorial Church Kernstown and chased through fields and orchards into a large Wall orchard before disappearing from view. One offender faces eleven years remaining, the other six, as residents guard homes against robbery and disguise their outfits to aid escape.

Frederick County Pannett Jackson State Winchester Iit Chiles W. ‘Taylor Wall

Welsh coal miners quit work in Britain without incident

London reports say Welsh miners walked out this afternoon ending their shift without demonstrations. The government prepares for a major industrial clash as rail workers may join in a sympathetic strike, while railway employees continue to work.

Associated Press London Derbyshire Nottinghamshire National Union of Railway Men

Two Men Charged With Illegal Hunting Near Town

Hunter Carver and Archie Duniep of this city were arrested on charges of hunting without licenses and hunting out of season. They allegedly shot two wild turkeys on John W. Larrick’s farm west of town. Their trial before Justice Tavenner in the county magistrate’s court is set for this afternoon.

Hunter Carver Archie Duniep John W. Larrick

Griffiths acts as acting secretary of Red Cross chapter

Mrs. Richard E. Griffith was named executive secretary pro tem for the Winchester and Frederick county American Red Cross Society. She fills the vacancy left by Miss Anna J. Haines who resigned and leaves Winchester today for Moscow as American representative of the Society of Friends. Griffith will serve until the local chapter resumes work.

Richard E. Griffith Winchester Frederick County American Red Cross Gociety Anna J. Haines Russia Society of Friends Moscow Griffith Red Cross

New Pastor C A McDaniel Joins First Christian Church

The Rev. C A McDaniel arrives to assume duties as pastor of the First Christian Church. He will begin his pastorate tomorrow after serving previously in another congregation.

C. A. McDaniel Christian Church Th First Christian Church Mr. McDaniel A. Medentel First Christian Church Milford N. 1 New Jersey Christian Conference Christian Endeavor Society

Lime deposit survey advances Cedar Creek plant plans

Survey teams are testing limestone depth and quality near Cedar Creek station on the Stintore and Ohio Railroad amid optioned 400 acres. Investors from New York Baltimore and Charlottesville attend site work as two core drills operate. If deposits prove sufficient a lime plant may be ordered soon otherwise a site elsewhere.

Strasburg Cedar Creek Stintore and Ohio Ban Middletown Endow Mills Tored Wayside Inn Moses Biglow C S. Newcomb New York City G. P. Grisley Baltimore A. D. Pringle York, Pa J.S. Grasty Charlottesville Bigjow New York Strasburg-Middletown

Negro candidate Pollard to run against Glass for Senate

J R Pollard a Richmond negro Republican filed to appear on the November ballot to oppose Senator Glass. Reports say other black Republicans may run in Virginia districts as the lily white faction faces a rising lily black wing. Pollard aided the recent registration of negro women voters in Richmond and this marks possibly the first time a black candidate seeks the U S Senate from Virginia.

Richmond J. R. Pollard Glass United States Senate Pollard Lily White Virginia

Weather forecast Calls for cold end to week in region

Weather Bureau predicts unsettled conditions and rain midweek in North and Middle Atlantic States with colder temperatures from Wednesday onward. Fair and normal temperatures expected at week start, then colder after midweek.

Associated Press Washington The Weather Bureau North Middle Atlantic

Workmen Wanted at New Gold Storage Plant

Help wanted advertisement seeks steady employment for able workers at a new storage facility. Apply at once to Wm. Beverley, Superintendent, 13-1p-6t.

Wm. Beverley

Storage Space for Rent at Winchester Cold Storage

Storage space available for sale and immediate application. Winchester Cold Storage Co announces space for 1921 garden rentals on Amherst Street. Applications must be made before November 1. Mrs. E. B. Byrd listed as contact.

Winchester Cold Storage CO Beverley Mgr Amherst Street

Frederick County 1920 Taxes Due for Stonewall and Gainesboro

Frederick County Treasurer ROBT B SMITH announces 1920 taxes for Stonewall and Gainesboro Districts are ready for payment. Taxpayers should settle assessments with the county treasurer.

Stonewall Gainesboro Smith Frederick Co

Wanted York Impérials Bulk For Trade

Classified note seeks bulk York Impérials 21 4 inches and up with ciders out Iptt. contact Fred L Glaze for trade inquiries.

York Impérials Fred. L. Glaize

Apples for Export Consignments Solicited

Alfred Aldridge of 204 Franklin Street New York City represents Macgeorge & Jordine Fruit Actioneers Brokers Liverpool England local agent J. W. Stbert soliciting export consignments for apples with inquiries invited.

Alfred Aldridge Franklin Street New York City Macgeorge & Jordine Fruit Actioneers Liverpool England J. W. Stbert

Wanted Apples Shipments After October 10 1920

One hundred car loads of food clean cider stock to be shipped after October 10 1920. The notice is from FRUIT PRODUCTS CO seeking apples for supply and payment terms.

Ciller Paid Fruit Products CO

Seeds and maritime permits advertised by Winchester firms

An assortment of ads offers sailing dates and government permit applications through Thomas W., Mathews, Piccadilly St., Winchester VA. The Winchester Seed Co. promotes Rosen Rye with 40 to 60 percent higher yield and Mountain View Nursery Co. advertises trees via F. M. Thompson of Amherst Street Williamsport MD with price details.

Thomas W Mathews Piccadilly St Winchester ROSEN Winchester Seed Co., Inc F. M Thompson Amherst St Mountain View Nursery Co Williamsport

Mrs. D. B. Conrad Breaks Her Wrist in Fall

Mrs. Susan KL Conrad widow of Dr. Daniel B Conrad fell on Braddock street last evening and fractured her wrist in two places. She was taken to Memorial Hospital for X rays and treatment. Her condition improved after the fractures were set and friends expressed concern.

Susan KL. Conrad Daniel B. Conrad Braddock Street Memorial Hospital

Reds Hammer Wrangle Lines Near Oriekhov

Sebastopol October 15. Bolsheviks hammer lines of General Wrangel about Oriekhov eleven miles southeast of Alexandrovsk on the south Russian front. Soviet forces shell Tolaga forty seven miles east of Oriekhov in ceaseless activity.

Sebastopol Wrangel Oriekhov Alexandrovsk Tolaga

Girl Shot by Her Friend in Baltimore Home

Marie Dorsch, 23, of 643 N Calhoun, was seriously wounded at her Baltimore residence by four bullets including to cheek arm back. She told police the shooter was her friend Adam Hoehler of 705 Hareby Street, who visited around 10 o'clock and a quarrel led to the shooting.

Baltimore Marie Dorsch N. Calhoun Street Dorsch Adam Hoehler Hareby Street

Landlords Appeal for Coal Supplies Amid Shortage

New York on October 16 reports more than 200 landlords appealed to the coal bureau of the Department of Health for winter fuel after failing to obtain coal. Health Commissioner Copeland said requests keep coming in and the city will try to avert a sharp coal shortage. He noted the health department will not enforce the ban on soft coal under current conditions.

Associated Press New York Coal Bureau Department of Health Copeland Health Department

Notice to auto owners offers free Gates tube with tire

Auto owners are invited to obtain a free Gates red tube with each tire purchase. The ad promises a value of 50c for presenting the notice and offers 50c off on a tire tube or Half-Sole. Contact Cammer & Son at Kernstown Virginia by writing or phoning 4002.

Cammer & Son Iptt Kernstown

William Goodwin to Speak in Winchester and Frederick County

Hon. William Goodwin congressman from Arkansas will address voters in Winchester and Frederick County at City Hall Auditorium on Saturday night at o'clock. Everyone invited especially the Lady Voters. Luther Pannet t, Campaign Committee Chairman.

William Goodwin Arkansas Winchester Frederick County City Hall

Hand picked Yorks at Arove Bros orchard sale

Hand picked Yorks priced at 59 cents, available Monday and Tuesday at Arove Bros orchard on Wally Pike opposite R M Henry's. Local ad note indicates fresh fruit sale with limited angels.

Arove Bros.’ Orchard Wally Pike R. M. Henry

Mr Grim and Miss Wood Wed in Harrisburg

Announcement from Mrs Maggie Wood of North Braddock street states Miss Mary Elizabeth Wood wed Mr Cecil Calvert Grim last Saturday in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. The ceremony was led by Rev Dr Hennan. The couple returned to Winchester and plan to housekeep soon.

Maggie Wood North Braddock Street Mary Elizabeth Wood Cecil Calvert Grim Harrisburg Hennan Wood Chesake and Potomac Telephone Company William L. Wood Winchester Mr. Grim Charlies Grim North Market Street Hodgson and Brown West Water Street

Shen Valley Bank Announces Extended Saturday Service

Saturday night prompt service offered with two extra receiving windows to avoid congestion and delays. Bank hours from 7 tom Shen Valley National Bank. Lost silver mesh bag found with keys in the purse. Reward offered for return to "R" care Star office.

Valley Natl Bank

Aerial Postman Killed in Midwest Plane Crash

Chicago report says Bryan McMullen of Dallas Texas air mail pilot for the Chicago Omaha service was killed when his plane fell today near Bactavia Iowa. Information was received there confirming the crash and death.

Associated Press Chicago Bryan McMullen Dallas Tex Bactavia

League Covenant Debate Stirs New York Readers

New York, Oct. 16. David Hunter Miller former adviser to the American Peace Commission in Paris argues that the League of Nations cannot compel America into war and denounces any idea of a national military force for enforcement. He defends Article X as a peace measure and notes public opinion would halt aggression through collective security.

New York League of Nations David Hunter Miller Am@pi can Paris J. B. Horst Miller League of Natte Euerope Miler Fridéa France Loure Wortee Essary Temane Zemand Switzerland Pete Goverar Congress Abe

Orchard supply ad highlights ladders and conveyors

A compact shop notice lists orchard supplies including corrugated caps gno Bak white paper caps lace stencils rubber stamps water picking sacks maskets cart orchard ladders in all sizes belt and chain conveyors and related equipment.

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Is Wee Mrs. Griffith Jolliffe Keifer Pears Sam Haines Staymans Black Twigs Ganos Yorks Bens Cumberland Val Depotip Tf SALF John Dellis Iag Coopers Green Orchard H. F. Byrd C. Marshall S. Stewart St E. B. Byrd D. B. Conrad REDS Luther Pannett Chm MR. Grim and Miss Wood U.S America Trescott
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